# Real-Life Iconic Cartoon Swords Tony Swatton Forges Finn’s Sword From Adventure Time By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finns-sword References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2013/2/26/man-at-arms-forges-a-real-replica-of-finns-sword-from-advent.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HxKReSSlA&feature=player_embedded) The blacksmith ace Tony Swatton has brought Finn’s sword from Adventure Time to life. He has taken the design and forged it into a real-life sword. It’s actually quite interesting to watch the video as Tony takes the [conceptual idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-the-cell-shaded-allman) and goes through the lengthy and skillful process. He starts with a [toy version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntrx-cosplay-light-stick-toy) of Finn’s sword as an example and then goes through a variety of steps to actualize it. The video is finalized by using the epic sword to its full capability, which includes slicing through various objects in slow-mo. Tony Swatton is part of Man At Arms which have forged many other [iconic swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus) including Oddjob’s hat from James Bond and Jaime Lannister’s sword from Game of Thrones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 51% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real-life Iconic Cartoon Weapons:** Creating real-life versions of fictional weapons to bring them into the physical world. - **Artistic Blacksmithing:** Combining traditional blacksmithing techniques with modern artistic vision to create unique pieces. - **Entertainment-inspired Merchandise:** Tapping into fan cultures by creating merchandise that brings fictional and iconic objects to life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for studios to license merchandise for popular shows, movies and video games. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Opportunities to connect with individual artisans to commission one-of-a-kind pieces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunities to create unique and memorable branded content and experiences through artistic collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Minimalist Handmade Katana-Style Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-tube-knife.md) - [Hyper-Tough Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade.md) - [Forged Sword-Like Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Adventure Cartoon Game Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-adventure-time.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md) - [Pink-Inspired Saber Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-soldier-saber.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md)