Machete Restoration - Rust Bluing [Transformation To A Bunka]

During the restoration of the old rusty machete, I also had to make a transformation, so that a machete became a bunka. The special thing about the restoration was that I will protect the new knife from new rust with the help of "Rust Bluing". That is, I use rust to protect the bunka from rust, you can also easily replicate the process. Also, when I remodeled the old machete, I used a needle scaler, sandblasted parts to remove rust, used electrolysis to remove rust, made a new handle out of ebony and bubinga, and more. Please also note that this video is not only to quickly show someone how something works, but also to relax and escape from everyday life!
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▶ What did I do ?! ◀
The rusty machete was in very poor condition, so I had to rebuild it. After derusting with the needle deruster and with the help of electrolysis, the full extent of the rust became clear, so I had to convert the machete into a bunka knife. To match, I chose a wooden handle made of ebony and bubinga, the shape of which is also based on a bunka. The blade is now protected from future rust by a process called "Rust Bluing". This involves using hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and salt to create a layer of red rust. The blade is then placed in boiling distilled water, which turns the red rust into black rust, which now protects the knife from rust. During the restoration, I had to refrain from removing the pitting, because otherwise nothing would have remained of the knife.
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▶ Good to know ◀
I used the following tools: Needle scaler, laboratory power supply, wire, wood, alligator clips, wire brush, cordless screwdriver, wire attachment, pen, angle grinder, belt grinder, files, grinding jig, saw, marking pen, caliper, immersion heater, hardening furnace, oil, grill thermometer, oven, forging pliers, disc sander, lathe, drill, ruler, pliers, brush, wood glue, screw clamps, sandpaper, compressor, blasting cabinet, blasting material corundum, distilled water, hydrogen peroxide, salt, vinegar, bowls, cotton swabs, glue, linseed oil varnish
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[@Hyndsyte2020]

For those curious, this blade started life as specifically a billhook machete - note the exaggerated curve at the end. The cutting edge of such a knife would face the same direction as the hook, and was meant for chopping woody plants, mostly for hedging and cutting the side shoots from branches. By transforming it into a bunka (a Japanese kitchen knife which has since been overtaken in popularity by the santoku), Forgotten Shine has effectively flipped the edge to the reverse side of the original manufacture. I do agree with another commenter that the final handle on this one looks uncomfortable to hold. Authentic bunka, and indeed most Japanese cutlery, have a more rounded handle. Even ones that don't, though, have a more ergonomic design than this. While the handle's finish is pretty to look at, it's not very practical. Still, 4/5 video. Who doesn't like a nice restoration/transformation every now and again?

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you for your detailed reply! Yes, I theoretically hold the machete upside down on the thumbnail. It is also true that from the back of the machete I made the edge of the bunka, otherwise I would never have had enough material...👍🐢

[@stanleysledzianowski5733]

Yeah it's a kiritsuke knife definitely not a machete. But still looks good.

[@jelly-ui2ob]

You wrote so much

[@jelly-ui2ob]

4:30

[@KBADROBIK]

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[@ksiwats2230]

Your like the only restoration KZbinr who’s legit props too you

[@DaPerfectLatta]

Oh my lawd this is so satisfying

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩🐢

[@gurkarenggo8293]

W

[@gurkarenggo8293]

Hmmmm

[@gurkarenggo8293]

J

[@johnpeebles8209]

looks easy

[@thrashcore7]

So satisfying convert a piece of junk in a brand new High quality instrument. Excelent work 👍👍👍

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feeback! 🐢🤩

[@bird_b0nezz]

Me and my cat love these videos, he sits and listens to the noises and they help me sleep, 10/10 work

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! I'm very happy if you like it 🐢

[@Extreme-Graphics]

This is my Favorite Restoration Channel! Great job on the Resto-Mod! The handle would probably not be comfortable in my hand...too blocky. I've been missing "Mr. Turtle", so I'm glad he made an appearance! I'm also glad you protected him when you were quenching the blade. Need him to be around for a long time!!! I LOVE how you Describe Everything that's going on. Just One of the things I love about this channel! Bravo!!!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you so much for your great Feedback! 🤩😍🐢

[@kaynzed1411]

Rrrrrr

[@joshmalli]

I watch a ton of restoration videos but I DEFINITELY look forward to yours the most. The first one I saw was your black cleaver episode. You always seem to have the most interesting methods and the tools are always in the worst condition. I appreciate you don't just grind off the rust like other channels I've seen. Great result here, the machete and handle look great!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks for your great comment, I'm glad to read something like this!🐢

[@nizzybee60]

The black cleaver one was the first ones I watched too. I was entranced! It remains my fav video to this day.

