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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Commander Dan: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by G.K Nimrod: [qb]I found out a big swordmaker's guild are getting a contract from New Line Cinema to make functional steel replicas of the unique gear from LOTR to paying customers.[/qb][/QUOTE]I hate to disappoint you guys, but the replica LOTR swords that are being produced are far from being “functional.” The blades are crafted from mere stainless steel and are being constructed with rat-tail tangs. I doubt the swords come sharpened and I shudder to think of how much these replicas weigh. Granted, the swords look pretty cool, and the replicas would certainly make nice wall hangers, but for historically actuate and functional swords, I’ll stick with Del Tin or Angus Trim. I can’t speak intelligently about John Howe or the props that were used, but the sword choreography as seen in the movie was so-so. Lots of obscure angles were used so you cannot quite see what is going on (which is good, in a way), but I did notice some of the usual “edge on edge” blocking and “aim for the sword” combat that is so typical of Hollywood. All that being said, I really enjoyed the movie and I am certainly looking forward to the future films. Probably the best film I saw in 2001! [/QB][/QUOTE]
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