How I Made the DRAGONSLAYER from Berserk (with no tools)

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  • čas přidán 1. 12. 2022
  • Some men's dreams can hold dominion over the entire world. Dreams, like great storms, that blow hundreds, even thousands of dreams apart in their wake.
    Some men's dreams are to build giant cardboard anime swords.
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    Learn how to build a life sized - 7 foot long replica of Guts' Dragonslayer sword from Berserk using nothing but cardboard and common, household tools!
    Thanks for watching!
    #berserk
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  • @seya7090
    @seya7090 Před rokem +4457

    bro literally fulfilled every berserk fan's dream of swinging gut's giant sword

    • @hiesama3680
      @hiesama3680 Před rokem

      I'd swing guts' giant sword too🤤

    • @arnaultskinkel26
      @arnaultskinkel26 Před rokem

      @@hiesama3680 the fuck...

    • @reapers_acc
      @reapers_acc Před rokem +70

      I want this sword since 5 years, and if I get it one time, i wanna train and harden my body since I can swing it like Guts

    • @absolutewanker9384
      @absolutewanker9384 Před rokem

      Bro this bro that. JUST TYPE NORMALLY CUN T.

    • @mjdh2328
      @mjdh2328 Před rokem +13

      ​@Reapers_acc no human can hold his sword

  • @smallbag123
    @smallbag123 Před 5 měsíci +190

    The 591 people who disliked this video are Griffith fans

    • @user-vj4hv1jf1x
      @user-vj4hv1jf1x Před měsícem +3

      Fr

    • @killing_joke_5294
      @killing_joke_5294 Před měsícem +10

      Or berserk haters
      (Not sure how you can hate this series)

    • @Mac12366
      @Mac12366 Před měsícem +2

      I thumbs downed the video. I was hoping it was a smithing video with primitive tools and was prepared to be impressed. I was not. Cool looking sword but he wasn't kidding when he said anyone could make this.

    • @miguelcharlebois6888
      @miguelcharlebois6888 Před měsícem +1

      Or people that don’t understand people who built shit in cardboards

    • @Mac12366
      @Mac12366 Před měsícem

      @@miguelcharlebois6888 indeed.

  • @hunterbasham6291
    @hunterbasham6291 Před rokem +1651

    Honestly the best Dragonslayer replica ive seen anyone do. The shape and roughness of the "iron" in the middle is on point to the manga. Very well done

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +52

      Thanks!

    • @yummymoss2659
      @yummymoss2659 Před rokem +14

      if you havent, try taking a look at "pretty hate machining" , he's working on a full scale piece made with actual metal!

    • @hunterbasham6291
      @hunterbasham6291 Před rokem +1

      @@KyleMerriman of course!

    • @yugimoto3296
      @yugimoto3296 Před rokem

      @@KyleMerriman how much time and money did it take roughly? I have some materials and wanna try to build it

    • @unterhau1102
      @unterhau1102 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Phm just finished the dragonslayer, full in it's 324 lbs glory

  • @verykurzfilm6912
    @verykurzfilm6912 Před rokem +1105

    I think the chain-bit you left out, is so guts can put it on his back. Its probably just on one side. Great job btw.

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +212

      Of course! Why didn't I think of that

    • @alejandrolosadadiaz7121
      @alejandrolosadadiaz7121 Před rokem +66

      I can confirm that IS fot that. Miura had everything in mind.

    • @weebgraphy
      @weebgraphy Před rokem +30

      @@alejandrolosadadiaz7121 He was a Genius for a reason.

