Fantasy build

[@christophersavignon4191]

This is such a great example of fantasy design. You came up with a setting in which the blade could be used, and made something that not only looks very fantastical, but also makes sense in that particular setting, despite being a bit impractical and possibly fragile in a regular sword fight. From the wide head to cause wounds big enough to affect a dragon, over the slim and notched part to go deep easily, to the wide crossguard that can be braced against to push the blade in or pull it out, this is a through and through fantastical and conceptually coherent build. 1A fantasy blade, best design I've seen so far in this competion.

[@Aleeknives]

I love the thorough detail here! Thanks for watching and being a part of the competition! Cheers

[@SpanishIndain]

Fast forward cricket is something I didn't know I hated. But the sword is stunning!

[@Aleeknives]

😄

[@HansKnives]

The Germans are absolutely reluctant to take this sword to hunt wild boars, but if it is a dragon. Then it's definitely worth it!

[@Aleeknives]

definitely!

[@SolarAB]

What do you mean it doesn't seem practical? I wouldn't go dragon hunting without one of those!

[@Aleeknives]

Right on

[@ecsix]

This is incredible! A true fantasy piece, it tells a story on it's own.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Awesome build. I bet its super lightweight for a sword that size. Love the leather work. Great touch.

[@Aleeknives]

It is!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

That's it... disqualified... your kid did all the hard work! 🤣 Great build, Airin, it looks so cool! I think you might have this one.

[@Aleeknives]

I needed the help to get this one done!

[@mikekooz475]

That Red handle is fire...The blade is sharp. Great build.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@RedBeardOps]

Man, this came out freaking awesome! Love the leatherwork too! Handle work is phenomenal.

[@Aleeknives]

Man I appreciate that!

[@jerrieyum]

It looks like it could be a mix between a mystical valerian steel sword and mad max thunder dome sword! Badazzz

[@Aleeknives]

Love that combo!

[@DBCraftWorld]

I have sill at the back of my head the time you spend on this sword Airin... and this is MINDBLOWING! Truly, you have all my respect Brother! Amazing job with amazing result! Bravo!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@BonifabcustomRobBonifacio]

beautiful and love that wood you used for the handle great job

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Rob!

[@TheRavnKnight]

duuuuude what a freakin awesome sword ... love the design !!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

+1 amongst the judges, and I love everything about this Dragon Slaying Pig Hunter....especially the ricasso! Bad ass!! 😁👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Aleeknives]

Man I appreciate that ! 🙏

[@byronkennedy7912]

Aleeknives ... just a stunning work of art. Combination sword and spear. The sheath design and machined fuller/slots for the main blade look great. Thanks for the share/build.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Byron!

[@MrStanley85]

With a second handguard / stop-grip above the leather on could also use this in twohanded stab motion. Fantastic design!

[@Aleeknives]

Good call!

[@egeoeris]

I was very much expecting a hidden spike embedded on either side of the handleguard considering how easy for this particular sword to be held upside down all medieval style. I loved the build such an unique design

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Sick original design and I love the leather on the blade. All around awesome sword!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@doanemardis4572]

Great job on the sword and sheath!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@andyc750]

love it, that is so original, going to take some beating for sure, really creative and original, excellent work as usual

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Andy! Cheers buddy

[@Claudio-v7g]

Your work is fascinating, congratulations friend, it's a different sword that I've never seen.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you very much!

[@sudo_nym]

Jeez, listen to those crickets!!! We don't hear them so much in the UK. Awesome blade, mate. Glad you got your shop back!!!! 🙏🏻 Good to see lil Lee helping his pa! Good lad!

[@Aleeknives]

Proud dad!

[@castingtechnology3338]

I love that negative space in the blade. All the fantasy builds are really neat, it's such a fun contest.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man! Appreciate the feedback

[@PJTForging]

I just want you to know, I genuinely hate you for being able to create such a beautiful thing, in such a short amount of time. Absolutely stunning! 🔥🤘

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@mulepowerforge]

Definitely my favorite one. Not a fan of the holes in the blade but that goes for any knife sword dagger etc. Love the handle and guard on it. Same with your dagger from last challenge 👍

[@Aleeknives]

Man I appreciate that!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

beautiful sword and sheath

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@redwolfknives3174]

That’s so cool! The ascetics are amazing! That switch to leather for the patch is amazing! Beautiful weapon!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Dude that came out SO COOL!!!! And props to your boy helping with the handle haha!! :)

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@kinoman3954]

This challenge has produced some wonderful videos and blades so far! Man, that's a creative piece there, and quite refined, ideal for thrusting like a spear. The leather gives it a touch of a zweihander. Nice!

[@Aleeknives]

Thats what I was thinking!

[@shadetreeforging]

That looks amazing! I’ve had similar ideas for a Bowie knife but I don’t have that great of tools yet. Awesome build!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@HeavyForge]

Outstanding work Airin!🔥👌🏻

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@BurnsBlades]

Very beautiful! Been missing your vids!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I am finally back in business

[@mushfiqurrahman2515]

4:38 that was wholesome. GJ btw.

[@mcrich1978]

Awesome Airin! That's slick as Fun. 😁 🤘

[@NjordArtisan]

Very cool idea and a really unique design for sure. Awesome job Airin!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@MBishopsBlades]

Love it Airin! Great work man!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Mark!

[@zombieslogic8390]

Amazing work as always, That sheath was a really cool design!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Next time I go Dragon slaying I’m calling you!

[@idwolverine1867]

Beautiful build, sir!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you

[@mcrich1978]

Definitely both good decisions nixing the Carbon fiber and that handle! 😘👌

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man!

[@mcrich1978]

@@Aleeknives you betcha bro! Good to see ya in the shop too. 🤘

[@joshuaenyart5570]

Beautiful work my friend!!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Josh!

