Hey everyone, I’m looking for names of real weapons. I don’t meant types (longsword, crossbow etc.) but actual names that were given to weapons by their owners (think Durandal, [name_m]Excalibur[/name_m] or any of the names given to Japanese swords by their masters). I’m specifically interested in names used in Europe back in the day but I’m having a very hard time finding more.
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So far I have mostly found mythical weapons and their names, such as:
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Excalibur[/name_m], sword of [name_m]King[/name_m] [name_m]Arthur[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f]Ascalon, sword used by [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_m]George[/name_m] to slay a dragon.
[name_f][/name_f]Gramr/Gram, Sigurd’s sword.
[name_f][/name_f]Balmung, a different name for Gramr.
[name_f][/name_f]Tyrfing, sword made by dwarves.
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And only a few ‘real’ weapons:
[name_f][/name_f]Durandal/Durendal, sword of [name_m]Roland[/name_m].
[name_f][/name_f]Colada & Tizona, swords owned by [name_f]El[/name_f] Cid, a Castilian knight.
[name_f][/name_f]Lobera, sword of saint [name_m]Ferdinand[/name_m] III of Castille.
[name_f][/name_f]Joyeuse, coronation word of [name_f]France[/name_f].
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I can’t seem to find any more names of real weapons, only type names.
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Does anyone know any or have tips on where to read up more about this?
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A few I can think of:
[name_f][/name_f]Zulfiqar sword of significance in Islamic mythology
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Claíomh Solais from Gaelic mythology
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Dáinsleif sword of [name_m]King[/name_m] Högni in Norse Mythology
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Hrunting was Beowulfs sword in some traditions
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Galatine was the sister sword to [name_m]Excalibur[/name_m], given to [name_m]Sir[/name_m] [name_m]Gawain[/name_m], also called Galantyne
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Thank you! I didn’t know about these 
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Curtana
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Not sure if this has already been said but Thor’s hammer is called Mjölnir
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Zuraw or Grus
[name_f][/name_f]Kragehul
[name_f][/name_f]Arondight
[name_f][/name_f]Gugnir
[name_f][/name_f]Clarent
[name_f][/name_f]Caliburn
[name_f][/name_f]Naegling
[name_f][/name_f]Kusanagi
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gae[/name_f] Bolg
[name_f][/name_f]Brionac
[name_f][/name_f]Vajra
[name_f][/name_f]Crocea Mors
[name_f][/name_f]Curtana
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Shakti[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]Pinaka
[name_f][/name_f]Dyrnwyn
[name_f][/name_f]Marmiadoise
[name_f][/name_f]Carnwennan
[name_f][/name_f]Rhongomiant
[name_f][/name_f]Fragarach
[name_f][/name_f]Caladbolg
[name_f][/name_f]Moralltach
[name_f][/name_f]Tinbogiri
[name_f][/name_f]Almace
[name_f][/name_f]Hauteclere
[name_f][/name_f]Murgleys
[name_f][/name_f]Flamberge
[name_f][/name_f]Dragvandil