38 inch high carbon Damascus steel Viking sword from BattlingBlades.com

Detailed replica broadsword of "the Earl of Huntington" from MuseumReplicas.com

43 inch high carbon steel broadsword with scabbard from SwordsKnivesAndDaggers.com

43 inch broadsword and scabbard from SwordsKnivesAndDaggers.com

Samurai short sword, forged approximately 1550 to 1650 -- click the first link for amazing detail pics!

pair of 19th century engraved steel dueling swords, made in Spain

1730-40 English broadsword with basket hilt made of cast brass, available at Tortuga Trading

US 1942 combat fighting sword and knife set -- available on SwordsKnivesAndDaggers.com