    • @ezekiellordzeke6492
      @ezekiellordzeke6492 Před 3 měsíci +4

      ​@@alejandrolosadadiaz7121Rip legend. His art work is INSANELY detailed, there are very few panels were he leaves out or forgets details especially on armor. For example, almost every panel with griffith wearing his armor, his gaunlets have a hinge between the thumb and back hand for mobility in EVERY panel. Even the large scale panels.​

    • @alejandrolosadadiaz7121
      @alejandrolosadadiaz7121 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@ezekiellordzeke6492 And we have to admit that the people that are continuing his work is doing also very, very good

  • @death-thresh9548
    @death-thresh9548 Před rokem +942

    Wait with the quality of this video and all I thought i was watching some huge CZcamsr.. wow man you deserve way more attention and I hope you continue to make these awesome videos for years to come

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +50

      Thank you so much! I definitely plan to! 😁

    • @wandersquish1598
      @wandersquish1598 Před rokem +7

      @@KyleMerriman i think you accidentally left your psychology project in the google folder

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +8

      @@wandersquish1598 THANK YOU

    • @SpaceCadetLaC
      @SpaceCadetLaC Před rokem

      So true

    • @nickf2315
      @nickf2315 Před rokem

      Title is a lie, you used tools.

  • @afroknight14
    @afroknight14 Před rokem +428

    Before I clicked on the video I was hesitant on the idea of using cardboard but turned out really nice. Great work!!!

  • @Chagunable
    @Chagunable Před rokem +276

    Dude! So sick! Not at all the build process I was expecting! Well frickin done.

  • @crazy_loco
    @crazy_loco Před rokem +74

    I'm currently in the process of building it with a friend of mine, we've been able to get the cardboard from a local furniture store, we just need the spray cans and some other things to start building it. I hope that it comes as good as the one you've built!

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +13

      Good luck, and let me know how it turns out!

    • @dixafu
      @dixafu Před rokem

      How it is going?

    • @Lite_Arc
      @Lite_Arc Před 11 měsíci

      How did the build go?

    • @crazy_loco
      @crazy_loco Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@Lite_Arc We had to let it on hold due to our studies and other things. We hope to finish it soon now that summer is about to start.

    • @Xh0Q
      @Xh0Q Před 10 měsíci +4

      Once you finish, please put a picture or a mini video showcasing the dragon slayer

  • @NickMerriman
    @NickMerriman Před rokem +181

    So good 👏 And so glad you dove into the manga!

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +26

      Thanks! It's been a wild ride lemme tell ya

  • @lodomir3714
    @lodomir3714 Před rokem +66

    You literally saved me so much money, i will make the sword soon when i have some free time off studying

  • @AVEUM-dz8wn
    @AVEUM-dz8wn Před rokem +58

    Never have I wanted to replicate something on CZcams more than watching you make this, looked awesome!!!

  • @grey4612
    @grey4612 Před rokem +14

    Seeing you swing it so easily is the best part of the build, the realism like how guts would swing it.

  • @Seinb
    @Seinb Před rokem +99

    Youve made a really good rendition of the dragonslayer! Alot of other carboard builds dont feel right. Sometimes theres no taper, or if there is one its too short. Youve really hit the nail on this one

  • @SpudStud716
    @SpudStud716 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I got a friend who is super into Berserk. When I saw this video I knew this would make the perfect birthday gift. For someone who hasn't done anything like this before I think it turned out alright. However, mine isn't nearly as good as yours! Thanks for providing the opportunity to make a really cool sword!

  • @birchbarks550
    @birchbarks550 Před 4 dny +1

    This is a LIFESAVER, Ive been working on/off on a Princes Mononoke cosplay and could NOT think of how to make the knife, mask and the neck teeth... things, i was already thinking of glueing cardboard together but i couldnt think of how to fill the edges so it didnt look like... cardboard. Thank you so much!

  • @danielbufton167
    @danielbufton167 Před rokem +15

    I'm very impressed, almost every other Dragonslayer I've seen others make have been way off with the proportions but this looks accurate to me.
    I 3D modeled then printed my own one, it took hundreds of hours printing and assembly work but turned out amazing... And a lot heavier than I expected.

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +2

      I'm impressed with anyone who actually decides to make one!

