How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam

If you're looking to play a samurai or other Japanese inspired character at your next boffer larp, this tutorial is for you. You're shown how to build a foam katana using duct tape, a razor blade, measuring tape, cloth athletic tape, DAP contact cement, liquid craft latex, fabric to cover your blade, rope, fiberglass core, and of course, foam!

(1) Part 1 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam, (2) Part 2 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam, (3) Part 3 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam, (4) Part 4 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam, (5) Part 5 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam, (6) Part 6 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam, (7) Part 7 of 7 - How to Build your own Japanese katana out of foam

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