While it was entertaining and actionpacked i enjoyed the templar ww ii nazi twist, it was hard to look past many of the errors just one example. Kult of athena swords af28 albion arn templar sword the limited edition arn templar sword is a licensed reproduction of the one used in the movie arn the knight templar. The complete series is definitely the version to watch. These knights were very poor and only lived in poverty. The film was released to cinemas in sweden on 17 december 2007 and the sequel, arn the kingdom at roads end arn riket vid vagens slut, was released august 22, 2008, but both films were combined into a single cut for the. The prior of the convent, father henri, told arn to witness for himself the outside world, and only after that would he be able to take the eternal vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The knight templar oct 03, 2011 one of those against the odds historical dramas the title character is fictitious that, when it isnt laborious. Sep 05, 2009 the knight templar crusades trilogy is a series of books about the fictional character of arn magnusson, written by jan guillou, sweden. The movie is based on a trilogy by jan guilou, available in english. Steam workshop the sword of arn, the knights templar. New artwork on th cover and discs themselves integrate. In this lavish historical epic set in the middle ages arn, the knightly son of a swedish nobleman, must journey to the holy land on horseback as a sentence for falling in love with a forbidden romantic partner, cecilia, who in turn, is banished to spend the rest of her days in a convent.
Albion europes arn sword website film swords is proud to announce through our partnership with albion europe, that we now offer the sword and. Arn knight templar is a tale of abiding love, set in a time of religious intolerance, deep hatred and bloody holy war. Vintage masons knight templar sword 1880 by a armstrong compart 38 in. In the middle ages our hero and main character arn is born in the swedish highlands, where different clans are fighting each other. The knight templar oct 03, 2011 one of those againsttheodds historical dramas the title character is fictitious that, when it isnt laborious. After finishing the coq rouge series, guillou wrote a trilogy about arn magnusson, a 12th century folkung who was forced to become a knight templar. Knights templar decorative sword knights templar vault. And then there is the old, armor is only for show, arn gets killed by glancing blow with a sword. The knights templar formed near the end of the first crusade, around 1112. Once youve seen the films 9 minutes however, you sit back with a feeling of having seen it all before. The series is an account of the life of arn, a person who becomes. Arn tempelriddaren is an epic film based on jan guillous trilogy about the fictional swedish knight templar arn magnusson. The knight templar is a series of books by swedish author jan guillou, also known as the crusades trilogy, and a film or two, in scandinavia.
The knights templar was a large organization of devout christians during the medieval era who carried out an important mission. As a novice blacksmith this was a big step for me and im really happy with the end result. The knight templar is the most expensive film ever in scandinavia. Like the rest of their next generation lineup, this sword is not based on any particular original but instead incorporates features from several originals, giving a fine example of its type. The knight templar swedish title arn tempelriddaren. Goodreads members who liked the sword of the templ. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arn s sword was designed based on descriptions from the road to jerusalem, as the english version of the novel is called. Arn was born in 1150 and at the age of 5, he had an accident and was believed to be saved thanks to his mothers prayers to saint bernard of clairvaux and sent to a monastery where he spent the next twelve.
Mod i play since years and is my almost favorit item ingame. It was set to rival the huge hollywood historical blockbuster epics of recent years such as kingdom of heaven, gladiator, braveheart or king arthur. He met brother guilbert, a former knight templar, who instructed him in the use of the sword and the art of medieval war in the holy lands. The accolade sword of the knights templar museum replicas. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Also non of them used shields, carrying hem on the back. Peter johnsson who works as designer for albion modelled it on a type of sword being used at the end of the 1100s. Dec 05, 2016 from the magnificent movie arn, the knight templar. Aug, 2011 arn grows up in a monastery were his natural talent for swordsmanship is discovered and nurtured by a former crusader and knight templar.
The series is an account of the life of arn, a person who becomes witness as well as catalyst to many important historical events, both in his homeland of gotaland, sweden and in the crusader. The crusades trilogy is a series of novels about the fictional character of arn magnusson. Arn the knight templar movie replicas kult of athena. The series is written by swedish author and journalist jan guillou after finishing the coq rouge series, guillou wrote a trilogy about arn magnusson, a 12th century folkung who was forced to become a knight templar. This was the first book by this author that i read and i came away disappointed. I think you should change your weight to be 10 lbs, because the blades 1h swords katanas are the same weight. This is a great film with a good script, strong performances, a fine supporting cast and some great action. He is instructed in both the arts of war and scholarship and upon reaching majority decides to leave the monastery to rejoin his family and the world. The knight templar from the movie arn come these high quality limited edition replicas. The templar sword, by albion armorers, is intended to recreate a classic knightly singlehanded sword. The most common knights templar sword material is metal. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arns sword was designed based on.
