Introduction: Popsicle Stick Swiss Army Knife Prop
Swiss Army Knife made out of popsicle sticks!
This is a Swiss Army Knife prop that YOU can make using only a couple of popsicle sticks (tounge depressor type).
NOTE: I do not know how to make the blades stop when fully extended. You can turn them until they hit the other side of the stopper. I did not have a Swiss Army Knife available while making this Instructable.
Please post a solution if you can.
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You will need:
- 6 popsicle sticks (wide type)
- Superglue
- Drill
- Jigsaw (optional)
- 1/2cm drill bit
- Sandpaper 150 grit and 280 grit
- Pen or marker
This is not a Step-by-step Instructable, so I'm hoping you understand the process from the image notes.
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48 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
- Just like the picture, there is a notch on the same side as side C. Sides A and C are roughly the same length, and B actually came out pretty even too.
- I found that it was easier to leave side A rather long, then drill the hole out, and then shorten it to match C.
- The dotted line is just where I tapered the blade, and I colored in the notch for the thumb to pull out the blade. The other notch...I'm not really sure why that's there, maybe aesthetics? I was going off of my little Swiss Army blade.
Again, this is just a rough work up of what I drew last night. I just wanted to make sure that it was possible. Good luck on version 2!Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Great! I'll send you a patch for doing my knife!
Reply 7 years ago
can you please look at my tutorial
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Awesome! Thanks for the patch!
11 years ago on Introduction
So, from what I gather from looking at my knife and opening and closing it, this is how you make the blades stop when opening them.
I apologize for the crudeness and poor handwriting...
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Hahaha Yes! This is coming up in version two. Thanks for your help!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Not a problem. I wasn't sure if you'd had a reply yet, and I knew from watching shows like "How It's Made", the mechanics of it. But I had to see it in action by opening and closing my knife before I felt like I could even try to articulate it. I hope it helps!
11 years ago on Introduction
omg omg omg omg omg im soooo going to make one
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Cool! I'm happy you like it!
6 years ago
I have to try this soon.
8 years ago on Introduction
Wow! really cool.:)
9 years ago on Introduction
you know you can break an actual knife and drill a hole and replace the traditional wood right?
but be careful when breaking the knife
use the small ones on not the bud bread knife or something like that
11 years ago on Introduction
here s my ver2.0
11 years ago on Introduction
here is mine
11 years ago on Introduction
good job! going to make one!
P.S. how the blades come out of the knife?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
They swing over a wooden axle.
11 years ago on Introduction
This is pretty cool! You should put a little wood filler or bondo over it so it's smoother.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Comin' up in the new version!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Comin' up in the new version!
11 years ago on Introduction
brilliant instructable, I love it and are probably going to make one.
well done and I really hope you win a prize. with you all the way.