Warg Rider's Scimitar

[David Stifle]

I have wanted to make the LOTR Warg Riders Scimitar sword for years and years, but never felt I had the skill. Now, maybe I do, but in any case, it's now or never. I just got the steel from Aldo, and tomorrow I start the project. Wish me luck, boys. It's a big project for me.

 

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Man, that's a big project for anyone. I wish you luck. Half the difficulties of these things is figuring out how to do it and where to start. But I think you've got that down.

 

[David Stifle]

Man, that's a big project for anyone. I wish you luck. Half the difficulties of these things is figuring out how to do it and where to start. But I think you've got that down.

This drawing has been floating around the internet for years, originating from the creative LOTR workshop. I have drawn out the drawing to full size numerous times, and actually translating a drawing to a workable pattern is the first challenge. It must also be noted that, more than likely, the man who drew this did not have actual experience with real swords, so getting a workable, fast and real blade will be a challenge in and of itself. The heat treatment will also be a challenge, as at this time I can only go to 24", and I want this blade to be at least 28-30". I can certainly ht the cutting edge, but I am concerned about the remaining 4-6" of untreated blade, plus the untreated 6-8" of handle. I may have to find help on that, and certainly, opinions are welcome.

 

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This drawing has been floating around the internet for years, originating from the creative LOTR workshop. I have drawn out the drawing to full size numerous times, and actually translating a drawing to a workable pattern is the first challenge. It must also be noted that, more than likely, the man who drew this did not have actual experience with real swords, so getting a workable, fast and real blade will be a challenge in and of itself. The heat treatment will also be a challenge, as at this time I can only go to 24", and I want this blade to be at least 28-30". I can certainly ht the cutting edge, but I am concerned about the remaining 4-6" of untreated blade, plus the untreated 6-8" of handle. I may have to find help on that, and certainly, opinions are welcome.

What do you use for to heat treat? Ive seen a local guy heat treat a Damascus sword that was probably 3ft in a small 2 burner forge. He just pumped it in and out for like 10 minutes getting a nice even heat.

 

[David Stifle]

What do you use for to heat treat? Ive seen a local guy heat treat a Damascus sword that was probably 3ft in a small 2 burner forge. He just pumped it in and out for like 10 minutes getting a nice even heat.

Yeah, not that easy, but doable. The real problem is how to temper a long blade once it is quenched. You need to maintain a certain heat for a certain time. Well, I will figure it out. I may try to find a sword maker who has the proper equipment.

 

[colu41]

I'm actually looking forward to seeing this! Looks like an awesome project. Will you be posting progress pics or just a final product?

 

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Yeah, not that easy, but doable. The real problem is how to temper a long blade once it is quenched. You need to maintain a certain heat for a certain time. Well, I will figure it out. I may try to find a sword maker who has the proper equipment.

Oh I agree it's not easy. I had trouble heat treating an 11inch chef the other night. The temper will definitely be the most difficult. Good luck man. I'm excited to see it as it goes.

 

[David Stifle]

I'm actually looking forward to seeing this! Looks like an awesome project. Will you be posting progress pics or just a final product?

Lol. I'm the worst person in the world to do progress pictures, but I may try only because I think this might be special. In any case, boys, you will surely see the final project, unless I do a spectacular fail , in which case I will slink away considerably humbled.