Telescoping Sword

A toy sword that flicks out of its handle

One solid body, no colors. Works with every slicer.

Examples

Two example settings, each from two angles. These are 3D renders of the model this page generates, not photos of prints.

Telescoping Sword, print layout (3D render) — **Print layout**Blade sections 4 · Section length 100 mm

Telescoping Sword, print layout, closer view from above (3D render) — **Print layout**Blade sections 4 · Section length 100 mm

Telescoping Sword, short (3) (3D render) — **Short (3)**Blade sections 3 · Section length 80 mm

Telescoping Sword, short (3), closer view from above (3D render) — **Short (3)**Blade sections 3 · Section length 80 mm

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About this generator

Flick your wrist and the blade shoots out: every section prints inside the next one, ready to slide.

How to use

Choose the number of sections, their length and the blade shape.
Add a name for the handle.
Print standing up, as exported, with the pommel cap beside it.
Press the cap into the bottom of the handle, then flick the sword forward to open it.

Printing tips

Print with 3 walls and 15% infill; the sections are thin.
A brim on the handle only helps it stand; keep it away from the blade gaps.
Silk or metallic filament makes the blade shine.

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions

The sections don't slide out.

Push the tip from the bottom side with a pencil before fitting the cap, and twist gently. If they are fused, raise Clearance by 0.05 mm and print again.

Is it safe?

It is a toy: the tip is blunt and chamfered. Don't hit people or pets with it.

How do I close it again?

The modeled detents are intended to resist collapse, but retention and release force have not been physically tested. Retract the sections gently by hand; do not slam the tip against a table or force a binding section.

The sections don't stay out.

Do not flick harder. First inspect for first-layer flare, fused gaps, rough surfaces or binding, and gently check each section by hand before use. Reprint if sections bind. The detents are digitally modeled but physically untested: retention and release force are not verified.

Why is there a separate cap?

The sections start on the print bed, so the handle can't have a bottom under them. The cap closes it after printing.