How to make a wooden long sword

This is my preferred method for making a wooden sword. Please note this is not created for HEMA practice or sparing, just fun!
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[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks for the comments and feedback. A few common suggestions have come up, so just to clarify: - Yes, the handle is round and should be oval to align with the blade. This is a completely valid critique. Part of the reason I build is to enjoy the process, and turning the handles is just fun, so I make round handles sometimes, but yes, an oval shaped handle is a good suggestion. - The tang does seem short for the length of the blade, however at 3" long and securely glued inside the handle it is actually very strong. This is not meant for HEMA practice, but if you intend to make a HEMA version, I agree, a longer tang would be important. - Sorry if you viewed this as a minimal tool build, which it is not. This was meant as an explanation of one way to embed the blade in the handle via laminating boards together and then shaping the various pieces. - Good luck, I'll try and get a few more builds with different processes out in the near future.

[@jackbenimble276]

Geeks Wood Shop i personally enjoyed the process. Let the haters hate. It was bad @$$. Turned out way better then what i was expecting.

[@deniseangelapasagoy970]

Geeks Wood Shop can yiu mke me one ill pay you for 200 dollars

[@daedralord274]

Geeks Wood Shop nice job but I got a real challenge for ya. Can you make a Scottish Claymore?

[@RyanlsAwsome]

Geeks Wood Shop you should try and make a collapsible light saber that wood be epic

[@archerofbrutality7776]

nice, problem is not many people have all those tools you used to create it

[@marcussmith7409]

This sword was made for fun, but for anyone wanting to use a wooden sword for training be sure to hand sand the handle after turning but before putting anything on the wood so it makes an oval shape rather than a perfect circle as that really improves edge alignment.

[@cheese3enjoyer]

How to make a wooden sword: 1. Take a stick 2. Pretend its a sword

[@tommuller3110]

@Globaros The gamer Me as a grown up

[@3nerget1k19]

Every boy as a kid 😂

[@jacenwade]

In my childhood the trees in my backyard were not a Forrest, it was an armory.

[@eddyheys]

correct

[@serg5kobralif215]

I am a kid and today I made my first good looking sword

[@elsarten8102]

It's dangerous to go alone, take this.

[@Luka-el9nt]

Explain

[@NicolasRamirez12417]

ehh it would probably break the first hit, but if you really want too damage somebody use hard wood and make it thicker and less long

[@fafnirupersonificationofho9645]

@@Luka-el9nt it's from The legend of Zelda

[@fafnirupersonificationofho9645]

An OG

[@28Cryptic743]

Have you thought of making other swords? I would really like to see a Scottish claymore

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Definitely, will probably make a few other styles. A claymore would be fun.

[@FortInTheWoods]

Kenneth Ruttan I made a Scottish clamore once. I used a oak plank for the blade and made the basket out of steel rods.

[@elmothewise3915]

Geeks Wood Shop make a zweihander

[@yeetreviews]

@@elmothewise3915 that’s pretty much a beefy long sword but the claymore is wider and thicker

[@simonfarrell6585]

Obviously a lot of work has gone into this, I've made wooden swords for my son bit this is a different level

[@a.jmanning4567]

Wow, I'm in awe. Would love a workshop like yours. Great tutorial, thanks.

[@vadimchevvie]

Good job, and thanks for sharing. I want to make a sword for my nephew, but I only have hand tools. Feeling the pain of manual work even before I started...

[@henrydatoneboi4447]

(for future reference) get a belt sander, its simple to use and makes the whole process easier without buying all those expensive tools he has.

[@Glitchoone]

I wish I had a workshop like that, so I could create all day

[@ChillyJack]

Finished product was stunning, excellent work. I really need to get a lathe...

[@ebinjayan]

my head was just echoing his words "fairly straightforward" through the whole video

[@hiit8720]

It almost looks like a Skyrim Iron Greatsword

[@niilonevalainen2884]

That sound when the hammer hits the wood :D

[@amandajensen4966]

I don't have all the fancy tools to be planing something like that have I? 😂

[@jameslodge700]

You sir, own an ungodly amount of clamps

[@mannygama8397]

You should make a light saber version

[@eliasg.1357]

It's the witchkings sword from Lord of the Rings in a slightly different variation

[@jackdude180]

when you used the lather and did the polishing, what was the purpose of rubbing the wood chips into the handle?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Just another way to sand/ polish. I do this sometimes to knock back the shine of a finish.

