Forging a Katana from a Rusty Hook

[@its_obviouz3535]

thank you for not including random background music and just using the pure sound from your process

[@かろかろころん]

本当に素晴らしい 綺麗に鍛接するのは高い職人の技術がないと出来ない！ グリップもエイの革使ってるしハバキの作り方とか見ても日本刀リスペクトしてるのが伝わってくる 日本の文化に興味を持ってくれたことを日本人として感謝します

[@ragegauge7313]

They say the soul of the Smith is reflected in their work, and that they forge a part of themselves in a truly special blade. This is undoubtedly one of those blades. Excellent work brother.

[@jewellerydesignerartists9353]

🙏💯❣️

[@isaacbrooks5999]

This is one of the best forging videos I've seen. The slow-mo at 3:02 was really cool, getting to see how long it takes you to do each process was interesting, and the end product was next level.

[@7hjm8888]

My friend, are you all right? I hope you and your family are happy and healthy every day!

[@faricus27]

I love amatuer Katana forging, but this is by far is one of the best I've seen on KZbin. Great Work!

[@jimmycarburator2012]

>"amatuer" >has a forging press and an entire workshop of tools

[@Longtail626]

I think a better way to describe them is as a modern professional

[@2112theoden]

It's nice to see someone actually forging the bevels on a blade. About 95% of the time they get their rough shape then go straight to the grinder. That's one of the best katana builds I've seen.

[@aaravshyamalisamanta9707]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3KViqOOqrp3bbOW

[@RetardedScumbag]

I used to make katanas myself but only out of Tamahagane it's a volcanic steel used for traditional katanas this one might look good but it's not a real one

[@7hjm8888]

My friend, are you all right? I hope you and your family are happy and healthy every day!

[@jewellerydesignerartists9353]

❣️🙏💯

[@genesanford9412]

Hell ya ! fukin BEAUTIFUL !

[@abominabibble8219]

And that's why PPE is important, folks. You've earned my respect just for that. Good stuff. And great technique.

[@Shi_Ro]

I’m japanese.I was impressed to make not only the blade but also the koshirae. It ’s a wonderful work!!

[@MetalRestorationBho]

I love your content. It's always relaxing and inspiring. 🥰🥰🥰

[@aaravshyamalisamanta9707]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3KViqOOqrp3bbOj

[@7hjm8888]

My friend, are you all right? I hope you and your family are happy and healthy every day!

[@vamorydiaby1937]

I have w watched a lot of forging videos you are the first to follow the traditional methods your video was great.

[@alexandertaddy4639]

The belt popping off the sander scared the shit out me, just relaxing watching this video and the craftsmanship then BANG 😂

[@RoyFokker02]

You get better everytime you make a katana. I'll watch every single one you make. Awesome. Keep making Katanas please.

[@ihorpavlovych5236]

My respect for the master. Not only for the skill to create a masterpiece, but also for the ability to make the process of creation look easy-to-perform. This is inspiring!

[@purnamaalfendi1664]

Lemu = menolak paham tengah

[@purnamaalfendi1664]

Lemu = tak sebanding data , menikah

[@purnamaalfendi1664]

Lemu= agama pindah di sawah

[@lilmano9]

Attention to detail is fascinating - A master craftsman with meticulous pride in his work. Beautifully put together video may I add, a throughly pleasant viewing experience.

[@swordfishtrigger]

love to see a genuine hard billet/soft billet hotdog in a katana build. much respect for using the technique, and much applause for the beautiful execution!

[@swordfishtrigger]

laughed heartily. i just noticed you also had food hotdogs when you were tempering the heat treatment

[@Gottaloveaxolotls]

I’ve watched a LOT of forging videos and this takes the cake in time investment and the work is beautifully made. Good job man! Subbed now

[@weedconesuer]

Yes beautifully made with that tsuka-ito looking like it was done by a pre-schooler 💀 Just the thumbnail is enough to show you the tsuka-ito is horribly spaced to the point it makes the handle look like something youd find on a toy sword in walmart bro smfh.. Disgrace to a genuine katana

[@rasse7134]

@@weedconesuer its not like you could do any better smh

[@toby_oby1284]

@@rasse7134 yes you are completely right

[@꾸-w6c]

@@rasse7134 ㅇ 6ㅁㅇㅅㅁ.ㅊ,ㅈㄷㅈ9ㅈ .$$

[@7hjm8888]

My friend, are you all right? I hope you and your family are happy and healthy every day!

