Archive for the ‘Swords’ Category

thumbnail 45%20MCHB01L12598177114b174aef6d512 Growing Popularity of Hellboy 2 and Nuada SwordsIf you haven’t yet watched Hellboy 2 by now, you better get up and grab a copy. It’s certainly great value for your money. The comic as well as action scenes alone are very interesting and entertaining. The storyline itself is also quite original. At the very least, let me jus say that it’s certainly not the typical super hero movie.

 

No wonder the movie has gathered a number of fans who care to adopt the theme to even private gatherings and special occasions.  In fact, Hellboy 2 swords are very much in demand.

 

Another popular character in the movie is Prince Nuada. This character of elven origins showcases an altogether different style of dress and fighting. He is much more sleek and graceful, that is why a lot of guys and gals wish to emulate him. Consequently, replicas of Prince Nuada’s sword have grown equally popular.

 

Clearly, a lot of people really put their best foot forward during role play and costume conventions by using the latest equipment available, swords included. Online, Dungeon Knight offers the best quality costumes, which are even modeled after the weaponry used during the actual movie. It’s the best way to preserve authenticity, which many fanatics seek.

 

If you’re an avid fan of the movie and dream about fighting the indestructible Golden Army at the next Convention, you should probably start purchasing the costume pieces as soon as possible. Note that there are only 5,000 pieces of Nuada’s sword to be distributed worldwide.  If you wait much longer and keep weighing your options, the opportunity will definitely pass you by.

SFMA754S The Legendary Robin Hood of Locksley Sword Can Now Be YoursWorld history will show that even before guns are created, swords are the main weapon used in wars.  There is no better way to relive these swords but through the collection of their replicas which look perfectly the same but priced a lot less.  To locate one, or a huge collection of them, the internet is where you should go.

 

Of the many medieval swords used throughout history, one that is sure to capture your interest would be the Robin Hood of Locksley Sword.  At $522.99, this piece of weapon is quite a bargain especially if you will find out that other online stores offer it at $664.20.  With DungeonKnight.coediev, you get it at 21% less.

 

The sword of course no longer needs any introduction.  This came straight from the popular Robin Hood legend.  This famous outlaw existed during the reign of Richard the Lionhearted, the King at that time.  As many would already know, Robin Hood, who lived in the Sherwood Forest along with his men, robbed the rich to give to the poor.

 

The Robin Hood sword made in Toledo Spain and is representative of the adventures of this literary hero.  It has a custom crafted hilt made masterfully with decoration and color that makes this piece look quite magnificent.  The handle and the hand guard of the sword is made of antiqued silver plating which is further embossed with ornaments of shield, heralding trumpeters Angels and stag made of 24 karat gold plate offset within its handle by dark leather.  The pommel contains attractively green stones with the “Robin of Locksley” insignia. 

SFMA582S Add to Your Collection the Excellent Looking Arabic Scimitar Cutlass Sword Is your passion for collecting fantasy and medieval replica weapons unrivaled?   Then there is no better website to visit than dunegeonknight.com.  You will find here a huge array of such armory that you will not even know where to begin.  All are of great quality and you would not know its difference from the original ones.  Prices range from affordable to expensive, all of them are quite worthy of their costs.                    

 

If you are looking to buy medieval swords, one great choice is the Arabic Scimitar Cutlass Sword.   Buying it now will give you 21% discount from its retails price from other stores of $671.82 since you can buy it from their online site at only $528.99.  Each dollar is worthy of these medieval swords.

 

Scimitar means “lion’s tail” in Persian.  It is the Arabic version of the cutlass sword.  This was used during the Crusades by Muslim armies and later on the Arab horsemen.  It has a single-edge blade with a short curve shape, broadening at its end.  One of the things that will attract you the most about this sword are the intricate carving it has, such as a Coat of Arms, either of East Timor or Saudi Arabia.

 

There were several shapes for the Scimitar sword in the past  but the one you can buy online is the exact replica of the cutlass sword displayed today in Madrid, Spain’s “Museo del Ejercito”.  This sword is wonderfully made and styled which is reminiscent of the sword production expertise present during the Arab Islamic periods in Toledo, Spain.  Have a look at it now and find out why it is so impressive.

ch1014w Honorable SwordThe 52 inces Abarai’s Renji Zanpakut-Wooden Replica Sword is worthy of a separate space in your samurai swords collection. Not only because it belongs to the anime swords kind, but because it really is a unique sword that no collector should miss.

