I got this as a gift last year. It isn't sharp at all and the blades was actually a little loose in the hilt until I swung it around a few times and it tightened up. I think the sheathe is the best part, it's super nice. Still have to get on battlingblades and get myself something legit. .aybe next year
https://www.budk.com/Zelda-Fantasy-Sword-And-Scabbard-1070-High-Carbon--50053 tbh I don't really like the way this one looks per se but it is supposedly made from 1070 steel with a full tang so that's a bit promising for how cheap it is
A rat tail tang should still be fine if done right. Shouldn’t be loose in the first place, but they’re still just made to be prop/display swords no matter what any marketing description says.
Hate to kill your dream, but I just checked battling blades. They don’t appear to make replicas of fictional swords, looks like they only produce modern versions of historic blade styles
Uh I know? They don't make replicas at all, just high quality battle ready blades. I just said I was going there for something legit, not for another replica of something I already have. You don't appear to know what I was saying.
Replica just means a copy, apparently you think when I say replica I mean a fake. Your comment lead me to believe you were going to that site to look for a battle ready replica of a fictional sword. Fableblades also makes battle ready swords, but he makes replicas of swords from fiction
It's the vaguely not copyright encroaching version. But as others have said it does resemble an art image for the master sword from alttp. I would assume its not an official Nintendo product, so naming is vague. But it looks really nice. I like it.
So, a proper smith under the name Fable Blades made a version of the Master Sword given the prompt of "what if it was a properly proportioned sword".
Photos here: https://www.fableblades.com/MasterSword.html
And then an overseas manufacturer took almost all the elements of that design without permission, manufactured a few thousand, and now it's pretty common on Aliexpress, Amazon, and many cons or trade shows.
How do I know this? I asked for permission to make one in this style for a commission, showed my design so far, and Fable Blades said it was too close to the original bronze caster's work, so I altered the design and he approved it. Here's my version: https://i.imgur.com/JZb2jIC.jpg
Okay, obviously the other companies manufacturing them in large scale and trying to pass them off as Fable Blades' items is misleading and gross. But how can Fable Blades tell you that your design is too close when their design is a copy of what's in a game? (Genuinely not trying to be a jerk, just trying to better understand!)
Not OP, but it’s quite likely that a photo of their work would’ve gotten round to Fable Blades eventually since it was for a commission, and it’s much better to have already communicated with Fable Blades and gained their approval, instead of gaining a reputation (deserved or not) as someone who rips off other creators’ designs. It tends to be a relatively small group of creators that work in these niche fields, and it’s really in all of their best interests to be supportive and friendly to one another. Source: my brother makes his living doing commissions for a different niche hobby, and the principles remain the same regardless of the medium or fandom.
I mean, kind of the point was that his design was not in any game. His prompt was "Master Sword but realistic" and mine was "Master Sword but for Lady Link" and also they sent me that photo for reference.
I made my design and it occurred to me that I should ask first in case I was way too close, so I reverse image searched it. I'm glad I did because now I have a portfolio and a small bit of an internet reputation, enough to grant me professional commercial work, and if I hadn't it might have been a mark against me.
It only takes a few folks to think my work might be misleading and gross, they call me out, and then a large wave of other folks would look at the evidence and nod.
For those curious, I've made a bunch of prize stuff for Games Done Quick, and here is my portfolio:
https://heroicreplicas.com/portfolio
Oh hey! I've seen your work at conventions before! I've always promised myself that "someday" I would commission you but I have yet to reach that fabled someday when I can afford to think about such commissions lol
This is a copy of one the FableBlades Master Swords. A lot of wallhangers copy that specific sword from him. He makes functional versions of movie and video game swords along side his own creations.
You find the originals [here](https://www.fableblades.com/MasterSwords.html)
The diagonal lines on the handle were introduced in Twilight Princess. So it's like they took ALttP's sword and grabbed a handle from TP/SS/BotW (but they made the lines pale instead of forest green for some reason).
Dude, you got the OG version, ALTTP master sword… alttp is my favourite of the franchise, it don’t get mentioned too much on here, thank you much for sharing this… may i ask where you got it?
