Remove the trigger (the part used to engage the extension and contraction actions), spring (be careful not to bend or stretch it), mechanism, blade rivet and blade from the casing. Saw the end (where the blade base mounts) off at the line you marked, using either an angle grinder or a hacksaw. wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors.
Set the uncut mechanism into its appropriate position in the modified casing, then lay the cut mechanism in its place at the other end of the casing and mark the place on the end of the cut mechanism where it overlaps with the uncut piece. The cut end of the cut switchblade casing should meet with the blade exit end of the uncut casing.
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Disassemble 2 dual-action (extension and contraction) switchblades. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. The loose end of the spring should be exposed.
Only put them in the holes closest to both ends, and make sure the door notches are facing the outside edges of the casing. The result should be a blade chamber that runs the entire length of the casing face in a uniform width. Cover the exposed casing with the other casing face and screw the 2 parts together. Follow these instructions for how to make a hidden blade with household materials. Insert the real hidden blade into its chamber. Use either your fingers or needle-nose pliers to insert the doors and small springs back into the side chamber holes in the same positioning as they were before you removed them.
Locate the ramp-shaped protrusion on 1 of the long sides of the mechanism. Functional Retractable Assassin's Creed Hidden Blade (Xiphoid): About a year ago I was inspired by a friend to make a xiphoid, commonly known as the Assassin Creed hidden blade. Cut off the end section of the cut mechanism that overlaps the uncut mechanism so that both mechanism pieces fit snugly, end to end, inside the hidden blade casing.
Use needle-nose pliers to pull the doors and the small springs from the narrow holes of the side chambers. Choose a drill bit that is exactly the size of the rivet hole in the switchblade blade, and drill through the blade hole that is clamped to the aluminum flat bar to make a corresponding hole in the aluminum bar.
Bend the aluminum rod where the switchblade ends, so that the rod comes up to meet your hand, where the key ring will be around your finger. Cut off the ramp-shaped protrusion so that the entire corresponding side edge is a smooth, straight line. It is sometimes attached to the wrist in a way that conceals it from sight, as popularized by the video game "Assassin's Creed." Unscrew all of the casing screws.
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Hold the aluminum rod so that the end opposite of the key ring end is aligned with the switchblade trigger that is farthest from the blade opening.
Set all parts aside for later use. Attach its hook at the base end of the casing. This article has been viewed 67,483 times. The real hidden blade will need to move freely inside the chamber. Screw the casing face to the casing. If you choose to make an Assassins Creed wrist blade, you may use any type of strap that will fit snugly around your wrist.
Unscrew all of the casing screws. Spread a cold weld compound on the entire length of the cut aluminum bar.
Use a permanent marker to draw a line that vertically bisects the casing at the outer (nearest the casing end) edge of the hole. Be sure to take appropriate safety precautions when operating power tools.
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Hold the casing horizontally and locate the side spring chamber hole closest to where the blade base mounts. After making a video on YouTube that showcased my first design I received endless requests to make …
All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. You will need them to create your real hidden blade. By using our site, you agree to our. Test for proper casing alignment by inserting a blade into the casing and sliding it all the way to the end.
Drill holes through the aluminum rod at both trigger marks, from top to bottom (leading into trigger holes). If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. Use the angle grinder to cut out the metal stopper at the end of the blade chamber on the other, longer casing face. This article has been viewed 67,483 times. Set the end-to-end switchblade casings on the aluminum bar.
Allow the cold weld compound to set according to manufacturer's instructions.
Take off the casing face to reveal the inside parts of the switchblades.