Zelda Master Sword Forged For Fan 100
An anonymous reader writes "Do you pretend you are the Hero of Time in your sleep? Are you the biggest Zelda fan on the block? Well, take a gander at what this Zelda fan owns... a real-life replica of the famous Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda series." The article mentions: "After a ten-month wait period and a £1,800 transaction (around $3,300)... [a Scottish] blacksmith provided updates of his progress during the one-and-a-half-month forging process."
Wicked. (Score:5, Funny)
"After 2 months and four limbs later, the lightsmith completed the feat. However, the buyer, a Mr. D. Maul, could not be located for comment."
Re:Wicked. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Wicked. (Score:5, Interesting)
you can get those here [parksabers.com].
but, i must say that master sword must be damn heavy. that's a fat blade. i couldn't figure out from the pictures whether the guard was plastic that had been chromed or if that was a wax mold the smith used in the forging process. the smith must not be terribly proud of it, as it isn't featured anywhere on his site (unlike a lot of other designs).
Re:Wicked. (Score:1)
Re:Wicked. (Score:4, Interesting)
He said he has since lost the mold. HOWEVER, because so many people are emailing him about it (I'm assuming because of the planetgamecube.com article), he's going to make a limited edition.
He says the adjusted price would be 1100 Euros. But he wants to know about how many people would like to order it.
Re:Wicked. (Score:1)
Re:Wicked. (Score:3, Interesting)
Well, consider that his core customer base is probably not too interested in him creating replicas of video game swords. In some ways, having that credential could actually be a bad thing for his business. Hardcore enthusiasts might think he doesn't take his craft seriously. Yeah, we're talking about people being anal on multiple levels, but people have gotten bent out of shape over s
Re:Wicked. (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Wicked. (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Wicked. (Score:5, Interesting)
To put that in perspective, a good katana will run at about 2-3 pounds, and a claymore, which is nearly as tall as I am, will weight in at 6-10, tops. You would need arms like Herculese to use this thing properly.
Re:Using the Master Sword (Score:1)
Definitely a 2-handed melee weapon. (Score:2)
Re:Wicked. (Score:3, Funny)
Once some armourer has finished a working replica of the Gold Gauntlets, the weight of the sword won't be an issue.
Re:Wicked. (Score:4, Informative)
The ALT tag for the image identifies it as the wax mold.
THAT IS SO AWESOME (Score:1)
But THIS one tops my list. I've loved Zelda since the original (with Link to the Past being my favorite game of all time).
Re:THAT IS SO AWESOME (Score:3, Interesting)
Best thing about that katana, though...it looks nice, sure, but the thing is incredibly light and well-balanced. Holding it makes you want to USE it.
There can be only one! *lop* *thud*
Re:THAT IS SO AWESOME (Score:2, Informative)
Sword collector here: (Score:3, Informative)
1) Forget Movie/anime/game/etc... swords.
They neve retain any value, everybody who wants one will have one, and it will hane no real story with it; except "uhh, it's like the sword from blade." or whereever.
2) Look at swords that have been around a while, get some history. example:
http://www.liongate-armsandarmour.com/e w 205.htm
this sword is an 18th Cen
pretend? (Score:5, Funny)
sorry, i don't pretend.
Re:pretend? (Score:1, Offtopic)
Re:pretend? (Score:1)
Although they generally happen mid-afternoon and result in less sleep...
Oh well...
Re:pretend? (Score:1, Offtopic)
he needs the official Ocarina to go with it (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:he needs the official Ocarina to go with it (Score:2)
Is that really official? (Score:1)
Re:he needs the official Ocarina to go with it (Score:2, Informative)
Just pointing that out.
ok (Score:1, Flamebait)
Re:ok (Score:1, Funny)
Re:ok (Score:3, Funny)
--riney
Re:ok (Score:2)
Yeah, someone should build a HookShot instead, that was always more useful.
you think thats bad (Score:2)
Boggle? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Boggle? (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Boggle? (Score:3, Funny)
But, unlike the $3300 sword, the Mighty Titan Titanium Knives were probably not made in Scotland.
And as most people know, "if it's not Scottish, IT'S CRAP!!!!!!"
Re:Boggle? (Score:5, Insightful)
Vorpal blade for 3300? I think not (Score:2)
loser.
Seriously thoug, for a custom sword, thats not too bad. I mean you have to do the intitial design and molds. etc/ And they are pretty tought to make.
I know a place that will charge you just to look at your design.
15000 for a custom sword. In this case when I say custome, I mean your design, anf the your measered, and it fits YOU.
Up next... (Score:5, Funny)
1: Person who can craft (FF7) Cloud's sword
2: Person who can LIFT said sword
Clouds Sword (Score:5, Informative)
http://www.weaponmasters.com/index.html?ID=b02600
Re:Clouds Sword (Score:1)
A must for any anime / Samurai X fan.
Re:Clouds Sword (Score:1)
Re:Clouds Sword (Score:1)
Rouroni Kenshin is the American name of the show. Hence Cartoon Network's title.
Samurai X is the name used around the globe, including Europe and (I believe) Japan.
Can someone confirm / rebuke this for us?
Re:Clouds Sword [OT] (Score:2)
Why people are arguing this in a thread about Zelda is beyond me, but hey.
