Gotta love the continuity in the video where you still have foam stuck around your fingernails. Odin was the first tutorial prop video I ever watched and the reason I completed so many of my own props. Thank you for doing new things!
There are a lot of different ways to build the Kurgan's sword from Highlander, but for Odin....... there can only be one! Highlander 7 - The Foamsmithing - staring Odin Abbott Again a really nice sword shaped prop! Thank you for putting out yet another awesome tutorial/ build along.
Highlander is one of my favorite movies of all time, so much so I have reproductions of both of Connor's swords. His Macleod family sword and a cheaper, non-film accurate katana that has the dragon head handle finished in more of a bronze color, not even the right handguard on it, but still pretty cool. Also came with two smaller blades that also had the same handle as the full length katana, but they just cut the handles shorter for each, but kept the dragon's head on the pommel.
I always considered this sword to be a great example of simple and realistic fantasy weaponry. Really like the attention to detail in this Odin. It may be relatively simple, but still looks great
@@reaper_exd7498 yea that’s true. If it wasn’t split into multiple pieces it would be better, but the overall shape and design is a good example of a functional fantasy sword. Many fantasy weapons either have too many spikes and serrations, or they’re huge and heavy, or they’re just too oddly shaped in general
A very very good full build kurgan sword in my opinion. As always when are you going to do the three guyver units in there carrying case idea? Loving the build as all ways. Stay safe all.
So awesome Odin! This is the only destination where you’ll see something like the Kurgan’s sword! Now I’ve got beat my drum, Robotech/Macross Veritech pilot helmet!
Great build!! Great movie!!! Yes, you should make Kurgan’s skull helmet, but now that you have Kurgan’s sword, you should make McLeod’s katana as well! Awesome vid as always!!
Nice....I have the same dremel tool, over 25 years ago my wife bought this for me on our first Christmas together. It is one of my most prized possessions. It still works great....
The shoulder on the blade is called a ricasso, which is just an unsharpened portion of the blade below the guard. Some large swords turned this into a "sub hilt" with a leather wrapped ricasso and even a secondary guard sometimes.
"The movie was great, the series was good, we'll stop there." SUBBED! : -) I remember walking out of the theatre with my friends after seeing 'Highlander 2', and we were barely out of the door, when it started, "But if in this film they both came from the planet 'Zeist',.... and we then went for a beer, and tore it to pieces. Meanwhile, lovely sword. When I was a LARPer I made a couple of McLeod Claymores, but back then we had to pause the VHS to see close ups, it was long before the Internet and the lovely people at Propstore .
This might be a pain to do, but I think it'd make things more accurate. For the grips on swords like this, you could use a smaller diameter pvc pipe but squash it some so that it was an oval or pill shape of the right width and align that with the blade when you attach it. The grips on real bladed weapons aren't round and I doubt the movie prop had a round grip either. Just a suggestion for future builds. :)
Oddly enough, the sword grip in the movie is round. That is if I'm remembering right. It's suuuuper 80s so accuracy wasn't that important. Look up the backflipping scene, you'll see what I mean lol
I'd love to see how you'd tackle the Soul Reaver Blade from the Legacy Of Kain series, the one featured in Soul Reaver specifically for the details and color shown in the full render they have for the intro cinematic, So many people have tried making it IRL with VERY FEW successes.
@@residentasylum9978 What saddens me is one of my favorite youtube shows, that had Baltimore Knife and Sword do a version of the sword, even with their amazing sword-smiths....it was horrible looking. The effort/workmanship was amazing but the end-product/what it looked like was the complete opposite.
Fantastic video! I think the chrome sword was to run electricity through to make the swords spark when they hit. It's an old school special effect that they even used in Pirates of the Caribbean.
a great build, one of my all time favorite movie swords and films, but general katanna's (michale ironside) spring loaded broadsword is still my favorite also '''i wanted to be able to 'lean it up on it's point','' and then attempt the 'hi im candy part' i believe you :)
Great Job Odin! You think in the near future you could/would make the full set of Kurgan armor from the Highlander film? That sword and the sword from 1981's Excalibur are my fav swords of all time! Keep up the great work.
Dude! I love this sword and I would love for you to make the Kurgan's helmet. I can totally see me making this costume and a Connor costume for my son...
I believe the chromed blade version is one that was used for the effects shots of the sparking clashes, but I'm not completely sure on that. I know in another film that did similar effects that's something that was used.
