Sephiroth's Masamune (Cosplay prop)

First, let me say, I am aware that a stronger wood would be able to be thinner without being too flimsy. Due to the limited tools I have at my disposal, it was not an option. I needed a light wood that was easy to work with and inexpensive.

Yes, I'm aware it's not perfect. The blade is too straight. An unfortunate limitation, but I think it looks fine as it is.

Yes I'm aware there are steel replicas of the sword, but no, we can't use one, as AnimeNEXT does not allow metal props. Also due to con constraints, we scaled the sword to the player so that it was within the length limit.

Critique is welcome, but please remember this is not yet finished. There is still a lot of sanding, coating, painting and assembly to be done.

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• Sephiroth
• Sword
• Masamune
• cosplay
• prop

[tommihahmo]

That A normal Katana -.-

[Gennivieve]

It's a replica of Sephiroth's sword, which they call a Masamune. If you don't like it, take it up with Squenix. =\ The whole thing is over 5 feet long and scaled to the cosplayer.

[XxAILASxX]

i'm going to do a full scale 8ft version out od oak.

[Gennivieve]

I hope not for a con! As a display that'd be nice, but it'd be too heavy to carry around and pose with (we were posed for 10 miin at a time at one point.. as Tifa I didn't have a prop but I was still tired!) But I'd love to see it when it's finished!

[antijelly]

NICE :D

[Gennivieve]

Thanks :)

[jonny5312]

if i'd have to make one scaled to me ... it would have to be over 7ft lol

[unicron245]

im making a cardboard one i did not have enough room to make it big but im fixing the by cutting out parts to make it longer and i made a smal cardoard buster sword and i love them i might not color my swords for some reason and i like your masamune mine is just gonna be about 5 ft. 10 lol thats how tall i am lol

[XxAILASxX]

sorry out of oak