Rusty Sword Restoration - Famous Gladius

This is the restoration of the French artillery short sword Gladius. It's an 1831 Model. This one was made in 1832. As I wanted to keep all the details, marks and history I've decided to do it in a more professional way and without using any tools at all.

[@Facts.About.Everything.YouTube]

This gentleman is quickly becoming my favorite restorer. I love how he left the wear on it.

[@belsherivera9782]

I like how he didn't grind it all down to make it all look perfect. You kept the old beaten up look to it still which is amazing.

[@youkiddinme6882]

Belshe Rivera Nah thats pretty old piece he didnt wanted to damage it

[@skinnyerectus6970]

I literally know nothing about swords, or anything he does. And I still watch every video. But why do I like it? Maybe the sounds?

[@mrdount2146]

SkinnyErectus maybe u just like the fact that he restores swords that are rusted and look like they don't work but he fixes them to look brand new

[@peachesw0mp970]

SkinnyErectus lol the only thing I know about swords is that they’re good for stabbing people

[@mrdount2146]

Winter Moon BOI

[@BlackArcherGaming]

I want a sword so I can chopped some people's heads clean off

[@kirareeve6971]

Like every asshole in the comments

[@brokenpieces5852]

I really like watching people restore weapons and stuff like that. It’s always so relaxing and the object looks so gorgeous and glorious.

[@stevenmc19]

I feel so stupid. When you put the acid on the blade it blew my mind how quickly the steel started to shine, but then i realized it was just bubbles. End result blew my mind again though

[@kirareeve6971]

Do u go to school like no jock serusly scien class coverd this

[@moresothanyou]

@@kirareeve6971 I see you skipped your English class

[@kirareeve6971]

@@moresothanyou rasist ass hole

[@moresothanyou]

@@kirareeve6971 What a creative use of insult! Clearly this show a superior command of thesaurus.

[@armyblackveilbrides]

Elo Hagai Sembiring dud leev hur alone u rasist ass hol

[@jcbdigger7617]

beautiful job sir, love the patina on that blade. I am glad you didn't ruin it by buffing it, gorgeous piece of history.

[@jonnywaselectric]

Andre did it

[@anotherland2462]

He definitely doed it

[@Rykyuby]

jonnywaselectric this needs pinned and a heart

[@dakuroni]

he do'ed it

[@jehoiakimelidoronila6543]

He sure did, my friend. He sure did.

[@kirareeve6971]

Well yeah or he wold of posted the vido

[@HandToolRescue]

Love that handle.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

You did a fantastic job of restoring that sword.

[@420kuba9]

Dwayne Wladyka Polish surname I see what's up

[@macedindu829]

Glad to see you back. Great work!

[@BMW7series251]

Beautiful work. Just the right amount of restoration.

[@jkabholat]

Liked the historical information on the sword.

[@arthurbelarittervonmuller9183]

Just a pity that they were inaccurate because it is an infantry fang mule 1831 and not an artillery mle 1816

[@dibdias1]

Very good job! Saved all the original markings which is very important.

[@JustMe-ku6rk]

Great job. You cleaned it up beautifully and you kept the character intact.

[@chelleshepard5344]

I really love how much you enjoying fixing old stuff that no one thinks anyone can fix i just love how these people fix and use old objects🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂😁😁😁

[@PPGA88]

Thank you very much! In my great father's mansion, near Orléans, there is many swords like that, same style same handle, and I really didn't know where it can come from! I mean like you say they look like the roman swords but they appear be more recent! My great father said that his uncle bought many military material after the WW1, and particularly from the 2nd empire of Napoléon III but I never ask him about those swords. They are in the attic with some helmets, cavalry's helmets, some bayonets and some breastplates. But it's my uncle wich inherit from this house, and so the furnitures in :/

[@ungax4591]

I had one of this kind of sword. Very similar on look specially on the handle but blade is about half inch width and longer length.

[@dpowell3702]

no shortcuts , no grinder , just a man turning craft into art

[@EathanUchiha122]

I honestly never knew I could be so satisfied watching these type of videos!

[@SharpWorks]

Nice work 👍

[@TheBlueTeddiursa]

Fantastic vid! I really appreciate the captions during the process, it's interesting to see the tools and materials you're using!

[@SethWistful]

I loved all the new techniques! Glad to see you back!

[@situpstraightyoubananashap2754]

I'm glad you didn't put a new handle on it. It looks amazing!

