Making a Wire Wrapped Sword Handle

[@MrMunkyMeat]

I really enjoy the new direction you guys are taking. It may not have all of the cinematic quality of the past shows, however, it makes up for it in quality of content significantly.

[@ShadowDrakken]

I agree. Man at Arms was always under such crunched deadlines that I think the quality and craftsmanship suffered for it.

[@modnarer]

So glad i found you guys again after AWE disappeared!! Can't wait for this journey!

[@reodgaming5426]

indeed how thay left us us not good

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! We hope to continue with man at arms once all the legal stuff is dealt with, but for now this has been a great journey.

[@samuelzaidlopezramirez1074]

@@ThatWorks They could replicate the Yamato of DevilMay Cry in this their new chanel thatworks

[@soulmaelstrom9462]

@@samuelzaidlopezramirez1074 That's not what this channel is for.

[@ThatWorks]

@@samuelzaidlopezramirez1074 Right now we cant legally do video game type builds on this channel. If we were allowed than we would have launched this channel in that direction. We are doing what we can to make it work right now...

[@AppleAssassin]

I don't think I'm alone here in saying that I enjoy this more than Man at Arms. The content is so much more detailed which I love.

[@Killertomato84]

man at arms had some fantastic builds, but they were definitely rushed with editing.

[@generic_tylenol]

This is just too wholesome. It's like This Old House with knives, my ASMR collection is complete.

[@TheDarkalkymist]

like these much better than the old style of videos as these show the craftsmanship and difficulties a smith encounters in making a sword

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Brilliant idea using the ratcheting wrench.

[@ta-zm7tg]

Using a box ratchet to hold it from spinning back is such a good idea god i feel like a moron for not thinking of that.

[@x31omega]

I was thinking the same thing. All the fighting with tension I have is now solved as well much much more.

[@ArcaneTinker]

It's damn brilliant!

[@TheWinterOwl]

Best idea in the whole video.

[@MrBrokenwrenches]

The ratcheting jig is brilliant. Thanks for the video!

[@tonymalmquist2921]

Wow the toothpick trick and your jig is genius! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the spiral fluted handle!

[@digimsgpkmn]

So glad to find you guys again I missed Baltimore Knife and Sword

[@batman9592]

I love the Tango and Cash vibes. What a Champion!

[@quietrioter]

And now we wait for a machining tutorial from Kerry, one from Bill and a lamp work tutorial from Lauren and the entire team is on the channel

[@TDGCmote]

quietrioter that’d be fun

[@crearaine]

I really enjoy this channel much more than AWEs'. in my view, it lacked emphasis on those tiny details that interest us so much (or at least me), and You, guys, are doing exact that instead! Wish I could ever afford to place a custom order with you guys. But so far I can only like and subscribe. Keep up the great work! There won't ever be too much content from You!

[@mrexpendable1232]

Thank you so much for this video! I just made my first wire wrapped handle. I'm not a blacksmith just a hema practitioner and knew nothing until this video. Like everything I don't know how to do, I spent most of my time prepping. I'm happy to say it came out amazing. I did a double twist "braided" wire in black with 4 un-twisted wires as spacers. I topped off each end with a turks head knot with the twisted black wire. You guys rock! Please make that video on the more complex wrap on the fluted handle!!

[@ThatWorks]

We did show the fluted handle version in the skallgrim series

[@mrexpendable1232]

​@@ThatWorksawesome! I'll check it out!

[@anthonycongiano8890]

Thank you for this! You actually showed how to start, the middle and how you finished the wrapping! Thanks!

[@steevemartial4084]

It's great that these videos exist. Thank you :)

[@michaelmeyer1384]

Great to see John.

[@TuckerDale89]

I like these type of videos more so than Man at Arms style, they seem like your passion shows through more.

[@P3x310]

I could have used this video last year when I decided to wire-wrap my little decorative sabre. Could have saved myself so much trouble with that toothpick trick.

[@harrydrury4734]

I recognize your skill and ingenuity, ... respect to you sir . it's amazing .

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Sometimes you find a KZbin channel that is better than anything on TV where they have huge budgets and production crews... Great stuff guys

[@digimsgpkmn]

I love the focus on the more technical side you guys have so much to offer

[@DustinRogersinMO]

The ratcheting wrench setup is genius!! The toothpicks to hold the wires in place is genius!! Thanks for sharing. That handle looks awesome, can't wait to see how the next one is done.

[@talexander7217]

hell, that's easier than I imagined. I like that ratcheting device on the turning jig.

