It would be amazing if we could recall details about a weapon based on scholarship, appraisal, metalsmithing(?), and skill in the weapon. Things could be included at different difficulties like a description of the weapon and ranges of values available for that template like damage, balance, suitability, weight, etc...
Elemancer Opieus, Warrior Mage of Elanthia
I blame Bubba:
http://the-emu.mybrute.com