[@Luca-Vito]

Your the dream father gor every little boy xD

[@lottevangiels4423]

10/10 would buy

[@gordonpromish9218]

what wood are you using? I made a red oak bastard, weighted with lead in the guard and pommel to accurate weight and balance, and it snapped just below the guard after only a couple of pell hours

[@GeeksWoodShop]

I think a common wood for actual sparring use is hickory. This blade is made from hickory, though not in a way that would hold up to much abuse. Try to find as straight grain as you can, though no wooden sword will hold up indefinitely.. Just my thoughts, though I'll probably do a build sometime that would hold up to a bit more use.

[@huehue3231]

Wow that was awesome

[@tonyolsson3811]

how long is the blade cause that looked more like a basterd sword but that could be because of how it looked on viceo?

[@BoanergesDebritto1]

parabéns pelo seu trabalho

[@emergencyprogaming]

@GeeksWoodShop they are saying congratulations for your work.

[@andight6121]

Nice sword! I definitely cannot make this with my current (or probably ever) tools but I'm taking ideas from it and I might end up making a simpler version. Also, not asking for this particular sword but for any sword, but would a strong glue like Liquid Nails be good for prop swords for things like film?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Good luck! Liquid nails is definitely really strong.

[@user-to5tn5li1j]

would this be any good in a fight? like if u used it against another wooden sword, would it break?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

This one probably not the best, I'd make the blade a bit wider and not route out the channel if that was the intention.. Using hickory is good though if you want a practice sword, it will take some abuse before breaking.

[@vittocrazi]

also, having the handle beign a one piece with the blade makes the piece tougher.

[@ABrokenSociety]

I've been trying to make a wooden sword out of hardwood/softwood instead of things like bass and balsa to avoid a light weight prop for a friend of mine, but everytime I either plane the stock or cut in the bevels the board always seems to ward in one direction or another.. I know this is an old video, but can you offer any advice?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

I'm not sure what's causing your wandering. Are you using a tablesaw to create the bevels or a router? If using a router, like I do, my suggestion is to use as large a panel bit as you have access to and take small passes. I have a few other vids on swords that show the process as well. Good luck!

[@ABrokenSociety]

@@GeeksWoodShop Yeah, I've been using a table saw to start the bevels because I'm pretty foot at grinding them to the finish, but table saw bevels speed it up considerably. I'm also wondering if it's the weather causing my issue.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

@@ABrokenSociety You may have seen it already, James over at King's Fine Woodworking uses his table saw in creating a blade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWG0q5SApJeirqs Winter weather is "fun" all around, huh?

[@zulwe]

outstanding.

[@MoldyBones27]

Let's do it again, but this time no power.

[@jolijnwijnhoven172]

hello haha what kind wood do you use ?

[@bonebx]

do you sell these

[@Brokenlance]

Just wondering, do you sell these by chance?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Not at this point.. maybe someday?

[@Brokenlance]

Because if you did, I have a historical European Martial Art group that desperately needs wooden wasters (trainers) hence why I was asking. I would make them myself if I had the proper equipment but I lack 90% of the saws and sanders used and I don't have a wood lathe.

[@novashad8]

Do you sell these???

[@GetofFenris1]

do you sell your swords?

[@bluemaster4969]

do you take requests on making sorwds

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Always open to suggestions, no guarantees though. ;)

[@it3925]

can i buy??

[@I_bacon_I]

I already have a wood sword but i need to sharpen it without a knife or power toolsXD

[@Moony16_]

how it's called the vertical table saw?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Do you mean the bandsaw?

[@Moony16_]

yes, thanks

[@jotapvaz]

6:51 what's name that machine?

[@GeeksWoodShop]

It's a lathe, for turning.

[@cloudstrife6676]

After watching this, i realized i was a fool to carve a sword out of a solid hardwood. Nice work.

[@SqualidsargeStudios]

Omg i was planning to do just that XD

[@libertyordeath9936]

What wood should I use?

