A Hidden Tanto Walking Cane, The Samurai Challenge

Making a hidden tanto walking cane for the Samurai Challenge.
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[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks everyone for watching and voting! Please leave a comment, I appreciate your support!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

HAHAHAHA! That was great!! I'm a little upset we didn't see Bubba's knife entered for the viewer's portion though. 🤣 Really great build, Tony!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks lol. I almost did put it up but I held back. I actually cut a lot of his stuff. But he WILL be back in more episodes as a regular. They are just time consuming to shoot. 😂

[@JPsBladeworks]

One of my favorite builds so far. Something about a weapon hidden in plain sight just makes my inner child giggle. Great work.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, it was a fun build. 🙂

[@Rowrowthegravyboat]

As far as alter egos go, you give Scooter from Kentucky Ballistics a run for his money.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😂😂😂

[@josephsedgedtools6464]

BUBBA'S BACK!!! Awesome Tanto!!! I'm totally building myself a bamboo blade walking stick one of these days!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Lol for sure! Thanks man! Yes you should. Lots of fun!

[@josephsedgedtools6464]

THE GOOD - THE BAD - THE UGLY HAD ME ROLLING!!!@@TonySeverioKnives

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@josephsedgedtools6464 lol

[@RedBeardOps]

Great build, sir! You never know when you might need a sword walking cane!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you brother. Yes you right, especially old men like me. 😂. Hey I’m about half way through you’re build and I was smiling the first 30 seconds in. Love it!

[@RedBeardOps]

@@TonySeverioKnives hahaha, that was the intent for sure! Happy it had that effect. Cheers

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😁😁😁

[@BlackBeardProjects]

WAIT WAIT WAIT.... 4:50 He forgot to sit down while forging.. And since he's a master he should have at least two strikers doing the hard work 🤣 Jokes aside, great work!! Always enjoy a good cane sword video, it came out looking sweet! Lovely damascus and clean fittings. Cheers!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks brother! Actually there were some strikers in there and I deleted those shots. 😂

[@coreyrowe2052]

Wow! I've never seen a tanto cane before!! Masterfully done!! It's absolutely beautiful!👍👍💪💪❤️❤️

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. 😁

[@dalev2842]

Wow! Lots of parts and pieces to this build. Love it!!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yes it is and tedious to get everything to fit when you can’t open it up. Thank you brother!

[@korgan7779]

Very nice work, and an interesting take on the challenge. As a man who has carried a knife in some form or fashion since I was about 6, walking hiking and camping I can appreciate having the blade with you like this. I often joke that I'm 40 going on 80 y/o particularly these days due to a chronic illness. Because of that illness I carry a can with me at all times when I'm not at home and frequently while I am at home, I could appreciate having it with me.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks! I’m in the same boat my friend but I’m over a decade older than you and I feel it every day. I too was raised with knives on my hand. They have always been tools I used everyday whether fishing, hunting or chores around the farm. When I was in school, teachers would borrow our knives for a task. Them days are long gone! Thanks for watching. 😁

[@adamdiaz8442]

Stunning work

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!

[@keithsurrett4717]

By far the best build and video Tony! You have definitely got my vote. Keep them coming my friend.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend I appreciate it! 😁

[@brianallen8743]

Beautiful art. Practical art. Useful art. Thank you sir.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you. 🙂

[@wildfireknifeandtool]

Beautiful work as always and thank you for the laugh. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend and you’re welcome. 😁😁

[@HeavyForge]

😂😂 dude! That was hilarious! What a great video! and awesome Tanto!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks man. It was fun!

[@cae2487]

Fantastic job Tony. That turned out beautiful. I love seeing the outside of the box thinking that went into this build. Thanks for sharing.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to make. 🙂

[@andyc750]

that is well nice, original idea as well, and the video is funny

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! And thanks for watching, it was a fun build. 😁

[@redwolfknives3174]

Fun video! That’s a cool build! Beautiful blade!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. 😁

[@TalRohan]

Cool build, I like the fit into the bamboo...sort of a sharp shiny Bo staff. Beautiful work on the blade and fittings

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. It was a fun build. 🙂

[@TheOGfrenchy]

Probably the most entertaining of all the videos. Good job!!! You got my vote!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate it!!

