Forging a medieval sword, the complete movie.

This video shows the forging and making of a late medieval sword from 5160 steel. It is the complete movie. The entire process of forging, hardening and constructing the blade and its handle is shown, together with sharpening and some testing on wood and mild steel.
This sword is a 1,5 hand sword. It had a very good balance and gives very powerful blows. The sword measures 101 cm, the blade 79 cm. It weighs about 1,770 kg. The balance is very close to the grip, at about 8,5 cm. Due to its very tapped shape is has a very good weight distribution, when you hold it, the sword feels like you what to hit something with it. As you can tell I like this sword allot, so I think I will keep this one for my self as a working horse and use it to test prolonged abuse on blade and handle.
The steel I normally use is 5160 steel, a low alloy spring steel, very tough and good to work with, it has the tendency to scale a bit but when forged rich using a low oxygen forge environment, scaling is much less of a problem. The 5160 steel is best for longer blades and heavy knives, the hardness is around 62 HRC.
The 5160 steel is salvaged form a old semi truck leaf spring. I buy these leaf springs at a truck scrapyard. I first test the steel for its attributes by destruction tests and hardening tests to determine if it is the real deal.
For hardening I use a relatively fast oil based on diesel. Most of the time I do a hardening just until the boiling point of the oil has past, this gives me some time to straighten some warps, this method is an exchange between hardness and toughness, as the blade is essentially already tempered after the quench, it did not reach its ultimate hardness, for big knives and swords this is perfect as they are very often used as impact weapons rater than cutting weapons, they rely very much on there toughness.
I hope you enjoy the video, pleas like and subscribe, as this will help me make more content.

[@rockstev]

What a refreshing video, no music, no talking, no silliness... just great footage, the sounds of the workshop and a brilliant craftsman. Thanks

[@mrrandyleighton]

Agreed. It's nice without all the theatrics and silliness.

[@therobloxian771]

I agree to

[@user-fb2re5tb3k]

ايه يا حبيبتي انت بجد فنان

[@user-bd9rw2rr6c]

부러워요. 작업장 가지고 싶다.

[@debnathchakraborty95]

বনফপ

[@bobwebber8521]

No wonder medieval swords (or swords in general) were so expensive to produce. Can not imagine how much time an apprentice would spend running a crude file over those components. Would love to own one even half as good. Great work and you have my subscription.

[@KeesKouwenberg]

Great video, awesome sword. And then to think that this one is made with modern machinery, I would love to see a vid where it's all done exactly like in the middle ages.

[@templarscreed1091]

I can't help it, I just love watching this guy work. No matter how long the videos are, I watch from start to finish. Sometimes I fall asleep but I continue looking at it when I wake up.

[@therangemaxeq]

My literal dream sword has been crafted and now exsists in the world

[@uncut_cowboy]

Your level of craftsmanship is absolutely moving, the passion is apparent from the first 5 minutes. Watching you gracefully, masterfully transform this block of rough metal into an awe-inspiring work of art was a genuine privilege. Capturing this entire process with such quality, purpose, and attention to editing was no easy feat, I am truly indebted. Thank you.

[@roelitogawilan5854]

A beautiful work of art of a professional and gifted blacksmith. Wish I could apprentice for such an awesome craftsman.

[@ManoharSingh-dg6mw]

😮 kahan per hai company ka hai India se bahar hai kya India mein

[@michaelgrossmann6902]

Thing of beauty. I can only aspire to achieve such a perfection. Surely it is a very high end professional setup with a great number of great tools... yet they found the Artist.

[@brewberry3894]

I love all the sounds. The crackle of the welding, the pounding of the hammer, the ring of the hammer on the anvil, the roar of the forge. So cool.

[@annodomini7887]

Awesome! He doesn’t stop every 10 seconds to explain what he’s doing, He just does it!!!

[@TheDgrinch69]

My God! So talented. Excellent craftsmanship. Well done. Thanks for posting.

[@bigirani2301]

My country is Iran. Very very nice Tank you so much my friend 👏👏👏👏👍❤👑❤

[@Hueydarkangel]

Amazing to think that they made swords a long time ago without all of the tools available today. Very impressive!

