Thanks! I really liked it too, it was a lot of fun, I have been watching the playlist over at b&bforge's page, it's really cool all of the different ideas and approaches we all took.
I'm hoping when I get my custom 3 burner forge finished and I'm stronger from my treatments that my Katana comes out looking as nice as yours. Enjoyed the video and all your detailed info. God Bless Happy Easter
Thanks! I went back and forth trying to decide whether or not to go with a more traditional build with the habaki, and the proper handle wrap with the knot holding on the kashira on but I want to do a proper build series on down the road so I went with this design, it fit in my free time better. I really appreciate you watching, You have a good one!
Thanks! Menuke were decorative pieces used to cover the pins that held the handle in place, they are placed in different positions on the handle, one being higher closer to the guard, and the other being lower closer to the pommel. I appreciate you watching.
Did you make that power? Not trying to offend, it looks like it's homemade kinda and looks like it works perfectly. I want one but just can't see making the investment at this time.
yes, the press is homemade, I made it from an old wood splitter I had that needed a motor, I jumped on harbor freight and bought a motor for like 80 bucks, took off the wheels and welded it to a table in the upright position, It works great, it gets heavy use daily as i forge a lot of rr spike knives I sell through my Etsy store, and i use it a lot on Damascus and san-mai, I made the press dies from old rr tracks. The whole project ended up costing me around 150 bucks because I already had the rr track and log splitter.
@@Mysticmountainforge I know I'm just some amateur, it's kind of hard to picture how you put all together. I know I'm asking a lot but it would be kinda cool if you made a short video going over the press pointing out what you did to make it.
It is called a file guide, i purchased it through amazon, here is a link to the listings www.amazon.com/s?k=knife+file+guide&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 thanks for watching, i appreciate it!
@@Mysticmountainforge thanks for reply. I will get one for myself, very useful device. Do you know what kind of steel was that rebar you made katana? Is it hard enough to hold an edge? Will it keel as Marcaida says? :)
@@erikasjankevicius8560 its comparable to a 1040-1060, not the greatest steel, it would be better to go with a leaf spring or coil spring. I only used it because the challenge said I had to use a piece of scrap and at the time I didn't have any leaf spring big enough.
Thanks! It's actually a press I made from an old wood splitter, it's a 27 ton hydraulic, I use the original lever that worked the splitter right now, eventually I will incorporate a foot pedal so I will have both hands free. It works great though as is. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
When I quenched it I used canola oil, while grinding it I dipped it in water to keep it cool so I could handle it while grinding. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
Not that great, I never expected it to. This was a fun post apocalyptic build using junk yard steel for a post apocalyptic style build off challenge it's nowhere near as good as the wakizashi I made from a railroad E clip.
This was a scrap build and at the time I didn't really have any clue how to make one and because I was pressed on time I decided too, but I have a newer video about forging a Wakizashi where I show the steps on making one. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
@@何慣性ドリフト that would be a good addition to my flamberge zweihander that's 6.5 foot long. I have, I may have to give that a try, nothing's as awesome as making a large sword.
looking back at it I wish I would have given it a try, it would have made it look a lot better. I did get the chance to make a proper one on my Wakizashi video series though. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
It's not, this was a post apocalyptic build using reclaimed items. It's best to always use a known steel for a knife that will be actually used. I appreciate you watching.
It doesn't surprise me, because it's been proven that the Japanese Katana is and will likely always be the standard for nasty-sharp swords. Not even up for debate. Thing is, the Damascus arts come from present-day Syria, north Africa. This is my dilemma. How did sand-people get their steel/technology to an island off the coast of Asia? One for the books.
Japanese swords were not Damascus as you know it. They used tamahagane which is bloom steel and folded it mainly to remove impurities and make it more homogenous. The folding itself doesn’t make it stronger but made the steel more “pure”. Ilya on “That Works” did a great video explaining this.
"it's been proven that the Japanese Katana is and will likely always be the standard for nasty-sharp swords" what a bunch of bull... seriously. Go talk to some sword collectors or smiths. Jeez.
