Making a Mosaic Longsword with an ABS Mastersmith - Kyle Royer

In this special build episode ABS Mastersmith Kyle Royer takes us on a 3 month long journey of creating a masterful mosaic long sword.
In this build Kyle shows us how to make a beautiful mosaic damascus pattern. Than how to forge weld it into a long blade. How to grind and heat treat a sword blade. He shows us his method to grind a fuller and than the true magic begins. How to make the fittings in mastersmith quality. The fit and finish of the furniture in unmatched. He also shows us how he does gold inlay on the fittings and lastly how to blue the fittings just right. He also shows how to spiral flute a beautiful handle and how to pin all the pieces together for a perfect fit!
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[@passionfruit897]

The sword looks like one of those legendary relics.

[@moreexpressolessdepresso92]

looks like one of those legendary unique weapons I'd like to break on some sad fuck's face

[@manuellayburr382]

Give it a1000 years

[@Ms13unknown13]

such an awesome sword to bad it's a quest item...

[@burnerjack01]

If Quentin Tarantino had seen this, "Kill Bill" would have been completely different.

[@captcorajus]

I have to say, over the years, I've watched 1000s of KZbin videos, and appreciated a lot of master craftsmen's work. This, is by far, the most impressive thing I've ever seen. That sword is a work of art. Its beautiful.

[@JoinMeInDeathBaby]

Love your RPG videos!

[@adamjensen9463]

Take a look at Man At Arm's Abyss Greatsword. You'll like that too.

[@brendangilmore4297]

You might enjoy watching Clickspring's videos too. Gold on blued steel is Royal eye-candy :)

[@goldenturd3156]

Couldn't agree more..... Sooo amazing

[@user-zj5jj4uf9y]

It's absolutly amaising, but try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C9f2OdjZV0nac )))

[@jammyface3041]

I can honestly say without exaggerating, this is truly the most beautiful sword I've ever seen and to watch it being made just sweetened it so much more. I hope to do some blade smithing in my life and I've studied about it for years. Dabbled a bit. This sword is truly a work of art. Bravo!

[@voidinheritant]

i can’t agree. the handle ruins it all

[@dragonfell5078]

@@voidinheritant Agree to disagree. Personally, I think the handle completes the sword

[@atrumphasmatis6719]

I think silver versus gold would have looked better. Tbs it’s still beautifully.

[@monkeybandit222]

I think it is mostly because it came out so clean and perfect from the heat treat

[@evenindeathistillserve760]

Agreed! It's even more beautiful than Aragon's sword from Lord of the Rings!💯😍

[@voltsoftruthBSbuster]

I watched many knife and sword makers over the past 20 years ever since I got into the knife collecting hobby. And even made a few knives my self. And I've seen really good knife makers that stand out above the rest, but this guy is on a whole different level of skill and talent that seems unattainable to us mere mortals. He is absolutely one giant step above anyone i can think of when it comes to this trade.

[@glintongordon6811]

Vulcan incarnation

[@darrell840]

Arpad bojtos

[@jamesdennett196]

I've been watching Kyle's videos for a few years now, and his precision, his perfectionism are second to none. If I watch other bladesmith videos, if there's even a tiny issue, even the smallest compromise, I always think "Kyle wouldn't let that go". That's not to say I always like the pieces he does from an aesthetic point of view, but they are always exquisitely made.

[@shadiversity]

I'm in awe, this is amazing, incredible. Such a work of art.

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks boss! Let’s do a thing real soon!

[@nickdevries4692]

@that works is this a shadow of the conqueror tie in sword im sensing ;)

[@joostvanriel5204]

Nice seeing you here

[@XBullitt16X]

a sneaky shad appears

[@johnclark3531]

Shad just showing up with his jaw on the floor like the rest of us.

[@OmicronX-1999]

...That sword is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I mean that sincerely. That thing belongs in a fantasy novel.

[@brian8861]

why a fantasy novel

[@escanorthelionsinofpride1376]

Veriloyly looks like it would be some enchanted god like weapon

[@escanorthelionsinofpride1376]

Veriloyly hell could be Excalibur

[@hidayatzainal3289]

Totally agree

[@Jelsick]

It has to have a name, like Narsil, Glamdring, Bright Nail, Thorn, etc.

[@BlueNades1]

"You guys can do this,you guys can make stuff better than this" I don't think any human being could create a sword even remotely as magnificent as this one. Truly a master of his craft, god bless him wherever he is now

[@jamesdennett196]

Kyle has his own channel full of videos like this. All of his work is exquisitely made.

[@BlueNades1]

@@jamesdennett196 really? What's the name of the channel?

