Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Forging A Halberd

[@A.C_B.]

That Works The only channel where the creators are apologising for the fact that they don't have a dozen craftsmen at their disposal, and you are only 65% sure that its a joke.

[@ThatWorks]

No joke! Just trying to give a realistic perspective.

[@helgenigma]

@@ThatWorks Как всегда круто. Привет с Украины!

[@NinePillar]

@@ThatWorks And that's why you guys are so badass. You're master craftsmen, not just cutting stuff out like a kid cutting out shapes with scissors in kindergarten. You take your time, do it right, and create absolute (functional) masterpieces. I'll always be a watcher and supporter of your work, gentlemen.

[@Luke_BR_]

@@NinePillar me too

[@diamondcreepah]

Man At Arms isn't the same without you two.... but damn do you guys look much more in your element on this show! keep doing what you love, you earned my sub.

[@milkntomatoes9418]

Omg this! I found Man At Arms recently and binged random episodes, but watching the new episodes I was unsatisfied by the lack of Ilya's commentaries. After a few eps I realized Matt and Ilya were no longer in the show, so I did some searching and thankfully found this channel.

[@taberzak7587]

I really appreciate you showing us how things were actually made, not only from an originality concern, but simply the evolution of smithing.

[@Timothious_Maximus]

Aye

[@camerongunn7906]

The historical builds are some of my favorite. I know that you to get the show off on some of the fantasy builds, but it's your attention to the historical detail that I love the most.

[@ThatWorks]

Trust me! We highly agree and its truly nice when a game sponsor understands that and allows us to make some historical for them.

[@MrPetrion]

the running across the field brought back memories of monty python. you guys have reached new levels of silliness. my congratulations and salutations!

[@uninspiredrambler]

I love polearms. Despite their clear popularity in war they've gone fairly forgotten compared to swords in modern smithing

[@jameswhatsit]

I liked that their weapons demo showed how much utility the halberd would have to a guard. “Wearing chain mail? We’ll just stab you with the pointy bit or smash you on the head…”

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Truth. I wish the king of melee battles i.e the polearm gets its limelight again.

[@edwardkennedy2031]

Absolutely love the combination of history, blacksmithing and modern techniques along with the historical context that comes with i. Great video.

[@asclepios3]

Legend says that Matt is still running with his pointy stick ! xD Great work guys, bravo !!!

[@ThatWorks]

I think you are right!

[@sarojolibois6088]

Apprentice blacksmith here, and history nerd as well. I've been practicing smithing for over 2 years in school and at my work, and every time I make progress I just discover how little I know about this art. Seeing your historical build is just candy for my eyes, I'm so impressed by the level of skills and knowledge you display. I hope I'll get to be half as good as you are someday.

[@ParkerBrown1979]

Thank you very much for discussing the SCALE of arms production in the time with multiple shops producing the various elements in an industrialized manner!

[@azkarusydan6039]

3:49 But watching you guys makes these weapons are already delightful!

[@vincentcloud]

Watching Ilya work is such a pleasure. I also enjoy how he explains everything in detail about the choice he makes in design and everything is great.

[@ThatWorks]

He does go at it with no fear and much research.

[@AcridMonkeysphere]

I love these historic builds!

[@AcridMonkeysphere]

@@ThatworksTwo Well thank for doing these. I very much enjoy the quality of the videos, the work, the research and information you guys are bringing to the table for each piece. I already can't wait for the next one, but will happily rewatch some of the others in the meantime.

[@arksor8433]

Damn even if I don’t forge, but seing your work, patience and passion make me want to be your apprentice 😧. You guys really deserve the best 👍 and of course the million subscribers

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! Means a lot!

[@m_d_c_t]

Historical builds are always my favorite. Love 'em.

[@sheep1ewe]

I love all the builds so it's not that, but I fully agree.

[@Dennis-vh8tz]

That's a nice halberd. The spike looks vicious, and I love the (presumably) decorative patterns cut into the blade.

[@themrdominic1]

Really love the devotion you guys have to your pieces. In terms of sticking to the original designs and materials. I also appreciate that you guys don’t take shortcut a with a plasma cutter like some people 😳

[@LarryGarfieldCrell]

Historical builds with Professor Ilya are the best builds! Love it! Also, Ilya looks damned good in that outfit at the end.

