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Got the blade and the guard shaped and mostly smoothed. Used a rasp and file for the majority followed by sandpaper, but on the inner curve of the guard I ended up using a dremel (I couldn't even get the file in there very much).It still needs a bit of smoothing, but next its on to the handle pieces.
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While I don't quite have the time to make a prop just for this, pretty soon I'll have something that will line up and I'll document everything and put it together as a tut. Most likely will be a basic European longsword to go with my DS2 after I finish the costume, and will be aimed at producing something as realistic as possible.
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How long does it take to make this and how much does it cost?
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The whole process would take about 10-15 hours for me, so I'd charge $200 for one with the works.
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I actually wanted to know how much the supplies themselves were. The wood, the tools, etc.
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Here's a good list of basic tools, some of which you might or might not need. While his prices seem off to me, it will give you a good idea of what to look for. For sure you need the files and some way to cut out the wood. I would also recommend poplar over the pine he uses. (And stay FAR away from balsa unless you need very thin pieces you can't get in other woods.)
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I love your work in progresses os much <3 what yood did you use? but....didn't you cat the uper ornament later?
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can you make a video or written steps on how to make the swords I wanna cosplay as kirito
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40" long and 5" wide at the hilt.
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if i could ask a few questions:
1) how thick is your blade?
2) does the blade extend into the hilt like the tang of a sword?
3) how did you cut the edges of the blade?
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It's .5" thick. It's cut out as a complete profile, so yes it technically does, although not in the same style. And I beveled the edges with an 8 inch rasp.
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how wide is the blade (edge to edge)? how wide is the bevel (edge to end of bevel)?
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can you make a Tutorial, PLZ!!!!!!!!!! i want to make AsunaΒ΄s too at least materials
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I plan on doing a prop/sword making tut of some kind in the near future. Probably in the next couple of weeks when my classes end. For now I can tell you the material is all wood, poplar, ans mostly files for the shaping. And any kind if saw that can cut out the shape.
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damn urs looks nicer than mine >
but good job man
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what wood did you use? i used plywood and i couldn't get the same shape you got i will be uploading some picture of it onto DA.
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I used poplar. Plywood is really low quality, you'd better off with a piece of select pine. Poplar is really nice because it's alot harder than pine, but still soft enough to work. It's also much easier to finish.
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ah ok cheers, if i have time to make a new one ill follow your advice
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thanks, oh and by the way good luck trying to strap it to your back like kirito does
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Lol thanks, but I've got a few Ideas. If I can get a giant bang nail to stay on my back, I bet you I can manage this thing.
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Do you think it would be possible to Spray Foam this or something? I'd love to wood or metalwork it, but I know next to nothing about either of those two things, nor can I find a replica to blow 150 bucks on in the interwebz. I'd rather not slit my throat with a bandsaw because I did something wrong.
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Or if you plan on casting it, that may work as well, because chances are your detail is more accurate than mine would be.
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It might be possible, but I don't know how well it would turn out. If you have anywhere you can get it cut out I would recommend using wood, you can do most, if not all of the work with hand tools and it will turn out much more durable. If you can't, I might try using some kind of support for the spray foam, and be careful when painting, from what I know, spray paints eat at most types of foam.
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how much would it take, for you to make another one and send it to portugal ?
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I don't plan on making another by hand. Takes too much time and I have plenty of other things to do. However I was planning on potentially molding and casting it.
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that would work too honestly, since all the details would be preserved. if you ever think in a price.tell'me
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Whoa this is AWESOME. ;_; Please make a tutorial for this sword. Would love it. I'm planning to cos Kirito too. Thanks. :>
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I think I plan on making a tut when I start work on the dark repulsor.
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I made one to but i didnt put as much time as you did into it. (i also made it before the anime came out!) Will have to remake mine TT_TT
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It's about a 30" blade length, 40" overall. I sized it to scale to myself compared to Kirito (he seems rather short anyways, as am I).
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Oh god, AWESOME.
What do you think of doing a tutorial to make one of these?
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Thanks 
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May I know what materials you used? Its a wonderful job done!
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Thanks! It's all cut from a single board of poplar.
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Wow, thats amazing! hahas, thank you
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I'm curious to know how you made the edges so consistent. Seems like it'd be sorta tough to do. Did you use any markings or anything to guide you?
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lots and lots of careful filing. I basically opted to not use any power tools on it because they are much harder to control. I did draw a basic guideline along to edge as well, but most of it is just by eye.
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Lol, I already have a friend who wants me to make him one. If enough people want one when I'm done I might have to see about molding it.
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