Does Dishonored's Folding Sword work?

As promised I'm testing my folding sword prototype. Some things went as expected and other actually surprised me. Got a lot of to do for the second version now 👌
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[@NjordArtisan]

Had to sacrifice 50ct of Pfand for this video. Please smash that like button 😩

[@GERMANY_SEK]

Neeeiiin wie kannst du nur, das gute Geld

[@Chaos1king]

​@@GERMANY_SEKyesssir es gibt also noch mehr deutsche hier

[@ntp5358]

Gut dass du den cent ehrst...

[@commanderbriggs323]

Shad over on shadaversity y.t. got a katana sword made from the most indestructible metal to come out in a long time. It's grade is classified as S5 steel. They took a blade to solid rock and it bairly hurt it.

[@Chaos1king]

@@ntp5358 wer den Cent nicht ehrt ist dem Lebens nicht wert

[@Ezekiel_Allium]

Even if it's a little... flaccid, I gotta say the way it folds and unfolds is really slick and satisfying to watch

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! It seems like a certain kind of flaccidness always comes with my prototypes 😂

[@kaitokun7291]

The folding sword is coming along nicely, but if you ever wanna go back to a retractable design I think Agent 6's sword from Generator Rex would be a somewhat feasible design 😊

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! I’ll check that out 👍🏻

[@hschhangte7568]

Or the bad guy's retractable katana from the movie Ninja... starring Scott Adkins

[@justanotheruser7641]

I think the sturdyness is the most important feat, especially if the unfolding works plenty finde, after all you can take all the time in the world to fold your sword back together once everyone who could complain ceased breathing. On another note, I really enjoy the slow, step by step Vlog-esque project as a small series, really helps one to appreciate all the effort it takes creating such a cool and precious pointy pool noodle ;P

[@NjordArtisan]

Totally agree! 😂 And glad to hear you like it. This also makes it a lot more sustainable for me because I can get multiple videos out of one project without doing parts

[@Vargtung]

I think easy disengage is more important, at least thematically. I mean guns exist in the Dishonored world, so if you get busted and have to fight, you might as well start blasting. I really wish you weren't limited by German law in what types of mechanisms you could use for your design. Not that a gravity knife type design would automatically be better (you folding/unfolding this blade looks as cool if not cooler than the in-game animation). But there is something to having all options available. Looking forward to what you make next regardless!

[@NjordArtisan]

I’ll probably make two versions so we can compare what’s cooler 😄 Thanks for watching 🙌

[@PawPawPandas]

so anyway.. i started blasting

[@MCSPARTAN501]

I do wonder if OTF knives that are plastic or wood would be legal. Especially if they're unsharpened.

[@necroseus]

Inside of the larger blade section, have a rod that attaches to the top hinge area of the blade's end. This rod will travel all the way down to the grip, where it will be held rigidly with a locking mechanism. This will hold the tip of the blade rigid while it is being swung, but allow the blade to easily fold up once that locking mechanism is unlatched by a button on the hilt.

[@hunted4blood]

8:20 I don't think you have to choose between being sturdy and being easy to fold away. I think the problem with your current design is just that the forces when you're cutting things and when you're folding the blade away are basically the same. I think if you can come up with a grenade-pin type of mechanism that requires you to pull something before the upper blade is allowed to fold (ideally something located down in the hilt, maybe linked by a string or cam), you'd be able to avoid the problem entirely and have the best of both worlds.

[@jemman2906]

I think that would require precision machining and/or making it too late to be practical.

[@lechking941]

@@jemman2906for the part to be in hilt maybe, how ever, you can put a rather small pin thats able to handle some heavy abuse in the blade its self and then just use a "key" to remove it and fold the weapon away.

