Explore the art, history, and fascination of collecting these extraordinary artifacts that bear witness to past events… Whether you’re an avid collector or just beginning your journey, this should be the place for you. A place for sword collectors.
Nurturing a Community of Sword Collectors
Sword collecting is not just an individual pursuit but a passion that thrives on collaborative efforts and shared knowledge. Fostering a community of collectors is essential for the growth and productivity of this hobby and the research that can grow from it. Swordcollecting.com aims to be one of the tools to foster this collaborative environment. The more there are, the better!
Supporting Beginner Sword Collectors in Their Journey
Helping beginners embark on their journey with confidence should be a core aspect of being a collector. Information may be out there, but as we know, it can be difficult, and expensive, to come by. Novices should be able to easily find resources to learn about sword collecting, understand different sword types, and gain insights into starting their own collections in a way that is respectful of historical and conservationist best practices. By sharing the thrill of owning a sword and exploring its history, we can make this experience accessible to all.
Encouraging Seasoned Collectors to Dive Deeper
Obviously seasoned collectors play a crucial role in the growth and development of a community. Moreover, their dedication to unearthing hidden narratives and unique perspectives enriches our collective understanding of these ancient artifacts, methods of warfare and combat, and history in a broader sense. This site hopes to be a place for experts to share their thoughts and work, and be encouraged to keep developing knowledge and understanding of the past.
Facilitating Interactions Between Sword Collectors and Academia
The relationship between academia and collectors is not always clear or idyllic. However, this site wants to bridge the gap. Democratization of knowledge and information is making access to research more and more available to an increasing number of people. On the other hand, insights and input from non-academic perspectives are increasingly important to historians (see Public History). Leveraging the valuable interactions between collectors and academia can be an important path to a better understanding of the past.
Finally, these lofty goals are part of why this website exists. With your participation, we can make them happen. Welcome to a place for sword collectors.
