@@7-ten They are garbage now. They lost my respect when the put out that CO2 third grade "experiment." If you could call it one. They got involved in politics and the people saw right through in. Here is a word of advice for these dumb dumbs..dumb... Do NOT get involved into politics unless you are a politics channel. Did you NOT learn from the NFL and NBA in 2020?
Actually not really Grant the channel founder is the true King of Random but sadly he had passed away in 2019. Nate was meant to be a assistant to Grant but he was so well received and did so well that Grant took a step back and decided to continue to work behind the scenes
When you were using the hole saw on the bucket. I noticed you had the drill set to 1, which is slower but has more torque. If you set it to 2, you should be able to slowly cut a perfect hole.
Also if you use a backer, like a piece of wood with just a simple clamp on the top to hold it there, it would cut right through without trying to move around or anything
I use a corded drill with a keyed chuck, and just use the hole saw in reverse. Works on siding (vinyl and metal) with a finishing blade put on backwards on a circular saw, so I tried it on some metal roofing one day for a vent pipe. Reversed hole saw worked a charm.
When you first came to TKOR I didn't really like the change. I missed Grant and didn't love the change in video style and content. These videos you are doing now reminds me a lot of the early video Grand did and I'm loving it! I really feel like you are doing a fantastic job of keeping Grant's legacy alive!
I loved the old TKoR when it was just you and Callie and prior with just Grant. But your new channel here is just awesome! I love how you show the mess ups and fails. TKoR was great, but it was too "clean cut", which can turn some people off when they start making mistakes trying to do what they seen on the channel. But, when you show the fails, it gives others confidence in their failures and the intestinal fortitude to drive on.
I'd love to hear more about your green sand process as I've wanted to do that too and use a similar foundry and crucible. I've seen some recipes/techniques for homemade green sand, but haven't pursued them yet
The fact that the knife did not come out well, but you still published the video makes this awesome. It shows there is a learning curve and it's okay to fail.
The original smelter/furnace build was when and why I subscribed to TKOR so many years ago. I thought it and Grant were the coolest things on TH-cam at the time. Glad to see you carrying the 'torch'. Thanks for keeping it real, Nate.
Nice job Nate, I am here to support you in your new channel. As you already know TKOR is suffering without you, but it's definitely time to shine with your own channel. I look forward to more videos. If you make another foundry try using castable, that is what we use in our tundishes. We don't use sand at all in the mill, all electromagnetic stir in molds.
You should cast your symbol/logo in brass or aluminum so you can practice casting for your future knives. Even a metal stamp with a handle would let you practice with casting thinner and longer types of shapes.
im really glad i figured out why casters use green sand as opposed to the regular stuff. its also neat that it came from your channel. i do hope you do more castings in the future. they seem like really cool projects if you have the space to do them
You can tell Nate was being held back from showing his sense of humor in TKOR . Nate you know how to make me smile by showing how human and real you are, Keep up the great work!.
I like that you did not have a sucesfull cast and stil went on with it and not just deleting that Clipp and do it over. Shows the realism much more. Keep up the Great work mate
Videos got so much better editing wise and audio also the videos themselves legit making a forge and a knife in 1 video please keep this type of content feels so original
Great video, Nate! You were the reason I watched TKOR for so long. I don't anymore, but I hope you've felt you have found a home here. Plan to be watchin and liking your videos for a long time!!
What if you cut off the small blade, and then drilled out the center of the handle. You could then key the hole a bit (so the blade doesn't twist), and then make a knife blade with a round tang (just big enough to fit inside the drilled hole, keying the tang for the keyed hole as well). Then I think you might be able to epoxy it together, and make more of a functional knife, with a brass handle. 🤔
The brass should be quite easy to work with so he could even pin it if the epoxy doesn’t work or maybe potentially solder or braze it depending on the blade material.
Just went to a sword casting class today and I have become increasingly interested in casting since 10:00 am this morning. I would love to see more like this!
Wonderful video. I love how you own your not optimal result and find positive features. This video makes you so human. Now I wait for your future videos.
I would really like to see you do some high quality castings in green sand. And instead of casting a whole knife you could just cast an ornate guard and/or pommel that would really bring out the best in your knives.