I've seen the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Highlander movies, and the Series, more times than I can count. I love seeing people make props from the franchise. If you're looking for suggestions from other franchises, the Stargate franchise is full of cool stuff you can make. Everything from Goa'uld, Jaffa, Ori, Ancient, and Asgard armor to staff weapons, they've got it all. It's my 2nd favorite franchise, and I've seen so few people make props from it.
I freaking loved the first movie! Okay, you can say what you like about the series, but it kept that love alive and expanded on the mythology. The movie that came afterwards kinda helped add at least one fairly good sequel to the movie collection. But yeah Clancy Brown seemed like he was 8 feet tall in the movie... or maybe Christopher Lambert was just really short.
I made the helmet a long time ago, when I was in my very early 20s (a build up of liquid latex and cotton wool, over a cardboard skeleton); lasted a long time, and even scared the hell out of my sister when she walked into my garage almost 15 years later. Now, it'd be a very easy build with the materials available! EVA sheets and some foam clay. Worth a try!
I could be wrong but I believe that the reason for the two swords was that one of them was a special effects version that was created to produce electrical sparks when the Highlander’s Katana made contact and was dragged along the Kurgan’s swords length.
"Holy ground, Highlander!"
I've always loved the first movie, and the Kurgan's sword definitely stands out! Awesome prop!
We love Highlander! Would love to see you make the Kurgan's helmet.
that would be very nice.....the general of queen bavmorda in willow copied that helmet?? he¿¿
"There can be only one!" And when it comes to the movies, there SHOULD have been only one!
You've seen other Highlander movies? I only remember the one. (Don't ruin my delusions :D)
Nice work Odin! Highlander is my favorite movie! =D
Right on! Your lightsaber katana is amazing.
@@OdinMakes Make the Kurgan armour and I'll sub
HERE WE ARE!
BORN TO BE KINGS!
It's better to burn out, then fade away! Great build, great movie, great fights, great tunes. More Kurgan please. 🙌🏻
Great build, love it! You should make the Kurgan's Helmet to go with it.
"Happy Halloween ladies "....." I have something to say, it's better to burn out, than to fade away"
Gotta love the continuity in the video where you still have foam stuck around your fingernails. Odin was the first tutorial prop video I ever watched and the reason I completed so many of my own props. Thank you for doing new things!
I saw Highlander for the first time around 1992--I've loved it ever since. Clancy Brown made for a scary villain.
I showed my daughter what he looks like as the Kurgan and she refuses to believe he's Mr krabs from SpongeBob 😂
The happiness in your face as you grip the sword is a pleasure to watch.Nice job Odin.
Holy cow!!!!!! You've done a hell'uva job on that one!! Beautiful piece of crafting work!!!
Thanks so much for doing this sword Odin; brilliant work.
Hail Odin!
One of my favourite movie soundtracks of all time. Pure Queen
How'd you know i was a huge highlander fan. Thanks for the shout out! Love your videos
There are a lot of different ways to build the Kurgan's sword from Highlander, but for Odin....... there can only be one!
Highlander 7 - The Foamsmithing - staring Odin Abbott
Again a really nice sword shaped prop! Thank you for putting out yet another awesome tutorial/ build along.
Love this Highlander build. Love the first movie, the second was good as a stand-alone movie. Would love to see more Highlander builds!
Bill from Punished Props makes nice some highlander pieces on his channel
The original highlander is awesome
i love highlander its one of the few movies that most of the guys in my family will sit down and watch together
Dude that's epic! Being a huge fan of the Highlander movie I'm all smiles seeing you create that sword!!!😁😁😁😁
Highlander is one of my favorite movies of all time, so much so I have reproductions of both of Connor's swords. His Macleod family sword and a cheaper, non-film accurate katana that has the dragon head handle finished in more of a bronze color, not even the right handguard on it, but still pretty cool. Also came with two smaller blades that also had the same handle as the full length katana, but they just cut the handles shorter for each, but kept the dragon's head on the pommel.
Exactly! There's only one Highlander film and a TV series, there are no other films.
Yes to the Kurgan's helmet!!
Brilliant as usual, Odin! 🙏🏼
This by far one of my favorite movies and props that you've made... Blown away,...Outstanding!!!
