Damascus steel technology using copper piano strings.

The video uses both the San Mai blade structure and the Mokume Gane technique and Damascus steel technology, and I don’t know what to correctly call this mixture of technologies. The porous copper in the photographs of the blade is powder steel impregnated with copper, the physics of the process is not completely clear to me, pure powder steel was poured into the container. The strings consist of a steel core wrapped with steel wire, on top of which copper wire is wound.
Thank you all for your support in the comments. Today is the 739th day of the war.
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On my patreon page, I began to explain the processes and secrets of my work. Topics already covered:
1. Why do I add pepper to container Damascus steel.
2. What do I sprinkle? Flux and its composition.
3. How do I remove the container from the workpiece (container Damascus steel).
4. Why am I drilling a hole in a container.
5. Why do I sweep away the dross from the anvil with my hand.
6. Why do I first forge some blanks on a tree.
7. In what and why do I soak the blank before forging.
8. In which granules do I place the workpiece after forging.
9. What kind of white powder do I pour into the container.
10. In what liquid do I develop the pattern on the blade.
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[@coreymackereth7241]

The fact you were able to take these metals that usually don't want to stick together and form a working piece of art like this is amazing. Truly a master of your craft, good sir

[@Aleph-Noll]

yeah eventually itll split and rust apart but at least at the moment it looks really badass

[@adamharika269]

Well he added a chilies and peppers that’s why it stick 😅

[@stormracer05]

Its is eventually the same as brazing to steel.

[@mikestevens4950]

Could not have worked without the chilli.

[@jamesharrison8346]

Must be the pepper

[@user-of8jf4wi1u]

I've been watching this guy for years. Occasionally, his stuff still pops up in my feed. Every single time I come to the same conclusion, this guy is the best, cleanest knife maker I've ever seen. He certainly makes it look effortless it certainly is not.

[@bobrov.v.]

Цей хлопець,майже кожен день під обстрілами шахедів та ракетами рашки,тому його випуски відео рідко виходять

[@timbirch4999]

​@@bobrov.v.^^^^ Yeah, wot he said.

[@vlantimirnikolaidis4398]

Согласен1000%>Кавказ северный и узбеки копируют..но ,что-то не так..как японцы. Тупо ..прут..

[@user-ve5ei2xe8h]

20 years ago my shop teacher told me it's impossible to make copper/steel damascus, when I suggested it. I guess you proved him wrong today!

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

You should look him up and show him the video.

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

@@LuciferAlmighty That depends. Are we talking about modern damascus or true damascus.

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

@@LuciferAlmighty How can you say that? What about Wootz steel?

[@LuciferAlmighty]

@@benkayvfalsifier3817 I can say that because there's only 1 type of Damascus steel period.

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

@@LuciferAlmighty And that is?

[@ShinyAnvil]

I believe I’m not exaggerating when I say that a large community appreciates and enjoys the educational, high quality but still frugal and to the point approach. The creativity in each individual knife (and the tea break 😏), the reveal after the acid dip and rinsing always brings “a little Christmas surprise” in the heart of every blacksmith, blade smith or metal worker enthusiast. Thank you.

[@_l-_-l_]

"Educational" The man has no clue what damascus steel is... We already almost forgot how to make damascus steel once and now he is making people think pattern welded steel is "damascus steel"

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Also, those of us that just love knives and, while we'd love to get into forging, haven't gotten started yet. 🙂

[@brysonalden5414]

I'm going to have to watch this several times. This is by far the most intricate copper pattern I've seen in a steel blade, and I love that the strings give a further subtle pattern where there's no copper. Outstanding!

[@GM-hu2xj]

Seeing the billet created always puts me in a happy place, as much as seeing the finished blade. The Tea Master's work is appreciated!

[@kzarnold3678]

I come to watch the tea but stay to see the blade😄 and he's done it again

[@Grimtass]

And it puts a happy face on the canister :D

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

It's the pepper!

[@dedede9664]

@@PerspectiveEngineer I'm new here, can you explain the pepper and the chilli? was it a joke, or genuinely does it affect the final result of the damascus?

[@Difluoroacetamide]

He is Ukrainian, and the word for spicy is the same as the word for sharp in ​Ukrainian @@dedede9664

[@JosephPasag]

I was already happy to see another shurap video pop up in my feed, but that happy face weld @1:11 truly made my day (not to mention the beautiful end product).

[@marcosmit5422]

I came here to make the same comment!

[@spartan2ar949]

I'm reminded of a Protogen; if you know what that is.

[@vincenttrigg4521]

They put a happy face on a lot of them and I always love it

[@PhantomRattlebones]

I will never get tired of him “seasoning” the metals he uses😂

[@janronschke7525]

Forging videos as they should be, no talk, just forging awesome blades and some low key implied jokes.

