| Swords were some of the first basic weapons of | | | | enjoy looking for craftman ship and intricate |
| ancient and medieval warfare. They were | | | | detailing on the handle and blade of the sword. |
| considered badges of honor and symbols of | | | | The scabbard can also be very decorative. |
| distinction. Swords were first made from copper | | | | Swords come in all shapes and sizes and with |
| which dulled quickly, then then they were made | | | | different detailing. The mighty sword has earned |
| from bronze ( which is copper and tin combined | | | | it's retirement, or has it? Though most people will |
| together ) and which suited their needs better. | | | | not use it to defend their honor many enjoy |
| Then iron was discovered, but though it was easy | | | | displaying them. They are also used in historical |
| to work with it didn't hold an edge. More than | | | | reinactments and things of this nature. |
| 2000 years ago somewhere in the 5th century | | | | The author is from which is a unique web store. |
| BC when Iberian blacksmiths forged swords called | | | | We specialize in the more unusual or hard to find |
| Falcata which were made with a iron blade inside | | | | gifts. At All Gifts And Oddities we carry ethnic |
| with a special design to increase the bluntness of | | | | items from American Indian, African, Asian & |
| the slash. The earlier swords hacked as much as | | | | more. We carry daggers & swords. There is |
| they cut. Then steel was discovered, and history | | | | Leather Goods, NASCAR items, Sports |
| was made. The most famous steel sword still | | | | Memorabilia, Collectables, Sporting Goods, and also |
| known today is Toledo Steel. The Orgin comes | | | | there's our Oddities department. The homewares |
| from the ancient Spanish customs. Today in the | | | | section has things like pillows, candles, baskets and |
| world few swords are still used for battle. Some | | | | other decorative items. So if your wanting |
| swords are symbolic and used in ceremonies, | | | | something different check us out! |
| though most go home with Collectors. Collectors | | | | |