Soul Edge Life-Size Replica Will Consume Your Soul. And Your Shoulders and Your Back.

July 22, 2013, 3:00 pm

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Artist and cosplayer Casy Kovach chose to go as Nightmare from SoulCalibur 5 for this year’s Dragon Con. Short of hiring Tony Swatton, Kovach went to great lengths to create a Soul Edge replica worthy of its videogame counterpart.

The base of the sword’s blade was carved from a board of insulating foam. Casy carved the board to match the shape of Soul Edge’s blade then added fiberglass to its outer edge. Then he used lots of Model Magic as well as hot glue to replicate the muscles and flesh covering the blade. He used a plastic sphere from a toy for Soul Edge’s eyes. Finally he painstakingly painted and buffed the blade. He worked on it on and off over 7 months, but the result is worth it.

Casy estimates that the blade alone weighs about 15lbs, but it sure looks like it weighs more than that. He used plumbing pipes as the sword’s handle but eventually he had to add a few ankle weights as well to give the sword a more sensible center of gravity. This is just the sword; imagine when he’s wearing Nightmare’s armor. He’s going to be a statue at Dragon Con.

[via For All Intense Porpoises via Obvious Winner]

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Minecraft Sword Plushie: Fleece + Felt + Fake Leather + Foam

July 27, 2013, 12:00 pm

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deviantART member/miner/crafter AwesomeTikiWiki made this Minecraft sword plushie as “a present of sorts.” I think she gave it to someone she hated, because this sword won’t help anyone defeat even a pixelated chicken.

AwesomeTikiWiki says she painstakingly sewed this huggable weapon by hand to make sure that she got the pixelated look right. Head to her deviantART page to check her crafting recipe.

[via Sprite Stitch]

Sabertron Swords Keep Players Honest By Keeping Score

January 30, 2014, 12:00 pm

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I have always thought swords were pretty cool. In fact, I used to take fencing, if only because no one taught kendō in my area. If you have ever picked up a stick and started a mock sword fight with someone, you know that your foes tend to become liars quickly. Even if their knuckles are bleeding, they will deny being hit by your sword/stick.

Sabertron is working on a new sword fighting system that takes away the ability for your opponent to lie in this way. The swords keep track of hits and can tell the difference between a person and another sword. According to its makers:

Sabertron uses wireless communications to determine when two swords have clashed. If a player strikes the ground, the microcontroller can ignore the strike because the sword is tilted down at an angle. If a player strikes a tree, a bystander, or the player’s self, the microcontroller will detect those objects as the opponent. This is a limitation and players must agree to be honest. This limitation will be removed in follow-on products that support Melee Mode, by utilizing proximity detection circuits. It is possible that the initial reward product supports this mode, depending on the production changes to bring Sabertron to the masses, but is not guaranteed.

Each sword comes complete with sound effects and LED lights that count down the points until victory or defeat. Initially, you’ll only be able to get versions looks like a lightsaber, but if they should exceed $500,000 in orders, they’ll also offer a medieval blade. Down the road, they hope to release accessories that allow for multiplayer melee battles.

If you want a pair, you’ll need to pledge at least $125(USD) over on Kickstarter to get in on the sword-swinging action when they launch. Delivery is estimated for Fall 2014.

Adventure Time Grass Sword Replica: I’m Cool with That

April 11, 2014, 8:00 am

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If you watch Adventure Time, you know that Finn the Human has a cool sword made of grass. When he got it, he could not get it off his arm. The grass just wrapped itself around his hand. It was a trap set by the Grassy Wizard. Here is a real life prop of the sword that looks just as cool.

It may have been a trap, but it was a real kick butt sword, so Finn just said, “You know what? I think I’m cool with that.” Sometimes when you have a totally awesome sword, you just have to accept its quirks.

This acrylic and plastic replica comes from Etsy seller ThePropShop for just $65(USD). The question is, will you be able to put it down after you get it?

[via Neatorama]

Man at Arms Makes Jake’s Sword from Adventure Time

April 21, 2014, 12:00 pm

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I’m not sure why a shape-shifting dog even needs a sword, but that’s Adventure Time for you. It doesn’t have to make sense to be an amazing cartoon. As you might expect, this sword is totally mathematical! It was made by none other than our favorite blacksmith, Tony “Man at Arms” Swatton.