[@pawz007]

With some tea to keep the mind spicy

[@Pow3llMorgan]

And most importantly, no loud music!

[@yavuzpacaci]

Baharatın gücü😄

[@miserirken]

@@Pow3llMorgan nothing ruins a forging video more than loud copyright free music no one likes.

[@Fullmetalnyuu1]

I don't know, I tend to like it when the smith is going through their practice on what choices they're making in the design/process and why

[@kingjameson1318]

One of if not the best copper Damascus pattern I’ve ever seen!!! WOW ! I’ve always loved you craftsmanship but this is on a new level sir !

[@Efreeti]

I love how you can still see the twists of the strings in the final product

[@Cliffork]

this is honestly one of my favorite builds you've ever done, the pattern came out crazy cool!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Every time I watch your work, I'll see something that other blacksmiths will copy from you in the future. Stay safe!

[@Baubaz]

future blacksmiths will scratch their heads wondering what part is the salt and pepper playing in making Damascus

[@bichenchi]

😅😂😂

[@butcherofblaviken1619]

​​@@Baubazthere is a good reason to put pepper in there actually, tho very few people know about it

[@user-fs9ju4vb8x]

@@butcherofblaviken1619 углерод?

[@butcherofblaviken1619]

@@user-fs9ju4vb8x no, that little amount of carbon on the surface will make no difference, plus he cut it off, it's not about carbonization but providing a good weld

[@johnvanhal2450]

The copper inside the steel is beautiful, but what I really like is that you see tiny steel parts within the copper. Such a beautiful effect!

[@johnvanhal2450]

@@suprememasteroftheuniverse so? Takes years. All that time having something beautiful to watch at.

[@TKCoutside]

Possibly your most beautiful blade yet, top five. Thank you 🙂

[@qrafting]

So happy to see a new video from you! Beautiful work as always 😊

[@hotfacts786]

Yes Nice Video ❤🧡💛

[@elliamification]

I'll never forget the comment I saw a while ago about this being a cleverly disguised channel about tea. Another beautiful blade. It looks amazing. We're glad to see you're still posting, and hope your family is safe.

[@briancrisson7570]

It's actually Uncle Iroh from Avatar the last Airbender

[@dozi3r]

Makes me want tea everytime

[@Kellysg126]

Absolutely stunning! This is one of your best pieces yet. Much love and support from the UK!

[@joetuktyyuktuk8635]

Always a treat when I see a new video from you, not only to see your beautiful works of art... but also to know that you are still O.K.

[@kittencaboodle8124]

one of my favorite pieces you've ever done! the way the dark line around the copper makes it look raised off the surface is so beautiful. i am always glad to see you continue to practice your art through the war. that is resistance

[@that_jason_black]

This video is the first that I had to pause and zoom in enhance to appreciate. What a blade... Like a handful of minutes. Thanks 💪🔨

[@MicaAvali]

Was cool to see you keeping the temperature a little lower. Always fun seeing your work. Stay safe

[@daveprokop1917]

Never ceases to amaze me how beautiful your work is. This is one of my favorites. Absolutely beautiful, but when I saw that crack, my heart sank.

[@luisbalderrama8145]

This is definitely one of your coolest designs. It looks like you somehow managed to forge a copper vein into the blade. Its Gorgeous. Glad you're staying safe, Dmytro!

[@Arkie80]

Glad to see you are still up and running. Hope you will be blessed with peace and security and praying for an end to this war. Stay safe.

[@hotfacts786]

Yes ❤🧡💛

[@PierceArner]

Doesn't matter how many times I see it, but the :-) during these videos always makes me smile. Spectacular work as always!

[@mccorkleknight]

This is the first blade that hit me this hard, I'm a lifelong piano player, learned with my dad and took lessons for 15+ years, and still play daily. I also love to cook. This is such a cross of those passions that I would love to at least know what it costs and how it cuts/looks with a handle. It is a stunning work of art and I am extremely impressed with the look of this knife.

[@Artem_BollArt]

Было бы кощунством, использовать такой нож по прямому назначению! Обалденная работа. И очень радует техническое решение, технические подходы, настоящая инженерия!

[@antonkovalev4151]

Тем не менее вопрос открыт: а по прямому назначению его, вообще, использовать можно? Или исключительно под рамочкой на стене хранить?

[@Artem_BollArt]

@@antonkovalev4151 в принципе можно, почему нет, резать будет и очень хорошо, кромку держать тоже будет. Но это было бы издевательство, такие работы хороши для выставок, это уже экспонат, искусство, а не просто инструмент.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Honestly one of the most beautiful blades I have ever seen

[@kaissos5]

Agreed!

