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Post by yelman on Jul 27, 2023 1:10:20 GMT
Would you trade your entire sword collection for one spectacular sword (example: Sword of Stalingrad, or any other in existence)
—if—you could not sell or trade the spectacular sword you traded your entire collection for, and you could never buy, or own, another sword for the rest of your life.
If you answered yes, what sword would you trade for? If no, why not?
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Post by ehartkopf on Jul 27, 2023 1:44:54 GMT
Absolutely not. Half of the fun of collecting is the buying and selling of new pieces. Also, I would be so afraid to handle the spectacular sword. For the fun of it, my favorite sword is the famous longsword kept in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum.
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Post by takitam on Jul 27, 2023 3:58:07 GMT
Would I trade a few replica swords of mine for one exquisite historical example? Yes! That's a no brainer. I would choose this one: philamuseum.org/collection/object/211940Or the Cesare Borgia sword... Or one of many cool rapiers, shamshirs or sabers. Tough choice
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 27, 2023 4:39:54 GMT
It depends on how spectacular the one sword would be. It's hard for me to imagine one that is worth to give up my multiple experience collection. I also don't have a historical white whale sword I always wanted to own whatever the handling is. My one and only sword would have to be the ultimate modern production sword, the best sword ever.
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Post by toddstratton1 on Jul 27, 2023 4:50:26 GMT
If it was with mythological abilities like indestructible so I would never have to worry about damaging it, but also bring completely corrosion resistant than maybe? That way I could just have one sword to do everything I want. But I wouldn't cut anything damaging to my swords anyways and take care of them. Not having a variety of blade types to mess around with is less fun. If it had supernatural abilities and stuff then I'll consider it more lol.
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Post by randomnobody on Jul 27, 2023 19:22:41 GMT
Nah, I like having different stuff. It's more interesting that way.
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Post by toddstratton1 on Jul 27, 2023 20:45:43 GMT
Actually I think I'm willing to sacrifice my collection if I can get an actual Light Saber. That could be worth it, maybe.
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Post by eastman on Jul 28, 2023 1:21:18 GMT
If it was the actual Excalibur which therefore made me the rightful King of England and kicked Chuckie off of my throne, then yes.
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Post by tera on Jul 29, 2023 17:25:04 GMT
Maybe I'm not supposed to answer due to demographic, but here'a my thinking.
As an Iaido practitioner, swords are training equipment for me. They will see use, need maintenance, and possibly replacement if I do something profoundly stupid during tameshigiri. I shouldn't be doing that with a super-valuable sword, or when I'm not allowed to acquire others for training.
For pure collectors, that might be a thing they'd agree to. Like owning the Hope Diamond. Lend it to a museum for a cut of the ticket proceeds and make passive income off it, etc.
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Post by joe_meadmaker on Jul 31, 2023 2:15:57 GMT
I don't think I would. I like having different swords.
Unless we can jump into the realm of fantasy as some others have. In which case I'll take the Master Sword so I can shoot energy blasts when I'm at full health. 8-)
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Post by bas on Jul 31, 2023 7:41:59 GMT
This is a question I’ve toyed with. Sometimes it is tempting to own that one special sword, but part of collecting is that it offers us to get multiple experiences, to see different components and choices come together to make a something that can then be contrasted with another object where different decisions were made.
Sometimes these different objects then met on the battlefield and those choices played their small role in the outcome of the day.
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Post by curiomansion on Jul 31, 2023 8:39:23 GMT
Anduril would tempt me. Anduril in something like S7 would be even harder to resist. Anduril in Mithril or Adamantium. Yes.
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Post by glendon on Jul 31, 2023 11:08:42 GMT
Nah. In addition to seconding the "weapons are tools" thought, and declaring my "right tool for the right job" and "3-is-2, 2-is-1, 1-is-nothing" mindset, I'm pretty sure a clumsy doofus like me would incur the wrath of the entire Free People of the West if I were permitted to carry Anduril: if I didn't break it through misuse, I'd surely accidentally drop it into the Anduin.
