Introduction: Skyrim Wood Carved Weapons
Skyrims iron war axe and iron sword recreated out of wood. To scale... More or less. Only cost about $10 for a piece of knotty pine shelf board, a small can of dark walnut stain, and can of clear coat of varethane.
Step 1: Template
First make the templates. Found online and printed out on multiple sheets to a pretty accurate scale. Then glued together on harder paper and cut out.
Step 2: Cut
Trace the shape out on to a board. And then cut the outline out with a band saw.
Step 3: Plan It Out
Mark the details out so you know where to carve and how deep to make them.
Step 4: Carve and Shape
Time to patiently carve and shape all the details. I used mostly hand files and chisels and a bit of the bandsaw. Afterwards sanded everything down by hand, started with 60 grit and finished with 220.
To make the two small rivet circles on the war axe I used a hole saw with the centre drill bit removed. Cut in half with a bandsaw and then sanded by hand. Attached with glue.
Step 5: Finish
To finish the project I used two coats of dark walnut stain. Three coats of clear varethane wood finish, a quick sand with 320 grit. And one final coat of clear.
Finished!

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18 Comments
Tip 1 year ago
If instructibles gave out scholarships, you’ve earned the best. (I don’t know if thy do)
1 year ago
They look amazing. But can you post on here the template link?
5 years ago
Hi
Could you share a template to print and the measure of the axe please
Regards
5 years ago
Amazing craftsmanship :)
6 years ago
So cool!!
(and i dont even play skyrim)
6 years ago
So cool!!
(and i dont even play skyrim)
6 years ago
Looks amazing. could you tell me the link where i could get the prints for both weapons though?
6 years ago
Beautiful. My man!
7 years ago
That's the coolest thing I've ever seen
7 years ago
Awesome!
8 years ago on Introduction
Good job !
8 years ago on Introduction
very realistic!
This wood similar to copper
8 years ago on Introduction
A little hammered metallic paint on the metal areas and it would look forged. Outstanding carving.
8 years ago
Well done!
8 years ago on Introduction
These are awesome my friend they would go great with the armor I made :)
8 years ago
This is amazing!! And I love how cheap it is!!
8 years ago
Great job ! Your work is as beautiful as the game !
8 years ago on Introduction
These are really impressive! I love the way they turned out. Very cool!