Forging a Damascus Spartan Sword

In this video I'll be forging a damascus Spartan sword from the movie 300! Check out this build and subscribe to the channel for more upcoming builds!
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[@wesleytownsend8214]

Man oh man this was a fantastic experience watching this. My grandsons love to watch these videos with me. I usually preview and then we watch them again together. Great great stuff. I just recently discovered this artisan because of a chef knife challenge (or something like that, sorry I am old and forgetful). This hero makes it look so easy and fun but I gotta say that there is no way I could do this or even anything remotely close. You want a PCB built then I’m your man (or I was before retiring several years ago) I can even fabricate anything from wood but metal is WAY beyond anything a human being should be able to do. This is amazing and I wish good health, happiness and all the best to you and your family!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Wesley! I didn’t think I could do it until I tried. Now after only 3 years I’m making what you see, so it doesn’t take long. Thanks for watching!

[@vergil2763]

I'm 15 and just got a forge going so I don't think age matters much so if you really want to do it then go for it

[@itsbrayden925]

@@vergil2763 same I’m 14 and starting out my blade smith career

[@archangel2781]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Excellent work! I don't think this is a historical sword, though. I think it was created specifically for the film. I believe the Spartans, like the rest of the Hellenic world, used either a Xiphos or a Falcata as their backup blades.

[@randocepeda8041]

nice can i have it please?

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

It was fun to watch the first time, the second time, I saw new things that didn't really dawn on me until today. Like that jig for the wire wrapping. That's awesome! Great stuff! Cheers!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@dockmasterted]

My favorite forgings are the ones that contain copper in them.

[@dockmasterted]

Also it's a nice job of "PASTERN WELDING"

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’ve no idea what pastern welding is. Did you make that up? 😜

[@net-twin-de]

For my opinion I would have decided to do a Sang Mai style blade, but the damask blade and the sword in general also look very good and it's an absolutely great job - congratulations on that.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out! 👍

[@45CaliberCure]

Beautiful work, and a lot of it. And even though it's a small thing, your maker's mark is outstanding.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, this was a fun build and I learned a ton! Thanks for watching!

[@I_can_Shoot_77]

Another beautiful piece of functional art. I'm in awe of your craftsmanship..

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@Zentron]

The sword came out looking super nice, the patern wielded steel blade is very impressive!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! Still one of my favorites!

[@techgirl517]

This is art! Love the damascus pattern ❤️

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Milo!

[@pratikshinde1664]

I wish I lived in a country where owning/making/procuring such a beauty was legal.... This is real art! It's my all time fav sword -the 300 movie Spartan sword.....and to see it in Damascus is pure joy👍

[@DeusLeonum]

where do you live that this is illegal? the west?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Where do you live? I can’t imagine a sword being illegal. Thanks for watching!

[@pratikshinde1664]

I live in India...born & raised. Currently the political environment over here is so volatile and unpredictable that even if it wasn't illegal it would make a person nervous to even order one. Coz I've been trying to order Honshu's Spartan sword since the past few years and everytime I would think about finalizing the deal it reminds me of how the government may misconstrue my intentions... It'd be hard to explain the separatist, superstitious, right wing conservative people, (kinda like our "brown necks"😂) in the government that I'm a die hard fan of movies and series like the walking dead, 300 & hence the sword, knives, guns fetish! If it were legal I would've ordered like a dozen of such masterpieces! Now I have to be content with a glock 17 airgun & a hunting knife🙄 Thank God that atleast airguns are allowed without a licence here!

[@elijahmcgeorge5198]

Look at the dedication to his work he literally hand filed in some of the bevels thanks man ure to good to us

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yeah, the transition from the lower bevel to the upper bevel required file work. Those two bevels are different angles so it was tough on the grinder. Thanks for watching, Elijah!

[@nicholaseedy3244]

That was a nice video. I love all the gadgets you have lol.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! This is a while ago, lots of new gadgets since then. 😜

[@Zoso14892]

News just in, a sword based on a film, that's based on a graphic novel, that's based around historic / mythic records of a bronze age battle is forged from steel and ISN'T historically accurate? Never?!?!?! Great job man, looks great especially as a recreation from the film 😀

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! It’s one of my favorite movie swords for sure! 😜

[@kingofnature2757]

Your build is excellent. The design of this weapon is superb.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! Hit that subscribe and turn on notifications to see other cool builds! 👍

[@randomsketchystuff5572]

Very cool! I would love it if you could make some damascus blades and weapons from history, that would be incredibly awesome! Like a khopesh or falx/romphaia!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I do historical weapons on occasion. Right now I'm working on the three Ka-bars but at some point I'll do some other types of historical swords. Thanks for watching, Josiah!

