Does anyone collect swords?

[CybrSlydr]

I'm thinking I might want one - a legit one, one that would serve me well on the battlefields of the Middle Ages.

Do you know of any other makers than Angel Sword, Dark-Sword and Albion that you'd suggest?

 

[FentiFlier1]

If you don't know this website already, you might want to check it out - it's a good place to start!

http://www.myarmoury.com/home.php


Cheers,


Owen.

 

[CybrSlydr]

Thanks for the site! I've seen a lot of sword reviews on there - some good reading.

 

[FentiFlier1]

Funny you mention swords actually - I suppose the link to aircraft must be interest in militaria?

I'm not a sword collector in the slightest, but I learnt a fair bit about them indirectly while studying military history.

If you're interested, I recommend reading Ewart Oakeshott's classic Sword in the Age of Chivalry.
It's a good read, and will help you distinguish more serious modern replicas from all those that are poorly researched.

Owen.

 

[Blood_Hawk23]

If your into Japanese Katanas then check here:

http://www.bugei.com/

They are real and they are not cheap by any means.