Making a KATANA out of Titanium - How I made Katana sword from Titanium
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- Making a Katana from titanium or how I made a Katana sword from titanium, to be honest, I myself did not figure out the name.
I'll leave this question to the viewer's judgment, to share your opinion after watching the video.
I think there are few people among us who have not seen films about the Samurai.
As someone who deeply respects Japanese culture, I have always admired this sword.
Japanese craftsmen have invested many years of their lives making a real work of art in the form of a Katana sword.
I have always dreamed of having a Katana sword in my collection, but not everyone can afford such pleasure, so I decided to make this sword myself.
There are a lot of videos on TH-cam showing the process of making a Japanese Katana Samurai sword from different materials, a Katana from a Chain, a Katana from Damascus steel, there is even a video showing the process of making a katana sword from a large wrench.
Since I love the high-tech approach, I decided to make a titanium katana sword using all the tools and machines I have in my workshop.
As tests have shown, this titanium Katana sword was not only beautiful to look at, but also very durable.
I think this will not be a bad copy for my personal collection.
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Friends,
As you may have noticed, I read almost every comment and I am always with you.
So don't be lazy to share this video with your friends and even your boss at work.
And if you are not at work, then show this video to your friends.
Always with you
Sincerely
Meanwhile in the garage
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I am Japanese. I am familiar with Japanese swords, but I have never seen one made of titanium, so I was very interested in it. It seems that the processing of titanium was very difficult. It may be said that it is not a traditional method, but I think it deserves praise! Please keep doing a good job!
Absolutely! Honestly did not expect him to ba able to work with Titanium, knowing how much strength this alloy has.
well there goes my intent to comment "thats not how you make a katana" :D if Japanese person can be this humble and respectful of the effort put in this sword I have no right to troll :D thank you for bringing me back to earth
@@MasterLninio Titanium is only the middle "cutting part of the blade" the 2 outer layers are STEEL there's your weight. at least from what I saw he cut 2 pcs of Steel and 1 of titanim then combined them.
@@MasterLninio Just make it bigger :D
Mr. なーさん gave him THE BEST compliment he could ever get!
It's that simple!
Greetings from Brasil.
I think this man may have broke every blade making rule in a single video. Despite that however, the end product is still quite impressive.
What "rules" dud he break?
@@carpediemarts705 I'm not a professional or anything so I don't know much, but here's some things I noticed:
- The blade consists of 3 layers of metal glued together along with a bunch of pins, where a normal steel blade would just be one. I'm guessing it's done like that because Titanium is much harder to melt and work with than steel, so I'll give it a pass. I think this is the main rule he broke though.
- The handle is constructed like a knife. I don't know how to explain it properly, but it's like the metal sandwiched in between two parts of the handle, where in most swords it would probably be more like a popsicle stick in a popsicle, or like a burrito. Essentially, by building it like a knife, your hand gets more direct contact with the metal, so if you strike something hard you'll feel more of the vibrations sent down the blade.
- The tsuba (handguard thing) is done in a weird way.
- The angle of the tip isn't quite right for a katana.
Should look at MichaelChthulu then.
I mean, Titanium is a bona fide bitch to work with, so I think many if not most of the traditional blacksmithing rules that apply to steel will transfer very poorly onto titanium.
You say you’re no expert and “don’t know much” but then You say you”lol give it a pass. Lmfao no one cares what you give a pass/fail too you amateur.
There’s so many talented people out there who work a regular 9-5 and go home and make masterpieces just for a hobby. It absolutely looks incredible.
I really appreciated the minimalized talking and the time lapsed content... it was very hypnotic to just watch the whole process... you described everything incredibly well without words and i love that!!!!! Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship!!!
Myself being a:
Metal fabricator/welder/machinist for over 17 years
Mechanical engineer for a little under 10 years
I find this extremely therapeutic to watch. Very well done
Same here, I still sometimes suffer from the effects of burnout from a decade ago. And videos like this centre me in the brain, or something...
Smith: makes holes in the blade for estetics.
Me as an engineer: failure due to stress concentration, failure due to stress concentration,failure due to stress concentration, failure due to stress concentration
failure due to stress concentration xD
@@bogdanjovanovic3400 Except it's Titanium. The only thing, if it were being used for it's intended purpose, that it would be striking is: A. Another Katana (traditionally made of softer metals), B. Armor (modern Kevlar at best, traditional Japanese armor at worst) C. Human flesh
In short - those holes won't hurt enough to matter.
But conceptually, I feel you.
