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- The Baltimore Knife and Sword crew builds a Hattori Hanzo Katana! @BaltimoreKnifeandSwordCo
Every other Monday, our team of blacksmiths and craftsman will be building some of your favorite weapons, and some weapons that you've never seen before. This week, we're using traditional techniques to forge Hattori Hanzō's Katana wielded by Black Mamba in Kill Bill.
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Kerry Stagmer - Swordsmith and Machinist
Matt Stagmer - Swordsmith
Ilya Alekseyev - Engraver
Sam Salvati - Blacksmith
Lauren Schott - Goldsmith and Casting
John Mitchell - Fabricator
Special Thanks to:
Zeb Deming
Jesus Hernandez
Mark Green
Filmed on Location at Baltimore Knife and Sword
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Series Created & Directed by Andy Signore
Series Produced by Brent Lydic
Produced & Episode Builds Directed by CJ Schmidt
Line Producer - Phil Rogers
Production Manager - Benjamin Montague
Office Production Coordinator - Brendan Kennedy
Post Production Coordinator - Amanda Arellano
Crew:
Director of Photography - Marcus McDougald
Story Producer - Dave Cross
1st AC/Red Cam Op - Jason Remeikis
Gaffer - Steve Scott
Grip - Danny Balsamo
Production Coordinator - Bill Wienecke
Set Medic - Celeste Bowe
Edited by - Chris Otwell
Lead Assistant Editor - Gracie Hartmann
Head of Post Production - Michael Gallagher
DIT - Jeremy Morrison
Stunt Coordinator / Stunts - Casey Kaleba
Possibly the best work they've ever done.
Illya, you're a damn machine, it's clear to me you love your craft deeply.
there really isn't much else 'above' a katana that can be regarded as such a masterpiece. Hats off to the japanese for their 4-5 thousand years of history to eventually come up with the process of making this masterpiece.
Man, aren't you a weeb. It's funny how you know literally nothing about swords, since you think that highly about Katanas.
(don't know what a weeb is anyway so who cares) also those who know the difference about swords are those who have the time and money to care about and buy completely useless items for our day and age. although they are cool, there really is no use. It is like buying an oddly shaped kitchen knife that you can't even use in the kitchen.
Yes i don't know about swords but who cares, i sure don't and i just gave my honest opinion because yes katana really are a masterpiece among swords
This is there worst work, This katana looks NOTHING like the Kill Bill one, Not a damned thing, They spend all that time making a blade outta tamahagane And they cant even do the simplest fittings right, Just look at the fuchi n kashira, Hell the shape of the tsukae, Literally nothing but the tsuba looks similar.
Nate Davies
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Very respectful of ancient and traditional Japanese culture and crafstmanship techniques. You are all saluted and did a great job Master Forgers right here.
@WOLF. E lousy sarcasm you have there
pshhh wolf sounds like he needs a good ol falcon punch to the gut
FALCO PUUUNCH!
the sword is already curve before he quench it :D
Its fake, dude.
They did not make the main process to bend the blade.
What a build! Not only did you guys made ACTUAL Tamahagane, you forged it as traditional as you can get these days. You did not disappoint. We waited, you delivered! All worth the wait. HATS OFF TO YOU! NOW THAT'S BLACKSMITHING!
Paul Veilside and the clean sharpness, the smooth of the cuts!
damian blanez I'm only half way through the episode..but its "actually" sharp..it would've taken months...if not more..to sharpen a traditional katana....
Unknown Entity are these traditional katanas also sharp enough to cut through space and time? Oh or how about cutting a building in half? Maybe just chopping an anvil into little tiny pieces?
Jeff Mcfarlane
im just saying, really sharpened traditional blades can cut right through steel armor...they're sharpened so well, it's technically sharper than a razor :p
Unknown Entity Nothing ABSOLUTELY nothing can cut through forged steel armor except shears. That's why maces and war hammers were invented
"She got a Hanzo Sword? Didn't he swear a blood oath to never make another sword?"
"It would appear...that he has broken it."
Ilya is definitely my favorite bladesmith. Wow! I had no idea he was so knowledgeable about his craft. Amazing!
Mine too... Unbelievable talent, and very respectful and knowledgeable of the traditional ways... That takes years and years of practice.
Illya vs Michaelcthulu in terms if giant swords
No surprise he actually won a Forged In Fire competition.
This is why these swords are worth so much. Loads of work and effort put into them. Much respect!
200 dolars...only the old ones are expensive
there's loads of work put into them because they tamahagane steel instead of the much better crucible steel.
