More fantasy weapons

[WoodcarverZ]

I’m in the process of working out the detailing on my current project. I basically have to shape and wait for things to dry little by little so i’m filling in down time by starting something new. Sketched out some ideas I had brewing. deciding on the wood and heading to the crafting store this weekend. What material do you think I should consider?

Really looking forward to watching this come alive.

[DiLeon]

Honestly, I would want a wood that will not break easy .... that would mean hardwoods, but they are not easy to carve. Some woods are perfect in real weapon usage, here it is a few exotics. For example in Hawaii then did not use metal but an extremely hard wood that would not break for their weapons. In the martial arts, they also used a lot of wood weapons. If I was making that I would go for the real deal. But it may mean using power tools rather than chisels..... just a thought. I love old-time weapons.

[WoodcarverZ]

I've intentionally stayed away from wood on the A list since I am just getting started. I love the idea of the end result being practical and not only ornamental, and I'm having a heck of a lot of fun researching what you are talking about. Thanks for the suggestion. This was the push I needed broaden my horizons.

[squbrigg]

Nice design, it will be an interesting piece to carve. I would suggest Cherry or Mahogany, a combination of hardness for the detail and not break your hands doing the carving. You could also do a combination of woods, for example Cherry for the hilt and Maple for the blade. Just ideas, take 'em or leave 'em. Will be watching for progress pictures.

Bob

[Brian T]

1/4" or 3/8" aluminum sheet. It's easily cut with a hand saw.
Chalked up files of all shapes and Gravers should carve the soft metal very well.

Get a chance to swing a Klingon bat'leth for a while. Don't hurt yourself laughing.

[WoodcarverZ]

I found a piece of rosewood that belonged to my grandpa. After making the smaller version for practice I’ll go all out on some of the other wood that was suggested.

shapping the blade. When this is done it should function pretty well as a letter opener.

[WoodcarverZ]

Kinda sorta getting there. I think I bit off more than I can chew. A aittle discouraged for now, but I’ll meditate and figure it out soon enough

[Tinwood]

Yeah, sometimes you have to cogitate on things for a bit before the solution becomes apparent.

Tinwood

[Brian T]

I learned never to fall in love with any carving effort. Half(?) of mine die a sudden or slow death.
BUT, I learn from those what to do the next time. Not a waste of wood but they are disappointments.
Sometimes, I have 3-5 carvings on the bench. I get stuck so I turn to one of the others for a while.

[WoodcarverZ]

Thank you for the encouragement. Started making some progress again. Slow and steady

[WoodcarverZ]

More progress. Pine dragon head that will be painted a metallic gold color, horns, teeth (tooth for now) and blade are made out of rosewood which will have the color retained and polished. Not sure exactly how i’m Going to attach the blade to the head. I’ll probably have to saw it in half, router out space inside, then wood filler, and sand. That’s the best method I can brain storm for now.

[WoodcarverZ]

Couldn’t sleep so I got a little further along. Shaped the blade more, then went ahead and cut the head in half so I could make space to attach the blade. There was probably a better way to do this.... oh well.

[WoodcarverZ]

Carving the teeth and horns next.