Technically, traditional hand forged katanas are what we today call Damascus. Not actual Damascus steel, but folded in on itself numerous times to remove impurities and strengthen the metal, also give it a textured pattern. If you look close at a real katana it has tons of tiny, subtle lines all over like "Damascus" pattern. The Japanese call it the Ji-hada or "Skin" of the metal.
Goodness gracious my katana build took way too long. I don't have many power tools, so doing it by hand with mostly small, cheap tools, is a genuine exercise in patience.
As a guitar player I have to say you have, objectively, the coolest hobby ever. What man or woman could say that being a sword fighter wasn't one of their dreams.
только не провары на лезвии (маленькие черные ямки и трещины) не провары это брак при кузнечной сварке их можна исправить но только в случае если они снаружи а внутри они говорят что это чистой воды сувенир и клинок имеет проблемы с прочностью да и следы перегрева от гриндера показали что мастер даже не старался зделать хароший клинок а делал исключительно сувенир
@@harrisontownsend910 indeed it was ! i always wanted to be a guitarist but my fingers are too big :) . I didn’t make it happen until i was 24 I joined an MMA dojo and they taught me everything including swords fight , i start teaching my younger brother how to defend himself with a stick if he had to fight there’s no way better than a fight with the right technique 🤜🏽🤛🏾
Hi Keaton, met you at Snowport... thanks for the selfie :) Great stuff! will pass along a pic of my wooden Katanas when I get a chance. All the best, Keith
You know it's funny that every time I watch videos like this and they do that speed up process during the forging the buzzing sound made sounds like something you hear from a bug zapper.
Mahalnya arti sebuah seni tak bisa di ukur dengan uang Padahal banyak rantai yang baru tak perlu repot-repot lagi untuk membersihkan karat Sukses selalu buat yang punya channel
Man just watching videos like this where these guys forge such nice looking swords like the Japanese Katana the sharpest sword in the world is both amazing and remarkable and I'm sure Japanese swordsmiths would be both proud and honored at the hard work and craftsmanship that is put into this work.
Waoww! What a beautiful work of art, I would so love to have your artistic talents! Everything is so well done meticulously down to the smallest detail ..: CONGRATULATIONS! 🤩💯👌
I always see these in my feed and I'm like I don't want to watch that whole thing so I don't click on it. And then I still watch the whole thing in silent preview mode.
This is so cooool. You’re an artist. Also, can you show us how you prevent dissimilar metals (galvanic) corrosion? Steel in contact with bronze will accelerate corrosion and just eat right though quickly. Wondering how you curb that.
Hello fellow knife maker you should try using white flat white spray paint to line your canister instead of white out so much easier better results awesome job
Beautiful work, the pattern could've been finer with more folds, but it's still gorgeous all the same. Love that you preserved all of the natural pitting on the wrought-iron tsuba, gives the sword a very natural vibe. 😁
Because I am inherently lazy and frugal, I suggest using an ultrasonic cleaner when you are putting the powder into the casing. It will vibrate the powder fast and any you spill will be right there in the pan.
Оуу да... Как будто этот меч ковали гномы из куска горы. Вы не питаетесь сделать меч идеальным, вы делаете его уникальным и в каком-то роде живым. Гарда или цуба особенно красива.
There's one significant difference I saw between what you did here and what other blacksmiths do, and thats oil tempering the blade at ~200°C rather than tempering it in an oven. I can see how this could be better than tempering in an oven due to there being no oxygen present in the oil, whereas oxygen would be present in an oven (unless you wrap the bade in stainless steel beforehand), which could run the risk of scale forming. So, while somewhat messy, I think I prefer the oil tempering you use here 😄👌👍 I also like how you show that not all projects are 100% perfect, the inclusions in the blade here is a prime example, they may look cool due to the forging process, but I forsee their being a weakness that make this sword very nice, expensive and pretty ornament?
I did the oil temper for two reasons, 1. the blade was too long for my oven; 2. I wanted to get it into temper as quick as possible so that it wouldn't have any time to potentially crack after heat treat. That being said oil tempering can be EXTREMELY dangerous if not handled safely and/or if not done outside, if you ever attempt it please be super careful, I know a guy that burned his shop down oil tempering a blade. And yea unfortunately there were a few inclusions in spite of being a canister. Fortunately they seem to be mostly superficial, but I still wouldn't put it through any serious testing.