Should’ve used the plasma cutter
Lmao its just how this sword is gonna seperate into pieces
The amount of people hating on the guy ,i can't believe it, everyone is an expert on katanas now, it's more than clear that this was a fun project and and cool looking sword more than a traditionally made katana, and the end result as well as the process was amazing to watch, chill out people!
They're not experts, nor are they likely a part of traditional japanese culture, so they're idiots if they have some kind of issue with it. lol
dude you seem to be confusing hate with criticism, a glued katana what a joke but I don't see anything cool fun or amazing about the effort material and energy wasted for this video!
@@heateslier do you have any videos of the swords you made?
@@heateslier you totally missed the point on both the video and my comment
let me help you understand this is nothing more than a nice looking wall hanger being made from titanium which is a very soft metal would mean it would never work for what a katana is intended for the edge would roll if it didnt roll it would loose its edge very fast just overall most people kind of think this was an exercise in futility
Years ago i worked in a machine shop as a delivery driver and a kind of material handler and prepper. I always wondered what a titanium blade would look and cut like. The machined shavings from it were sharp as hell, so I knew it would be a hell of a knife or sword. I am impressed...
I have made a lot of knives & swords over 5 decades, cut from a wide assortment of hardened steels and forged even more, but I have to say I have never in over 60 years seen a sword built in that way..
As nice as it does look, I don't believe it would be able to handle the abuse of a forged sword..
Thank you for sharing..
It needs a "Forged in FIre" test - it can cut (passed), Doug Marcaida Keal (Keep Everyone Alive), and durability (ice block chop, skull chop) tests
I would say it's more of a wall mount show piece. If it was used against a real forged blade katana, it would probably delaminate.
That being said it is a Beautiful piece and would do great at removing someone's head from their body if the need came up!
I would happily own one.
As a machinist with 35+ years experience, you peaked my interest with Titanium. Very difficult material to remove cleanly. Nice work.
When I was apprenticing as a smith, one of the guys I was learning from got his hands on some titanium for a large knife. I remember him complaining about it smudging as it heated up when he tried grinding it. And it marked up the boss's anvil face when forging, lol. He was not happy.
@@alexsnow3319 So he had to reface the anvil?
*piqued (one's interest)
@@NicNico right-o, you are sir.
@@jackolson8775 Worth noting if ya decide to play with Ti, its chips and dust are flammable and not easily extinguished. It also unfortunately doesn't hold an edge very well. Certainly has some positive properties though... weight, corrosion resistance, electrical and thermal anodization, etc. With your experience level, I'd bet you could make some cool stuff out of it.
I really love the fact that you show everything, also some little troubles you had. On the web, people usually tend to show only the best part of their work/process. I apprecieated!
I'm not gonna call out anyone but I've seen youtuber who worked on a knife and showed of some bought knives
Love how you can tell whether he's working the steel (orange) or the titanium (white) by the color of the sparks.
Fun fact, titanium compounds are often used in fireworks to get a brilliant white color.
i was about to say.. wow the sparks are cool
Also like a ton of cosmetics bc it’s pretty non toxic
The oxides
Mais aussi dans les enrobés dit blanc beige oxyde de titane
fascinante tu trabajo, te felicito, ojalá no se pierda tu conocimiento y tecnica, y pase a futuras generaciones.
Many think the sword is too heavy, so here is a small comparison of some types of metal:
Steel 7.5 to 8.5 g/cm³
Brass ~ 8.5 g/cm³
Titanium 4.5 to 4.8 g/cm³
Aluminum ~ 2.7 g/cm³
I would not even be concerned about the heaviness in the first place. I think the bigger Problem would be, that titanium isn’t flexible enough to absorb punching energy. So, if you hit something really hard with that, either the sword or (which is more likely) your hand will possibly break.
@@joachimmuller4930so by that you mean i need a stronger hand right? Or it's something to do with the bones?
@@user-sg8wj3vp6k Well, the problem are your bones. If you get this adamantine Skeleton like Wolverine, that should make the deal XD
@@user-sg8wj3vp6k A stronger hand would not really make a difference, for the problem to face is the shock absorbtion rather than your holding strength
@@joachimmuller4930 These are all valid points you have stated here. Unfortunately this sword is not practical not only by what you have stated with absorption but also the balance will be way off since the Blade is close to half the weight of steel and the guard and pommel were made from the same material used for a steel blade which is the counterbalance if you will. The balancing point of this piece is most likely somewhere in the Handle and not just forward of it. So that and little if no absorption would make this most unlikely to be wielded by anyone.
Setting aside the incredible skill on display, I can't begin to tell you how refreshing it is to see someone take the time to keep their tools, machines and shop clean. How a person keeps their shop is a reflection of the work they do.