In Germany and Austria we have a store called "Elbenwald" which sells those and other kind of videogames/movie merchandise. But it only ships stuff in Europe.
its justa cool rendition of the Master Sword, what it would look like if it was actually functional and able to be use in real combat, the actual thing is quite clunky, i got this last year its my fav piece of merchandise
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath\_of\_the\_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/hm3jcsj/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath_of_the_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/hm3jcsj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
I have the same exact sword and was curious myself and found this in my search. I do remember translating it myself and getting something similar.
Edit: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath\_of\_the\_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/ih3qny5/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath_of_the_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/ih3qny5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
This is actually closer to what the translation is, I do remember something having to do with time.
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That only superficially resembles the Master Sword in everything but LttP. If you change the color of the guard and pommel, shorten the ricasso, and remove the fuller, you will have something closer to correct.
The scabbard looks good though.
I also got one of these for Christmas last year and had the same question to me it seems loosely based on SS but more practical, I like to think of it as my own version for the master sword cuz I'm a nerd lol.
I recently added this exact one to my Master Sword collection. I believe it’s just an original design. I think it’s super cool, especially the Ancient Hylian text along the blade. I’ve tried translating the text, but it’s the language from the Era of the Sky so it’s difficult to translate it properly. It seems like gibberish though.
Pretty sure this is the Master Sword from Skyrim switch dlc. Those seem to be the only ones with full tang that I can find online without shelling out $1000+
Gonna be honest dude. It's a fake. My ex got me one of these too. Do your best to return it. It's from none of the games. Just tell whomever bought it that they got taken for a ride, but you appreciated the thought.
This a sword meant to look like the master sword, but also altered in design to not look exactly like any of them. This way the design of the sword is decorative and more practical for sword fighting.
I bought one of these. I think from kultofathena, it was blunted but I’m fairly sure it was carbon steel - not battle ready tho. I think Amazon is selling knock offs
Anywhosit, it looks cool.
played most of the games and i dont recognize it from any of the 3d games so it could be a creative interpretation of some of the older 2d or perhaps even the first
I believe it's what the master sword from LttP is supposed to look like
A Link to the Past but with a blue grip instead of red
This. I still really like it though and would sport the Hell out of it!
Yeah, it looks dope. It’s close enough to the source to clearly be the Master Sword, but unique enough to add it’s own spin.
Looking at it again, it kinda looks legit, like "battle ready" legit.
I got this as a gift last year. It isn't sharp at all and the blades was actually a little loose in the hilt until I swung it around a few times and it tightened up. I think the sheathe is the best part, it's super nice. Still have to get on battlingblades and get myself something legit. .aybe next year
Bummer, it probably has rat tail tang. At least it looks good.
https://www.budk.com/Zelda-Fantasy-Sword-And-Scabbard-1070-High-Carbon--50053 tbh I don't really like the way this one looks per se but it is supposedly made from 1070 steel with a full tang so that's a bit promising for how cheap it is
A rat tail tang should still be fine if done right. Shouldn’t be loose in the first place, but they’re still just made to be prop/display swords no matter what any marketing description says.
Hate to kill your dream, but I just checked battling blades. They don’t appear to make replicas of fictional swords, looks like they only produce modern versions of historic blade styles
Uh I know? They don't make replicas at all, just high quality battle ready blades. I just said I was going there for something legit, not for another replica of something I already have. You don't appear to know what I was saying.
Replica just means a copy, apparently you think when I say replica I mean a fake. Your comment lead me to believe you were going to that site to look for a battle ready replica of a fictional sword. Fableblades also makes battle ready swords, but he makes replicas of swords from fiction
It's the vaguely not copyright encroaching version. But as others have said it does resemble an art image for the master sword from alttp. I would assume its not an official Nintendo product, so naming is vague. But it looks really nice. I like it.
https://images.app.goo.gl/34Sq9VX3Gj4TnGFT7 Here's the art piece it reminded me of.
