Making the Split Soul Katana - Jujutsu Kaisen

[@ThatWorks]

WE ARE BACK !!!! What do you want to see us build next? Join the discord - discord.gg/rBCVfwWvgD

[@Tahoza]

Where were you, if you don't mind me asking?

[@ThatWorks]

@@Tahoza It's a long story. Will share more soon!

[@balthazarblazingflame834]

Vergils sword Yamato from devil may cry pls!!

[@Paradox-vk9fe]

Well been asking asking for almost 10 years now for Connor Macleod's Katana from the original Highlander movie. I got cancer and odds of it getting done before I croak so here's another that might be easier lol, Conan's father sword or the Atlantean sword from the Original Conan movie. Love that you guys are back, been following you two since man at arms

[@derskalde4973]

Maybe Gae Bolg from the Fate series?

[@Satsaru]

When the world needed them most, they returned

[@ThatWorks]

Love this!

[@Sirfinchyyy]

Elias is one of my heroes, forever doing the impossible and making it look easy. Borax anyone?

[@stokermeister3]

Amazing work 🥳😍 from Matt and the team 😎

[@ThatWorks]

@@stokermeister3thank you!

[@aeladio1]

🎉🎉🎉

[@yanami1241]

OMG you are back! And Ilya aswell. I am happy now.

[@ThatWorks]

I told you all that he was alive!

[@Koushakur]

@@ThatWorks You did? I tried to find any word about what happened with Ilya a couple weeks ago and couldn't find _anything,_ he had just vanished without a trace with no official acknowledgement of that of any kind

[@pvtbadtouch6540]

​@@Koushakurhe posts his work on Instagram

[@ThatWorks]

@ it was hard to say any more then I did. I told everyone that he got his own shop and was setting it up. That period is done and I've moved on to my own shop as well. We work together at his shop a few days a week and film as often as we can. It all worked out!

[@monadiloka]

@@ThatWorks Good to hear it worked out.

[@matthewdavidrudd1406]

I'm the English voice actor for Panda and Maharaga in JJK. I've been watching you guys for years. Crazy to see you talking about my show on your show!! 🖤✌🏽🐼

[@ThatWorks]

That's awesome! We'd love to do more from the show. Maybe you have a contact with an insider?

[@Fritz-co4pb]

Duuuude. Big raga has approved of the work. They out did themselves

[@honchochaposrt7919]

That’s cool ash!!! Also could you tell Gege bring back Gojo 🤣😭

[@dark-5825]

Haha that's awesome, i would have never guessed panda and Big Raga have the same voice actor

[@CrustyFox87]

Awesome! You did so well voicing one of my favorite characters! :)

[@EvanEverhart911]

I have really missed your videos! Hope youll be making more of them soon! You guys are Artisans of the highest calibre.

[@ThatWorks]

We have a bunch coming! Stay tuned!

[@marhawkman303]

@@ThatWorks If you want a ridiculous challenge... there's the Tholian Crystal Sword in Star Trek Online.... it's made of alloys with colors I've never seen IRL and has a glowing crystal embedded in the spine. :D or for something the might actually be doable IRL the Sword of the Winter Constellations. That's something from Star Trek: Lower Decks. It's just a decorative one handed sword.

[@GoldmansGarage]

Glad to see you back. Glad to see Ilya back. Would still love to see you guys forge and restore a postvise

[@ThatWorks]

That is a great idea. Maybe even make one from scratch?

[@GoldmansGarage]

@ yes. My thought was make one and restore one. Compared and what changes you’d make on your new custom one that makes it a better tool for you. Also a chance to do some fun chase and repose (sp?j work

[@aaronmatheson9730]

I just wanted to let you guys know how you guys have influenced me! So I started training then competed then taught Japanese and Korean martial arts since about 1984. About 2010 I started putting a simple forge together as I wanted to make Japanese blades. I didn’t have much luck. About 3 years ago I started again after watching you guys. Although I still have simple tools , I have made many Tanto , 3 Katana, 1 tachi and 1 yari . I am very proud of them and have had many people that know about more modern Japanese style swords have commented positively on them. Not to brag and not close to your level but they are nice and I owe so much of that to you and we have never even spoken lol. Go figure!! Thank you Both so much!! Glad your back!!