  • @fentmaxxersupreme
    @fentmaxxersupreme Před rokem +11

    The chain part is only on one side and acts as a hook that guts hooks onto his back so he can sheath it. Great video I’m definitely going to try to make this sometime soon.

  • @sircheeseburger123
    @sircheeseburger123 Před rokem +45

    I cant believe you made it look this good with cardboard! I thought it was 3d printed at first! Great production value as well I thought you had a few million subs!

  • @enzomondet7155
    @enzomondet7155 Před rokem +44

    the graphite powder wasn't looking that bad it remind me of oxidised wrought iron but the clean steel color is looking good too

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +1

      I liked it too - definitely super interested in playing around with it more

  • @bandstand81
    @bandstand81 Před rokem +12

    For the graphite powder, if you spray your gloss colour on again and wait until it's nearly dirty but tacky then apply the graphite powder it gives amazing results and way better than applying it to a dry surface.

  • @nightoflust
    @nightoflust Před rokem +10

    Respect for actually getting close to the source material while building the weapon, and awesome build to boot! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

  • @jaywizzy1716
    @jaywizzy1716 Před rokem +20

    literally the most accurate replica i've ever seen of the dragon slayer. amazing job

  • @shundanone
    @shundanone Před rokem +11

    Your videos deserve so much more recognition, god I'm glad I found someone that crafts cool stuff with affordable expenses. You just got yourself a new follower!

  • @chriswho2569
    @chriswho2569 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I think this is an amazing build and you really deserve more recognition, I’m currently building one for my older brother because we both like berserk I just wanna say you are absolutely talented and I am very excited to finish building this, keep on making stuff dude

  • @expensivenes2645
    @expensivenes2645 Před rokem +9

    Man you deserve a lot more views This is awesome!

  • @Desilet56
    @Desilet56 Před rokem +5

    I cannot express how huge this video is to me. I've been wanting to do a Guts cosplay for a LONG time but could never find a good quality Dragonslayer. All the ones I found were either $400+ or itty bitty and of really poor quality. If I am able to make this, you have brought my dreams to life. Thank you so so so much.

    • @turtle275
      @turtle275 Před rokem +1

      Did you do the cosplay?

    • @Desilet56
      @Desilet56 Před rokem

      @@turtle275 not yet. I've been planning it out and gathering the materials I need the last year or so.

  • @darrenparis4742
    @darrenparis4742 Před rokem +2

    Phenomenal build, absolutely loved the video and you were so straightforward with everything that if I were to follow along I’m sure I could do so effortlessly. I’m surprised you don’t have 1m+ subs already! Thanks for this video!

  • @dutchbannger6503
    @dutchbannger6503 Před 7 měsíci

    Incredible job, i really loved your experimentation and ingenuity to achieve an accurate look dragonslayer- the best looking build I have ever seen and it's cardboard of all things!

  • @cbl8439
    @cbl8439 Před rokem +6

    really amazing build, its good to see this prop with materials other then wood or literal metal on yt. also i want to point out that the little chain is use to hang the sword on guts' back when the action is over. he hangs it on a little hook. awesome video!!!

  • @leftygaming4522
    @leftygaming4522 Před rokem +3

    You are awesome for making this. I’m on my way to making my own dragon slayer now thanks to you! 🤘🏼

  • @nagaruvadimlatorrechimoto8509

    This video was great in helping me build and design the Buster Sword from Ff7 for my friends birthday. Awesome build and really good ideas!

  • @ItsDatWaffles
    @ItsDatWaffles Před rokem

    so i was recommended this and as a Berserk fan, this is amazing! imma try to make this now! awesome video!

  • @khemistri6317
    @khemistri6317 Před rokem +4

    This gave me some really good ideas. I'm not making a sword but I have been looking up large cosplay weapon videos. I need to basically make a giant human-sized boomerang... This video was perfect and the sword looks really great. Thanks and good work :)

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +2

      Glad I could help! Are you making the Hiraikotsu?