[@user-sm4bx8tx7g]

From the starting onward i didn't skip a single time So satisfy to see an master piece 😤😤😤 Extraordinary work so beautiful 😍😍😍😍 From India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! Check out the other builds and hit that subscribe button. 😉

[@LoganNagol]

This would be such a good weapon in a zombie apocalypse

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I totally agree! This is probably the most fun weapon to use that I’ve made. Sure the katana is nice and all, but this thing is a chopper and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere in front of it in battle. 😜. Thanks for watching, Logan.

[@joshkrause2977]

Even in the “regular” apocalypse lol bullets will be gold.

[@sudo_nym]

I bet that feels great to handle, Denis. I love that Spartan design. Very evocative! Cheers buddy 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Pete! This one was done a while ago but when I had a few hundred subs so I thought I’d repost. 👍

[@sudo_nym]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I thought it was, given that the grinder is different, and you alluded to having done. Spartan sword, coincidentally, at the same time Airing did his. Keep it coming, mate 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@Joe_Bandit]

Love your work as always! Not to be an internet armchair expert but maybe if you did the fullers while the whole blade was flat, before the bevels, you could have clamped the whole blade down to your table or to a fixture plate to get it more rigid and avoid some chatter? I've been trying to design some kind of machinists jack but with a top clamp, for situations like this.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yup, I certainly should have done that. This build was actually a year ago and I’ve learned so much since then. 😉

[@americanrebel413]

What a beautiful blade thank you for having me along.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thank you for checking it out and watching!

[@joe-tf5cf]

Absolutely beautiful I love it.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Joe! 👍

[@markneo1]

Excelente trabalho. Parabéns 👏🇧🇷👏

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

¡gracias por ver!

[@akollerp_9153]

Its a amazing peace of art! You did well Sir, very well! 👍🏼

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Patrick! I appreciate you watching.

[@widneyburton5559]

Damn, Denis!! This is amazing work!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks brother! I do love this sword. It’s still one of my favs. 👍

[@BlueshirtFan4Ever]

"This is where we hold them. This is where we fight. This is where they die." Now, That's the most epic scene in the movie... 300.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Still one of my favorite action movies and certainly my favorite movie sword! 👍🏻

[@Anino_Makata]

_"Remember this moment, men. For it will be yours, _*_for all time!"_*

[@BlueshirtFan4Ever]

@@Anino_Makata "Persians, Come and get them"

[@andie_pants]

That wire wrapping jig made with a ratchet head is brilliant!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! It sure helps with wire wrapping! 👍

[@andie_pants]

@@TyrellKnifeworks You're welcome. I often only stick to a channel or two on a topic to avoid getting sick of it, but I definitely have added you to my blacksmithing lineup alongside Shurap, Green Beetle, and Alec.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@andie_pants Those are some heavy hitters right there, I’m honored to be in the list! 👍

[@leondumbarton9126]

I want to learn blacksmithing in my gap year. I've been interested for a very long time. This sword is awesome!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Give it a try, Leon! Checkout my Beginner Series playlist, that will get you started.

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

Very nice piece, and tons of hard work. I personally am not a fan of the makers mark in such a prominent location, and that large, but that's just me. I'd love to own one of your pieces one day. I've purchased a few pieces from several other smiths on KZbin, and I love growing my collection. I'm hoping I can get a laminated wakizashi as my next piece. I absolutely loved your copper Damascus Katana from your previous build btw, copper makes everything better lol. Cheers!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Checkout today's build... a knife layered with 24k gold! Thanks for watching!

[@nathannash7136]

Beautiful work. It's great to see actual forging instead of simple grinding and heat treating. Very nice.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Nathan.

[@ZeroRugrats67]

O M G. That is n awesome blade!!!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out! 👍

[@rus333.]

Отличная работа! Привет из Беларуси! 🇧🇾

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Привет Беларусь

[@nosequecarajo]

Man, you are a Master, please do take care of your hands an body from radioactivity, we'll need to see more of this, for a long time! We need you alive!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m pretty sure there’s nothing radioactive in the shop. Thanks for watching.

