Making Enma, Zoro's Katana from One Piece

[@jhublades]

Thanks for watching guys! Here’s some common questions (and answers) and some shameless self promotion: Check out the sword here: www.jhublades.com/available-work/p/enma Check out my Instagram @jhublades as well for behind the scenes content Questions you may have: 1. Why no saya? - I did not make a saya because I started the project on July 24th, and I needed this video to line up with either episode 1071 or 1072 of the anime. I blew a bunch of time on the restarts and just didn’t have any left for a nice saya. 2. Why no butt cap? - I wanted every aspect of this sword to be as good as I can make it. I had some thin brass sheet and very little knowledge of how these were actually made. If I put one on, it would be lackluster and wouldn’t have matched the level of polish on every other part. 3. Why no depth on the guard? - Enma has some grooves on its guard in the anime. The only way I could think of to get them into the guard involved a sandwich construction, a mill, or days of hand carving. None of those options sounded that great to me so I left it as is. I actually tried carving it out with the dremel but it looked like dogshit😅 4. Do I think this blade is actually worthy of being called a katana? - Both yes and no. There’s so much precedence for the sword that there’s no way I can make a katana that’s actually up to par with the masters of Japan. I have accepted that, and am trying to treat everything like it’s a study, a learning process. Maybe someday I can make a blade that can stand next to those of the masters that came before me.

[@Robber7]

I would definitely watch "extended" videos! Love these. Keep it up!

[@bramweinreder2346]

Humility and realism are the true signs of a craftsman :)

[@stephensu4371]

ha, i never expecting to see you having a channel, nice one, now i follow you on youtube

[@anthonyfortier8765]

I would just like to say, the precision of your work makes you a craftsman. There's no need to say you're not a woodworker. Instant subscription, and I'm excited to see more.

[@TBAKATrueBrownii]

Great 👍🏽 craftsmanship and smithing went into this…Katana! Your passion, blood 🩸 sweat and tears, as well as spirit is entrapped within this sword! The ōdachi or nodachi, hopefully 🤞 will be next? Bushidō is the…Way!

[@tjmccall5034]

Your a legend for this. Oden and Zoro would be proud

[@jhublades]

I would hope so XD only thing is it doesn’t suck out your life force when holding it

[@ummuhani716]

Hamon energy

[@aquilschutte]

Cringe ah comment

[@texasdrifter4544]

No.

[@Tigershark-1]

​@@jhublades now anyone can feel like zoro.

[@lordhughmungus]

You think a dangerous sword is cursed? No! That's a sign of great quality! When the weak fear a sword and call it cursed, that is a badge of honor!

[@TheGt5ive]

I mean do you watch One Piece? Enma is definitely Cursed

[@lordhughmungus]

@@TheGt5ive Do you? Those are the words of Shimotsuki Kozaburo, the man who crafted Enma and Wado Ichimonji. If he says there's no such thing as a cursed blade I'm gonna take his word for it.

[@yashchauhan1556]

@@TheGt5ive You just got lawyered mate. Hold this L

[@dinowaffle9802]

bro thats the words of the swordsmith that made Enma and Wado Ichimonji. the one kid zoro was talking to in the recent flashbacks in Wano.@@TheGt5ive

[@DrPlagueReborn]

​@@lordhughmungus that's great and all but I'm pretty sure that the sword wasn't able to eat someone's arm/haki when he said that

[@SnazzyBeard]

Now we need a featured video of it cutting a mountain in half. 😮 Awesome work!

[@jhublades]

I gotchu, I just gotta train in the ways of the sword for a couple decades

[@lvkuang]

@@jhublades and maybe lose an eye or two

[@stormergamez7680]

@@jhublades you also might need to dye your hair green.

[@GlenDaddy]

Huh

[@Zizoarguingforfun]

​@@stormergamez7680Moss head

[@ladymanga6575]

As a jeweller, watching you struggle with the habaki and tsuba reminded me of learning to work with base metals. I highly recommend using a scriber for marking your metal in future. You could also use circle ruler templates to make curves and circles.

[@PhileusActual]

This is absolutely amazing!! That blade is PERFECT! The hamon is beautiful and really subtle like you said. Well done mate!!

[@jhublades]

Thanks so much!

