My very first EVA foam prop was a large Skarmory knife in 2018. After making many knives (that would end up in my weapons merchant costume) in 2023, I decided to retackle it.
I expected the experience of making five experimental knives would result in a flawless project, but there was still much to learn and mistakes made.
I have since learned not to hype myself up too much, which has served me well.