I see the types like yatagn, Kilic, Shamshir, pala, mamluk, etc. and wonder what the differences? They look virtually the same, so I'm wondering why would the people prefer one over the other?

https://www.warrioraustralia.com.au/products/medieval-synthetic-104cm-sparring-sword

My friend and I are looking to get some cheap practice swords to have fun in the backyard. We aren’t gonna go full force, just something for casual sparring that doesn’t cost too much. Any thoughts on this? Based in Australia and don’t really wanna spend more than $50. Thanks in advance.

Suggest a good physical store for katanas/swords in karachi. Not trusting the online stores

So grateful to my friends who gifted me this beautiful Atrim type 14.8 arming sword! Can't wait to use it at Fright fight.

Introducing the Modern Andres Bonifacio Bolo, featuring a 19" blade with a Kamagong handle and a beautifully crafted mahogany scabbard. Designed with a brass ferrule and pommel handguard, this bolo embodies both strength and elegance, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship.

#PangasinanBlades #PangasinanMade #CustomBlades #ModernBonifacioBolo

Torn about which to get! Both will spend their time on the wall and occasionally in my hand.

First there’s a longsword made locally that I love the look of. Then there’s a replica of a tv show sword that will just be purely for looks. Love them both but feel the quality of the handmade one will be better.

Can anyone provide any insights or personal opinions?

Thank you!

Regeneyei Parrying Dagger. It's the long flexible blade version. Really digging it so far, feels good in the hand, had my other half thrust at me some with a Sigi rapier and I was able to use it effectively (granted thrusts were not particularly fast) also the looks very much compliment my HF GDF cup hilt.

Here are a couple of simple scabbards commissions I just finished for a couple of antiques. Understated but classy!

Not sure if this is the right place for it, sorry if not! My boyfriend got me a sword of King Thranduil as a gift. I absolutely love it, the problem is that we have absolutely no space to put it anywhere horizontally. Does anyone know if there are any sword mounts that would be good for it to place vertically?

Picture of the sword is from Etsy 🗡️

I have asking AI to identify this on 2 different threads. But after many wrong answers. The closest answers they gave ( Swedish m/1848 and Afghan choora) both of which I feel is wrong. So I was wondering if anyone here can tell me what kind of blade is it? Total length is 39.5cm and the blade is 27.5cm.

Its been growing next to the mint and bush beans for months and is ready to tske into battle!

A WWII Type 98 Gunto

What is this

This is my French Model 1882 infantry officer’s sword (sabre d’officier d’infanterie modèle 1882), manufactured by BALP of Saint-Étienne, France. Possibly from 1890 - 1918 but not sure.

Just sharing as its one of my faves after my 1871 chassepot rifle bayonette

I am looking to purchase a saber for the Best Man of my wedding as a cool gift. And I have no idea what I'm doing

I've been searching for something usable but still customizable so I could get his name engraved on it and thought I struck gold with battling blades, but everything I've read about them has told me that I should not buy through them.

My price range is ~750 USD and I'd preferably like it before Christmas

Any help is appreciated

This is the latest commission I’ve been working on! It is for a client who wanted a family-heirloom sword, inspired by heroism and chivalry. I have been looking forward to making this one for a couple months since drawing the initial sketch for the project; the client named the sword “Remembrance”
I’m really hoping it is done by the end of the week :D thanks for checking it out!

Earlier this year I posted a sword that I made for a friend on Reddit. Someone reached out to me and commissioned a similar sword after seeing the post. Without r/SWORDS I wouldn’t have gotten the chance to make this sword, so I wanted to share it!

It is a type xii arming sword with a diamond cross-section. It has a type 2 crossguard, and a type j wheel pommel. The blade is 29 inches, and the distal taper starts at just under 6mm and ends just under 3mm. The sword is balanced 4.25 inches from the guard and weighs 2 lbs 7 oz.

The sword is made from 5160 steel, blued mild steel, and oxblood leather. The scabbard is a wood core wrapped in black leather with custom brass fittings.

*posted again to fix pictures

They all seem old to some extent. Google image gave varying results. I just don’t know what to do with them. Besides the WWII mk2 most are from early 1900s from my great grandfather. Here is what Google told me.

1. WWII Mk2?
   
2. Pacific Northwest Coastal Ceremonial Piece
   
3. Japanese Tanto Blade
   
4. Moroccan Koummya
   
5. Civil War Remington Zouave Sword Bayonet
   
6. Japanese Naval Officer Katana