The samurai swords, occasionally known as the Japanese katana, constitutes a somewhat curved blade commonly used in battles...

Not only have swords played an integral role in warfare, defense, and the military for thousands of years, but they have also played a very important role in many popular movies and books as well as mythology...

Today, swords are a very popular area of collecting They may be displayed along with a knife collection, or by themselves on sword display stands...

If you have ever thought about starting a sword collection, but don't know where to begin, this article has been written by a long time sword enthusiast and researcher and will start you off by not only sharing first time buyer tip and also map out the different genres of swords that are available to collect...

The term ‘sword’ originates from the old English word ‘sweord’ Terms for this weapon are also found in Old High German Middle Dutch, Old Norse, Old Saxon, and other ancient languages...

The basic design of the Samurai sword has remained consistent over several centuries Swords were already being made in China and elsewhere in Asia during the Bronze and Iron ages...

The development of the long edged weapon known as the sword was already well underway by the Bronze Age...

Why collect swords Are you interested in world history...

Sword fighting movies have a long, proud tradition in Hollywood Even back before the introduction of colour films, movie-goers were regularly treated to great Pirate films, medieval adventures or historical epics...

The oldest swords on record in Japan were sent to a queen from China in roughly 250ad...

I have been selling swords and knives for the past seven years on my site Brothersmith-Swordscom and Brothersmith-Knives...

A battle between good and evil; there is no more recognizable collection of swords than those from the Lord of the Rings...

Swords although a weapon of war, have become not only a symbol of our warrior past, but are now, highly sought after works of art...

If you always wanted to own a medieval sword to hang on the wall, show to your friends, or bring with you to a Renaissance Festival this article will help you to make your sword buying much easier...

The antique samurai swords were straight bladed, single edged weapons called chokuto It was only in the 8th century that the curved samurai swords were first introduced...

Ever since humans learned how to shape metal, the sword has been the weapon of choice for many warriors...

Military swords of the modern Armed Forces symbolize power, strength, duty, and honor There is also a historical aspect to military swords...

Decorating your 21st century interior in a Japanese manner has become very popular The Japanese artifacts, like the samurai swords, are proof of great taste not only because of their eye catching colors and shapes but because they hold a lot of meaning...

Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production of super strong high-grade carbon steel wasn't even a vague dream...