Freerk, your artisanal craftsmanship and forging are par excellence. How is crucible steel defined? What are the metal ratios and %carbon content? What is the overall tensile strength of the sword and the Rockwell hardness of the edge? Your recent narration is superlative and highly informative the. The timbre of your voice is only excelled by your blades. Have enjoyed watching and learning from your Master level of skill for years. - Grasshopper
33:55 Fun fact, wood was used as a handle core not because it was easy to shape or a cheap material. It was used because it is a poor conductor of vibrations. Steel hitting steel will send a whole lot of vibration down the handle and right into your hand creating what is called hand shock. Hand shock can be downright painful and it can shock the muscles preventing you from having the ability to grip the handle just the same as banging a shin into something and that leg can barely support you afterwards until the shock wears off(discovering a trailer hitch on a truck via a shin is the worst). Metal is an excellent conductor of vibration so the wood core of the handle brings it under control and then the leather gloves worn inside the gauntlets reduces the vibrations further. And it is the vibration dampening abilities of wood that make it the preferred choice of handle material to this very day.
@@JETWTF Not sure if I did that but I definitely whacked a few metal poles and tree trunks. Those fuckers had it coming lol, yet my hands always lost in the end.
That is absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your process with us! I have been wanting to try my hand at crucible steel! Looks like I need to make myself a proper kiln now that runs off propane! Bravo!
Well as well as you completed this sword you should be allowed to measure the sword you want to study. I have watched your videos for years now and you should be up there with Paul Champaign and other blacksmiths. Thank you for your hard work!
Fantastic piece of work, but then again it always is with you. I have a dumb question though, how do you figure out how much material/steel to start off with when making a sword?
I'd love to watch more about crucible steel. I'm very curious if your press would move the steel much quicker than the power hammer does. The flexibility of the completed blade is incredible and yet it sliced that strap iron without any serious damage. Flexible indestructability seems impossible, yet I just watched you prove it.
That blade sat in the shop for years, I was wondering if you ever use the power hammer anymore now that you have the press... but I wonder more if you are willing to give up the press and go back to the power hammer and manual cleanup after? I bet the answer is a no in absolute terms lol.
Hey Bud. I gotta ask,.. does that hammer rattle your teeth? I still do everything by hand as finances & lack of space don't allow for more, but it really looks like you take a bit of a beating yourself from the power hammer.
A cold drink, a bowl of popcorn, and forging. What could be better?
You have a great voice you should speak in your videos more often love your work keep it up you are an incredible metal worker.
I hope you will do more crucible steel projects in the future. Its an absolute amazing process and you do such amazing work.
Freerk, your artisanal craftsmanship and forging are par excellence. How is crucible steel defined? What are the metal ratios and %carbon content? What is the overall tensile strength of the sword and the Rockwell hardness of the edge? Your recent narration is superlative and highly informative the. The timbre of your voice is only excelled by your blades. Have enjoyed watching and learning from your Master level of skill for years. - Grasshopper
Incredible. I also really liked your Witcher sword build!
Yeah crucible a specially woots from Jordans ancient mines that would be a good challenge to even experienced sword makers.
What an amazing workshop - you have everything! I'm so jealous - but your skills are amazing too.
You are truly a master of your craft!
I'm intending to make my own sword next year. Your design is exactly what I have in mind. Great to see your masterful production. Thanks
33:55 Fun fact, wood was used as a handle core not because it was easy to shape or a cheap material. It was used because it is a poor conductor of vibrations. Steel hitting steel will send a whole lot of vibration down the handle and right into your hand creating what is called hand shock. Hand shock can be downright painful and it can shock the muscles preventing you from having the ability to grip the handle just the same as banging a shin into something and that leg can barely support you afterwards until the shock wears off(discovering a trailer hitch on a truck via a shin is the worst). Metal is an excellent conductor of vibration so the wood core of the handle brings it under control and then the leather gloves worn inside the gauntlets reduces the vibrations further. And it is the vibration dampening abilities of wood that make it the preferred choice of handle material to this very day.
I wish my aluminum little league baseball bat had wood handles back in the day. Even more painful in the cold lol
@@BrandonOpel Ever sword fight a friend with aluminum bats mid winter without gloves? I did and couldn't use my hands for 5+ minutes.
@@JETWTF Not sure if I did that but I definitely whacked a few metal poles and tree trunks. Those fuckers had it coming lol, yet my hands always lost in the end.
@@BrandonOpel Poles and tree trunks... the bane of all kids.
Man, this is really cool! Thanks for the video! I always look at your work with a feeling of envy
YES!!! That is an amazing blade you have forged
That is absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your process with us! I have been wanting to try my hand at crucible steel! Looks like I need to make myself a proper kiln now that runs off propane! Bravo!
Amazing work like many of your videos
Работа Фриирка -Огромное удовольствие. А изделий лучше я не видел на просторах интернета.
I liked that process,very flexible.
I love these videos, crucible is cool steel but i will always prefer damascos.
Excelente trabalho e um Feliz Ano Novo!!
Keep up the Great Work!
Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice
Well as well as you completed this sword you should be allowed to measure the sword you want to study. I have watched your videos for years now and you should be up there with Paul Champaign and other blacksmiths. Thank you for your hard work!
Fantastic piece of work, but then again it always is with you. I have a dumb question though, how do you figure out how much material/steel to start off with when making a sword?
It depends on the design. Most of the time 2,5 kg
It ain’t easy to get it wright the first time , but then again it’s a frysian the very best of the Vikings
Beautiful, I was secretly hoping you etched the blade. Very nice very utilitary just the way I like it.
Indeed. Why no etching? Perhaps he thought it did not suit the functional design.
You must treat these swords like sons you gave birth.
Very nice Gladius. Is it possible to share the country you are in?
Keep this up. Crucible steel I believe is far superior over layered
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Have a great continuation and a fine end of year.
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The steel appears to take a long time to move, even with the old power hammer. How would the puck respond to being worked with the hydraulic press?
if he got straight for the press, i guess the steel would crumble, i've seen a video of Ilya working crucible steel and thats what he showed
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I'd love to watch more about crucible steel. I'm very curious if your press would move the steel much quicker than the power hammer does. The flexibility of the completed blade is incredible and yet it sliced that strap iron without any serious damage. Flexible indestructability seems impossible, yet I just watched you prove it.
if he got straight for the press, i guess the steel would crumble, i've seen a video of Ilya working crucible steel and thats what he showed
That blade sat in the shop for years, I was wondering if you ever use the power hammer anymore now that you have the press... but I wonder more if you are willing to give up the press and go back to the power hammer and manual cleanup after? I bet the answer is a no in absolute terms lol.
I would if I had a better hammer.
Hey Bud. I gotta ask,.. does that hammer rattle your teeth? I still do everything by hand as finances & lack of space don't allow for more, but it really looks like you take a bit of a beating yourself from the power hammer.
any possibility of doing a classic katana?
One day...
How much does one of these swords cost to make?
If you are interested mail me at freerkwieringa@gmail.com
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