How I Made the DRAGONSLAYER from Berserk (with no tools)

[@seya7090]

bro literally fulfilled every berserk fan's dream of swinging gut's giant sword

[@hiesama3680]

I'd swing guts' giant sword too🤤

[@arnaultskinkel26]

@@hiesama3680 the fuck...

[@reapers_acc]

I want this sword since 5 years, and if I get it one time, i wanna train and harden my body since I can swing it like Guts

[@absolutewanker9384]

Bro this bro that. JUST TYPE NORMALLY CUN T.

[@mjdh2328]

​@Reapers_acc no human can hold his sword

[@StormBasham.]

Honestly the best Dragonslayer replica ive seen anyone do. The shape and roughness of the "iron" in the middle is on point to the manga. Very well done

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks!

[@yummymoss2659]

if you havent, try taking a look at "pretty hate machining" , he's working on a full scale piece made with actual metal!

[@StormBasham.]

@@KyleMerriman of course!

[@yugimoto3296]

@@KyleMerriman how much time and money did it take roughly? I have some materials and wanna try to build it

[@unterhau1102]

Phm just finished the dragonslayer, full in it's 324 lbs glory

[@verykurzfilm6912]

I think the chain-bit you left out, is so guts can put it on his back. Its probably just on one side. Great job btw.

[@KyleMerriman]

Of course! Why didn't I think of that

[@alejandrolosadadiaz7121]

I can confirm that IS fot that. Miura had everything in mind.

[@weebgraphy]

@@alejandrolosadadiaz7121 He was a Genius for a reason.

[@alejandrolosadadiaz7121]

@@GutzOfAst0ra And we have to admit that the people that are continuing his work is doing also very, very good

[@aklszkopek3470]

@@alejandrolosadadiaz7121 i left it at 364, that chapter just broke me. Like i feel like it doesn't need to continue after that but still there are many things left out. But again i am afraid no matter how good the rest is 364 ended in a crossroad and we wont get to answers miura intended. Shoul i continue or give it some time.

[@death-thresh9548]

Wait with the quality of this video and all I thought i was watching some huge KZbinr.. wow man you deserve way more attention and I hope you continue to make these awesome videos for years to come

[@KyleMerriman]

Thank you so much! I definitely plan to! 😁

[@wandersquish1598]

@@KyleMerriman i think you accidentally left your psychology project in the google folder

[@KyleMerriman]

@@wandersquish1598 THANK YOU

[@SpaceCadetLaC]

So true

[@nickf2315]

Title is a lie, you used tools.

[@afroknight14]

Before I clicked on the video I was hesitant on the idea of using cardboard but turned out really nice. Great work!!!

[@Chagunable]

Dude! So sick! Not at all the build process I was expecting! Well frickin done.

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks man!

[@grey4612]

Seeing you swing it so easily is the best part of the build, the realism like how guts would swing it.

[@jordanlaforge7886]

Any finished pics?

[@SpudStud716]

I got a friend who is super into Berserk. When I saw this video I knew this would make the perfect birthday gift. For someone who hasn't done anything like this before I think it turned out alright. However, mine isn't nearly as good as yours! Thanks for providing the opportunity to make a really cool sword!

[@gamarjobagagimarjos8310]

omg can you tell me how long it took you i have a month until his bday im so nervous

[@byeheaven]

youre a real one

[@mariammosashvili4150]

I'm making this for my partner, he is a huge fan as well

[@lodomir3714]

You literally saved me so much money, i will make the sword soon when i have some free time off studying

[@AVEUM-dz8wn]

Never have I wanted to replicate something on KZbin more than watching you make this, looked awesome!!!

[@fc_gaming3196]

4:25 that chain is what attaches the sword to guts' back. Thats why its not always shown as its only on one side.

[@Seinb]

Youve made a really good rendition of the dragonslayer! Alot of other carboard builds dont feel right. Sometimes theres no taper, or if there is one its too short. Youve really hit the nail on this one

[@NickMerriman]

So good 👏 And so glad you dove into the manga!

