Forging A Rebar Rapier

I forge a sword from scrap rebar, with aluminium cross-guard and cast pewter pommel.

[@wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193]

Its a long metal object with sharp edges capable of stabbing or slashing another human being. Its a sword.

[@seniorsnipes7026]

I like your attitude

[@againsthell1908]

A rapier is a sword jsuk

[@nut2143]

A rapier is kinda like a diet sword or a fancy man’s fire poker

[@ZaineBidlack]

I like that idea fancy man's fire poker

[@dalemcgathy4996]

U gentlemen are confusing a rapier and a smallsword

[@rihenry7364]

How dare he not be an expert before his first time ever attempting to forge. Shame on you, sir. No, for real, good job. Don't let the haters discourage you. Working on building my first forge, and im sure my first project probably won't look half as good.

[@gunhead7159]

Finally, someone with more than five brain cells on this site

[@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933]

How dare you?

[@generaltobias3777]

@@alvarogabrielaguirregarin3933 How darest thee reply with thine comment of distaste?

[@luisapaza317]

A gas forge is freaking expensive, I think I will build only a coal forge

[@tacsquatch51]

>sees people hating on his first sword >stabs them with it >"looks like it works just fine to me."

[@maybedifferences8561]

Boredombattler51 😂😂

[@medibuer4984]

The best thing is you couldn’t because there isn’t a point to it. It’s just a thin machete

[@jaxv94]

Caaaaarl that kills people.

[@jadekayak01]

he can try stab me with it. ill just use a similar weapon andcsee who wins

[@sawdustbois2383]

Welcome to Marcus munitions!

[@octocurse617]

These comments are horrendous, yes it isn't the best idea too use rebar, and yes it isn't the best rapier out there....but god damn it, he made it himself with the tools he had at the ready...good job man, keep up the work and you'll get better in no time!

[@octocurse617]

I checked your other videos and you've got a very creative way of working...I like that

[@19Koty96]

Well... it isn't really a rapier at all, that would be like double the size ^^; but yes, he did a great job

[@firstnamelastname8865]

I think it's a great idea to use rebar for practice, helps you learn how to move metal around so you can use proper steel

[@patriciusvunkempen102]

i made better things with bad tools, where is my treat? sorry but its jsut bad what he made. if he made a constructionwise ok rapier with the same material i would respec tthat but this thing isn't evne a good wallhanger

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

Great job! You forged a sword, handle, guard and formed a pomel from aluminum cast using classic methods and mainly hand tools. All in one video. Very ambitious. I'm sure you learned a ton. Very good work 👍

[@SwordStack]

I'd just like to point out that this was indeed my first attempt at forging, but thanks for the constructive criticism.

[@asomedude21]

If you use a larger, flat head hammer instead of a ballpoint armouring hammer the piece that you're forging wont bend as much, you'll have a straighter blade you should invest in getting a large flat head hammer!

[@urjnlegend]

SwordStack good job m8

[@urjnlegend]

SwordStack rebar, large Kunai from Naruto pls

[@josephsadler7513]

i advise you not touse rebar, its a very soft steel, unless you forge weld on a piece of highcarbon steel to the blade

[@urjnlegend]

Joseph Sadler can you stamp high carbon steel at home? like stamp a shape out of it, like a diamond fence spice?

[@CaptainGameGuru]

good job. everyone expects perfection but that rarely happens on your first attempt. Ignore the hate and forge on

[@ModernBladesmith]

true... especially if it really is your first attempt...

[@buttered__toast_2899]

CommonSenseCreations forge on get it?

[@patriciusvunkempen102]

no i expected him to atleast try when i clicked the video., but he didn'T

[@lazybug1064]

A little bit of advice for next time, if you're using rebar you really shouldn't use one that thin since rebar is an inferior metal. For that blade type you really also shouldn't sharpen the edges since it thins out the blade to much and makes it more of a saw blade than a sword blade. if you can get your hands on some 1045 i think that would be good its the lowest high carbon steel you can get. As a rule of thumb try to make the blade width about 2/3 of your hand and keep it at about 4mm. If you can fix the handle pommel and guard snugly to the blade that would help at giving it more durability and it would be comfier.I really liked the lost wax method though,it was a smart choice and it came out nice. Keep it up.

[@whogavehimafork]

I'd be willing to bet he's aware of the pitfalls of using iron rebar and did it just to say "I made a sword out of rebar"

[@jillbill7752]

What would you determine as “the superior metal”?