[@jamesdennett196]

@@BlueNades1 youtube.com/@KyleRoyerKnives?si=yXJcP_jTV5kXYer-

[@marlinblack6597]

Speechless. What an absolutely amazing piece of craftsmanship. The accuracy of the pattern Damascus is unbelievable. The consistency of the bluing is perfect. Truly awestruck.

[@Bluebuthappy182]

Dude that is literally one of the most impressive objects I've seen. It wouldn't look out of place in any Museum.

[@DONTctVT]

f***ing wow

[@mcnitton4433]

Same

[@FantaTim14]

It looks beautiful in its own way but the only museum i could imagine it in is a art museum

[@MrAlwaysRight]

What about "The Museum of Guns and Only Guns" museum?

[@MrAlwaysRight]

@@Nalhcal also, shaddup, this sword is nothing short of impressive. "Oh, I didn't say it wasnt impressive bleh bleh" Yeah, you did.

[@slackjaw703]

This is the first time I’ve heard a builder call his creation epically amazing and have it be an understatement.

[@phillylove7290]

I would die so quickly if I had this sword in times of old. It would instaboost my confidence to dangerous levels. Add a matching suit of armor and I would charge both the English and French armies. And die pretty quickly because like video games "cosmetics do not effect stats".

[@scottmalone6985]

Easily a 30K sword. Very beautifully done.

[@jvmiller1995]

@@scottmalone6985 that with no one knowing who he really is. If someone like Jay Fisher built this it would be worth a couple hundred thousand.

[@jvmiller1995]

@@phillylove7290 If you had this in the old times you would be just fine. You would be the person telling your Army to go fight as this is a weapon fit for a King.

[@euanmurray3676]

Scott Malone )

[@mortarman20111]

This is the most beautiful sword I’ve ever laid eyes on. Absolutely gorgeous and crafted like he was pouring his soul into this wonderful thing.

[@bairnonessie]

Gun blue has to be one of the most amazing finishes ever discovered. Absolutely fantastic sword.

[@lockerius4208]

I am single with no kids, so I feel comfortable saying this..... This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Truly. When I first saw the video and I was like "I ain't taking 30 minutes of my time to watch thi.....and then I did and realized just how in AWE I was in this creation. You sir truly deserve that Master Smith title. EPIC. Truly. Bravo.

[@Theriomnigus]

I didn't even realize this was 30 minutes till I read your comment 😂

[@PanduPoluan]

This video is well worth spending 30 minutes of my life 👍🏼

[@madarafan2749]

Same situation with me dude

[@mattrodriguez6636]

I wish he would’ve spent more time explaining how he got that amazing mosaic pattern on that blade. The gold inlay is fantastic but it pales in comparison to that blade pattern.

[@saltyioniserofwater9320]

it's a delicate balance between clean minimalism (fittings )and tremendous detail (blade) that makes the pattern stand out this much

[@Combatcanes]

Agreed!

[@zanderwylie7172]

Go to his channel. It’s like a 15 part series and the first few episodes are forging the blade

[@rigorobles3991]

I think it has to do with all the things he was doing at the beginning... stacking, cutting and pressing, I think...

[@vaguewint]

@@rigorobles3991 Thats how many layers he wants the layers to be. I think the more layers, the stronger? but I don't think it impacts how it looks

[@newdizzy1846]

Jesus Christ that is the most incredible sword I've ever seen, that damascus with the blued steel and gold inlay, it's ridiculously difficult and this guy's done it with complete perfection, and then at the end he has the integrity to say, "you can make something like this or even better if you stick with it" what a great guy

[@theverygreatest1]

This just came up in a playlist while at work, and all my production ceased. Literally moved to tears at the end, what an unbelievable final product. I can't even imagine smashing it against another sword, just unreal.

[@deez5396]

Just imagine his kids passing this sword down to their kids and so forth Dude really just created the best family heirloom

[@perezortegavalentin9343]

There, you have the name Mosaic Heirloom

[@viktorbihar5384]

Also most dangerous, lol.

[@LeprinhaGul]

I believe it was sold for north of 60k. someone else is going to be passing this down as heirloom.

[@anactualtexan777]

This son....*unsheathes this beast*........this...was your grandfather’s blade. Son-👁👄👁 “By the gods”

[@MisoElEven]

@@viktorbihar5384 Pretty sure people pass guns to their kids...sword is no big deal either, even the biggest idiot would feel bad about damaging this sword.

[@mrman17]

I've watched a lot of sword making videos over the years, and this has to be the best one by far - it is absolutely stunning. Truly fit for a king.