[@DanGolag]

Kind of incredible to see how much Matt has grown as an artist and a craftsman over this channel's lifetime. Big kudos.

[@Artificial_Problems5285]

Inverted Spear of Heaven next???? it would be really cool to see you guys forge its original shape then break off a piece and resharpen it like it most likely would've

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

Split layer (3 and half) for a Split Katana, epic

[@ThatWorks]

right? Was wondering if anyone picked up on that

[@CarBENbased]

I'm usually not a fan of unfinished texturing like that, but on this piece it looks AMAZING! Especially with how it flows into the pattern weld of the edge! And the artistry of that pommel! Fantastic!

[@michaltaranza365]

Stagmering build, commentary, blade, everything. Its nice to have you back.

[@Haste444]

The KINGs have returned!!!!!!!

[@livelikesoap1687]

You know its a blessed day when that works posts.

[@TheFaroe]

I really missed you guys. Seeing you back brought a tear to my eye.

[@viktorlaukhin1652]

Мужики, рад снова видеть вас! Илья, наконец-то ты вернулся!

[@bwhitewhblack6905]

I am not exaggerating when I say that your videos are the most comfortable form of media. It’s excellent, every time it’s amusing and relaxing.

[@Thought_Criminal_666]

That thing's badass man! The pommel looks like the inner retractable mouth from the Alien! That definitely adds some terror to the build. Good work! ❤

[@EmpressLP041]

So excited to see this come to life! ♥

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! It was a blast making it!

[@dreadthemadsmith]

Love the texture in the finished product.

[@ThatWorks]

yea the texture was sexy wasnt it

[@frencerenniermendoza5047]

The sword's texture gave it a character and it was oozing. I just wish the handguard is more feathery(like dusters but fluffy) and has some grey feathers for more pronounce volume. Otherwise great great work

[@lomster4397]

Glad to see you guys back, I've missed watching ya'lls videos

[@ThatWorks]

Us too! Its good to be back

[@hikadioriddle7351]

​​Love to see you make Kenpachi Zaraki Tachi from anime Bleach.

[@ThatWorks]

That would be a fun challenge

[@phorqued]

Heh heh, that would be a challenge to make a blade with seriously broken edges. Without destroying that is! I think it would be just as fun making Ichigo's sword, Zangetsu (and extremely expensive). It's first form was boring since is was inherited so to speak, but it's second form was an insanely huge chef's knife. Who would you get to swing it? Lou Ferrigno? Arnold Schwarzenegger? LOL

[@kristoffermangila]

Or Zabuza Momochi's Kubikiribocho from Naruto...

[@muning9577]

nozurashi

[@AngiraBlu96]

Wait, Sealed, Shikai, or Bankai?

[@LG_Stelling]

The golden era of man at arms tight here. Awesome

[@ThatWorks]

;)

[@SLV-Cr0w]

Whether you guys upload frequently or take time to do so, it'll always be good to have you guys back and see what new projects you've all been working on.

[@katsukamijo3943]

I love the fact that anime exists with all it's cool weapons coupled with the existence of these gigachads who make them a reality ❤

[@MrHurrix]

So glad to see you're back posting content 😁😁😁

[@Nitehawke]

Love seeing Ilya in this video! Watching the work is great but the educational background, delivered as only Ilya can, makes the build that much more fascinating. The explanations, explaining both the build as it progresses and the history of the project and/or process, are why I don't watch only ASMR channels on similar projects.

[@bertrugin]

Fantastic build! Glad to see you back.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you so much!

[@IncendiaryPanda]

SO HAPPY TO HAVE Y'ALL BACK!

[@ThatWorks]

So glad to be back! Thank you!

[@MajinSane]

Another banger straight from Alikseyev and Stagmer

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you!!! Many more to come

[@Orinmaxden]

Looks amazing. Glad you're back.

[@MaxTaleYT]

So glad to see you guys are back! Also loved your nails, Matt ;)

[@ThatWorks]

Can't believe you are the only one to point that out so far

[@bumbumbutter3189]

Welcome back✨ ~ Mr. Matt, Mr. Ilya

[@noneyabidness9644]

Two of my favorite channels posting on the same day, after a while! (Liziqi is the other)

[@ThatWorks]

nice! Thanks for watching. What do you want to see made next?

