Medieval Weapons - The Passion of Swords

November 3, 2010

Choosing High Quality Replica Swords

There are many reasons to own replica swords. Perhaps you collect swords from a particular historical period. Perhaps you use your sword for historical fencing. No matter what your use, here are some tips on how to choose the proper sword for you.

If you are an amateur historian, you will want to ensure that your replica swords are as authentic as possible to period swords. Whether you are looking for swords from the Edo period in Japan, or the Viking raids in Europe, you can be sure to find good quality swords to meet your needs.

Many with an interest in replica swords are seeking a decorative element in their den, living room or bed rooms. Many of these sword collectors choose blades that are plated with either chrome or nickel to prevent corrosion. However, this treatment is not very sturdy and often flakes or chips, which can ruin the effect. It also makes these swords unsuitable for combat re-enactment exercises for the Society of Creative Anachronism (or other re-enactment groups).

When choosing a historical sword, there are several things to look for. Firstly, find out how the tang is made for the hilt of your sword. Truly accurate replicas forge these at the same time as the blade. However, some use inexpensive materials or take short cuts, resulting in breakage when the weapon is wielded in pretend combat.

When choosing a sword from myth and legend, you have a veritable treasure trove to choose from. These swords can vary from glitzy to rugged in appearance. You can find anything from the legends of King Arthur, Robin Hood and the Lord of the Rings.

The replica sword you choose will be determined by your intended use. When using your sword for fighting practice, you will want to find a sword that is properly balanced and weighted. When using it for decoration, you will want a sword that looks beautiful for a long long time.

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April 6, 2009

Replica Swords from a Variety of Sources

Filed under: General — Tags: Replica swords — admin @ 12:52 pm

There are many kinds of replica swords, ranging from movie swords to historical models. These replicas have a variety of purposes and even though the main one is to have something to put on display, they can also be added to sword or weapon collections or in some cases be used as a real weapon if the sword is battle ready. Regardless of what kinds of replica swords you are interested in, it is easy enough to find the right ones because there are so many available on the market. It is especially useful to go look through websites that sell swords since many have good replicas and you can get an idea of what is available.

Replica swords from movies make up a large number of the models that are for sale. Many movies with a large fan base had swords in them, among them Lord of the Rings swords, the Samurai 3000 collection and 300 spartan weapons. All replicas from movies should come with an official license so that you can be sure of getting the “one and only” genuine piece, but furthermore replica swords should also come with a certificate of authenticity. Those that collect replicas should also keep an eye out for limited or special editions, since they are the rarest and most valuable swords.

Another main group of replica swords are those that are based on real swords from famous warriors or which were used during certain eras or wars. Examples of such swords include those like the replica of William Wallace’s, aka Braveheart, sword or the Samurai Shogun swords, as well as Civil War officer’s swords or Scottish swords. All can be used for specific collections, but even on their own make great displays.

Since almost all replica swords are not functional, they are not as dangerous to keep around a home as battle ready swords would be. However, that does not mean that they are completely safe and therefore they should still be kept on wall plaques or mounted in racks where they are easily seen but not touched by those that should not be playing with swords, such as children. Non-functioning swords should also only be shown and not used since they are not capable of withstanding impact or cutting through tough objects without breaking.

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