The swords in Adventure Time all have their quirks. Jake’s weapon is no exception. Look how long that hilt is. You could never use this sword in real life. That didn’t stop master swordsmith Tony Swatton from making it real. Watch as he first makes Jake’s sword, then uses it to destroy stuff.

It really is beautiful and it looks like it came right out of the cartoon. As usual, Great work, Tony!

Jon Snow’s Longclaw Sword Gets Forged for Real

May 6, 2014, 11:00 am

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Man at Arms’ Tony Swatton has forged many great fantasy weapons, bringing them into our world and making them real. This time around, thanks to many requests, he has made Jon Snow’s Longclaw sword from Game of Thrones. You know nothing, Jon Snow, but you do have a kick-ass sword.

I don’t know how many swords Tony has made by this point (no pun intended), but by now he could probably make himself an actual Iron Throne with all of them.

As usual, the finished sword looks pretty amazing, and even has the same intricate direwolf head pommel at the end of its hilt. You can see it in action at the end of the video.

Jon Snow would be so proud. Now I wonder if Tony Swatton has ever worked in Valerian steel…

Attack on Titan 3D Maneuver Gear Replica is Ready to Slice Necks

May 9, 2014, 10:00 am

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YouTuber らってん技研 recently finished a replica of the Three Dimensional Maneuver Gear used by the good guys in the hit manga and anime series Shingeki no Kyojin, aka Attack on Titan. It can’t be used to swing about, but it does come with fairly sharp steel blades.

Aside from the blade, the pistol-style hilt is also mostly made of metal. The rest of the gear is mostly made of plywood and PVC pipe. Just like in Attack on Titan, the blade can be detached by pulling the lever on the hilt.

Fans of the show may have noticed that the blades are not segmented like the ones used in the series. From what I understand, らってん技研 opted not to put grooves on the blades to make them look segmented because doing so could break the blades. It’s not like they’re going to be jammed in Titan flesh anyway.

In the video below, らってん技研 shows how he designed the blade. He also demonstrates the hilt’s locking mechanism and slices some vegetables with the blade.

らってん技研  is accepting commissions for the replica. Contact him on YouTube or send a message to fullmetal.shingeki[at]gmail.com to order.

[via Neatorama]

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Sword Replica Channels Your Inner Kenway

May 17, 2014, 9:00 am

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Fans of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag will recognize the sword here right away. It’s the sword used by the hero of the game, Edward Kenway, and now you can own one just like it. This replica sword is made out of latex rather than metal so you can use it in all your mock sword fights, and take it to cosplay parties without risk of stabbing someone (or yourself).

This officially-licensed replica sword is 41-inches-long and made to 1:1 scale to the one from the game, including its large and intricate hilt. The sword is natural latex rubber over a core of fiberglass. The grip section of the sword is 6-inches-long, though it should be noted that it’s a left-handed grip, just like the one in all the game art.

Combine this with the hidden blade replica we talked about in the past and you can get into some serious cosplay action. Lefties can pick this sword up at ThinkGeek for $79.99(USD).

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Prime Swords Foam Swords Have Swappable Parts: Connectiblades

June 23, 2014, 10:00 am

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Tyler Richins’ son Ben loves swords. Not only does he like playing with them, Ben also asks his dad to draw different sword designs. This inspired Tyler to come up with Prime Swords, which are foam swords with interchangeable parts.

Each Prime Sword has three main parts that can be swapped: the hilt, the crossguard and the blade itself.

Tyler’s main goal is to release his Eon and Riven designs. He also has three dragon-themed designs, but they’re currently locked as stretch goals in Prime Swords’ Kickstarter.

Swing your browser to Kickstarter and pledge at least $30 (USD) to get a Prime Sword as a reward.

[via Daily Dot]

 

Game of Thrones Foam LARP Swords Make a Less than Iron Throne

June 28, 2014, 10:00 am

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Decorate your backyard to look like Westeros. Outfit yourself like your favorite character. Get these Game of Thrones LARP weapons. Then you are ready to battle. Soft foam, prepare to meet week nerd flesh!

These GoT foam replica weapons will let you fight for the Iron Throne, while not getting butchered. You can choose Ned Stark’s Ice, or Jon Snow’s Longclaw.