[@TheHorsemanOfTheApocalypse]

God*

[@codychambers3311]

You mean someone who only gets swords that can’t be used in combat cause this can’t be used in any sort of fighting

[@TheHorsemanOfTheApocalypse]

@@codychambers3311 you can use it for combat you moron

[@human678]

@@codychambers3311 you could but it would ruin the artwork pretty fas

[@knvxxx]

@@human678 not if you use haki

[@christopherleachman5903]

That damascus pattern is not of this earth. Simply amazing.

[@dedmete]

I am so incredibly sick and everything hurts, but this video made me forget about the pain for half an hour and just focus on this mans awe inspiring precision and creativity. Magnificent work man. Plus this dude is just inherently likeable. Subscribing.

[@weasel1959]

When those pieces came out of bluing my jaw dropped and that blade is seriously incredible!

[@Fadilanse]

I know right, it came out like it belong to a KING,

[@pingusbror]

@@Fadilanse No bruh. This is way beyond anything created before the industrial revolutions, maybe even well beyond anything created before modern day. This would quite literally be magic to a medieval lord, nevermind a medieval master swordsmith who'd probably either be salivating at the prospect of furthering the art or want you gone to save his own business. There's some very impressive historical blades that employed extremely advanced methods to achieve a certain look or functionality but even the best of the best wouldn't pass a close up inspection by a modern paying customer who's been groomed to expect machine-level symmetry. A lord wouldn't care much if the fuller is quite obviously off center, in all actuality he'd probably care more about how the front of his scabbard looked like to crowds five or more meters away.

[@Fadilanse]

@@pingusbror Bruh, I appreciate your reply, I guess it's just like what you said, but I have a hard time finding the word to describe how I feel when I first saw it..the bluing result, it look freaking royal.

[@vexjaeger4314]

That is the single most beautiful Damascus blade my eyes have ever seen.

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

Agreed.

[@petermarrocco7840]

Pattern welded* but yes it’s absolutely breathtaking

[@Kenoscope]

Indeed. Breathtaking, the Queen will be delighted.

[@greenwar2468]

Nope

[@globalmillitary9611]

@@petermarrocco7840 At which point does he apply the pattern? I can't find it.

[@matteblacke4635]

I've watched this video a few times, everytime I'm impressed by the amount of dedication and skill that goes into this sword

[@martyluterman965]

I’m speechless, I know the video is about 2 years old but it goes to show you that it’s a timeless classic!!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thank you guys so much for watching this video and subscribing to my channel! You guys are awesome! :)

[@alexh5391]

KyleRoyerKnives How much would you charge to do a Bowie knife

[@mustafatuncer1153]

@@alexh5391 forget it bro... One of his recent knifes sold for 20k$... Perfect craftsmanship has its price

[@codygappa9099]

That sword it the best looking sword ive ever scene. The amount of time and care u put into that sword really shows in the final product its awsome looking. Its a gorgeous looking sword and I subscribed because I want to see more of your work. :)

[@1394ghostman]

no brother, we are in awe!, you are the one that's awesome! good job on the build, and thank you for the detailed video of it. well done videography, kept me absolutely mesmerized.

[@BabyRooth]

I have never seen a piece of art more beautiful, keep up the amazing work. So young for having so much knowledge and talent

[@backonlazer791]

The shape is close to traditional swords, but the execution is almost futuristic. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks! I was going for historically inspired but with my own flare.

[@backonlazer791]

You did great work =)

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

Reminds me of Spanish swords.

[@MR_R.o.b.o.t.o]

EASILY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SWORD I HAVE EVER SEEN...And I have seen probably thousands.

[@danthespaceman9747]

That thing is so unbelievably beautiful, from the Mosaic Damascus blade to the spiral on the handle, with the mirror shine on everything and the gold, just… * _chef’s kiss_ * it’s perfect

[@caiwilliams9424]

That sword is literally one of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life

[@IeamNoon]

Same here

[@westracksgames6739]

I look forward to hearing about this sword when I’m old and it’s worth million’s.

[@oatmongen4263]

Yeah I imagine the resell value will just increase as time goes by.

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

That is the very highest level of craftsmanship which I ever saw. It's pure art.

[@UltraHeatSeeker]

I have never gotten chills from watching a sword being made but this is the most incredible piece of art I have ever seen. +5 Holy Avenger Flaming Vorpal sword!!!

[@JManny1]

Literally looks like a sword made for a king.