 

Shame on you if you find this sword weak just because it is made of wood. For some swordsman, killing without the need to kill is showing more weakness. Mercy is the keyword here. Because it is the last thing in a swordsman’s vocabulary, the most noble thing he could do is to show mercy.

 

Abarai’s Renji Zanpakut-Wooden Replica Sword is entirely made of wood. Clearly, it is not meant for killing people but for defending oneself against people who want you dead. But not meaning kill does not equate to not killing at all. It happens if the need arise. A good swordsman should try his best to contain himself and relieve himself of anger. If all else fail, that’s the only time he could wave his wooden sword profusely to inflict death.

 

Abarai’s Renji Zanpakut-Wooden Replica Sword has a handle made of a wrapped-around cloth to ensure good grip. For samurais, the weight of your hand on the handle is essential. Known sword designers consider every aspect of the sword in designing and the handle is no exception.

 

Even the color of the blade is given utmost care. For Abarai’s Renji Zanpakut-Wooden Replica Sword, you’ll find a dual-tone blade that is sure to perplex your enemy.

em8018 An Anime Sword to Set the StandardsYou might have never seen samurai swords as long as this. The Extra Long Bleach Replica Sword Black Blade with Chain is the end all, be all of anime swords. It is easy to understand why.

 

Extra Long Bleach Replica Sword Black Blade with Chain is quite special because of the material that was used. More specifically, artisans who know their swords pretty well did an amazing job on high carbon steel blade making the sword look exactly like that in the anime when turned into live action.

 

Whether you are a fan of Bleach or not, you would still find these swords amazing. Its stunning blade seems to magnetize you into it. Sword collectors the world over would find it difficult to resist the temptation of buying another one even after a very expensive purchase. That’s because this one is pretty unique; you might not be able to find something like this in the collection of a newbie in the sword collecting word.

 

What makes the sword more interesting is the metal chain attached to the handle. You really can’t explain what the metal chain is for but for learned collectors, they know that it is there to add weight to the right part of the sword in order for the holder to swing it with great agility.

 

Extra Long Bleach Replica Sword Black Blade with Chain is made by highly trained artisans in China and in China only. These guys set the standards straight when it comes to sword forging so you can rest assured that you are dealing with the real thing despite the sword being a replica of yet another great anime you should watch out for.

c698 2BK Greatest Fictional Sword FightersSamurai swords are widely popular around the world which is the reason why it is preferred to be used as a fantasy weapon in some movies and TV shows. It is also the most commonly used swords in the Japanese anime.

 

In the anime Bleach there are multiple styles of swords used by different Shinigamis or Soul Reapers. One of them is the Zabimaru which is held by Renji Abarai, one the lieutenant of the Gotei 13. Its segmented blade has pick-like protrusion on each segment. This makes it one of the weirdest anime swords.

 

Kenshin Himura is also a fictional character from the anime Rurouni Kenshin or Samurai X. During his past he was widely known as the slasher Batusai because of his ruthless killing but later on he decided to put away the past and became a simple man. He then changed his fearsome blade to a Reverse Blade Katana trying not to kill people again.

 

Another unique sword shown in the show is the sword of Sanosuke, a large zanbato which has no edge used to crash and smash his opponents. But after he was defeated by Kenshin Himura he stopped using the zanbato and then decides to use hand-to-hand combat.

 

Probably the most unique style of using swords is shown by Roronoa Zoro in the anime and manga One Piece. He uses the “santoryu” or the three sword style, holding a sword in each hand and another one in his mouth. He journeys to become the greatest swordsman in the world.

em0054 The ‘Santoryu’Roronoa Zolo is a widely know character in the anime and manga One Piece by Eichiro Oda. Together with their Captain Luffy, Nami, Ussop, Sanji, Chopper, and Robin, they compose the Strawhat Pirates. He is known as the Pirate Hunter due to his former job as a bounty hunter. To be the greatest swordsman in the world, Zolo is mastering the “santoryu” or the three-sword style. He holds a sword in each of his hands and another one in his mouth.

 

The Yubashiri and the Sandai Kitetsu are the two samurai swords held by Zolo in each hand. The Sandai Kitetsu was found by Zolo placed in a barrel of cheap katanas. The shop owner won’t allow Zolo to buy the sword because it is said to bring curse to the wielder but Zolo insisted. He tested his luck by throwing it into the air and holding his arm willing to be cut, but luckily the blade circled around his arm. Yubashiri is given to him for free by the same sword shop owner in Loguetown because he was fascinated by his skill and luck in testing the curse of Sandai Kitetsu.

