Kennosuke's Sword: Kuromukuro - MAN AT ARMS:REFORGED

Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you've never seen before. This week, the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword take on Kennosuke's Sword!
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Filmed on location at Baltimore Knife and Sword
www.imakeswords.com
Kerry Stagmer - Swordsmith and Machinist
Matt Stagmer - Swordsmith
Ilya Alekseyev - Engraver
Sam Salvati - Blacksmith
Lauren Schott - Goldsmith and Casting
John Mitchell - Fabricator
Filmed on Location at Baltimore Knife and Sword
www.baltimoreknife.com
Series Creator/Executive Producer - Andy Signore
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Series Executive Producer - Brent Lydic
Episode Builds Produced and Directed by CJ Schmidt
Line Producer - Phil Rogers
Production Manager - Brendan Kennedy
Office Production Coordinator - Chaurley Meneses
Crew:
Director of Photography - John Hale
Story Producer - Dave Cross
1st AC/Red Cam Op - Jason Remeikis
Gaffer - Steve Scott
Grip - Danny Balsamo
Swing (Demo) - Matt Brennan
Production Coordinator - Katie Shinsato
Runner/PA - Ashley Bensel
1st AC (Red Cam) - Jeremy Hall
DIT - Christopher Mariles
Set Medic - Celeste Bowe
Edited by - Patrick Burke
Colorist - Kevin Stewart
Lead Assistant Editor - Matt Zimmel
Stunt Coordinator / Stunts - Casey Kaleba
Head of Post Production - Michael Gallagher
Post Production Supervisor - Amanda Arellano
Content Manager - James Harrold

[@Cheesypotato57]

Only now just realised that those requests were all Ilya.

[@darrylaz3570]

hahaha. Me too

[@boxlad7583]

Potatrobot lmao thought nobody else noticed

[@SirRaio]

And he liked his own comment on one XD

[@Anino_Makata]

Potatrobot And they were all added within seconds of eachother. XD

[@victory1014]

Potatrobot I just noticed that.

[@coyotetacticalsolutions]

Interesting there are down votes to this.. Who honestly down votes this? This was probably their best build by far. The quality, the materials, the craftsmanship and time put into it was superb. The final product was a beautiful mix of modern and traditional.

[@Kaijuwolf137]

Perhaps it may have to do with some negative views some people have with katanas. If you don't know many people, myself included, hate people who view katanas as the perfect sword. Although many do like and find appreciation of the design. I'd still rather have a longsword but I do like the katana. Although, there are a few who have a blind hate of it, same as a blind love of it. I do agree, this is one of their best build.

[@anrexfk]

you cannot deny that there is not sword more perfect then the Katana ... however you cannot do with the katana what you can do for example with the broadsword ... you can grab the broadswords blade with your hand and slam its kling in the enemy's face ... try to do that with a katana and by the time you actually hold the blade? your fingers are off.

[@McJaews]

anrexfk Comments like yours are part of the reason this video has down votes. The katana is not the perfect sword. The broadsword is not there perfect sword. *There is no perfect sword.* People just have different levels of affection for different aesthetics, as well as different reasoning for ranking swords as more or less useful in different situations. Swords are tools and/or status symbols and/or terrible kitchen knives depending on who, what, and where you look. Lastly; any piece of steel that you can forge into a sword blade, can be sharpened equally. A broadsword and a katana made from the same steel can become equally sharp. Neither would have cut through a person's fingers just from holding it, because that's not how cutting works, and the katana has less chance of cutting the wielder due to having only 1 edge.

[@Balls119]

and there are 47 thousand likes

[@McJaews]

FlyingAsianTaco That's the right way to look at it.

[@mikukumiku]

“I find beauty in this irony.” Definitely on of my favorite man at arms episodes. You can feel Ilya’s passion for swordsmithing and the way he elevates his craft to that of an artform. More power to you bro!

[@weebkilla8476]

The Slavic blacksmith

[@PoorWorksmanship]

Absolutely deadpan

[@none4174]

Hi im' your 300° like

[@dinhhuynhthu2535]

Um... actually that is not a KATANA, its a TACHI, they look similar but they ARE NOT THE SAME THING (though he is correct that it was used on horseback) try look up to google.

