But for now, it's a good price for a strong blade, even if it is seriously lacking in the grip department. Once you buy them, you can't wait to hold them. It is a little top heavy but you get used to holding it. If you are thinking about buying stop right there and just buy it already. The 23 inch blade features a black hard coating. This massive hunk of metal arrived today. If you are thinking about purchasing it, I would say to just do it. Everyone wants to handle it. For the money it's defiantly worth it its heavy weight and fairly sharp out of the box I'm confident it will take off those zombie heads no prob.. It also is too long for and normal use. The quality is amazing and I love the weight of the sword. One other nitpick is how they claim it's " an exact replica of the sword carried by the famed King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae. Because you will. For $30 there is no better deal. To prove it see my reviews of swordcane And Bloodrayne blade. The added detail to the blade really makes it that much better. Thanks. 565981. Still it's heavy and sharp and beautiful. no hassles . Out of all the blades I've bought this one is the best deal, I'd easily pay $60 for this thing. Well, Its An Overall AWESOME Sword, I LOVE It, Probably Wont Be doing Any Serious Chopping With It On Anything More Dangerous Than A Cardboard Box, The Leather Is wrapped Loose So It came Off Right Away, I Had Some Extra Pleather Lying About And Rewrapped It With That And Superglue. Existing handle is thin wood so treat gently. Very good buy. To admit, I didn't have great expectations, it being only $30, but when it arrived I was very pleased with the craftsmenship. Sort by Antiquated Spartan Sword Item # MC-SW-1022 $76.00 Black Greek Hoplite Sword Item # MC-SW-1270 $106.00 Black Spartan Warrior Sword Item # MC-DB-300B $84.00 Classic Hoplite Sword If you dont have a firearm and feel you need something to protect your self with this is it! Its a work out!!! Thanks BUDK !! I thank you guys for drawing an octopus devouring a shark on the box the sword was in. The blade is sharp enough to slice through small trees and like an axe, if sharpened too much will chip easily. Got it to see if it would be worth the $30 and for the thick steel it is, but other wise not so much. "I have purchased 2 the first I sharpened and torcher tested it. The wrapped handle is contoured and surrounded by the distinctive extended guard and pommel. So I bought this after reading reviews about the handle. Great buy.
Thank you True Swords! It is comfortable to hold, either one or two handed, though the wrapping of the grip could be a bit better. The only complaint I have is that the sword isn't full tang, but I suppose you can't expect that from a $30 sword. B, E, A, UUUTIFUL sword! The handle broke after a couple of swings on a stump. I also bought the scabbard for it which I also recommend/suggest. The back end of the sword is cheaply made ie $30. One of the other reviewers is correct, everyone who sees it can't wait to hold it. (which is why i am typing) The amount of detail and precision is aw-inspiring , i am so glad i bought this. It is a 1 handed sword so unless you are really strong or get a lot of practice do NOT swing this sword near anything that you want to keep, and be carefull where your legs are when you swing down. then the handle snapped off when i hit a 2X4. Very impressed with this sword. Grab battle ready or cosplay swords in amazing variety featuring Ninja swords, Samurai swords, Movie swords and so many others. For close hand-to-hand combat, the Spartans were equipped with two types of swords, both of which were secondary weapons . This is NOT like the Greek kopis [that's right it was not just Spartan] but is modeled upon it. But after reading all the reviews and a few videos on its weaknesses, I snatched it. 169.96, 188.85 I'm still impressed that this could be made for so low a cost. as for the worse problem. BOUGHT ONE FOR MY SON AND ONE FOR ME AND WE'RE GOING TO GET TWO MORE FOR DISPLAY BECAUSE THEY ARE SUCH NICE LOOKING PIECES. it is a good sword to use as i have on steel,NAILS as in the picture and wood up to four inches. Trust me !! Great sword and i actually use it at times for heavy brush removal and also split wood. The detail is perfect, a must buy for any 300 fan! The training tool is virtually unbreakable, remarkably sturdy and will take years and years of the abuse you dish out. First thing you notice is how heavy it is, like 6lbs or so, heavy enough to feel like a warrior. Channel the legendary warriors of the Spartan 300, Heat tempered steel blade is 25 1/2" long. i love this sword. I highly recommend rebuilding the handle if you want to have fun. Just know what you might get and dont feel disappointed. Very pleased with the purchase. First off, this sword is pretty cheap in quality. The heavy-duty training sword features a textured handle for a secure grip, and it is 23 1/8" in overall length. I've had it for at least two weeks and nothing about it has disappointed me yet. Beautifully detailed sword. The sword is very top heavy and could use some sharpening. This is an exact replica of the sword carried by the famed King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae. The pleather grip was very loose and unwinded within a few minutes of swinging. Keep in mind that I am a 250 pound power lifter who can bench well over 400 and this thing wears my arm out swinging it. Just received this sword. This weapon was used very much in the Battle of Thermopylae, in the MOVIE 300. this weapon simply did not exist in the time that the actual battle was fought. 133.35, 166.68 nice sword not as thick as i thought it would be on the back side looked way thicker on site. The sword is very durable and strong, the handle has real leather wrap which grips perfectly. Sword is as advertised. Original Price 243.03 Looks great on wall. Wow! so unless they resend another one that isn't a lemon, which I would return this one, I will just look at other sites and pay the extra $ and pray. Its bigger than the movie but that just makes it better. I'm sure you could probably put a better edge on it with a machine wheeled grinder. I used one of these in a movie project Outlasted all the crap swords we used, and still was good for some woodclearing!. The smile on his face was worth everything, which only got bigger the more bottles and cans he chopped in half. Its got a good weight and the tip is nice and solid. all i've got to say is wow! Really great and really sturdy. This sword was awesome while I had it! Add To Cart. This sword is amazing. Awesome display piece and excellent fallback in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse. Not in length but in weight width and appearance. I just got it today and i have to say that this is one of the coolest swords ever made. Tip broke off when I dropped on cement. The only problems I had with this sword was the leather wrap moving around, and I had to pop off the handle plate on the butt of the sword to tighten it a little bit. Sunk into the stump nearly past the groove! Very pleased. Good workout..lol. sweet sword, sturdy, heavy duty. Original Price 120.00 Buy this only for looks and you'll be happy. It is heavy, and bigger than the usual Greek sword, but is an excellent weapon that can combine brute force with a thin edge. a steal for 40 bucks. I don't Know if I still Have it in me but To Replace the Handle would be a bit of a job. My only problem I had was the handle. It has e beautiful ridge in the center. I got the sword, and it is indeed very heavy and sturdy. 217.41, 241.56 However, I just do not have arm and shoulder strength for this sword. SPARTAN SWORDS A Variety of High-Quality, Heroic Spartan Swords At Unbelievable Prices. it came sharp and pre-oiled.
