A NEVER Before Seen Traditional Japanese Sword | The Rise of the "Bow-Kizashi" | Samurai Challenge

[@RedBeardOps]

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[@EmmettShaw-yo9sw]

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[@Ilus-Mirror]

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[@jerrieyum]

This is a beautiful blade. I love the color, copper and steels. The green stabilized wood handle looks so nice 👍🏾. I wish I had this in my private armory.

[@RedBeardOps]

@@jerrieyum Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@kevinknight195]

1 you weren't in a cave when you made this. 2 you didn't fold it 5000 times by hand. 3 You didn't quench it in the blood of your enemy, 4 your forge is not as hot as the fires of Mordor, and 5 as a ginger, you have no soul, and therefore nothing you do matters. Other than that.... Amazing attention to detail and craftsmanship! Fantastic build. Really creative video!

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, nailed it Kevin! Nailed it... I'll work harder next time!

[@GreenRayJC]

You forgot to use steel that you made from the magic metal which fell from the sky.

[@andrewallason4530]

Ooooh! Have a listen to “Prejudice” by Tim Minchin. Great song about gingerism. Awesome Japanese/American crossover. Beautiful blade, that etch came out amazing. Fantastic contrast. I love the jade-esque handle material. Totes gorgeous. Cheers from Tassie.

[@paulpalmer5264]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@87bloom]

That escalated quickly!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

What a well-done video, my friend! This was a really long and complicated build, so I can imagine the effort that went into putting this all together, but it came out great. Huge congrats! And also for the bowi-zashi, of course. I love it! It's very traditional and a classic Red Beard Ops 😆

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly my bearded friend! I always appreciate the complexity and intricacies of your builds; thank you for teaching me many things. Cheers!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

This was one of my favorites! I love the build and how clean the fittings were! Though it's not traditional, I bet it's more comfortable anyway. 😉. Great job! (PS - thanks for using a decent picture of me.. that could have been way worse... HAHA!)

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it, sir! I've learned a ton for your content, thanks for that. This was a fun build... I'm still thinking of ways to fix the habaki on this one... I'm thinking maybe some inlay there or something, not sure.

[@johnpowers8995]

Outstanding workmanship and attention to detail. Warriors of that time and period were physically, mentally and spiritually joined to their swords and cutlery. Great job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks a million, John!

[@adamc3474]

That was an awesome build. I also like the video editing as well. The look, the feel, the speed of the build. Not too fast not too slow. And the music was spot on. Keep up the good work. Be safe, keep making, and stay awesome.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Adam! Cheers sir!

[@PJTForging]

Your execution and fit up is always so pleasing to watch! Shame about the habaki, but it didnt really subtract from the beauty of your build. Fantastic job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly, sir! I enjoyed your build as well! Always outside of the box!

[@psychicEgg]

This is the first blade making video I've watched, and what you achieved is absolutely amazing! Well done mate!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gneeh77]

I know I'm a bit late but the first thing I noticed is the respect and care you have for your equipment. Amazing attention to detail! This is the first time I've seen that sharpening method. Beautifully done!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the build!

[@MPBushman]

Thank goodness we have a westerner with space age forging equipment to keep the ancient Japanese traditions alive. You're doing the Lord's work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@neilhaddifon3225]

You showed so many skills in this build, outstanding work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Cheers Neil!

[@neilmorris446]

Fantastic you are a artist you make it look so easy I'm looking forward to more of your creations

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks so much 😊

[@FireCreekForge]

Nice work! Also, I like the thermometer view!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, cheers sir! It was hot as heck that day!

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

I am so glad that I found your channel, dude! The first video of yours that I watched, was the "how to build a hydraulic press" video, and I saw the forge in the background of your video. So I knew that I had to check out your channel!

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah, glad you're enjoying the videos! Cheers

[@brysonalden5414]

Lovely work, and I especially appreciate your candid critique at the end. I regularly beat myself up when a knife is finished, haven't yet made one that's perfect!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it Bryson! Cheers

[@TheMrDarius]

It’s a beautiful blade. Absolutely wonderful dedication and attention to detail. I’m not too into the whole etching thing but still can’t take away that it’s a beautiful blade.

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed the build!