Sometimes I don't know. I feel like I don't trust someone who's shop is too clean, haha. I've also heard the term "clutter is a sign of genius" since I was young, and I swear I know where everything is!
I have never seen a more untrue statement on this app
@@glintongordon6811 - Nice, the validation I so dearly crave. You've never walked into a super clean place (aside from a staged house or operating room) and squinted your eyes like "This is good. Too good"?
Not always it is.
I've never seen a titanium katana before, it looks amazing! 😲
OMG i cant believe i just saw this. I absolutely love swords...specially Katana and the Samurai. Amazing skills...wow!
I thought I really knew the full meaning of "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself" - and then I saw this video. Spectacular construction and artistry!!!
There are so many holes in the blade. Do you think those holes take affect on the sword. In Japanese sword battle, warriors use their most strength on their swords.
OK, this is an artist product !
Nice tools but what a waste of time and resources.
wrrr
I think that what I admire most is when something goes 'wrong', e.g. the handle. The way this is addressed, no bother at all as it were, shows how good this engineer / craftsman is. As for the final item, stunning. A great video.
I love seeing tests after making a katana. Usually people do not attempt to "cut" but they simply hit objects with the blade. This happened here as well. I think the idea of using katana is to actually cut, meaning that movement shouldn't be straight at target but under angle, so cutting will take place right away instead of "smashing"
doesn't matter, titanium is a shit metal for anything sharp
@@nikoraasu6929 The edge isn't titanium, its tempered steel. Did you not watch the video?
Yeah I did not @@Draelyn
Its called "slashing". Save a minute next time 😂
Sounds like a design flaw
Wow..an exquisite example of fine craftmanship. Your detail in this sword is exemplary....well done !!
Your time and effort filming this video is MUCH APPRECIATED I very much enjoyed watching. Also the sword is lovely, thank you.
As a machinist, myself and having studied somewhat of the Japanese art of sword making, I found myself astounded and amazed at the difference in techniques you used. Having no experience in Titanium, I quelled the urge to offer advice to the screen. When it was finished, I saw, not the willow wisp of a Japanese Katana but a sabre with the impact of a siege gun. Then It clicked into my mind that you are built roughly as I am and that this is to your specs, not those of a smaller man. Thank you for breaking me out of my long held 'traditional' thoughts and to the freedom of reality.
he made a katana out of titanium, all conventions are already out of the window. I like how he worked around making it from a single piece, instead laminating 3 pieces together. This also makes it so accessible for those who want to try making one.
@@SDKsa1 I was thinking, no weld, no forge? But the perspective of you two guys made me reconsider. I too am impressed.
seems a little passive aggressive heheh
Well said and very professional refreshing to see
You need to make some comments like this on the "restoration" channels
I'm am on disability now my best years are far behind me. Thank you for the exquisite craftsmanship it was a joy to watch! What a honor to process such a blade!
since titanium can be nearly impossible to work with traditional forging (heat, hammer, repeat) I wasn't sure how he would do this but I really like the result!
I very much appreciate that this is labeled "Making" not "Forging" a katana, as the sword is Machined not Forged and that's a very different method.
I feel like most people who would watch this already know that
@@bradbradford8576 know it, possibly. Actually pay attention to the wording properly? Not always. Making could be used in the general sense as in production/producing and forging would technically produce a katana, as would machining. The joys of having multiple meanings to words.
@@bradbradford8576 Not even close, hundreds of videos where they claim to "forge" a tool but only cut and heat treat them
@William Marshal ok, for you and the others. Forging and machining is very different, many channels claim to forge a weapon but did not shape it with hammers and fire.
Yup, at first I was wondering how the titanium would be folded... nope, not gonna happen lol
No joke, watched the whole video to see how you were gonna do the kissaki and was still blown away. Amazed at all the haters. Yes steel is superior for katanas, but this is a novelty item rare and a one-off build to be very proud of. The only thing I'd really want to do is get the tip more traditionally shaped on that blade.
Since the edge is steel, I don't know what the haters are about. This was an innovative and beautiful sword. Those that disagree can make their own swords instead.
Yes, the core edge was steel. I would guess that if proper methods of sharpening were applied it would be quite usable. The titanium would make the sword a lot lighter than a completely steel sword - faster to swing but probably hitting on edge with less momentum.
@@brianh9358 Yes I imagine that if proper methods of sharpening were applied, this blade could be edged and etched into quite the nimble slicer. I personally have a Musashi T10 Shirasaya that slices through PVC pipes as if they were butter, like wet pool noodles, without damaging the edge. I think this day in age, a properly tempered and forged quality T10 blade is probably the most lethal. I would order a T10 blade directly off the Musashi website to get the blade you truly want. So much misrepresentation of steels out here.