[@mitchellrubio7156]

You don’t know me but your videos helped save my life. I know that’s not why you make them, but they inspired me to forge and it was an outlet I sorely needed, thanks buddy guy

[@ThatWorks]

That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing! Makes it all worth it when I hear these types of things

[@mr.coopa9532]

Great work as always. It is nice to see that "Historical" means more than just shape to you guys!

[@reivercaptain510]

Watching Matt run with the halberd might be the funniest thing I've seen in a hot minute.

[@aserta]

The modern recreations are great, but man, when you guys huddle around a historic recreation. Muah, chef's kiss.

[@Robenbuilds]

Great video! I really like the decorations you made to the halberd head with the electro-etched pattern, the copper rivets on the langets compliment the build really nice aswell!

[@ilyaalekseyev3589]

Not electro etch. Just acid

[@Robenbuilds]

@@ilyaalekseyev3589 Ah that makes sense, since there is also the obvious pattern on the steel from the forge welded layering! Anyhow really nice!

[@calar8]

Glad to see some representation for the best weapon type. Halberds are criminally underutilized despite their historical prevalence.

[@ThatWorks]

Well said!

[@tammovanderwaal592]

Love how there are bits of history facts between forging.

[@alanmurdock4319]

This is why I watch a few select smithing channels. To see the most probable methods, materials, and to learn techniques, on how this stuff was made.

[@ravenyangwenda368]

Ilya actually refined that piece of hinge before shows the professionalism and dedication he has for the trade. A true forge master. Great detailing and great build from u 2 my friends

[@josray2557]

I dig the historical builds. Knowledge download and a great weapon.

[@ThatWorks]

That's certainly our main goal with these!

[@kylewilliams8114]

You guys used actual riveted mail for your test! I love it!

[@bybeezguepe6557]

The extra work and research that goes into making those historical builds are really what makes those video so good IMO

[@ShaunTheCrazyOne]

This build was absolutely EPIC!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you Shaun !

[@onnimannimaki8846]

Thank you for not only making entertaining but also educational videos!

[@rogerlacaille3148]

Gods I love watching these guys work!!!

[@Blizzard0fOz93]

beautiful work as always. the velvet wrap was a nice touch, too.

[@ThatWorks]

Yea I think so to! Some were really decorated with a ton of detail.

[@cae2487]

that "game play" segment for the ending is fantastic. I've watched so many of your videos and this one really takes the cake. Great job guys looking forward to the next one. Lastly if you happen to see this comment I'd love to see the two of you doing something with a serrated blade. I've been really curious at how the serrations are made and how different types of serrations are used in different roles. Pat yourselves on the back you all deserve and your work is appreciated.

[@adambielen8996]

Magnificent! Once again you guys absolutely crushed it. Not only is your attention to the history of the item laudable but the end product is a work of art.

[@АлексейГребнев-д8о]

Здорово 👍 Обожаю ваши работы и канал. Крутые ребята, браво👏👏👏 Успехов вам!!!

[@adrianalbertbacila581]

As a fan of these guys and as a Filipino too, I love to watch you guys make your take on Kampilan sword. I know Forge in Fire contestants made this, but I love you guys made this.

[@BaronVonHardcharger]

Matt is really outstanding in his field. He's out running in his field, too. LOL Nice one! :D Halberds are cool!!

[@gwingcommander]

historical builds are always my favorite on this channel, absolutely geek out on this stuff.

[@F0XD1E]

Cool build! If it interests you, maybe you can try casting a bronze age weapon. You can test to see how much of a difference work hardening the edge makes.

[@Timothious_Maximus]

That's a fun idea

[@ThatWorks]

We could do that. Or perhaps even forge one.

[@ThatWorks]

But which one would we make ?

[@TheBeardedDwarf]

@@ThatWorks A bronze age Celtic design would be interesting, I haven't seen many Celtic designs made.

[@F0XD1E]

@@ThatWorks Maybe an Egyptian one since Moon Knight is pretty popular right now? Could make a Khopesh for the historical aspect and the little moon shaped blade that Moon Knight uses.

[@AstroGhoulWizard]

Seeing all this forge welding really makes me appreciate arc welding more. The craftsmanship you show makes me, a lowly welder, feel like what i do is almost cheating in comparison.

