Man at Arms: Reforged is a video series on YouTube that tasks a team of blacksmiths and craftsmen with making some of the most outrageous swords and weapons from pop culture.
They’ve done a lot of crazy creations like the Zelda Double Helix Sword, but the latest video sees one of their biggest swords ever: Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword.
While I typically have some fondness for the weapons created on the series, I must admit I am not familiar with the Berserk manga series, but I do have an appreciation for the creation of knives. (I do understand that this is actually a Pre-Dragonslayer sword and not the actual Dragonslayer sword wielded by Guts.)
For me, these Man at Arms videos from AWE me have always been more about the process because we get an inside look on how the weapons are made. In this video, we even get the bonus of seeing them create and scavenge for new ways to do things because the sword is so massive.
They start things off by using a 138-pound per yard railroad track as the basis. They finish with a sword that doesn’t just border on impracticality but exceeds it by a mile. Still, the outcome is impressive.
Check it out:
March 11, 2015 at 1:45 am
Although the video editing and shoot is medicore I really like this show. So much Insight
April 7, 2026 at 12:14 pm
I’ve been following Man at Arms for years and their craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. The fact that they tackled Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword is incredible—that thing must have been an absolute nightmare to forge given its sheer size. Even though I’m not super deep into Berserk, you can really appreciate the engineering that goes into bringing these fictional weapons to life, especially when they’re this massive. Can’t wait to see how it turned out in the video!
April 7, 2026 at 12:51 pm
I’ve been watching Man at Arms for years and their craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. The fact that they’re tackling Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword shows they’re really pushing their limits—that thing must have been an absolute nightmare to forge given its sheer size. Even though I’m not deep into the Berserk manga myself, I have serious respect for how they take these fictional designs and actually make them functional, not just decorative pieces. Can’t wait to see how this one turns out!
April 7, 2026 at 2:32 pm
I’ve been following Man at Arms for years and their attention to detail is always impressive, but this Berserk sword project looks absolutely massive! Even though I’m not super deep into the manga myself, I can really appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into recreating these iconic weapons. It’s cool that they made the Pre-Dragonslayer version rather than the final one – shows they’re doing their research and not just going for the most obvious choice.
April 9, 2026 at 7:56 am
I’ve been following Man at Arms for a while now and their craftsmanship is always impressive, but this Guts sword project seems like it really pushes their limits. Even though I’m not super deep into Berserk lore, you can tell from the video that they put serious effort into getting the proportions and weight distribution right for a sword that massive. The fact that they’re tackling the Pre-Dragonslayer version first makes sense too—that thing is already enormous before you get to the actual Dragonslayer. Can’t wait to see how they handle the full version if they ever decide to take that on!
April 9, 2026 at 8:52 am
I’ve been following Man at Arms for years and their craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me. The Pre-Dragonslayer sword from Berserk looks absolutely massive – even if you’re not into the manga like some fans are, you can’t help but appreciate the sheer skill it takes to forge something that size and make it actually functional. The Double Helix Sword was cool, but this one definitely seems like they pushed themselves to a whole new level with the scale and complexity.
April 12, 2026 at 1:34 pm
I’ve been following Man at Arms for a while now, and their work on Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword is seriously impressive. Even though I’m not deep into Berserk, you can tell from the video how massive this thing is compared to their other creations. The craftsmanship that goes into making these pop culture weapons functional is wild – I’d love to see them tackle the actual Dragonslayer next if they haven’t already.
April 13, 2026 at 3:02 pm
I’ve been following Man at Arms for a while now, and their work on Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword is seriously impressive. Even though I’m not deep into Berserk, you can tell from the video how massive this thing is compared to their other creations. The craftsmanship that goes into making these pop culture weapons functional is wild – I’d love to see them tackle the actual Dragonslayer next if they haven’t already.
April 13, 2026 at 4:51 pm
I’ve been following Man at Arms for a while now, and their work on Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword is seriously impressive. Even though I’m not deep into Berserk, you can tell from the video how massive this thing is compared to their other creations. The craftsmanship that goes into making these pop culture weapons functional is wild – I’d love to see them tackle the actual Dragonslayer next if they haven’t already.
April 14, 2026 at 5:05 am
Man at Arms: Reforged is a YouTube series where skilled blacksmiths recreate iconic weapons from pop culture, tackling increasingly ambitious projects like swords from video games and anime. Their latest creation is Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword from the Berserk manga, marking one of their largest builds to date. The series appeals to viewers who appreciate both the craftsmanship involved in weapon-making and the pop culture references, even if they’re unfamiliar with the original source material. The text suggests the author enjoys watching these creations despite not being familiar with every franchise featured.
April 15, 2026 at 3:43 pm
I liked how the article points out that Man at Arms: Reforged has already tackled wild builds like the Zelda Double Helix Sword, but Guts’ Pre-Dragonslayer Sword might be one of the most massive yet. The distinction you made between the Pre-Dragonslayer and the actual Dragonslayer was also a nice touch — it helped keep the Berserk reference clear even for readers who aren’t deep into the series.
April 25, 2026 at 9:23 am
I saw the Zelda Double Helix Sword episode too, but this Pre-Dragonslayer looks like a whole new level of ridiculous. Even not knowing Berserk, I can respect the craftsmanship on something that massive—the sheer scale must have been a
April 25, 2026 at 10:05 pm
Really impressive craftsmanship—seeing the Man at Arms team bring massive fantasy weapons to life is always fascinating.