If you are going to whack at each other with swords, they might as well look epic and awesome. You can use these while you make your own Sweded version of the show. Let me know when it is finished, I want to see that. These nerd beaters will cost you $89.99 – $94.99(USD) from ThinkGeek.

Rainbow Swords are Perfect for Colorful Ninjas

July 16, 2014, 12:00 pm

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Your typical ninja is a person of stealth wearing all black and carrying swords that look more sinister than cute. I wonder if there was ever a group of ninja’s that liked to add a little color and flare to their dark costumes. If so, these Blades of the Rainbow Ninja would be perfect for them.

ThinkGeek has a set of ninja style swords and knives that have a really cool rainbow finish on the blades. If Nyan Cat ever went full-ninja on someone, kitty would use these blades.

The Rainbow knives come in a set of two swords or a set of three knives, and are made from stainless steel with a titanium coating.

You can get the entire kit for $49.99(USD) with all three knives and both swords complete with a scabbard for the works. If you only want the swords or knives, you can get them individually for $29.99.

Diablo III Sword of Justice Replica Will Smite the Unjust

July 20, 2014, 10:00 am

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Diablo III fans will recognize this sword prop right away. It’s El’Druin – The Sword of Justice – and it was designed directly from the digital art files for the game. That means it looks like the one Tyrael uses to flay baddies in the game.

The thing measures over three feet long. Sadly, it’s made of plastic that is hand-painted to look like metal, but on the other hand that means it doesn’t weigh 20 pounds. The replica has a pulsating blue light in the hilt that looks all fancy and sh*t.

Just think how cool this will look the next time you cosplay in a knight costume or feel the need to sword fight your friends over the last shot of Jager at your next LAN party. It’s available from ThinkGeek for $59.99(USD).

If I ever get a sword, I plan to name it the Blade of Infinite Stabbing.

My Little Pony Sword: Rainbow Slash

July 22, 2014, 12:00 pm

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Legend says that when this My Little Pony sword with cutie mark is pulled from the stone, they will have found their king…or Queen. The problem is that ponies only have hooves, so no one can remove the sword from the stone. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

This sword was made by DeviantART member jablechien and it also sports the traditional icon of Princess Luna, which was expertly applied using acrylic paint and a toothpick.

It would be so cool if they had weapons in My Little Pony. Your father wanted you to have this. It is an elegant pony weapon from a more civilized pony age.

[via Neatorama]

A Real Heron Marked Sword from Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time

October 7, 2014, 2:00 pm

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The Wheel of Time turns and ages come and go… The Wheel of Time is a series of 14 fantasy novels by Robert Jordan. If you have never read them, you are really missing out. After he died in 2007, Brandon Sanderson finished the last three books in the series. Fans will be pleased to see this Heron marked blade from it’s pages come to life.

In the books, the greatest swordsmen are called Blademasters. That name means that they can carry Heron marked blades as a sign of their skill. You don’t mess with someone who carries one of these swords, because you will not win. And now an authentic and beautiful Heron marked blade exists in real life. Brendan Olszowy, a swordsmith in Western Australia, actually forged one.

In fact it is the sword of Moraine’s Warder, al’Land Mandragoran. It weighs 2 pounds, 14 ounces and the blade is 32.2 inches long. It is inscribed with words from the Old Tongue that translate to “True Blood of Manatheren” and “For the glory of the Red Eagle.” I would love to hang this sword in my home and brag to all my nerd friends.

[via Neatorama]

Replica One Piece Swords Available in Japan

October 21, 2014, 12:00 pm

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I’ll admit to having never read or watched any of the One Piece manga and anime series. It really doesn’t matter because I am a sucker for sweet katana swords and have been way before The Walking Dead featured one so prominently.

Whether you’re a fan of One Piece, or just like cool weapons, you might want to get your hands on these replica swords that look like the ones the people in the series use. They are pretty awesome; I particularly like the simple black one that has the black and silver blade, it’s awesome. My least favorite is the one with the fuzzy guard.

These swords aren’t cheap, the most expensive one is the Sandai Kitetsu and sells for 99,800 yen (~$934 USD), that sword is the black handle with gold trimmings and silver blade. The white with gold one, and the sweet black blade sword each sell for about $747.