[@Ligadoheavemirabela]

Nunca vi coisas tão incríveis

[@jonathansweet1112]

This is such a brilliant video, an inspiration to all of us who try to restore anything. Keep up the good work

[@wittyharu3183]

i don't know how i get here. But i love this! Amazing!

[@drainyang]

5 mins and 57 seconds of absolute perfection

[@maryahkth]

jams did i find jimins lost jams????

[@Sugarkraft]

Turned out beautiful! Very nice piece .👍👍

[@notbilly5962]

It's great how you didn't try to get rid of every single imperfection, the blemishes show the history while at the same time you made a rusty mess into a beautiful sword

[@Seymour-40]

Nice work.... Beautiful sword!

[@dazevers]

Beautiful job my friend

[@poorsubstitute3893]

Nice job. Keeps the sword’s character. I find wire scouring pads are good too.

[@austenmckenna5555]

Beautiful! Love your restorations!

[@nannercamping9126]

Damn that's an old artillery sword!!! Cool find

[@NiallHoranMonkey]

Restoring the hilt was absolutely mesmerizing!

[@mmgross144]

Great job! That rust remover is amazing!

[@ccDuke1]

Been waiting for a new video thank God your back

[@biebe08]

this is so relaxing and satisfying! more than just music to my ears. it is also music to my eyes.

[@gundor2772]

Eeh... that sounds kind of weird..

[@osamab814]

Put the headphone on your eyes

[@biebe08]

no. i ain't using headphone. i'm using eyephone.

[@pasatebo]

you know somethings wrong when you can see music and hear objects

[@biebe08]

yup. tha's pretty frustating.

[@frogwart2298]

Great job. Watched several of your videos tonight and had to subscribe:) really love watching how the pieces come out:)

[@michaelbatts5655]

That is a beautiful sword. Looks like something Perseus would use on Medusa or Achilles would use.

[@iamejify]

It’s actual a french bandsman’s hanger from the nineteenthcentury

[@NP6335ACDC]

That acid solution is cool, you can see it working instantly

[@flickyy6342]

Now this, this is better than Buzzfeed. Nice.

[@SalandFindles]

You did such good work on this! Great job!

[@jaykrishna7581]

It's good to be back isn't it? Keep up the good work

[@twilightsithstephenbutler9746]

Definitely a Gladius sword the curves on the blade give it away very powerful sword especially in battle looks heavy

[@itsyeboikdog2300]

Wow you could restore the Excalibur you're that amazing

[@itsyeboikdog2300]

Andre Will Do It you'll find away lol

[@takotabyard4923]

Very impressed with this restoration

[@ethanstang9941]

Thank you andre for not using a grinder, or making your own handle. The sword is the best restoration ive seen on youtube, and now you can hide it in the bathroom in case someone breaks into your house.

[@26kornfreak]

So nice to not see power tools for once!!. Very nice job!! 😊😊😊

[@thewiseoldman]

I look forward to part 2 where you finish the restoration. Great work so far.

[@geigerperplexon8903]

it is finished. This was a real restoration no fake.

[@ZuhairTML]

wow youre very delicate! they should definately hire you in museums for restorations like these

[@ryanfonoimoana5580]

All i can say is it's a beautiful blade. The rest I'm speechless

[@t0ster243]

nice to see how much effort you put into this, keep it going good work :)

[@3LDomi]

You sir have earned a subscriber :)

[@khamuldergroe5662]

Wow, like it!

[@davidanderson2937]

The outcome was amazing and I really like the fact that you didn't put any machinery on it.

[@chrisdooley6468]

Wow amazing job as usual. Is that yours? Fine piece to a collection for sure

[@JayWalkerOnline]

Foamy® Sensitive Skin If you so strongly dislike watching these restoration videos, or so strongly dislike seeing how blades are restored--if this isn't restoring it to its original state, then what would you say is?--why do you watch them?

[@overcasts]

Foamy® Sensitive Skin even if it has no value it’s still a fine piece.

[@wadekirkpatrick7965]

I'm of the strong beliefs that a sword should look good and be in usable condition. You like the rust go for it but I for one would much rather have this

[@alisdairherd9501]

When iron oxidizes it becomes porous allowing the process to penetrate deeper into the steel. Unlike stainless steel, aluminium or titanium where the oxide layer protects the underlying metal. Don't hit it with a flap disc but by all means, strip any loose rust, covert and protect.

[@MiaGreen7805]

Chris Dooley h

[@macrendilysmir1876]

Loved seeing one of these in a video. Have one in my own collection but it isn't as shiny as this polished one. It's got a serial number though and most marks are legible.

