Betsy
[ranking: 9]
Davy Crockett is a relatively modern figure whose story is larger than life. Crockett was possibly the most famous figure of the American frontier, served his country in Congress, and died fighting for his country at the Alamo. He did it all with a series of rifles he named various iterations of Betsy, ranging from Ol' Betsy to Pretty Betsy to just Betsy.
He allegedly named it after his older sister. One of the guns, Ol' Betsy, was famously lost in the 1950s and recovered in 2014.
Grasscutter
[ranking: 7]
The Kusanagi, or Grasscutter sword, has a nearly mythological backstory that leaves plenty of doubt of its existence. The sword has been featured in countless fictional stories, including Marvel comics, and was purportedly handed down through several iterations of Japanese emperors.
The Grasscutter nickname comes from its fabled sharpness, which could evenly cut a piece of grass. The current emperor claims to still have the sword, although no one is allowed to see it.
Sword Of Mercy
[ranking: 6]
The Sword of Mercy, also known as Curtana, has a full-on origin story to go along with its cool name. The sword, famous for its blunted tip, is still used to this day in royal ceremonies. It is considered one of the British Crown Jewels and is only used to coronate Kings and Queens of England.
Supposedly, the blunted tip is a result of it being left in the skull of an opponent of the crown.
Goujian
[ranking: 1]
The Goujian, named after its supposed wielder, has been described as the Chinese version of Excalibur. The sword was uncovered in a tomb on an archeological dig, and was deemed to be more than 2,000 years old. Despite its age, the sword contained no rust and was sharp enough to draw blood when an archaeologist tested its edge.
This has led people to believe the sword carries magical qualities.
The Holy Lance
[ranking: 8]
The Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Destiny and the Lance of Longinus, was the spear that allegedly pierced the side of Jesus during the crucifixion. Initially, it was discovered during the Crusades, but was somehow lost to history. Since then multiple people, including Charlemagne and Adolf Hitler, have claimed they possess the spear.
There are multiple possible spears on display at museums around the world.
Honjo Masamune
[ranking: 3]
Any fan of Japanese RPGs will be familiar with the name Masamune, as the famous swordsmith is now synonymous with fantasy weaponry. The man actually existed and created a number of beautiful swords, including the lost treasure Honjo Masamune. The sword is named after a general who wielded it, and it was said to be among the most beautiful creations of sword-making??s most skilled artisan.
Its current whereabouts are under dispute, but it's possible that the weapon is in the United States after an American officer took the sword home as a trophy in WWII.
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