@@FarawayForge Thats fine my friend and I both understand why you chose to oil temper the blade and totally agree; oil tempering is *dangerous*. I don't have the facilities to even consider smithing, so I won't be forging or tempering anything for the forseeable future, but that doesn't stop my enjoying other people's work and learning by proxy, so to speak. As for the inclusions? I agree. Still, a lovely ornament.
Memories broken, the truth goes unspoken I've even forgotten my name I don't know the season or what is the reason I'm standing here holding my blade A desolate place (place) Without any trace (trace) It's only the cold wind I feel It's me that I spite as I stand up and fight The only thing I know for real There will be blood (blood) shed (shed) The man in the mirror nods his head The only one (one) left (left) Will ride upon the dragon's back Because the mountains don't give back what they take Oh no, there will be blood (blood) shed (shed) It's the only thing I've ever known Losing my identity Wondering, "Have I gone insane?" To find the truth in front of me I must climb this mountain range Looking downward from this deadly height and never realizing why I fight
I don’t mean to stick my nose in here. I forge Japanese style swords so I hope you don’t mind? It really depends on the material you are using. Metal with higher chromium and I believe magnesium tend to have a more difficult time getting a hamon to show. The metal he is using here should have no problem producing a visible differential heat line.
Im no pro but i think a blade must have gone thru some special treatment during forgin and som other things to be calls a katana. Nive work and blade doh🎉
Окалтну по правилам с поверхности изделия перед обработкой режущими инстументами удалять обезательно поскольку она мешает инстументу и может испортить напильник своей твердостью
I watched every episode of Forged in Fire on the History Channel and it was the first time I had ever heard of Damascus and every time I saw an episode where they did work using Damascus patters one thing has always bugged me why do they use white out in Damascus billets.
And you would be correct talking from a historical perspectiv. What we today call damascus steel aint true damascus steel its an umbrella term for patternwelded steel. True damascus steel came from a certain mine/mines.
it's just me or anyone else watching this kind of vids before sleep? 😆
Lol same
Same and its therapeutic lol
Me to
Present sir, your nickname scares me to sleep😢
I do
Seeing you use one of the traditional methods of this sacred art brings a joyous tear to my eye. Thank you so very much
Yes the traditional motorcycle chain katanas that Masamune used to make in the Kamakura period.
@@mrkikybruhh we both know what he meant, but still funny though 🤣
There's absolutely nothing traditional about this, but a fun DIY project nonetheless..
It’s so cool people can find scrap metal and forge it into something beautiful
That's what I'm counting on with people dating me...
It’s cery vool actually
Motorcycle chains are tough, the file barely cuts through them.
@@carlcasey4177😭😭
Technically, traditional hand forged katanas are what we today call Damascus. Not actual Damascus steel, but folded in on itself numerous times to remove impurities and strengthen the metal, also give it a textured pattern. If you look close at a real katana it has tons of tiny, subtle lines all over like "Damascus" pattern. The Japanese call it the Ji-hada or "Skin" of the metal.
Goodness gracious my katana build took way too long. I don't have many power tools, so doing it by hand with mostly small, cheap tools, is a genuine exercise in patience.
The straightness of the blade makes it look almost like a ninjato rather than a katana. Beautiful work all the same
Days ago I bought 2 katanas and as a sword fighter watching you making them is just delightful
As a guitar player I have to say you have, objectively, the coolest hobby ever. What man or woman could say that being a sword fighter wasn't one of their dreams.
только не провары на лезвии (маленькие черные ямки и трещины) не провары это брак при кузнечной сварке их можна исправить но только в случае если они снаружи а внутри они говорят что это чистой воды сувенир и клинок имеет проблемы с прочностью да и следы перегрева от гриндера показали что мастер даже не старался зделать хароший клинок а делал исключительно сувенир
@@harrisontownsend910 indeed it was ! i always wanted to be a guitarist but my fingers are too big :) .
I didn’t make it happen until i was 24 I joined an MMA dojo and they taught me everything including swords fight , i start teaching my younger brother how to defend himself with a stick if he had to fight there’s no way better than a fight with the right technique 🤜🏽🤛🏾
Hi Keaton, met you at Snowport... thanks for the selfie :) Great stuff! will pass along a pic of my wooden Katanas when I get a chance. All the best, Keith
You know it's funny that every time I watch videos like this and they do that speed up process during the forging the buzzing sound made sounds like something you hear from a bug zapper.
Mahalnya arti sebuah seni tak bisa di ukur dengan uang
Padahal banyak rantai yang baru tak perlu repot-repot lagi untuk membersihkan karat
Sukses selalu buat yang punya channel
its amazing to see how your ability has increased over the times and your items got better and better
I've wondered do you just display all these fantastic blades on your walls because they are always so pretty?
