My only problem I had was the handle. (60% off), Sale Price 69.62 The sword is very durable and strong, the handle has real leather wrap which grips perfectly. Great price, leather came off the handle after being handled, had to glue it. The add claims it will "Cut through Nails". Very very satisfied. Shipping came in one box along with other products which were damaged due to packing. This sword is quite heavy so if you have small hands like me, you may experience painful soft tissue damage if you swing it around with one hand, but it usually stops happening after a week or two. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Price point was awesome for what i purchased and its a tough blade that i wouldnt worry about breaking but yet if i cant carry it with me then its a wall hanger??? I cut guards of the same shape as the originals, but slightly thicker, ground them to shape, gave them a basic finish, a solid edgbreak, and sandblasted them to to give them a flat grey matte finish. It also is too long for and normal use. This thing was amazing! Mine is far from sharp, almost dull. I just recieved mine today (took about 3-4 days to get here) and I can say i couldnt be happier. I became determined to break it to find out its limits. Love it and thank you so much. 30 bucks and free shipping, Thanks to Bud K I've become a collector. it is awesome the best sword for cutting almost anything. If your female it may be a little heavy but us true Spartan Men should have no problem. sweet sword, sturdy, heavy duty. it feels and looks like it could break anything. I will order again and the shipping was super fast. Any one on the pointy end of this weapon is going to turn an run if they have any sense at all. The only bad part is the handle. Very impressive item. Sale Price 169.24 We use this for military appreciation/ promotion plaques. spartan soldier sword ancient greek Real Bronze Metal art sculpture museum copy greekartshop1 (5,284) $200.63 FREE shipping Custom Hand Forged, Damascus Steel Functional Sword 22 inches, Greek Spartan Sword, Sword Battle Ready, With Leather Sheath, Gift For Him YJinudstries (351) $149.99 $199.99 (25% off) FREE shipping this Item looks exactly like the one from the movie and I have seen the movie over 1,000 times. Out of all the blades I've bought this one is the best deal, I'd easily pay $60 for this thing. I love the other budk products I own and expected much more from this sword than I got. Got my sword and it is awesome. This replicas is great as advertised. This sword is worth every penny. I also bought the scabbard for it which I also recommend/suggest. 112.51, 125.00 The only downside to this blade and many others I have seen is the handle. Plus you can repurpose the steel if needed. I took it as a challenge. I love it! It is anything but that. Solid and looks awesome hanging on the wall. Trust me !! Grip is now solid. Tough, Solid Steel Hardware. I purchased this because I am a Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army and the theme for our unit is the "Spartans". After it dried everything was fine, putting it through a few tests today. It was still able to cleave most of the way through the box it came in and it cut through a water bottle with no issue. For $30, this sword is outstanding. SPARTAN TIRE PASCO LLC. Licensed, Battle Ready 300 Spartan Sword and Scabbard. It was a fast order, and good packaging. 51.08, 170.25 Tip broke off when I dropped on cement. It wore me out after a few swings and can really split nails. It is very accurate to the 300 movie and makes you feel like a Spartan. THANKS BUDK I WILL BE BACK FOR MORE! An excellent replica, and a perfect fit to my collection. Firstly the paint job, atleast on mine isn't the same as the one shown, but not an huge deal really. Existing handle is thin wood so treat gently. It's matching leather scabbard is also sturdy and very well made. And I have to say, BEST PURCHASE I've ever made. Of course we all know that the handle wrap sucks, and my guards started to loosen up. Its a work out!!! Is vinyl and not very well attached, when you started swinging the sword is start to slide up and down. This sword is nice, just keep it clean or it'll rust. It was really sharp when i got it out of the box. Original Price 290.26 This is a great looking piece. Original Price 196.78 and this is definatly a sword that fits. I absolutely love it, the handle was slightly pulled up tho but I think eventually Im just going to retap it myself with genuine leather. Hefty in weight, and good looking. Thanks. But if you can sharpen it, its pretty cool. It is no doubt the best 30 dolars Iv'e spent on a blade. I love the rough and rustic look of the blade, it makes the sword look like an authentic and well preserved antique. Finally got this sword in the mail yesterday, knowing about the looseness of the leather strip on the hilt already I tore it off right away to reglue it. I purchased this sword just for the heck of it and it turned out to be a great buy. 