[@kenycharles8600]

That seasoning blend you added into the canister must smell delightful! My favorite blend for my peppermill is black peppercorns along with rosemary and cayenne. I put it in everything.

[@kivok67]

Дякую, майстре! Це краса та насолода від спостерігання за народженням краси

[@glockinmypocket9854]

I still don't know why you season your metal but I love it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ploplmao2655]

He does it to give more flavours and scents to the soul of the piece he creates.

[@LoneStarDisciples]

spicy and sharp are the same in russian, so he seasons it to make it sharp

[@guysheets626]

​They're in Ukraine*​@@LoneStarDisciples Edit: yes it's the same language, but it's like the difference between Spain Spanish and Mexican Spanish

[@icedragonair]

Its to add extra carbon.

[@lutyikolodach2176]

​@@guysheets626 ЦЕ не так,ви помиляєтесь.

[@khaldounabboud4810]

I'm from Damascus 🇸🇾❤️🇸🇾❤️

[@IvoPavlik]

Greetings from Europe to Damascus!

[@surcettinr2600]

I was so excited to see this in my feed this morning! Beautiful video, beautiful process, and beautiful end product!

[@hotfacts786]

Yes really nice one me too like thanks

[@Zimprich69]

Incredible !!! Awesome Damasco !!! You're definitly the best ! Congratulations

[@thedarkknight1971]

I LOVE the little bits you do... "A little ground pepper to season", "A little chilli to give it some kick" and a smile to say "All's good!" 😏😉👍🤣🤣🤣 😎🇬🇧

[@padlok1520]

in russian (& maybe also ukranian) the words for 'sharp' & 'spicy' are the same, leading some of us to believe the chilis are a kind of pun, but i suspect they also serve to soak up oxygen in the canister,

[@punkghostsamurai]

I noticed that too. I'm curious as to why though? Does it do something to the steel?

[@chrismcdaniel3666]

@@punkghostsamurai I've found that if you add some carbon based textile (like paper) to the inside of the material, when you forge, it should add carbon and prevent some oxygen from entering the case. Honestly, once it's been heated, the effect is lost, so it's rather pointless, aside from some shit's and giggles.

[@punkghostsamurai]

@@chrismcdaniel3666 hmm and I'm sitting here like an idiot thinking it can harden it. But hey it was funny. Still made me curious.

[@barrybolton1396]

@@punkghostsamurai LOL...I thought I was learning something new!

[@alexyudkovich1390]

Це просто магія! Такої краси ще не бачив, просто зачаровує! Золоті руки, дай Боже здоров'я!

[@putinxyulorusskiukorablidi6880]

Ви Супер!!! Дякую Вам! Як завжди Мистецтво. Нехай береже Вас і Вашу Сім'ю Господь

[@thudable]

That's a beautiful piece. Thank you for posting.

[@TalRohan]

well thats the last time I cash in piano strings for scrap...thats stunning ..and well done getting all the bits to weld together , that alone is no walk in the park. thanks for sharing

[@AustinWesson]

But can it "kee-ill"

[@mariokajin]

First I saw copper and I thought sadly this knife will be useless but I kept watching. Thankfully I have learned never to “judge” a product before it’s finished. And I’m glad to be wrong about that copper, the instant I saw that the steel went through the springs I knew that this is a great knife. Hats off.

[@riddler3856]

Shiny Anvil said it well. The surprise after the dip, I do r recall that a number of times myself. Great workmanship. Thank You !😊

[@hotfacts786]

Yes great work respect to you and him ❤🧡💛

[@cliffwarren2778]

I think that’s my favorite Damascus piece of all time. Thank you for sharing

[@lelandsdad13]

Now I watched the whole video and I'm blown away. What a piece. That's a work of art. I would not want to use it. That would be a display piece. You are one hell of a craftsman.

[@Loyaltothefoil8]

This is amazing. Thanks again for another quality build!

[@Farmerboy78]

Absolutely beautiful, this is my favorite blade made by you so far

[@lewiswinters6736]

Another fantastic blade! I think this one is one of the prettiest you have done yet.

[@hotfacts786]

WoW nice one ❤🧡💛

[@TheBakerBro]

I have been impressed and even amazed many times watching your videos and seeing your knifes, but for some reason, I was simply starstruck by this particular knife. Gorgeous.

[@fyrfyter81]

I am a big fan of Damascus blades. This one is without a doubt, the best one I've ever seen! Keep up the good work my friend and stay safe!

[@Daindrais]

These videos enthrall me. I am a digital illustrator and this is so far away from what I do for a living it may as well be on the other side of the universe. And the results are breathtaking. And I love your little teapot.

[@ajanation]

Absolutely beautiful pattern and technique, great job!

[@FraustByte]

Dimitri hands down this is my favorite piece I've seen you make to date.

