bro! you are a pioneer in wootz damascus for the masses. your vids are super informative and extremely interesting. thank you for taking the time to do your research and also for being willing to share your findings with the community. the fact that you are documenting your adventures is very much appreciated! one day i would like to try making my own wootz and your vids will be a priceless resource!
Everyone else has already said what I wanted to say…. I just added a comment to say thank you and to keep your RUclips channels algorithm ticking along…. Thanks bro 👍💪
Thanks for taking the time and effort to do this, both the melt and the video. Looking forward to the results from the lab, but I bet both ingots will make nice blades.
@@HeavyForge Im looking forward to it. I remember reading stories about the fabled Wootz/Damascus swords of the middle ages back when I was in grade school and I have always wondered about them. Now, there is good information coming out from people like you that can make that ancient metallurgy a reality again.
@@Imbored558 I am in Alaska btw. I live in Anchorage and sometime this November I’ll be doing a Wootz demo for the Alaska blacksmiths association in Palmer if you’re interested.
@@HeavyForge Ill be there if I can be. Glad to see there is someone so close by to learn from. As far as forging goes, Im sub-entry level, but I love to collect facts for my bucket list of things to do (make Wootz in this case).
Very interesting info. I am going to be following these closely as I have an interest in doing some crucible steel myself thus winter. Thank you for sharing all your info.
Another great video. It's awesome that you are constantly pushing yourself and learning new things. Even better that you take the time try share some of your knowledge! Thanks again!
You mentioned the issues with alloying elements For some of those Would it maybe make sense to, instead, lets say for chromium, just drop in a handful of pieces if a low carbon, high chromium stainless Since a premade alloy has it all nicely mixed in
The benefit of using ferro alloys over steel is you don’t get all the other alloys in that particular steel unless that’s what you want. For instance 416ss your going to also get manganese and molybdenum. In the melt it will all be in solution or “separated”. Hope that makes sense.
@@HeavyForge it does actually Ive wanted to try making steel and refinding wrought into shear steel etc to make historical pieces like viking age knives, fire strikers etc
Really interesting stuff you are getting into! I wish I was still living right down the road from you. I would love to get my hands on a nice size ingot I could forge into a hatchet, I would definitely keep it and add it to my collection. Theres always a good story to be told of axes you forge yourself, especially if you custom made the ingot to be great steel for a user hatchet. Let me know if you would be willing to part with one. I'll be in AK on the 9th
That is something I’d be interested in. Unfortunately I won’t be in my forge full time until fall. I have ferro molybdenum I’ll be adding to a charge to make a Wootz axe in the future.
Look at the video I posted, with your dedication and professionalism you can step up your Wootz game to master level and make new discoveries. I want to do that myself but at present with my injuries and heat sensitivity, that's not looking likely any time soon. Watch the vid, adjust your Venadium content, leave the chromium out and see where adding .1 to .2% niobium can go. Maybe try using niobium instead of Venadium? Uhg that sounds cringe to me because natural wootz ore is Venadium rich, but it niobium works better *shrug *
Niobium, or columbium, is a chemical element with chemical symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It is a light grey, crystalline, and ductile transition metal. Pure niobium has a Mohs hardness rating similar to pure titanium, and it has similar ductility to iron. Lol you said Venadium twice. Well I did not know about this metal, as hard as titanium, ductile as iron, and it's a transition metal like Venadium, you have my wrapped interest sir.
Hey Heavy_Forge! Thank you very much for this blessing of a video! I'am forging for years and was always interested in making my own ingots and to melt steel. You say in the video, that you use Sorrel as a carburizer, what exactly is sorrel? Coulnd't find anything on that ? Wouldn't it in gerenal also be possible to add a piece of cast iron to the ingot, to carburize it? As most cast irons have up to 4% of iron content.
Thank you a lot for your channel, congratulations. I was searching info about that because its dificult to find. What is the second element that use to melt? correl? I dont understand sorry im not speak english. Thanks again.
Thank you for the great video, your video Trump's most any other I've seen so far and I hope to replicate what you have done here. I am however having troubles finding the connector to the s-type thermocoupler. I looked on Minnesota measuring instruments but haven't been able to find the connector as you have. Could you please help?
As a chemist with an interest in bladesmithing, your channel is right up my street. I have a question; what size salamander super do you use for this size (1kg) melt? Looks like an A4 maybe?
