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drizzt's swords?!?!?!? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Trevelyn RedScale
03-17-04, 01:27 AM I was on ebay tonight and came across the site linked below. In the sales info, it mentions them having "dark elven script". AND that they are endorsed by RA Salvatore, and Lockwood, does this seem wrong to anyone else??
those swords weren't made by the bloody dark elves!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2232577539&category=43337
Kessalin Talira
03-17-04, 02:55 AM No, it's not wrong.

Those swords were developed with, and have the approval of, R.A. Salvatore and Todd Lockwood. I'm not sure who's making them, I believe it's Windlass Steelcrafts, but they're being offered at the full retail price of 245 apiece through Museum Replicas, Ltd.

Personally, I'm very much looking forward to having the money saved up for them. I think they're beautiful pieces, and if it is Windlass that makes them, they're not cheap knockoffs, either. Considering the reputation Museum Replicas has, they should be very good quality swords.
veldruk
03-17-04, 03:31 AM I think that the swords look great, and when I saw them I fell in love with them. On the third of this month I got Icingdeath, and I should be getting Twinkle at the end of the month. Again I was really impresses with these swords and can not wait to have them both in my hands to complete my Drizzt costume:D
Dawnspeaker
03-17-04, 09:46 AM Wow! My friend told me about them in Previews magazine but I didnt' get to see them. THey're quite impressive looking I will say.

He had told me they were about $265 each through the magazine so the ebay price is real good.

veldruck if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for Icingdeath?

I really want these and am hinting to my wife would make a nice gift at some point so want to make sure it is within the budget or if I need to just pick up myself at some point.
mrmister
03-17-04, 12:38 PM They're nice, but don't look very much like scimitars, do they?
Wooly Rupert
03-17-04, 03:24 PM Originally posted by mrmister
They're nice, but don't look very much like scimitars, do they?

I had the same thought. But then again, if you look at the artwork on some novel covers, that doesn't match up, either.
Zilvryn
03-18-04, 07:03 AM I also am looking forward to getting my hands on a set of these...

From what i have read of them the swords are very high quality and could be used as weapons if you were so inclined, what better home defence system than a couple of razor sharp scimitars on the wall...

:b:
Banpai
03-18-04, 07:47 AM IMO this swords are definitely not icingdeath and twinkle but the two sword he had when he came out of the underdark, he later took others chause his +5 sword lost their magic chause their were created with the powers of the fearez(sp?).
richardharrison
03-18-04, 04:13 PM When I saw them, I was wondering why they looked so alike each other as Icingdeath and Twinkle weren't made together as far as we know.

Of course they're his original swords. Thanks for pointing that out.

I wonder why they didn't make the far more famous Icingdeath and Twinkle swords instead?
WizO_BigSister
03-19-04, 12:49 AM Originally posted by Zilvryn
From what i have read of them the swords are very high quality and could be used as weapons if you were so inclined, what better home defence system than a couple of razor sharp scimitars on the wall...

:b:

Just what you need when your home is invaded by a swarm of driders ;)

The e-bay page definitely says these swrods are Icing Death and Twinkle. However these swords weren't made by Drow, so no way would they have any Drow script engraved on them. So what's this "dark elven script"?
Banpai
03-19-04, 07:11 PM I have to corrects myself: The sword as shown on the Ebay page definitely look like the swords Drizz´t had in the FRCS, but didn´t really meet my epectations after reading some of the books.
madoule
03-19-04, 10:06 PM Hey Big sis,

Im looking for drow script fonts or a english to drow page
also looking for other race scripts, do you know of any usefull links that would *push* me in the right direction?

Do you know what drow script looks like... hrmmmm...
<raises eyebrow>:smirk:
aravilar_holistacia
03-19-04, 10:30 PM Originally posted by madoule
Hey Big sis,

Im looking for drow script fonts or a english to drow page
also looking for other race scripts, do you know of any usefull links that would *push* me in the right direction?

Do you know what drow script looks like... hrmmmm...
<raises eyebrow>:smirk:

Madoule: PMed you.

BigSister will probably not be able to post any links as most sites will be against the CoC to post links for.

