Got the blade and the guard shaped and mostly smoothed. Used a rasp and file for the majority followed by sandpaper, but on the inner curve of the guard I ended up using a dremel (I couldn't even get the file in there very much). It still needs a bit of smoothing, but next its on to the handle pieces.
if i could ask a few questions: 1) how thick is your blade? 2) does the blade extend into the hilt like the tang of a sword? 3) how did you cut the edges of the blade?
It's .5" thick. It's cut out as a complete profile, so yes it technically does, although not in the same style. And I beveled the edges with an 8 inch rasp.
I plan on doing a prop/sword making tut of some kind in the near future. Probably in the next couple of weeks when my classes end. For now I can tell you the material is all wood, poplar, ans mostly files for the shaping. And any kind if saw that can cut out the shape.
I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
1) how thick is your blade?
2) does the blade extend into the hilt like the tang of a sword?
3) how did you cut the edges of the blade?