I am an American and I have great love of swords. A few years ago I decided to make a Titanium sword and I ordered a sheet of the Titanium metal 3/8 inch thick and 36 inches long and 12 inches high. I have not began to make my sword yet because I have had to undergo multiple surgeries on my back and I just got a total knee replacement. But I plan on getting a good set of cutting wheels for my hand grinder and start cutting the shape out. When I first thought about making a sword from Titanium I contacted a Master sword maker in Japan and I told him what I plan on doing and to my knowledge no one has ever made a sword from Titanium. Old as he was - he became so excited about it and I told him that when I have my sword finished that I would send him a picture of it. He said please do.. I am going to watch this video a few times and see what all is used to shape the blade. I'm very excited to make my own sword from Titanium.. I had told many people about the sword I want to make and back then they all said that they had never seen one made from Titanium. This guy is cutting way to easy and the metal he has can't be pure Titanium. Mine will be made from pure Titanium and I will be using a lot of cutting wheels in my hand grinder. To shape the edge of my sword - I have some acid and I will use it along with the cutting wheel to shape the blade. I should have enough of the Titanium left to make a couple wicked looking Daggers
I wasn't expecting this video to be so relaxing and therapeutic!
That would be the perfect gift from a father to a son, The sword and the video of you creating your masterpiece, All the heart you put into it, Priceless.
Then I saw the tank video lol
"Fire and wind come from the sky, from the gods of the sky. But Crom is your god, Crom and he lives in the earth. Once, giants lived in the Earth, Conan. And in the darkness of chaos, they fooled Crom, and they took from him the enigma of steel. Crom was angered. And the Earth shook. Fire and wind struck down these giants, and they threw their bodies into the waters, but in their rage, the gods forgot the secret of steel and left it on the battlefield. We who found it are just men. Not gods. Not giants. Just men. The secret of steel has always carried with it a mystery. You must learn its riddle, Conan. You must learn its discipline. For no one - no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts.
[Points to sword]
This you can trust."
-A Father
Like a precious family heirloom being passed down from generation to generation. 🥉
No, el niño apuesto que cortaría a la mitad o desmembraria cualquier parte del cuerpo de otro niño que lo llamo "feo"
Titanium is my favorite metal and samurai swords are my favorite weapons so It's really nice seeing both of them combined together 🥰
mine is ligma
Hermosa Katana y ASOMBROSO TALENTO. Saludos.
Una parte muy valiosa para mí fue cuando mostraste la parte donde se quebró la madera del mango, es muy educacional ver que incluso los profesionales pueden tener contratiempos y lo importante es perseverar. Un aplauso.
Wow! I have so much respect for this. As a tradesman myself, the amount of skill that went into building this and the symmetry of the blade..down to every little detail. You don’t find this kind of perfectionist anywhere, this is so rare to be so good with your hands and precise as this. Hats off to you for the dedication you show here 🙏 keep up the good work!
wait isnt the cutting part of the titanium katana Steel? since he wedged steel in between two titanium plates and the middle sharp edge is steel not titanium, this feels more like a steel sword than a titanium sword
@@goldlego9009 titanium does not hold an edge well so it would make sense it this is the case.
@@ktp01 ik but the clickbait...
The finished sword is beautiful and functional with the added benefit of presumably lighter weight in the blade and a point of balance further toward the hand than usual. The video is so skillfully crafted that it removes any need for a redundant monologue. The images tell the story. That is the way it should be !
How much would he sell it for
lighter weight of the blade itself would be a bad thing though. Katana's are cutting/slicing weapons, you want the blade to have some weight because this would increase the amount of momentum when you swing it, thus increasing the kinetic energy.
@@brandongonzales3785 i dont think it would make much of a difference. A proper katana or european arming sword weighs less than 2lbs in total.
If anything because of the crude way this sword is shaped and weighted, this thing would weigh more than your average functional sword.
@@user-os3ru2ul4n Sounds like Korea to me. You know, the whole arson rape and war thing. Koreans arent exactly known for their peaceful and loving culture.
Titanium blade is ass it will be dull in a few slices
Your patience and attention to detail is superb. Thank you for your video.
Your skills are amazing.... didn't think it was possible to make a Japanese sword in this way.... it's a masterpiece.
Would like everyone to keep in mind he has never once mentioned he was FORGING a katana out of Titanium, he merely said he was MAKING one, as in put one together.
this is just three pieces of metal glued together. Its not a sword, its not even hardened.
