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ALEX · 2nd November 2012, 03:26 PM

First, you have to define "original" in terms of your collecting interests. It will depend on your individual preferences. Are you collecting any swords and weapons, or interested in certain time periods, origins, features and/or qualities?
So, first define your collecting goal and then match the item.
Also, what do you think this sword represents: like how old it is/time period, quality of fittings and blade, quality and type of work, details, materials used, etc?...
Look for more defined answers, not just overall look or form, like: "it looks like Hungarian". Finally, what do you like, or dislike" in it? What can you compare it with, i.e. another similar swords/references?
These questions are a must for any serious collector though:-)

P.S. this Forum's own guide will be helpful: http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/guide.html

Good luck in your collecting!

2nd November 2012, 03:26 PM	#14
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	First, you have to define "original" in terms of your collecting interests. It will depend on your individual preferences. Are you collecting any swords and weapons, or interested in certain time periods, origins, features and/or qualities? So, first define your collecting goal and then match the item. Also, what do you think this sword represents: like how old it is/time period, quality of fittings and blade, quality and type of work, details, materials used, etc?... Look for more defined answers, not just overall look or form, like: "it looks like Hungarian". Finally, what do you like, or dislike" in it? What can you compare it with, i.e. another similar swords/references? These questions are a must for any serious collector though:-) P.S. this Forum's own guide will be helpful: http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/guide.html Good luck in your collecting! Last edited by ALEX; 2nd November 2012 at 03:49 PM.