Fantasy weapons, and in particular fantasy swords, are offered in a wide variety of styles, including Highlander, Lord of the Rings, Samurai, Dragon, and Final Fantasy swords. If you are looking for a fantasy sword, you need to know how you will use the sword and what to look for. There is a significant disparity between fantasy weapons made for purely decorative use and those made to be functional or ‘battle ready’. Better quality swords can be expensive, although some are available for under $450.

cheap fantasy swords and weapons

Many of the swords in stores are made in China or Pakistan, and although they look good in a photograph, they are made cheaply, which is evident when you receive them. They are poorly made, often with loose grips and brittle blades, and very little detail. They are extremely cheap though, so you get what you pay for! If you just want an ornamental sword to display on the wall they may be appropriate although if you only give $30 you can’t expect anything of better quality.

High Quality Ornamental Weapons and Swords

There are several better quality ornamental swords to be had and one designer to look out for is Kit Rae who has been making fantasy swords, axes and knives since 1984. While not “battle ready” these attractive fantasy weapons stainless steel are excellent value for money. However, there are many fake Kit Rae swords as they are the most copied by counterfeiters. Many sellers will even go so far as to show you pictures of real Kit Rae guns and then sell you a fake one. Genuine Kit Rae swords can be purchased starting at around $100. These are more ornamental than functional and made of stainless steel. They are magnificent works of art and are the best value decorative swords you can get.

Functional fantasy swords and weapons

Fantasy designs are, of course, fantasy! Therefore, turning an ornamental fantasy sword into a working sword is not always easy or even possible. Various manufacturers have managed to marry the element of fantasy with function to produce a proper functional fantasy sword. One example is Hanwei’s Forge, the Dark Sentinel Sword, which is a combination of a Japanese katana and a European dueling sword. Windlass Steelcrafts makes a functional sword made from tempered carbon steel, some of which are inspired by the Dungeons and Dragons game or The Wheel of Time book series.

Generation 2 makes Lord of the Rings fantasy swords they also make a great fantasy sword called the Chaos Sword while the main part of their products are historically accurate replicas of medieval swords. Another sword maker we’d mention is Darksword Armory, which makes sturdy and functional fantasy swords. Some of his designs are based on traditional fantasies, including The Lord of the Rings, and some are novel fantasy designs. They also make the Anduril Sword of Aragorn.

final thoughts

Do some research before buying a fantasy sword. Make sure you know the distinction between functional and decorative swords and buy one that suits your needs. Don’t expect a cheap imitation to do anything other than decorate your wall. For a high-quality fantasy weapon, choose one from a well-known manufacturer and stay away from cheap replicas brought in from China or Pakistan.