[@mprince4943]

Excellent video, lots of information on the build process and materials. Awesome build idea with the hidden cane blade. The finished product came out looking really great, good work!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate the kind words. 😁

[@crankyemoji2328]

Great, video two thumbs up👍👍. Your twin almost looks like Benny Hill’s brother.🤣😂🤣

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! Yes you right! 😂😁

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

Hilarious video Tony,awesome hidden tanto

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! 😁

[@MarkBirchard-gy8ly]

Just amazing my friend! Impeccable work!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend!! 😁

[@BootStateKnives]

As always, what a work of art and function Mr. Tony!! Absolutely stunning and beautiful work!! I love the way it came out!! 🔥🔥🔥💯👊🏻

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate it! 😁

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Man that's one awesome knife!! Awesome build! I'm jealous...lol I want one

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! I want one too! I may build another just for myself. I sold this one. 😁

[@ryanmcgrath339]

You got my vote bro. Really nice peace there. And the comedy you put in your video made me laugh. Thank you and good luck👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate it!!

[@ryanmcgrath339]

Any time BRO I enjoyed watching the samurai come to life. There one of my favourite swords. And very expensive to buy. I didn't know hear in London UK you need to own a licence to buy and own a real samurai sword. And thanks for your reply bro I appreciate it

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@ryanmcgrath339 thank you! Yeah the world has gone crazy for sure. Tools we use everyday to eat with (not swords) are also demonized. The knife is the basic tool of mankind for ages.

[@ryanmcgrath339]

Ain't that the truth bro. I'm a knife collector and I can't buy no good I'm up anywhere. I might get lucky in a flee market. But I can't buy no benchmade knives because they always get sent back. If got about twenty knives what iv collected

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@ryanmcgrath339 yes it makes no sense. 😂

[@saifaldin_]

That ‘kawasaki’ got me.. 😂

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😂😂😂

[@rodrij76]

I was looking to make a zatoichi walking staff with a katana length blade. The bamboo is such a great idea for the hidden blade!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Sweet! Yes the bamboo works very nicely. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@sal35plus]

That's actually really awesome and turned out nicely.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend

[@OveToranger]

That was a nice looking blade ! Kudos !

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend!

[@willardjames2685]

10 out of 10 for creativity, you get my vote Mr. Severio!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you sir!!

[@willardjames2685]

Your alter ego is hilarious!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Lol thanks! He’s in his own world. 😂

[@nselleck0309]

That is very nice.... You do great work sir 👍👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend 😁

[@danking9974]

absolutely stunning!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!!

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

What an awesome build (both of them hahaha)!! And such a funny video!! 😄🤣👍👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! Bubba is a drama queen. 😂

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Hahaha!!! 😂😂😂

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😂

[@RainyDayForge]

I love the results. It looks like a nice walking stick but it's so much more. Sweet build!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. 🙂

[@JoeyAtilano]

Love the idea, and beautiful too.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!

[@imkidarose1]

Hahaha that’s too funny! Your build is great and I’m glad to see someone else having fun with THE BAD TT guys. One day I’ll be as cool as you 😊

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the kind words. It was a fun build and Bubba enjoyed it too for the most part. He’s off on another adventure right now. 😂

[@jamesperkins9833]

Beautiful build Tony!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you brother!