[@noneyabidness9644]

@ThatWorks I love the theme blades you've done. Although the particular blade I want to see done seems...overly intricate (The Zelda 2 box art dagger). I also like the LotR/Hobbit, Witcher, manga/anime, etc weapons. I prefer fantasy blades, as the translation from page to real object is always interesting.

[@ThatWorks]

@@noneyabidness9644 omg me too! Ive always wanted to make that and the original saber on the game opening screen of the original game.

[@neilmendrico5262]

Well whaddaya know subscribed to both too 🤟

[@charlesgarber5911]

GUYS!!! Love you two together & glad to see you come together in these chaotic times!!

[@MagiRaz]

My brother in steel, it's good to see yall again!

[@Tom_Foolery324]

I'm excited to see you back at it. It is always thrilling to see an artist's conception brought to life by talented craftsmen, the fact that you used traditional methods makes this project even better. Thank you both for the hard work and bringing us this content.

[@arsalanriaz2212]

Dam the kings of fantasy blade making are back 🗡

[@Fromers]

YESSSSSSSSSS!!! GUYS ARE BACK! I was waiting for you more than Christmas

[@ryanmarstiller9091]

Man it warms my soul to see yall back

[@yobgodababua1862]

Yay! More forging! And blade history from Ilya! Today is a good day.

[@maxcowper-hart1529]

great to have you guys back can't wait for more!!!

[@jamesstarr7287]

It's great to see you guys again.

[@elementjoe]

Awesome sword! Glad to have you back!

[@ConcealedArtLeather]

So happy you're back!

[@ThatWorks]

as are we!

[@sierrahp]

So happy you guys are back. Amazing skills and techniques, as usual.

[@Harry-bc2dn]

The breadth of information to be found in your videos is wonderful - thank you!

[@thirstychild800]

Finally your back, Just hasn’t been the same watching other blacksmiths to fill the void😩

[@tighlia3375]

Good to see these kinds of videos from you guys again. Missed these.

[@FantasyWeapons]

Great to have you guys back. Awesome work and video 👏👏👏

[@kristinabettenhausen8060]

The old adage of. what is worth doing is worth doing right. Thank you for taking us along your journey.

[@ThatWorks]

You bet! Thanks for watching and dropping a kind comment

[@danielstellmon5330]

I'm glad to see both Matt and Llya. While both are excellent independently, they make the best videos together.

[@ThatWorks]

Who's Matt?

[@R13BT]

after all this time, finally. i've watched many smithing channels to fill the void, but nothing come close to you guys.

[@rosyrino]

Finally!! They're back!!

[@blksab406]

So happy to see a new build.

[@ChaosWolfNinja]

Soooooo fricking awesome! Well done and welcome back 👏👏

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! Much more to come and soon!

[@ChaosWolfNinja]

@@ThatWorks You're welcome! Glad to hear it.

[@1ofthelastrockers]

Im glad you guys are back and doing ok! Looking forward to the content!

[@dmg4415]

Never been interested in Manga and such but blades, yes, fantasy yes if looking useful. Full of art no problems.❤❤❤❤

[@ThatWorks]

Well then you are in the right place bud!

[@HeavyForge]

So nice to see Ilya back!

[@jimcorbett3764]

I read about katana blades being made from several pieces, but this is the first time I have seen it done the way it was described. It's been a while since I've seen a video showing the process- missed it. I've never seen the manga or the anime, but the sword looks savage! This video was good for my soul- thanks for posting!!

[@alfredoprecoma4267]

I can still hear the "This is man at arms. Reforged" in my brain echoing :') glad you are back.

[@ThatWorks]

Good to be back! this is THAT WORKS!

[@alfredoprecoma4267]

@@ThatWorks LOVE IT! Hope we see much more

[@Vinylshark]

Great to see you guys back. Hopefully you're all doing well. The sword turned out beautiful, just like you'd expect from the GOAT's of sword blacksmithing.

[@andyalghul3277]

Welcome back, so much better than watching that tv show about forging!!

[@vincentcarrillo5042]

So glad you guys are back we were all patiently waited by to see your work again.🎉

[@MuhammadSofyanFahreffyReffy]

I dont have specific suggestion of what should the next project are but, i thought combining traditional philosophy and a bit of modern imagination would be awesome. 👌

[@ThatWorks]

Well that is Ilya's specialty!

