Monday, December 26, 2011

December Specials Feature!


I hope everyone has enjoyed the holidays this year and that it found everyone comfortable and happy!

We currently have several items on special for December at the Ornamental & Fantasy Swords site to include one that was featured a couple of weeks ago which was Arwen's Hadhafang from the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

Here's another great item that is currently on special and that would make any sword enthusiast a very happy camper!

Iga Ninja-To


The history behind this blade comes from Japan in the form of the Iga clan which existed during the feudal period in Japan alongside the Kouga clan. Both ninja families were enemies and at war with one another for centuries and both clans are very well known in Japanese literature.

The tsuka, the handle, of the Iga Ninja-To is wrapped in the traditional fashion over natural rayskin and the the hilt ornaments called menuki. On one side is one of the Clouds and Sun and the other is the Water and Moon menuki. The tsuba (guard), fuchi (end piece on hilt), and kashira (ornamental piece near the tsuba) all feature the Iga Mon and a wave motif. All three are blackened iron. The saya, or scabbard, has a partial rattan wrap and a heavily reinforced spike. This sword features a forged, high carbon blade that is differentially quenched to an edge hardness of 60HRc. This is not only an essential item for a Ninjutsu practitioner or enthusiast, but to any collector who enjoys swords of Japanese origin!

I hope everyone has a great start to the New Year. Please look forward to our specials for January at O&FS!


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Holiday Wish List!


Hello again! As I'm sure everyone is aware by now that it is the holiday season. If you're a movie buff and/or the gamer type like myself you may have a few collectors items on your wish list this year. Here are a couple of mine that I'm sure you'll recognize brought to you by O&FS!


LOTR Hadhafang - Sword of Arwen

This sword is used by Arwen in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and is called Hadhafang which translates to Throng-cleaver. Elrond, Arwen's father, originally wielded Hadhafang during the great battle against Sauron when Elves and Men made their last alliance. Arwen used Hadhafang when she helped Frodo escape from the Ringwraiths after they attacked his party. The inscription on the blade is in Elvish and says, "Aen estar Hadhafang i chathol hen, thand arod dan i thang an i arwen," which translates into English as, "This blade is called Hadhafang, a noble defense against the enemy throng for a noble lady."

The blade is made by United Cutlery and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. And the best part, it's on sale at O&FS!

Connor MacLeod Forged Katana Damascus

This movie replica sword is another favorite of mine. This is Connor Mac Leod's sword from The Highlander® movies and television series. Specifically this style of sword is a katana. This movie replica is made from real hand-forged, Damascus steel that has been folded to create exactly 2048 layers. The handle is cast from resin in one piece to authentically replicate the look and feel and weight of aged ivory and was designed from actual prop reference materials. It also comes with its own Certificate of Authenticity! This version includes the authentic metal tang caps, gold plated stuba, and even the authentic red scabbard with red leather sword belt that matches the one worn by Ramirez in the first Highlander movie played by one of my all time favorite actors, Sir Sean Connery! These and any of the swords from O&FS would make a great present to slip beneath the Christmas tree this year. This sword and many other movie replica swords are at O&FS. Take a look!