The genie has escaped the lamp, and approximately half the planet is now exploring the apocalyptic wasteland of Fallout 4. War never changes, and neither does fan enthusiasm, as evidenced by every cosplay and real-life reproduction of its weapons. Today, it's the turn of the Shishkebab, a flaming sword that essentially cuts and ignites everything in its path.
A Community of Makers
They say Bethesda games age like fine wine. This is especially true when you consider the enormous modders community that not only fixes serious issues but also adds an impressive amount of content. Of course, Fallout 4 is no exception. Millions of players are still exploring strange places, undertaking deadly quests, and, of course, finding their favorite weapons... but that's not all. Some decide to create replicas that almost perfectly mimic their in-game functionality, which brings us to the portal Make, where Caleb Kraft teamed up with his friend Platinumfungi to create the flaming Shishkebab sword.
Anatomy of the Shishkebab
If we study its appearance in Fallout 4 closely (I say this because it exists in earlier games), the Shishkebab is made from the blades of an old lawnmower, the fuel tank and brake of a motorcycle. The brake acts as a switch, releasing fuel to envelop the sword in flames and incinerate anyone who wants to be sliced and cooked at the same time. The final design underwent several modifications, as the original art takes some liberties with the placement of pipes and the fuel tank. In the end, they replaced the ignition system and opted for butane gas.
Crafting the Sword
According to the development diary (link below), mounting the brake on the sword's hilt demanded quite a bit of work, but in the end everything worked as expected. As for how practical the Shishkebab can be in battle, well... let's just say only Fallout 4 can get away with this. Most likely, an apocalypse survivor would end up with second-degree burns if they tried to use it, and that's without considering a well-aimed shot at the fuel tank. Setting that aside... the work is great.
