Sort Of OT : Do You Ever Wonder

[Rich]

I would agree with folks about modern swords; they don't have
the history or cultural connection that antiques do. I also
agree that we're having a renaissance of modern arms making.
However, long term I doubt the value of the swords will hold up for
reasons above; but, custom knives may (?) since they are quite
usable (even tho most aren't). I do see that older, used but not
abused, customs knives are selling better than the new ones by
the same maker in many instances. Could be knives won't hold
up either. Personally I prefer antiques although I do have about
a half dozen modern customs (mostly Randalls).

Rich S