Sword Buyers Directory (The ONLY List for Reliable Vendors of Swords Online)
Not all sellers of swords online were created equal...
And at the end of the day, as my good friend and associate Jason at Arms of Valor once said, "it all comes down to customer service and price".
Of course the problem when shopping online is that you can't always tell a good seller from a bad one by the look of their site alone...
Some of the 'bad' looking sites are actually some of the most honest. And some of the most professional looking sellers of swords online are either new and about to go out of business (taking your money with them), deal in VOLUME and couldn’t care less about customer service and some are even complete scam artists! (libel laws prevent me from naming them, but there are and have been some real BAD apples out there).
"Fortunately there is now a quick and easy way to sort the goats from the sheep..."
To save you the loss and hassle of learning the hard way, I've used the feedback of the SBG sword community to sift through all the fly by niters and 'couldn't care less' sellers of swords online for you.
The end result is the Sword Buyers Directory - where you will find only the very best, tried and tested vendors who specialize in selling affordable, sub US$300 swords online - all listed together in one easy to find place.
Now I’m not saying that if you find sub US$300 swords online elsewhere you are automatically going to get ripped off...
But at least with the directory you know WHERE To go to get swords online at the best price from truly reliable and dedicated vendors - as well as place to share your own warnings and recommendations with the rest of the sword buying community!
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In the 'primarily stocks section' a brand name sword highlighted in bold indicates that this vendor has the best prices for these particular swords online. Combine this with these recommended sellers excellent customer service - and the choice where to buy a particular brand of sword is made easy... (as we all know that some of the other 'lowest prices' sellers of swords online can be 'bottom dwellers' - and sell defective swords...)
When I first started buying sworsd online - Arms of Valor were my vendor of choice and I can strongly recommend them as reliable, efficient, informed and easy going people to deal with.
Very fast and reliable delivery, excellent prices and exceptional customer service AoV are always going above and beyond the call of duty. They also pre-inspect their swords before shipping, and only stock swords that they personally feel are worthwhile.
Furthermore, they also offer an in house sword customization service and optional hand sharpening all at extremely surprising rates. I cannot recommend them enough - true sword enthusiasts and members of the SBG Sword Community and Forum.
The following sellers of swords online have either been pre-screened by SBG or recommended by several SBG visitors. The ones with store images and an asterix (*) next to their name have a particularily good working relationship with SBG and come highly recommended.
Never mind about the funny name - the reality is that if there was ever a vote for the most popular and most respected seller of swords online by the sword community (especially with members of forums such as MyArmoury, SFI and SBG), there is little doubt in my mind that Kult of Athena would win it...
It's pretty easy to see why they are so popular. Here's a few reasons to start with:
Incredibly low prices and margins (they continually check the internet for the best prices of other stores, and then BEAT them)
Very quick and honest responses to customer enquiries (they KNOW their products well)
Lightning fast at cost shipping (WORLDWIDE)
Clear in stock designators (with around 1,500 items in stock and good to go at any given time)
A generous 45 day return policy
And that is just getting started... (click here to read more about why KoA are the FIRST choice for most collectors in the know).
When it comes to medieval swords and weapons, few others can can even come close...
Oh, and they also have a retail showroom in Elgin, IL... (a snapshot below) and welcome any SBG visitors to pop in if their in the area and say hi.
At first glance they look like just about every other stockist of cheap decorative fantasy, anime and movie swords, but they are the place to go for Cold Steel, Masahiro, Ryumon and Musashi Swords, with prices often half that of what you normally pay for these swords online elsewhere!
Aside from the lowest prices for these Japanese swords online, they also have clear in stock designators, exceptionally fast shipping with Fed-ex and their customer service is truly awe inspiring, going far beyond the call of duty.
Apart from the main brands of Japanese swords (which they dominate in terms of price and availability) they also stock a featured range of generic Full Tang swords at bargain basement prices.
This Yahoo merchant has a massive inventory with great pricing and a very strong emphasis on customer service. Very fast and friendly responses to email queries by the husband and wife owners - Harry (who handles the weapons) and Angella (who is the costume expert).
They are also THE place to go for general Renfaire supplies, such as costumes, accessories and other medieval trappings to bring your Renfaire character to life.
As the name suggests, swords of the East stocks only Eastern (primarily Japanese, though also Chinese and Korean) swords, and they have one of the largest ranges of Japanese swords online, stocking blades from practically EVERY major sword manufacturer.
While their range itself is excellent, they also offer free shipping and competitive pricing – going so far as to beat any of their competitors price by $10! (conditions apply).