[@MrSuz22868]

Love it!!! Bubba 😂

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😁😁

[@kenvang9237]

Very nice! Zatoichi, the blind swordsman, would be proud to weild that if given to him.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! Yes and he was my inspiration. 😁

[@papadragonb]

30 seconds into the video and it's already my favorite from the challenge 🤣

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Ha thanks! 😀😁

[@kennethhaack3619]

Having you other brother, Darrel, in the video was fantastic!😂 You also did a great job on the build 👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Ha ha thanks! Yes that’s my brother bubba. 😁

[@michaelmorrison4843]

Awesome job Tony! I'd love to have that walking stick! 🤔👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend but I’m 99.9 percent it’s sold. 😁

[@MagiRaz]

hearing Japanese terms said in the most hillbilly accent imaginable is the kind of comedy gold you cant buy. Love it.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😂😂😂. Thank you my friend, I’m glad you got a chuckle. 😁

[@ChrisR676]

I’d be locking my doors with that yokel hanging round

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yeah he bites. 😂

[@mattnobrega6621]

Holy smokes! That's really nice work, sir! 🫨👍 It kind of reminds me of the nodachi sword from the movie "blind fury" with RutgerHauer. Always wanted that sword ever since I seen that movie 😏👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you sir! Yes one of my favorite movies. I need to look it up and watch again! Thanks for watching!

[@O-T_P.R.]

I think it would be great if you would take that sword as a future project.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

It would be a fun project!

[@outlawbladesandleather]

Awesome job Tony! Love to concept and your production was outstandingly entertaining. 😂

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. 😁😁

[@gbrad007]

You have done an excellent job and I enjoyed every minute of it

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend 😁

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

Great video tony. Thank you sr. ❤️🪓🌲👊🏻🙏🏻

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you and thanks for watching! 😀

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Lol.. you've got the best videos on KZbin Tony!.. Goodluck! I voted for you.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate it. 😁

[@cseverio]

BBUUUBBBBAAAA!!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yes indeed. 😂

[@TankPlaysGames]

I wish I had two votes!! Man I really liked this build.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! I wish you did too! I’m way behind but I appreciate the support! 😁

[@Pinegrovepastures]

Beautiful

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks!

[@tmstaff2000]

I can't figure out how to vote...

[@TonySeverioKnives]

The voting link is in the description of the video but here’s a direct link. It’s a google document so your google login will work. Thank you! forms.gle/TL4JjtHYRsjtkeQb9

[@lancemillward1912]

Found your channel today. Subscribed

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you, I appreciate it! 🙂

[@PJTForging]

This thing is mean! I wish i could make a sword cane, but they're super illegal to even own in the UK. Hi Bubba!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. It was a fun build.

[@richardbranton190]

Looks great!!!!! almost as good as bubba's 👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks brother! I’ll let him know. He’s not sharp enough to read. 😂😂

[@richardbranton190]

@@TonySeverioKnives I kinda got that feeling LOL

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😂😂😂

[@philochristos]

That is super cool.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!

[@nofunclub]

Subbed

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!

[@Papabull23]

The man can’t say tanto but he sure can make one

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Actually I can’t say it like you want me to. Thanks! 🙂😂😁

[@alexsnow3319]

A nice touch with the butt cap...blunt striking weapon.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you. 😁

[@ManOf1ThousandHats]

Very cool

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks!

[@cseverio]

Awesome Tanto! Kawasaki!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks! Lol

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

I found the winner the man in the orange shirt Awesome

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😂😂😂😂. I’ll let him know.

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@TonySeverioKnives]

😁😁😁😁

[@vm.999]

Hell yes

[@TonySeverioKnives]

🙂🙂🙂

[@XBullitt16X]

As long as the design is of the traditional shape, I still consider it a Japanese style Tanto.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks. 😁

[@chrisken8902]

I'd prefer a longer (Zatoichi style) medium sword

[@TonySeverioKnives]

I hear ya. The guy that bought it wanted a tanto so it worked out great! 🙂

[@MrAlexH1991]

I freakin *LOVE* this video… and *ABSOLUTELY ABHOR* the way KZbin volume boosts its ads. I have this playing on a Bose speaker. So I’ve got the volume up to where I can hear the video, but then… an ad runs… and the volume of the ad in comparison to the video is *ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS.* Som’bitch bout blew my right ear drum out just now.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! Yes it’s crazy the way they do that. Does it all the time to me. I don’t understand why. Thank you for watching!!

