Adam Savage's One Day Build: Assassin's Sword!

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[@jaredmehrlich6683]

What's the Tested address? I'm Homeless and suffering 2 deadly diseases, but I want to buy a gift for Adam Savage 3rd Gen rich person and send it down there. I want to honor our rich masters, as we do.

[@jaredmehrlich6683]

I want to donate to Tested. I'm afraid Adam Savage might miss a meal. I'm very concerned about that. I don't want a membership I just want to donate. Because you don't want poor broke people like me in your chat, correct? But I do want to donate because I can't stand the thought of Adam going hungry.

[@mikeuk666]

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[@jaredmehrlich6683]

@MikeUK No, I'm just annoyed that they had a live show 4 nights ago, and I tuned into watch, and the chat was members only. So I turned it off. I don't like elitist crap like that. especially from people who claim to be liberals. I received a shadow explanation.. it was BS they could simply have moderators, so the chat maintained order. Certainly, no one is going to watch a live stream. If they can't participate in chat. BTW the live chat consisted of the new Grant showing pics of his vacations etc. I caught moments as I was flipping through KZbin. More elitist rich people stuff in our faces.

[@jaredmehrlich6683]

@MikeUK every single day, all I see on KZbin is anti g4y hate speech and rich people worship. Well ok I forgot racism against bl4ck people. Which I FOUGHT AGAINST for the first 40 years of my life. Then, one day, I said I can't take it anymore and gave that up.

[@Fallub]

That portable bandsaw cutting gave me major anxiety. I am happy Adam knows what he is doing. The sword is a really great piece of art and engineering.

[@wadewilsondp07c31]

I know, between that and the chisel I’m like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs

[@MaruzzoPuzzo]

That table cut facing towards his knee was a legit jump scare when it broke through the material. I still want one for my shop though

[@Kiesmander]

I love how much hand-work you did on this, and your in-the-handle pommel thread idea is SO cool! I couldn't get a good look, but a couple things to remember about a "functional" sword: You almost never want a completely round grip - make sure it's slightly oval or squared. Additionally, if you want to check if the balance is right, hold it upright and smack the pommel. You'll be able to see the vibration wave and you want the hero part of the leaf shape to be the neutral point that isn't vibrating.

[@nathanhiggins860]

Was thinking the same thing when he was using the lathe, It's going to be to round and rotate in the hand to much. Thank you Forged in Fire.

[@yobgodababua1862]

He could still recover that without making an entirely new grip by putting front and back plates over the grip and securing them under the wrapping.

[@yobgodababua1862]

Actually, watching further to @16:00 it looks like he did sand down the sides a bit to meet the guard, which may give enough feel to maintain edge alignment.

[@jokervienna6433]

The feeling when it fits - here you can even HEAR how it fits! Metal against metal and no rattles! It just makes me happy, and it is not bad I am drinking my morning coffee at the moment. I get inspired and feel very satisfied.

[@alanrogers8535]

This one is my total favourite looking sword. I am very much in love with this design. Thank you for sharing.

[@Propsbyben]

Gorgeous! as a leatherworker myself, I cannot wait for the scabbard!

[@xavierjimenez2053]

Absolutely loving where this handle is going. It's feels like something both well used and well cared for.

[@robertweldon7909]

Having been in the Navy, I still tend to follow an old "Navy standard" (Everything metal is either painted or polished). Because of this, That sword would shine brighter than a brand new coin. A whole lot of rubbing with increasingly finer grits of wet/dry, sanding paper (the black stuff) and then with increasingly finer grits of polishing compound. I know, but that's just me, I like bare metal to shine, and that fine polish reduces oxidation a whole lot too. I am never going to question this man. All he does in his shop, and all the years of Myth Busters, places him at a level I'll never even come close to. Neat sword Adam. ;-)

[@HareDeLune]

Hi, You should try that Wenol metal polish that Adam uses. I found out about it in the 1980's from some sword makers. Their swords had the best shine I'd ever seen, like highly polished chrome. That stuff is made in Germany and is absolutely amazing. It removes rust, and you can take a blackened piece of metal to a chromium finish with it if you're patient enough.

[@grendel1960a]

when I used to make re-enactment swords (viking era) we used to offset the two cutbacks where the size reduces down within the guard, and also ensure that the corners were rounded, as with a lot of use these corners are where metal fatigue can start cracks forming, if they dont directly oppose each other the stresses are reduced, but then you have to offset the two shoulders in the guard also, its very interesting seeing you doing this.

[@wobblysauce]

Knowing when to stop is the key… something you just pick up over time.