[@idislikeconflict313]

@@libertyordeath9936 if you’re planning on using it or playing around with it, hardwood so it doesn’t get damaged as easily. If its just for decoration or as a prop, soft wood

[@justmike8872]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but I think woods like oak are a lot harder, try using something like spruce

[@luisapaza317]

I just carved a bit of the sword but on soft wood. Only with a chisel. It will be a gift

[@willalfred5959]

Strange use of salad cream throughout the video... I usually use mayonnaise to bind my workpieces.

[@the-thane]

I also prefer mayonnaise, but I've heard great things about ranch. It's apparently stronger than JB Weld

[@frog6992]

Will Manning I use the wood paste I make

[@C4lidas]

I prefer a mustard/relish mix for mine.

[@unou588]

what're you talking about? That's McChicken sauce fam

[@zoesdada8923]

What the fuck are you dopes babbling about?

[@monsta_maro3970]

Do you sell them?

[@forestlampcraft472]

Nice adjustment of parts)))

[@IRSculpts]

NICELY DONE!!! I really enjoyed watching the process of how you completed this project! Thank you for sharing.

[@Runedragonx]

As a suggestion for a more realistic experience when wielding a sword, make the handle ovular (oval). This shape gives a much easier achieved edge alignment and is more ergonomic in the hand. I understand that as a toy or display piece, this may not matter, but added details make pieces like this that much more appreciable.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

That came out nice. I think I want one despite having the metal version already.

[@morrisseymoz5778]

it's beautiful ,but u would have saved 3 days if u would of used a chair leg for a handle, ....

[@imnotherenow200]

Paul Weisbrod I know it wood be pricy (bah dum tis), but you could also buy a replacement handle for shovels and axes at places like Tractor Supply Company or where ever else carries them. I used one for a shield and they're pretty good.

[@bensoncook5045]

ha thats one way

[@afinoxi]

@Johan Ofinlohigh he could've just used a drill to make room for tang

[@FortInTheWoods]

ImNotHereNow you used the handles for the shield handle?

[@needhelp4002]

Wtf how can making a wooden stick be the most entertaining fucking thing on youtube...

[@3DTyrant]

Because there are people that enjoy watching woodworking based videos, such as furniture, decorative pieces for homes, walking/hiking sticks and quite clearly swords are included in the list. It's rather cool to see, to be very honest.

[@IsaKocoglu]

Thanks bud! I've just subscribed. Once I've got the workshop built, I think this will be one of the first projects I'll be building with my son. Keep up the great stuff!

[@KedaWoodDye]

Subbed! Great looking design! I may have missed it but what type of wood do you prefer working with when building these? I love that! I think I will try that and maybe try a battle axe also.

[@leaheinrichs2270]

Hey .... So ..... THIS IS SO AMAZING!!!!!! I do swordfighting with longswords in a Club and yours is (yes again) AMAZING!!! I love it! My Respekt for your work!!!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

That is awesome!

[@vitsobotka6268]

Personaly I would make the stick that is in the handle longer

[@theatheistcowboy4227]

Kofin Studios I personally prefer full tangs on wasters, but to be fair to geeks wood shop, I have made and used my wasters for combat training, and he was just making a pretty piece to be enjoyed with his child. I agree that if I was making it, I would have made the tang as long as possible though if I was using hidden tang.

[@DragonstarFighter]

full tang is always better... I actually suggest that you go to purpleheart armory, and get a synthetic waster. Rawlings Knightshop for a beauful, and somewhat realistic look, penti type III for realistic look, plus, all have a rounded safety tip, that is far safer than a wooden point

[@friedeggs21]

The hilt?

[@wolfwarrior9373]

It's called a hilt or handle

[@Guyfromfakeland]

Kofin Studios even a rod of aluminum up the middle would give it strength but be hidden by wood you could even put a thread on it and the pommel at the end to screw and unscrew but over all i thought it was pretty sick

[@JunelieArthur111]

suggestion though, the handles please make it a bit more oval shaped since that would be important for edge alignment and overall "knowing where the edge is." Round handled swords tend to "twist" in your hand after hitting thus ruining edge alignment (that is not to say that there are no round-handled swords, swords primarily used for stabbing have round handles but I won't elaborate on that cuz it will be way too long) and, after quite a while of holding training swords, oval shaped handles are a bit more comfortable. Nice work though, and i hope you do more wooden swords, LIKE SABERs CUZ I FUCKIN LOVE SABERS.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Indeed, the round handle doesn't give you any feedback, so it's certainly a good suggestion. As these are made just for fun and looks the turned handle is ok, but thanks for the feedback.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Added templates to the description

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

round handled swords cut fine it just takes alot more getting used too, earlier period two handed jian used round handles and cut perfectly fine. it is still a good suggestion but id be more worried about a full length tang.

