History Main / TheyCallHimSword

* In ''Literature/KnightsOfTheBorrowedDark'', the leader of each cadre is known as the "Malleus" (Latin for "hammer"), after the huge iron sledgehammers they [[DropTheHammer carry as battle weapons]].

* WebVideo/{{Technoblade}} was often called by the nickname "The Blade", which doubles as the latter half of his screen name and Minecraft IGN. Considering he was renowned for his PVP skills in the Minecraft community, this was understandable, and the nickname crossed over to the personas he played on ''WebVideo/SMPEarth'' and the ''LetsPlay/DreamSMP'' [[spoiler:(well, it did in the latter, until character-Technoblade decided the nickname was dehumanizing and [[PoorCommunicationKills failed to tell other characters to no longer call him that]]).]]

* Moraxus from ''VideoGame/HeroesOfNewerth'' got his name because he has [[IncrediblyLamePun more axes]] than anyone else.

* In the comic continuation of ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'', Brooklyn's mate, from the Ishimura clan in Japan, is named Katana. Gargoyles as a species used to [[NoNeedForNames not use individual names]], and when they take them on in the present they tend to be chosen by their bearers based on local landmarks or given to them by others based on their personal or physical qualities. In Katana's case, her clan holds "naming ceremonies" where names are bestowed, and she presumes her elders saw certain qualities in her that she shared with the weapon--though while she accepted the name, she makes a point of stating that she does not let it define her.

* The main bosses of ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG'' are weapon-based. Mack isn't ''directly'' named after his theme (it's a reference to "Mack the Knife"), but the others are Bowyer, Yaridovich ("yari" being Japanese for "spear"), and the Axem Rangers.

* LetsPlay/{{Technoblade}} was often called by the nickname "The Blade", which doubles as the latter half of his screen name and Minecraft IGN. Considering he was renowned for his PVP skills in the Minecraft community, this was understandable, and the nickname crossed over to the personas he played on ''WebVideo/SMPEarth'' and the ''LetsPlay/DreamSMP'' [[spoiler:(well, it did in the latter, until character-Technoblade decided the nickname was dehumanizing and [[PoorCommunicationKills failed to tell other characters to no longer call him that]]).]]

-->'''Shana''': I don't need a name. (Plus there's everything else that's wrong with that sentence.)\\

A subtrope of TheMagnificent and RedBaron

* On ''Series/{{Community}}'', Britta confesses to having a sketchy ex-boyfriend named "Blade" in her past, and though he's never seen in the episode, his memory clearly retains enough pull on her that she asks her friends to make sure she doesn't go back to him if he calls.

* In ''LightNovel/InfiniteStratos'', the real name of [[spoiler: Tatenashi]] is actually ''Katana.''

* In the first episode of ''LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana'', Shana claims to not have any specific name, mentioning that she is typically referred to by the name of her sword, the Nietono no Shana. Hence, Yuji decides to call her Shana.

* Millions Knives from ''Manga/{{Trigun}}''.

* ''Videogame/TheKingOfFighters'' has the character named Whip. Obviously, she [[WhipItGood wields it.]] She's also often called "Muchiko" (Whip Girl) or "Whippy" by her superior Ralf.

*** The odd ones out are Kamen Riders Buster and Solomon, though Buster's name is generally assumed to be [[{{Bowdlerize}} a kid-friendly substitute]] for "bastard sword" (helped by the fact that he wields a blade of that style), a reference to the Buster Sword of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'', or both.

** Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash as well; being literal animate swords (though "Aegis" is a shield reference instead). In French, Aegislash becomes Exagide, a dual reference to the French names of both Excalibur and Aegis. The German names take the cake, though, referencing several mythological swords: Gramocles (Gram and the Sword of Damocles), Duokles (Sword of Damocles again), and Durengard (Durandal).

** There's also the Ultra Beast Kartana from Sun and Moon, also known as "UB Blade".

* Axew, Fraxure, and Haxorus from ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''. Scyther also gets an evolution called Kleavor, which has axes for arms.

** ''Series/KamenRiderBlade'': Kamen Rider Leangle (a kind of polearm). Like Blade himself, named for a [[TarotMotifs tarot suit]]; this time the suit of Wands. Also from ''Blade'', from ''Missing Ace'', Kamen Rider Lance.

* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' has several, besides the Sword and Axe examples above:
** Scyther, as well as its evolution Scizor.
** Beedrill's Japanese name is simply "Spear".
*** Speaking of spears, Spearow.
*** And speaking of Beedrill... [[ThisIsADrill Beedrill]]. Also Drilbur and its evolution Excadrill.
** Octillery, Magmortar, Sharpedo, Clauncher and Clawitzer are named for various projectile weapons.
** Cubone, who is BadWithTheBone.
** Shieldon and Shelmet are named for armor.

* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'':
** Gallade, the male evolution of Kirlia.
** Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash as well; being literal animate swords (though "Aegis" is a shield reference instead). In French, Aegislash becomes Exagide, a dual reference to the French names of both Excalibur and Aegis. The German names take the cake, though, referencing several mythological swords: Gramocles (Gram and the Sword of Damocles), Duokles (Sword of Damocles again), and Durengard (Durandal).
** There's also the Ultra Beast Kartana from Sun and Moon, also known as "UB Blade".

* Axew, Fraxure, and Haxorus from ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''.

* Malik al-Sayf in ''VideoGame/AssassinsCreed''. It translates to "King of the Sword." He earned it too, before losing an arm.

* ''Anime/GhostInTheShell'' has Motoko Kusanagi. The author Shirow Masamune joked that the name's obviously a pseudonym, as it's akin to calling oneself "Jane Excalibur".

* ''Anime/DokiDokiPrecure'' has Cure Sword. It's also her actual name, she's not from earth.

* Series/ThierryLaFronde is a crack shot with [[SufferTheSling slings]] ("fronde" in French).

* Charles Martel (Charles the Hammer).

Sometimes a RedBaron can have very specific nickname or title that compares them to some kind of weapon, often to their WeaponOfChoice. LargeHam badasses or similar people will like to announce this right after yelling their real name, especially during MyNameIsInigoMontoya moment.

* LetsPlay/{{Technoblade}} was often called by the nickname "The Blade", which doubles as the latter half of his screen name and Minecraft IGN. Considering he was renowned for his PVP skills in the Minecraft community, this was understandable, and the nickname crossed over to the personas he played on ''WebOriginal/SMPEarth'' and the ''LetsPlay/DreamSMP'' [[spoiler:(well, it did in the latter, until character-Technoblade decided the nickname was dehumanizing and [[PoorCommunicationKills failed to tell other characters to no longer call him that]]).]]