Love watching you figure this all out. The new projects, the new channel... all of it. You're just like The Batman. You have a mission, you just gotta fine tune how you go about accomplishing said mission; and all of your fans will be here with you, and for you, along the journey. You made TKOR. For real. When Grant died you became the face behind the mask. Now it's time to be that guy again. I know you can make this channel amazing.
It is good to mention that when melting metal is very important to always pre heat any metal you add for melting, all the tools and molds you are using to prevent steam explosions. Before starting the furnace put a piece of cardboard on the buttom to prevent the crucible sticking.
Dude, I really love your content. I'm so glad that you decided to make your own channel. Stuff like this is why I subscribed to Grant so many years ago
YASSSSS I always got so motivated when I would see that foundry. Id get up and go to build my own then remember I live in an apartment building and really shouldn't do that in my kitchen. Glad I can continue to live vicariously through you for now Nate!
Nate, been following you since the beginning. I have to say that I love your style of videos, especially the words just popping up on the side. It just makes me smile. Keep it up
I guess its pretty appropriate to have a small brass blade. Its much less likely to break like this. Brass is quite brittal actually (thats why it is so cool to machine)
Maybe try casting the knife in more of a horizontal position in the sand. Not on its side, but more like if it were on display on a wall, but in the sand. I hope that makes sense.
Try green sand. Regular sand will not keep its shape. Also you need to compact it a lot by stages so it compresses correctly and keeps its shape while the casting pours. Try a smaller container as well to cast in to.
Another thing you can try is to use drywall cement or thinned out plaster of Paris on the styrofoam making a very thin shell. The sand around it will support the shell so you don't have to worry about holding the weight but it also keeps the sand out and increases the resolution (detail) of the casting. By having such a thin shell, the gas from the styrofoam can still pass through it but the larger granules of sand don't come in and create a texture... Also you may have noticed with your belt sander that the grit of the sand is in the casting so when you're trying to polish it away it will prematurely wear your tools... By keeping the sand out of the casting You not only get a nicer surface finish to start from but you also don't wear out your tools as quick
OG tkor fan here! I just wanted to say that your videos are absolutely amazing and I am so happy to see you keeping it alive. I'm so excited to see this channel grow! Keep it up Nate!
As for doing lost foam casting, you'll want to use something to vibrate the sand to better solidify it and also you'll want to do some type of coating around the foam, a good cheap option is watered down drywall mud. Melting down old brass bullet casings is a pain, though you appear to have kept the temperature low enough that you didn't have to worry about the off gases as the zinc went from liquid to gas, at least I didn't see the tell tale white smoke or the yellow stringy crap, but if you're going to do brass again, get a proper mask as those zinc fumes are not something you want to breath in. Very nice first melt with the new furnace though and first attempt with lost foam.
@@NFTI ah the power of editing software! Check out stevesrt8 on the lost foam stuff, he stole it from others, but had this link handy from an email with him awhile back: th-cam.com/video/5bcTQ56u-eA/w-d-xo.html
an old pro tip drill normally until the piolet bit punches thrue. then switch the drill in reverse the whole saw will still cut the thin metal but it is much less likely to grab and rip. learned to do that on meatal siding.
Lol! That's how you see the bright side! One tip Nate, not because I'm an expert (far from it) but from other videos I watch, but maybe try to press the sand as you fill so it isn't so soft allowing the cast to "spill" through the sand. This turned out more like a guess than a tip but worth a shot 😅
the perfect box opener. Brass finger cymbals could be pretty cool. maybe spurs? for the aesthetic and not actual use because I imagine they'd bend in a day. those old school slide whisles
I stopped watching tkor a long time ago. I am so happy I found your channel I like the raw videos and pure diy like Grant did. I wish you the best and will be subscribing and liking all your videos. This is great good old raw videos not all the dazzle of TH-cam keep them raw I think you have a great future on your own.
This is the kind of "figure out how to make it" content that made me want to follow tkor, which then led to finding you when you came on. Now that you are doing your own thing, you took that spirit with you.
Always good to see fun not so serious projects like these. Was a lil worried about you getting sunburn with the exposed skin when welding but its prob fine with quick welds like these.
I hope you do another video with a second attempt! I love the tiny knife, it looks perfect for opening tape on packages (a legit problem we all face), but would also love to see a full knife!
you could try making your blade out of steel, then casting your handle around it. plus you could get a better brass if you cleaned the gunpowder and lead out of the casings first. Love seeing you do your own thing and thriving with it!
