Very well said Antonio, I to feel that much of what I have seen of today's swords are although made with the best intentions often rather reproduction like or so macho they almost look like fantasy pieces, is the latter, a case of smiths trying to run before they can walk? The contemporary sword may be accepted as a work of art but will always be viewed as something from the decorative arts, precious and related to jewellery and other owned objects of status. They are after-all decorated tools from a craft origin . One could have a gold and jewel encrusted mobile phone and it would mark your public status but would never work as public art as an installation does. Good luck, Tim
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