[@MiGWar82]

Welcome back boys!!! Lookin forward to what you got comin next

[@duelistAKI]

Back at the forge 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThatWorks]

yes sir!

[@brucenye6137]

Glad to see you guys back😊

[@ryannovel8892]

So happy to see Ilya!

[@Norserinde]

Fantastic work!! That was amazing watching it come together.

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Its Pure pleasure watching you creating this very rear swordsmanship half sword only mentioned in poetry and stories ❤❤❤ love from Australia.Clay ❤

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you Clay!!!

[@jetshadowcrow]

I love that you are back to it. I can't wait to see what is next.

[@ThatWorks]

And we cant wait to show you! Soooooon!

[@petersankel9629]

I'd love to see a video on how you forge your chasing hammers! Great vid

[@ThatWorks]

Ahhhh. I would love to. I bet it doesnt get many views but id be happy to give it a try.

[@StrayWolfForge]

​@ThatWorks I would love to see a video of your chasing hammers being forged aswell.

[@diegocarrillo4324]

The latest creation of Mai, Maki's sister and with which she destroyed the Zen'in clan. Once again they did not meet, they exceeded everyone's expectations. 100/10 🔥🔥🔥

[@blackteamask]

Ah the Nostalgia. Can't wait for what's next!

[@ThatWorks]

You wont have to wait long!

[@The4cp]

I've never heard of the anime but the blade is beautiful. So happy you're back!

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

The masters have returned!!!

[@ThatWorks]

where?

[@jedlybravo]

It's always a pleasure and inspiration watching you guys. Thank you.

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks for watching! Our pleasure

[@x31omega]

Man I am glad to see you guys back.

[@Ccsontos]

freaking sick fellas, absolutely love JJK.

[@ThatWorks]

Awesome! Glad you liked it!

[@Greylocks]

Thank you for a clear and educational narrative; the methods, the types of steel, and why it's built that way.

[@ThatWorks]

You're welcome.

[@kanji-p8z]

WOOOW BROW THAT ENDING ! THAT HANDLE AND MOUTH PART CAME OUT PERFECT BRO SO SMART

[@ThatWorks]

THANK YOUUUUU

[@dto7321]

Man I missed watching Ilya make his art. Good stuff

[@andremaritz7304]

Beautiful work Matt!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ThatWorks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sciborg9]

WOOOOO! I've missed these guys. It's always so fascinating to watch and their explanations on techniques, metallurgy, history, and culture make these videos the best!

[@CmgDeadman]

Glad to see you back.

[@dynodude2002]

It's like a baby tessaiga! Really cool build you guys!

[@joecassidy2887]

the pommel design is super exciting. Like all swords have to be, by neccessity, a combination of many arts. But it so often seems that in fantasy artwork that the creator intended for this or that sword to be something created by blacksmithing alone. So much of the fun in watching fantasy fantastical creations turned into real metal is all the extra work and processes needed to actually fabricate the design. So seeing something that could be made with pure blacksmithing is just exciting.

[@DenyingConstant]

I always forget I'm subscribed, but when I do remember it's always a treat

[@NLSkooch]

Great project! Great video! Great to see Ilya!

[@bahur47]

glad to see you back boys , good luck

[@DAWS0NStream]

I have missed you! Man this is nice!!! Thanks for the video homie!!!🎉

[@suttlesmetalworks5254]

Good to see you back!

[@steelgoodwin]

Very nice. Always enjoy the process of blank to desired design.

[@luciomarx]

I have to say Matt, you have come a long way my friend! Congrats!! Awesome work!

[@ThatWorks]

I put the time in, I'm happy it shows.

[@bitfreakazoid]

Awwww yeah! Glad to see another video! Can't wait to see what else comes up!

[@ThatWorks]

next will be an original art piece by Ilya

[@bitfreakazoid]

@@ThatWorks Super excited for that!

[@fridayeka4082]

Finally, the worthy video on yt

[@davebauerart]

Excellent work interpreting and bringing the sword to life.

[@nullsilver2327]

What a beautiful blade

[@HoJSimpson]

Man I thought this was a mirage lol. Glad to have you back!