[@Treewha998]

i can't tell if hamons come from the edge of the blade or he spine

[@PhileusActual]

@@Treewha998 the edge. Because that's what's cooling quicker. It's like clouds meeting in the sky I suppose

[@vvinitt]

Awesome 🔥 surely zoro oden and oda would love it

[@kayta4977]

you really are the legendary swordsmith who forged enma

[@jhublades]

Nah not yet, maybe someday though :D

[@Smokyyz]

@@jhubladesyou should make a sheef for it and a more plastic/metal look on the handle and sheef

[@osirisatot19]

Glad to see another blacksmithing KZbinr that narrates the videos. I worry about ashi lines too so I make sure they don't go too close to the edge, I'm never trying to replicate anything from an anime though. It came out fantastic, and I love the purpleheart.

[@cetriolioboy2710]

out of all my years of youtube never in my life have i ever seen such a masterpiece made with such perfection in every aspect, never has a video itself drawn me to write an encouraging comment, and never have i seen someone deserving of a like and follow until today, the way you didnt stop until perfection was achieved really expresses the masterpiece you have made as a one piece fan and someone who can appreciate true art you have both shown what it is to truely show passion to something in a passionless world and you have shown the one piece community a fucking awesome sword. i hope to see more projects like this one done with as much care, and if i do see art done with this much care i hope to see you reap the rightful reward to your masterpieces. please keep up the good work

[@Sigma-p5k]

I’m personally a one piece fan, and when I saw this I had high standards, by the time I was done watching it I was taking screenshots and watching it again:)

[@jammielee4302]

When I first checked out your website after seeing you on Forged in Fire, I couldn't believe how expensive (and sold out!) the knives were. Now, watching the care and attention you put into the creation of your blades, I see they're worth every penny. Beautiful work!

[@zacharyjustice1667]

I really appreciate your approach. I especially liked how detailed you were; talking temperatures, traditional techniques, mentioning work-hardening and how to work with it, etc. I also liked how you showed how you started over. Shows you care about your work.

[@stephinkoshyskj]

okay now cut a mountain.

[@fionac8909]

😂

[@exploding-creeper]

Bro that's not how physics of swords work 😂😂😂💀

[@kameanwhile7842]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheHungryMonkes]

This ain’t one piece

[@Matthias-c6c]

He doesn't have the skill

[@devindodge8648]

I respect that you are willing to start again. You have the spirit of a true master. The final product is gorgeous.

[@ripperdjak6224]

Love purple heart. Actually have a ring made for me that has it inside. The ring maker said it's one of the most difficult woods to work with because of how hard it is. Loving this entire video

[@asyokouu]

What a literal work of art….absolutely beautiful; the hamon….the tsuka and fittings….the edge….I’m in tears

[@NamTeGank]

I don't know why i cried at the end.. Maybe the way you are dedicated to your art moves me quite a lot. You must be a happy guy. I'm blessed to have found your channel/video. Thanks man !

[@nikoalexiou5281]

100% agree❤

[@kinggurke111]

i think its the combination of the music choice the cinematography and of course the sword itself

[@vyomcodm2052]

From the handle to the blade The Guard LITETALLY everything looks SOO beautiful You forged a real beuty

[@GamerOPzoro]

From the screen to the ring to the pen to the king

[@jaquielissonPA]

Esse é o comentário do fã de One Piece, brasileiro que vocês procuram. Enma linda, ótimo trabalho.

[@jacobwertin9614]

As a one piece fan I loved watching this! And it taught me a lot about katanas great job!

[@Bloodshadow54]

Same

[@94hollinger]

I just received my first “real” katana for Christmas so I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of katana content and I’m so glad I found this channel. Fantastic work and documentation!!

[@pixellord1994]

Exactly what I have Been doing for 5 hr after getting a katana for Christmas

[@pork2153]

This is the first time watching you, am a mechanic and woodworker and can really respect your work.

[@fonbiree]

THIS IS SO SICK DUDE! Amazing work, effort, and care put into your Enma

[@jhublades]

Thanks! I did my best to full-ass this project :D

[@fonbiree]

@@jhublades HAHAHA felt

[@wadechapman7397]

Jesse, I became aware of your craftsmanship while bingeing on forged in fire the last 2 weeks. Please continue making videos. You have a natural talent and your attention to detail along with your drive for perfection are a pleasure to watch.

