Build with PVC: Samurai Sword 

Thanks for watching, and I hope it has inspired you to attempt it!

Thank you very much! It was one of those where I just wanted to show the whole process on something that I wouldn't normally do!

Excellent, have fun!

I'm not sure the precise temperature, but I know for sure that a hair-dryer does not have enough power for it. The heat-gun I got was only $40, and has lasted for years already. It is a good investment.

I had the same problem all I did was make a heat retaining box and it softened pretty fast. It’s just a box with 2 hole one for the hairdryer and one for the pvc pipe and inside is aluminum foil all around

Do you like it?

@@GriddlockCosplay I speak argentinian: He does like it, very much :)

Thank you! It was fun to make, especially when my normal stuff has to be cosplay safe, I just wanted this to look more realistic.

I have not tried it before. Just be careful of the fumes from heating it.

@@GriddlockCosplay oh one more thing can I use flat bars? Like it's made of stainless steel for my katana replica? And what are the measurements of it? Thank you sorry to bother you mate....

I have never used bondo before...I'll have to pick some up then.

that is an interesting idea, thanks

Since I sharpened the blade, it is very fragile and would nick easily. Unsharpened it will be much more durable, except for the paint. This is more for a display piece or prop than actual sparring.

I tried it and didn't sharpen mine. Depending on the PVC, it's pretty strong. It can take a real beating without breaking. Getting a thicker and durable PVC is the ideal.

I was really just talking about swinging it around and doing routines, not going as hard as sparring. But from your replies, it seems like this is more than durable enough. Thank you

I've heard that can work well because the oven can make it uniformly hot and generally get it hotter than a heat gun, since it is doing it all at once. Did it work out well?!

@@GriddlockCosplay yes it came out great

You need a wider PVC pipe but it should be easy.

Anything is possible! A larger piece of PVC is a good idea, basically treated in the same way, but enough to get the sword in and out. But it would be tricky, and need a lot of adjusting the shape of the pipe.

Ok thanks for the advice

You should try this, it was really fun to do.

Glad you liked it!