  • @angrypoppy
    @angrypoppy Před rokem +9

    This video is a godsend for Berserk Cosplayers everywhere!

  • @Faraway_97
    @Faraway_97 Před rokem

    Okay, that video really motivated me, now I really want to make this sword too. Thank you for such a great piece of Berserk content!

  • @somenerd8401
    @somenerd8401 Před rokem +2

    Okay the dragon slayer is described as "Far to rough to be called a sword" and the imperfect designs and flaws make this a perfect recreation.

  • @Antylics
    @Antylics Před rokem +4

    Oh PLEASE release a short video of you just swinging it around like any Berserk nerd would, not hitting anything, not swinging it at somebody, just swinging it around like a normal sword (side slashes, sideways uppercuts, etc.)

  • @sonmangaking
    @sonmangaking Před rokem +6

    Let’s go this is Epic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @desertaxe5522
    @desertaxe5522 Před měsícem

    I’m going to buy the stuff for this and build it over the summer. Thanks for making this video

  • @Pandogerino
    @Pandogerino Před 10 měsíci +2

    OMG!! thank you for this guide! I'm trying to create Clive's sword from FF16 and my first go to materials are eva foam, but I got a bit short on my budget and wondered if I can use something cheaper like a cardboard and boom found your vid! I can finally start with my project now

  • @DollopussD
    @DollopussD Před rokem +6

    I think the chain bit is only on one side. It probably connects to a hook on the sheaf to hold the sword on Guts' back 👍

  • @shindiz8282
    @shindiz8282 Před rokem +3

    Hey, just as a heads up the reason you don't see the chain half the time is because that's what Guts uses to attach it to his back, it's not just inconsistency. Great build, loved to see it!

  • @ShyGuyDood
    @ShyGuyDood Před rokem +1

    Dude I thought you had a couple million subs when I started watching! I cannot believe you don’t have a million! This build was absolutely fantastic!

  • @ZtrainZ
    @ZtrainZ Před měsícem +1

    Bofore applying the graphite powder, paint the parts you want metalic a gloss black base coat, and wipe down the prop with acetone to get rid of any smudges or adhesive after sanding. THEN apply the powder. Other than that, you did excellent! I'll make somthing like this myself one of these days

  • @MrSpartacus575
    @MrSpartacus575 Před rokem +3

    Awesome build as always, Kyle! I love the inclusion of a simpler/more approachable project we could try at home!

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem +2

      Thanks man, great to hear from you again!

  • @Kyoel
    @Kyoel Před rokem +3

    Another awesome build, keep on the good work !

  • @Kukoka_Ch.
    @Kukoka_Ch. Před 3 měsíci +1

    no matter how many times I watch this I can't help but click on it again and again. I've always loved making things and I love fantasy swords unfortunately I don't have any fancy tools aside from a miter saw so I love that you made a tutorial to make this without any fancy tools

  • @Hello-lf1xs
    @Hello-lf1xs Před rokem

    Huh, this is really cool! I've seen a lot of videos where people talk about making something for 'super cheap', but excluding the thousands of dollars of tools they have - taking that into account is nice of you!

  • @Guldexx
    @Guldexx Před rokem +3

    Okay first of all. You have made my entire day, no. My entire year, no. MY ENTIRE LIFE. Your content is awesome and this tutorial is just marvelous. Thank you for making this video, I truly appreciate you being born. You are the very best. No amount of words can express the amount of joy I am feeling right now. Please stay safe and continue doing what you like.

  • @kaiyomaiyo1925
    @kaiyomaiyo1925 Před rokem +4

    The build looks absolutely fantastic! To make it a tiny bit more studier. You can put multiple resin over it have it fairly solid. But other than that it's really beautiful and I'm definitely going to make this! Thank you for this video!