Its never good to have the King's Sword unless one is the rightful King. Read your sagas carefully; bad juju happens to lesser mortals who pretend to the throne, even if it merely means they publicly prove themselves unworthy to draw the Sword from the Stone. And seriously, in the real world, single priceless artifacts are usually stolen at least once: Insurance alone would bankrupt me.
Nah, I'll keep using Glendon's Sword, which when bent or broken will be retired and replaced with Glendon's Sword, which when bent or broken will be replaced with Glendon's Sword, which when bent or broken...
Besides, even Deepeeka smiths need to earn a living, right?
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Post by curiomansion on Jul 31, 2023 16:23:03 GMT
Nah. In addition to seconding the "weapons are tools" thought, and declaring my "right tool for the right job" and "3-is-2, 2-is-1, 1-is-nothing" mindset, I'm pretty sure a clumsy doofus like me would incur the wrath of the entire Free People of the West if I were permitted to carry Anduril: if I didn't break it through misuse, I'd surely accidentally drop it into the Anduin. Its never good to have the King's Sword unless one is the rightful King. Read your sagas carefully; bad juju happens to lesser mortals who pretend to the throne, even if it merely means they publicly prove themselves unworthy to draw the Sword from the Stone. And seriously, in the real world, single priceless artifacts are usually stolen at least once: Insurance alone would bankrupt me. Nah, I'll keep using Glendon's Sword, which when bent or broken will be retired and replaced with Glendon's Sword, which when bent or broken will be replaced with Glendon's Sword, which when bent or broken... Besides, even Deepeeka smiths need to earn a living, right? I'll be sure to imbed an Air Tag into the sword somehow haha.
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Post by treeslicer on Jul 31, 2023 16:57:35 GMT
Would you trade your entire sword collection for one spectacular sword (example: Sword of Stalingrad, or any other in existence) —if—you could not sell or trade the spectacular sword you traded your entire collection for, and you could never buy, or own, another sword for the rest of your life. If you answered yes, what sword would you trade for? If no, why not? No, because I already have exactly what I need.
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Post by Alan Schiff on Jul 31, 2023 17:45:24 GMT
No. Aside from the fact that I'm unaware of any extant historical piece that is similar to my favorite sword in my collection, I can't imagine that any single sword would be worth not having a real collection at all.
Maybe, and a BIG maybe, a fantasy or sci-fi magical/etc. piece. Anduril could be cool, but Anduril as Tolkien imagined it or the one from the movies? In the book it bursts into white flame and is indistructible (at least, once Galadriel gives Aragorn a new scabbard in Lorien). That's pretty cool. Or a real lightsaber.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 31, 2023 18:16:45 GMT
A full grown Atlantean with 3 lb is tempting too.
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Post by blairbob on Aug 6, 2023 5:40:13 GMT
yeah, an Atlantean that is 3-4lbs would be very tempting. I'm sure it could be done but definitely not with actual bronze. aluminum but it would likely be soft and weak.
just discovered that steel is heavier than bronze.
lightsaber would be cool.
not sure just one sword would be enough for me like one woman was enough for Temujin
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Post by pellius on Aug 6, 2023 14:04:53 GMT
A collection of antiques reaches across history, confecting a portal through which the present can literally touch the past. Enthusiasts and historians alike can meet on this common ground to enjoy sharing (or disputing) their knowledge and impressions.
Each model speaks to its particular circumstances in history, providing its own perspective on the events of its time. Every one of these old soldiers has its own particular story to tell. While one tale is nice to hear, browsing a library filled with stories is a wonderful privilege.
Similarly, every modern sword type has its own unique attributes, whether variations from a single maker or differences between price classes; different types, cultures, systems, and intended uses.
Imho, no single example could ever do all these things or excel at all these goals. Indeed, that’s why so many sword types exist. Were it otherwise, I think this would be a rather dull hobby.
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