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

2022 ж. 1 Жел.
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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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  • bro literally fulfilled every berserk fan's dream of swinging gut's giant sword

    @seya7090@seya7090 Жыл бұрын
    • I'd swing guts' giant sword too🤤

      @hiesama3680@hiesama3680 Жыл бұрын
    • @@hiesama3680 the fuck...

      @arnaultskinkel26@arnaultskinkel26 Жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @reapers_acc@reapers_acc Жыл бұрын
    • Bro this bro that. JUST TYPE NORMALLY CUN T.

      @absolutewanker9384@absolutewanker9384 Жыл бұрын
    • ​@Reapers_acc no human can hold his sword

      @mjdh2328@mjdh2328 Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @hunterbasham6291@hunterbasham6291 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!

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

      @yummymoss2659@yummymoss2659 Жыл бұрын
    • @@KyleMerriman of course!

      @hunterbasham6291@hunterbasham6291 Жыл бұрын
    • @@KyleMerriman how much time and money did it take roughly? I have some materials and wanna try to build it

      @yugimoto3296@yugimoto329611 ай бұрын
    • Phm just finished the dragonslayer, full in it's 324 lbs glory

      @unterhau1102@unterhau110210 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @verykurzfilm6912@verykurzfilm6912 Жыл бұрын
    • Of course! Why didn't I think of that

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
    • I can confirm that IS fot that. Miura had everything in mind.

      @alejandrolosadadiaz7121@alejandrolosadadiaz7121 Жыл бұрын
    • @@alejandrolosadadiaz7121 He was a Genius for a reason.

      @weebgraphy@weebgraphy Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@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.​

      @ezekiellordzeke6492@ezekiellordzeke64922 ай бұрын
    • @@ezekiellordzeke6492 And we have to admit that the people that are continuing his work is doing also very, very good

      @alejandrolosadadiaz7121@alejandrolosadadiaz71212 ай бұрын
  • The 591 people who disliked this video are Griffith fans

    @smallbag123@smallbag1234 ай бұрын
    • Fr

      @user-vj4hv1jf1x@user-vj4hv1jf1xАй бұрын
    • Or berserk haters (Not sure how you can hate this series)

      @killing_joke_5294@killing_joke_5294Ай бұрын
    • 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.

      @Mac12366@Mac12366Ай бұрын
    • Or people that don’t understand people who built shit in cardboards

      @miguelcharlebois6888@miguelcharlebois6888Ай бұрын
    • @@miguelcharlebois6888 indeed.

      @Mac12366@Mac12366Ай бұрын
  • Wait with the quality of this video and all I thought i was watching some huge KZheadr.. wow man you deserve way more attention and I hope you continue to make these awesome videos for years to come

    @death-thresh9548@death-thresh9548 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much! I definitely plan to! 😁

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

      @wandersquish1598@wandersquish1598 Жыл бұрын
    • @@wandersquish1598 THANK YOU

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
    • So true

      @SpaceCadetLaC@SpaceCadetLaC Жыл бұрын
    • Title is a lie, you used tools.

      @nickf2315@nickf2315 Жыл бұрын
  • Before I clicked on the video I was hesitant on the idea of using cardboard but turned out really nice. Great work!!!

    @afroknight14@afroknight14 Жыл бұрын
  • Dude! So sick! Not at all the build process I was expecting! Well frickin done.

    @Chagunable@Chagunable Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @crazy_loco@crazy_loco Жыл бұрын
    • Good luck, and let me know how it turns out!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
    • How it is going?

      @dixafu@dixafu Жыл бұрын
    • How did the build go?

      @Lite_Arc@Lite_Arc11 ай бұрын
    • @@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.

      @crazy_loco@crazy_loco11 ай бұрын
    • Once you finish, please put a picture or a mini video showcasing the dragon slayer

      @Xh0Q@Xh0Q10 ай бұрын
  • So good 👏 And so glad you dove into the manga!

    @NickMerriman@NickMerriman Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks! It's been a wild ride lemme tell ya

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • Never have I wanted to replicate something on KZhead more than watching you make this, looked awesome!!!

    @AVEUM-dz8wn@AVEUM-dz8wn Жыл бұрын
  • You literally saved me so much money, i will make the sword soon when i have some free time off studying

    @lodomir3714@lodomir3714 Жыл бұрын
  • Seeing you swing it so easily is the best part of the build, the realism like how guts would swing it.

    @grey4612@grey4612 Жыл бұрын
    • Any finished pics?

      @jordanlaforge7886@jordanlaforge78863 ай бұрын
  • 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! Props to you man!

    @Seinb@Seinb Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @SpudStud716@SpudStud7162 ай бұрын
  • 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!

