This listing presents an opportunity to own a brand new, functional, sharp custom made, high carbon steel replica of the sword used by Conan’s mother, played by Nadiuska in the movie Conan the Barbarian (1982).
Within the film, the Mother’s Sword is featured during the attack on Conan’s village by the warriors of Thulsa Doom, played by James Earl Jones. In the scene, Conan’s mother staunchly holds Doom at bay with this style sword as she protects her son.
Unlike many of the other key swords featured in the film, including the Father’s Sword, the Sword of Valeria and the Atlantean Sword, the Mother’s Sword was never mass produced for sale to the public and is far more challenging for collectors to acquire.
In a combined project which also saw the creation of the Sword of Subotai at the same time, this sword was custom made and painstakingly project managed by the owner to ensure exceptional quality and high detail. Significant additional funds were paid during its creation to ensure the usually cheaper, etched details on the guard and pommel were instead hand carved to achieve a 3D design with depth, to match the film prop as closely as possible.
This strongly built sword is functional and designed for proper use but has never been used, nor displayed for more than a few hours to photograph.
The cutting sharp blade features a wide design fuller to match the movie prop. The fuller is 2.3cm wide at its widest point, closest to the guard and 2cm wide for the majority of the blade before tapering off in width near the blade tip. The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel resulting in a high level of hardness and flexibility.
The Guard and pommel feature beautiful and intricate, hand carved patterned designs. The handle has been leather wrapped by hand.
The black leather scabbard features a strap on its rear. The scabbard fits the blade snugly and its button clip fastening mechanism around the handle section keeps it securely in place when sheathed.
DIMENSIONS
Overall sword length: 96cm
Blade length: 72cm
Blade width: 4.5cm
Guard width: 8.5cm
Guard height: 9.4cm
Guard thickness: 2.3cm
Handle length: 15.4cm between the bottom of the guard and the commencement of the pommel.
Handle width: 3.5cm at is widest point located toward the centre
Handle width: 2.5cm at its narrowest point closest to the guard
Handle thickness: 3.3cm at its thickest point located toward the centre
Handle thickness: 2.3cm at its least thick point located closest to the guard
Pommel height: 4.7cm
Pommel width: 4.8cm at its widest point located at the base
Pommel width: 2.5cm at its narrowest point where it meets the bottom of the handle
Pommel thickness 2.3cm
As most high carbon steel blades should, the blade on this sword will come with a fine coating of Renaissance wax applied to it. This protects its carbon steel makeup from rust/corrosion. This will easily wipe off but if removed, it or something similar should be reapplied shortly afterward to protect the blade during storage and ensure it remains rust and corrosion free.
Avoid waiting 1-2 years for custom creation and paying significantly high prices via other avenues. Embrace this opportunity to own this beautiful replica of the Mother’s Sword from the John Milius directed movie now. There is only one of these swords available. This listing will not last.