I love your attention to detail. I don't care about what anyone else says. You took the hardworking route instead of wasting your talent on the couch. An absolutely outstanding job!!!! If I ever get one, you are on the top of my list
@freerkwieringa2755 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Snoekvisser19723 жыл бұрын
If I ever come across a viking samurai in need of a sword I'll send him to you. Perfect execution as usual Freerk!
@samrester62548 ай бұрын
What a great piece. Functional. Utilitarian. Has a workman-like look but, detailed in the craftsmanship.
@stephenjohnson6841 Жыл бұрын
Turned out awesome as usual! I live the pattern in the Damascus and the hamone is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
@johntrottier11622 жыл бұрын
Incredible work and attention to detail. Simply in awe of your skills!
@peterklasner75833 жыл бұрын
Extremely talented !!! Very impressed, please keep it up.
@texan25602 жыл бұрын
Wow. You are an incredible craftsman!! And skilled in so many facets. Metal, wood, leather, etc.
@PaulJHershey12 жыл бұрын
You do not disappoint. Very fine western interpretation of a Japanese katana. Well done.
@grunztiertransmutator7703 жыл бұрын
STRONG work - as always! Impressive modern variation on the katana type of sword!
@timthompson19402 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that someone else referred to it as a "kata type of sword". Having said this, what a stunning, wonderfully executed work! Would give select body parts for the shop he has.
@connormcleod98953 жыл бұрын
For a katana, this is the best craftsmanship I've ever seen.
@Denominov3 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. You come off as real pretentious here my dude
@connormcleod98953 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. Ok, it's not a Katana, and that's right, maybe I've never held one, but tell me, do you really need to go to College to know how good a sword is?... What's next? A whole degree on knowing how to tie up a shoe lace?... Let me guess, a Master's that can prove that you can tie the other one too! Hahaha I like this work. I like this sword. If you don't like it, good for you. It's a well forged sword. For me, this man is a good blacksmith, maybe the best I've ever seen. I'd put my life on one of his weapons.
@Kalenariel3 жыл бұрын
KATANA has a strict and prestigious manufacturing method, and there is a rule that other products made should not be called KATANA. I understand and support the desire to avoid disseminating fake knowledge and wrong manufacturing methods to the world. For KATANA fans and Japanese people, I wouldn't want to admit that something different from KATANA is treated as KATANA and praised.
@cretudavid86223 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. Katana is simply a japanese sword... They use tamahagane which is simply bloomery steel. Because the steel is not melted uniformly like this guy used, they have to pick the pieces with the higher carbon content(the shiny ones) . Don't get me wrong they are awsome but they are just a sword made with a brilliant formula, that almost achives a steel just as good as the fully melted steel
@cretudavid86223 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. "Iron mined only in japan" you make it sound like its some sort of magic material
@argussekius17883 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job! Elegant blade! An incredibly talented master!
@jamieofalltrades5362 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hamon and folding, and sheath! You are a master craftsman to say the least and amazing to watch. I love the finished piece, thanks for sharing!
@Paradigm19763 жыл бұрын
The forge pattern and the hamon came together perfectly. Magnificent work.
@cringecrusader69852 жыл бұрын
A jojo fan, eh?
@danielmanuelzaissanches95893 жыл бұрын
Excelente trabajo y mucha paciencia ...que buena obra de arte ....saludos
Great work!! This is one of the most extensive dingle man katana build I’ve seen!! Great work
@mikedemarco68262 ай бұрын
Stunning! Absolute masterpiece. Thank you for sharing
@emadnagi42943 жыл бұрын
The best I've ever seen ( THANK YOU )
@edertiburski29953 жыл бұрын
Simplesmente fantástico, uma bela hobra de arte, parabéns.
@user-iv2xk1kn3c2 жыл бұрын
ราคาเล่มละเท่าไหร่ครับอยากรู้จริง
@o-brabo-tem-nome2 жыл бұрын
@@user-iv2xk1kn3c pra você eu faço 10 mil conto
@user-vp5jd8qz1b Жыл бұрын
Beautiful sword 🗡️ bravo
@johnbgood28712 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! Most beautiful process and execution, with an Elegant result i am inspired by your handiwork Thank you for allowing me to watch every last step i am honored ~!!!!