But I PMed you... ;)

Aravilar
Forgotten Realms FAQ Author
veldruk
03-21-04, 12:03 AM When I called to order the swords I was told that each was going to cost me $257.95 and that included shiping and handling.:D
Now about Icingdeath & Twinkle. Who is to say that they do not look somewhat alike. We have some descriptions of the blades, but we have no description on how they were crafted. So who is to say that the pommel, crosspiece, handle, or the blade itself are not somehow similar. We do know that both blades are old, and Twinkle was crafted by an elf. Well what is Icingdeath too was crafted by the same elf who gave away or lost the two blades. It could be that the two blades were crafted together, and now destiny has brought them back together. :angel: Well thats just my too cents. I could be wrong, but only Salvatore knows.
Dawnspeaker
03-22-04, 11:33 AM IF anyone wants these getting them through ebay is a very good idea.

As said previously retail is around $258 each. I managed to get both for $349.98 through Ebay, so saved around $166. Good chunk of change to save.
WizO_BigSister
03-22-04, 04:51 PM It doesn't matter what dark elven script looks like, I still don't understand why they would put it on "Icing Death" and "Twinkle". I agree with Trevelyn RedScale ... that just doesn't make sense at all!

Originally posted by madoule
Hey Big sis,
Do you know what drow script looks like... hrmmmm...
<raises eyebrow>:smirk:
Lord Kellnor
03-23-04, 10:02 AM After plowing through the Drizzt novels for God knows how many times, I must say that I feel a bit ripped off by these two swords at Ebay.

Come on guys (and girls) - these are not Icingdeath and Twinkle. They are almost identical and if you read the descriptions of the swords in the novels, nothing states this to be true! In fact, the swords where aqquired by our most beloved dark elf in to separate locations. And to think that the swords where originally crafted as a pair is a false analogy.

Sorry, I know a lot would like these to be Drizzt swords, but they simply are not (in accordance with the descriptions from Salvatores exellent books). And to say that they are his old scimitars from underdark is just wishful thinking, because there is no indication of that - in the novels or in the Ebay description.

-Lord Kellnor
Dawnspeaker
03-23-04, 10:15 AM Originally posted by Lord Kellnor

Come on guys (and girls) - these are not Icingdeath and Twinkle. They are almost identical and if you read the descriptions of the swords in the novels, nothing states this to be true! In fact, the swords where aqquired by our most beloved dark elf in to separate locations. And to think that the swords where originally crafted as a pair is a false analogy.

I don't think they were designed based on the descriptions in the novels. More so from the art which has appeared on the more recent publications.

They do indeed appear similiar to the swords which Drizzt apperas with on Thousand Orcs, Lone DRow, and this image in the FR core rulebook.

If they are inaccurate it wouldn't be due to the crafters of the blades, but rather the artist who did those pictures for WoTC.
Mystery Man
03-23-04, 10:45 AM Originally posted by mrmister
They're nice, but don't look very much like scimitars, do they?

They look more like sabres than scimitars. They're alike in that they have a single edge but scimitars are curved.
Dawnspeaker
03-23-04, 11:06 AM That's back onto the art of the book covers. If you look at the old art for Homeland, Exile, etc. They actually did look like scimitars back then.
Llathos
03-23-04, 01:07 PM Actually, those blades on the old covers were overly styled like Falchions.

Scimitars are supposed to be about 3' long with a gentle curve and single bladed edge. These look pretty good.

My chief complaint is how obviously this is capitalizing on people's interest in Drizzt while totally ignoring the fact it doesn't hold up to the books information on the blades.

The two blades are from totally different backgrounds with different stylings, neither of which were drow. Hell, do you think Drizzt worked so hard to leave Menzoberranzan that he'd carry around two swords with DROW writing on them?

Give me a BREAK.
Trevelyn RedScale
03-25-04, 01:35 AM [QUOTE]Originally posted by Dawnspeaker
[B]I don't think they were designed based on the descriptions in the novels. More so from the art which has appeared on the more recent publications.

my other problem is that the seller claimed that they were endorssed by Salvatore,.. why would he support such totally inaccurate items. That was the part the shocked me was that this claim was made.

thabnks for the support sis!
Andragonor
03-25-04, 01:49 AM I like the swords but I think thay could of done beader.

see them at swords.online if any one wants to know.
Orion the Raven
04-19-04, 06:10 AM Well, there are differences in the swords. They are not identical. Look at the hilt and the pommel. They sure are not, save in name only, scimitars though. Their pretty, but they are not scimitars.

Actually, the look more like old 2e elven longswords. If they had a more coin shaped guard, they would be nearly identical.

