So i had a fun idea about using ordinary house hold items like forks, brooms, etc. and making them weapons. The problem I'm having is I can't locate these models in my skyrim folder. I know where the change the model when making a custom weapon but this is where I fall short. Looking at videos online I see these models are "archived" or something of that nature but I don't know squat about getting to them

any help?

There are several programmes that will unpack the archives. I use BSAOpt, but I'm sure others are just as good.

You need to unpack the file called "Skyrim - Meshes.bsa" which is located in the "data" folder of your Skyrim install.

Here is a link to BSAOpt:

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/247//?

Thank your sir, much appreciated.