28 - How to Make a Wooden Longsword That Really Works!

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  • @KingsFineWoodworking
    @KingsFineWoodworking  6 років тому +8

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    • @ariw
      @ariw 5 років тому

      Hey James, I have your thirz hammer and would love to add a sword to my collection.
      How much would it cost to buy one?

  • @Faxeable
    @Faxeable 4 роки тому +75

    "You can't take an untested weapon to battle" is just dad's way of saying "I wanna play with it, too."

  • @frankingram3382
    @frankingram3382 7 років тому +37

    Nice piece plus I love to see daddy's who are not too busy to do something nice for their kids. They won't be that age long. love them hard while they will let you.
    God Bless my friend.

  • @mattpeck7810
    @mattpeck7810 7 років тому +24

    Love that you're such a family man! Your narration reflects your comfortable approach to woodworking that makes others less intimidated to take on such projects! Keep up the great work! I look forward to all your videos!

  • @nathanielbaptiste9088
    @nathanielbaptiste9088 3 роки тому +1

    That sword is awesome

  • @LLUEVE
    @LLUEVE 5 років тому +5

    What a great dad and woodworker! Her smile at the end makes it all worth it!!!

  • @jeffreyknotts4148
    @jeffreyknotts4148 2 роки тому +1

    For all the wonderful things I've watched you make, this is my favorite. Nothing dad's won't do for their kids! Thank you for sharing this special activity.

  • @blakethebadger1
    @blakethebadger1 Рік тому

    Amazing. What a lucky girl to have a dad so talented. I'm striving for this level of tools and knowledge

  • @wef0711
    @wef0711 5 років тому +2

    I just sat for 20+ minutes and watched a sword being built. I have no need for a sword nor do I have the tools to build this. Keep it up man!!! So satisfying to watch an artist at work!! Currently in the process of building a solid workbench!

  • @leehartwig5996
    @leehartwig5996 7 років тому +1

    Outstanding woodworking and dad skills. Well done, James! Your daughter will remember you going the extra mile like this for the rest of her life.

  • @sharpeguns1
    @sharpeguns1 6 років тому

    Three Cheers, Hi Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hoorah, Hip Hip Hoorah. All the blokes Great Job, and Supporting your Daughters FUN Venue! 💜😁

  • @marshallharrington4727
    @marshallharrington4727 Рік тому

    Your a Great Dad. love your vids with you and your kids

  • @Woody-777
    @Woody-777 2 роки тому

    Wow, what a great looking sword, and she is too cute, hope she had a great time. Well done dad. Also the dry humor is not lost, lol. Hope you and your daughter have many years of wood working good times to come. GOD BLESS,,,,

  • @EM-df6mo
    @EM-df6mo 5 років тому

    This kind of effort on an ornamental piece is the sign of a craftsman Mr. King.

  • @billygarfield5520
    @billygarfield5520 6 років тому

    I'm sure your daughter was very proud of daddy and the sword and enjoyed the fair even more. What a great memory!!

  • @mrlifetime64
    @mrlifetime64 7 років тому +1

    Thats a nice dad-hr daughter should be proud of your workmanship

  • @MacManiac97
    @MacManiac97 5 років тому

    Hi James, I’ve been a woodworking enthusiast for over 20 years, I’ve been obsessed over anything having to do with fine woodworking for the past 5 years. Once I found your channel so many of the mysteries and techniques have been cleared up during your videos. You are a gifted educator able to provide logical, step-by-step instruction that IMHO is unmatched on UA-cam. I wish you success in your business and teaching. I really enjoyed the series of videos on the ultimate workbench and bench vise I will be purchasing your plans to build one very soon.

  • @101boertjie
    @101boertjie Рік тому

    Nice job, I am sure your daughter had the nicest looking sword at the fair.

  • @brettm1118
    @brettm1118 6 років тому

    You are a true craftsman, and one step closer to Dad of the Year!