[@davidbabcock267]

Very nice work, I'm only starting to learn to use my mill....I need to learn to make better sword guards as they have invited me on forged in fire next season, but I've only ever made one short sword in my past, I am more of a knife maker

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Definitely learn to use the mill! It’s my favorite tool in the shop. Good luck on FiF! You might be up against a few friends of mine. 😜

[@Noteven0]

Beautiful Work Maestro! Built to Exact Specifications or Not, That is an Impressive and Imposing Weapon Worthy of a Spartan Kings Ransom!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Justin! It was a fun build for sure. 😉

[@fransvanwyk5366]

Outstanding piece of work! Made me feel better about my handsanding excursions 😁. But a serious and seriously good looking blade. And beautifully rounded off by the Deadpool t-shirt in the testing section at the end!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m a huge Deadpool fan. Thanks for checking out the build, Frans!

[@fransvanwyk5366]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Deadpool is legend!

[@bapedi]

Man you are the best blacksmith i ever see. You are a true artist. Im big fan of your work

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@waleedofficial2023]

Damascus carries some serious badass looks🔥

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@nikhiltomar2668]

Masterpiece. I love this sword

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Nikhil! 👍

[@gerhardpotgieter9091]

Wow i can watch these videos all day! Awesome job!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking this one out as well, Gerhard! ❤️

[@rikidonquixote]

Wow. Amazing. I love your how to work in progress. Is not go to rush to build a masterpiece.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Riki!

[@bradrewold2072]

I thought I had seen it all, but that file work on the grind transition was awesome well done…. I didn’t see what tap set you were using in the description tho I’m looking for a quality tap set! Thanks for the awesome content

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, that file work to mesh the two grinds was the biggest pain! Glad someone noticed. 😜 my tap set is a cheap set that I wouldn’t recommend. I’ve bought a bunch of single taps since then. The 1/4 20 is by far the one I use the most so I’ve probably got 3 or 4 of those. Thanks for watching!

[@bradrewold2072]

@@TyrellKnifeworks hell yea it was beautiful, looking forward to watching some other videos, you seem to do extremely well with the fittings which takes the craftsmanship to a different level… good work…. You should consider doing a video on making a match set, but that being said I don’t pry but I think the challenge would definitely be there. Cheers

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@bradrewold2072 do you mean making a match set of knives? As in two identical ones? Not a bad idea, I may consider that in the future. 👍

[@bradrewold2072]

@@TyrellKnifeworks exactly! Test your mettle hahah

[@luisrafael420]

That came out awesome, great work!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! 👍

[@morgenstern3958]

Вот такие проекты, это именно то, что ждёт каждый зритель и любитель дамасской стали. Спасибо огромное за ваш труд...

[@YooToobz]

Beautiful. How did you finish off the wire wrap on the handle? Drill a hole in the wood and stick the end inside or something else? It’s a super clean wrap job. I’m digging it Edit: I saw how you secured the wire when you started the wrap, but didn’t see how you secured it once wrapped. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yes, it was ended the same way, you put the end into a hole drilled in the other end then you drive a toothpick with glue into the hole behind it. 👍. Thanks for watching

[@DestroBB]

Those hand filed transitions were awesome!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Justin! I can't say they were fun to hand sand after, but they turned out really nice I think. Thanks for watching!

[@evaderknives]

Man, I like that layout tool, they have them on Amazon. I was gonna buy it, but if you want, get me a link, I'll get it through you. Also, I noticed you started adding music. It sounds good, but mix it up a bit, music sets the mood. It's like anything you just have to learn as you go, took me years & I'm still learning. The ending music was fitting, it just seems like most of the music was one tone, then switched & was the same tone till the reveal(end). Then again I'm a musician, no one else probably even noticed, hahaha. Hope all is well, take it easy.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

There’s a link to that equal measuring tool in my description already. Yeah, I should probably change up the music but I tend to like it low key and not that noticeable. Thanks for checking it out!

[@evaderknives]

@@TyrellKnifeworks OK, I looked once, I'll check again. It's not the low key part, in fact I still struggle with that. It's more about letting 1 song play through different activities. Like I said, no one else probably even noticed.