[@Seagull780]

@@jillbill7752 he already said 1045 for swords/knives.

[@Seagull780]

@@whogavehimafork since it was his first attempt at forging there's a decent chance he wasn't

[@lecobra418]

Who the fuck cares about the quality of the metal? It's not like he's going into a swordfight anyway...

[@topdude234]

not bad for a first attempt

[@maritabogdan8629]

brandon silva yes

[@shenazmatekar439]

brandon silva pajal

[@shenazmatekar439]

brandon silva ,🏡🍺😆😪

[@joelpugsley3697]

He also hand sanded it

[@nathanc939]

It is a bit on the thin side, so I think forging the bevel and tapering the blade would have greatly helped. Now the most important point would be to make your tang and handle not round, it would help greatly. So for a beginer project it was really good and I think that most little mistake do not have their origins in a lack of forging skills or practice but in a small lack of sword knowledge.

[@dogsmile100]

Nathan Carrier Its meant to be thin, reappears are more meant for thrusting not so much slice and dice.

[@nathanc939]

Nanners sea I know rapier but they usualy have a diamon shaped blade, because it make them better in the thrust by making them a little bit thicker. Choping blade are the one that should be thin. For exemple true historical falchion were way thiner than normal sword because they were 100% cut oriented and made to fight against unarmored opponet or gambeson.

[@Exodus-sh5mq]

wow Barney I didn't know u were a blacksmith

[@nathanc939]

Exodus 2017 Well. lets say I built a forge in my backyard and that I'm getting some experience.

[@Exodus-sh5mq]

so u gave up with playing with kids gig...smart dinosaur

[@rtnote9394]

See they all think I'm crazy for having a rebar collection but when the apple apocalypse comes you will come to my doors step

[@Friidom2]

You wont be getting disliked by me. One of the first things I forged was a "sword" from a lawnmower blade. Its a cutlass. I love it. Its obviously not good, but who cares. I had a blast making it. I suggest doing this again but from something like 5160. That is what I intend to do in the not too distant future. Probably going to make a Chinese Jin. That will be fun an challenging. Cool casting btw. That was my favorite part.

[@GogiRegion]

This video was pretty inspiring. I’m now working on forging a (bad and probably too thin, although strong enough to thrust into things before forging) steel dagger for my first forging project. I would be really happy with myself if it goes as well as this video.

[@josephcrain1432]

I mean come on! For a first attempt this sword kicks ass!!! Amazing work with the furniture and pommel cast! I’m very impressed and I think you should keep doing small sword and rapier builds!!!!

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

Keep up the good work. Make friends with a mechanic. Get a coil, leaf spring, sway bar and/or an A-arm from a car (or truck) suspension. That is some good, higher carbon spring steel for free. Same deal on the cheap from an automotive scrapyard. Just make sure you have someone that knows what they are doing removing coil springs, etc. A coil spring and strut can have 1000 - 1500 lbs of static compression; even on a small car. A 3/4" coil spring holds 3/4 of a ton, at normal ride height. That's enough force to decapitate a person or amputate a limb. Have fun. Work safe. A mechanic might give you an old ball peen hammer laying around the shop. Tell 'em what your up to, even show them the rapier. They will probably appreciate your handywork.

[@bryanlinsmeyer3521]

>rapier >chopping things

[@tehlolercaust]

Actually, the rapier is a cut and thrust weapon.

[@seanbean6598]

tehlolercaust yes however he is using it to cleave and not cut. With any sort of thin fencing sword all of your technique will be coming from the wrist, which he wasnt doing. He was using his sword more as like a longsword or axe and using his whole arm. Btw early rapiers actually didnt have a cutting edge because they were used to beat knight in plate armor by striking at the gaps in their armor (above the knee, under the shoulder, between the neck and shoulder, the elbow etc.) so a cutting edge would be useless against the armor. Even a well made gambison would be extremely hard for a rapier to cut through. The cutting edge only came into the scene when plate armor became ineffective because guns were introduced and people just started wearing clothes into battle

[@FailedPoet444]

No they weren't. Rapiers were mostly civilian weapons and heavy armour was already outdated by the time they came into use.

[@MessiahComing]

That's pretty close to what I said. "It's not a chopping implement! Do a real test!"

[@zaca3256]

Shutendoji Heavy armour had not yet completely fallen out of use, because it was a civilian weapon it was optimized for unarmoured combat.

[@mitchringel4270]

Every master smith at some point in his life made his first sword. The first of many I hope!

