Real-life Xena chakram weapons fit for a warrior princess - CNET

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When I was a kid, I had a Frisbee-like toy called the Aerobie. Years later, I watched the "Xena: Warrior Princess" TV series and was enamored of her weaponized boomerang-like chakram, a blade that traces it origins to India. YouTube show "Man at Arms: Reforged" has tackled the challenge of making a real-life chakram.

Xena's chakram is a mighty weapon. It can slice through arrows in midair, cut sword blades in half and bounce off stone walls. The warrior princess had two versions, one that is a complete circle and a fancier one that splits in two with a curved handle in the middle.

In a video posted Monday, "Reforged" took on both versions, making one using a plasma cutter and the other through a more traditional forging process.

The tools on display during the build are worthy of awe all on their own. There's a Mig welder, a massive saw, a blazing forge, a kiln and an impressive sander. Who doesn't enjoy seeing a power hammer in action? Xena herself would appreciate the sheer strength of the machine.