[@ThatWorks]

Its fine to use for making most things, but not when we are trying for historical type research.

[@jburgs100]

I love how you guys loom at what you do as more as simple "making cool stuff" I absolutely love your historical respect and how Ilyia describes things and explains from a artistic/ historical P.O.V second to non guys

[@RM-vw3ov]

Omg. A masterclass in metalwork, as per usual 🤩

[@MrMarkRoads]

The running was ridiculous, I loved it lol.

[@ThatWorks]

Hehe!

[@MOODRUDE]

This one really hit a sweet spot between everything I love about TW videos. The sponsor a natural part of the video and didn't feel over-pushed or disingenuous (like spending 2 minutes pretending you really love a certain mobile game), a historical build, a really nice amount of information from both Matt and Ilya then topped off with a funny ending. A special shout out to the editing for this one as well. Wasn't over-edited and it was really easy to see what was going on with each piece. I've been watching TW for a long time now and I think video editing and the way Matt/Ilya present have improved more than anything else. Really great to watch.

[@williamhart4896]

Thanks guys I do enjoy your historical builds always great to watch

[@sniff7276]

Me: cool, cant wait for a weapon demonstration and to see how it is us... Mat: runs around for 15 mins

[@johnwiebe8581]

Nicely Done guys! Looks great. I look forward to seeing your next video.

[@nathannorton2093]

Yes! Polearm! I'll take full credit for this one being on the channel. :)

[@aW-qi4od]

Thank you!!!!!! This is the only satisfying and complete explanation I've ever found on how halberd are made. You guys have answered a question that I've had for years. Thank you. Love you guys keep up the good work.

[@stephanieduchesne8747]

This turned out beautifully! It's even more impressive after knowing just how much research goes into trying to make the build historically accurate. Well done guys!!

[@jacobbenns6090]

Long time viewer and huge fan, I was wondering if we could see more of Ilya showing off some of his more artistic architectural smithing that he's mentioned is a fabulous way to improve skills. Also the halberd came out awesome!!!

[@MrSmexy702]

God these 2 are the best. I tried watching others; but it's usually just CnC or pound out bc it's cool. They don't talk about the heritage of the weapons, legacy those weapons left behind in different cultures, or the methods/time period accuracy.

[@ThatWorks]

"Check out Outward - Definitive Edition here: wehy.pe/y/2/ThatWorks #ad" What should we make next? There will be a podcast about this build on the That Works Too channel on Saturday. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaOueWN7jNaff8U

[@Paradox-vk9fe]

Connor MacLeod Katana from the original highlander, lmao it is funny I have been asking for this build since 2016 and was an awesome video.

[@vexaris1890]

Outward is an amazing game.

[@mking3219]

You two make really cool stuff, keep it up!

[@NineteenEighty8]

Ill be honest, you guys dont make the most prettiest knives or useful knives but the history lessons and the great editing makes it all worth it! Still AMAZING bladesmithing and knowledge though! Don't let these knives fool you guys. They could easily make very high end knives if they wanted to.

[@ambrosia18]

The wrought-iron left such a beautiful pattern on the blade!

[@nickpower2623]

Thank you for explaining about the carbon content Iron itself can’t be quenched, so talking about carbon is essential to justify the quenching in the video

[@chaaaater67]

I Always Loved/love how Ilya and Matt did things so far and appreciate their work its awesome what they can create and will... keep up the Excellent work guys

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! We will keep doing it as long as people want to see it!

[@laughoutloud7844]

Absolutely beautiful, thanks for the video.

[@weedmonkey666]

Luved this one , and the cherry on the cake . Watching him run through the field . Laughed for 20 mins .. Keep up the great work . How about Mistilteinn ?

[@ping170]

Awesome build with much appriecated historical background ! Thank you :) What about a "bec de corbin" next ?

[@Ramolhadinho]

Incredible build. Appreciate all the research and information. Brilliant.

[@newcenobium8872]

This was wonderful. I love the historical techniques, it really shows your skills and knowledge.

[@ThatWorks]

It important to try and replicate as close to the materials and methods of the time and culture if you are going to call something a "historical" build.