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Division of labor makes quite a difference

[@juanoliveros6139]

This is completely hypnotizing and beautiful!

[@44theshadow49]

this video makes me happy. these days I see videos of shoddily forged pieces of metal called swords. This video fully shows the modern world that old world techniques still hold up in the modern day.

[@ramprasadbania9170]

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[@business3867]

*Makes sword using angle grinder, pneumatic hammer and modern Materials* 44theshadow: "Look at those old world techniques, amazing"

[@herscher1297]

Uses glue, a really bad handle, and bad heat treatment

[@mrredeef]

Beautiful arming sword, suitable for self-defense in any manner of close-quarters combat.

[@fernandozamoramata5372]

Who uses a fucking sword

[@williamlinton1428]

This dude has skills, I see so many people bashing certain craftsman not stopping to think could they do it themselves... Refreshing to see good video and good commentary

[@unclegene5372]

Skill is one thing patience is another. That sword is the perfect combination of both. Just magnificent.

[@kbdaily603]

very good idea Forging a medieval sword, the complete movie.

[@tomszym]

Very nice and hard work with sword. Spending a lot of time to make sword "live" but it was worth of it.

[@romualdduschinski3353]

The sword is wonderfully successful, this man understands his craft, respect and thanks for this wonderful video!

[@samuikokoro29]

Snyggt svärd! Det är som om den kom från det förflutna! Tack, mästare!

[@lakemanson8051]

been patiently waiting to watch this for the full version to come out and here it is..

[@snakeeyes8891]

Awesome sword man really cool.

[@marceldewit8159]

I'm in love with this sword, awesome work!

[@StewartMuziki]

The tooling of the workshop is awesome.The workmanship is genius.

[@karlbeard3784]

I just love watching you bring these creations to life, a talented man. Beautiful to look at and also practical. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that blade if that lump of timber is anything to go by! I salute you sir. I should have waited until the end of the video to comment. Substitute lump of timber for sheet metal! haha!

[@paulbolton7490]

Making this sword is a lot of hard work but in the end what a beautiful sword. This isn't just a gorgeous sword it is a real work of art.! I wish i owned it. lol

[@freerkwieringa275]

paul willats thanks! It was allot of fun to build.

[@paulbolton7490]

Well you really created a thing of beauty I envy your skills.!

[@khanulhaq8099]

I need this sword....

[@hunterofliars9600]

. The amount of skilled work involved in making a SINGLE sword.... Just imagine that in Medieval times they made swords by the thousand and in those days there was no electricity, no power grinders, and no heavy power 'hammers'..... incredible the amount of manual work they had to do in those days!! Great video. I love Medieval swords, over Japanese and Chinese catanas

[@eneshadziric9961]

People make good swords here on youtube,but the design and quality of your swords is exceptional. You really make some dramatic and special ones

[@kitty5308]

That was so interesting to watch! Thank you!

[@sirturtlelord4921]

This was helpful for my research, thanks!

[@aticuss]

Absolutely the best sword ever created

[@jooja6982]

Are u talking about the katana?

[@andrewhull7296]

Love watching you work. Not only are your videos calming, relaxing they're interesting and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work.

[@horseman1968]

I'm jealous of the resources of this shop...dang

[@vinoashwinivinoashwini7744]

horseman1968

[@flappypenguinthethird2291]

Me too

[@joseotaciliobarbosa3034]

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[@WastelandSeven]

Aren't we all? LOL

[@AsifAnsari-bc7ur]

Bokkg

[@celticpridedrums]

absolutely beautiful sword!! Love this!

[@jeanneyin7061]

Robert Morton you tube

[@davidharrison6615]

my grandfather was a shipyard blacksmith and used a giant steam hammer all day long from 15 to 65 . he was stone deaf his entire life in fact it was a badge of pride among the men how deaf your where meant how long you had worked there . crazy world ! your a very skilled man .

[@grinner1105]

Your attention to detail, precise measures and fabrication techniques inspire me to start forging myself; perhaps one day I, too, can forge a masterwork sword such as this. Maybe, given time, one even better...