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks! It's been a wild ride lemme tell ya

[@crazy_loco]

I'm currently in the process of building it with a friend of mine, we've been able to get the cardboard from a local furniture store, we just need the spray cans and some other things to start building it. I hope that it comes as good as the one you've built!

[@KyleMerriman]

Good luck, and let me know how it turns out!

[@dixafu]

How it is going?

[@Lite_Arc]

How did the build go?

[@crazy_loco]

@@Lite_Arc We had to let it on hold due to our studies and other things. We hope to finish it soon now that summer is about to start.

[@Xh0Q]

Once you finish, please put a picture or a mini video showcasing the dragon slayer

[@somenerd8401]

Okay the dragon slayer is described as "Far to rough to be called a sword" and the imperfect designs and flaws make this a perfect recreation.

[@fentmaxxersupreme]

The chain part is only on one side and acts as a hook that guts hooks onto his back so he can sheath it. Great video I’m definitely going to try to make this sometime soon.

[@KnobKnocker]

I'm very impressed, almost every other Dragonslayer I've seen others make have been way off with the proportions but this looks accurate to me. I 3D modeled then printed my own one, it took hundreds of hours printing and assembly work but turned out amazing... And a lot heavier than I expected.

[@KyleMerriman]

I'm impressed with anyone who actually decides to make one!

[@bandstand81]

For the graphite powder, if you spray your gloss colour on again and wait until it's nearly dirty but tacky then apply the graphite powder it gives amazing results and way better than applying it to a dry surface.

[@birchbarks550]

This is a LIFESAVER, Ive been working on/off on a Princes Mononoke cosplay and could NOT think of how to make the knife, mask and the neck teeth... things, i was already thinking of glueing cardboard together but i couldnt think of how to fill the edges so it didnt look like... cardboard. Thank you so much!

[@sircheeseburger123]

I cant believe you made it look this good with cardboard! I thought it was 3d printed at first! Great production value as well I thought you had a few million subs!

[@nightoflust]

Respect for actually getting close to the source material while building the weapon, and awesome build to boot! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

[@Itsuki0419]

no matter how many times I watch this I can't help but click on it again and again. I've always loved making things and I love fantasy swords unfortunately I don't have any fancy tools aside from a miter saw so I love that you made a tutorial to make this without any fancy tools

[@jaywizzy1716]

literally the most accurate replica i've ever seen of the dragon slayer. amazing job

[@fallengod8399]

I built it myself. It was really cool thank you so much for all the help in the schematics. They made it way easier.

[@VileRhythm]

hey do you mind sending me a list of all the materials you used exactly, please?

[@fallengod8399]

@@VileRhythm he uses a lot of different methods to create it but I used just cardboard and paper mache as well as some spray paint as long as you follow the dement-ions under the video you should do fine.

[@VileRhythm]

@@fallengod8399 great thanks!

[@AndreaTamponi-rg2ep]

How much does it weight?

[@expensivenes2645]

Man you deserve a lot more views This is awesome!

[@KyleMerriman]

Thank you!

[@moreexpressolessdepresso92]

man cured his depression from the eclipse with a cardboard dragon slayer replica best medicine, can't deny that

[@danidargelio]

Your videos deserve so much more recognition, god I'm glad I found someone that crafts cool stuff with affordable expenses. You just got yourself a new follower!

[@KyleMerriman]

Thank you!

[@cbl8439]

really amazing build, its good to see this prop with materials other then wood or literal metal on yt. also i want to point out that the little chain is use to hang the sword on guts' back when the action is over. he hangs it on a little hook. awesome video!!!

[@KyleMerriman]

How did I not think of that! Thanks!

[@smallbag123]

The 591 people who disliked this video are Griffith fans

[@EdmundMagsanoc]

Fr

[@killing_joke_5294]

Or berserk haters (Not sure how you can hate this series)

[@Mac12366]

I thumbs downed the video. I was hoping it was a smithing video with primitive tools and was prepared to be impressed. I was not. Cool looking sword but he wasn't kidding when he said anyone could make this.

