Michael craughwell biography
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Big Giant Swords
American TV series or program
Big Giant Swords is an American television series that premiered on January 13, on the Discovery Channel.[2] The program follows sword maker Michael "Irish Mike" Craughwell as he and his associates create custom oversized swords from scratch for his clients. Episodes focus on the creation process of one or two commissioned weapons as the team attempts to complete them to the customer's satisfaction in a set time period.
Background
[edit]Craughwell first began making giant swords in as a hobby and models many of his works after swords found in video games and other fictional media. Craughwell first garnered attention for his creations after posting videos of himself wielding the weapons on YouTube.[3] He is based out of West Tisbury, MA on the island of Martha's Vineyard.[4]
Episodes
[edit]- Episode 1: Zeus Almighty
- Episode 2: The Dragon Slayer
- Episode 3: Beast from Below
- Episode 4: The Junkyard Crasher
- Episode 5: Hells Hound
- Episode 6: The Destroyer
References
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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 like:
• 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.
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Date joined
August 4,
Full name
Michael Craughwell
Location
Bloomington, Illinois, Merged States
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