Lets go Nate! Keep up the content TKOR isnt the same without you! I know you can build your channel just as big, if not bigger. Happy to see there doesnt seem to be bad blood between you 2. Hopefully a collab in the future if their channel doesnt die off because of your absence.
furnace, it is a furnace, not a foundry, or at least I was repeatedly told when I accidently called it that once! foundry - an establishment where founding is carried on OR the act, process, or art of casting metals.
hey Nate prehaps try wetting the sand and compacting it, when I do lead casting that's the technique that seems to work well for me. enjoying the videos!
When cutting thin metal with a hole saw once you have worn it down like you did run the drill in reverse it won't cut fast but it won't grab and rip. Kids and I love your videos thanks for what you do
@Nate Please use a respirator when casting brass, in case the zink starts burning it releases toxic smoke that can make you sick, just a precaution is all. Nice video, love the box cutter you made.
The method you used is similar to the lost wax method. You can try this again with a strong casting material made for metal forging. You can even use the foam. Then get the mold hot burning out the initial shape and then use a centrifuge to force the metal into the mold. Loved the video
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That knife is almost perfect for opening packages, without worrying too much about cutting what's inside.
Stonks time
It’s a box cutter.
That was my first thought too, a box cutter
I'm with the others. Totally a Box Cutter.
It’s a letter opener!
you’re what TKOR was all about ❤️
looking forward to supporting your future endeavours
F-ck TKOR now!
@@theuriah01 sad, but true...
@@7-ten They are garbage now. They lost my respect when the put out that CO2 third grade "experiment." If you could call it one. They got involved in politics and the people saw right through in. Here is a word of advice for these dumb dumbs..dumb... Do NOT get involved into politics unless you are a politics channel. Did you NOT learn from the NFL and NBA in 2020?
Actually not really Grant the channel founder is the true King of Random but sadly he had passed away in 2019. Nate was meant to be a assistant to Grant but he was so well received and did so well that Grant took a step back and decided to continue to work behind the scenes
@@coltonkoepp655 long live king Nate 👑!
When you were using the hole saw on the bucket. I noticed you had the drill set to 1, which is slower but has more torque. If you set it to 2, you should be able to slowly cut a perfect hole.
I was thinking that as well, spinning faster is does not have a chance to grab so hard. Has worked better for me that way.
Also if you use a backer, like a piece of wood with just a simple clamp on the top to hold it there, it would cut right through without trying to move around or anything
Or just use tin snips
I use a corded drill with a keyed chuck, and just use the hole saw in reverse. Works on siding (vinyl and metal) with a finishing blade put on backwards on a circular saw, so I tried it on some metal roofing one day for a vent pipe. Reversed hole saw worked a charm.
@@MrNoPuppet I was gonna recommend the reverse trick 😂😂
When you first came to TKOR I didn't really like the change. I missed Grant and didn't love the change in video style and content. These videos you are doing now reminds me a lot of the early video Grand did and I'm loving it! I really feel like you are doing a fantastic job of keeping Grant's legacy alive!
Same here! I didn't like Nate on TKOR, but I am loving him on his own!
Crazy I feel the same. Nate grew on me after grant passed away. I like him even more now he's on his own. He looks happier and more "himself".
You hit the nail on the head with this comment!!
I was thinking the same thing! This video reminds me so much of the early TKOR videos!
I loved the old TKoR when it was just you and Callie and prior with just Grant. But your new channel here is just awesome!
I love how you show the mess ups and fails. TKoR was great, but it was too "clean cut", which can turn some people off when they start making mistakes trying to do what they seen on the channel. But, when you show the fails, it gives others confidence in their failures and the intestinal fortitude to drive on.
I love that part at 8:27 where you just turn around for a few seconds some foam pieces fly out the side then the foam version of the knife is done
Nate I just have to say I am glad to see you back doing projects like this again! This is why I started watching in the first place.
You're such a routined TH-camr, you're videos are just like clockwork, Nate! You have the magic I miss at TKOR these days 😊
this brings back memores
I'd love to hear more about your green sand process as I've wanted to do that too and use a similar foundry and crucible. I've seen some recipes/techniques for homemade green sand, but haven't pursued them yet
Most would scrap the failed cast and try redoing it but I love that you embraced it and even shaped/sharpened it to a tiny blade 😂😁
she said it was big :'(
I wonder how BigStackD would handle the fail. Sometimes he remelts, other times he'd like it.
