Pirates Of The Caribbean - Cutlass Swords - MAN AT ARMS: REFORGED

Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman build some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you've never seen before. This week, the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword take on some Cutlass Swords inspired by Pirates of The Carribean!
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Kerry Stagmer - Swordsmith and Machinist
Matt Stagmer- Swordsmith
Ilya Alekseyev - Armourer
Lauren Schott - Goldsmith and Casting
John Mitchell - Fabricator
Ferenc Gregor - Master Carver
Bill Collison - Blade Grinder
Rick Janney - Hilt Maker
Series Creator/Executive Producer - Andy Signore
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Series Executive Producer - Brent Lydic
Creative Director (AWEMe) - Michael Rainey
Episode Produced and Directed By: Adam Hiner & Brendan Kennedy
Supervising Producer - Phil Rogers
Office Production Coordinator - Jon Michael Burgess
Director of Photography - Paulius Kontijevas
Baltimore Forge Crew:
Story Producer - Dave Cross
Production Coordinator - Patricia Parris
Runner/PA - Halston Ericson & Ashley Gaither
DIT - Christopher Mariles
Set Medic - Celeste Bowe
1st AC - Jason Remeikis
2nd AC - Bethany Michalski
Gaffer - Steve Scott
Grip - Danny Balsamo
Swing - Jason Shinsato
Post Production:
Edited by - Patrick Burke
Colorist - Patrick Burke
Post Sound - Anthony Vanchure
Lead Assistant Editors - Stephen Erdmann & Matt Zimmel
Head of Post Production - Michael Gallagher
Post Production Supervisor - Matt Zimmel
Content Manager - James Harrold

[@jokerunknown4098]

They all had perfect form but Matt delivered and hand crafted every thing so I think Matt won and his cutlass was awsome

[@BeardedDanishViking]

Handcrafting has no inherent value. Just takes longer, and adds to an object's price.

[@joshuad748]

BeardedDanishViking drawing a blade out from a bar by hand is definitely higher quality than cutting sheet metal. That’s why the other two dwarfed when quenching, it wasn’t just because the water quench. Matt quenched an already more molecularly compact hand-forged blade into oil. That is easily better and more reliable than sheet metal or pre-cut blades. Thats why the objects price would be higher, because it IS better.

[@boxlad7583]

@@joshuad748 well you can't deny the highest cost comes from labor time.

[@joshuad748]

@@boxlad7583 Absolutely that factors in to. So does the high quality because of that fact

[@Valiant1ord]

yeah which is just how they would have made it

[@Andrewlang90]

I love Matt's for authenticity, but John's is pure beauty in aesthetics. Great build guys, I love the swords and all the builds.

[@kambor1578]

same here. I usually prefeer hand forged over plasma cut, and the exstra work Matt put into the blade looks in my opinion better than the blades of the two other cutlasses

[@shalormckee2784]

The thing that set me off of John's and made me choose Matt's was that he used brass wire with a brassed guard and pommel. It needed something darker in the middle.

[@SRFriso94]

"They all have different idas for what will be their final cutlass... And they all suck at heat treating." XDXD

[@simpletim8733]

And then they go and warp their blades, come heat treat XD

[@punz4lyfe]

@@simpletim8733 not Matt, though

[@ccortez392]

Ay you should try heat treating with water yourself.

[@lushdog1984]

They didnt warp them during heat treatment though only during hardening SOOOOO.....

[@davidbabcock267]

@@ccortez392 Have you, I'm a metallurgically certified graduate who has been making knives and such for years. Water is dangerous! Plus their issues were other than just water, they both warped heavily to one side! Probably because they were not likely properly forged blades like Matt's. The Japanese (I have antiques and a modern made from me, have studied it for years, and know oil can cause a downward curve, but water and upward one) have been using water for years and also lose at least a third of blades due to cracking or extreme warpage. I have used water myself, but I would never attempt it on pattern welded steel, too many stress risers to consider. Plus even mono steel, unless it was closer to what antique blades were made of due to carbon loss and homogenization of folding, and the fact the steel had differing levels of carbon, making them closer to an overall 1060/1065 steel wouldn't think to use water in sections under an inch think - which obviously does not work for a cutting instrument. There's my two cents......

[@christianmccauley7340]

They know who’s the best. Everyone else had the stock rock music, and matt has this badass hero music.

[@Inv1cto]

xD I was wondering if someone else had noticed.

[@anzahanifathallah]

i laughed when Ilya said "Matt uses a novel technique called 'blowing at it'" heheheheheheheh

[@wolfox7776]

so simple yet so effective

[@voneironfuro1896]

I laugh when he said they suck at heat treating

[@striker-zq1040]

Soooooo mature

[@negiandtoast8839]

@@voneironfuro1896 I initially thought he was joking, apparently not.