    @nightoflust@nightoflust Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @sircheeseburger123@sircheeseburger123 Жыл бұрын
  • the graphite powder wasn't looking that bad it remind me of oxidised wrought iron but the clean steel color is looking good too

    @enzomondet7155@enzomondet7155 Жыл бұрын
    • I liked it too - definitely super interested in playing around with it more

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @iamryangoslingfrfrong@iamryangoslingfrfrong Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @danielbufton167@danielbufton167 Жыл бұрын
    • I'm impressed with anyone who actually decides to make one!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @bandstand81@bandstand81 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @shundanone@shundanone Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • literally the most accurate replica i've ever seen of the dragon slayer. amazing job

    @jaywizzy1716@jaywizzy1716 Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @chriswho2569@chriswho25699 ай бұрын
  • 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!

    @darrenparis4742@darrenparis4742 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!!!

    @cbl8439@cbl8439 Жыл бұрын
    • How did I not think of that! Thanks!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • Man you deserve a lot more views This is awesome!

    @expensivenes2645@expensivenes2645 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @dutchbannger6503@dutchbannger65037 ай бұрын
  • 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!

    @user-wi4hg7fi1t@user-wi4hg7fi1t Жыл бұрын
  • You are awesome for making this. I’m on my way to making my own dragon slayer now thanks to you! 🤘🏼

    @leftygaming4522@leftygaming4522 Жыл бұрын
    • Have fun!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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 :)

    @khemistri6317@khemistri6317 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad I could help! Are you making the Hiraikotsu?

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

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

    @ItsDatWaffles@ItsDatWaffles Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @shindiz8282@shindiz8282 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @Desilet56@Desilet56 Жыл бұрын
    • Did you do the cosplay?

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

      @Desilet56@Desilet56 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @Hello-lf1xs@Hello-lf1xs Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @kadz8674@kadz8674 Жыл бұрын
  • Let’s go this is Epic 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    @sonmangaking@sonmangaking Жыл бұрын
  • 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 👍

    @DollopussD@DollopussD Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @Kukoka_Ch.@Kukoka_Ch.3 ай бұрын
  • I’m going to buy the stuff for this and build it over the summer. Thanks for making this video

    @desertaxe5522@desertaxe5522Ай бұрын
  • Awesome build as always, Kyle! I love the inclusion of a simpler/more approachable project we could try at home!

    @MrSpartacus575@MrSpartacus575 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man, great to hear from you again!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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.)

    @Antylics@Antylics Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @assmonkeysarereal@assmonkeysarereal Жыл бұрын
  • Quality of the video and built is so top notch, got a sub!

    @Rafroo@Rafroo Жыл бұрын
  • Another awesome build, keep on the good work !

    @Kyoel@Kyoel Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, will do!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • This video is a godsend for Berserk Cosplayers everywhere!

    @angrypoppy@angrypoppy Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @Pandogerino@Pandogerino10 ай бұрын
  • 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!

    @tmarton133@tmarton1333 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @Guldexx@Guldexx Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @kaiyomaiyo1925@kaiyomaiyo1925 Жыл бұрын
    • Great idea, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @mefcalols4446@mefcalols44463 ай бұрын
  • My man genuinely deserves more subscribers he is out here doing gods work

    @zerefthelord5782@zerefthelord5782 Жыл бұрын
  • can i pay you to make this for me???

    @3ndoku5h@3ndoku5h Жыл бұрын
    • No

      @SCORCH-rb1lu@SCORCH-rb1lu23 күн бұрын
  • Idk why but when i saw that textured drywall go on i instantly felt so happy. it looks so good

    @Teef4h@Teef4h7 ай бұрын
  • You are so Underrated!!! Keep this up 🔥

    @dawless9006@dawless9006 Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing work, really well done ! I'll try to recreate this soon :D

    @aarraa@aarraa Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @GrandPorpoise@GrandPorpoise4 ай бұрын
  • I appreciate that you actually made the darker part of the sword look rough, making it look more accurate to the manga

    @saberwolf181alpha6@saberwolf181alpha6 Жыл бұрын
  • Great stuff!! Keep posting 😁👍🏼

    @JamalCorrie@JamalCorrie9 ай бұрын
  • 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!!

    @HelloJTello@HelloJTello Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • i so have to try this! This looks so great!

    @NekkoTheOdd@NekkoTheOdd Жыл бұрын
  • bro looks so good gonna have to try this out thanks so much for doing this.

    @winsbo1@winsbo1 Жыл бұрын
  • This is amazing. I think I have to watch berserk now... Haha love the live audio bit.

    @amandadicastri2791@amandadicastri2791 Жыл бұрын
  • I’m def going to try and make it! It looks super cool!!

    @jeannettecontreras3345@jeannettecontreras3345 Жыл бұрын
  • 4:25 that chain is what attaches the sword to guts' back. Thats why its not always shown as its only on one side.

