Knife ID needed - Denzel Washington in Book of Eli

[Maprik]

Hey guys,

What knife is Denzel Washington slicing people up with in The Book of Eli? Just curious...

[B.Mauser]

I think its just a movie prop. The one from the movie is for sale for $1299.00. Do a search for premier props. They have everything he used in the movie for sale.

[Sonnydaze]

Looked almost like a short sword. It sure did work well for him. Enjoyed the movie.
Good one for DVR and 2 a.m. when the world is quiet and sleeping.
Sonny

[Jack Black]

[Maprik]

Jack - so that's the prop photo or is that real knife?

[Cynic2701]

I could be wrong, but I somewhat recall one of the cheaper manufacturers making a replica. Maybe Frost Cutlery or Fury or something like that.

[Jack Black]

Jack - so that's the prop photo or is that real knife?

Hi Maprik, it's a production knife, not sure if it came before or after the film (though I suspect the latter). I'm not familiar with the company, but they seem to be a bonafide cutlery company as opposed to a prop company. Their knife's made from 420 stainless, gets mixed reviews, it's inexpensive, I might even pick one up myself sometime. Came across it here http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Herber...es/c-1-92-152/ but sure you can find one closer to home. I just had to watch the film again!

[10mm Glock]

Yeah, I am going to rent it on demand again tonight. That will make eight rented movies in the last two weeks. If it was quality, and the actual movie prop, I would like to have it.

[Jack Black]

Hi Maprik, it's a production knife, not sure if it came before or after the film (though I suspect the latter). I'm not familiar with the company, but they seem to be a bonafide cutlery company as opposed to a prop company. Their knife's made from 420 stainless, gets mixed reviews, it's inexpensive, I might even pick one up myself sometime. Came across it here http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Herber...es/c-1-92-152/ but sure you can find one closer to home. I just had to watch the film again!

I should add that the film isn't even mentioned in relation to the knife on the site I saw it on, which tends to underline the fact it's being sold as a knife rather than a prop. It's just called the Herbertz Machete.

[Maprik]

Excellent info. Thanks!!!!

[Jack Black]

Excellent info. Thanks!!!!

You're very welcome

[ArchAngel]

One of our very own knifemakers on the forum makes a nice looking version of the Eli movie sword.
Here is a link to it.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...he-Book-of-Eli

[710]

not sure what it is called but heres a link to ebay they are real cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Book-Of-...item53edb041f5

[Jack Black]

In the film, can anyone remember if the knife had those holes before the scene where the Gatling gun comes out?

[tltt]

The company Hiro made a higher quality machete that was quite similar too.

[meako]

In the book he loots it out of a crazy prices shop in a deserted mall .
He also didn't memorise the bit in the bible thats says "thou shalt not kill".
I wonder if "thou shalt not steal" covers the 2 hours of my life that went missing whilst watching that guff.
PS is that THE Jack Black?

[Jack Black]

PS is that THE Jack Black?

I was THE Jack Black before that fat Hollywood buffoon came along and ruined my life!!

[bladeboss]

So what is the knife he pulls out at the end right before he dies? He had a folder.....

[res1cue]

I could be wrong, but I somewhat recall one of the cheaper manufacturers making a replica. Maybe Frost Cutlery or Fury or something like that.

Yes, in fact, I think there were several

[Jack Black]

So what is the knife he pulls out at the end right before he dies? He had a folder.....

Good question. It's not just before he dies though, it's just after he gets shot (sometime before he actually dies). He also uses a smaller knife to carve his roasted cat (or whatever the heck it is), Don't know if it's the same knife though.