Stormbringer

[Dotanuki]

Of all the fantasy swords ever created or written about, I believe Michael Moorcock's character Elric of Melnibone' had the most famous, Stormbringer.
Yet no one has ever made one yet that I know of.

[Tony Ferrill]

I remember the saga of Prince Elric,read all the books 25 years ago.Remember the musicians that would torture for a certain note?Heavy stuff....
Tony

[bobO]

Heavy indeed,didn't the sword moan or something when it knew it was going to feed.And forget about being this guys friend.:mace:

[Dotanuki]

I remember being so enamored with the Eternal Champion series, that I actually sent off to England for the books, because they were not yet availible in the States. I also remember the first real rock opera, Stormbringer, as performed by Hawkwind, with live actors and Michael Moorcock himself narrating. Ahhhh, the good old days.

[Yaso]

Only 250 of this particular replica apparently.

http://www.spellowhouse.com/gothic_swords.php

[Dotanuki]

Wow, Thanks for that one!!
Although looking at the price, that definitely isn't one sword I will ever be able to own.:-<..........=(...........:cry:

[Yaso]

Wow, Thanks for that one!!
Although looking at the price, that definitely isn't one sword I will ever be able to own.:-<..........=(...........:cry:

Yeah, I'm not too sure how the Euros would convert into USD, but I bet the number is still in the same ballpark. Not to mention the 3 year waiting period...

[Mako]

Yeah, I'm not too sure how the Euros would convert into USD
The price is in £GBP not €Euros which equates to approx $6,655US right now.:-O

[bobO]

Man,talk about sucking the soul outta someone!For that kinda money,you could get one made at Odin forge.

[Dotanuki]

Or maybe, even the Forges of Chaos itself!!>:)

[Yaso]

The price is in £GBP not €Euros which equates to approx $6,655US right now.:-O

Oh wow

[rick]

I'll remember that next time I sell a kidney

[bobO]

What I would like to have is a matched set of the elfs swords from LOTR. those would be nice.

[Nanshoji]

Elric of Melnibone? Stormbringer? I have never heard of these before, whats it about. It sounds interesting.

[bobO]

God Bless you laddy! To be young again and read these things for the first time. Anyway your in for a treat. Michael Moorcocks, Elric saga( the eternal Champion) is a must read for fans of the sword and sorcery genre. Tales of the White Wolf, carrys on with the tradition with many differant authors. Have fun, this guy is the ultimate Goth.:hahaskull:

[Nanshoji]

Thanks Bobo, Ill check it out and give a reply soon.

[Sairon]

Why not ask Brenno and SwordBuyer'sGuide to make you the sword, I'm sure it would only cost you a small amount compared to that price:-O.

[Dotanuki]

Wow, I didn't realise he had the capability to forge a sword in the fires of Chaos, and possess it with the spirit of a cosmic evil entity.=))

Just joking around, actually I have never seen an artists interpertation or replica that looks the way my imagination perceives it to be, from reading the books. Nothing can duplicate the reading of a book!! :ohyeah:

Welcome to the Forum, Sairon!!

[Sairon]

He might not be able to duplicate the books sword but then you could ad stuff to it like neat designs, (PS I don't think his forge is pure evil:evilbat: but his prices are definitly not evil)

[illmade2]

Ravens Armoury made the only authorized version at around 3800 pounds http://www.raven-armoury.co.uk/

[bobO]

illmade, Most excellent site. They have the scimitar I want, and the scimitar short sword is the cat's whiskers. Thanks

[Firehand10k]

WOW I love some of those leaf blades. Just wish I had the money.

[Torawashi]

What I would like to have is a matched set of the elfs swords from LOTR. those would be nice.

bobO; I have a set of Legolas' fighting knives up on my wall, but they're strictly display swords. stainless steel blades. I have never seen an image of the Stormbringer you guys have been talking about, but I have heard of Michael Moorcock. Coincidentally, I have a sword named Stormbringer. It's the Ritter Steel Trojan War Sword with 25 1/4 inch leaf shaped blade. a great weapon, although heavy at almost 4 pounds. it is weight forward though, so it's easy to swing.

[Mako]

I have never seen an image of the Stormbringer you guys have been talking about, but I have heard of Michael Moorcock.
There ya go Tiger. ;)
This is the Raven Armoury version...yours for around $7,500 + Taxes. :-O


http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8396/sword2l1uy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Torawashi]

There ya go Tiger. ;)
This is the Raven Armoury version...yours for around $7,500 + Taxes. :-O




http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8396/sword2l1uy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks for the pic Mako-san. looks like you could cut off half the blade and make a nice gladius out of it. ;^)

[Mako]

Thanks for the pic Mako-san. looks like you could cut off half the blade and make a nice gladius out of it. ;^)
I think I'd rather cut off half the price and buy myself a real Japanese made sword.:)

[the blade master]

Thanks for the pic Mako-san. looks like you could cut off half the blade and make a nice gladius out of it. ;^)


£4.888 yikes:-O hi guys just checked the price again £3877.50 still enough
to make your wallet scream

[Dotanuki]

Yep, for that price, you would figure the least they could do, is to have the runes on the blade glow red! =)

Welcome to the Forum, Blade Master!