@FFXI_Addict2 жыл бұрын
Soon as I saw the seppa and fuchi, my heart began to sing. So many bladesmiths don't include them and it's so frustrating to see. I'm only an amateur with three years of iaido and battodo training, but I would love to own such a fine blade. It may not be a Japanese Sword by technical definition, but the skill, effort and focused love put into this puts it far above "just another katana." Very satisfying.
@JohnDoe-yq9rt Жыл бұрын
How far into your training do you get your own sword?
@sandollim3 жыл бұрын
mastery of wood-leather-metal work.
@isaacwilliams85903 ай бұрын
This is the best making of a sword that i have ever seen magnificent work!!!!😀😎👍🏾🗡
@spluv1 Жыл бұрын
no commentary full process blacksmithing. so healing. i'm going to be watching a lot of these lol
@thomass69202 жыл бұрын
Only one word needed: MASTERPIECE
@nicholasrooksby33273 жыл бұрын
Traditionally, katanas are forged straight, it is the differential cooling along the spine created by the application of several clays that causes the bend as the final form is quenched spine-first in water or oil. The bend would be my only critique. After correction the curvature was interrupted slightly. In every other aspect, this is the best katana build I've EVER seen on KZbin, BY FAR.
@musicbro82252 жыл бұрын
@@FFFF-zu9bx I would say the hamon is in keeping with the understated nature of this sword; it's not trying to be something, it really is what it is... If that makes any sense?
@emilioquaranta22972 жыл бұрын
Its pretty cool tho, in a clear tank u can see how the blade bends in the other direction befor go in the right direction
@scotthaddad5632 жыл бұрын
The first thing my eye was drawn to was the artificial bend which has a sweep that begins too close to the grip. I can’t make that so I have no room to complain but yeah, it is a bit wonky for a “Samurai .” Well done!
@TheGunnCat2 жыл бұрын
Katanas are not forged straight.
@ashrafulhaque87592 жыл бұрын
What a detailed craftsmanship! So mesmerizing.
@Chris38908 Жыл бұрын
Some beautiful weapons the craftsmen ship is great spot on .
Much respect for the mad skills 👏, luv the attention to detail in the fit and finish. 😲😲😲
@TheShorebird2 жыл бұрын
Freerk vids are always great! I was thinking that the blade had an awful big curve in it right before you used the wood block and hammer to lessen it. The man is just a consummate pro.
@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG3 жыл бұрын
Once you started using your own interpretation I knew that this set was going to be something special and unique, and you did not disappoint! The blade itself, with the distinct wire wrapping Harmon, came out fantastic. Your closed habaki and use of the seppa in between the habaki and the tsuba (which is almost always ignored) was great to see. The rest just pulled everything together into one solid blade. VERY well done Freerk!
@harijantowongsodihardjo88432 жыл бұрын
9999
@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG2 жыл бұрын
@tacfoley it's called autocorrect
@yoshyusmc2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I mean he has a dream workshop as well. It is a inspiration nontheless.
i lost your channel when my device crashed thankfully i found it again and re subscribed and now i have 2 or 3 months of videos to catch up on thank you
@silverdragonian33122 жыл бұрын
wow nice sword and attention to finest detail. awesome from start to finish. i learned alot ty freerk
@cutbaithooks33763 жыл бұрын
Always a real treat to watch a Master craftsman ply his trade 👍🏼
@user-cp4wx8ox5v2 жыл бұрын
يا لها من خبره فائقه
@SamChaneyProductions9 ай бұрын
Came out beautiful, and it's an interesting take. While I'm not a complete purist, there are a few things I do think need to be present for something to be a samurai sword / katana which are missing here. First, the handle needs to have certain elements: same (stingray skin or some equivalent), menuki (small figurines that create bulge for hands to grip), kashira and fuchi (collar and end cap), and most importantly ito (cord wrap). Next, your blade shape is close but there are some important differences. Primarily, the tip of the katana called the kissaki needs to be more distinct, which is usually achieved during the blade grinding and polishing stages which were absent here (though that is understandable since it would probably double the amount of work). Lastly in terms of the forging process, generally the curve isn't forged in but rather the blade is forged straight, and then the curve happens naturally during the quenching step. Still it's a beautiful sword and an example of great craftsmanship, would love to see a cutting demo video
@ernestrost40698 ай бұрын
You said it in such a nice and professional way. I think it's a great sword but not a Katana.
