Movie Weaponry

Aidy DraytonAidy Drayton Posts: 1MI6 Agent
in James Bond Memorabilia, Collecting & Props
Happy New Year, my name is Aidy Drayton

I have been a BIG fan of Movie/TV weaponry since i was a little kid... earliest memory would have been the Johnny Weissmuller "Tarzan" episodes that my parent used to enjoy watching. I liked his strength and of course his "KNIFE"

I then began to wait for the moment where each Actor would use their weapon/prop like Kirk Douglas in "Spartacus" Alan Ladd in "The Iron Mistress" right through to Sylvester Stallone & Arnold Schwarzenegger taking the "Movie Knife" to the next level.


My vision, was to speak with the Makers, Actors, Producers & Prop Guys directly, to source genuine and reliable information and accounts. This will not only give my " TRMS Website" credibility, but also bring many of these talented Makers the extra recognition that they so rightly deserve. A place where they can tell the story of the weapon / prop that that they themselves made... IN THEIR WORDS.

As well as the talented Actors / Actresses that used them

So far it has been going extremely well, I have already spoken with and confirmed the following...

Joseph Musso - Knife Historian
Herman Scheider - Maker of the COBRA movie knife for Sly Stallone.
Gil & Linda Hibben - Maker of the RAMBO III & EXPENDABLES movie Knives for Sly Stallone.
Jack W. Crain - Maker of COMMANDO & PREDATOR knives, plus many more!
Chuck Stapel - Maker of countless Movie and TV knives.
Jose C. de Braga - Maker of the HIGHLANDER III movie swords.
Darrel Ralph - EXPENDABLES
Daniel Winkler - LAST OF THE MOHICANS
Randall King - LAST OF THE MOHICANS
Bobby Branton - BANDIDAS
Paul W. Ehlers - Knife Designer to the Stars.
David R. Beck - THE HUNTED
John Bowring - CROCODILE DUNDEE
Tony Swatton - Movie Armorer
Zorg - UK Armorer
Todd Begg - Blade Brother TV Show
Wayne P. Watson - The Last of the Mohicans

Actors Richard Chaves of PREDATOR fame, Stephen Chang V.C. Commander in FIRST BLOOD. Vernon Wells, of MadMax, Commando.

Julien’s Auctions / The Prop. Store / Shotokan911 / William Henry Studios

This list is still growing!


All of the above have very kindly agreed to participate in the idea, and Interview and to have their work listed with the REAL stories behind each piece. I hope to add more as this journey continues, and when I have fully earned each Makers trust... which I fully intend to do.

I would be forever grateful, if you would consider joining this list and participating with my "THE REAL MOVIE STARS" concept. I am looking to collate all of the relevant information, or all of the information on each "knife" or "weapon/prop" and collect as many pictures to supply the most accurate and complete online "IMAGE Library" anywhere in the World.

Kindest regards
Aidy Drayton
TRMS - Director
facebook - The Real Movie Stars

Comments

  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    First of all ,welcome aboard the good ship AJB, Aidy,Wow you certainly have done your home work,there was a thread last year
    that I think ASP 9MM and Minigeff where discussing, regarding a particular knife that DC had used , perhaps you could have a dig back and throw some light on it for us :)
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    That would be the short folding knife with which he dug-out the bullet shards?
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Yeah, the knife we were stumped on was the short folding knife used by bond to extract the depleted uranium shards from his shoulder in Skyfall.

    I think ASP was thinking its a known maker whereas I'm convinced it's a cheap unheard of brand.

    Any thoughts or info on this would be great.
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  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:

    I think ASP was thinking its a known maker whereas I'm convinced it's a cheap unheard of brand.

    Could he have got it in one of those fancy Knightsbridge Christmas crackers during the office party? 8-)
  • screenamescreename Posts: 388MI6 Agent
    What about the black knife from Quantum, has that been ID'd yet?
  • Bond Collectors' WeekendsBond Collectors' Weekends Gainesville, Florida USAPosts: 1,902MI6 Agent
    screename wrote:
    What about the black knife from Quantum, has that been ID'd yet?

    Which one? The CRKT special forces knife on the shoulder holster he yields to M?
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    screename wrote:
    What about the black knife from Quantum, has that been ID'd yet?

    Or maybe you're referring to the M.O.D. Auto knife used in the fight scene with Mr Slate in the hotel room?
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    The Domino Effect wrote:
    minigeff wrote:

    I think ASP was thinking its a known maker whereas I'm convinced it's a cheap unheard of brand.

    Could he have got it in one of those fancy Knightsbridge Christmas crackers during the office party? 8-)

    It's possible, ASP loves pulling the office boy's crackers, Christmas or no Christmas. :o
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    minigeff wrote:
    Yeah, the knife we were stumped on was the short folding knife used by bond to extract the depleted uranium shards from his shoulder in Skyfall.

    I think ASP was thinking its a known maker whereas I'm convinced it's a cheap unheard of brand.

    Any thoughts or info on this would be great.

    It's an old Boker Plus Slipjoint circa 2005 to 2008. Only ever for sale in the States. I know the exact model now and I've searched everywhere for one. It was high end and didn't sell well due to it being a slipjoint.

    I did pull a cracker this Christmas. Amazingly I was already married to her. What are the chances.
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    Oh and MG, please stop arsing about and make that metal springy thing to fill my hole!!!! I'll fund it if necessary as I'm desperate.
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Asp9mm wrote:
    minigeff wrote:
    Yeah, the knife we were stumped on was the short folding knife used by bond to extract the depleted uranium shards from his shoulder in Skyfall.

    I think ASP was thinking its a known maker whereas I'm convinced it's a cheap unheard of brand.

    Any thoughts or info on this would be great.

    It's an old Boker Plus Slipjoint circa 2005 to 2008. Only ever for sale in the States. I know the exact model now and I've searched everywhere for one. It was high end and didn't sell well due to it being a slipjoint.

    Wow, thanks for sharing ASP -{

    It doesn't half make me wonder though, why the hell do they choose such obscure and obsolete stuff?
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
    Possibly because it was a short slot in scene and one of the crew had one and it looked cool.
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  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Aidy,
    Being a knife enthusiest myself...WOW welcome aboard!!
    Looking forward to your website. I know I can help you by providing some photos/info.
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  • JDFJDF Posts: 1MI6 Agent
    Great info Asp9mm. Would you be willing to share the name or number of the model? Would love to put out an APB for it here in the states.
    Asp9mm wrote:
    minigeff wrote:
    Yeah, the knife we were stumped on was the short folding knife used by bond to extract the depleted uranium shards from his shoulder in Skyfall.

    I think ASP was thinking its a known maker whereas I'm convinced it's a cheap unheard of brand.

    Any thoughts or info on this would be great.

    It's an old Boker Plus Slipjoint circa 2005 to 2008. Only ever for sale in the States. I know the exact model now and I've searched everywhere for one. It was high end and didn't sell well due to it being a slipjoint.

    I did pull a cracker this Christmas. Amazingly I was already married to her. What are the chances.
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