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- 77-year-old Arturo Rojas' guns designs can be sold for up to $60,000 per custom job. Arturo balances his time engraving guns and working as a dishwasher at his family's Mexican restaurant in Dallas. VICE spends a day with this legendary Texas gun artist.
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Uh, I live in north texas and have been to this place. Didn't even know this dude was doing this in the back room lol.
#justTexasThings
Buy him a gun dang it !
well its probably not going to be on the menu next to the chips and salsa option.
Man I've been there so many times I'm mind blown that I didnt know either
Dino L I also live in north Texas, looks like I know where to go for some custom work now lol
“Since man first bent down to grab a rock, he armed himself.” What a great opening line for a solid video. 🤙🏽
Also a very good ending "Art has existed since the beginning of time." I like the contrast.
Ah and some men bent down for another man instead, crazy how we still have those type of animals around 😂
mcsuchnsuch shocked VICE who is anti gun and pro conspiracy put that in there.
Ban all rocks!
mcsuchnsuch Rocks don't kill people, people kill people😆
This man is not a dishwasher, he is an engraving artist that just happens to help out the family business.
Man...it's a crying shame that there literally master artisans all around us we just don't know. I really hope that someone out there continues this man's teachings. His work is truly mind blowing
This man has dedicated decades to his craft and still thinks he's an apprentice. I love this man.
A true Master understands. He will never know everything
And a true Master is humble and will never admit to being a master
He doesn't see himself like that
Everyone else does
A genius doesn't think he's a genius. It's everyone around him who tells him. He's a genius.
@@thecloneguyz Not really
Thats what the Durring Kruger effect is
@@Draggao
Sorry you dont understand
Maybe you're too young.
@@Draggao Gonna rebuke or just say "no" for the sake of disagreement?
A gunsmith who washes dishes on his down time. Not the other way around
Yup. Shameless clickbait title.
Frs put some respek on his name
^^☠️☠️
Lol I was literally about to comment this, he helps his son with his business. But no they downgrade him to a dishwasher for clicks. Despicable internet clickbati.
I personally know this family and they have a great talent and their personality it’s even better. I also have a set of the colt grips and i love them
Naked Snake: “The engravings give you no tactical advantage whatsoever.”
Arturo: “Y me lo tomé personalmente.”
😂
Underrated comment
Arturo: Oh Si "gun shots"
I immediately thought of that scene when I saw that revolver.
Naked snake from metal gear?
I used to work for this place, my very first job. It was an honor to work for them and I learned a lot about how to be myself from them. Very happy for what they’ve been able to accomplish from a tiny business in Fort Worth to a huge staple in Dallas.
I smell the bull from this comment like I put my nose in a cows as
staple lol come on man its just a restaurant in deep ellum
@@ozzythegreat88 why be so negative bro!
@@cesarperez33 some people like to put down others because they never reached success or their dreams in their own life
What’s the restaurant called
He said "My occupation is to craft with metal" AND "in my *SPARE TIME* I help my son with his business" and Vice titled this video 'This dishwasher charges 60k for custom guns'. I can't believe you Vice.
They are toxic feminist what do u expect
Austin 123 😂😂😂 fr
hey, whatever makes a good title i guess?
Doesn't sound so eye catchy though
It makes for a better video title, thats what companies do nowadays believe it or not.
77 year old craftsman who works out of his family resturant. VICE: "this dishwasher...."
What's a vice article without at least a few lies?
And the way he says " this dishwasher" in a way taking out the value of the man or his professions. And i wouldnt be surprised coming from other place, but Vice? The people who like so much of being WOKE. Bunch of hypocrits.
@@gordusmaximus4990 Yup, the entire building of Vice employees could fall into the ocean and nothing of value would be lost. Well maybe except the janitorial staff, I'm sure they'd be nice to get long with.
Guys, VICE has made some really shitty moves in recent memory but I don't see an issue with the title, it's meant to get you to click. Bullshit clickbait is one thing (Over exaggeration or outright fabrication of the actual content) but this is just a classic setup with a switch. This Dishwasher (boring) Charges $60K to Design Custom Guns (holy shit)
@@EgoSumSimia I mean it was an interesting video overall. Ironic how easily Vice throws out the racism line and here we have a hard working Hispanic business owner being looked down at.
