Korehira Watanabe is one of only 30 master swordsmiths living in Japan. Despite the fact that no records exist to help him in his quest, he has spent the last 40 years perfecting his craft in order to recreate the Koto, a type of sword that dates back to the Heian and Kamakura periods (794-1333 AD).
Watanabe believes that he has only recently unlocked some of these secrets of the Koto, and has managed to create a few swords that match their quality.
Check out the short video after the break for a peek at Korehira Wantanabe’s life and work.
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Swords don’t have eyes of course, but if they did the world might look a lot like what you will see in the video after the break.
All they did was duct tape a GoPro Hero camera to the end of a broadsword and flail it about wildly—but we have to wonder what this would look like if the weapon was in the hands of a skilled swordsman while in battle.
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Sure it costs over $5,600, but where else can you get a Strider’s sword from Lord Of The Rings handcrafted by Peter Lyon—the same guy that made the sword for the films? Each sword includes a certificate of authenticity, signed by designer Richard Taylor and Lyon himself along with a DVD on the creation of the Master Swordsmith’s Collection. Better hurry though, only three are being sold.
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Many of the weapons featured in this gallery are as deadly as they are collectable. They look as good on a mantle as they do vanquishing your enemies. A winning combination for any nerd.
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Imagine finding this 41-inch monster sword wrapped up underneath the tree this year. It wouldn’t be hard to spot that’s for sure. That, and the fact that your wife’s hands are bandaged and there is blood all over the wrapping paper would be a dead giveaway. If that’s the case, you might want to take her to the doctor’s office for a tetanus shot. At only $40, this ridiculous sword is bound to get rusted out at some point.
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I don’t think this Buster Sword replica keychain will do you much good in a street fight, but I can see it being useful for opening mail and boxes. There are several other weapons and charms available from manga faves like Final Fantasy, Bleach, Naruto and One Piece—a selection is pictured after the break.
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Muggers will have to think twice before messing with someone carrying this cane. Is he going to beat me with the cane? Is he going to shoot me? Ah…stabbing. Didn’t see that coming. An additional image is available after the break.
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After the fun everyone had with the Halo Covenant Energy Sword replica the other day, I decided to find out if there were any other amusing sword replicas on the market. Not surprisingly, there are many—including a special item from one of my favorite shows as a kid: ThunderCats. Lion-O’s Sword of Omens features a 37-inch steel blade with an Eye of Thundera that lights up at the push of a button. A close-up image is available after the break.
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I have seen toy versions of the Covenant Energy Sword from Halo 3 in the past, but sissy plastic toys are for little girls and people who can make a clear distinction between right and wrong. A replica with two spectrum treated 19-inch stainless steel blades are for real men. The kind of men that don’t think before they act and send in homemade videos to the guys from Jackass.
If you are wondering, the spectrum treatment gives the metal color-changing properties that mimic the effect seen on the blade in the game. Also comes with wall plaque. Additional image after the break.
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