Nightblood 12-01-2024 Update

Behold the legendary Nightblood! A sword of exceptional power and a thirst for destroying evil. 

I designed Nightblood as accurately as possible based on the cannon works and artwork from the Stormlight Archive series / Warbreaker book. 

Above is an image of the sword printed at half and full sizes (kid added for scale).

12-01-2024 Update

• A new segmented version is available for easier assembly.
• A ¼ inch (6mm) cylinder now runs from top to bottom, for strength. This can be utilized for running a dowel down the core of the sword, or the optional ~6mm pin.
• Two 3mm assembly holes run parallel to the 6mm cylinder. 
• The crossguard has been segmented to simplify printing and to make it readily available for printing on smaller printers.
• Printable alignment pins have been added (optional)

Please note: The blade remains at full size, so you'll need to use the cut feature in PrusaSlicer to fit your needs. 

New Segments for assembly

Crossguard segments, close-up

Alignment pin configuration

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Next steps:

• Add Nightblood's accompanying scabbard
• Add an optional black smoke display stand

Notes on printing and Assembly:

• 12-01-24: The new crossguard segments are easier to print, but supports and a brim are still highly recommended.
• Given its size, this print must be cut to fit your printer in PrusaSlicer. At half-scale, I printed each section at a height of 120mm using the planner cutting option. 
• For best results, print with a brim. 
• Supports are required for the crossguard
• Recommended layer height: 0.2mm 
• If printing at half-scale, I suggest printing with an infill of 20%
• I have only tested this in PETG

More updates are coming very soon!