Home Depot sells replica swords from famous movies that provoke jokes: ‘Claim your FREEDOM’

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By Kristine Parks, Fox Business

Home Depot customers were delighted to discover that the home improvement store now sells a medieval sword similar to the one used in a famous Best Picture winner from the ’90s.

“Take back your FREEDOM from the tyrannical English king with this authentic William Wallace sword,” says Home Depot’s product description.

The sword is a replica of the one used by Mel Gibson in the 1995 Oscar-winning film, “Braveheart.”

Fans of the film wasted no time filling the product’s Q&A and review section with jokes and references to the iconic film and other famous films.

“Is this sword suitable for overthrowing an oppressive English monarchy?” one customer asked in the product’s Q&A section, referencing the royal battle William Wallace led against King Edward I of England.

“Is knighthood included or is it an additional cost?” Another fan joked.

“Can I use this to create a sword bouquet for my wedding? You know, in case a group of orcs decide to crash it or something. Double purpose!” said one fan, referring to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

“Is this sword sharp and sturdy enough to carry into battle, or is it just suitable for light plundering?” another customer joked.

“This piece of steel saved my life when I found it in 1300 AD,” one reviewer wrote.

Unfortunately for these customers, the sword is purely decorative.

The retailer also sells other medieval weapons and armor, from battle axes to shields.