[@joshuagossman7219]

There are so many channels that do this sort of thing, but honestly I have yet to find any that do it as well as you. The care you put into each item, with the editing quality and satisfying sounds, it's all top tier stuff! You deserve many, many more subscribers.

[@weedconesuer]

Yeah.. Whole lot of care went into that tsuka-ito lol bro too lazy to wrap a handle correctly how can the blade be any better quality? 🤣

[@childofathena9420]

I would say your most beautiful work yet. Such time taken shows in the excellent final product. You are impressive to watch work.

[@drift_production]

can we just appreciate how long it takes for a sword to be made and how many hours this man put into the amazing work

[@aaravshyamalisamanta9707]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3KViqOOqrp3bbOW

[@thomasclemons2484]

Yes I can bro this why they cost so much

[@thomasclemons2484]

In it one video got luv it

[@drift_production]

@@thomasclemons2484 yeah

[@bitchimdmxkkfnn4656]

No kapp to us it's 21mins but he probably took like 5

[@bsenalaska]

Excellent craftsmanship 👏🏻💯

[@gerhardvanstaden389]

Well done man . A true blacksmith . You hit that copper to a masterpiece.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Man, you got some serious reflexes! Even with mask and goggles, that belt snap could have been disastrous 😳 Oh yeah, awesome katana too 😉

[@weedconesuer]

Not really lmao tsuka-ito looks nasty af.. Might as well have had someone with Parkinsons wrap the damn thing if it was gonna end up that janky 😂

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@weedconesuer If you didn't like it then why did you watch the video? Oh and by the way, are you basing that opinion off of your extensive knowledge of Bleach? Because that'd just make you a bloody weeaboo, and someone who Googles "katana parts" so that they can sound like they know what they're talking about.

[@jeferson668]

I wish i have that one katana 😢

[@elenacoria252]

Presioso👍

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@jeferson668 Same!

[@guilhermenogueiradossantos3806]

Man, this is a such amazing job that you did, I mean we all appreciate this, the time that you've spent doing this, how can I say, what a masterpiece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kirsteloc]

I’m impressed too

[@robertoday3510]

So rad meeting you at the Farmer's Market over the weekend. Keep up the great work!

[@DBCraftWorld]

I've made stock removal tanto few months ago and It's cool to see differences in methodology between me and you Keaton:). However some things are the same: wrapping time and hand sanding lol. Beautiful work Keaton! One of your best I think!

[@FarawayForge]

Thank you sir!

[@brantleylangford9192]

great asmr. Banging metal around puts me asleep instantly, And also nice san mai billet. Its pretty hard to work eith san mai so props on that

[@JoelDaMan112]

That's one of the best katana builds I've seen.

[@masterofcursedimages8905]

pretty sure I’ve never seen such an amazing katana , this man would be a great swordsmith

[@iamdisabled.1777]

I salute your craftsmanship!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Gshock034money]

I am Japanese. This is not a real way of making something, but I was very interested in the fact that there is such a way of making something. Different countries have different ways of thinking and making things, but the final destination is always the same, so I thought it was good to have this way of making things. They showed me some very good stuff. Very cool!!!!!👍️👍️👍️👍️👍️

[@namtech425]

I understand that this is not the traditional way of making a Japanese Katana, but using modern steal it is way superior to the traditional swords in the us of materials, less contaminants. The end result is still a perfect sword that reflects the skill of the craftsman. I agree on this is super cool. Thank you for sharing your comments.

[@redwolfknives3174]

Very cool build! Love the forge welding and fun video to watch! Beautiful work!

[@dudemakesstuff]

Amazing Katana, amazing job. How satisfying was that the habachi and the handle didn't slide loose but needed a push to fit in. I loved to know the timing notes too. Artist.

[@FarawayForge]

Thank you very much, sir! What exactly do you mean by timing notes?

[@dudemakesstuff]

Oh meaning I liked to know how long it took to make the several steps and pieces as well as the whole job.

[@FarawayForge]

@@dudemakesstuff Oh gotcha gotcha

[@SoldierOfGod778]

Much better than any other “katana” ive seen forged by other smiths, great job!

[@iTechCan]

Hattori Hanzo would cry.. The Most Beautiful Art..