[@JPsBladeworks]

C'mon now Red Beard. Thats so untraditional. You know very well old school sword makers didnt have 3d printers in their shop 😂 other than that everything else is spot on. Great blade my friend.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, thank you JP! That's a good point... probably the only untraditional part

[@allendismuke7607]

Always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Allen!

[@glennnortonjr2455]

Now this is something I'd buy. I watch the video because you're talented. You don't talk a whole bunch. Just the important parts. And the review at the end of the knife blade. And of course that Jaydite handle. I think it was?

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks you Glen! Glad you enjoyed the build. The handle is willow that has been stabilized and dyed green during the stabilization. Cheers!

[@F35_JSF]

Absolutely fascinating video. Props dude. I am a commercial/military aircraft mechanic, and I appreciate your attention to detail and precision craftmanship. Outstanding shop. Mad skills brother!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the comment!

[@mprince4943]

So much precision work on this build, impressive attention to detail. Your shop looks really clean. Love the product, it's a really beauftiful outcome. The blade sort of looks like a Japanese take on an american calvary saber. Bonus points for the paper slice test haha. Great job, fantastic work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! I do my best. I agree it does look like a Japanese calvary saber!

[@stevewhitesell4195]

AMA I wonder if you could've tig welded the habaki instead of solder. I've also pondered forming one from.a machined sleeve although it would take some trial and error to get the diameters right before forming

[@RedBeardOps]

Tig welding is on my list of things to learn!

[@Richard--33817]

Nice video, quite relaxing. You have accumulated a decent shop setup and are less of a hack now. I think the seppa are too thick. You might try making the habaki from bronze and brazing it closed with bronze brazing rod. This is seamless and much less finicky than soldering...

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tips!

[@NateGoesOutside]

I’m 100% positive that all of your tools and methods are period correct.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the validation! Cheers!! ;)

[@RVsbladesnthangs]

Tell me that you're tired of the Trolls without telling me that you're tired of the Tolls😂 Looks Awesome my man, I'm going to attempt this as my first sword.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Good luck with your build sir! Man... long stuff like this is pretty challenging.

[@russellstewart5414]

Absolutely love the blade, your shop is incredible and you have such great talent. Would you ever attempt a similar piece using only the ancient methods that you spent hours researching? We must give credit to those masters from years ago,they lived in an era of pure labor and created some astonishing results.

[@RedBeardOps]

For sure, cheers Russell!

[@bartroberts1514]

Troll like? Yōkai (妖怪) like you mean? I think your 8th century CAM is spot on, very authentic to the original laser cutting techniques. Ilya Alekseyev better watch out. Seriously, very nice. I learned a lot watching, and am always impressed.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thank you very much for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the build :)

[@brazzy1467]

Love the fact you put a Bowie style handle on this blade. You have my vote.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheIronspike1982]

May is not traditional Japanese, but: 1) Handle has sense in terms of shape grip, so cannot be complained. 2) layers are aligned in right way, could be more precise spending more time. 3) overall shape of blade is correct. So it KNEEEEEL

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Iron Spike!

[@Azelethros_OG]

Bro, those minor flaws, are not even close to matching the gorgeousness of this blade. I absolutely am in love with what you created!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

So what was the purpose of wrapping the blade in aluminum before you normalized it? Genuine question. I am an aspiring bladesmith, and I am just trying to learn as much as I can before I am in a position to start forging.

[@RedBeardOps]

That is stainless steel foil. It keeps oxygen from hitting the blade during heating and reduces scale. Helps keep the blade clean

[@j.patrickdonaghue199]

That is very cool as usual your work is amazing My Boat season just ended yesterday so I can get to work in my shop I finally bought a 2X 72 Grinder I bought a Black Fox Knifeworks grinder and my only option so far is the small wheel attachment I am excited to get started

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! I hear those are very capable machines!

[@knomadventure4653]

@RedBeardOps ive watched quite a few knife and sword forge videos and only 2 have used the instant coffee step. what exactly does it do? darker tint on the pattern of the steel?

[@RedBeardOps]

That's right, it brings out the darkness of the 1080 harder

[@vandelftcrafts2958]

Nice build!! love the simple low layer Damascus for such a traditional style blade even though damascus steel is not really traditional. great use of 3D printing and lazer cutting techniques to speed up your process and accuracy. Inspiring build!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly! Have a great week!