@@johndoe-jg7he be so kind as to define what is a sword then
@@johndoe-jg7he so you would mind him taking a swipe at you because it’s not really a sword ?
@@johndoe-jg7he titanium can't be hardened the same way as steel. and when you buy the alloy ready its usually already hardened to the correct specifications. so if you don't plan to forge it, or there isn't any process that affects the structure of the material, there is no reason to harden it.
Jesus! Then why make a youtube video about it? I work with tit every day and this guy is a clown!
You can tell a true MASTER OF HIS CRAFT - HE MAKES HIS OWN TOOLS!
Es increíble todo el trabajo para conseguir tan bella katana... Felicitaciones, desde Chile
That is a seriously lethal work of art...NICE!!!
I absolutely loved the paper test at the end. It made every bit of my cringing throughout the process well worth it. Excellent and beautiful work Sir.
Sword is sharper then my wit, id like to see the paper hit the sword.
Dude you are a freaking genius. I want to call you “ The True Machinist!!!!”. Your skill level is amazing. Thanks for sharing this process. It was enthralling to watch it.
You have an incredible imagination and the ability to turn it into reality, master 👏👏
So the edge isn't even a forged steel...
When I first read the title of the video, immediately I wanted to complain. "Yes, you can make a katana out of titanium, but its not practical and it wont keep an edge." I figured though, that this man, with his years of experience and machinery to boot, may be on to something. I had to know how he was going to prove me wrong... and he did wonders. You started a project, and it was for fun, it was for passion, and I didn't think someone could make a feasible katana using titanium of all things. If you look at the properties of the metal, it doesn't work for such a weapon, but you did it. You are intuitive my friend. Thank you for broadening my horizons. Well played.
This is incredible. Titanium is almost impossible to forge with, and yet you made an incredible blade regardless. The techniques for getting all the blade geometry just right were genius, and I can only imagine how close to perfection you were able to shape it as a result.
I would love to see this blade sent to Skallagrim for testing, though I would completely understand why you wouldn't want to, given how incredibly unique the sword is and how difficult it was to make
You completely forgot tungsten
He didn’t forge the blade and using titanium is a bad choice. Cold steel would have been a far greater choice because steel can be tempered.
@@edenknight777entertainment5 lol, the whole point of the video was to make a katana (or atleast something that looks like a katana) out of titanium.
On a second note: What is cold steel? The only thing i found was a knife making company which cant be what you mean.
@@a7iicus448 It’s a forging technique
@@a7iicus448 You can get cold rolled steel or hot rolled steel. Essentially cold rolled steel is both harder and stronger than hot rolled steel.
One of the best i've seen and actually is crafted to look like an actual katana and not a saber.
Wow , what a great work ?
Specially perfect measurement and art of golden type handle safety area .
Great craftsmanship. I used to be a metal worker and this is really satisfying to watch.
if making a sword was easy everyone would be doing it...you are the most patient and calm person I have ever seen when things go wrong. Sword looks amazing.
The blade is not tempered, it will shattered on impact. It can only be use as a decorative piece.
@@zixinxia194 I don't think it necessarily needed to be tempered. If he got his metal from a modern manufacturer, then it's probably already tougher than a lot of steels. And typically you temper metals to lower how brittle they can become from the rest of the hand-forging process, but clearly the metal is not hand-forged or made from scratch. Although, there might be a point to be made about potentially ruining the temper by running the metal hot during grinding but I don't think it quite reached dangerous temperatures.
@@kevintran7208 you will be surprised how brittle modern steel and alloys are. All kitchen knifes go though the process of oil quenching and tempering, hence they don't break, and it's safe.
That sword is dangerous, if it hit anything hard it shatters and injuring people.
Your wisdom will continue to excell, what a beautiful craftsman you are
R E S P E C T. It's not only about the craftsmanship or the engineering of the project. It's about the taste and the beauty of the final result. Speechless
What a beautifully impressive sword. That is a work of art. Loved watching you make it.
I'm impressed with all the work and effort you put on that masterpiece. Congratulations 👏👏👏
Great way to make a Katana. I have never heard of making one from Totanium before! Very nicely done. And you are a very theatrical guy.
I tend to favour the videos that use the traditional forging techniques making swords and knives, but I can admire the amount of hard work you put into crafting this beautiful sword. Well done! 😊
Titanium is really hard to work with also the tempreture requirements for titanium is really high. So props to you for getting arround that, you sacrificed a lot of belts
he didn't melt or soldered titanium, so not much of temperature requirements. He just cut it, grind it and drilled it. Titanium tend to be difficult to work, but not because of it "superior strength" as it is much weaker than steel.
