Collection: Halo

It is Sword Slice's line of replicas inspired by the weapons of the Halo universe, the science fiction series that began with Halo: Combat Evolved in 2001. Everything in the collection is built as a display piece, drawing on the series' most recognizable designs, which gives the pieces here a distinct science fiction character.

The energy sword is the signature close range weapon of the Covenant Elites, the alien warrior class of the Halo series. In the games it projects a curved, twin pronged blade of contained plasma, and it became one of the most recognizable melee weapons in gaming. Replicas reproduce that silhouette as a solid display piece.

No. These are fan inspired replicas produced independently, with no affiliation with or endorsement from any studio, publisher, or rights holder.

Materials vary by piece, and specific materials and dimensions are listed on each product page. Everything in the collection is finished for display, photography, and costume presentation rather than for use.

Most conventions allow prop weapons that pass a prop check, and display replicas with no cutting edge generally qualify. Every event sets its own rules, so check the convention's prop policy before you travel and transport pieces in a bag or case rather than carrying them openly.

Wipe pieces with a dry microfiber cloth after handling and keep them out of humid rooms and long direct sunlight. Wall mounting suits the energy sword's wide profile, and shelf or case display works as well. If a piece includes a wall mount, the product page will say so.

No. Everything in the Halo collection is finished as a display replica with no cutting edge. These pieces are made for display, photography, and costume presentation, not for cutting of any kind.

The collection is built out in stages rather than released all at once, with each addition chosen for how recognizable it is in the series rather than to fill a category. The fastest way to know what lands next is the Sword Slice mailing list.

In the series' fiction, the energy sword is the traditional weapon of the Sangheili, the warrior species human players know as Elites, and carrying one is tied to rank and personal honor. The blade is described as superheated plasma held in shape by a magnetic field, which is why it appears as two glowing prongs rather than a single solid edge.

The energy sword has appeared across the series since Halo: Combat Evolved in 2001, where only enemies carried it. Halo 2 made it a weapon players could pick up and use in 2004, and it has remained part of every mainline game since, which is a large part of why the silhouette is so widely recognized.