[@royalecrafts6252]

man the grip in those wire handles is insanely good

[@SpycoLordOfFire]

I'mma keep it real with you chief. I think this is the happiest I've ever seen John in any episode. I Don't know why, but he seems like he's actually enjoying what he's doing/teaching.

[@davidcolby6463]

thanks for helping us learn the craft!!

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Great job team! So much individual knowledge in one shop has got to be a blessing for sure...nothing like having other craftsmen to bounce ideas off of. 1 million subscribers here we come :-)

[@ThatWorks]

thank you and I hope that you are right! every share helps

[@pauldavis8560]

Great that got guys are back

[@Philtoid]

Incredible. Glad to see you guys back in the workshop

[@leemelbourne3297]

Thanks very much. I am planning on making a leather handle with wire winding around it and was wondering how to fix it at each end. This answers the question nicely!

[@reforzar]

The ratcheting wrench on the winding jig is brilliant. Nice work!

[@michaelcbonnici]

Awesome. I have a Colichemarde sword and matching dagger with wire wrap.

[@josephrector8735]

I love wire wrapped handles.. To me there are an excellent pairing of beauty and function.

[@lutzderlurch7877]

Very nice technique and explanation. Got an 18th century smallsword with the original wire wrapping in perfect condition… various kinds of twisted silver wire in varying thickness, some single strands of large D crossection wire for nice contrast… and two thick strands of twisted wire (opposite twist direction) where each single strand of wire was itself completely covered by winding fine wire around it. Must have been a madness inducing job!

[@sericcreativeworks1865]

John, that ratcheting jig is GENIUS. Really great video, I'm glad you guys are still doing this!

[@JeffReeves]

Using a ratchet to prevent the mandrel from turning backwards when the wire is under tension is genius! I used to coil my own chainmail rings, and I may do it again by making a jig like this.

[@ScorpionRanchTX]

Looking forward to that spiral fluted handle!

[@departmentofgilles]

This channel is most helpful and entertaining! The makers community is just really a bunch of people that is making the world a better place!

[@asvarien]

Next time hasn't happened yet, still planning on doing a video on spiral fluted wire wrap?

[@zreiser]

Not gonna lie, at first I was like "yeah that's relatively simple" and then like 30 seconds later came the little techniques that master craftsmen have and my jaw fell open with a "holy crap that's brilliantly simple and effective and I never would have thought of that." I'll be honest I was a but skeptical of y'alls channel for a bit, but dang you sure showed me! Keep up the brilliant work guys!

[@Ironraven001]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!

[@nadesicond4018]

John is such a good fabricator. Thank you for posting this!

[@philmcglen6194]

Really glad to see you all back! So sorry to hear about your troubles. Good luck with everything and thank you for all the cool videos here and M.A.A!

[@dajiban9325]

I am glad to find you again! Missed you guys a lot!

[@marcsenteney3160]

Very nicely done! I like how you used the ratchet style wrench to keep tension on the work piece. Quite simple to build. I look forward to seeing your next handle project!

[@mikleman996]

That handle was beautiful!

[@spiceweasle3945]

Stunning work!!!!!

[@roebucksruin]

I've been looking for a solid video of a wire-wrapped fluted handle for a while now, and the timing couldn't have been better!

[@699hazard]

Amazing craftsmanship.

[@randygwheeler]

Nice jig. I’m going to have to try this

[@rhyskenny6429]

That jig is so handy! Definitely have to copy that and make one!

[@samaker4]

Dude that gig is SICK! Well done

[@raptorgames8121]

Great work SIR!

[@krdshrk]

Excellent work! Great craftsmanship. Shows how much work, skill and patience goes into something some would consider simple.

[@Psycho-Ssnake]

You guys are the best pro level shop class videos, I doubt there is better quality and enjoyable content of this type available.

[@edro8826]

Don't worry about making a another man at arms sequel show, but keep teaching us what you would like to grow the craftsmanship community. Your whole team / family is a blessing to us all.

[@dylanwight5764]

I use a brass or silver alloy wrap not do different to this when producing stage props for the local theatre. Of course they're not exactly built to the same standard as a functional sword is, but they get the job done as a prop. It's been a lot of fun working on these sort of projects, having to learn new skills like engraving, wrapping and hand forging. Previously, I just used wax & plaster templates and cast the items. But now I've been able to set up a small workshop in the back shed, the quality of our props has increased greatly. All the materials and components are sourced from local hardware stores, so the quality of the products would make a professional blacksmith cry in anguish. I'm not using proper blade steels for these projects and they're not forged with an edge capable of causing real damage. But skills like making and applying wire wraps have come in very useful for the last few years since starting to produce these stage props. Pretty fond of a hybrid spadroon/smallsword I made some time ago. The guard itself is formed to resemble and oakleaf with the stem forming the forward knuckle guard and the leaf taking on an S-shape to act as the lower guard. It has an open upper guard, though the "stem" is flaired and rounded off to make sure it doesn't catch up on costumes. The handle was the special part since I sourced very lovely aged Tasmanian oak that had to be burnished down to a beautiful shine. It was almost a pity to wrap that with brass wire.