Found a typo in the title, should be: "custom gun artist enjoys washing dishes".
My god,
Im from DFW. born here. Been here my whole life, and Ive never heard of this man. What an absolute OG. So sad that nobody is going to carry on this beautiful, wonderful and priceless artform. We truely are regressing as a society and species.
This guy is a master of his craft, him calling himself an apprentice is a sign of a true artist
His work isn't very good. Looks like it was made in Mexico
All those guns he showed are for cartel....100% for a fact
0 0 you funny fucker
MobileAlabama who cares who they are for, if it’s for the cartels well at least he knows that they will be good for it
@@RAYTHEONGAMING A high percentage of them, Yes probably. Not all of them are for the cartel though there are other artists doing this in Arizona most of them go to.
The amount of humility in this man is incredible.
We have the same name. NO WAY.
kainen mattison Impressed the hell out of me. He’ll be a legendary artist forever. Love it when great things happen to great people.
This guy should have made lamps.
When you' click' , you don't kill.
Making big bucks an he’s still humble enough to do dishes. Wow 👍
@@christienfletcher9855 Another Sore Trump Loser talking out of his Ass
The love that this craftsman has for his work and his family is very admirable. With hard-earned money, he was able to fulfill his wife's dream of having a Restaurant, and on top of that, he respects his son's decision of running the Family Restaurant. Very respectable!
this guy is 100% good vibes. I hope the world smiles on him in return!
2:05 he says he’s barely an apprentice. He’s wayyyy too humble and quite mistaken. His skill and artistry is amazing! He is a master of his craft.
Yeah...i can barely draw a stick figure😂
a true master, will always stay a student.
derty QWERTY best just means most renowned. That’s how art works. Quality is recognition.
As far as gun engraving goes, this isn't even close to the 'higher tier'!
Conrad Korbol I think he was talking about being a master craftsmen not an artist, big difference.
It’s disrespectful to call him a dishwasher he’s an engraver that’s helps his sons restaurant
What's disrespectful about being called a dishwasher? xD
@@Belzughast Its making the man sound inferior. Though having a masterpiece set of skills to which he lives up to the name gunsmith.
@@cannedtuna6114 i think a dishwasher is much more useful than an average person in terms of "work done/per day" but yeah you right
The point of that title was to let people know that you don’t know who a person is. I guarantee that visitors of this place had no idea
@No No If you are happy in life, you can be proud of anything. I'll take a dish washer over a banker or lawyer any day. At least it's honest work.
5:18 the face on that lady when the dude corrects her lol
What a chad of a man. Unmatched artistry. I hope he’s still doing these engravings today.
Dude is an artist and Vice refers to him as "This Dishwasher"
Ur dumb
They want to show that even the unimportant and old people create the nicest things
Yeah, that was a sort've slap in the face. Dude is an artist first. He said he helps in his sons restaurant. I wonder how much financial help he gave his son to start the restaurant.
@@Boy-pr2uz keep that energy when you need diapers
kinda harsh now that i think about it
If a dude is making $60k designing and making firearms, he's a gunsmith, not a dishwasher.
I think it's supposed to indicate that many people on the outside may not seem special or important (dishwasher ain't exactly a prestigious or glamorous job) but even the incredibly ordinary seeming folk have hidden talents, tradition, and value that you would never guess yourself. "People are more than what's on the outside." *Hopefully* I'm not just overanalyzing the title, but if I am it is an odd way to word it.
@@bupkis72 yeah, maybe.
He's not a gunsmith, though, he's an engraver. Engravers engrave, gunsmiths smith guns.
@@The_Crimson_Fucker k.
Gotta be licensed to be called a gunsmith. Besides this isn't gunsmithing, it's engraving. There's a huge difference between armouring, gunsmithing and decorating.
