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Fantasy weapons, and specially fantasy swords, are obtainable in a broad choice of styles including Highlander, Lord of the Rings, Samurai, Dragon and Final Fantasy swords. If you are looking for a fantasy sword you will want to be aware of what you will be using the sword for and what to look out for. There is a considerable disparity in fantasy weapons manufactured for simply decorative use and those made to be functional or ‘battle ready.. The best quality swords are expensive although there are a number available below around $450.

Cheap Fantasy Swords and Weapons

A lot of the weapons and swords in the shops are produced in Pakistan or China and, although they look perfectly acceptable in a photograph they are very cheaply made, which is very clear when you see them for real. They are poorly manufactured, often with hilts that are loose and with brittle blades and sparse details. They are of course, extremely cheap so you get what you pay for! If you only require a decorative sword to place on the wall they could be suitable although if you only pay $45 you can’t expect anything of better quality.

Ornamental High Quality Swords and Weapons

There are several higher quality, ornamental swords in the shops and one creator to look out for is Kit Rae who has been creating fantasy knives, axes and swords since 1984. While not ‘battle ready’ these stainless steel decorative fantasy swords are exceptional value for money. There are though many bogus Kit Rae swords as they are the ones copied the most by counterfeiters. A lot of sellers will even show you photographs of true Kit Rae swords then will sell you a counterfeit one. Genuine Kit Rae swords can be bought from around $100. These are attractive rather than functional and are manufactured from stainless steel. They are outstanding works of art and are the top value ornamental swords you will find.

Functional Fantasy Weapons and Swords

Fantasy designs are of course, fantasy! So to translate an ornamental fantasy sword to a functional sword isn’t always easy or even possible. A number of sword makers have managed to bring together the fantasy element with function to turn out a satisfactory functional fantasy sword. One instance is the Dark Sentinel Sword manufactured by the Hanwei Forge which is a mixture of a duelling sword from Europe and a Japanese katana. A functional sword made from tempered carbon steel is made by Windlass Steelcrafts some of which are from the game of  Dungeons and Dragons or the Wheel of time books.

fantasy swords are made by Generation 2 who also make a large fantasy sword called the Sword of Chaos, though the bulk of their products are medieval sword replicas. Another fantasy sword maker that we would mention is Darksword Armoury which turn out sturdy functional fantasy swords. A number of of their creations are based on traditional fantasies including Lord of the Rings and several are novel fantasy designs. They are also the only manufacturers of the Anduril Sword of Aragorn.

Final Thoughts

Do some research before buying a fantasy sword. Ensure you know the difference between ornamental and functional swords and buy one that is suitable for your requirements. Do not expect a cut-rate replica to be worthwhile for anything except putting on your wall. For a superior fantasy weapon buy one from a well known manufacturer and steer clear of the cut-rate reproductions imported from Pakistan or China.