List of premodern combat weapons

The entries are grouped according to their uses, with rough classes set aside for very similar weapons.

Single-handed weapons not resembling a straight dagger blade, usually wielded without wrist action; often protects the forearm.

Usually wielded with one or two hands at close quarters with striking motions, although some sharp-pointed truncheons like the sai were more often used for stabbing.

Primarily for hand-to-hand combat with sweeping, thrusting, and or hooking motions.

Wielded by swinging, throwing, or projecting the end, as well as wrapping, striking, and blocking with the chain or rope, sometimes attached to another type of weapon.