I think I just found a new elvish longsword refrence pic for my players.
Fredegar The White
04-19-04, 07:49 AM As most people have indicated:

a) Yes the swords do look like sabres more. :(

b) Yes they look alike although they shouldn't. :(

c) Yes this is Todd Lockwood's view of the swords.

d) It sucks.

Too bad because I expected to see if Icingdeath was how i imagined it. :( :(
Mirtek
04-19-04, 11:31 AM Originally posted by Trevelyn RedScale
my other problem is that the seller claimed that they were endorssed by Salvatore,.. why would he support such totally inaccurate items. That was the part the shocked me was that this claim was made. $ $ $

How did Krusty the Clown tell Bart after he was asked how he could offer his name for such cheap products: "You have to understand, they parked a rubbish car full of money right under my window"

These swords seem to be based on the 3e pictures of Drizzt. The 3e pictures seem to have been made to look cool, not to give a true representation. And since two matched scimitars look cooler than two different scimitars, they now look alike in 3e.
Zanan
04-19-04, 11:53 AM I am not someone who knows the Drizzt stories by heart, but I seem to remember that he got one of them from that Harpell spelltower on his way to "I don't know" (when he was allowed to scavenge the lads armory), the other he found in the treasure of the (white? ) dragon he and Wulfgar killed. Must have been Icingdeath, I think.

As in: none of them is of drow making.
Ssussunriyh
04-19-04, 11:56 AM Originally posted by Mirtek:
$ $ $
Exactly. It's like in the comic strip Bloom County, when Senator Bedfellow went to visit an elementary school class and asked, "Now then, who can tell me the principle upon which our great nation is based?"

And without blinking an eye, Milo the precocious ten-year-old stands up and answers: "Money talks!"
Korgan26
04-20-04, 09:48 AM They might not be according to the books but they're still very cool looking!! and I plan on getting at least one.
Also, you can buy them at bladematrix for 188 each.

Z
LichSathas
04-20-04, 10:02 AM Twinkle has a blue star shaped sapphire just above the cross guard or on it. Not at the bottom of the pommel like in the picture. I think that's what the gem was.

Icing death has IIRC a black handle with a panther head shapped pommel (which is what caught D's attention in Icingdeath's lair and why that was the only treasure he kept besides a few baubles). The Lone Drow mentions that Icingdeath also has a diamond edge.

While nice the artwork is flawed in the books. Not to mention both swords of DIFFERENT origin look almost the exact same. I still think the swords look cool but if I'm going to spend 250+ dollars on 'Drizzt's Swords' they better look like the real deal lol.

Lich Sathas
The Shadow Order
saethar
04-21-04, 12:45 AM If you go to Salvatore's message boards there is an interactive thread (several in fact) & back in like January (maybe earlier?) he answered questions dealing with these swords, including that they are indeed endorsed by him based off designs from Lockwood. Now I would personally like to think that Wizards/Hasbro just said "hey these are official" and RA's making the best of it, but maybe he did picture these as the big D's swords when he saw the concept drawings from FRCS... Course that whole "dark elven script" thing is completely insane, but what can you do...

Saethar
:b:
Andragonor
04-21-04, 02:55 AM heres another whay of looking at,(if you want to) is look at the size of the drow in 2.0, thay were smaller then other elves so a sabre could of been a like scimitars to them, but thats how I looked at it anyway.

(as I add a nother log to the fire) HaHaHa
Aeyt
10-11-07, 08:17 PM If you look at the concept art by Lockwood and read his descriptions, the swords are similar in the basic shape but the coloration of the metal used to forge the blades is different as well as the color of the gems and the wrappings on the hilts. The script originally envisioned was not what is on the swords and Lockwood actually mentions that the ones made did not match his 100%. Also the drawings show that they are without a doubt scimitars, as they have the thin softly curving blade. Of course Lockwood based his art on the word of Salvatore and the based the manufacturing on his art. basing something on something based on something else can lose things through media translation. Its unfortunate, but the swords are still pretty cool none the less.
MarkusTay63
10-11-07, 08:24 PM You're responding to a three year old thread?! :uh-huh:
Ramenth
10-11-07, 11:47 PM Look. They're nice swords. Who cares if they dont look exactly (or anything) like Drizzts official swords. Maybe they're his spares.