@@chelu7868 hahahahahahahaha... NO.... but ur a funny boy....btw dont have time or will to explain it to noob.....
@@chelu7868 The 200 dollar ones are not made like this one, they're made much faster without as much folding.
Time is money and the amount of time they spent on this ups the price.
Harry Eaton i know i was drunk ...
I could listen to Ilya talk about japanese sword making for hours
Samurai blacksmiths are meant to be able to.
+hergie409 Katana usually take 3 month to make one :v
yuuki saito Katanas are a creation of Hollywood.
+Jordan Lawe Uhm, no. Katana (also called Shinken)is the Japanese long sword (Daitō). In modern day Japanese "Katana" is also used as common description for "sword". Though the popularity of the Katana may be made by Hollywood, the Daitō has a very long tradition in Japan which reaches back to the 14th century, maybe even earlier.
***** There's some fact I've forgotten to point out somewhere... All of a sudden my sources have evaporated lol
"When we let things convey onto us, that is true artistic expression; but when we try to convey ourselves onto something else, that is dillusion."
Beautiful.
It actually makes no sense, however. The very word expression is to convey, not to be conveyed upon.
@@kazat0105 My thoughts exactly. I guess it is highly contextual and not general, else that statement would defy art itself, which is the process of conveying ourselves or our ideas onto paper through colour.
@@kazat0105 I think it goes to the idea that you can't force the thing you're working on to conform to your idea. It may break, fight you, or just simply come out wrong. The more you work with your piece and not on it, the better the result.
@@joelcastro-reyes1667 At least somebody gets it.
@@joelcastro-reyes1667 i also wonder if its the concept of its already ther you just have to find it.
This is probably the sharpest sword we've seen on the show
The more time and sweat put into a blade, the greater it will perform.
That One Guy ye
Not a sword it's a katana
The process takes much more time because Japanese Iron was garbage .
...? a Katana is a sword, a gladius is a sword, a saber is a sword, a rapier is a sword, ...
"When we let things convey unto us, that is true artistic expression. When we try to convey ourselves unto things, that is delusion." ... so much yes
How true is that? Letting ideas flow in and being given the opportunity to work with them is a far more effective way of working with things than imposing your will onto something and expecting it to just work.
Then how did the iron ore become a sword....without the will of the sword maker imposing with his hammer.
@@LeadPoison556applying your will during creating and conveying ones selve unto an object are two different things!!!
It's interesting how similar that is to Michaelangelo's attitude towards sculpture. "I saw the angel in the marble, and carved until I set him free."
@@LeadPoison556 Because it was the will imposing on the sword, but the talent of the blacksmith revealing it. When you temper your will by following the heart of the metal, the result is something greater than the sum of both.
"I'm Matt and I'm Kerry, and Ilya will do most of the work"...
they always do most of the work
"I'm Matt and I'm Kerry, and Ilya was screwed over on Forged in Fire"
@@bleach-kun he won didn't he?
I know is a joke but I've seen it in a looooot of comment sections. Reason Ilya does so much stuff is Kerry and Matt actually have to run the rest of the shop. As much as Men-at-Arms brings most of their recognition is actually making rows and rows of swords that keeps them floating, Kerry as a machinist and John as Fabricator (though early episodes show they are very accomplished smiths in their own right) do most of that. Though Matt appears more in the show and in Q&As it showed he has a bit of an apprentice relationship with Ilya
He's the blacksmith
Beautifully done. I was gifted a copy of “the craft of the Japanese sword” years ago and I obsessed over it. You really did it service here and brought the process to life.
I appreciate y'all going the traditional route forging of this blade, a whole new level of respect for you guys. I am curious if y'all are going to send it out to get it traditionally stone polished to further bring out the hamon and make it even more vibrant and sharp. The time and work put into this deserves the whole treatment. Good job.
Yeah i totally agree. It be more traditional with high quality stones
A interesting fact that you may enjoy is the fact that the katana they made is for someone that places their left hand at the top of the handle and their right at the bottom due to the placement of the minukes(sorry for the horrible misspelling).
mercilessv I completely agree! The build so far is really good, but it's not finished yet. A master polisher would bring soul of the sword to the surface, show the real hamon and turn this sword into a masterpiece!
Theelamental didnt know...
Theelamental Actually the menuki are always opposite to the palm (otherwise they'd jab you in the palm every time your blade meets a little resistance). In fact, menuki only started being put on the right side of the katana handle in modern times as a way to show off said menuki while the blade was sheathed.
I think this is my favorite episode by far. I really enjoyed the attention to detail and traditional techniques.