@connorsproles92397 ай бұрын
I don't think you can say "I'm not a purist" and then go on to use the Japanese terms for specific sections of each part. (you listed five elements for the handle alone, let alone blade construction)
@JediContrast2 ай бұрын
Beautiful work of Art!
@kidlat9222Ай бұрын
Wow a lot of layers would guarantee a durable sword! Excellent work! Salute
@itechhen3 жыл бұрын
A Viking making a samurai sword, brilliant!
@slightwave2 жыл бұрын
master, there is a master:)
@valtersantana30412 жыл бұрын
Parabéns pelo trabalho, muito bom mesmo e de uma qualidade sem igual!
@vincediandriole47392 жыл бұрын
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@madansunuwar49402 жыл бұрын
The best. thanking for your art.
@lawrencebob42502 жыл бұрын
Wonderful craftsmanship a Samurai Sword with a Wiking aesthetic
@gm3133 жыл бұрын
This is the most stunning AND "battlefield-ready" masterpiece of a katana I 've ever seen.
@aidentucker36742 жыл бұрын
An authentic samurai sword is forged straight the curve is created in the quenching process. He hand-forged the curve into the blade
@piethein75642 жыл бұрын
Yeps now you make one
@TheWeeJet2 жыл бұрын
A authentic one is made of very poor quality metal that is forged over and over to make it pure. Then have 2 different quality of metals welded together causing them to warp into a curve when quenched. When made with a modern high quality steal and with modern equipment it is better to forge out the blade than unevenly harden the blade making it weak to cause the blade to curve in the quench.
@santyclause80342 жыл бұрын
And there's no Shigane. @CMDR Wee Jet: Tamagahane is not poor quality, you sop. Its bloom steel, same smelting as most of Europe made its own swords. This is a far older steel making and forging process than the modern steelmaking industry of post-industrialised modernity. There is no comparison anyway, they forged a composite blade so if you want to compare this is a superior forging technology as against the employ of just a monolithic alloy and the expressed hope that folding that bad boi fixes everything. A composite forging methodology may be revisited quite liberally to produce the finest laminated material ever, like say choosing a selection of Fe-V alloy hard jacket and low carbon Fe-C or other metal Shigane core. Very shock resistant. But we owe Japanese swordsmiths discovery of the process, even if they learned how steel was made from somebody else first the composite forging process is pure Japan. So like the mongol composite recurve back in its time, the Katana today is a time honored technological marvel. Japanese swordsmiths practiced superb craftsmanship, produced superb swords... and the mongols lost twice. Sheffield steel and all that was much later. Only the Levant used crucible steel, sometimes imported it, in the time of sword making, and that is properly called Wootz steel. And the arabs only laminated their ferro-vanadium alloy billet in the forging process, they didn't make a composite blade. Its only by chance arab mines had traces of Vanadium in their iron ore.
@DoraTheMFDestroya Жыл бұрын
@@santyclause8034 to be fair fapanese steel at the times was so bad it was called pig steel. You know far more about the topic than me, that is painfully obvious, but it still stands that the level of practice back then was partially driven by the horrible steel they had to work with until later.
@brittanyfell900510 ай бұрын
Wonderful job! Elegant blade! An incredibly talented master!. Excelente trabajo y mucha paciencia ...que buena obra de arte ....saludos.
@aming5994 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help of the sword maker in the video, it's really amazing, I admire the master very much, thank you for sharing such a good video
@rp68092 жыл бұрын
It's not the thing called Japanese katana, but interesting.
@michaelstroud22793 жыл бұрын
You never disappoint ... Perfection
@alexanderchapman25252 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary skill combined with impeccable taste. Subbed.
It aint katana....its just a sabre inspiered by a katana....
@sielerofa18557 ай бұрын
Europe style.
@vitosbazzaev58196 ай бұрын
Правильно это уже сабля а не катана
@velazquezarmouries6 ай бұрын
Could be a wodao
@Bixnoodle7 ай бұрын
I think this looks much cooler than most traditional katanas
@satanlok2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Sword and Great work!!
@dimitriousbascari46012 жыл бұрын
Sus diseños son muy minimalistas pero eficientes, y sobre todo de una gran calidad. 👌🏻
@sphaxxhaps36283 жыл бұрын
excuse me for not rewatching the whole thing, I'm liking and commenting for YT tho Ob
@raptorgames81212 жыл бұрын
Your work is such AMAZING Sir!
