Spiral Knights - REAL Full-size Spiral Knight Sword with pictures! *UPDATED* (See my last post)

REAL Full-size Spiral Knight Sword with pictures! UPDATED (See my last post)

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Fri, 05/31/2013 - 20:36

Hakumenhuku

After many many hours of work, the Calibur Style Sword is almost finished! It has been a dream of mine to create a real sword, so why not make a sword from an awesome game? This sword will be finished within the next few weeks. I'll work on it as time allows. This sword is meant for display, although you could potentially do some damage with it.

~Specifications~

Blade Material: Plain Steel

Length: 35 1/2"

Width: 2" (At thickest point)

Handle/Grip: Wooden (will be leather wrapped)

Hilt & Pommel: Stainless Steel? Note: Hilt and pommel are still being made!

Pics:

This thread is here for you to talk about this, ask questions about this, and finally, vote on what sword this should be. Calibur? Brandish? Bolted Blade? What do you guys think? And I might maybe, just maybe... Sell this when it's done.

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 22:27

Not-Impressed

This space is for rent.

I'll reserve any judgements on it till it's finished
I like the idea of a brandish though but.....

Cough Proto Sword cough xD

Sat, 06/01/2013 - 05:31

Qwao

Unless you paint it that color seems suited to a 2* calibur or bolted blade o.O

Sat, 06/01/2013 - 06:27

Thowardz

um...

I Think This sword look familiar to me.oh Oh, It Look like a tool to cook japanese crape.
Good Job! You made sword That can both Cook and Defend yourself :D

And your sword is missing something...Pummel And A nice Guard

I vote It look like Bolted Blade just now....

EDIT:If you ask me how tool look like....It look like This
And It name is Flat turner

Sat, 06/01/2013 - 11:59

Autofire

You are experiencing a PICNIC ERROR!

This belongs in the Treasure Vault.

Oh, and this is awesome. Can't wait to see the finished result! Don't hurt yourself!

Sat, 06/01/2013 - 15:19

Hakumenhuku

Don't worry Autofire, I won't

Don't worry Autofire, I won't hurt myself now, but I did burn a hole in my sweatpants when I first started though XD

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 10:39

Hakumenhuku

*bump*

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 10:54

Dracoultima

Are you an actual skilled

Are you an actual skilled knife maker? As in, do you know about blade grinds, knife contouring, HRC, blade steel, micro-bevels, etc. or are you just making it because it because you think swords are cool? It's very rare to find a professional knife maker that plays video games nowadays, still on the lookout for one. :P

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 11:12

Shadownox

Honk honk. Make way for the dead bunny.

Looks like this guy has some skill in working metal. You take Metals in middle school?

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 11:17

Little-Juances

A Bolted Blade is a plain, generic sword.
Caliburs and brandishes at least have some colored details that make them more spiralknightlier.

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 11:35

#10

Klipik

@Thowardz

That looks like a butter knife.

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 16:15

#11

Hakumenhuku

lol

@Dracoultima, I can't say I'm a professional, but I have done some extensive research as well as talking to a master swordsmith about how to do this correctly. As stated previously this sword will primarily be for display/costuming purposes, so it won't be heat treated. And I do think swords are cool as well ;)

@Shadowknow, Nope no classes, just loads of internet research, and some lengthy phone-calls.

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 21:47

#12

Linux-Bot

It's missing something....

Seems you'd need some nuts and bolts on it for the real "Robotic" look. It seems a bit flat as well.If you don't add some color, it will look like a bolted blade. But I think it would be better as a Calibur, as it's the most "shiny".
Other than that, it looks great. I'd love to see the finished product.

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 22:12

#13

Hakumenhuku

Thanks!

@Linux-Bot, I'm gonna grind the blade down a bit more to get that beveled/rounded look to it. Also, I will add the bolts to the blade as well, Calibur, Proto and Brandish all have bolts in the blade, and Calibur and Proto both have a light in the blade, which would require a bit more effort though it would look epic. I'd love to see the finished product too, lol

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 02:08

#14

Xxpapaya

The papaya doesn't understand

How do you people make these things T_T
But besides that :P It's quite good ^^ Although you should try and make it look less.....flat? :3

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 10:10

#15

Hakumenhuku

Don't worry...

Don't worry Xxpapaya, I'm working on making it less flat, I'll post pics soon.

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 02:15

#16

Thowardz

@Hakumenhuku Nice,Make It

@Hakumenhuku
Nice,Make It Less Flat Will Make It Look Better. But Don't Overworked.

@Klipik
What Ever.....

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 02:27

#17

Hearthstone

@Thowardz

Usually its just connected as "Whatever"... but whatever...

@Haku

Nice work. I'm already seeing the future work... Ohwait, no that's a Voltedge... Let me... AH! Yes, it looks perfect as a Calibur!

