Excalibur - MAN AT ARMS: REFORGED

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Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you've never seen before. This week, the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword take on the Excalibur!
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Kerry Stagmer - Swordsmith and Machinist
Matt Stagmer - Swordsmith
Ilya Alekseyev - Master Armourer and Engraver
Lauren Schott - Goldsmith and Casting
John Mitchell - Fabricator
Ferenc Gregor - Master Carver
Rick Janney - Assistant Bladesmith
Bill Collison - Hilt Maker
Series Creator/Executive Producer - Andy Signore
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Series Executive Producer - Brent Lydic
Episode Produced and Directed by CJ Schmidt
Line Producer - Phil Rogers
Production Manager - Brendan Kennedy
Office Production Coordinator - Jon Michael Burgess
Crew:
Director of Photography - John Hale
Story Producer - Dave Cross
1st AC (Red Cam) - Jeremy Hall
Gaffer - Steve Scott
Grip - Danny Balsamo
Swing (Demo) - Kevin "Vinny" Campbell
Production Coordinator - Tricia Parris
Runner/PA - Bethany Michalaski
1st AC (Red Cam) - Joe Achard
DIT - Christopher Mariles
Set Medic - Celeste Bowe
Edited by - Patrick Burke
Colorist - Patrick Burke
Lead Assistant Editors - Stephen Erdmann & Matt Zimmel
Stunt Coordinator / Stunts - Casey Kaleba
Head of Post Production - Michael Gallagher
Post Production Supervisor - Amanda Arellano
Content Manager - James Harrold

[@DFX2KX]

That's some world class engraving work right there. Good Lord Illia's a patient and methodical man.

[@SalTehCheese]

They all do great work but damn, that engraving is something else.

[@notlobparrot3057]

Agreed agreed agreed. Wow.

[@mimisezlol]

Ilya's part elf and part dwarf, it's the only way

[@DFX2KX]

Yeah, Mimi, that about sums it up.

[@JoshLefelhocz]

Got to be. His dwarf part has to come from Nidavellir. Eitri would be proud.

[@joeshmo95]

That Ilya guy is insanely talented

[@kiwi4998]

and he is the only one that uses the weapons properly XD

[@lucasbeaumont5762]

joe shmo nah I'm 14 and I can do better than him it's all about patience and precision

[@45nitrox]

Lucas Beaumont no you can't, you child...

[@wardgigglesworth2112]

joe shmo he should be the king of Avalon

[@ChrisDWadsworth]

Rare is the occasion where he is not in an episode XP

[@GodBear97]

This entire video is basically just Ilya flexing on us

[@seconds2death]

Fr

[@Comicsluvr]

It's heartwarming to see that these skills won't be lost to time. It takes a real master to look at a flat piece of metal, a rack of small chisels, and a two-ounce hammer and say 'Yeah...I got this.'

[@bazookaace]

this show is just Ilya doing the whole thing

[@Fittneskick803]

BazookaAce I think grinding is quite hard but boring to watch so they just cut matts work out.

[@Sainty-0]

Yeah, Matt puts in a lot of effort for pretty much every blade they make.

[@bazookaace]

Fittneskick803 that is true, i just revise. Ilya and Matt carry the team

[@josh29221]

probably more going on behind the scenes, also theyre a company, so chances are they have other projects running in parallel with this one.

[@JacStance]

Different people take charge on different projects. It does seem like Ilya and Matt are the driving force behind most of them, but other members of the team do the majority of the work on other projects some times.

[@DDHDTV]

Who does the video production? I swear I've been wondering for years now. And this, is probably one of the best episodes ever

[@s8957003]

Indeed

[@iamjawnwick]

I was wondering the same! The editor did a great job with the close ups of the engravings at the end.

[@DDHDTV]

***** what really? I had no idea. thanks

[@matthewsoriano9304]

+KirbyGoezPink Erik Burke does the editing

[@Payne3991]

And so it is shown, Ilya is truly the God of the forge Though you have to give some serious props to Matt, its difficult to imagine how nerve wracking it would be putting a grinding belt anywhere near those engravings

[@ryandunham1047]

Hephaestus would like to know your location.