[@RTAbram]

That cable wrap technique would make the grip on any movie set proud.

[@unlimitedhight589]

toothpicks was not an expected addition. I always wondered how exactly they did wire wrapping. great vid

[@x31omega]

That was a great tutorial. More please. A tutorial about engraving would be excellent.

[@NinjaWeazel]

damn that's gorgeous! Well done, Mr. Mitchell.

[@ivanstartsev9204]

well done! John!

[@antonshilov9027]

Отличная работа ! Профессионал !

[@victorpapaavp]

It makes me chuckle knowing there is a box of toothpicks floating around your shop, because I have one in mine as well. Great video! I think I might implement some of these tricks

[@pdxley]

What I love about the new videos is that you show us tricks that make me want to go try it for myself. Keep up the good work, y’all!

[@pauljschuetz]

im going to give this a shot thanks for the lesson guys

[@RadDadisRad]

If you do more than just a couple you could almost do a foot pedal powered crank arm so both hands can work tension or other things.

[@jimpennock7622]

Thank you, thank you! You showed the one part I couldn't figure out. Great channel.

[@TanukiSC]

These are fantastic - gives me SO much more appreciation for the work you all do and have done!

[@LiLSizzlerr]

I have great respect for ppl like this guy, coz if some kind of apocalypse happen and ppl survive these guys will be crafting our shit

[@xotano3734]

holding something you are drilling into is some solid advice! pretty nice looking handle too.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Gorgeous work as usual John!

[@carlinnye8531]

I would love to see the fluted handle! Beautiful jig and wonderful work!

[@Ilsabug1]

Super awesome tutorial!!!! Can't wait to try this.

[@ThatOneBlacksmithGuy]

I’m really glad that you guys are continuing to make videos after the fall of AWE me. I am even more glad to see that they are so in-depth and detailed and have been extremely useful for me as someone still in the in betweens of beginning and intermediate blade making.

[@jimtanner8516]

Alexstell will like this

[@nx9Art]

I just search "making knife handle with wires" i found this. Thank you.

[@MrMudNugget]

The ratchet idea is genius

[@SamTownsBladesmith]

This is something I'll be doing in the near future and this was amazingly useful information! Thanks guys, and keep up the great work!

[@kiksforge]

That wire wrapping turn out damn sexy, nice job.

[@alexbarnett8541]

Good tutorial. I'm about to try this at home. Right now.

[@dixonqwerty]

Excellent job!! That ratchet sound was so satisfying to hear during the process. It really highlights the progress! Great looking handle sir, greetings from Sweden.

[@stepstone9021]

Very kool...thanks for vlog...yall take care

[@musicaroo22]

Nice work my friend! You are a craftsman.

[@stringmanipulator]

awesome work

[@DaddyBear3000]

This is awesome! Great job

[@gorr3275]

Thanks for sharing the technique and you 'hacks' John! Got me to finally get down to my wire wrapping using them, many thanks! :)

[@freedomcat]

My dad's hack for a wire wrapped handle is to go to the Jo-Anns and buy a necklace chain and glue it onto your handle. to cover glue paint it!

[@nah10hawaiian85]

Very helpful thanks to you

[@TDGCmote]

There are other comments here saying this, but another one adds to the count nonetheless. What you guys are doing here is a lot better than the chopped and summarized AWE videos. It’s more educational, interesting, and in depth and that’s good.

[@noneyabidness9644]

Thanks for this video. I'm wire wrapping my next project's handle and this is good info. (I've done chain inlay on a pirate cutlass I did a couple of years back, but not a full wrap. Decided to finally give one a go.)

[@ThatWorks]

Awesome! Come back and let us know how it turned out!

[@hurstbill]

Awesome video.. Thankyou

[@DeltaHouseStudios]

Sick, I love a good jig. Excellent work guys as always!

[@MrBanjooo]

Great work, you make it look so easy. Love the toothpicks and the jig

[@jean-louisrec6318]

bravo, tres bon travail !!!

[@jack0cat]

Just found this awesome channel! Now I’m going to sit back and watch everything else.

[@kylekauz4384]

Gotta love that Baltimore accent!

[@RPCorreaNZ]

Great job

[@ilmbutton]

You make it look so easy! I am impressed with your skill and with the education you are providing. Keep up the great work!