The fact that the knife did not come out well, but you still published the video makes this awesome. It shows there is a learning curve and it's okay to fail.
When drilling thin metal, it’s all about high speed, LIGHT pressure, gotta get a feel for it
Grant would be so proud 💜
The original smelter/furnace build was when and why I subscribed to TKOR so many years ago. I thought it and Grant were the coolest things on TH-cam at the time. Glad to see you carrying the 'torch'. Thanks for keeping it real, Nate.
Nice job Nate, I am here to support you in your new channel. As you already know TKOR is suffering without you, but it's definitely time to shine with your own channel. I look forward to more videos.
If you make another foundry try using castable, that is what we use in our tundishes. We don't use sand at all in the mill, all electromagnetic stir in molds.
Much respect, even though the TKOR team done you dirty you only have good things to say about Grant’s legacy. Keep up the great content 👍🏼
That kind of an addatud he has towards tkor is what makes him a real man after what they did
Dang I've been gone for awhile what happened
@@Rainforest132 now i want to know lol
What did they do I thought it was kind of him wanting to go do his own thing what video explains what they did thanks
th-cam.com/video/lcftZyssKfU/w-d-xo.html
He released this 2 months ago
I appreciate your videos. They give a good level of information without talking to me like I'm a child. Well done.
You should cast your symbol/logo in brass or aluminum so you can practice casting for your future knives. Even a metal stamp with a handle would let you practice with casting thinner and longer types of shapes.
perfect for opening packages, without worrying too much about cutting what's inside.
Ayoooo I love your vids so much. Keep up the good work. You remind me of og tkor with grant. Thank you so much Nate you’re best :D
i love the videos too especially ones like this keep it up please
The spirit of the channel is what makes it worth watching, just a tinkerer doing what he loves
So true
im really glad i figured out why casters use green sand as opposed to the regular stuff. its also neat that it came from your channel. i do hope you do more castings in the future. they seem like really cool projects if you have the space to do them
You can tell Nate was being held back from showing his sense of humor in TKOR . Nate you know how to make me smile by showing how human and real you are, Keep up the great work!.
Looks like a beautiful knife for opening boxes!
I like that you did not have a sucesfull cast and stil went on with it and not just deleting that Clipp and do it over. Shows the realism much more. Keep up the Great work mate
Videos got so much better editing wise and audio also the videos themselves legit making a forge and a knife in 1 video please keep this type of content feels so original
Great video, Nate! You were the reason I watched TKOR for so long. I don't anymore, but I hope you've felt you have found a home here. Plan to be watchin and liking your videos for a long time!!
Gotta love Nate
He's the true legacy of TKOR
Loved you on TKOR. I am actually surprised, but also happy that you still refer to them and their videos. You are a true professional for sure.
What if you cut off the small blade, and then drilled out the center of the handle. You could then key the hole a bit (so the blade doesn't twist), and then make a knife blade with a round tang (just big enough to fit inside the drilled hole, keying the tang for the keyed hole as well). Then I think you might be able to epoxy it together, and make more of a functional knife, with a brass handle. 🤔
I was thinking the same thing, but I don't make knives so I was thinking it with a far inferior vocabulary lol.
just what i was thinking
The brass should be quite easy to work with so he could even pin it if the epoxy doesn’t work or maybe potentially solder or braze it depending on the blade material.
That foundry will not be hot enough to melt steel
Filling the bucket with water and then freezing it will help you get a better hole, as it supports the metal well. Awesome video to see from you!
Just went to a sword casting class today and I have become increasingly interested in casting since 10:00 am this morning. I would love to see more like this!
I'm just glad you still posted the video, a lot of channel wouldn't have, but learning to fail is invaluable
Wonderful video. I love how you own your not optimal result and find positive features. This video makes you so human. Now I wait for your future videos.
I would really like to see you do some high quality castings in green sand.
And instead of casting a whole knife you could just cast an ornate guard and/or pommel that would really bring out the best in your knives.
Then use said pommel to end someone rightly. XD XD
( _Someone_ will get the reference... Hopefully...)