[@yizreelfr9057]

@@weebkilla8476 bii6

[@StAlchemyst]

Even though this might not be the craziest or made for the most popular theme, it's by far my favorite for look, construction and materials. i come back and watch this episode at least once a year. Hope to one day have a reproduction commissioned. Probably never be able to afford it though. Oh well.

[@ideamissing]

This could so easily have been a remake of the Kill Bill episode. Once again, Ilya's knowledge and passion for traditional techniques is just so fascinating! Also, watching the blade writhe during the water quench was amazing!

[@TheShoketo]

I KNOW! That was amazing. I'm kind of curious if how much or which way it flexes changes based on the liquid used.

[@BernieFromTheInternet]

as a blade smith all i see is wasted time. looks to tedious to be fun

[@anthonyschroeder521]

It's a potent reminder of the FACT that a significant proportion of the curve of a historic katana is due to the quenching process. You can actually see the effect of the clay warping the blade (effectively making a bimetal).

[@obsidiansands]

It really isn't wasted time. It just depends on what someone considers "wasted time", "tedious" and "fun". Dunno about you, but some blade smiths like Ilya take their work as an art form - especially since Ilya stated that he has studied traditional techniques rigorously even to this day. Supposedly; in one of the AWE me videos, it was stated that he is one of the few Western master smiths widely acknowledged in those areas. Pretty much why it's almost always usually him front and center in the videos when it comes to traditional techniques more often than not. For people like him, smithing is more than just "making blades" wholesale. It's about the philosophy behind the craft as well as the art in it. It's why I like the Reforged crew a little more than Swatton's - no offense to Swatton as I know he can also make some stuff traditionally - but they don't always rely on plasma cutters and sheets of prefab metal most of the time - they literally make some blades semi-traditionally to full-on traditionally as well as explain a little more on what goes on during the process. That video a while back that they did with a scissor sword blade made from actual scissors melted down to become the final product is something I don't think Swatton would have done if it was still him in the show.

[@BernieFromTheInternet]

making blades is an art form. a bladesmith who makes things in wholesale has no business being an artist.instead of wasting time smelting and consolidating old school blume steel, you can make the blade much more beautiful and spend the time making it art rather than just being able to say it was smelted from dirt. The only real way to make blades art is with physical beauty, form and functionality. all the ideological beauty, for example, polishing on stones rather than using a sander for most of it and finishing with sand paper by hand is a massive waste of time. Polishing on stones = at least a few whole days (depending on how fine the rough grind is) sander+hand sand paper = a few hours ... final product - the same quality of polish. result - more time to put into making your blade better.

[@ronin7997]

12:01 - The water quenching segment was a real treat. Absolutely crazy to see the dynamics of the metal curving during the quench process!

[@saltytuna1644]

yeah dude...it was awesome to see it...that curving of the blade when it was quenched...

[@AngelavengerL]

I was thinking the same thing. What a cool way to show us!

[@augusthermanto7787]

Didnt he use tempering after quenching?

[@aimilios439]

@@augusthermanto7787 Probably not. I think historically differential hardening was the way to have a hard but not so brittle blade, a temper would homogenize it.

[@L0gical-warri0rs007]

You guys not just swordsmiths you are artists.. and this my friend is an excellent piece of art.

[@Vospader21]

Out of all the man at arms episodes this is the one I keep coming back too.

[@Worgak]

"I find beauty in this irony." Oh Ilya, you crafty SOB! I really appreciate his flair for the poetic!

[@Worgak]

Also, that sword is a sexy beast!

[@ErrorEric]

"I find beauty in this irony." * stares intensely into sharp blade *

[@jobiggle4039]

By far my favorite build, nicely done everyone but mostly Ilya, such a G that man.

[@AspelShuyin]

I love watching Ilya work.

