No Myers costume would be complete without his BFK. There still is a bit of a debate surrounding exactly which real world knife was used in the film. My money’s on the big Lamson chef’s knife.
In this tutorial I show you how to make your own Lamson replica that’s safe to carry around. Just remember to drop the knife when commanded to do so by a peace officer or mental health professional.
I’m including the knife template I made HERE. Just be sure to scale it to 100% for printing.
Happy Hallowe’en!
67 comments
Neil
September 25, 2011 at 10:38 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
How much did the piece of aluminum cost???
Tom
September 25, 2011 at 11:16 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I got mine for free because it was scrap. They sell small cut pieces at my local hardware store and a sheet the size you’d need is $16.99. That’s highway robbery as that material is only worth a couple of dollars, but you’re paying for the convenience. If there’s a metal shop nearby, they’d probably let you look through their recyclable scraps and let you have it for nothing.
Joe
October 15, 2011 at 10:04 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hey Tom.
This is very impressive!! Is there anyway you could sell me a completed knife?? Of course I will pay you.. Please e-mail me if possible.
Tom
October 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks. I have only ever made the one knife, so no I do not sell them. If I did, I’d never tell you how to make one.
tom mahon
October 17, 2011 at 4:33 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
how do you scale the template to 100% and how do you get it to come out on 2 sheets of paper?
Tom
October 17, 2011 at 7:24 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
First, you’ll need to use a program that will allow you to see a print preview and adjust the position of the image on the paper. On “Page Setup” make sure the output is set to landscape mode so you can get as much of the knife on the paper as possible. Then it’s just a matter of adjusting the image on the print preview screen so you get what you want. You’ll print two pages and manually adjust the image for each one so that one has the handle and the other has the tip.
tom mahon
October 18, 2011 at 8:09 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
sorry to bother you but im having problems printing out the template correctly can you please explain liberally, thanks
Tom
October 18, 2011 at 9:17 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sorry you’re having trouble but you have to understand that I have no way of knowing anything about the software you’re using or your printer drivers, etc. Very specific instructions would only apply to one setup. I’d suggest searching online for info regarding your particular software. Click here for a start.
travis
February 12, 2012 at 10:33 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
i still don’t know wher to get the mask can you tell me tom
Tom
February 12, 2012 at 5:59 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
You might want to wait until later this year when Trick or Treat Studios will finally be releasing some top-notch licensed masks! See the update at the bottom of the mask post.
anthony
February 20, 2012 at 3:05 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
What if u can’t print it out cause u don’t have a printer and u make the handle to big cause u traced it around a big handle how do u make it thinner
anthony
February 20, 2012 at 3:29 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
And about how wide is the handle where it meets the blade
Tom
February 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sorry, but the knife is currently packed away and I’d have to check the measurements.
Tom
February 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
You could use a powered sander like this (http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-MS500-Sander-Polisher/dp/B000050FBC/) to shape it.
anthony
February 21, 2012 at 1:18 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I’m only 12
taylor
April 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I am Having Trouble Printing out The Knife Template. I Got the Blade Printed out But I Cant Get The Handle Printed out on A Seprate Sheet of Paper. I Was Wondering What Software did You Use to Print it? And How Big Do i Need to Print the Knife?
Tom
April 25, 2012 at 3:52 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hi Taylor. A lot of people seem to have similar difficulties. You can find more info in previous comments but here’s the basic idea: First, you’ll need to use a program that will allow you to see a print preview and adjust the position of the image on the paper. On “Page Setup” make sure the output is set to landscape mode so you can get as much of the knife on the paper as possible. Then it’s just a matter of adjusting the image on the print preview screen so you get what you want. You’ll print two pages and manually adjust the image for each one so that one has the handle and the other has the tip.
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