Overall rating: 4.5384617 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Review topics: ["price","sword","piece","masterpiece"].
"I was pleasantly surprised, as far as I can tell what I got is a replica from the movie that shall go unnamed. Not the other thing sold online that is "similar but legally distinct". The weight and balance make it a show piece. I only bought it because it looks cool. Were there any fans of the movie?"
"When I took this one of the box I was excited when I punch you did I was rather disappointed it was not sharpened on all three sides like it was said it was actually quite dull not factory sharp . The metal on the blade seems pretty flimsy did not seem as thick or heavy as it was advertised also have the lettering on the blade is wiped off or came off I don't know but does not represent sword in picture I have a friend with the same sword and it a lot thicker , sharper and did not bend when you hit a thin tree branch . His is machete quality when this is utterly outrageous , I have ordered many times from budk but this one let me down . I should have listened to the comment that's first on the page"
"Translating the inscription would be very difficult. The language is called "Thahindi" and was created by the writer/director of the movie, Kurt Wimmer. Supposedly, Mila Jovovich learned the language as she speaks it, or, at least a few phrases of it during the movie. Contacting Mr. Wimmer and asking for a translation, or, an alphabet, vocabulary and grammar would be the only way to find out what the inscription means."
"The engraving is really cool, but it is heavy. It feels like it can be use more like a executioners sword rather to use in a battle field. I kind of wish it was more the size of the one in the movie. But this piece is a looker and well do well in my man cave."
"This sword was beautifully made and engraved. It's sturdy, strong, and awesome. It even came with its own stand! Note that the sword does not come sharpened, but can be easily sharpened once you have it."
"I got this sword as a graduation gift in 09 and i have to say this thing is very very verrryyyy heavy. no way she used this thing with one hand. No freaking way! I had to practice for about 4 months before i could hold it one handed without it hurting or causing me to use a lot of energy. The sword comes with a display and a wood sheath. The sheath broke after about 3 months of practice. I would say this sword is meant for display only lol. It's really hard to fight with but i am glad i gave it a try to tell those of u who would like to practice with it. over all it is a really awesome sword ^^"
"First off, as several people before have stated, this thing is a lot heavier that expected (no way Milla Jovovich is using this thing one handed). Over all is a beautiful sword and a nice buy for anyone that was a fan of the movie (I’m sure there’s a couple of them out there). My biggest issue other than the weight is the sheath. It is basically just a shaped, hollow piece of wood that’s smoothly painted on the outside in black with the same symbols that are on the blade painted in silver. The real issue is the inside of it, with is just bare "wood", and with some kind of gooey, greasy stuff inside (not protected grease/oil for the blade). Every time I sheath the blade and then draw it, the blade is smudged with some kind of gray goo that needs to be wiped off or else it gets dry and crusty and it has a tendancy to get into the ingraved symbols on the blade. Over all though, its a beautiful display piece and comes with a simple, but very nice stand that can sit on a flat surface or be hung on a wall. Also just so everyone is aware, the blade is not sharp, but then again I never expected it to be."
"This is one of the best sword I got so far and only cost $60.00, I had brought sword that cost 3 times more and is nowhere near perfect as this one. For one is heavy and sharp, two is a thick piece of steel as hell, I can almost say all my sword even those that worth 3 times more ( cabon steel, stainless steel, carbon steel 1045 , 1060 all of them) and if I bang them together in a sword fight, this sword will break them all in half. Definitely one of the best sword I got for its price, this sword prove to me sometimes price doesn't always means quality. In this case cheap price can still get you something very good while my other more expensive sword doesn't always equal better quality. I just wonder if this is really the sword they use for the movie, cause I doubt it since it weight at least a good 8-10lbs This can be a very nice gift for anyone, for the price and its look."
"really nice design. really heavy though and a bit bigger than i thought but overall awesome."
"A blade that has me searching for imperfection and not one has been found. The handle side is light while the blade is HEAVY. Balance is ignored when you feel its comfortable grip and see the engravings and the matching sheath, also the sword dose not fall out of the sheath. Weather for display, fighting, or training the pre-sharpened, beatifully engraved masterpiece is sure to get the attention it deserves."