[@YouDieLin]

Yeah...Mostly His Build Is Pure Skill...I'm not saying other is not skillful...but He's More Skillful with Japanese and Chinese Traditional Weapon Build...(am i right?Pardon me if i'm wrong)

[@josephcroeniangamer3727]

I do think he get more time on camera beause he is really good whit those AND because his strong points are the ones that can get more time on camera, i mean, they said it, it can take a month to grind this blade, and some of them take days, there is talent and expertice needed to that too, but it isnt that spectacular to put on camera

[@TheBosscakes]

While I really like this build, I think that the Greatsword of Artorias is still my favourite. This is #2.

[@snostar5139]

I absolutely love watching yall work with the raw metal in the traditional Japanese style. True artistry!

[@shadekiller19]

Even all these years later I still come back here to marvel at the talent.

[@odinfromcentr2]

A Russian specialising in Japanese-style swordsmithing isn't something I find ironic. Beauty is everywhere.

[@TheForbiddenOne55]

odinfromcentr2 eh... it's more the fact that the Russians and Japanese were once at war and the Japanese used the same style of weapon against the Russians. Now a Russian is crafting the same style weapon with pieces (sent from the Japanese to a Russian) and techniques from the same era that they were at war.

[@anhilliator1]

Ilia isn't a russian. He's the god of the forge.

[@bozidargacina3726]

Y

[@johnevergreen8019]

I was under the impression that he is Russo-Japanese

[@shadowwolf2634]

The irony is in the similarity between the first blade and the second, with the small key differences of the time periods each blade was created in.

[@KingStratzah]

MY GOD THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL BLADE

[@airtioteclint]

Best one to date.

[@Worgak]

I know, right?! :o

[@Stone_Horn]

A lot of work, but it's flawless beauty speaks for itself

[@davis.zakis.dental]

I bet it was reallly expensive

[@xristosnaxos7179]

yes

[@Remulos1]

2 years later and this is probably still my favourite build. Absolutely stunning.

[@epicjn]

I just started watching this anime, and i was so hyped that you had already made this blade. Excellent craftsmanship as well! Keep up the great work, guys!

[@Valorhammer]

Is it just me or Ilya really loves his Japanese blades.

[@karasutenka]

He really, REALLY does.

[@kyle7009]

definitely a manga/anime nerd like myself...he always gets stoked on anime blades and voices how he appreciates them more from their origin...and he is basically the entire metal shop

[@iota-09]

funny how the only upvote on one of his three comments is from one of man at arms accounts, lol but hey, guess he does deserve to make some 100% personally chosen projects.

[@Outshinedsg]

I think he just likes historical blades in general, it's amazing how many traditional construction techniques he knows.

[@SophisticatedHermit]

And nobody likes you. What a surprise.

[@Metatr0n]

"I find beauty in this irony" Wow, those are strong words. Maybe even beauty in itself.

[@sarion007]

So true :)

[@leviathan0556]

So true :)

[@loading2112]

Ilya is beauty.

[@dallas9795]

That is a work of art. Beautiful and elegant. You guys are true masters of your craft. Much respect.

[@headcutter101]

Mad respect for the team behind the "birth" of this blade --especially Ilya. I love his dedication into the craft. I also love how he got to work on the blade that he so badly requested.

[@Thalanox]

Is anyone else just a little wowed that the actual production company for the anime comisioned this sword from them?

[@SailorPupitar]

I think it's because of Ilya's experience and knowledge of various swordsmithing technique. As in he's not a master Japanese sword smith but he knows the correct practices for traditional sword making.

[@dre7018]

I feel like they approached a traditional katana maker in Japan, and he turned them away because it's not a traditional katana.

[@vibrantdonkey8589]

Question how many swords smiths are in the world and only the one's who make profit from it their can't be that many people who pay them to make a sword

[@trstmeimadctr]

Well the series was to celebrate the studio's anniversary, and their shop mainly does builds for the entertainment industry, so it makes sense to me, especially with ilya being there and this show being popular.