[@fourgotten]

Why not use the grip lock (that holds the lower blade rigidly place) to activate a secondary lock? So, when the grip lock is moved to the locked position, and the lower half of the blade swings into place, the blade engages a pawl of some sort that then engages a mechanism in the upper blade to lock it into rigidity. When the grip lock is released and opens, that would disengage the pawl, and thus the lock, allowing the blade to fold back and fold up.

[@Eso233]

@@fourgotten Yeahm that was my whole initial thought, the whole thing needs springs

[@X-SPONGED]

Or a button locking mechanism kinda like a folding umbrella. You press the button before you're able to fold the umbrella back in

[@Nicenigel14]

As cool as the quick to conceal sword is, I think it being sturdy enough to slash is more important. This is just a thought, but could you use a back lock style locking mechanism for the blade? That way the button to push would be right near the end of the hilt instead of in between the two blade sections? It might not be possible due to the blade sections both pivoting, but just a thought

[@NjordArtisan]

I agree! I’ll focus on making it sturdy and leave the quick fold up as optional if I can find a solution. Anything that connects to the handle would mean I had to run some sort of wire or something similar through the first segment and I think that one is already pretty thick

[@Nicenigel14]

@@NjordArtisan Yeah, that makes sense, thanks for the reply and keep up the great work!

[@fourgotten]

​@@NjordArtisannot necessarily a wire, but maybe a pawl that's built into the lower blade to engage both the upper blade and the hilt for rigidity.

[@greenbean1552]

i'm super excited to see more versions of this, id love to see multiple versions like you talked about near the end! Also out of curiosity what were you 3D printing in the background?

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! I think I’ll do that 👍🏻 I was printing hangers for my grinder belts 😄

[@botiwasboughtbythischannel4623]

Being unable to perform simple cuts with the blade's upper half makes it useless, and it might as well only fold once. I'm really excited to see how you address the locking mechanism to fix this. I'm impressed by the thrust though. Awesome art piece in the meantime!

[@universe7708]

Very interesting build! It seems to imply that the folding sword is designed more like a thrusting weapon and the sharp cutting edge is a bit of a red herring. I am very interested in seeing your iterations especially with some different steels in play. Top notch work.

[@HydraKittten]

Really cool to see a semi-fuctional replica, but its important to note that in game, it is stated that it has a fairly strong locking mechanism, and you can upgrade it to make "sword contests" easier (when you and a enemy are crossing blades and fighting to overpower the other) either way, you made a pretty cool looking sword, so props to you!

[@wpjohn91]

The opening and closing movement is sick. Like a jumbo butterfly knife. Awsdome vid

[@emanekaf145]

Came here from Skall's video. I love the idea and have always had a soft spot for Dishonored's aesthetic and Corvo in particular. My first thought was maybe some sort of lockback design with the crossguard acting as a release. One long piece of metal with a small but strong spring you can overcome with the force of one hand, given the leverage with you thumb on the spine/top of the guard? No a perfect solution, and not exactly simple, but the design is already complex, so I think it's warranted.

[@michaelstroy2832]

Awesome Video Bro! I admire the fact that U actually created a functional replica of Corvo’s sword & the fact that you made a Dishonored based video in general. Hands down 1 of the coolest swords & 1 of most underrated video game in history. 💯 I still play Dishonored the Definitive Edition & Dishonored 2 every once & a while.

[@nomex.x03]

Great 1st version, I'm looking forward to seeing the 2nd one.

[@1MajorTom]

well, it's the first attempt, so it's just a matter of starting from that and moving forward and improving it😊I am impressed that it could do so well, when you consider that it is a prototype. I am excited to see what the final result will be😊

[@NjordArtisan]

Thank you! I can’t wait to start on the second version 🙌

[@taurus3244]

You absolute genius im fascinated with that piece of art, dishonored was 🔥

[@SiluTsu]

I want to buy it when you finish designing this masterpice. I love swords

[@MistressSabian]

I think that a sword has got to prioritise cutting. Still the best fidget toy I've ever seen.

