This is not a general List of premodern combat weapons and does not include the machete, macuahuitl or similar "sword-like" weapons.
Swords and knives found in Southeast Asia are influenced by Indian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and European forms.
All of the Islamic world during the 16th to 18th century, including the Ottoman Empire and Persia were influenced by the "scimitar" type of single-edged curved sword.
Via the Mameluke sword this also gave rise to the European cavalry sabre.
Terms for the "scimitar" curved sword: