Did I tell you all that we collect swords?  We don’t collect battle swords or something as utilitarian as that…we prefer the ones that are more artistic. 

Here a few of the nicer ones we own –

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The first one is a Viking Seax (short, hefty blade of Damascus steel) and the handle is carved boar’s tusk.  The second is a regular sword with leaping wolves and the hilt is onyx.  We have a matching dagger.  The third and fourth are a matching set (rapier and main gauche – also Damascus steel) of carved antlers with Jade insets.  We bought all of them at a local Renaissance Faire…I think we may have been drinking at the time, too. 😉  The artist for the first, third and fourth one makes some very cool stuff…and was nice enough to offer layaway!

I don’t think I have to tell you that we made sure to check with our insurance to make sure these were covered if stolen.  They are works of art, but dangerous ones.  We have them up on the walls and on high shelves away from the kids.

I think when they get older and have friends over we are going to have a stern discussion with all of them about NO TOUCHY.  I don’t mind if they want to look at them closer, so I know we will take them down for the kids to look at them…but no sword fights are to take place in our house.  I have a feeling we may have to have them locked up in a safe for a few of those testosterone laden teen years.

What collections do you have to share today?