For lost foam sand casting I've had good results with coating the foam in layers of thinned drywall plaster.
This made me think of Grant and what TKOR used to be. So glad you're making videos Nate! I see massive success in your future!! Great job man!
I'm really impressed. That is a great foam structure and attempt for a first try at this.
Love watching you figure this all out. The new projects, the new channel... all of it. You're just like The Batman. You have a mission, you just gotta fine tune how you go about accomplishing said mission; and all of your fans will be here with you, and for you, along the journey. You made TKOR. For real. When Grant died you became the face behind the mask. Now it's time to be that guy again. I know you can make this channel amazing.
I got a hearty chortle out of seeing that you finished the little bit of the blade into an actual blade 🤣 Well done! Thank you for sharing!
That looks like a knife you would use to pry open a oyster/mussel. Not sure if brass has the required strength for that.
It is good to mention that when melting metal is very important to always pre heat any metal you add for melting, all the tools and molds you are using to prevent steam explosions. Before starting the furnace put a piece of cardboard on the buttom to prevent the crucible sticking.
can we just appreciate ho well made hits video is. man it just keeps getting better
Dude, I really love your content. I'm so glad that you decided to make your own channel. Stuff like this is why I subscribed to Grant so many years ago
Nate has got to have the most insane resume. Knife maker, foundry maker, giant candy creator, wood worker, sculptor, ... the list is endless.
He calls himself this before and we know him as "The Jack of Trades"
Its true
That looks like a perfect box opener to me. Fun project, sir.
YASSSSS I always got so motivated when I would see that foundry. Id get up and go to build my own then remember I live in an apartment building and really shouldn't do that in my kitchen. Glad I can continue to live vicariously through you for now Nate!
Nate, been following you since the beginning. I have to say that I love your style of videos, especially the words just popping up on the side. It just makes me smile. Keep it up
👀 fancy box cutter
I thought that too!^
Nate, thank you for this video, and the result of your cast is amazing! 10/10, knife of the year.
I guess its pretty appropriate to have a small brass blade. Its much less likely to break like this. Brass is quite brittal actually (thats why it is so cool to machine)
I'm so charmed by the red solo cups.
Maybe try casting the knife in more of a horizontal position in the sand. Not on its side, but more like if it were on display on a wall, but in the sand. I hope that makes sense.
yeah this would probably work better
Very respectable of you to tell us to watch the TKOR videos. Top notch honorable man right here
What a great box cutter
Definitely like the chaotic creative energy. Also, fancy shank
I like the style of these videos! Reminds me of the kind of content I used to watch before everyone had fancy forges and giant workshops
Try green sand. Regular sand will not keep its shape. Also you need to compact it a lot by stages so it compresses correctly and keeps its shape while the casting pours. Try a smaller container as well to cast in to.
Another thing you can try is to use drywall cement or thinned out plaster of Paris on the styrofoam making a very thin shell.
The sand around it will support the shell so you don't have to worry about holding the weight but it also keeps the sand out and increases the resolution (detail) of the casting.
By having such a thin shell, the gas from the styrofoam can still pass through it but the larger granules of sand don't come in and create a texture... Also you may have noticed with your belt sander that the grit of the sand is in the casting so when you're trying to polish it away it will prematurely wear your tools... By keeping the sand out of the casting You not only get a nicer surface finish to start from but you also don't wear out your tools as quick
Or just use some fine green casting sand.
OG tkor fan here! I just wanted to say that your videos are absolutely amazing and I am so happy to see you keeping it alive. I'm so excited to see this channel grow! Keep it up Nate!
As for doing lost foam casting, you'll want to use something to vibrate the sand to better solidify it and also you'll want to do some type of coating around the foam, a good cheap option is watered down drywall mud.
Melting down old brass bullet casings is a pain, though you appear to have kept the temperature low enough that you didn't have to worry about the off gases as the zinc went from liquid to gas, at least I didn't see the tell tale white smoke or the yellow stringy crap, but if you're going to do brass again, get a proper mask as those zinc fumes are not something you want to breath in.
Very nice first melt with the new furnace though and first attempt with lost foam.
Oh the zinc definitely burned. I had lots of zinc fluff from removing the slag. Lots of breath holding and standing up wind.