    • @KyleMerriman
      @KyleMerriman  Před rokem

      Great idea, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @assmonkeysarereal
    @assmonkeysarereal Před rokem

    First build video I've seen where it looks both good and like I could make it. Saving this video to a special folder and subscribing.

  • @Rafroo
    @Rafroo Před rokem

    Quality of the video and built is so top notch, got a sub!

  • @ShandiNicole1982
    @ShandiNicole1982 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Now you need to read Claymore…

  • @3ndoku5h
    @3ndoku5h Před rokem +4

    can i pay you to make this for me???

  • @NekkoTheOdd
    @NekkoTheOdd Před rokem

    i so have to try this! This looks so great!

  • @tmarton133
    @tmarton133 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm planning on cosplaying Guts this summer and was wondering how I should make a Dragonslayer. Man, your method is extremely simple and I love it! Thank you!

  • @riveragain
    @riveragain Před 9 měsíci +1

    bro ive been wanting to make a sword like this!! tysm

  • @kadz8674
    @kadz8674 Před rokem +1

    Wow this is so Cool !! This is every berserk fans dream, just making this must have felt awesome !
    btw that texture pattern right before you appllied the primer was epic , might not have looked good irl , but it looked so cool at 6:01

  • @bigmonkeb4lls108
    @bigmonkeb4lls108 Před rokem

    Thanks you so much for these plans

  • @eingerollterteppich
    @eingerollterteppich Před 5 měsíci

    currently in the process of building it💪 ty so much for this video

  • @JamalCorrie
    @JamalCorrie Před 9 měsíci

    Great stuff!! Keep posting 😁👍🏼

  • @winsbo1
    @winsbo1 Před rokem

    bro looks so good gonna have to try this out thanks so much for doing this.

  • @lonewolf8113
    @lonewolf8113 Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing .... I enjoy the whole video .... Its time consuming but greatness takes time ... I will try making it forsure
    Thanks for the video

  • @noahmonserrate927
    @noahmonserrate927 Před 4 měsíci

    I want to say thank you so much for the video! With just a few modifications, I was able to make clouds buster sword!

  • @jeannettecontreras3345

    I’m def going to try and make it! It looks super cool!!

  • @moreexpressolessdepresso92

    man cured his depression from the eclipse with a cardboard dragon slayer replica
    best medicine, can't deny that

  • @amandadicastri2791
    @amandadicastri2791 Před rokem

    This is amazing. I think I have to watch berserk now... Haha love the live audio bit.

  • @dawless9006
    @dawless9006 Před rokem +1

    You are so Underrated!!! Keep this up 🔥

  • @GrandPorpoise
    @GrandPorpoise Před 5 měsíci

    Mate, I feel so silly for never thinking of this for larger props, you have opened my eyes. Thank you very much. I must attempt this.

  • @mefcalols4446
    @mefcalols4446 Před 4 měsíci

    Bro, YES. This is what I'm talking about! I have always seen prop making as this far away thing that's unachievable unless you're a master. This is definitely going to be my weekend project.

  • @aarraa
    @aarraa Před rokem

    Amazing work, really well done ! I'll try to recreate this soon :D

  • @MrTheratedG
    @MrTheratedG Před rokem

    I like seeing your past works in the background

  • @Teef4h
    @Teef4h Před 8 měsíci

    Idk why but when i saw that textured drywall go on i instantly felt so happy. it looks so good

  • @zerefthelord5782
    @zerefthelord5782 Před rokem

    My man genuinely deserves more subscribers he is out here doing gods work

  • @olivgd8395
    @olivgd8395 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent my man. I definitely want to try this at home and i will

  • @psychwardescapee420
    @psychwardescapee420 Před rokem

    totally be making this. Thank you SO much!-

  • @Joey-qv6dr
    @Joey-qv6dr Před rokem

    I hope you channel blows up, What a great video man!

