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Re: United Cutlery's - LOTR & The Hobbit - Movie Props!

UC wanted to complete the Gimli helm run, and the tooling to make it is still usable, but the cost to make the helm now is astronomical. I don't think they are going forward with it now. The two small Gimli axes are going to be made at some point, but I'm not sure when. Bummer. I just missed an auc...

Re: United Cutlery's - LOTR & The Hobbit - Movie Props!

So, kinda change in subject, but was wondering are there any updates on the Windlass/Gimli Helmet Editon size completion. I was always told it was in the works, and after Isildur's and Elendil's helms returing it seemed at the time, soon, that we'd see Gimli's helm return/completed. But now it kinda...

TheKnighShop - Sword of Ibelin Knock Off or Legit Windlass

I'd been watching the The Knight Shop for about 3 years go in and out of stock of Windlass' Sword of Ibelin. Which I thought was odd since its long since been discontinued and the licensing expired. After emailing them and verifying (according to them) that it was an actual Windlass product I decide...

Re: United Cutlery's - LOTR & The Hobbit - Movie Props!

That's what I was thinking. I recall reading the Sauron stuff is scaled down and maybe Eomer's spear in terms of length. Noble's Deathless is, some oddity of itself. But Sting usually comes up in Convo and I've always thought it, scaled, is a dagger. And seems sword like in Hobbit hands. The Eomer ...

Re: United Cutlery's - LOTR & The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Are UC's Sting swords M.E. scale? I assumed so given in human/elven hands they'd be daggers and in Hobbit hands swords. I'm 100% certain they are (or as close as possible). By comparison, the Noble Sting, which is actor scale, is huge. I'm pretty sure the Weta Master Swordsmith one is actor scale a...

Re: United Cutlery's - LOTR & The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Does that also mean more expensive pieces to produce like Faramir's sword or Gimli's throwing axes are also on hold? Completely understandable, just wasn't sure how far along they were. No, Faramir's sword is nearly complete and should be in production before the year ends. I just mean after that, ...

Re: United Cutlery's - LOTR & The Hobbit - Movie Props!

I'm pretty sure this has already been discussed here, several times over the last 10 years. The Sting wood handles were changed to injection molded parts with wood grain overlays to keep the cost from going up. I don't recall the exact material used, but it was some type of polycarbonate, not resin...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

I think I had them numbered on the underside of the hammer head, but I have not looked at one in a long time. Didn't you snag Revan's last hammer? Did it crack as well? Bummer if so. Sidenote, do you have any image of the scabbard to Bard's sword? Contemplating a go at it. I have the weta books, wh...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Nasnandos wrote: Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:27 am I don't have UC's production numbers on that one, but they did runs of 300 and 600 at a time for most of that stuff. I doubt more that 600 were made. If 147 is the highest on the FOU registry, they may have only made 300.
Noted and thank you. As always appreciate the info and your work.

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

@Nasnandos back to LEs (former) I can't recall, was the Dain Hammer only 1500? Some one listed one on eBay (at $3000 lol) and claims only 600 were made. I thought the Helm and Hammer were 1500 units. Though alot of Hammers broke to my understanding, so a lower amount in circulation is possible. Tha...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

@Nasnandos back to LEs (former) I can't recall, was the Dain Hammer only 1500? Some one listed one on eBay (at $3000 lol) and claims only 600 were made. I thought the Helm and Hammer were 1500 units. Though alot of Hammers broke to my understanding, so a lower amount in circulation is possible. Than...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

I already have, many, many times. As I said several posts up, I don't think any more limited eds will be allowed with that license. Other than the second Sauron helm, I don't think UC even really wanted or planned on doing the other two. Speaking of LE's, quick question :) Have always wondered abou...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

I don't think UC or Warner Bros were even aware of Indy's version until around mid 2020. I had seen photos of it, so I knew it was not going to make a dent in UC's sales and told them so. Almost everyone I knew who bought one ended up buying UC's too. Custom made one-off replicas and tiny runs of c...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Drew mentioned they had to retool or get new tooling for the reissued wraith sword coming up on Facebook? Are some items cheaper to retool (to a considerable cost amount) or did they just really want to revive that item you think? That's news to me. He may be confusing that with something else, or ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

