| The antique swords of the once celebrated | | | | The samurai evolved from being primitive fighters |
| samurai are considered a symbol of Japanese | | | | into having an invincible fearsome military |
| culture. Interest is peaked around the world when | | | | reputation. These antique swords embodied the |
| you mention the words Samurai swords. | | | | steel discipline, undying devotion and the supreme |
| Collectors come from the four corners of the | | | | skill of the samurai. They were said to be superior |
| earth to examine and discuss these swords of | | | | to that of all others. |
| splendor. | | | | The samurai wore their swords as a status |
| Samurai antique swords range from simple | | | | symbol during times of peace. As women wear |
| designs made of iron to ceremonial sets | | | | their jewelry today so did the samurai wear his |
| embellished with gold, silver and copper. They | | | | sword. Wealth, class, prestige and honor were |
| range in price from a few hundred to a few | | | | represented by the wearing of the samurai |
| hundred thousand dollars apiece. | | | | sword. Although, in the quest for modernization |
| How much a collector will pay for antique swords | | | | the wearing of swords in public was banned in |
| is determined by the quality of the craftsmanship | | | | 1876. |
| and how well it has been preserved. If there is a | | | | The samurai sword has been glamorized with the |
| famous story, known history or a famous owner | | | | existence of movies like "The Last Samurai" or |
| that is attached to the sword the value will | | | | the combat influences they had in "Star Wars". |
| continue to climb. | | | | People today know these swords by the action |
| These antique swords are impressive works of | | | | that is portrayed in these movies and not their |
| art, and a continued curiosity seems to build | | | | intricate details of design. |
| around them. The glory of the Samurai was his | | | | These prestigious antique swords are a symbol of |
| sword and his armor. His sword was considered | | | | the spirit of ancient Japan. The elegant detailed |
| his soul and was held in high spiritual esteem. | | | | craftsmanship and exotic history of these |
| In the beginning of Japan's feudal times, pre-20th | | | | beautiful swords will always intrigue and |
| century, Japanese warlords equipped their armies | | | | mesmerize us for years to come. |
| with razor sharp swords and fancy sword fittings. | | | | |