I AGREE 100%
I agree 100% . The traditional techniques made the video great
Ashton Arauz I hope they get ready with kill bill vol.3?
richard adkins sr we sure hope they get ready with kill bill vol.3
Ragnar Danneskjold they should get ready with kill bill vol.3
Iiliya has shown great qualities as a takumi. Much respect.
Raidensnakeezio Thank you very much.
+Ilya Alekseyev For the clay, did you use furnace cement? I use that stuff for my blades as well, but my halons haven't turned out the greatest. I think i recognized the color and consistency of rutlands furnace cement. FANTASTIC build and EXCELLENT craftsmanship!
+Ilya Alekseyev Hey Ilya, I just want to say I really enjoy your work more than the others that get shown in these videos. You always seem to put every part of your heart and soul into your work and I love to see all of your creations. I could listen to you talk about your craft for hours.
+Ilya Alekseyev what you do is beauty.
+Ilya Alekseyev You are the talent in the group. It seems to me you have almost a spiritual connection to your craft... as well as when they want it done in the older style they turn to you.
美しい波紋、再現する一つ一つの細かい工程、イリヤさんは天才
Ilya is the traditionalist that’s why he’s immersed in his work :3 I love Ilya he’s cool
He's a very nice person, and very easy to talk to. Most people don't believe that English is his third or fourth language.
I love the thought of an old Japanese smith going to the traditional POWEERR HAMMMERRR!!
Apowahama.
Making a power hammer isn't a huge technological feet. If you watch primative technology that guy makes one using only sticks, stones, twine and a stream.
They have same labor problems kids don't wanna work
@@jimjohns3073 Sorry didnt know making progress was a bad thing dumbass
It’s the most traditional tool on hand if you think about it
This episode was a treat.
Witcher steel sword and silver sword combo? Interested to see if you can actually make a silver sword properly.
Shirokurou if you want it to actually be made out of silver, that would probably be way too expensive
Archer Yeah, so I'm curious how the team would handle it.
Archer They could actually just do electro-plating. It would be much cheaper.
Scarx2gt or just have really low percentage of silver, however silver can fuck up some of the sword properties.
Raho Vart Yeah, but you don't want the sword to be actually made of Silver, it's not like you are going monster hunting. Just coating it in a thin silver plating (like what they do when they cover things in brass).
Love how this build stayed as close to the traditional ways as possible.
Okay. Hear me out on this.
I liked the old group. The old blacksmith dude, you probably remember. We hated you, the new group, because not only did you "take" him away from us (I know, he resigned himself over money), but you also started out by doing some weird combinations of two weapons from two different series. No one really wanted that.
And then the My Little Pony armor happened. And you finally changed your ways.
Now you do what we love, and with this video, you showed that not only you're a great group to have instead of the old guy - you're WAY better than he ever showed to be. You care A LOT more about this series, about us. You're as much blacksmith geeks, as we are anime/movie/game/whatever else. You don't do these builds because they tell you to - you take a request and think how to make is as good and as entertaining as possible.
I hope this channel keeps on growing and one day, you'll be one of the most popular channels on TH-cam. You're just too good at what you do.
Pan Rysownik Rysuje word.
Pan Rysownik Rysuje i`m not sure you know but Matt Stagmer was from the old group ^^
maddog5002 Didn't know that! Shows how they apparently were holding him back!
Yeah. Didn't like how the old group would just plasma cut metal and forge the traced thingy.
What they did to the Scissor Blade episode really sealed the deal for me.
Pan Rysownik Rysuje I actually like them making original weapons instead of just copying things that have been done 'n' times before.
by far the best episode of the series.
Holy Cow... I've been begging since Man at Arms started for you guys to make a traditional Japanese Sword, using only technique and technology of the time, and holy cow... you guys delivered, and with Hattori Hanzō.
BEST... EPISODE... EVER...
This was really interesting. I have watched other videos of Samurai swords being made but your presentation made it really clear what was being done at each stage. Very well done.
This episode is amazing! Great work, guys! It's lovely watching the more raw techniques of working the metal.
Also, what's purpose of adding gold to the copper?
+SNOWMΛN I believe it's at least in part because gold is a very soft metal, making the shakudō easier to shape by hammering.
Reaching Steiner But copper is a way softer metal.
Ah, okay. After looking it up, the best I can figure is that it's just done to make the ornamental metal look a certain way, but beyond that I've no clue.
Reaching Steiner It looks like it's some real japanese alloy called Shakudo, used in ornaments for katanas. But yes, no structural info on why the usage of gold.
***** Maybe they did it specifically to puzzle curious people on youtube, hundreds of years in the future?
Ilya really did a great job on this build
That sword is priceless. But in El Paso it's worth $250.
