CONAN FANS MUST SEE!! Sword & Custom Display Cases

**MAXIMA5** · 03-07-2006, 03:04 PM

What's up bros?

I'm a sword collector, and finally aquired a Conan Atlantean replica from the movie. This thing weighs in at about 10 lbs. I made a custom display case for it. See photos below. I put my autographed Arnold photo in it.
Enjoy.

If anyone likes what they see, I'm thinking about producing and selling the cases. I also know where you can have a sword made. Any MMA guys who have a favorite Saumrai sword - I make Samurai displays also.

Over and out.

**Neo** · 03-07-2006, 05:55 PM

I'm not a collector, but looks pretty cool! Good work, bro!

**USfighterFC** · 03-07-2006, 07:58 PM

How much does a samurai sword go for? I know its thousands.

**MAXIMA5** · 03-08-2006, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by USfighterFC

How much does a samurai sword go for? I know its thousands.

You can get a decent looking samurai sword for anywhere from $50-$300, but they won;t be combat ready and will likely be 440 Stainless, which will flake or shatter if used. A good full tang carbon steel or folded steel katana can cost thousands, yes. WHen I started collecting, I just bought the cheaper ones just for looks. for example, the samurai sword in the photo above is a replica from The LAst Samurai and is relatively inexpensive, but it looks good in that case.

The samurai case would probably cost around $600-$700 to reproduce, because it's all rough cedar, labor intensive, and the lighting is expensive.

**WHOADY4SHOADY** · 03-08-2006, 09:00 AM

Wish I had the patience to do something like that.

**1819** · 03-08-2006, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by MAXIMA5

You can get a decent looking samurai sword for anywhere from $50-$300, but they won;t be combat ready and will likely be 440 Stainless, which will flake or shatter if used. A good full tang carbon steel or folded steel katana can cost thousands, yes. WHen I started collecting, I just bought the cheaper ones just for looks. for example, the samurai sword in the photo above is a replica from The LAst Samurai and is relatively inexpensive, but it looks good in that case.

The samurai case would probably cost around $600-$700 to reprodice, because it's all rough cedar and the lighting is expensive.

combat ready???? do people still sword fight?

**Anabolic CEO** · 03-08-2006, 09:25 AM

i thought this was about Conan O'Brien.....ROFL...lol

**MAXIMA5** · 03-08-2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by 1819

combat ready???? do people still sword fight?

Some martial arts schools spar with them, and some use them for kata.

Most people, like myself, like having a quality katana as a collector's piece for decoration.

**MAXIMA5** · 03-08-2006, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by WHOADY4SHOADY

Wish I had the patience to do something like that.

Actually, my father's a skilled carpenter, so he does most of the work. We both collaborated throughout the design process. Each display case takes nearly a week to complete. Hopefully I'll have all 3 of the prototype cases displayed in my house soon.

**IronAdonis** · 03-08-2006, 02:48 PM

where do you order your swords from?

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 04:30 AM

Cheap swords
www.weaponmasters.com
www.budk.com

Custom Katanas
www.iaito-katana.com
www.budo-aoi.com

As for the Conan Sword, I believe www.filmswords.com
You can get them cheaper through a cutlary in Spain.

**Seajackal** · 03-09-2006, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by USfighterFC

How much does a samurai sword go for? I know its thousands.

Here in Japan one forged under order made would cost you about US$1000 but
those are the best blades in the world when it comes to Katana, you need also
and authorization from the local police before you buy one.

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Seajackal

Here in Japan one forged under order made would cost you about US$1000 but
those are the best blades in the world when it comes to Katana, you need also
and authorization from the local police before you buy one.

You got it.
Some Shinken Katana can exceed $2000 if you go overboard. They also can take up to 8 months to be forged.
This is why I thought these displays would be a good idea. No sense in spending big money on a sword and displaying it on a cheap $5.00 stand.

**Mealticket** · 03-09-2006, 08:31 AM

it must suck to be"that guy" and never get laid

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 08:40 AM

If you pull your dazy dukes up any higher your labia might pop out.
Get the **** out of my thread faggot. I've seen you jump into everyone's threads with your wise ass comments. Go flex your quads in your closet with your boyfriend

**TonyM** · 03-09-2006, 08:50 AM

That looks sweet mate.. well done

chinups · 03-09-2006, 08:53 AM

There she is! MEALTICKET!!! Adding nothing as usual. Did mommy skip breakfast again???

