Limited Edition Conan The Barbarian Movie Replica 'The Father's Sword'

1095 High Carbon Steel* Etched Blade

Official Licensed Reproduction, Certificate of Authenticity

•••

Hand-forged from 1095 high carbon steel and tempered to 52 HRC for strength and durability, this sword has been expertly reproduced by the master craftsmen at Windlass Steelcrafts, as an exact replica of the sword used on screen. From the intricate details on the guard and pommel to the deep runes on the powerful blade, this is truly a masterful reproduction. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Overall length of 38-1/2 inches. Unsharpened (factory edge, easy to sharpen to taste)

Comments: An extremely beautiful sword, well made, ... see excerpt below of buyer's reviews. Comes unsharpened for safety but the 1085 steel takes a good edge. I don't personally own one of these yet but it's high on my list since I grew up reading Conan series by Robert E. Howard.  I'm a collector and a weekend warrior, active in local groups and Renaissance Fairs so I get a lot of feedback first-hand. See my Seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast! 

REVIEWS

4.7/5 star reviews the only caveat being that at this price the sword should include a display plaque or scabbard, and as impressed as I am with this design I have to agree. I have some extra display plaques I’ve picked up that I’ll throw in, two designs, take your pick from last photo.

I have wanted this sword since I was 11 or 12 years old when posters of the first movie started coming out and the Father's Sword was incorporated as a part of the logo. The novelization of the script by Lin Carter and L Sprauge DeCamp with details on the sword's construction whetted my appetite before the movie came out. For years the swords were simply not available. The versions made by Albion were ridiculously expensive and the high-end versions by Marto may have looked nice, but were overpriced wall-hangers at best.

Thankfully, Windlass Steelcrafts and Museum Replicas came to the rescue. This sword completely exceeded my expectations in look, feel and execution.

Very solid sword, and well made. Extremely detailed. Huge quality difference between this high carbon MRL sword and knockoff stainless ones meant to merely hang on a wall. This sword is substantial and absolutely gorgeous. My only knock (and why I'm not giving 5 stars) is no scabbard.  For the price, I get it...but I wish MRL would at least make/offer a scabbard made for both the Father's Sword and the Atlantean Sword respectively to complete the sets.  As it stands now, your only other options are paying top dollar ($1K or more) to have one custom made, or paying 300 euros to an overseas Italian shop for scabbards made for another company's high-end Conan swords, and hoping for the best.  Hopefully, MRL will address this in the future.

From: Scott, September 01, 2016

When you consider that wall hanger version cost about twice as much its pretty hard not to like it.This at least you can cut some water jugs. It is not exact to the of the movie sword but you hardly notice. The differences in some ways I find more appealing. The blade is somewhat wider then the movie version and it makes it look really beefy. If you want the Fathers sword buy this one.

From: John, June 22, 2015

I received as a Christmas gift last year. Being a HUGE fan of the original movie this sword is very dear to my heart. I was not disappointed in the least....GREAT PIECE!

From: Joseph, May 15, 2014

I have loved this sword and wanted it badly since William Smith (Conan's father) first held it aloft in the opening scenes. Far more than the Atlantean sword, the shape, style and beauty of this sword had me lusting after it for thirty years. Now, I own it :D

Pros: While not identical to the movie version, it is highly detailed and the differences so minute (other than structural considerations in the hilt I will explain momentarily) that only an obsessed fan *raises hand* would notice. 

It is surprisingly well-balanced for a sword as heavy as it is. For fighting blades and general swordsmanship, I prefer Tinker Pearce's blades for their accurate weight and balance (light light LIGHT! Heavy weapons = dead warriors, as true today as it was back then), so when I say this it means something. No wallhanger-slinger am I, yet I can cut and move with this about as well as I can a heavier hand-and-a-half. Not that I expect most people buying this will take it out for tatami cutting or AEMMA/ARMA training, but it was still a pleasant surprise.

Overall, an excellent purchase.

From: Breandan, June 17, 2013