[@dth91]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration do you rust all the projects yourself

[@poollside]

These are the videos you watch when you just want to to see something unique and random

[@pehhii]

First time I actually see Rust bluing, really interesting. Really love how it turned out!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks for your feedback! I must say, I am also more or less by chance stumbled on it and had to try it out. I was fascinated how well it worked. 🐢

[@RovingPunster]

For those who dont know: > Red rust is Hematite > Black rust is Magnetite Hematite is unstable and water soluable, whereas a patina of Magnetite is very stable.

[@zeejemusic8843]

i have to say that i dont love the physical design of the handle- although rounded edges, the overall boxy design is an image that i can physically feel. just a preference and the choice of wood is great as well so i have to say 9/10... nice :)

[@auss277]

I know next to nothing about this craft but these videos are always so interesting!!

[@ZarkoRadulovic]

Awesome work, mate. Seriously a great video, my daughter and I loved every part. Thanks

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩🐢

[@lucieleimbach]

Love your work. Every restoration can’t be nice and shiny. Please keep making videos with 🐢

[@NourishyourBeauty2027]

Finally NOT STUPID MIRROR FINISCH BLADE , apparently is mandatory on youtube knife work ......Great job . Most satisfactory part the bluing . Well done !!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩 🐢

[@iSome_Noob]

Its always so satisfying to see the rust come off like that

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

That's right 🤩👍🐢

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Przepiękna jest jest zrobiona ta cała robota pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

[@barryroyal7233]

Very beautiful

[@flaviakoch7378]

New techniques, amazing video, sounds. Thank you for sharing this amazing process!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@mak88119]

If I saw a Machete like this I would throw it away, the strength of the metal has been comprised.

[@joanlittle4235]

That oven I don't think I could bake cookies. love this, I am learning SO much. Granny usa.

[@tanner5535]

Hello! I've been watching for awhile, and really enjoy your work. Recently, my wife has been watching these with me before bed, and without fail, it has helped her sleep, haha. She really likes any sort of blade, and it makes her happy seeing how carefully you restore these beauties. Godspeed on your endeavors, brother! You do good work :)

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you for your feedback! My videos actually help a lot of people fall asleep, that's completely okay 😅👍🐢

[@PerfectRestore]

I watched your video with interest! Well shot and edited close-ups! The restoration work is great, as is the end result! Good luck bro and inspiration!!!

[@fdaman3915]

I impressed with your ability to salvage something that was so far gone. I didn't think there was any metal left in there. Good job 👏

[@RelaxingRestoration]

Turned out amazing!! I love that you show it in action chopping grapes, I wish you would have tried some bigger friut though!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 🐢

[@nospin1394]

Such a clever simple idea I went duh, your use of the drill and vise together showed what could be done when you need more than two hands and do not have a bench top grinder, great episode.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! Sometimes it's the little things that help us so much, right?! So you have your hands free for the real work. But of course you can also just use a pillar drill...🐢

[@Chiefkahuna2]

I don't know why I need to watch this stuff. It just makes me feel good.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

That's the main thing! 🐢

[@adummies]

This is by far my favorite restoration account on KZbin

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Oh wow thank you ver much! 🐢

[@jac3346]

That looks absolutely beautiful

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@foxwhiskey]

Klasse gemacht. Sieht durch das brünieren richtig edel aus. Tolles Video. Danke fürs hochladen.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Danke für das Lob!🤗🐢

[@romankache1611]

Klasse Arbeit wieder. Krass was daraus geworden is. Stark. Weiter so. Ich liebe deine Arbeit.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Vielen Dank für dein tolles Feedback! 🤩🐢

[@jlindskog5141]

Also sowas! Habe gedacht es wäre viel zu verrostet und schau mal da...tolles Messer hast du da👏👏👏

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Dankeschön 🤗🤩🐢

[@trishblackman7403]

I love seeing rust barnacles fly with the needle scaler.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤣🤣🐢

[@karkatamedia]

You do some beautiful work. Keep it coming. 🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you a lot! 🐢

[@RESTOREOLDTHINGS1980]

Really love how it turned out!