[@dustinleebladesmith9135]

It is genuinely fascinating watching someone who is confessedly not a knife maker use a skillset and expertise from a different line of work and put it to such good use in making a sword. I would love to see what you could do in knife making and sword making with just a year of doing it full time. You're a naturally gifted knife maker by total accident, and I love it.

[@Caroline_Tyler]

Adam, you should visit The Royal Armories in Leeds, I think you will be like a kid in a sweet shop! :)

[@tested]

We SO want to do this.

[@JanHavel]

This is amazing - I would need 3d models and do design trough them and he is just casually progressing on the real thing. Beautiful work as well, I love swords :)

[@zacharyhankel2517]

It's the creative decisions in the crafting process that makes these so interesting.

[@curtisbright4012]

Watching Adam finally build himself a real sword, to his preferred feel. I love it. I've been waiting for it. Foam is one thing, proper steel is another. Probably my favourite video of Tested. LOVE the design too. Very effective. I would love to see some cut tests. That thing looks like a real "Sting"er

[@TheMalT75]

Thank you very much for taking us along another super enjoyable-to-watch project that definitely never exceeds the 1-day build timeline! I loved how in the end the darkened metal makes this assasins blade even stealthier by reducing reflections, even though the soul of combining different metal gets a little blurred... very in-theme. As other have mentions, please lean into the idea of an assasin's tool even further. You could design a couple of additional pommels: an extendable syringe to inject poison; a detachable counter-weight attached to a piano-wire garotte; a wicked spike or even trident-like "blade-catcher" for parrying in reverse grip. Showing different available options for a utility pommel might also look great on a display stand (future part 4 of this series) 🤩

[@alucard87pl]

Only just started the video, but if Adam doesn't end up etching the name "The Savage Blade" somewhere, I'll be really disappointed :D

[@epochnoir3215]

It seems like he doesn't often take advantage of such a savage name.

[@digitaIgorilla]

This comment is surely deserving of a Savage Reposte ?

[@JustTony72]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@nevillesavage2012]

There can be only 1 true Savage......

[@collinporter1406]

i really like the filming angle you offer around the 25 min mark, it really help us see what is happening.

[@HickSquatch]

Another wonderful Maker journey! As a Maker myself who has built high end custom furniture, cabinets, houses, ships (cruise liners!), vehicles and small scale things like plastic car models, wooden carvings and leatherwork: Sir, I admire your dedication and skills and thought processes! Any project looks scary in the middle; it just how it goes. I love the thought about building a more realistic, period correct item, with working marks and asymmetry: the Perfection is in the imperfection!!❤

[@salavila1999]

What are the chances you can do an episode with the artist of the “bad batch” and talk about designing in an animated world versus reality. Would love to see an animated ship come to life in a one day build. Food for thought.

[@GIBBO4182]

Adam seems like the kind of guy that just doesn’t sit down…

[@Dardrum]

But when he does, he is working lol

[@burtobm]

He's the grand old duke of York

[@JustLocal]

ADHD?

[@brianallen9810]

Jamie said the same thing.

[@tested]

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[@gmscott9319]

Wow! I have to admit, I wasn't loving the sword at all UNTIL you turned the brass black. What a transformation! It went from cheezy, cheap-looking plastic sword you'd buy for your kids at a Renaissance Festival to something truly beautiful, weighty, and 'real' looking.

[@xyon123]

I'll tell you adam, I love everything I see you do. But as an aspiring bladesmith, this video/sword build was basically my favorite video you've released. Thank you for the constant inspiration, to try new things, and to pursue my dreams. Know that your existence in this world is always fondly appreciated

[@JohnAnderman]

I like the way some of your builds seem to grow organically. I have built many projects without a proper plan but went with what I felt was way to go. It may have not been the the vision but was what I wanted in the end. Thank you for the inspiration to build and to copy some of your builds.

[@lnlnd]

It’s beautiful! A nice sword is always a piece of art. One thing to say: when I saw you carving the pocket out of the round handle, I felt it as I was doing that and suffering. With the wooden handle like this you usually carve the pocket for the tang first, while you have the wood flat. It’s just easier, and yes it’s usually made out of planks of wood. Then you glue halves together if you make it out of halves - sometimes, knives’ handles may have the pocket just drilled out in the middle of the piece, wide enough to provide a friction fit to be glued to the tang with epoxy. And only after the pocket is ready and fits the tang securely you shape the outer side of the handle as you please.

[@juderule3697]

Adam-yesterday I watched the episode when you fashioned the knife stock out of elk antler. You were distractedly whistling what sounded to me like “Little Green” by Joni Mitchell. It is now stuck in my head as my current ear worm!!! Luckily, it isn’t the worst I’ve ever had. Thanks.

