ARMES GARCIA, to whom we entrusted the creation of our swords, is a team specialized in the manufacture of duraluminium swords for cinema and theater. Duraluminum or dural, is an alloy based on aluminum, copper, magnesium and manganese. After heat treatment, a reaction between aluminum and magnesium causes an increase in hardness and tensile strength. Its light weight and other physical properties have made it widely used in the aviation industry since the 1920s.
In short, here are the main advantages of duraluminium swords:
- lightness, and more precisely the size/weight compromise. Duraluminum considerably makes certain weapons lighter, such as medieval swords or flat-bladed rapiers.
- the sound of the blade. Indeed, the duraluminium blades have a powerful crystalline ringing, very appreciated by sound recordists or spectators in the back row.
- the shine of the blade. Duraluminum is frosted, so it reflects light perfectly. In addition, it is an alloy that does not rust!
- duraluminium is not sharp. It therefore allows certain blade actions in contact with the body without risk of cutting. In addition, our duraluminium grade is approved by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
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