[@maheepsingh3612]

More a sword kings would fight over

[@nejcgjurameke3037]

Sword for gods

[@athenacuisia562]

Only a sword a king could dream of

[@zevo9314]

at 3 months of work from a master smith with modern tools, its probably equivalent to a sword made for a king. that thing is stunning

[@Ryan-mo2kf]

Funny comment, in his name, Royer, there is Roy which means king in old french

[@Tar0B0I]

That was incredible! The blueing and the contrast from the gold was absolutely STUNNING! The Royers out here KILLIN IT !!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks! Josh did a great job on all that shooting and editing for sure! I LOVE blueing and gold together too!!!

[@MrZweimas]

@@KyleRoyerKnives Definitely! I was literally giggling when I saw the finished blueing and the pattern looked fake it was so good. It shouldn't be possible.

[@fourkings7897]

This is the video that introduces me to Kyle, I'm so glad

[@TheRich4187]

Amazed! This has to be the most gorgeous sword I've ever seen! Just a pure work of art. There's not a flaw in sight and that blade pattern has me floored.

[@Efreeti]

An absolute work of art. When he said the grooves for the gold inlay were dovetailed I almost passed out. Then I ACTUALLY passed out on the reveal of the guard and hilt pieces after bluing. I could not possibly find a flaw in that construction. That incredible, truly masterful level of detail, this is the kind of weapon of which songs and legends were written. Staggering beauty.

[@pimi8522]

How do you even dovetail something so small like WHAT

[@mrkiky]

Well that's how you do any kind of inlay, otherwise it just falls out. The dovetailing process isn't that complex actually. After you cut the initial grooves you chisel along the groove's edges. You can see it at 20:14 where he's working perpendicular to the groove.

[@stupidthefish1979]

Math, science, years of experience and a couple months all combine for possibly the greatest thing ever made of steel.

[@tetsuonabiki]

Have you seen his new blade the XCAL fighter? He inlays gold in a carbon fiber handle and set a black diamond in the pommel nut. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@cantbanme792]

@@pimi8522 gold damascene is actually a very old artform.

[@clone3249]

“Fit for a king” doesn’t describe its beauty well done

[@Tamlinh_gangui]

Clone324 gift for the god

[@rockmcdwayne1710]

I could imagine some emperor from middle ages having something like this tbh.

[@YukitoOnline]

Sword is too thin for actual combat or zombie apocalypse or a side weapon for an actual king.. At best its for display or ceremonies..

[@rockmcdwayne1710]

@@YukitoOnline how often do you think emperors participated in actual combat anyway?

[@Tankliker]

@@rockmcdwayne1710 The one time they get killed on the throne?

[@ChinBoi]

I’ve watched this video so many times because this sword is such a masterpiece I would love to own something even remotely close to it

[@GhostDrummer]

I’m exhausted just from watching this build…I can’t even imagine how elated you had to have felt to finish that. It is the most amazing piece of craftsmanship in a sword I’ve seen yet! Absolutely beautiful Kyle!!!

[@1slotmech]

1000 years down the road... this sword will still be in an art collection. And that's not a bad thing. :)

[@ScreenPeeker]

m8, i hope it takes longer than 1000 years to breach and clear the Royer pyramid, all its pitfalls and the final 4D chess challenge against the ghost of Magnus Carlsen to breach the sarcophagus holding this sword.

[@heliosretro4545]

@@ScreenPeeker dont forget the warp-spawn that would be summoned upon stepping foot inside the chamber this sword's sarcophagi is within

[@MadameCorgi]

It would except we'll all be dead in 40 years

[@CP4884]

@@MadameCorgi whoah! No need to be so damn dramatic there Al Gore.

[@em4392]

This sword is something what would end up in a temple after 1000 years

[@dragonkxk6309]

if corona has anything to say "it probably will".

[@Anarkittie]

@KAOS NATION it would also probably earn twenty generations of researchers tenure just analyzing the metal and trying to figure out how they made it in 1020 :D

[@raufaprilian]

No tample in 3020 only stupid flying stuff

[@raufaprilian]

And we have new language, galaxy language

[@jefflund9134]

@KAOS NATION some of the ulfberts and chinese swords and copper native american daggers go well back over 1000 years. most are probably still in a swamp

[@stephenodell9688]

I can not see how the swards of the masters of old could surpass the beauty of that sward, equal yes but not exceed. You, ser are a master craftsman beyond doubt.

[@theniceguy7824]

It's an old video, but I'm glad he actually said how long it took and how much time he put into it. It's good info for beginners to know it takes time and patience

[@JB-ew6pi]

“You guys can do this too. You can make stuff better than this.” This shall be henceforth known as the greatest lie ever told.