[@Lucky_2847]

Illia is by far the best blacksmith in the world. I would put him up against anyone with both knowledge and talent. He is the sole reason I can't get enough of this show. Pure genious.

[@Goblin_Mom]

Any chance of getting a time-lapse of Ilya doing some engraving? It's really cool to see him start and then see it further along, but I would love to see the whole process.

[@nocaster89]

That would be cool, indeed

[@jamesruzicho735]

Indeed, would be great to watch!

[@Tardisntimbits]

I second this. I also feel like Ilya is worth his weight in gold. Is there anything he can't do?

[@maximoozer]

That. Is. Needed. I would like too have stats about the time invested too, and maybe more in-dept about all his engraving tools. There's so many!! Incredible work here, like always.

[@Luckeux]

I was wondering about that too!

[@L.J.Kommer]

All hail His Majesty, Ilya of Baltimore Knife & Sword, First of His Name, King of the Blacksmiths and the Engravers, Lord of the smithy, and Protector of the Shop.

[@liliyaanisimov925]

here here

[@banjobill8420]

Dilly Dilly!

[@guillier4248]

Hail Ilya! Lord of the engraving

[@noahadamson4642]

L.J. Kommer here here

[@seansexton6418]

I shall raise my glass to such a amazing lord!

[@SurotaOnishi]

Sometimes I feel bad for Illya cause he has to do almost all of this by himself but he should be very proud of his accomplishments since according to Karry, he's almost completely self taught and he's an absolute master in his craft of both forging and engraving

[@cwparker253]

What I love is the fact that these are not showy replica's. What they create in their shop any ancient king would have gladly carried on their side! I'm always impressed when I see the craftsmanship and the attention to detail that each one of them put into each piece. Stunning isn't a strong enough word.

[@marcpolo3932]

Ilya's one hell of an artist

[@pktareq2790]

Marc Polo yeah imagine how stable his hand is

[@matthewknudson2443]

I wholeheartedly agree, what I wouldn't give to be there in person watching any of the creation of any of there swords

[@The4cp]

absolutely amazing. The team at Baltimore Knife and Sword has to be one of the world's top talents in their craft.

[@cozy4732]

Troy Stuart I honestly don't see how any other swordsmith could have improved upon it.

[@The4cp]

Troy Stuart You don't earn the title of master smith by being a shmuck. if you think you can do better make one up. As a team they can hold their own against most shops out there.

[@The4cp]

Was sure I heard it somewhere. if not they still do amazing work and it's some of the best I've seen.

[@noonoox12]

------The joke---> (your head)

[@kluang1]

+Troy Stuart dude. to earn the title of master smith in america you need to make a pattern welded damascus knife which they've done multiple times.

[@colintidwell8902]

Out of everything you’ve made, I want this sword the most. So beautiful. This and dawnbreaker

[@RissaFirecat]

This sword is immaculate and totally beautiful! Thank y’all for this amazing sword!

[@Xavathos]

If this is in the hands of your enemy on the battlefield, you dodge his swings not to survive, but to preserve this stunning piece of art!

[@NITESCIENTIST]

I would go to a blacksmith school if Ilya taught.

[@williammclaughlin892]

NITESCIENTIST totally agree

[@WolfFenrirHelix]

NITESCIENTIST same

[@lasmgoogleaccount9728]

I'd invest for that school to be built. Only if I had the money.

[@atraxuswraithe6031]

Likewise

[@abrarrahman2809]

NITESCIENTIST same

[@iRapplexD]

he just made the sword this channel might not able to surpass for a quiet while

[@MrArcticShadow]

And there's no better sword than Excalibur to do that for

[@bethelvingthor4093]

iRapplexD they just surpassed it with Optimus primes sword

[@eiebsrebla]

Bethel Vingthor I don't think they did necessarily. I mean it has a LOT more parts and was obviously way more difficult to assemble, but in terms of how awesome it looks and skill involved I still think this wins. Now obviously I'm not saying Optimus Prime's sword didn't require skill, clearly it was extremely difficult to make. But the sheer amount of detail in the engravings on this blade astonish me to a point where I still don't think they've surpassed it quite yet.