@@HeavyForge crucible steel, as shown by ilya of that works (and man at arm). they produce the puck and just forge it to sword and if it's break they'll just weld it togheter. now it's been a while since i got this info but, crucible steel have terrible sulfur and phosphate concentration. now to remove those element you need to fold it like the japanese do. as far as i know no one tries to fold crucible steel like when making japanese blades. sooo maybe you should try it?
@@NKG416 not all ingots were high in sulfur most were fairly clean some had low levels of phosphorus. I think what you’re referring to is bloomery iron. My steel is free of sulfur and phosphorus. I’ll be sharing the chemistry of this steel in Part 2.
Venadium and chromium do the same job in making wootz but Venadium is way better. You want no less than .004% and no more than .01% in the raw Venadium rich iron ore from mines it usually comes at the sweet spot of .008 - .01
bro! you are a pioneer in wootz damascus for the masses. your vids are super informative and extremely interesting. thank you for taking the time to do your research and also for being willing to share your findings with the community. the fact that you are documenting your adventures is very much appreciated! one day i would like to try making my own wootz and your vids will be a priceless resource!
Great job Heavy forge from tyrell knifewife. 😀❤️
Thank you!!
You deserve more subs and views!
Everyone else has already said what I wanted to say…. I just added a comment to say thank you and to keep your RUclips channels algorithm ticking along…. Thanks bro 👍💪
Always a pleasure when I see your videos pop up. You have sold me on trying my own crucible steel.
Great,very interesting.keep up the good work.
Fantastic methodical descriptions and explanations.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to do this, both the melt and the video. Looking forward to the results from the lab, but I bet both ingots will make nice blades.
GREAT info
A bit over my head but informative and enjoyable to watch.
That’s so cool. Can’t wait for more content
Well made video. Limited fluff and lots of good information. Thank you.
Thanks and thanks for watching! Keep an eye out for Part 2!
@@HeavyForge Im looking forward to it. I remember reading stories about the fabled Wootz/Damascus swords of the middle ages back when I was in grade school and I have always wondered about them. Now, there is good information coming out from people like you that can make that ancient metallurgy a reality again.
@@Imbored558 I am in Alaska btw. I live in Anchorage and sometime this November I’ll be doing a Wootz demo for the Alaska blacksmiths association in Palmer if you’re interested.
@@HeavyForge Ill be there if I can be. Glad to see there is someone so close by to learn from. As far as forging goes, Im sub-entry level, but I love to collect facts for my bucket list of things to do (make Wootz in this case).
Very interesting info. I am going to be following these closely as I have an interest in doing some crucible steel myself thus winter. Thank you for sharing all your info.
Really cool!
Thank you! Can't wait for more
Good stuff keep it coming great content 👌
Very nice job. Thanks for the wootz recipe and all the explainations.
looking forward to seeing that pattern on a blade. great content makes for a great video young man.
Going to be interesting to see the test results
Thanks!
Really loving these videos mate :) very inspiring!
Another great video. It's awesome that you are constantly pushing yourself and learning new things. Even better that you take the time try share some of your knowledge! Thanks again!
You're awesome man
You mentioned the issues with alloying elements
For some of those
Would it maybe make sense to, instead, lets say for chromium, just drop in a handful of pieces if a low carbon, high chromium stainless
Since a premade alloy has it all nicely mixed in
The benefit of using ferro alloys over steel is you don’t get all the other alloys in that particular steel unless that’s what you want. For instance 416ss your going to also get manganese and molybdenum. In the melt it will all be in solution or “separated”. Hope that makes sense.
@@HeavyForge it does actually
Ive wanted to try making steel and refinding wrought into shear steel etc to make historical pieces like viking age knives, fire strikers etc
thank you enjoying it.
Have you looked into using some like a sandbag to hold the Crucibles while removing the ingot?
Absolutely incredible stuff dude. Keep it up. Your knowledge is a treasure.
Thank you!!
Really interesting stuff you are getting into! I wish I was still living right down the road from you. I would love to get my hands on a nice size ingot I could forge into a hatchet, I would definitely keep it and add it to my collection. Theres always a good story to be told of axes you forge yourself, especially if you custom made the ingot to be great steel for a user hatchet. Let me know if you would be willing to part with one. I'll be in AK on the 9th
That is something I’d be interested in. Unfortunately I won’t be in my forge full time until fall. I have ferro molybdenum I’ll be adding to a charge to make a Wootz axe in the future.