With knowledgeable staff, great customer service and good advice on getting the sword to suit YOUR requirements, SoE is definietly well worth a visit from any lover of functional Eastern swords and Weaponry and have something to suit every budget/price point .
From low cost beaters to high quality Tamahagane blades, medieval swords and even replica flint locks - Swords N Armory are strongly committed to providing sword buyers with some of the best service possible, including some of the lowest prices for swords online (plus free shipping on orders totalling over $125), as well as a full 30 day customer satisfaction or your money back guarantee.
Unlike many other sellers of swords online, these guys also test many of their swords and post the results on their Youtube channel here - and they take their time to get to really know the products.
Definitely worth a close look, as they do have a few unique swords that no one else stocks.
A huge site with literally thousands of historically inspired products, they stock a rather exotic range of rare and hard to find Deepeeka production swords modelled on just about every time period in history. Quite a fascinating store, though there is soo much there it is easy to get 'lost'...
If you are a history buff, I seriously recommend hiding your credit card away when just browsing this site - otherwise you are almost bound to stumble upon something so unique that you have never seen before that the temptation to get it out and buy it on implulse will be irresistable!
Primarily selling budget Japanese swords online as well as their higher level counterparts - SoM's Jason Moore is well known for his loyal customer base, exceptionally low prices and taking pride in the customer service his store provides. Stock status is updated automatically and 100% accurate. Swords of Might even have their own Sword Forum too!
A very new (and very modern) site owned and created by Jason Moore from Swords of Might (listed above) - this site is a step into the future of buying swords online...
Swords of Destiny is packed with numerous cool new features such as the ability to easily track orders online by logging into your account, lots of new and exclusive BIG pics of the products, the ability to ZOOM in on the pics (just hover the mouse over which part you want to see more clearly) FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99 – and extremely low everyday prices..!
Definitely worth a serious look.
Eblade Store*
Primarily Stocks: Hanwei, CAS Iberia, Cold Steel, Kit Rae, United Cutlery
As the name suggests, this site specializes in all kinds of edged blades and primarily sells knives. However, with a lowest price guarantee, 90 day satisfaction guarantee, very clear and fair policies, in stock designators, fast shipping and more, these guys are a great choice for anyone looking for a blade, be it a sword, machete or knife!
The only thing is, with so many blades in stock, how to narrow it down...!
But with Free Shipping in the USA and the best prices on the internet for a selection of lesser known, but amazing value for money swords that I have discovered, I can hardly leave my own store out..
My philosophy for the SBG Sword Store is "If I wouldn't personally buy it, you won't find it listed here" can save you a lot of time as there is no risk of buying a sword that isn't prescreened and preapproved, or any fear of having a customer service issue!! These are just the toughest, sharpest and meanest swords I have found - nothing more, and certainly nothing less...
More US Based Sellers
Brightblades.com
Comments: One of the old guard members of the Sword Community, Brightblades have a good selection of swords online from the main manufacturers, with an emphasis on customer service and integrity.
Strongblade.com
Comments: Originally 'just another seller of swords online' Strongblade caused a stir some time ago when they introduced their range of exclusive high quality/low price swords based on the kind of products they wanted to see on the market themslves. Definitely good value, they are even more inexpensive when you use the 5% SBG Discount coupon code 'SBG-1008AJJG' in the checkout...
Hutchinsons Militaria (ebay)
Comments: I'm not normally a huge fan of ebay, but Hutchinson's Militaria have been serving the sword community without a hitch for years now and offer a small selection of swords and other items from quality manufacturers at truly bargain basement prices. Definitely recommended.
Musashi Swords.com
Comments: Roger Caneda's Musashiswords.com is the 'offical/unofficial' distributor for Musashi Swords in the USA. While this may sound confusing, all you really need to know is that with low prices, FREE SHIPPING in the USA, a price match gaurantee and a 10-15% discount coupon code available to SBG Visitors his site is a great resource for anyone interested in picking up one of these high quality/low price Japanese Katana.
By the Sword
Comments: Large variety of beaters at competitive prices. Website looks a bit messy and hard to navigate, but customer service is exceptional.
Scorpion Bows and Knives
Comments: While as the name suggests, they specialize in bows and knives, Scorpion also have a nice range of very durable, sturdy and affordable 'hand made in the USA' swords, especially rarer types of ancient world blades such as Khopesh, Greek Xiphos and Fantasy swords.
