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I became an addict of Final Fantasy game play when a friend I knew introduced me to it back in 1991. Through the years, the worlds and characters have become more advanced and unique, causing the addiction that I have to continue.
Eventually, I heard that there were some replica objects, weapons and other paraphernalia that were being produced that were based on various characters and objects found in the game itself. One of the weapons that I coveted was my favorite sword that is featured in this game. You might already be familiar with the model, a 67.5 inch, Final Fantasy Full Tang Nodachi sword.
A New Quest
After being immersed in the game world for so long, it was fun to have a new quest to go on, one that took me through the real world in search of the Tang Nodachi sword. At first, people I talked to about the 67.5 inch Final Fantasy Full Tang Nodachi sword looked at me as if I were simply crazy. There were some people I met who loved Japanese art work and other historical artifacts from that Asian country and at first they thought that I was talking about an ancient sword that they had never heard of before.
When they found out that it was a replica from the Final Fantasy game, they usually just shook their head with a pitying smile, although some gave a disgusted snort and walked away. If only they could have given the idea a moment they would have realized that these fantastic swords are true works of art in their own right.
I figured that every quest has a rough beginning, and that persecution was to be expected along the way. It only served to make my quest for the 67.5 inch Final Fantasy Full Tang Nodachi sword that much more interesting. I decided to take my quest online, searching through websites that were devoted to Final Fantasy discussions. It was while I was on one of these gaming sites that I found my answers and began to sort through my options in Full Tang Nodachi swords.
Common Features
In my search, I found that there were some common features to be found in these swords, which were known in some circles as No-Dachi swords. All of the swords had a braided wrap around it, usually with black and red in the design. Some were hand braided while others were done by machine. There were also some swords that had an additional color thrown into the black and red scheme, such as some bright yellow in the form of tassels that hang off the end of the handle.
The blade of the sword is slightly curved, which is what attracted me to that sword in the game world. I liked the elegant flair that the sword provided, plus the 38 inch blade was longer than most swords, which also added to its lethal usage in the game. In real life, the blade of the sword was just as elegant and lethal, being made of stainless steel for strength and longevity.
After looking at my different options, I knew that I just had to have one to hang in my bedroom with my other Final Fantasy trifles. The 67.5 inch Final Fantasy Full Tang Nodachi sword was definitely meant to be my crowning triumph, drawing my weapons and gaming collection to completion (at least for now).
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Chronicle Of The Black Sword, The $10.49 Chronicle Of The Black Sword, The |
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The Black Sword $11.99 "Autobiography or historical novel? Does The Black Sword exist? First time author Donald L. Vance reveals the reality of a secret American military force fighting in Vietnam during that conflict. He discloses his unorthodox recruitment. He discusses his exhaustive training. He details his covert deployment to Vietnam. "I rocked backward and could feel the hand gun on my right hip coming out of its holster. I left my knife in the victim and went for my left sidearm. The Vietcong was aiming at me with my gun at point-blank range. He pulled the trigger." How did he survive? Two years of fighting in the jungles of Vietnam and beyond, the author recounts a few of his adventures during that conflict. What happens after he leaves The Sword? Is this truth disguised as fiction? You decide." |
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Warrior Sword $6.95 Fit for a Warrior. This Warrior Sword will complete your warrior or pirate Halloween costume. Make your warrior costume the champion this Halloween with this ferocious plastic sword. 35 long. Gold and black antiqued handle. Made of plastic. Intended for costume use only. Our unique warrior costume accessories will complete your combatant look. Stock up on the Halloween costume accessories you need to make your Spartan, warrior, or pirate costume a look to remember! Part of Party Themes > Pirate > Costumes > Accessories |
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Inflatable Sword Each $1.49 Our Inflatable Sword has the look of a prince's sword with the silver blade and the red and black handle. This blow up sword is made of vinyl and measures 35 inches long. Use this Inflatable Sword to accessorize a Halloween costume, use it for a castle or pirate themed event or just for fun. |
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Black Knight #1 Claymore Sword 52 Inch $84.17 This is the largest sword in our inventory. Get it now At 52inches long this sword boasts an extra long black spiral handle for double gripping action.The black handle is offset with a polished silver hilt and pommel.This is the Bad Boy sword of the Black KnightA full size leather sheath is included with this sword. |
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Black Knight #1 Claymore Sword 54 inch $84.17 This is the largest sword in our inventory. Get it nowOver 54 inches long this sword boasts an extra long black spiral handle for double gripping action.The black handle is offset with a polished silver hilt and pommel.This is the Bad Boy sword of the Black KnightA full size leather sheath is included with this sword. |