[@The_Meme_Fox]

The fact that I have EXTREME audio sensitivity makes this 100000% better

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you for your feedback! is this something good or bad? How do you feel about the audio in the video? 🐢

[@The_Meme_Fox]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration ok 🐢

[@A.l.t.a.i.r_AC]

Гарно,черепашка додає ізюминки!!!)))😊

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nice elegant finish, well done.👍

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you, bro! 🐢

[@samanthaojaniemi4518]

You should use the needle scaler more often, it scratches an itch in my brain so well.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Ok, I will do it again with 😁🐢

[@samanthaojaniemi4518]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration you're the most responsive KZbinr I've ever seen. You're wonderful. 🥹

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

😳 😎

[@samanthaojaniemi4518]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration keep it up 🥰

[@MikeCrarer]

Amazing what you were able to do - Great Job!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 🐢

[@massimosicily1461]

Un grande professionista con attrezzature eccezionali. Bravissimo 🥰

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Grazie mille! 🐢

[@markneo1]

Sempre um trabalho incrível. 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado! Prazer em ler de você novamente 🤩👍🐢

[@korepersephone838]

Hello

[@jamaalabbott4339]

I agree

[@jamaalabbott4339]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration i know what you said

[@karlatoro9941]

I fell in love with restoration’s like this 😂😂😂

[@reynaflynn345]

Can you do this to my brain please, god this is art and so damn impressive

[@Luna15234]

That was hell of a work! It was like watching forging a sword

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@iwilliston]

your 2x72 belt grinder looks like one i have been thinking about getting just wondering well it works etc also first time seeing your channel great work look forward to seeing more

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you and welcome! Yes I am very satisfied with the belt sander, you can work very accurately and precisely, quite super! The other large (also in the video) belt sander is very rough on the other hand...🐢

[@J1_Will]

Realmente, é um trabalho incrível, ficou maravilhoso

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado! 🐢

[@EduSCBR]

Tirou bastante da originalidade da peça, mesmo assim ficou top...parabéns.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado! 🐢

[@Khale.H.7]

Oh my god yes, thank you so much for this Christmas present💜

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🎄🎁🐢

[@RestorationVideo]

*_Parabéns pelo seu talentoso trabalho_*

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado! 🐢

[@kevinomar2618]

Am i the only one who gets happy when i see the turtle?

[@hellgirl1029.]

This channel needs more views, Grade A content 👏 👌

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🤩👍🐢

[@AquaDragon6629]

@21:34 that sanding device is super neat!

[@devincanfield]

Okay this blew my mind

[@badkarma0791]

Perfect upload time I was just about to start my bedtime video routine

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

That's perfect 😍 Where are you from? 🐢

[@badkarma0791]

Wyoming, United States! Granted it’s 4am for me but I’m a low-key insomniac so this is my usual bedtime

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Oh, that is actually very late or early 😅 With us it is just 12 o'clock noon. I wish you a good night already 🤗🐢

[@badkarma0791]

Wow that’s crazy! Time zones are so cool. I really enjoyed the video :) thank you very much! Have a good day

[@solihinanwar1499]

I will definitely just buy a new one. 😅 but your video is very satisfying.

[@CatalystRestorations]

Dude you must live on like Venus to find things in this condition so often Nice job! Although that blocky handle looks impossible to actually hold comfortably to me 😨

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤣🤣👍🐢

[@floof6000]

Most of these videos are probably fake.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

My videos are not fakes! Why should they be? 🤷🐢

[@owlcapone69]

I don't remember how I found this channel but I'm glad I did

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 🤩👍🐢

[@_GoGo_]

I love watching these late at night whenever I can’t sleep

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤩👍🐢

[@panioloprep8126]

I need your sand/bead blaster. I do some refinishing on some of my old handguns but up until now I have sanded the parts by hand

[@Sophia-Petrillo]

Muy bonita labor. Muy interesante vídeo; pero esto no es restaurar. Es aprovechar lo que hay para hacer otra cosa. Algo maravilloso; pero no es restaurar.