[@DapperBrick]

I wonder if you could incorporate the locking device from the whip sword into this to allow the blade to tighten when extended to increase rigidity.

[@NjordArtisan]

Folding whip sword next? 👀 But some sort of wire and ratched might work here as well 🤔 Thanks for watching 🙌

[@El_King911]

​@@NjordArtisansome kind of internal wire/spring with tension definitely came to mind. Though it would make things a lot more complex

[@BichoCR7siuu]

That’s very cool man. Nice work

[@JimtheFish0451]

This is simply amazing. Can’t wait to see your improvements on the design. I know a telescoping blade is unrealistic, but perhaps multiple segments that sit inside the blade and fold out to make one single would work? In my mind, that would shift all of the “pressure points” to the flat of the blade.

[@cryingcryo5690]

THIS IS BADASS i love the mechanism and cant wait for v2

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! Me neither 🙌

[@joshrivers3939]

this is a lovely video, very well put together. your voice is very easy to listen to

[@NjordArtisan]

Glad you think so!

[@someonerandom442]

I'm a huge fan of the Dishonored series so this was really enjoyable to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@rotaman8555]

Cool concept. Keep working on it.

[@sentaiblandy3031]

LOVE THE PROGRESS FOR CORVOS SWORD, pls keep it up ●

[@firestuka8850]

Phase 1, folding and unfolding Phase 2, stabby unarmored Phase 3 foldysword mark 2 with increased strength, stability, and joints. Looks amazing. A prototype of something cool. 🎉 👏

[@stefen0074]

I think for this to work the best, you probably have some sort of snapping lock when you deploy it, but you have a cable/string running down the inside of the bottom segment into the grip. When you activate the tab/lever on the grip, the cable pulls on the internal locking tab in the upper blade and it unlocks it, and you proceed to fold it like the current design. Of course this is more complicated and the issue of the correct string tension is a another problem, as the string probably has to be longer folded then unfolded thanks to the bends. Also i think a stabbing only sword kinda defeats the purpose of the sword because at that point just use a dagger, you will have just or better conceivability. There is stuff like rapiers but crovos sword doesnt have a very stabable shape imo, a extendo rapier would be a fun idea but probably also hard because the force acts on the mechanism on use.

[@NjordArtisan]

I agree, it defeats the purpose if it doesn’t cut. Might aswell be a folding spear then 😄

[@MyAramil]

If he uses the cable to attach to the opening and closing part of the handle, then it could work well I'd wager. As the handle opens it slackens then when it closes it goes taught.

[@shadow177a17]

I love the Corvo blade you made which is really amazing. Please can the next version of Corvo’s Blade be more focused on the weapons cutting ability. But it is really nice as it is to be sold for cosplay purposes. Though I can’t wait for the next video where you have an updated version of Corvo’s Blade. Thank you.

[@KobaltTX]

I LOVE where you're going with this project! I think you should retain the approach that you had from the start, you are taking on challenges that so many other makers of this weapon have been shying away from. Keep it metal, of course. Retain your brilliant folding scheme, it is incredibly loyal to the idea of Corvo's sword while keeping from breaking German Knife Ownership laws. Prioritize your mechanism, put sturdiness a bit lower on the list but don't take it all the way out. You are right; assassins and professional fighters would easily be able to build a style around using it. The main selling point of this weapon is it's concealability, good fighters know where strong points are, GREAT fighters account for weaknesses. With your sword as it is, it isn't an impossible weapon to use in a fight. Maybe not ideal, but I am willing to bet you will find solutions to all the glaring problems and maybe a bit more! If I had the money I'd pay you twice the amount you need for the next prototype so that I could have one too. I would do that without thinking, I am in love with this piece! Your approach is the gutsiest one I've seen anywhere for this fabled sword!