[@mixedlol5555]

1000 like

[@IosStar]

Mat and his french damascus cutlass sword, beautiful piece of art!

[@texasghostrider9644]

Hands down. Matt blade wins. Had the most historical accuracy to it all the other guys were just doing basically Hollywood pieces that could cut.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Renaissance Fair stuff except Matt.

[@TheMilesmckee]

Yeah this. I've never thought cutting a blade shape out of a sheet of steel then sharpening it can be called sword making at all. Also why I hated "Big Giant Swords".

[@matthewpham9525]

@@TheMilesmckee I mean...it makes a good sword. It's not enjoyable to watch, but the end products are usually excellent.

[@TheMilesmckee]

@@griffithshandmade-knives might want to re-read my comment there bud. I love watching the hand forging process.

[@HoustonRLamb]

Honestly, I agree not to mention that the other two were a little too long. Almost like a saber with a stylized basket hilt or rapper guard.

[@Tyler5346812]

For Matt's like this comment.

[@newgutta8628]

Tyler Kamps for john like this comment

[@LilahOnTheNet]

Matt 4 the weeeeeen

[@Big_Worm4973]

Matt for the weeeen

[@haydenolson2211]

Matt is the winner.

[@kirarissler1272]

Mat for the win

[@alanyang6786]

Great video guys! I think Matt's blade was better. Also for a future video I think you guys should do a "frankstein" build, by that I mean each member would design and assembly a part, for example the blade, handle, guard and all that. Then combine all the parts to make a sword.

[@CodyOstrander]

Alan Yang that would be so dope

[@nathancastillo764]

Hi can you guys do kenshin reversblade sword from roronin kenshin

[@gavinlawhite8721]

really cool idea

[@cypobos]

that would be awesome, none of them know what the others do, but they know what it will have to fit to. they all know the size and shape of the tang, the guy who make the hilt know the handle length so he can make a basket hilt if he want, etc.

[@SlyProphet]

I'd like none of them to have communication on what the style feel or even type of blade... just the dimensions they need to adhere to.

[@jakedixon2722]

Matt had the best blade hands down. John's pommel, handle, and guard were the most intricately crafted. But, we're talking pirates so, I'm giving it to Matt.

[@jeffk4761]

his seemed most authentic as well as just plain out looking NOICE

[@JadenPrada]

I agree man.

[@ishyj398]

Hands down!

[@GeoffBernard]

Took the words right from my mouth... or text right from my fingers :)

[@lordorion5776]

Matt totally Matt it seems the most functional to me though Johns looked nice and pretty i think i'd rather have Matt's i don't trust a cookie cutter sword

[@angelofanarchy9571]

hands down Matt won, the reason why I think so is. 1. because he forged the blade from scratch, 2. he went for a more traditional and historic style and 3. it was god damn beautiful

[@Kaijugan]

Well, all three blades could have been made historically. Minus the grooves in one of the blades, the ornate handles definitely look like something a particularly wealthy ship captain or pirate could have had.

[@bryantfox9689]

Matt's was simple, yet beautiful. It's cut well, and really showed the pirate spirit. John's was also quite beautiful, but it was also something you would have expected a naval captain to have.

[@davidlynn5362]

Perfect for a pirate to steal from him 😉

[@Rand0mizer117]

Mat won it for me, I'm a blade guy and that darkened damascus blade was just so cool. My suggestion for the next build is The Ashbringer from WoW.

[@TwitchIndustryThePerson]

I believe that has been done, if not by the reforged crew then the season one crew. =)

[@aboomer420]

the other guy did it for Blizz officially but they did the dumb upgraded artifact model instead of the original, which looks a lot better.

[@TwitchIndustryThePerson]

I like the Artifact model =P but it's a very impractical sword, but an original version would look pretty sick. wonder how they would make the circle seem like it's floating. probably the same as they did in the artifact one>?

[@bloodytofu6389]

I Agree. The pattern of the Damascus blade with the simple yet functional hilt won it for me.

[@nameputhpong9041]

but dat octopus guard tho...

[@Mattbirchfield]

These cutlasses are sick! I like the pommel on the skull head, the octopus guard, and the Damascus blade.

[@Getwright-]

Matt Birchfield yeah if i could combine Matt's blade with jons guard and handle it would be perfect. (maybe bills pommel just to be nice)

[@ezechielfara464]

2019, two years late, doesn't matter. The real winner here would be the Damascus blade, the kraken hilt and the darker finish. That's why the usualy work together, cuz their combined work is amazing. Duh.

[@XavierPrice]

I agree those were all things I liked about each sword as well

[@christianleitel7906]

The blue handle turned out to be beautiful too.