    @fc_gaming3196@fc_gaming3196 Жыл бұрын
  • I want to say thank you so much for the video! With just a few modifications, I was able to make clouds buster sword!

    @noahmonserrate927@noahmonserrate9273 ай бұрын
  • I like seeing your past works in the background

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

    @fallengod8399@fallengod8399Ай бұрын
    • hey do you mind sending me a list of all the materials you used exactly, please?

      @VileRhythm@VileRhythmАй бұрын
    • @@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.

      @fallengod8399@fallengod8399Ай бұрын
    • @@fallengod8399 great thanks!

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

    @Divinegoldenlight@Divinegoldenlight11 ай бұрын
  • currently in the process of building it💪 ty so much for this video

    @eingerollterteppich@eingerollterteppich5 ай бұрын
  • bro ive been wanting to make a sword like this!! tysm

    @riveragain@riveragain9 ай бұрын
  • Amazing .... I enjoy the whole video .... Its time consuming but greatness takes time ... I will try making it forsure Thanks for the video

    @lonewolf8113@lonewolf81137 ай бұрын
  • Excellent my man. I definitely want to try this at home and i will

    @olivgd8395@olivgd839510 ай бұрын
  • 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

    @WojMen@WojMen Жыл бұрын
  • I hope you channel blows up, What a great video man!

    @Joey-qv6dr@Joey-qv6dr Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks :)

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @somenerd8401@somenerd8401 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks you so much for these plans

    @bigmonkeb4lls108@bigmonkeb4lls108 Жыл бұрын
  • The small chain piece (I believe) is what keeps the sword in place when worn in the "sheath" on guts back, the tip sits in a small pouch and leans and the chainlink just connects to a hook supporting the opposite wnd of the sword from the pouch, thats why you only see it half the time when its out of the sheath, and not in, because its between the sword and his back

    @slightlycynical4308@slightlycynical4308 Жыл бұрын
  • wow your video quality is great keep it up man

    @lanson0@lanson0 Жыл бұрын
  • Looked up, ceiling was smoooooth. That's okay, this is such a banger of a video I can forgive the ceiling blunder. Nice work dude, stoked to see your next one!

    @RichJDSmith@RichJDSmith Жыл бұрын
    • I said the odds were pretty good!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • Dude you're AWESOME and deserved more subs.

    @arifrahman6701@arifrahman6701 Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @seiralee5017@seiralee5017 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @irmathesperma8548@irmathesperma854826 күн бұрын
  • man you did really good job , by all means legend

    @jm26kh@jm26kh Жыл бұрын
  • ur so underrated u literally have skill to making things like this u earned a sub

    @hoop1915@hoop1915 Жыл бұрын
  • Dam man haven’t seen a new vid in a while but exited to see how this goes

    @Sir_Slime_@Sir_Slime_ Жыл бұрын
  • totally be making this. Thank you SO much!-

    @psychwardescapee420@psychwardescapee420 Жыл бұрын
  • Nice video! You seriously have a lot of potential my friend! I wish you great amounts of happiness and success! :)

    @Cobra-yo7fx@Cobra-yo7fx Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks! :)

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • I will try to do it too and update if I manage to do anything, love how it turned out!

    @zar0_69@zar0_699 ай бұрын
  • Looking to make a replica as well and this looks like an amazing process that I might just have to use. Great job.

    @bluemason6196@bluemason61966 ай бұрын
  • another really cool video! keep up the good content dude :)

    @seanilius5623@seanilius5623 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • nah i really thought bro had a huge channel, BUT 12K AFTER MAKING A VERY REALISTIC GUTS SWORD? this has to be fixed you deserve more.

    @sandro_1968@sandro_1968 Жыл бұрын
  • This looks awesome dude!

    @ethancrosbie4973@ethancrosbie4973 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • This is so cool! Will definitely make use of this video next halloween! Just hoping I'm allowed to use my schools art rooms for it since I don't have a garage or anything...

    @tgd_7453@tgd_7453 Жыл бұрын
  • Incroyable ! Good job, Amazing 🔥 RIP Kentaro Miura… ❤️

    @manga_eater@manga_eater Жыл бұрын
  • I have to work early, but I'm still awake watching videos like this. Very cool sword my guy

    @richardjamesIII@richardjamesIII9 ай бұрын
  • I learned some new tips that I'll actually put to use thank you also amazing build

    @marco.porque@marco.porque Жыл бұрын
    • Glad to hear it!

      @KyleMerriman@KyleMerriman Жыл бұрын
  • amazing job man

    @chansovanmonyyoeun9288@chansovanmonyyoeun9288 Жыл бұрын
  • damn i loved it bro great job

    @mortezamoravvej8080@mortezamoravvej8080 Жыл бұрын
  • I would love to see you take on the Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII. That would be a dope build from you!

    @virgilvalentine8548@virgilvalentine8548 Жыл бұрын
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