Reguardless, they're nice and they feel all Drowy'n'stuff. Most people buying these are buying them for the whole Dark Elf connection, not the Drizzit connection specifically.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Trevelyn RedScale 03-17-04, 01:27 AM	I was on ebay tonight and came across the site linked below. In the sales info, it mentions them having "dark elven script". AND that they are endorsed by RA Salvatore, and Lockwood, does this seem wrong to anyone else?? those swords weren't made by the bloody dark elves!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2232577539&category=43337
Kessalin Talira 03-17-04, 02:55 AM	No, it's not wrong. Those swords were developed with, and have the approval of, R.A. Salvatore and Todd Lockwood. I'm not sure who's making them, I believe it's Windlass Steelcrafts, but they're being offered at the full retail price of 245 apiece through Museum Replicas, Ltd. Personally, I'm very much looking forward to having the money saved up for them. I think they're beautiful pieces, and if it is Windlass that makes them, they're not cheap knockoffs, either. Considering the reputation Museum Replicas has, they should be very good quality swords.
veldruk 03-17-04, 03:31 AM	I think that the swords look great, and when I saw them I fell in love with them. On the third of this month I got Icingdeath, and I should be getting Twinkle at the end of the month. Again I was really impresses with these swords and can not wait to have them both in my hands to complete my Drizzt costume:D
Dawnspeaker 03-17-04, 09:46 AM	Wow! My friend told me about them in Previews magazine but I didnt' get to see them. THey're quite impressive looking I will say. He had told me they were about $265 each through the magazine so the ebay price is real good. veldruck if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for Icingdeath? I really want these and am hinting to my wife would make a nice gift at some point so want to make sure it is within the budget or if I need to just pick up myself at some point.
mrmister 03-17-04, 12:38 PM	They're nice, but don't look very much like scimitars, do they?
Wooly Rupert 03-17-04, 03:24 PM	Originally posted by mrmister They're nice, but don't look very much like scimitars, do they? I had the same thought. But then again, if you look at the artwork on some novel covers, that doesn't match up, either.
Zilvryn 03-18-04, 07:03 AM	I also am looking forward to getting my hands on a set of these... From what i have read of them the swords are very high quality and could be used as weapons if you were so inclined, what better home defence system than a couple of razor sharp scimitars on the wall... :b:
Banpai 03-18-04, 07:47 AM	IMO this swords are definitely not icingdeath and twinkle but the two sword he had when he came out of the underdark, he later took others chause his +5 sword lost their magic chause their were created with the powers of the fearez(sp?).
richardharrison 03-18-04, 04:13 PM	When I saw them, I was wondering why they looked so alike each other as Icingdeath and Twinkle weren't made together as far as we know. Of course they're his original swords. Thanks for pointing that out. I wonder why they didn't make the far more famous Icingdeath and Twinkle swords instead?
WizO_BigSister 03-19-04, 12:49 AM	Originally posted by Zilvryn From what i have read of them the swords are very high quality and could be used as weapons if you were so inclined, what better home defence system than a couple of razor sharp scimitars on the wall... :b: Just what you need when your home is invaded by a swarm of driders ;) The e-bay page definitely says these swrods are Icing Death and Twinkle. However these swords weren't made by Drow, so no way would they have any Drow script engraved on them. So what's this "dark elven script"?
Banpai 03-19-04, 07:11 PM	I have to corrects myself: The sword as shown on the Ebay page definitely look like the swords Drizz´t had in the FRCS, but didn´t really meet my epectations after reading some of the books.
madoule 03-19-04, 10:06 PM	Hey Big sis, Im looking for drow script fonts or a english to drow page also looking for other race scripts, do you know of any usefull links that would push me in the right direction? Do you know what drow script looks like... hrmmmm... <raises eyebrow>:smirk:
aravilar_holistacia 03-19-04, 10:30 PM	Originally posted by madoule Hey Big sis, Im looking for drow script fonts or a english to drow page also looking for other race scripts, do you know of any usefull links that would push me in the right direction? Do you know what drow script looks like... hrmmmm... <raises eyebrow>:smirk: Madoule: PMed you. BigSister will probably not be able to post any links as most sites will be against the CoC to post links for. But I PMed you... ;) Aravilar Forgotten Realms FAQ Author