[@DannyMotta]

Geeks Wood Shop would u be willing to sell one?

[@cjc1216]

guys this is a wooden sword that he gave to his child. its a beautiful "toy" essentially. are we really worried about the geometry of the handle and historical context . come on you youtube heroes have to stop taking everything so serious

[@handmadeprecision]

Wow! Fantastic work. This will make an awesome Christmas present for my boy. Thanks for sharing the templates

[@varekai88]

That is one amazing looking wooden sword man! what kind of wood did you use? and is the sword suitable for contact sparring? Cheers, Emerson

[@luisapaza317]

Doesn't look enought resistent for contact sparring, maybe another sword with another type of wood would be ok

[@nobodyspecial7506]

Yay I can finally be Garalt of riva

[@sambrainard3487]

How to make a wooden sword: Spend $1000 bucks on power tools. Then pretend that you can follow this guy's advanced instructions and you're good to go!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Haha, you got it!

[@sambrainard3487]

🤣 this man is a legend you're actually legit amazing at this stuff lol

[@GeeksWoodShop]

@@sambrainard3487 Ah, many thanks

[@christopherwilliam3615]

That is an incredibly beautiful wooden long sword. Great work!

[@HaggisFist]

Nice! Love it man. I think this with some Birds Eye Maple and you'd have some cool looking "damascus" styling.

[@nvincipality6371]

Can never have too many clamps. My problem is I have too little =/

[@mark261166]

Very nice job, thanks for sharing.

[@hypersmash3774]

I was searching 'how to make dark sister sword ' and I find perfect video to make it ❤

[@yeehaw2840]

How to make a wooden sword 1) Get a crafting table 2) Get one stick and two planks 3) Craft them

[@Dante-jc1bi]

Awesome! Very beautiful!

[@TheMiner1210]

This is amazing. If the handle had more of an oval shape, this would be perfect (considering it's for a child however, I don't think it really matters) I hope to do this one day, If i ever lose my fear of this type of equipment lol

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Haha, a healthy fear of this equipment is a good thing, but thanks!

[@vojtadanda5932]

It would be ince, if templates were in cm. But gread job.

[@lorenzogiani7190]

Now I need a Syrio Forel to teach me how to stick it with the point xD

[@ProtossImba]

Completely rounded handle is a bad idea, both practicaly and also estetically, rather than making it oval. Maby next time... one day, you'll make one

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Well, you'll be thrilled to look through the comments and find there are plenty of folks that agree with you. You are welcome to view some of my other sword vids that do use oval handles. Cheers!

[@darkwolf6122]

Dude take my advice and set up a shop at renaissance fairs. You'll make a fortune of these! Not only are these creative and awesome, but children and larpers are not going to be able to resist these.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks!

[@TheHimbob]

That is phenomenal work! Do you have a patreon page or a website that would take submission work. Have ever conceived other weaponry from wood?

[@bencebelajonas7123]

Well made ! I liked it ! Can you tell me please, what kind of machines/tools did you used for crafting this sword please ?

[@BossRedRanger]

This looks beautiful! I want a lathe, but I only have two projects. I want to turn handles for my great grandfather's tools and to make magic wands.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Sounds like you could get by with a mini-lathe, hope you get one at some point, they are super fun.

[@gracesprocket7340]

Build a pole lathe? Itself a fun wood project...

[@ellabella5965]

I'm so happy for u! Ur almost at a thousand subs!!!!

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Thanks!

[@sheripetrarca2385]

baby tyrannosaurus rex

[@FortInTheWoods]

He was at a thousand 2 years ago? This gives me hope and all the effort I'm putting in.

[@TheEpictrooper]

Reminds me (roughly) of a wooden sword I carved out of a piece of scrap from my dad's work shop when I was young. Not pretty at all but sturdier than I ever expected. I used my pocket knife to make it and free time. Kept that thing around for years, never wanted to throw it away. Too many fond memories.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Here's to fond memories, I had a few roughly made swords myself. Nothing like the imagination and memories of growing up.