**Mealticket** · 03-09-2006, 09:08 AM

buttons buttons buttons. Hows the CPS investigation going chin? In another month or 2 there's going to be no mnorre snow for you to plow.........hmmm.....looks like another 6 months in the unemployment line

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Mealticket

it must suck to be"that guy" and never get laid

You woudn't like me when I'm angry

**Mealticket** · 03-09-2006, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by MAXIMA5

If you pull your dazy dukes up any higher your labia might pop out.
Get the **** out of my thread faggot. I've seen you jump into everyone's threads with your wise ass comments. Go flex your quads in your closet with your boyfriend

.....lo...must suck when total strangers have this much control over your emotions

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 09:16 AM

You're right bro, I'm turning green already.

**Mealticket** · 03-09-2006, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by 1819

combat ready???? do people still sword fight?

They don't where you live?
I can't go out into the streets unless i have my Conan sword and a stash of throwing stars and my blow gun. Just yesterday i took on a band of merry men and a slew of ninjas It's a pain in the arse putting on all that armour just to go the village down the path

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 09:21 AM

ok, that one was actually a little amusing.

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 09:23 AM

Hey, I wonder if Arnold has an autographed photo of Mealticket's quads in his Rec room.

**Hard Head** · 03-09-2006, 11:50 AM

I think the cases are really nice but the cedar makes them look a little cheesy. Quality craftsmanship should be showcased with fine hardwoods. Try some Birdseye or curly Maple or Claro Walnut crotch. Your dad did a bang up job with his power tools but if you plan to sell any, people are gonna want nicer woods.

**MAXIMA5** · 03-09-2006, 02:33 PM

I think we chose the rough-cut cedar because it was more rustic and masculine and could be finished however someone wants.
The main reason we chose cedar was to keep the price of the display at a reasonable price. The cases are so labor intensive and the lighting is extremely expensive, that adding expensive wood to the mix might make them unsellable.
I'm sure a custom job with a specialty wood would be an option.

Thanks for the post anyway - I appreciate the input, especially because it actually pertains to the thread.

**SwoleCat** · 03-09-2006, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mealticket

it must suck to be"that guy" and never get laid

So, tell us about yourself, don't stop there w/your need to get it off your chest.

I am sure we'd all be thrilled to hear about how your dick is as dry as the Mojave Desert.

~SC~

**SwoleCat** · 03-09-2006, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mealticket

buttons buttons buttons. Hows the CPS investigation going chin? In another month or 2 there's going to be no mnorre snow for you to plow.........hmmm.....looks like another 6 months in the unemployment line

I've placed you in the corner for bad behavior.

When you no longer act 6, you may be able to post again.

Until then,

~SC~

**Red Ketchup** · 03-09-2006, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by 1819

combat ready???? do people still sword fight?

I probably wouldn't fight with a $2000 sword, but I know at my old dojo some of the folks there practiced Iaido (the art of drawing the sword, killing the opponent and sheathing the shord in one gracefull movement).

Iaido is practiced with live blades, and the advanced practitioners use expensive combat ready sword as they are perfectly balanced (which is not the case with cheap imitations).

Red

**1819** · 03-09-2006, 09:33 PM

i can think of about a billion other things i'd like to do than get hit with a friggin sword.

**liftergirl** · 03-10-2006, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

So, tell us about yourself, don't stop there w/your need to get it off your chest.

I am sure we'd all be thrilled to hear about how your dick is as dry as the Mojave Desert.

~SC~

If thats not hypocritical i don't know what is.

typo

**MAXIMA5** · 03-10-2006, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by liftergirl

If thats not hipocritical i don't know what is.

I believe it' spelled "hypocritical"

**MAXIMA5** · 03-10-2006, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Red Ketchup

I probably wouldn't fight with a $2000 sword, but I know at my old dojo some of the folks there practiced Iaido (the art of drawing the sword, killing the opponent and sheathing the shord in one gracefull movement).

Iaido is practiced with live blades, and the advanced practitioners use expensive combat ready sword as they are perfectly balanced (which is not the case with cheap imitations).

Red

Yep, Iado is very dangerous, blindly sheathing a real blade. It's definitely an artform that requires great skill. Never tried it myself. Splitting my hip flexor with a sword might interfere with my job and workouts.

**DBflash21** · 03-10-2006, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Mealticket

it must suck to be"that guy" and never get laid

Suspended

**MAXIMA5** · 03-10-2006, 10:58 AM

I have to admit that brought a smile to my face.

**MAXIMA5** · 03-10-2006, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by MAXIMA5

I believe it' spelled "hypocritical"

I was just messing. I don;t need a woman mad at me.

**MartyMcFly** · 03-10-2006, 12:24 PM

"Its got a dragon on the blade, A dragon painted right on the blade"- South Park

**MAXIMA5** · 03-10-2006, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by MartyMcFly

"Its got a dragon on the blade, A dragon painted right on the blade"- South Park

LOL! Isn;t that the episode there they kill Kenny with a throwing star or something?

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