Joel Cedric more like 750
It’s a reference you dud
Aldo Perez I know but it would cost more
Fredbear Fazbear
... You must be fun at parties
Hazardous 088 trust me, I am. I’m the Hardcore Party Guy
I appreciate the time that was taken to research the proper traditional methods to forge this awesome sword. Thank you
Green fire. That's how you know this weapon is legendary.
When gold got burn the colour is green dumbass not because of the weapon is legendary
vinnie assasin Listen here dipshit, its a fucking joke. How fucking stupid can you be to not see that was clearly sarcasm?
+vinnie assasin Copper is the source of the green fire
+Gʀᴀʏ Fᴏx wow refference? :D
johnarv ^ This guy knows.
best episode so far :D loved it :D
+1
Definately
StickyTank Japanese swordsmiths were not magical, and the katana is not the 'ultimate weapon'. But...it's like watching a chef make a Michelin star meal from offal. And from the aesthetics, the metallurgy, the skill, there is nothing that straddles the line between the best and worst of humankind. A piece of fine art, designed to end life. What a dichotomy.
***** gotta love our species, right?
Damn right loved this episode and I'm not even big on katanas
This Is my favorite "Reforged" episode to date. Truly amazing....
Firstly so much respect to Japanese tradition for sharing the process of making such a great sword with beauty, then I would like to thank to all persons who are from "Man at Arms" who they make this sword with such a dedication, and off course the camera man how can we forget him, such a great job done by all, so much respect and so much love from Bharat (India)🙏❤️🌱.
this might have been the most fascinating episode yet. watching these traditional techniques at work is something beautiful.
"Aaaahhh, your Japanese is very goooood!"
Hatori Hanzo
You say 'arigato' like WE say 'arigato'
I was stationed in Japan ( MCAS Iwakuni). We learned Nihon-go like this: "Alligators nay"; " Don't touch the mustache", etc....lol
Vince Fernandez "You said *Arigato*, as we say *Arigato*"
Vince Fernandez he an otaku xD
Vince Fernandez You speakah Japanese likeah Japanese :-)
This felt less like watching you guys make the Kiill BIll sword and more like watching you guys just make a sword and I absolutely loved it!!!
Hattori would be proud....WOW! Beautiful...just beautiful, nothing like it. It's like the sword has life inside it.
I really enjoyed the story telling involved with this one. Great job
Bob Stacy Thank you for watching. When we were filming I said quite more on camera and everything said had a footnote at the end (academic and scholarly literature or primary sources).
Ilya Alekseyev wow really loved it how many hours did you put in to making the sword
***** that belpwa profile pic though.
haha, ( thanks, been a while since i finished the show.) and paranoid about Xana? XD. that is awesome though.
It took me and the rest of the team two weeks of labor to make the sword. Some prep work was done before the filming (sorting some tamahagane, ensuring quality of materials, preparing a paddle...). Most of the forging was done in about a week an a half (we are given about a week on camera to make six items).
Wow, he sliced through that foam noodle as if it were a foam noodle
The idea is that it doesnt bluntly stricke the noodle, but simply glide through it, almost like it wasnt there. It's a characteristic of proper curvature and blade shape/sharpness.
@@iamnitrox yes but i think the point he was making that i could but a 5 dollar china knife and do the same.
Simon Brown I guarantee that your five dollar knife unless professionally sharpened won’t perform even remotely close to as well as a proper good knife will.
@@simonbrown285 u are right its not strong enough or hard they cut some hard thing not like foam or mat
Unless the blade is pretty sharp it will most likely knock over a pool noodle. It’s like cutting paper... paper isn’t hard to cut and nobody actually wants to use a blade to cut paper, but it’s a way to demonstrate sharpness.
Keeping it educational. Wonderful job! You know, an interesting change of pace would be to try out a Chinese design, like a Jian... how about the Green Destiny from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon?
Sapheiorus They made a Jian out of meteoric iron in the first season tho
Shut-In Spaceman That is true... I do love jian, though. Perhaps they could make a dao, then? Not sure what famous basis they could use for one though. I can't really think of any dao users in movies, tv or video games off the top of my head...
I mean, apart form the millions of generic dao users in kung fu movies.
Florence MacKenna they could always do Zuko's twin daos, since they made the Jian based off a Sokka's space sword
Stephen Kostes
OH RIGHT! I forgot he had those!
im down for zuko's dao
Oh man ! this has to BE THE BEST EVER sword making I have seen ! Ilya and Matt are geniuses at what they do !!