[@hotfacts786]

Yes Nice Video ❤🧡💛

[@nathank5490]

LOVE the different blade profile! Hope to see more different blade styles.

[@bubbakemp5817]

Simply amazing! Absolute beauty of a blade!

[@charliedoesit6708]

That's one of the most beautifully crafted knives I've seen hand-made.. nice job. Id like to have that for myself... good job!

[@nathanhogge4870]

I think this is one of the best looking blades you have done and they all are amazing

[@gowankommando]

There's something I find immensely satisfying watching the forge scale come off in the press

[@Zodliness]

Exquisitely different and a great example of the craftsmanship and years of experience required to forge two normally incompatible metals. Very well done! 👍

[@Black6659]

One of the your best designs ever! I love it!

[@SeanMacRSA]

Amazing work, my guy. As always, absolutely amazing work!

[@jiltedarts]

That honestly is a work of art. Thank you for the video.

[@demonmechanik]

До чого ж шикарно виглядає цей ніж. Браво, маестро!

[@ClassicSteelRC]

You've created another absolutely gorgeous work of art!!! 👏👏👏

[@choppy1851]

The only words that come to me on viewing your final product are "beautiful" and "epic". A pleasure to watch your craft.

[@hotfacts786]

Yes very nice work

[@edwarddennis9008]

That one came out absolutely beautiful, sir. Well done.

[@mikaelforsehag1851]

Love the smiley on the end of the billet! Beautiful work as always!!

[@Alex_Cypher]

This knife looks amazing. It's seems like you can't make this kind of texture in real life, but you did. You're a true master

[@hotfacts786]

Yes very true

[@ricardofranzen]

I wasn't expecting these results... amazing! The pepper made all the difference

[@mixedlife1691]

Absolutely amazing work!!!! im very envious of your skill with this

[@aynun1647]

Now that, is beautiful. Well done sir, stay safe over there.

[@Jakedarkforce]

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing work!

[@superbeastinjections]

Absolutely one of my favorite pieces yet. Well done. Wish I could purchase some of your work.

[@frankshewmake9753]

As always a pleasure to see your work. Stay safe.

[@firstultim8]

My goodness, that’s a beautiful piece 😊! I love case Damascus!!

[@hotfacts786]

Thanks to you and him

[@dougalexander7204]

You are obviously very talented. The smiley face was over the top.

[@hotfacts786]

Great yes thx

[@penelopelgoss2520]

Awesome!! It's definitely a conversation piece, AND I could study the chaotic pattern as it's beautiful!! 😊

[@BabyBalrog_RJTC]

Always glad to see a new video from you! I hope you're doing well

[@stephenw6244]

Ah yes what tea do you have for to enjoy this build session.... beautiful!!

[@ivanhorban2788]

Я отримав естетичне задоволення від перегляду цього відео. Дякую за чудовий контент

[@texacajundiy]

seen all of your videos. This is (to me) the best one yet.

[@maxdisbrow977]

WOW! That is awesome. It's beautiful. Nice job. I'm impressed. Thanks.

[@boblydecker5951]

Exquisitely Beautiful!!! Great idea, executed with fine craftsmanship. Keep up the good work!! 😃👍

[@KccOStL]

Legitimately one of the coolest blades I've ever seen.

[@matthewchace6362]

You are amazing shurap! Keep up the great work

[@dude3291683]

Seriously gorgeous blade, great craftsmanship

[@Drsteezymcgee]

That pattern looks absolutely incredible

[@AlchemicalLee]

Gorgeous forging work, absolutely fantastic piece

[@crsurvival3511]

This belongs in a museum, absolutely stunning

[@theworldsmostbeautifulman]

Most beautiful blade I've ever seen!

[@MrVolksbeetle]

That’s well beyond cool. Magnificent.

[@aformalevent]

this one is particularly nice work. Beautiful end product!

[@elboboalgrammari6520]

Blessings upon your house, Shurap, and all who dwell within. As usual, a beautiful blade and glorious tea.

[@mussulzdnforcer]

I saw the thumbnail then saw the creator, then I screamed with joy saying oh yes he's keeping the copper! I knew it was going to be amazing before I even finished the intro. Keep up the good work!

[@justindeberry9102]

Such a beautifull peice. Stay safe out there. As always love the videos.

[@donbrewer6865]

Absolutely stunning. Not gonna lie I got unreasonably excited when I saw you posted again. I pray that you and your glorious country may soon know peace.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Totally a amazing pattern!! God bless.🙏😺

[@riaannel3053]

This looks AMAZING !!! Well done !!

[@bastiaan122000]

This is just amazing, well done mate

[@bestbuddz01]

Wow thats simply amazing. On the best forgers/ knifesmith ive ever seen.