Albion europes arn sword website film swords is proud to announce through our partnership with albion europe, that we now offer the sword and dagger models albion produced for the arn films. Arns sword is based on a type of sword in use in 12thcentury europe, when the film is set. A second version arn knight templar extended version 9 mins has more dialogue. I love playing skyrim and a love to read the books of arn the knight templar, written by jan guillou, and also the movie. The templar sword penetrate leather and chainmail armour because of the shape of the blade. The series is written by swedish author and journalist jan guillou. John masonic ceremonial sword gd white handle 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings 33 templar crusader knight of st.
Our templar swords can be used for display or for battle reenactments, each reproduction is created to the specifications of the original. The accolade sword of the knights templar was a sword worthy of the grand master who used the sword to knight a loyal member into the templar holy order. As they became more powerful knightly order, they became extremely wealthy individuals. And non of the knights used lances, all just swords. Knights templar sword toledo swords offers a selection of fine quality knights templar swords and related templar accessories. The knights templar order reached its maximum splendour in the th century. Arn the knight templar was a surprise hit as a historical movie based in medieval sweden and telling the story of a noble youth who becomes a templar to atone for a forbidden love affair. The knight templar sees its second bluray release from entertainment one in this twodisc package, but the shifts in content arent really enough to deem this a double dip, really. In a hail of fire and flashing sword, as the burning city of acre falls from the hands of the west in 1291, the last templar opens it is a secret that has been hidden for more than a half centurythe clues have been scattered across. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arns sword was designed based on descriptions from the road to jerusalem, as the english version of the novel is called.
Among the last bastion of gods holy warriors determined to save jerusalem from the muslims, arn magnusson of the knights templar is renowned as a man of compassion, strength, and faith, even among the enemy saracenssaladin. Steam community the sword of arn, the knights templar. The development of the subplots however has been cut so viewers are still left feeling dissatisfied. If youre never watched the film, i thoroughly recommend an evening in to view it. Arn, the son of a highranking swedish nobleman is educated in a monastery and sent to the holy land as a knight templar to do penance for a forbidden love. Arn grows up in a monastery were his natural talent for swordsmanship is discovered and nurtured by a former crusader and knight templar. The accolade sword of the knights templar from atlanta cutlery on vimeo. As soon as a battle had ended, knights fell to their knees seeking redemption for the brutality they had just unleashed, and their swords, held like a crosses, were raised to the heavens. From the magnificent movie arn, the knight templar.
See more ideas about knights templar, antiques and knight. The knight templar the new world ironclad the last legion clash of empires agora the eagle centurion sword of war valhalla rising 4. Dec 04, 2011 arn the knight templar was a surprise hit as a historical movie based in medieval sweden and telling the story of a noble youth who becomes a templar to atone for a forbidden love affair. I like both but think this is a better story than koh. Fort polk is in louisiana not alabama as the author wrote. Knights templar ceremonial sword in engraved sheath w engraved bladeames co. In real life they would have only weighed 34 lbs, but that is not the standard in skyrim. The best swordsmiths from windlass steelcrafts spend hours on each blade, hand forging the high carbon steel blade for optimal balance, quickness and durability. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about knights templar sword. The knights of templar is a group of nine men who dedicated their services to the king and to god, to protect sojourners during their pilgrimages to and from the sacred land. See more ideas about knights templar, knights templar books and knight. Displaying 1 to 5 of 5 products new products for february knights templar store. Arn is driven away in punishment from all he knows to join the ranks of the knights templar during the crusades after making many enemies by humiliating and defeating the kings champion in a fight to preserve family honour.
Filmswords is a company makes medieval decorative swords as seen in the movies. If you liked kingdom of heaven youll like arn its as simple as that. After alot of time and alot of hard work i am proud to finally present this sword. Yet, neither time nor distance can lessen arn s pain. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. In a hail of fire and flashing sword, as the burning city of acre falls from the hands of the west in 1291, the last templar opens more. The real arn swedish knight templar the templar knight. Templar larp sword, larp weapon, cosplay sword, larp gear, theatrical sword, larp prop, templar knight larp foam sword. I am mentioning the book because the main thing you will notice if you watch the movie is that most plot lines are only initiated in the movie and will need to find their resolution later. It was important to approximate jan guillous tale closely and arns sword was designed based. The sword includes a custom, matching wooden scabbard covered in top grain, heavyduty dark brown leather and matching period belt with solid metal fittings.
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