[Mako]

£4.888 yikes:-O hi guys just checked the price again £3877.50 still enough
to make your wallet scream
Now that you've confirmed that you are indeed who I thought via PM...I'm surprised that you don't have one already. :)

[the blade master]

hi mako
theres always somthing better to spend four grand on
a nice katana springs to mind eh
mick
just had a thought give chris aka m/m
a shout he buys anything with a sharp point:)]=))

[Mako]

hi mako
theres always somthing better to spend four grand on
a nice katana springs to mind eh
mick
Come off it Mick...you've got every production katana that was ever stocked in the UK...you paid for the new Mercedes that Loz has. :)
just had a thought give chris aka m/m
a shout he buys anything with a sharp point:)]=))
I think you're right about Chris but SOM doesn't ship to Europe. =(

[the blade master]

not quiet every one and we cant have loz driving a lada or somthing by general motors now can we
=))as for not shipping to europe maybe some one should have a chat with jason eh

[Dotanuki]

Ther's been a rumour floating about here lately, about a joint U.S./Brittish govt. coverup. :jawdrop:

Seems as though pirates have been sighted off the coast of Wales! :ninjapirate:
They have been stopping all freighters, stealing all weapons and alcohol shipments, then letting them resume shipping.
As this seems to be limited to a small group of indiviuals, both governments are keeping it a secret, believing if it becomes known, others will soon follow suit.

I got this rumour from Marv! :rumor:

[bobO]

I'll get the Special Oops Group-International Team (SOG IT) on this right away! I hear there very close to the action, very close.

[the blade master]

hi bobo
is that the american version of the british special operations department international team (sod it)=))

[bobO]

#-oI knew I screwed that up! And welcome to the forum!

[the blade master]

hi bobo
hello to you from the other side of the pond:))

[Jason Moore]

I used to ship overseas, but UPS charges too damn much! (I refuse to ship with USPS)

[Taygrd]

USPS his not high on my list either, keep on getting plastic wrapped burnt envelopes in the mail with the caption "sorry for the deley in your mail service". No kidding what about the burt to a crisp envelope that is a year overdue. :-O

[the blade master]

hi jason
its a shame really because there are some ryumon katana,s i would like
that i cant seem to find localy still here,s hoping
mick
ps had to buy a sheath for a united cutlery bowie from the states $60 us in total $10 for the sheath $50 for postage
via ups so i know what you mean by ups being expensive never again
mick

[Jason Moore]

When I used to ship overseas, a Ryumon would cost anywhere from 200-400 dollars to ship. And people would still pay for it!

[Maynar]

I used to ship overseas, but UPS charges too damn much! (I refuse to ship with USPS)

Jason, say it ain't so! USPS is the only way I can avoid the 60% UPS brokerage fees! A sword selling for $99.99 gets brokered by UPS for $62 and change. Add that to the $32 shipping fee, and a $100 sword is $194+ into my hands via UPS. :-O

USPS somehow avoids the exorbitant brokerage fee, and I've always had great service here in Canada. Swords, guitar necks, you name it, USPS has given me first rate service at a far more reasonable price.

Please boss, won't you reconsider? For Canada at least, if not overseas? My wallet will thank you for it.

[Rich Boorman]

As a lifelong fan of the Elric saga, i'd happily trade any of my less necessary internal organs for a Raven Armoury Stormbringer.

For about the same money again, they do Stormbringer's sister Mourneblade.

When i was 10 i actually made my own Stormbringer from a plank off an old pallet. It was awesome as i recall...

[Dotanuki]

I just checked out the Raven Armoury site, I must admit I too like the look of Mournblade better, although I really like the new Rodney Matthews version (limited edition, currently in works) the best!
Thanks for resuerecting this thread, because now I have also noticed all the youtube clips and also Michael Moorcock's website/forum!!!

[bobO]

Where-where!!

[Dotanuki]

Where-where!!

Here you go;
First, the swords! (go to Products, click on limited editions, click on the stormbringer sword in upper left hand corner for pics of all three!)

http://www.raven-armoury.co.uk

Michael Moorcock's site/forum

http://www.multiverse.org

Finally, some cool youtube stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUWODUduRQE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ycjun-J9iY

[bobO]

Dotanuki, Thanks!! That is the first time I've seen a pic of Moorcock! The sword looks right and the others a very nice also, I'll be looking these sites over for sure. Go to projects on the RavenARM, to see a preview of there next MM blade.