| If you have ever thought about starting a sword | | | | choose between accurately made replicas of |
| collection, but don't know where to begin, this | | | | those authentic medieval swords or samurai |
| article has been written by a long time sword | | | | swords but also the increasingly popular fantasy |
| enthusiast and researcher and will start you off | | | | or futuristic sword and weapon replicas. These |
| by not only sharing first time buyer tip and also | | | | include everything from modern day television |
| map out the different genres of swords that are | | | | shows, movies, video games or anime sword |
| available to collect. | | | | reproductions. Nearly every sword or weapon |
| Sword collecting for the majority of enthusiasts | | | | ever depicted has had a replica made of it for |
| and hobbyists falls into one of two main | | | | sale somewhere. Take note however, most |
| categories, historical sword or replica sword | | | | modern day replica swords are not battle ready |
| collecting. Weapons, but more specifically the | | | | and are made for display purposes only. |
| sword, have been made as far back as 5,000 | | | | When it comes right down to it, collecting swords |
| years (in notable cases even farther back) and | | | | and exactly what genre to collect is a personal |
| because of the variety of historical ages as well | | | | and individual choice, and many collectors choose |
| as geographical locations it leaves an almost | | | | to have a varied selection from each one. What |
| unlimited number of antique historical swords to | | | | sword collector wouldnt want to own a sword |
| collect and choose from. Some of the more | | | | from their favourite movie, or what history buff |
| popular eras are the Medieval Ages of Europe for | | | | doing family research wouldnt want to own a |
| medieval swords like the hand and a half sword | | | | sword similar to what his ancestors did? |
| or the Feudal periods of Japan for samurai | | | | When purchasing the first of your sword collection |
| swords. | | | | it is important to do some research beforehand |
| While there is no shortage of historical antique | | | | and try to be as well informed as possible. There |
| swords to collect, the costs associated to | | | | are a number of reputable online sword |
| purchasing and maintaining a sword collection of | | | | merchants, and you should choose one that not |
| this calibre is financially out of the reach for many | | | | only sells what you are looking for, but can also |
| beginner or hobby sword collectors. Many antique | | | | provide you with information on how the sword |
| swords require self-contained controlled | | | | was made, as well as how to care for and |
| environments to prevent rust as well as slow | | | | maintain your sword collection for a lifetime of |
| down the aging process, similar to what is found | | | | enjoyment. If you ever have any doubts, contact |
| in museums. This brings us to the second genre | | | | the sword merchant directly and ask questions. |
| of sword collecting which includes a number of | | | | An online sword merchant that doesnt respond to |
| sub-category choices as well. | | | | legitimate questions is one that should be quickly |
| Collecting replica swords can be just as rewarding | | | | avoided. |
| as collecting more vintage pieces and you can still | | | | |