Erlikhan is, in my opinion, absolutely correct.
The contemporary dha and new keris mentioned may well gain in value because these forms remain alive in their culture and, just as with modern Japanese swords, may continue to have significant artistic value.
Ironically, many of the European medieval style swords being made today are functionally better than the originals (such as dikonsword with a very careful copying of ancient design implemented fully aware of modern materials technology). But these are modern martial arts sporting equipment and or costume accessories. They were not there long ago to have played a part in our history, and therein lies the rub.
I recall a comment on another forum a few years ago that just blew me away, when members there opined that they would not want an antique sword because of what nasty things may have been done with it!
Good, I thought, that leaves more for me, and yet, that was part of the motivation in creating the EEWRS - to encourage collectors to pursue something *REAL*.
See the drivel at the bottom of
the home page .