[@db_on_drums]

I'm dying to know what wood that was

[@respectablebogan3276]

The kraken hilt was amazing

[@timtheguy2179]

That was the best sentiment that can describe all of Man at Arms

[@casualchaos1074]

Honestly, I think a combination of all 3 would be amazing. Matt’s damascus blade with Johns brass octopus and wire wrapped handle with the length and width of Bills cutlass. Over all they are all talented people

[@567thatoneguy]

Everytime I watch a video with Matt he gets a little closer to being my favorite Smith, and this video is no exception. While his handle and guard weren't as flashy as his competors, his blade was lovely! Everyone's Cutlasses​ were great. But overall Matt made the best sword.

[@alexanderprime8003]

That One Guy realy reiner?!

[@hanibalking7841]

Alexander Prime ha I noticed it too. akward timing considering he's a traitor ha

[@Glyn-Leine]

That One Guy i agree and disagree, i agree as in i like matt a lot as wel! and i disagree as in his handle and guard and pommel might not have been as flashy they got the job done and weren't over done. i think those other two were too flashy to be honest.. I'm just curious to which one was better balanced, since that's hard to see from a video like this.

[@Glyn-Leine]

Hanibal King there's more behind it than you know

[@mrfluffels6444]

That One Guy he is my favorite Smith as well

[@tristanmoreno803]

I loved that it showed most experienced to least experienced. I found the highlight of each blade was: The spine of John's blade and the wired wrapped handle. Matt's damascus pattern of the blade as well as the simplicity yet detailed look of the french hand guard, and finally Bill's wooden blue handle and the smaller detail on the pommel.

[@ViktorGomez]

01:13 “... and they all suck at heat treating!” Man I love this guy 😂

[@superdantesinfernokasper1132]

Matt's is the best not just because his one of my favorites on the show but because his sword showed that he cared the most

[@LordDelakar]

I feel like Matt had by far the best blade. John's cross-guard, handle and pommel work were truly impressive. I think if they combined Matt's blade with John's detail work it would be an amazing piece. Although except the length, I think Bill stayed true to the nature of the cutlass.

[@JonathanTaulbee]

LordDelakar, my thoughts exactly!

[@petesargent8850]

Luke Wells, Staying true to a cutlass would mean it's a strong, simple, and nasty design. Bill's blade would be the closest to what you'd imagine in a swashbuckling adventure. Matt's is superior and more expensive, John's is for a nobleman who would never sweat.

[@thomasjenkins7506]

yeah, bill's mass produced version is most likely what a pirate would have. john's is very nice, but there is no way a pirate would have one. it's more something a navy officer would receive as an honor from the queen. matt's is probably the furthest thing you'd ever see a sailor own, but it went with functionality over flair, even with the damascus blade. in my opinion, functionality beats all, so matt wins.

[@cuttlefishrampant5241]

Thomas Jenkins you are wrong in a couple ways my friend. Having owned two cutlasses dated from 1760 and 1770 respectively, I can assure you that no pirate would have had a scull and crossbones on his guard. Also an unwrapped handle gets slippery with blood and sweat, and so is ineffective, this can be solved like Matt did, with the grooves, or how my real cutlasses are, by cotton wrapping. Matt's is actually closest to what a sailor would have carried, its a well known french cutlass type, made during the 1770's to 80's. Was issued on many french Men-o'-War, and since pirates took any functional, well balanced piece of steel they could (to the point of broken cutlasses filed down to make dirks or daggers), I think many pirate sailors would have owned french hangers. Just my humble opinion.

[@thomasjenkins7506]

you misunderstood my comment. when i said that the mass produced one is what the pirates would have, that is exactly what i meant. i wasn't really referring to the aesthetic designs. just the fact that bill's was made with parts that already formed and pulled off a shelf of premade items. matt's blade alone would have cost about as much as the ship itself and john's was pure fantasy. matt's guard and bills blade are pretty much what they would have had.

[@Annatar.]

The Octopus Hand-guard, the gold pommel, and the wire-wrapped Handle look really good, but all three in the same colour seem a bit monotonous. The blue-ish handle looks really nice and that blade has a really aggressive scorpion-esque look to it, which looks cool, but weird to use. And last but not least, the winner. Could anything beat Damascus steel? Hell no. But despite a nice pattern, that cutlass has a nice Handle and Handguard too. But really beautiful is the length-width ratio, which makes it look more like a cutlass than the other longer and more narrow blades. Matt has made a really beautiful sword, which also looks like a cutlass should look.

[@Annatar.]

I also wanted to mention how awesome the two grooves down Matts blade look, but couldn't remember how its written in english. Is it "fuller"? Translated straight from german its "blood groove" (at least if translated from the only word i know for it).