[@banchotaco]

This sword looks so cool and I bet it feels so nice to fold it out and in

[@andrewyoonhobai8453]

the self finger remover, the quickened hospital trip, the stitch maker. yeah, this is such a bad idea

[@abhirupchakravarty8508]

Loved both the videos! Wanted to bounce an idea off of you... Do you think a "back lock" (I don't know what it's actually called) like what is seen in a lot of pocket knives would work to lock in the upper retractable bit while you're wielding it? and maybe use a reverse disengaging mechanism (like if you decrease grabbing force on the handle, the spine support for the upper part dislodges)? Not sure how you would fold the lock back though, or if it would even work realistically. Would love to hear your take on it. Definitely patent the mechanism as is though! And, any improved iterations!

[@timogul]

"I have a sword, but the top half folds out of the way when you hit things with it." "You have a knife."

[@WatDaFakMan]

this is so, insanely awesome

[@SONYUSR]

You could add a sliding metal inside the lower blade. Using momentum to slide out, then a button on the handle to release it (letting gravity pull it back down) also gives more rigid stability to the blade since your gap on the back would have a rigid filling

[@squire0]

I've never played Dishonored but this looks wonderful. One note, it looks like it a small blow to the back ridge of the blade would be completely disarming with the folding part against the fingers.

[@BallinButAtWhatCost725]

Perhaps there’s a way to include a locking mechanism that incorporates the whole hitting it on your shoulder thing still? Perhaps a button actuated locking mechanism on the spine, and have a hinge that folds the foremost section of the blade into a hollowed out portion of the rear section. Like those aesthetic kitchen knife sets that all fit inside eachother? That’s just a solution that I think might look cool and be feasible. The only other option I can think of is having the second section be almost like 2 knives that meet together when the blade is extended but separate into two pieces and allow the foremost section to fold forward instead of backward into the blade. That way you could also include a more traditional and sturdy folding knife locking mechanism. The only issue I can think of is the second section not being able to cut as well due to the leading edge being thicker. Anyway that’s my two cents of what you could do, I love dishonored and I’d love to see you continue this type of design!

[@alexhulea2735]

something to improve is to find a way to incorporate a spring into the handle, so it can close by itself or keep itself closed with the blade deployed

[@thelazy0ne]

Very flourishy. Moar werk is needed. 😊👍

[@the_greaseman]

Nice sword! I think the un/folding of the sword is very true to the aesthetic of the game. I wonder if it would be feasible to add a retractable spine to give a sturdier cutting edge, though I imagine it would be tricky to make it still easy to fold back into it's concealed version.

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! Something that reinforces the spine will definitely be the sturdiest option

[@disafear3674]

That is super cool!

[@secondworldcorp]

Maybe for the second version you could add a locking mechanism that will prevent sword from folding back when it used for slicing? I can imagine it as thin metal rod that slide from the handle using gravity all the way of first section of the blade and an inch on the second section, from the spine side of the sword ofc. That will require a handle to be a little longer but honestly i can't imagine anything better.

[@phillipbooth787]

i think a series of distal locking pins that run through the spine might help with rigidity on the tip segment. the machining and drilling would be a pain, but could be an interesting solution.

[@tofuninja5489]

Can you just do a short of folding and unfolding? It is SO satisfying to loop and watch.

[@Beanut8370]

He just keeps on giving

[@No_Way_NO_WAY]

Couple of suggestions and remarks, just in case you didn't think about those already: - for stabbing i would assume, a more angular surface of the hand locking mechanism would be beneficial to not just blow the weapon out of your hand due to an angular "sliding" surface opening the lock - the pivot and contact points have to be very sturdy even in the handle area to prevent ware(local hardening of the contact surfaces might be an option) - the locking mechanism of the upper blade part: you have to be very careful about hardening, since hardening makes most steels brittle and the locking mechanism exploding on you would be bad. - i was thinking about another way to lock the upper blade part but a snapping mechanism like you already designed seems to be the best solution for a quickly releasable one. Maybe you can twist the metal strip slightly to enlarge the width of the metal against the lower blade part.

