What do they call the Spartan swords they use in 300?

Question

I think they're callled "templar swords", but I'm not completely sure. If you can, tell me all you can about them. :P

Link to an image of one:
http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/31449.jpg

Answer 1

There are a few options:

The Hoplite sword (deemed most common)
http://www.hellenic-art.com/armour/greeksword.jpg
Spartan Officer's Sword
http://hellenic-art.com/armour/ahsw300.jpg
Spartan Infantry Officer's Sword
http://hellenic-art.com/armour/sword2.jpg
Spartan Phalanx Sword
http://www.hellenic-art.com/armour/ah005br.jpg

I'm sure they have greek names but beyond that no special name for them

Answer 2

Templar swords usually refer to swords used by the Knights Templar and their blades are straight. :)

I've checked around and haven't had any luck in finding out even how historically accurate the swords in the film were. They seem to be a really cool cross between a sabre and a broadsword...?

Hope someone can give you a definite answer! :)