Easy to Make LARPing Foam Sword (Part 1)

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In this video, we'll take you through the exciting process of creating your very own foam sword, providing detailed instructions and tips to ensure your masterpiece is both durable and safe for epic battles. No matter your crafting skill level, we've got you covered - from materials to techniques, we make it easy for you to join in on the fun!
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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.
This video is dedicated to our friend and founder Grant Thompson- the one and only King of Random.
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[@civil_the]

Thank you so much for bringing TKOR back to where it works best, it has been years since I've seen any genuine from-the heart content from this channel. Cheers!

[@theaces3697]

i will be honest, i stopped watching after Nate and Cali left as i didnt like what happened after they had gone but you sir brought me back it feels like im watching a reboot (in all the good ways!)

[@lilfxndiiv3rt]

Foam swords are so nostalgic. Glad yall are bringing the fun and nostalgia back.

[@lonewolf-vu6hj]

They battle with them every Tuesday in orem

[@mikeyb430]

Glad the tkor is going back to its roots ❤

[@GordonSanders]

This seems like a project that Grant would do.. Thanks for bringing back the spirit of TKOR!!

[@nicotron1]

My brother has made SO many of these. He's been part of the larping community for about 10 years now, and was taught how to make these by even older members way back then! It's amazing to see the exact same process being done on video!

[@forgingluck]

I love this. Your energy is like an older brother or somethin, with a really neat project. Glad to see the channel evolving! Cool stuff!

[@the___dude]

Reminds me of the good ol TKOR days. I'm glad this channel is reviving like the phoenix

[@the___dude]

@Tex_on_Tele.gr.am_YT_TKOR no

[@wesleyfryer8324]

Yes! Spread the good word of foam swords!

[@Riprock296]

lol! I never build one, but I felt the need to watch the video till the end! Just like back in the day with Grant! Great job! Felt like the old TKOR

[@evandaily]

Glad to see TKOR is finding its roots again. We are back as well!

[@matthewrichman7777]

Thank you so much for bringing back the TKOR we all know and love!

[@fnnerfer1191]

Love it Finally, the channel is alive again. The thematology is right, and the new host has a lot of potential, once he gains some camera experience. Little advice, I think the thumbnail should be more focused on the finished product, and also you should have had 2-3 minutes at the end, showcasing the final build, instead of ending abruptly (I know this is kinda nitpicking, but I love this channel and I'm so hopeful for it's future. I just want to help any way I can)

[@TheKingofRandom]

Than you for the feedback! We are definitely focused on improving the OG format to bring back what TKOR is all about.

[@corrpendragon]

Love this idea. Show off the projects! Have a 20 second clip of some badass bros fighting each other haha. :)

[@Fixed_Artillery57]

Thank you for doing this man really means a lot to the community

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’ve got your back! -Jarom

[@justsomeguywithhalfamustac6837]

I am absolutely loving these new videos

[@MrMarina101000]

Love that you’re being back the cool weapon stuff like Grant used to do!

[@Abdallahkhawaja]

Thanks this just brought back tons of good memoriess

[@Boneappleteahee]

I bet this will be an amazing video!

[@Griffinelements69]

4:08 me trying to open up the McDonald’s/chick-fil-a sauce cups

[@TheKingofRandom]

You should’ve seen how long it actually took me… The edits made me look so much less ridiculous! -Jarom

[@projectdelta50]

Pro tip: fold the corner up where the tab is on the sauces, it makes it stick out more and easier to grab.

[@build_itnow]

Omg thanks I love this Channel thank you so much for continuing the legacy and making it beter🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TheKingofRandom]

My pleasure! -Jarom

[@MrMarina101000]

Foam Sword time! Heck yes!!

[@glaciergirlv2265]

I have a boffer I made at a convention that was simple to make. It has a pvc core and uses (among other things) a pool noodle, a yoga mat, and a foam ball. It was fun to make.

[@turitow1653]

he may not be Grant, but I think he's the closest to him since Nate, not that people are easily replaceable, but from memories of the past he's the closest to Grant

[@TheKingofRandom]

No one will ever replace the OG King. Grant is my daily inspiration! -Jarom

[@lukefrahn8538]

The FRESH PRINCE of RANDOM

[@Johnny1989boy]

Having 4 kids this will be an amazing project to do thank you so much and on a budget 😅 making memories last.

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’ve also got 4 kids and we have lots of memories using these! -Jarom

[@Goldy_VR18]

This is awesome

[@trumpetedeagle2]

A lot of LARPs use these. And this is honestly the best video Ive seen on their construction.

[@TheKingofRandom]

Thank you! I use these all the time and I’ve built so so many. I felt like it was time for a clear instructional video. -Jarom

[@kokosaangaming5025]

Jarom I love your energy and it reminds me of Grant, I stopped watching since Cali and Nate left, but I always come in and check from time to time because as a fan and with respect for Grant, I never gave up on the channel. I've watched TKOR since the beginning of the channel, I've been watching your last 3 videos man and your energy and your projects remind me of Grant so much that it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Please keep going, and I promise you if you guys keep this up all of us OG fans will make sure to show love and support. And one day TKOR will be back to its former glory . Can't wait to see the next video ❤

[@supere13]

Man I might need to get a foam sword again! Haven’t had one in YEARS!