[@JadeJoules]

It is indeed called a fuller, but blood groove is not wrong either, as a fuller's main purpose is to draw the blood down and away from the edge, like a ditch drains water from the road.

[@AlchemistofDemacia]

Sabrina Summers actually that is a common myth. The fullers true purpose is to remove weight from otherwise unwieldy blades. Not sure exactly where the nickname 'blood groove' came from though.

[@tueurdepatate01]

The fuller is for lighten the blade, not for the blood en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller_(weapon)

[@brianabbett47]

It's actual purpose is to have a negative space for air to enter the body upon a stab so the blade doesn't get suction cupped in the body making it impossible to remove

[@Rusher-Bolt]

"And they all suck at heat treating" damn Illya is a savage

[@short7440]

7:00 "the tip of the Cutlass blade is overheated, so he uses the novel technique of blowing at it to cool it off" Lolz

[@thatguyWan1234]

Matt's cutlass is the best

[@mirokortemaa9060]

Yep. His is the best.

[@Raiggonaxes]

Yea I agree, matt wins hands down due to his handcrafted Cutlass with beautiful etching. Although the finished pieces from the other guys looked really good!

[@rubenescobar6461]

Matts hands down the best

[@littlebear4939]

Yep

[@Genthar]

Both of the fancy guards are beautiful. That octopus guard is sick! Love the look of scalloped blade as well. But, I have to go with Matt's damascus setup. That rustic look just nails it for me.

[@Jbull811]

Matt's blade, John's handle and basket guard. I think combining the two would make one of the most beautiful weapons ever.

[@jacobvanillo6078]

You forgot about one thing mate, I'm Captain Jack Sparrow.

[@Dream_night212]

You are very respectful plz let me go as dear they are taking name of device but they are increasing from back

[@Dream_night212]

Shetan is he who said to do this comment and taking help from Shetan

[@seanmashia3129]

matt's damascus blade, john's octopus guard, and bill's handle!

[@smileysatanson3404]

combine them to the most powerfull cutlass

[@larklan7054]

I'm an iron worker. And we do a lot of field welding alternating between guys. So whenever they weld on this show I instinctively cover my phone screen or computer screen with my hand. 😂 every damn time.

[@GunGuru1945]

Larklan same

[@geoffgreen2105]

Me too!

[@MrXenon-hn7ju]

Can I ask why as a common city slicker XD.

[@larklan7054]

Doc Sturgeon if you stare at the ultra violet light in person it can seriously damage you're eyes. Idk if it's permanent or not but it's kind of like staring into the sun.

[@geoffgreen2105]

We're welders by trade. When working in the field, you often don't have your welding helmet with you when someone starts a weld, so it becomes a habit to put a hand between your eyes and the weld arc pretty early on. The habit is strong enough that even when we're watching a video of someone welding, we avert our eyes or cover the screen to protect our vision, even though the brightness of the arc doesn't translate through the camera.

[@romandrovikov8427]

At first I thought that Matt's will be my favorite with his forged damascus. But in the end I like the John's sword the most! 🙂

[@shitake2406]

1.Matt 2. John 3. Bill

[@michaelfouse4102]

Loved Matt's version the best. The simple efficient look would be more at home on the high seas. The others are more fit for a parade ground review.

[@ThePetitemoron]

Michael Fouse Totally agree! Most usable in actual use and pretty as hell to look at! Looks so cool despite the one fold only damascus :D

[@maxlamangouste]

finally a good comment

[@jamesmenefee5519]

I agree, I thought Matt's was the most authentic, but I thought John's performed the best (cuts, slices etc.)

[@absolutelyheretical7132]

Just because a sword is ornamental or gilded etc. doesn't mean that it isn't useable or practical. Plenty of swords in this perioud were very pretty and ornamented but were used in combat. Remember, if you're rich you can have a fancy sword that you would still use in battle. Think gangbanger with a gold plated desert eagle or taliban warlord with a silver plated AK47. You don't even have to be rich, a lot of the swords issued to British soldiers in the 18th and 19th centuries looked fairly fancy for a sword but were clearly used in combat.

[@dasninchen2602]

In my opinion Matt's one is the best.

[@SamuraiMujuru]

I was certain this was gonna be a really one-sided match at the start when everyone was describing their plans, but damn if they all didn't turn out amazing in their own specific ways.

[@kingoftwilight13]

I really liked all their cutlasses tbh. Each of them put their own flair into their blades. I'd be proud to own any of them haha!

[@geoffallert1921]

All of these cutlasses are amazing. Each blade builder put their own style into them. In my opinion, they are all winners. Well done.