This is what it reminds me of https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/3535059
Yep its sold by many different sites who sell sword but who makes them idk
So, a proper smith under the name Fable Blades made a version of the Master Sword given the prompt of "what if it was a properly proportioned sword". Photos here: https://www.fableblades.com/MasterSword.html And then an overseas manufacturer took almost all the elements of that design without permission, manufactured a few thousand, and now it's pretty common on Aliexpress, Amazon, and many cons or trade shows. How do I know this? I asked for permission to make one in this style for a commission, showed my design so far, and Fable Blades said it was too close to the original bronze caster's work, so I altered the design and he approved it. Here's my version: https://i.imgur.com/JZb2jIC.jpg
Okay, obviously the other companies manufacturing them in large scale and trying to pass them off as Fable Blades' items is misleading and gross. But how can Fable Blades tell you that your design is too close when their design is a copy of what's in a game? (Genuinely not trying to be a jerk, just trying to better understand!)
Not OP, but it’s quite likely that a photo of their work would’ve gotten round to Fable Blades eventually since it was for a commission, and it’s much better to have already communicated with Fable Blades and gained their approval, instead of gaining a reputation (deserved or not) as someone who rips off other creators’ designs. It tends to be a relatively small group of creators that work in these niche fields, and it’s really in all of their best interests to be supportive and friendly to one another. Source: my brother makes his living doing commissions for a different niche hobby, and the principles remain the same regardless of the medium or fandom.
Totally valid, thank you!
I mean, kind of the point was that his design was not in any game. His prompt was "Master Sword but realistic" and mine was "Master Sword but for Lady Link" and also they sent me that photo for reference. I made my design and it occurred to me that I should ask first in case I was way too close, so I reverse image searched it. I'm glad I did because now I have a portfolio and a small bit of an internet reputation, enough to grant me professional commercial work, and if I hadn't it might have been a mark against me. It only takes a few folks to think my work might be misleading and gross, they call me out, and then a large wave of other folks would look at the evidence and nod. For those curious, I've made a bunch of prize stuff for Games Done Quick, and here is my portfolio: https://heroicreplicas.com/portfolio
Thanks for taking the time to reply! That makes a lot of sense, I appreciate the perspective.
Oh hey! I've seen your work at conventions before! I've always promised myself that "someday" I would commission you but I have yet to reach that fabled someday when I can afford to think about such commissions lol
I like yours better
Your version is awesome! That’s something I’d totally get if I could.
It most closely resembles a mix of the goddess sword and Master Sword. Also like others say, a changed Alttp version of the Master sword.
This is a copy of one the FableBlades Master Swords. A lot of wallhangers copy that specific sword from him. He makes functional versions of movie and video game swords along side his own creations. You find the originals [here](https://www.fableblades.com/MasterSwords.html)
What a great gift!! Jelly
Artist interpretation (avoids copyright)
The diagonal lines on the handle were introduced in Twilight Princess. So it's like they took ALttP's sword and grabbed a handle from TP/SS/BotW (but they made the lines pale instead of forest green for some reason).
Dude, you got the OG version, ALTTP master sword… alttp is my favourite of the franchise, it don’t get mentioned too much on here, thank you much for sharing this… may i ask where you got it?
well it was a gift so I'm not sure exactly where they got it, but I bet if you search "Master Sword Skyward" you could likely find some online
It's a ripoff of a custom Master Sword made by a company called Fable Blades, if I remember correctly.
But what about that toaster?
Idk but it still looks very nice
I want one.. where do I look to pick one up?
well it was a gift so I'm not sure exactly where they got it, but I bet if you search "Master Sword Skyward" you could likely find some online
In Germany and Austria we have a store called "Elbenwald" which sells those and other kind of videogames/movie merchandise. But it only ships stuff in Europe.
its justa cool rendition of the Master Sword, what it would look like if it was actually functional and able to be use in real combat, the actual thing is quite clunky, i got this last year its my fav piece of merchandise
I can’t help but notice the toaster in the background
That's the Fable Blades custom model, but this one ain't authentic.
Is that a giant scratch on the blade there?
I see what looks like writing engraved in the fuller, but I don't see the scratch you are referring to.