[@TheKingofRandom]

Do it! You NEED it! -Jarom

[@LarpMix]

Larp sword construction varies so much. I've seen many and built many larp swords over the years, This seems to be the newer standard style though. Not a fan of the fabric covers though, but rules vary by group.

[@silverfawx2797]

A build video, like the old tkor days, thank you 👍

[@TheKingofRandom]

It’s my absolute pleasure! -Jarom

[@thegreatitudecoach]

I’ll buy that crazy color sword!!!!

[@hanz5680]

Pretty sick man

[@Skill_Mind]

Thanks to TKOR

[@sanctus864]

Jarom! Good to see you, hope you're still on the field this summer!

[@TheKingofRandom]

I will be! -Jarom

[@bushlshd]

"we wanna kill our friends, but we dont actually wanna hurt anybody" possibly the best quote in the history of this channel

[@kevinmartin5053]

Good effort.

[@noahjackson8174]

that was fun and new.

[@IgnitionPointpodcast]

Love this!

[@TheKingofRandom]

And I love you too! -Jarom

[@specifiedhuman]

Great to see you here Jarom!

[@TheKingofRandom]

Great to see you too! -Jarom

[@Belgarion1971]

A buddy of mine in college made these and we would go down to the basement of the dorm and fight for hours. Good times 😆 The contact cement steps seem like they would be much easier with a disposable paint applicator.

[@barry-allan]

Nice, i just buy larping swords, but these work great for a homemade one! Thanks for the video, love this style, take your time filming these, quality over quantity.

[@DanGoodShotHD]

"They are totally legitimately used to hit people with, and that's where the fun comes in." -Yup, I like the new guy! I've bee a subscriber since 2012. I'm so glad to see the channel seems to be going back to it's roots. I checked out all the videos with the new host. Something about this guys mannerisms reminds me of Grant. I will be keeping an eye out for new TKOR videos!

[@weekendstuff]

There is something called a pool noodle here. It is also foam though a little less dense. But still OK for kids use I'd guess. Benefit. Already round. Less cutting and shaping. So faster sword. Downside: less construction time with your kid before you get hit with it 😂

[@TheKingofRandom]

Pool noodles are great for younger kids! Cheap and easy to build! They just don’t have enough impact resistance for adults to use them for very long.

[@corrpendragon]

Can confirm, I've been hit by plenty of pool noodle swords. This is essentially Level 2 of that. Pool noodle bats are fun and VERY entertaining for younger folks. But adults hit harder, and pool noodles break down very quickly and can easily lead to injury. :)

[@SkydivingChiken]

In finland we call this boffaus, it is very fun, but not at all like Hema

[@TheKingofRandom]

In the USA, we call them boffers. Pretty similar! -Jarom

[@davebrunero5529]

Had mostly stopped watching this channel... Love the new host and am back to watching your videos!

[@TheKingofRandom]

Welcome back! -Jarom

[@dalemills8052]

Congrats on the comeback of TKOR!! You guys should do a colab with Nate from the internet (NFTI), that would be cool.....or is that going to far??

[@TheKingofRandom]

No shade on Nate! Love that guy! -Jarom

[@DukeCyrus]

Next, tkor teachea us how to play jugger

[@aaronsj80]

Back in highschool, I had a friend that made some foam swords out of golf club shafts and pool noodles.

[@M0bi100]

I am loving these projects. Napalm Sword Next lol

[@TheKingofRandom]

Mwahahaha!!! That sounds amazing!! -Jarom

[@brycehampton7649]

Man, that’s I was looking for and I just wanted to do make like that and I definitely want to make training knight fighting for a dungeon, dragons and more knights, and how about shields and spears and armor?

[@TheKingofRandom]

It’s possible we’ve already filmed the shield video… it would be hard to prove though. -Jarom

[@corrpendragon]

Shields, spears, armor, etc. are all possible and very fun to make in this style!

[@scroatworx2339]

it's going to be a long slog to get this channel back to where it was, but this shit rules! keep up the great work guys!

[@RolyMoes]

A couple things that would be nice to see for each project are an approximate time spent and cost of materials. I know cost would differ depending on where you source things from, but it would be good to know upfront before getting into a project.

[@TheKingofRandom]

Great suggestion! -Jarom

[@minegun3096]

Don't forget about explosive stuff! It's a part of TKOR

[@TheKingofRandom]

Truer words have never been spoken. -Jarom

[@davidnegron2869]

This vid reminds me of the show how its made

[@DeadPool-ez2be]

Hey could you do one of a foam axe?

[@GP1281]

Whose the new guy?