Not on this one, I was short on time on this build so I had to leave a few things out, I have a Wakizashi video up on my channel where I do the more traditional style fittings and wrapping. Thanks for watching, i appreciate it! Here is the link ruclips.net/video/Afxm5-vBOe4/видео.html
Give me a minute to catch my breath, that was good for me. I hope everyone gets to see this one. Thank you.
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Lokasi
this is one of the most detailed homemade katanas I have ever seen, amazing!!!!!
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Beautiful katana. Good job guy.👍👍👏👏👏👏🥂🥂🍻🍻
A Katana Kaji is born! 👍
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You should let your wife do all the rotary carving from here on. Trust me. Joking! Both very talented! It looks killer!
Thats the truth! she does a lot better job than I do! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
Great job on this one! You got a new subscriber.
Thanks!
Damnnn this is a beautiful sword. Well done!
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This turned out so cool. Loved watching you work on it. Hope all is well your way 😊
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Great build Matt! I love this Challenge and seeing what everybody puts forth. Good stuff!
Thanks! I really liked it too, it was a lot of fun, I have been watching the playlist over at b&bforge's page, it's really cool all of the different ideas and approaches we all took.
@@Mysticmountainforge thats the best part seeing what everybody comes up with.
Wow, awesome work! Even the bug at 19:48 was intimidated by this sword, it had to walk away. Still great work. Perfect weapon for a zombie apocalypse.
Thanks! It was a blast to make and set the ground work for the Wakizashi I finished the video on today. I appreciate watching!
Well Done Matt
Thanks!
Muy buen trabajo te felicito desde España
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Whoooah. I like how it kind of reminds me of a DeadPools sword. But still unique.😍
Thanks! It was a blast to make, I had never made one and liked the black and red color scheme. Thanks for watching i appreciate it!
your work is amazing! this seems like a really fun concept!
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I'm hoping when I get my custom 3 burner forge finished and I'm stronger from my treatments that my Katana comes out looking as nice as yours. Enjoyed the video and all your detailed info.
God Bless Happy Easter
That will be awesome man, I bet it will come out awesome! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it, you have a good weekend and God bless!
Holy smokes that turned out beautifully!!
Thanks!
wow awesome sword!! i really loved it
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I know it's not traditional japanese katana but you had me at full tang.
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I'm impressed.... subbed👍
Good job, buddy! Fun stuff. God bless.
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Mystic Mountain Forge 👍 what editor are you using?
Nice work man! I'm definitely diggin' how it turned out!
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out of flocking REBar!??? Dayum!!!!!
Thanks!
Nice work mate, not bad for a scrap build! Technically this would be a dandao rather than katana, but eith way, great job!
Thanks! I went back and forth trying to decide whether or not to go with a more traditional build with the habaki, and the proper handle wrap with the knot holding on the kashira on but I want to do a proper build series on down the road so I went with this design, it fit in my free time better. I really appreciate you watching, You have a good one!
❤🎉
Damn fine job!
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Awesome job. Well built katana.using rebar was a good choice. Tsuba spacer skull look beautiful. But what is Menuke?
Thanks! Menuke were decorative pieces used to cover the pins that held the handle in place, they are placed in different positions on the handle, one being higher closer to the guard, and the other being lower closer to the pommel. I appreciate you watching.
Beautimous!
Thanks!
awesome
Thanks!
Nice job
Thanks!
Did you make that power? Not trying to offend, it looks like it's homemade kinda and looks like it works perfectly. I want one but just can't see making the investment at this time.
yes, the press is homemade, I made it from an old wood splitter I had that needed a motor, I jumped on harbor freight and bought a motor for like 80 bucks, took off the wheels and welded it to a table in the upright position, It works great, it gets heavy use daily as i forge a lot of rr spike knives I sell through my Etsy store, and i use it a lot on Damascus and san-mai, I made the press dies from old rr tracks. The whole project ended up costing me around 150 bucks because I already had the rr track and log splitter.
@@Mysticmountainforge That's a really good idea, seems simple enough.
@@Mysticmountainforge I know I'm just some amateur, it's kind of hard to picture how you put all together. I know I'm asking a lot but it would be kinda cool if you made a short video going over the press pointing out what you did to make it.