  • @evanknop5284
    @evanknop5284 7 років тому +1

    It's cool how you let your whole family to help with your project

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      Hi Evan! We definitely do a lot of woodworking together. I'm very blessed to have 5 daughters, all of whom love woodworking.

  • @mattlewandowski73
    @mattlewandowski73 3 роки тому

    Watching the video again 3 years later, I wish I could like it again.

  • @alansam51
    @alansam51 5 років тому

    James, I am really impressed with all your videos. Not only are you a ceative builder but I love the fact that you get your whole family involved in your work. I am very impressed with the whole attitude. Keep up the good work. Be blessed

  • @OwassoYankeyGardenRailway
    @OwassoYankeyGardenRailway 2 роки тому

    This is wonderful. I have a friend who would love this.

  • @markkeith9055
    @markkeith9055 5 років тому

    Your woodworking skills shows true "grit".

  • @annwahlstrom149
    @annwahlstrom149 3 роки тому

    Nicely done!
    Beautiful sword!
    🤩❤❤❤👍

  • @robertevans6481
    @robertevans6481 7 років тому +1

    That is one sweet looking sword. I bet she loves it, cause I do....lol have a great weekend James...and family

  • @miguelrivas7468
    @miguelrivas7468 3 роки тому

    that is definitely a good demonstration on that weapon. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @alfredneumann4692
    @alfredneumann4692 7 років тому +1

    The first thing, what i maked as a kid, was a wooden sword. With a pocket knife. From one peace of wood, what i have found by a house under contruction. Oh boy, the time comes back. Thank you for this.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      Hi Alfred! Thank you for watching. I can remember whittling wooden knives with my pocket knife.

  • @68cristian
    @68cristian 17 днів тому

    brilliant work and thanks for sharing! what a great project !!

  • @BIGBUDDY291
    @BIGBUDDY291 4 місяці тому

    Nice sword. Great job

  • @jonathanhicks1397
    @jonathanhicks1397 4 роки тому

    You're a good Dad! Looks like fun. Thanks for making great videos.

  • @jaimeaugustoviajante222
    @jaimeaugustoviajante222 5 років тому

    It's amazing the "Caprice" you are at work. Show love for the work they do! Congratulations and hugs from Brazil

  • @RiaanOliver
    @RiaanOliver 7 років тому +9

    Great project, my brother and I made some swords when I has a kid. After 1 week and several bruised knuckles my dad thought it's best used as firewood. Inspiration Highlander "there can be only one"

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +3

      Hi! Come to think of it, I for sure built wooden swords as a kid too! So I guess this wasn't my first time.

    • @RiaanOliver
      @RiaanOliver 7 років тому +2

      King's Fine Woodworking thanks once again, your channel is becoming one of my favs :)

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +2

      That is very kind. Thank you

    • @andrewaustin6941
      @andrewaustin6941 7 років тому +2

      Riaan Oliver
      I haven't heard a Highlander reference in a long long time! Thx for helping me to remember that show!

    • @RiaanOliver
      @RiaanOliver 7 років тому +1

      Dru 86 I was thinking more about the movies, but the show was pretty good :) happy it sparked a memory.

  • @Shofarmman
    @Shofarmman 4 роки тому

    love you calm explanation and your helpers are awesome (and not argumentative)

  • @the_crafty_studio_official
    @the_crafty_studio_official 7 років тому +1

    By far the best video, I've watched from you so far. There is nothing like making something for your kids. Makes the project special. Hope she enjoyed Renn Fest!

  • @GeeksWoodShop
    @GeeksWoodShop 7 років тому +26

    You don't disappoint my friend, looks fantastic.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +3

      Haha, thank you, Not as nice as yours of course, but I need more practice. EVERYONE, Check out my Friend from Geeks Wood Shop's Longsword build ua-cam.com/video/Hg0JDKvKEB8/v-deo.html
      And check out his channel for more awesome builds. Link in the description!

  • @denneb-astronomiaearte5994
    @denneb-astronomiaearte5994 7 років тому

    So much love and time spent with your family! You deserve only good thing to happen in your life. I'm loving your videos.