[@lesliechow2580]

Any tips for your bandsaw? I have the same bandsaw and blade, but I can’t cut through 1/8th 1084..

[@RedBeardOps]

Firstly make sure the steel is annealed; secondly use fresh blades. I run mine on "max" I've been using these recently since there have been supply issues with the other ones I was getting... they have been working well - amzn.to/3Mbvz7R

[@willw7595]

I think you did a pretty good job for a first-time build. your pattern looks. very good. Live and learn as you go. Be waiting on the second video. take care.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers Will

[@bleuetamoosejaw]

Amazing work. Note. Copper needs to be cleaned with alcohol before soldering. The flux helps at reducing surface corrosion or a bad solder when applying heat.

[@RedBeardOps]

Nice! Thanks for the tip!

[@stevefriswell5422]

Love to see these challenges throw up some previously unknown types of blades😉. Lovely piece you have made sir.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like them! Yeah took a lot of study to find this design... had to learn how to read Japanese! Crazy experience. 😂

[@stevefriswell5422]

Dedication exemplified sir!😊

[@sanyok7777]

Every step every work you do going through the toughest knife building process it brings you to the level of professionalism. I would imagine where you will be in five years. If you will pursue knife, making real good, you’re going to be another knife, making legend like a Bob Loveless Peace and love with you and your family

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly for the comment! Those are big knife making shoes to aspire to!

[@JohnnySharpINC]

This is excellent! Question for you do you have a link or respirator you would recommend that isn’t as expensive as the one you’ve linked? But offers similar benefits? Amazing work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Man there aren't many powered one's like that for a low price. I'd say anything is better than nothign when you're starting out. I used to use a "resp-o-rator" which was nice for the bearded

[@JohnnySharpINC]

@ ahhh ok makes sense. I use a 3M from Lowe’s with the cartridges for both particles and organic vapor which I change usually monthly or every 2 weeks. I was thinking about a full face shield and maybe just a better overall system with better filters. No beard here but I wear glasses. Any recommendations on full face shields? I really appreciate your response!

[@RedBeardOps]

@@JohnnySharpINC I did a review on the versa-flow from 3M... it's awesome but expensive - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOVln-Fgd2AjLcsi=6Z-uWVWLmNuKTW_t

[@JohnnySharpINC]

@@RedBeardOps I mean Christmas is around the corner lol….thank you so much for getting back to me I’ll give it a watch!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Love it my friend. I was cracking a grin the first half minute in. Great work too!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome! Thank you! Have a great rest of your weekend, sir!

[@Gdwmartin]

The caveat's asside, that is a beautiful knife. the green stabilized wood looks Jade like and works very well with the wakizashi blade IMO. As well the coffee etch really brings out the pattern in the damascus in a way I've only seen in coffee etches. A regular acid etch is not as dramatic again, IMO.

[@RedBeardOps]

Agreed the coffee really makes it pop! Cheers!

[@gundanium3126]

AMA: are portabands a good replacement for a full-size bandsaw as they seem like a space saver but the lack of a guard makes me very hesitant to purchase one. Ok finished the video Great work... hmm I just locked my handle material in a small vice with some leather glued onto the vice attached and use that to polish it out.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! On the bandsaw, I find portabands to be super handy... I use the same blade for both steel and handle materials.

[@gundanium3126]

@@RedBeardOps thank you i will have to look at them closer.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Love the blade. Gave you a hand with those two buttons. Good luck with your goal.

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated! Cheers!

[@justinpyle3415]

The completely serious feel of this parody makes it so much better

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, cheers Justin!

[@Liuskan]

Amazing work man, this is the best build in the series in my honest opinion!

[@RedBeardOps]

Wow, thank you for the complement! Cheers

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

That's an insanely nice piece, "flaws" and all. I would buy this all day long, but I understand why you don't wish to sell things that you consider to have imperfections. You have an extreme skill, and the right tools to bring it out. I'm glad I'm subbed to see where the channel goes.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! I'm on the fence for sure... trying to think though a way to cover the habaki flaw.. maybe in inlay. Sometimes it's better to let the project end though... LOL Cheers!

[@stevealford230]

Great work as always. Question for you, Señor Keaton: I could only get 1/4 Tungsten Carbide bearing balls to make my straightening hammer, not 3/8. Everything I know is telling me that that won't matter, as long as it has the same hardness plus the mass of the hammer behind it. Right?