888 Knives R Us
Comments: As their name suggests - while they mostly sell knives, their prices on Hanwei and CAS Iberia swords are very competitive. A solid reputation for effecient and professional (if a little clinical) order processing, the only real drawback is that their site can be hard to navigate.
Silvermane
Comments: Popular with the renfaire crowd, and a solid supplier of Generation 2 swords, Windlass and Cas Iberia - they have a decent selection of entry level medieval swords at reasonable prices.
Mantis Swords
Comments: Specializing in selling Asian swords online for the martial artist on a budget - Mantis swords are well known for excellent customer service and providing pre-inspected Hanwei swords at reasonable prices.
Kris Cutlery
Comments: Small 'family run' company selling their own line of very simple looking yet functional Filipino forged "beater" swords online. Many people on the Sword Forum International swear by them.
Museum Replicas Limited (MRL)
Comments: Owned by Windlass Steelcrafts, these guys are the official distributor of Windlass Swords. Surprisingly, their prices for Windlass swords online is higher than most other websites - but their return policy is on a more or less no questions asked basis. NOTE: Their website has recently been resdesigned and is a bit 'buggy', though still functional.
Replica Dungeon
Comments: Large collection of over 1000 fantasy and movie swords at low prices. Huge inventory of stock with fast and reliable shipping.
Imperial Weapons
Comments: The creators of Generation 2 swords. Extremely good customer service, they will assist in the replacing any Generation 2 sword regardless of who it was purchased from, and are well known for going far beyond expectations when it comes to customer service.
International Sword Sellers (by Region)
Live outside of the US and looking for a local supplier to service your sword addiction? Simply select your region by clicking on the flag that best represents your location for the regional sub directories:
Australian Sword Buyers Directory
Canadian Sword Buyers Directory
European Sword Buyers Directory
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Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
By the Sword, or, a trip to the 10th level of Hell
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Mark Douglas
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king of swords
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handmadesword.com
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Swords of Might.....A++++++
I lost track of how many orders I have placed with swords of might........but each and every time...its has been a spectacular expierience. But this most ...
Hanzoswords.com........no complaints here!!!!
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Swordsswords.com...........Questionable.
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Recent brothersmith-swords.com purchase
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Armor Venue
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king of swords scammer HOW TO GET EVEN !!!
Same as everyone else, ordered never received anything waited months cause they say its customs fault. They said they would refund but ...
anyone ever bought from ryansword.com
I bought an Iado sword from Brandonsword.com or Ryansword.com, which are the same people. The sword I bought is supposed to be a 1060 high carbon steel ...
Matt
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Suggestion for a Sword Store
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sword collector
i once ordered a sword on ebay... i know, bad start) from a seller named topicool. he ended up shipping me a peic of garbage that couldnt even cut, far ...
Fireblood Arms
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For those of you who would like to expand your interest to indigenous ...
Warning King of Swords
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Tell your friends, do not order from this business ...
www.knifezone.ca
PROS good customer service can use Interac Online for payment overkill with the packing peanuts
CONS so much packing peanuts you will need a shovel ...
Kingofswords is crap
Back in Febuary I ordered 3 swords. Now i had been lookin for these swords for some time(one for about 8 years)I have 2 kids and didn't want to spend a ...
Real Armor of God
I bought the PV Celtic sword for $209.00 while the Gen2 sword was $179.00 with brass or Bronze fittings. I have no complaint with the company except ...
Realarmorofgod.com gets an F-
I ordered the Bushido Musashi Last Samurai Sword from Realarmorofgod.com and never received it or heard back from the company even though I left numerous ...
My Favorite Vendor TheCastleCourt.com
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Avoid Red Dragon Swords
I ordered a couple of knives as gifts for friends as of late November 2007 in order to make sure they arrived by the holidays. When I ordered them, they ...
watch out over at Mantis swords
Went to mantis, looked over several things and it appears that what may be listed under an item may not be what appears when you proceed to purchase.......they ...
Strongblade.com (kicks a** imo)
Hey there... I just ordered the battle ready official 300 movie spartan sword from strongblade.com and was waiting anxiously for an answer since they were ...
On The Edge
If you are in South Western Ontario Canada there is a store in Ingersoll that you just have to check out.
On The Edge Collectible Art & Cutlery. You ...
BKS - Baltimore Knife and Sword
Hey you all should add Baltimore knife and Sword to your listings. Maybe even a review of their work. They are in over 75 ren fairs around the country ...
Swords from musashiswords.com
Recently I bought another sword from Musashiswords.com and much to my amazement I was not satisfied. (dont focus on it this is a good story). So I e-mailed ...
