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Post by Curtis_Louis on Sept 15, 2012 13:21:31 GMT
I have been excited about this movie sword since Museum Replicas posted it on their site. It had been listed as available this summer and then recently this fall. I was giving up hope. Then I saw KOA listing them in their new items. I work about 20 minutes from KOA, so off I went yesterday at lunch. I wasn't expecting much, I just wanted a carbon steel replica to hang on the wall. As long as it was reasonably well built, I had commited to buying one. Anyway, here are some quick pics. I'll take some better ones in the daylight. |
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Post by Elheru Aran on Sept 15, 2012 15:58:52 GMT
Funny thing is I think Albion made a reproduction of this in their Filmswords division at one point... it's off their website now unfortunately, but I think you can see it with 'Wayback Machine'.
Anyway, this is a nice piece! Do you know if it's full tang? I understand it's all of like 4 or 5 lbs, which is a bit hefty for the size...
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Sept 15, 2012 17:53:15 GMT
Wow, I didn't know Albion made a version of this. :shock: I would love to find one for sale. This is one of my all time favorite movie swords. I'm not sure if it is full tang or not. The pommel is rock solid so I'm guessing it is glued in place. I'm not wiling to remove it to find out. I would if I had expectations to cut with it. This one is going on the wall. It rings like a bell when the blade is tapped and has surprisingly good balance. It is heavy. To me, it is a pure fantasy piece that happens to be made of carbon steel. Honestly, I would have bought this sword even if it was a stainless wall hanger. The things I like best about this piece is the red "jewel eyes" and the cool looking patina they managed to get on the blade and castings. The castings even have believable pitting marks. The blade has a pretty cool worn look and parts actually look a bit blood stained. Overall, I really like this piece and am glad Museum Replicas got the rights to reproduce this sword. KOA is selling it at their usual cost savings on Windlass products. For the price, I couldn't be happier. I will definately be picking up the Horseman's axe as soon as that one is available.  |
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Post by William Swiger on Sept 15, 2012 18:02:19 GMT
What material is grip made of?
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Sept 15, 2012 18:57:11 GMT
It is a hollow, non-magnetic cast alloy. The guard, handle and pommel are three seperate castings.
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Post by Pointgallery on Jan 3, 2013 4:04:44 GMT
albions was pretty sexy, but very short lived... we (TexasSPR) are working on one also, ours was carved by a fantastic inhouse artist (Tom Terrell) its great in hand, 3 pieces... the guard and pommell wll be cast in bronze adn the handle will be done in carbon kevlar... full tang blade, all of it was stream lined down as the film used sword was BEEFY, super large to show more details on screen.   |
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Jan 11, 2013 3:20:16 GMT
Awesome!! I would greatly appreciate more pics and updates on this one's availability. Thanks for the post.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jan 11, 2013 4:29:40 GMT
you should apply for manufacturer/vendor status so you can post on the m/v sub forum. Members can subscribe to be notified of new posts in sub forums so when you post there those interested will find out right away.  |
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Post by Pointgallery on Jan 12, 2013 11:56:25 GMT
Ill look into that thank you very much |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Jan 13, 2013 0:35:46 GMT
This looks fabulous, what size blade is going on it, personally I think it would work on something similar to Albion's Dane or Maxilmilan
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Post by Pointgallery on Jan 13, 2013 12:42:20 GMT
I have the sizes at my shop ill put them up later tonight, but ill probably do a spring steel blade like my other European style blades, there battle worthy and not as expensive so they keep the sales cost lower:)
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on Mar 8, 2013 16:04:03 GMT
Did you forget about blade spec's??
I'm digging this one a ton, and would like to know more as well.
I tried your website, but that wasn't much help either.
Did you give up on this??
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Post by Pointgallery on May 4, 2013 16:49:36 GMT
hey sorry no i didnt.. i have been dealing with the federal GOV making sure my job is considered important not to furlough lol
Blade length from guard to tip 27.5"
total length 40"
width of blade at guard 1.5"
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Post by Deepbluedave on May 6, 2013 9:24:23 GMT
This would work so well on the Abion XVI bare blade 36" blade 45.5" OAL, when you start making these post it up here as I want one.
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Post by Pointgallery on May 6, 2013 13:53:07 GMT
yah the XVI looks good... i bet it would work out nicely
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Post by KaOsBlaKbLaDe on May 14, 2013 13:35:34 GMT
I'm interested in this one too, any idea when you might start production??
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Post by Pointgallery on May 14, 2013 15:06:36 GMT
I need to buy an xvi and do a mock up but very soon I imagine |
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on May 14, 2013 15:57:22 GMT
I still must have one of those Highlander sword...
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Post by Pointgallery on May 14, 2013 17:47:34 GMT
i can do that |
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