Chinese Swords 
Being the instruments of potential lethality, swords need to be treated with respect and care. Recreated from the swords of the great kings, the Chinese swords represent the glorious art of swordmaking that beautifully illustrates the skills of the swordsmiths of Imperial China. The Chinese swords are usually adorned with beautiful and exquisite gold and silver inlay on the scabbard that is reminiscent of artistic motifs and art of the Warring States Period. The dao, or other single-edged swords are typical of Chinese art of swordmaking. The gold-gilded motifs of dragons on the fittings rendered in the archaic and ancient style represent the ancient Chinese glory. These stylistic dragon motifs are frequently appear used on the jades and bronze vessels of swords. The Chinese art of sword making involves sophisticated methods of forging and heat treating predated. Beautiful and functional laminating and folding patterns perfectly blended with elegant shapes and mataerial durability are the focal points of all ancient Chinese swords. The swords are often hand forged and they are laminated and folded with good patterning on the blades.
Being the instruments of potential lethality, swords need to be treated with respect and care. Recreated from the swords of the great kings, the Chinese swords represent the glorious art of swordmaking that beautifully illustrates the skills of the swordsmiths of Imperial China. The Chinese swords are usually adorned with beautiful and exquisite gold and silver inlay on the scabbard that is reminiscent of artistic motifs and art of the Warring States Period. The dao, or other single-edged swords are typical of Chinese art of swordmaking. The gold-gilded motifs of dragons on the fittings rendered in the archaic and ancient style represent the ancient Chinese glory. These stylistic dragon motifs are frequently appear used on the jades and bronze vessels of swords. The Chinese art of sword making involves sophisticated methods of forging and heat treating predated. Beautiful and functional laminating and folding patterns perfectly blended with elegant shapes and mataerial durability are the focal points of all ancient Chinese swords. The swords are often hand forged and they are laminated and folded with good patterning on the blades.
The basic types of straight bladed swords used in China include:
1.Wu Jian or "Martial Sword" that is fairly long and heavy.
2.Wen Jian or "Scholar's Sword" is substantially lighter and primarily carried for self- defense.
1.Wu Jian or "Martial Sword" that is fairly long and heavy.
2.Wen Jian or "Scholar's Sword" is substantially lighter and primarily carried for self- defense.
Samurai Swords 
The Samurai sword has long been considered the symbol of old Japan and have defined the warrior for thousands of years. It stands for the power, ethics, duty, and self defense of a class of people that have shaped the face of civilization on this planet. The Samurai sword is indeed a beautiful work of art as well as a formidable weapon and the skill, exercise, mental development and sheer pleasure of owning this sword is unique. The actual process of creating genuine Samurai swords is very important, along with the quality of the steel, which determines the caliber of the blade. Each sword is individually hand forged, heat treated, polished and mounted, therefore no two swords are the same. Each one has individual characteristics that differentiate it from others swords, even it the style is same.
The Samurai sword has long been considered the symbol of old Japan and have defined the warrior for thousands of years. It stands for the power, ethics, duty, and self defense of a class of people that have shaped the face of civilization on this planet. The Samurai sword is indeed a beautiful work of art as well as a formidable weapon and the skill, exercise, mental development and sheer pleasure of owning this sword is unique. The actual process of creating genuine Samurai swords is very important, along with the quality of the steel, which determines the caliber of the blade. Each sword is individually hand forged, heat treated, polished and mounted, therefore no two swords are the same. Each one has individual characteristics that differentiate it from others swords, even it the style is same.
Antique Swords 
A sword is a bladed weapon, consisting in its most fundamental design of a blade and a handle. The ancient swords are historical artifacts reproduced to their originality and shape. The blades of the ancient swords are usually of some hard metal ground to at least one sharp edge and often has a pointed tip for thrusting. The handle, called the hilt , can be made of many materials, but the material most common is wood covered by leather , fish skin or metal wiring. The ancient swords are made by using the traditional skills handed down from centuries of experience and reliability. Highly experienced and dedicated craftsmen with decades of valuable experience make all the products to their credit. Throughout history, these swords have not only been used as weapons but also as decorative items for homes & offices, for ceremonial purposes, as status symbols and for the collector.