[@mattgreef1676]

I could literally try, practice and train for the rest of my life and never get to this standard bravo mate absolutely gorgeous

[@pontuslindheohlsson2184]

I thought to myself that this sword looks divine and that I haven't seen any mosaic damascus before. "You can make something better than this". No, no my good sir, I think not

[@the_ghost_eater7656]

trial and error tells you your mistakes slow progress makes depth to the details if another craftsman can't do it in a month like he did then he can continue for another month and the result would be nothing short of a miracle i'm not saying it's easy but i believe it will be worth it

[@Boxghost102]

@@mattgreef1676 I have too little muscle coordination to physically do this.

[@justinchristoph3725]

Maybe... If I worked at my craft for 20-30 years full-time and studied under a master bladesmith who knew all the tricks. Even then, I would have to have something intangible within me that separates the competent from the great... and despite my love for the craft, I don't know if I do.

[@MrToolmaker23]

I started watching this thinking, "Oh, another Damascus sword". When I saw the finished bluing of the guard and pommel, I got a lump in my throat. Then I saw the patterning on the blade itself. A tear came to my eye. Absolutely stunning. Work safe.

[@lilsammich8252]

Pretty amazing I must say.

[@DrTheRich]

then i saw the scabbard and something died inside... That scabbard is an insult to the blade.

[@Saiyan4eva]

And here I thought watching the swordsmith's craft there blades on Forged in fire where epic but this is next level what an absolute masterpiece, that mosaic Damascus steel pattern is stunning & beautiful have never seen anything like it before and the eye for detail on every little piece mind blowing truly in AWE! 🙇🏽‍♂️👏🏽🙏🏼👊🏽💪🏾✊🏾....

[@ZacharyScottRobertson]

Simply stated, this is a fine piece of work, and befitting of the most regal of kings, or talented swordsman alike. Well done, Sir!!! Indeed, a fine example of tradecraft, skill and mastery, all. ✊ Your diligence, attention to detail and passion is... exemplary. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@lukasgauvreau8344]

This is the Rolls Royce of swords🤯 Never seen a sword soooo gorgeous!!

[@Uraemrys]

Nah, nah. Its a Rolls Royer.

[@francismuir9313]

@@Uraemrys Nah, nah, nah. It's a Head Roller

[@samuel3punkt069]

NO Joke most beautiful sword I've ever seen in my live.

[@HereForTheMusic-h5o]

Wow. The quality of your work and your attention to detail is incredible. I've seen so many sword and knife making videos, but this is by far the most amazing!

[@daytonmccastle5346]

That is by far the most amazing weapon i have ever seen bar none. It is literally a work of art. The amount of work and precision that went into making that is just unreal. Excellent job sir what a master peice.

[@DFloyd84]

This isn't a weapon, this is art! That is also a weapon.

[@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965]

It's a classy weapon. One a gentleman would carry. It needs a matching dagger and fancy sheath.

[@kirkruiz12]

I wouldn't trust it as a weapon to many welds one bad one is all it takes

[@Red80008]

^^

[@eugenemarlarella6602]

not a weapon only art uselss sword hahha

[@theexchipmunk]

There is a reason we Germans have a certain word for craftsmanship. Its Handwerkskunst. They have, in usual use of speech the same meaning, but the literal translation of Handwerkskunst is something along the lines of "Craftsman Art".

[@TheActualCaveman]

My dude has some dwarven blood in him. This sword is a masterpiece.

[@loneaxolotl]

No, it was forged in the fires of Mt. Doom.

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

Haha.

[@BeardMan01]

Elven. Dwarves used axes and hammers mostly. Elves were known for their blades.

[@berndarndt9924]

@@BeardMan01 That actually depends, since axes and hammers are one of the worst choices for the little folk.

[@BeardMan01]

@JD Rev I'm not talking about RPGs, I'm talking about the Hobbit universe here.

[@sigma_04]

After watching so many amateurs creating nice but flawed stuff, his perfectionism and knowledge is a revelation.

[@joshuareed6894]

There ain’t none better than that. That is the most beautiful sword I’ve ever seen. It is a masterpiece.

[@LarryGarfieldCrell]

Question: So what is a Master Smith, exactly? Answer: This. This is a Master Smith. You had me in awe at the blade, before you even got to the handle. Sweet jebus that thing is gorgeous.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks you for the kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@KageStelhman]

Not going to argue with you on that @Larry Garfield, I've been subscribed to Kyle's channel for awhile now and I would Heavily Recommend that you watch his entire series (Much more in depth and lots more details) on making it ^.^

[@86thsamurai]

@Larry You took the words out of my mouth!!!

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

Kyle you're not related to Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins are you?