[@19Koty96]

Westerners... well... isn't the blacksmith Russian? ^^

[@BR4IN1N4J4R]

Kenshin Himura's Reverse Blade Sword

[@luminaire4946]

seconded

[@xxrenagaderebel2565]

Yessssssss

[@jhuddeberame4507]

YEah

[@bagochips834]

Finally a kindred spirit, I asked for that one a while back but I never managed to get more than seventeen people to agree in time.

[@MyrrdynWhitefall]

Totally agree with you!!!!

[@airone80TV]

This is simply amazing… what a wonderful piece of art ❤️

[@perrygriffin8900]

I actually skipped to see the finished product first....and that beautiful hamon made me go back and watch all of it. Very cool. Much appreciated.

[@blueminty100]

Ilya deserves a raise

[@sinephase]

yeah he really outdid himself this time!

[@Fektthis]

hoping he's on the new forged in fire season with the returning champs to see him whip some more ass

[@knivesstuff]

Yes I hope so too! He must be one of the best smiths in the US.

[@0101TinyTim]

tru

[@zarakhall5221]

dude, he undoubtbly is, he did win the forged in fire thing as well, which means he is good under timed pressure and all thewse videos prove that he is a true master bladesmith, so I see no reason as to why he isn't the best smith in the US

[@DiscoSamurai]

This had to be one of my (if not the most) favourite episodes ever. Ever ever. And the whole team is freaking amazing. Damn.

[@DiscoSamurai]

Also, Ilya is badass.

[@MeNoWorryYouNoWorry]

I agree. Everytime they make traditional Japanese swords, there is this certain hype which makes Ilya more focused in making one.

[@colinbrannon5659]

Amazing blade. Iliya amazes me every time he does a piece

[@salikyousuf1350]

Man hats off to you all. U r more than a blacksmith. U just give the shape to the metal as u want. Amazing work 👍👍👌👌

[@gono7209]

Alright now, I think its time for Genji's Dragonblade in Overwatch.

[@endymion7585]

Yep

[@freloro9995]

yeah they're probably either making Genji's Dragonblade or Rose's Sword. I would love to see Hanzo's bow but I looked at the model and if I'm looking at it right it would be impossible for anyone to shoot it.

[@Hakumai_o7]

PLEASE MAKE THE DRAGONBLADE ALREADY xD

[@eddyb2302]

+Vortyr i took a look at the bow and i dont see a reason it wouldnt be able to fire

[@tomyang3832]

True just make it now plz

[@JoeMarGonzales]

I love how you showed how the sword takes shape during quenching. That's so dope!

[@greggpennington966]

Once again, super cool !

[@maartinkarpkoning4647]

Bettr than forged in fire.I'm speechless of your awsome work.especially every swords history.

[@notmefrfr]

These guys are true artisans. Some of the best swordmakers ive ever seen as a team. They all have their own skills and tricks to make true works of art.

[@ashadowedbeing]

Zoro's three swords from one piece. Meito; Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, and Meito; Shusui.

[@siddhant11]

Yeah.... Or at least the wado ichimonji

[@randomies21]

+siddhant panchal the wado ichimoji is the cursed sword right because I always seem to forget

[@siddhant11]

+randomies21 no the sandai kitetsu is cursed

[@randomies21]

+siddhant panchal so the wado ichimoji is the sword that he got as a kid

[@imtakumitrueno86]

yes do zoros swords.

[@limuney9874]

Make Genjis sword

[@hacisme2456]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@bertramslothnielsen4197]

ya good idea

[@user-re2ij5xe8m]

me too

[@LiquidOcelotGamer]

make the shurikens to go with it

[@emilhult3394]

they did both!

[@raymondomar630]

Blacksmiths and rock two things I didn't know I needed more of.

[@Wheezr]

"How much do you want me to hit the steel?" "Moar" "Alright" "MOAR" "Alright, Jesus christ Arin" "MOAR"

[@regulageddasambasivarao9149]

I love that music when the weapon's finished

[@busterkeaton4987]

Me too.

[@SnowFaceChamcham]

i've been trying to figure out what it's called, but at this point i'm guessing it's created specifically for that shot.

[@vanloockeaxel3622]

In fact, I was on Spotify, in the radio and this song land from nowhere. Just a lucky strike 😆.

