How much would it cost to have a Master Sword made by a Blacksmith?

Question

How much would it cost to have a custom Master Sword made by a blacksmith in the New York City area. Almost identical to the Master Sword from Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?

Answer 1

A Scottish blacksmith made one for GBP 1800 (about US$3300).
http://www.zelda-fans.com/archives/2006/01/the-real-master-sword/

Personally, I would guess it would be above $800. Craftsman blacksmithing is an art, and it's a long process. You are asking for a custom designed replica. I'd bet it will land in the $800-1400 range. But that's a guess.

I found this one via Google for $80:
http://www.twiggystreasures.com/loz-7-2.html

And there's several on Ebay for $30-80

Answer 2

In general, $2000-$5000, probably on the higher end in NYC, particularly if you want it done right. Blacksmithing is a very specialized and almost lost art. However, I believe RIT's school of American crafts (it's something like that--I know it's at RIT) offers blacksmithing courses, so, if you're willing to be a guinea pig, you might be able to get a student to do it for significantly less. (Assuming you're willing to travel upstate.)

Answer 3

A LOT. between 900-2000 im guessing

Answer 4

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Answer 5

There's a man on ebay doing it for 1250. I've seen some of his work and it is fantastic. If you can't find him, email me.

Answer 6

probably a buttload of cash for all the customization you would want him to do on the blade, especially the handguard.