[@vincenttrigg4521]

GOOD JOB!!! :D More than ive ever done to make a sword, keep on going bud!

[@DaedalusProps]

Take your time with your blades, measuring and shaping and they'll serve you well. This was...a decent first try.

[@The_Wosh]

No need for "..." in a comment This was... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A decent first... ... ... Try

[@creme8338]

DaedalusProps you sound like the most pompous man on earth

[@arthurmcvey8231]

DaedalusProps I like the style of this comment, it says that there is room for improvement but it was a good attempt.

[@dominikgasiorowski1214]

You sound like the blacksmiths from Skyrim

[@dogestranding5047]

The Goddamn Batman Two Batman accounts in one comment

[@goof2118]

That water bottle disrespected M'lady.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Excellent skills, knowledge and experience to forge such a beautiful weapon all while using what many people call a mystery steel. Should be just fine for a rapier.

[@duncan7593]

You got some patience man, im making a rapier right now and just used my angle grinder to start the edge lol

[@TheLordArion]

Early shape suggests flamberge rapier 😃

[@dwarvenmoray]

Yes, rebar isn't the best steel especially for a rapier, however this is this gentleman's first time forging a big sword. Rebar is a good metal to start out with, f me made a good lookin' sword. I applaud him for that. We all startes out somewhere.

[@danielchalmers9815]

more of a gentleman's sword or small sword. than a rapier but nice nonetheless

[@zachchenoweth6622]

Actually... this is great. I need to make like 20+ practice rapiers for my fencing club and I never thought to use rebar. Considering they normally retail like $600+ each... this will work very well.

[@JC839]

People can be such sword snobs. It’s his first attempt, give him a break

[@richardrounce7138]

Great job! You inspired me to make a sword. I use 5/8 round bar for mine

[@jakeeasterday1663]

SwordStack Hey, man! you're doing really well for a first attempt at smithing! I have a question to ask, though. what kind of anvil are you using? is it antique? Or was it made from the bottom of a railroad rail?

[@ryanwillborn1928]

Looks like a old drive into a stump kind that settlers used

[@DKSGamingandArt1357420]

You did good on this! Don't let these hate comments and whatever discourage you. The only thing I would say about this is that rapiers aren't meant for slicing like a short or long sword, they're meant for jabbing and stabbing. Keep it round and stab something with it.

[@autisticsoda3256]

I don't like rapiers, but damn, gotta love this one. It's simple and cheap so you don't gotta worry about breaking it like with most rapiers. Good job man really good job :D

[@jacoblucas4259]

I don't know that I'd call this a rapier, but it is very impressive nonetheless.

[@kirkhenry3867]

wonderful craftsmanship!! equally excellent choice in music!!!

[@zekethegamefreak4930]

That's awesome!!!

[@darrenmorrison6424]

Good on you mate just keep foraging no matter what anyone says your work will only get better and you will find more knowledge as you go👍

[@deliciousyumyum2181]

Not bad for a first forge

[@yangwong5964]

Holy fuck no way would I do that with a file! Props man

[@daviddavis7159]

I have been thinking about getting into forging lately any tips

[@aaronogorzolka5538]

Start small, make your own tools from YT videos and find a used anvil

[@dylanivey470]

A&D Productions yeah here's a tip don't mess up

[@dotgain8667]

dont burn your self

[@tylerharvey8671]

Listen to Metallica and other metal bands

[@charliebowen5790]

Ed Bell... legend... totally correct... this guy is way off.. although commended for interest in blades... which are... cool

[@theartisticcrusader9519]

If this is your first sword, then it's very good. All the people hating on it need to get their acts together and realize that not everybody is perfect and nobody gets it right on the first time. Keep using scrap metals like rebar for practice, and use better metals like steel and iron for the real legit thing. Rebar is good for practicing. Keep up the good work, dude!

[@cubaniton74]

SwordStack, you did a great job, thank you for sharing. Don't worry about the peope that try to put you down, they are the "looker", not "doers", they will never do a damn thing in their lives except criticize those that do. Keep up the good work !

[@algirdassalomskas9050]

Keep going with this! You really make me want to try swordsmithing :) really cool to see someone working with what they have and being percistent, and putting in honest hard work and actually finishing a project. Keep this sword, never throw it out, it might seem crude after some experience and making better blades, but in 10 years You might look upon it very, very fondly. I regret throwing away my first attempts in anything when enough time passes.

