Just FYI the sword in these pictures looks like a detailed version of this one:
http://budk.com/product.aspx?sku=46 BKYK133&
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Wow, that does look like the same sword... Even the scabbard has the exact same design... They probably just bought collector swords and used them to make molds for the plastic/rubber stunts...
EDIT- Actually, this is the EXACT sword:
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CISH1010
It's even listed as a folded steel blade (with that pattern in the metal), the same pommel/crossguard (with a swirly pattern too), and the proper interwoven leather handle grip... I guess the craftsmanship explains the $433. The pieces I have look exactly like this...