| If you always wanted to own a medieval sword | | | | * Replicas of original swords- You may want to |
| to hang on the wall, show to your friends, or bring | | | | get a sword that is a replica of an authentic |
| with you to a Renaissance Festival this article will | | | | historical sword such as a Scottish claymore, |
| help you to make your sword buying much easier. | | | | medieval sword, or Spanish rapier. |
| Sword buying can be a very confusing process. | | | | * Movie Replicas: - You may want to get a sword |
| There are thousands of retailers, many different | | | | that you have seen in a movie, such as the Lord |
| sword manufacturers, and a many different | | | | of the Rings swords or Eragon movie swords |
| types of metals that swords are made from. If | | | | that are very popular. |
| this is your first sword then you should make it a | | | | * Fantasy Swords - These swords can have a |
| pleasurable experience by getting the sword that | | | | very different look, often times they have |
| looks and feels right for you. If you stick with a | | | | intricate handles and unique blade shapes and are |
| reputable seller then the sword should be of a | | | | primarily for display purposes. |
| good quality that will give you many years of | | | | So now you have narrowed you selection down |
| worry free enjoyment and maybe even start | | | | to the use of the sword and the type of sword |
| you on a sword collecting hobby. | | | | and you are ready to start looking at actually |
| The first decision you have to make is why you | | | | purchasing a sword. Here are some guidelines to |
| want a sword. This will greatly help you in | | | | help you make a good purchase. |
| choosing your first sword. There are two main | | | | It is recommended that you only purchase a new |
| reasons I will describe here. If you want a sword | | | | sword from a reputable retailer. Make sure they |
| to hang on the wall as a display piece that you | | | | have at least a 14 day guarantee that if there |
| occasionally take down to show to friends then | | | | are any problems with the sword you can just |
| you should look for a sword that is made from | | | | send it back and try another sword. When looking |
| stainless steel as it will require little or no | | | | at online sword sites or weapons specialty sites |
| maintenance. If your looking for a functional battle | | | | there are a few things you should look for. Does |
| ready sword, make sure you realize these | | | | the site have the hacker safe guaranteed logo? |
| swords take care and maintanence as they are | | | | Does it have a clearly posted customer support |
| forged from high carbon steel that can rust over | | | | telephone number you can call? And do the have |
| time when not taken care of properly. | | | | a customer support section on there site or help |
| If you want a sword to wear as part of a | | | | section. These factors are important in feeling |
| costume or as an accompaniment to Renaissance | | | | safe with your online purchase. |
| Festival and Role Playing events then you should | | | | Swords have a two thousand year history and |
| get a sword that comes with a belt and scabbard. | | | | there are many manufacturers, sellers, collectors, |
| Again, because swords come in a tremendous | | | | and experts of swords. But when it comes down |
| variety of sizes, finding a scabbard can be a very | | | | to buying a sword you should decide on the |
| difficult task. | | | | sword that is going to make you happy. Get a |
| Narrow your decision down to one of the three | | | | sword that looks and feels right for you and get |
| basic sword types. | | | | it from an established and well-know retailer and |
| Because there are thousands of different swords | | | | you will have a sword that will bring you years of |
| you should figure out which of the three main | | | | enjoyment and maybe even start you off on a |
| types of swords you want to get. | | | | new hobby. |