[@jhublades]

Awesome! I will definitely keep making videos, I have some really cool plans coming up. The videography should also be improving a lot as I make newer videos

[@Alfonzo-y2u]

I’ve seen a ton of katana making videos and none have inspired me to make my own like this video has. I only do stock removal and today I even bought a forge. Can’t wait to see more videos from you!

[@lokigm1202]

Man, your work is amazing. It's a art that made soooooo much of a mark in history, a good smith could change history by simple do his best work to suply a army and all that. Really amazing man!

[@jamescarson1585]

Ive been told preheating the quench oil before quenching helps bring out hamon or demascus patterns after acid dipping which works amazing

[@texaswader]

Very well done! Beautiful Katana!

[@jhublades]

Thank you!!

[@christianolson8543]

I can’t believe you had the haki to wield that man! Out of all of the impressive things that happened in this video, that’s the most impressive thing! Jokes aside, very well done my friend. That’s just awesome!

[@austinfisher9652]

I started watching this channel a while back and even though I don’t do anything like this, and I can’t get enough of your videos. I can just watch them fully without getting bored. Great work man! I can tell you are very good at what you do for how young you are. Also, I agree with the other guy that a mace would be awesome!

[@jhublades]

I appreciate it! I’m very happy you enjoy the vids. I’ll keep the mace in mind😅

[@Chronically-Stressed]

This is his first video I have ever seen and that is criminal I wish I had found this sooner, as a die hard one piece fan and a katana lover, this is perfect for me

[@hamdajalled5651]

If the Live Action ever makes it to Wano, I know exactly who i want to make Enma for them, I love how much effort and passion you put into this and I think you should be very proud of yourself.

[@dustintolentino9463]

You're dead Before they makes it to wano

[@thefearlessgamer2026]

@@dustintolentino9463 it will maybe take about 13 14 years maybe ?

[@joepete8687]

Love your work really inspiring and I even used some of your techniques on my own knives I’m 12 and hope to continue making knives. Thank you.

[@jhublades]

Thank you! I’m glad some things I shared helped, lmk if I can answer any questions

[@FarmanNoori-pd4xh]

Nah swordsman

[@No_Transitory]

It's awesome you're making a blade and reading how to do it at the same time. Very skilled sir. Plus that anvil you have looks solid. I've searched pricing for those and they are not cheap. Same with all the other equipment you have in your garage. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@shawnfromthebull6698]

Beautiful piece of work brother your truly a talented craftsman

[@steel4065]

The guard looks so good, I like the subtle hamon even if the anime’s is a lot more colorful and noticeable. The way you did it is a really cool realistic take on what the sword would really look like

[@Murseman2727]

Please tell me you'll eventually make the full scabbard for this!!! Such a beautiful blade it just seems like that is missing

[@jhublades]

Ahh yeah, I was going to make a scabbard for this katana for the video but I underestimated how long every step of the process would take. I wanted to time the release with either episode 1 or 2 of the gear 5 release, so I just ran out of time unfortunately. I will definitely make a scabbard during my next katana build.

[@Coolio_Ash]

Seeing you employing traditional japanese swordsmithing techniques is really nice. You know what youre talking about, you know the purpose of everything, and its just amazing

[@Coolio_Ash]

Having the integrity to reforge it is an amazing feat. Be proud. If you aren't happy with it then what is the point? That's true of all art I'm sure.

[@diegocarrillo4324]

You had a lot of difficulties, but you managed to create one of the most powerful swords in history, 100/10. May I suggest you make the elven sword in god of war ragnarok, it's like a katana

[@teftefmedina]

This video is so honest and satisfying. Really enjoyed watching it!

[@Tushii]

i really appreciate all the input and explanation you provide along the way

[@dinowaffle9802]

You're a Legend for making this Mythical Sword, and you're an absolute cultured man for wearing that shirt.

[@johnnykiehn1872]

bro mixed satanite to make the hamon he's definitely making a cursed blade

[@thanasysdim]

Great craftmanship. This is a good sword. Oden would be proud!

[@fefs3977]

The NileRed of blades. Absolute legend.

[@kingshank]

Fr

[@keepitsharp-x4s]

looking at enma on display at the end of your video gave me chills, all sorts of justice here!! thanks.....