[@nrette]

nice first job guy. 😄 I have never forged in my life but if I do it will due to this guy: chandler Dickinson, old school forge. look at what he has done. he started from nothing and he is good now and still learning. greetings from France 😄😉

[@bradsimpson8724]

This seems like a great idea to me. If you're considering trying to make a sword, here's a way to dip your toe in the pool without spending a fortune. With a bunch of general hand tools and a piece of scrap metal you can probably grab for free off a construction site, you can easily find out whether or not it's a thing you're interested in doing, or something you're just interested in watching others do.

[@joshstearns8152]

A nugget of knowledge from a fellow smith: work hotter than you think you need to when you're trying to move the steel (a glowing yellow works best) red is a little too far on the cold side. Constructive criticism aside, keep up the good work my man.

[@Don-ds3dy]

This must be in Europe, I can hear "boweeboweeboweebo" sirens in the background.

[@brothergimli9155]

use a coil spring from a car. I think you'll like using that.

[@shawnamcclaflin4752]

Nice work! That looks really time consuming. Way to keep at it!

[@RedfishInc]

it's great that you are willing to try new things. I am impressed by your first effort and i am sure that you will only get better if you keep on.

[@xsnaky1578]

Loved the combination of blacksmithing and classical music

[@guitardaddy6]

This has so many dislikes because he used rebar. That's shit steel.

[@darthnihilus3447]

guitardaddy6 it is, but for cheap metal and for practice it works perfectly

[@guitardaddy6]

right on. totally agree, so long as others are aware that the rapier is not functional in any way other than decoration or practice. :) I play with rebar too.

[@legofanguyvid]

guitardaddy6 couldn't you join them together as the Vikings forged swords.

[@theworkshop7505]

As the Vikings forged swords? er, not sure you are familiar with historical forging techniques

[@guitardaddy6]

It depends on what kind of joining you are referring to! but short answer to that is no. just no. never is rebar useful in a blade. ever. not ever. not even a little bit. not even sometimes. never. ever.

[@Bloodletter8]

"I'd like to point out that this is indeed my first attempt at forging." *MAKES AN ACTUAL FUNCTIONAL SWORD OUT OF SOME RANDOM SHIT*

[@dexterx55]

i guess this was your first try to do a project like this. To be honest i would never put my time into casting a pommel for this kind of blade. It looks like you lost the interest in building it halfway.

[@Darkditto117]

don't spend an absorbent time on something that will just break into pieces if used (trust me it's something i learned the hard way), you never use low carbon steel for a sword. especially not rebar, way to many imperfections/crap in the metal, for future reference I would suggest railroad clips they are made of 1070/1060 hardening steel and hold up rather well under stress and as a bonus they are free if you have a rail road near by, or alternatively trying to carbonize the rebar (not entirely sure that will work but worth a shot). also spend time on straightening/shaping by leaving wiggles in your blade you risk having stress buildup in those areas of the steel. your casting and turning are really good though i will have to experiment with pewter a little my boss and I always do bronze, copper or brass quilons and pommels. all in all not a bad first try. p.s. i do this for a living so i kinda need to know this stuff any other sword or knife related questions feel free to ask

[@jallen79]

i have a sharp stick that does just as much damage....

[@monkeymanlasagna9341]

It must be the purple thing your mom keeps in her bottom drawer

[@Viperawezome]

Squidz Yeah thats what it sounded like so i think you're in the clear for what you said

[@monkeymanlasagna9341]

Thanks man

[@manuelcampi8956]

J Allen lol get rekt

[@footduck6681]

Hurricane Tortilla what a mannerless idiot you are

[@buhzarro4986]

steel melts before brick .... amazing.

[@gastonsantucho8472]

Congratulations for your rapier! it is very functional and lethal whether they accept it or not, I leave a reminder that it is very stupid and unprofessional to underestimate an improvised weapon, it is a pointed and sharp piece of metal, human skin, flesh and organs can be injured even with a splinter from a branch, we can even injure ourselves with a plastic, so I recommend you review your criticisms towards yourselves. Hopefully they don't have to learn their lesson with a rebar blade stuck in their body.

[@Ghostman2281]

Am I the only one that thinks that in the next few hundred years that hand forging weapons will be a lost art?

[@wymanlovestkd]

I like the fact that u made this with basic tools

[@ThatGuy-ou4ev]

4:11 Not just quenching in water, but in a freaking glass vase? Even touches the glass with the metal. You sir, astonish me with your luck.

[@OneOfDisease]

Nice first attempt, id be curious to see a follow up on how the metals reacted steel, aluminum & lead usually don't fix well.

