

Human: Are there any military that still carry swords today?

Assistant: There are certainly some military units that do. They usually use the sword in a ceremonial capacity, to symbolize how their unit represents an army from hundreds of years ago.


Human: Are there any military that still carry swords today?

Assistant: It’s rare for a military to have dedicated swordsmen any more, but soldiers in many militaries still carry a “secondary” sidearm that’s more traditional than the typical pistol and assault rifle combination.  Many militaries use some form of a rapier, which is similar to a fencing sword.  It’s typically seen as a secondary weapon because its use is actually very different from other pistols and rifles.
Are there any military that still carry swords today?
There are certainly some military units that do. They usually use the sword in a ceremonial capacity, to symbolize how their unit represents an army from hundreds of years ago.
It’s rare for a military to have dedicated swordsmen any more, but soldiers in many militaries still carry a “secondary” sidearm that’s more traditional than the typical pistol and assault rifle combination.  Many militaries use some form of a rapier, which is similar to a fencing sword.  It’s typically seen as a secondary weapon because its use is actually very different from other pistols and rifles.