i had the impression that katanas are light and flexible, but then i dont know anything about asian weapons. its a beautiful sword regardless. excellent craftmanship and taste
Generally speaking, Katanas are actually one of the more heavy and thick blades. They have a reputation for being very strong because of their thickness, their differential hardening, and because they were often used against sub chainmail armor types. Because of that style of hardening, if the blade takes a bend when put under stress, it's actually rather easy just to bend it back into shape (compared to other swords) because the spine is so soft compared to the edge, allowing it to be more easily bent. When all is said and done, katanas are not terribly special. They don't have any significant advantages over any other curved blade of similar quality. They have a legendary reputation because of the warriors that used them and not because of the construction of the blades themselves. Samurais are iconic for hundreds of reasons, and the katana has earned its place in history as one of the coolest fucking things in the world because of them.
so the katana was invented in 1281, thats rather late considered that crucible steel was in europe in the viking age and in persia and middle east way earlier, i wonder when crucible steel came to east asia
@@h0rk3d I don't think it ever did. By the time relevant cultures made contact with japan, other methods of creating high quality steel were much more cost-effective.
Impressive. Gorgeous. Fantastic job. Would love to own it! In fact I'd like to buy that whole rack, tanto, wakashi, katana, rack and all..! Beautiful! Great work!
Maestro there is only one thing to build. Lightsaber. To complete your success. 💖💖💖💖You have great skill. Too bad I'm far from you, that I'm closer so you teach me the secret of steel.
Great attention to detail, I really like that you took the time to get the kissaki geometry and polish right. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didnyou also water quench?
Hello! Thank you for another satisfying video of your craftsmanship! May I ask a question: Why are the workpieces sometimes put into this sandbox? For slower cooling down? Greetings!
its vermiculite or similar made to anneal to steel, when heated to a red colour then cooled over long periods of time (5h+) this makes the steel soft= easier drilling, machining etc and relaxes the steel-> less chances of warping on the quench, most of the time pared with heat cycling and normalisation cycles before quench. and here in this vid the sword is quenched in probably water which gives it the bend of the blade
Awesome action in your hamon. What are you using to coat the blade? What grit are you taking it up to before you buff? Are you doing any chemical etch or is it strait polish?
its tradittional afaik the wooden pin is designed to break on super hard impact-> better brake the pion and fit a new one then severe damage on the sword
Hello Mr Freerk, Your Katana is à Masterpiece.!!!! Hamon, is near to be perfect Tsuba, is original création. Your Blade is spécial secret. I think your work have no price, Looking your vidéo is a privilège for me. Beyond on the artistic réalisation, the heart, inspiration and passion is on this Masterpiece for the futur générations. Thank you Mister Freerk, From France,
Cool. However I was disappointed that the curve of the blade and blade bevel were improper. The curvature of the blade is a product of the heat treatment/quench, not forged; where as the bevel should be forged, not done with a grinder.
@@pacovl46 My opinion, but making a katana is as much spiritual and art, as it is making a weapon. I can let it slide that the steel used wasn't created in a traditional manner; however the rest of the process should at least attempt staying as close as possible to tradition - especially when you're going to try selling that blade for $700+.
@@denniscrider3776 So you want a traditional Japanese katana or something that resembles tradition (tamahagane steel not a requirement) for $700? If that was traditional japanese craftsmanship used to make the sword, then it would be sold for $7000-$15.000 not $700. $700 for this is would be an acceptable price given the amount of work it took. I'm not a fan myself of how the curve was forged instead of how it's usually formed by heat treatment, but that does not mean the work involved is no longer a factor. If you do not like the method used that is fine, but saying that because of that the work involved in creating it is worth nothing is disrespectful of the man who put in time and effort to make it.
he used already pattern welded steel (different layers of steel in the piece already) and drilled the holes, then pressed them flat again which will move the layers accordingly. then etched in ferric chloride to see it.
hoi Freerk wat ben je een vakman dat is nog niet eens het juiste woord ik zie de passie naar een perfect resultaat dat kun je zien hoe je daar mee aan het werk bent ikzelf ben altijd al een liefhebber van de Katana door mijn intresse in de vecht kunst kendo judo en aikido ik vertel je een mooi verhaal wat ik persoonlijk heb mee gemaakt ik was 17 jaar oud en mocht met mijn sensei mee naar een oude meester in kendo hij had een oude in japan gemaakte Katana tot mijn grote verbazing mocht ik de kostbare Katana vast houden met veel respect heb ik dat gedaan hij zei dat ik de Katana moest om draaien de snij kant naar boven wat ik toen mocht zien was een wonder hij pakte een een stuk zijde en legde dit zachtjes op de Katana en ik zag de zijde heel zachtjes in twee stukken op de grond vallen er waren geen woorden het was stil hij nam de Katana van mij over met respect ik heb een buiging gemaakt hij zag dat ik ontroerd was en het was goed dat zie ik ook bij jou dat er liefde in zit en dat maakt het bijzonder groetjes Egbert Wieringa
hello sir... i'm ketut from bali.... i really want to have a katana sword for collection... can i order a sword like the one i have for... who knows ccok can be a distant family
Compared to the other two, this one is the most perfected. You've improved quite a lot. As these types of swords aren't really your forté yet, you improve quickly. Well done Freerk. Nice little ''cold steel'' testing of the sharpness montage at the end.