[@solkatlol]

WOw. You're like a surgeon with that angle grinder...

[@pachenico]

This goes to my favorite list and like. Really nice video for those that want to learn how to make swords.

[@AnbuAnbu-bb2jj]

Very nice ph no

[@user-xv5ic2ld7f]

Для создания этого замечательного меча мастером проделана огромная работа! И это с учетом наличия современных станков, оборудования и инструментов! Мне трудно представить какого огромного труда стоило изготовить подобный меч мастеру в эпоху Средневековья! Ведь у него не было электромолота, сварки, шлифовальных станков! Все работы мастер делал вручную: ковкой и шлифовальными камнями, в лучшем случае не один, а с помощью подмастерьев! Неудивительно что, согласно современным историческим данным, хороший меч, как и боевой конь, стоили целого состояния! Смотрел видео с интересом и не мог оторваться! Спасибо автору за труд и видеофильм! 👍👍👍✊😉✌️

[@samt637]

Absolutely Brilliant. What awesome craftsmanship. Maestro at work :)

[@TheNaruto2314]

This is the cleanest work I've seen. By far my favorite video.

[@fartsuckernerd2690]

I liked when you experimented the the handle.

[@divinodayacap3313]

the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the handle

[@richard66754]

This guy is amazingly talented. I’ll bet it would cost up into the thousands to have a sword like this made.

[@JGHan-eu6rr]

That's Really beautiful sword. Thank you for posting.

[@Ivan-hj1kd]

I'm speechless,wow.

[@gyfuforhbgh1436]

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[@subzero778]

same

[@sachinbhardwaj2013]

Mp 5 gun

[@aramiseda9259]

Esta en ingles wey

[@ebrayambahi7795]

Ivan

[@user-if5mb8ps3h]

I wish I could be close to you to buy these beautiful things made by your hand, all the greetings, appreciation and respect for you.

[@user-uu1fp7bj9h]

i’m sick of seeing the dislike ratio on this guy’s videos. he’s so cool and talented.

[@MrDanielOrtizA]

ODDLY SATISFYING VIDEO!!! You're a very gifted blacksmith!!!

[@rehmartins6302]

Parabéns pelo trabalho e cuidado incrível 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@dt9094]

You do great work! Or should I say art. Thank you

[@rebekahhendle6995]

Its amazing what you can do with an old leaf spring. Great work man best video I have seen so far.

[@dennishein2812]

You either have your drill press set at a very low speed or you need a new one the way it pulls down when you use it. Nice workmanship. Beautiful sword.

[@zoesdada8923]

I think I've watched every one of these videos about fifty times

[@FaisalRehmanMe]

But why

[@Carlojonj]

Amazing work Sir!

[@SirPano85]

So much time to mark your own work, you are rightly proud of what you do.

[@dexgeta.9940]

You have the proper tools and skills! Amazing work!

[@wawaweewa6969]

Better movie than Twilight

[@Flazhness]

That meme is what, 1079 years old about now?

[@richardofhousekwon]

It's called classic, long facial hair

[@zoesdada8923]

Richard Kwon paint drying is a better movie than twilight

[@benhislop1458]

Everything's better than Twilight.

[@guyinard3489]

Richard Kwon i

[@RnRtech]

You are such an amazing artist.

[@aranrhutturin5340]

Blessed is he who is capable of creating, I would give anything to travel to your country just to be your student. In another life you were a blacksmith for emperors, I am sure.

[@DD-oq5nn]

Amazing, truly amazing! That was such a pleasure to watch and the sword looked fantastic. Thank you for sharing

[@lokensingh684]

Hi

[@kumarsnghkumarsingh4042]

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[@jerrystark6766]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@niloymydaughter]

salute Man ! spellbound ! what a craftsmanship !

[@Marcus_Shaw]

Beautiful build 🤩 Nice seeing this older vid how and much you have continued to refine your techniques and considerable skill.

[@markharrisllb]

Another brilliant build, your blades always look authentic to the style.

[@charlesnoel1798]

you have my respect !

[@Astreving]

That's a magnificent craftsmanship :D That sword looks gorgeous!

