The Operatives Sword

POSTED BY: NeoDoug1
UPDATED: Friday, October 21, 2005 20:26
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NEODOUG1

Monday, October 10, 2005 11:52 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a clear picture of the sword the Operative uses? There's a design sketch of it on the Visual Guide, but it's not quite the same as the once actually used in the film. The best picture I can find is on p150 of the Visual Guide, but half of the sword is obscured by being thrust through Mal!

I collect swords, and I want to find a decent pic, so I can see if I can find a similar sword to buy. Also, there's a few web sites that advertise "the sword used in Film X" or some such, when it's nothing like the film version - I don't want to get ripped off! Does anyone know if there will be any (preferably UK based) companies that will be selling official swords?

Many thanks in advance

-=NeoDoug1=-

A bit of an amimal... but which bit?!?

THEPYRO

Monday, October 10, 2005 11:55 PM

That'd be so awesome, having that sword, i too am something of a sword kinda guy, i don't really collect them, i own a bunch, and i've made a couple of my own design, but owning that sword, which is just totally sweet looking to start with, would be....sweet! lol

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THEOPERATIVE

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:14 AM

You can place an order for it here:

http://budk.com/product.asp?pn=BK605&bhcd2=1128990242

Please note that the movie version is slightly different in that it doesn't appear to have the logo on it, and the grip is different.

THEOPERATIVE

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:18 AM

Also found this:

Order link is here:
http://budk.com/product.asp?pn=BK649

THEPYRO

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:24 AM

thats awesome, but $20? are you sure they're not just pieces of shit?

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THEOPERATIVE

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:27 AM

They're constructed from 420 steel, whatever that means (not a big sword buff myself.)

If it helps, pretty much the only stuff that breaks the $50 mark on that site (or most similar sites I've seen) are licensed (LotR, etc.) merchandise.

THEGREYJEDI

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:46 AM

oh, don't be fooled. Nearly all the Bud K stuff is display perty for redneck sharp object enthusiasts. It's all pretty much cast stainless steel. No folding.

But then, I'm a weapons snob.

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THEPYRO

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:48 AM

Alright, cool, it was more of a hypothetcial question, srry, i didn't really think you could fully answer the question, from what i can rememeber 420 is pretty thick/strong yes?....still that $20 makes me unsure,.....Yes! i am a bonified LOTR fan, way before the thought a movie poped into any ones head, those movies are awesome, the best movies made outta books i ever seen, stayed very true to the books. Any way i wouldn't expect any of that memoriobilia (how ever you happen to spell it) would be cheap.

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THEOPERATIVE

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:52 AM

Really, it only matters if you plan on using it, right? Hell, you could even use it as part of a costume if you wanted. Not like yer gonna be gettin' stabby with it.

I'm gonna buy me a set once I have the cash.

THEPYRO

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:52 AM

so....grey jedi, whats the low down on 420 steal? I've seen strong enough stuff that wasn't folded, its not great but its not a piece of crap.

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