He lives on an earth that was fried 30 years before by the sun because of a war that ripped a hole through the ozone layer. In 2007 trejo played the lead in machete, a fake trailer that played before rodriguezs grindhouse now the pair returns with an actual fulllength machete film. This is a beautifully crafted custom made damascus steel book of. Having a good, solid machete that you can depend on to tackle large chopping and cutting tasks is a necessity. Apr 22, 2016 the broad, flat surface of a machete blade also makes applying proper swordbig knife blocking and parrying techniques easier. Asked in the bible, bible statistics and history, old testament. Edgework custom made damascus steel book of eli machete. It is a chopping instrument, a chopper like an axe. The book of eli certainly brings to mind that other monstrosity among american postapocalyptic films, i am legend, which also weds the genres conventions with religious nonsense. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. What kind of sword does eli have in the book of eli answers.
As eli travels his slow journey, he encounters the typical lowlife types youd expect in a mad maxesque film, including a gang of hijackers who try to jump him but find hes more than a match, with his machete like sword neatly parrying even a chainsawwielding thug. View close up pictures at all angles, prices, and detailed descriptions. The book of eli was an interesting idea of a movie, one man setting off to the west trying to find the best place for this one of a kind book he walks around with. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is charged with delivering his copy of a book, the very last.
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Jan 15, 2010 the latest in quite a spate of bleak apocalyptic and postapocalyptic films, the book of eli adds a new dimension. Dude check the main article, the browning tutone beretta and eli hk45 have all been accounted for captain snikt 07. Jun 09, 2010 the book of eli is presented in 1080p high definition with a 2. Filled with spectaclar martial arts action, the book and the sword is a rousing tale of honor, patriotism, and brotherly love edit translation. Since this is a full tang sword, it is the strongest sword of its type, perfect for outlasting the rough environment of the apocalypse. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Machete is a 2010 american exploitation action film written and directed by robert rodriguez and ethan maniquis. Book of eli machete years after a war turned the world into a baron wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington wanders across the ruined lands, carrying the hope for humanitys redemption. First of all, i came sharpened the only issue that i have is that the sheath and handle wrapping is not leather but synthetic material, but for the. Eli the book of eli vs daredevil mcu battles comic vine. A machete is designed to chop the object, where the blade is.
In suburban grindhouse, nick cato shares his time growing up in seedy ny and nj theaters, and how many of these screenings helped to shape an opinion of certain films. But the weird part for someone as popular as him is that hes not so big on playing likable heroes. Anti zombie and undead weapon useful in a postapocalyptic world. Just so people know, i am the worlds foremost leading authority on western european swords from ad 900 to ad 1200, and here are a couple of my thoughts. This is a video showing how i turned a machete into a book of eli style sword. Making a nice sword from broken brake disc how to make a sword from brake disc. I just wish denzel washington had spent less time beating the audience over the head with the good book and more time.
The machete can be found on anyone that normally spawns with the chinese officer sword, but its quite rare. The machete measures a massive 26 inches with a 19 inch stainless steel blade. Matt has his suit and billy clubsnot the latest version of the clubs, the regular ones. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. The machete is one of the most varied blades its used for cutting, chopping, slicing. Buy book of eli movie stainless steel machete online at. As i recall and i could be wrong as it has been some time since i first watched the movie, it appeared to be a beretta 92, likely in 9mm. Was good at chewing it up in training day when he did get the oscar. The book of eli movie stainless steel machete is one of the highest quality machetes you can invest in.
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Each of our machetes come with a nylon sheath that features a ling and zipper for safe carrying. Kult of athena swords ekhmsk01 full tang book of eli machete 20 blade this large and hefty blade is inspired by the machete wielded by denzel washingtons character eli in the book of eli. Buy the book of eli sword and sheath online at lowest price. Daniel radcliffe dwayne johnson daniel craig denzel washington don cheadle. The steps i took in making the book of eli machete. Actors beggining with j, and the ages they were then they starred in all their movies.
I completed the modeling and texturing of the weapon pretty easily, but whats causing me a lot of problems is bringing it properly into fallout 3. Damascus for this knife was created by forge welding multiple layers of. The machete is also designed with a kukri style blade giving it the cutting edge near surgical blades, so please be careful when handling. A thickspined chopper of a blade, it is crafted from 5160 high carbon steel and differentially tempered to optimize the blade.
