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Home Depot customers were delighted to learn that the hardware store is now selling a medieval sword similar to the one used in a famous 1990s Best Picture winner.
“Reclaim your FREEDOM from the tyrannical English king with this authentic William Wallace sword,” reads the Home Depot product description.
The sword is a replica of the sword used by Mel Gibson in the 1995 Oscar-winning film Braveheart.
Fans of the film wasted no time filling the Q&A section and reviews of the product with jokes and references to the iconic film and other famous films.
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Still from the 1995 Mel Gibson film Braveheart. (20th Century Fox/Getty)
“Is this sword capable of overthrowing an oppressive English monarchy?” a customer asked in the product's Q&A section, referring to the real-life battle William Wallace waged against King Edward I of England.
“Is knighthood included or is it extra?” another fan teased.
“Can I use this to make a sword bouquet for my wedding?” You know, in case a horde of orcs decide to crash it or something. Dual purpose!” One fan said he was referring to The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
“Is this sword sharp and sturdy enough to carry into battle, or is it just good for light looting?” another customer joked.
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Home Depot is selling a replica sword from the movie “Braveheart” on its website. (Home Depot/Screenshot/Fox News)
“This piece of steel saved my life when I found myself in 1300 AD,” wrote one reviewer.
Unfortunately for these customers the sword is purely decorative.
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The retailer also sells other medieval weapons and armor, from battle axes to shields.