How to Make an Origami Sword

This is a lovely and simple origami sword. Use a large rectangle of paper to create a big sword, and add an Origami Samurai Hat to transform yourself into a brave and cool soldier.

Origami weapons in the world of origami

I have always believed that origami weapons, especially swords, and guns, are a creative branch of the traditional art of origami. These weapons can be funny toys but have decorative purposes.

Many advanced folders create different types of combined guns on social media, such as YouTube and TikTok. But this one is super easy, with just less than 20 steps. We recommend using some unique paper to make this sword cool and unique.

If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.

• Folding time: 5 minutes
• Paper: 15×7.5 cm
• Total steps: 18
• Difficulty: Easy

Material

Get a piece of 15×7.5 cm origami paper, with different colors on each side, to create an 11×3.7 cm origami sword. Other rectangular paper that is twice as long as it is wide is also suitable. If you only have square origami paper, just cut it in half.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Start with the white side of the paper facing up, and fold it in half vertically, leaving a crease then unfold it.

Step 2

Cut the paper along the crease.

Step 3

Take out one of the papers, fold it in half vertically, leaving a crease then unfold it.

Step 4

Fold the left and right edges to align with the vertical crease.

Step 5

Fold the bottom left and right points diagonally along the dotted lines.

Step 6

Fold the left and right edges to align with the vertical crease, crease well then unfold them.

Step 7

Flip the paper over.

Step 8

Fold the top edge down along the dotted line.

Step 9

Flip it over.

Step 10

Fold the top left and right points a little along the dotted lines.

Step 11

Bring up the left and right edges along the existing creases, then squash the top left and right corners along the creases you just made, and finally flatten the fold.

Step 12

Turn over the paper.

Step 13

Fold up the upper layer along the dotted line.

Step 14

Flip the paper over.

Step 15

Fold down the bottom sections of the left and right edges of the top rectangle along the edges indicated by the dotted lines, then bring up its left and right edges along the existing crease. Finally, press down this top layer, and flatten the fold.

Step 16

Then fold it up along the dotted line.

Step 17

Lift the right edge of the top layer to open its bottom right corner, then squash this corner, and press the right edge to align with the middle vertical line.

Step 18

Similarly, fold the left edge of the top layer to the right side along the dotted line, and squash the bottom left corners of this layer.

What’s Next

That’s your cool origami sword, it would be a great gift for your children. Now you can explore our other easy origami instructions. Happy folding!

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