I've been trying to draw and paint these style of guns and was so excited to see an artisan actually craft them live. The designs are so hard to even draw, I can't imagine how difficult it is to do it in metal.
Such beautiful craftsmanship. I appreciate this man for sharing his gift with humanity. Much respect.
This I think one of the few videos fully watched with no even skipping any second of it , good job vice
Eduardo Prada yea, lately they been slanging shit left and right.this gives me hope
Facts
Can Netflix make a show about this guy and the different guns he customizes? Cause I'd binge watch tf outta that.
100%
Jesus imagine still having Netflix or even paying for it
fr i would too
@kawsu sawaneh there hasn't been a good movie in 3 years on that platform, I'm sorry you like shitty movies and tv shows
They won't because he's not a liberal Gay trans soy drinking Hillary worshipping teabag.
Damn I felt that when he said “ya no hay tiempo de retroceder amigo” there’s no turning back now amigo with a smile on his face
This is the most awesome workmanship. This guy is a master of engraving and art. Such beautiful work.
He's like a Tarantino character
Hattori Hanzo, correct?
@@IAMSUPREME22Yes
Hattori Hanzo is a shear maker lol
Andelka Buric he’s like an idiot.. Waiting for the next idiot to come along and do business with him..
I couldn't have said it better myself
Even the music in the background is so Tarantino
If y’all are ever in Dallas, hit up that restaurant. The food is outstanding.
Need location?
Revolver Taco Lounge
2701 Main St. Dallas, TX
@@hello_im_dumb thanks I'm check it out next week
I’ll check it out
Going friday
Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. So much respect to this Artist
Humble and kind
Gunsmith: “I am a dishwasher for fun”
Well it is his Sons Business!
It's NOT for fun. I'm really sorry you don't get it... It would be a better world instantly...
I'm also Mexican. It's called "having code"
@@alexvidal821 its family and you know our older people are built different . they know work
@@alexvidal821
Yeah, a lot of other places have this 'code' too. Like you get that op made a joke, does your variation of the 'code mean you can't have fun on the internet
@Old Stock Canadian i know a majority of americans actually arent racist assholes like you. go eat ketchup chips or something buddy
Me:
" Why the hell am I reading the subtitles when I understand Spanish?"
Castillo, you have good eyesight. Treasure it.
Every.... Single.... Time!
😂😂😂 you tambien
@@hyperhapkidodarys
Si
I was the same way.. lol.
world needs more people like him!
Wow!..That's some amazing craftsmanship and artwork, especially doing it at 77 years of age..Salute
I hope he teaches his technique to others so this craftmanship doesn't fade
Good luck with the lazy generations that came after his.
Facts
usaryder74 ok boomer
Right , alot of people don't understand that , if you don't train people for your craft , then you can't provide jobs , my grandparents learned how to cook and they owned there restaurant they taught there employees and my family how to cook the food and some employees moved on and opened up there own restaurants and created jobs by teaching there craft , same with this gun craft this dishwasher guy has , he's making good money but he should start his own business doing it and train people to do his craft =] so jobs can be provided
Me too!
And you Vice really have the balls to call this man of honor a “dish washer”
What's wrong with being a dish washer? It's a noble job to have, especially seeing as he dedicated himself to his family by helping in his son's business.
Danic C. You’re totally right but that’s not what I mean, what I say it’s that he’s an artist and a man that helps his family, describe him as a dishwasher is a very poor choice of words
@@danic_c your mothers a dishwasher this guys an artist of a time thats past
Vice doesn't have any balls, period.
what's wrong with washing dishes?
"This amazing ARTIST washes dishes in his spare time"
Stupid fucking title.
"500 years and i'll still be an apprentice", this man is a legendary dwarvish craftsman lol
All Cartels be like “him and that restaurant are off limits” by all gangsters
cartels prolly buy from him too lol
His work isn't very good. Looks like it was made in Mexico
@@trumpwon20204 nice spam shithead, get the fuck out of here with that racism you piece of garbage.
@@trumpwon20204 lmao what you guna do? Try and out do him? You couldn't ever even come close to his skill and experience.
