Forging a WAKIZASHI out of Rusted Iron CHAIN

[@shevetlevi2821]

I never intended to watch the entire video but I couldn't stop watching. My karate sensei (RIP) was a Korean war vet and spend years in the Far East including Japan. He owned a composite wakizashi. By composite I don't mean composite material, but the different parts of the sword (blade itself, tsuba, endcap, and handle ) that you so beautifully fabricated were from different eras. But the soul of the sword, the blade, was from the 17th Century. He removed the handle to show me notches in the tang certifying that the sword had been tested presumably on the bodies of dead convicts, if it's true that they tested it that way. It was a stunning work of art and from that day on the wakizashi became my favorite length sword.

[@irynakulish9391]

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[@あああ-o8d]

This is fantastic! I am Japanese and I would like to note a few things that I found interesting. In this video, a single block of iron is simply beaten and stretched, but originally, the method used is to fold the iron over many times to remove impurities. The iron is then wrapped around the relatively soft core iron and heated by wrapping it with a hard steel core iron. This process makes it possible to achieve both sufficient sharpness and strength!

[@phantomwraith1984]

Folding it is also what gives the sword its wave pattern

[@Ringlestorf]

As far as I know (and of course I'm not an expert in any way) they folded the iron hundred times because Japanese furnaces couldn't reach high temperatures like the European ones, in wich it wasn't necessary.

[@malikmalchan2525]

@@Ringlestorf it wasn't hundreds of times, it was probably 100 layers which is achieved in 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and so on that was just 7 folds to get to 128

[@rinrin2089]

やっぱ日本人も見てんだなだなぁ

[@eeurr1306]

''This process makes it possible to achieve both sufficient sharpness and strength!'' Bro Katanas are the least durable sword out there, these things cant take heavy hits without bending and breaking. Stop the cap

[@mimi-wi7qx]

やっぱり刀鍛冶の人が玉鋼で作る刀が一番美しいしカッコ良く切れ味も良いから良いよなぁ 追記　沢山の高評価ありがとうございます

[@intisarahmed4168]

₩£€¥£

[@intisarahmed4168]

يا صيني

[@วนิดาเอี่ยมสอาด-ผ9ฟ]

เยี่ยมมากเลยครับ

[@MsHaiducu]

What many have failed to notice is your incredible hand precision without mesuring anything. Amazing,truly. I like to make some simple knives as a hobby and i know how hard it can be.sometimes even if i mesure 2 times i don t get lines as good as yours.I hope i can reach your level.

[@SeliciaRonolea]

Ok I like how you make this sort can you make me one 😍😍😍😍😁

[@zekeggy]

huh@@SeliciaRonolea

[@tbtnr9851]

I was thinking that. I just ignored it because i thought he would’ve measured more outside of the video

[@je425]

he literally has a micrometer.

[@josephjassen9173]

Ooh! You do this too. Its something i wish to try someday. So, what is this black liquid he adds to the round holes to decorate the "guard (TSUBA)"?

[@theuhhhh]

The fact that you don't have a 100,000 dollar furnace makes it unique in a way

[@bernainmolina7481]

Why would anyone need such an expensive furnace all you need is some bricks, dirt, wood or coals and leaf blower if you have it

[@emanuelrada4203]

Lol

[@maggiestrahan865]

WHY JUST WHY WOULD YOU NEED A 100k furnace

[@bimbam5167]

old school 💪

[@FangTheManokit]

Pffft, all you need is 8 cobblestone

[@carsonbassett262]

not me getting ready to go down to my garage and make something like this in an hour knowing i have no experience, no idea what half the stuff he did was, and none of the proper tools or materials.

[@Hellfire74F]

Change your name it’s not “Almost Perfect Restoration” it’s “Perfect Restoration”

[@robertblack7990]

Please tell him. His content is my medicine for burn outs.

[@whitetigercool]

His name should be that

[@seczqasz-dx5ge]

@@whitetigercool ៀៀ.ៀឲ

[@farahaafarahaa2047]

Once a wise man said "NOTHING IS PERFECT"

[@Williams-cn3xx]

​@@robertblack7990😮❤jeniale

[@rachelwhitney8570]

From beginning to end, the craftsmanship on your work is incredible! Even the freehanded Sharpie lines were perfect! 🎉

[@beatricejeudy87]

6j

[@lsbugsbunny92]

Fun fact, the curve of a katana sword actually appears naturally when the sword is dunked in water after forging. It’s a master craft that takes decades to learn.