[@wowzanpakutou]

Ilya consistently has the best shirts.

[@Xxblaze191x]

I think this, The Witcher swords and Altairs sword are the most beautiful pieces the guys have made so far. So much talent!

[@peridoodle2644]

That moment you realize that the reveal song had parts you've never heard before because no other sword has been as amazingly detailed as this one

[@black990ops]

Yeah I got all emotional at the reveal moment, that sword is gorgeous!

[@dantesabbath2107]

It took me off guard so much tbfh

[@SirenUniverse381]

Beautifull piece!

[@LordBaktor]

This particular episode is "Ilya and his assistants make Excalibur" :P

[@ragusauce6573]

Lord Baktor and the previous Ekusukariba was like that to

[@baptoufragile2824]

Lord Baktor It's always like that Man 😂

[@baptoufragile2824]

Of course of course !

[@siddhantagrawal5581]

Lord Baktor I agree

[@calvinscheuerman]

They are all extremely talented craftsmen; however, Ilya is a goddamn master.

[@aikitran420]

I can’t imagine how relieved Ilya must’ve been when he saw there was almost no scaling after the heat treat

[@redace148]

Still one of the most if not the most beautiful swords I have ever seen in my life.

[@Sir.Smashalot]

i just whitnessed engraving jesus do his thing. Stunning work

[@sivak2392]

Engraving Jesus. Damn.

[@aakashsivakumar415]

He looks the part

[@TJVBernal]

could someone make a list of what to call Ilya?

[@KingDeathscythe666]

HA

[@nigelft]

Dog God Only one: Ilya Sensei, 10th Dan Master Swordsmith...

[@WilliamMerzlak]

Mad props on the uniform engraving work. That takes serious skill.

[@Hellsong89]

Damn i want to see how Ilya made his engraving tools and some basic lesson how to start. It would be so nice to make engravings into projects i make, to spice them up a bit, but i feel spending on ready made tool set is just waste of time and probably does not cut as well...

[@patriciamyers4503]

People who are wicked when it comes to drawing have my mad respect. Especially when it's not their primary job. Like my dad. He's a mechanic who's best work is wiring. But give him paper, pen and pencils and he can draw like he's getting paid for it. Ilya, though etching in metal, is amazing. To me, if you can create a design regardless of what it's on, you have my utmost respect.

[@kingatlanofatlantis3075]

17:12 Ilya literally looks like a knight

[@Tim4Tat]

This truly is the most beautiful sword to have come out of that shop.

[@dragonprismagames6999]

It's excalibur forged with a dragon's breath xD

[@prices4182]

Nice job guys, props to Ilya on the engraving, props to Matt for the grinding. I don't think a majority of your fans realize quite how difficult blacksmithing is, I've been a blacksmith for about 4 years now and all I can say is props to you guys.

[@lukejoyce1107]

Same about being a blacksmith. These guys are just next level. It's quite nice to see how the pros do it. I actually learned some of the techniques I used to make my first shield and helmet from watching these guys.

[@barghestblue731]

I've always wondered if it is possible for someone to learn how to make a sword just from watching Man At Arms: Reforged.

[@sinfuriated6899]

Same here. I would like to do something like this myself, but getting started with smithing seems really difficult, and since I'm in my graduation year, I doubt that I even have time to properly practice. :I

[@pedroscoponi4905]

I've never even built popsicle-stick toys and I can tell that wasn't easy AT ALL. Anyone who'd think otherwise is probably a bit insane.

[@prices4182]

Barghest Blue it wouldn't be possible for someone who has not been trained, they don't explain all the details of the craft. I've been a blacksmith for about 4 years now and I'm just making my first sword. I would suggest going to your local smith and just asking some questions, just don't be eager to start making swords right away.

[@mikedooly7288]

With all the replicas of Excalibur, all the variations in design I have seen, yours I believe best represents what Excalibur was. Your creation definitely has the magic and represents the pinnacle of the armourers skills. Each of you imbued magic with your skill and sealed it with your living breath and created something greater than the sum of the parts. That sword will always represent Excalibur to me. Well done gentleman, well done.