The sword which is held by Zolo in his mouth, the Wado Ichimonji, is the most important sword of Zolo because it is given to him by his childhood friend and rival who passed away.

 

Many anime swords are so fantasy-like which makes them hard to use in real life but the three swords of Roronoa Zolo are real katanas, which can be created today just like the Yubashiri First Sword of Zolo-Replica.

thumbnail 22 63712598176974b174ae19356d The Evolution of Medieval WeaponsWar is a common habit of feudal lords during the medieval era in Europe. And because there’s always a threat of war, each lord has to develop more sophisticated weaponry than his counterparts.

 

Most types of medieval weapons are created for their functions, durability and their ability to kill. One example is the very reliable longsword. Used with two hands, it is wielded by most of the warriors at that time because of its great offensive capability which translates to more killings. There are different types and variations of the longsword.

 

Heavy infantry is the most used among soldiers in the army at the time. They are heavily armored with plate or mail which has high defensive capabilities so the French and the English developed a new type of sword. It is called the “estoc”. Its main purpose is to penetrate mailed or plated armor because of its great piercing power. It has no cutting edges but rather has a point.

 

A cavalry is very essential to a medieval warfare. And making it fully equipped is as important. They are given a long spear or a lance to charge at the enemy’s frontlines and a blade to chop at the flanks.

 

As more weapons are developed the more sophisticated it becomes. Just like a 17th Century Swiss Halberd, created for stabbing and bashing their opponents with its spiked axe and for massacring cavalries foolish enough to run right in front of its long pole.

 

There are also fantasy weapons during that time. And the most famous are fantasy swords like the Excalibur in the story of King Arthur.

thumbnail 46%20CS88WGS12598177094b174aed54df0 Samurai as a Work of ArtOne of the most valued weapons in face-to-face combat is the sword. It is highly versatile and practical. In every age, we see different types of swords wielded by numerous types of warriors.

 

During the classical era the Romans revolutionized the use of a sword. Most famous for its impenetrable defense, the roman legions have one of the most functional weaponry of their period. Roman legion is an organized, highly trained and highly equipped group of soldiers. They have a heavy javelin called “pilum” used to throw at their opponents on long-range and a short sword called the “gladius” used for stabbing enemies at close-range. The gladius is highly functional because roman legionnaires value their defense so they need a large shield and quite a heavy armor but they cannot carry heavy weapons so they used short swords to complement their way of killing.

 

After the collapse of The Great Roman Empire, came the medieval period which further revolutionized the use of swords in warfare. Most of the armies at that time carry long and heavy swords used for hacking and slashing their enemies. One of the most important swords of the time is the Cold Steel Two Handed Greatsword. It is multifunctional because it can fight numerous types of armies just like cavalry and pikemen.

 

Unlike its European counterparts, samurai swords are not just killing weapons, they are a work of art. They serve as a status symbol in the society. Because of how samurais value their swords, it is a home for some myths about fantasy swords.

thumbnail 00 7X12712598177384b174b0a7e1c9 A Real Deal KatanaIf you think that collectible swords are only meant for your burgeoning collection, well, think again as some replica designers would not want to craft handmade swords that do not function as handmade swords.

 

The Handmade Samurai Katana – Black – 40.5 Inches is a lancinating sword that is fully functional. Although you might not be able to use it most of the time, unless you are a real modern-day ninja, the thought that the katana is the real deal can make your collection more interesting than before.

 

The blades of the katana are made of high carbon steel, hammered out evenly to achieve the sharp and firm sword that it is just like a real Japanese sword.

 

If there’s anything more interesting about the katana, that would it, being a part of the Japanese tradition. Japan has been under the rule of warlords and clan leaders for centuries. Many have died under the mercy of the katana honorably or otherwise. One thing is for sure though, the mystery behind the katana always lie on the how it was used by its owner. More often than not, Japanese warriors, or the samurais, consider swords as the extension of their being. They respect their katanas as much as they would respect any other living being or themselves. In a way, it is a measure of their worth not only as warriors but as people.

 

Learning the way of the samurais and the ninjas is as important as learning the technicalities on how to handle a real katana. If you are really interested on the weapon, you should look into the culture that defines it.  

 

 

 

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