Other Collecting

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery produces highly collectible handcrafted knives, in hundreds of variations. Its classification system resembles a zoological taxonomy of classes, species and subspecies.

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. has produced many types of folding and fixed-blade knives since 1889. They are highly collectible---the Case Collectors Club has about 18,000 members, who collect...

The right katana for Iaido or Kenjutsu practice can have a tremendous impact on the development and growth of a sword artist. While the online marketplace seems increasingly saturated with swords...

Automatic knives respond quickly with the touch of a button that is usually located on the side of the knife. A few examples are stiletto knives and switchblades. These knives are highly...

Before the invention of firearms, armies used to do battle with swords. The condition of the sword was very important because a sword in good condition meant you were less likely to be killed. ...

Whether or not to clean a vintage knife is of hot debate in the knife collecting community. While some knives benefit from minor cleaning, any dirt or rust that will involve large-scale...

Highly prized among historians and collectors alike, the samurai sword is regarded as marvel of workmanship and design. Perfectly balanced, light, strong and very effective, the sword was the...

Sharpening your own blades can be an exciting and rewarding activity for any sword collector, and even though there's no need to keep a blade ready for battle these days, a sharpened sword is just...

The Bowie knife was designed, used and made famous by Jim Bowie in 1827. The knife gained popularity when Bowie actually used the knife to defeat his enemies at the Sandbar Fight. Since then it...

Keep your sword away from humid environments. Every point of contact is a potential place for water to condense. If rust develops on your blade, you should clean it off as soon as possible. The...

Antique swords hold a fascination for collectors that is difficult to convey to non-enthusiasts. As windows into the past, swords have appeal on numerous levels. Their construction gives evidence...

Custom folding knives are precision instruments, made with the finest materials. They are also works of art with handles hand carved out of the most expensive woods, inlaid with gems or hand...

Owning a sword brings about a sense of connection with the past in the hearts of many sword collectors. Whether the sword is a replica or has historical significance, proper sword care and...

You can use Plexiglas--a clear thermoplastic--to build a unique case for storing items including CDs, dolls and other collectibles. Plexiglas can be difficult to work with because it's so brittle....

While somebody might refer to a katana as being sharp, a sword smith will never actually sharpen a katana at the edge like you would a knife. Instead, the blade is polished to create the sharp...

The Roman Republic, and later its Empire, was forged at the point of the sword. The Romans, however, were not always successful in their early attempts at war. The Roman sword is the result of...

A gravity knife was developed prior to the creation of a reliable and cheap switchblade knife. It was invented in World War II and issued to paratroopers in case they had to cut themselves out of...

This article is about replacing the leaf spring of 'out of the side' switchblade knife, that is a switchblade knife which has its blade coming through the side. So read on....

In the collectible world of swords, there are two divisions: functional swords and decorative swords. The functional sword is a battle-ready carbon steel sword. Often, metal workers hand forge...

People use swords for a variety of purposes. Traditionally, swords were predominantly for fighting. Today, swords are still for fighting, but sometimes they are collected for decorations. Either...

Daggers vary widely in design, materials, function and value, so it's best to do some research before purchasing one, or you might overspend on a low-quality blade and never realize it. Here's...

A restored Samurai sword is a piece of art. From its shining Saya to the gleam of its polished blade, it embodies the spirit of the Samurai and the traditions of Japan. Samurai swords include...

Polishing swords is not for amateurs. There are schools created just for individuals to learn this craft. However polishing a sword can be expensive so you want to know that the person you plan to...

As the characters in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" note, there's nothing quite like "Japanese steel." Maintaining your samurai sword takes some time and effort. Giving your samurai sword some...