The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. I found this by bernie levine on the history of the md 1917 bolo. It is an awesome replica of the machete that denzel washington carries around, complete with 5 holes in the blade. Cast two of the best actors working today, denzel washington and gary oldman, and you have the ingredient for a minor classic, right. Only one other man gary oldman understands the true power of. Well, it was a difficult one because she really is the key relationship to eli. Eli passes through a town and encounters the big dog in charge a man named carnegie played by gary oldman. The film presents some religious subthemes, which might find differing interpretations by different viewers. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety.
Jan 15, 2010 the 23rd psalm of the bible, in case you havent memorized the entire old testament, goes like this. Book of eli movie stainless steel machetein high demand, this is the stainless steel smaller version of the book of eli machete or large knife. The book of eli is a great film with a great actor that new what he was doing when he waved this machete around. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Book of eli a throwaway postapocalyptic religious parable. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Book of elis machete or atleast my wannabe interpretation of it. How did you change your life around and become an actor. Eli is the protagonist and title character of the film. As he quotes scripture, hell find himself wandering and relating personal anecdotes, which are amusing and touching and make the parishoners chuckle. Update 10162011v2 added machete to the cowboy and grunt perks. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of season of the machete. Based on the eponymous character from the spy kids franchise, the film is an expansion of a fake trailer of the same name published as a part of the promotion of rodriguezs and quentin tarantinos 2007 grindhouse doublefeature. However, there is another aspect as well which contributes to the coolness of the machete.
There is a zipper on the side and a shoulder strap to make it easier to handle. Feel the power in your hands with this massive the book of eli machete. Whether one of his beloved local theaters in staten island, ny, or at a double feature at the infamous 42nd street in times square. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. Sword of eli ii from book of eli see crushing demonstrations. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The machete is still widely used today and has been used in some of the movies greatest thrillers.
A real medieval sword could cut someones head off in one blow or cut someone in half at the waistin theory. Book of eli other topics forum discuss pop culture, arts. Hes just so great at playing intelligent, strong, capable. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Jun 27, 2012 the rated r hollywood movie, the book of eli was release in january 2010 as a american postapocalyptic action film directed by the hughes brothers not christians, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson and jennifer beals.
So im working on my first mod which was a copy of the machete used by eli in the film book of eli. The book of eli sword is different from the design of most swords. So ive had like 30,000 requests for the book of eli machete as said in the video above and im working on a larger mod thats going to take a long time to finish, so here you are. Just like the character himself in the reel full tang jungle machete book of eli is a survival cum utility, assault cum defensive, and wilderness cum domestic knife of the real world. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli reminds me of a funeral sermon delivered by a priest too young to be confident to go off the good book. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 our price. Time spoke to trejo about his past, his tattoos and how to be a tough guy. Book of eli high carbon stainless machete swordmachete in high demand, this is the high carbon stainless steel version of the book of eli machete or sword.
I have to say that i was greatly impressed with it. Arnis, also known as kali or eskrimaescrima, is the national martial art of the philippines. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies the 23rd psalm is also the inspiration for the dark, moody film the book of eli. Eli eyecandy denzel washington, altho a bit scruffy here is a lone wanderer in a postwartoendallwars america.
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The directors of the book of eli, twin brothers allen and albert hughes, take the western and set it in a postapocalyptic wasteland while applying a comic book aesthetic to the visuals. A knife you draw the blade across the object to be cut. Washington stars as our stolid protagonist, eli, journeying westward with his canteen, a large machete, a couple guns and a special leatherbound book. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Legendary prophet book of eli kukri movie outdoor machete collectible. Book of eli movie stainless steel machete by mysticalblades 3. Page 1 of 2 book of eli machete havoc issues posted in fallout 3 mod troubleshooting. The five holes incorporated into the blade can create a very unique sound when the blade is swung in the air. The stark landscape is littered with abandoned cars, crumbling buildings. After numerous requests for a larger size, we are proud to say this machete welded by denzel washington himself is 26 inch long and features a satin finish, extremely sharp, 18 inch blade. Overall, the book of eli was a decent flick, and certainly a welcome addition to the whole apocalypsedystopian future canon. Adam pendragwn no offense to paul but i disagree on one pointbut then this wouldnt be the first time. You can take this thing to the jungle and compare it with expensiv. The book of eli is a stylish film that is reminiscent of i am legend and other postapocalyptic stories, though it carves out a niche for itself due to its strong characters and its central theme.
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