[@kareemshaik6446]

By

[@spykerhond7008]

I salute those hands , what a way of using tools !

[@ShadowDrake464]

As a forger I know how difficult this is, and you did an AMAZING job bro

[@fabriciopena2064]

Perfeito, incrível!!! Parabéns pelo trabalho!!!!!

[@asianwhiteguy3472]

Now we know who made Aragon's sword.

[@cledisonrafael4804]

Show!

[@deepasuryawanshi3025]

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[@KiranKumar-ic1ty]

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[@bholakumarpaswan7937]

Hii sir

[@Sir_Konflex]

i have to say i would buy alot of sword and stuff if they were that nicely made in my town. good work man

[@szymonkroker7607]

A great job, a beautiful work of art. Congratulations.

[@marioamaral3567]

Um belíssimo trabalho! Na verdade um grande mestre na arte da forja! (A beautiful work! A Master in his work!

[@dh_joaozin_4504]

Conctez

[@JeffLafferty]

came out awesome, nice work

[@adeelhussain2304]

Wow watching you work is almost hypnotic. I became interested in Blacksmithing as a hobby ever since I read Great Expectations - pip's foster father was an incredible man and I always felt his passion for his work never reached pip - but I was enthralled

[@shadowmaster9635]

Excellent metal cratsmanship! A true son of Vulcan! :)

[@adrianosouza5125]

Muito bom 👍🇧🇷 Gostei da sua oficina muito linda 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@manickn6819]

Great build. By the end I forgot it was a rusty leaf spring.

[@sayedbhashabhasha5087]

Thjehd

[@samirsuleyman4200]

Manick N

[@alexansari2138]

Wow, what a video ! No bullshit just pure craftsmanship with a beautiful result.

[@fielasta3211]

Good work! I respect the masters who spent their life in blacksmith job ( especially past ages)!

[@That1Guy741]

incredible. how about a scabbard?

[@billwashburn8568]

Amazing that is beautiful and powerful. Great that you show testing it, confidence in you work is obvious.

[@drumsanddrumming8289]

Wow! So inspiring. Could watch you make these all day! 😊

[@andrewmantel5645]

That is a work of art. A beautiful sword I can only wish to replicate. Wow!!!

[@arjundimri9758]

Sir i want to buy this type of sword can it reach india

[@yohnyzmaj2872]

beatiful made man respect 💪

[@achherouth4584]

Yohny Zmaj

[@astrazenica7783]

I like how he always tests the blades properly before adding final frills

[@brandonlee773]

Man, you are a true craftsman. Everything you do is precise and thought through. You got a new subscriber, bud.

[@hullandy23]

If ever I get a chance to purchase a hand forged sword....i would buy this one that you created

[@robertkoontz7865]

Nice Work! reminds me of working with Dave Hesser, you even look like him, I guess all great smithies look alike. lol Thanks for sharing.

[@pothurajuanand1679]

Ur work is very perfect, I like Ur interesting....

[@permartinsteen7047]

That sword is close to what is the best swords I have seen. And with accessible materials.

[@josewesleypintosilva3149]

I'm a big fan of you I see when I watch your videos here on KZbin a big hug and may God bless you here in Brazil 💥

[@elijahshafer8956]

Absolutely beautiful piece mate. I have one question, in actual time how long did this take?

[@ozkanbenito1591]

12 hours

[@MadebyKourmoulis]

@@ozkanbenito1591 there is no way

[@mohamedashor8924]

Excellent

[@keithhow3006]

Fantastic craftsmanship and skill.....never seen anything like it !

[@24934637]

Beautiful work! That looks like a sword that is made to be used :)

[@propanbutan4634]

Yes he used modern tools. But this is art!

[@xhoningucaj8662]

You are amazing bro respect for you

[@achuaami757]

Definitely........

[@narshibhaisolanki9907]

वाहशाबास आपको धन्यवाद

[@ridealongwithme.9625]

that's some real dedication men.

[@Sermita1]

Excelente !!!! muy buen desarrollo del acero y muy bien presentado. FELICITACIONES.