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Whether you are into martial arts or simply a fan of historical re-enactment, you are going to need a practice sword at some point. Choosing the right one can be somewhat confusing especially if you are new to this whole sword thing.

I have written a small article that talks about the different type of practice swords available on the market. If you are interested in learning a little bit more about that particular type of swords, you can read my article here.

If you arem a serious swords collector, you might find the following source very interesting.

The sword Forum International is an amazing source of information for people that really do like swords and everything related to that subject. The forum is loaded with information and people who know what they are talking about. You have sections about:

1. Antique arms & armour
2. Modern-era Swords
3. Bladesmiths, blacksmiths etc..
4. and much more..

The other parts that is highly informative is the articles that can be found on the main page of the Sword Forum. We are not talking about simple articles, but highly detailed articles that are loaded with information all on very interesting subjects.

Here is just a sample of the articles that can be found on this website:

1. The Medieval Gaelic Warrior
2. Cavalry Combat and the Sword
3. Weapons fighting methods of the Highland Scots
4. and more

You can also find specific sections of the website that are specialized in various type of swords. You have sections about antique and military swords, European swords, Japanese swords, Chinese sword and even articles and interview about swords and fighting techniques used in various movies.

If you are interested about swords and would like to gather various information , the Sword forum is a very good place to start.

There are many styles of Chinese swords available. Which you choose will depend a great deal upon the reason for buying a sword in the first place. This is because different qualities, materials and styles are used for the various purposes and therefore a display sword, for example, might not be functional whereas a Kung Fu competition sword will be made of the highest quality and most durable materials so that it is not ruined in a fight.

There are many beautiful, ornate Chinese swords that are suitable to be put on display in a home, place of work or training center. An individual piece can look good, but for those that love all kinds of swords then it is a good idea to add several different Chinese swords. This is easy to do because of the sheer diversity of this group, which includes items like butterfly swords, daos, liuye daos, jians and the saber dadao.

Not only do Chinese swords include military or war weapons, but also a wide ranging set of swords that are used in the traditional martial arts that have been practiced for centuries already. For example, the nandao is a used in modern day wushu exercises, hook swords and forms or the kwandao which is used in the shaolin kung fu disciplines. 

Many martial artists can make use of Chinese swords, even if the discipline they compete or train in is from a different country or region. However, people that are well versed in the use of swords should also invest in a few of the varieties of Chinese ones, because they can be very different in their handling.

One unique feature of Chinese swords is that many styles require that the user have one sword in each hand. These dual swords are the ultimate for everyone who practices sword fighting because it requires many years of training, coordination, skill and flexibility in order to become good at it. The blade lengths also vary from short to very long and the handle may be for one or two handed usage. Since there are many styles, there is also something that can be found for role playing reenactments.

Here are some examples of high quality Chinese swords that you could add to your collection:

The Chinese war sword: This is an amazing replica of the type of sword that were used back in the middle ages of Japan. Made by Cold steel, i am sure you will immediately see the power of this sword as soon as you see it. No wonder they call it the war sword.

Butterfly swords: This type of sword is very particular. These swords comes in pairs and are cleverly nested together so they appear to be just one. A very dangerous weapon indeed!

the Gim sword By Cold Steel: This is a fully functional sword. The blade is made with 1055 high carbon steel and is very sharp. the handle is highly detailed. This is the perfect sword for the collector as well as the expert martial arts practitioner.

As you can see, there are many types of Chinese swords to collect, The choice is up to you!

This article is mainly geared towards swords that are said to be “functional” which mean they are made of carbon steel and not stainless steel.

It is very important to take great care of the swords you have in your collection to prevent them from rust and corrosion. Whether you have been doing some cutting exercises or your sword as simply been stored for the last six month, it is very important to clean the metal component of your sword.

Cleaning the swords can be done with a soft cloth and must be lightly oiled.

Note: The same result can be achieved with mineral oil, the difference is that it requires a more frequent application.

The second solution would be to apply a small layer of paste was from the tip of the sword to the pommel. The process is very simple. All you need to do is apply  the was using a soft brush, let it dry for a while and then buff it by hand with a very soft cloth. This simple process will allow your swords to be rust free for a couple of months. The good thing about this method is that is is very good no matter what climate you live in. TreWax is probably the best wax you can get to do the job, it provides a clear non-yellowing finish.

For a long time i have been a Japanese swords collectors. It is only recently that i started taking interested into other kinds of swords.

I think the reason being that my Katana collection is starting to become quite complete. So being a movie fan a immediately started looking into fantasy swords to see what all the fuss was about. Very soon i started to develop some kind of interest for these types of swords and especially the Lord of the Rings Swords.

I mean let’s face it, these swords are unreal, just trying to fight with some of these swords would be an impossible act… Have you seen the size of Anduril??? My god it is huge!

But i must say, it looks amazing on my wall…lolll

I am clearly thinking about buying other swords from that movie. Who knows, this may be the start of a new collection :). For those of you who would like to know more about LOTR swords, know that the only swords worth buying are manufactured by United Cutlery. You can by them at multiple places, just make sure it is not some sort of cheap imitation.