[@coreyennis9411]

I really appreciated the "behind the lathe" shot!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

I like the blacking of the sword. Nice job Adam. As always.

[@n2darkness]

Been waiting for the 2nd part of this build for months and it didn't disappoint! Really looking forward to seeing the scabbard. As most things look and read really well on video, it's still extremely hard to make out all the details, especially on the leather grip without some nice slow close up shots.

[@SmileyAUDREYT]

Dude your the man… I’m modifying a broadsword I got online and just love your work process and little hacks .. much love brother

[@Levian-Durai]

The bit with the Barge glue and skiving the leather is my bread and butter, working in prosthetics. We made sharpened knives out of 1" wide plaster spatula (since we use those anyways to make the molds). We'd use those to cut a nice straight razor thin edge. As leather working became less common, I would often suggest newer people just sand the edge down on our sanders. Smells a bit but does just as good of a job honestly, and less chance of messing up.

[@olin3446]

obviously, I found this channel because mythbusters was a formative experience for me in my youth. that being said, I've grown to appreciate what tested is doing far more than I enjoy rewatching mythbusters. (which I *do* enjoy immensely) do I wish there was more Collab with Kari and Tori? yeah. do I wish for some kind of update on what Jamie has been up to? (yes ... though I get why that's not a thing)... tested had become a new kind of zen for me, and I deeply appreciate that.

[@paulcrosslin]

For Me: This assassin's blade is like a Dirk, or a counterstrike blade. The Assasin's Blade, short-sword or gladius in the off hand plus a Rapier in the main hand equals a devastating opponent. The art of Dual-Wielding has yet to be expressed. I congratulate you Adam. The art of forming and the Art Form is expressed in one Unit. I would like to suggest the movie Rob Roy as an example.

[@Namdrac]

Adam, I love the build! The leaf blade makes me think of nature so I think I would have made the pommel a bit egg shaped myself. As always, thanks for the exposure!

[@ZERO-po1vu]

adam you are so inspiring, your cave is a treasure and has everything. i wish you the best good work!

[@JLOFlix]

EXQUISITELY crafted sword!! BEAUTIFUL work, Adam!!

[@fredbrooks1386]

The devil is in the details. This was really a fun build. A little dab of paint, a splash of “wear”, a small piece of brass makes a big difference in the appeal and appearance of the object.

[@PianosAndLightsabers]

wow! This is so inspiring. This type of project is on my to-do list and I learn so may techniques here it feels less daunting. I do most of my machining with a toolbox full of metal files and a drill press and I hope someday to be able to afford a lathe or mill. In the meantime...

[@PrimordialOops]

The man that made me become a generalist. Thanks Adam S.

[@sprocket2cog]

I was in a medieval group that got to see period armour sets up close at a museum and we found that the real sets often had the same extra holes in the hidden back part of articulated elbows and knees, that's due to the fact that you need to fine tune them to articulate with out forming gaps a sword could pass through. The armourers back then had the same problems back then we did making armour.

[@_20TWO]

Looking great!

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

You just reminded me to buy some Dykem engineers blue. Thanks Adam!!

[@docniemo4713]

This is some amazing work Adam!Tested editing world. 4hrs = 10 min finished

[@thatjeff7550]

(seeing the hand-held metal cutter in action) :O OMG! Where were you in my young life!!?? I had to use this massive machine that slowly cut through stock as the saw was slowly lowered by pneumatic pistons!

[@burtobm]

Is Adam slowly turning into Geppetto? I've nearly finished binge-watching mythbusters for the 3rd time in 3 years. Love it.

[@ErikFrankhouse]

I have one of the last Jody Samson swords from his time at Albion. Great crafters there. I even got to tour the shop and forge!

[@johnsullivan6560]

Wonderful as always. Looking forward for the scabbard build. Thank you!

[@snorpenbass4196]

I dunno if you already have one, but if you're gonna cut in leather you need a proper leather-cutter - boxcutters like the one you used will deform the leather because it cuts in a different manner. Leathercutters are basically like small pizza-slicers, and will give you a nice, even cut without risk of deformity (which can make the sciving trickier).

[@codyhendricks5825]

its been so fun growing up watching the projects youve done

[@slackattacks2695]

Workbench Beats by Savage are always great.

[@damiangebarski2315]

The first glance at pummel attached to the rest of the swords looks like a fancy stielhandgranate to me, love it

[@lelandhutchinson3374]

I finally figured it out this channel reminds me of New Yankee Workshop for the modern age.

