Collectible Swords, Knives and Dagger sales! Find facts, sales, and links to rare and hard to find Swords and Daggers in these areas: Japanese, Medieval, Fantasy, and items of interest to collectors.
Collectible Swords have been popular for a long time. Depending on your particular interest, they are available in a wide variety of styles and historic periods.
The collectible swords from medieval Europe, which date from approximately 500 to 1500 AD, are very popular. These mainly evolved from steel Celtic swords, which in turn arose from a tradition of straight, double-edged blades beginning with the Bronze Age as early as 1500 BC. Collectible swords from the beginning of the Middle Ages tend to have blades just under a yard in length with a grip designed for single-handed use. Earliest designs are noted for blades designed for slashing and cutting, rather thin in comparison to those that arose near the end of this time period. Collectible swords dated towards the close of the Middle Ages had evolved into designs to be used more for the thrust, the cut having been rendered less effective with improvements in armor. These designs are found with handles to be used with both hands and are considerably heavier.
Fantasy collectible swords tend to follow the style and designs of the late middle ages. These are often found with elaborate blades and handles, many of which would limit their effectiveness in actual battle use.
Some the most beautiful collectible swords are found in the Japanese weapons. With a long history and tradition, they were designed over centuries for very specific purpose.
Katana, or “Long Sword”, one of two carried by the samurai was a fighting sword, foremost of the Japanese weapons. Long sought after as a collector sword it is considered the finest in the world. A genuine Katana carries a high price. Especially designed as a slashing and cutting weapon vs. thrusting, it could easily cut through flesh and bone, severing a head in a single slash.
Wakizashi, the shorter of two swords carried by the samurai, almost identical in design to the katana. The companion sword was considered to be a defense rather than an attack weapon.
Tanto, or “Short Sword” or dagger, is less than a foot in length. This was the blade used in seppuku (ritualistic suicide); it is also very popular as a collector sword.
As you can see, the list of collectible swords and daggers can cover many ages and cultures, with but a few mentioned here. We invite you to browse our pages for more information and links to this fascinating world of collectible swords.