Where can I find a faithful reproduction of the Braveheart sword?

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SwatMC

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I am looking for an authentic, accurate reproduction of the sword used in the movie Braveheart. I remember seeing one in a Noble Collections catalog many years ago. I don't see it on their site anymore.

I see a lot of cheap knockoffs that don't interest me.

Can anyone help me out?
 
The sword used in the movie Braveheart was made by Del Tin from Italy and is sold as their model 5154. It is a high quality historical reproduction using good high carbon steel and a beefy tang. You can purchase it from Art Elwell on his website "A Work Of Art". He's a great guy to deal with. http://www.arts-swords.com/item/DT-DT5154.asp

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Thanks JBR!

Something strange I noticed is that the sword you linked to, and every Braveheart sword I'm seeing, isn't the exact sword from the movie. It's very strange. The pommel is different from the sword used in the movie. And if I spend $500 or so on a sword, I want the exact sword, know what I mean? Some other swords have a different guard, others have a strange leather configuration.

I think the noble collection sword was the exact sword used, but was crappy 420 steel.

The link you gave me is in fact, pretty awesome regardless. That link has the most accurate reproduction by far.

Thanks again!
 
Del Tin made the actual sword for the film which is why it is the most accurate reproduction. That particular model sword was around before Bravehaert was ever made so I'm guessing that the producers of the film decided to tweak some details of the design on the one they used. The sword is actually a copy of a 15th century German sword and is historically inaccurate for when and where Braveheart took place. It looks cool though, which is probably why the film makers picked it.
 
Get the DelTin. If screen-accuracy is THAT big an issue, then you're only option on the market is shitty wallhangers. These are okay if it's going to be purely decorative, but I have a feeling you want something that won't snap if you decide to swing it around. It's either that, or pay many times more for a custom.

Besides, as JRB pointed out, the historical accuracy of the movie was laughable. They might as well have given Mel a lightsaber.
 
I guess. I just want something to hang on my wall. Not gonna be beheading any Englishmen anytime soon.

Thanks dudes!
 
Just remember, if you DO choose a wallhanger over a functional sword, it can ONLY be used as a wall decoration or costume piece.

Even swinging a wallhanger lightly can cause snapping or separation of hilt from blade.

That's one big beef I have with people buying wallhangers. One day, the owner(or some immature house guests) will suddenly have the urge to cut something with it. And someone is bound to get hurt.
 
SwatMC said:
I am looking for an authentic, accurate reproduction of the sword used in the movie Braveheart. I remember seeing one in a Noble Collections catalog many years ago. I don't see it on their site anymore.

I see a lot of cheap knockoffs that don't interest me.

Can anyone help me out?
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Here is an article on the purported actual William Wallace sword which you might find interesting.


http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...=&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=8&ct=image&cd=1
 
Triton said:
At one time at least there were multiple reports of failure of that sword. I am not aware if said problems have since been remedied.
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The failures were catastrophic due to poor design. The pommel on at least one broke off. One would like to think they addressed this issue however best to unscrew the pommel first and see for your self.
 
If I was in the market for a Claymore, I would probably want to get one from Arms & Armor. Theirs is undoubtedly better . . . and bigger too. It is a little more expensive.

Unless you are just adding to your Mel Gibson Shrine. . . in which case, it might not fit in.
 
The actual William Wallace sword looks more like the Lowlander swords... Only much bigger (longer)... WW was a big fella.
 
HolyRoller said:
Just remember, if you DO choose a wallhanger over a functional sword, it can ONLY be used as a wall decoration or costume piece.

Even swinging a wallhanger lightly can cause snapping or separation of hilt from blade.

That's one big beef I have with people buying wallhangers. One day, the owner(or some immature house guests) will suddenly have the urge to cut something with it. And someone is bound to get hurt.
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Actually, someone is not "bound to get hurt". But it is a very real possibility........
 
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