I have decided to give this sword away for free as a thank you to all my viewers :) Enter the giveaway at www.jhublades.com/available-work/p/viking-sword-giveaway Winner will be announced on Instagram (@jhublades) live on January 19th, 2025 at 3pm MST (GMT-7). Winner will also be emailed. Also check out my Patreon if you have time but please read my update in the video description first: www.patreon.com/JesseHu
Looks like I got here a bit late, but I think it would be cool to collab and hand it off to a YT channel that does engraving and or filigree. THEN, even cooler, is if they could hand it off to another creator that makes leather goods for a scabbard, then on and on... Just an idea. Great work! Keep it up! 👍
Jesse, I don't have social media, so I can't watch the stream on Instagram. The winner should answer you during the stream, or you will send an E-mail to inform them?
I’d like to see a challenge where you make a signature blade once in the normal Forged In Fire time frame, and then remake that exact blade again in your normal time frame and test them against each other. I’d like to see how much that time really improves the finished product
Ooh, that would be interesting, I like that idea. I’d predict that performance wise they wouldn’t be worlds apart, but fit and finish would be night and day. Will have to see though!
I think i can safely speak for everyone when i say we all just love watchin you work. Just keep doing what you love and we'll be here for the ride. I like long detailed builds....but it is also fun to see other things....and its always good practice to challenge yourself
Best video yet. To answer your prompt: I like the idea of you doing challenges like this. As a viewer, selfishly, I want to see you learn because that’s how I will learn. But definitely show commission projects, too. If you do both your business will grow from both ends… and you’ll be building a house with cash in a year.
I think I actually prefer the longer builds where you are putting maximum effort into every aspect, but I still watched the full 58 minutes of this video so just keep doing whatever makes you want to keep putting out videos!
Change your blade bending jig from welded rod to eights of a pipe, that way, when you apply tension, instead of putting tension on one spot, you're spreading the load towards a larger surface. If you can get a piece of 10cm OD pipe, that could work really well. You'd have to cut the portion of pipe and then put a piece of fitted metal between it and the jaw fitting L bracket so it doesn't collapse.
I like the longer builds because I like watching you work through your process, but watching a challenge build means you're working through that process differently, so that's also interesting. I just like your videos is the easy answer!
First congrats on finishing the degree. Second nice to have a new video! and lastly I suggest you use one of those mics that grabs your shirt that everyone uses for youtube, your throat will thank you for not being to be screaming a lot
I appreciate your objectivity and honest self assessment. It’s that discerning eye and pursuit of constant improvement that makes you the craftsman that you are. And all critiques aside, you have created an absolutely beautiful sword.
Bro, I like the challenge and the long builds. I'm just here to see what you're getting into, so make yourself happy with these vids and don't get burnt out!
I would love a series: a knife in 1h ,10h and 100h. Maybe make a simple knife out of things most people could have in their „garage“ anyway, 10h what a little more dedication gets you and 100h what you can do with all that time to make things perfect.
@Jesse Hu thank you brother i was getting distracted by youtube while trying to study for exam and seeing you do a 24 hour run helped/inspired me to do a 8 hour study run
I just love watching this channel, it’s like a therapy for me, specially when I’m trying to relax. Love every type of video, and loved the challenge. I would love to see another one, HOWEVER I would suggest you did like “24h challenge” with breaks - like, when it’s time to sleep you pause your timer. I fear the challenges and internet life might be detrimental for your physical and mental health, so I wouldn’t mind if it was like “18h in one day and 6h in the other day” you know, or 12/12 something like that. Anyways KEEP IT UP, love it! ❤
Love your vids. I am honestly just interested in seeing you make super cool blades. I really like the sword builds. Don't really care if you do it in the form of a challenge, or a standard vid.
Challenge is cool, but longer process builds are more interesting, in my opinion. Seeing the quality a craftsman can achieve is meaningful, instead of watching them cut corners and have a less than optimal product than they could have achieved otherwise.
Hi Jesse, Greetings from Deutschland. For swords after hardening you should clamp them down in between two pieces of long thick straight wood. Also when you temper in a fixed jig straight, it will naturally straighten. Love your work, Message anything, and keep up the Awesome Work…;-)
Time constraints can be interesting, sure, but I think you should go for ones that challenge your technique, skill, and creativity. Time crunches mean you sacrifice some quality just to be fast. Good for a gameshow, but most of us want to watch you take your time and make something beautiful.
it’s also a really easy way to sacrifice safety. as cliche as it sounds, it takes one second to make a mistake that you have to live with forever. no challenge is worth that risk. i hope jessie realizes we watch these videos for him and not the challenge. i’d watch him make anything to be honest
I like your intricate full builds a lot, but seeing your challenge video is an interesting twist to see how you compensate and risk certain steps. Overall, sure, more challenge videos would be nice (maybe with different twists, too). Though, without a doubt, I love your full build episodes most with your intricate detailing and care for explaining your steps and design choices.
Love the challenge style video, but love all your videos, your narration, your constant attempts at getting better at your craft, it's all wonderful to watch!
about the challenge format. i like how you approach the challenges, because you show us all the planning. of course i love just watching you work on the blades, and having a comentary that i still relaxing to listen to. i think a challenge here and there and some projects here and there would be perfect! i think another cool suggestion might be to make some unique blades sometimes. with how relaxing but informative you are to watch, i dont think what you build should matter too much, as its the adventure that is so fun to watch. hope you see this, i think i can speak for most of your fanbase!
