September 9, 2025
Description
Open Swords is a project that aims to make historical fencing available to anyone!
Comes in both curved and straight quillon versions.
The only tools you need to build one of these is a 3D Printer, a heat gun, and a screwdriver!
With the settings below, and a 3/4in dowel from the hardware store, you can expect to get a dagger that comes in just over 130g
These files are donate as you please, but are free to the public! If these files have helped you in any way, I'd really appreciate a donation.
All screw holes are designed with a #4x1/2" wood screw in mind, but #6x1/2" should also work. It simply won't be as neatly flush.
I recommend a brim and 15% infill for all nozzle diameters
| Nozzle Diameter | Perimeter Count | Top and Bottom Layers | Layer Height |
| 0.4mm nozzle | 4 | 8 | 0.2mm |
| 0.6mm nozzle | 3 | 6 | 0.3mm |
| 0.8mm nozzle | 2 | 4 | 0.4mm |
I recommend a brim and 15% infill for all nozzle diameters.
Printing with fuzzy skin will add enough roughness to easily grip the handle! The recommended settings are as follows:
| Nozzle Diameter | Perimeter Count | Top and Bottom Layers | Layer Height |
| 0.4mm nozzle | 2 | 4 | 0.2mm |
| 0.6mm nozzle | 2 | 4 | 0.3mm |
| 0.8mm | 2 | 3 | 0.4mm |
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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