The Book of Eli machete pattern - FREE

thanks for the file....

what is the font on the drawing for ELI'S MACHETE?

jon...it's a TTF called "Rough Draft"...you can get it for free off the web, just Google it!

And, you're welcome!
Rob

Thanks. That is awesome. Can't wait to see this film.

OK fellas...afetr seeing the movie last night (it was pretty freakin' sweet), and watching the machete scenes closely, I could tell that they used several different prop knives at different times (depending on what the scene called for)....typical for Hollywood, but folks like us, who look for these things, can't be fooled!

HANDLE: One of them had the thicker, rounder handle like I show in my pattern (used in the hero shots, carrying, etc), and the other had a flatter handle, with thinner scales (used for the combat scenes).

BLADE: The blade shape was consistent, except the width varied from thin (like I have on my pattern) for the combat scenes, to relatively thick (almost like a meat cleaver) for the hero shots. Also, it looks to have a V-ground (flat), instead of hollow ground, edge.

All this being said, I will be revising the pattern to a version 2 that will compensate for those changes, and relabel the existing V.1 to "Hero version" and the new V.2 to "Combat version". I'll post it up here, as soon as it's done.

These patterns are subject to accuracy modifications in the future, as more and more data becomes available.
Rob

Thank you for doing this!
I too saw the movie yesterday and loved it!

And of course wanted a Eli machete as soon as I saw him pull it out!!

Glad I can do it, reaper....I've got to go to a wedding this afternoon, but I'll update it ASAP!
Rob

Here are all the photos I've pulled off of Premiere Props Website.

Wow...thanks for those pics, rabbit....that lends a whole new aspect to my pattern design! I can tell by the variations of all those blades, that some are for practice, stunts, etc...some even have a serrated back!

To me, though, the "hero" or close-up versions are definitely the best to look at (the first 2 designs in the first 15 pics), so I'll be using these new images to modify my pattern to be as close to screen accuracy as possible!

Also...now, I'll have to whip out a scabbard, too!

Thanks again!
Rob

Thanks for the prints, this is what I have so far:
The pattern(any errors are mine )


And the piece rough cut(Done with a saber saw, chop saw and grinder. I need a plasma cutter)

The middle hole is larger than the others make sure that's in your revision also

My personal Thanks to Ghostsoldier for the generous share. Grateful to find this site. I will also attempt a replica, and post some pix, unless my efforts are just too embarrassing. Hope to share more in the future, Best to you all.

Hey thanks! That looks like age old 550 cord on the grip.

Looks also like it was painted with some sort of coating

DrStranglove said:

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Hey thanks! That looks like age old 550 cord on the grip.

Guys, I think this is a found item. I do believe it it a spec ops tool. As soon as I get home from work I will look into it.

Dean

OH !!!! FLICK WAS FANTASTIC!!!!

Bowelrock said:

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The middle hole is larger than the others make sure that's in your revision also

Good eye!

I almost wet my pants when I saw that, Fuelish...you are a seriously talented guy!

etrigan69 said:

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Good eye!

Yes...very! Thanks for catching that, Balaram....
Oh, and be sure to post some pics of your blade when you get it going!

I will incorporate the larger center hole into a new revision later this week; I'm just waiting to see if any more feedback comes in, or more detailed and/or hi-rez reference images surface, before I make the change....
Rob

I would be able to make the sheath for this machete with relative ease.

I also want one of the machetes. If any of you metal workers want to work something out for a sheath/machete type barter just let me know.

I can make the sheath from the specs provided for the blade. The difference will be in the sizing of the shoulder straps to each individual. Measurements will have to be provided.

W.E.

I'd be interested in seeing what you come up with, Wade...

Speaking of sheathes/scabbards: The movie version looks pretty sweet (I'm thinking about making a pattern for that, too), but I was wondering how he managed to keep a blade of that weight strung upside down without falling out while walking (or, doing anything else, for that matter)....I don't recall seeing Eli flip a thumb loop or the like, but he may very well have done so, prior to combat....
Rob

I would use a locking snap strap to hold the weapon in the sheath for inverted carry. I've done it before with pistols and knives.

I haven't actually seen this movie yet, and screen caps are still rare, so I haven't had a good look at the rig. I love the machete. I'm a huge fan of the shorter, mele type blades (i.e. Spartan, wakizashi, etc.). Once I have a good look at the rig on film I should be able to come up with something good.

W.E.