Glute Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hi, I am just here to get some opinion on how I would proceed to make a replica of a sword. I myself am making this sword for cosplay purposes and need some advise on how I would make a base of the sword in question which a picture can be found here Click Here. All I want to know is advise on how to make the handle and the inner part of the sword to keep such a large object from swaying or breaking, after that I can build the shape up out of different resources. Thank you very much in advance for your help and sorry for my nerdy rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavala Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 You're on the wrong website.Staff note: This person does not speak for I Forge Iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glute Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 It was simply a suggestion from a friend to look here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Your on the correct website, there is a sword/sharp pointy thing section tho that will get more attention to your request. Now In response to your question I am not into swords, just like to shape metal. If your asking about the handle or grip of the sword, I suggest you start with a piece of steel the size of the blade you desire then forge one end down to the size you need. You have to allow for whatever handle material you will cover the metal with. That answer is one method. It may not be suitable for you, It is how I have done it for a kid who lost interest once it was his turn. For more information I do recommend you go to the blade section and listen intently to Rich Hale and JPH if you want to do something in reality. The link you supplied suggests you have some fantasy idea. If that is correct then maybe other like minded people will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Make the handle out of a long wooden dowel, carve the pommel out of a separate piece and affix it with your choice of method (screw, glue, nail) Get a LARGE rawhide dog bone, soak overnight (well, might take 2-3 days) and cut into a couple of long strips to make the wrapping for the handle. Use EPOXY and lightweight fiberglass to cover foam insulation board for the "blade" and paint silver. You can get a painters drop cloth to make the wrappings out of. Look up wrapped rawhide hilts. http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=7018 Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 This will not be a metal sword, it's for Cos-Play. (and if it were metal would outweigh the person using it...) I would look into laminating the blade around something like a post hole digger handle---tougher and less likely to break than a dowel, then shape it with rasp or surform making sure that the grip will NOT be slippery if wet---even a wooden fake sword can damage your friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Cos play? I haven't learned these things yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Cos play? I haven't learned these things yet. Civil war reenactments could qualify, but the genera is wrong, and the Civil war is history, not fantasy. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafvitnir Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Maybe this could help: http://www.dagorhir.com/gear/content/weapon_tutorials/aggelgorod_sword.php Just making it a bit larger. This group has been around for like 30 years, maybe more. So they have some experience on making non-injury (I don't know if this is really a correct word) weapons. Hope it helps. Rubén Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukellos Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well, they mentioned the use of DUCT TAPE. That makes them part of MY brotherhood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glute Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks for all your advice if there is any more ideas thay are all welcome, and once its done I will have to make sure to put a end result up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think that a here while back we had some fellows trying to make one out of steel. If I remember correctly it became very, very heavy and unwieldy, maybe even dangerous. That was a good laugh :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I remember that, there was a video where the wielder almost fell backwards cause the blade was so heavy! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glute Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 ok well I dont want a heavy thing but as long as it doesnt look like this I will be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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