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Another direction to go in would be for sporting glory. Top Olympic athletes use fencing swords to make their bids for gold medals. A fending sword is an extremely lightweight piece that has an exceptionally thin and slender blade. It is used to jab and stab at an opponent and points are scored for hits on the body. It is a very noble and traditional sport, and one of only four to be featured in every Olympics.
And before you go out and choose your own sword, make sure you know what you want. It is helpful to do your research so that you get the exact thing that you want. It will also be much easier to choose a sword that is for decoration only, as the swords that you will want to handle (be it for a prop or for fencing) should be tested out in person to make sure that they have the correct balance and are the right size for you.
Finally, a few warnings about swords to those unfamiliar. They are sharp! Seriously, be careful when handling a sword. Much like a knife, the edges of swords have been honed to be as sharp as possible. You wouldn't want to go to battle with a dull sword, and all are very sharp. The main difference between a sword and knife though, is that a sword is also usually very large. It was meant to be able to strike an enemy from a short distance and that means that handling a sword should be done with care. If you plan on placing your sword on display, make sure that it has a solid structure holding it up or, to be extra certain of it staying put and not being disturbed, place it in a see-through acrylic or glass housing so that it can be seen, but not touched. At this point it should also be noted that swords are also not cheap. The best swords on the market cost many thousands of dollars. If you are planning on investing in a sword, do so knowing that you will have a very original, one-of-a-kind piece to enjoy for many years.
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