EVERYONE CAN Make a Wooden Sword: DIY, Be a LEGEND!

[@fordfan3179]

The year He-man and masters of the universe was big on TV, my son wanted that sword like nobody's business. I couldn't get it anywhere. I couldn't even get the Chinese knock off, Strong Man sword. So, I made a sketch of the sword then scaled it to a four year olds size. It was his favorite toy that Christmas. The morning after Christmas, my wife and I woke up to the sound of popping from down stairs. We went down not having any idea what we'd find. My son had taken out every glass Christmas ornament he could reach. Dozens of them all broken around the tree.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😂😂. The gift that keeps on giving.

[@MrDigitalCypher]

There is something wonderful about making wooden swords and daggers. Well done Team!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you.

[@Abigirl_Reacts]

Hi Dustin! Your smile at 7:35 warms my heart. Just a big kid playing with a sword haha Remind me to give you a big hug next time I see ya!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Luv😍

[@gorknmork6997]

Ive made a few of these for my nephew and he absolutely loves them. I manage to get the best present of each Christmas and it really makes me happy. This year i did 2 gladius out of iroko and oak and we've had a lot of fun duelling.

[@_BigLife_]

Nicely done. I'm glad you showed how to make it with simple tools. The fact that you include a plunge line will insure that stick stays tuned up for generations lol. Great video Dustin.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It’s the little things 😁. The details.

[@_BigLife_]

@TheArtofCraftsmanship definitely

[@paullambert4445]

Fun project! My best friend, brother and I would make swords playing on our block out of tree branches and carve them with our Scout knives. Very crude, but fun. My brother and I would do the same when we went camping. Thanks for the memory. 🎸🔪

[@timothyvolkers5343]

I just finished making a Bowie knife for my oldest nephews high school graduation present. I made it out of curly maple for the blade and handle then dark walnut for the handle scales he loved it. I stamped his initials into the handle so he always recognizes it as his

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

That’s awesome!

[@larryohara6513]

Christmas gifts for the grand kids! Thank you!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

You’re welcome, from one O’Hara to another.

[@CrudelyMade]

one of the best lessons people can learn is how to adapt. like using the leather gloves in the clamp. look around.. what can 'fill in' for what you want done. this approach can help in the shop, out in the wilderness for levering your car up to change a tire, just all sorts of things in life. many people, not having this skill, just think that without the 'right tool' a thing just can't be done.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I totally agree. Adapting is crucial.

[@thespoonfanatic86]

I’m going to make a sword with my uncle soon, and I’m really excited! I hope we can make it turn out well.

[@Miguel_ON65]

What a master Dustin! Your workshop job is amazing always. It is nice to see you in action.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank my man!

[@ryanbrockmiller1648]

very nice work. and for anyone complaining about not having a jigsaw. I have purchased 3 chorded craftsman jigsaws in my life and never paid more then 5 bucks for one. just keep an eye out at garage sales and online marketplaces. I have found so many good rasps and files at garage sales as well.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Definitely. Most of my tools are second hand. It’s just a matter of keeping your eye out for what you want.

[@MASI_forging]

Such a great work 🙌🙌

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you 🙏

[@gmb685]

okay, this is crazy, i just bought matierial to make a wooden sword, and i watched your previous video and i didnt have all the tools, but now i found this gem! thanks! PS: make a zweihander! its a really cool greatsword

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

So glad this video came out when you need it. We can’t ask for a better result than that 😁

[@gmb685]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship Just finished cutting out the shape of my longsword! very happy with the results and cant wait to finish it!

[@ronthacker211]

Great vid.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks

[@GQ3MindSpeaks]

I’ve been looking for a wooden sword tutorial with minimalist tools. Thanks! Any wooden tomahawks, Viking fighting and axe, etc…?

[@rockinHurley777]

Should've given the guard more curvature rather than just straight across. Like an upward swoop on both ends.

[@timothyvolkers5343]

Shinto Rasp are great but I wouldn't waste my money on harbor freight rasp the steel is so soft that I have worn out the steel on a single project on medium hardwood. But Amazon has several nice sets for 10-15 dollars more that will last much longer than any harbor freight rasp so you might be spending 20-30 dollars on Amazon versus harbor freight $10 but you won't have to throw out the Amazon set. Don't get me wrong I love harbor freight especially there upgraded Hercules sandpaper has been great many of there woodworking clamps are great starter clamps among other great tools I just don't like their rasp sets

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@EmmettReese-nh9lg]

Awesome I subscribed after seeing this video This will look beautiful with a piece of Osage Osage orange that I failed to make a recurve out of😂🪓

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Absolutely! 😂. That’s exactly what I did with an Osage bow that I broke in the tillering process. It will look amazing.

[@EmmettReese-nh9lg]

@ YES! Omg you would think it would be so easy to make a bow but the tillering is so hard I have failed 5 times😂😭 this is a great idea