"Sword Buyers Guide really makes it easier to buy a sword on the internet. I've bought three katana based solely on the reviews and forum of SBG. Thanks again."

- Dave Garret, Arizona, USA

Your Host, Paul Southren

Trying to find good quality REAL swords for sale online (at a reasonable price) can often be a bit of a hit and miss affair…

There really are so many crappy, fall apart "replicas" out there it’s just not funny.

And it's not always easy for the beginning to intermediate enthusiast to safely navigate all the marketing hype and identify a half decent blade that you can use (and abuse!) for years to come…

Until now that is!

You see, our job here at 'SBG' (Sword-Buyers-Guide) is simple...

...to help YOU save time, money and unnecessary hassles in your search for the best quality yet affordable swords for sale!

This site isn't about $40,000 antiques or even $1,000 "performance" blades.

And it certainly isn't about those ever growing piles of cheap "wall hanger" replicas that break off at the handle just swinging the darn things around...

"Sword Buyers Guide is all about finding REAL swords for sale at a reasonable price point of between around US$100 to $300 tops..."

As avid collectors ourselves, the SBG team and I spend our time searching for bargains, reviewing and testing them out, and then reporting on my results so that YOU can make an informed buying decision.

Simply use this FREE review guide and you're guaranteed to be able to select quality swords for sale online! (I just wish there had been a guide like this when I first started my collection…)

BASIC NAVIGATION: Navigating SBGuide is, I hope, fairly self explanatory and intuitive. To the left the "nav bar" lists the major categories, however there's a lot more within the pages of this site than what is listed in the Nav Bar. Throughout each major page you'll find numerous "in context" hyperlinks to other pages on SBG.

If you don’t know anything much about real swords, I recommend you start your journey with my basic guide and overview here – otherwise, if you want to jump straight in and have a look at hands on some sword reviews and cutting videos within your favorite types of swords, have a look through the Nav bar for the category that tickles your fancy.

On the other hand, if you just need a sword fix – and you need it NOW – feel free to use our interactive online directory of tried and trustworthy vendors, or even better, select one of the pre-screened quality budget swords from the SBG Sword Store and help support our endeavours at the same time.

There really is too much info here to go through in one sitting, so I recommend you bookmark this page now so you can find us again on your next visit. Happy surfing, and I hope that SBG helps you find the deals and information you are looking for.

Sincerely,

Paul Southren

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Sword Buyers Guide advocates safety and common sense and does not condone violence in any way, shape or form. Staff of Sword Buyers Guide are committed to responsible sword ownership and use, and under no circumstances condone the use of a sword on another living being or any unsafe practices with live blades. The destructive tests shown on the site are done under controlled conditions and should never be replicated. SBG is NOT responsible for the abuse or improper application of information contained herein, nor is it responsible for injury, loss of health, or loss of life.