Prince Charming's Swords

Prince Charming's Sword belongs to Prince James in Fairytale Land. Unlike the sword his twin brother had, which King Midas turned into gold in The Shepherd, this sword has a metal blade and a rounded golden hilt.

History
In A Land Without Magic, Prince Charming has his sword when Rumplestiltskin confronts him in the forest. Rumplestiltskin stops the sword with his hand to get Charming's attention. Charming uses this sword while fighting Maleficent's Dragon Form.

Later, when Emma comes to Mr. Gold looking for a way to save Henry, Gold tells her she's "going to need this," pulling out a case with Prince Charming's sword. He tells Emma that it was her father's sword, and gives it to her to go fight Maleficent.

While in the dungeon, Emma throws down the sword and pulls out her gun, preferring to rely on modern weapons that she's familiar with. Realizing the futility of bullets against the dragon, she sees the sword and lunges for it. Throwing the sword, it spears into the dragon, vanquishing the foe.

Trivia

 * The concept of the "Sword Legacy" is common in fairy tale lore. Emma's swift and on-target use of the sword, in spite of her lack of swordsmanship skills, relies on the concept of the sword legacy. Typically, the sword has mystical powers - such as never missing its target or being the only way to slay a particular foe. One of the most well know stories is that of Childe Rowland, whose sister is kidnapped by the King of Elfland and taken to the Dark Tower. Merlin gives Childe Rowland his father's sword, which never strikes in vain.