There's something about katanas made in a Japanese traditional style that is just purely beautiful to watch, awesome video, wish it was longer
"I tell you with no ego, this is my finest sword. If on your journey should you encounter God - God will be cut. Yellow-haired warrior... go."
No
Domo
I preferred golden haired warrior better
@@DS-18 god is dead
God is and always will be forever.
8:10 I loved that discussion on kokoro and the process of forging the sword, it gives the sword such a richer context.
Me to the Shinto religion in Japan is very interesting especially thinking about self reflection.
Unbelievable painstaking craftsmanship, echoing a period where taking one's time to produce a work of art was natural and normal. The camerawork wasn't bad either. Excellent work.
You guy's are my hero, I want to be a blacksmith when i grow up
alexander s why wait?
How old are you? If you're old enough to work in the garage by yourself, or your mom/dad will help you, you can make a simple forge with a coffee can and blow torch (find instructions on TH-cam) get a flat hammer and a small anvil and start practicing now
Ok- I'll go find scrap steel on the street!
There everywhere on my block!
Good luck kid. Try not to hurt yourself and go out and become a master smith
Thank's, those word's will inspair me till i am one!
This was so beautiful!
***** Very good and nice work !! I live in japan(^_^)/ sugoi desu!
Ilya has a real, I mean *REAL* passion for this stuff. Damn, I respect that man so much.
Yeah, dude...he is fucking way in it...
Wow I finally found a video of sword crafting with actual English so I can understand the steps. Great video. Looks amazing
I love when Ilya gets philosophical.
Wow, with that much time, efforts and materials put into this sword I'm afraid to imagine it's price.
Thorin Oakenshield Also, is there anything Ilya can't do ?
Thorin Oakenshield he's a great guy, but i doubt he can reproduce.
unless he's already married in which case im a total douche and i sorry.
Thorin Oakenshield A traditionally forged Katana is roughly £10,000 but can go upto £30,000 from Japan.
I've seem even more expensive ones with old ivory.
Priceless
WiggyGames
Interesting you should say that as when I watched a documentary on this it showed that the swords could not just be bought, they only sold them to those who had done something with their life that made them worthy of having the sword, the man who owned the shop went as far as saying he had turned down offers far greater in value than what he had asked for the sword because the people thought money was all that mattered
this episode impressed me more than any other and was so educational! i loved it !!!!! i hope for more like this !!!
please build the telescopic sword from the game "dishonored" (Corvo's telescopic sword)
been asking for 2 years i hope it one day gets built
Telescopic swords are crazy talk sadly.
Raho Vart actually no, they made a 3d printed version so it can be done and these guys can do it
I would be so cool, please, try to do the corvo's blade guys
yes!! 3 people so far!!! 2 years of begging and people are finally starting to agree ha ha
*chants* corvo's sword corvo's sword !
Mr. Mars Experience it could break(or become a bit loose and break later) against shielded target and the sword would not have ok properties for sword. Having a blade from two parts can really mess up the way, blade behaves.
I love how true to Japanese sword making processes you were. Thank you for your dedication! ありがとうございます!
Perhaps the best episode yet!
Well-done!
Ilya is a freaking artist!!!
I wonder if Tony would've put this much passion into a blade. Good job Man at Arms: Reforged! You've done amazing stuff!
I love finding chemistry videos that I can show to my kids to capture their attention. You have made awesome videos in that regard. Thanks!
One of my favorite builds and episodes. Ilya and the rest of the team did such an awesome job. I would love a replica of that blade. I liked how the sheath was like Bill's and the blade was the Bride's.
the fushi and kashira are premade from a company dont know the name of it though and they have this maple leaf pattern on it
Filmsparks when are they gonna make kill bill vol.3?
Brian Ross you do know that beatrix kiddo has beautiful barefeets.
I hope they get ready with kill bill vol.3
Brian Ross they better get ready with kill bill vol.3
This is by far the coolest Man at Arms. Great work, folks.
What I think is crazy is that the Japanese had crappy metal but could refine it a lot. I also learned how intricate and arduous this process is. Great video
The mossy form of iron after the first big roasting is chemically pure iron.
The 'crappy' part is all the flux, charcoal, sand, ash and unreduced iron oxide mixed into the lump.
The process used never actually melts the iron, it just reduces the oxide to a pure, spongy metal.
Hammering drives out the impurities while also bringing up the carbon content of the iron to make into steel.
The metal is not 'crappy', is just needs further refinement.
The black sand is magnetic iron oxide, also known as hematite.
Reducing hematite can make some exceptionally high purity iron.
