Highlander swords good?

If you're a Highlander fan and want the sword to hang on the wall to remind you of the things you enjoy in life the sword is fine but don't even entertain the idea that it's any more than a wallhanger. If you attempt to use it expect the handle to break easily putting you in a dangerous situation.
Hang it on the wall and look at it just like a poster from your favorite football team.

 
The plastic handle cracks and falls off upon impact. Do a search in the general forum. Every so often someone tries to use one of these and they end up on the forums looking for advice on how to repair the handle.
 
Just let me add to Tom's remarks,
if you want to hang it on the wall and look at it from a GREAT DISTANCE!
when you get one of these things in your hand, they look like crap.
They are neither USERS, nor do they stand up to close scrutiny.
Pretty if hung up high enough though.


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I cut it, and I cut it, and it's STILL too short!


 
I think you should check out www.swordforum.com. There is an intensive article on all the Highlander swords. The only one that I would recommend is the Sal D'Aguila Musashi katana. He was the one who made the first Highlander prototype swords/handles. He uses some type of kevlar reinforced polymer handle. Very tough and will withstand actual combat. Also, the blade (which is the most important part) is made from forged 5160 steel and is dual tempered and has a harder cutting edge and a softer spine. A bit more expensive, but if you want a nice wall hanger that will double duty as an actual weapon and a big Highlander fan, then this is the sword for you! Hope this helps.
 
If you are a die-hard HL fan, there is hope for you.

The artist who created the original TV series prop sword is offering a line of limited production "dragonhead" katanas using the original cast mold of the dragon handle.

He using some sort of carbon fiber/kevlar for the handle and is extremely strong. And the blade he is using are clay heat treated from Paul Chen's Hanwei factory. They'd look goofy in a martial arts dojo but they should be servicable weapons vastly superior to the stainless steel/plastic crap offered elsewhere.


Here's a link:
http://www.pointgallery.com/


Oops, I see Broken Arrow beat me to it.

[This message has been edited by tallwingedgoat (edited 08-25-2000).]
 
Flying dragon has the problem that many of us have namely that his cash flow situation is less then optimal for buying swords. He just wants a display piece, and both Marto and Sal's Musashis are a bit expensive for that.
 
I see. Yes unfortunatly quality swords can be very expensive.

If yur looking to spend $50, that ebay sword is probably not a bad buy, since you wouldn't be out of much cash if it breaks.

Just remember for that price, you're buying a decoration piece, not a performance sword. So becareful with it.
 
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