How do you choose the best royal-style sword?

Are you a sword enthusiast who loves owning a royal sword? Well! Most sword lovers like you look forward to having an awesome collection of royal swords. However, do you know the reason why swords hold a special place even in today’s time? And the answer is that swords depict the traditions and cultures of royals. These renowned swords are manufactured using ancient and traditional techniques.

In today’s sword market, you will see a wide variety of royal swords that hold unique characteristics and perform different functions. 

As a first-time sword buyer, you will need valuable information before buying a sword. Otherwise, you will waste your money on bad swords. 

Firstly, you must know the difference between a real sword and an ornamental wall hanger. It is always an ideal decision to buy a real sword than a cheap, lightweight wall hanger. 

Different kinds of swords

• The real swords are always made from carbon steel and have been properly heat treated. These swords are tempered to create a blade that is not too brittle or soft.
• There are entry-level historical swords which are replicas of royal historical swords. You can handle them like historical swords, but they will break like historical swords if you play too hard. 
• The beater swords have heavier and thicker blades than historical swords. But a good beater sword is more durable than a historical sword.

When you plan to buy a royal sword, you need to consider several factors. These factors will help you in choosing the right kind of sword.

Purpose

You must know about the purpose for which you are buying the sword. Most people purchase swords for two reasons: to use them for martial arts or to place them as a decorative piece. When you buy swords to use in martial arts, you should choose a sword with a strong, well-forged blade. Otherwise, the sword will break easily.

Material

The material of the sword is a key factor to consider while buying a royal sword. A real sword is different from a decorative sword when it comes to material. Some of the swordsmiths use wood for making swords. Stainless steel is a material used to make swords for decoration purposes. However, stainless steel is not a strong metal to make a sword for functional purposes.

Aluminum-made swords are also used mostly for decoration purposes. Moreover, aluminum is easy to cut and is lightweight. Real swords are made from carbon or flexible steel. But steel is a stronger material than aluminum and is preferred due to its flexibility. 

There are different grades of steel that you can use for your real swords. You can choose the material for swords based on their functionality.

Weight

You should also consider a sword’s weight before buying it. A heavy sword will make it difficult for you to practice your martial arts. The weight of a sword can depend upon several factors. Most of the swords weigh 2 pounds to 4 pounds. You can easily hold and manage your sword if it is of ideal weight.

Choosing the right size

Swords come in a variety of lengths and sizes of blades. Longer blade swords were preferred for military or war purposes. But now people prefer swords with short blades. Before choosing the size of a sword, you must check certain factors.

• Hilt length

When choosing a sword, you must check the measurements of the blade and hilt. You can choose a sword with a longer hilt if you have large hands. But if you have small hands, you can choose a sword with a shorter hilt.

• Measuring the blade

You should always ask your instructor what length blade you should use. Blade length generally depends upon your height. To find the perfect fit sword, determine your own height and match it to the sword size. 

Blade polish

Some manufacturers do blade polishing of swords by using automated polishing methods. They can spend up to two weeks polishing your sword. You can find high-quality swords that are polished by hands using natural stones.

Budget

You can also determine a budget of how much you can pay for a sword. A high-quality functional sword is more expensive than a decorating sword. You can select the sword that best fits your budget.

Shree Amritsar Swords: Best Sword Store in Amritsar

At Shree Amritsar Swords, you will get various forms of arts of Indian swords under one roof. Established nearly ten years ago, we are among the leading sword stores in India. 

Each of our swords is carefully handmade with the skills and dedication of our artists. At Shree Amritsar Swords, we work with the vision to create beautiful swords and showcase our Indian culture to the world.

You can get a wide range of royal swords and wedding swords at our store. We have also designed swords for the various royal families of India.  

Visit us to explore the world of dazzling swords and buy the sword of your choice.