mine didnt match the picture, i got a darker handle wrap, and the blade is black, except where its sharpend, so that kinda matches, but it looks great and feels Very solid. A great buy I will play with, get workout out of, and admire on display. I became determined to break it to find out its limits. The Roman Spartan style handle is fiber filled ABS and covered in a soft texture TPR. the leather on the handle get loose when you swing it
2. Register to Start Bidding! great price, good looker it has a nice heavy blade, i tested the durability of the sword against a tree it took about 10 "wacks" then the handle shook a little bit loose, which brings me back to it being a good looker. yes it will cut through nails, flesh, bone and put a good chip in a solid hunk of steel or another sword for that matter. Awesome quality, well made, and hits all the check boxes. My only real concern was that the guard was hollow. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The unique looking curved guard and pommel provide partial hand protection. This . I'm surprised at how quick the shipping was. It is expected to be a one handed sword; however, good luck with that. I love it!! Thank you! Not just a good sword for the price its a very good sword and its the Lowest price.""". 158.17, 395.42 Have to be rather strong to swing it around one handed. Anyone who wants a spartan sword need look no further. Protect, Respect and Reflect folks! If you're still deciding weather or not you should get it; GET IT! Simply pop off the top plate on the handle, shim the inside of the wooden handle, use some liquid glue to fill the void and reattach the top but add a lock washer. This is a fantastic looking sword! But the biggest bonus is the fact that this sword costs less than 30 dollars which makes the 300 Spartan Warrior the best sword value in the market hands down. Great price, leather came off the handle after being handled, had to glue it. I love the other budk products I own and expected much more from this sword than I got. Be prepared to use some heavy duty glue to keep it together. For those complaining about weighthit the gym. Honshu Spartan Sword with Sheath The guards are cheap and hollow. this for me(who is some one who doesn't mind modifying swords)was easy to fix. 51.08, 170.25 It has cheap handle wrap and the wood under neither was loose and already cracked. Looking for the upper hand? my recanmendation is to BUY THIS PRODUCT I can't stress that enogh. Best bang for the buck I've bought yet. I purchased my sword from Bud K when it was first offered. As heavy as the blade is, this makes the sword very blade heavy. If mine ever breaks, I'm totally getting another one! Just cut off the pleather and made my own grip. The video BUDK produced also showed it is tough as nails although I'll never put it through so much abuse. I was amazed by the raw strength of this blade, having seen several "mock-ups", and purchased a pale imitator. If you place your order Monday - Friday by 2:00 PM EST using one of our express shipping options, your order will be processed and shipped the same day it is placed! Can't beat the quality for the price. Now it's solid, doesn't rattle and the grip is great and comfortable! ), this sword was the best ever i hand countless hours of fun with it. All in all, I'm gaining more respect for TrueSwords! What a massive hunk of steel! I really like the dirty finish beside the fact that I need to clean off the oil/sludge substance without ruining the antique look. I had been on the fence on purchasing this sword for my collection but after seeing the video on the vblog I ordered it.Well worth the money!!!! The handle is a little shaky, but some work will fix that. BUT I am being honest. The sword is excellent. Aged look gives off a much better look than the cheaper model. Made of very nice quality metal. I can't fault it for that at this price though. Unless you want a show sword and never touch it ever. The main annoyance is its weight. Still needs work. The blade has a small dent about the size of a nickle on the side about midway up but it doesn't appear to be damaged other than that. Excellent collectors item for fans of 300, or unique sword collectors. Nothing came loose and the blade is still sharp. I will invest in a more sturdy sword, possibly one that is a true replica of the sword used in the motion picture, 300. this is a ok decent sword. Took only a few minutes. It worked fine. It's heavy, sharp and deadly right out of the box. i also like how the sword is shaped and that its some real piece of metal baby YEAH! (25% off), Sale Price 23.81 (35% off), Sale Price 161.80 This isn't exactly a draw back as I don't see many people carrying a shield as well, but this sword can still be handled at center-top for easy one hand usage. Considering purchasing another awesome, cut down a 6-8" oak to test it and blade held up perfect.handle was plastic and came apart so I replaced it with friction tape from electrical supply. The sword handle is large enough to be used two handed. I purchased this because I am a Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army and the theme for our unit is the "Spartans". This is a very heavy sword and can actually be swung two handed unless you have really big hands. !
everything feels, looks, and is solid..the picture does not give the blade itself justice, all over the sword there are little dents and nicks to give it a rugged look along with the wicked curve of the blade.