Don’t!: Misadventures of a Sword Guy

Michael Craughwells homemade weapons, including replicas of Cloud Strifes sword and Big Gay Sword, gained popularity on YouTube. His journey to success was filled with dangerous encounters with nitric acid and scrapes. This essay collection recounts his career, including tales of art college, steel splinters, and swords that bit him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Michael Craughwell's homemade weapons, ranging from replicas of Cloud Strife's sword to his infamous Pride Month-themed Big Gay Sword, gained immense popularity upon their release on the internet. However, the journey to success was far from straightforward, involving numerous cuts, scrapes, and encounters with nitric acid. In this captivating essay collection, Michael shares the story of his rise to prominence as YouTube's favorite blacksmith, recounting the most dangerous and hilarious anecdotes from his career. Titles such as "Art College and the Crushing of My Balls," "A Million Steel Splinters in My Skin," "America! (And Boiling My Face Off)," and "Lathes and the Times My Swords Have Bit Me" offer a glimpse into the world of giant, impractical video game weapons. Whether you're a sword lover, weapon enthusiast, or nerd of any kind, this book will captivate you with its detailed descriptions and insights into the art of working with your hands. With a blend of heart, humor, and, yes, plenty of blood, Michael takes readers on a journey that showcases the risks and rewards of pursuing your passions, even if they involve wielding sharp objects.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 222 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781645678786