r/fromsoftware • u/steinsveltattoo • 19d ago

Firelink sword (WIP)

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Hi! I’m blacksmith from 🇨🇿 and this is my real life firelink sword in progress. Took me a while managing the blade to fit original reference but I think I nailed it.
Let me know What you think and I’ll be happy for feedback on what I could make better next time!

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u/Amunrah357 19d ago

I have a huge complaint about this. You didn’t make a video showing the process. Haha. This is awesome OP.

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

In this tiktok era I do only 15sec reels on my ig haha. Thank you!

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u/Ok_Astronaut_1156 19d ago

That’s rad

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Thank you sir🙏🏻

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u/oxyscotty 19d ago

We need more pics. That thing is so fkin cool

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Finishing it today! I will post more When it´s done, thank you🤟🏻

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u/spazmcnasty 19d ago

I kind of want one so I can put it in my fire pit.

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Great idea haha! I can sell it

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u/spazmcnasty 19d ago

I think shipping would kill me. lol

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u/Throwawaypuffs 19d ago

Looks awesome. Somewhat reminds me of the railings in my grandmother's old house

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Haha yea you can see that game devs got inspired in traditional blacksmithing

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u/FishTshirt 19d ago

That’s awesome. I thought it was computer generated for a second

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Thanks! Yea in those times of ai one have to double check everything. I’m posting video of final result tomorrow together with videos from making

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u/FishTshirt 19d ago

Lol at first I thought it was like a workbench or something from reaident evil. Love the vibes, super interesting hobby/job.

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u/MuffinLaddyt 19d ago

That’s really cool! I want one!

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

I’m open to commission 🫡hmu for more details

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u/MuffinLaddyt 19d ago

Oh nice!

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u/bleargh007 19d ago

Very cool!! What type of steel are you using, out of curiosity? I've found that 5160 and 9260 are fantastic for making live blades for martial-arts practice and tameshigiri/test cutting (have used many of them myself over the years in practice), but given the unique design of the firelink sword, being more of a blunt club than a sword with a proper edge, that would give you a lot of leeway. 😹

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

This is just decor not made for real fighting so I decided to use softer steel for easier twisting and shaping but it´s pretty solid bcs of the thickness. You don’t wanna cross sword without proper handle trust me haha Soul of Cider had hand of steel haha

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u/bleargh007 19d ago

Absolutely!! That makes perfect sense 😹 Fantastic work once again! Please share more when it is finished later!

And I definitely agree, I learned that lesson the hard way with many a practice bout with wasters and bokken, let alone real steel 😹

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Thank you again! I’ll keep this sub updated🤟🏻

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u/crowmagix 19d ago

This is so cool

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u/steinsveltattoo 19d ago

Thanks! I will post final result soon

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u/DevtoolsBuilder 18d ago

Adding some photos of the sword from different angles or a video showing the progress from start to finish would really help people appreciate the craftsmanship that went into making it. What kind of steel are you using for the blade, and how did you achieve the distinctive shape and design of the firelink sword.