Any sword collectors here?

[Volvi]

I dont know why but I find a sword when exceptionally made is a beautiful object even though its an instrument of death. I suppose its craftsmanship, perfection and skill by its maker are its magnet. Of course once swords were used also in rites of honour, something sorely lacking in our modern age. Today mostly ceremonial still an admired instrument. Of course theres also the added fantasy promoted by many films over the decades, whether historically based of fictional. I just have a few but in the end they just sit in their box's for preservation against the elements. Sorta bit pointless I guess. Oh well one has to have interests to break the boredom.