Top 5 Most Expensive Sword In The World

Every year millions of dollars are spent in an auction to buy unique things like cars and weaponry. In many cases, the millions that are spent were merely on 1 item alone. A sword is a weapon that is rarely used nowadays due to the advancement of technology.

But it is still very symbolic in various self-defense and hand-to-hand combat in militaries all around the world. Despite being obsolete in its use, there are many swords out there with such a high value to collectors who love art and antiques.

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Here we would like to share with you the top 5 most expensive swords in the world to ever be sold on the market.

5. The Gem of The Orient Knife ($2.1 Million)

If we were to look at the most expensive sword in the world in terms of its size and weight, this one would definitely be the winner. Despite it being sold for $2.1 million which is far much less than the most expensive sword in the world, it still holds a high value for every gram in weight.

What's interesting about this sword is that it is not that old, unlike other swords. This sword was made in 1966 by one of the greatest craftsmen in history, Buster Warenski.

4. Shah Jahan's Kard Dagger ($3.3 Million)

It is not always about how big a particular sword is but more about the balance and craftsmanship of such swords that are just unique. That would be the case for this Kard Dagger which was once owned by Shah Jahan one of the biggest emperors of the Mughal Empire.

The Kard dagger features a single-edge blade that used to be worn on the left side of the hip. It also has an inscription written "sahib qiran thani" which translates to the Second Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction" a title worthy of Shah Jahan.

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The sword was sold to an unknown butter at a London auction for a whopping $3.3 million which was 3 times more than their expectation.

3. 15th Century Nasrid Period Ear Dagger ($5.9 Million)

If we were to look back at the history of Nasrid, the Ear Dagger sword might be the most exclusive contribution ever made. The third most expensive sword in the world originates from Northern Africa and the design and age of the sword just made it super valuable.

The hilt of the sword was made from an opposite disc that is against one another which resembles a pair of ears and thus given its name. According to history, the Spanish used this sword in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The sword was sold in an auction in 2010 for the price of $5.9 million.

2. Napoleon Bonaparte's Gold-Encrusted Sword ($6.4 Million)

The name Napoleon Bonaparte is enough to add significant value to any type of artwork out there. The best part is the number of artists contributing to such a masterpiece one time ago.

The sword was believed to be owned by a French emperor and with an age of more than 200 years old, you can expect the price to skyrocket even more. Napolean Bonaparte's Gold-Encrusted sword was sold in an auction for $6.4 million.

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Both the sword and its scabbard were designed in such a complex way and totally made by hand with such precision given to its details. The hilt is encrusted in gold and some claim it that the Napolean truly used this sword during battle.

1. 18th Century Boateng Saber ($7.7 Million)

To this day, this 18th-century sword remains the most expensive sword in the world. It was originally sold for $5.3 million but in 2008 someone else bought it for $7.7 million.

The sword was made during the Qianlong Dynasty between 1737 and 1795. The black s-shaped design is equipped with a hilt made from jade and a blade that is decorated with gold, and copper and encrusted with silver.

As you can imagine, many restoration works were done on this sword to ensure that it still remains in good condition. It is definitely worth the price to pay for such a high level of craftsmanship.

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