Now that I've stalled long enough to Google it, Samurai X is the (old) US name [lgpnet.com], before the people in charge of coming up with the name "Samurai X" were beaten
Re:Clouds Sword [OT] (Score:2)
In Japan, there were three distinct animated incarnations of Kenshin. A TV series which(mostly) covered the original comics storyline. A movie which was set after the TV show, and had an original non-comic based story. Finally, there was a direct to video release that was the back story of the main character.
Things get odd when licensing for the US release comes into play. The three animated incarnations of Kenshin got split up between two
Re:Clouds Sword [OT] (Score:1)
There was also a boxed set of CDs containing the soundtracks and themes.
Anyway, Rurouni Kenshin is the name of the series except for the mangled version originally released in the US. Maybe not intentionally mangled in the same way that Sailor Moon or Cardcap
bad move with the credit card info!!! (Score:5, Informative)
Re:bad move with the credit card info!!! (Score:2)
Re:bad move with the credit card info!!! (Score:2)
Re:bad move with the credit card info!!! (Score:2)
Re:bad move with the credit card info!!! (Score:2)
Re:Clouds Sword (Score:3, Informative)
Here's a picture of the one Greg has. [reallifecomics.com]
He worked out a deal with SwordsOnline.com to draw The Forge [weaponmasters.com] for them, and they paid him in store credit. As I recall, the Buster Sword was the first sword he had them make for him.
His sword collection is pretty ridiculous, but it's awesome all the same. =)
Re:Up next... (Score:1)
Re:Up next... (Score:2)
I figure 800 pixels displaying on a screen would not be very heavy, do you think?
Re:Up next... (Score:1)
Some day... (Score:5, Funny)
Sad part is he/she/it might be believed; more people believe in Atlantis on less evidence...
I'd Rather... (Score:2, Funny)
Bah... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Bah... (Score:2)
Not to nitpick but this sword is actually the Sword of Time from Zelda: Ocarina of time.
The only master sword that could every shoot beams was in Zelda: Link to the Past (and 4 swords, the GBA conversion of same)... the swords in Zelda and ZeldaII were never referred to as Master Swords, though the title probably comes from the translation in Zelda of the text "Master using this and you can have it", which is what the ghost of the swords
Another take on the Master Sword (Score:2, Interesting)
http://images.cosplay.com/showphoto.php?photo=5
This is going to end badly. (Score:5, Funny)
Hmm.... BFG (Score:3, Funny)
Nothing better than shooting a green pulse at the wall and wipe out your entire town.
Fuck that. (Score:2)
What I really want (Score:3, Funny)
In Other News (Score:2, Funny)
Sword? (Score:1)
Re:Sword? (Score:1)
Sure, 99% of the posters here that DO buy swords might fit your description.
But I know someone (that is the opposite of a geek) that has at least 4 katana blades (2 of them functional, 2 of them display).He's is moderately wealthy (not rich, but well off). And yes, they do add a nice but of atmosphere to his flat.
He's into fencing, and also knows how to handle a katana. He's also trained (via a wooden sword) and can do some nice moves. I don't know how'd he stack up in a real fight
Re:Sword? (Score:2)
That'll definitely come in handy if he ever decides to "Kill Bill." Otherwise, he'd be better off spending the money elsewhere, I feel. Tax deferred investments are very popular these days.
Re:Sword? (Score:2)
OK, then you spend your money on tax defered investments. In the meantime, with my well-paying job, and my retirement account (which will grow to more than enough by my retirement), I'll spend my extra money on things that I like... and I like collecting swords. That's where I've decided I get the most enjoyment out of
Re:Sword? (Score:1)
That's not news! (Score:2)
Re:That's not news! (Score:1)
Forged... (Score:2, Funny)
The shield (Score:2)
Shield pics (Score:1)
Pic 1 [cosplay.com] Pic 2 [cosplay.com]
Master sword is easy, Biggoron sword is hard. (Score:3, Funny)
Here's [zeldacentral.net] what you do. Use some blue body paint on a chicken and start the whole trading process. Walk around asking if anyone will trade you something for your blue chicken, then trade whatever they gave you for something new. Eventually someone will gove you a broken sword. Stop right there for a minute.
If you're having trouble with this so far, go to a flea market or a swap meet. Someone will give you something for a blue chicken.
Anyway, now that you have a broken sword, take it to a very very big blacksmith with bad eyes. He will help you only if you can cure his condition. For this, we need the assistance of a fat, fishy smelling, naturopathic [anma.com] optometrist.
This doctor will insist that the blacksmith needs eyedrops made from frogs, so get an "eyeball frog" from him and take it to the pharmacy. Since this guy is also a well respected fishmonger, you may also want to pick up some salmon steaks for dinner [foodnetwork.com] but don't waste too much time as the frog has an extremely low shelf life.
After the pharmacy mixes up the frog eyedrops compound, hurry over to your gigantic blacksmith and give him the medicine. Remember, time is of the essence as the drops (and your dinner) will spoil. They will (miraculously) work and allow him to see. Ask that he immediately begin work on your sword as thanks.
Forging the sword will take 3 days as opposed to the one and a half months for the Master sword. It also may be cheaper depending on how much your out-of-network optometrist charges you. One more thing, you won't be able to wield a shield while using this sword, but I don't think that should be a problem. Enjoy.
Could he make a Soul Reaver? (Score:1)
Anybody who could help me part from my money is welcome to contact me. Particularly if you're a blacksmith.
*swoosh*, *swoosh*,