[@CamuLufia]

The name of this song is: Universal Trailer Series - Time Bomb (Heaven & Hell Remix)

[@SnowFaceChamcham]

:O thank you so much!

[@logicallyawesome4965]

this show is so underrated :(

[@raven_knight_076]

yeah i know

[@unimportus4539]

Hell no, it gets the attention it needs. The guy who makes big ass sword by himself is better (he made some FF swords)

[@logicallyawesome4965]

Morgan Freckle I was talking about the anime...

[@fkmui03]

they should invite fans to see the making.. let the words spread...

[@AsianShadowrunner]

I concur.

[@greatndit]

Now for kill test , strength test & cut test 🥳 Your katana sir.... Wil keel 👍

[@Scortamax]

Masterpiece ! The quench in the aquarium is incredible !!!

[@psykonikk]

please make jetstream sam's high frequency blade from metal gear rising :D :D

[@mylesgrusnick2471]

YES!

[@ixxatwolf2960]

it must be awesome !

[@Giroutte]

Omg yes yes yes!!!!!! Makes Sam's sword from MGR!!

[@VegetaBrief4522]

an amazing build

[@SmokeBloody]

I don't think it's possible to make the pushing mechanism)

[@AspelShuyin]

I wish they'd focused a bit more on that handle. It's really beautiful. That's some really gorgeous wood.

[@GrahamCStrouse]

Is it just me or were an awful lot of sexual innuendos in this episode? I mean, Ilya kept talking about his hard tip and now you're talking about gorgeous wood... ;-)

[@AspelShuyin]

I think that's just you.

[@MerlinsJester]

That just means there's hope for you still

[@willlaverick4175]

I've seen these people do this hundreds of times, and it still amazes me

[@animaniac0041]

What a complexe work on this one, just amazing

[@Kronnification]

General Armstrongs sword from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

[@SapphireTNT]

yes

[@theonuss6607]

I copied your post so they see it again.

[@TeerapongMBell]

yeah! me too

[@GregTom2]

No offense but why is Ilya so competent. The other smiths are definitely amazing by any account but Ilya is always the one directing the others and doing the more elaborate projects. Where did he learn that?

[@TheRoland19111]

GregTom2 From other smither probably. thats how the things work on these places, the more experienced one guives the directions to the others

[@mrchickenman449]

I know right!? Apparently he's mostly self-taught as well, so I guess it's just amazing natural born talent and years of practice. He's absolutely legendary imo.

[@QurttoRco]

Because he specialized in traditional high values sword making? Like it or not most sword makers prefer to use modern material and modern tools and not to faff around with traditional stuff

[@WereBoar]

In one of the earlier episodes someone said that Ilya is a art school graduate, so he most likely applied his art skills to a different materials (he learned engraving by himself). There is plenty of free information on the internet, so if you have an access to proper tools, there's a lot you can learn just by trying to apply what you saw or read about. Metalworking is not that difficult - one just need to be patient and observant. Some natural talent also helps.

[@Revellius21]

Ilya is mostly self taught, though he did spend time in Japan learning traditional Katana forging. Anytime they do any kind of asian weapon, especially Katanas, Ilya will be leading the charge for the most part.

[@christkandosii3337]

I really like the way you made the sword, it has a really unconventional handle and transition into the blade, and you just put the blade right through it and it turned out really nicely. I thought that feat of art was really classy. Also the Great Sword of Artorias.

[@zachow1988]

Loved the aquarium quench you guys show. That really puts it in perspective

[@nathanmeyers8838]

One of the swords of the 7 deadly swordsman of the Hidden Mist in Naruto Shippuden

[@nathanmeyers8838]

Also how about the Scythe from the final episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

[@wadewilson3309]

+Nathan Meyers they did Zabuzas blade

[@smite4032]

no they didnot

[@ghosted4048]

that would be pretty sick

[@wadewilson3309]

denchik nevermind thought they did in the older season

[@thetorchlight1985]

Do genji's blade from overwatch

[@jamesm8136]

I want to see Genji's swords as well

[@nethaliim]

Yessssssss plzzz I've been wanting to see them build something from Overwatch and Genji's sword is perfect!!!

