Post by Lionhardt on Dec 28, 2023 19:03:06 GMT
I tried this a few years ago and got chewed out by one particular member. They were mad I dared to put out useful information that was easy to find....on that other exclusive sword forum. Well he is long gone, so I wanted to post it again, with more and better info, some of which was requested by you all.
So, my intent is to make a list of as many movie sword makers as possible. As a resource for everyone to use. I will list the movie, the official bladesmith, and then if there is a replica, who makes or made it, if I know.
I will start it off with what I know. If you know more, or have a correction, please chime in and I will update it occasionally.
King Arthur Legend of the sword (2017) - Tim Wildgoose - Replica by CB swords. Non-functional. Lots of semi-functional cheapo Pakistani ones on eBay.
Robin Hood 2018 - Tim wild goose, no known replicas
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves - Del tin, no known replicas
Robin hood Russel Crowe - Simon Atherton,
Functional replicas: Windlass
Braveheart - Simon Atherton/del tin
Replicas: Windlass, Darksword Armory
Lord of the Rings - Peter Lyons. Functional replicas by Peter Lyons/weta. Non-functional and select semi-functionsl by United Cutlery.
Sting - Functional Sting by Legacy Arms.
Boromir - old functional by Windlass "the mercenary". Current from Honshu/United Cutlery, and semi- functional version from unknown India forge on eBay.
Ranger: currently by Darksword, Legacy arms and Kingdom or Arms. Previous: windlass. Some out there by Greenshield Workshop, and the famous Christian Fletcher "Borderwatch".
Soon?!: Valiant Armory
The Witcher - Tod Cutler. Functional replica version by Incarius Crafts
Pirates of the Caribbean - Tony Swatton
Functional Replicas: Tony Swatton! Also:Hanwei (revolutionary war hanger), unknown smith through Battle Merchant (really good inexpensive full tang peened), also Windlass Captains hanger. (Close)
Semi-functional: Magnoli props-full tang, carbon, but horrible temper.
Zorro - Tony Swatton (Sword and the Stone) functional Replicas: unknown India smith (I own the only one I have ever seen.) Semi-functional: Jesse Belsky (threaded tang on Hanwei blade, steel hilt but very sloppy)
Non-functional: United Cutlery
Kingdom of heaven - Simon Atherton
Functional replicas from Windlass
Man in the iron mask - John Baker
Narnia - Peter's sword. Windlass/Dan dickinson Functional replica - (old)Windlass/"Master Replicas"
Arn - Albion. Functional replicas: also Albion.
So, my intent is to make a list of as many movie sword makers as possible. As a resource for everyone to use. I will list the movie, the official bladesmith, and then if there is a replica, who makes or made it, if I know.
I will start it off with what I know. If you know more, or have a correction, please chime in and I will update it occasionally.
King Arthur Legend of the sword (2017) - Tim Wildgoose - Replica by CB swords. Non-functional. Lots of semi-functional cheapo Pakistani ones on eBay.
Robin Hood 2018 - Tim wild goose, no known replicas
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves - Del tin, no known replicas
Robin hood Russel Crowe - Simon Atherton,
Functional replicas: Windlass
Braveheart - Simon Atherton/del tin
Replicas: Windlass, Darksword Armory
Lord of the Rings - Peter Lyons. Functional replicas by Peter Lyons/weta. Non-functional and select semi-functionsl by United Cutlery.
Sting - Functional Sting by Legacy Arms.
Boromir - old functional by Windlass "the mercenary". Current from Honshu/United Cutlery, and semi- functional version from unknown India forge on eBay.
Ranger: currently by Darksword, Legacy arms and Kingdom or Arms. Previous: windlass. Some out there by Greenshield Workshop, and the famous Christian Fletcher "Borderwatch".
Soon?!: Valiant Armory
The Witcher - Tod Cutler. Functional replica version by Incarius Crafts
Pirates of the Caribbean - Tony Swatton
Functional Replicas: Tony Swatton! Also:Hanwei (revolutionary war hanger), unknown smith through Battle Merchant (really good inexpensive full tang peened), also Windlass Captains hanger. (Close)
Semi-functional: Magnoli props-full tang, carbon, but horrible temper.
Zorro - Tony Swatton (Sword and the Stone) functional Replicas: unknown India smith (I own the only one I have ever seen.) Semi-functional: Jesse Belsky (threaded tang on Hanwei blade, steel hilt but very sloppy)
Non-functional: United Cutlery
Kingdom of heaven - Simon Atherton
Functional replicas from Windlass
Man in the iron mask - John Baker
Narnia - Peter's sword. Windlass/Dan dickinson Functional replica - (old)Windlass/"Master Replicas"
Arn - Albion. Functional replicas: also Albion.