[@Daluna13]

Fun fact, Tony was the one who made the Swords for the Pirates Series originally

[@solcorvinusoftiktok9907]

Daluna13 Is it bad I hoped that he would be a guest on this episode?

[@Daluna13]

Honestly I was wondering if he would as well, the Swords were beautiful none the less

[@solcorvinusoftiktok9907]

Daluna13 true

[@seanbailey317]

Yes but there were more Props than actual working swords.

[@Daluna13]

Blurb357 yes sir

[@HalcyonLight]

Mat had a shorter, heavier blade. Cutlasses, being issued to chiefs, and non-officers of the navy, were meant to be used more belowdecks, and in a pinch to hack through ship's line. So short and heavy, so as to not be hindered in cramped cabin spaces belowdecks and to cleave lines, I give it to Mat. Or at least my U.S. Navy twinge is telling me.

[@masterkeep]

Exactly, his was a cutlass, theirs were sabers.

[@USAcarlover]

my thoughts exactly as well.

[@Commodore4life]

Granted, but that octopus guard made me pee a little. Such beautiful craftsmanship. I'm awestruck.

[@FowlManor]

Functionnally as a cutlass I would give it to Mat, but the best finish was the octopus.

[@Tom-iu3qx]

wish it had red jewels on it and silver backing plate. I would cum

[@michaeldavis7026]

When it comes to actual quality Matt's is the best

[@jaredfullmer7043]

"And they all suck at heat treating." LOL

[@blckandwhtknight]

Anyone else notice this looks like practice for the next Forged in Fire contestant. :)

[@shredBucketheadshred]

It's a sword making show how could it not?

[@kingkasper4950]

Ilya already won one actually! But ya. I totally thought the same thing.

[@Frost640]

Illiya won his episode, I'm sure Matt would have no problems if he was on the show either given his innate knowledge of all the blade types they work with, not to mention his attention to detail etc.

[@michaelklog]

i also think someone in the forgery already had one before illiya won his round, but i might be mistaken.

[@slackattack_6418]

Illiya so far is the only one from this show to be on Forged in Fire. And he was great. The episode that he was on was an instant win for him. The other constant failed to properly finish the final piece, and on top of that, Illiya is a Armor Smith specialist. His episode was making a shield. It would have been very embarrassing if he had lost.

[@keeperoflenneth]

I really liked Matt's blade, it had the more classic shape i would want in a cutlass- But that octopus guard really got me right in the pirate. I think that's my fav.

[@joshuabarger8422]

keeperoflenneth the octopus guard is one of their production shapes! Really beautiful.

[@KanuckStreams]

"And they all suck at heat treating." Ohhh, SNAP

[@johnnykeller7648]

The blade on the Damascus cutlass was a show-stopper, that thing was beautiful.

[@drtrekwars]

Matt's Cutlass did it for me. Looks awesome!! :D

[@unclesam5714]

Please do the bonefire Greatsword (Firelink Greatsword) from the Dark Souls Series

[@Choppy22]

Even thought I'd like to see this because I'm a big DS fan, ummm I dont think it would be able to cut anything with it. It's pretty much just a peice of twisted rebar :D

[@bananapie6506]

Chop x no its sharp like the weird outlawed in war triangular bladed knives, it's just, if you get stabbed with it, that wound is not gonna close easily

[@Choppy22]

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[@Choppy22]

To me that looks like 2 sword blades twisted together. It'd make a cool rapier or dagger but its def not a slashing weapon

[@PKEgaming]

It would inflict cuts, but it definitely wouldn't be deep cuts. It would be a blunt weapon that cut you a bit.

[@freshcutzwag]

That wire handle and golden finish on that squid made me feel some type of way !!! Probably my favorite blade haha

[@bryiantheberpadlan9775]

imagine fitting that guard and handle on that damascus steel blade. That would be bad ass bro!

[@sydecarnutz972]

Love the brassing technique! That is just cool as heck.

[@kyroterra4380]

Matt, I love Damascus builds...though John's wire wrap was on point.

[@marcisozols2800]

matt: forge the sword from scrach john:machines do everything bill:just puts finished pieces together

[@marcisozols2800]

btw the fruit tests dont mean shit....i can cut through a melon with the blunt side of my rusty machetee

[@tobiasschwobble8885]

Singing Duckling indeed, but the tatami mats are rather hard to cut through

[@RelativelyBest]

I actually don't mind John's sword. A bit gaudy but I dig the large, elaborate guard. John's sword looks more or less exactly like the production swords BKS sells regularly. Maybe a little more refined, but still. But yeah, Matt totally won this one.

[@kalil2669]

+Papa Toby yes but they should use wood or balistic gel

[@davarasbronson5088]

They all were very fine pieces of work but the octopus? Exquisite!