veldruk 03-21-04, 12:03 AM	When I called to order the swords I was told that each was going to cost me $257.95 and that included shiping and handling.:D Now about Icingdeath & Twinkle. Who is to say that they do not look somewhat alike. We have some descriptions of the blades, but we have no description on how they were crafted. So who is to say that the pommel, crosspiece, handle, or the blade itself are not somehow similar. We do know that both blades are old, and Twinkle was crafted by an elf. Well what is Icingdeath too was crafted by the same elf who gave away or lost the two blades. It could be that the two blades were crafted together, and now destiny has brought them back together. :angel: Well thats just my too cents. I could be wrong, but only Salvatore knows.
Dawnspeaker 03-22-04, 11:33 AM	IF anyone wants these getting them through ebay is a very good idea. As said previously retail is around $258 each. I managed to get both for $349.98 through Ebay, so saved around $166. Good chunk of change to save.
WizO_BigSister 03-22-04, 04:51 PM	It doesn't matter what dark elven script looks like, I still don't understand why they would put it on "Icing Death" and "Twinkle". I agree with Trevelyn RedScale ... that just doesn't make sense at all! Originally posted by madoule Hey Big sis, Do you know what drow script looks like... hrmmmm... <raises eyebrow>:smirk:
Lord Kellnor 03-23-04, 10:02 AM	After plowing through the Drizzt novels for God knows how many times, I must say that I feel a bit ripped off by these two swords at Ebay. Come on guys (and girls) - these are not Icingdeath and Twinkle. They are almost identical and if you read the descriptions of the swords in the novels, nothing states this to be true! In fact, the swords where aqquired by our most beloved dark elf in to separate locations. And to think that the swords where originally crafted as a pair is a false analogy. Sorry, I know a lot would like these to be Drizzt swords, but they simply are not (in accordance with the descriptions from Salvatores exellent books). And to say that they are his old scimitars from underdark is just wishful thinking, because there is no indication of that - in the novels or in the Ebay description. -Lord Kellnor
Dawnspeaker 03-23-04, 10:15 AM	Originally posted by Lord Kellnor Come on guys (and girls) - these are not Icingdeath and Twinkle. They are almost identical and if you read the descriptions of the swords in the novels, nothing states this to be true! In fact, the swords where aqquired by our most beloved dark elf in to separate locations. And to think that the swords where originally crafted as a pair is a false analogy. I don't think they were designed based on the descriptions in the novels. More so from the art which has appeared on the more recent publications. They do indeed appear similiar to the swords which Drizzt apperas with on Thousand Orcs, Lone DRow, and this image in the FR core rulebook. If they are inaccurate it wouldn't be due to the crafters of the blades, but rather the artist who did those pictures for WoTC.
Mystery Man 03-23-04, 10:45 AM	Originally posted by mrmister They're nice, but don't look very much like scimitars, do they? They look more like sabres than scimitars. They're alike in that they have a single edge but scimitars are curved.
Dawnspeaker 03-23-04, 11:06 AM	That's back onto the art of the book covers. If you look at the old art for Homeland, Exile, etc. They actually did look like scimitars back then.
Llathos 03-23-04, 01:07 PM	Actually, those blades on the old covers were overly styled like Falchions. Scimitars are supposed to be about 3' long with a gentle curve and single bladed edge. These look pretty good. My chief complaint is how obviously this is capitalizing on people's interest in Drizzt while totally ignoring the fact it doesn't hold up to the books information on the blades. The two blades are from totally different backgrounds with different stylings, neither of which were drow. Hell, do you think Drizzt worked so hard to leave Menzoberranzan that he'd carry around two swords with DROW writing on them? Give me a BREAK.
Trevelyn RedScale 03-25-04, 01:35 AM	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dawnspeaker [B]I don't think they were designed based on the descriptions in the novels. More so from the art which has appeared on the more recent publications. my other problem is that the seller claimed that they were endorssed by Salvatore,.. why would he support such totally inaccurate items. That was the part the shocked me was that this claim was made. thabnks for the support sis!
Andragonor 03-25-04, 01:49 AM	I like the swords but I think thay could of done beader. see them at swords.online if any one wants to know.
Orion the Raven 04-19-04, 06:10 AM	Well, there are differences in the swords. They are not identical. Look at the hilt and the pommel. They sure are not, save in name only, scimitars though. Their pretty, but they are not scimitars. Actually, the look more like old 2e elven longswords. If they had a more coin shaped guard, they would be nearly identical. I think I just found a new elvish longsword refrence pic for my players.