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 04:20

#18

Feline-Grenadier

Nice blade!

It's a first that I've seen a blade actually forged for Spiral Knights, and I'm impressed so far....

But wouldn't working with a thicker piece of metal achieve that "thick" quality of the Calibur? Well, after reading the posts above, I guess I'll have to see the finished result before passing on my judgement.

Anyhow, there's also the decision if rivets or some other kind of bolt-like decorative could be used...

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 06:23

#19

Hakumenhuku

To answer your questions.

@Vinnydime, Unfortunately it's not as thick as the Calibur, because the Calibur is far too thick for a sword in real life. If I did make it as thick as the Calibur, It'd weigh about 5-6lbs, which is much too heavy for a sword. The average weight of a functional sword is 1.5lbs-3lbs. Rivets and bolts will be added once I get the drill press out.

@Skye-Lightning, yeah, I think it's gonna be a Calibur.

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 06:55

#20

Archemiday-Thebard

Wut o3o

1) You deserve a medal. Right here people! Fan of the year award to this chap!

2) Is your name inspired by a fighting game? =3

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 07:12

#21

Thowardz

@Hakumenhuku How Is Your

@Hakumenhuku
How Is Your Sword Going Now?

@Skye-Lightning
Oh Thank You To Tell Me About That

@Everyone
Do You Think We Should Give Haku Something? Like Ingame Stuff Or Something Like That

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 18:07

#22

Hakumenhuku

@Thowardz

The sword is coming out great, I'm working on the primary bevels (that's what gives the blade it's diamond shape) and the fuller (the groove in the blade) which I will put LEDs in to make it look just like the Calibur. I can't wait to see how it comes out... After putting so much work into it I hope it's awesome.

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 08:01

#23

Ninja-Gyles

Awesome!!

I think it is great I want to learnhow to do this!

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 10:05

#24

Ghret

The first thing that I thought of when I saw this was not, "Wow! That's awesome!", rather, it was, "Is that legal?". I think there may be something wrong with me. It may also explain a few other things as well.

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 11:48

#25

Hakumenhuku

@Archemiday-Thebard, nope,

@Archemiday-Thebard, nope, people always ask me if it's from a game called 'Blazblue' and in truth, I'd never heard of it until I played this game. I did some research and I realized I came up with this name before the game even came out... who knows, maybe they stole my name?

@Ghret, don't worry, you can legally own and make swords, as long as you don't go threatening people with it or brandishing it in public, you shouldn't have any issues... lol

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 15:28

#26

Feline-Grenadier

Unless....

Maybe the swords are all the size of greatswords XD

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 18:08

#27

Hakumenhuku

@Vinnydime, maybe XD

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 18:28

#28

Liminori

Any new pictures?

Just asking.

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 19:22

#29

Hakumenhuku

@Liminori, not yet, hopefully

@Liminori, not yet, hopefully this weekend, maybe sooner.

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 03:35

#30

Thowardz

Did You Forget A Nice Guard

Did You Forget A Nice Guard For Your Sword?

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 19:16

#31

Hakumenhuku

I've finally managed to find

I've finally managed to find some time to work on this. As you can see, I have made the bevels (the part from the center of the blade to the edge) more rounded, although you probably can't see that too well in the pictures. I have also ground a fuller into the blade, which will be straightened out when time allows... Oh, and one last thing, the blade will be re-smoothed before it's done, it's quite rough right now. Enjoy!

Fuller Front

Fuller Side

Blade

@Thowardz, nope, I've still gotta make the guard...

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 20:15

#32

Linux-Bot

Your Right

Yeah, I can't seem to notice the rounding by the pics. I believe you though.

Are you going to go to the trouble of putting LED lights in it?

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 21:22

#33

Quexi

o.o....

This isn't meant to be offensive. Just the offspring of an ignorant mind...

It looks like an elongated smashed cake slicer...

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 21:24

#34

Arelic

Keep up the good work.

This is pretty awesome. And instead of LED lights, I'd almost suggest getting some reflective material that captures light better than the blade itself. Otherwise, maybe the LED's could be powered from the guard of the sword? Just an idea. Otherwise this is pretty freaking awesome sir.

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 23:12

#35

Autofire

You are experiencing a PICNIC ERROR!

Sweet! I can't wait to see the finished work!

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 17:35

#36

Validous

I just was thinking, maybe

I just was thinking, maybe the circuit for the LED would be completed by a pressure-sensitive section on the handle, so when you pick up the sword it lights up automatically.
Also, are you going for the look of the standard 2* Calibur or the Tempered Calibur?

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REAL Full-size Spiral Knight Sword with pictures! *UPDATED* (See my last post)

REAL Full-size Spiral Knight Sword with pictures! UPDATED (See my last post)