[@vikingnerd4679]

Astounds me that anyone could dislike this. Even if you don't like swords you have to admire the craftsmanship.

[@Demolitiondude]

Egyptian bronze khopesh for the Mummy remake.

[@tonymiller5178]

or better yet the khopesh and bow from summoner

[@K01H74]

Tony Miller They can't really do that because there isn't an image for it, or at least what you can see isn't much. Still, sounds awesome

[@shadowbrewer7896]

Kaiden Halliwell yea www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bronze-age-craft.com%2Fimages%2Fbudget_khopesh.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bronze-age-craft.com%2Fswords_for_sale.htm&docid=D3Po8ZuqQO89xM&tbnid=r7qtp4oz5SlsBM%3A&vet=10ahUKEwjZvamo5fLTAhVnqFQKHSrTA6YQMwg0KAAwAA..i&w=592&h=130&client=tablet-android-alco&bih=600&biw=1024&q=khopesh&ved=0ahUKEwjZvamo5fLTAhVnqFQKHSrTA6YQMwg0KAAwAA&iact=mrc&uact=8

[@Demolitiondude]

shadow Brewer he meant Miller's comment.

[@Demolitiondude]

Banana Pie they done curved blades before. I'm confident they can pull it off. The metallurgy might be the challenge.

[@ironogre3248]

Matt's was the better blade for sure... want a challenge. Drizzt's blades from forgotten realms would be sick to see

[@Dyspareunic]

Iron Ogre Icingdeath or Twinkle?

[@ironogre3248]

Both...they would be totally different while being the same type of sword....would be nice to show the contrast

[@gregoryl.3503]

Iron Ogre they are twins you can't just do one

[@vicmartone]

currently twinkle is broken and he's using vidrinath. kazidhea with the crazy pummels or even Charon's claw

[@jaegerjacques2070]

But John's handle and guard were better

[@John_Conner222]

awww I wanted to see all the finished blades up close. They each had amazing detail.

[@damanbrook5157]

Matts wins hands down! He’s a pirate Sorry guys ✌️💚🤘

[@DSjanangel]

you guys should make challenges like this more often

[@Abornarazine]

DSjanangel eh two a season would be pushing it.

[@ebrahimhassan9758]

DSjanangel you're right more challenges !!

[@DpwinksWorld]

The exotic swords from Destiny would be really cool to see

[@vincentkaiser4047]

Dpwinks finally someone who agrees😂

[@benjaminhindenes4551]

Yeah! make the exotic swords

[@Zarkrez]

l agree.

[@zombironodamai]

I'd like to see them do the sword of Crota.

[@piotrmajta9933]

Andrzej Kmicic sword

[@amanagarwal6531]

Matt's was the best!!!! Never in my life have I seen a Damascus pattern that prominent

[@geoffallert1921]

All of those swords are excellent. The Craftsmen working on these works of art, are in the top of their field.

[@chloeyow7573]

Will Turner would have been proud.

[@SonnySanVista]

hehehehe nice one

[@FernandoPazin]

Matt for the blade. John for design.

[@monkeking8604]

Fernando Pazin exactly

[@horaciohernandez2850]

My thoughts exactly. I'd take John's cutlass for a sword exhibition, but Matt's cutlass for a fight.

[@LuizAlexPhoenix]

I agree, but I would give Bill points for the blade control at the end. Specially when considering how he seems less fit but managed good control.

[@tnemmers5407]

Dead men tell no tales

[@1992seawolf]

John's design was Awesome! and matt was brilliant, he uses Damascus ... no steel cant out shine Damascus

[@erickbullard2066]

Absolutely gorgeous, the 3 of them exceptional designs. You guys only getting better! Love the Damascus work! Keep it up, God bless.

[@seanrodgers6855]

Ilya won

[@4RG0AGARO]

Cheater

[@smartalecl4]

I would have liked the comment, but it would kill the count

[@thevague8835]

It was 69, now it is 70. You can thank me later.

[@Eidolon5150]

Haxor

[@crow2535]

good job on the narration Ilya :D

[@nigelft]

Arne Mortensen Great job indeed ... Although I have the feeling that if he did a cutlass of his own, his would be the best ...

[@Yonkage]

+nigelft That's why he recused himself. Challenging Ilya to a swordmaking contest would be like challenging God to a planet-building contest.

[@Budago]

Each one of you should try to make professional chefs knife and invite some real chefs to test them

[@Budago]

Its a challange!!

[@PaladinFury]

That's actually a good idea! Would probably mean some studying though ;) Maybe get some more well known chefs to show up?