[@miguelcharlebois6888]

Or people that don’t understand people who built shit in cardboards

[@Mac12366]

@@miguelcharlebois6888 indeed.

[@JetsFittedUp]

Man I got to the end and realized you have just 24k, your content is so well made, thought you were some big gold plaque having guy, you deserve more of a following fs

[@enzomondet7155]

the graphite powder wasn't looking that bad it remind me of oxidised wrought iron but the clean steel color is looking good too

[@KyleMerriman]

I liked it too - definitely super interested in playing around with it more

[@maryiumamir3636]

“It was larger, thicker, heavier and crueler”💀

[@Desilet56]

I cannot express how huge this video is to me. I've been wanting to do a Guts cosplay for a LONG time but could never find a good quality Dragonslayer. All the ones I found were either $400+ or itty bitty and of really poor quality. If I am able to make this, you have brought my dreams to life. Thank you so so so much.

[@turtle275]

Did you do the cosplay?

[@Desilet56]

@@turtle275 not yet. I've been planning it out and gathering the materials I need the last year or so.

[@james737er]

i’m a year late but i’d try it with eva foam, less prep work and easier finishing

[@MerlinOfAtlantis]

i loved it in beserk when man said "that kid sure has guts" and then other man said "he really did go beserk back there" and then he slayed a dragon

[@khemistri6317]

This gave me some really good ideas. I'm not making a sword but I have been looking up large cosplay weapon videos. I need to basically make a giant human-sized boomerang... This video was perfect and the sword looks really great. Thanks and good work :)

[@KyleMerriman]

Glad I could help! Are you making the Hiraikotsu?

[@desertaxe5522]

I’m going to buy the stuff for this and build it over the summer. Thanks for making this video

[@leftygaming4522]

You are awesome for making this. I’m on my way to making my own dragon slayer now thanks to you! 🤘🏼

[@KyleMerriman]

Have fun!

[@RadRollsTV]

its summer vacation and now i know what to do to occupy myself great build !

[@Antylics]

Oh PLEASE release a short video of you just swinging it around like any Berserk nerd would, not hitting anything, not swinging it at somebody, just swinging it around like a normal sword (side slashes, sideways uppercuts, etc.)

[@riveragain]

bro ive been wanting to make a sword like this!! tysm

[@ghadasoudah7135]

Children’s craft supplies (pulls out drywall stuff)

[@Iliketacos-t6s]

😂

[@chriswho2569]

I think this is an amazing build and you really deserve more recognition, I’m currently building one for my older brother because we both like berserk I just wanna say you are absolutely talented and I am very excited to finish building this, keep on making stuff dude

[@shindiz8282]

Hey, just as a heads up the reason you don't see the chain half the time is because that's what Guts uses to attach it to his back, it's not just inconsistency. Great build, loved to see it!

[@Pandogerino]

OMG!! thank you for this guide! I'm trying to create Clive's sword from FF16 and my first go to materials are eva foam, but I got a bit short on my budget and wondered if I can use something cheaper like a cardboard and boom found your vid! I can finally start with my project now

[@sonmangaking]

Let’s go this is Epic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ItsDatWaffles]

so i was recommended this and as a Berserk fan, this is amazing! imma try to make this now! awesome video!

[@kaiyomaiyo1925]

The build looks absolutely fantastic! To make it a tiny bit more studier. You can put multiple resin over it have it fairly solid. But other than that it's really beautiful and I'm definitely going to make this! Thank you for this video!

[@KyleMerriman]

Great idea, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@stonewallsquad3343]

The reason the chain link is not visible at 4:30 when he's hanging the sword on his back is because he hangs it on a hook by the chain link, awesome build though, I've been wanting to make a Dragonslayer for years and I might just do it this time.

