Making a Katana from Scrap Wood - Hattori Hanzō Quality - Woodworking

[@JohnHeisz]

Join the Scrap Wood Challenge Here: go.themakersmob.com/john-heizs-6-week-scrapwood-challenge/?via=ibuildit Check out the project build article for more details: ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-wooden-samurai-sword/ This is a full size replica of the Japanese sword made from 5 different types of wood. Walnut and maple for the blade cut in a wavy pattern give it that differential hardening look (hamon). The blade is also tapered and curved. The collar is hard maple and the guard is made from plywood that I made from three layers of spalted maple veneer. The veneer came from a tree that was cut down beside my house a few years ago. The handle is cherry with walnut inlays, accent stripes and end cap. The diamond shape of the inlay is meant to replicate the wrapping technique on the real sword. I finished the sword with several coats of a tung oil blend and will be making an interesting display case for it in an upcoming video. Dimensions: Overall length - 40" Blade - 27" Handle - 11-1/2" Blade width base and tip - 1-1/4" - 1" Blade curvature - 5/8" over the length

[@LIBERTASetVERITA5]

John, it would be nice if you would put a short text on screen, for 1-2 seconds or so, how long you let the glued parts set and what matrial, glue, stain etc. you are using. Would be interesting to know.

[@kv501]

LIBERTAS et VERITAS It’s not that kind of video. He’s aiming for the casual YT observer who just wants to watch a really cool, quick video where someone’s building something. These folks have zero attention spans so any extraneous info or “noise” would tune that kind of person out. There’s a delicate balance between videos that cater to your hardcore, “never miss a video” subscribers that might not get many views, and ones directed at everyone else that might generate millions of views (and precious channel-sustaining ad revenue).

[@JohnHeisz]

There will be 40 minute long video of this build that includes tons more detail plus me talking on the Makers Mob. Free to watch - just click the link in my opening comment to sign on for free.

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

I am not a sword person but that is a work of art. It is exquisite.

[@massiv-karimov]

Круто молодец

[@tympt1]

John, that was just mesmerising to watch. A thing of beauty!

[@jakematic]

First bandsaw technique was not un-common for me until I stopped taking the second pot of coffee to the shop. Superb combination of techniques. Stunning build.

[@mlubecke]

John... I’m a huge fan of your work but this has blown me away... wow. It’s all your skill and tools you have developed over the years are etched into this project. Great job!!!

[@avee3836]

Using this video, my grandpa helped me make a wooden sword for my dad for Christmas. Thank you!

[@ajmonkeyflash]

And all of this without a CNC. Thanks John!

[@ro_yo_mi]

Just like Superman and Clark Kent, we never see John and a CNC together at the same time.

[@rickz6006]

Awsome, thanks for not filling the lack of chatter with unneeded music.

[@brendanweaver6344]

One of the coolest things is that he built it with a lot of tools that he made himself. Beautiful built John.

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

An absolutely beautiful piece of work. Having it without any narration was perfect for this project...just sit back, watch and enjoy with only the sounds of the tools.

[@scottrobertson8601]

Japanese swords are one of the most elegant things ever made! You've really captured that beauty here John love the mix of woods! Top notch build as usual!! All the best from Scotland 👍

[@MakerCuisine]

thats probably the most beautiful and accurate wooden katana I've ever seen! i love how you were able to mimic the hamon line by recutting the wood with curves on the bandsaw, that was genius

[@StanCrafted]

Really gorgeous, John...really. You are such a craftsman. For as much as I like your utilitarian videos...cabinet builds and so forth...these builds where you just highlight a masters touch are my favorites.

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

It’s amazing how easy you made this look! I’m always learning from watching you showcase your skills and experience. Thanks John!

[@jackb5524]

No music really elevates these videos, beautiful work!

[@JoseMVargas]

Dear John, this was a true work of art. The way you made made the hamon blew my mind. Great work!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Beautiful!!! Great job John!!

[@JohnHeisz]

Thank you Bob :)

[@rockinHurley777]

Shout out to geeks woodshop

[@icarium3970]

You are a master of your craft. I bow to you, John san.

[@mlubecke]

One more comment... the video and presentation was outstanding!!! Just blown away. Watching it again... wow. Thank you so much for sharing... hands down the best of all the scrap wood challenge videos I’ve seen so far.

[@JamesManCave]

John, this is the 4th time I have watched this video this week. This is utterly brilliant, the skill and time involved in making and editing this project is immense. How this video has 1 dislike, let alone 44 is absolutely beyond me.

[@Dranestor]

The idea of using the bandsaw to get a wavy-pattern in the blade is just genius!!

