There are a lot of awesome swords in TV shows, but some of them stand out as the most iconic blades in television history. From anime to historical fiction, a lot of TV shows involve some sort of swordplay. Sword fights are one of the most entertaining forms of combat to watch, and many heroes from TV shows are especially adept at crossing blades. This leads to a lot of TV’s most famous characters becoming attached to their swords in viewers’ minds.
As a blade-wielding character’s reputation grows, the reputation of their sword often follows suit. These swords are commonly given names and backstories, becoming integral parts of the stories they come from. Not every sword is lucky enough to be given a name, but they can still become iconic through their appearance — or by being featured in one of TV’s best sword fights. Of all these famous swords, there are some that have gone down as the most iconic.
10 The Red Power Ranger’s Sword
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
The Red Power Ranger’s sword first appeared in the original Power Rangers TV show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This sword has become one of the most recognizable weapons wielded by any Power Ranger, and it features across several different installments in the Power Rangers franchise, including some of the best Power Rangers movies. It’s also wielded by one of the most popular Power Rangers, which makes it even more iconic. While it is one of the most recognizable swords on TV, it doesn’t have a big enough following to rank any higher.
9 She-Ra’s Sword Of Protection
She-Ra And The Princess Of Power
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
- Release Date
- November 3, 2018
- Cast
- Aimee Carrero, AJ Michalka, Lauren Ash, ND Stevenson
- Genres
- Adventure
- Seasons
- 5
The Sword of Protection in She-Ra and the Princess of Power is one of the most powerful swords in the history of television. Whoever wields the sword gains the power of She-Ra, which makes them one of the most powerful warriors in She-Ra and the Princess of Power‘s universe. This weapon appears in nearly every episode of She-Ra and the Princess of Power, and it is one of the coolest weapons in any TV show. Unfortunately, She-Ra and the Princess of Power is not well-known enough for this sword to be among the eight most iconic swords, but it is worthy of the top 10.
8 Michonne’s Katana
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
- Release Date
- October 31, 2010
- Cast
- Steven Yeun, Andrew Lincoln, Chandler Riggs, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sarah Wayne Callies, Melissa McBride, Norman Reedus, Jon Bernthal, Iron E. Singleton
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Drama
- Seasons
- 11
Michonne’s katana in The Walking Dead is one of the coolest weapons in the iconic series. Michonne can often be found carving her way through walkers with her famous blade. This sword is iconic because of how it seems to define one of The Walking Dead‘s best characters, becoming an extension of Michonne herself. Michonne’s katana might rank even higher if it was given a backstory or if it was more visible in combat. The hectic nature of The Walking Dead simply makes it too hard to get a good look at this weapon, but it’s still one of the most memorable swords on TV.
7 Finn’s Grass Sword
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
- Release Date
- May 10, 2010
- Cast
- Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Jeremy Shada, John DiMaggio, Niki Yang
- Genres
- Animation, Adventure, Action
- Seasons
- 10
Finn’s Grass Sword in Adventure Time is one of the most iconic weapons in animation. This sword grows onto Finn’s arm, becoming an extension of his body. It also retracts into a little thorn when it’s not in use. Therefore, Finn can use his arm normally, and when he’s in need of it, it grows back to its full size. This sword becomes Finn’s defining weapon for a time, and it’s one of the most creative swords ever conceived. If Finn used the Grass Sword for a longer time in Adventure Time, it could have become even more iconic. As it stands, it’s too underutilized to rank higher.
6 House Targaryen’s Blackfyre
House Of The Dragon
House of the Dragon
- Release Date
- August 21, 2022
- Cast
- Fabien Frankel, Graham McTavish, Olivia Cooke, Gavin Spokes, Sonoya Mizuno, Steve Toussaint, Matt Smith, Matthew Needham, Rhys Ifans, Emma D’Arcy
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Seasons
- 1
- Franchise
- Game of Thrones
- Production Company
- Bastard Sword, Cross Plains Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, HBO
Blackfyre is the Valyrian steel sword wielded by Targaryen kings in the Game of Thrones franchise. Blackfyre makes its first appearance in House of the Dragon season 1, and it proves to be one of the most beautiful blades on television. This is the sword of Aegon the Conquerer, and it’s one of the most storied blades in fantasy TV and literature. As a Valyrian steel blade, it’s lighter than a normal sword of its size and so strong that it’s nearly indestructible. The only thing holding this iconic blade back from a higher ranking is the fact that it hasn’t been seen in combat yet.