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Trademark Commerce 0029X45 Constantine Sword $50.05 The Constantine Sword is 41.25 overall. It has a black handle with a circular pommel and a pewter finished guard. This sword comes completes with a black leather sheath. |
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The Black Coats: The Sword-Swallower $27.73 1866. After the disappearance of their master, Colonel Bozzo-Corona, fourteen years earlier, the Black Coats are a mere travesty of their former selves. Taking advantage of the situation, young Saladin, nicknamed the "Sword-Swallower," the son of Similor, a gang member, now the wily Marquis de Rosenthal, steps into the void and becomes the new Godfather. His ambitious plan to restore the once-powerful criminal empire to its invicible criminal glory consists of stealing the fortune of young Justine, kidnapped as a baby and turned into a rope-dancer with the name of Mademoiselle Saphir. Justine, in reality the daughter of the wealthy Justin de Vibraye, is also desired by the evil Duc de Chaves, a deadly adversary for the Sword-Swallower...Written third, but chronologically last in the series, The Sword-Swallower (1867) was intended by Paul F val to be the final tale in the criminal saga of the Black Coats. "It is a unique work, which might arguably benefit from being read in isolation, without any reference to its companions," notes Brian Stableford. |
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The Sword Through the Centuries $19.01 Engrossing, carefully researched and illustrated survey spanning 5 centuries covers the development of the sword from its earliest forms, beginning with the Age of Chivalry. Lively contemporary accounts provide details on such weapons as the two-hand sword, the rapier and its auxiliaries, dagger and small sword, broadsword, duelling sword, and sabre. 48 black-and-white illustrations. |
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The Flaming Sword $30 " Thomas Dixon is perhaps best known as the author of the best-selling early twentieth-century Klan trilogy that included the novel The Clansman (1905), which provided the core narrative for D.W. Griffith's groundbreaking and still controversial film The Birth of a Nation (1915). In his twenty-eighth and last novel, The Flaming Sword (1939), Dixon takes to task his long-standing black critics, especially W.E.B. DuBois, by attacking what he considered to be a vast conspiracy by blacks and Communists to destroy America. A new introduction and detailed notes by John David Smith offer a valuable historical and critical perspective on this important and divisive classic of American literature. Thomas Dixon (1864-1946) was born in Shelby, North Carolina. He is the author of The Clansman and The Sins of the Father. |
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The Lily and the Sword $3.95 Trapped in an old Saxon church, Lady Lily is dragged from her hiding place to the very feet of the warrior who's been hunting for her--Radulf, the King's Sword, a man whose name all speak in fear. Yet when she looks into his coal-black eyes, it is not fear that makes her tremble...but desire. So she lies to save her life--and prays to save her heart. Even though some instinct whispers that Lily's not who she claims to be, Radulf is helpless against his burning need to possess her. Furious when he discovers her true identity, he nevertheless marries her--not to protect her from the king's wrath, he tells himself, but to keep a close watch on her. For Radulf was betrayed by a woman once before...and now trusting Lily could cost him his life. |
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Poker 207005 Sword Stand Single Horizontal Black $31.42 This sword stand is sturdy and has a Black painted finish. It is constructed of wood materials. The stand will hold one sword in the horizontal position. Some minor assemble is required. Dimensions: 12 W x 5 H. |
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Halloween Pirate Sword $7.99 If you want to steer clear of the dead Pirate's ghost, you'll need a trusty weapon at your side that you can count on! Lucky enough for you, we have this amazing Halloween Pirate Sword! Our Halloween Pirate Sword and Skull Sheath comes with a curved sword with black engravings on the grey blade! The hilt looks as if it's been bound in fine leather and the golden hilt is easy to hold making wielding it a pleasure! When you've vanquished your enemy keep your blade peace-tied in the scary Skull sheath, with grinning smile and evil eye holes! Dead men tell no tales and with this sword, you can make sure of that! |
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Ninja Black 26-inch Sword with Sheath $46.54 This Ninja sword with sheath is constructed of high-quality stainless steel and features a black cloth-like handle. This 18-inch sword includes a strap and is great for a gift or personal use. Stainless steel bladeStrap included Black cloth-like handleOverall length: 26 inchesBlade length: 18 inches |
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Trademark Poker 0029X20 Cavalry Sword with Black Handle $82.21 This beautiful Cavalry sword feature a black handle complete with a golden wire wrap with a gold hilt.The Cavalry sword is 40 inches overall and comes with a silver metal sheath the feature two rings making it easy to hang the sword for decoration or display. |