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! I haven't made one myself, but I don't think it will matter. I think it will still work as intended... but just may require more impacts.

[@stevealford230]

@@RedBeardOps Exactly. If anything, it'll be more precise and leave smaller divots to grind out. Thanks for weighing in on it and thanks for the awesome content. I'll make a spare and trade it to you for the old press, lol. Totally fair trade.

[@RedBeardOps]

@@stevealford230 I think you're right! Cheers sir; good luck

[@KHDailyKnives]

A smaller bearing will go deeper into the steel unless you hit many more times. You are trying to stretch the outside layer of the steel on the inside of the curve. This stretching is what causes the blade to straighten back out. The deeper you go, the more it will concentrate the stress in the divot. It is not a silver bullet, but has worked for me many times. I have still cracked some blades while trying to straighten them. I have cracked many less blades using the hammer than I have my 3 point bend fixture. Hope that helps!

[@stevealford230]

@@KHDailyKnives That's exactly what I assumed it would do, because the smaller ball has a smaller surface area of contact, concentrating the force more, so it can be more precise, as long as you have a fine touch and don't mind a couple more swings with less force in your swing. Thank you for verifying the speculative theory with your practical experience.

[@mountainwolf1]

AMA: I was just wondering do you ever hand forge your bevels before stock removal/grinding? Very nice work Thanks for sharing godbless and be well.

[@RedBeardOps]

I do! I actually did to some degree on this one.. I'm still upping my forging skills so I forge thick and grind thin. Cheers sir!

[@mountainwolf1]

@RedBeardOps we blacksmith/bladesmiths are always learning. I forge my bevels thin on the edges of my anvil so as not to hit the face. I file my cutting edge, then finish with different grit of stones or fine sandpaper's then complete with stropping and polishing. I don't know if this is any help, but thank you for sharing your work. You have done very well, godbless, and be safe.

[@jameswilkes3186]

I really appreciate your craftsmanship and your editing skills. Your grinding is excellent.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@OweN-hu6uy]

that seam on the habaki can be burnished closed, if you have a high speed rotary tool/flexshaft/ micromotor. take an old hss. bur shank bend it 90 degrees at the end , about 3 or 4 mm round the end off and polish it to a mirror finish, not chuck in your tool. Takes a little practice, but very high speed and light pressure. copper gold silver most non ferous metals will become like clay, you can close seams and even fold the edges together. Also that habaki would look great with a classic "cat scratch " finish

[@RedBeardOps]

That is an interesting idea! I like it!

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Dang man what an Awesome Build!!! 😃👍👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir!

[@OldHickoryForge]

Awesome work man! Way to think outside the box. Surprised you aren't getting more hate comments from the weebs. Fittings are super clean as always. Well done

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir! I tried my best to get the trolls... guess I tried too hard.

[@michaelstrauss6587]

New sub. Love the blade. You could put some silver into the void against the copper, it would look cool. The squareness of the handle can be addressed without taking the knife apart. My own handle concept is comfort, comfort and comfort....I think about what it would be like wielding it if my hand was hurting.

[@michaelstrauss6587]

By the way; fancy shop with new tools...wow!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the notes Michael! Cheers

[@anthonyjose5644]

This is it. This is the video I voted for. From production to the craftsmanship everything was perfect way to go brother

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much Anthony! Cheers!

[@kumariashamaki4151]

Damn bro I looked up that wood for the handle. How do they make that?? It looks like that green pattern you would see on furniture in a Chinese restaurant and I love it XD! At 55$ a block it must cause pain if you make a mistake with it >.

[@RedBeardOps]

Yeah, it can be nerve wracking to work with expensive materials! I get this wood from OLEG ... his stuff is great

[@kumariashamaki4151]

@@RedBeardOps yeah I looked into what it takes to make it and I can understand the price! Makes me want to take up a new hobby xD

[@garyreed2144]

That is beautiful even with the imperfections, I’d love to have that!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brianmoravec989]

Dang! You got my vote! Perfection.