[@blaneyblades4810]

I f****** love that! That is badass bro!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man!

[@FarawayForge]

Idk how in the hell you did that so quickly ya lunatic...

[@Aleeknives]

The pressure was intense!

[@nicholasclarke3147]

Rad sword and sheath!

[@adelacour]

fantastic as always

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Andy!

[@drdemers1970]

Super cool concept. I’ve gotten a ton of crap for my design being impractical too. It’s a FANTASY challenge. I love it!!!🎉

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Dan! I like your blade man!

[@mikewomack5178]

Beautiful! Great work as alaways!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Mike!

[@chrisobry1315]

I see you have not posted in a while. Hope all is well with you and your family. Just wanted to share how much these videos you took the time to make are really helpful, inspiring and appreciated. I am getting into knife making because of your videos!

[@Aleeknives]

I am good, thanks for asking. I have moved on to other things in life. Stay safe and have fun! Cheers

[@SaintBigAl]

I love Top heavy! lol Great built

[@Aleeknives]

😃

[@jeffjefferson2676]

Very cool stabbing sword! Yes its pretty good. This will drain whatever you stabbed in no time! :D Greetings, Jeff

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Looks amazing!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@shawnkittle5406]

Where the hell have u ben man??? I count on seein u at least one a wk or i go into withdraw, please dont do me that way son!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Shawn!

[@bradleyfullick2305]

Amazing build! Just want to know what you sprayed to make the guard and handle turn black? Love the channel and builds!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I use oxpho blue from brownells

[@TotallyNotLoki]

I think if you had a more acute point, lengthened it out some, and replaced the slots with fullers, this would be my favorite.

[@Aleeknives]

😃 🤣 so basically if I made if different sword you would like it

[@TotallyNotLoki]

@@Aleeknives I like it the way it is. I just would like it better with a few modifications. Especially as a dragon killing sword, you would want that more acute point for penetration

[@Aleeknives]

I actually agree with you! I will make those changes on the new one! Cheers Nate

[@dominicdwk]

Nice build. Original

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Dominic!

[@Ishimazure]

Found u from Voting form. Say hello to your new Subscriber :P

[@Aleeknives]

Glad to have you here with us Ishi!

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Gonna be disqualified for bringing in professional help 🤣🤣🤣. Cool sword . Good luck.

[@Aleeknives]

I figured I would get docked points for that

[@danmarshall5231]

Fun build

[@Aleeknives]

Super fun!

[@wbnc66]

have you considered making long hafted Lance type weapon with a similar design

[@Aleeknives]

Interesting

[@wbnc66]

@@Aleeknives I was sort of imagining the weapon having a shaft long enough to put the cross guard at shoulder height.

[@robertthebruce7176]

looks cool, my only gripe is that it looks more sci fi than fantasy. But the work is still really awesome! And who knows, maybe a Sci Fi challenge would be cool.

[@Aleeknives]

Fair enough!

[@joshsickles1163]

I miss your videos! I hope all is well, you have easily been one of my favorite youtube smith channels. I hope to see your return, but understand if we dont.

[@MasaruNatsu]

Hello i just recently discovered your channel, I think is great, please keep up. I would like to ask What's the name of the device you use to mark the steel??

[@Aleeknives]

That is a height gage

[@MasaruNatsu]

@@Aleeknives thank you

[@philochristos]

Pretty cool!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Sam!

[@Bill-xg1ey]

Once again Airin, awesome.

[@TahaYasinKa]

I liked it a lot ! is that handle stabilized wood or something else ?

[@Aleeknives]

Stabilized and dyed wood

[@Drew_lininger]

Holy crap that’s cool 🔥🔥🤙👌

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Drew!

[@archangel_yt8116]

kinda liking it

[@ericcartrette6118]

At least one of us viewers didn't follow the rules exactly. I sent several pics of my entry when I was supposed to only send one. 🙄😂 Next time, I'll pay better attention. Great build!

[@Aleeknives]

We will pick the best picture to vote on. No worries

[@dmark8993]

More of a spear than a sword but still great

[@Aleeknives]

That was exactly the point a combination spear/sword

[@joseeduardomagadan9728]

You do custom work?

[@jay-adalisay]

This looks more like a boar sword though. Still, your design is absolutely phenomenal!

[@Aleeknives]

Definitely a boar sword

[@jay-adalisay]

@@Aleeknives Keep up the awesome creations coming man! Love it!

[@Gobra5]

As someone who enjoys watching the process, I'll admit I didn't like it when 50seconds into the video the entire profile was suddenly done with only seeing you do 2 holes :( Same with the leatherwork, would just love to see more of your processes Loved the finished project though, brilliant work! Subbed!

[@Aleeknives]

I completely understand! If you watch my ibdepth builds I show all of the details for sure. These challenges we are expecting people to watch 25 videos, with that being said I tried to keep it short and sweet

[@Gobra5]

@@Aleeknives Good to know! I found your channel via this challenge so I'll definitely be watching more of your content!

[@jonbottoms8988]

I do believe this one places you on the map. Wouldn’t be surprised if your sub🚀

[@Aleeknives]

That's awesome!

[@krissteel4074]

Not slots, speed holes

[@Aleeknives]

For slaying the dragon layer fast!

[@yoshi658]

reminds me of a matador sword

[@KING-NOMAD]

Aleeknives please, I ask you very much to make an M4X punisher knife, this is a very beautiful and functional knife, but unfortunately there are practically no masters on KZbin who made this knife if it's not difficult, please make such a knife very interesting how it is done

[@Aleeknives]

I will look into that!

[@KING-NOMAD]

@@Aleeknives Thank you I hope to see this knife in your performance