I will just say...this dude is a master. I have watched several hundred "forge a katana" videos. These are katana "type" or "shape" at best. Western sword making is COMPLETELY different from eastern sword making, Especially a katana.
Ok, since the title of the video is: "forging a samurai sword..." I'll say something. As a lover of traditional katana forging, this video... is not a samurai sword forging video, but a video making a sword that looks like a samurai sword. From the Japanese point of view, all swords not made by Tamahagane are not katana and we need to respect and accept that because that is their culture.
This is mostly wrong. Nihonto is the term used for Japanese weapons forged in Japan with Japanese material or, tamahagne. Katana just refers to Japanese swords as in the style of single edge swords and more specifically a style and shape of a japanese sword. Only a sword forged in Japan with tamahagne by a licensed smith who completed his apprenticeship can be called a nihonto. All other swords can be called katana if following the shape and style of katana.
I don't know where in The Nederlands you are but there's a kendo school in Arnhem called Kendokai Higashi, I know some also practising Iaido. You should ask them, I'm sure they would love to cut things with a katana lol.
It IS a katana, just not a traditional one. 1.There are very strict Tamahagene export regulations, pretty sure you can not just buy it 2. A japanese Swordsmith- which only very very few exist due to regulations makes only about 2-4 Swords a year 3. A sword made in traditional way usually takes at least 3 months to make and is made by ~6 people 4. Thats why they are expensive AF starting at 10k minimum- probalby more 40k+) 5. Not a lot of people can afford something like this and as a full time maker working alone you probably can´t just take 5 months off of work to make one.
Superb craftsmanship,.. great attention to detail. One of the best katana builds I've seen so far. Kudos
i had the impression that katanas are light and flexible, but then i dont know anything about asian weapons. its a beautiful sword regardless. excellent craftmanship and taste
Generally speaking, Katanas are actually one of the more heavy and thick blades. They have a reputation for being very strong because of their thickness, their differential hardening, and because they were often used against sub chainmail armor types. Because of that style of hardening, if the blade takes a bend when put under stress, it's actually rather easy just to bend it back into shape (compared to other swords) because the spine is so soft compared to the edge, allowing it to be more easily bent.
When all is said and done, katanas are not terribly special. They don't have any significant advantages over any other curved blade of similar quality. They have a legendary reputation because of the warriors that used them and not because of the construction of the blades themselves. Samurais are iconic for hundreds of reasons, and the katana has earned its place in history as one of the coolest fucking things in the world because of them.
so the katana was invented in 1281, thats rather late considered that crucible steel was in europe in the viking age and in persia and middle east way earlier, i wonder when crucible steel came to east asia
@@h0rk3d
I don't think it ever did. By the time relevant cultures made contact with japan, other methods of creating high quality steel were much more cost-effective.
@@h0rk3d The Japanese sword makers did not use crucible steel.
@@denniscrider3776 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamahagane sounds very much like what we would call crucible steel
That Harmon came out splendid Freerk, beautifully done.
This is the most beautiful katana as Ｉ saw. wonderful wide blade. Then I would like to see the saya for this katana also.
Nice
I keep coming back to this video. That _nie_ is incredible
Very well done katana styled sword. Turned out beautiful.
Impressive.
Gorgeous.
Fantastic job.
Would love to own it!
In fact I'd like to buy that whole rack, tanto, wakashi, katana, rack and all..!
Beautiful!
Great work!
You should make the kurgen's sword from the movie Highlander!
Omg yes
I think he only makes swords and knives that people custom order from him. But no doubt, that woukd be a wicked build!
I will some day.
You should post a link for people to buy these. Very nice craftsmanship.
this video is gonna be SO big. im calling it
Great job
Thanks for the video
Excellent workmanship. What would be the cost for such a blade?
Anyone else see the Oni face in the Damascus in the middle of the tsuba after etch ?! 👹😲
Wow 🕯see job great outside buying just 🗡machinery job description Luther job you show you thank you so much 🥰🥰👍
Coś pięknego wzór jest niesamowity tak jak dawniejsze katany WOW
Beautiful
Thank you!
