Top 18 Famous Movie Sword Replicas of All Time
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Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Kill Bill are wildly different movie franchises, but if there’s one thing that connects them to each other, it’s the legendary swords featured in them. When you see a
That’s why there are so many swords in movies and why they’re often in the hands of the heroes we admire, so it’s no surprise that many movie and TV show fans want to have a replica of their favorite movie swords.
What’s a Sword Replica?
Replica swords are copies of real or fictional swords that are intended to look like the original. That may seem obvious to you, but the distinction is less clear because of the existence of battle-ready swords.
Battle-ready swords can either be counted as
Because battle-ready swords can be counted as a weapon, it’s safer to stick to replica swords, especially if you only need a movie
12 Most Famous Movie Swords
Hollywood has gifted us with a pantheon of famous swords ranging from the humble machete of Indiana Jones to the massive swords of Highlander. While collecting the original props used in this movie can cost you a pretty penny, you won’t have to worry about going bankrupt with these movie replicas.
Mulan’s Jian Sword
The live-action version of Mulan may have dropped the iconic hair-cutting scene, but at least they kept the
In the movie, Mulan uses a straight-edged blade called a jian. The jian is a historic
For Mulan, it’s a symbol of her family’s legacy and love for each other.
Wonder Woman’s Sword of Athena
Wonder Woman actually uses two swords in the DC Universe series. The first one was a
The
Should you get a replica of the Wonder Woman Movie sword, it would make a fine homage to your own wisdom and power.
Gandalf’s Glamdring Sword
Gandalf’s Glamdring
According to LOTR’s lore, Glamdring is a sister
This small detail is what gives Glamdring replica swords their mystical appeal so keep an eye out for it should you purchase one.
Elendil’s Narsil Sword
The Narsil
Of course, Narsil didn’t stay Narsil after it was broken during the final battle against Sauron. It was reforged to create this next Lord of the Rings
Aragorn’s Anduril Sword
Anduril is the reforged version of Narsil. Though the two swords look identical and are made of the same materials, Anduril has a different identity because of the way magic functions in LOTR.
Narsil is considered a dead
Bilbo Baggins’ Sting Sword
The Sting sword may not be the
Like Glamdring, Sting is an Elven
The Bride’s Katana
From anime shows like One Piece to films like the Last Samurai, the katana is proof that some movie swords transcend genres and mediums. Surprisingly, one iconic katana
The Bride a.k.a Beatrix Kiddo uses a traditional Japanese katana in Kill Bill. In the movie, the blade was forged by Hattori Hanzo, a master swordsmith, who created the Hattori Hanzo
Because it’s the work of a master craftsman, the Bride’s katana has a few distinguishing features. Firstly, there’s the lion engraved on the top end of the blade. Secondly, it comes with a lacquered black scabbard for the user to store it in. Inclusion of details like these set top shelf replicas apart from bad ones.
Raya’s Whip Sword
The 2021 film Raya and the Last Dragon is famous for being the first Disney animated film to feature Southeast Asian culture front and center. There’s no better example of this dedication to representation than Raya’s
The wavy shape of the blade may look baffling, but it’s based on a real historical
Of course, no
The Sword of Gryffindor
The
The Sword of Gryffindor is an ancient blade that originally belonged to Godric Gryffindor, the founder of Hogwarts’ Gryffindor house. It was created by goblins, hence the intricate details on the handle and blade.
If you’re a fan of Arthurian legend and Harry Potter, you’ll love the
Conan the Barbarian’s Atlantean Sword
For a show that’s decidedly set in a medieval-like era, Conan the Barbarian’s Atlantean sword is the most unrealistic fantasy
The Atlantean
Snake Eyes’ Katana
Many G.I Joe fans love Snake Eyes because of his cool character design and equally cool samurai
Eventually, Snake Eyes earned the heirloom katana of the Arashikage clan. The katana features a clean, curved edge with a serrated section just above the handguard. This section lines up with a symbol of the Arashikage clan on the inner portion of the blade.
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber
All of the earlier movie swords are cool, but none of them come close to the legendary status of Star Wars’ lightsabers. As Obi-Wan Kenobi puts it, it’s an elegant weapon that uses a bright, hot beam of plasma in place of a metal blade.
We’re still a long way from creating lightsabers, but there are a ton of lightsaber vendors who sell both replica and battle-ready lightsabers.
6 Most Famous TV Show Swords
Famous swords don’t just come from movies, they’re prevalent in TV shows as well. Though most TV show swords are from animated series like She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, swords also show up in live-action series such as the Walking Dead where Michonne uses a katana to cut down daywalkers.
She-Ra’s Sword of Protection
The story around She-Ra’s Sword of Protection varies depending on which series you’re watching. In the original She-Ra: Princess of Power, the
Another discrepancy between the original and the reboot is what the
He-Man’s Power Sword
He-Man’s sword of power blends sci-fi with fantasy by having a somewhat believable yet monochromatic design that makes it look like a spaceship. Like the
The
The Red Power Ranger’s Sword
Power Rangers has had dozens of iterations and every now and then, a few of them show the Rangers using a
The Red Ranger’s Power
Geralt’s Silver and Steel Swords
Whether you’re a fan of the show, books, or video game, you’ve doubtless entertained the idea of having Geralt’s swords.
Everybody’s favorite cynical witcher uses a steel and silver
If you do get a copy of Geralt’s swords, remember: It’s steel for humans, silver for monsters.
Finn’s Golden Sword of Battle (a.k.a Scarlet)
Finn changes swords several times throughout Adventure Time, but his signature
Since the name is a mouthful, Finn took to calling the
Should you buy a replica of Finn’s sword, though, you’re going to want to pick an “aged” version of Scarlet to show that you’ve gone through your own adventures.
Jon Snow’s Longclaw Sword
Longclaw was Jon Snow’s
Longclaw is an understated
Conclusion
The beauty and strength of the