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Archive for February, 2010
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.
The Style And Value Of The MTech Knife
MTech knives are a good quality replica knife with several different styles. They range from folding pocket knives to butterfly knives and tactical knives.
The MTech knife usually has a blade of 440 stainless steel and is sharp. They make for a nice addition to a collection or serve as a useful tool as an everyday pocket knife.
A Nice Collectible And Useful Survival Knife
A nice survival knife can be a great addition to a collection, or can be a very useful tool in the great outdoors. When camping, hiking, hunting or whatever, a good sturdy knife is good to have.
One type of survival knife is the military type of jungle survival knifes that were used during the war. They sometimes include a compass at the end of the handle and the end of it screwed of to reveal a hollow handle that contained certain survival tools.
Collectible Pocket Knives
Many collectors of blades and weapons will most likely have a few folding or pocket knives. There are many different types of collectible pocket or folding knives.
Some of the collectible pocket knives are representative of different times in our history, or special events which have occurred. One of those is the firefighter collective knife in a decorative display case with emblem.
Collecting Civil War Replicas
Many people enjoy collecting weapons from the Civil War period. There are many types of knives and swords from that time of history.
One such collectible piece is a replica of a Civil War cannon. It measures over 16 inches long, with a hidden 8 ½ inch Robert E. Lee dagger. It is built with small details including a mounted confederate plaque.
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.
The Need For A Good Hunting Knife
When out hunting or just being in the great outdoors, it is very smart to carry a knife to help out in your adventures. A 
good strong knife can be a very useful tool when in the outdoors.
If you happen to choose a full tang Bowie knife, with a heavy duty handle, you can probably not go wrong. These, and other collectible hunting knives, will be a good investment for your adventures.
Some Info On Martial Arts Throwing Stars
One of the many weapons used by the Samurai was the throwing star, also known as Shurikan (which means “sword hidden in the hand”). Most of the time the throwing stars were flat circular disks, with a number of razor-sharp points and blades.
The martial arts throwing stars were not the primary weapon for the Samurai, but it was easy to carry and conceal, and it had a distinct advantage for being able to use at a distance. They were a very quiet and effective weapon when needed.