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Forbidden Japanese Tri-Dagger | Fantasy Challenge
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0:00 Disassembly
1:14 Blade
7:22 Handle
9:54 Assembly
10:42 Test And Result
The patterns are crafted from MDF, chosen for its ease of grinding and carving, as well as its density and stiffness, essential for withstanding the pressures of sand molding. Speaking of which, I began with a false cope to accommodate my one-piece patterns. This preliminary step ensures precise positioning of the objects within the mold before transitioning to a more robustly rammed mold, capable of capturing more details.
The final fitment was achieved entirely through filing, following initial drilling to establish starting holes.
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we'll elevate these fittings with the addition of fine silver wire in a Viking-inspired design.
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0:00 Introduction
1:39 Scraping Metals and Bronze Alloy
8:26 Pattern Making
11:33 Preparing the Mold
14:06 Cleanup and Fitting
18:18 Result
For example, in a container holding 15 grams, 7.5 grams of each liquid and 0.5 grams of diamond dust are used.
Adding a bit of water makes the base oil mix thinner and sprayable, handy for applying the diamond solution to strops.
Alternatively, colloidal silica can be mixed in as a thickener to create a paste-like consistency, mimicking the diamond paste available for purchase online. Furthermore, the addition of food coloring allows for color-coding different grit sizes.
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0:00 Base Oil Mix
2:09 Sprayable Fluid
3:28 Thicker Paste
4:39 Uses and Inspiration
6:24 Leather Strop
Welcome to the second episode of the Serpent in the Blade Viking Sword series! Join me as I grind, etch, and polishing the blade to its final form. This phase of the process has been quite extensive, given my decision to avoid forging any bevels or fullers in the blade to mitigate the risk of cracking during the quenching process.
My process has been as follows:
- Grinding flat the two faces of the sword with a 36-grit belt.
- Marking and grinding the profile. Here I used an old belt since the sharp edges tend to wear fresh belts prematurely.
- Grinding the fuller with an 80-grit ceramic belt on a 15cm radius contact wheel.
- Grinding the bevels with the same belt on the slack belt to achieve a convex grind, followed by a 150-grit belt.
- Hand sanding up to 320 grit.
- Four cycles of 5 minutes in a solution of 1:2 Ferric chloride to water, washing and scrubbing with fine steel wool in between each cycle.
- Polishing with file diamond paste and pieces of cotton.
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0:00 Intro
2:55 Shaping
5:30 Guess the weight loss
6:15 Fuller
7:28 Bevels
9:30 Hand Sanding
10:24 Etch and Polish
11:08 Final Weight and Result
Stay tuned for the next episode where we'll bring this Viking sword to its final, polished glory!
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0:00 Project Introduction
1:44 The Serpent
4:17 The Core
6:21 Core and Serpent Assembly
9:54 The Cutting Edge
13:40 Final Forge Weld
15:20 Tang
16:21 Fixing the Tip
18:23 Heat Treating
19:16 Result
Just a quick project to kick off the year!
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0:00 Disassembly
1:01 Rust Removal
1:45 Fixing Pin Holes
3:00 Handle
4:59 Glue-Up and Final Shaping
5:56 Sharpening
6:21 Testing and Results
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0:00 Blade
0:56 Habaki
1:32 Seppa
2:20 Tsuba
3:50 Mei
4:06 Menuki
4:43 Tsuka
5:55 Saya
6:38 Kozuka & Kogatana
7:06 Sageo Knot
7:15 Result & Tests
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0:00 Material Preparation
2:45 Forging
5:04 Grind and Heat Treatment
6:21 Result and Test
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0:00 Blade
3:49 Handle
8:39 Guard
11:37 Assembly
13:40 Test
To conclude this project, I combined the canister damascus with a single layer of K720 steel, resulting in a ni-mai (two-layer) billet crafted specifically for a single bevel chef's knife.
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0:00 Canister Preparation
2:12 Canister Forge Weld
3:03 Perfect Canister Opening
4:10 Ni-mai Billet
5:40 Finishing the Blade
8:13 Etch and Results
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0:00 Upcycling an old and broken ball peen hammer
1:06 Milling a pocket for the carbide ball
1:54 Brazing and finishing the hammer
3:06 Test and explanation
This video includes all the episodes, excluding the making of some tools crafted for this endeavor. As a special treat, find a few unreleased clips at the end, featuring test cuts and final beauty shots.
