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Post by rammstein on May 27, 2007 23:30:33 GMT
I think they were distributed by MRL similar to how the LOTR swords were. (I'm not sure if it was actually made by them though...)
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2007 23:52:31 GMT
I remember them being sold through MRL, so I assumed Windlass made them. It's hard to know who makes what anymore (Cold Steel, for example  ). I'd actually never heard of Master Replicas before this, so I don't know if they make their own stuff or contract the work out. |
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2007 4:01:55 GMT
what are you guys talking about, what is narnia sword, and what is MRL?
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 28, 2007 12:18:06 GMT
The Narnia Sword is the sword of Peter, in the movie the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Based on the books by C.S. Lewis. The sword for the movie was made by WETA workshop in New Zealand (LOTR). The replicas are made by Windlass, who i think own Master Replicas. The sword is a full blown sword but comes with a dull edge (for the kiddies). masterreplicas.com//store/narnia/narnia/8525/It is fully hardened and tempered hand forged high carbon steel with a full tang (no welds) and looks sweet. The blade is beautifully acid etched. The leather grip wrap is first class. This sword really gives a heap of bang for your buck. I just bought a second one of these swords, as I am customising the first one. Which I have sharpened and used to hack apart all manner of heavy targets. I'll do a review one of these days when I get off my butt, and show what I've done with mine. This is NO wallhanger.    |
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Post by rammstein on May 28, 2007 14:57:58 GMT
Doublex, MRL is museum replicas limited, the official vendor of windlass steelcrafts.
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Post by ShooterMike on May 28, 2007 15:28:52 GMT
Brenno,
That is a beauty! I have looked at those in the Museum Replicas catalog from time to time. I always thought it looked like a sword I might like, but was put off by the fact that it was from a fantasy movie which made me think it might just be a wallhanger in quality.
Thanks for posting this. I really like the pictures and am looking forward to your review. But I'm afraid this just adds one more Windlass sword to my list of "someday I may buy" swords.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2007 18:29:46 GMT
Awesome! Thanks for the clarification (as to the maker) and the additional pics. That sword is a beaut.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2007 19:40:32 GMT
oh i see....
so about the sword i posted, is it worth it to spend 1.3k for such a sword?
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2007 20:34:11 GMT
oh i see.... so about the sword i posted, is it worth it to spend 1.3k for such a sword? Worth is relative. I can't justify spending $1300 on a single sword, myself; however, $1300 is a fair market price for a sword from a maker like Jody Samson. They are individually handmade (and of phenomenal quality) and take a lot of time, effort, and expertise to make. If you really love that sword, and you have the cash, then I would say that it would be a very good investment (and very likely to increase in value as the years go by). |
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Post by ShooterMike on May 28, 2007 22:38:22 GMT
oh i see.... so about the sword i posted, is it worth it to spend 1.3k for such a sword? Worth is relative. I can't justify spending $1300 on a single sword, myself; however, $1300 is a fair market price for a sword from a maker like Jody Samson. They are individually handmade (and of phenomenal quality) and take a lot of time, effort, and expertise to make. If you really love that sword, and you have the cash, then I would say that it would be a very good investment (and very likely to increase in value as the years go by). DoubleX, I would have to second Kriegschwert's comments. I have fantasized about one particular Jody Sampson sword for a good 6 months now. But I just can't bring myself to shell out the cash for it. It just doesn't rise to the level of "the one true sword for me" but then I like a LOT of different swords. I would say... think seriously about it and if it is the "one true sword" for you, and you can afford it, then do it! I find that when I follow this course of advice I seldom regret the purchase. |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2007 21:56:57 GMT
i dont really like that sword, but from its price i though it was made from top quality and stuff, so i dont have to get a new sword from now and then, i would like to just stick with one sword, so am looking for a good good sword to buy.
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Post by rammstein on May 29, 2007 22:06:13 GMT
a kat-oad-aber-ong? A katana-broadsword-sabre-barong ? That would probably make me never want to buy a sword again ;D |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2007 4:06:43 GMT
broadsword, best if its not curved like a katana, and the best if the sword isnt plain, like the leaf blade has some designs.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2007 5:01:38 GMT
That is a rather nice looking sword though the price is a bit extravagant if you only want it for having fun. Still if you can afford it I say why not, I'm sure we'd all love to be able to do that!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2007 21:54:43 GMT
well, money isnt just for buying swords, am sure everyone have that kind of money to buy expensive swords, but if i get a cheap sword thats $200 like icingdeath, it might break in two years cause it doesnt look very endurable, that blade i showed was a really expensive sword compare to me, i though i could get a better in all way swords than the blade i showed.
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). I'd actually never heard of Master Replicas before this, so I don't know if they make their own stuff or contract the work out.