[@neberque]

I'd happily volunteer to test one and i'm not far from Baltimore either

[@akrabbim]

That's actually a great idea... I'd love to see that.

[@TheMG26]

Why is that goddamn knife RAW????

[@oliverr.skogsskimmer1389]

They all did awesome, design work and everything but I'll go with Matt on this one. He did everything from scratch and put so much heart and soul in the handicraft while it feels like Bill and John didn't put so much of that in their swords.

[@ToxicNeon]

I can't really say. I really liked Bill's handle and John's guard, and watching Matt do his thing with the blade was really cool. I really enjoyed Matt's historical touch, as well as John's hollywood theatricality, plus Bill's skull and crossbones guard was a fun touch. I really liked all the blades and they're all beautiful.

[@joobinebrahimi6861]

Chaoseater from Darksiders .

[@joobinebrahimi6861]

i know there are many of it out there but i want to see a real one from wood and metal

[@Cytrillex]

Blade: Matt. Hands down. Love that damascus and stacked fuller Pommel and Guard: John. Love the octopus and brass look Handle: Bill's was really cool, but Matt's looks very nice. Both good Overall Visuals: John (except for the blade. Matt's blade looks great) Functionality: Bill. I would chose Bill's in the end if I needed it in combat. Balanced swing

[@scorch3003]

I could not have said it better. Only that i prefer the look of the wired handle, but i have no idea if that feels good in the hand, i am pretty sure you have a good firm grip on that but is it comfortable ? Does anyone have a opinion on that?

[@zreiser]

Cytrillex BagelsMan wire wrapped hilts will rip up your bare hands- unless of course they're already heavily calloused from working rigging for YEARS lol. Realistically they were designed to provide extra grip when wearing gauntlets, which typically had a leather glove insert. the practice of wearing gloves continued even after gauntlets fell out of use, but generally only in the upper classes and nobility. it would not be unreasonable to assume a full wire wrap hilt was originally intended for an officer (who would have had gloves as part of the uniform).

[@mattnobrega6621]

Really badass builds. They each had something to bring to the table. I would have like to see a combination of all three swords into one sword.

[@skallisippe]

A mix of every cutlas! Every good but i like matt's blade, the octupus handguard and the Blue wood! Well Done buddys!

[@eldurencz6683]

Make please Ciri's swallow sword

[@jackgrundy165]

Elduren CZ yes

[@jasperstead7107]

Elduren CZ Both her steel one and the silver one Geralt gives her

[@haidenmaggs2979]

Yes

[@Kronikwookie]

I would also like to see Ciri swallow.

[@harper0341]

Can't go wrong with more stuff from the Witcher series. :D

[@bgdancer100]

Do the Six-Fingered Sword from the Princess Bride! "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!"

[@danielallen3454]

Been asking for that for months now!

[@brandongeorge3610]

Everyone like bg's comment, this must be done

[@noahjaques9939]

bgdancer100 yes! The six fingered sword!

[@canisroot8727]

Brandon George as you wish

[@jonny555ive]

The craftsmanship on these is INCREDIBLE..... I liked the octopus one the best and the skull and crossbones a very close second. Nice work guys. 👍👍

[@jseankilla2691]

Make Iris Olgierd's sword from the Witcher 3 Heart of Stone

[@MikeLitty69]

I want them to do Aerondight from witcher 3 or Zireael

[@TheHeroRobertELee]

Iris looks cooler than Aerondight. A bunch of the Witcher swords look cooler than Aerondight. Iris is obviously a bad ass Messer and is prob my fav along with the Winter Blade Crach gives you. Those 2 LOOK the coolest.

[@Cartoon1250]

Matt you are the best Sir.

[@axion3979]

this shows the many ins and outs of how each sword Smith does their roles the best, i honestly think each of them came out a winner because they have learned from one another when they look back on the footage great job guys it's too bad mat was time limited on a build he was so set on completing to the utmost quality i would like to see a collab build with caliburn and excalibur while the one you guys did for the fate series was cool. the quality of the build compared to some others done by you guys doesn't come close... Excalibur is a sword known round the world i think it should get a second chance, especially with this new movie around the corner.

[@cuirassier4296]

chris marlowe II

[@axion3979]

Sea Moss ehhh?

[@catwithknives8819]

John’s sword was my favorite. The shape of the blade, the octopus guard and the wire-wrapped handle are just all things I like.

[@DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA]

Sure wish there was a glamour shot of that Damascus blade. The artistry of all were incredible.

[@havocbringrguy7041]

The new Movie of King Arthur features a quite interesting Excalibur with Damascus steel *wink*wink*

[@zadok23]

They've already done an Excalibur sword...tie in to a pc game

[@karasutenka]

They've actually done two different versions of Excalibur. The game tie in, yes, but before that they made the Fate/Zero version of the sword. So there's really no reason why they couldn't make yet another version of it besides maybe the burn out factor of the fans.