@edro38382 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Thanks 😊
@philliphenderson3411 Жыл бұрын
You, sir are my first every KZbin subscription. I appreciate your craftsmanship and the methodical, purposeful manner in which you work but good God, how do you do it without ever saying a word?! Keep up the great work. I will be following with enthusiasm. Knives out, Warriors!
@luisvillanuevafernandez35425 ай бұрын
Pasé toda mi vida dedicado a trabajos en la madera,caoba,palo santo, ébano y todas las maderas autóctonas utilizadas en muebles de estilo especialmente la sillería pero paso horas contemplando tan Bello trabajo de acero madera pieles etc.precioso y meticuloso trabajo de precisión,paciencia y buen hacer,lamento no poder tener una pieza igual a ésa,gracias por su arte.
@COMleonardo3 жыл бұрын
FANTÁSTICO !! ALÔ BRASIL
@doomsdaygray2 жыл бұрын
That looks incredibly beautiful. And heavy
@relaxgaming88725 ай бұрын
I still like the old flashing way. Just looks more interesting. Takes forever but awesome to watch masters do it. 👍
@flavianaradarosa18773 жыл бұрын
Sou grande apreciador do seu trabalho. O melhor
@natapinheiro67873 жыл бұрын
Mas um brasileiro encontrado
@raimundotoledo49532 жыл бұрын
Obra prima é uma excelente lâmina parabéns.
@Aaron_Smith Жыл бұрын
That unsheeth at the end was CLEAN
@bigboss71892 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work!
@user-qj2fw5vs8c3 жыл бұрын
It's a real Damascus full size tachi sword! This work is really very good, impressive! Big thanks, guys for this work
@mikegarwood86803 жыл бұрын
While the workmanship is excellent, that's not "true" Damascus (crucible) steel or homogeneous alloy steel . It's a "pattern welded" alloy steel of his own creation.
@bigc7t3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree this is one of the nicest katanas I have every seen made on YT. Awesome job
@bobmumby8452 жыл бұрын
Your skill and eye for details is Awesome and Amazing
@nathandunning71502 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing I've learnt a lot here.
@user-er9zr6gh6b2 жыл бұрын
진짜 잘만들어네요...!!!good
@EODReddFox3 жыл бұрын
The aggressive curve and weight, as well as tsuka, reminds me of the very old finds of well preserved tachi, blades of katana characteristics before the words “samurai” or “katana” were even made.
@mrrustygray2 жыл бұрын
Like the so called "horse killing sword"
@hendihen5657 Жыл бұрын
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@hendihen5657 Жыл бұрын
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@hendihen5657 Жыл бұрын
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@hendihen5657 Жыл бұрын
2kr
@dieterschonemann40743 жыл бұрын
A perfectionist, amazing how you layered the iron plates, in the old days we would get to the melting point, (lots of sparks) join both pieces tougher and hit the anvil with with a heavy hammer try to join the pieces while they are liquefied, then do the process over again. As a apprentice I loved to work as a blacksmith, we would make tools for auto mechanics in Germany, it was part of a three year program to become a journeyman/master mechanic.
Tenho assistido vários ferreiros, fazendo katanas, mas igual a este nenhum, ele é incrível à perfeição do trabalho dele é maravilhoso, parabéns.
@freerkwieringa275 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-dd3pt1rs9q Жыл бұрын
@@freerkwieringa275 лайк за труд . Мечь слишком большой и это Японский дизайн . Но я предпочитаю в сражениях Чеченский мечь .
@rossburt76593 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful sword.
@tenzintsering192 жыл бұрын
You are really good samurai sword makers I liked! 👍
@A.J.Collins2 жыл бұрын
Lovely work and a fine attention to detail. I am very surprised that the main thing keeping the blade from flying out of the handle when swung are two small pins made from wood.
@briankang6373 Жыл бұрын
actually, most real katanas use 1 pin instead of 2
@faridsufian3439 Жыл бұрын
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@darleychumbo18993 жыл бұрын
Lindíssimo trabalho !