Fredegar The White 04-19-04, 07:49 AM	As most people have indicated: a) Yes the swords do look like sabres more. :( b) Yes they look alike although they shouldn't. :( c) Yes this is Todd Lockwood's view of the swords. d) It sucks. Too bad because I expected to see if Icingdeath was how i imagined it. :( :(
Mirtek 04-19-04, 11:31 AM	Originally posted by Trevelyn RedScale my other problem is that the seller claimed that they were endorssed by Salvatore,.. why would he support such totally inaccurate items. That was the part the shocked me was that this claim was made. $ $ $ How did Krusty the Clown tell Bart after he was asked how he could offer his name for such cheap products: "You have to understand, they parked a rubbish car full of money right under my window" These swords seem to be based on the 3e pictures of Drizzt. The 3e pictures seem to have been made to look cool, not to give a true representation. And since two matched scimitars look cooler than two different scimitars, they now look alike in 3e.
Zanan 04-19-04, 11:53 AM	I am not someone who knows the Drizzt stories by heart, but I seem to remember that he got one of them from that Harpell spelltower on his way to "I don't know" (when he was allowed to scavenge the lads armory), the other he found in the treasure of the (white? ) dragon he and Wulfgar killed. Must have been Icingdeath, I think. As in: none of them is of drow making.
Ssussunriyh 04-19-04, 11:56 AM	Originally posted by Mirtek: $ $ $ Exactly. It's like in the comic strip Bloom County, when Senator Bedfellow went to visit an elementary school class and asked, "Now then, who can tell me the principle upon which our great nation is based?" And without blinking an eye, Milo the precocious ten-year-old stands up and answers: "Money talks!"
Korgan26 04-20-04, 09:48 AM	They might not be according to the books but they're still very cool looking!! and I plan on getting at least one. Also, you can buy them at bladematrix for 188 each. Z
LichSathas 04-20-04, 10:02 AM	Twinkle has a blue star shaped sapphire just above the cross guard or on it. Not at the bottom of the pommel like in the picture. I think that's what the gem was. Icing death has IIRC a black handle with a panther head shapped pommel (which is what caught D's attention in Icingdeath's lair and why that was the only treasure he kept besides a few baubles). The Lone Drow mentions that Icingdeath also has a diamond edge. While nice the artwork is flawed in the books. Not to mention both swords of DIFFERENT origin look almost the exact same. I still think the swords look cool but if I'm going to spend 250+ dollars on 'Drizzt's Swords' they better look like the real deal lol. Lich Sathas The Shadow Order
saethar 04-21-04, 12:45 AM	If you go to Salvatore's message boards there is an interactive thread (several in fact) & back in like January (maybe earlier?) he answered questions dealing with these swords, including that they are indeed endorsed by him based off designs from Lockwood. Now I would personally like to think that Wizards/Hasbro just said "hey these are official" and RA's making the best of it, but maybe he did picture these as the big D's swords when he saw the concept drawings from FRCS... Course that whole "dark elven script" thing is completely insane, but what can you do... Saethar :b:
Andragonor 04-21-04, 02:55 AM	heres another whay of looking at,(if you want to) is look at the size of the drow in 2.0, thay were smaller then other elves so a sabre could of been a like scimitars to them, but thats how I looked at it anyway. (as I add a nother log to the fire) HaHaHa
Aeyt 10-11-07, 08:17 PM	If you look at the concept art by Lockwood and read his descriptions, the swords are similar in the basic shape but the coloration of the metal used to forge the blades is different as well as the color of the gems and the wrappings on the hilts. The script originally envisioned was not what is on the swords and Lockwood actually mentions that the ones made did not match his 100%. Also the drawings show that they are without a doubt scimitars, as they have the thin softly curving blade. Of course Lockwood based his art on the word of Salvatore and the based the manufacturing on his art. basing something on something based on something else can lose things through media translation. Its unfortunate, but the swords are still pretty cool none the less.
MarkusTay63 10-11-07, 08:24 PM	You're responding to a three year old thread?! :uh-huh:
Ramenth 10-11-07, 11:47 PM	Look. They're nice swords. Who cares if they dont look exactly (or anything) like Drizzts official swords. Maybe they're his spares. Reguardless, they're nice and they feel all Drowy'n'stuff. Most people buying these are buying them for the whole Dark Elf connection, not the Drizzit connection specifically.