I always considered this sword to be a great example of simple and realistic fantasy weaponry. Really like the attention to detail in this Odin. It may be relatively simple, but still looks great
Wouldnt say realistic. The break in the blade would make it worthless as a sword tbh. But it looked cool AF and i wish it was real. 😭
@@reaper_exd7498 yea that’s true. If it wasn’t split into multiple pieces it would be better, but the overall shape and design is a good example of a functional fantasy sword. Many fantasy weapons either have too many spikes and serrations, or they’re huge and heavy, or they’re just too oddly shaped in general
Watching Highlander as a kid is still a great memory. I loved the movies and TV show.
This is literally my all-time favorite movie.
Outstanding! From a distance, it looks like a real sword.
the kurgan is my favorite character from highlander. thanks, odin
My favourite film, excellent build and would love to see the Kurgen's helmet
Highlander is my favourite movie , that sword is amazing 👏 well done my friend very jealous
Amazing build. I would love to see how you would go about making the Kurgan's helmet
A very very good full build kurgan sword in my opinion.
As always when are you going to do the three guyver units in there carrying case idea?
Loving the build as all ways.
Stay safe all.
I second the Guyver Units 😊.
Love Highlander! Great Build Odin!
And yes, Kurgan's helmet is a must now!
I didn’t think you’d actually do it! AWESOME!
Thank you thank you thank you I've been waiting for a long time for the sword great job
Highlander rocks that sword looks awesome
So awesome Odin! This is the only destination where you’ll see something like the Kurgan’s sword! Now I’ve got beat my drum, Robotech/Macross Veritech pilot helmet!
That came out great Odin ... how many times have I uttered the same thing "I would like to do it this way, but I would also like to get a video out!"
It looks awesome great job making it and doing all of the fine details
"I have something to say! It's better to burn out than fade away!"
--The Kurgan
"Mom." - Kurgan
Beautiful! The tv show was filmed here a million years ago, and I got to appear in one of them! And seriously, the soundtrack can't be beat.
I love Highlander!!! You have to continue and make the Kurgan's armor and then McCleod's first sword, and finally the katana.
Love LOVE the first Highlander yes; the Kurgan's Helmet would be awesome.
YES to the helmet! Before you even asked i was thinking that you need the helmet next.
Great build!! Great movie!!! Yes, you should make Kurgan’s skull helmet, but now that you have Kurgan’s sword, you should make McLeod’s katana as well! Awesome vid as always!!
I love your prop builds Odin
Awesome build!!
Very nice work. Love the movie, that is a great prop.
Great work!
Next, make the breakdown version of this, and the case. That would be awesome!
I love how you made this great sword!
My dream prop is this exact sword but the one that you can put together. Much like Bill, this is my favorite movie.
Nice....I have the same dremel tool, over 25 years ago my wife bought this for me on our first Christmas together. It is one of my most prized possessions. It still works great....
The first movie is one of my favourite movies of all time, love Clancy Brown doesn’t matter if it’s the kurgan or mr krabbs.
The shoulder on the blade is called a ricasso, which is just an unsharpened portion of the blade below the guard. Some large swords turned this into a "sub hilt" with a leather wrapped ricasso and even a secondary guard sometimes.
"The movie was great, the series was good, we'll stop there." SUBBED! : -) I remember walking out of the theatre with my friends after seeing 'Highlander 2', and we were barely out of the door, when it started, "But if in this film they both came from the planet 'Zeist',.... and we then went for a beer, and tore it to pieces. Meanwhile, lovely sword. When I was a LARPer I made a couple of McLeod Claymores, but back then we had to pause the VHS to see close ups, it was long before the Internet and the lovely people at Propstore .
The Kurgan's helmet would be cool as well as his chest armor
Ha. I'm in the process of making his helmet. This is perfect timing. That look at 10:13 is now my screen saver
Really nice job!
I made my own kurgin sword out of wood I need to go all the way with it like you did Odin good going
This might be a pain to do, but I think it'd make things more accurate. For the grips on swords like this, you could use a smaller diameter pvc pipe but squash it some so that it was an oval or pill shape of the right width and align that with the blade when you attach it. The grips on real bladed weapons aren't round and I doubt the movie prop had a round grip either. Just a suggestion for future builds. :)
Oddly enough, the sword grip in the movie is round. That is if I'm remembering right. It's suuuuper 80s so accuracy wasn't that important. Look up the backflipping scene, you'll see what I mean lol
On this sword, the round grip is accurate.
It's not very historical but, I suppose that none of the highlander weapons were
It's definitely cylindrical in the film.
There can be only one
The Kurgan's sword did indeed have a round grip. Its able to break down into 3 or 4 parts and the mechanism is supposedly inside the handle
The helmet would be amazing followed with Kurgan armor . The first appearance of Kruger in their first meeting was epic.