[@DollopussD]

I think the chain bit is only on one side. It probably connects to a hook on the sheaf to hold the sword on Guts' back 👍

[@Trayton]

4:28 Half the time you dont see it because its only one one side of the sword lol! its part of the retention system he uses. the chain hooks onto a hook near his shoulder attached to leather straps, and a long chain goes around the bottom half of the blade at waist level on his back to keep it close to his body and not flopping around. when he draws the Dragonslayer, he uses his prosthetic to free the waist chain, and the act of lifting up the sword unhooks the chain from the hook.

[@MrSpartacus575]

Awesome build as always, Kyle! I love the inclusion of a simpler/more approachable project we could try at home!

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks man, great to hear from you again!

[@saberwolf181alpha6]

I appreciate that you actually made the darker part of the sword look rough, making it look more accurate to the manga

[@angrypoppy]

This video is a godsend for Berserk Cosplayers everywhere!

[@zerefthelord5782]

My man genuinely deserves more subscribers he is out here doing gods work

[@Kyoel]

Another awesome build, keep on the good work !

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks, will do!

[@samuelsgachaworld2.010]

3:48 You are now one of us Struggler

[@michaelneumann9706]

This looks amazing, how heavy would you say it is? I've been looking at a few builds for one, and I'm liking yours the most. I'm guessing the drywall compound is what gives most of the weight 🤔

[@kodavhs1870]

I was wondering the same thing! Cause I really want to use this technique, but I want it to be as light as possible

[@GrandPorpoise]

Mate, I feel so silly for never thinking of this for larger props, you have opened my eyes. Thank you very much. I must attempt this.

[@Guldexx]

Okay first of all. You have made my entire day, no. My entire year, no. MY ENTIRE LIFE. Your content is awesome and this tutorial is just marvelous. Thank you for making this video, I truly appreciate you being born. You are the very best. No amount of words can express the amount of joy I am feeling right now. Please stay safe and continue doing what you like.

[@mefcalols4446]

Bro, YES. This is what I'm talking about! I have always seen prop making as this far away thing that's unachievable unless you're a master. This is definitely going to be my weekend project.

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

Now you need to read Claymore…

[@cmb4488]

I've wanted to cosplay as guts for years but never knew what to do about the sword, thank you.

[@alesmaster3176]

4:55 real name of that stuff?

[@KyleMerriman]

It is called drywall compound, but it also goes by drywall mud, or spackling

[@alesmaster3176]

@@KyleMerriman thx brah

[@slessneon24]

Family Friendly cardboard to a sword that can literally wipe every atom of a human that stands in its way

[@3ndoku5h]

can i pay you to make this for me???

[@Iliketacos-t6s]

No

[@renatabronka5353]

Yes

[@KidmineRevolver]

Make it yourself 🗿

[@user-hx5oe9iz1h]

Ask joe

[@WojMen]

Always thought it's too hard to do it alone without tools, and I was right, but now I have tutorial and no excuses to make one. So great video, that heap of raw iron is on my todo in life

[@Eltenshi_exe]

Please, someone give this gentleman a Nobel Prize for having fulfilled a dream for many of us

[@tmarton133]

I'm planning on cosplaying Guts this summer and was wondering how I should make a Dragonslayer. Man, your method is extremely simple and I love it! Thank you!

[@darrenparis4742]

Phenomenal build, absolutely loved the video and you were so straightforward with everything that if I were to follow along I’m sure I could do so effortlessly. I’m surprised you don’t have 1m+ subs already! Thanks for this video!

[@ZtrainZ]

Bofore applying the graphite powder, paint the parts you want metalic a gloss black base coat, and wipe down the prop with acetone to get rid of any smudges or adhesive after sanding. THEN apply the powder. Other than that, you did excellent! I'll make somthing like this myself one of these days

[@MrVincent_]

i was gonna say "nah bro you forgot the hanging bandages" then it cut to the full showcase and you had the hanging bandages, great work man.

[@Teef4h]

Idk why but when i saw that textured drywall go on i instantly felt so happy. it looks so good

[@sandro_1968]

nah i really thought bro had a huge channel, BUT 12K AFTER MAKING A VERY REALISTIC GUTS SWORD? this has to be fixed you deserve more.