@@HeavyForge let me know if you ever have an ingot you are willing to part with.
@@HeavyForge youre in Alaska? Valley trash here. :)
Look at the video I posted, with your dedication and professionalism you can step up your Wootz game to master level and make new discoveries. I want to do that myself but at present with my injuries and heat sensitivity, that's not looking likely any time soon. Watch the vid, adjust your Venadium content, leave the chromium out and see where adding .1 to .2% niobium can go. Maybe try using niobium instead of Venadium? Uhg that sounds cringe to me because natural wootz ore is Venadium rich, but it niobium works better *shrug *
Niobium, or columbium, is a chemical element with chemical symbol Nb and atomic number 41. It is a light grey, crystalline, and ductile transition metal. Pure niobium has a Mohs hardness rating similar to pure titanium, and it has similar ductility to iron.
Lol you said Venadium twice. Well I did not know about this metal, as hard as titanium, ductile as iron, and it's a transition metal like Venadium, you have my wrapped interest sir.
the dendrites look really good, maybe could use more?
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Hey Heavy_Forge! Thank you very much for this blessing of a video! I'am forging for years and was always interested in making my own ingots and to melt steel.
You say in the video, that you use Sorrel as a carburizer, what exactly is sorrel? Coulnd't find anything on that ?
Wouldn't it in gerenal also be possible to add a piece of cast iron to the ingot, to carburize it? As most cast irons have up to 4% of iron content.
Sorel Metal is a white cast iron Also known as Pig Iron. Thanks for watching!
Thank you a lot for your channel, congratulations. I was searching info about that because its dificult to find. What is the second element that use to melt? correl? I dont understand sorry im not speak english. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching! I think you’re referring to the Sorel metal? It’s a very pure and clean cast iron that’s 4.25% carbon.
@@HeavyForge Thank you, I gonna try to make wootz. I hope the hammer and anvil bless you
Thank you for the great video, your video Trump's most any other I've seen so far and I hope to replicate what you have done here.
I am however having troubles finding the connector to the s-type thermocoupler. I looked on Minnesota measuring instruments but haven't been able to find the connector as you have. Could you please help?
I’m using the k type wire for my S type thermocouple.
As a chemist with an interest in bladesmithing, your channel is right up my street. I have a question; what size salamander super do you use for this size (1kg) melt? Looks like an A4 maybe?
Right on!! A3 and you can find them on Amazon.
why haven't this gone mega viral?
Great question! I think the masses don’t understand. I’m sure I’m the only one on RUclips doing this and I think its highly underrated.
@@HeavyForge I'm honored to be a mere witness, in this endeavor. 🙏🔥🐻
Why did you add glass on top of all metals?
how long do you keep it at heat? and what heat do you reach at the peak?
Hello, could you share where you are sourcing your materials from?
hey have your read about this?
"The Key Role of Impurities in Ancient Damascus Steel Blades" by jd verhoeven and al pendray
Of course! I’ve read many papers on the subject of wootz, talked with many well known Wootz smiths as well.
@@HeavyForge all right, i just subscribed!. mind if i share some idea?
@@NKG416 go for it!
@@HeavyForge crucible steel, as shown by ilya of that works (and man at arm). they produce the puck and just forge it to sword and if it's break they'll just weld it togheter. now it's been a while since i got this info but, crucible steel have terrible sulfur and phosphate concentration. now to remove those element you need to fold it like the japanese do. as far as i know no one tries to fold crucible steel like when making japanese blades. sooo maybe you should try it?
@@NKG416 not all ingots were high in sulfur most were fairly clean some had low levels of phosphorus. I think what you’re referring to is bloomery iron. My steel is free of sulfur and phosphorus. I’ll be sharing the chemistry of this steel in Part 2.
Hello, how long did you roast the ingot this time?
3 hours
Where are you getting your samples tested?
*sees tshirt*
this guy jims
So what was the reasoning for going with Mizzou on the lid instead of Castolite 30?
Just a little more durable or maybe I was trying to ration as much Kastolite 30 as I could. It was a long time ago I really don’t remember.
@@HeavyForge oh ok thank you for clarifying!
Ingot steels = crucible steels correct me if I'm wrong.
Wootz is a crucible steel.
nice !
Venadium and chromium do the same job in making wootz but Venadium is way better. You want no less than .004% and no more than .01% in the raw Venadium rich iron ore from mines it usually comes at the sweet spot of .008 - .01
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