| ing swords can be an exciting way for collectors | | | | pommel contained Masonic symbols that were |
| to discover the history of the world. Collectors | | | | carved on them. Original Roman swords are |
| need to be prepared before starting a collection | | | | similar to the design of ancient Greek swords in |
| of swords, because of the storage space needed | | | | that they were double edged short swords that |
| and the safety precautions that need to be taken. | | | | were longer than daggers, but much shorter than |
| Collectors of swords quickly find that well made | | | | the standard swords. These swords had straight |
| swords and authentic antique swords are quite | | | | blades and a tapered points in which to stab their |
| valuable, but they do require care and | | | | enemies. Ultimately, these swords were mostly |
| maintenance to keep them attractive and | | | | used for hand to hand combat. |
| valuable. Collectors have found that there are a | | | | The sword in the stone, which was known as the |
| number of different types of swords that exist, | | | | Excalibur stone, has been associated with many |
| which have been used as weapons of the past | | | | myths, legends, and heroic deeds that surrounded |
| by the noblest of men. | | | | the period of King Arthur, Camelot and the |
| One type of sword is the William Wallace sword, | | | | Knights of the Round Table. Another popular |
| which is also known as the brave heart sword, | | | | sword, the Braveheart, received its name due to |
| and is one of the most popular pieces of | | | | its incredibly strong connection with Sir William |
| memorabilia from the medieval era. This sword | | | | Wallace who was a Scottish hero and was at |
| was have said to be the possession of the | | | | times called Braveheart. Wallace was only a minor |
| greatest hero from Scotland who ever fought | | | | nobleman, but he organized many fellow Scots in |
| against tyrant rulers. Medieval swords from the | | | | order to take control of Scotland from King |
| medieval era are true reminders of the great | | | | Edward I from England during the end of the |
| knights and warriors that used them on the battle | | | | thirteenth century. Samurai swords were used by |
| field of this time. One of the largest Scottish | | | | Japanese warriors, who were known as the |
| made swords that was used during the medieval | | | | military of Japan. These swords were only allowed |
| era was the Claymore sword, and it was believed | | | | to be worn by samurai, plus these swords were |
| to have been used during regular family warfare | | | | used during combat and worn for a variety of |
| during border line battles with the English. | | | | ceremonial events and even for every day. |
| Fantasy swords have a very different look about | | | | Swords were carried as a sign of status by |
| them with a type of intricate handle and unique | | | | members of royal families, noblemen, reigning |
| blade shapes, but these swords are primarily used | | | | monarchs, and other prestigious men through |
| for display purpose only. A great addition to any | | | | history. They are still carried by elite soldiers in the |
| collection would be masonic swords that had | | | | military, which may be commissioned officers or |
| metal blade which were sculpted in brass or | | | | mounted cavalrymen. |
| bronze. The handle was finished and the hilt and | | | | |