Swords & Collectible Knives

Swords conjure up images of fantasy and mythology--the great curved scimitars of the Arabian Nights; the razor-sharp katana of the Samurai; the bludgeoning muscle of a pirate cutlass. Arthur's Exalibur, Roland's Durendal, Gandolf's Glamdring--none of us will ever own such a legendary sword, but, thanks to Overstock.com, any adventurous man or woman can still hang a yard-of-steel on his or her wall.

For thousands of years, swordsmanship was more than sports, it was survival. Today, fencing is still great exercise and swords make great sports collectibles. Collectible swords (including collectible knives, which were once made from broken swords) recreate famous sword props or great swords from history and literature. Collectible swords can all hang together on the home or office wall to create a display that is sure to catch the eye.

Swords were also weapons and many countries developed distinctive sword styles. You can honor your military ancestors with a sword in the style of your ancestral homeland.

Today's decorative swords are made of mild steels and finished without an edge. This makes the swords safer for home display. Sporting equipment, like fencing foils and sabers or hunting knives, are in a totally different class and must be handled with care, especially swords that hang around children. Fortunately, whether it's sports gear for the serious athlete or edgeless collectibles for display, vswords from Overstock.com are a great value--and they make a great gift.

Many swords also come with scabbards or display stands. For an added touch, placing a shield with your swords makes a real decor statement. Your home is your castle, and with swords from Overstock.com, you can afford to decorate like you were a king or queen.