Maestro there is only one thing to build. Lightsaber. To complete your success. 💖💖💖💖You have great skill. Too bad I'm far from you, that I'm closer so you teach me the secret of steel.
No saya?
Great attention to detail, I really like that you took the time to get the kissaki geometry and polish right. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didnyou also water quench?
Nice work mate ! Keep it on !!
Sayonara !
RESPECT !!!
I LOVE YOU KATANA
Hello! Thank you for another satisfying video of your craftsmanship! May I ask a question: Why are the workpieces sometimes put into this sandbox? For slower cooling down?
Greetings!
its vermiculite or similar
made to anneal to steel, when heated to a red colour then cooled over long periods of time (5h+)
this makes the steel soft= easier drilling, machining etc and relaxes the steel-> less chances of warping on the quench, most of the time pared with heat cycling and normalisation cycles before quench. and here in this vid the sword is quenched in probably water which gives it the bend of the blade
In this "sandbox" there is a mineral Fermiculite, which has a low thermal conductivity, which is displayed on the quality of the blade.
Creative ✨👌🏽
Stupenda Katana bravissimo
incredible. WOW
25:31 am I the only one who sees a smiling little cartoon devil in the middle of the pattern?
Awesome action in your hamon. What are you using to coat the blade? What grit are you taking it up to before you buff? Are you doing any chemical etch or is it strait polish?
I haven't gotten that far into the video yet but I think it's super blue which turns metal black
Do you sell any of your blades and if so where. ?
amazing
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰素晴らしい‼️
Sem palavras
What is the grade of steel bar you are using for this?
What is the clay made of, bro, so the hamon is so good

Awesome daisho and tanto
Out of curiosity, why just one hole in the tang instead of two holes? Wouldn't the handle be more secure?
its tradittional afaik
the wooden pin is designed to break on super hard impact-> better brake the pion and fit a new one then severe damage on the sword
At 25:15 you’ll see a upside down smiling face in the center of the Tsuba(hand guard).
That's a beautiful sword. Excellent work. A samurai would be proud to wield that in battle
Elegan 👍
Are any of your Katanas for sale?
I loved how the katana looks but what happened to the sheath or the sheath
really curious what steel you used?
Do you do custom orders. Would like a Shirasaya Katana + Wakizashi pair from high tungsten steel.
Супер идеальный молодец
جيد جدا
Very good
What wood you used for handle? Shouldn't you use better type?
Fantastic job!!!
What steel is used for the blade?
@anonymous impossible!!
Must be a carbon steel or no Hamon…
The blade is only one piece of steel with no softer steel core?
What if damascus Excalibur??
may i ask how to make clay for hamon sis
Hello.How about forjing the two half-curved Spartacus swords from the Spartacus series?
Hello Mr Freerk,
Your Katana is à Masterpiece.!!!!
Hamon, is near to be perfect
Tsuba, is original création.
Your Blade is spécial secret.
I think your work have no price,
Looking your vidéo is a privilège for me.
Beyond on the artistic réalisation, the heart, inspiration and passion is on this Masterpiece for the futur générations.
Thank you Mister Freerk,
From France,
Cool. However I was disappointed that the curve of the blade and blade bevel were improper. The curvature of the blade is a product of the heat treatment/quench, not forged; where as the bevel should be forged, not done with a grinder.
Exactly!
@@pacovl46 My opinion, but making a katana is as much spiritual and art, as it is making a weapon. I can let it slide that the steel used wasn't created in a traditional manner; however the rest of the process should at least attempt staying as close as possible to tradition - especially when you're going to try selling that blade for $700+.
@@denniscrider3776 totally agree!
@@denniscrider3776 So you want a traditional Japanese katana or something that resembles tradition (tamahagane steel not a requirement) for $700? If that was traditional japanese craftsmanship used to make the sword, then it would be sold for $7000-$15.000 not $700. $700 for this is would be an acceptable price given the amount of work it took.
I'm not a fan myself of how the curve was forged instead of how it's usually formed by heat treatment, but that does not mean the work involved is no longer a factor. If you do not like the method used that is fine, but saying that because of that the work involved in creating it is worth nothing is disrespectful of the man who put in time and effort to make it.
man, this is awesome. do you make your hammers? and if you don't, where do you get them?
Also, how did you get the pattern on the guard?
he used already pattern welded steel (different layers of steel in the piece already) and drilled the holes, then pressed them flat again which will move the layers accordingly. then etched in ferric chloride to see it.