[@pavelkoudele5526]

Želva 🐢 horolezec 👍.😀. Pěkná transformace. Pavel 🇨🇿

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Moc vám děkuji! 🤩🐢

[@jar0fp1ckleGaming]

Why does this machete look like a giant sword, but in a reduced form

[@marcospinto2290]

How Nice is that..great job..i can look at this vídeo 10 times..congrats

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@krystynanahlik621]

Whenever he took it out from electrolysis it looked like the magma wyrm’s scalesword from Elden Ring

[@moshebron2105]

Beautiful job as always. Watching the bluing process was both interesting and free education. Your work is getting better and more intricate with every new video. Keep it coming. P.S. your work stands on its own you don't need the turtle to enhance it.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@jamesdyson7126]

W o W ! ! What a great restoration !

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@elainedeoliveirasouza-bf3sl]

Boa noite magnífica restauração ❤

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Muito obrigado, ainda bem que gostaste! 🐢

[@CJ-hj3co]

Suggestion for next video: Find the most rusted blades, forge them into a billet and make a new knife out of them🙏🙏🙏

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤔🤔🐢

[@ryanmcwilliams8784]

Idk anything about restoring metal but I restore and build wood furniture and I really enjoyed the handle parts although it looks uncomfortable to hold. But it looked good

[@carrestore]

beautiful restoration

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@ayas4947]

Hi I'm Japanese! Your bunka is Cool!!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! Greetings from Germany! 🐢

[@RestoredChannel]

You did a great job👌

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you, bro! 🐢

[@user-ie4wv5hu6f]

Hello, I had a question, where do you find these old items?

[@itsamazingskills8638]

Amazing Beautiful Restoration

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢

[@ethananderson8169]

Really interesting videos and I love them but I'm starting to notice that he has unique designs of handles lol

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

🤣🤣🐢

[@MrBallL0L]

“Use headphones for a better experience” The experience 2 minutes later: 2:41

[@jackjuhasz533]

what a video ! so well done. thankyou !

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thanks! 🐢

[@HannahMattox]

That handle! 😍😍

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! Nice to read from you again! 🤗🐢

[@johnthomas2485]

These videos are ASMR

[@DrMrSmooth]

Nice video mate ! Keep going ! 👍

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you, bro! 🐢

[@user-cm4ft5vu3z]

Excelente trabalho

[@codymichels5360]

honestly some of this was so freaking cool and some of it made no sense. But nice video

[@user-gv4tn9nb7f]

Beautiful!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 🐢

[@1mm258]

I have never binged so hard even tho it's night and there's a very important exam tomorrow man I'm so dead.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

😱😱 good luck! 🐢

[@1mm258]

@@ForgottenShineRestoration I am still watching and thx!

[@user-li8wi7zl9n]

А сними ещё больше видео про реставрацию,твои видео очень нравятся.🙂

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Большое спасибо! 🐢

[@joec4997]

where do you find stuff like this to work on?

[@fandomTarantinoandCo]

Of course it doesn't look like new, but it useful. And this is great

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 🐢

[@why8918]

i’ve so many restoration videos, and the majority seem fake or staged, but your videos seem 100% legit

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! You're right about that too, I don't fake anything in my videos. The rust is real, the items are old and the processes are shown as they happened.... 🥰🤩🐢

[@YourMom-jn5cp]

Saw the thumbnail and thought it was a chocolate chip cookie. It isn’t, but I’m not that disappointed.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you! 😅🐢

[@flinkdoodle]

please tell me i’m not the only one who finds the sound and look of the glue just… concerning? nice work btw!!

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

So far you are the only one 🤣🐢

[@fourtwoone9588]

Just subscribed. Absolutely amazing buddy

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much and welcome! 🤩🐢

[@alexanderlvt]

That rust bueing was very interesting. But I don't get the square handle

[@fatcats4everkf985]

Im still wondering where you get all these rusty stuff

[@l.-.l5451]

Top G coming for you

[@claudio6164]

Fantastic work congratulations friend.

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! 🐢🤩

[@andreilucian10]

Your are mixing counterclockwise or it`s camera? Amazing jobs!

[@antikaplanet2970]

👏👏👏

[@Seahorse1414]

Turtle , the little star that shines

[@korepersephone838]

Bro it was perfectly fine you couldn't stretch it up like lined it up and spread it

[@subramanianiyer2731]

Nice job brother. Like from India🇮🇳

[@ForgottenShineRestoration]

Thank you very much! greetings from Germany. 🐢