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Eric and Dave compete to build Korean Waldo swords, focusing on design and craftsmanship, with Eric ultimately winning the competition and ten thousand dollars, due to the lethal and well-crafted sword he built.
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- Eric emerges as the champion in the Waldo sword-building competition, showcasing his design skills and attention to detail in creating a lethal and functional weapon, securing the ten thousand dollar prize.
- Dave, a skilled bladesmith, demonstrates his expertise in preparing the blade for heat treatment, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship and technical knowledge in creating weapons with lethal cutting abilities like the Waldo sword.
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What is the Waldo weapon?
A pole arm weapon used by Korean warriors.
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Summary
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"Building Waldo: Eric vs. Dave Competition"
- Eric and Dave have secured spots in the final round of a competition where they must build an iconic Korean weapon called the Waldo, a pole arm weapon used by Korean warriors since the 6th century.
- The Waldo features a large crescent blade that delivers lethal blows and deep cuts with one swing, historically wielded by elite Korean warriors and now showcased by martial artists at festivals.
- Eric, a design engineer, and Dave, a bladesmith, have four days to build their Waldo swords, with one of them potentially winning ten thousand dollars.
- Eric focuses on designing a comfortable handle and adds decorative embellishments, while Dave, with a background in bladesmithing, faces challenges but manages to prepare his blade for heat treatment.
- In the final tests, both Eric and Dave's Waldo swords prove lethal in the kill test, with sharp edges penetrating deeply, and they pass the strength and sharpness tests, showcasing their construction and cutting abilities. Ultimately, Eric emerges as the competition's champion, winning the ten thousand dollar prize.