[@xalaser0560]

Ilya I have so much respect for you having patients to forge and carve in this Excalibur project of yours

[@wolfjester44]

I think this is one of the most beautiful swords that has exited your workshop. Keep up the good work.

[@NeoRazgriz]

Exceptional work. Beautiful sword. I think the sword from King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was best rendition of Excalibur though.

[@richardchoongmingslater6100]

Ilya is a phenomenal blacksmith.

[@vapeshopguy8581]

Richard C M Slater all of them are 🙌

[@dharmdevil]

illya is a mastersmith

[@happyfisto4930]

Ilya is COMPLETELY KAWAGANE

[@Valsorayu]

Kawagane: the medium hardness steel in Japanese swords?

[@TheForbiddenOne55]

That's an understatement lol

[@uialion1740]

When Matt is working on the polishing at around 6:30 even without the engraving this piece is gorgeous.

[@DarthLobitou]

My grandma died the day this episode came out. I live alone, and was watching this with my dinner on the TV tray when my mom called to give me the bad news. Didn't finish watching this video until about a week later, maybe. It's one of my favorites, though, and every time I watch it I remember my grandma.

[@tiaxanderson9725]

Damn, Ilya was a BEAST this episode. Not to take away from any of the rest of the team, but damn..

[@fatstrat772]

He’s the beast every episode

[@nicks.2612]

You can't make a sword intricately aesthetic without losing the swords integrity for fighting Ilya: Give me my engraving tools

[@RiderRyuuga]

Ilya ia the best

[@Reciomane]

that's one pommel i would cry tears if i'd have to throw

[@hoho06]

You've made my day, good sir! But you need to throw the pommel if you want to end him rightly!

[@CidGuerreiro1234]

Scrolled waaay too far for this.

[@christofferpovlsen1995]

dude, you would be most lit executioner around if you got that pommel!

[@marcusalm7350]

To be honest... If you wield Excaliber you are the one who decides what counts as ending someone rightly. But, then again, no one would expect you to use that trick with a sword like that...

[@YTaccNo3]

ayy, skallmemes

[@solosniper86]

You have a magician in your midst. His name is Illya Alekseyev.

Ilya is a one man army, he's an absolute boss !

[@airforce9872]

my god Ilya is simply an artist, I hope you pay him a boatload!

[@DerpyBuddies]

indeed, hes quite the god in the workshop

[@BarzeeMarzee]

airforce9872 whatever he's getting paid. I feel like he still needs a raise

[@roan5250]

I could watch him do his work without any cut just match it with some epic bgm and him explaining with his accent! wish they would upload that :D

[@jahalladay1]

airforce9872 I was thinking the same exactly thing

[@regnierz]

for real

[@brianmaynarddelacruz4308]

The engraving and the details of this sword is unbelievable

[@Sykokinetic]

I’ve watched every episode of Man at Arms multiple times. This sword has got to be the most beautiful piece you guys have ever done. Absolutely incredible work all around.

[@martinchambers8090]

What a wonderful display of Ilya's skills, not only as a smith but also his artistic ability as a designer and engraver - thenk you!

[@ovidyus]

respect for the engraver mad skills

[@PhilipPetrunak]

Does anyone else agree with me that we would love to see longer editions of these videos? I would 100% totally watch a 6 part two-hour series on the making and assemble of this sword alone.

[@denniscantrell5486]

Probably my favorite episode. The sword has an amazing design, and is just flat out beautiful.

[@ryandunham1047]

Perfect for King Arthur. :)

[@radicalrob2103]

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING COMPARES TO HOW STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS THAT SWORD IS!!

[@rajannour4997]

this is no more just a sword its a great peace of art

[@satyanandaji]

Flaschen Geist *piece

[@Fa771n9]

*It's more than just a sword :)

[@boxlad7583]

Fa771n9 he said "this is" not its

[@Johnny-lj5ef]

This is no more than a just a sword. This guy named art just achieved a great state of peace. Am I getting you right?