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. (10% off). This is a very heavy sword and can actually be swung two handed unless you have really big hands. You CANT go wrong. At worst, this sword was a very enjoyable project for those who want a sword "kit". It is a great display piece, looks just like the 300 props. Its a for sure SHTF sword! Anyone who wants a spartan sword need look no further. I enjoy walking around with it attached to my pants. This sword is amazing though! the pommel and hand guard: the hand guard needs a drop of gorilla glue on each side it swells and locks in place, then the grip i used tightly bound rope since the tang was a little thin. It absolutely dwarfs my previous Spartan sword. But it did finely break. He loved it. For $30 there is no better deal. It looks very nice on my wall too. Its awesome! It was awesome, you have my gratitude. This sword is as described and looks and feels great. THIS IS SPARTA! Then the bottom of the handle started shifting in place. This site has never failed me! Sad face. 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. I removed the bottom guard and secured the handle with a bolt and nut combo and haven't had an issue since. I just got my spartan sword today, and it's amazing! Yes that's right. WHERES THE SHEATH???? It is expected to be a one handed sword; however, good luck with that. This is NOT like the Greek kopis [that's right it was not just Spartan] but is modeled upon it. The bottom of the pommel that curves up, spins around freely with little effort so be cautious of this when defending. This sword feels and looks truly handmade, and the texture and slight warble to the blade make it all the more ferocious. Our selection includes both functional Greek swords and decorative Greek swords, ensuring that we carry pieces suitable for reenactors, collectors, and performers. I sharpened mine and it is "Spartan" ready. There are two things that I didn't like about it one is that it doesn't have the best handle on it the other is that it doesn't come with a sheathe so you can't carry it. The handle features a leather wrapped grip and is framed by the distinctive guard and pommel. I'm still impressed that this could be made for so low a cost. I epoxied the wooden grip on with JB Weld and took off the fake leather wrap, replacing it with real leather. However, I just do not have arm and shoulder strength for this sword. Just know what you might get and dont feel disappointed. Are all of these Spartan swords historical reproductions? It's not that sharp or anything, but that's to be expected. Came dull and hard to sharpen and strap came off when swung around. First thing you notice is how heavy it is, like 6lbs or so, heavy enough to feel like a warrior. the blade is very sharp n the point could probably give you a nasty poke so use caution when holding! The video shown was very accurate. I wanted a 'beater' sword, and so far looks like this one will fit the bill nicely. I've been making Damascus blade weapons for 30+ years, and I've got dozens of original swords from 1000s of years till WWl. Its better then nothing if a puma or bear comes up on me?lol But as adcertised and its awesome! I just got this sword today.OMG i love it and i cant wait to get the spear and shield! !! 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. I would recommend to all collectors/warriors. I was completely blown away by the performance of this sword. I am no weak woman, but this sword is HEAVY. Grab hold of this deal before budk realizes its value is much more lol. I was stunned to see what a marvelous sword this truly is. B, E, A, UUUTIFUL sword! It'll take some modification to make hilt as sturdy as the blade proper. (15% off), Sale Price 161.81 Overall, other than the handle, this sword is nothing short of impressive. $24.00 $16.00 Sale. Although this sword looks cool and is massively heavy, it is a cheap metal casting that makes the metal extremely brittle. very poorly designed handle, I to have had to repair both the handle itself and the leather wrap. The handle and tang are where I've found issue though. Also the handle is foe lather. Original Price 311.17 Spain | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. The