[@peterspaltman]

Great work! Been working on my own damascus for a few months now but all i have is a small flypress. How many tons of pressure does your press exert?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! It’s a 30 ton press. If you checkout my Triple-T #3 video, I go over the press and provide a parts list of you want to build your own. 👍

[@peterspaltman]

@@TyrellKnifeworks i have been meaning to build my own yes thank you. Allready took a peek at the parts list of this vid haha

[@bobpowitzky798]

Beautiful blade. Love your explanations, I appreciate the education you are giving me.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

And I appreciate you watching, Bob! ❤️

[@chomski1985]

Great work i really do love this sword…bravo

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Ahmed!

[@kennethyounge9144]

Forged in fire needs to give you a call immediately ,your talented man.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Kenneth! I’m still waiting for them to call… not so patiently. 😜

[@healdiseasenow]

I believe this knife would win any knife challenge! Like one word they got to cut the fish in the end! This is the beast of all beast. It will easily cut a slave from shoulder to hip, I guess depending on how big the slave is as well!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

This is one of two builds that I haven’t sold. It’s a fun one to have on the table at shows. Thanks for watching, Dwayne!

[@sperber-knives]

That's awesome!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! ❤️

[@millersharp5443]

Love the work you do,, may I ask, how long have you been bladesmithing?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’ve been at this about 3 years. It’s become a passion for sure!

[@millersharp5443]

@@TyrellKnifeworks that's incredible, I started my knife making journey during the lock down last spring,, any advice for a noob?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Just keep at it! You learn from every build. I try to do a new technique in every knife. 👍

[@millersharp5443]

As of a month ago, decided to document my knife making journey by uploading to KZbin, I have a few sharpening videos so far,, any advice for a new KZbinr also?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@millersharp5443 watch lots of the creator roundup videos on how to get started. Post a lot. Keep your audience’s attention. Understand your analytics on each video. 👍

[@mikekooz475]

As always, beautiful work.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Mike! ❤️

[@dwaynemassengill2735]

Absolutely beautiful. You are good at what you do.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Dwayne! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to see upcoming builds! 👍🏻

[@dwaynemassengill2735]

@@TyrellKnifeworks already did that on the first video I watched. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@kushalbhalerao1463]

really pleased to see someone forge the weapon out instead of just grinder cut it

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching this build, Kushal!

[@genivaldogomes7622]

Linda muito bem feita 😍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

obrigado por assistir!

[@msblades5382]

Nice piece.. Cheers, Martin

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Martin!

[@SuperRobertheath]

That turned out awesome! That wire wrapped handle looked like a pain in the butt.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yeah kind of, but it’s a cool effect and feels nice in the hand. 👍

[@charlieb1613]

What a good looking sword! However no spartan would have ever owned such a work of art. His sword would have been a basic killers sword, just enough to get the job done.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yup, I had to spice it up a bit! (Plus Spartans actually didn’t use this weapon, the movie just depicted it.) Thanks for watching!

[@aronnemcsik]

@@TyrellKnifeworks they used a similar one called Kopis

[@MrSpeedyy1991]

That came out nice. Really like The handle 👌

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out this build and watching!

[@gfsvc]

you can check the straightness before the quench and just reheat if it takes too long. Doesn't guarantee no warping but it's better than not doing it

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I'm not sure I understand your statement. Of course the blade is checked for straightness before the quench. It always goes into the quench perfectly straight. Thanks for watching.

[@gfsvc]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Ah, you didn't show it so I assumed you were skipping that step. My bad

[@T3_forge]

Great video, always been a fan of the 300 Falcata, what were the dimensions and weight on the blade?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It’s 24” long but I’ve never weighed it. It’s one of my favorite movie swords for sure!

[@T3_forge]

Thanks man, you have do amazing work, I just did a 721 layer random pattern Damascus 300 Spear tip for a retiring COL out of 721st Space Wing. The odd layer was a pice of mystery steel from a satellite in the middle.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@T3_forge very cool!

[@blackietotheend]

Wow, how can something so deadly , be so beautiful, art work

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Noel! I appreciate you watching!

[@blackietotheend]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I love your work, Stupid question, have you ever forged from raw iron ore, I haven’t watched all your videos yet, I love that process

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@blackietotheend no, I’ve never done any bloom or crucible steel. You need a coal furnace for the latter and the former is a massive project I’ve no interest in.

