What are the Stagmer brothers known for?

Crafting weapons from Dark Souls lore.

What is unique about Knight Artorias' great sword?

It strikes harder against dark servants according to lore.

Due to its incredible size and detail, coinciding with Dark Souls 3 release.

By breaking down a large metal bar into a flat bar and adding detail.

Its grotesque yet beautiful nature and ties to ancient mythology and modern game design.

The Stagmer brothers from Baltimore Knife and Sword are crafting a detailed replica of Knight Artorias' great sword, inspired by Dark Souls lore and designed to strike harder against dark enemies.
The sword-making process involves intricate steps like shaping the blade, adding engravings based on images, and discussing the design's blend of grotesque beauty, ancient mythology, and modern game influences, culminating in a meticulously crafted and assembled final product.

What are the Stagmer brothers known for?
Crafting weapons from Dark Souls lore.
What is unique about Knight Artorias' great sword?
It strikes harder against dark servants according to lore.
Why are the Stagmer brothers excited to build Artorias' sword?
Due to its incredible size and detail, coinciding with Dark Souls 3 release.
How does Ilya begin crafting the blade?
By breaking down a large metal bar into a flat bar and adding detail.
What is discussed regarding the design of Artorias' sword?
Its grotesque yet beautiful nature and ties to ancient mythology and modern game design.

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Stagmer brothers Matt and Kerry from Baltimore Knife and Sword are recreating weapons from Dark Souls lore for Man-at-Arms Reforged.
Knight Artorias' great sword, born from the soul of the wolf SIF, strikes harder against dark servants according to lore.
The team is excited to build this intricate, ornate sword due to its incredible size and detail, coinciding with the release of Dark Souls 3.
Ilya starts by breaking down a large metal bar into a flat bar and adding detail to create the blade.
The blade is further shaped, with attention to engravings on the pommel and handle based on images found.
Matt grinds the blade to shape, starting with the ears and moving to the point, transitioning from horizontal to vertical grinding.
The sword's design is discussed, reflecting on its grotesque yet beautiful nature and its ties to ancient mythology and modern game design.
Various parts of the sword, like the guard, pommel, and handle, are meticulously crafted and assembled, including welding and blackening processes.
The final steps involve polishing, assembling the sword, welding the horns onto the guard, and completing touch-ups before showcasing the finished great sword of Artorias.