Blade Swords: Fight Like a Daywalker!

The collectible nature of fantasy and popular media replica swords has never been as high as it is today. Some weapons are so well known that even their name is enough to send shivers down the spine of any true fan. Some weapons don't have names but are equally sought after such as the three primary types of melee weapon wielded by the titular character Blade in marvel comes and in the movies wherein he was played by Wesley Snipes.

What Blade Swords are Collectible?

There are several swords or blade weapons wielded by the character of the same name in the popular fiction. There is the blade katana, the bloodbath glaive, and the ever useful silver stakes that the populace character uses to slaughter the vampires that plague the world.

The Sword of the Daywalker, as the main weapon is called, is a long straight double edged blade that is wickedly sharp and can dispatch nightwalkers with a quick efficiency that often leaves them nothing but a stain on the floor. The sheen of the weapon grants it a certain mystical appearance despite its cutting edge design.

The Bloodbath Glaive, as the spinning thrown weapon made famous in the bloodbath scene of the movie Blade is called, is both collapsible and lockable with a design that engenders a powerful spin to it when it is thrown. This weapon in real life would require a true master to wield with anything resembling efficiency but if purchased and displayed proudly it would still serve as an intriguing conversation piece because it looks just that cool.

What article about the weapons used in the blade movies and comics would be complete without the mention of silver stakes? While most, especially the "official" or "authentic" ones are made of polished aluminum they still look excellent with a sleek shiny edge. It might not be a good idea to attempt to slay any random vampire you might come across with these replicas. However, you could certainly scare the blood right out of a few if you also wore the trench coat and sunglasses from the movie.

Most people would purchase these well crafted and aesthetically appealing weapons simply to put them on display. Others might enjoy acting out their favorite scenes or practicing their own form of martial arts with them. Some individuals might even purchase them simply because they look so interesting.

Whether they sit in a glass case or are worn openly as a sign of your love of the trilogy and the comics that spawned it, there are many reasons to purchase these incredible replicas. They are solidly crafted and their makers have paid keen attention to detail in a desire to make them as authentic as possible.

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