[@TheEpictrooper]

@@GeeksWoodShop I'd drink to that.

[@BekoPharm]

I really enjoyed watching this. Good camera work / editing and viewport as well. Extra kudos for giving the sword to your kid. A fella needs a sword ;-)

[@MattFriedrichs]

Loads of fun. We had some great ones made by my grandfather.

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Best grandpa award

[@ZokOblu6]

thx! perfect tuto for cosplay !! just need a contact who knows and helps you (I know one :D im lucky)

[@michaelwilkins4874]

its a long while since I used to make wooden copy of Japanese swords, watching this has given me an idea and inspired mee to work again thank you. for that

[@sharulzahira88]

After seeing this vedio 1- going out loking for wood2. Using clasoc tools on making wooden sword. Thx for inspired me 👍🏻

[@Coretide660]

I wanted to make a wooden sword when I was in high school especially since it was our last project of the school year but my teacher told me no and I am still sad to this day that I couldn't make a wooden but might be able to one day

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Never too late. Good luck!

[@jdzencelowcz]

If U make these out've hard wood, make the hilt really sturdy, & really work the edge & point with sanding & polishing; also a bit of fire hardening, that could actually B usable in a fight.

[@emergencyprogaming]

Using for a High School project. I cannot wait to see the educator reaction

[@unhappytomato8376]

Well, what was it?

[@emergencyprogaming]

The educator liked it a lot, @@unhappytomato8376.

[@chuckymaynard96]

HEY!!! YOU'VE GOT A KURU TOGA STANDARD! I have a roulette! Those pencils are fucking amazing I use it for everything

[@rzy9]

Long-Wooden Sword Lv.2 Atk 8+ Magic resistance 2% Critical Chance 7% HP 250+

[@3DTyrant]

You forgot one important stat: a +25 to the 'Inner-Child' perk

[@Guyfromfakeland]

Y does the sword have HP ???? Wouldn't it be durability

[@3DTyrant]

lukejohnston1819 It's a bonus to HP, increasing the players hp by 250

[@Guyfromfakeland]

3DTyrant yeah i realized that would work after i replied..... sick build though right

[@hyenamakerstudios7261]

Have you thought about making them for money?

[@dakotapowell9612]

Has a lot of details in this woodwork book “pepe amazing plan” (Google it). There are a few designs in the book but it is primarily explaining the whole process of how you can do various things and what devices to utilize to accomplish them. Simply speaking, I`m fulfilled using this book, specially in the procedure of learning about wood working.

[@sonicfreak04]

beautiful work how much to commission one?

[@TricolorJester1]

if you take requests and sell your creations I'd like a bit of info on that. I lack most tools needed and I'd love to be great at prop making but I can't really spare the time and I get nervous :/ I'm trying to make Future Trunks' sword from Dragon Ball Z right now with foam board and craft paper. handle made of pvc. and it's taking me way longer than I intended just because of my nervousness

[@123ShaneB]

Awesome video! that is a really nice looking design you made and it turned out great

[@michaelchamberstx]

This is amazing. More swords please.

[@redjack2629]

man, now I want to turn a handle on my lathe... But all of my sword grips tend to be ornate and flat on both sides with an inset... Or exactly like I just said AND built into the blade, with a guard that comes off of the blade and attaches to the pommel, making it even less feasible. XP

[@larrylibertine1949]

Geeks Wood Shop ...... you could make the tang thicker and the full length of the handle or it will snap on contact with those troublesome baddies in the back yard ! seems an awfully short and weak tang considering the length of blade don't you think ? otherwise an excellent job !

[@selenagamya1612]

I wish I could make something like this, but I have neither the know-how nor the equipment.

[@themagichatter1054]

This is really nice work it's so different from how I make wooden swords

[@Trollpower]

What kind of wood did you use?

[@Metalfan-ve1zg]

The Witcher: Childhood Edition

[@JOONBUGFILMS]

I would be interested in buying... how much would you charge to make narsil

[@grayblackhelm6468]

No full tang? And the guard seems a little short. On second hand, the whole thing looks a little small ;). In all seriousness, it's a good piece.

[@mamcrostie]

what is the router bit called you used to shape the blade edge? I think the bits a Yonico make, but can't find one that looks like yours.