Is a Birthday cake 'sludge' before it is done baking?
Why you wanna hurt a cakes feelings, bro?
It is known as Jewel Steel it is some of the best in the world and can only be found in Japan..it is raw ore. madern metal is polluted with impurities from constantly recycling it each time steel is recycled you never quite get all of the impurities out even through the smelting process. little by little steel becomes poor in quality each time it is recycled.and buy Japanese law a sameri sword can only be graded as a true sameri sowrd by only being made out of jule steal from Japan form only one smelter in the world that makes it in Japan. But thay did the best thay can in this show as you cannot export Jewel steel out of Japan unless it has been made into a sword. That is why they used the Raw ore form the U.S. it is the only way to make a traditional samurai sword outside of Japan.
Damascus is the process not an ore.. all modern Damascus steel blades are just laminated steel of different types of Steel between sandwich welded together . unfortunately modern Damascus blades are nothing like ancient times Damascus blades the process of ancient Damascus would be illegal to do in the modern world as it would require the blade to be tempered in human body fat from a living human that is how they made Damascus blades in the past today's standard Damascus blades are not tempered in that manner any longer I would beg to differ that it's a matter and it is a known fact that modern steel is not comparable..but what ever the Japanese have only been perfecting sword making for the last five thousand years what do they know.lol!!
Yep the had to rely on volcanic sand which is still an interesting source for iron.
You can actually make steel red hot just by striking it with hammer?? Man, I just learned something new today...
A fraction of all kinetic energy is always converted into thermal energy. Thats why rubbing your hands together heats them up, or why you get rope burn.
@@tomaspabon2484 Chuck Norris makes the rope catch fire when he slides down it.
@@getsum697 Chuck Norrise also forges metal with his bare hands
I was very impressed by the level of respect that was given on following the traditions of making a Japanese katana, especially the techniques on making the damascus steel and the use of the leather and ray skin.
This is honestly my favorite episode y’all have done
Ilya was the best Smith on Forged in Fire. It was great to see him make this Katana.
Illya knows everything about the meaning of A blade of sword or A blade of knife as A blacksmith,
With the knowledge he knows he should be A history teacher or professor at A college near him.
Some of us people don't even know what these's words are or mean until he tells you on the show of what he's doing.
Example:
Kissaki - witch means the Tip Of The Blade,
Or Hamon - Differential Hardding Line.
Each time I watch this show I learn something new from Illya
disybod i thought i knew from that show!!!!! Fuckers a genius
disybod if the apocalypse comes humanity should ensure that a blacksmith would be the first to be saved coz theyre the ones who will kick start human civilization
Ok. This is the best Katana build on TH-cam. Hands down!!
never heard of making fire by hitting steel with hammer. cool
I know! Good to know in an emergency, like getting stuck in the now.
you mean hot? hehe
I never new that either and i make knives lol
I've tried it. It's easy to get the steel hot, but I've never managed to get the steel red hot. I've never met a blacksmith who has been able to do it either, and I know many Master smiths.
@@SickWheyfu I break steel wire by bending it back and forth fast to generate heat then the steel fail. But hammering to red hot take imagination and will power.
Absolutely beautiful. My favourite build so far.
I think the way it was made was a little more impressive the the sword itself, nice work guys.
that girl in the vid, the one wearing yellow, whos she?
Jekyll /Hyde I don't know I've never seen the movie, but I looked it up and apparently she's called the bride.
I love how traditional sword making is like a science as well as an art.
"What do you mean you people?"
Comments like that are why I love Ilya
Finally someone in America forges a Katana correctly. Bravo and well done.
Just a Pilot Funnily enough, the guy who was itching to forge this kind of sword is actually Russian.
***** while it did not come from a traditional source it is still the same type of steel
***** The iron they had in those days was absolutely garbage modern steel is waaay better
***** it's the exact same process as traditionally used, the only difference is that the iron ore used might be slightly more refined to start with and the composition more exact using modern measurements, other than that it's the same steel
Piat420 no, they said that the automatic hammer they used is sim. as those used back in times but they confuse modern day smithing from the 1900 with 1600 smithing. this is more or less a mix of a samurai sword and an imperial army sword of higher quality. there are lesser quality imperial army swords everywhere which where cut steel like modern knifes. higher quality imperial swords were replicas by modern smithes for the imperial army. there are still traditional smiths who are all kendo masters. they have 5-7 deciples to help them. the speed at which they hammer is faster but with a lot less force. you can come visite the kyoto museum for japanese history where they show the process in a film. yes a film with sound and no black and white
Oh man, all that charcoal and work-hours. This sword must have cost a fortune to produce
Matt Stagmer The I guess it's safe to say that the sword from Kill Bill had a bill that killed :X
Corny puns aside, this was a very interesting build. The technique, philosophy, and tradition of the process sorta overshadowed the finished product. It's crazy how much thought and work goes into making a traditional katana. 1100 lbs of charcoal....I'm surprised Japan still had forests back then
Mayer Yedid There are other Katana Creation documentaries floating around youtube that I think might interest you. The one from National Geographic is my favourite.