[@jhublades]

It gave me chills as well when we were editing the video 😅, I’m glad you enjoyed it👊

[@pedropaku1777]

This is great! Really loved all the commentaries and explanation. And its really awesome to not shy away of a failure like you've shown. Keep that up man. We need more person like you. Now time for the other 2 swords. Hahahaha

[@Scientistfarcry]

that last scene where he cuts paper will scar me for life

[@Scientistfarcry]

its too scary

[@HeyMrPablo]

No mountain cutting attempts, only the slaying of some math homework. Formidable the equations, weak was the grid paper.

[@inseiin]

You are a master....at this very young age you can do amazing things...you are a craftsman of modern time. These days it doesnt take 100 years to master a craft you do it as you do it...nobody can tell you that it is wrong or right. I like what you do! Thank you!

[@matthewquackerz3981]

Straight skillz!!! You looked super proud when you cut that empty paper towel roll in half! The things stupid sharp! Very aspiring!

[@wongjs6826]

Making a piece of armor would be epic. Have you ever considered it? A Damascus medieval Mace would be awesome too, never got to see one. Would make your channel something unique. Keep the good work.

[@jhublades]

Ooh that sounds like fun, only thing is there’s so much barrier to entry for armor, in terms of both knowledge and tooling. I’d have to set up a bunch of infrastructure to make a piece I’d be happy about😅 A mace would be… interesting… it’s not really a knife or a sword but it could be a nice experimental project

[@keiny_jhon]

​@@jhubladeswhere the bottom part?

[@chongraxesh1]

dont compare enma with old fcks

[@chongraxesh1]

why didntyou print and place the drawing on topof brass /tsuba

[@chongraxesh1]

woooaahhhhhhhh

[@nateoverall3451]

Stumbled across your channel today, definitely one of my new favorites. Just wish there was more to watch.

[@jhublades]

Glad to have you here! More videos are on the way, might be a bit till the next one but it'll make up for it in quality

[@loonytoonyahh]

Dude…it looks amazing! It’s really cool that you can forge stuff like this. It seems like a lot of fun!🔥

[@ae6888]

Marvelous craftsmanship! Your patience and determination paid off

[@AlexHuang-u3y]

10:21 does nobody notice what his shirt says😂😂😂

[@lukewilson195]

As a one piece enjoyer I do have to say you did an amazing job especially sense you made it yourself good work.

[@H2o3G2a]

I reckon this video will pass 2 million views and get you around 100k as total subs. Deserves even more

[@jhublades]

I hope hehe, there’s definitely things I can improve for the next video though😅

[@perrymickle]

Beautiful sword. I actually watched every minute of your video, normally i just watch 10 minutes of one then jump to the last scenes to see the final product, but your video was enthralling enough that i watched the whole thing, good video editing.

[@Grayd3mon]

I really just watched a 47 minute long video?! It didn't feel very long and the end result was super satisfying.

[@JustxDreamyboy]

This looks clean

[@MASI_forging]

The KATANA looks so beautiful 👏👏

[@jhublades]

Thanks!

[@snowfox1800]

Fantastic work I loved watching a craftsman at work

[@XavyYT]

it looks fire but it's missing one thing, the sheath. Aside from that, it really does give Enma vibes. Beautiful sword bro you can see thee effort you put into the blade and its super sharp like Enma should be.

[@aebidon]

Wow! Great craftsmanship skills and wonderful Enma sword 💪🏽🔥

[@deputydang8291]

What spray were you using at 40:13 to sand? Hamon looked great btw, as a woodworker I wish I had the confidence to do this. Only thing I think could have looked better is ray skin dyed purple for the Tsuka

[@jhublades]

I was using soapy water in an unknown ratio, maybe like 3 full pumps for the entire bottle. Other people use WD40 or some other lubricant.

[@deputydang8291]

@@jhublades Thanks for responding, hard to ever get an answer on the honing solutions a lot of people use. I've used mineral oil for a long time

[@pvishal2725]

He is coming for you kaido.. Better be ready.. Love your work man❤❤❤

[@DrewProductions6]

thank you for hand forging this! I appreciate the effort and you are showing a good example for all of the starting blacksmiths who don't have a press. thank you Jesse!!

[@jhublades]

Hehe no problem, I love hand forging :D I remember watching videos when I was a beginner and always thinking “damn I don’t have any of those, I can’t do it then”

[@husnimubarek7778]

I just fell in love with this. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Dat1Guy007]

Kozuki Oden is an absolute unit

[@jhublades]

He is THE absolute unit.

