Interested in Sword Collecting.....Need Advice

miken31 · 29th August 2006, 04:30 AM

Hello,
I've been considering collecting swords for some time, but I've been a little bit too intimidated to actually start collecting. I bought a few books that were recommended to me (Glossary of Deconstrcuction, Construction and Use of Arms and Armor; Swords and Hilt Weapons; and Swords and Daggers by Eduard Wagner). First, I'm having trouble limiting myself to a focus as I find so many swords from different countries and periods very interesting. Next, as much information as these books give, I have no idea what's considered to be "fair" as far as value in purchasing swords. Basically, any advice anyone wants to give to a potential collector would be very great appreciated. Thanks in advance.

29th August 2006, 04:30 AM	#1
miken31 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Interested in Sword Collecting.....Need Advice Hello, I've been considering collecting swords for some time, but I've been a little bit too intimidated to actually start collecting. I bought a few books that were recommended to me (Glossary of Deconstrcuction, Construction and Use of Arms and Armor; Swords and Hilt Weapons; and Swords and Daggers by Eduard Wagner). First, I'm having trouble limiting myself to a focus as I find so many swords from different countries and periods very interesting. Next, as much information as these books give, I have no idea what's considered to be "fair" as far as value in purchasing swords. Basically, any advice anyone wants to give to a potential collector would be very great appreciated. Thanks in advance.