[@newcenobium8872]

@@ThatWorks Thanks, I really appreciate it. I have one question though. In this video you used sand paper when polishing the final blade, do you know what would be historically used to hand polish metal weapons and armor? I am guessing a fine paste that was applied with a cloth, but I don't know.

[@manythingslefttobuild]

Great build, looks like Matt had fun with the demo.

[@christianjeffress5312]

Incredibly well done and stunning weapon at the end, thanks for all the hard work! One of my favorite weapons as well.

[@isaacczapski2037]

really good editing on this one, makes such a big difference

[@brickdude123]

The historical information and context really elevates your content! love you guys

[@jkr3008]

Matt & Iliya at their best It's also a pleasure to see that master-crafted flowered doghead hammer doing its job

[@crozraven]

I am so glad you finally did another polearm build regardless if it's historical or not. What an amazing works guys!!

[@dankaczor8965]

The historic builds are great. Really want to see a Polish Saber build. There are a good amount of directions you can go with the style for it.

[@adambielen8996]

Yes please!

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

There's just something special about this channel, seriously.

[@Psychopomp.B]

God DAMN!!! you guys are so talented absolutely beautiful work.

[@JohnThorpe1623]

Wow! Really amazing. I love the historical research. Never leave that behind!

[@bitfreakazoid]

Love these historical builds.

[@ericwilliams538]

When I say what I'm going to, I understand that there is a lot more involved with metal working than just having the space and tools. The knowledge and skills that it takes......... I wish I had the space to do what you guys are doing. I would definitely be making all kinds of knives, swords, and other type of cool weaponry!!!

[@johnh1353]

Awesome to see what a historical halberd would look like in real-life VS some of the ones we see in video games like elden ring .. and as always unmatched craftsmanship, love seeing talented people in their element

[@jeffhreid]

Great build! Appreciate the attention to detail and period considerations. Pole arms are freaking wicked!

[@SRaburrido]

Seeing Matt charging to the horizon just fills me with glee.

[@jamesyamamoto5155]

Absolutely beautiful piece! The level of detail you guys strive towards historical accuracy is what makes your videos such a pleasure to watch!

[@NieroshaiTheSable]

Absolutely stunning! I also look forward to jumping back into Outward.

[@redwolfknives3174]

Epic build! Beautiful work!

[@AndTStyle]

appreciate for history telling while work.

[@ThatWorks]

Right on!

[@druwk]

Love your builds! Explanations of Medieval metallurgy and broadly, the techniques.

[@Thera_inc]

Since we‘re on historical builds. ever thought about doing a german Kriegsmesser or even a Zweihänder?

[@SpicyMike319]

You guys literally crack me up! Just a couple of nerds at heart.

[@KryllKiller]

I love the historical builds. I know Ilya can make armor so I'd love to see more of that. Cheers!

[@lexrazkov7532]

Спасибо парни! От ваших работ всегда в восхищении! Продолжайте в том же духе!

[@kerry7932]

The guard high-step charging over huge tracks of land has an unmistakable "You're marrying Princess Lucky, so you better get used to the idea" vibe. Definitely within your idiom!

[@StrayWolfForge]

Awsome video as always! I really enjoy the historical builds and the way yall include the history behind them. I always learn so much from your videos.

[@us7876]

Halberds were slimmer and lightweight in my mind.You'd have to be really strong to properly handle one of those beasts! Loved every single bit

[@SaschasChannel]

Incredible art you created there

[@pottervi]

Awesome! I love be your historical projects. And then you add in the history lesson with it. It's great

[@Gramschrei]

I highly appreciate your work and research. It is always a pleasure to see you guys making these historical builds. Very helpful in terms of insights into the construction, because i will soon try my hand on making a halberd myself (although the austrian version) to go along with my katzbalger. Would be a great historical build by the way.

[@Trollvolk]

Just as always, pure mastercraft. Love you guys. (In an admirering and respect ful way...) :D

[@elementjoe]

Another awesome piece!

[@stemhead]

Incredible. It would be interesting to see what you could come up with making one from the future.

[@QESTize]

hearing my home town, sheffield, be mentioned here, makes me proud

[@menarg1549]

what a fantastic build love you guys and your videos! and you've convinced me to try that game too

[@quito787]

When they demonstrate it at the end, you can see how all the pointy edges of the halberd actually work... so cool!