I love the tutorial on how to make the knife. I have tried to print out the template, but have been unsuccessful. Could you give me some instruction on how to print it out….all i get is the tip of the knife. Thanks.

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.

hi, very cool i just dont understand how to scale photo to 100% i dont see anywhere

The comment I posted just above yours explains it. I used Photoshop but I’m sure other graphics programs have Print Preview screens.

hey tom i have question were did u get the wood

Hi Nick, I just found it lying around at work. Hobby stores often have thinner cuts of wood or you could try your local hardware store. Good luck!

ok thank you

do u know were i can by meta like to make the knife

MetaL? As in aluminum? You can purchase it from mcmaster or try your local hardware store.

thank you

Hello Nick,
i love how you make the knife but i don’t have a bansaw lying around to cut the aluminum. do you know of other alternatives? thank you

You could use a jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade instead of a bandsaw. The bandsaw just makes it easier.

hey, do you also sell one?
Its really very nice!
How long has it taken for make one?

Hi Sam, No I do not sell these. If I sold them the last thing I’d do is show you how to make it yourself. It took me a few hours to make this one not including the drying time for the glue.

Thanks, could you also use something else than aluminium for making the knife?

I chose aluminum because it’s metal, it’s light, and it’s easy to cut. Definitely the best choice for this. I don’t think wood or plastic would be good choices though you could make it out of rubber. Trouble is that would mean making a mold and casting it and I don’t really have the know-how for that. Most stunt knives for films are made of very firm rubber, BTW. Very similar to the hyperfirm guns and blasters sometimes used by the 501st.

Ok,i will buy some aluminum.
Just 2 more questions,
is it legacy to get it (and walks along the street with?)
And can you play the first Halloween-movie with it, without hurting somebody? (sharpness)
(i guess i asks to much, isn’t it :p)

Sam, are you asking if the prop knife is dangerous? Is a pencil dangerous? It can be if you mishandle it. The edge isn’t sharp but it has a pointy tip. If you go out in public with it I recommend that you do not brandish it. As to your local laws you’ll need to check them for yourself. Just be careful with it no matter where you take it.

how is big is it when your done

Hey Tom I can’t find the template and it won’t print out right when I do find it. Is there like a certain website you have to go to? Thanks!!

I don’t have it handy to measure it but it’s pretty big. I’d estimate it’s about 16″ including the handle. If you print out the template at 100% it’ll be the correct size.

So, you can’t find the template AND it won’t print out correctly? How did you print it if you couldn’t find it? Hmmm. The link works. Just print it at 100%. It will have to be printed across two pages because it’s so big. You’ll have to do a little research to figure out how to print it with your particular software.

Ok thanks

hey Tom i still cant find the template that you use could you maybe help me out? thanks

Trevor, the link is in the text up above…the word HERE is darkened to show it’s a link. Click away.

ok i think it is just my software or something thanks anyway!

tom your knife was awsom if that word is mispeld i am olny 10

Thanks, Lucas. I’m glad you liked it.

hey tom i would like to make a knife like you have but i can’t find any aluminum can you tell me where i can get some because i want to make on. PS. your michael myers costume totally kicks ass.

Hi Jamie, Glad you like the costume. I’ve found small pieces of aluminum like the stock I used in the video at my local hardware store, OSH. They have a lot of different sizes and it’s reasonably priced. You can also find it at McMaster.com but it takes some searching in their online database to find exactly what you’re looking for. Best of luck to you. If you build a knife let me know and I’ll tell you where to send pics. I’d love to include them on the site.

thank you tom you have saved me a lot of time.

Tom i have searched the site to buy the michael myers jumpsuit and it came up no results.

The link is in the costume posting but here it is again: http://www.automotiveworkwear.com/RedKap/CT10/coveralls.html

thank you.

tom i decided not make a knife but i am going to buy a don post michael myers mask and turn it into a rob zombie h2 mask.ps what shoud i send the pics to.