[@kirkdraws]

There is a lot of channels there that made a katana but yours is litterally like the Japanese made ones cuz its like the same way they made it like you forged 2 different steel together(the soft one on the inside and hard one on the outside) and i completely respect you for making it the right way.

[@johndough8115]

You have it Reversed. The center needs to hold a sharp edge, so its made with harder and more brittle steel. The external steel is softer, allowing the sword to flex, and protecting the center from cracking. Soft steel, like stainless, or other low-carbon steels... do not hold a good edge. They are difficult to sharpen, and they dull very quickly. But... they are more flexible.. and thus, less prone to shatter / break. Hard high carbon steel... sharpens to a razor sharp edge, that you could shave your arm hairs with. That edge will last a long time... and yet, its easy to sharpen and re-sharpen. Only problem is... it does not flex much... and is more prone to cracking under impact stress. The sword is make much like a Pencil: Where a solid wooden rod flexes.. and is a dull material.. even if you try to sharpen it to a point. And the graphite lead, can be sharpened to nearly a level where it can easily puncture the skin. The wood prevents the brittle lead from easily breaking.. even when you drop it (center core is still solid). That said... Graphite is not even close to the strength of a high carbon steel core. Its just using the same principle.

[@zacharyharwell351]

@@johndough8115 Technically this depends on the exact construction technique being employed, but in general you actually have it backwards. You want the center to be soft to provide a rugged, durable core that is more likely to bend so that it is more likely to survive brutal abuse (bending can usually be reset; snapping can't). The edge is generally an entirely separate piece of steel OR is part of the two pieces that form the exterior sides coming together over the core.

[@johndough8115]

@@zacharyharwell351 You are wrong. Ive read up on Chinese swordmaking. The harder the steel... the sharper the edge... BUT... the more Brittle the steel will become. If you had the front edge of a sword be of the hardest of steel... the entire edge would easily shatter and crack right off. As Ive said... look at a pencil. Its a flexible wood... that surrounds the hard but brittle core. Wood itself is incapable of being sharpened to a fine point, that will be able to hold up to any stress. But the graphite lead, can be sharpened to a Needle like point... able to penetrate someones skin fairly easily. If it were the other way around... when you dropped your pencil on the floor.. the exterior lead would shatter to pieces... and crumble off of the center wood core. Again, the entire sword is made from a Mild semi-flexible steel... with a thin high carbon steel core, that can be sharped to a shaving edge. This isnt rocket science... so if someone actually has made a mistake on their "Documentary" then they are complete Idiots, that do not understand basic Logic and Physics.

[@rekhaverma8331]

Much better than any other "katana" Ive seen forged by other Smith, great job! 🗡🗡🗡🗡🗡

[@kuznets_GK]

Потрясающий уровень мастерства! Уровень легенда. 🙌

[@White_devil1980]

I jumped out of my chair when the belt snapped 😱 that’s happened with me and thankfully I wasn’t in the way 🥺 amazing work forging the katana 😎

[@JacobE-23]

Thoroughly impressed with the amount of detail and work you put into this. And that you used actual techniques the Japanese used when making their katanas. Subbed

[@aaravshyamalisamanta9707]

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[@myname-mz3lo]

he did every step wrong wtf are you on about

[@JacobE-23]

Sure maybe the techniques he used were done differently than how the Japanese do it, but in the end the processes were basically the same and he made a nice looking sword. That's all that matters

[@sharuan]

Sorry I fell asleep watching this ....it was so calming 😌

[@RedBeardOps]

Freaking amazing build man...

[@FarawayForge]

Thank you sir!

[@BrunoMetal100]

what an AMAZING job, all that work with the little pieces...beautiful Katana!

[@Micsudi92]

But the important question: "Does it keel?" :D I know it is, but I want to see it cut through something :D

[@terrystewart2457]

I was going to ask the same!

[@a58vedantsingh61]

it must keal

[@mofleh177]

In the hand of a masterly Samurai it can split butter in one strike, chop onion, tomato and cucumbers!

[@jewellerydesignerartists9353]

Hi

[@axolotlgaming545]

Fun fact katanas are meant for looking cool not for battle. Battles can dull the bladd

[@dariocampos7464]

Bravo!!! Sorry,my english is quit poor,but your job is amazing,full of pasion. Thanks Greetings from Chile.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Awesome work man as always! It turned out gorgeous!

[@FarawayForge]

Thank you sir!

[@michsko0464]

Amazing job there mate. That's a beautiful design on the Tsuba and a masterfully crafted blade.