[@angelacruz357]

I really wish I owned this sword🙏🙏🙏 You guys are absolutely amazing. Truly the best there is 👍👍👍

[@JedemPoKucama]

Amazing craftmanship and effort!!

[@pumpkinasstha4th]

Please please can you do the sword of Gryffindor.

[@HaarisB]

Seconded

[@paulhudson6846]

wow.. apparently people only want anime swords nowadays... are there not many american harry potter fans or what?

[@jamesshantie5758]

Third

[@jeremym8748]

yes please

[@TheWildElements]

+Pug Bandito Harry Potter fans are all over the place.

[@Leongon]

How about Rurouni Kenshin's inverse edge sword? :D

[@AspelShuyin]

That would definitely be a neat thing to see them forge.

[@gio7066]

yes I quote

[@ayporos]

THIS! this would be awesome!

[@lizard9191]

YES that would be amazing!

[@teejay816]

yesss reverse blade katana from ruroni Kensin!

[@a62757]

I like how the cut from that blade is so clean

[@joazumi9830]

Excellent artwork. Keep it up guys!

[@waaagh3203]

Man at Arms has single handedly raised the price of milk and fruit in the United States.

[@eekeey]

don't forget liters of soda

[@JerKur18]

Lol

[@ThuyThanh-jb9ps]

Ululu

[@cadenkeller443]

@@eekeey True.

[@anthonymcmillan4993]

Huh?

[@ManthisR]

Ilya is a freaking legend.

[@ManthisR]

Also, do the infinity blade!!!!!

[@leonardodeambrosis2822]

+ManthisR ^this

[@maynardadolph7222]

Beautiful , that was really amazing. I really enjoyed watching this. It’s not a movie but it kinda satisfying. Man I wish I could forge one ☺️

[@solosniper86]

10:14 < Who else would like to see Ilya show us how it's done and make a copy of his beautiful hammer???

[@raversmiracle2]

Genji's sword from Overwatch! (and maybe the shuriken too!)

[@Archontasil]

so happy to see ilya here again

[@RandyLeftHandy]

Idk why but I love the way those foreward heavy hammers look so cool.

[@sharkhead216]

That is quite possibly the most beautiful sword I have ever seen. The abstract shape of the guard with the gorgeous redwood shaped hilt. And that perfect blade... Oh yeah I want one xD

[@patrickjaroch5084]

Illya You always Blow me away with your mind blowing creations. The range of Skill sets with everyone in the shop is So impressive but i Enjoy watching you and John work the anvil the best. I hope you see this. god bless you guys for making such awesome Stuff

[@jaredringland5083]

How about Illidan Stormrage's Iconic weapons, Warglaives of Azzinoth? Obviously its a set of two twin blades. Now those would be sweet.

[@pyroanticslord279]

I thought they made it already on the world of Warcraft channel.

[@toxiyk1439]

That was Tony Swatton

[@Kakashikewl]

Jared Ringland Been mentioning those for ever now. They must be scared of them, or something.

[@jaredringland5083]

Kakashikewl they did do them, just search it up, itll be on the Blizzard youtube channel or something, they turned out pretty sweet.

[@Kakashikewl]

That was the other team, not the current one.

[@examprerparation1181]

incredible job man ..i salute you guys

[@rlaw8658]

that's why I appreciate katanas and their no ordinary blacksmiths. I imagined how they made their swords way back, building from ores, refining and forging it. The patience, perseverance and passion of the smith.

[@MrLeronne]

Rose Quartz's Sword and Shield

[@MrLeronne]

please

[@PhilipPetrunak]

How about the Breaking Point?

[@JavierGonzalez-kc6ns]

yes some one aggres

[@JohnQDarksoul]

Cancer..

[@MrLeronne]

Cancer.png hilarious and original.

[@BlazeIgnitus]

Kenshin's Sakabato/Reverse Blade Sword from Rurouni Kenshin, please! The edge being on the side where the dull part of the blade usually is would make for an interesting build.

