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The Beauty Of The Japanese Samurai Swords
The three piece set of a katana Samurai sword set is made of blades called a Katana, Wakizashi, and the Tanto. They are each of varying lengths and were used in different situations.
The three sword sets of Japanese Samurai swords were decorated with intricate detail and were colorful. With a rack to hold all three blades they make a great addition to any collection.
Civil War Replica Swords And Weapons For A Collection
One major area of history that has become popular for the collection of blades and weapons is the Civil War period. There were many different styles to the weapons that were produced.
A great addition to anyone’s collection is the selection of replica swords from the Civil War period. Some Civil War weapons were engraved with a CSA symbol which stands for ‘Confederate States of America’.
Fantasy Swords From GuildWar
As many of us know, swords can be typical of many different styles and time periods. There are some blades that 
originate from movies or games, or history.
One of the game weapons is a GuildWars fantasy sword. They were usually a large broadside blade that was thick and had a sharp stainless steel blade. Some even came with a leather scabbard to carry the weapon.
Barbarians of Old: Defend Our Cause!
Regarded as some of the fiercest warriors ever known, the barbarians which originated from ancient Scandinavia struck terror into the hearts of all those met on the battlefield. Brandishing battle axes, spiked clubs, and spears, the barbarians were a terrifying foe that prevented foreign military forces from entering the region with their reputation alone. Despite the perception of being savages, those barbarians often had complex tribal societies with hierarchies based on respect and honor. But to outsiders, the barbarians seemed to be driven only by rage. This held true in battle, with barbarians demonstrating a form of madness that would come to be known as berserking. Berserkers were the fiercest warriors on the battlefield, and were believed to fight in an uncontrollable trance of fury.
Barbarians were even believed to have supernatural powers that allowed them to take on the forms of animals including wolves and bears. Wielding their battle axes and charging into battle, a berserking barbarian was a terrifying sight that would be passed down into legend amongst various European cultures. While the days of the barbarians are long passed, you can still find collectible battle axes and other memorabilia that is reminiscent of the period.
Fantasy Swords For The Collection
When starting or building a collection of different weapons, the fantasy blades from ancient times becomes of real interest. Back in the days of King Arthur, there were several main categories of weapons.
One of the popular items for collection is the Lancelot swords from the King Arthur time period. One of the popular Lancelot swords was the two sword setup that was contained in sheaths that strapped to the back.
Pirate Swords Always Work For Any Collection
There are numerous different styles that were designed and used during the daring days of the Pirate. Some had very 
curved blades and other only slightly. Some had hand guards for protection and others did not.
A good Pirate knife would be hand-forged, carbon steel with a razor sharp blade. Pirate knives would make a great addition to any collection.
Medieval Swords And Other Weapons Of The Times
During medieval times many different types of weapons were used. Battle axes, crossbows, and clubs were just of few of the weapons that were used.
The most popular weapon of course was the sword. There a numerous famous styles of medieval swords that are available for the collector. There are King Arthur swords, Knights Templar swords, Braveheart swords, King Solomon swords and many more.
The Way Of The Warrior
Japanese swordsmen, called samurai, followed a code of conduct known as bushido, which translates to “the way of the warrior”. While this code of conduct was somewhat reminiscent of chivalry, it is also quite different. The samurai code stresses frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honor until death. Bushido developed between the 9th and 12th centuries and was passed down for generations as a moral code unuttered and unwritten. Samurai were known for carrying a Samurai Sword of the Immortals and numerous smaller blades, as well as having thick armor. In an era when most of the world hadn’t developed complex weapons, Japanese samurai had perfected the art of war. The samurai had better armor, better weapons, and better knowledge of warfare than a vast majority of the military forces in the world.
The code of the samurai is much different than the code of European chivalry. For example, suicide was well tolerated in the samurai code. If one lost a battle or disgraced their family, ritual suicide was considered legitimate reparation.
The Qualities Of Handmade Samurai Swords
The country of Japan has been making quality blades for many years. Their handmade Samurai swords and other weapons can be works of art.
These swords were usually very sharp and had two handed handles, and it had full tang blades that added strength to the weapon. These weapons are an appreciative addition to any ones collections.
Collectible Knives And Swords
There are many different types of collectible knives and swords, from ancient weapons to medieval and fantasy to war time weapons. If you happen to be interested in medieval weapons for your collection, there are many to choose from.
One of the collectible medieval weapons was the two handed chopper sword. They often were very strong full tang weapons of stainless steel enclosed in a leather sheath.