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Poker 0029X20 Cavalry Sword with Black Handle $82.2 This beautiful Cavalry sword feature a black handle complete with a golden wire wrap with a gold hilt.The Cavalry sword is 40 inches overall and comes with a silver metal sheath the feature two rings making it easy to hang the sword for decoration or display. |
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High School of the Dead: Saeko with Sword T-Shirt $13.99 High School of the Dead: Saeko with Sword T-Shirt Color: Black |
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Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword - $12.99 The Mystery Inc. gang experiences the adventure of a lifetime when they travel to Japan on a race to locate the legendary Sword of Fate before the vengeful Black Samurai and his fearsome ninja warriors find it first. An ancient blade said to possess incredible supernatural powers, the Sword of Fate is desired by many. Should the Black Samurai discover it before Scooby-Doo and company, the consequences could be dire for our old friends at Mystery Inc. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi |
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Trademark Commerce 20WS1 Sword Wall Display Rack $49.18 SWORD WALL DISPLAY RACKThis wood wall rack is painted black and holdsone sword. It is great for sword displays.There are 2 brass hooks to hang this rack on a wall.The size is 16 x 8 |
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The Craft of the Japanese Sword $38.74 Well over a thousand years old, the tradition of swordmaking in Japan is one of the most highly regarded metal crafts in the world. When all sword manufacture was prohibited in Japan for seven years after World War II, the age-old techniques were in danger of being lost forever. Today, in the hands of a new generation of practitioners, the craft is making a startling comeback. Connoisseurs say that the swords being produced now are the equal of anything made in Japan in the past few hundred years. This book takes the reader into the workshops of four of Japan's leading sword craftsmen. Each craftsman has a different role in the manufacture of a blade. Yoshindo Yoshihara, the swordsmith, begins with raw steel made in a traditional charcoal-fueled smelter and refines it by folding and forging, gradually shaping it into a sword with a hardened edge. Okisato Fujishiro then sharpens and polishes the sword with fine stones to reveal the color and texture of the steel. Metalworker Hiroshi Miyajima makes the small copper-and-gold habaki collar that fits between the blade and the scabbard. Finally, Kazuyuki Takayama carves the hilt and the scabbard out of a single piece of wood. Black-and-white photographs show every stage of the manufacture, while important information on history, metallurgy, and modern-day appraisal is presented in an extensive introduction. The swords made in Japan today are not, of course, intended for actual use. But their design, the quality of their steel, and the techniques used to create them still derive from the sword's historical function as a lethal hand-held weapon. A sword must be razor sharp, light, well balanced, and strong, but not so brittle it will break. In the perfect resolution of these qualities lie the beauty of the blade and the challenge of the craft. This book demonstrates how brilliantly Japan's sword craftsmen today have met this technological challenge. The impulse of the craft now is to preserve the utilitarian object and yet create an enduring art for the modern age. While many fine books on sword appreciation exist, these deal primarily with older blades or problems of appraisal. The Craft of the Japanese Sword is the first book in English devoted entirely to contemporary sword manufacture, and will thus be of enormous value to metal artists everywhere, as well as to collectors and students of weaponry. |
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The Japanese Sword: A Comprehensive Guide $34.03 The Japanese sword combines unbreakability, rigidity, and lethal cutting power, and it is in the resolution of these conflicting practical requirements that it emerges as a triumph of the forger's art. The mystique of the sword lingers on in our age of mechanized combat, but the aesthetic qualities for which swords are most valued by collectors today-the liveliness of the metal "skin," the confidence in every aspect of the design, the scrolling temper-line, the almost buoyant lightness of the hilt when the blade is held in the hand-all derive from what the Japanese sword demanded as a symbol of strength and as a weapon. As an instrument of clear persuasion, no other blade anywhere has ever been its equal. This volume, containing color and black-and-white plates, has been prepared as an introduction to the history and appreciation of the Japanese sword. Its author, until his death in 1978, was one of Japan's foremost sword experts, and his wide knowledge is here brought to bear on every aspect of sword lore, including forging techniques and problems of appraisal. Looking over the 1,500 years of sword history in Japan, Kanzan Sato notes how the major developments-the shift from the early straight blades to the tachi, which were longer curved blades slung edge downwards at the waist, to the familiar daisho pair of short and long swords worn by samurai until modern times-were the result of both technical innovation and changed fighting techniques. He examines the various fashions in sword mounts and the at times precious, highly decorated work of the smiths who specialized in sword guards, or tsuba, during the Momoyama and Edo periods. The centerpiece of this book, however, is a detailed examination of over a dozen of Japan's most revered blades, including the Kanehira and the Dojigiri by Yasutsuna, perhaps the two finest swords in Japan and as clear and beautiful today as when they were forged some 900 years ago. The discussion of what makes these blades special and how they have been passed down for generations offers the reader a wealth of insight into the sword in Japan as heirloom and cultural treasure. |