[@blackietotheend]

@@TyrellKnifeworks stick to what suits you, it’s just your work is so good, it would be some achievement to do it from scrap, I live in Ireland, not far from old Viking ruins , and they found swords, shields and the likes , Even after all this time in the ground , still look amazing, I wish I had your ability

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@blackietotheend you’ll hear this from a lot of smiths… the risk with reclaimed steel is that you really don’t know what it is do you don’t know how to heat treat it. If I’m selling something I want to stand behind it and know I produced the very best. If it was for a wall hanger or something just for me, sure, then it doesn’t matter. At sone point I’ll try a crucible steel build. 👍 Thanks for commenting and watching, I appreciate it.

[@sladenorthernil]

The wire wrapping jig with the ratchet.. brilliant.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@shaungreen679]

haven't you already uploaded this a couple of months ago? if not amazing work dude

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Hey Shaun, yes I did this sword about a year ago but at that time I only had a couple hundred subs so most have never seen it. It’s one of my favorite builds so I thought I’d repost it for everyone. 👍

[@shaungreen679]

@@TyrellKnifeworks thats completely understandable and it is a beautiful sword

[@axemaister]

I think I will be a regular to this channel, I must say I really enjoy your videos. By the way, how much does it cost to get started with a workshop such as the one you have with all the tools and equipment?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Welcome to the channel, Alexandru! You certainly don't need everything I have to get started. I started with just a forge, anvil, hammer and a cheap grinder. I eventually built my own 2x72 grinder and then the hydraulic press and added more tools. In total, I have about $20,000 US invested in my shop. Thanks for watching and following along!

[@axemaister]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Thanks for your reply and keep up the good work!

[@sssigsauer2266]

Looks really great, nice pattern .

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@brogankublik5686]

I love this so much truly amazing!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for taking a look, Brogan!

[@22Jerid]

Never actually seen this build. And you say your not good at free hand grinding… Pft 😂. Great build bro. The shop sure has come a long way.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Ha, thanks bro! 😜

[@beethra]

Hi. Great build! What is the name of that cool tool you used to mark up the distance on the Damaskus bar?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! The tool is an “equal distance measurement tool”. There’s a link to all the tools I use in the description. 👍

[@beethra]

@@TyrellKnifeworks great😊 Thank you very much👍i Just ordered one😬

[@hatl29]

Just wonderful.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Beautiful spartan sword.cool pattern Wire wrap handle is awesome.👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Gurvinder! 👍🏻

[@franksantiago2075]

That’s beautiful Great job

[@curtisweller4138]

It’s a beautiful piece! You really need to get yourself a power hammer.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I already built a power hammer and sold it a week later. I have neighbors and it was WAY too loud. Then I built the press you see, which is much better for me.

[@curtisweller4138]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Pesky neighbors! 🤣

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It sure would be fun to play with a big hammer like what Salem Straub has though!

[@curtisweller4138]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Same with Alex Steel!

[@MatthewSmith-if7vd]

Love the damascus pattern of the blade. Wish I could get a katana blade in damascus steel

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@pedrumarcelu2]

Absolutely gorgeous work on the forge! Already one of my personal favorite most satifying videos to watch on 2x speed!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Pedro!

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Steven! ❤️

[@canadianguy5244]

Beautiful sword, Sir!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks!

[@patrickdean9797]

nice work the handle came out great

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Patrick. It was my first wire wrap and I was pleased with it. 👍

[@patrickdean9797]

@@TyrellKnifeworks you should be it looks good on camera i bet it looks way better in real life probably feels good in the hand aswell

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@patrickdean9797 my sons had a ball doing the cut test with it. 😜

[@patrickdean9797]

@@TyrellKnifeworks nice

[@geofferysmith1206]

Spartans! Tonight we dine in Hell love the blade and keep up the good work

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Geoffery! Some cool ones coming up! 👍

[@christophersextonsr8788]

That device at the beginning was pretty cool.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Which tool are you referring to, Christopher? The equal distance measuring tool? Those a super useful! Thanks for watching!

[@gearheadd2]

Did you build that forging press? I'm thinking of building one

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yes, I built the whole thing. Look back at my Triple-T #3 video for an overview and a parts list. 👍

[@brysonalden5414]

She's a beauty. Pardon the mundane question, but what kind of oven did you use for the tempering cycles? Kitchen? If so, what did you use as a bribe for the Mrs?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Ha, there are no mundane questions. I like to use my EvenHeat for tempering but it takes forever to cool down. A lot of times I use the kitchen oven. One tip, just wash the knife first with soap and water to get the oil off and it won’t smell. 👍

[@brysonalden5414]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Thanks for your quick response. I have a fairly long seax I will be tempering later this week, and my wife is out of town, so kitchen oven it is. And yes, I will wash the blade first.