Man just watching videos like this where these guys forge such nice looking swords like the Japanese Katana the sharpest sword in the world is both amazing and remarkable and I'm sure Japanese swordsmiths would be both proud and honored at the hard work and craftsmanship that is put into this work.
Waoww! What a beautiful work of art, I would so love to have your artistic talents! Everything is so well done meticulously down to the smallest detail ..: CONGRATULATIONS!
🤩💯👌
Amazing!!! Being made from motorcycle chain its probably a bit heavier than a traditional Katana....but this is gorgeous!!!
whut?
Meu amigo.uma verdadeira obra de arte 👏👏👏
I always see these in my feed and I'm like I don't want to watch that whole thing so I don't click on it. And then I still watch the whole thing in silent preview mode.
Nice! Especially since you forged it from scrap.
I would love to buy it!
Awesome job, love the finish product
This is by far the most beautiful blade I have seen, the etching looks so cool. Well done on this.
Besides the few inclusions, looks really good. Alot of hard work there, well done.
Very beautiful Katana and an amazing job making it as well!!!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
This is so cooool. You’re an artist.
Also, can you show us how you prevent dissimilar metals (galvanic) corrosion? Steel in contact with bronze will accelerate corrosion and just eat right though quickly. Wondering how you curb that.
Хоть мне красный цвет не очень то и нравится, но в данном мече что-то есть 🤌
Понравилась естественность в узоре цубы👌
Attention to detail on this build is magnificent
amazing, the sword is so beautiful my friend. I always look forward to your videos!
Hello fellow knife maker you should try using white flat white spray paint to line your canister instead of white out so much easier better results awesome job
What is the point of the white out?
this is gorgeous, I would love to own something like this it's my style completely!
Mantapppp👍👍👍dn krennnn hasil nyaa...😍😍
beautiful katana and furniture,i love that pattern
that was a amazing build beautiful work someday maybe ill have enough skill to do that👍👍Mark✌
excellent workmanship fantastic result!
You seem very good at this. Maybe you should start a RUclips channel called Faraway Forge.
where do you end up putting all these magnificent pieces of art?!
In ur mom lol
idea for you... use your cut offs and grinding slag to make a wootz style blade.
Браво 👍👍👍👍
Beautiful work, the pattern could've been finer with more folds, but it's still gorgeous all the same. Love that you preserved all of the natural pitting on the wrought-iron tsuba, gives the sword a very natural vibe. 😁
Wow! Great job, it looks fantastic!
Add another set of that metal would give ya 2 pairs of extra layers better durable bladed sword but awesome video anyways 👍😍👌
❤❤❤amazing beauty for katana ❤❤
That etch looks insane. nice work
I have 0 knowledge on smithing but I find this entertaining
Que trabalho lindo, fantástico.
❤🎉 کارتون بینظیر است مرسی
Because I am inherently lazy and frugal, I suggest using an ultrasonic cleaner when you are putting the powder into the casing. It will vibrate the powder fast and any you spill will be right there in the pan.
Wow! That is a good looking sword.
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!! 👊🏻👊🏻
Beautiful sword, awesome video. Subscribed.
Epic. I love watching people with amazing talent like that, shame RUclips is mostly pushing giggly gamergirls with no skills. Beautiful piece.
Tf are you on about?
I love watching the anvil travel when he's hammering😂
Always amazing to watch 👏👏
Another gorgeous piece! Thanks again!
Оуу да... Как будто этот меч ковали гномы из куска горы. Вы не питаетесь сделать меч идеальным, вы делаете его уникальным и в каком-то роде живым. Гарда или цуба особенно красива.
Beautiful katana❤❤
There's one significant difference I saw between what you did here and what other blacksmiths do, and thats oil tempering the blade at ~200°C rather than tempering it in an oven.
I can see how this could be better than tempering in an oven due to there being no oxygen present in the oil, whereas oxygen would be present in an oven (unless you wrap the bade in stainless steel beforehand), which could run the risk of scale forming.
So, while somewhat messy, I think I prefer the oil tempering you use here 😄👌👍
I also like how you show that not all projects are 100% perfect, the inclusions in the blade here is a prime example, they may look cool due to the forging process, but I forsee their being a weakness that make this sword very nice, expensive and pretty ornament?
I did the oil temper for two reasons, 1. the blade was too long for my oven; 2. I wanted to get it into temper as quick as possible so that it wouldn't have any time to potentially crack after heat treat. That being said oil tempering can be EXTREMELY dangerous if not handled safely and/or if not done outside, if you ever attempt it please be super careful, I know a guy that burned his shop down oil tempering a blade.
