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A good source within the GTA to purchase swords for a collection?
Am aware of online options but would like to see some local dealers.
Interested in various military versions of swords, sabers and cutlasses.
Repro's of 19th and 2oth century items.
Any tips?
 
Pawn shops on Church have a selection of antiques and replicas. There is one nearer to Queen that I remember having one. There is also a place on Yonge south of Bloor on the West side that did have some on display in their window last time I checked.

Other than that you have to attend auctions, which is where I own several in my collection, mainly of the Japanese variety.

Here is a good source for the collector who wants to get started.
http://www.myarmoury.com/collections.html

incognito said:
I'm looking for samurai swords in the GTA . Any suggestions?
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All Japanese replica swords sold in the GTA are of a lower quality if you are looking for something of the "show" variety. For something real, you have to go online or find another collector. Remember it takes approx. a month to make a sword of QUALITY and you have to pay for it.

For some info (click on the BOOKS link if you really want to get into it):
http://www.japanesesword.com/

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I'm not a collector but to get a true samurai sword don't you have to spend upwards of 1 cool million? I'm sure there are cheap knockoffs around like those you find in the junk shops along queen.....
 
tboy said:
I'm not a collector but to get a true samurai sword don't you have to spend upwards of 1 cool million? I'm sure there are cheap knockoffs around like those you find in the junk shops along queen.....
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There's a new store in Port Credit called "Blades" I think. They might be able to help you.

Now, I buy my swords on this site:

http://www.militaryheritage.com

My swords are mostly Napoleonic Era and Musketeer Era (of course). These are museum quality swords and sabres and this is also a Canadian Co.

They've supplied swords for movie productions as well. "Master and Commander," "Canada, A People's History," come to mind.
 
If you can make it up to Barrie ..There is a place in the Bayfield mall (from 400 to bayfield turnoff go north (left))about half a mile up on left side .,Its quite large with a Huge variety that is more reasonable then most places to I found .Many swords I bought there I couldnt find anywhere else !I just cant remember the name!Dam!Its a very addicting store ,im warning ya lol
 
tboy said:
I'm not a collector but to get a true samurai sword don't you have to spend upwards of 1 cool million? I'm sure there are cheap knockoffs around like those you find in the junk shops along queen.....
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The last Japanese sword to bear that price was at an auction one or two years ago, I believe it was held by Christies and the sword was approx. 200 years old. Prior to that the last major auction was held back in 1992 and was the Compton collection. Many swords these days have a price ranging from $1k to $100k depending on lineage.

New swords created by a master can easily fetch $50K and up depending on the quality. Those of the antique variety can range in prices below and above that depending on the maker, swordman(owner), history and condition.

Prices are always determined by the market ... one mans junk is another mans treasure.

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ruck said:
what is the fascination with swords?
I just never got it.
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I thought it was a phallic thing.
 
For those interested in history of J sword making, WhaWhaWide on Omni2 had a segment on it (in Japanese thou). Omni2 has a J-heritage series about 45 mins with just about everything you want to know about sword-making. It's often rerun on Omni2 in English subtitled.

VBB, good info.

I went to school with a Medieval collector.
http://www.bmarch.atfreeweb.com/medieval.htm
Think they get together for re-enactment every month. They have a booth around Eglinton at the Yonge street festival for last few years.
 
Isn't a samurai long sword called a Katana and the short sword called a Wakazashi (spelling?!!?).

I've seen cheap knock offs in Pacific Mall. But honestly those cheap knock offs would look tacky around the house in my opinion.
 
you can also find a considerable collection of blades south of Barrie at the 400 Market on the weekends. Everything from Klingon-styled knives to Scottish Claymores.
 
frankcastle said:
Isn't a samurai long sword called a Katana and the short sword called a Wakazashi (spelling?!!?).
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Vvvvvhhhhhhheeeerrrrrrrrryyyyyy Ggggghhhhhhuuuuuuddddddd, Frankenson !!!

Here is a link for those that express more interest:

http://www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm

Click on the link Japanese Sword Visual Glossary:

Japanese sword blades were/are made in a variety of lengths. The blade is classified by its length. A daito (long sword),either a tachi or katana, is over two shaku (one shaku equals approximately 12 inches or 30 centimeters) in length. A shoto or wakizashi has a blade length between one and two shaku. A tanto blade is normally under one shaku in length. The length of a sword blade (nagasa) is measured from the tip of the kissaki in a straight line to the mune-machi.
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PS. thanx GT.
 
Warriors (a store that sell martial arts goods on Yonge near Isabella) sells Katanas....
The Japanese swords are made in China but they are not your cheaply made run of the mill type sword....


The swords even had some weight to them....
 
There's a store located on the north side of the Queensway west of the 427 thats sell Tools. Its located beside a CIBC. They also carry some swords for sale beside a wicked collection od cheap tools.
 
ruck said:
what is the fascination with swords?
I just never got it.
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I will give you 3 reasons:

1) To crush your enemies
2) To see them driven before you
3) To hear the lamentation of the women

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stang said:
A good source within the GTA to purchase swords for a collection?
Am aware of online options but would like to see some local dealers.
Interested in various military versions of swords, sabers and cutlasses.
Repro's of 19th and 2oth century items.
Any tips?
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Hi Stang , i kinda work with a fine art /antique dealer
i will call him today and tell him what your looking for
and pm you with anything i find out hun :)
 
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