[@joetrow7913]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

Love your enthusiasm. Aim to be better the the last time. That is your goal. Tomorrow, you make a new goal- then you will be achieving your goals. Let the distant future play out as you go.

[@PresbiteroCarlos1987]

Eu já estava com saudades dos seus vídeos meu amigo, abraços do Brasil

[@komah]

Noice work. A shame you don't use the hamon technic to obtain a natural curb induced by the difference of temperature cooling during the quench. It's a quench in water thought. Not in oil.

[@Thecando]

That was exceptional… I came for the hook being reclaimed but the details of everything else was very impressive. What type of steel did the hook feel like under the hammer? It seemed like fairly tough stuff. Also, did you ever do test cutting with this sword? I would be interested to see how the HT holds up! Thanks for the video

[@FarawayForge]

It turned out to be mild steel which is why I added the high carbon core

[@apsychedelic321]

It probably wouldn't do all too well in cutting (since from my understanding it's not full tang, which means the blade doesn't run all the way through the handle. The sword is going to break if he tried to cut traditional tatami matt). But even so the result is quite amazing, the attention to detail is incredible

[@TheDancingSaxophone]

@@apsychedelic321 Katanas aren’t full tang. Not traditionally, anyway! This construction is standard.

[@apsychedelic321]

@@TheDancingSaxophone well personally i wouldn't want my blade snapping half when i use it. you?

[@TheDancingSaxophone]

@@apsychedelic321 … how would different handle construction make the blade snap in half?

[@rekhaverma8331]

What an amazing job, all that work with the little pieces... Beautiful katana! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jameswalters794]

Beautiful work I really enjoyed watching. Thank you 🙏

[@byOldHand]

ooowwww man , what was that ?!!! Gorgeous project and gorgeous work. I loved the shape of the knife, perfect slope. Thank you for sharing this with us 👏🏻👏🏻🌟⚒️🗜️

[@prokillerpvp]

WoW mi respetos, admiración y felicitaciones sorprendentes detalles, tiempo y dedicación una espectacular katana 👏👏

[@jewellerydesignerartists9353]

💯❣️🙏

[@howtobehealthy8869]

Wow Keaton! You're most beautiful work yet!

[@rgarlinyc]

Amazing. You, sir, are a master of the art!

[@jewellerydesignerartists9353]

🙏💯❣️

[@jepoyf639]

Attention to detail is impressive. Kudos

[@davidramey7686]

Totally awesome video. You are a true craftsman. Thanks for sharing

[@錆寂]

鉄の板をまっすぐ伸ばすだけでもすごく難しそうだ。素晴らしい。

[@KXVXN_oficial25]

Me encantaria tener una katana echa por usted.....se nota un buen trabajo.saludos desde españa🇪🇦✌️

[@_huyngungoc5962]

It's amazing that you can do that,i am vietnamese,i watch this video for entertainment, I wish I had the same talent as you, you're great

[@taz9041]

absolute work of art I'm inspired

[@NicolasSalencPBP]

Very impressive 👍

[@lizandro4]

Congratularions, man! You are an amazing artist!

[@Legendary_Godfather]

4:58 him: Oh no! 5:07 him: Anyway

[@mattbarrett41]

I love the build. The only thing that gives me pause is the length of the tang. I’m a little concerned that the handle will crack with testing. With that said, your finish work is far better than mine.

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

I thought the same thing. Great display piece, though.

[@weshayward7939]

Dude! You freaking killed it

[@LOVE_LIVERPOOL]

I am japanese.I've never seen such a way of making katana.I was excited to see this video.However,It isn't the ture way of making it.Actually, the katana's curve is made by a tipe of iron and you can't forg a Katana from a Rusty Hook. This video is very interesting,but I don't want the watcher convince this katana is genuine article. I'm sorry to write a bad comment.The thing I want to say is " Japanese katanas are made by more difficult and more hard technology."

[@gachazack8060]

Understandable.

[@x_Forsaken_x]

Maybe 1000 years ago. The harder technologies you speak of is a hammer and anvil. I'm sure if the ancient smith's could use modern tech they would have lol

[@ryanshaw4623]

@@x_Forsaken_x from what I read it just feels like the fact Faraway made a katana out of a rusty hook touched the man's pride

[@LOVE_LIVERPOOL]

@@x_Forsaken_x You don't understand my wards meaning. katana can't became greatest sord in the world without this technogogy. we can't katana which this point is perfect and can't understand all of it by sience.