[@CIAG4PNP]

Beautiful work of art and craftsmanship!!!

[@paullim3949]

Man ive been waiting for someone to forge at least one of Zoro’s katanas! Nice dude ❤️

[@jhublades]

I was wondering why there weren’t many already! Time to monopolize One Piece Swords😏

[@paullim3949]

@@jhublades dude I’m counting on you to do that! That would be awesome!

[@erinburns9405]

This is an amazing piece of art and it looks so beautiful

[@craigford33]

It’s not much. But here’s a new sub. This was awesome

[@jhublades]

Massively appreciated man🙏 I’ll make sure to keep making videos like this one👊

[@Sandboxstrike]

Phenomenal. I absolutely love this quality

[@bentibbly437]

So. Where's your math homework... oh. My katana ate it

[@jhublades]

I have to use that excuse sometime ☠️

[@ketchupconsumer6861]

I watched the ENTIRE THING, and i think the sword turned out AWESOME, GREAT JOB DUDE!!🔥🔥🔥

[@typħoon]

The fact that I understood almost nothing shows how skilled he is.

[@GathigoAndrew]

That's really awosome!🤩

[@earthern5016]

10:01 THAT WAS TECHNO'S LINE "OFFICER I DROPPED KICKED THAT CHILD IN SELF DEFENSEE"

[@ninjamailz9711]

When you're gluing there are lots of spreading brushes but really your finger does a great job. Also a little bit of salt in the glue you spread will help keep it from sliding around. :)

[@anthonyroddick4025]

Zoro fans assemble ⚔️🗡️

[@Simsamat1bra]

3 sword style

[@RickHemmer-uh7ie]

Oni giri

[@codelinx]

That was amazing. Love the process and thy end product.

[@scopy9912]

Nice technoblade merch BANGER

[@jhublades]

Ty!! I had to represent, he cannot be forgotten 👑

[@The_ArchivistG]

honestly id be up for a video thats literally just of the sounds. its very nice to listen to it so i can easily keep watching to see the process, and easily keep listening because the sounds are nice

[@MM-jn2ny]

I like the way you edit your videos. Gives the viewer a good laugh while also learning

[@KristopherOldaker]

That is absolutely stunning!! 😍

[@foxxtail06]

Very cool! You'd make Zolo very proud

[@Gappy-Mori]

this is the best enma sword i have seen ever you did amazing

[@jhublades]

I appreciate it, it’s not perfect by any means but I was very satisfied with the final outcome :D

[@omgitsjack3829]

So sick, It was awesome seeing your journey to making this amazing katana come to life. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride! :)

[@sinistertwister1]

With the release, popularity, and successes of the netflix series I hope this thing makes it into the show.

[@dazzamcg2369]

Looks awesome , my grandpa was a blacksmith too before he passed. He was fascinated with mythology and history. He once forged the holy sword Excalibur and Durandal among a few other legendary swords/katanas. I still have them as part of a collection. I used to love getting into dueling matches with him. We were trained in kendo and yes we used real swords he forged himself 😂

[@JoyCiticonti]

Stunning job mate, absolutely beautiful.

[@amirmotmaen9838]

Watching this video was so satisfying! Great work.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Hilarious! As soon as you said, "I'm hungry", Jesse, KZbin cut over to a commercial for Wawa Pizza. LOL! 😅

[@OregonBladez]

I start with a much larger piece of copper to make my Habaki wedge. Grind the edge on the end to make the tapered "V" point, then take it to the band saw to cut the third or flat edge. if you heat with a heat-gun or by buffing the purple heart, the resin in the wood will return to the surface along with the purple color. Your knives are amazing, especially your Damascus patterns!

[@Raj-pl3gk]

You're a legend man that thing you've created is a piece of art ✨🙇‍♂️

[@B-SybrZaku-ThendHaloAirsofting]

That purrrfectly accurate Frieza laugh though

[@hyxcynth]

loved the blade man, i recently got inteoduced to one piece and its so impressive and intresting to see your process while forging Enma! hope to see more content. (Love the techno merch too o7)

[@franklinabreutapia2421]

I love your dedication to detail during this build! As a one piece fan, I definitely approve. Its impossible not to believe Oden and Zoro do as well