Fantasy weapons, and especially fantasy swords, are obtainable in an extensive variety of styles including Dragon, Samurai, Lord of the Rings, Highlander and Final Fantasy swords. If you are looking for a fantasy sword you will want to know what use you will make of the sword and what to look out for. There is a significant difference in fantasy weapons manufactured for solely decorative use and those manufactured to be battle ready. The best quality swords can be pricey although there are a few obtainable below around $450.

Cheap Fantasy Swords and Weapons

A lot of the swords and weapons in the shops are produced in China or Pakistan and, while they look perfectly acceptable in a photo they are very cheaply made, which is very clear when you receive them. They are badly made, often with hilts that are loose and with brittle blades and very little detail. They are of course, very cheap so you can’t expect too high a quality! If you simply require an ornamental sword to place on the wall they might be suitable although if you only pay $40 you cannot expect anything of higher quality.

Decorative High Quality Weapons and Swords

There are various higher quality, ornamental swords in the shops and one creator to be aware of is Kit Rae who has been making fantasy knives, axes and swords since 1984. While not ‘battle ready’ these stainless steel ornamental fantasy swords are excellent value for money. There are though many phony Kit Rae swords as they are the ones copied the most by counterfeiters. A lot of sellers will show you pictures of true Kit Rae swords then will sell you a counterfeit one. Authentic Kit Rae swords can be purchased from approximately $200. These are decorative rather than functional and are made from stainless steel. They are superb works of art and are the finest value ornamental swords obtainable.

Functional Fantasy Swords and Weapons

Fantasy designs are just that, fantasy! So to translate an ornamental fantasy sword to a functional sword isn’t usually possible. Several sword makers have been able to combine the element of fantasy with function to produce a satisfactory functional fantasy sword. An example is the Dark Sentinel Sword manufactured by the Hanwei Forge which is a combination of a duelling sword from Europe and a Japanese katana. Functional swords made from tempered steel are manufactured by Windlass Steelcrafts some of which are from the Dungeons and Dragons game or the series of books, The Wheel of Time.

fantasy swords are made by Generation 2 who also make a sizable fantasy sword which is called the Sword of Chaos, though the majority of their products are medieval sword replicas. A further fantasy sword maker that we can mention is Darksword Armoury which make durable functional fantasy swords. A number of of their models are based on classic fantasies including Lord of the Rings and a few are unique fantasy designs. They are also the only manufacturers of the Anduril Sword of Aragorn.

In Concusion

Do some research before buying a fantasy sword. Make certain you are familiar with the difference between functional and ornamental swords and buy one that suits your requirements. Do not expect a cut-rate reproduction to be worthwhile for anything except putting on your wall. For a superior fantasy weapon select one from a good manufacturer and steer clear of the cut-rate replicas that are imported from China or Pakistan.