[@nickkropat8857]

Beautiful (and fun) project! I really like how you edited this one together, and the super subtle background music was perfect.

[@Charlesredporsche]

Looks like the quality of your photography has taken a major jump up. Your craftsmanship is inspiring. Wonderful job.

[@metalhed2]

great work John. I really like the detail of the Damascus wood.

[@WookaBounce]

Seen a lot of sword videos. It was even my first project as a kid. Anybody else and I would've skipped over, but your content is consistently excellent. Thanks John! I enjoyed it!

[@captainscarlet6758]

Excellent work John. Reading the comments a scabbard is a great idea, and something to mount them on an show them off too. Thanks for posting.

[@michaelstarling4041]

I don't recall ever commenting on your videos. I must say however, I just watched your "floppy sword" video and it prompted me to comment. I for one thoroughly enjoyed this sword video. I would love to see more of this type of content from you. I do realize though that you have bills to pay and if this type of content doesn't generate views....... well, there ya go. I've learned an awful lot watching you over the years John. Hang in there and please continue to inspire us to become better woodworkers.

[@ethanlammers2363]

11:20 a very ancient technique

[@rachelwalsh1388]

Truly beautiful, you've done a fantastic job John Heisz. Something to keep for many generations.

[@cobberpete1]

WOW. Absolutely Stunning. I think this is the best build I have seen you do. Planning of the wood and the final 'Look', Design and how to get the desired effect, mastery of the tools used. I hope it gets pride of place on your lounge room wall.

[@keggyification]

Simply stunning, I've never felt the need to comment on your work before as it normally speaks for itself but this is just beautiful.

[@jandrewmore]

Nicely done! The curvy blade detail in particular is really amazing. I watched you do it, and I still feel a bit mystified.

[@eduardom800]

There's more to it than meets the eye. Excelent Mr. Heisz.

[@bronzekid1]

This one wins, challenge over!!

[@jackmackenzie8870]

I really like the way you did the hamon effect

[@sureshot311]

I love how you've been filming and editing the past videos. This came out amazing. Fantastic work. Fantastic presentation. Thank you.

[@geraldmoore3686]

John, Your artistic skills are unbelievable, I enjoy how you are able to grasp any project and deliver it in a way that is totally understandable. That is a gift.

[@cwadub]

Amazing detail! I love how the details in the maple and walnut blade turned out

[@TheLaoruga]

That is really a crazy amount of work he put in it. That is why i love this chanel.

[@allencasey6981]

Nice walnut inlay work.

[@thelos3999]

I finished watching all of pask make videos. Now it's your channels turn bud! KZbin recommends finally hit gold

[@petercollin5670]

That's very clever how you got the ripple effect on the blade. When I read James Clavell's novel Shogun, I was so wrapped up in the story that, while reading it, I would buy and cook the Japanese foods that he described!

[@JohnHeisz]

Shogun has long been on my list of books to read. Thanks for reminding me :)

[@DesandSam]

More skills in one video than half of KZbin's how to videos combined. Bows.

[@thedeloachsdoyoutube8377]

I love this style film making when you do it John awesome job thank you sir

[@Korgon2013]

No effing way!!! That’s awesome!!! Love it. You should also make a Wakizashi and a Tanto to make a set.

[@jeremartin194]

awesome!!!! the best result in scrapwood challenge, the best of this challenge!!!

[@Silent1nK]

As a first time watcher your workbench is cool and amazing to look at and see in action truly beautiful craftsmanship

[@Darkhynde]

Very nicely done. But I do wonder if the Samurai Carpenter feels like, "Now why didn't I think of that?"

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Amazing John, love the method you used to scallop the edge and all the contrast and spalted guard look beautiful.

[@JohnHeisz]

You know, it was your video that stopped me from doing this three years ago. I made the blade sample (I show that in the build article and you can see it at 3:19 on the right side of the frame in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJa3cmVqiLeenpI) that summer and put the project off knowing how much work was involved and the chance of messing up, and then along your video came as well as Bob Clagett's. I said the hamon idea is going to look ripped off from you and the general idea of making one so soon after those threw a wrench in the works for me. But now watching yours again and it looks like I completely ripped you off! :D All similarity is completely coincidental I swear! :)

[@GeeksWoodShop]

@@JohnHeisz Haha, thanks John, that's why I love seeing how you approached a similar challenge. I've had a loose idea of gluing up some veneers in a wavy pattern and seeing what kind of hamon line could be created from that, but now if I ever get to it, I'll be ripping from you. Haha, 3 years sounds about right for some of these projects, good to be in good company. Btw, get ready for plenty of comments over the years that a wooden katana is called a bokken. Something I'll guess you probably already know, but it's one of the most common comments I get. Good times. (And I totally understand that you didn't rip my video at all, but if you did, I'd be all the more flattered.). ;).