Very cool! Nice job
my favourite fantasy movie sword! i actually saw the one they used in the movie...they had it at the Planet Hollywood in Toronto Skydome years ago...
Love the first movie and the series would love to see you do the macleod family sword
Love it!
The Kurgan is one of the greatest villains in movie history.
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!! ⚔⚔⚔
Love highlander! Did own the replica katana. I am hoping you build the skull helmet.
This was an awesome build but of course, now you know you just have to do Connor's dragon head katana!
I love Highlander and yes do the Kurgan's bone armor!
I'd love to see how you'd tackle the Soul Reaver Blade from the Legacy Of Kain series, the one featured in Soul Reaver specifically for the details and color shown in the full render they have for the intro cinematic, So many people have tried making it IRL with VERY FEW successes.
I have been thinking this for quite a while.
@@residentasylum9978 What saddens me is one of my favorite youtube shows, that had Baltimore Knife and Sword do a version of the sword, even with their amazing sword-smiths....it was horrible looking. The effort/workmanship was amazing but the end-product/what it looked like was the complete opposite.
Great work
I love highlander kurgan is awsum. I have Connors and Duncans swords but could never find a kurgan sword so watching this is awsum thanks odin
I’ve been waiting for this for a long long time
The Kurgan Armor build would make for a great live stream
Yes! Make the skull helmet!
Fantastic video! I think the chrome sword was to run electricity through to make the swords spark when they hit. It's an old school special effect that they even used in Pirates of the Caribbean.
a great build, one of my all time favorite movie swords and films, but general katanna's (michale ironside) spring loaded broadsword is still my favorite also '''i wanted to be able to 'lean it up on it's point','' and then attempt the 'hi im candy part' i believe you :)
Great Job Odin! You think in the near future you could/would make the full set of Kurgan armor from the Highlander film? That sword and the sword from 1981's Excalibur are my fav swords of all time!
Keep up the great work.
Great job.
That's bad ass. You've got some skills.
Odin you should make a happy hogan cosplay man that will be awesome
My first highlander was pt2, didn't realize till later about the test and see how much a debacle 2 was lol. I enjoy the highlander stuff
Outstanding!
I LOVE Highlander, both the TV series and the movies. U should make Duncan's and Conner's Dragon swords.
Hi Odin, great video. I’d love to see you make Lion-o’s claw shield.
big fan of the Highlander
Dude! I love this sword and I would love for you to make the Kurgan's helmet. I can totally see me making this costume and a Connor costume for my son...
I love this Sword, I love Highlander, and I was lucky enough to meet Bob Anderson, the swordmaster on the TV series.
I believe the chromed blade version is one that was used for the effects shots of the sparking clashes, but I'm not completely sure on that. I know in another film that did similar effects that's something that was used.
I've seen the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Highlander movies, and the Series, more times than I can count. I love seeing people make props from the franchise.
If you're looking for suggestions from other franchises, the Stargate franchise is full of cool stuff you can make. Everything from Goa'uld, Jaffa, Ori, Ancient, and Asgard armor to staff weapons, they've got it all. It's my 2nd favorite franchise, and I've seen so few people make props from it.
The Horsemen Caspian's cutlass and Silas' battleaxe were cool and unique Highlander weapons.
I want too see his helmet sometime it’s incredible
I freaking loved the first movie! Okay, you can say what you like about the series, but it kept that love alive and expanded on the mythology. The movie that came afterwards kinda helped add at least one fairly good sequel to the movie collection. But yeah Clancy Brown seemed like he was 8 feet tall in the movie... or maybe Christopher Lambert was just really short.
I made the helmet a long time ago, when I was in my very early 20s (a build up of liquid latex and cotton wool, over a cardboard skeleton); lasted a long time, and even scared the hell out of my sister when she walked into my garage almost 15 years later. Now, it'd be a very easy build with the materials available! EVA sheets and some foam clay. Worth a try!
I love the Highland, I have the prop Highland sword and hope you make more from the movie
like your tools
and good work!
You did Christopher Lambert’s voice really well!
I love that movie. Yes make the armor!!!!!!!
I could be wrong but I believe that the reason for the two swords was that one of them was a special effects version that was created to produce electrical sparks when the Highlander’s Katana made contact and was dragged along the Kurgan’s swords length.
I'd love to see you work with halo props more. It'd be really cool to see a spartan armor as your next full body suit project