[@blargkliggle1121]

More of a machinist then a smith from what I saw, just another knife maker that learned how to make sword length knives. I'm not sure there even is such a thing as a swordsmith anymore, it's all just bar-stock, stock removal, and gaudy pattern welding.

[@MrFunclick]

I've watched alot of swords making video, but this is by far the most beautiful sword ive seen. thank you.

[@VincentBerard]

Highest tier of craftsmanship imaginable.

[@danielbionupem]

It's just incredible to see someone that mastered an art working. Feels like magic.

[@nydabeats]

Hands down maybe the best sword I've ever seen...

[@leonethomas4163]

one million percent

[@VictorAFP]

Hands down maybe? So is it not hands down the best?

[@nydabeats]

@@VictorAFP Hands down... it may be the best... thats like the king of all maybes... There may be a better sword out there but I can't remember it.

[@VictorAFP]

@@nydabeats Ah right, so of all the 'maybe the best sword' this is hands down the most 'maybe best' sword out there. I hear you ;)

[@jonnybgoode7742]

@@VictorAFP you're trying so hard to be a smart ass you're coming off as a dumb ass lol

[@sputnikalgrim]

I’m so happy that there are craftsman keeping these amazing skills alive.

[@MaGiCMushroomClouds]

Absolutely beautiful. Even the greatest kings of ages past would be envious of the person fortunate enough to wield such a remarkable blade. Your work would certainly be in high demand amongst the wealthiest members of nobility and royalty alike. A Royer blade would be just as sought after as those of Ulfberht and Masamune.

[@knrst9061]

Theres so many people (like myself) that do just enough so that the world goes around. But theres also a very few that make it exceptional. Like this guy. That was awesome and the best sword I've ever seen. I can't even imagine the experience needed to make exceptional swords back in the day. Edit: I hope someone claims this sword in the zombie apocalypse.

[@ogthrax2631]

Kyle Royer: (makes one of the greatest swords ever) Pawn Stars: Yea... I can give you 50 bucks for it 🤝

[@ForestWizardLookingForPotion]

The "nobody" really just doesn't fit in this situation. You're ruining the actual joke you had just to be like "haha look, see you recognise this format yes?"

[@ogthrax2631]

@@ForestWizardLookingForPotion better?

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Still $49 more than Gamestop....

[@thepriestpucci4988]

"And im taking a huge risk there!"

[@polishheavies8205]

@@ogthrax2631 should've called him master😂

[@dominickypon9957]

That sword would have easily bought him a castle with wifi 1000 years ago.

[@GermanTopGameTV]

Depends on the balance of the sword around the handle. There were many capable gold smith around in the medival times, but someone who could also perfectly balance the sword at the hanlde was few and far between. There were armorers, who would know how to balance and sharpen boring looking swords, and those who knew how to make them pretty. Being able to do both was a very sought after professional.

[@justinduck2953]

@@GermanTopGameTV a sword like this would never be used in combat so being perfectly balanced is not important

[@MrAlexH1991]

Comrade Justin Huh? A sword like that would be perfect for dueling.

[@alexhoughton3305]

@@MrAlexH1991 a sword so intricately detailed would likely never be used in a way that could damadge it, even if it was capable of it. Something like this would be entirely ceremonial.

[@joaohenriqueneuhaus2023]

@@alexhoughton3305 I guess you're underestimating the sword and the smith. A MS like this guy doesn't make a sword just to be pretty, and if it gets damaged at the first cut...He wouldn't be a MS. Obviously that it's preferable that you use your shield to block the enemy's attacks...

[@Dynaolsson]

WOW! Easily one of the most beautiful swords i have ever seen. Stellar craftsmanship...insanely impressive to be honest. Would be really cool to see your version of a Katana. Thanks for the video.

[@Hunts_with_Bow_Original]

I am....wow! I am awe struck. I have never set eyes on something so beautiful and amazing in my life!

[@jarred0301]

The work itself is amazing, but the impressive part is the creativity to design and see the details before beginning. The actual layout and manufacture of the the smaller pieces a machinist could do, but the foresight to visualize it is something most could not do. There's also how well-rounded his skill set is. From forging, to machining, grinding, engraving, gold inlay, and blueing. You can find many people who can do one or two of those things well, but very few can do all of those to that level of precision. Excellent work sir, the time and detail of things like making that fuller perfect are not lost on us. We both know there are tiny imperfections that only you know are there or see. That's what keeps driving you to do this work, always seeking perfection which is unattainable.....This is damn close.

[@eskimoquinn805]

He earned the rank of master

[@envos2955]

your very right,not any smit could create this master peice it is beyond words and definitly the most beutiful sword ive ever seen.