[@greenman394]

wait so are both sides of the katana sharp or just the reverse side???

[@PedroOliveiraMendes]

Up on this one Sakabato would be a nice one!

[@PedroOliveiraMendes]

Only the reverse side

[@cturner6258]

I completely agree, that build would be awesome!

[@siapola8811]

i would be cool to make that blade, but the problem is how you gonna water quench it to get reverse blade?

[@deckard9732]

That blade is SICK!!!

[@kamikazeteddybear1236]

Dude, when they were making the sword with the Tamahagane and sharpening the kissaki/ edge of the sword, dude, my heart was beating too fast man~

[@joshdenham8404]

Amazing. Traditional Japanese katana is something I have studied for a very long time. You really went to great lengths to capture the spirit of their craft. I dare say this is some of your best work!

[@ornn6177]

but did you know that the actual blade from the anime wasn't made by humans and is not a Japanese blade it was stolen from the aliens by the man character in the name

[@titan133760]

+rangaTHEwizard Nevertheless, it still has the form of a katana

[@Datlossit]

Blade of Ahrah from Dust: An Elysian Tail.

[@bigiron4800]

I second that. It would be an amazing build

[@ObliviousBeast126]

I third it!

[@dayaniradamiani8294]

Datlossit hú,

[@fernandodomingos9130]

The most beautiful sword by far. You guys are awesome.

[@oregoth8695]

1.great addition to the series .the details are wonderful 2.going to check out this show so thank you for that as well 3.i would like to say thank your for all the inspiration, by carving you guys something any ideas?

[@lordpistonia]

Yoricks shovel (LeageOfLegends)

[@calmgentleman]

Sions axe/hammer or Demonblade Tryndameres sword would also be great

[@joesimm7968]

hah

[@erokezek]

Go overwatch blacksmith challenge

[@mainlookalike2247]

totally

[@aairflowexe]

Yea Man at arms do overwatch blacksmith challenge

[@youssefsaleh3351]

Yh that will be soooo cool

[@kohi6983]

Now Thats awesome !

[@namapena4318]

Very good job, great team, amazing sword.

[@al-orimi6287]

wow i loved it all the hard work and material used all the skills been in the making of this beautiful sword wow i loved it you need your special museum

[@yotaruvegeta]

I haven't found it listed, so I'd like to see Himura Kenshin's reverse blade sword. Battousai!

[@jakrosmi]

the Sakabattou would definitely be nice

[@Lsano32]

+Joshua Smith agree bc it's way different to build than other Japanese swords

[@TheTrueBOSSofJupiter]

Yes. This would be a fun build to see them try and demonstrate.

[@alanj7099]

Dunban katana or the Monado sword are Better

[@AntonxxxGorodetsky]

i was just thinking the same, i look for it in the channel, and nothing.

[@serdan26]

Make Dishonored - Corvo's blade

[@Xanatos712]

They're probably saving that build for the release of Dishonored 2.

[@ofboriken]

prolly

[@sumthingangels]

Yes make this one Corvo's blade

[@truthfulkarl]

make it please

[@andrewautrey2076]

iron blood orphans barbatos mace

[@michaelallenbatista6497]

That bar is so compact it so beatifully prepared

[@marcjosephconstantino3940]

I always look at the stunning beauty of Hamon of every katana.

[@Velocity_AU]

Ya gotta do the reverse blade sword from Samurai X

[@VestedUTuber]

Isn't that just a regular Katana with a dull edge and a sharpened back? There wouldn't be much of a difference and they've already made at least three Katanas (four if you count Sephiroth's Masamune as a Katana and not an Odachi).

[@XeroTheLegend]

It is also a lot heavier then an average katana and a message on the tang. But more a less, just and average Katana

[@Velocity_AU]

XeroTheLegend I know but the design is cool

[@oliveredmondson2954]

You need something difficult to build to mess with them, like Hak's glaive from 'Akatsuki no yona' ;P

[@XeroTheLegend]

dvanw6 Sorry that reply was mean't for VestedUTuber

[@DarkIllusionsxX]

Talion's swords from middle earth shadow of mordor

[@_0ni]

Hey, that'd be pretty good actually

[@kayos8013]

yes

[@Infernalhypernova]

Which version? There are 3 but, Im kinda interested to see the max upgraded sword.

