Weaponary

Weaponary is possibly mankind's greatest invention since the wheel. Over the past thousands of years, human kind have been developing weapons to kill or injure each other and other living being. Of course, there are also weapons that are created for all sort of other reasons.
Weaponaries has advanced significantly, but looking back at the creation of our ancestors, it is fascinating to see what was designed and developed to be used to hurt/maime other human beings. Most weapons are finely created, put together by most skillfull of weapon designers and swordsmiths. Nowadays, weapons are still used to hurt and kill each other, but they are also used in martial art training environment, but, weapons are kept as collectible items, kept for their beauty and value.
Especially swords of the orient; Chinese swords and the famous, highly sought after Japanese swords.

Sword collectors all around the world values different aspects of the swords, it is not just a piece of steel. Whether it is purely ornamental wall hanger or fully functional swords, they each have their own attractions. Of course, it is hard to beat the temptation of swinging and using the swords for test cuts. Proper techniques and knowledge is crucial in order to properly maintain and use swords safely.
There are numerous sword manufacturers in the market, with prices ranging from $80-$5000, give and take a few occassionaly. One can easily find and purchase swords to their taste online and have it shipped right to their doorstep.
Sword collecting can be very enjoyable if it is one of your hobbies as collectors, or as martial artist, nevertheless, finely made swords are beautiful masterpieces that will become a part of your assets.




Along the topic of weaponaries, there falls a group of weaponaries that stood out most from amongst ancient weapons used in warfares, hunting, and other battles against human and animal. The exotic weapons of the East; the strange, unusual weapons of wushu (kung fu) and the formidable samurai swords - the katanas.
Swords were widely used all around the world - resulting in different shapes, sizes and grades. However, the most interesting and exotic weapons were mostly developed in the ancient civilization of the East - China.
Some of the exotic weapons developed in the past are lesser known than others. Some of the exotic weapons that are well known, and still widely used today includes: the hooksword, claws, emei piercers, rope darts and meteor hammer. There were also the warriors of the shadows - the japanese ninjas with their strange and formidable weaponaries.