@aminy33392 жыл бұрын
Hey men , this sord is best one you made , i want to say this to you So , i like you men , dont stop ever Good luke 🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹
Qué gran nación,que civismo y qué educación sentí tristeza a mi regreso a España que ejemplo para el mundo saque unas dos mil fotos de todos y todo pero lo que más me emocionó son las fotos de los escolares con sus diversos uniformes sonrientes pulcros y educados espero volver,gracias Japón por todo lo que nos dais,gracias.❤
@1014p Жыл бұрын
I find this guys methods interesting. The billet in sand after a few folding, well cut and welded folding. His use of no power hammer is encouraging as well, shows yes its possible. I tried finding the name of this style of blade. At least from what I know a Katana does not commonly have a fuller and its curve is created by differential heat quench. Similar to the white stuff he used after hammering in curve. As demonstrated by Japanese masters blade is straight then curves in quench post heat. That all said this blade he made would stand well along with the traditional blades. I just wish smiths would stop deviating by making it curved by hammer/wood mallet. This sword though would cleave about anything. Wonder if he has been on Forged in Fire? His blades would likely stand out.
@whisbergr26593 жыл бұрын
Nice job Buddy! There are just a few bladesmiths that can forge a masterpiece like this
@whattheworldsneedswhatneed7742 жыл бұрын
He put his heart into making a sword and passionate work.
@AkbarAli-cb6ic2 жыл бұрын
At first it was started using steel, and finally converted into a thousand dollar worth samurai sword. This is art. A wonderful art. Thanks a lot.
@Revenant4833 жыл бұрын
WOW - Freerk Awesome weapon!!!!!! Screw the little copper or brass Habaki LOL We have solid 1/4 " steel bois!!!
@fabiopersonaltr2 жыл бұрын
Que trabalho sensacional!!!!
@dorinvasilecuris64042 жыл бұрын
Vèzi de treabă aia-i la fel de sabie de samurai ca si unghiera mea românească dar are exact forma si aspectul uneia chinezesti atît doar că taiè la fel de bîne ca o drùjbă fără lanț !
@adrianadi86762 жыл бұрын
@@dorinvasilecuris6404 băi peizane, tu nu esti in stare sa pui o coada la sapa si comentezi ditai lucrarea....😄😄😄
@pierre-arnaudlarose62132 жыл бұрын
I' ve seen this movie five or six time and it"s better than netflix. I promise you man, you will take an order. Conratulations your work is unbelievable.
@osks Жыл бұрын
Brilliant craftsmanship!
@Justindobb19843 жыл бұрын
If I had the money, I would love to buy a katana built like this. Such fitment, such craftsmanship, maybe a close faction of the olden days hundreds of years ago where the smiths put their souls into the blade all in the same time the blade took on a soul of it's own!
@charliebowen50713 жыл бұрын
No.. this is the opposite of that... modern machines made this... not his hands.... you clearly know nothing of swords or history
@Denominov3 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 Oh no he didn’t beat the metal with his bare hands! it’s a fake sword! Zero effort, FAKE!
@Justindobb19843 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 You "clearly" read way too far into my comment. Modern machines were "used" to make this, true but that does not take away from the finished sword by any means.
@cretudavid86223 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 even japanese katana makers use power hammers lmao
@musicbro82252 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 Did you not see him studying his work? This is not to check for correctness, this is getting to know his creation... You could say he was inquiring to the swords spirit to learn how the next step in the process should proceed. This sword is not like any other sword in the world, it has been a cooperative process, the craftsman has allowed the sword to be unique and something significantly more than just a replica or a thing. I would love to hold this sword for sometime and get to know it, even though I have rarely held a sword in my hands I feel like it would speak of many things; of it's home, of it's people, of it's unique culture, but it is young and yet to experience much in the world, still slightly uncomfortable in it's skin, even a little self conscious and unsure, give it time!
@wlt9503 жыл бұрын
Every time he forges something it turns out so damn clean and just looks amazing af
@charliebowen50713 жыл бұрын
Because of the machines he has.. it’s easy with right equipment
@Denominov3 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 are you putting down this man's effort because he used tools?
@DoraTheMFDestroya Жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 then I'll wait for your video of a Mastercraft sword. Go on. I'll wait.
@charliebowen5071 Жыл бұрын
@@DoraTheMFDestroya a master craft sword... did you think that up all by yourself??.. jesus.. if you know what you are looking at... this is trash...