[@sbntony8357]

👍it's Look a Like A Very Bad Ass Blade 👍💯

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks! 👍

[@gillesetien5915]

Magnifique travail. Bravo.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@miguelagalarza533]

Excelente como siempre en todos los trabajos me gusta ver si por hay si puede hacer un video de como trabaja el martillo pilón y el horno saludos desde Paraguay

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Creo que algo de eso se perdió en la traducción. ¿Quiso decir un martillo de forja y el horno de tratamiento térmico o la fragua?

[@binuvarghese4060]

Looks delicious.. it's a work of art...

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Binu! 👍

[@ISMACGREYSUB]

Awesome!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

PS - I also spearfish and I’m a scuba instructor, hence the shark as the makers mark. 😉

[@dylanbennett3851]

Man that sword is wicked! 2 thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Dylan! It’s definitely one I plan on keeping. 👍

[@dylanbennett3851]

@@TyrellKnifeworks that's definitely a wall hanger lol, loved the wire handle wrapping machine you made btw! Using the ratchet wrench as the gear..... ingenious!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@dylanbennett3851 I saw that in another video at some point so I can’t take full credit, but I can’t seem to find the original video.

[@dylanbennett3851]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I'm still impressed. You put the TK spin on it.... pun intended! Lol 🤣

[@sunhorsemooncougar1557]

Even with modern techinology you 'd be hard pressed to supply the army of 300 :)

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yeah, this was a one-time build for me. 😜 Thanks for watching!

[@Matityahu-the-God]

I feel like they had a lot of time, and hand me downs. Plus, division of labor was different back then. The king could suddenly force everyone to become blacksmith's assistants. Also, those guys were elite warriors, like the SEALS. Regular grunts looked like peasants

[@MrJdsenior]

I wonder if the wire would stay wrapped better if you annealed it before the final twisting, making the final twist not that great a number of turns. If is was starting to get springy I might guess work hardening is the problem. Maybe way off but it seems reasonable.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Maybe that would have helped, but just the act of twisting it imparts some inertia into it so its going to have some tendency to unwind. It was doable, I just had to account for it. Thanks for watching!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

awesome 300 sword,better than movie replica,pattern looks beautiful

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for taking a look, Vladimir! Be sure to watch the Bowie Challenge video just released today!

[@Sagitario23]

Exelente trabajo como siempre¡ 👏👏

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

¡Gracias por echar un vistazo!

[@geheimspionchase8658]

looks really awesome great work 👍👍👍👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@jeremywest5433]

Really nice work, keep it up.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Jeremy! This is still one of my favs.

[@kyleeames8229]

Ah wawnt thayut. Funnily enough, Damascus steel didn’t appear until nearly a millennium after the Greco-Persian wars, and the Persians would likely have been first to get it. It’s still amazingly beautiful. Historical inaccuracies and all.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

That’s not accurate either. They’ve traced “Wootz” steel back to India where it first began. Damascus was where many of the swords were made so that’s where people think the steel originated. Thanks for watching.

[@altaridem]

I first want to say it's a beautiful blade. For sure. But at 8:48 it is pretty clear that one end of the blade is hot, while the other is not. Im curious how a camera illusion would make it look like anything other than that (as you are suggesting). If you have any ideas, i'd love to know.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It's not quite as prounounced a difference as you see in the video. The blade part is glowing really hot but the back end of the blade seems like its black, but in reality it was still red. Obviously they are not the exact same temp but the video makes it look like they are completely hot vs cold, which was not the case. Thanks for watching.

[@altaridem]

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Text comes across with no emotion. I was worried this would come across as condescending. Which is not the case. I have seen many of your videos and know you know what you are doing. So. Even though you responded with poise and respect, I do want you to know that was a general curiosity. Not any attempt at disrespect.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

No worries, it was a valid question.

[@ericmoore2236]

Remember next time clamp it down Great work Sir 👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Eric!

[@draceo1962]

Gotta love the hay day music at the beginning

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out the build