Metal Sword (of Doom)

Have you ever wanted to have a nice sword(s). I have. Now you say, "Why don't you just go buy a plastic or wood one from Walmart?" Because the plastic ones break and the wood ones do too, not to mention they're made in China, which means the workers are underpaid, they probably have lead paint, and they're just plain crappy. You can make a good quality wood one yourself, which I have done, and it works, but I've always wanted a metal one. So I finally decided I couldn't wait any longer so here it is!
(Drum roll please)
THE ULTIMATE METAL SWORD (of doom)!!!!!

Step 1 Tools

~Hammer
~Something to hammer on, like a piece of wood
~Cinder block or some raised object, if you want your sword curved
~Sandpaper 100 grit or more
~Hacksaw blade, preferably one for cutting metal
~Hacksaw handle
~Scissors
~Knife

--Safety--
(if I didn't have this my mom would kill me)
~Earmuffs/earplugs

Comments

[beall]

if you wanted a metal sword you can buy one off the internet. I got a really nice one at website called swords 4 samuri

[cobalt420]

whats a conduit?

[Sylkhr]

Conduit is used to house wires. It keeps them from being cut or mangled.

~Sylkhr

[cobalt420]

thanks heared of it but never new what it was.

[Nesbitt11]

You sound like a funny guy, but i have to tell you that unless you pressure welded the sides of pipe together (and even if you did) it would break or bend in a fight. Especially if that metal aluminum? You should go for either a mild steel or iron bar or a strip. That way its easy to shape but you can make it stronger by tempering.

[epicawesomeeli]

i made one but i used a 3/4 of an inch thik conduit.

[nikolardo]

I have done something similar in the past, but had forgotten about it.  Thank you for reminding me in such eloquent language!

Possibly helpful tidbit:  one source for the "metal conduit" is ski poles, especially ye olde ancient aluminum ski poles, which can be very long.  It is quite easy to remove the paint; I use a bench grinder with a wire brush on it, but a high performance wire brush (with handle) or sandpaper would probably do the trick too.

[tyldob]

This is honestly amazing! Just what I was looking for! I was planning to make a movie but I'm in Britain, and there are veeeerrryyy strict weapons laws in the UK. I may make some adjustments to your original plan but still thanks for the amazing instruction lol XD

[cowscankill]

Is conduit aluminum?

[mainremission]

if not, it's close.

[mainremission]

I've started to make this, but with a wood handle and flat stainless steel blade! Almost finished

[limpach]

I will give you credit good idea for a play sword but don't insult sword making by calling a smashed metal pipe high quality

[Legionnary]

Maybe you should research what swords were actually used for when invented. They were not made to gloriously hack enemies in to pieces with a few swings, like the movies often portray. The first swords in many areas were made of bronze, and although a blade like edge could be applied, they were hardly good for cutting. They applied blunt force trauma wounds when used, breaking bones. Much like their brother the mace. In lieu of this, a metal pipe hammered down to give less wind resistance when swung properly, is a nice representation of the aforementioned. It is no insult to think of different materials or paths to use when making something that is already widely used, that's how we humans are to the point we are now.

[August Spies]

True of many swords across history, for sure, especially in eras in with lots of armor. A bronze-age short-sword wouldn't hold an edge for very long during "intense use" . Scottish claymores, along with many of the more ornamental African swords or Aztec war clubs with obsidian blades mounted down the sides  would also be good examples of this kind of weapon.

The katana, tho, would not be. And that's what this sword is clearly modeled after.They were designed for cutting. Folded steel blades stay sharp as the layers of softer steel wear away faster than the harder steel, creatiting a virtual microscopic sawtooth. The martial arts which use them are all centered around powerful cutting strikes and practice. They were owned by high-ranking members of society (especially in times where they forbade swords to lower classes), and saw a lot of upkeep. This weapon was not a bludgeon.

Pounding conduit into a sword is a really neat idea, and gives a nice effect. But if you're going to call it "high-quality", it'd be nice if it were at least solid and had no hollow bits.This is without a doubt the coolest toy sword I've seen in a long time, but as for a real sword you'd probably still be better off with a leaf spring.

[limpach]

i said it was i good idea. I just don't think it right to call it high quality.

[Sylkhr]

Well, it actually is alot higher quality the anything you'd buy in non-specialty store.

[dwhp]

i`ve made one, but i painted it black and wrapped gold wire around the handle. Yay!!!!I made It today!!!!

[Sylkhr]

Cool! I'll add your name to the list!

[Camisado]

Not really. A low quality forged blade is still better than a smashed pipe. Although your idea is good, I stand by limpach that it's not right to call it high quality.

[Juklop]

I think he's comparing it to the 20 dollar crap you find on websites. These smashed pipes are better than those Stainless steel machine-made stuff.

[Camisado]

Not really. A heat treated, machine made stainless blade is still better than a smashed pipe.

[frikkie]

im with you guys.Quality does matter here.

[fragmaster4]

No offense but that looks more like a crow bar :P

[I died with my head in a washing machine]

this is a piece of pipe that has been flattened not a sword but it looks very realistic :)

[sites23]

it still would not slash

[sites23]

could it slash or ateast cut something in half

[IceTeaEdwin]

You can probably stab someone like a real sword if you sharpen the tips.

[IceTeaEdwin]

This is great! If you make a sheath with cardboard and line it up with a strip of metal you can unsheath it with that "shhiiiiing" metal sound. I'ma use this for my halloween costume, I was looking for good swords at stores but I want something that won't break. Thanks a lot!!! :D

[ninja guy]

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-wrap-a-samurai-sword-handle/If you wunt to know hot to wrap the handle here is how to do it

[yobwoc]

about the pine sap on step 2... dont use the sword around a flame thrower (BBBOOOOOOOOO00SSHH) XD

[WurdBendur]

I have a hammer exactly like that.

[Crazysmart-stupidguy]

Nice...Looks like a zanpaktou. Anyone who has seen bleach knows what im talking about

[Pumpkin$]

lol they make the real version of ichigo's chain and all. it's in a shop near newport Oregon.

[mr.space]

i see bleach everyday... under the sink i dont know what a zanpaktou is though

[sharlston]

me and you have got similar avatars

[bounty1012]

XD

[Crazysmart-stupidguy]

Its from an anime. Its basically a sword, most of the time a katana All Soul Reapers possess a zanpakutM (¬D, zanpakutM? literally "soul-cutting sword"), a sword that has a spirit created by their powers. By learning the name of the sword's spirit, Soul Reapers can unlock more powerful forms of their zanpakutM. The first form, known as shikai (Ëã, shikai? "initial release"), changes the sword's appearance to better facilitate its special abilities. The second form, known as bankai (Mã, bankai? "final release"), can only normally be achieved when a Soul Reaper trains with their zanpakutM for decades. Once achieved, the Soul Reaper can unlock their zanpakutM's full potential, increasing their own power several times over source:wikipedia

[z-man6233]

he was being sarcastic

[Keira_Yagami]

I think the Bokken Instructable looks more like a Zanpakuto I made one for my Friend Kenny's Birthday (Kenpachi for short and, Yes it is a nickname) He loves it and is always using it.

[roxasnobody00]

i started makeing mine and im doing good. so far:P