@@sunn000 hey tbh ive seen a lot better work done for some of the really wealthy narcos if you look up on google. hes good but not the best. n who do you guys think hes selling these too lol
I don't know why, but it's really calming to see an old person who have perfected their craft talk about it. I really admire it.
And humility. He said “I’m an apprentice at best, if I lived another 500 years, I’d still feel the same.” I can’t speak for everyone else, but when he said that, my respect needle just pinned itself to the bar. What a legend.
Incredibly beautiful story, and talent of the engraver/artist.
I'd apprentice in a heartbeat just to keep it going...his work is absolutely stunning!!! What a beautiful family, loving ❤️ and creative in so many ways !
even when he is making almost a million a year he is still humbler and washes dishes at work. Inspiration
@Sean Alexander your dad is highkey already my role model and i dont even know him yet!
@@Jay-fi2ff Really ? Because your name says" Braindead, pill popping,munble rap junkies are my idol"
@@doubleo2551 spot on!
DoubleO what are you mad about ?
Jim Jones he’s on his period
I hope he passes his craft onto someone equally as passionate as himself. People like this are few and far between. The last of a dying breed!
elle Jay I just watched this video and I feel like trying to contact him. I love hand polishing guns to a mirror like shine but I don’t know how to engrave. I’m not family and I doubt he’ll teach me, but it’s a nice dream to have
Deffective Doggo I hear you, good luck
@@AintiTrippin go for it
Deffective Doggo contact the restaurant, you’ll be able to find him through there. Just a suggestion 🤷🏽♀️
Deffective Doggo do it
they're all gorgeous works of art
Quel père, quel artiste, quel homme. Vraiment une très bonne personne ce Arturo Rojas. On aurait tous rêvé de l’avoir comme Gand père ! ^^
imagine a robber going to that place and getting shot by an engraved AK-47.
How every man wants to die
Honorable
True art
If I want to get shot it’s gonna be by a cool fucking gun smh
_Death by Glamour~_
I got shot in the leg with one of his custom pistols and let me just tell you it was a real honor
Remco van Vliet Your a goofy dude.
Try it in another part of your body
me next! i want to feel the honor too lol
Did he customize the bullet/round too?
Please help
i would much rather have this beautiful custom work and the little imperfections that make it special being done by hand than a lazer engraved
They're family seem so genuine.
Cant imagine the amount of Cartel stories this guy has. Would be very interesting to see a full documentary or even a movie on the man.
I was also wondering how many guns had he made for the narcs
Just imagine, maybe people can seek refuge in his house because he's equally respected by all cartels. "The gunsmith's house is sacred ground. No fights there."
@@speedzapper90s He should name his restaurant, "the continental"
@@rencaelum4396 Ayy Wick fans gather up!
Right.
Dude is out here making CSGO skins.
BrazenBullXXX just waiting for a porcelain cup of tea themed one
More like rdr skins if u customize
i bet these irl skins are still cheaper than cs
I swear I saw an AK Jaguar in there somewhere
Good ones not them trashy ones too
Such humbleness also so gangsta . He cool af
I'm Mexican and is really cool seeing this man succeed in he's gun work
@@amir3515 why would you assume he lives in Mexico?🤔
Don Rojas, I am an engraver since 1959, 75 years old by now. I never had an opportunity to learn hammer and chisel technique, first I was a jewelry engraver with push tools. Later I learned gun engraving on my own, that's what I am doing for over twenty years by now.
Don Rojas, I am very touched and humbled by your art and your modesty. God bless You, sir.
paso fino money is powerful
Not a gunsmith, or a dishwasher...This man is an artist. What a blessing it is to have people still around that metalwork the traditional way.
Real beauty. Hopefully these talent never disappear.
Da gusto mirar tradiciones con mucho talento como de el seguir adelante por que son de los mas valiosos.. Algo especial para nuestros tiempos..
I came to see an actual dishwasher. Didn’t expect to see a man
Someone: what kind of dishwasher did you buy?