🔪👀👍 Steel kind?
joli tré beaux katana
Not a folded metal sword but beautiful anyway!
hoi Freerk wat ben je een vakman dat is nog niet eens het juiste woord ik zie de passie naar een perfect resultaat dat kun je zien hoe je daar mee aan het werk bent ikzelf ben altijd al een liefhebber van de Katana door mijn intresse in de vecht kunst kendo judo en aikido ik vertel je een mooi verhaal wat ik persoonlijk heb mee gemaakt ik was 17 jaar oud en mocht met mijn sensei mee naar een oude meester in kendo hij had een oude in japan gemaakte Katana tot mijn grote verbazing mocht ik de kostbare Katana vast houden met veel respect heb ik dat gedaan hij zei dat ik de Katana moest om draaien de snij kant naar boven wat ik toen mocht zien was een wonder hij pakte een een stuk zijde en legde dit zachtjes op de Katana en ik zag de zijde heel zachtjes in twee stukken op de grond vallen er waren geen woorden het was stil hij nam de Katana van mij over met respect ik heb een buiging gemaakt hij zag dat ik ontroerd was en het was goed dat zie ik ook bij jou dat er liefde in zit en dat maakt het bijzonder groetjes Egbert Wieringa
하몬 모양이 좀 더 이뻤다면 완벽할 것 같음.
Golden hands
This hamon looks crazy *-*
Sehr Wunderschöne Mein Brüde.
Can you make you Connor Macleods Claymore from Highlander
Великолепно 💪
Where is your tamahagane ..
In Japan, cause it costs a small fortune?
hello sir... i'm ketut from bali.... i really want to have a katana sword for collection... can i order a sword like the one i have for... who knows ccok can be a distant family
Compared to the other two, this one is the most perfected. You've improved quite a lot. As these types of swords aren't really your forté yet, you improve quickly. Well done Freerk. Nice little ''cold steel'' testing of the sharpness montage at the end.
Please can you make me a katana please 🙏 Thank you 😊😉😁🤙👍
Хорошая работа , но на мелкие кузнечные работы надо тоже маску одевать , хотя-бы марлевую . А то нос подсушиться .
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katana giri ichivara ru.nice:))))! four sakura leaves
I will just say...this dude is a master. I have watched several hundred "forge a katana" videos. These are katana "type" or "shape" at best. Western sword making is COMPLETELY different from eastern sword making, Especially a katana.
Without belittling the great and excellent work, I cannot move alone a sarcastic question: how many tons does this elegant Japanese weapon weigh?))
Ok, since the title of the video is: "forging a samurai sword..." I'll say something. As a lover of traditional katana forging, this video... is not a samurai sword forging video, but a video making a sword that looks like a samurai sword. From the Japanese point of view, all swords not made by Tamahagane are not katana and we need to respect and accept that because that is their culture.
This is mostly wrong. Nihonto is the term used for Japanese weapons forged in Japan with Japanese material or, tamahagne. Katana just refers to Japanese swords as in the style of single edge swords and more specifically a style and shape of a japanese sword. Only a sword forged in Japan with tamahagne by a licensed smith who completed his apprenticeship can be called a nihonto. All other swords can be called katana if following the shape and style of katana.
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Stekkerrel nem kalapál egy Kovács.
I don't know where in The Nederlands you are but there's a kendo school in Arnhem called Kendokai Higashi, I know some also practising Iaido. You should ask them, I'm sure they would love to cut things with a katana lol.
What would I pay for that Katana?
For prices mail me at freerkwieringa@gmail.com
looks way too heavy
frederic vircinyası
you should learn Japanese kontana. This wrong step...easy broken when hit the steel. Waste time!
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Anyone notice the face? ruclips.net/video/btkmKPaS1jY/видео.html
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its not a katana sword, katana is made in a different way.
don't be silly, go to Japan and learn how to create a Japanese sword
When he took the edge of the sword to the belt to sharpen it I was lost. He needed togiri or what ever a top polish I'd to sharpen it.
It IS a katana, just not a traditional one.
1.There are very strict Tamahagene export regulations, pretty sure you can not just buy it
2. A japanese Swordsmith- which only very very few exist due to regulations makes only about 2-4 Swords a year
3. A sword made in traditional way usually takes at least 3 months to make and is made by ~6 people
4. Thats why they are expensive AF starting at 10k minimum- probalby more 40k+)
5. Not a lot of people can afford something like this and as a full time maker working alone you probably can´t just take 5 months off of work to make one.
Nice work, only criticism is that your habaki is huge. The other thing is you should try traditional Japanese polishing.
hibuki could have been better not a fan of pine for handle maybe try making traditional way
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