Why are there certificates for swords?
Certificates are used to assess the quality of a high-quality sword. Swords are certified by Specialists evaluated and categorised according to certain criteria.
Who issues these certificates?
There are certain (few) institutions that have made a name for themselves in this area and enjoy worldwide trust.
Certificates for very favourable swords?
The increasingly common "certificates" for cheaply produced swords are a completely different matter. These are issued by the manufacturer itself or its marketing department. They are often written in English and contain bold and often false statements that are intended to substantiate the "authenticity" of the product on offer.
We are not aware of any reputable brand that works with such certificates.
Do these cheap certificates make sense?
In our opinion, these new-fangled certificates for very cheap swords make no sense for the following reasons:
- In the case of swords that are produced in China, for example, this certificate is issued by a person who is not involved in the manufacturing process and usually does not know much about it.
- Chinese manufacturers in particular are sometimes known for not taking such a close look at the details. This means that there may be false information on the certificates.
- In the case of German dealers, the information provided is always binding anyway, regardless of whether it comes with or without a certificate
- Would you pay an extra 10 euros or more for a printed product description of any other product?