[@themittonmethod1243]

Adam: thou shalt make your handle for a sword or knife ovate such that one can index to the edge of the blade! ~ paraphrased from the forged in fire judges! Cheers from Vancouver BC

[@benblankenau7626]

Hey Adam, you’re like a legit artistic genius

[@deanlindholm8663]

It's not perfectly symmetrical". That my friend is the most epic example of handmade craftsmanship. Even the most subtle of irregularities that most people would never notice will tell you it's hand made. I do alot of leather work, and rather enjoy when not every stitch is perfect.

[@WMfin]

Pretty one! Small tip for the next one: instead of making the hilt round, if you think of the cross-section, try making it more oval or even slightly oblong. Check out your hammer for example, it does not have completely round handle. This helps with alignment and overall handling of the tool as it positions in correct angle in your hands :)

[@TheMalT75]

Ah, but did you realize, that he sawed the circular cross-section handle in half and sanded the cut surfaces down? I can almost guarantee it is also "flattened" by sanding the "outside". I bet the final grip is now reasonably elipsoid in cross section as you can almost see when it rests on the work surface (e.g. 30:58)...

[@danielkanejr]

Hello Mr. Savage, just going to say that I adore your work and thank you for making the content you do. Amazing work on the sword furniture! Have you ever pondered making a replica of Gimli's axe or Thorin's Orcrist?

[@isaacwittenberg611]

Oooh, I'd love to see him take on Gimli's Axe.

[@edwardcarlson1914]

I love watching the master at work!!!

[@albertomorales7579]

It’s so inspiring seeing you at work,stupendous video once again and thanx for sharing 👌🏻😸

[@errwb404]

IDK why I'm just now seeing this a year late, but with that much time gone by I'm shocked that I'm not seeing any comments about Adam's subtle but flawless RDJ impersonation.

[@DareDevilDave75]

Nothing more, soothing than watching a lathe on time lapse

[@Erinnem]

There is a tool for sciving, my dad and his dad had a shoe repair shops and I learned how to use most of the tools. But the tool for that makes it sooooo much easier!

[@Celebmacil]

Lovely work on the blade and fittings! It might be helpful to do a wet cord binding over the leather to imprint the twine's texture on the leather as it dries, before you remove the wrapping. This can make for a very tight and even fit of the leather, as well as help to conceal the join in the leather, and gives a nice grippy texture as well.

[@Dreadnought242]

Amazing work on the blade and its furniture. Just a note about the fail with the liver of sulfur - that stuff loses its potency over time. If your liver of sulfur is a liquid, it can go inert in a year, if its in dry (pebble) form, it lasts longer (five years). It can also be over-diluted.

[@Pedro-tl7jg]

I wonder if Adam needs an apprentice... Id work for free just to be able to learn from this man. Ever since I was a kid one of my biggest dreams is to work with him.

[@narutodayo]

That looks really good! The pommel is maybe a little industrial looking to me, but the blade and hilt are both incredible designs, love them.

[@jan-philipschoeman1023]

Gorgeous, gorgeous blade

[@RunarMagnussen]

Just started watching, but wanted to say that when Adam's own title is totally different from the video title I'm automatically assuming we're in for a treat!

[@mistral2706]

Wow you envisioned the final pommel like I did. We are on the same page 👍

[@wonder_platypus8337]

All the portable bandsaw usage was terrifying to watch. Just kept thinking. "Adam wouldn't have released the video if he got hurt." Yeah he would have.

[@robotbootyhunter6878]

He has before, as an example of how not to do something.

[@wonder_platypus8337]

@@robotbootyhunter6878 yeah most recently with the lathe.

[@Merennulli]

About all we can assume is that it wasn't lethal, or it would make the news before the video was edited and uploaded.

[@shaggycan]

I use metalglo polish, and I still have some from the 90s. And yes it smells amazing! Maybe try a wire wrap grip next time. They are less utilitarian, but look very nice.

[@Earthenfist]

Hey Adam, you ought to look into getting yourself a "5-in-One" tool. They're for shoemaking and leather working, but are really handy for all sorts of other stuff. We use them at my work for trimming sheet plastic and foam a lot, but they also have a skiving attachment and a rotational press and stuff.

[@DaemonsBane]

When making curved or intricate handles, I've seen many people wrap painters tape around the handle, to get a precise template to transfer to the leather

[@paulbecket7399]

you got one of the Jody Samson blade blanks...bravo !

