ManicMan
Lord
also one problem with display pieces too much is the edges.. depends on the sword type, alot didn't have that sharp if at all sharp, blades. Taking something like a Broad sword, you swung with a weight that did the cutting. Compared to a Katana or Tachi (which was what evolved into the Katana around the Kamakura Period) which have 1 shape edge and less weight, more for slashing then hacking.