[@RasserMeyer]

You might also want to oil up the parts where metal skates along metal in order to prevent it from wearing itself to pieces. Real cool piece, though :D I look forward to seeing the next version :D

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! I gave it a thorough oiling but it can never be enough 😄

[@brandonbooth626]

Two thoughts would be either switch which side is the sharp side or feeding a wire or thin pole through a reinforced spine so that you have a pull release a switch or a button on the handle to release the lock some metal wire and a small spring would probably work the best if you took that route

[@krisvsthew0rld]

seems like it doesnt really cut very well right now but i'd say it does its job very well which is to say look really fucking cool. one thing especially i like is how you start the fold, with the hit against the shoulder. if you keep only one thing in mark 2 you gotta keep the shoulder hit

[@randomperson-up5vt]

I admire the construction of the sword.

[@Yoquese511]

And good mechanism to make its more sturdy is to add a similar sistem of a bicycle break handle. So you can add tension by pulling a wire, also you can add some reinforcement materials in special shape at the folding part (would be hard for me to describe that shape. My english is limited)

[@Anog_kc]

Nice respeckt ich lieb das teil ja total mal gespannt was du so bastelst😮🎉

[@Sgt.Dornan117]

Neat. Now do the super heated whip that the Gundam Epyon uses

[@hkmp57]

Still works much better than i thought it will be

[@rshaart4810]

While I think the sword works great for what it is, I'd probably improve on the design by firstly making it a spear tip or having a sharpened back edge for the first 3 inches or so like a sabre/backsword. Maybe have the locking part on the primary section and the nub on the secondary section blade instead, I imagine that if you rolled your wrist over as you thrust, it may help with penetration as well, though I've got no clue for the cut except maybe it working better as a draw cut vs chop?

[@cxob2134]

In the game there is a lot of mechanical bits in the blade. It would not be too far fetched to add some sort of push rod linkage that attaches to the metal front cover of the grip, runs though the lower segment and presses on the upper segment when held shut, with the rod disengaging form the upper piece when folding the cover open. Would be very mechanically complex but help with the upper segments stability. Anyway very cool build and nice craftsmanship!

[@NjordArtisan]

Thanks! Yeah that might be a good idea. So far my problem is that a top lock would obstruct the first segment, so the second can’t fold in there and an integral wire would bulk up the first segment. Maybe I’ll find a way to solve that 🤔

[@chicken9175]

Honestly if you made a sturdy lock design, it would be a functional weapon rather than just a showpiece, which would be cool!

[@ShcherbynaM]

Since your first part of your blade is hollow, you can hide spring loaded pin near the end of it that will clip into second part. And also at the beginning of the first part hide a lever on a dull side that you can press to retract the pin and fold the blade. When you will open the blade, the pin will be retracted because second part will push it inside the first part, since the second part of the blade has an obtuse angle. After that the pin will lock itself in hole of the second part of the blade. I think that it is possible to put lever in the handle, but because first part of the blade is also rotating, there must be some pretention mechanism for the wire. Probably in third iteration it could be moved to handle, but I don't recomment doing it in the second iteration since you will be testing the pin. Or you can add another lever on your handle to push the lever on the first part of the blade. This is, of course, if my proposal is accepted.

[@murderyoutubeworkersandceos]

New meaning of the phrase "weak of the blade"

[@timothydornan6517]

Use steam to bend your veneer (before applying your adhesive) to prevent cracking. For the first segment lockup, I’d use a longer leaf spring, flared slightly wider than the spine in the center (increased surface area for the disengaging arms, cut them past the joint and notch the end, so the frame of the second section is supported even when extended and the springs can’t hyperextend.

[@canyoueventakeit2437]

Its cool weapon, I just suggest making the end of the sword usable to cut and get the locking mechanism to work, you may need to redo the entire blade given that its wiggling so much.

