Marko Makaj
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Predator Short sword
🕑 Added 2025-01-10 16:45:46 +0000 UTCI did promise i will make some custom predator weapons so here's the first one :)
A short sword inspired by the Yautja culture, blending their iconic aesthetics with subtle nods to samurai tradition. While working on this, I envisioned the sword as something a Predator warrior would have brought with them to Earth—something functional, symbolic, and steeped in their alien craftsmanship.
Rather than leaning heavily into human samurai designs, I focused on enhancing the Yautja's brutal yet ceremonial style. The result is a blade that feels rugged and practical, with intricate detailing that speaks to the warrior’s honor and legacy.
As an additional feature, I designed a pendant/charm that can be attached to the sword’s hilt or worn separately as a necklace. This serves as a personal touch to the weapon—symbolizing the warrior’s clan, victories, or a rite of passage. The charm comes in two variants:
Single-Sided: Ideal for filament 3D printing, optimized for easy printing and minimal post-processing.
Double-Sided: Perfect for resin printers, offering enhanced detail and a more polished finish.
To make it easier to print , as always, it comes as:
STL files: Standard for 3D printing.
3MF files: For those who prefer a more versatile format.
Presliced Models: Ready-to-print files, fully combined and optimized for smaller-scale printing with rod cutout for structural strength
happy printing :)
Comments
Il-Fucker
Printing the last bits of the sword, it's coming great. Is there somewhere i can post it when it's ready?
FLdub
Same happened to me, i just thought it was part of the design. I glued them both back on.
Marko Makaj
That one is my mistake, i will fix it, thnx for pointing it out :)
Marko Makaj
Thank you :) i am just posting thr assembly on my IG, would love to dee it printed az 0.08 :)
Arjen de Haas
The short sword is very, very good, and with a steel dowel the weight is perfect! I have printed the sword on 0.08mm, and I already made a colored slize. This is gonna eat a lot of fillament for flushing, but I will start this one next when SM-33 is done :-) total printing time for the sword will be: 5 days and a little :-) Is it possible to post any pictures of the makes I have done?
Steve Burk
Just finished. Came out amazing. Don't think it's even gonna need sanding except for the part joints. I did also note that the panels on the grip print as separate pieces and not as a design in the grip. Printed from the 3mf.
Lee Mcnamara
just finished printing. came out great. the panel on the handle come off though my only feedback.
Marko Makaj
Thats crazy :D but the pendant will be cool :D
Steve Burk
Just got a 0.2mm nozzle for my X1 carbon. Gonna try it on this. 3 days, 22 hours and 15 minutes at .06 high quality. Should be interesting.
Kevin LeBlanc
Well I just happen to have got myself some heat resistant silicone and pewter ingot for Xmas so... ;)
Marko Makaj
thank you :)
Marko Makaj
would be cool if someone was crazy enought to make it in metal :D
Kevin LeBlanc
Love when you do an accompanying pendant! All looks amazing.
Jason Paquet-Garceau
Love it :)
Marko Makaj
then you can downlaod it :D as mentioned, if you are a member, the download link is at the top of the page and you can access it any time https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-2025-in-117444806
Nestor Rivera
But I am currently a member of WE ARE MAKER. I just checked and it’s current .15 dollars I paid 2 weeks ago
Julian dillard
I'd donate MY time if I could.... Lol!!
Marko Makaj
plans, always :) its time thats the problem :D
Marko Makaj
its available to "we are maker" tier members - the moment you join you will find a JANUARY 2025 download post at the top of the page, its in there :)
Nestor Rivera
How can I get the stl file for this sword and pendant
Julian dillard
Marko, do you plan on doing a shoulder cannon or the plasma caster "handgun"?