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Classical T'AI CHI SWORD $18.95 With its emphasis on promoting good health, Tai Chi is one of the fastest growing martial arts styles. It is now common to see groups of people performing these exercises in city parks across the United States and Europe. An interest in the use of swords in Tai Chi is the most remarkable trend to develop out of the form’s growing popularity. As with other Tai Chi Chuan exercise programs, the use of the sword is a form of meditation in motion based on an inner energy known as chi. In Classical T'ai Chi Sword , a martial arts master teaches the 50 basic positions of the Tai Chi sword. Easy-to-use diagrams, charts, and over 100 black and white photographs illustrate each position and the thirteen basic sword techniques. Practice exercises for both solo and partner forms teach inner harmony and self-defense. |
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Ninja Black 16-inch Sword with Sheath $37.49 This Ninja sword with sheath is constructed of high-quality stainless steel and is designed to hang easily off your body. This 16-inch sword comes attractively packaged and is great for a gift or personal use. 440 stainless steel bladeStrap includedOverall length: 18 inchesBlade length: 12 inches |
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Thundercats Sword Of Omens Lion-O Black Graphic T Shirt $18.99 Officially licensed Thundercats Sword Of Omens Lion-O Black Graphic T Shirt. Features Lion-o in a classic pose with the Sword of Omens. 100% cotton. |
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Chinese Twin Hook Sword 33 Inches Long $62.99 33 1/4 Chinese twin hook sword black stainless steel blade with cord wrapped handle. 2 Sword set. Martialartsswords. |
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Halloween Sword - Death's Dagger $7.95 Who dares wage battle against Death? If you so choose, you must be properly equipped! This is a blade forged from the depths of Hades! Our Death's Dagger Halloween Sword comes with a sculpted grey blade with black accents! It even comes with a hilt fashioned to look like the Grim Reaper himself, strung up to look like he was rising from the grave! So grab this today before Death comes for you! This Death's Dagger Halloween Sword will be the perfect accessory to your dangerous design this Halloween season! |
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300 Immortal Sword with Sheath $9.99 Un-sheath the Immortal Sword! This terrific-looking sword and sheath are based on Frank Miller's epic novel and the subsequent movie 300. Blades like these were used by the Persian soldiers as they battled the courageous Spartans. This amazing replica measures 30-inches long and comes with a matching black sheath. Add this to your costume or display for a look that will last forever! |
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Iai the Art of Drawing the Sword $4.02 To the Japanese, the sword is a spiritual weapon, possessed of a kind of divinity, a self reflective of the soul of its maker, owner, and user. Around its mystical powers has grown a centuries-old ritual and a fascinating, intricate discipline. This unique guide unlocks the mysteries of this ancient ritual practice, explaining the history and significance of swords in the samurai culture, and documenting the the techniques of swordsmanship, as no other book in English does. Black and white line drawings and photographs enliven the narrative; a glossary of sword terminology closes the text |
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Jack Sparrow Sword - 30'' $15.95 If the Black Pearl be what you're after, and you're hoping to add the treasures from Davy Jones' locker to your own coffer, then you're surely be interested in this buccaneer booty! We've managed to secure a sword for you that is bound to tickle your fancy! The 30" jack Sparrow Sword is a real beauty! Our 30" Jack Sparrow Sword is a large 30" long curved silver blade covered in nicks and scrapes from a life spent being used in pillaging and plundering! There is a rustic gold design on the blade and even a golden hilt! The hilt has black bands on the handle and there's even a grinning golden skull on the hand guard! This is a special piece bound to set you apart from the other pirates so order this today! |
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Toy Roman Sword $12.95 The Holy Roman Empire needs the help of its strongest men to stand valiantly against invading armies! Do you have what it takes to defend Mother Rome from its enemies? If so, make sure you're properly equipped and grab the Toy Roman Sword! Our Toy Roman Sword comes with an intricately decorated blade, with myriad black patterns worn into the grey sword! The hilt is black with a lattice pattern in brown! When you are done with warring for the day, keep your blade tucked away safely in the gold lion sheath, with a gilded angry lion head warning others to keep a safe distance! You'll earn your stately laurel in no time with this at your side! |
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The Sword Of Doom $21.95 Synopsis: A brilliant samurai assassin uses his skill to fulfill impulses of lust and revenge. Format: DVD Color: Black and White Rating: Not Rated Genre: Drama Runtime: 122 Year: 1967 Director: Kihachi Okamoto |
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Maxam 41 Inch Sword with Black Sheath $30.16 Sword Features carbon steel blade and cord wrapped handle with wood sheath. Dimensions: 383/4 overall with a 261/4 blade. |