[@MrAlexH1991]

@@TonySeverioKnives it’s cause they wanna suck the dicks of their advertisers, but never their content creators. Typical soulless corporate entity behavior. Lol

[@TCMECH79]

You just made a blade that a ninja would use

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yes an old Ninja. 😁

[@Cirathos]

Kawasaki!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

🙂🙂🙂😆

[@emperorionic]

Unfortunately not allowed in Germany and other places. But a nice video.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! 🙂

[@AnargiT-2.23]

Hello everyone from Armenia 🇦🇲

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Hello!!

[@peltiereric6497]

Why didn’t you Tig Weld the Copper instead of futzing around with the soldering. Thin copper stock just uses Argon for shielding Gas no different than welding steel or aluminum, thicker copper requires an Argon/ Helium Blend or even pure Helium for really thick copper. Now for Filler Metal you can just open up some Romex Electrical Wire that you might have and use the bare ground wire as the Filler Metal as Electrical Wire is always virgin copper and will be very clean/ pure.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yes I could have tig welded it. I tig weld aluminum, brass and copper all the time. But if I would have done that, someone would have said I should have soldered it the traditional way. 😂

[@peltiereric6497]

@@TonySeverioKnives Tig is a stronger bond but many people don’t know you can Tig Copper. I do understand the traditional aspect though but you were were already veering off traditional anyway with the build so don’t think that would matter. Nice build though, so far one of my favorites from anyone who isn’t a judge

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@peltiereric6497 yes it’s much stronger but it’s never going anywhere. I was also soldering it to maybe help other makers on how it’s done. Many makers can’t weld or tig weld. But the tensile strength is very acceptable. I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching. 😁

[@rytramprophet843]

LMAO. no one expects anyone to make a Japanese blade the "Traditional" way. going out and getting chunks or raw iron and forging those is archaic. That being said. it is super lazy work to just get a flat bar and shape a blade out of it. so, thank you for being "traditional" enough to make your blade out of a billet.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Actually it’s starts with iron ore not chunks of iron. But that being said, it is way more efficient to use well refined bars of steel that is far superior than any medieval steel. It’s like using an iPhone instead of sending a letter. I call it smart not lazy. But thanks regardless.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

This is one of those ridiculous comments from an armchair warrior who has never made anything in his life. Go back to your couch and leave the smithing to the rest of us.

[@rytramprophet843]

@@TonySeverioKnives yes. Thats what i meant. But yours is a more accurate description. What i meant was that you arent just shaping a single bar. You are cutting and stacking which is like folding. Others will just cut and hammer a bar into shape. When you do this, there is no Hamon (pattern). And it is less durable. Even I could cut a bar into a sword and grind it down. It is lazy.

[@YM7Oct23]

فنان

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks. 😁

[@earthknight60]

It's painful to see a knife that nice go into a piece of bamboo that bad.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

There are some over the counter meds that will help with that. 😁

[@O-T_P.R.]

I like your work. I would say that your idea of a hidden tanto was quite interesting. Some viewers like your "clown", I must say that it's absolutely stupid and that it takes away from your work . Also, it's insulting and inconsiderate from you to make fun of people who are born with this condition. I do like your work, but do you need the "clown" to attract attention? Please make fun some other way.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks. I think you may have misunderstood who the "clown" is in this video. The clown is the audience purist or TROLL. Those who liked it, including two of my Japanese friends, GOT IT. Thats who the clown is directed to...not a culture or anyone born a certain way. My connection to the Japanese culture is long and respected. I have played this character in two tv shows and one feature film for sci fi channel. You can search me on IMDB for reference. He was not created for THIS video. Hès also been in other episodes of my KZbin videos, has his own channel and Facebook page. I respect that you may not like the character, but you are dead wrong on it insulting or being inconsiderate to anyone. Thanks for watching..

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Bubba would only offend dumbasses.. 🤔🤣

[@O-T_P.R.]

@TonySeverioKnives I have read and still don't quite understand it, with that said I do respect your work and will continue to watch and subscribe to your channel. It was my first time watching any of the challenges and to late to vote.I have seen them on the replay and you would have been at the top of my list.