[@alexlu8178]

katana is different than this. Katana has a sheath

[@ioej2782]

okay, guy, how make straight long sword without hardened ? cause with hardened it become curve by your

[@madsnoren987]

​@ioej2782 these types of swords are made differently than european swords like the long sword. The edge is "softer" than the back, so when it is cooled the harder back contracts, forcing the edge to follow and leaving the blade curved.

[@davidrichter9164]

Fun fact, people hate people who use the term ," fun fact".

[@seandoumas1264]

A Lot of people don't understand how relaxing this is and also the amount of work just for subscribers does deserve one

[@luffysolos8869]

No a lot of people understand how relaxing it is because they also watched this because the video is relaxing,it’s not loud or nothing just relaxing

[@BannerlordConnoisseur]

Ah yes! The developers did a good job on this one. Quite balanced, +16 damage and +1 speed, this might be better than the Gladius!

[@TheScarfedIdiot]

The gladius just got a +20 attack buff and +5 speed (Special) 20% defense buff

[@BannerlordConnoisseur]

@@TheScarfedIdiot Dang. This guy might try grinding for the Gladius now.

[@whackquack3973]

@@TheScarfedIdiot 20% defence buff shouldn’t be on a weapon. This is fake news.

[@TheScarfedIdiot]

@@whackquack3973 There is a special buff if you join the “True Knights” Event. It lasts until august 20.

[@DEVOTED2YaHUaH144k]

​@CᴀlᴇB ᴅᴜᴍᴀɢᴜɪT *With a very cringe pfp* katana +17 damage +7 speed buff

[@stewartmullings1552]

Absolutely beautiful piece. I was in awe almost every step of the way.

[@ayohue9982]

MAN! YOU LITERALLY ARE THE DEFINITION OF PERFECTION! Can't believe you formed this good Wakizashi from a rusted iron chain with not even that expensive type of furnace...Truly amazing and magnificent🙂

[@oligaming7331]

Npc

[@tose5566]

@@oligaming7331agreed

[@user-hy9xy7yn7b]

​@@oligaming7331 ❤,

[@fatboynip]

I missed something… he turned that one link into that sword?!

[@Hellooooooooooo8-m3p]

it was a steel chain

[@vangallamore7145]

THE ONE THING I LOVE IS THE WAY THAT INSTEAD OF A MACHINE TO HEAT THE METAL YOU USE PAPER, WOOD AND COAL. IT'S GOT LIKE A PRIMITIVE STYLE AND YET YOU STILL HAVE MACHINES TO HELP

[@vangallamore7145]

THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT GENIUS

[@jusCash]

That sword really is beautiful. The fact he made that from a rusted chain too, what a great video.

[@Billygaming186]

True

[@brendandoyle7508]

I'm so happy that I can finally get Master weapons made, I'm about 300 hours into this game and I've been looking for the Master Blacksmith. I still have a decent amount of the main storyline and some side quests so this is so awesome.

[@nickdavison9771]

This is an impressive build, the forging and manufacture of fittings was excellent. Assembly wise it would have been nice to see some ray skin & rice paper being used on the Tsuka wrap, also using a metal pin is not ideal, you should probably swap for bamboo or buffalo horn, metal pins can deform on a large impact and become jammed, that's why bamboo Mekugi are more commonly used. They are super cheap to buy.

[@nathanrosborough3485]

gesundhiet

[@ibuki1846]

わーお

[@abssahmeadallamee5898]

لا يا

[@ninjauzb4601]

Щоявьмомшшп

[@ninjauzb4601]

Шпшпшагагк

[@Solvirest]

The wakizashi is one of my favorite weapons. This made me happy.

[@IAmPapyrus1]

What an extraordinary work, bro! i really enjoy the part you turning the rough materials into mirrors. it releases my stress

[@gabrielkvernhaug9083]

The fact that he made it out of a part of a chain is.. INSANE

[@yamanshashaa]

You gave this piece of metal value by your hard work 💪🏼 Good job, man رائع

[@progamingminion2856]

Ah yes i mined metal 💀

[@wooper3929]

@@progamingminion2856 what does that mean

[@NorrisJforet]

@@progamingminion2856 say I sad you donot leseing I got bennjman

[@cameronmacleod9075]

🤨🤨

[@wooper3929]

@@NorrisJforet what is happening

[@thewanderinglily388]

Wish I could like this a thousand times. Your craftsmanship is impeccable.

[@NickSercaianu]

Great work there, just a thougt, maybe it will help if you treat the wooden part with a transparent laquer just to preserve the good look . For the metal part the one protection i know is Camellia Oil , or other oil rich in unsaturated acids.,depends what's available on your side. Keep up the good work and all best wishes from Romania

[@OLD_GLITCH3]

the reason why he make videos is a message to those people who think its easy work nice man

[@stevebrown2538]

Such skill, patience and craftsmanship, amazing.