sword is excellent. Very pleased. The only flaws with the sword are a few VERY small dings and nicks on the blade, and the blade is not completely straight, but to be fair, I'm not 100% sure its supposed to be. I got this sword as an apacolyptic zombie hacker , this is the kind of sword that I can see me using while holding off hordes of the dead while standing on my truck. $ 199.00 I purchased my sword from Bud K when it was first offered. This sword is awesome, i got it right on time and its awesome I thought it came with a leather sheaf though? This is a powerful, heavy duty sword, and will indeed cut nails and coins in half. Saw complaints anout your swords weight, they wouldn't have lived long around Greeks, Spartans, or Vikings. When it came in I was really happy with how heavy it was too. This is a real Blade, I File tested it and it is Hardened properly It is Heavy and Thick, It Came already Quite Sharp You Could cut a tree down with this. It is unusable with the hilt so wobbly and loose. It came sharpened. (70% off), Sale Price 215.10 My Spartan sword is Awesome! The sword itself is very sharp and I don't think you would be doing yourself a favor by sharpening it anymore. The blade is sharp enough to slice through small trees and like an axe, if sharpened too much will chip easily. It's not overly sharp, but that can be amended. $79.99-$214.98 SELECT ITEMS An innovative reimagining of an ancient weapon, this sword is an exceptional addition to Honshu's rock-solid tactical line It has a 16 1/2" D2 tool steel blade, which features a blood groove and weight-reducing thru-holes in the spine Like everybody else mentioned, the handle is a bit loose ( but NOT dangerous) and the leather wrap a bit flimsy. My complaint is why did they have to make it so ugly. I love the way it feels in my hands I also like that you use it with one or two hands. A must have for anything from decoration, to randomly cutting stuff up, to preparing for the zombie apocalypse. Finally broke it against another sword. Honshu Spartan Sword with Sheath as for downsides, i found two. this sword did extremely well with all three, how ever i would not recomend the nails very often because the chance of missing the nail and hitting the brick is too high the brick actually flatted the 420 stainless steel blade. Roman Swords:Spartan Swords1065 Carbon Steel BladeCustom Sheath$99.99. I will continue to purchase from budk as long as they do not change the way they have conducted business in the past. It is heavy, and bigger than the usual Greek sword, but is an excellent weapon that can combine brute force with a thin edge. Great buy.. Balanced and weighted to mimic a real Spartan sword, it is solidly crafted of the highest grade of polypropylene The training tool is virtually unbreakable, remarkably sturdy and will take years and years of the abuse you dish out The heavy-duty training sword features a textured handle for a secure grip, and it is 23 1/8" in overall length Sword blade is darker than in the picture *Remember description said black* (personally I like it)
Made in China as you could guess, but seems a pretty solid job; cant go wrong with Carbon Steel.
Weight is definitely there so, just be sure you've got the muscle if you intend to swing it.
Intimidating & cool looking fictional sword that came as it is was exactly described.
*Just remember no scabbard, so think of where to store/display ahead of time*
For the price, you're getting what you paid for and, happy to say, then-some. I was skeptical. Add To Cart. Overall, a great sword for the price. I always try to buy swords that I can use, and this thing definatly counts. Also be careful of the plate at the end of the pommel, it can come off is one has too much vibration from hitting an object. I would definitely recommend this sword. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. I love this sword! Again, I can't fault the blade, it seems to be the real McCoy. This sword in amazing, case closed. Everything on it holds up so far. There are 2 reasons I give this an 4 instead of an 5 though. Looks like I picked up right out of the battlefield of the Hot Gates itself. Original Price 169.96 Bought the Sheath as well which is also worth the extra 20 bucks. It came with a nice edge and fairly sharp but needs my own touch yet. Original Price 29.76 This is an excellent sword, when it showed up at my house it wasn't that sharp, but it still slashed the heck out of the box it came in even BEFORE i sharpened it!! It would not be easy for someone to recover from a full slash or thrust of these.