  • @VampireOnline
    @VampireOnline 7 років тому +4

    Man I learn so much from your videos. They are really calming as well. I like how you do things differently then most of the people pumping out videos. Eases the mind see it done differently. Also you make cool stuff that I want to build!

  • @toolsconsumables7055
    @toolsconsumables7055 7 років тому +3

    As always, you surpass yourself & bring to life another exquisite project which once again you hand over to your nearest & dearest. They sure will have plenty to remember you by in later years. How many parents do what you do??? You are an example to follow my friend. Kind regards.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +1

      Thank you so much. Your kind comments really mean a lot to me.

    • @toolsconsumables7055
      @toolsconsumables7055 7 років тому +1

      Dear James, many thanks for your courteous reply. I genuinely meant it as to my knowledge there is no one on UA-cam ( that I am aware of???) that is as inspiring as a parent & a well seasoned woodworker all rolled into one. Keep up the great work. Kind regards.

    • @toolsconsumables7055
      @toolsconsumables7055 7 років тому

      Dear James, thank you once again. Kind regards.

  • @jamesb2371
    @jamesb2371 5 років тому

    Very Sturdy piece of work. Love seeing different styles and such detail. Great work.

  • @gregoryshorts700
    @gregoryshorts700 4 роки тому

    Sweet little design.

  • @jeremiah3543
    @jeremiah3543 7 років тому +1

    Only problem is I can only "Thumbs up" once! Amazing. Such a great job!

  • @noahberger8760
    @noahberger8760 7 років тому +2

    Very nice project. Turned out amazing.

  • @ivanrodriguez8966
    @ivanrodriguez8966 6 років тому

    Nice! I want to build one with my son for sure!

  • @dalewilliamson1125
    @dalewilliamson1125 7 років тому +2

    Excellent, Excellent!!

  • @mjbohn
    @mjbohn 7 років тому +2

    Wow, that looks great! Fantastic work.

  • @DC-gy3wj
    @DC-gy3wj 3 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @derail412
    @derail412 7 років тому +1

    very cool! I want to make one just to chop the fruits! Looks like fun!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      It was a blast! We had a clean sheet of plastic that caught most of it, and then we had a barbecue & ate the fruit after!

  • @MAW-sf6ru
    @MAW-sf6ru 6 років тому +2

    lol "This isn't a toy, its a serious killing weapon" What a cool dad!

  • @barstad-9591
    @barstad-9591 7 років тому

    Cute ending! Thanks you guys.

  • @gundamleader
    @gundamleader 7 років тому +1

    Thank you. Very inspiring video. I really like your work.

  • @zoesdada8923
    @zoesdada8923 6 років тому

    I am a welder and blacksmith and I have to say this is very nice. I would really like one for myself to be honest.

  • @PatNetherlander
    @PatNetherlander 2 роки тому

    Great vid James. That’s a nice broadsword! I’m sure your daughter impressed anyone at the party! Loved the last testing bit too. Gotta test it hahaha. Cuts really good doesn’t it!

  • @AirClown
    @AirClown 6 років тому

    Just WOW amazing job.

  • @Hatchmade
    @Hatchmade 7 років тому +1

    If you temper it it will hold an edge better.... Great project, I remember making wooden swords a kid and this inspired me to go out into the shop and make one for my boy.

  • @cabman86
    @cabman86 3 роки тому

    It's longer than she is tall! Great build!

  • @jitendrakr
    @jitendrakr 6 років тому

    Great video. I think putting some brass at the center of the pummel would have made it look even better.

  • @nicolasplazacontreras
    @nicolasplazacontreras 5 років тому

    Awesome T-Shirt!

  • @muddquez
    @muddquez 7 років тому +1

    Great sword!, I can't believe you only have 13k subscribers!.....Keep up the good work!....

  • @riotkayaking15
    @riotkayaking15 7 років тому +37

    You were a little aggressive on that disk sander, gotta be careful not to take the temper out of the wood.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +11

      Haha! Thank you very much. I wouldn't want the wood to lose any of its hardness.