[@brianmoravec989]

Please let me own that knife.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Brian! It's not perfect! Couple of flaws you can see at the end of the video; but I am happy with how it turned out :)

[@avatarion]

Cool design. I think you would nail it on a second attempt.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mtnbkr8480]

I like almost everything about that knife, however, that threaded part of the tang looks very thin to me, especially with the torque being put on the bend in the tang from the nut, that spot where the threads meet the wider section could potentially snap off.

[@RedBeardOps]

Interestingly enough I've tested this form of construction pretty brutally. With a tight fit up, epoxy filled handle and this type of threaded tang construction you'd be pretty surprised at the strength! Especially with the finial being stainless steel.

[@mtnbkr8480]

@@RedBeardOps OK, I guess you would know better than me, it's just with the tension from the finial right on that bend it looks scary to me. 👍

[@PsiGen100]

Man! your awesome. I like the perfectionists approach which must be painful for you... but. This is the way

[@RedBeardOps]

I appreciate that! I'm into it... makes the build more rewarding to me!

[@valdemardelagarza7835]

When you love your job... anything worth doing is worth doing right. What a beautiful blade. New subscriber, San Antonio, Texas.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly! Cheers!

[@christophersherratt7299]

Very good skills and very good camera work 👏 👌 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much 👍

[@sudo_nym]

Bang tidy job, James! Always my favourite 🙏🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir!

[@Glenfilthie1]

Spectacular as usual, Red! But the job is only half done! Are you going to make a scabbard for it? I really hope so. ☺👍 100 thumbs up!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir! I'm not sure on this one... with the flaws I may not be selling it so I'll likely cut my losses and hang it on the wall

[@PeteTobias503]

Imagine if a Texan could cook up anything other than a brisket, like decent looking weapons or even winning anything since the Alamo? 🤣 Great work Redbeard. Looks great!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed the build

[@xthemadplumberx7110]

I know for a fact that I could NOT do any better, but why not forge a Damascus bend so it curves around the bend instead of straight in the blade curve. I don’t know if that makes any sense, but it’s the only reason I forge anything anymore, besides pointing a tang down, if a billet wasn’t big enough for a downward handle.

[@RedBeardOps]

could have been more bendy for sure!

[@treygrubbs2550]

I would try to troll you, but you live in Texas. All of the Samurai masters knew that you dont mess with Texas. One did, and now the Samurai are no more. Beautiful work man.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, thank you Trey! Cheers sir!

[@jarvissdot7700]

Man your workshop is clean

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@JoeyAtilano]

I love the mixed styles. Great job.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@henrybialik8333]

Outstanding, other than the threaded tang well done. I myself like full tangs, gives a much stronger handle that won't break under pressure & stress.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked the build!

[@markpfeifer8109]

I have read that in the finest ancient Samurai swords there are traces of sand in the steel and that’s one of the lost pieces: what was the sand’s purpose and how was it used? Did you come across anything about that?

[@RedBeardOps]

I really don't know... I'd imagine it's related to smelting the iron ore... the claims on added flexibility and sharpness seem odd to me... this is what the internet says: "Sand was not intentionally added to Samurai swords; rather, it could be present due to the traditional sword-making process, which involved smelting and folding steel multiple times. The sand-like impurities could be a result of this process, contributing to the blade's unique texture and qualities, such as increased flexibility and sharpness."

[@MrALAVOL99]

How dare you be so awesome omg my guy you killed it

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thank you greatly!

[@fedormarkvardt9054]

I like the blade and handle but not sure about copper . thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Fedor!

[@koosscholtz8266]

Excellent craftsmanship I enjoy your work and builds and attention to detail 👌

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@mathewallen8996]

I guess all the jokes are funny... I'm really impressed and thank you for sharing your art and talent. Amazing.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@paulpalmer5264]

Looks absolutely amazing

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man!

[@Gary_Hope]

I'm afraid the sword would be called "Takanakanawi" an ancient samurai word translated into English meaning "Not Swordy enough" 😉 Thank you, appreciate you putting it on , beautiful sword, fantastic craftsmanship, mate.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, thanks man!

[@normandbujold6677]

Great job! You sure can do does longer blades

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@aristotlegomez1201]

Can i buy this?

[@RedBeardOps]

I don't currently have it for sale; but would entertain an offer at [e-mail]

[@richardbranton190]

Man that turned out absolutely gorgeous 👍 you are up against some tuff competition

[@RedBeardOps]

That's for sure, Richard! Some amazing talent in these challenges!