Matt Stagmer
I recently watched a documentary on how a katana is forged... That really gave me an appreciation for what you guys did here. Brilliant work!
***** Nat Geo did one? That's pretty cool, I'm gonna go look it up. Thanks!
Mayer Yedid It may have been? I forget who did it. But it was super informative and really entertaining
That was a nice breakdown. Ilya is a boss man, dig his passion .
Genjis Sword!
Hanzos Bow!
Reinhardts Hammer!
Mercys Staff!
yes on genji's dragonblade
Genjis dragonblade!
bastion need some love too.
***** damn, you don't like overwatch? i find it really fun though i'm not so young anymore.
***** so you went and hate it? that is a weird development, i never seen or heard someone went and hate something that they play a lot @_@
maybe you'll like a more serious game like Darksouls then.
Absolutely Amazing! I try to follow sword making, but I had no idea just how much craftsmanship actually went into this beautiful sword! I'm speechless!
Samurai X's Reverse blade katana will be a good challenge, i think...
Not a bad idea
I'm no blacksmith nor craftsman, but I don't think it is as simple as that... Expert opinion? Anyone?
Sam Akechi good suggestion
+Sam Akechi
You JUST watched them forge a katana. now you want them to forge another one? No offense but thats kinda absurd, the smiths would do the same thing as in this video only the hard edge would be the inside curve which would be sharpened.
Bootney Farnsworth You TOTALLY didn't check the date when they upload the video and when I watch this didn't you...? And what's wrong with making requests? I know that won't make it straight away or even at all. AND ALSO!!! The person before you already explain how easy it is so just lay off! Please! Just, leave me alone already... I already feel stupid at it is............. no need to put salt on my wound...........TT^TT
And to think people refused to see smiting as what it truly is...a beautiful artform that takes so much discipline. Much respect for all the smiths out there.
i enjoyed this episode more so than your others. i like the fact you showed more of the process and also gave more information.. well done guys. rock on.
Still the best episode of man at arms
Agreed I come back to watch every once in a while
Wow. That is just amazing. That's such a beautiful process, and a beautiful sword.
The sword made for this video is about an order of magnitude nicer than the actual one used on the movie.
The sword in the movie was a prop. Probably cost like $100.
The video I watched before this one was one about a katana made by a traditional Japanese master. All of the techniques were completely the same. You were very respectful of their culture and I think they would be honored. Good job!
Except for bending the sword
God Dammnit I want the INFINITY BLADE FORGED
Yes! Make the Infinity Blade!
dude that would be beautiful
Infinity blade would be epic
And I want MUTHAFUCKIN BAKUZAN FROM KLK!!!
yes plz do it
Fucking wicked work. Ilya is a genious
*Ilya
***** His name is Ilya? It sounds like Elliot. I've been calling him like that all this time. I feel like an idiot.
THEPELADOMASTER Ilya Alekseyev, he is from Russia.
Bloodhit No wonder he's such a genius - Russians hate to lose at anything.
Victor Diehl You know, now that you mention it, this made me realize something.
This is a totally American made Katana. The ore came from North Carolina, the smiths have their shop set up in Baltimore (Stagmer Bros. of Baltimore Knife & Sword), and almost all their tools are American (I'd argue the power hammer isn't, but everything else they own is).
The Blade's Sword from The Elder Scrolls games!!!
nightingale sword is better to build
I am a simple man I see Simon I like :)
Mehrunes Razor.
Dragonsbane?
+Voice “MrVoiceMan123” Man yes
18:06
“It slices, it dices...it makes Julienne fries!”
You know you did it right when you're not ordered to commit seppuku after you present the piece.
yo blade yo abdomen
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17:39 a Russian with a top hat wielding a hand made Katana. #LifeGoals
In Soviet Russia, Katana wields you.
Something you'd only see in an anime
For a change of peace, I would like to see a Scythe done, how about either Chaos Fang or Soul Reaper from Darksiders, those would be awesome to see.
Keep up the incredible work you do!
Jarb2104 How about the Dragonscale Scythe from Vindictus.
