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Real-life "Blades of Chaos" are both breathtaking and terrifying (video)

Grant St. Clair
Mar 20, 2025
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God of War: Ragnarok. Courtesy Santa Monica Studio

Video games are full of impractical weapons but Kratos' Blades of Chaos from God of War exemplify the rule of cool better than most.

Imagine two flaming swords strapped to your wrists with searing-hot chains that can also be used as whips despite violating the laws of physics. The mere act of attempting t…

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