And yea unfortunately there were a few inclusions in spite of being a canister. Fortunately they seem to be mostly superficial, but I still wouldn't put it through any serious testing.
@@FarawayForge Thats fine my friend and I both understand why you chose to oil temper the blade and totally agree; oil tempering is *dangerous*.
I don't have the facilities to even consider smithing, so I won't be forging or tempering anything for the forseeable future, but that doesn't stop my enjoying other people's work and learning by proxy, so to speak.
As for the inclusions? I agree. Still, a lovely ornament.
Memories broken, the truth goes unspoken
I've even forgotten my name
I don't know the season or what is the reason
I'm standing here holding my blade
A desolate place (place)
Without any trace (trace)
It's only the cold wind I feel
It's me that I spite as I stand up and fight
The only thing I know for real
There will be blood (blood) shed (shed)
The man in the mirror nods his head
The only one (one) left (left)
Will ride upon the dragon's back
Because the mountains don't give back what they take
Oh no, there will be blood (blood) shed (shed)
It's the only thing I've ever known
Losing my identity
Wondering, "Have I gone insane?"
To find the truth in front of me I must climb this mountain range
Looking downward from this deadly height and never realizing why I fight
I'm waiting for someone to decide to forge a Dragon Slayer sword, at least in a smaller version)
amazing,,, very very beatiful katana
Amazing skill.
Beautiful work! You are a great !
If you let the white out dry before filling the canister it will peel off a lot easier
Belo trabalho parabéns
Work of art
Linda peça!!!
Excellent job! But every katana is not complete without its scabbard... 😉
Would be nice to have closeup, slowmo video following entire length of blade
Alguem antes de dormir em 2024❤
Beautiful, is there a reason you didn't cover it in clay and quench it? Can a blade with materials like this develop a hamon?
I don’t mean to stick my nose in here. I forge Japanese style swords so I hope you don’t mind? It really depends on the material you are using. Metal with higher chromium and I believe magnesium tend to have a more difficult time getting a hamon to show. The metal he is using here should have no problem producing a visible differential heat line.
Some lucky person will own this sword a thousand years from now.
Keşke benim olsa 😊😊😊
Grande lavoro ⚔️
U have to cut bamboo Wood with dim 10 cm like real katana 😊👍😊
Work of art! Perfection
Good job 👍
very beautiful product
🔥🔥🔥 great work
Beautifull work!
Good work 👍🏼
Absolutely amazing.
Nice 👍 i like your videos 👍❤️ from free balochistan
You should always drill a tiny hole in your canister to allow gases to escape
PARABÉNS PELO TRABALHO!
BELEZA PURA MANO!
VALEU!!!!
Tuyệt vời chúc mừng bạn
where is the Hamon?
Although you missed the clay tempering process, but i appreciate your work
Personally, I prefer using electrolysis for removing rust. It's much safer, and the byproduct doesn't require any special care.
Que espetáculo ❤
I like to see this guy make blackfire or darksister.
Nice work 😮
همه چی عالیه فقط غلاف کم داره❤❤
beautiful work..
Im no pro but i think a blade must have gone thru some special treatment during forgin and som other things to be calls a katana. Nive work and blade doh🎉
Question: Can you get an accurate hardness test if you haven’t removed the scale? I always find forge scale to be incredibly hard.
Окалтну по правилам с поверхности изделия перед обработкой режущими инстументами удалять обезательно поскольку она мешает инстументу и может испортить напильник своей твердостью
Why didn't you do the clay hardening thing?! It is so cool and a real tribute to the original ways.
It would hide the damascus finish.
Beautiful job as always FF!
I watched every episode of Forged in Fire on the History Channel and it was the first time I had ever heard of Damascus and every time I saw an episode where they did work using Damascus patters one thing has always bugged me why do they use white out in Damascus billets.
Cause the titanium in it prevents the billet from welding to the can
Amusing crafts 😊
I’m such a nerd! I though Damascus came from a certain part of the World!
And you would be correct talking from a historical perspectiv.
What we today call damascus steel aint true damascus steel its an umbrella term for patternwelded steel. True damascus steel came from a certain mine/mines.
Pretty good. Awesome in fact. Are your swords functional ?
How sharp it is? You didn't perform a cut test or made a Hamon line.
Now you gotta make a sheath for it
I honesty wish you would test these.
Can't :( got demonetized for it