[@markkolmorgan7728]

I didn't know Adam was into swords. I've watched a few "make a wooden sword" videos, including Adam's, and feel that an important element is being overlooked. I'm into swords as well, the reason I'm looking at wooden swords is because wood and modeling clay give me more artistic range when making forms for the molds for cast swords. Yes, before mankind moved into the iron age, there was an age of craftsmanship and artistry, and bronze has a longevity that far exceeds steel. Adam surely sees the process I'm outlining and its extreme benefits in controlling your outcome from the onset. Casting bronze! Build something beautiful and more permanent... Also, on the topic of steel blades, why does everyone cut a 90⁰ angle at the tang? Ever see the hole on your bicycle frame's seat tube? It's a pinch slot with a hole drilled in the bottom. That rounded edge removes the two 90⁰ angles that will stress fracture after repeated clamping. 90⁰ angles create stress risers. I've seen blades break right out of the corner of the 90⁰ under the hilt's cross piece. Round those 90s off, unless you're building a wall hanger, if your life depends on it, don't build stress risers into your blade. Just sayin'

[@MichaelEilers]

I think my favorite bit of this entire build was the weird little red pot/bottle for the acetone

[@timothy098-b4f]

Adam always takes an interesting approach to fabrication. Most people would have done a quick lost wax (or lost PLA) brass casting for the pommel. Instead he did it like a piece of hardwood on a lathe, which is fine-it’s just an unusual approach.

[@eskallagrimsson]

I noticed you using cement thinner to clean off your smudged barge cement. You should try a cement eraser. You can get them from leatherworking suppliers. They make cleaning excess cement off a snap. You can even clean cement from suede. It just rolls it right off. I can't live without em after using them, lol.

[@jeffjr84]

This was a cool one.. and on your question of professional advice the other day i got some here.. "Tie your own ropes, and set up your own ladders/scaffold" :P

[@grendel1960a]

a leather washer between the grip and the guard and between the grip and the pommel will help stop the guard working loose and rattling with heavy use, I am not a great fan of the threaded end, I prefer to take a tang through a pommel and rivet the end of the tang to hold the furniture together.

[@jimtaylor6663]

This is a beautiful build! I and I love @ 5:39. Safety first! Always remove your glasses when grinding. 😂

[@alphamike87]

Beautiful work

[@legitimatehumanbeing8746]

5:40 I like how Adam takes off his eye protect when using that weird giant Dremel bit...

[@CBowman150]

Once the blackening is on, it looks very morgul blade like. Which Adam says as I'm writing this haha. Stunning work

[@nirodha7028]

Beautifully done. ❤

[@andrewadams4000]

I'm loving this build reminds me of something that would be in Tolkien or Christopher paolini books

[@messylaura]

when i wrap my sword and shield handles i like to have the rough / suede side out as the grip little tip for you, if you have a container of solution and its too low to cover the part, put a bottle of water with its lid on into the solution too, this will raise the level without diluting or adding more solution

[@paganant3623]

Watching this makes me want to see a collaboration with you and Alex steel maybe watch you do a a full knife build with him

[@zagon8692]

damn bro nice visit to the barber !! looking cleen my man 😎

[@Ianjowett1]

next time your in the uk come to leeds and visit the royal armouries museum , you would absolutly love it . its an amazing place to spend a day or 2

[@chicagovader2188]

Very nice! If you etched Runes into the Blade and did a few other things it would make a nice Stormbringer from the Elric Saga!

[@The.Pickle]

Really, really good.

[@Luluflowers111]

Amazing work!

[@AcM.5233]

Very beautiful show piece sword. I love that you didn't try to make the guard 100% symmetrical, because that would have actually taken away from the hand built design. The choice of how the handle was built is kinda "show only" in function as it would definitely split in use, but the finish makes it look like it's ready for war.

[@Typexviiib]

I dont see any reason why the handle would split in use. I basically do the same thing with poplar and veggie tanned leather, glued with elmers white glue. Ive done a lot of hacking with my swords and I’ve never had a grip like that split. The leather places the wood under compression, it acts kind of like rebar and concrete. My complaint with his grip is that its too round for my taste and will make edge alignment harder.

[@FUBARguy107]

If you went into full-time production and had Savage Swords I bet you'd slay the market.

[@goatcheese4me]

I would LOVE to see you as a contestant on Forged in Fire

[@MikeS-um1nm]

Wicked fun to watch!

[@FlyingHammerForge]

I thoroughly enjoyed that.

[@CreaseysWorkshop]

The term is 'grabby' (not grippy), especially important for drills. Brass/Bronze drills are usually modified to reduce the cutting angle. This is called 'brassing off'

[@liquidxan6698]

Love the builds!

[@lilcrazyart8306]

Respect for all 🙏🏾