Hi,

I'm new here. This is a wonderful looking site.

I am interested in acquiring some high quality (well regarded) books on the history of swords. I would like a span of primarily written work to books with excellent graphics. Era? probably 400-1500 AD.
I enjoy research and collecting books. My intention is to continue making Bowie knives and leather work but I might take a stab at a sword in the future.

Recommendations would be appreciated-

So far I only have:
Records of the Medieval Sword
Geschichte der Dänen

I am trying to get these from the library if possible before purchasing :
Die Germanische Tierornamentik Der Valkerwanderungszeit: Studien Zu Salin's Stil I (Vorgeschichtliche Forschungen) (need to see if it is available for less than $630)
Illerup Adal Volumes 11 & 12 (reasonable price but it is tempting to get the whole set)

Thank you!

Anything by Ewart Oakeshott is worth owning. Petersen's work on Viking age weapons is excellent as well.

Here's a start:

http://www.myArmoury.com/feature_books_team.html

My own choices have evolved along with my library, but all of these are still good to have.

Have you looked at our BOOKS SECTION? It has suggested reading lists, an entire bibliography, book reviews, book suggestions, member reading lists, suggested reading, book ratings, and all kinds of other things.

Check it out. There's some great stuff there in my humble opinion.