No scabbards but for price I would Not expect them.
Cant tell you about "quality" of the metal as it will be months before im strong enough to use them for the cardio and strength training I bought them for. I meanHEAVY. Honshu Damascus Spartan Sword And Sheath - Damascus Blade, Grippy TPR Handle, Stainless Steel Guard - Length 23" $246.99 $214.98! but that works great for me then the pommel, use about three drops in the pommel and on the end of tang and tada an awesomely FUNCTIONAL peice how ever do not leave it out in the rain..as my brother did and it will deveople rust quickly. But this blade is worth the money. I would recommend it to anyone. 300 was a great movie and this sword is just as strong if not stronger than the real one. The smile on his face was worth everything, which only got bigger the more bottles and cans he chopped in half. Heavy! It looks to be exactly what it is. (10% off), Sale Price 347.73 177.10, 196.78 The actual blade is great. This sword was the dullest thing ever. The first was the xiphos, a short sword with a leaf-shaped straight blade. It is a little top heavy but you get used to holding it. ), this sword was the best ever i hand countless hours of fun with it. My son can actually use this monster! I thought at first 30 bucks i get what i get, but i am totally impressed. The original weighs 10-15 more pounds. Came as advertised, and SHARP! The sword was way sharp enough right out the box. The cost was great All around awesome experience for the money best deal ever it is everything and more. If you love the movie 300 like I do you have got to get this. I'm going to be making a lot of fruit salad with this baby! I saw this same sword in a shop for $62 so this is a great deal. Yes as the title says for the steel or a wall hanger. I am very satisfied with this product and it is well worth the price. All in all,a very nice sword,have fun cutting bottles! Way to go BUDK, you've outdone yourselves again. It chopped through a 3 sapling with one stroke. Especially the handguard. Kinda need to watch the wrap on the handle. For the money. It's a nice sword it needs a second nail to hold the leather at the bottom of the handle butt other than that it's a bada$$ sword. This one is heavy, looks like an rough iron sword from the time period, and matches the movie version very closely. I can't fault the blade at all. Bout it cause it looked cool and from my favorite movie. Leonidas Spartan Sword. Great sword, but I wish a case with it would have been better. Because you will. I was expecting these things having read other reviews. This is my second sword of this type. Everyone wants to handle it. This sword is amazing very solid and pretty heavy. It is well made, dense, and very heavy. These functional Spartan swords are exclusively available HERE at Museum Replicas where they go out the door for just US$144.95. The 300 Sword of Sparta Spartan King Leonidas Sword. 169.96, 188.85 300 Spartan Warrior Replica Sword $39.99 Combat Commander Modern Tactical Spartan Sword - 1065 Carbon Steel $46.99 $39.98! 101.97, 169.96 With that said i still love this sword!! First off, this sword is pretty cheap in quality. The one draw back, and it's a huge one , is that the undersized handle seriously handicaps the user. Hello budk. Looks good on the wall too :-). Has a 1/8" rib running down each side, which is where they get the 1/2" from. First, the blade is everything they say it is, and BudK is a great value. I purchased it as a Christmas gift for my brother. Just got this sword today for Christmas. Product Description. Each piece of the guard is made of two pieces of metal that snap together. All in all I would never recommend anyone to buy this unless to use it as a wall hanger or a movie prop because the blade is made of a cheap metal and the handle is basically leather and glue. It's a beautiful blade you do have to clean it up because is alittle dirty but I absolutely love it just wish it came with a sheathe. Sincerely, A happy customer. It's heavy!!! This sword is perfect in every aspect. but it did have some problems. 