A 3D printed cosplay kit for the Zero's Order Death Scythe (Final Fantasy XIV).

Blade finishes at about 36" long, handle finishes at about 60". It is designed to fold, but you can make it permanently fixed in place by simply gluing the joint into its socket.

You will need the following hardware:
- a 1/4" bolt, approx 2" long, with corresponding nut
- 1/4" support rods in the following lengths: 6.5", 27.5", 5.5", 9.5", 13.5" x2 and 7.75" x2.

For the support rods, you can use aluminum, steel or wood, but I suggest steel or aluminum for the handle and wood for the head. Steel is heavier and less expensive, and aluminum is much lighter but more expensive. Wood is good for the head because it is lighter weight and mostly just to add a bit of support without making the head overly heavy.

The folding mechanism is done through tension: you should tighten the bolt enough that it feels snug and moves only when you push it. If your printer's tolerances are off, it might feel a little loose; once you've painted it it'll be tighter, or you can put a thin layer of glue on the round part of the joint until it fits tighter, or a layer of thin felt to add friction. 

The bolt is attached permanently to a cap piece, and then the nut is attached permanently to the other cap piece. The bolt should attach to the piece with the slotted top; you can use a coin or screwdriver in this slot to tighten it through the blade and handle and into the nut on the opposite side.

I suggest finishing the scythe with a hammered metal paint or something textured; it saves body shopping and adds gnarly detail.

Ships unassembled and unfinished. Glue, paints and tools not included. Please allow 2-3 weeks for production, as all items are made to order. Fully finished products may take a minimum of 4 weeks depending on how busy we are.

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