[@darkwraith5546]

it's not perfect yet but it's still FAR better than I've seen anyone else make, I can't wait to see the next prototype

[@hozimina]

I do love the "blade in blade" design, however I never liked the folding method. I have designing this sword in CAD for years now and the best design I found was a double hidden slide. This works where the lower half of the blade actually splits open and the upper half slides out and gets locked in a notch, where you then close the lower blade and it makes a seamless blade out of both. This utilizes tension in the break-open handle, as is shown in the various designs and in game, to act as the method to hide and split the lower blade while also hiding the upper blade inside both. I have still yet to build it myself due, mainly laziness, but I'd love to see your interpretation.

[@rays5163]

That seems real impractical.

[@INVESTORY-Greg]

yap sturdy with a good edge, cant wait tot see V2 { I say - change the mechanism if you have to . GREAT VIDEO !!!

[@user-vg4pf8xq8g]

Have you looked at the 3d printed one at slide out? You can use the end for cutting and stabbing and the closer part for blocking. Just try to make sure it can take the hits.

[@palarious]

If you have a rod (preferably in U shape to bend around that flat edge and prevent excessive wear in lateral directions), you could simply have it pushed up when you squeeze a lever on the hammer. It doesn't need much distance, maybe an inch, to really secure the blade and keep it from folding. When you release the grip, the rod would be free to sag down under gravity and you could fold the apparatus.

[@theworstguyintheworld4250]

We need the hack smith to help with this. Get some really dense metal and his engineers to help

[@Saren-yc1rk]

Interesting that you have decided to go with that kind of folding. Could very well be telescopic or folding sideways with also some sort of lock.

[@TheSmokingMustache]

In terms of iteration, making a super solid sturdy locking blade should be the priority, looking at various knife locking mechanisms. Once you have that fully worked out and reliable you can start looking at ways to get a quick closing systems. And while super cool to only need one hand, have to rapidly touch one locking mechanism with your off hand isn't really that detrimental. Most folding knives aren't even a snap shut with one hand, the quick deployment always takes priority over quick reholster of folding of a weapon. I love the design and its simplicity overall. Would definitely buy one. I'd say once you have a reliable and strong quick release model you should see if you can find a blacksmith and/or machinist (or someone who is both) and make it a product. I don't know if you realize how well this thing would actually sell haha and it is the kind of thing that if well made can be expensive without much complaint.

[@Tulkusiii]

You could make a sliding pin the goes up the back of the blade into the upper blade to give it rigidity and strength that locks the blade. Then slides back to unlock the blade to close

[@Scott.E.H]

Well the good thing about stuff not working is that you know it can be improved, which I'm definitely looking forward to.

[@NjordArtisan]

Me too! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@asedecraft]

What you could do is using the lower blade and it's 2 sidewalls to be the lock at the top end, so when the blade is fully opened the 2 sides collapse on behind and lock it in place Though this may add to much drag to the blade for it to fold and unfold freely, so you may need some sort of groove that follows the path of the 2 prongs so they don't touch the blade And for the unlock mechanism you could use a little piece on top, mounted on a springy bit of metal with a V shape that aligns with the top of the lock. Then, all you would have to do to close it is the same as what you currently do. Though I could see an issue with the unlock mechanism not fitting inside properly, since it would be protruding out of the top blade and could get caught inside the other blade. Maybe put it on a spring loaded hinge so it can fold inside too and not flop around when in the open position ? Having the V shape being pushed out by the lock so it can still work without getting stuck in the lock or not being able to go low enough It would be a little finicky to get right but it should work It seems like the simplest way to make it fast and sturdy, and after reading a bit the comments I didn't see anyone thinking of this And as fun as retractable pins and rope system sound they probably won't work in such a small space Regardless, a really unique take on a sword I love from a game I love, so I'm looking forward to see what you will come up with next