Parents: sorry kid, we aren't gonna buy you any toys.
Kid: makes his own toys.
Toy at home:
depends, how rich is the kid? XD
This toy is simply breath taking
Needs many, many other cool toys to make this one cool toy
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It is a beautiful sword, very special and the way it is made is beautiful to see, my compliments.
I used to work at a factory making Titanium Aircraft parts. While its a remarkable metal, it difficult to perform hot-work on. It contaminates when exposed to atmosphere or moisture. That's why is casted in a sealed furnace or weld chamber with argon, helium ect. It does turn a pretty purplish blue when contaminated tho.
And also that not hard that very similar to a basic 4140 QT so not a good choice for a sharp long life cutting edge .
It’s funny to listen to “purists”. Just enjoy the talent of an artist. I enjoy watching how someone with a better mind than myself can put things together. Dudes like this make the world a cool place. 🤙🏽🇺🇸
purists? This is three pieces of metal literally glued together.
@@johndoe-jg7he Look guys? We found one!
its pretty and well made for that purpose, but it would be lacking if you tried to use it as a weapon, especially if it was more than once.
All well and good, but would you put your life on the line....this sword for you and a real katana for your opponent,....no one said this isn't a cute wall hanger....
i think its cool as decoration and because i am a machinist myself, i can also respect the work he put into the katana
but thats not a weapon, its three pieces of sheet metal, glue and a few brass pins
hit a cuirass with that sword a couple of times and it just falls apart
also, the whole point of the video is to make a katana out of titanium, which is questionable in itself, but what is the titanium actually adding here? the edge isnt titatium, the spine of the blade isnt titanium, its literally just the sides. the hardness of titanium is too high for a blade edge - it would easily chip since harder = more brittle, the sides/spine of the blade should be softer/more flexible than the edge of the blade, so i dont have to tell you that the titanium is also too hard for that
and in the same vein, the steel he chose, is the right hardness for a blade, not for the spine of a sword, which should be more flexible
the reason a katana has a bend is because the blade is clay tempered, which means the swordsmith apllies clay to the part of the blade that will form the spine, causing the edge to cool down faster than the spine which means the edge is hardened steel while the spine remains soft and the thermal expansion followed by the cooling at different rates is what causes the bend
you want a hard edge because it stays sharp longer and a soft spine to absorb impact without the sword snapping
the way his sword is made ignores all of that, and adds glue on top - yes, he used empoxy which is better than super glue for something like this, but with the layering of the pieces of his sword, the shear forces will tear that epoxy off pretty quickly when it hits something with more resistance than the water bottles he cut, glue just doesn't do well with shear forces - the pins do help with said shear forces, since you would need to shear both the pins and the glue at the same time, but that does'nt change my point and even adds to the "the blade is too hard and not flexible so it will snap" point i made
i may not be 100% accurate with what i wrote here, its 1 am and i'm pretty damn tired - but even without being 100% right, i still wouldn't want to use a sword i cant put my trust in when i am fighting with my life on the line like the people who actually used katanas did
I loved this video. An excellent effort in the making of the Katana; (although far from the traditional method) a most entertaining and instructional video. Kudos to MWIG... ❤
Such a captivating vid
Thanks for showing off your skills and humor 👍🥇
Isnt a Katana suppose to be folded many times, not just a block of metal that is ground down?
I can see now why the Japanese find anyone else calling a blade "katana" as an insult. I have to admit this was done very well.
@JZ's Best Friend hahahaah ...guy!! na wah oooo!!!
katana is other word to say sword, the true is a katana is a simitar sword tipe like the dusach, only this japanese sword have a legend in the background
Honestly, I'm surprised you've only featured this sword once in the channel... Given all the hard work and craftsmanship you've put into it, I think it would be awesome to let us see more of it! :)
cause it doesnt actually work
its a toy, bro. a toy for teens. not a sword
@@jorgecesaro8903 if is it just toy make you'r head under the katana HHHHH
So you dont understand it?. OK. Read carefouly. THIS IS A TOY. A teenager toy. and anyone can kill you with many teenager TOYS. Specially, with a baseball bat, or a katana toy. I saw people murdered by a katana toy. But this is not a real katana. Its like a BB rifle. Some one can kill you with a BB rifle. But A BB RIFLE ITS A TOY RIFLE. GET IT? Only people like you will confuse a BB rifle with a real weapon of war. A REAL katana its a weapon of war. GET IT ? There are HUNDREDS of decorative katana toys for people like you. They worth less than 100 USD. you can even kill some one, but, in war, they wont last a single day of battle. Cause they are only toys.