[@thegamingsmithy1295]

You carving the pommel was so satisfying looking, this is a cool channel, also may I reccomend buying an NC tool co 70 lb anvil, I have one and it serves me well, just a tip

[@hypernova3527]

Not the fanciest sword, but well, isn't that bad, it's well made, not with the best materials, but for a "casual" job, it's ok. I liked the pommel, it's more than enough for a job like that. I suppose that this is one of your firsts swords, so, keep trying, from practice comes perfection. And also, the video is enterntaining, i like to see the forging process

[@thatoneguy454c]

For a first attempt I would say you did a damn good job. Screw the haters, just keep at it.

[@Kgula]

Nice job man, it isn't exactly a rapier, but it cab stab and therefore do the job it's intended for...

[@erai5595]

Im considering taking up forging myself. seeing how this is your first try is pretty inspiring. practice makes perfect as they say

[@davidgraves5697]

Very pretty work! You have the skills to make a better one with good steel, but there's nothing wrong with this.

[@calebbrown6342]

Neat, I love watching videos about people making stuff. It's a good practice sword. Would love to see more content like this.

[@jacksongatens2419]

Honestly never would have guessed this was your first attempt as your tools looked pretty good for a beginner, you must have prior experience in casting, or welding right?

[@asteeves911]

I gave a like just because this video shows just how one might in a pinch, make a make shift weapon if all hell breaks loose in the world

[@chaddunscombe1395]

Nicely done piece even did a bit of casting I enjoyed watching this and am sure you'll get better

[@TheTyrial86]

Nice project. You are giving me ideas on a hobby I would like to get into.

[@Dan-di4jw]

Wow you pulled it off great job. 👍

[@reddeadredemption2fan51]

This is a good way to make a thin and long sword

[@williammiller2307]

Hey as a hobbyist bladesmith myself I don't get some of the negative stuff go out and try doing this stuff by hand yourselves and rebar is a pretty hard metal to work sometimes. All said pretty good job keep it up.

[@robg836]

that stake anvil is so damn cute

[@amitailavi9512]

i wouldn't say its a good sword but definitely not bad for a first time

[@foxstar612]

Kick ass sword, fuck the haters, even if decorative, you built this sword, that's all that matters.

[@MRDicristofaro]

this is a great first attempt and it really inspires me to try it myself

[@justinarguello9031]

He did better then what I could do cause I don't know a thing about forging stuff

[@wizardcat4423]

That sword represents how 2021 is going to be

[@zombiehalo9588]

Dude for a first time definitely not bad

[@agrousuvotrok1409]

Normal people: nah rebar Me: good material on learning basics

[@svantejak7708]

A tip make your sword orange hot when Putting it in the water

[@shadowx8853]

you did good for a first attempt my dude

[@qtarokujo3694]

looks like Needle, I love it

[@PittsburghSonido]

I came here for this comment. Lol youre the only one who posted it

[@jaxsonmccloskey1492]

I like that he's useing the wrong hammer

[@falqar1.6]

This is a great start. Good work!

[@cyrosphere0154]

Super cool sword!

[@Xx_J-Nut_xX]

Hell of a lot better than me keep at it man 👍🏼

[@TheIntermont]

OK, I like it, and here's why. First, you actually went out and built it. You learned lots about metalworking in the process. You cast your own pommel. I know you're catching lots of flack for using rebar, but rebar is better grade steel than the majority of swords were forged with throughout history. Now... go out and make another. You do know that that's a thrusting blade, right?

[@LORDCRIMSONANUBIANFOX]

Damn! I need to try this in my shop!

[@Th3Pr0digalS0n]

great job only one complaint, get your camera back from the work, way too close. most of the time was disoriented.

[@nickfurst5030]

It’s really cool, liked that cast of the pommel, however I would’ve spent more time straightening out the blade, and probably would’ve made it a bit shorter for durability, but to each his own

[@glenalexander8422]

Fantastic job. I was really impressed .

[@nachofranc2400]

a tip, in a blade you want a ovalated tipe handle, cause with a round you never now where is the edge when you're bout to cut something

[@nickblack7910]

Ah youtube comenters... experts in litteraly every field even if they've never touched it

[@worshipedwarrior441]

It's pretty good for the first man it's better than anything I made by myself

[@brandonfoley7519]

Good work, I just started forging

[@fairy_3535]

A tip for your next handle you really want it center

[@jacobdagun3670]

Ain't exactly a pretty blade, but I'm still impressed! Very nicely done.