5. Tizona - Born in Vivar, Spain in 1043, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, more commonly known as El Cid or The Lord, was a military leader who was famous for his many victories over his enemies. Almost as famous are his two swords Colada and Tizona, which he used to cut down forces from Moors, Barcelona, and Aragon. Tizona is said to have been forged in Cordoba, Spain with steel from various sources, including Damascus steel from the Middle East.