  • @seiralee5017
    @seiralee5017 Před rokem

    you legit saved me- and I only wanna make a small sword XD I didnt have access to thick eva foam so i needed a way to make it using carboard and you helped me so much

  • @atomspalter2090
    @atomspalter2090 Před 5 měsíci +1

    great job!

  • @maryiumamir3636
    @maryiumamir3636 Před 3 měsíci +1

    “It was larger, thicker, heavier and crueler”💀

  • @lanson0
    @lanson0 Před rokem

    wow your video quality is great keep it up man

  • @Divinegoldenlight
    @Divinegoldenlight Před 11 měsíci

    This is really cool, I hope you get more subs because you deserve it for making such a. cool replica

  • @HelloJTello
    @HelloJTello Před rokem

    You make me want to do this now as a fun side project! So badass man 👏🏼 bravo my friend! you deserve more love!
    Take this sub!!

  • @WojMen
    @WojMen Před rokem

    Always thought it's too hard to do it alone without tools, and I was right, but now I have tutorial and no excuses to make one.
    So great video, that heap of raw iron is on my todo in life

  • @irmathesperma8548
    @irmathesperma8548 Před měsícem

    I want to cosplay as Aba from Guilty Gear Strive and I just knew I had to make her axe. This video is just what I needed to learn so I can make a Paracelsus replica to go with my Aba. I’m so excited and I can’t wait to get started. Great video!

  • @bluemason6196
    @bluemason6196 Před 6 měsíci

    Looking to make a replica as well and this looks like an amazing process that I might just have to use. Great job.

  • @fallengod8399
    @fallengod8399 Před měsícem +1

    I built it myself. It was really cool thank you so much for all the help in the schematics. They made it way easier.

    • @VileRhythm
      @VileRhythm Před měsícem

      hey do you mind sending me a list of all the materials you used exactly, please?

    • @fallengod8399
      @fallengod8399 Před měsícem +1

      @@VileRhythm he uses a lot of different methods to create it but I used just cardboard and paper mache as well as some spray paint as long as you follow the dement-ions under the video you should do fine.

    • @VileRhythm
      @VileRhythm Před měsícem +1

      @@fallengod8399 great thanks!

  • @zar0_69
    @zar0_69 Před 9 měsíci

    I will try to do it too and update if I manage to do anything, love how it turned out!

  • @fc_gaming3196
    @fc_gaming3196 Před rokem +1

    4:25 that chain is what attaches the sword to guts' back. Thats why its not always shown as its only on one side.

  • @jm26kh
    @jm26kh Před rokem

    man you did really good job , by all means legend

  • @Sir_Slime_
    @Sir_Slime_ Před rokem

    Dam man haven’t seen a new vid in a while but exited to see how this goes

  • @arifrahman6701
    @arifrahman6701 Před rokem

    Dude you're AWESOME and deserved more subs.

  • @saberwolf181alpha6
    @saberwolf181alpha6 Před rokem

    I appreciate that you actually made the darker part of the sword look rough, making it look more accurate to the manga

  • @ajingtherandomguy787
    @ajingtherandomguy787 Před rokem

    bro thanks for the idea on how to build humongous sword. ill take note of this on my next project. keep it up!

  • @Sploads
    @Sploads Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing job

  • @SnoW-xb9fb
    @SnoW-xb9fb Před rokem

    Amazing work, easy sub💪

  • @javieraguilar2121
    @javieraguilar2121 Před 4 měsíci

    Kyle!!! You are great! I wanted to add a picture of the sword that I made. Thanks a los!

  • @manga_eater
    @manga_eater Před rokem

    Incroyable ! Good job, Amazing 🔥
    RIP Kentaro Miura… ❤️

  • @erikvasquez801
    @erikvasquez801 Před 3 měsíci

    I literally have that heap of iron tattooed on my arm so now I know what I will be adding to my house as decoration

  • @mortezamoravvej8080
    @mortezamoravvej8080 Před rokem

    damn i loved it bro great job