[@rivercanoe2409]

Grammar check: This is not only just a sword, it is a great piece of art.

[@Igor-ug1uo]

"I'm Matt. I'm Kerry. We are the Stagmer brothers of the Baltimore knife ans sword. Ilya's gonna be building some of your favorite weapons"

[@metaldetectives9496]

Hahahahahaha ^^

[@mattmar7543]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@whitetallon8784]

After watching what Ilya did with Excalibur... what ever they pay him is NOT enough!!!!!

[@JackJohnson-zh9ul]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOF

[@mustafatrpan1616]

😂😂😂😂😂😂thats true

[@Dodgers3000]

This Excalibur us such an amazing build that I keep coming back to watch it every few months, just love it :)

[@iodred]

What a truly wonderful piece. Hats off to Ilija on those engravings, he's a true artist. Also can't believe I didn't get ads on this video, YT, what are you doing?

[@_kijetesantakalu]

Ilya has got the patience of a monk

[@liliyaanisimov925]

he sure does

[@rubiyo_984]

Of a GOD

[@ambuknight1567]

Their is a shirt or a chart of bread levels now there must be for a hair one.... his hair is that of a god... The God of the Blacksmith

[@fredfry5100]

you have to have that level of patience for this sort of work.

[@codybord2294]

Ilya never ceases to amaze me. You're a legend man.

[@rockclimbing3844]

This sword should be the new Excalibur standard for any movie. Great work!!!!!!!!

[@davidesernini9060]

I am a young Italian blacksmith and I love your work

[@genduganyes5904]

Salute for Ilya. This is HIS masterpiece. Love to see him do the engraving.

[@shaunakdeshpande3837]

Please make Corvo's sword from dishonored

[@hudyslab2915]

yeah!

[@waterboysworld5001]

YES!!!

[@Zaramoth1000]

Shaunak Deshpande up you go

[@512TheWolf512]

we are asking for it for 4 years now. with NO result.

[@qcks1799]

MAKE IT HAPPEN

[@mmgross144]

Absolutely stunning craftsmanship! Excalibur is indeed your finest sword!

[@randomman818]

This is one of my favorite builds. I love watching Ilya engrave!

[@GrahamCStrouse]

Ilya is a brilliant artist.

[@prestonwatkins8182]

If you guys uploaded an hour long video of Ilya just carving metal I'd probably watch the whole thing multiple times. That was astounding.

[@EricEsquivel_Brazil]

The amount of work, dedication, and love were AWESOME!!! This episode put water on my eyes!! REALLY AWESOME, awesome!!! Ilya, Matt, and Kerry I believe that all the Glory of Merlin is present with you all! That The Great Architect of the Universe blesses you all!!! From a Brazilian fan, THANK YOU VERY, VERY, MUCH!!!

[@revanjagergaming8714]

Best Excalibur I have ever seen in any media, movie or video game, incredible guys.

[@dragonwithamonocle]

Himura Kenshin (Battousai)'s Reverse blade sword!

[@christiancasaverdepertica1802]

That would be interesting to see them make

[@LauraLynn4750]

DapperDragon I agree

[@TheThinGiant]

yes pls

[@admiralpotato3431]

this one please!!

[@jacksonwilson2379]

can you make the Himura Kenshin Reverse blade.

[@Sapheiorus]

Indeed, that is the most intricate piece you've done yet. The care put into its making is fitting to a legendary weapon. I would imagine you'd quote a piece like that higher than almost anything else you've made on this show. I probably don't even have the money in savings to match the work you put into that weapon.

[@hrao112]

An other thing is that i think it has the longest showcase time in the end compared to any other work they have done.

[@NoobLord98]

+Martin A. Olesen And with damn good reason.