[@ronansmith1266]

Proper restoration not just sanding it till it's shiny

[@goshen574]

Ronan Smith Would he not have had the same end result with less effort if he had just sanded it down until a point then used a very high grit to polish it?

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Depends; if by "proper restoration" you mean returning the blade to fighting condition then It's ok to "grind" away all of the blemishes until It's shiny and new looking. If you are instead interested in conserving the piece for historical or value purposes, then you want to remove as little metal and patina as possible and this gentler method is best.

[@arikarchmer2077]

I really like your videos, you do a great job, keep it up!!

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

What a beautiful blade . I would love to see what the scabbard looks / looked like . Thanks

[@IlBaroneRozzo]

Awesome!

[@justthis5641]

You are extremely good!!! Keep going!

[@hansrenner887]

Great work

[@LeHoangBac]

Next videos: -Pilum restoration -Scutum restoration -Armor restoration. Ps: Armor is the lorica segmentata.

[@InstrucTube]

He IS the Senate! :P

[@germanolivares7072]

@@InstrucTube Not yet.

[@criminalscum8280]

How much time do u put into this

[@sumeetsingh6378]

Bro at lasttttttt I’ve been waiting for weeks

[@MRNVCDIY]

Best video restoration

[@ffixi]

Is not a restoration... Is a little wash

[@MRNVCDIY]

wellcome to my channel RESTORATION

[@Taterzz]

man imagine all the battles this sword was in. all those surrenders.

[@yo.mama100]

This is my all time favorite style of gladius

[@yo.mama100]

So that's where I've seen this before it's a French artillery sword

[@ciprianpadure]

great job ! beautiful sword.

[@williamsdroger]

Amazing!!

[@alducentekritztravy494]

amazing!

[@julianballarini9783]

Wow, no se pero es satisfactorio ver estas cosas de restauración de cuchillos o espadas. Quedó muy buen me encantó. Like :)

[@liamr6672]

All restorations should be this way.

[@jordanvelazquez6321]

That is beauty at its shiniest.

[@Maveryik]

oh i read desc i was like what its not that restored and then i saw desc so yeah good job

[@chelleshepard5344]

I love your vids btw 2019 anyone???

[@user-ts4yf8op2s]

U could make some money restoring peoples old items U DO A FANTASTIC JOB 👍

[@AustrianJager]

Very nice. Impressive work.

[@nicholas2009jones]

It looks like a bandsmans sword or possibly artillery. These soldiers didn't need larger weapons because hand to hand fighting was not their primary function. But it could be used to defend themselves if they really had to. Almost every nation in the gun powder era used short swords like this of one sort or another.

[@Ommeta3764]

Hey, this is pretty incredibilis

[@carterwright1495]

ROMAN

[@zeesaga7573]

brilliant work andre!!

[@NightTheKittenn]

Beautiful! What do you do with your restorations? Do you keep them in a display case somewhere?

[@Chris-Go7]

Been waiting soo long nice choice

[@marshalllaw123]

Great job!

[@chopin65]

Well done!

[@mohammadmo1936]

good work my freind u are so talented i always have fun watching ur videos

[@arlenebeiruskahernandezven7899]

Finally someone that didn't ruin the sword great job buddy

[@geigerperplexon8903]

this is a real restoration. The others are fake.

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

Awesome job, Did this sword belong to Gluteus Maximus?

[@Dirt2319]

I think it would be cool if you did something like this but left a thin strip of rust down the middle of the blade so you can see the contrast of what it looked like vs what youve done...also it would just look cool :)

[@christmasina]

You did s brilliant job! Have you thought of using a soft bristle tooth brush for the small spaces? It won’t harm any surface, but gets all the small debris out. Just a thought:) thanks for sharing.

[@karimrawda1518]

I wish i had your talent

[@yoman2237]

Always cool to watch good job. Would be even better with background music.

[@dyingobsession]

I can just watch these vids for hours

[@happygamer_18]

My god this is fascinating to watch.

[@samachouceir5175]

This sword is really cool

[@stuff6218]

Beautiful job. Just a note, in case it wasn't a one-time mistake - Be sure to set your camera white balance to something other than AWB. When you were cleaning with the blue gloves everything kept changing colour.

[@ironwarrior2916]

You did an amazing job with the restoration, what do you plan to do with the sword?

[@herosupport1606]

there is something about the gladuis overall shape that just seems right.

[@nmda9578]

WELL DONE!