@@NFTI ah the power of editing software! Check out stevesrt8 on the lost foam stuff, he stole it from others, but had this link handy from an email with him awhile back: th-cam.com/video/5bcTQ56u-eA/w-d-xo.html
That is such a cute 'widdle' knife. OMG 😲
an old pro tip drill normally until the piolet bit punches thrue. then switch the drill in reverse the whole saw will still cut the thin metal but it is much less likely to grab and rip. learned to do that on meatal siding.
Surprisingly interesting and intriguing
It would make a good box opener
Nate: "I can make this work"
This is why I like you so much.
Lol! That's how you see the bright side!
One tip Nate, not because I'm an expert (far from it) but from other videos I watch, but maybe try to press the sand as you fill so it isn't so soft allowing the cast to "spill" through the sand. This turned out more like a guess than a tip but worth a shot 😅
the perfect box opener. Brass finger cymbals could be pretty cool. maybe spurs? for the aesthetic and not actual use because I imagine they'd bend in a day. those old school slide whisles
It's hilarious that you added that Forged in Fire clip. I've been thinking you'd be a blast to watch as a contestant on there.
amazing walkthrough with a hilarious twist.
I stopped watching tkor a long time ago. I am so happy I found your channel I like the raw videos and pure diy like Grant did. I wish you the best and will be subscribing and liking all your videos. This is great good old raw videos not all the dazzle of TH-cam keep them raw I think you have a great future on your own.
This is the kind of "figure out how to make it" content that made me want to follow tkor, which then led to finding you when you came on. Now that you are doing your own thing, you took that spirit with you.
That is one good box opener!
Always good to see fun not so serious projects like these. Was a lil worried about you getting sunburn with the exposed skin when welding but its prob fine with quick welds like these.
Okay. We are already ready for round 2! I can’t wait.
I hope you do another video with a second attempt! I love the tiny knife, it looks perfect for opening tape on packages (a legit problem we all face), but would also love to see a full knife!
Worlds heaviest box cutter. Nice Job Nate!
That knife is adorable! Thanks for the video. You're always entertaining!
Awesome job Nate. Love this. Keep up the good work. Always nice to see you in your shop. 🌟
you could try making your blade out of steel, then casting your handle around it. plus you could get a better brass if you cleaned the gunpowder and lead out of the casings first. Love seeing you do your own thing and thriving with it!
YES!!! You have a forge again! It's on now!
Lets go Nate! Keep up the content TKOR isnt the same without you! I know you can build your channel just as big, if not bigger. Happy to see there doesnt seem to be bad blood between you 2. Hopefully a collab in the future if their channel doesnt die off because of your absence.
furnace, it is a furnace, not a foundry, or at least I was repeatedly told when I accidently called it that once!
foundry - an establishment where founding is carried on OR the act, process, or art of casting metals.
Must make more knifes like that very cool
You could probably try casting metal handles directly onto the tangs of steel knives using a lost foam technique like this.
That would be good for opening boxes
Bro, you made a solid brass box opener.
Just my thoughts as a lay person; but maybe pouring it on its side versus along it’s entire length?
It looks like a good knife to open boxes 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘Cheers from Melbourne Australia
hey Nate prehaps try wetting the sand and compacting it, when I do lead casting that's the technique that seems to work well for me. enjoying the videos!
When cutting thin metal with a hole saw once you have worn it down like you did run the drill in reverse it won't cut fast but it won't grab and rip. Kids and I love your videos thanks for what you do
i love this guys channel and its growing so fast
hope you reach 1 million soon man
That knife is a cool letter opener
@Nate Please use a respirator when casting brass, in case the zink starts burning it releases toxic smoke that can make you sick, just a precaution is all. Nice video, love the box cutter you made.
Shaking/vibrating the sand could fill the small gaps and make the sand more stable so it doesn't collapse while pouring.
That knife is the embodiment of all sack no shaft.
Also looks a bit like a scallop knife! Excellent work!
It's so nice to feel like I'm watching the real TKOR content again! I wish you luck with this channel :)
The method you used is similar to the lost wax method. You can try this again with a strong casting material made for metal forging. You can even use the foam. Then get the mold hot burning out the initial shape and then use a centrifuge to force the metal into the mold. Loved the video
No I see it as a pirate cosplay knife or something like that also thank you for doing things like this again it gets me inspired