[@robloxbackroomskullguy6644]

I bet this guy would be the number one blacksmith in the world

[@RobberStormfire]

Just absolutely beautiful. The skill and knowledge you have is awe-inspiring.

[@gogurtlord]

i love restoration videos but what sets you apart out of the rest is that you make something new and different from what was originally given. on top of that, making everything from scratch takes mad talent.

[@kennynakawaki]

I start off the day with a restoration video and end off with this 😂 amazing what people can do with their hands

[@laratheplanespotter]

I wasn’t looking for metal forging videos but I’m here now and I’m staying!

[@cal_f10]

Adore how in depth this is, fantastic work! Hope you make longer form stuff again someday soon 💖💖💖

[@Thecoolboyz_1]

That looks like a Roblox sword by now

[@markgross8712]

Another nice blade for Zoro. 😎😎👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@studioknedlik862]

excelend :D i love your job :D I'm 15 and applying to blacksmith school, your videos and work inspire me even more to continue :D

[@ioej2782]

u'll understand that piece of shit after applied. For same chaines using soft steels below 0.3% carbon. It's disgusting for blades, it does not keep sharpen

[@Adien_playsCODM]

Never gonna give u up

[@restorerestoration4705]

that really is beautiful. You are a great craftsman

[@Zulfan-g2e]

Wow that's great 👍

[@crowneddevoidwinters1762]

I honestly love it! It looks so cool!!! I always loved weapons! But I never seen a weapon being made!❤

[@MunchyForeheads_sharks]

No comments but 36 likes? Let me fix that

[@NicccftPing.]

This katana make me Motivated!

[@ceppoceppi8071]

perfect sword ... you are a great metal artist, congratulations Maestro

[@Kripplespak]

Now that is hard work talent! Forging a weapon takes a lot of energy.

[@spektre0452]

The way you forged that tsuba...that was magic! I've never seen anything like that!

[@EAcapuccino]

The exclamation WOW cannot be understated with this masterpiece! 😮👏👏👏👏

[@mikhelsookoo4250]

a lot of times i did not trust in the process but then you made it work and made an overall impressive build that i could never do👌👍

[@JosephMadera-hs5qm]

I dont know why i find these entertaining

[@SeshanBhagye]

Can you post how to make a crystal sword? please ❤

[@bigphrogboi4817]

Two diamonds and a stick mate

[@akhlaknagori5958]

Nice hard work

[@adhd69362]

If I could like this video several times, i most certainly would. Your creations are works of art. Subscribed!

[@reapeater1632]

have ye heard about alternative accounts.

[@Elsharkawy2030]

These people must be cloned so that humanity can benefit from them. What a wonderful, talented person you are⚔️😍

[@nier4056]

これも素晴らしいけど 日本の鍛冶場も見てほしい😂

[@galilelollel9658]

Yeah, i think it would be a big difference but you can also see how sharp the blade is. He couldnt make the blade sharp really because its not legal in the US but in Japan it is certainly legal. You just have to do some paperwork and talk it out I guess. So yeah, basically worth it tho

[@Dog250glav]

​@@galilelollel9658он с Украины и у нас законы принципиальный всё что за забором государство не е***кто-то может иметь в своём доме хоть ядерную бомбу пока ты её не угрожаешь и на улицу не высовывает никакие претензии не будет

[@ДедПихто-к3м]

​@@Dog250glavбегом в укрытие 🤡

[@kunalroyKR]

If this comes under "Almost perfect" , I wonder what would be Perfect restoration❤

[@cr_spy]

Man, this is insanely cool. Keep doing what you're doing because it 's awesome :)

[@KuralShort]

This man is real life Legendary Black smith!

[@jeffreyarbuckle6226]

It’s incredible how put so much effort of making stuff for us

[@TheKrenk999]

I'm gonna be a weeb here, but there was no folding going on here, I don't think we could call this a wakizashi. Definitely a majestic display piece and looks absolutely fantastic. And yes, I know, modern steel doesn't require the folding process due to being a much higher quality than the iron ore native to the land of the rising weeb stick, but I think that there's a couple of organisations out there that get really pissy about folks describing tools as 'katana' or 'damascus' or similar when none of the traditional methods were involved. I did love the hardening process, far too many hobbyists and layfolk forget you need to temper the blade or you've just got a very soft edge that'll be next to worthless after a few strikes. This was a joy to watch and a beautiful piece of work from start to finish. I wish I could still forge edged display pieces but my country has some very funny laws about that, so I'm stuck making blunts instead.