[@JoelsCreed141]

“Far too big to be called a sword. No mere human could wield such a-“ *casually walks into frame with the Dragonslayer* WHAT THE 👀

[@ShyGuyDood]

Dude I thought you had a couple million subs when I started watching! I cannot believe you don’t have a million! This build was absolutely fantastic!

[@formaggio_64]

Ty so much for the instruction. I'm actually 2 years late, but I really apreciate them

[@nagaruvadimlatorrechimoto8509]

This video was great in helping me build and design the Buster Sword from Ff7 for my friends birthday. Awesome build and really good ideas!

[@leviathan6071]

10/10 this is the most dragon slayer dragon slayer I’ve ever seen!

[@umbrechan]

This technique is actually genial 😭 I took inspiration from your video to create my Sword of the Creator from Fire Emblem Three Houses and I'm really happy with it! Thank you!

[@dutchbannger6503]

Incredible job, i really loved your experimentation and ingenuity to achieve an accurate look dragonslayer- the best looking build I have ever seen and it's cardboard of all things!

[@Hello-lf1xs]

Huh, this is really cool! I've seen a lot of videos where people talk about making something for 'super cheap', but excluding the thousands of dollars of tools they have - taking that into account is nice of you!

[@eingerollterteppich]

currently in the process of building it💪 ty so much for this video

[@grewntd]

That laugh at the end is what most Berserk fans express as a cry. Kentaro created a masterpiece. We mortals can only bask on his genius

[@richardjamesIII]

I have to work early, but I'm still awake watching videos like this. Very cool sword my guy

[@fancyender5916]

Man, godbless you. I was thinking of making one from wood but i kinda thought of how much more dificult that would be and heavy concidering i don't know anything from wood working and was planning to do some cool poses and scenes with the sword. All that I can say is that I am ecstatic of how you managed to create an exact copy of the dragon slayer more easily in a way. If you see this I hope to have your blessing and permission to build and use this sword for a cosplay THANKS!

[@virgilvalentine8548]

I would love to see you take on the Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII. That would be a dope build from you!

[@kadz8674]

Wow this is so Cool !! This is every berserk fans dream, just making this must have felt awesome ! btw that texture pattern right before you appllied the primer was epic , might not have looked good irl , but it looked so cool at 6:01

[@EXEMPT8894]

The fact you were dedicated enough to read the manga has earned a sub from me

[@dylanmavani2903]

3:33 we have all been there man. Im sorry

[@noahmonserrate927]

I want to say thank you so much for the video! With just a few modifications, I was able to make clouds buster sword!

[@MrTheratedG]

I like seeing your past works in the background

[@Thatsmyn4m3]

Im in year 9 and I plan to follow this video for a school project, I can't wait to have this hanging up in my room!

[@daboikeyle1093]

“Massive, thick, and far too rough… it was to big to be called a sword… indeed, it was a heap of raw iron.” Fastest way to make me subscribe.

[@Faraway_97]

Okay, that video really motivated me, now I really want to make this sword too. Thank you for such a great piece of Berserk content!

[@ČernéPéro88]

the quality of the video plus the sword of guts. perfection

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks!

[@irmathesperma8548]

I want to cosplay as Aba from Guilty Gear Strive and I just knew I had to make her axe. This video is just what I needed to learn so I can make a Paracelsus replica to go with my Aba. I’m so excited and I can’t wait to get started. Great video!

[@tompatierno5606]

No tools, except a hot glue gun, exacto knife, T square, putty knife, sandpaper... Still going to try to do this for next year's halloween. Bigger problem is getting my arms as jacked as Guts'

[@DookeyPlayzz]

The nostalgic music… I’m bouta shed tears..

[@JupiterRave2DX]

Reading the manga was half the pain. The other half was the hiatus' between chapters. That aside, this thing looks dope. Carry on struggler.

[@javieraguilar2121]

Kyle!!! You are great! I wanted to add a picture of the sword that I made. Thanks a los!