A sword is a bladed weapon, consisting in its most fundamental design of a blade and a handle. The ancient swords are historical artifacts reproduced to their originality and shape. The blades of the ancient swords are usually of some hard metal ground to at least one sharp edge and often has a pointed tip for thrusting. The handle, called the hilt , can be made of many materials, but the material most common is wood covered by leather , fish skin or metal wiring. The ancient swords are made by using the traditional skills handed down from centuries of experience and reliability. Highly experienced and dedicated craftsmen with decades of valuable experience make all the products to their credit. Throughout history, these swords have not only been used as weapons but also as decorative items for homes & offices, for ceremonial purposes, as status symbols and for the collector.
Viking Swords 
Vikings were the seafaring Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of northern and western Europe from the eighth through the tenth century. The Vikings spread all through Europe, raiding, trading and establishing colonies from Ireland to Russia. The ferocity of their attacks was known worldwide. The primary weapon of the Vikings was the sword. The Vikings admired the sword above all weapons and addressed them by fierce names. The swordsmiths during their times created beautiful swords using methods of pattern welding and cryogenic quenching. The typical Viking sword of the 9th and 10th centuries featured a long wide blade with a broad central fuller and two keen edges. The preferred stroke was a hard slash or chopping blow. A simple guard with forward curving quillions was combined with a utilitarian wooden handle covered with leather, bone, or brass. The distinctive feature of the Viking sword was its heavy 5 lobed pommel used to balance the long blade. Both guard and pommel bear traditional Celtic knot embellishments. The swords had both pommel and guard often inlaid with gold designs following the Viking style. The blade was usually hand forged from high carbon steel, with a fuller and capable of bending 5" out of line and return to true. The swords of the Vikings bear typical four viking symbols, "Tir"- Courage, "Ur"- Strength, "Elhaz"- Protection and "Sigel"- Success.
Vikings were the seafaring Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of northern and western Europe from the eighth through the tenth century. The Vikings spread all through Europe, raiding, trading and establishing colonies from Ireland to Russia. The ferocity of their attacks was known worldwide. The primary weapon of the Vikings was the sword. The Vikings admired the sword above all weapons and addressed them by fierce names. The swordsmiths during their times created beautiful swords using methods of pattern welding and cryogenic quenching. The typical Viking sword of the 9th and 10th centuries featured a long wide blade with a broad central fuller and two keen edges. The preferred stroke was a hard slash or chopping blow. A simple guard with forward curving quillions was combined with a utilitarian wooden handle covered with leather, bone, or brass. The distinctive feature of the Viking sword was its heavy 5 lobed pommel used to balance the long blade. Both guard and pommel bear traditional Celtic knot embellishments. The swords had both pommel and guard often inlaid with gold designs following the Viking style. The blade was usually hand forged from high carbon steel, with a fuller and capable of bending 5" out of line and return to true. The swords of the Vikings bear typical four viking symbols, "Tir"- Courage, "Ur"- Strength, "Elhaz"- Protection and "Sigel"- Success.
Greek Swords 
The Greeks known for big achievements in politics, mathematics, sculpture, literature and philosophy, were fearsome warriors as well. The Greek swords were dual-purpose weapons with leaf-shaped blades. These blades were designed for both cutting and thrusting. With the advance of technology, swords became quaint curiosities. They were very much a weapon of second choice, drawn only once a hoplite's spear had been shattered in the spear-fighting. Fighting with spear and shield mainly required courage, strength and stamina to push on through the enemy line. In the Greek swords, the emphasis was placed on the downward cut and single-bladed swords were designed to maximise the force of the blow. They had a heavy single-edged blade, whose back was either straight or slightly concave, but not recurved. While the edge has a pronounced convex curve and broadens considerably towards the point. Greek swords usually feature fancy hilts and a scabbard decorated with ancient Greek scenes. They were often gold finished honoring one of the ancient world`s greatest warrior kings- Alexander. This sword commonly called a hoplite sword was named after the heavily armed Greek foot-soldier of the classical period. The hoplite sword was essentially a slashing weapon and was generally worn slung from a baldric over the right shoulder so that it hung almost horizontally on the left. The Greeks used "Machaira" and "Xiphos" for describing sword. They were made to a high quality from high carbon steel and twice tempered to achieve a high Rockwell hardness, before being polished.