[@Scar_does_stuff]

stunning work! 😍

[@johnwayne2103]

WOW! From someone who owns a real Samurai sword this is impressive.

[@nazarloshara]

Adore how in depth this is, fantastic work! Hope you make longer form stuff again someday soon

[@dextrexxx221]

damn steal everything else while you at it

[@carrestore]

beautiful

[@theFaded01]

Awesome. Will there be a follow up on the sheath?

[@deepalichandrawal5493]

The end is always so perfect 🤌🏻✨

[@ぽしんたん]

It is different from the original forging, but it is amazing!

[@xeno6527]

I would buy this , it looks phenomenal and the craftsmanship excellent. A work of art and a weapon in one

[@F.DoctorGT03.]

super beau travail , bravo !!!!!!!!!

[@zensch9216]

Mantap man.....good. s⁰❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍😂😎

[@NanoDiscovery-d4t]

He is so talented, we should give him the Nobel Prize :))

[@thomassabino]

Impressionante! Lindíssimo trabalho! 👏🏽

[@kulebyakinjoe]

NOW THAT'S HARD WORK.

[@hasanjamshidi8857]

very nice👌👌👍👍

[@lewisbrown2159]

God Bless you bro!!! I really like the kind nature of your name. What a marvelous work!

[@time-dark6855]

2:12 I hate my mine

[@Antibrainrot.t]

What oh…

[@WickArtAndAnimations]

This is definitely the definition of “Hard Work comes Greatness”

[@honeycuttracing]

What purpose of glass in melt bronze piece?

[@Читер-ь9х]

Чтобы метал был в хорошом состояние и придает свой цвет

[@gregbrightwell4682]

As a fluxing agent. It binds with the impurities

[@honeycuttracing]

@@gregbrightwell4682 thanks for the info. The other fellow that replied didn't make sense even using Google Translate 🙄 🤣

[@never3498]

my friend dudi said "this guys actually nice"

[@GaisaSanktejo]

Umm... I didn't know steel could grow. That blade took how many chain links to make? PLEASE show the forging process of the whole blade

[@DerTodesbote1]

The entire process seems a bit strange... the hardening and quench was extremely uneven, his hammer is very small and light and it took him ages just to straighten out the single chain piece. Then cut and suddenly he has this very large preform done. Seems partly fake to me

[@andrewpm2]

This was awesome. I always thought that groove was for aesthetics. Thanks

[@tsts6330]

No words for your skill, bow down o your work🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@abhirammsd3728]

Thank you for showcasing your amazing talent and hardwork.

[@k-dramagoodmorningseoul]

Hello? Again, it's a new week. Winter started on the 6th in Korea/Seoul, and we hope this week brings you good health and good things. And I always support your beautiful/attractive activities. ^^

[@c.h.r.i.s.t.i.n]

B.I.N.G.O, Babycakes! EXACTLY what I hoped to find making my last (& 1st to you) comment regarding longer videos for the ASMR- delighted like me, so yay for that! Liked, commented, & about to be shared & subscribed...

[@sven_bender]

That was quite the transformation!

[@ryanstewart1521]

Forging steel is such a fun process, I wanna try!

[@samholt4139]

Wow i love that sword

[@tsu_555kartilhelic7]

Wow. Impressive! Good job 👏👏

[@SMOKE217]

Just stumbled up on your channel these videos are so therapeutic 10/10

[@carlsoll]

*Holy* SMOKES O.O You’re a Natural 👉 Artist, Video Work & *Metallurgy* 🤘

[@FlawedSociety]

That is so cool! Amazing! Great job.

[@wisdom-otter2867]

that is the most cleanest sword i have ever seen

[@sublminalproject]

WoW

[@hafijansari-8299]

I am from India 🇮🇳

[@AmalnathMJ]

Wow! There is a groove for blood ?? What? OMG 😮

[@OldTreasuresReborn]

Wow this is really attractive

[@Alfahad-y2p]

Wow nice talent

[@chrisbougere2281]

This was fascinating to watch! Your skills are impressive. Now, I want to make swords!!

[@xanxanariac9014]

Not everyone puts almond butter on their blades before setting them on fire... But you my friend, applies the perfect amount.. Looks delicious!

[@reignman2103]

WOW! Its the real life Hattori Hanzo!

[@nabilghosn7981]

WOW SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@susannicholls4602]

His videos are like ASMR but way better 😊

[@GabrielSosa-tl9ei]

Perfect job

[@soundsofpeace6468]

😢 the craftsmanship❤

[@Mandolorian2021]

Legend has it he’s still hammering