For his latest video, Texas-based artist and YouTuber Bobby DukeOpens in a new tab turned a rusty nail into a tiny sword. The process, which is reminiscent of weapon-making in Lord of the RingsOpens in a new tab—albeit without all the elves and dwarves—is shown below. And while the sword doesn’t glow blue when orcs are around, it does have swooping curves even genuine Lhang sword makersOpens in a new tab would appreciate.
According to Duke’s video description, the artist found a large, rusty nail in his backyard. Naturally, he turned it into a little swordOpens in a new tab. We watch a dramatic replay of this seminal event in the beginning of the video, and it’s just as spectacular as you’d expect. There’s also a lot of “guy running around in flip flops” action, if that’s your cup of tea.
Working off a simple drawing on paper, Duke heats, hammers, and hones the rusty metal spike into a fine blade. It’s small enough to be perfect for… hamstersOpens in a new tab? Or maybe it would work as a letter opener. It would certainly be a lot of fun to unsheathe a small sword every time a letter from grandma arrived.
Duke hasn’t discussed any of his upcoming projects on his Twitter accountOpens in a new tab, but judging by his past work, we should expect more everyday objects to be morphed into gorgeous little sculptures and trinkets. Duke has created plenty of other small swordsOpens in a new tab out of everyday items, but that’s not his only talent. He’s crafted incredible sculptures out of stuff like billiard ballsOpens in a new tab and pencilsOpens in a new tab. And what this garage-based Leonardo da Vinci can do with trashOpens in a new tab is downright inspiring.
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What do you think about Bobby Duke transforming this rusty nail into a sword? Would you be willing add a tiny blade like this to your miniature Middle-earth arsenal? Shape your thoughts in the comments!
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