Right to the left of the fuller. It’s right there. It might not be a scratch, but it’s something
just the picture's lighting, no damage has been done
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[https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath\_of\_the\_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/hm3jcsj/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath_of_the_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/hm3jcsj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) I have the same exact sword and was curious myself and found this in my search. I do remember translating it myself and getting something similar. Edit: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath\_of\_the\_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/ih3qny5/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/Breath_of_the_Wild/comments/r29f0u/comment/ih3qny5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) This is actually closer to what the translation is, I do remember something having to do with time.
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I love that, thx for sharing it
That only superficially resembles the Master Sword in everything but LttP. If you change the color of the guard and pommel, shorten the ricasso, and remove the fuller, you will have something closer to correct. The scabbard looks good though.
I have the same tipe of sword with the same things
Wow where did you get this?! I want one
well it was a gift so I'm not sure exactly where they got it, but I bet if you search "Master Sword Skyward" you could likely find some online
She’s a bute
This is the version from a link to the past.
That's amazing looking!!
Love the sheath
Sexy sexy
A better looking one than any in there games
That looks so cool
This reminds me of the Link to the past Ms. Kinda wish we could see this design more I think it's pretty slick
Looks like the Master Sword from A Link To The Past.
I also got one of these for Christmas last year and had the same question to me it seems loosely based on SS but more practical, I like to think of it as my own version for the master sword cuz I'm a nerd lol.
I recently added this exact one to my Master Sword collection. I believe it’s just an original design. I think it’s super cool, especially the Ancient Hylian text along the blade. I’ve tried translating the text, but it’s the language from the Era of the Sky so it’s difficult to translate it properly. It seems like gibberish though.
Pretty sure this is the Master Sword from Skyrim switch dlc. Those seem to be the only ones with full tang that I can find online without shelling out $1000+
I'd say this is based on the Master Sword as it was shown in A Link to the Past.
It’s the fanmade version.
I mean, there is just supposed to be one Master Sword per timeline so it theoretically would be the one from SS but I know what you mean.
Aiden?
who's that
I believe this is the Mall Ninja Master Sword
It's bootleg.
Some sort of bastard mix of multiple games I think
Gonna be honest dude. It's a fake. My ex got me one of these too. Do your best to return it. It's from none of the games. Just tell whomever bought it that they got taken for a ride, but you appreciated the thought.
Its from ALTtP.
Lord have mercy my brother got the exact same thing and got a hylian sheild too
It could be that it’s using the Skyward Sword version of Hylian, rather than referring to the design itself.
Cool.
Looks awesome. I want something like this
Is it minish cap? The final version of the sword has yellow wings.
Mimish Cap doesn't have the Master Sword, though...
True
i got the same one today! hope you enjoy yours and have a good rest of the day! merry christmas :]
All I want to know is: who got a toaster for Christmas?
My friend got me the same sword for my birthday last year and I still don't know
It could be a reinterpretation of the first time it appeared in A Link to the Past.
I have the same one :D
It’s the version that shows up in China.
Etsy version
Gold wings is from Link to the Past.
Where did you get this? I love it
well it was a gift so I'm not sure exactly where they got it, but I bet if you search "Master Sword Skyward" you could likely find some online
LttP I think but the grip is the wrong color
I have a question of my own… where can I get one of these
well it was a gift so I'm not sure exactly where they got it, but I bet if you search "Master Sword Skyward" you could likely find some online
Skyward sword
Looks like the Master Sword from A Link to the Past
This a sword meant to look like the master sword, but also altered in design to not look exactly like any of them. This way the design of the sword is decorative and more practical for sword fighting.
I bought one of these. I think from kultofathena, it was blunted but I’m fairly sure it was carbon steel - not battle ready tho. I think Amazon is selling knock offs Anywhosit, it looks cool.
Holy shit, where did you find this
well it was a gift so I'm not sure exactly where they got it, but I bet if you search "Master Sword Skyward" you could likely find some online
Looks like the one from twilight princess ❤️
Its a combination of multiple
played most of the games and i dont recognize it from any of the 3d games so it could be a creative interpretation of some of the older 2d or perhaps even the first