[@HalfCycle]

I understand what you mean Koukou. The katana is made by folding metal by hand dozens of times, not by just shaping some metal into a sword, but by hardening the blade with all the folds. Thats why katanas cut through everything and it’s armour, because they’re solid.

[@VickyCooksalot]

Excellent work. Looks like you have done a lot of studying. While the blade may not have been done in the genuine way still the rest was done very well. Totemo subareshi.

[@semideus_zs]

Top excelente serviço

[@Bertusproximus]

I liked the San Mai in there. What metal did you use for the edge? I would like to make a tanto of the same style with stainless steel, but I want a softer edge. Any suggestions?

[@gilmarsantos10_knives_sheep]

COMO A CURVATURA DELA NÃO FOI POR EMPENO NA HORA TÊMPERA, É SIMPLESMENTE UMA ESPADA BONITA. GOSTEI.

[@katsumiskytower8714]

Joel 3:10 "Beat your plows into swords and your pruning knives into spears. Let even the weakling say, “I am a warrior.”

[@geraldomagela5754]

Mano faz uma dessa pra nós show de bola 🤣👍💪

[@ericwilliams538]

Man, you're fast!!...... Seriously, all jokes aside. That's pretty cool.

[@tobeymason5761]

Dude.... that's freaking sick!!! Hella skillz!

[@fidelarobale532]

Very nice piece,I love it. I’m sure that’s beautiful to hang on the nutty pine wall .

[@buffybufff]

Bruhhh, the slow mo at 3:02 took my breath away 😳🔥

[@tymeksondel4484]

Wow I admire tour skills hats off!

[@donwajdat8569]

Real sounds, No annoying music in the background like most videos.

[@raymondleong3533]

Wow！you have really mastered the art of Katana making. Brovo to a non-Japanese. 8 out of 10.

[@秀則遠嶋]

これは綺麗な長い包丁だね

[@lanasmith4795]

It's really interesting to see the different technique used for the bronze casting of this handguard versus the one you made of nails.

[@watashi305]

Beautiful one! Can you make an ultra tough/almost indestructible Katana, I mean the toughest metals, a lot of fold etc.?

[@mrkiky]

Best you can do with modern technology would be to make it out of some spring steel like 5160 and make sure you nail the heat treatment by using a professional oven and quenching oil. Folding would be irrelevant with modern steel anyway. There are some fancier steels that were developed for knives, but I'm not sure how good they would do in sword form. It still wouldn't be "almost indestructible". It's still gonna be a sword that you should use for slicing relatively soft materials.

[@watashi305]

​@@mrkiky oh, I got it, thanks!

[@GuildOfCalamity]

Excellent production quality in your videos!

[@kroyweb4140]

AFTER EVERY TROUBLE, YOU FREAKING OIL TEMPERED THAT PIECE OF METAL.

[@FarawayForge]

Modern steel requires oil quenching

[@kroyweb4140]

@@FarawayForge No, junk steel needs oil temper !

[@user-yx7yl9kf2n]

Yk what. This is the best katana build I see in a while

[@Lord-Panda2112]

Awesome! What do you do with it after you've finished the video?!

[@fish81099]

5:23 you used the traditional method, I appreciate that.

[@lesgalloiseries]

Watching this is incredibly satisfying.

[@erickmilcetic6734]

MAD skills! Excellent job!

[@itzzorua5469]

Amazing work, tho the blade looks a little too much bent? Or is that just how they are supposed to be? Either way amazing

[@Rhino44431]

I really enjoyed the tsuba, and the tokote and the hamon worked really beautifully together, however, in 20:15 is the giant black line on the tang a delamination? If so HOW DID IT GET TO BE THAT LARGE. But overall great job

[@jeremeymcdude]

ngl, that's some of the best power crossfeed on a mill I've ever seen.

[@cyansorcerer6491]

Awesome work! Really love your channel.

[@jasonbaldini]

The shaping is crazy without seeing other stuff I would have thought he’s going to melt it first but that’s probably hard to melt.

[@The1king62]

Thanks for taking time to make this

[@bensidhoummohamed3589]

Très belle ouvrage de forgeron passionné par l'accomplissement du travail bien ajusté, bravo 👍

[@악력기-u5m]

Great katana made video, 👍