Pictures of the latest efforts:

Katana

Top half of the katana

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Closeup of the hilt

Kashira (Katana end cap)

Endcap

Next up - last sanding pass once some glue dries, making the molds, then on to mass production!  Or, at least 4 of them (one thing I’ve learned with swords, always bring a spare)