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Collectors add swords from the past that were used on battle fields as weapons by knights and soldiers in hand to hand combat.

by Victor Epand

A Variety Of Swords To Collect

Collectors have found that there are a variety of different swords in which to build their collections on, but collectors must be prepared before starting their collection.

by Victor Epand

Beautiful and Elegant Masonic Swords

Masonic symbols and emblems hold great significance to members of the order of Freemasons (Masons). Each style of Masonic Sword can also bear several different engraved Masonic symbols and emblems.

by diane hamments

Japanese Antiques - Samurai Swords, Delicate Grace

The amazing contrast of Japan seems to be in the example of the sword and the silk curtain: fierce warfare outside, yet shoes off and quiet tea in the home in Buddhist bliss.Did he who made the lamb make thee?

by Derek Dashwood

Katana Sword - The Collector’s Information Source

There are many different katana swords to choose from. First, katana swords are long and were mostly used by warriors in the early years of the Japanese wars and battles.

by William Doggett

Start Your Own Sword Collection

Start your own sword collection! Learn how to buy and care for these beautiful pieces of art and history.

by Stephen Dolan

Authentic Samurai Sword Buying Guide

Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality samurai sword. An authentic samurai sword should be at least a high carbon steel forge blade (like the Thaitsuki swords) or a folded steel blade.

by Ila Bhatt

The Use Of Medieval Daggers

Rarely do we use the term "dagger" today Some law enforcement professionals do use this word to describe a double-edged knife, but for the most part, this word has lost use in our modern society

by Peter Vermeeren

Interesting Information About The Colada Sword Of El Cid

If you love history and legend and stories of conquering heroes, you would love the story of El Cid, or "The Lord" El Cid was a man named Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar who battled against invading Moors or Muslims in Spain in the 11th century

by Peter Vermeeren

Weapons of Death Become Art - Katana Sword Collecting

The Katana swords were made as a weapon of death, and today there is a huge area of Katana sword collecting. Now that they are becoming real art and not the objects of their intended purpose, the katana swords are being displayed in bedrooms and showrooms across the country.

by William Doggett

Skull Tattoo Design - Misunderstood Symbolism

When selecting a tattoo design it is extremely important that the design you are going to have etched on to your body is one that you will be satisfied with for the rest of your life Don’t make a hasty decision that you may end up regretting, as the cost of having an unwanted tattoo removed is extremely expensive

by Madonna Jeffries