Uh, what started all this?
Kinda funny, I know people who collect nothing but the flea market cheap swords and talk all about it as if they were sword wielding gods, and I cant stand them. My daughters friends are like that, and they go out to try and "fight" each other with them. I usually shake my head and leave.
I collect weapons, but I collect battle-ready sharp as hell weapons, and all kinds, maces, polearms, spears, not just swords. Since I only go after well made, Paul Chen, Legacy Forge, etc, My collection isnt huge since I dont have that much cash. I usually do not talk about them unless asked first, and I am trained in some of their use, since I also attend and participate in Renn Faires. But many people have brought up points I agree with in this thread.
Headsnap, I am assuming you keep getting cornered on other sites where all they do is brag and show how ignorant they may really be?