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Post by stix on Sept 1, 2021 1:17:30 GMT
Hey all. Trying to get information on value. I have an authentic replica from The Noble Collection of The Green Destiny Sword from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. I can't seem to find any out there currently to determine value. All I have found is the small letter opener version (mine is full size, approx 42" from handle to tip). See pics ... the sword is perfect and has stayed stored, and I have the certificate. The case has seen better days ... had it stored without wrapped, so there is corner and surface damage, as well as a "spider" crack on the front. Anyone find anything anywhere of current value and rarity? Thank you in advance! (I posted on FB page as well, however, thought I would try here for better results)
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Post by stix on Sept 2, 2021 19:15:17 GMT
Did I post this in the wrong forum?
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Post by tera on Sept 2, 2021 19:54:23 GMT
First, I want to lead by saying that value is in the eye of the beholder. There may be someone out there who really wants this because it is a limited run official item. I mean, think how much things like original Star Wars action figures can go for. That said, it looks like someone actually did an entire article on this piece for SBG here: www.sword-buyers-guide.com/green-destiny-sword.htmlThere is some mention of people selling for nearly double original price on ebay in the article, but also the fact that most "sword collectors" would consider this a sub-par replica. So, again, the papers and limited nature of the object are your most valuable angle.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2021 3:12:35 GMT
Hey all. Trying to get information on value. I have an authentic replica from The Noble Collection of The Green Destiny Sword from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. I can't seem to find any out there currently to determine value. All I have found is the small letter opener version (mine is full size, approx 42" from handle to tip). See pics ... the sword is perfect and has stayed stored, and I have the certificate. The case has seen better days ... had it stored without wrapped, so there is corner and surface damage, as well as a "spider" crack on the front. Anyone find anything anywhere of current value and rarity? Thank you in advance! (I posted on FB page as well, however, thought I would try here for better results) I do really love to get my hands on the one from the movie. However, I will settle on a true replica of good quality and of battle ready condition. š»
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Post by Murffy on Sept 3, 2021 14:47:03 GMT
You might try the Fantasy Swords area. Is the sword sharp and battle ready, i.e. a functional, real sword that can be used safely for cutting practice? Generally on this forum, people are not much interested in display swords or "wall hangers".
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Post by MDS on Mar 4, 2024 20:31:13 GMT
I have one as well and they seem to be rarer than a hen's tooth. I can never find one for sale anywhere.
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Post by larason2 on Mar 4, 2024 22:09:58 GMT
I don't have one, but I'm interested in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon from a sociological perspective. The movie sword was made by Kuo Chang-hsi in Taiwan. I've read the Green Destiny could be based on a Ming era sword, but also one from the Three Kingdoms (~200 AD). That's what Chang-Hsi says on his Taiwan ministry of culture page: www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=486&s=17632The problem is, it doesn't quite match swords from either time period (or any other time period in China). It's purely a fantasy creation thought up by Chang-Hsi, with a very thin, spring tempered blade unlike any the Chinese ever used. He claims it's authentic to the time period though! Anyway, apparently if you have a lot of money, Chang-Hsi will make you another one, he's already made quite a few for wealthy Taiwanese patrons. Three kingdoms swords though, like most of the swords around the world from that period, are very similar to the bronze age designs of the area, but just in steel. Bronze age swords were never very thick, but they also were never as thin as Chang-Hsi makes them. The sword makers in Longquan personally own a lot of historical replicas, and their Chinese replicas, even at the time, have always been very close to historical models. The problem is they weren't really available to Western film makers around the time the movie was made, so this Taiwanese smith actually made virtually all of the weapons in the film! These days we have access to much more authentic, ready to cut models from virtually every age of Chinese history straight from Longquan. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was a big success in the West, but it was largely dismissed in China for a large number of historical and cultural reasons (which I won't get into, but I could if anyone's interested!). Still, I've always found matters related to the film very interesting, and I think this sword is emblematic of them.
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