[@CritRogue]

Sapheiorus agreed this is their most beautiful piece of work to date. I'd love to see Ilya do more engraving. Plus that last guy cutting the fruit had great edge alignment

[@johnharrison1974]

I watch these videos with pure amazement Ilya absolutely stood out with his engraving skill...and the rest of the crews talent shines also.. To the entire BKS family...your are an inspiration to a generations

[@spacecowboy74]

The level of craftsmanship that goes into every project is absolutely amazing. By far my favorite channel

[@Birginio420]

Holl crap! That's the mo beautiful peace of metal I've ever seen in this channel

[@LuuZilla]

Damn what can Ilya not do

[@RaySpartan315]

I know right? He's so amazing! They're all are!

[@Guildmarm]

Was thinking this myself. Dude has a wide spectrum of talents and I love it!

[@Darth_Maver]

Надпись на футболке - "профессиональный русский"))

[@Johnny-lj5ef]

dab

[@MoonfarrierFX]

Singin' maybe ;-)

[@daedalus3176]

Ilya my man, You are the best blacksmith, engraver and armorer in the world. Awesome job. I just love your work

[@Lordofthepixel]

I think this is by far the prettiest sword you guys have ever made. Seriously, Ilya is sooo gifted, I was just in awe the whole time he was carving. :O

[@AllMrPlatypus]

yall should do a MAN AT ARMS sword kinda like a freestyle.

[@KainYusanagi]

Oh! Have each of them make a sword for themselves, that represents who they are, sorta thing?!

[@88GTW]

Awesome idea

[@Sublime-fo6ug]

AllMrPlatypus Platypus They really should. Im all for it!!

[@ChaosBW]

Personalized sword contest or something

[@slinkyhoman3573]

AllMrPlatypus Platypus this would be awesome! that's a great idea

[@Obi1Classic]

I've always been such a big fan of Ilya's work. I must say he's not only a great craftsman, but, an amazing artist.

[@ahmadmaliq8765]

Ilya's engravements on the sword was just amazing!

[@Tommyturbo1981]

He does some AMAZING engraving work!!! Such a true artist

[@boi7339]

this sword is just amazing!! i want it so bad

[@anthonyjaccard3694]

How much do you think it'd cost if it where to sell ?

[@boi7339]

Anthony Jaccard i dont know Maybe 10000-20000!? But if it would be mine i wouldnt sell it! not even for 100000€

[@Kishuy]

the materials aren't that expensive but the engraving work is. won't be that high but it would fetch a high price. If you want a comparison, a roman Gladio engraved and with gold details starts at 3.500€

[@CrusadeGamingTBO]

You might want to check the prices on the Baltimore Knife and Sword website. It would be way more 3500 They have a pattern welded Fantasy Hungarian Yatagahn that sells for $2200 and it's detailing is so basic compared to Excalibur. Matt's right, this is the best sword BKS has EVER made. I'd easily pay over $10000 for this sword. With a sword of Excalibur's quality, it's not the cost of the materials you need to worry about. It's the, more than likely, 100's of hours Ilya put into that engraving because that blade, it's fucking gorgeous!!

[@spwicks1980]

The sword blade to make itself is something these guys make relatively easily. However the cost of a master engraver's time.... i would estimate somewhere between $5000 - $8000 depending on engraving detail. Well worth it though. Probably their finest build to date.

[@RAF_Ai]

Ilya Alekseyev is so amazing, a true master !

[@frankdemo8988]

I've been really hooked on forging videos ever since I saw a demascus knife. This is by far one of the most amazing and beautifully detailed knives I've ever seen. Ilya is a literal God when it comes to forging and his engraving

[@pyrogue7491]

Ilya did such an amazing job! My jaw dropped when I saw the full sword assembled!

[@Ghostwalker98]

How many times do you think that tiny hammer was hit? I reckon at least 12.

[@babyfaec]

12 THOUSAND

[@bobomob111]

Well, you aren't wrong. It was at least 12

[@Weeeeessel]

Did you see how much work that was?! It was at LEAST 23 times!!!

[@alexandermirkovic9795]

3

[@jeramii03]

You mean Ilya?

[@johncleveland3924]

Should change the name to Ilya and his assistants.

[@mattwyeth3156]

Love the hand engraving I enjoy watching this as it gives greater detail to your work

[@sixeighttoast2853]

I have been binge watching these videos for 2 days straight. Some of the best work I have ever seen.

