Traditionally, a witcher uses two swords, a steel sword for use on monsters sensitive to iron, and a silver sword, which is suitable for most monsters not sensitive to iron.
The steel swords which witchers make for themselves (or contract swordsmiths to make for them, usually Mahakaman) are traditionally made from either meteoric or magnetite iron, and grant the weapon no superior, or magical qualities. Geralt, however, does like to encourage the popular misconception that he wields a supernatural weapon, saying that it brings better pay for the work he does.
In the novels it is mentioned by Geralt that the steel sword is often mistaken for being primarily intended for fighting hostile people.
See also
Within the games, there are a number of steel swords that Geralt can use:
- Steel swords in the original game
- Steel swords in The Witcher 2