[@s3rzz]

that's wild, great idea to use maple to represent the hamon

[@peternewman9713]

John, that was incredible! Your skills never cease to amaze me!

[@bdcopper]

brilliant attention to detail John. Very well done.

[@IsaKocoglu]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your art with us, John.

[@FriggOff361]

Alrite we need you to battle matthias wandel and his wood pirate sword

[@vishyandypurandat6208]

On a ship in Japan.

[@nipplesmacduff6933]

Matthias would have a strategic plan but John will just bulldoze him

[@FriggOff361]

matthias would build a wooden suit of armor

[@super_slo]

Don't forget Maui's hook by Marc. 3 way battle!

[@FriggOff361]

@@super_slo Hahaha

[@alflud]

Beautiful piece John. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

That is a thing of rare beauty, John.

[@dlsb1234]

Perfect job...a lot of talent and hability. Congratulations. Tks for sharing..

[@SlapStuffTogether]

Wavey thing you did with the band saw to get that hamon effect was pretty slick. Coolest wooden sword I've seen.

[@JPToto]

This is like woodworking ASMR.

[@markduggan3451]

That looks really cool, thanks for letting us see the process.

[@claudiomenesesc]

great craftmanship, as usual.

[@mirockswoodshop]

Coolest one! Great work John!

[@RBallarddesigns]

Fantastic build John. The Bride would love it

[@peterbrownwastaken]

JOHN! This is stunning! Such a fun build to watch. Thank you.

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks Peter, and thanks for watching :)

[@stevenash2933]

Thanks John that is absolutely beautiful

[@ThePaulus2010]

Amazing.. who knew scrapwood wood B so Beautiful! The craftsmanship is just as good as it looks! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@FritsvanDoorn]

A true master.

[@jimpike3489]

WoW, totally stunning John. I am subscribed to the makers in the challenge and really enjoy your video's. Thanks for sharing

[@gradedpopcorn4413]

I’m usually not into this kinda stuff but this was really cool!!

[@BobAmarant]

Very nice indeed, this is on my To Do List for my channel. Love the way you did the handle inlays. Keep them coming!

[@rickhuffman2635]

Amazing workmanship and creativity. Love watching all your channel's

[@Ohio_etsu-masu]

VERY cool. Love that hamon creating technic

[@ChetKloss]

Very well done John. A triumph!

[@Franksshed]

Outstanding!! What a piece of Art! 😯🔥

[@darastakid88]

I would love to buy something like this. A work of art.

[@robertmurray1833]

Beautiful job, love the effect on the blade.

[@484848474]

In a word John,Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYDK]

A beautiful wooden sword.

[@mcka-si7fb]

Holy crap... that was awesome.

[@briannelson605]

Beautiful build

[@chrisfranklynmakes]

Mate, that's work of art!

[@engage-fp1io]

Beautiful.... but wouldn't this be a really fancy bokken?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Really beautiful project!

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks :)

[@1777DK]

Your scrap wood is bigger than my new wood. Genius how you made the pattern on the blade, I want to use that for something.

[@AbouzarKaboudian]

Loved it! Great craftsmanship!

[@benzmansl65amg]

Incredible work in every aspect. Including the cinematography.

[@TB_Production_aka_TB_76]

Awesome to see you build something with that many details on your homebuild tools instead of just another CNC produced thing. Cool 😎💪🏻👍🏻😍

[@noxaw_fr]

This is so inspiring! Thank you

[@ltlima]

Really a masterpiece!

[@edwardkaneshiro6437]

I liked how you did the inlays on the handle! I thought it was woven grip! Nice work !

[@projectwood7221]

Good stuff, always great to see recycling turning into beautiful work

[@larry400]

Skillful, creative, amazing, etc.......!

[@collincolston8443]

That's right up there with an Hattori Hanzo.

[@donaldmumaw]

Gotta get those views. This should do well.

[@thunderstruck1078]

What a shitty thing to say.

[@FOMI1970]

No comment ... just big (like) ... WOW.

[@christianmoore3483]

Impressive artwork

[@3az3oz]

I love how this turned out ... amazing craftsmanship

[@Sludgepump]

Was waiting for the "atta boy" samurai sword scene in Pulp at the end of your video, John. Fabulous project and a perfect fitting "scrap wood challenge" video.

[@BLenz-114]

John, this would have been very nice even without it, but the addition of the hamon effect was WAY over the top! Inspired!

[@stefan00666]

Work of art, insane!

[@scottlouis7785]

Love it John