[@brandonschallack1411]

This is one of the finest longswords I have ever seen. It looks amazing. The contrast between the white of the ivory and the black of the gun-blued steel mixed with the gold just looks stunning. The pattern of the Damascus is super clean and very contrasted as well. I love everything about this sword and I hope to see more things like this in the future.

[@jamescoley2866]

Sir, your artistry is second to none. I'm astounded. Exquisitely crafted weapon, thank you for sharing that journey

[@alwaysdtf2197]

I used to think blades this pretty could only exists in movies and games. You sir truly are a master smith

[@BH-rx3ue]

holy mother of god that is one beautiful sword. the lines are so crisp, the finish is just flawless. if swords were cars, this would be a show piece of rolls royce. very VERY good work. brilliant in fact id love to see a proper collab though. a blend of you 3 in to one sword? now that would be a sword that would put all others to shame

[@fishsohorny]

It’s probably close to the price of a car lol

[@Spartan6886]

That is one of the most singularly exquisite pieces I've ever seen.

[@corey_deroche]

I keep hearing the term master smith but now I have finally actually seen one. This guy is exceptional. Loved the video.

[@zachchenoweth6622]

Oh my god... this is such a gorgeous blade! Something like this may be the capstone of my journey into blacksmithing! Thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@user-dd4fv6qj8g]

The fact that this man is just out there doing this kind of work, living his life, brings me a sort of indescribable peace. Edit: What the hell is that etching though? That blade! How!?

[@thekaxmax]

watch the beginning again. He's got a forge-weld billet, twisted it, square the billet again and lengthened it out to a square rod, cut it in 4 and then welded the 4 bits into a square billet, and that's the point we get to in the vid where he's forge-welding those 4 billets into one. So he's already done part of the work before the vid starts. Look at his knives, see how he does those.

[@sunkid86]

yeah that etching is insane

[@DanGleenutz]

@@sunkid86 he folded the steel that way......its not etching

[@darkgeargaming1564]

@@sunkid86 basically the different steel mixtures react to the etching solution differently for a different pattern. It's a really interesting process and he talksa bout it some on his channel iirc.

[@Verbose_Mode]

@@DanGleenutz - Acid etching is what reveals the pattern. You would not see it otherwise.

[@CravenTHC85]

This is the definition of masterpiece. Kings used to hand swords like this down for generations as a symbol of their power. Absolutely stunning craftsmanship.

[@jimmylee695]

Kyle Royer is the most meticulous perfectionist blacksmith bladesmith in America, maybe the world.

[@carsfabio]

Just absolutely amazing sword. I don’t think I have ever seen one as nice in person. Perfection.

[@michaelrockwell9691]

Thought I saw an imperfection. Ended up being a speck of dust of my screen.

[@chainreaction8977]

hahaha

[@Erowens98]

You can still see plenty of small machining marks in the handle, excepting the ivory. Bluing really makes the tiniest scratch pop. Still a beautiful sword mind you.

[@gardenguster5271]

@@Erowens98 shut up

[@drumprince91]

What a privilege to live in a time when I can watch a master craftsman in beautifully shot HD for free! It truly is an amazing time to be alive. Many thanks to the three of you for your hard work at both your craft and bringing the world great content!

[@nickotten1358]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Never seen this type of quality anywhere!!! WOW!!!

[@nenya3273]

legitimately the most beautiful piece of metal ANYTHING i have ever seen in my life

[@magep468]

This is a sword that I could imagine viewing in a museum captioned something along the lines of "Sword belonging to XY Royal family, commissioned for His Majesty, King Kyle the IV". Seriously though, this is truly the epitome of "beautiful but deadly"!

[@windscreen9192]

Imagine sending this for hardness test in History: Forged in Fire... People will cry.

[@tumu_bandit]

This sword is beyond a pathetic show.

[@ivanseguljev]

"although it proven great in kill test, we must let you go, because your blade picked up some edge roll while cutting rebar with it, opposed to your opponent's which is 5kg of leaf spring ground to shape. Please surrender your blade and leave the forge."

[@yiannisch6851]

@@ivanseguljev lol

[@lukoscreyden]

I don't understand (new to all this). Could you please elaborate?

[@ivanseguljev]

@@lukoscreyden forged in fire is show on history channel in which blacksmiths compete in making various tipes of weapons from various types of steel. Judges later test their weapon against 3 tests, and strength test is notorious for testing weapons in situations that are literal torture(hitting knife against bolts, barrel rings, cutting ice with them) and somtimes blades win just because they are leaf spring cut to shape, with ton of mass and act as a litteral club, whereas light blades, that show much better craftsmanship just plain fail.