[@VergilArcanis]

i have a weird idea, but probably impractical: add a sliding spine mechanism to push into place to reinforce the back of the blade around that joint. mechanism is largely attached to the lower blade section but is the same thickness as the blade so it can still fold. the rail itself would have to be like a c-shaped grip on the rail itself. but it can interlock with the upper section. it'll look weird, but it's just an idea

[@Xtafa]

Need a spring loaded pin on the back that pushes against the front blade to keep it open. Can pull it back to fold it again

[@Verbose_Mode]

My only thought is if there could be some kind of actuation up through the inner segment that locks it when the handle closes... It would almosyt certainly have to be spring-loaded, but if it could unlock when the handle opens that would be the best theoretical option. I think it locking and being sturdy properly would be essential, if there is no other option.

[@samphoenix1674]

all i can think with the function of the blade would be to have the locking mechanism inverted for the tip ,as you would want the opening limit to be the spine of the sword thus letting you slash with the full potential and even guard, basicly what im suggesting in short , rebuild the blade portion , have the cutting edge only on the end of the sword , and put the cutting edge on the other side of the unfold limit

[@satiricpants2910]

A thought I had about fixing the top third segment of the sword: you are considering putting a piece to brace the blade top so it does not fold into the blade bottom until you disengage it, but you would have to disengage it manually; what if, so as to not do manual dis/engagement, you were to somehow link or connect it internally to the metal switch/opening(?) on the hilt, and have them engage and disengage in tandem?

[@entropyprimed]

to keep the sword extended, have you considered using a secondary locking mechanism that could slide back into the metal support on the handle, essentially an inline support that would travel through the interior void in the middle section and retract into the handle once ready to re-fold.

[@accunutoutdoors2717]

Just an idea, but maybe you could have a rod running the length of the first blade section inside the slot. At the handle end attach it to an angled plate with the angle facing the front of the handle. At the handle side of the plate cut a flat notch perpendicular to the blade’s length, like you did to make the locking surface in this version (more on that in a minute). Have the rod/plate combo pinned to the handle end of the first blade section so it pivots inside the slot. You could even use the pivot pin for the first blade section where it attaches to the handle. Make the slot cover portion of the handle with a tooth at the blade end that extends up into the handle slot. When the blade is folded the rod rests behind the spine of the second blade section with the rod/plate combo’s angled section facing toward the back of the handle. When you unfold it, since the rod/plate combo is pinned to the first blade section it rotates with it and will now face the front. As you close the slot cover, the tooth on the slot cover would meet the angled plate forcing the opposite end of the rod upward in the slot. This would prevent the second blade section from folding backward when struck. When it reaches the end of the plate, the tooth would slip into the notch cut in the end, locking everything in place until you open the slot cover again. I hope that all made sense? As a bonus, that design would help transfer some of the force from stabbing back down to the handle pivot which could be made bigger/stronger with less difficulty than the pivot in the middle of the blade.

[@glitchbyt3gaming27]

I really hope he reads and considers your idea because from as much understanding as i got from reading and re-reading your comment, it honestly sounds like a damn near perfect fix for the majority of the complications he had with the prototype.

[@kamenmorant]

Could you add a metal rod that acts as a spine to the blade on a rail that slides out and locks in place after the initial stage release? Maybe that would support the blade more for cutting/parry moves, and help support the hinge between the blades whilst in use

[@slipjointyjan548]

If you could add a sprung rod with 2 linkages running through the handle and blade you could unlock it pulling the linkage into alignment with the pivots but it would remain locked when open because the rod would run through the length of the pivot

[@gaddiusgaddium9082]

Have you thought of adding like a sort of metal wire/bike chain mechanism attached to the lever on the handle and the upper part of the blade?

[@LR110Td5]

i would say sturdiness on the cut would be really good to have, after all, if you just wanted a poke weapon you could get a different design i think... Maybe for the locking system of the last blade segment, a spring system that locks it in place and can be disengaged with a string that goes in between the first segment works? i dont have a proper design on mind, and not gonna lie that sounds like a nightmare to actually craft, but maybe it is something

[@goodpr7393]

Hello, you did a great job, it is even better because it is made of metal. what is your idea of making a Corvo or Emily crossbow. I couldn't find a working one anywhere, only 3D models.