The Wakizashi's cutting abilities are truly impressive. Tested with the traditional Tameshigiri, it effortlessly sliced through the mats with precision. Test cuts through rolled tatami mats, simulating human limbs, are known to be a difficult and skill-based task. Since I've never done this before, whether it's luck or the blade's exceptional sharpness compensating for skill, the result speaks for itself.
This project spanned over eight months, and after so much work, adhering to traditional methods and techniques as much as possible, all recordings are now complete.
Thank you so much for your continuous support throughout this long-term project. Stay tuned for possible shorter edits in the future, but for now, the Wakizashi build series is officially complete.
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00:00:00 The Blade
00:10:20 Smelting Shibuichi
00:14:55 Habaki
00:21:14 Seppa
00:28:30 Tsuba
00:37:52 Mei
00:41:43 Silver Feather Menuki
00:49:19 Tsuka
01:09:35 Saya
01:24:06 Kogatana & Kozuka
01:33:41 Sageo Knot
01:35:13 Final Result & Test Cuts
The stapler was in decent condition, with only surface-level rust due to its primarily cast-iron construction. However, for this project, I opted for perfection, deciding to strip off the existing paint completely and start from bare metal. Using epoxy-based paints facilitated a smooth application process, and the quick curing times allowed for efficient progress. Yet, achieving a flawlessly smooth finish proved time-consuming, given the stapler's intricate and rounded shape, which made sanding tools less effective. Nevertheless, the result justified the effort.
The chosen vibrant green color might lean towards a more intense shade compared to the starting color, but it's essential to consider that the initial color is a century-old hue.
The testing phase was highly enjoyable, reigniting my interest in notebook-making. However, this endeavor brought forth a unique challenge – finding the right wire. Knowing the stapler could accommodate 0.5mm thick wire, the search for wire striking the perfect balance between stiffness for paper penetration and malleability for shaping and cutting into the staple form was a lengthy process. After experimenting with at least six different wires, I struck gold with a 0.6mm steel spool originally intended for a MIG welder. The copper finish of the selected wire added a cool aesthetic touch.
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0:00 Before
0:38 Disassembly
4:18 Preparation of Painted Surfaces
6:58 Painting
8:39 Restoration of Bolts and Small Parts
10:35 Other Restoration Processes
11:51 Reassembly
15:20 Testing
16:37 Restoration Result
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As I'm not a professional woodworker, the stand design is simple, but that works well to not steal the spotlight from the swords it holds. The soft wood I used for the stand takes on a uniform charred look that I really like, but despite the wood's softness, I added an extra layer of protection by gluing small pieces of leather where the wakizashi are held and would have come in contact with the wood itself.
After eight months of dedication, it's a joy to see this long project come together. It's been quite a journey, and the sense of accomplishment is great.
Thank you for joining me, I hope you enjoyed this build series as much as I did!
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0:00 Base
1:21 Feet
2:39 Arms
5:06 Wood Finish
6:25 Katanakake Assembly and Result
7:23 Sageo Knot
8:55 Final Result and Thoughts
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In this video, I'm attempting to create the world's sharpest 'stone' hatchet, drawing inspiration from the film Prey. As it turns out, working with actual stone isn't my strength, so I switched to steel, aiming to give it a stone-like appearance.
For the material, I used a wedge, possibly intended for splitting stones itself, but on the inside it was a bit more delaminated than expected. However, it ended up working great. I then used hickory for the handle and added leather and ropes to complete the design.
In the end, I'm very happy with how it turned out. Using a rope to throw the hatchet makes it a lot of fun because you don't have to walk to pick it up every time. Although it does make spinning the hatchet a bit harder, at least with this one I made. It might be worth trying on other styles of axes and hatchets to see how it works because it's really enjoyable.
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0:00 Stone?
0:51 Blade Forging
3:47 Heat Treatment and Finishing
5:53 Handle
8:59 Final Result and Test
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Given the limited time I had to work on them, my design is simple and straightforward. However, I'm pleased with the final results. I find the charred wood aesthetic fascinating, and the mirror finish on the blades is satisfying.
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0:00 Blade Forging
2:41 Heat Treatment and Finish
4:06 Handle
6:08 Fitting and Leather Wrap
7:48 Result and Test
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The text engraved on this blade conveys essential information: the year, my name and the place where this Wakizashi was crafted, Italy. Special thanks to Kurt Matsuda for assisting with the translation of this inscription.