This is amazing, the method was a bit unusual but somehow turned out even better 🔥🔥🔥
Those white sparks from the titanium are mesmerizing, fine work sir, this came out beautifully
12th level Blacksmith
Swings sword like level 1 Warrior
But seriously that thing is rad as hell. Amazing craftsmanship.
Same thought. same. It's a katana, no need for a baseball bat swing.
This is super impressive and amazing! CLEARLY a tough metal to work with, but you persevered and made an end product that I'm sure a Samurai master would be proud to wield!
I'm just here to master the sword
Talent, skill and hard work. God bless you.
first I had a very bad impression but after I think I could learn one trick or two... Thx.
Most people just unscrew the bottle cap when they want a drink. This seem like an awful lot of work for a bottle opener. ;-)
Seriously though… Beautiful work. I enjoyed seeing this work of art come to life.
You deserve so many more likes for this comment. I appreciate your humor
When they told me that it wasn't healthy to compare myself to others, they were talking about you. Impressive man-skills.
A masterpiece. I have subscribed because I'm sure i've seen your face before. Love your work. Your working precisely and your workspace is cleaned up. I like that. You have my respect. Great job.
This is one is no joke craftsmanship of katana. Well done.
Even if it is an art piece I'm more impressed with how he adapted in order to complete his project
Good equipment to work with and you have learnt the art of machining well . . a credit to those who taught you and to you, for your Talent . . I also loved the Safety you showed while operating all that machinery. BIG thumbs up from me. The final product was a thing of Beauty.
I wasn’t expecting to watch this today. The production decisions-in the katana and in the video-were captivating. Well done on both. Very nice finished product. Artistry well-demonstrated.
I could watch hours of these master craftsmen. there alway ways something to learn. although were not really learning we see how it's done.
This was awesome to watch dude, and the final product looks gorgeous! Love your work on the guard especially, and the rivets up the spine give it a unique look.
This must have taken forever.
Few things I'll say, food for thought, firstly, you should use groove cutting with the disk grinder, as it makes your disks last like 6x longer and although the cuts are slower, having to change the disk out 6x more often basically makes it take the same amount of time, the only difference is that you spend 1/6 the money on disks.
Secondly, the handle wrap could have used the classic twist in the middle, which is there both for aesthetics but because it also gives you more grip, making it more practical.
And lastly, I think the only other criticism is that the handle could have been a tiny bit smaller so that your hand fully wraps around it when taking the leather wrap into account, whereas the way it is currently you're leaving a few centimeters of grip behind.
Outside of those things, the amount of work and time this must have taken is commendable by itself, but I also appreciate you not only using pins but that bonding as well. Probably the best way I can think to use titanium realistically. The colors are clean and pleasing, and what is the 'tsuba' here has a great looking design. The end-cap or 'kashira' I think it's called would be a great place to carve a design with how large it is, but obviously, I don't know about how well balanced it is and whether or not it could do to lose or gain some weight in the handle area. Really interesting and cool video, though. Awesome job :D
I love it! He looks at the edge and gives an evil chuckle, mayhem is to ensue!
Congrats! You have put your soul on this Katana sword. Amazing.
Man this has become very expensive. The man-hours, the materials, and the machines. Practically, you also upgraded your workshop. It’s a pleasure watching!
As a full time professional knifemaker I was a bout to rip this up in the comments but on watching a bit more to see the lamination with a proper blade steel edge and and your riveting system you get an A+ from me. Nice project.
Yeah, I was i. Shock when it started and I still can't believe the epoxy in the blade can hold that well from the dynamic stresses. It's wierd and oddly inventive how he put it together. He could have went much lighter on the brass but it was neet. My only remaining problem is that he applied the epoxy with his bare hand. I don't know exactly what brand he is using but as far as I know epoxy resin and hardener are pretty toxic before they do their thing. Like gloves, ventilation and possibly even face masks are a must with the stuff. It might not mess you up immediately but it will get to you pretty soon if you use it often without protection.
@@youkyuu2402 Errr no, epoxy will not handle the stresses a sword is normally meant to take, this is effectively a wallhanger.
Sure, but the epoxy and rivets are likely not to hold very long, under the stresses a sword typically takes, so it still has issues. Thus regardless if a carbon steel edge was used in-between the two Titanium layers, they aren't forge welded together, so they will delaminate over time and stress. It also isn't heat treated so the blade can bend and will not go back to its original shape, like a typical hardened and tempered carbon steel blade.