I will try to upload some pictures of my Anduril sword soon so you can all take a look.

Talk to you soon.

P.S: Feel free to send me the picture of your swords so that i can upload them on the website, i would love to see your collections…

Sometimes finding a good source of information about swords is not that easy. The enormous amounts of ecommerce competing against each other certainly do not help either. 

I n my research on certain aspect of fencing I have found a great source of information. Ok the website looks bad and the design is horrible but the information contained within the website is worth taking a look at.

This website is the Arma.

The Arma is basically an association of Renaissance martial arts (how cool is that!). This non-profit organization is entirely dedicated to the study but also the practice of historical fencing.

The part that interests us is that they also have a lot of technical information about swords and the fighting styles. They have video, book articles & essays and so much more…This place is literally loaded with great information.

I just though I would share the website with you guys…If you have any swords website to share, feel free to leave a comment.

Collecting swords is a hobby that thousands of people practice worldwide. Some do it because they are passionate about a certain period in history others because they have some sort of interest in the swords used in various movies. Some only collect swords that gain value overtime.

Below are a few guidelines to help you start your own sword collection.

1. For those new to sword collecting, the choice is up to you. You can collect sword from a particular time period or you can just collect sword you like, this is a personal choice for each collector.
2. Find the perfect place to display your swords, keep in mind that this type of collection can take a lot of room. Personally I recommend using an entire room for your collection. But again the choice is yours.
3. Find the places where you want to buy your swords… Personaly I like to buy my swords online from a reputable e-commerce store…They often have amazing prices and many also have a guarantee. Other places that can be considered are: Auction, Other Collectors, weapon show’s etc…
4. Before buying a sword try to inspect it before if you can…This is especially true if you are to buy a real antique sword. The sword will need to be inspected before spending your hard earned money.

Specials Tips:

1. Make sure your sword are hanged properly on the wall. You don’t want them to be damaged with poor hanging hooks.
2. Take your time… Sword collecting is a matter of years, finding the right one can often take time.
3. Do not clean your sword unless you are aware of the techniques.
4. Buying book on sword collecting is advised, especially if your intention is to buy real antique swords.
5. Do you research properly before buying. Some swords have licensed resellers while others are just cheap imitations…This is especially true for movie swords.

But most the most important aspect of all is: Have fun…this is meant to be something you enjoy

According to Japanese history a real ninja was a fearsome warrior trained in multiple varieties of unorthodox arts of war including martial arts. Most people think that ninja’s were mostly assassins but this is far from the truth.

Ninja were skilled assassins but they were also trained in the art of sabotage, espionage and even scouting. They were very effective at destabilizing the enemy’s troops by bringing social chaos in enemy territory.

Ninja weapons are more diversified than samurai’s, of course they were carrying katana’s (although they were slightly different) but they were also using a variety of weapons and tricks even gun powder. Here are some of the weapons used by ninja’s:

• Ninjato Katana
• Smoke bombs
• Firecracker (diversion and escape)
• Metsubushi (small bombs)
• Shuriken
• and more

According to many beliefs, the most common ninja weapon still remains the ninjato… some believe it was mostly used as a utilitarian tool rather than an actual weapon, but that remains speculation even to this day…

Ninjato were smaller than a katana but larger than a wakizashi.

Even to this day the true origin of the ninja does remain unknown and most of the knowledge we have about them including their weapons remains pure speculation.

I know I do, I used to collect samurai sword and Japanese swords only, for a long time my only preoccupation when it comes to my sword collection was to find high quality battle-ready samurai swords, from time to time I would add a Japanese war sword to my collection but that’s it…My whole collection was entirely based on Japanese weapons..

Now i have decided to change that, my new goal is to develop a side collection based Replica Movie Swords & Props.

Click the link above to find out how did i came to change my mind about it.

You probably know someone that loves everything related to the medieval world. There are even stores specialized in medieval apparels, whether it is jewelry, clothing and even swords, axes and other weapon you can find everything you need nowdays. There are even people that are practicing reenacting which is a hobby that consist in re-creating the appearance of a particular battle that happened during histroy. And like me there are the Swords collector, people that just love the varoous types  of swords that were crafted by various people during history.

For my part, although i like everything that is medieval, i am mostly interested in everything that is related to samurai. This is according to my own opinion the most beautiful swords ever made. The technique behind the creation of the ancient samurai got somewhat lost in the ages, but there are still swordsmith that are able to forge high quality and even functionnal and battle-ready samurai swords.

One such swordsmith his Paul Chen, he is known for creating amazing swords at various prices. If you are lookinf for a cutting sword then you can find one of great quality at various prices.

Paul Chen speciality is samurai and japanese war swords, but he also from time to time create amazing medieval swords, rapiers, viking swords and the like. Most of his swords are for cutting exercises but there is also a great deal of them that are created for people practicing reenactment and Iaido .

If you love samurai swords, medieval sword or any other type of sword, there are some great places to get a very good deal on amazing swords, just make sure you buy quality. With Paul Chen you can’t be wrong.