Information sources on daggers / swords

[Anarkistic]

Hey all I'm looking for good books or websites on combat knives and daggers, particularly interested in indo-persian daggers.

Also any books / websites on swords, in particular roman / Greek / European short swords and indo-persian swords.

I would like to see real antiques as well as replicas of real weapons and read about technical specifications and construction methods.

Any recommendations appreciated.

 

[not2sharp]

You may as well start with the classics:

http://www.amazon.com/Glossary-Construction-Decoration-Arms-Armor/dp/0486407268

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http://books.google.com/books/about/Indian_and_Oriental_Arms_and_Armour.html?id=52FDeFdxbV0C

n2s

 

[Anarkistic]

'A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times'

Looks good, the other book is lacking pictures. Any opinions on the below?

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Knives, Daggers and Bayonets: An Authoritative History and Visual Directory of Sharp-edged Weapons and Blades from Around the world

 

[Rich S]

Start here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/

Then check the linked pages here:

http://japaneseswordindex.com/world.htm

Rich