From the days before christ, the sword has been considered the ultimate battle weapon. Centuries ago, if you handled a sword, you were a proud warrior and someone people respected. Swords were created very carefully using very specialized forging techniques, your average person couldn’t create one. Nowadays of course they are mass produced, but still look as cool and work just as good as the ones created centuries ago.

Centuries ago warriors used to train all day long doing nothing but practicing how to use their swords. They became masters in defense and initiating death blows. The value of the Samurai swords is measured by a few factors, which include the style, shape, length, accessories which may come with it and the materials they are manufactured from. These battle ready weapons have been used in nation to nation battles, as well as individual duels.

Nowadays they look really sitting by ones fireplace, or hung up on a wall. You can even argue the owner has a little feeling of security, since they could grab one and chop a burglars arm or other extremity off with it. Of course if they have a gun it won’t do much good. If you are looking for something to actually used, you’re looking for a battle ready sword. They are specifically designed to be used in a close combat situation. You’ll also want to go for one with a leather scabbard.

Lots of Hollywood movies these days use swords, mostly in one on one close combat scenarios. Especially within martial arts films with the Yakusa. Basically the general rule is that if you own a sword with a carbon steel blade, it is a combat sword. But if it contains a stainless steel blade is is a replica sword. However this doesn’t mean that it isn’t dangerous and not lethal, it’s just that ones made to be lethal and the replica is just made for display.

Probably the best thing about the Samurai swords for sale is the low cost. You can pick up just about any of these for under $100.00 online, so it won’t break your pocketbook. And they do look just as nice. Make sure you treat it with respect and keep it oiled and maintained, as it’s a product that will decorate your home the rest of your life.