[STEAM] Amazon Has a Cloud Strife Buster Sword at a Discount for Final Fantasy 7 Fans

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Swords are awesome. Whether you're a Final Fantasy 7 fan or not, there's no denying the draw of a massive buster sword. It's like an oversized meat cleaver that looks incredibly inconvenient to use, but absolutely awesome to display on your wall. It's one of those things you didn't know you needed until an

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discount suddenly thrusts its way into view.

Which is exactly what's happening right now with this Cloud Strife replica sword. It's made out of stainless steel and is currently discounted to its lowest price in months. We posted this on the

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and it was easily one of the most popular items of the day at this price.



Listen, nobody actually needs a giant sword, but that doesn't mean you can't yearn for one.

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is one of the most popular games in the world and definitely the most popular in the franchise thanks to its characters. Cloud has become one of the most recognizable faces in the series, even getting added to games like Kingdom Hearts, Super Smash Bros., and

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over the years. And his signature buster sword is nearly as iconic as he is at this point.

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So if you are considering buying this replica sword for yourself, or even as a

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, that seems like a totally reasonable thought. It's not any more expensive than a lot of modern art out there and it's arguably a lot more practical. If a real life Sephiroth ever pops into existence, you can just pluck this bad boy off your wall and join the fight to save earth.

The sword itself is made of stainless steel and is about 4.5 feet long when you include the handle. It isn't sharp, but it should be durable enough that you can probably smash a pumpkin or two without worrying about it falling apart. It weighs almost 15 pounds, so it's definitely possible to wield if your cosplaying as Cloud, but you'll still need quite a bit of forearm strength to hold it up for long.

Is this a good deal at this price?

This isn't the

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this year on this sword, but it's still a good deal overall. With U.S. tariffs being placed on steel and many overseas manufacturers, there's no guarantee that prices will be dropping on these types of products any time soon. So if this is something you want to buy right now, this discount is definitely worth considering.

With that in mind,

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is coming up later this month and it's possible this particular sword could get a deeper discount. It dropped all the way down to $150 during ****** Friday last year and could potentially see a similar discount during the

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Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics -- from TV series to

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