This was my youngest sons birthday present this last January. Since it isn't historic I'll place it here in the OT forum.

I was playing with the camera tonight and thought some might find these interesting. It's made by Windlass Steelcrafts.

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Patrick

I read all those book's when i was like 13-14, and went to see the movie and enjoyed it.

That sword look's very cool for a movie sword.

Jeff

Given this and examples from Lord of the Rings, Weta Workshop (I believe they did the weapon design) seem to do much more handsome and believable movie sword designs than anything else that comes to my mind.

I trust your son likes his gift. :) I loved the Narnia series as a kid, and thought the movie was flawed but decent (better than I had expected). Too bad Peter looked so wimpily incompetent every time he held a sword... :confused:

Nice pics Patrick,
You said that this sword is made by Windlass. However, I thought that it was made by Master Replicas. Is it outsourced to Windlass through MR?
Also, how does this sword handle? I looked at its stats online and it looked rather heavy for its size. Is it a fairly functional movie replica, or just another SLO?
Thanks,
Dan

A fine choice, Patrick. The sword has some of the Hollywood frills that are to be expected, but as movie swords go, it is one I rather like - far more historically plausible than most.

Patrick, I'm curious about the inscription along the fuller and how it was applied. Can you tell if this is laser etched, or a decal, or whatever?

Aside from the LOTR Narsil which I have hanging on my wall, I've never been a huge fan of Hollywood swords except for that one. I'm particularly drawn toward the lion's head pommel. It just has a sense of grace to it, yet it's not overly extravagant. -Ted

Hi, I also have the Narnia sword, but have sharpened it (very little work involved). It holds a sharp edge well. It is flexible but hasn't bend out of true (unlike my other sub $300 swords.)

I have used it in some heavy cutting tests and have been very happy with the results. I've cut 50mm branches, as well as 20mm x 100mm pine boards with it (2 strikes to get through), and it has out performed my Hanwei Hand and Half. They're cheap swords so why not see what they can do?

I've been quite abusive to it really but am happy to report its still in good shape.

It has maintained its shape very well (no bend or warping). It is very sturdy and well constructed. During use some major loctite is required to prevent turning of the pommel. There are a few other mods I have made to make it more to my liking.

I found the finish on the lions head needed some fine detailing. I keep cutting my left hand on his teeth (which I sharpened). The gold ring on the middle of the handle was removed as it is only held on by a pin and moves during use.

This sword isn't just a pretty face. It has a reasonably broad tang with no welds, though it is a threaded pommel like most Windlass. Maybe when your boy is ready you can sharpen his up for him too, Patrick.

The blade is beautiful and the workmanship on the leather handle is tops. It hasn't moved at all.

Hi Patrick, I have actually handled the original Peter Lyon made sword. My wife Michelle and I were given a behind the scenes tour through WETA and we handled many of the original swords made by Peter.

I was astounded at how this one handled. For such a large looking weapon it handled like a scalpel. Michelle fell in love with it and wanted to take it home. :D