5 Uhtred Of Bebbanburg’s Serpent-Breath
The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom
- Release Date
- October 5, 2015
- Cast
- Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox, Ian Hart, Eliza Butterworth, Eva Birthistle, Mark Rowley, Cavan Clerkin, Tobias Santelmann, David Dawson
- Genres
- Action, Drama, History
- Seasons
- 5
Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the main protagonist of The Last Kingdom, wields a deadly blade known as Serpent-Breath. This sword is a gorgeous blade with a single-hand grip and an amber stone worked into the bottom of the hilt. This is the sword that truly unites England in The Last Kingdom, though Uhtred doesn’t get the credit he deserves for it. Serpent-Breath sees countless battles and single combats, and it never lets Uhtred down. This is the sword widely associated with The Last Kingdom, and if it were given more attention, it might rank even higher.
4 Geralt’s Steel Sword
The Witcher
The Witcher
- Release Date
- December 20, 2019
- Cast
- Tom Canton, Maciej Musial, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Anna Shaffer, MyAnna Buring, Lars Mikkelsen, Royce Pierreson, Eamon Farren, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte, Joey Batey, Jodhi May, Therica Wilson-Read, Anya Chalotra, Mimi Ndiweni, Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Adam Levy, Amit Shah
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Action, Fantasy
- Seasons
- 2
Though Geralt of Rivia’s sword is never given a name in Netflix’s The Witcher, it’s easily one of the most recognizable blades on TV. This steel sword is massive, and its blade is sharp enough for Geralt to cut clean through skulls. Geralt’s sword always gets close-up shots during fight scenes that emphasize the quality of the blade and the gorgeous design of the sword as a whole. It’s also used in some of TV’s best sword fights, but unfortunately, its lack of a name or a backstory keeps it out of the top three most iconic swords on TV.
3 Ragnar’s Sword Of Kings
Vikings
Vikings
- Release Date
- March 3, 2013
- Cast
- Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Jessalyn Gilsig, Clive Standen, George Blagden
- Genres
- History, Drama, Action
- Seasons
- 6
The Sword of Kings in Vikings is the sword that belongs to the King of the Danes. Its hilt is adorned with jewels and the blade is etched with runes. This blade is first carried by King Horik, but it’s taken by Ragnar when he becomes king. It’s later passed on to Bjorn when he becomes King of Kattegat. This iconic weapon is one of the most epic swords ever seen on TV. It also has the history and name required to be in the top three most iconic swords ever, but since it’s not used in combat, it cannot be the very best.
2 Mihawk’s Yoru
One Piece
One Piece (Live-Action)
- Release Date
- August 31, 2023
- Cast
- Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero Gibson, Taz Skylar
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Seasons
- 1
Mihawk’s massive sword, Yoru, features in the original One Piece show, as well as the live-action Netflix remake of the series. Mihawk is considered the best Swordsman in the world in One Piece, and Yoru befits that title. This massive sword is incredibly powerful, and its design is gorgeous. This blade is synonymous with Mihawk, and the first sight of it in the live-action adaptation One Piece is stunning. If One Piece continues to grow in popularity due to the live-action show, this sword could end up becoming the most iconic blade in TV history.
1 Jon Snow’s Longclaw
Game Of Thrones
Game Of Thrones
- Release Date
- April 11, 2011
- Cast
- Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Richard Madden, Michelle Fairley, Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Alfie Allen, Peter Dinklage
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Adventure
- Seasons
- 8
There are a lot of iconic swords in TV shows, but there is no doubt that Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel blade, Longclaw, is the most iconic of them all. As the most recognizable sword in Game of Thrones, one of the most popular TV shows ever made, it was always going to be hard for another sword to top it. Longclaw has the perfect name, and it carries a history much older than its current wielder. Jon also adds to that legend repeatedly in Game of Thrones, using it to kill a White Walker and fighting in numerous epic battles with it, solidifying its top ranking.
