Hi
I am wondering if there is anyone from Melbourne Australia here , and if they know what good events are on to do with sword collecting and purchasing. I mean any clubs or associations , that organise events like that.

Thanx

Hey Arthur
I have been an off and on member of the Historical re-enactment scene in Melbourne for about 15 years, and with regards to medieval swords there are no groups like you describe that I am aware of. I know there are a few different clubs around that are like what you describe for more recent military swords, and one or two who sit around appreciating katana.
If anyone knows different, I would love to learn of such groups.

Hi Arthur,

Found these people yet?

http://www.armscollectorsguild.com/index.htm

http://www.swordcollectorsguild.org.au/

I have no experience of them myself.

Tim, what are you doing surfing the net? Shouldn't you be in your workshop creating a irish ring pomel masterpiece?
;)

[quote="Nat Lamb"]Hey Arthur
I have been an off and on member of the Historical re-enactment scene in Melbourne for about 15 years, and with regards to medieval swords there are no groups like you describe that I am aware of. I know there are a few different clubs around that are like what you describe for more recent military swords, and one or two who sit around appreciating katana.
If anyone knows different, I would love to learn of such groups.[/quote

Such a pitty , could have alot of fun :)