[@waynekline6798]

atlese this Excalibur doesnt go around wearing a tophat and singing

[@CTDenal]

Wayne Kline I was so waiting for a comment like that

[@waynekline6798]

yw

[@felpawgaming8767]

Wayne Kline FOOL!!!!!!!!

[@rasputin2750]

SHUT UP! AND LISTEN TO MY LEGEND!

[@grayjay4712]

nope.. im out XD

[@HadrixEvonGlory]

That sword is gorgeous, omg. Extreme props to Ilya, that was a lot of engraving, masterfully done!

[@trimetrious9]

When they revealed the sword at the end I got chills. Such a beautiful sword.

[@RosieDuck]

all that engraving!! words can't describe that workmanship, true artistry!!! ilya just keeps wowing me!

[@Evan-rj9xy]

Do we even know if Ilya is human? I mean, he's insane! It seems like he's a master at everything he does!

[@100blueeyedboy]

it's interesting to see the guys working, coz you can see they all have a specific role. Kerry is good at the smaller parts of the sword, such as pommels and cross guards, Matt is your guy for grinding and polishing, sometimes drawing out the blade, and Ilya is a jack of all trades and master of all of them. everyone in the shop can do a lot of stuff and they're very good at it, but Ilya is just next level

[@damanbrook5157]

Wow just wow 🤯Ilya absolutely smashed it on the engraving. now that’s a sword fit for a king ✌️💚🤘

[@Th3Resurreccion]

I love how professional this show is. If it was anywhere else, they would fabricate drama by someone “screwing up” I.e. grinding some engraving off my accident, blade breaking. Etc

[@DvitusR]

Ilya is a god in the forge istg. If I ever made a High Fantasy game, im gonna have a Russian character called Ilya who is the greatest blacksmith in the world who even the dwarves look up to, he's also gonna be an anime lover.

[@nordicrose7243]

Yep I would play that game so I could meet and get a weapon from Ilya ☺️

[@kanpai44]

@@nordicrose7243 It's official, the patron god of the forge in my D&D world is now named Ilya

[@nordicrose7243]

@@kanpai44 Yay 😊😊

[@gabuchang1989]

Jimin -sama he is actually a cosplayer

[@fa541]

Jimin -sama I think you need to see a therapist

[@jake_pahl1679]

Ilya has an insane amount of patience and skill

[@daspec]

Amazing work and craftmanship !!

[@equalevolution5563]

King Arthur would be very proud of the god level skills you guys have. The sword speaks for its self!! All you need now is to form a big velvet lined stone for it to rest for a thousand years.

[@OmicronX-1999]

Wow. That thing is glorious. Ilya, are you sure you're not actually Hephaestus incarnated as a Russian? That engraving work was incredible.

[@SebvdBergh]

You mean Vulcan 😉

[@alexcao2825]

@@SebvdBergh As a greek fan, I am guite angry to find a roman boi here.

[@Vulcan_Tech]

@@alexcao2825 😂

[@Vulcan_Tech]

You're all wrong. He's the Lady of the Lake.

[@masonsnouffer4258]

Maybe he is one of Hephaestus' mortal descendants!!!!🤔

[@gottesurteil3201]

Fun fact, the sword in the stone, and Excalibur are not the same sword, at least not in the original tellings of Arthurian legend. Excalibur was a gift to Arthur by Nimue, Lady of the Lake. She straight up had Arthur pick up the magic sword from out of the lake where she resided.

[@Practitioner_of_Diogenes]

Correct. The sword in the stone actually has a different name than Excalibur. It was Caliburn, iirc.

[@geoffgreen2105]

Look, strange women lying about in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power should come from a mandate from the masses, not some farcical aquatic ceremony.

[@Practitioner_of_Diogenes]

Geoff Green BE QUIET!

[@Cutlet509]

Dude, my favorite build from you guys so far. The craftsmanship...

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Take an entire shop full of incredibly talented people, let them do their thing as best they are able and the results will always amaze. Such as in this laudable example.