500.00 USD - 610.00 USD Deposit Option 25% Payment Plan Buy Now! As heavy as the blade is, this makes the sword very blade heavy. I would not recommend this to anyone. Still needs work. Overall, it's worth every penny spent! I don't Know if I still Have it in me but To Replace the Handle would be a bit of a job. It is strong, looks good, and can easily split things (even a nail, like the catalog said). Only thing i found was you have to be careful putting it back into the sheath, the blade will slice right through the leather even before i sharpened it, A nice, hefty, 4.5 pounds of bad-A steel! Over all it was not a bad buy for the price, very sturdy, blade does not wiggle. a steal for 40 bucks. Bud K remains my favorite knife and sword purchasing site. It does have a few problems, but they dont detract enough to really complain. Good workout..lol. this was my first time ordering a sword n i must say the delivery was VERY fast!! and a long swords becomes a super wicked machete/clever. This is a great Sword for Display, All in All I Love it. I am more of a collector then a user. Original Price 157.09 If you dont have a firearm and feel you need something to protect your self with this is it! 5/5 Stars! STOP. It came decently sharp, but my sharpener should make it even more menacing. This is a beautiful sword and I am a great fan of BUDK. Love it. this item can also split a nail like it say's it can. I like the real feel of heft in this sword/sledgehammer! all i've got to say is wow! The only problem with it is if you take off the wrapping then strike a thick piece of wood, the handle is victim to splitting. nice sword not as thick as i thought it would be on the back side looked way thicker on site. the metal is good and even though the handle feels fake and shakes side to side and the gard is hollowed out its still a awsome sword due to the meatal blade. It seems to be a bit loose but none the less adequate. 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. The blade is made of a sturdy steel, and this thing can take some punishment! 565981. The sword is very top heavy and could use some sharpening. Its ok, except it is cheaply made the handle falls apart, it was never made good. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. This item: United Cutlery Honshu Spartan Sword $85.99 Honshu Broadsword with Scabbard 1060 High Carbon Steel Blade, TPR Handle $205.99 Honshu Boshin Double Edge Sword With Scabbard $135.99 medieval sharp sword honshu tactical katana handmade sword wakizashi thorinstruments with device toledo sword full tang longsword fma training sword naval sword The finish is really nice, it looks like a rough grey forge finish. One hunk of metal with form that is both imposing And lethal. (10% off), Sale Price 158.17 The only complaint I have is that the sword isn't full tang, but I suppose you can't expect that from a $30 sword. The picture cannot do any justice to the sword, it is amazing!!!! It's heavy, sharp and deadly right out of the box. Black 2 Piece 26" + 18" Twin Tanto Blade Full Tang Ninja Sword Set. This sword is HEAVY! I bought 300 of these for me and my 'personal guard'. When I first opened my package and saw the replica of King Leonidis' sword, I knew it was the best thirty dollars I ever spent. You almost have to use two hands to control it properly. I have been shopping around for about a week and I finally realized True Swords has the lowest prices. They [I bought two} are huge. 217.41, 241.56 (25% off), Sale Price 23.81 My advice is to take off the wrapping and ty it as tight as you can arounf the handle, but if possible, you could get a big amount of real leather wrapping, given that this is synthetic leather. I can't believe it was so cheap honestly. Seriously if you want to build muscle this will put a lot of muscle on from swinging it. But all in all a great sword. Much greater quantity than I expected for the price . For close hand-to-hand combat, the Spartans were equipped with two types of swords, both of which were secondary weapons . VERY loose. Did not include sheath but that's to be expected with the price. We are super happy with the quality. We won't be able to ship this item until we receive more stock. This massive sword measures 33" overall and breathes strength. Here, at BUDK.com, we have quite a few Spartan swords that embody the power of this mighty tribe of warriors. Shipping was on time and packaging was good. I Bought my 300 spartan sword some time back from Budk and i love it, well made and yes its heavy but great. Original Price 190.00 let me say the best 20$ sword i have EVER purchased. Definitely a 5 star sword.
Also, this site has a great costumer service. Strong, we'll made, and even takes an edge great! Were I a man, I might be able to swing this with some confidence.