Ninja Sword

This is my first post to Maker World. My version of a Ninja Sword (Ninjato).

The model is all original work by me using Blender. I was very happy with how the carbon fiber weave texture on the handle turned out, and I think it is the highlight of the model.

The included file is spanned across 3 plates with different Infills or supports.

The final assembly, I hope, it fairly straightforward. If the middle section of the blade doesn't look like it lines up quite right, you may have it backwards (I did this at least once). I didn't put any marks on that piece to indicate which direction it should go. The end that is on the build plate should go towards the handle, FYI.

The ‘pins’ (on plate 02) that hold each part together are designed to be a very tight fit. All of my test prints have been done with Bambu Labs filament on the X-1 Carbon. I do not know if other filaments or printers may result in very small changes in this tolerance making the pins impossible to insert. I apologize if you need to scale the pins down very slightly or gently sand them. My final test print fit snuggly and holds together well without glueing the parts together.

The support material for the holes in the blade parts can be a little tricky to pull out. A small set of needle nose pliers is what I use. I didn't look to see how anyone else had ever constructed something like this, so I went with what worked for me.

I have each part sitting on the build plate vertically. I feel like this gives the most consistent and smooth look to the print. I also use a smooth plate that I spray with hair spray for a little extra hold. With a good amount of berm on the first layer, I have not had one of these parts fall over on me yet. Feel free to print this however you see fit.

Thank you for looking. I hope you enjoy it. I look forward to seeing what filament color combination other people come up with. I would think some of those dual color silk filaments would look very nice for the blade.