History books wouldn't be complete without the records of weapons used in countless battles. People and places are often recorded as well, but some weapons around the world are so extraordinary that they are also recognized by historians. One could say that swords are the most magnificent weapons mankind has ever invented. Some blades are so significant that their stories transcend time.

Here are several of the most legendary swords that captured the imagination of historians and ordinary people throughout the years.

From the mystical Kusanagi-No-Tsurugi to a 10th-century sword, here are the 15 most legendary swords that actually exist!