[@davidslefort6541]

You are a artist who has the ability and patience to do that amazing sword with incredible dexterity and talent that is at another level my friend

[@jgttech]

Dear God, that thing looks absolutely amazing. I am just so impressed with your craftsmanship. This is amazing work. You definitely stand out as a cut above the rest. Amazing work.

[@bobafettywap3170]

My Dad was a ceramic teacher and I loved watching him make art from formless clay, this is the same it’s just awesome to watch what can be made.

[@erebys21]

This is one of those swords that you never use due to the fear of damaging it.

[@skorrie3849]

I'm sure it was worth/sold for over $60,000

[@wizardsyndicate5505]

What are ya gonna use it for? Gonna go kill some dudes? 🤨

[@renatoimperatori5289]

@@wizardsyndicate5505 battle the dark servant wizard that rules over brermany

[@bethkrager6529]

Purely ceremonial, for when you are knighting the squires who've shown their mettle.

[@gabrielcusack-mercedez8859]

This is sword on par with what the queen my use the knight someone

[@r7kelley553]

I have watched probably close to a hundred of these kind of videos and this might be the nicest one yet. It's pretty perfect.

[@paugi410]

This sword....I have never seen a more beatiful and awe inspiring sword in my life.

[@usurper762]

Him: puts 24 carat gold inserts on a hand made sword that took 3 months to make. Me: knocking skid marks off the toilet bowl with my piss while in self isolation

[@barklordofthesith2997]

Which is indicative of how much of a "budget to work with" that both of you had.

[@ReeceyBoy_4]

😂

[@garathjax420]

Thanks for that😂😂😂

[@wenzelplot]

fuck that's funny

[@vincenttrigg4521]

Make sure you lower your water content and increase stuff like sugars and salts so it crystalizes in your kidneys and you can then sandblast with your piss

[@codyjamessingleton5098]

Every warrior in every grave just shed a tear.

[@TommyTheCat83]

and every person who ever held a blade and watched this video just shed a tear too... myself included

[@NevermoreNevermore...]

You must be kidding. It's more a toy or a dummy than a weapon

[@Ragnarockalypse]

@@NevermoreNevermore... It's finely decorated, but it certainly looks like a functioning sword.

[@NevermoreNevermore...]

@@Ragnarockalypse "It looks like" doesnt mean "it is".

[@librabys]

@@NevermoreNevermore... Explain me how a forged and tempered carbon steel blade with a full tang is a toy?

[@lw8882]

First thing I notice is that every time he forges the billet down it's still perfectly straight. This guy refines every single step of his process.

[@michaelk.6431]

PURE ART!!!! This sword is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!

[@irvinmarsh4745]

At the start: 'I'm a master blade smith, making my first ever sword.' Well good luck buddy At the end, seeing the most intricate beautiful sword in the history of the internet: What, how? Are you even human? I guess it's the difference between the guys at Man at Arms producing a sword from scratch in a few weeks vs. Painstakingly going over every minute detail doing all the finishing by hand and not skipping on materials or processes to get there. Truly a masterpiece, looks like something the Lady of the Lake, her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, holds aloft from the bosom of the water signifying by Divine Providence that you are king of the Britons

[@552jacki3]

Very well said

[@jamesmannsfield5699]

Francis Muir thanks doc...

[@Peanutela]

@@francismuir9313 stop using autism for anything ... what you describe IS a common trait within the autism spectrum, but is not by any mean an insurance of autism. "require absolute precision for satisfaction" => require absolute precision to not get frustrated, and that's as it sounds : far less sexy and romanticized. Autism should get recognized and explained to avoid un-proper discrimination, but labeling everything with the same brand when there is no use, is as much damaging to the purpose of explanation than not talking about it. Approve the work and dedication as anyone could, and stop using this absurdly unskilled and short timed examination to lessen the man's talent and expertise. Have some respect, please.

[@Thornbeard]

@@Peanutela Well said!

[@ivarboneless2649]

Some farcical aquatic ceremony

[@psycopirla1]

imagine owning this thing and use it to spread the butter on your morning toast. baller.

[@Allahpaca]

Sounds like a Post Maloney thing to do

[@zedries]

Whhhhhyyyyyy would you use it for That?? That would dirty the blade

[@zedries]

Honestly, you should use it for jam or honey not just butter

[@stevenvonsiebenhoven4217]

I have always wanted to get into blacksmithing and it is because of things like this, it is a work of art and practicality, genuinely spectacular!

[@palojimo]

Speechless. This is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever watched. Thank you so much.