[@TheKingofRandom]

I am! -Jarom

[@joseaguilera5223]

Damn I haven’t watch these guys in a long time! That is very cool also… *now replace it with a katana blade*

[@corrpendragon]

JAROM IS KING ❤🔥

[@TheKingofRandom]

Love you bro! -Jarom

[@lukefrahn8538]

Jarom rules like Ja Rule!

[@jimgolger2983]

Can you guys send behind the scenes of the “Modifying a Stomp Rocket to Launch a QUARTER MILE!” Video? 🧐

[@potat2707]

yo did they replace grace? nice

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

keep making videos it will take off again

[@milolll]

I WANT COMBAT SCENE!

[@TheKingofRandom]

You’ll get your wish, keep watching!

[@michald2719]

Looks great! I hope you will continiue this job. And don't forget about metric units.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Try using eucalyptus oil to get the glue off.

[@TheKingofRandom]

Gasoline works too, but your idea is better. -Jarom

[@shiyotso1]

The larping community call these boffers. Think buff but with an "o". There's ways to create a flat bladed version if you want.

[@EliDowney]

ah yes, foam swords, a classic item from everyone's lives.

[@barbarios88]

so a struggle stick from KH 2

[@JamesPollard92]

I need to know if this guy has done Belegarth/Dagohir/Hearthlight/Amtgard

[@TheKingofRandom]

I run my own private group but we follow Bel rules for the most part. -Jarom.

[@wilgarcia1]

Dude just slide a pool noodle on a pvc pipe.

[@corrpendragon]

That's fun for kids, but Jarom's version is better suited for adults. Plus, they'll last 5+ years of battery with no maintenance.

[@garthor]

Does TKoR have a discord?

[@r2stik]

audio 🎉

[@Demonhunters12]

So basically a sword like Roxas uses in kingdom hearts 2

[@loopswithjosh7055]

Can I get a shout out to raise money for house of hope cancer awareness

[@TheKingofRandom]

Here’s a shout! -Jarom

[@Unclejohnmarnes]

Okay so…how about recreating the nerf foam swords…asking for a friend…and definitely not planning to make foam lightsabers…

[@collinf7427]

Is Grace doing the king of random

[@TheKingofRandom]

Grace is working behind the scenes here at the King of Random and she’s got her own channel, Constantly Curious. Go check it out! -Jarom

[@86holt]

So, is Grace done?

[@86holt]

Note: done; not done for

[@corrpendragon]

Yep, her and TKOR parted ways. Wishing her the best!

[@lukefrahn8538]

the queen of random. done and dusted

[@TheKingofRandom]

Grace is working behind the scenes here at the King of Random and she’s got her own channel, Constantly Curious. Go check it out! -Jarom

[@user-yn2sv9rm8n]

Who's this rigatoni ?

[@TheKingofRandom]

That’s a name I’ve never been called before… it’s kinda fun though. -Jarom

[@davismorehead2494]

When fighting with foam swords it turns out a foam staff is way better. Since you have taken away the cutting power of the sword

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Where’s Grace?

[@TheKingofRandom]

Grace is working behind the scenes here at the King of Random and she’s got her own channel, Constantly Curious. Go check it out! -Jarom

[@M0bi100]

But you did hit stuff with them....

[@jcvantonder]

Who the heck is this guy???😮 I like it this far but man.

[@TheKingofRandom]

I’m Jarom! Big nerd, friend of Grant, only a little crazy… -Jarom

[@user-uh2hw5vg6u]

😮

[@asherdowney1034]

Let's goooooooo

[@matty4z]

you... could have used a PVC pipe instead of a golf club?? aaand this looks more like a club soft ball bat then any sword??

[@TheKingofRandom]

Your idea is quicker and more cost effective. For sure. The golf club is lighter and more durable. Both are good depending on what you want.

[@tennissquad5739]

Hi

[@rin-eri]

who tf is this guy

[@RainWalking]

Where is Grace?

[@TheKingofRandom]

Grace is working behind the scenes here at the King of Random and she’s got her own channel, Constantly Curious. Go check it out! -Jarom

[@RobVespa]

Little known fact: The actual sword known as Excalibur (yes, it was real), was made of foam. They were different times.

[@JeffPeebles]

I mean i guess. It feels like you guys think that recasting will fix all your problems. Where's the fire or explosions or blow dart guns? Grant did stuff that appealed to everyone. Not just little kids.

[@TheKingofRandom]

Watch the video just before this. Napalm!! And we’ve got a great one coming up in the next two weeks that you’ll love! -Jarom

[@Blue-2529]

Hiiiii I’m the 30th comment I love your vids

[@aquashuriken1634]

1st

[@randomnessrules120]

First comment

[@It_is_randomfun]

De first

[@xreality1024]

So glad that guy and girl are off this channel. You're way better than them. Couldn't stand them, Made me stop watching. I'm down to come back and watch with you hosting

[@glaciergirlv2265]

I have a boffer I made at a convention that was simple to make. It has a pvc core and uses (among other things) a pool noodle, a yoga mat, and a foam ball. It was fun to make.

[@JsAdventures64]

😮