A sword type is a type of weapon used in combat. The four most common types of swords are the SCIMITAR, epee, SABER, and RAPIER. The SCIMITAR is an Arabian curved sword with a single-edged blade. The epee is a French fencing sword with a triangular cross-section and a V-shaped guard. The SABER is a cavalry sword with a curved blade and a large hand guard. Finally, the RAPIER is a slender, sharply pointed sword with a complex hilt.