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Don’t!: Misadventures of a Sword Guy
Larger Than Life Swords – and Larger Than Life Injuries
Micheal Craughwell’s homemade weapons were an overwhelming success the moment they hit the Internet, from his replica of Cloud Strife’s sword to his infamous Pride Month-themed Big Gay Sword. His road to success was far from straightforward, though, and involved more than a few cuts, scrapes, and encounters with nitric acid.
In this gory and gut-busting essay collection, Michael tells the story of his rise to prominence as YouTube’s favorite blacksmith, all by recounting the most dangerous (and hilarious) stories from his career. Dive into a collection of essays with titles
• Art College and the Crushing of My Balls
• A Million Steel Splinters in my Skin
• America! (And Boiling My Face Off)
• Lathes and the Times My Swords Have Bit Me
Sword lovers, weapon enthusiasts, and nerds of all kinds will marvel at the scope of the giant, impractical video game weapons described in this book – and anyone with a curious streak will enjoy learning why you should absolutely not try this at home. With heart, humor, and blood (lots of blood), Michael shows us what it takes to work with your hands.
Micheal Craughwell’s homemade weapons were an overwhelming success the moment they hit the Internet, from his replica of Cloud Strife’s sword to his infamous Pride Month-themed Big Gay Sword. His road to success was far from straightforward, though, and involved more than a few cuts, scrapes, and encounters with nitric acid.
In this gory and gut-busting essay collection, Michael tells the story of his rise to prominence as YouTube’s favorite blacksmith, all by recounting the most dangerous (and hilarious) stories from his career. Dive into a collection of essays with titles
• Art College and the Crushing of My Balls
• A Million Steel Splinters in my Skin
• America! (And Boiling My Face Off)
• Lathes and the Times My Swords Have Bit Me
Sword lovers, weapon enthusiasts, and nerds of all kinds will marvel at the scope of the giant, impractical video game weapons described in this book – and anyone with a curious streak will enjoy learning why you should absolutely not try this at home. With heart, humor, and blood (lots of blood), Michael shows us what it takes to work with your hands.
135 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2023
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November 28, 2023
Thought provoking and fun. A small glimpse into the life story and inner circle of the internets Big F’ing Sword Guy! Easy enough to read in a single sitting, and constantly filled with ADHD fueled fun facts adjacent to the subject of the story. (I’ve recently heard it described as micro-dosing wikipedia)
I loved reading this book, and would definitely enjoy more!
I loved reading this book, and would definitely enjoy more!
November 21, 2023
Genuine
I've been a fan of the videos for years (pattern person here) and have always found the videos strangely calming and enjoyable. A raw and honest account that has helped while away the time waiting for another video to be uploaded :)
I've been a fan of the videos for years (pattern person here) and have always found the videos strangely calming and enjoyable. A raw and honest account that has helped while away the time waiting for another video to be uploaded :)
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews