Adam Savage's Week at Weta Workshop, Part 2

Adam spends the day in master swordsmith Peter Lyon’s shop, making a steel dagger that will be the hero prop for the film. While Adam gets to grinding the blade, we also visit Weta’s props department to cast a few different rubber stunt daggers for the action sequence. Adam then heads to the paint shop to get the hero and stunt props painted to match!
Shot by Steve Unwin
Edited by Joey Fameli
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[@alamdaali8776]

WHAT MOVIE IS THAT YOU GUYS ARE MAKING? PLEEASE I CANT SEEM TO FIND THE ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

[@Daniel-Strain]

Did they not cast the hero prop to make the stunt props? Seems like that would have been the easiest way to replicate?

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

"We're taking it a little bit too far" The motto of Tested since 2017!

[@kineticraptor3318]

12:58 warthog casually chilling in the background

[@DavidGuyton]

What an incredible teacher this guy is.

[@Redswipe]

59:10 I first heard that wagon repair story in the Belgariad series of books by David Eddings. It's always stuck with me :D "But that piece goes underneath," Garion said. "No one will ever see it." "But I know it's there," Durnik said, still smoothing the metal. "If it isn't done as well as I can do it, I'll be ashamed every time I see this wagon go by--and I'll see the wagon every day."

[@markireson9537]

Got it from the same source and it's something that went straight in to the core make up of small teen me. Been carrying it as part of my approach to life ever since.

[@snuugumz]

@@markireson9537 I cannot begin to tell you and the original comment-er how hopeful your own personal origin tale makes this old broad feel. Especially with today’s cult of stupidity coming at us from all sides

[@weylynnleebruce5120]

:Scene start: Adam - "what a beautiful center punch!" Peter - "i don't even remember where i got that center punch." :Scene ends:

[@icazuchi]

Buy them from Super Cheap Auto stores in NZ & Australia.

[@recordingmylife123]

Ive been obsessed with Weta since I was a kid and watched LOTR when it came out. Considering going to New Zealand for my honey moon for the sole purpose of touring Weta. the husband can come if he wants. I wanna go there so bad

[@izzieizzie4836]

Do it! NZ is worth it for so many reasons, and Weta is one of them. It's such a beautiful place. I'd say take ypour time, and try and see different parts of the islands. Go on drives, look at the surroundings, try and get some views of the nights sky. It's such a lovely place, I can't wait to go back.

[@knifethrower9733]

I'll take you of you leave your husband 😉😉🤣

[@cleverusername9369]

@@knifethrower9733 creep

[@JacobPaul123]

(Precisely filing something is) "faster than doing it all over again" That's some quality wisdom

[@alphazulu3555]

2 totally qualified makers making a dagger. It's interesting watching the interaction and the crazy fast teaching and learning process. As seamless as a computer teaching a computer.

[@MrMartinSchou]

I love watching artisans doing their craft and explaining what they're doing.

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Yeah, it feels like they are revealing trade secretes that we're not suppose to know about. Pretty cool to see how these people work. Amazing!

[@TheLonewolf272]

I love watching it too especially when they are passionate about it, really watching anyone doing something they love is so much fun

[@spudpud-T67]

I see to work at Weta a tat is mandatory.

[@josephhyrkas5735]

Peter Lyon has balls of steel for using a cutting wheel like that @15:37.

[@dontakeshit]

His hand would be gone in a split second. Definite bad ass

[@JoshHenderson16]

Adam becomes so sombre and attentive when he's really trying to learn something new.

[@chase-bank]

I've noticed that too. He's a true expert himself but manages to flip the switch into humbled spunge learning mode very easily. I'd like to hear his advice on learning...

[@cheetor5923]

It's classic ADHD Hyperfocus.. I go exactly the same way when I'm deeply fascinated with something new.

[@CharlieQuartz]

I misread that as “attractive” and I was in full agreement

[@Greekbatman]

Who else will never build anything that Adam makes but watches every video just because you like seeing him work?

[@Nitrodino7875]

I think most of his fanbase does. Except for the small few who do creative acts and hobbies.

[@voongnz]

I'm quite the opposite in this case. I'm currently working on a knife out of 1095 carbon steel and usually only get to 10% of these vids. Heat treating/annealing this way is new to me though. Could possibly try out.

[@autumncolours8602]

I sew, embroider, dye and bead fabrics and very much appreciate his respect for seamstresses. Looking forward to doing more leather work and love the space suits.

[@caligo7918]

I made LARP-Weapons 20 years ago and would like to get back into that again ;)

[@erggml1887]

This highlights my main issue with many films. We do not get to enjoy the talent, skill and experience of the amazing people behind the props that the camera just passes without care. Thank you for doing this.

[@OldBuford]

i swear, i could watch these two talk about blade making for like an hour...oh perfect!

[@alamdaali8776]

the video has one hour 😂

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

41:36. Adam always works to the exact dimensions and the guy say we just eyeball it...love it 😊

[@matthewmillette9898]

I could work with Peter all day. "I know it's there." True craftsman. Very inspirational and educational. Thanks Adam and WETA.

[@PieBoy4242]

Peter Lyon has to be one of my favorite people at Weta. I still remember watching the Appendicies for Lord of the Rings and Richard Taylor talking about finding a swordsmith in Wellington that looked like "a mix between a librarian and a pro wrestler". The man has my dream job, being able to fabricate blades that are beautiful and functional, not just good enough for camera.

[@leatherelf2078]

I am actually surprised Weta doesn't have a few knives and swords around the shop especially for distressing other prop swords and daggers. The most realistic distressed look on a Guard or a Pommel is blocking a blow or being used to strike a helmet on a head.

[@shoshaka]

Every time I see metalheads in such a creative environment like this, I just couldn't feel more proud.

[@mr.berardine1694]

Why? I don't see the correlation between the music genre you dig and the ability to be creative.

[@emmettdavey]

​@@mr.berardine1694 its because I'm wearing a Bathory shirt. Look'em up

[@teher1k]

Every time a few handy people talk to each other about their craft the universe is showing us the sole purpose of our existence.

[@ThatsLeoYKnow]

This is easily the best series they've done on the channel. I've been interested in Weta Workshop since I saw the bonus material and "behind the scenes" on my Lord of the Rings DVDs as a kid.

[@Dimitri2014]

True definition of happiness, doing something you love for work. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JThuijs]

Peter is such a genuine and nice guy!

[@909sickle]

I'm beginning to doubt this man's swordmaking skills now that the sweatpants have disappeared.

[@TallowTheQuoll]

I honestly think he watched the video and got self conscious aye.

[@909sickle]

​@@TallowTheQuoll He should own it. Few things are more badass than a swordmaker in shirt-tucked sweatpants

[@JasonZakrajsek]

SumGuy NamedJamie I don’t know if he woulda seen the video, but seeing as all the Weta people we commenting on how hot it was I think that might have had something to do with it.

[@jballew2239]

He put on shorts, for the real heat-treat work.

[@DoggoWillink]

Yeah but the work rest disappeared for the grinding, so it evens out.

[@omniripple]

god i love seeing the respect two smart people have for each other whilst having a conversation.....rarely seen in society unfortunately.

[@shotgundorothy]

Master Craftsman humbly sharing his knowledge

[@ThatsMistaTwistToYou]

Weta is a truly incredible place, I had the privilege to visit NZ and do a short tour there. Man, it was so inspiring, not just the results, but the knowledge and skills the people have was awesome to see and hear about. This was so cool to see - thanks everyone!

[@seeteasea5497]

I love that Adam has so many years in the business, but is so willing to learn from more knowledgable people, never afraid to show that there are things he doesn’t yet know how to do! What a top fella!

[@alexanderhanke3169]

Love when Adam geeked out on the center punch.... "who MAKES this?"

[@ErikChristensensScanSpace]

That center punch is a Shinwa Adjustable auto punch.

[@patrickmacmillan]

lol, I've been looking for that part but couldn't find it. Guess I'll have to watch the whole thing

[@unclejack123]

Can get excellent quality center punches at "Aircraft Spruce & Specialties."

[@dteeboon]

Here it he punch in NZ. Its fuller brand. www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/fuller-auto-centre-punch-3mm-red-and-silver/p/249631

[@paulwomack5866]

@@dteeboon Thank you sir.

[@rafiqkatana]

What can you say. ..Peter Lyon's is amazing.

[@55Ramius]

Normally I would get bored watching something for a hour like this but it ended and I went, what? Over all already? Great stuff !

[@Ididathing]

Man, i would give anything to work at Weta!

[@eabeeson]

You almost certainly could if you really wanted to.

[@Imkiritai]

move to wellington and try getting an apprenticeship

[@Ididathing]

@@Imkiritai yeh maybe not anything

[@Imkiritai]

@@Ididathing hahaha very well :)

[@spudpud-T67]

You must have a tat.

[@oliveraeternus3285]

Good show. Would love to see an episode of Peter making a legit battle ready sword. What a beautiful dagger

[@Upsidedownorangejuice]

As kiwi I appreciated seeing the tallest drink town milkshake cups 29:11 anyway fantastic series this

[@sadville13]

Watching Emmett was a big eye opener into the world of prop making. He must work so hard and do a lot of research to come up with these solutions.

[@MrAranica]

Peter Lyon seems to be a wonderful and patient teacher. Thank you for this video! excellent outcome!

[@keith_makes_stuff]

I want to live at Weta just learning from Peter and the team. It's a joy to watch Adam and Peter just patiently going over tricks and techniques. also 42:34 I think the centre punch could be a Neiko Automatic?

[@mynaimrie]

Amazing work and such talented and skilled craftsmen. It's amazing how skills Adam ventures to learn for his passion.

[@craigrik2699]

I worked in the Perth Mint making blank gold coins. We would start with a 25kg ingot, run it through different size presses to flatten the bars out. The bars would get warm but not as warm as 22k gold (and below), gold and silver would give you 3rd degree burns direct to skin, man, dirty and hot. 9999 gold was the best.

[@LaserGadgets]

Weta Sword Guy, Adam, and a 1 hour+ video :> oboy oboy oboyyy :>

[@BJMurphy]

You can somewhat tell how long the timespan was between filming this and releasing it on KZbin by the fact that Adam's left forearm is missing the ruler tattoo. Absolutely love these videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these. 👍

[@chefhawk]

I was mesmerised. Amazing stuff to watch. Great to see more of Weta's insides too.

[@balaclavabob001]

Love these long format videos .

[@dennishicks8962]

Thank you for these videos. Such a joy to watch. He is such a craftsman. Loved how he cut the blade on the grinder freehand.

[@JesseNightingale]

I just love these Weta (Here's a trick) Workshop videos lol

[@filnn]

Everybody that works at Weta is so nice. New Zealanders are so pleasant!

[@stimbeh]

These are so much fun to watch. Thank you, and more please.

[@kodyklein]

Peter Lyons hands are massive!

[@sadville13]

YES! been waiting for this episode!

[@paulwomack5866]

"Oops, I made a clean spot" #classic.

[@miikasuominen3845]

Just amazing craftsmanship there. Really interesting to watch!

[@MichaelBogaMusic]

Ah so much passion and love for quality work, loved this episode!

[@RFC3514]

58:49 - Denatured alcohol is a generic term for alcohol (typically ethanol) that has had something added to make it taste bad (but might still be technically safe for human consumption). Methylated spirits specifically refers to the addition of methanol, consumption of which can make you go blind or even die.

[@mattinkel7342]

I could watch hours of this.. im saving the making a strider sword episode because I know I will want to run out and build one soon as it finishes!

[@acetrades4558]

This is an awesome video. I love watching things being made.

[@stephenmitchell8324]

we won't more videos like this one. This was a grate one to watch

[@wingnutzster]

The bunyanesque Adam Savage amazed at the pilot hole trick?? I saw it with my own eyes

[@mynaimrie]

My stepdad did stuff like this. Used to LARP, had full armor and everything. Got pretty brutal. Was extra as an orc.

[@teresaellis7062]

How awesome is that! I play DnD, I know, pretty tame, but to be an extra as an orc! Whoa! That takes gaming to a whole other level. :D

[@Rodyen1404]

We keep hearing about this museum quality truck replica, is there any pictures of that? The intrigue is real! anyway, this was awesome to watch, thanks for sharing it!

[@shammient]

Cant wait to slap a cut off blade on my bench grinder! Always fun seeing someone else's 'normal'.

[@fluxx23]

Very cool. Loved watching this. Now I'm going to lose an hour of sleep, but worth it!

[@08DrAke08]

Jeus, how hot was it that week!? First five minutes with each new person, "well it's really hot today so it'll..." All jokiing aside, it's interesting to hear how much just the ambient temperature affects each craft. And how aware everyone is about how it's going to change the way they work.

[@subliminalvibes]

I'm 15mins in and this is AWESOME!!! 👍😎

[@Zarcondeegrissom]

ok, I wasn't thinking a dagger would be appropriate for a particular thought experiment, however that actually looks really nice, and isn't that heavy or bulky from the looks of it. Great vid Adam and crew. B)

[@bcostell69]

phenomenal work, thanks for sharing

[@Hankster533]

There is a warthog in the background when adam is grinding! So cool

[@LopezBOT90]

I love what you can see in the background at 13:18~

[@BM-yy8db]

Oh man, 15:49 made me shiver

[@svartedauden3566]

Thank you for sharing your passion / scientific curiosity with us.

[@TrevEpic]

Adam "Right right right, yes yes yes" Savage.

[@RiverSomethingOrOther]

Beautiful swords

[@BarryTheBountyHunter]

Beautiful boys

[@aspookyblunt]

Shout out to the dude with the Bathory shirt!

[@urcutejeans-]

really dig that weta workshop t-shirt!

[@Veptis]

I just watched the sword grind days ago, but it had a lot of explanation where I had no idea and it took more than 20 minutes to get to work.

[@MrBoblyswager]

I love the casual warthog in the background at 12:55

[@moz5885]

I did the tour there a few weeks ago and you can get right up to it. Awesome piece of work that.

[@LMB9888]

All that knowledge is priceless.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very interesting process. Awesome dagger Adam

[@thedarkness125]

Man theze guys at weta are awesome. Would love to do that for a living. As it stands i work in manufacturing but its all silicone quartz so lasers do all the work. Never get to get my hands dirty actually making something at work.

[@morganmallory1198]

"Right, right, right"... hahah. Love it.

[@SethWestmore]

Nice, thank you!

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

Trust me filing is only fast when you're using power tools to do most of the heavy removal. I forge knives and don't have electric grinders, saws, or Sanders. I do all the cutting and filing by hand and it always takes longer then I think it's going to. It does move fast on things like copper, bronze, and aluminium though. That's why I like working with copper, it's like molding clay. I could use power tools but I really like making things by hand. Or maybe I just like to punish myself. I can't really tell anymore.

[@Dennio83]

this was the perfect oppertunity to craft the "Needle" ! I would take the dagger anytime though ^^

[@reno2008]

id love to see Adam do a real forging project with Alec Steel. Oh the things they could learn from each other.

[@yuelina9221]

Was waiting for this, I love the Weta Workshop so much.

[@TrainerZedd]

I love it when Adam uses the Metric System.

[@DogmaFaucet]

In the model making book, will the chapter on filing include instructions on how to work your tongue? It seems to be counterbalancing something, or perhaps sensing the amount of filing dust in the air.

[@joshhiroti]

Enjoying all the NZ accents

[@GGMattt]

Is the feature he can't talk about the Lord of the Rings Netflix series? ;) I'd love to have that light blue resin sword 35:35 , looks badass!

[@BrianFury5803]

good vid, thanx Adam

[@zanechristenson3436]

Could you insulate the edge with a dense fiberglass material? Obviously it will still transfer from the steel but I would think it would minimize in that area

[@somnusmortem4318]

Nice Hammerheart shirt!😎

[@Taniwha123]

Peter would destroy Forged in fire 🔥 that cutting wheel, 😮

[@daved2352]

There was a point in the weathering process at the end where I suddenly lost track of which one was the steel dagger and had to pause to look for the slightly different dimensions of the cross guard.

[@goshisanniichi]

I'd love to see Adam work on something with Alec Steele...

[@levianderson2066]

Adam now that your working steel, I would live to see you tackle a damascus steel blade. Just build a forge already lol.

[@kittyrules]

12:50 the gad damn Warthog in the background!

[@lokuzt]

42:34 looks like a Neiko center punch. The're great!

[@VashNyght]

i wish i could get notifications just Adams videos tbh

[@mikepettengill2706]

WETA is so awesome.