    • @mrcjspapa
      @mrcjspapa 4 роки тому +1

      hahahahaha

    • @angelus_solus
      @angelus_solus 3 роки тому

      That...was brilliant. Nice bit of knife maker's humour.

  • @gbjones54
    @gbjones54 7 років тому +6

    My 10 year old grandson is visiting and made a small sword out of base molding and some alder. He saw this and now - you guessed it we are heading back to the shop for a "smaller version" of this. I don't know if I should thank you or chastise you 😜, either way it was a great video. Love the family aspect. Keep it up.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +3

      That's a pretty good story. But I've got you beat. Now my other four daughters each want one. And they are also asking me if I can make them battle axes.
      Thank you for watching ~ James

    • @gbjones54
      @gbjones54 7 років тому +1

      King's Fine Woodworking You win. I may have to make 2 more, one for the older brother and the 5 year old sister but she is less demanding and it can be smaller simpler versions. Good luck Dad. 😂😂

  • @Wraith83
    @Wraith83 7 років тому +1

    Very Nice James! Love the mixture of spiecies. Looks awesome! Can't wait until your next video comes out! UA-cam should offer a "Double Thumbs Up option" exspicaly for your videos! 👍👍

  • @nemmrrc
    @nemmrrc 6 років тому

    James, #1 UA-cam dad !

  • @MarkMiller-zm2th
    @MarkMiller-zm2th 6 років тому

    Another fine build sir, excellent work and attention to detail.

  • @BobAmarant
    @BobAmarant 4 роки тому

    Awesome project James, going to make one today!

  • @KennyRamsayMedic48
    @KennyRamsayMedic48 3 роки тому

    Totally awesome

  • @akquicksilver
    @akquicksilver 7 років тому +10

    Link would be proud to own such a weapon. Nice job, very creative and fun.

  • @crappo8459
    @crappo8459 5 років тому

    Very clean nice job😎

  • @ew0lff
    @ew0lff 6 років тому

    this is awesome. and i really love to see, that you use all the right stuff, to do your work in a nice and safty way! great work!

  • @bigscreenbird8198
    @bigscreenbird8198 7 років тому +1

    Such a cool project!!!!

  • @icecreammachine-films
    @icecreammachine-films 7 років тому

    love the Harkins Theaters cup

  • @robertpongallo4079
    @robertpongallo4079 7 років тому +1

    Great job

  • @aleksamaker8118
    @aleksamaker8118 7 років тому +1

    dang that thing is 10 times sharper than any of metal knifes I have ever made very good job (as always).

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      Yeah, its pretty crazy. I polished it down to 20,000 grit on my diamond sharpening stone. Haha

    • @aleksamaker8118
      @aleksamaker8118 7 років тому +1

      King's Fine Woodworking lol

  • @ryanswoodcraftdesigns7787
    @ryanswoodcraftdesigns7787 6 років тому +2

    Amazing work. Added this to my list of fun projects. The maple blade looks good. I'm a big sci-fi geek so a black blade maybe walnut would work as well. Now you need to make a shield to go with it and maybe a full suit of armor later lol.

  • @donaldtownsend4889
    @donaldtownsend4889 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful piece of work! Clicked on the link for the plans, but they weren't there. I'd like to make this for a wall hanger. Keep up the good work!!

  • @gaboderflinger7854
    @gaboderflinger7854 7 років тому +1

    So cool!

  • @brentgarrison1307
    @brentgarrison1307 7 років тому +1

    Very well done - thanks so much for sharing your work! It inspires me as I'm recovering from my own projects! :)

  • @rachidbensaid4665
    @rachidbensaid4665 3 роки тому

    تحياتي لك من تطوان المغرب

  • @mattlewandowski73
    @mattlewandowski73 6 років тому

    A fine looking sword that would have been worthy of Brynhildr herself. :) I hope your daughter had fun at the Ren Faire.