[@t.g.7739]

Yeah Tallions swords and The daggers that schould be awesome :)

[@HiiroRocker101]

What would be really cool would be if they fully made the blade portion of Dirhael's sword and then broke it to form Talion's dagger.

[@anjanguptasoorampalli874]

Salute for Ur craftsmanship

[@antislutful]

Despite how raw the steel looked like in the beginning, i cant believe how clean it actually was. Much purer than i thought

[@Sid-im1tm]

Ilya is a blacksmith pimp is there any sword or weapon this dude can make I know that this is a TEAM but seriously thoe Ilya is an incredible blacksmith and an armor maker whatever title you get for making armor

[@Sid-im1tm]

I meant to say is there any sword or weapon this dude can't make

[@UnrealT2K4]

Sam can make much better katanas in a fraction of the time and without the lecture or the Fabio hair.

[@KSarty]

Something about how Sam works makes every task just seem routine to him, I feel like he's easily the most skilled blacksmith they have. It's amazing to watch Ilya with all the detail work though.

[@UnrealT2K4]

meh... takes him forever to get to the point.

[@UnrealT2K4]

pretty sure...

[@davidlefort4553]

This guy won the forge in fire competition for the Scottish sheald

[@marloko]

Ilya Alekseyev

[@rithviksharma9594]

Thank god that I went through the comments, and I also watched the competition

[@vanhalenlover5746]

david lefort I was thinking that

[@josiahb1775]

I knew he was on it. His face looked familiar

[@cogminu]

awesome craftmanship!

[@sadbucket233]

I see this show only for ilya.. the guy has so much passion into forging and its great to watch

[@Phos9]

Blueblood Sword- Demon's Souls. A unique challenge, the entire complete sword appears to be one piece.

[@Elvalley]

that's actually an interesting idea

[@xXInsane-WolfXx]

I would love to see some Japanese swordsmiths react to these videos.

[@thecoach301]

They will find everything in the video very offensive and have heart attack

[@rooster6461]

The Japanese generally have a very high appreciation for other cultures doing Japanese stuff. Plus they’re not as big of assholes as Americans.

[@Suesserto]

Rooster true

[@gyzardo3648]

Rooster sadly these words are too true

[@WilhelmB]

They would probably comment on where they think technique is lacking. Politely.

[@7sins979]

nice to see one of these polished the right way.

[@haseotorres2770]

As much as I love the end product, I love the process of making this swords more. And much more with skills, dedication and attention to details

[@vendetta_official9922]

does anyone actually appreciate what these guys make? because all i ever see is people going crazy telling them what to make next.... -_-

[@that1lemon80]

I do

[@vendetta_official9922]

and thats good, im interested in black smithing in general so i appreciate everything they make

[@filipkikoa9141]

But that's the point. They openly encourage you to tell them the weapon you'd like to see next, of course the comment section is always filled with suggestions like Genji's katana or Guts' zweimotherfuckinghander. I don't remember people being angry at Man At Arms besides Captain America's shield episode or Reforged beginnings.

[@foodgeek320]

I do, I just posted a big thank you to them, for EVERY build they make. It's ridiculous that people are begging for the next thing, without ever saying thank you for the content that they just got. You can do both in one post you know!

[@LeeDee5]

I do because blacksmithing is one of the oldest practices and i'm so amazed by it.

[@MrResns]

Please make Claymore from Claymore!

[@BeyondEllisBeck]

Or this!

[@yunchunsa]

yes!

[@HamzaAli-ty5us]

hahaha :D the excitement

[@SpacemanMelodies]

Yes! Please make one of the claymores from the anime Claymore!

[@MrResns]

Teresas Claymore! i cri evrytiem...

[@dastandarksand]

One of the best awe Smith... Master piece Lot afford, love it

[@rubenh27]

Elias is definitely a modern day master at this craft