Heavenly Swords
I know that most anime themed swords are not considered 'real' swords by a lot of people, but I like them. I like them for what they are, extensions of ...
GengSwords Dragon Katana and wakizashi
Bought these two swords from Jack Geng about a month ago at under $100 NZD each which is well under his "retail" price $649 NZD for the katana and $549 ...
Medieval Collectibles.com- Poor Service!
I ordered a sword October 16th 2007 from Medieval Collectibles.com and never received any notification by e-mail that my order was confirmed.
Warning on 'Elite Steel'
Some time ago, there was an up and coming retailer by the name of Elite Steel, owned and run by Jason Warbrick. Mainly a knife store but dabbled in Hanwei ...
Therion Arms
Fast, efficient and they tell you when they ship -- and ship when they tell you. We purchased two Frankish Scramsaxs from them and the product arrived ...
Strongblade.com
Hi! I am a newbie sword collector, and wouldn't have any "real" swords if it werent for this website. They offer guides much like your site, and have outstanding ...
NO CUSTOMER SERVICES PROVIDED
I placed an order and also requested 3 day delivery. After 3 days I called the so-called customer service. They said the item was not in stock. I told ...
Swords Swords.....don't do it....you will regret it
I purchased El-Dorado Pirates Skull & Bones Sword and a sword frog from them, besides not having enough people to handle customer service, they jus don'...
Atlanta Cutlery Corporation
Atlanta Cutlery Corp. started in 1971 as a mail order catalog company selling hard to find swords from all over the world. We understand the hunger for ...
Aurora History Boutique
I bought my first collectibles order from them. It was all roman stuff. They're just 95 miles up the road from me outside of Wash DC. It was a fast and ...
king of swords
placed order that i never received emailed them and and got no reply and no refund as far as im concerned hes a thief
King Of Swords : The Scammed Please READ
My boyfriend has just come to realization that King of Swords is a rip off. He has only ordered a few weeks ago, but I went to researching the website ...
Tobacconists & Market stalls
For a first sword buyer, you stand in awe of anything that passes your way, eagerly spending up to 50 dollars on swords that are neither sharp, polished,...
REAL ARMOR OF GOD- CUSTOM SHIELD
I ORDERED A CUSTOM SHIELD, AND IT CAME WITH THE WRONG BACKGROUND. AFTER SOME MISUNDERSTANDING, THEY CAME THROUGH ,AND WERE VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING....
Replicaswordsource.com
I brought two swords and a dagger from www.replicaswordsource.com and so far and have no complaints. My merchandise was delivered on time and I did not ...
any good swords?
i got a sword from www.howcool.com they just recently started selling them. im not sure if they are any good, but the sell them for cheap. so what i'm ...
MSG
www.brothersmith-swords.com is a great swords site. They stock what they sell and ship extreemly fast. Their prices are great and selection also. You ...
burned by Silvermane
I'll keep this brief; I made a small order (it was nearly a very large order but the fellow I spoke with kept changing the information he giving me during ...
Have Money - Still Got Problem
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Collectible Swords USA
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Kudos to Strongblade.com
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www.imperialweapons.com
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Advice for international buyers
I recently bought a sword from Kult of Athena and I strongly recommend them. They say sharpening can delay shipping a week, well, they shipped mine in ...
Warriors and Wonders
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Destiny Blade--great service
Destiny Blade (WWW.DESTINYBLADE.COM.) Had a great experience with this company. Had a high end sword sale. When I went to order sword, found that it ...
theswordguys.com
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Cheness Bujinkan Onyuri
After reading Paul Souhtern's review of this katana and watching the video, I was impressed enough to order this katana.
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Great and affordable Choji Oil
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knifedepot.com/shoppingwarehouse.net
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A Knight's Realm
It was Saturday, and my husband's birthday was in 4 days. I ordered a handmade, fully-functional katana from www.AKnightsRealmOnline.com, and received ...
Good customer service at Musashi Swords
I ordered a sword from www.musashiswords.com per recommendations from SBG (great reviews!). The sword came with a flaw on the kissaki. It looked like ...
Tantalus
I have been addicted to swords all my life and started out by collecting cheap imitation swords but about a month ago I came across Swords Of Honor and ...
BnD knives.....
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SwordsDirect.com
This is more of a question, than a success story or a horror story. I've used swordsdirect.com and I haven't had an complaints other than their sluggish ...
good store fer midevil stuff
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Reliks.com
It was my first time to buy anything from Reliks, and I must say it wasn't hard at all, even for someone who doesn't master online shopping. They have ...
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