  • @davidhurst3780
    @davidhurst3780 7 років тому +1

    I love this project. I am very mach a beginner and would love to know what you use to clean the sanding dust off your projects between coat of finish?

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +1

      Hi David! I use a tack cloth. You can also use a clean cloth with a bit of mineral spirits or alcohol on it.

  • @juanguerrero5626
    @juanguerrero5626 5 років тому

    I really liked it

  • @gregoryshorts700
    @gregoryshorts700 6 років тому

    Just seen this and i had to subscribe and i did .

  • @marcelomatias7965
    @marcelomatias7965 2 роки тому

    Hello friend, excellent work, very beautiful, congratulations. Are the plans for building this sword no longer available on the website? I couldn't find it there. Att.

  • @aarondetmer946
    @aarondetmer946 4 роки тому

    well done!

  • @vijayverma1984
    @vijayverma1984 6 років тому

    great work Sir

  • @jonathanlillpopp2869
    @jonathanlillpopp2869 4 роки тому +1

    I think this is my favorite of your videos. DEATH TO THE VEGETABLES & FRUITS! LOL :) Thank you for the great video.

  • @elizabethmorton3998
    @elizabethmorton3998 6 років тому

    Pretty awesome! Love it 😍

  • @mtstewart8535
    @mtstewart8535 7 років тому +3

    always learn so much from you videos. weather it's a technique or experience. can you do a video on the different ways to join wood together. like with buscuits, dowels, rabbits, or with fasteners. witch ones you like don't like. thanks. how do I get to your patreon page, is there a link somewhere

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +2

      Hi Tommy! Than you so much for the kind compliment! Here is my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/KingsFineWoodworking
      Making a video on those different joinery types is a great idea! I bet a lot of people might like that. My video projects are scheduled in for the next 3 weeks, but I think I'll put that in the schedule right after.
      Thanks again,
      James

  • @evilbrat5376
    @evilbrat5376 6 років тому

    Watermelons - the Bane of Pit Haters! Great build on the sward.

  • @MrCpolzin
    @MrCpolzin 6 років тому +2

    You cannot use too much glue and after sanding make sure you have a nice... 'Microjig' lol.Another great video James,thank you mate

  • @latenightwoodworker3283
    @latenightwoodworker3283 6 років тому

    Love the build. Lol. I do like pineapples though. Poor pineapple got a double chop. Love the family getting into the build. So jealous. 😉

  • @jasonb4350
    @jasonb4350 7 років тому +4

    Really nice brother I was hoping you were going to wrap that handle in some leather but that's ok looks great 👍

  • @weegee7676
    @weegee7676 4 роки тому

    Micro jig! Maker of the gripper, work safe, work smarter

  • @faronmastin8683
    @faronmastin8683 2 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @johncole9964
    @johncole9964 7 років тому +3

    I really liked this project, there's nothing like making things for/with kids. What brand double sided tape do you use, and where do you get it?

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      Thank you very much. I get the tape from Amazon. It is double sided gaffer tape amzn.to/2uFVa2r

  • @TheLordArion
    @TheLordArion 6 років тому

    looks really nice, and nice combination of woods.
    All I'd say as a tip would be to make it smaller and refine the blade shape a bit, it's well made but very large in width and thickness. Ofcourse a wooden sword will be thicker than a steel one can be but still shaving a bit more off wouldn't hurt it.
    Very nice gift though, bet she was very happy.

  • @gadfly149
    @gadfly149 Рік тому

    Dang, my Ren Faire just ended! Goals for next season :)

  • @TalexTheLich
    @TalexTheLich 5 років тому

    looks great! really well done :> you might want to add a wrap on the grip though, it seems like it might be a little uncomfortable to handle

  • @fred4513
    @fred4513 7 років тому +1

    Well James,
    I trust all is good!
    And rest assured, with a sword like that, she is no damsel in distress at the midevial festivities !
    hope ya didn't tell her to knock'em dead!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      She survived just fine and didn't have to cut anyone in half. Haha.

  • @lilBugger35
    @lilBugger35 3 роки тому

    Cool Beans