@Nasnandos ah. Oh well. Bright side, doing away with LE could stave off the price gouging often seen later down the road with them. Thats always a plus imo. Shame about 2/3 axes but is what it is. Drew mentioned they had to retool or get new tooling for the reissued wraith sword coming up on Faceboo...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

@Valkrist numbered CoA's or Certs in general I see little meaning too anymore. Once I realized how easily they could be recreated. The only thing I've noted from Certs now is more seriously collectors miss out on a good deal waiting for someone to "yes or no" the CoA is included. While the...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

The ole' why polyresin debate lol. As a former, "never resin!" sided person I say do what needs be done. I kinda wish they'd try Gimli's helm in resin. Windlass does great, but, the details you see in film and what you get in hand differ. Cosmetically it can look it pretty close, but lacks...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Hey folks hope everyone's doing well. Just wanted to pop in and share my Orcrist project that I've been tinkering with so far: https://youtu.be/LP3XY0qV41Y I wanted, ha, to make the hilt match the scabbard, and obviously failed lol. But I like what it's become so far. Thinking about making a scabbar...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

.... You'll need to follow his FB and IG. He posts 3d models and renderings to the story but they go after 24 hrs. I had mentioned to him I was done collecting unless someone came out with some good dwarven stuff and he let me know he was working in them. OK. THanks. What do you think of his Rohan ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

On the bright side Andy at MansionProps will, well, is, working on both throwing axes. Hopes to do them in steel as well. So those who have wanted the full set of axes will now have that option. JJ...do you have a link to Mansion Props and specifically to the Throwing Axes? I went to the FB page an...

Re: UC "Museum Collection" Carbon Steel Anduril ??

Kit, what should one expect in terms of maintenance for a wall hanger that won't be handled but is carbon steel versus the stainless steel version? The same care as the Sting and Glamdring MC blades, for any of you that own those. Either apply light coat of oil every few months or clean and degreas...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Also, I would like to thank Kit and all you wanderful people here for making Guthwine a reality! I just hope we actually get them this century! They have been done for several months now. Safe to assume Covid and port entry is the hold up there perhaps? I got confused on Guthwine as when talking to...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

@Valkrist kinda funny story, kinda not. Reminds me of the GA Ren. Faire here. There is the "Pirate Ship." One year, sadly I was too broke to be there, they had United's white Glamdring scabbard... $99.00. Yeah. New. No yellowing. I'm like, "Do you not know what you have?!" Guy at...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Also, anyone wanna talk about the crazy Anduril auction that ended on eBay?! Lol. Standard BUDK Anduril, not LE. Sold, for $1000+... I know people get whacky when BUDK sells out of something but... D@mn. Really lol. Ebay is wild with prices/pricing sometimes... Alot of the time... Almost all the time.

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Bard's sword and Thorin's Regal sword are the only 2 I wasn't able to recover from my collection. Granted Bard's is an easy fix. But when you have to hunt amongst price gougers sometimes you save what you have in the event you cave and become willing to pay a little more lol. Had one guy asking $600...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

The Ringwraith and Witch-king swords are the two that I know for sure will be reissued later this year. There are 13 or 14 different LOTR reissue swords currently in the line, plus 3 or 4 Hobbit swords. What're they reissueing from Hobbit if I may ask? Wasn't too much there really. Maybe the Regal ...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Alright ppl you heard it here! HEWS is good to go, sharpen'em up!! Just kidding just kidding. That's the one comment(s) I've taken to deleting on YT... "Cheap sword, poor materials, can't cut with it, waste of money." I used to stress theyre for display, why do you NEED to stress its funct...

Re: United Cutlery's - The Hobbit - Movie Props!

Thank you for the Eomer helm input guys. I wasn't told to be hush hush about it but UC sent me one to do a product overview video with. I wanted something to put there in case anyone wondered what it said. Not gonna get my hopes up to be sent more merch but it does make creating YouTube content easi...

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