Me: the one that designs guns
someone: what kind of drugs are you on
Same had to read the title twice, then face palmed when I saw the old man on the video🤦♂️
I came to see a dishwasher not a man a woman
Jajaja
@@hurmadaphadil3403 What? C'mon. I'll but a dishwasher designing guns anytime!
Imagine how many lost arts have died off bc they weren't continued through generations.
Abraham Eudave damn
Not everyone wants to carry family tradition. I sure as fuck don’t want to.
september ur lame
@@gabrielorta4458 no u
@Azula :(
This one is one of the best I have seen, captured me and I’m still thinking about the craft dying. How will we be remembered, will we? Good work.
May God Give This Man Many More Years To Continue Making Art, They Dont Make Men Like They Use To
Never thought I would see a vice video that was positive about firearms...
TheSpoonKing - that was the first thing that I thought. Usually its “Ghost gun, print on your normal Ink Jet Printer at home” “Gun Bad Insert Quote” bullshit.
It’s not. They called him a dishwasher and referred to his craftsmanship as a side hustle.
It helps that he’s not white/American
@@jb76489 🙄 sure man
I looked at this video and thought "women shouldn't be designing guns wtf vice"🤣
If he accepted apprentices, I’d literally move to Texas to learn from him. I just finished my gunsmithing degree. The engraving we learned is nothing compared to him.
Hit him up, it seems like he’d be down and I hope you speak Spanish good luck 🍀
Worth giving his son or him a holler, his son owns Revolver Taco Lounge and Campestre Chule Vista in Fort Worth if that helps. The world needs more artisans man.
DOOOOO IT!!!!🇲🇽🌹
The Man does beautiful work . Go for it!! His knowledge needs to be passed on.
You need to pay him a visit now I bet you if you are sincere and hard working he will be more than happy to pass you his artistry. I have always wanted a holy themed gun and this man or his apprentice would be perfect for this.
Whoever edited this did a fantastic job with the music and everything in general
I'd love to come meet his family and learn how to engrave like him seems like a very wholesome family with lots Olden days traditions
This is the exact business you would see in the John Wick universe.
Shut up gaben! Finish my half life 3 already
dncngrza 😂😂😂
You probably need a gold coin to have one of these made
@@taco6989 you need.... $60,000 dollars.
@@taco6989 or, 30 1 ounce gold coins at $2,000 an ounce.
He looks so humble though. Even admit that he's still learning a lot.
All masters of any artform understand that they are always learning and will forever see themselves as novices.
Great example of "never judge a boom by the cover" Beautiful works, humble, and exquisite.
Even after 500 years he would still feel like a student. Humble and knows there is room to grow/improve.
The term “kitchen gunsmith” taken literally.
Budget Colonoscopy I don’t think I’ve ever heard that
Janis Creció A kitchen gunsmith is someone who makes guns, gun mods, or fixes guns in their home in places such as their kitchen or garage. IV8888 did a video about it too.
Janis Creció Watch Gun Gripes episode 4. Barry and Eric can give you a better in depth explanation and some examples.
Simo It’s a typo. Calm the fuck down.
@@eddiespaghetti54321, I'm unsure whether engraving really counts as gun smithing. He called himself a black smith. He does technically modify guns, but not in the way one would think.
I got sad when he said his son didn’t follow in his profession, I wish I could have been taught this. He is the last of his kind in his family and the only thing they will have is his work. 🥺
His work is so beautiful, it makes me want to cry
What a beautiful way to leave his mark in this world.
More of this. This content is why I subbed to this channel.
Less women, gotcha.
@@Gormfork lmao
Largely agree, this was fascinating and I clicked on it way faster than I have in the past with some of VICE's videos. They did great work finding this.
@@dertythegrower sure buddy.... Sure
@@Gormfork Women in the kitchen... just like this show!
"I am no fuckin' dishwasher"
-Tony Montana
That's a fact Jack
Had to rewatch, such beautiful art
I saw this video 3 years ago and now i am back......Damn....i feel old....time loops.
"Since man first bent down for a rock, he thought to himself..this would look so much better with some custom designs on it"
Tamas Egyed facts
shoutout to rust
To arm?