Hello, thanks for sharing your works! :) could you please give more info about device you used for filing the guard place ( 5:21 )
It is called a file guide, i purchased it through amazon, here is a link to the listings www.amazon.com/s?k=knife+file+guide&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 thanks for watching, i appreciate it!
@@Mysticmountainforge thanks for reply. I will get one for myself, very useful device.
Do you know what kind of steel was that rebar you made katana? Is it hard enough to hold an edge? Will it keel as Marcaida says? :)
@@erikasjankevicius8560 its comparable to a 1040-1060, not the greatest steel, it would be better to go with a leaf spring or coil spring. I only used it because the challenge said I had to use a piece of scrap and at the time I didn't have any leaf spring big enough.
I like your power hammer..how does it work? Is it manual?
Thanks! It's actually a press I made from an old wood splitter, it's a 27 ton hydraulic, I use the original lever that worked the splitter right now, eventually I will incorporate a foot pedal so I will have both hands free. It works great though as is. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
I’ve gotta know, how much time did you put into this?! Pretty damn sweet man.
Thanks, it took me around a week or so from forge to finish.
What is the liquid you dip the sword in after heat treatment?
When I quenched it I used canola oil, while grinding it I dipped it in water to keep it cool so I could handle it while grinding. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
Oh!...Forgot about the Tsuka Maki WIFEY! lol 😜
Lol! I'm glad she was able to do it, I tried and it was a horrible looking mess lol.
Practice makes perfect! 👍😇
How well does that rebar hold an edge?
Not that great, I never expected it to. This was a fun post apocalyptic build using junk yard steel for a post apocalyptic style build off challenge it's nowhere near as good as the wakizashi I made from a railroad E clip.
@@Mysticmountainforge thanks for the speedy reply. So I guess it's a display piece?
@@peteharder6325 no problem! Yep, it's just a wall hanger mainly, I used it to practice some things on for future builds at the time.
Where's the hibaki or the collar of the blade
This was a scrap build and at the time I didn't really have any clue how to make one and because I was pressed on time I decided too, but I have a newer video about forging a Wakizashi where I show the steps on making one. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
@@Mysticmountainforge I already saw that it's nice can you forge
Nodachi next😅
@@何慣性ドリフト that would be a good addition to my flamberge zweihander that's 6.5 foot long. I have, I may have to give that a try, nothing's as awesome as making a large sword.
8/10 nice sword but it
doesn't have a hibaki
looking back at it I wish I would have given it a try, it would have made it look a lot better. I did get the chance to make a proper one on my Wakizashi video series though. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
I didn’t think rebar was good for making blades
It's not, this was a post apocalyptic build using reclaimed items. It's best to always use a known steel for a knife that will be actually used. I appreciate you watching.
first
Thanks for watching!
It doesn't surprise me, because it's been proven that the Japanese Katana is and will likely always be the standard for nasty-sharp swords. Not even up for debate. Thing is, the Damascus arts come from present-day Syria, north Africa. This is my dilemma. How did sand-people get their steel/technology to an island off the coast of Asia? One for the books.
Very interesting indeed! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!
Japanese swords were not Damascus as you know it. They used tamahagane which is bloom steel and folded it mainly to remove impurities and make it more homogenous. The folding itself doesn’t make it stronger but made the steel more “pure”. Ilya on “That Works” did a great video explaining this.
@@TyrellKnifeworks Thanks, Tyrell. That explains a lot.
"it's been proven that the Japanese Katana is and will likely always be the standard for nasty-sharp swords" what a bunch of bull... seriously. Go talk to some sword collectors or smiths. Jeez.
@@grunztiertransmutator770 Well, pardon me all over the place, Professor, for trying to educate myself.
Why I can't give you Like in video
No idea, thanks for letting me know it wouldn't let you, I will go look into it, I appreciate you watching!
@@Mysticmountainforge ok don't wory
刃紋がない
Not on this one, I was short on time on this build so I had to leave a few things out, I have a Wakizashi video up on my channel where I do the more traditional style fittings and wrapping. Thanks for watching, i appreciate it! Here is the link ruclips.net/video/Afxm5-vBOe4/видео.html
i really enjoyed watching that, and i'm an addicted viewr of FiF
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