Only a few final steps remain, including wrapping the sageo (cord) around the saya and crafting astand for my Wakizashi and the original piece I attempted to replicate. Stay tuned, as the reveal is just around the corner!
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0:00 Forging Engraving Chisel
1:49 Tracing the Mei
2:32 Cutting the Mei
3:10 Laquering
3:28 Result and Mei Translation
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While working with gold is something new for me, my previous experience with lost wax casting came in handy. And I have to admit, gold is truly a beautiful material to work with.
My setup is simple, utilizing tools I've made for other tasks. Moreover I think wedding bands are often crafted differently, involving the soldering of metal strips rather than employing the lost wax casting technique. Anyway, after a first failed attempt due to insufficient metal and an overly thick sprue tree, I tried again and the subsequent attempt was successful, resulting in perfectly-sized right out of the plaster.
The resulting rings weigh in at 5g and 7.2g respectively. After remelting the filings and sprues, a total of 10.85g of gold remains. This accounts for a slight weight loss (1 gram) compared to the chains I melted, possibly due to other metals dissipating like solder. All the old chains and materials I repurposed were made of 18-carat gold (750 or 75% gold), the ideal alloy for wearable adornments.
At the end, I'm thrilled with the outcome. However, there's a joy that surpasses all of this. I'm over the moon to be marrying my wonderful girlfriend on the very day this video is published!❤️
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0:00 Forming Wax Rings
1:48 Lost Wax Mold Preparation
2:55 Investment Plaster
3:56 Wax Burnout
4:18 Melting Scrap Gold
5:48 First Cast
6:38 Second Attempt
7:19 Ring Cleanup
8:25 Saving Every Bit of Gold
9:01 Final Polish and Buff
10:05 Result and Story Time
Crafting the kogatana was quick and easy, using a scrap piece of raindrop damascus I had forged for another project. On the other hand, creating the kozuka proved to be a very long and tedious process.
The kozuka is made of shibuichi, a silver alloy consisting of 20% silver and 80% copper. The feather inlay is crafted from 800 silver (80% silver, 20% copper), matching the feather design of the menuki for consistency throughout the fittings. I experimented with a nanako punch background, a traditional pattern of small dots thought to resemble fish roe.
The process of folding the kozuka presented significant challenges, and in hindsight, I would have worked on the feather silver inlay after the fact to minimize the risk of it breaking off.
Unfortunately information about crafting methods for kozuka is scarce. Nonetheless, I believe my construction method is plausible, having carefully inspected the original pieces.
Overall, I'm very happy with how it turned out, and it's a joy to see all the pieces now made and finished. Only some finishing touches remain, which I'll work on asap, and then I'll create a recap video of the entire process.
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0:00 Shibuichi Silver Alloy Plate Preparation
1:18 Engraving the Front of Kozuka
2:26 Silver Feather Inlay
2:44 Nanako Background Texture
3:57 Bending and Soldering the Kozuka
6:26 Finishing the Kozuka
7:12 Kogatana
8:51 Assembly and Result
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For the saya, I chose linden wood, known for its ease of carving and elasticity. The koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and the mouthpiece for the kozuka (small knife) are both made from horn. To secure the sageo cord to the scabbard, I shaped a Kurigata from olive wood burl. Additionally, the Kojiri (saya tip) features mild steel with copper wire inlay decoration, matching the other copper elements of the wakizashi.
Throughout the shaping process, I made sure to avoid using sandpaper or abrasives, ensuring the inside remains free from hard particles, so the blade can slide in and out of the saya scratch-free.
For the finishing touch, I experimented with a traditional urushi-like finish using ground and finely sifted tea leaves. While I didn't use real urushi due to the extended drying times, I opted for modern products like resins and nitro solvent-based paints. The result may have a slightly rougher texture compared to the original, but I'm thrilled with the outcome. Not only does it look similar, but it likely provides a tougher finish too!
Overall, I'm extremely happy with how the saya turned out. The blade fits snugly, and the saya securely grips the habaki as it should. As a non-woodworker, creating this piece entirely with hand tools was a rewarding challenge that I successfully overcame.
Stay tuned for the next episode where I'll be crafting the kozuka to perfectly fit the hole in the scabbard.
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0:00 - Linden Wood Saya Base
3:33 - Koiguchi (Scabbard Mouth)
4:53 - Kojiri (Saya Tip)
7:27 - Kurigata (Sageo Cord Latch)
9:02 - Kozuka Holder
10:52 - Disassembly and Wood Preparation
11:24 - Wood Finish
13:04 - Final Assembly
13:51 - Result and Test
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The Tsuka Ito (the cotton handle wrap) and Same (the ray fish skin) were imported from Japan.