🤣👍
@@kevinlam4859 yea that's why he said idk where he go his from
And he's never had an unhappy customer.
You can tell because he's still alive.
69,420 subs with no videos challenge 💯💯
You're almost funny
Absolutely beautiful. 😎 That talent is on a different level.
I'm not a fan of guns, but I do for sure appreciate craftsmanship. And this is awesome
When you spend too much time at the Gunsmith in Red Dead Redemption 2
Watching this video made me want to play through that game again.
Helix lmfao
Ahhh yess good times
The Mexican equivalent to Hattori Hanzo in the Kil Bill films. Working in a sushi bar with a bunch of masterpiece swords upstairs. Love it.
Your a man of beautiful words
Yes we work inside taco joints secret societys an wat not
@@richboy5starcitydallas504 that u in video?
True craftsman , and humble human being , true Artist.
incredible craftsmanship
“The first time man bent down to grab a rock, he armed himself.”
And that’s when I began respecting this man.
And Government wants to bring back the ancient ways placing gun restrictions while they and criminals arm themselves with AR's...
Really you have respect cause of a quote?
@@runnsheeprunn9828 hell yeah tf some of the people just have a way of conveying their wisdom through quotes.
A wise man he is!
runn sheep runn yes
Seriously whoever made this title need to go back to school total disgrace Vice
i mean its exactly what they want... clickbait.
The title of "Dishwasher" is an honor. Calm down.
video is pretty damn cool and interesting, but I agree, these clickbait titles are the fucking worst. thank god the content isn't nearly as stupid, though that obviously isn't always this case with many articles around the web
made you click, no?
totally agree.... so disparaging
I just subscribed to Vice because of this humble Master. God bless him and his cool family background.
just watched this for the 1st time and that engraver is very talented ! what makes the man even more remarkable. Is fact that he engraves every firearm "the old school way" by using a few tools and his hands. Not lasers 👏🏼
This guys instantly getting 1000’s of requests after this video..... great work sir
I tried to find him. No luck.
@@africanative986 let me know if you do find out. 😁🤞
Yeah..a requests from all the drug cartel leaders
You must have literally never seen a hand engraved gun before in your life as this is some of the worst I’ve ever seen.
Waiter: “What can I get you all today?”
Me: “Cheese enchiladas and an ak-47 engraved and dipped in gold.”
Facts
Lol
Drug king pin shit
Y'all
Hahaha
calling this guy a dishwasher is like calling Michelangelo a paperboy for walking to the mailbox.
What a talent. If I was him I would chisel my own gravestone and leave the world with my final piece of art so stunning
“How this gun engraver washes dishes on the side” is a better title.
I really wanted to see a dishwasher that engraved guns
that sounds like a video about washing dishes not gun engraving. lol
Vice is liberal and racist remember..
That title brings no question to the viewer. It makes them feel like they are gonna learn about dishes more than they will the guns. But either way the title was pretty shit
Pretty sure it was just a bit to get more views. This definitely deserves attention as a craft but they have to make money somehow. So by making an attention catching title they receive more views, that's just how it works and it will progressively become more and more click baity as we advance into the future. There's really not much to say except sulk in the comments, just save your time on ranting about the video and get on with your day with a nice cup of Joe or a plate of eggs and bacon. Lifes too short to complain about Vices Sketchy Business practices
He deserves every penny that is such incredibly rare artwork he is
doing
@Abel B. not his problem
@Abel B. stop assuming things about me. I wouldn't complain about his money even if he was a douche because someone else's crimes don't make him a bad person especially because he isn't helping the buyer commit crimes by making the guns more deadly or anything he is just making them look nice.
Abel B. Dude ge only designs guns not an assasin or something i know many people here in my city that are active assasins and Under world gunsmiths and gun designers theyre all different jobs desgning guns is legal so dont be ballsy
@Abel B. your saying it as if a douche would have the patience and skill to partake his time in an art form like this which takes tons of time and patience
That's right beautiful
i don't know this was heartwarming family is everything
Love this man's "learners mindset"!