John Larken Man, that would be amazing, but that is way to huge, maybe a scale down version, and even then I doubt physics would allow that to be created.
I still have doubts physics allow the ones I suggested :P
Jarb2104 Lifehunt Scythe from Dark Souls would be cool AF
Wally Zielinski yes, and it is a more "normal" Scythe so it's more probable to happen.
***** Mechanical scythe that has moving parts?
If I am correct that would be cool also, and would also generate another twist for another MAA show :)
6:53 I don’t know why, but when the hit the steel that hard during forging, it’s very satisfying to watch.
Mad respect for these guys
I love at 4:41 you can see a dragon on his hammer...so cool.... wonder if he made it himself
Matt Stagmer you guys are good!
Matt Stagmer Where did you guys, and particularly Ilya learn to do this stuff?
forlornspawn817 They most likely apprenticed under another blacksmith
***** There is also a pretty nice view of it at 3:04
Matt Stagmer how did he mange to get the dragon in the top?
Has to be one of my biggest dreams to own a traditional made Katana
Sean Carr Now that I have started on the long path to mastering Battojutsu, that makes the two of us ... shame that I don't have $10k+ for a decent katana ...
That is one badass sword.wish i had one.the making of one really makes you wanna cherish it.thanks for showing us how those magnificent swords are made.
This video is by far the best video from you guys!
You guys have done your research...use proper terminologies...use the Japanese names...a bit of background info here and there.
All your efforts results in this beauty of a sword!
Absolutely STUNNING!!! Keep up the awesome work!!!
Hakuren Chan Thank you very much for watching Man at Arms. We tried.
My my!!! THEE Ilya Alekseyev is replying me, what a good day :) can't wait to see you do more of your work!!!
Lat week we have finished filming another season (six builds). There is some exciting stuff coming... I am not sure in what order episodes will be released.
Ilya Alekseyev Honestly I won't care with the order as long as these awesome videos are seen!
Just a quick thought...ever thought of making a retractable katana...if it was possible?
It would not be a katana. Katana's have a specific set of characteristics which distinguishes them from other swords. Blade geometries, length (between 24 and 30 inches), and other factors. A telescopic katana by definition would not abide by a set of necessary characteristics. A telescopic katana is like a reptilian cow - not a cow.
Funny fact. Hattori Hanzo is a real historical character.
But not a sword maker. Hattori Hanzo (the real one) was a ninja from Iga and work for Tokugawa Ieatsu
sad part is that ninja didnt use swords.
or plurals
Wulfrvm
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't they use wakizashis, due to their short length, or, like the katana, were they the preserve of the Samurai class only ...?
Eemeli Eeme
Ahhhh ... now that makes a great deal of sense. In other words, and correct me if I am wrong, they would have not only perhaps the same weapons, barring one or two (definitely not, though, the 'straight' katana ... ), but very extensive training in all manner of techniques, including making poisons, which is not too far off the level of discipline, as expected of a 'regular' Samurai, and perhaps the swordmanship as well ... maybe that is why martial arts such as Kendo, Iaido, and Battojutsu (which I am studying) still exists today...
Funny samurai warriors ran off the historical characters hanzo had a kusarigama and hideyoshi's wife that was a ninja used daggers
Eemeli Eeme no they were not samurais as their jobs are “dishonorable” to the people of that time which is the very opposite of samurai.
Have they done the Sakabato reverse blade katana from Rurouni Kenshin? If not, they should! :)
yup they definitely should
You mean the Sagebato?
Miguel Rojas In the manga, it's Sakabato or 逆刃刀 "Reverse-blade sword". If Sagebato is another name for it, I've never seen it.
+Miguel Rojas It is Sakabato correctly
+Keith Harris i upvote this shit for sure. the anime is shit, but the OVAs is more then amazing. piece of art. seen over 200 diffrent anime series and i rank this 4 OVAs my top 3.
I got bored from metallurgy class on campus, thanks Man At Arms, Now I'm a fun way to learn it. 😁
I could listen to Ilya talk forever.
using the old fashioned way , that was a very nice touch and shows how much you respect the craft , great work
next i would like you to make the one ring in a volcano please!
Simon Metin ps you guys are absolutely amazing to put so much effort into this. it makes these videos so interesting to watch :)
Simon Metin Agreed, and I think they only make weapons.
Laura Wanco Would still be cool if they forge something using lava.
zombieteenager007 Ya it would.
Laura Wanco Maybe we should suggest for them to do their own fantasy weapon but they use lava as either metal for the blade or the actual heat source.
My Boy Ilya is the backbone of this show . He does all the work and knows all the traditions of a forger 💪🏽