Beautiful blade. I would not have chosen bakelite because it is too brittle, but your bladesmithing is amazing!
not much of a smithing here
I think people like Japanese swords mainly because of their design and not the actual efficiency. Katanas are actually very weak and useless compared to European swords
im practicing AIKI IWAMA BUDO since two years and i like what the black smith doing it's just amazing thkx lot
safety tip of the day: when grinding/cutting titanium you should really have some kind of tinted eye protection on as you can actually get minor flash burn from the sparks being so bright.
Stumning! Such a masterpiece which I wish I could have.
@JZ's Best Friend I could agree with you, since he's a very skillful blademaker which is a whole another department.
First let me say this is a very useful video and you made hell of an effort, I appreciate that, thank you.
What are the advantages of titanium in terms of edge retention, sharpness, weight ? over steel ?
I looked it up on a blade forum, opinions are different some people say that although titanium is harder than steel and lighter, if forged as a sword, it may be brittle and may not hold edge as long as steel, its not a poor quality metal for swords, but its hardness also makes it brittle.
please update us on how sharp it is after two years.
Quote from blade forum :
To simply compare a "titanium" vs a "steel" sword is a gross oversimplification that doesn't do justice to the subject of swords. Dismissing titanium alloys outright as always inferior to steel for sword use is also a dead end way of addressing a really complicated notion.
Firstly, titanium is an entire family of alloys, just like iron-carbon alloys (steels). Not every steel makes a good sword, and neither will every ti alloy make a bad one. The properties of each alloy vary considerably.
Secondly, which sword type? A rapier? A saber? Slash and thrust or hack and cut? The design and use of the sword itself will have a big effect of what material is "best." An optimal sword design is somewhat determined by the properties of the material itself.
For the purpose of answering the OP, let's assume that two swords of the exact same dimensions are made. The titanium alloy version will weigh 35-40% less and in most cases will be more resistant to heavy deformation. The blade will be much quicker in use, BUT will have less impact power.
OR a ti alloy blade can be made to weigh the same as the steel version, but will be scaled up in size. Then the large ti sword blade gains even more speed and power in use just due to sheer size. And no, ti alloys do NOT need to be thick to make a strong sword, as a matter of fact thinner is better.
Yes ti alloys can get and stay very sharp as well. Sword design can simply be subtly altered to take advantage of the properties of ti alloys, just as sword designs are changed to take advantage of various steels' characteristics.
Ti alloys are way more like lightweight springy steel then most folks tend to think. It's not like aluminum, and is very tough and strong. No viking warrior would have been buried with a bent ti alloy sword, because you can not simply fold a ti alloy blade over as they could with steel.
Ti alloys have some really great properties that are universally desirable in a sword. A sword is a weapon, where speed and accuracy are king. If high-level titanium alloys and forging processes were available to the weapon smiths in the time before firearms took over the battlefield, they would have used the hell out of it to great and deadly effect.
It makes me happy that we still have true craftsmen in the world.
This may be katana making sacrilege but it’s still totally badass.
Yes , it is .
why
It really is a sacrilege. Shame. But good product tho.
@@vidaminfeeder2 They did not properly forge and fold the blade.
@@vidaminfeeder2 Just because a blade is curved with a single angle on the tip doesnt make it a katana. There are many processes that go into forging a katana from what I understand from how you make the fittings for it and wrap the handle to how you actually forge the blade differently from many "normal" swords. It's the equivalent of taking a normal sports car but putting the body kit for a lambo on it. Just because it LOOKS like a lambo and drives doesn't make them the same thing. For instance half of what makes a katana a katana is the curve in the blade which comes from the 2 different kinds of metals you use being different harnesses and being quenched at the same time. The softer metal bends and the harder metal holds its shape and the softer metal is actually forged AROUND the harder one meaning it has a super strong core. Before being heat treated the sword is actually straight and then curves when quenched.... Mind you this is all coming from an armchair expert and not someone who has EVER made a single blade in his life.
The dedication and hardwork you put in making this amazing piece of art is so phenomenal.. you are such a genius and thank you for sharing this to us.. damn its titanium..
different creation from before which was melted with hot coals, but this is something new, keep up THIS GREAT WORK.
What a master craftsmen. BEAUTIFUL. Your skill is amazing. nz
I don't think I've ever seen a dowel pinned sword before. Really interesting technique, but the final product is lovely.
I have to say, I really enjoy watching the process of problem solving on the fly! Just kept running into unique situations / safety or convenience issues and developed solutions to them pretty swiftly! Only 20 minutes in but it's very fun so far!
What a nice creation man, very well done. That was therapeutic watching you work and fashion that sword.
A very unique and modern way to make a katana,impressive craftmanship👍👍👍👏👏👏!!