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# Replicated Gamer Swords
Tony Swatton Created the Minecraft-Based Diamond Sword for Fans of the Gam

By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-05-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-sword
References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/gaming/man-at-arms-forging-the-minecraft-diamond-sword-video/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aNZRmvELxXM)

Playing make-believe was a popular pastime that consumed the lives of many children back in the day; those same kids are reverting back into their childhood with [adult make-believe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-gaming), aka LARPing. Forger Tony Swatton created the ‘Diamond Sword’ from [video game Minecraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-dragon-ball-z) to showcase how realistic make-believe can get.

The video game-inspired sword is an amazing replica of the video game weapon, except for the minor fact that it’s not made from diamonds. The video showcases the extreme process of [forging the sword](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife) into reality and also showcases how sharp and durable the sword is when used.

Having a Diamond Sword in real-life is something that players of Minecraft would enjoy, but it’s probably for the best that the sword won’t be available in stores any time soon.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Larping with Replicated Gamer Swords:** Reverting back to childhood with adult make-believe, LARPing has created a demand for realistic replica gamer swords.
- **Forger Tony Swatton's Realistic Replicas:** Tony Swatton's realistic video game-inspired swords showcase the potential for crafting high-quality replicas of favorite gamer weapons.
- **Demand for Video Game-inspired Merchandise:** There is a growing demand for merchandise that brings video game weapons and props into the real world, enticing fans of the gaming culture.

### Where This Applies

- **Gaming Merchandise:** The gaming merchandise industry can capitalize on the demand for realistic replicas of gamer weapons and props.
- **Specialty Crafting:** The specialty crafting industry has an opportunity to cater to the demand for high-quality replicas of video game weapons.
- **Larping and Cosplay:** The LARPing and cosplay industries can benefit from the growing interest in realistic gamer swords and props.

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