[@xavierprunty4508]

Parries are usually preformed with the flat or backspine of the blade. What you were referencing as a parry is actually a bind. Just an FYI

[@crzyrunnr]

Don't know if it'd be possible, but would you be able to to have the tip segment slide into a short recess in the base segment? you might even be able to spring load it with a wire/cable that attaches to the lever in the handle that might be able to disengage it. If you can figure out the disengagement, it would probably need a thrust forward to slide the tip segment out of that recess, but could then continue with folding it up. Hopefully that all makes sense.

[@crowonthepowerlines]

Sturdy seems more practical for a sword where easily closed would be more interesting on a folding spear. If it is only for stabbing, there is not need for the lower part to even be sharpened, so a sturdier lock that allows for slicing motions would make more sense than one which is easily closed.

[@kennethpaschall6811]

BTW the locking mechanism and the way it's built is similar to a collapsible baton when the second part of blade is fully extended a small part of it will be decompressed and go in a slot preventing it from collapsing granted it would basically no longer be an assassin blade but it would be viable for a last resort

[@incredibleflameboy]

I don't think anyone will make this work. It's a cool design and amazing that you've pushed it this far but I think you've reached the peak of where this concept can go

[@stefankruger8208]

I don´t know if somebody already wrote this but you maybe could make the lockingmechanism of the top part interchangeable. that way hardening/tempering might be easier and you combat the wear of it. I realy like this Projekt of yours good luck with Mk.II

[@guitarwi3rdo]

Just seen a video showing the animation, seems the sword in the game acts sort of like a butterfly knife, only it actually slides out of the handle rather than folding out. Might be an idea to look into

[@stitchfantommy]

would you be able to have a wire held taught running down the channel of the bottom blade that is mounted to on one side of the fulcrum of the front pivot to lock the tip blade from pivoting backwards but is somehow released by the handle opening? or use a standard folding knife frame lock like you mentioned but have a sliding rod with a bump that slides either up or down the length of the bottom blade that pinches the lock and releases the tip of the blade? a linkage that converts the pivot of the handle opening to a linear rod isn't too complicated. if you want some CAD mockups feel free to give me a shout, I've been on and off designing a Corvo sword and all the existing game accurate mechs are kinda ugly, yours is amazing!

[@zaczar4338]

Needs a brace that slides up the back edge when it's Opened. Something like the stock on a mini uzi.

[@dinoseen3226]

For an assassin, disengaging is more important, but it would be very cool to see it similarly well as in the game.

[@stevenboelke6661]

I feel there must be a way to have a locking linkage along the spine of the middle section which effectively locks both the handle and the tip to the middle section. Some kind of rotating or sliding bolt (not unlike a rifle) which is engaged by the thumb?

[@discount_doom_slayer117]

I would fix the fault at the fold by adding a spring pressured rod that would extend through the back side of the bottom half, into the way of the blade fold when it's pressed against the handle, then when you take that force off the grav mechanism, it'll spring back out of the way of the blade fold l, allowing the top half to collapse

[@niscent_]

i think just by fine tuning the shape you can pull plenty more sturdiness out of this design. for starters if you offset your pivots in a way that cause more overlap between the pieces, the stoppers and locking mechanisms will have more leverage on your sword segments and make it more sturdier. obviously you will lose some of your unfolded length to folded length ratio. another one for the stabbing would be to offset the pivot of the tip section towards the spine of the blade. this way the stabbing motion would create torque in the direction that opens the blade instead of closing it. the adverse consequence of this would be that it makes the folded blade wider since more of the tip section would be hanging outside of the middle section while folded. that would also require less space to fold inside of the middle section though...