One reason to like the Emperor KangSi nike flyknit racer Sword is because it makes for a great display piece and for many, a great addition or the start of a sword collecting hobby. Why Would Anyone Collect Swords?Collecting swords like collecting history. Many replica swords today are modeled after weapons that appeared throughout history and in the case of the Emperor KangSi Sword, creation of this weapon honors a significant person in Chinese history if not world history altogether. Most modern day people are fascinated by swords and through collection of swords people can gain a greater understanding of history since the swordplay see significant role throughout thousands of years of mankind's evolution.

Caring for the CollectionWhether you decide to invest in real historical swords, or value made replicas or perhaps fantasy models, you are going to need to keep your collection in as safe and secure an environment as possible. It is highly recommended that swords be displayed in the case where both the humidity and temperature can be controlled. This may not be realistic for many people, but, if you do not live in a portable world that has high humidity, mounting swords on the wall can be a great way for displaying your collection. Purchase of the Emperor KangSi Sword comes with a beautiful black lacquered wooden stand to present your sword so nike air max 95 mens it can be laid upon a counter or take the like support. The sword has an overall length of inches with a inch blade length. The blade is stainless steel which is / of an inch thick. Insert this weapon into an wood scabbard of imitation snakeskin complete with cast metal fittings.

I could practically see my husband drooling over the descriptions of these swords that our friend was furnishing to all of us. As he nike air max 97 mens went into more and more detail about the decorative features and superb craftsmanship of these authentic Japanese blades I knew I needed to find one for my husband. I had been wondering what to get him for his birthday and now I had the perfect answer right within my grasp. The History and the SearchMy husband is a history buff, loving to read up on all periods of history. However, his favorite articles on ancient history come from the times when Japan and the Samurai warriors seemed to dominate the landscape. We have a number of wonderful art pieces throughout our home and all of them are in some way commemorating these ancient warriors.

We even have some other ancient swords on display but a. inch Japanese Officer Katana sword with black scabbard is quite special and unique in its own right. I began my search for this perfect nike air max 270 junior gift, knowing that my husband's birthday was only a couple of weeks away. While searching, I learned that these Japanese blades were used by the officers who were a part of the Japanese army. As such, they were designed for both strength and beauty, most of which have a stainless steel blade, ivory handle, and usually a red design on it. Because of the fact that it has this ornate design this feature ensured that the. inch Japanese Officer Katana Sword with Black Scabbard was distinctly different from the other swords that my husband had in his collection and would make a perfect gift for him.

So, I took my search in a different direction, looking for a Katana sword that had the look and feel of real ivory, without actually being made of it. Fortunately I discovered the perfect style being offered for sale online. The one that I chose was a perfectly detailed . inch Japanese Officer Katana sword with Black Scabbard. There was even a brilliant red design featured on blade's handle. The crimson coloring of the handle was offset by a faux ivory background, and the sword's scabbard was black with some red fabric woven in as well. I waited in anticipation for the Big Day to arrive. I believe that I was more excited than my husband when I handed him the carefully wrapped package. His face showed the surprise and awe that I expected and his favorite birthday gift is now hanging in a place of honor right on his office wall, just as I supposed it would.

A matching red trimmed sheath completes the sword's distinguished look. History of the Samurai Sword Many times collectors will place a smaller sword, known as a wakizashi, next to the Japanese Bushido Dragon Samurai Nodachi Sword, since the two are usually possessed as a pair called a daisho which means "large and small". Many centuries ago, the presentation of the daisho was made to the male child upon his thirteenth birthday when he was then considered a samurai and he was then issued an adult nike air force 1 utility name. The wakizashi was referred to as the "honor blade". Never would a warrior surrender his wakizashi and although weapons were not allowed in many homes and living spaces, one was not asked to remove their "honor blade". There are many other Japanese weapon models that are much older and offer even more interesting study. The religion and history surrounding Japanese weapons are intriguing and powerful. Once you study the background associated with different types of swords, knives and read of the battles fought and won, you will feel the energy that has become a part of the Japanese nation.