The Greeks known for big achievements in politics, mathematics, sculpture, literature and philosophy, were fearsome warriors as well. The Greek swords were dual-purpose weapons with leaf-shaped blades. These blades were designed for both cutting and thrusting. With the advance of technology, swords became quaint curiosities. They were very much a weapon of second choice, drawn only once a hoplite's spear had been shattered in the spear-fighting. Fighting with spear and shield mainly required courage, strength and stamina to push on through the enemy line. In the Greek swords, the emphasis was placed on the downward cut and single-bladed swords were designed to maximise the force of the blow. They had a heavy single-edged blade, whose back was either straight or slightly concave, but not recurved. While the edge has a pronounced convex curve and broadens considerably towards the point. Greek swords usually feature fancy hilts and a scabbard decorated with ancient Greek scenes. They were often gold finished honoring one of the ancient world`s greatest warrior kings- Alexander. This sword commonly called a hoplite sword was named after the heavily armed Greek foot-soldier of the classical period. The hoplite sword was essentially a slashing weapon and was generally worn slung from a baldric over the right shoulder so that it hung almost horizontally on the left. The Greeks used "Machaira" and "Xiphos" for describing sword. They were made to a high quality from high carbon steel and twice tempered to achieve a high Rockwell hardness, before being polished.
Medieval Swords 
The swords of medieval times between 500 to 1500 AD approximataely evolved from steel Celtic swords arising from a tradition of straight, double-edged swords. During the Middle Ages, the swords had blades just under a yard in length and the grip was designed for a single hand; the other hand left free to hold the shield. By the close of the Middle Ages, swords became stouter in design and more sharply pointed, the cut having been rendered less effective by improvements in armour. With the improvements in armoury, the shield became redundant and swords with hilts effectively accommodated both hands making their appearance grow in popularity. The medieval swords and other ancient weapons, throughout history have not only been used as weapons, but also as decorative items for homes & offices, for ceremonial purposes, as status symbols and for the collector. Nobles used renaissance and medieval swords to prove their status in ceremonial functions. The medieval swords boast of a hand cast hilt and a blade hand. Skilled craftsmen trained in the techniques of swordmaking create individually handmade functional swords. A must for historical collectors and for those who appreciate a quality functional weapon, the medieval swords revice the glorious medieval times. The beautifully detailed collectors swords bring the lore of the Medieval age to the decor.
The swords of medieval times between 500 to 1500 AD approximataely evolved from steel Celtic swords arising from a tradition of straight, double-edged swords. During the Middle Ages, the swords had blades just under a yard in length and the grip was designed for a single hand; the other hand left free to hold the shield. By the close of the Middle Ages, swords became stouter in design and more sharply pointed, the cut having been rendered less effective by improvements in armour. With the improvements in armoury, the shield became redundant and swords with hilts effectively accommodated both hands making their appearance grow in popularity. The medieval swords and other ancient weapons, throughout history have not only been used as weapons, but also as decorative items for homes & offices, for ceremonial purposes, as status symbols and for the collector. Nobles used renaissance and medieval swords to prove their status in ceremonial functions. The medieval swords boast of a hand cast hilt and a blade hand. Skilled craftsmen trained in the techniques of swordmaking create individually handmade functional swords. A must for historical collectors and for those who appreciate a quality functional weapon, the medieval swords revice the glorious medieval times. The beautifully detailed collectors swords bring the lore of the Medieval age to the decor.
Egyptian Swords 
The Egyptian swords were a direct consequence of the introduction of metal without any stone predecessors. The swords have short wooden or ivory handles and long cutting edges that could only be achieved with a metal harder than copper. Initially bronze was first used for making swords and its natural temper could further be augmented by repeated heating, cooling and hammering. The curved Egyptian swords became the main weapon of the ancient infantry all around the Mediterranean. Egyptian swords were used for both cutting and stabbing. The blades of cutting swords were often bent and wide and those used for stabbing were straight ending in a sharp point and light-weight. They had the centre of gravity close to the handle. The scabbards were rarely used and had metal eyes to be fastened to a belt.
The Egyptian swords were a direct consequence of the introduction of metal without any stone predecessors. The swords have short wooden or ivory handles and long cutting edges that could only be achieved with a metal harder than copper. Initially bronze was first used for making swords and its natural temper could further be augmented by repeated heating, cooling and hammering. The curved Egyptian swords became the main weapon of the ancient infantry all around the Mediterranean. Egyptian swords were used for both cutting and stabbing. The blades of cutting swords were often bent and wide and those used for stabbing were straight ending in a sharp point and light-weight. They had the centre of gravity close to the handle. The scabbards were rarely used and had metal eyes to be fastened to a belt.
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