Please tell how to make a copy of this sword?

Question

This may sound strange, but I would like to make my own copy of
Callisto's sword. Here's a picture :http://www.legendaryheroes.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=X608G
Could you describe to me what her sword looks like and the cheapest way of making a copy of my own sword? Non-expensive easy without hurt anyone, but I don't want a sword that looks like a child toy. I would like to have it as a decoration and hang it on my wall. I don't want a wodden sword. Thanks!

Answer 1

You can try this site, the NY City Knife Show:
http://www.nyckshow.com/exhibitors.html

Search the exhibitors and find one that will custom make a blade for you. The handle looks pretty simple, leather wrapped tang. It is the ornate gold touches that will take time. You might want to make them out of wood and gold leaf them. They antiqued the gold which you can also do. If it is just hanging on your wall, a strong glue will be all you need to keep the gold pieces on (they look pretty sloppy so your woodwork might bring finer results).

Honestly, the whole blade can be done in wood. You can get a very smooth finish with Spackle and sanding over the wood. Silver leaf over the sword would give it a nice finish, but now they have spray paint called chrome. Haven't seen anything more than a can on a hardware store shelf, but it may be pretty good.

For all your trouble, it may be more economical to get the replica on line. You just may find one less expensive than $389. Also, most knives and swords are sold dull, not sharp. Kitchen knives are an exception of course.

Knife and gun shows move all around the country. Occasionally you will run into a Knife only show, which is blades of all sizes and shapes (Swords, knives, spears, battle axes, and jeweled art knives), a lot of fun.

Answer 2

Nice choice.
Seriously, though, if you don't want wood, it's not going to be easy to make a replica--blacksmithing is tricky and requires a certain amount of skill, as well as funds for supplies. You simply won't be able to get the metal to look right without a knowledge of how it moves. You're better off buying a replica, unless, of course, you want to learn blacksmithing.