[via Kotaku]

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Robot Arms Dueling with Katana: Apocalypse Soon

November 19, 2014, 7:00 am

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When we all die, it will certainly be a preventable doom of our own making. If I were placing bets I’d probably go with “catastrophic environmental disaster,” but “robot apocalypse” is certainly a possibility, and the odds just went up… a LOT. Why, you ask? Robots arms that have been taught to wield katana with unerring precision.

Now we know that when the robots rise up against us we will be cut down with differentially tempered swords made in the Japanese style. The consolation prize is that we’ll probably die quickly from the very, very precise and clean cuts.

In the mean time, I’ll be working on a design for an EMP warhammer. Do you think Kickstarter or Indiegogo would be a better funding platform for such a weapon? Should early backers get a free upgrade to fine Nappa leather grips? Maybe if I hit stretch goals I can also make EMP maces, flails, estocs, and halberds.

Watch a Nail Turned into a Tiny Sword: Nailed It!

November 29, 2014, 1:00 pm

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We’ve seen blacksmiths turn pieces of metal into a sword many times, but I bet you’ve never seen them create a weapon from something as tiny as a nail. Hey, mice need weapons too.

This is a fun video that shows Inspire to Make creating a tiny little sword. And before you laugh and say that it can’t hurt anyone, just remember that even needles can kill if inserted in the right area, and splinters hurt like hell. Size matters not.

It is a cute little weapon worthy of any small warrior who has the heart to wield it in battle.

[via Sploid via Nerd Approved]

DIY Hobbit Sting Sword Glows Near Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks: Whitehat Baggins

December 28, 2014, 9:00 am

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The magical dagger Sting protected Bilbo from evil creatures and glowed blue when there were orcs nearby. But WarSting, Spark IO’s modern take on Sting, provides a more timely warning. It will glow when there are unsecured wireless networks nearby.

WarSting is an offshoot of Spark IO’s WarKitteh, the Wi-Fi sniffing cat. They modified a toy Sting that had LEDs, a speaker and a motion sensor. They then spliced in their Spark Core chip and reprogrammed it to detect unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

They also made it so that if you swing WarSting, it will join and store the name of the unsecured network to a Spark Cloud account, then disconnect from it. It will then stop glowing if there are no other unsecured networks. Otherwise, you can keep swinging until you’ve marked all free rides to the Internet innocent networks.

Your browser senses a link nearby. Head to Spark IO’s website to find out how you can make a WarSting.

[via MAKE: via Kotaku]

Lord of the Rings Anduril Flame of the West Sword Replica

January 18, 2015, 9:00 am

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If you are a huge Lord of the Rings fan, you might know the Anduril Flame of the West sword and its significance. If you like the movies but aren’t a super fan you might not. This sword was used in the battle against Sauron and cut the ring of power from the hand of Sauron.

What you see here is a replica of that sword and if you have any visions of cutting evil hands you are out of luck, as this sword is dull on both edges. The blade of the sword is made from 420 J2 stainless steel with runes etched into the sides, and it will take an edge if you want a sharp object.

The sword comes with a wooden display plaque for hanging on the wall and a certificate of authenticity. The matching scabbard is made from real leather and has a 24k gold-plated finish. The sword goes for $179.99(USD) and the scabbard will set you back another $129.99 at ThinkGeek.

Walking Dead Zombie & Sword Letter Opener Set

February 22, 2015, 8:30 am

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One of my favorite characters on The Walking Dead is Michonne. I like her because she uses a sword to slice and dice zombies rather than a gun. If you are besieged with a bunch of slow zombies, I think a sharp Katana sword might be the best way to kill a hoard. I would want guns too though.

This is an official Walking Dead letter opener that opens sealed envelopes much in the same way Michonne dispatches the undead. While it doesn’t quite look like Michonne’s katana, it does look like a sword, and it’s sharp enough to use to open letters. That probably means the blade is completely dull and you simply use it to rip open the top of a letter.

The sword sticks into the rotting skull of a walker and looks awesome. I particularly like that you can see the sword in the mouth of the zombie. The sword is 11.5″ long and the zombie base is 13″ (H) x 4.5″ (W) x 3.5″ (D). You can get your letter opener for $89.99(USD) at ThinkGeek.