[@richardbranton190]

@@RedBeardOps I am a patreon on 3 knife smiths channels and all 3 of you are in this competition

[@RedBeardOps]

@@richardbranton190 Heck yea sir! Thanks for the support!

[@michaltaranza365]

Sarcasm level 99, skill level 999. This almost broke my jaw and pulled my eyes.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL! Cheers sir

[@charlesmartinmartin6087]

damn nice shop and good job on tanto!!!!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks, cheers!

[@HeavyForge]

126 hours!😂😂 very entertaining vid man! And great looking blade!

[@RedBeardOps]

For the number of emperors in Japan's history!.... LOL - Cheers sir; about to watch your build!

[@chrisb5986]

Genius. All of it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Chris!

[@redwolfknives3174]

That’s really cool! I’ve seen people put a hibachi on a Bowie before. Very cool blade!

[@RedBeardOps]

Very cool, I'll need to try that! Cheers sir!

[@redwolfknives3174]

@@RedBeardOps it was bugging me where I had seen a hibachi on a Bowie. By incident I passed by David’s channel Dark Blade Knives. He has forged Bowie video series where he puts a brass hibachi on that Bowie. I’m sure it was style and art why he made it. But it would also serve a utilitarian purpose. Sorry to have a long winded response. I hope that helps

[@jerrylee7898]

Wow, you do such excellent work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@theriversexperience9383]

I really dig the outside of the box direction you went with this one. Great job man!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly, sir! Loved your build as well

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

It's been awhile but the waiting It's worth it 👌 nice job 👏 👍 blessings

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly! Cheers

[@jonmcg1993]

Troll comment : Sharp as a dull butter knife. Serious comment : Beautiful!

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL; thank you for your comment! Made me smile. Have a great rest of your Sunday!

[@samdahlandsonsforge]

That is a beautiful piece man and quite impressive. Ok now on to the troll comment that will have the evil youtub demons swallow my soul and kick me off: Hehem…Keyboard Samurai!!!: You spent 126 hours of dedicated time to appropriate a culture just long enough to throw it in the trash and use none of it. But I did like the 126 hours reference to one hour shy of cutting your arm off; which is how a samurai would feel having watched this video. Again the usage of NOT-ONE piece of Japanese element material was staggeringly beautiful. Almost as much as you also using as many western tools as you possibly could. It was beautiful to see the “imbuing soul” methods of Japanese tradition thrown out the ring like a sumo wrestler cheating with in a match with new age heavy machinery. The beautiful colors and patterns of traditional Tsuba, wrapped handles, and natural painted wood are absent. I can only assume you felt it was obvious that a thousand years of cultural aesthetics and examinations were not an acceptable reference. Congratulations on being more detrimental to the history books than Tom Cruise. Bahahaha, I couldn’t help but take the challenge man. All jokes aside I loved the build man, I still don’t know how you keep that ship free of metal dust. My shop is constantly getting blown out and not even close.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, nice work sir! Thank you for the kind works as well. Keeping that shop dust free is a constant battle!

[@darthslagle5979]

Beautiful build. Should have been called "when a machinist makes a knife"😂

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL

[@lokilobo5230]

Looks dope asf

[@24934637]

Good afternoon / evening! That's been a useful reminder.....I must remember to get some tinfoil.....NOT for smoking heroin, but for preventing scale while normalising! It's something I never remember to do and when I glance at the bottom of my quench bucket (Yes, I do quite a lot of water quenching as I am a bit of a hamon addict now.) and see the amount of scale that's come off, I always remember too late. I really must start following a checklist!

[@morganW2012]

Their technique was due to the material they had/have... and the best way to get the best steel, is ur not having to do that we jus don't understand... also I heard the place to get this volcanic sand in Japan in illegal to X-port

[@vegoil]

Personal favourite is the period-correct CNC laser cutter. Edo essential.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL; glad you liked it!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

thats awesome wakizashi beautiful pattern and handle

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@ericdpeerik3928]

You can't call it traditional Japanese unless at least 32 generations of your family have dedicated their lives to making this sword. Post again in a few generations, bro!

[@RedBeardOps]

DARNIT! you got me there.... ;)

[@jamesperkins9833]

Beautiful work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@MASI_forging]

That looks beautiful 👏👏