As for the feather menuki, I made those in a previous project, and the Mekugi (the bamboo pin) was shaped from a bamboo chopstick using a tapering jig that I made a while back.
This project took me a solid two weeks to complete because I had to be super careful when fitting all the parts together. I'm really happy with how it turned out though. The tsuka fits snugly, and nothing wiggles around, but hey, it's not perfect. I definitely learned a lot from working on this project.
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I am currently testing this diamond cutting disk:
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Loving it so far, and I'll update you after more testing is done!
0:00 Carving Tsuka
4:34 Same Preparation and Dyeing
7:15 Fuchi
12:26 Kashira
15:27 First Assembly and Mekugi
16:39 Tsukamaki (Handle Wrap)
19:30 Final Assembly and Result
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For the menuki I created, I decided to shape it like a feather. I'm actually quite happy with how it turned out, despite its imperfections. Honestly, I have no clue if this design holds any specific significance or if menuki are intended to have any. I chose this shape primarily because I thought it would be an achievable first attempt, considering the additional challenge of making two menuki with the same shape. That proved to be quite difficult!
Overall, it's been an interesting and cool project to tackle. However, I must admit that filming it has been quite challenging due to its slow pace and the constant movement of the tiny piece in the pitch bowl.
Now that one of the most detailed and small components is complete, I will continue to working on the rest of the tsuka (handle) for the wakizashi project.
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The laser I have is the FLUX Beambox, with 40W laser:
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The new electric furnace I used in this video is this one kindly provided by VEVOR
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0:00 Silver Preparation
1:15 Mold Making and Silver Ingot
3:36 Rolling into Silver Plate
4:41 Preforming
5:16 Uchidashi (Chasing/Repousse)
8:40 Freeing the Silver Feather
9:23 Finishing and Result
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As for the blade, I followed my usual geometry, with a spine thickness of 3mm and a width of 40mm. As for the handle, I relied on my trusted stack of olive, red heart, and ebony wood.
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0:00 Billet preparation
1:05 Forge weld
1:55 Profiling
3:52 Heat Treatment
4:16 Blade final grind and finish
5:58 Handle
7:37 Sharpening and test
9:00 Final Result
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I used ball bearing steel for the blade, a brass ferrule made by repurposing pipe fittings, and maple wood for the handle. For now, I went with a rounded shape, but I'll test it out to see if I also need a flat one when I start working on the scabbard for my wakizashi.
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0:00 Forging
3:48 Grind and finish
4:53 Ferrule
5:37 Handle
6:48 Fit and finished product
7:24 Test
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Now I can't wait to dive into making all the other parts of the handle.
Stay tuned for more updates on this project!
Video about making the pitch bowl:
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Microscope kindly provided by VEVOR, find it here:
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0:00 Steel preparation
1:41 Blade and tools holes
2:35 Edge embellishment
3:09 Face decorations
4:41 Tiny silver spheres
6:26 Silver inlay
7:59 Finishing
8:27 Result and fit
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0:00 Smelting shibuichi button
1:01 Milling to size
2:37 Slot for the blade
4:15 Finishing all sides
5:37 Edge embellishment
6:43 Polish, fitting and result
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0:00 Blade
4:07 Silver Hand Medallion
7:44 Guard
10:47 Handle
12:06 Spacer
13:45 Pommel
15:33 Test and Result
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0:00 Shibuichi
4:27 Habaki
9:45 Result
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Blade made of k720 and 15n20 pattern welded steel, guard and fitting are brass and wood is two tone amboyna burl.
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0:00 Mosaic Damascus Forging
10:27 Blade
15:01 Guard
19:18 Handle
20:38 Pommel and spacers
23:51 Sharpening and cut test
24:35 Assembly
25:44 Final result
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0:00 Pewter
1:56 Brass
3:28 White bronze mix
4:32 Surface finish test
5:05 Toughness test
5:27 Results and final thoughts
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Since many of you asked, I bought the original sword from this collector:
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0:00 Rough grind, belts 80, 150 and 320
1:33 Final hand grind, stones 220, 1000 and 3000
3:15 Spine also ground with smaller stones, same grits
3:44 Fine diamond paste polish
4:14 Fine polishing compound on soft wool wheel
4:48 Result
5:34 Final thoughts!
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