| The hobby of collecting replica swords can be | | | | charging up the English Channel during the 10th |
| fascinating both for the collector and the viewer. | | | | century. The hand-guard, fittings and pommel are |
| A carefully selected array of replicas can in time | | | | elaborately and finely engraved. The entire replica |
| become a family heirloom bring joy to generations | | | | sword is 44" and the sword made of shining zinc |
| to come. The best part of collecting replica | | | | is 38" measures. The scabbard is made from |
| swords today is that these are available on line at | | | | leather look-alike giving it the regal touch. |
| the click of a mouse. | | | | Who would not like to possess a sword of Robin |
| Topping the list of swords are medieval swords | | | | Hood? This engraved original gold rendering replica |
| that had been used by barbarians, crusaders and | | | | of the great hero will be the centerpiece of the |
| zealots. Who would not love to have weapons | | | | collection of historical swords. The stainless steel |
| used by the Knights of the Round Table? Holding | | | | blade has a double edge and the handle is molded |
| on to such replica one can go back in imagination | | | | in brass. This replica sword of Robin Hood is ideal |
| to medieval times holding the weapon that had | | | | for any theatrical rendering of the tale. The replica |
| been forged by a royal blacksmith. The swords | | | | sword measure 48" while the blade is 38". The |
| available online have been finely crafted and as | | | | replica sword is inclusive of a mounted display |
| close to the real ones as possible. The replica | | | | plaque. |
| swords might even confuse the expert! | | | | In 1809 Martin Biennais fashioned an exquisite |
| The swords of Hugues de Payens are unique and | | | | sword fro Napoleon. Today this replica sword can |
| exquisite. He was a French knight during the | | | | be bought online and treasured as a collector's |
| twelfth century A.D. and was the first Knights | | | | item. It is a perfect reproduction of the original |
| Templar's first Grand Master. Bid by Pope Urban II | | | | with its elaborate handle fitted to a zinc blade |
| he set up the team of monk-knights to protect | | | | measuring 27". The scabbard includes fittings of |
| the holy pilgrims proceeding to Holy Land. This | | | | gold patina. The total length is 35". |
| replica sword measures 44" from hilt to edge | | | | A detailed description of only some of the many |
| with the blade being 30". It has a silver finish. The | | | | replica swords available online will whets the |
| hand-guard is embossed with a fleur de lis. The | | | | appetite of the collector for more.Among the |
| scabbard mimes black or white leather and is | | | | other antique replica swords are St. John's Sword, |
| wrapped in a red wrapping that looks like leather. | | | | black and gold sword of King Solomon, Royal |
| The buyer has the option. | | | | Crusader swords, Dragon Templar swords and |
| Another sword delight is Erik the Red Viking | | | | many other historical replica swords. |
| Sword. Erik made dangerous and brutal attacks | | | | |