[@tiborklein5349]

John's octopus desing was awesome. That's a cutlass a pirate captain would wield.

[@the_cleaner]

YES!!

[@mr.q337]

Davy Jones's sword?

[@SonnyBurnett23]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these videos, as well crafted as your blades :)

[@jonhaynie1987]

Matt. Nice detail work on all three but Matt actually forged his and it's exquisite.

[@OvAeons]

Sword of Aeons or Avo's tear from fable 1!!!!

[@Kogobean]

oh man i've requested this plenty of times but gave up. i really want to see them make those it'd be so cool.

[@Bladex750]

OvAeons yes!

[@carlospvp1858]

In my opinion Ilya's blade was the best.

[@Yuuni_Shiroza]

Carlospvp agree

[@teendrinking]

hahaha yes !!!

[@expertmageyurina7186]

Carlospvp Damnit i was gonna say that

[@lucaseichler3140]

Carlospvp ilya didn’t make one

[@bowknife9975]

Ilya didn’t make one

[@Native_love]

Matt's blade (Bill's was the sharpest) was the best, John's detail was amazing and Bill's was the most 'combat worthy'! Wow! Just wow guys!!!

[@krystiankornilowicz4577]

Ilya is definitely the best bladesmith. I kinda want them to make a full suit of armour. It would be a nice challenge for them

[@machitoons]

_…aynd dhey all suck at heat treatin'_ - I lost it xD

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

i had to do a double take.

[@kcddagger]

I laughed pretty hard at that comment as well. And to be honest Matt did have the best results of the three in the heat treat stage.

[@ZUMBIFY3D]

Uhtred's sword from The Last Kingdom!

[@mogedude]

this. this please

[@da_gonozal6754]

Brandon Gotiangco I'd like to see a book adaptation, not the ugly sword like object from the series.

[@mattcorrente7552]

Brandon Gotiangco just finished the show and loved it please make this possible

[@ryancoakley]

I liked the octopus on John's hilt

[@theskullhimself7790]

And the most importantly it Will kills!

[@Mudkip971]

Whitebeard's Bisento - One Piece

[@metal_musician4458]

The Mace of Molag Bal or Dawnbreaker From TES Skyrim

[@tylerwaddell5216]

do molag bal!

[@samantha8043]

Both would be cool

[@eadanime1741]

I loved the artistry in all the blades! I couldn’t choose a winner!

[@enbardis]

That octopus guard and metal wrap is awesome!

[@rawbagle]

I agree with Iron Ogre's comment. Drizzt Do'Urden's dual scimitars: twinkle and icingdeath

[@anthonykent00]

This would make a good challenge video too.

[@yotyytoy9294]

Austin Whitley yes, I've asked them to make this before, and I'll do it again! That would be amazing, but make it like the book describes them not the replicas.

[@cibbis]

Yes! Very good idea it would be awesome to see those blades brought to life.

[@georgesears8334]

1) I miss Tony, i wonder how he and his fellas are doing. 2) I think the Damascus Cutlass is the most badass one, second is Jolly Roger one, and Octopus is the third. They are equally awesome, but i just prefer looks of Damascus one, and not quite dig wire wrapping on handle of Octopus one. But i liked the guard for sure. Jolly Roger in the middle because of wood used for handle, and small tricks used to make it look good, plus authentic and useful blackening of steel does it's job

[@bosknight7837]

George Sears I have to agree. The octopus looks badass as hell,but I like rather simple and more practical designs Still,extremely nice work from all 3,highly creative and very unique. You guys should do more of those challenges

[@tech-jacked7213]

George Sears doesn't he have his own channel, tony?

[@myfinalheaven9590]

George Sears Tony's building weapons from World of Warcraft on the World of Warcraft KZbin Channel. I think it's called Azeroth Armoury. He and the Sword and the Stone crew seem to be doing alright. Brian was on the Zelda Superfan Pool table build

[@Stargazeer]

Yeah. Damascus Cutlass looked awesome. This actually makes me think of Tony. Pretty sure he actually made swords for the original Pirated Of The Caribbean

[@georgesears8334]

Thanks for the info, it's a shame that i've missed so much about him) Just rewatched some old issues of Man at arms and got em out of my head like, for year maybe. And now i have new series to rewatch and not to wait ongoing ones, yay!

[@zombieexecutioner2560]

I just realized something. While Matt forged the blade, the other two showed more modern ways to do it. Both showed what mass produced cutlasses looked like which I actually love about that!

[@Bobby_216]

I loved the competition aspect. You guys and gals are incredibly talented.