Please keep making these videos!!! You’re my favorite knife maker! And i love to see that you can do all that crazy stuff while being young! Which gives motivation for me!
Awesome video as always!! I enjoyed the challenge and your longer videos. Honestly man it's a joy to watch whatever and I look forward to seeing what is next!
Every time I see your damascus, it inspires me more and more to get back out to my forge. I am in no was set up or capable of making damascus right now. But your content encourages me to keep creating in preparation for the day that I can.
Love your videos! Always looking forward to your next one 😁👌🏻❤️. You are clearly an expert and know what you’re doing… but I have to ask still… Do you ever sketch out your blade, shape, handle and everything on paper first? I see others do that, and use as a template/blueprint when forging and grinding. Also, you seem to rely a lot on your own skill and “feel” when making sure the blade is symmetric, right thickness etc. Isn’t that extremely hard? I know you measure too, but really impressive work nonetheless 🙌🏻
This is the first of your videos I've come across, and I was very impressed! I'm hoping to make a viking-ish sword this year and I'll be using this video as one of my references, thanks!
Dope video as per usual, also super cool to have 0$ entry to have a chance to get this piece. I was fully willing to pay 3-5$ as said in the video too.
I'm just a fan of your work. I just started randomly watching FiF and saw the Gladiator championship run which of course brought me here. You do incredible work. I could care less about the format on your content delivery - I just enjoy the final product.
You're a great bladesmith! I loved to watch the challenge, but i would love even more to see challanges where the end result is awesome quality and the challenge is something else than time restraints. Something like functional fantasy, custom works going more to family weapons, customize to be functional but have something unique, family swords, etc. Anyway man, do your thing, you are great deserve every great thing in your life. Take care!
The ladder pattern was a very nice touch. If you were going to do another Viking sword, I would do a twist Damascus core since a lot of the swords from that time had that. Hilt is definitely longer, but it is in the right shape.
Yeah if I attempted one of these again I would do the Turkish-twist pattern that you're talking about, super difficult though so I might put it off for a little bit. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I absolutely loved this video! But I also do love watching your other videos. Both this video and your other videos are awesome! As a bladesmith my self, your videos are inspiring and motivating! Thank you!
This was awesome to watch! I am surprised at how much I enjoyed the "challenge" aspect - that was super enjoyable, even for someone like me who has 0 knowledge about the stuff you do. Thank you for the awesome content! About your question if more challenges or what not: both is awesome! ❤
Great build! I really appreciate your input on doing the fuller - the thought of doing one scares me no end. As to those pesky metal pieces that get stuck on the hands, try wading up some masking or duct tape and patting the problem areas. Often the tape will pick the metal off the skin. I like both the short and long build formats, equally.
Really impressive that you got a piece that nice in that short amount of time; very well done. I think your next challenge should be something that pushes you to use tools or materials that you aren't comfortable with, to push you in ways other than time constraints. I'm making canister damascus with meteorite in it and it scares me, but I'm excited to see what I can make out of it.
I'm not a blade smith but I use a dremel an awful lot so I have two suggestions for the micro shards. First of all, even a nitrile glove will catch most of them when I use a carbide burr on brass the slivers are just too small to get that deep right away. Second suggestion for when I refuse to wear gloves, duct tape. You can cover your hand in duct tape, push it down until you have firm glue to skin contact across the area. When you remove the tape it should take most of the metal shards with it.
I was really looking forward to see a new video from you! When I was thinking about trying blacksmithing myself I was looking at one of your videos and you inspired me. The result is I just started working on a dagger. 20 cm blade length, but monosteel. I wonder how my experience compares to what I have seen in your videos.
That constructions solid for 24 hrs from raw material ! I bet itd pass every forged in fire test with flying colors + do work in medieval battle for hundreds of fights ! ⚔️
Very happy to see you online. I would love to see more videos from you . I wonder if you have swords that you want to make that you think people might like. I think it would be cool for you to make limited edition sword either on that you want to make or that people online wanted to see. I would LOVE to see a remake of a fantasy sword. I have some graphical and story themed symbols etc that could make this sword very interesting. Feanor's Sword. The first sword known to be made in Valinor. He was born very early in the first AGE and the two trees would be a very important theme. He received a premonition that harm would come to the trees, so he made this first sword with this in mind so I imagine stars, trees and the flowers represented on the blade. Also it's purpose being to protect the trees it would have to represent that somehow. It would have to be as bright as possible. Lots more to discuss but hopefully you start to get the idea. Whatever you decide look forward to what you might decide.
hey jesse, if you would answer a few quick questions for a beginner bladesmith, that would be great. 1. what 2x72 belts would you recommend for a budget 2. where do you get your steel 3. approximately how fast do you go through your belts thank you so much for your videos, you're my favourite bladesmithing youtuber and ive learned a whole lot from you, and congrats on the degree!
Sure! 1. I’d recommend cheap VSM belts, they’re the cheapest ones you can find new. If you have a knife maker nearby, using their worn belts is also an option if they’re willing. 2. I get my steel from New Jersey Steel Baron and Pop’s Knife Supply 3. I go through them pretty fast, I’d say for every average blade I use 2 of each grit
To really get the feel of how viking era swords would have felt and functioned, I'd really recommend study some historical originals. They were indeed often rather light and thin for their size (somewhere between 850 and 1400 gram), but they were also a good bit longer than many people imagine when they think about Nothers European Viking Era swords. From all examples I've studied, the blade length is often either a bit under or a bit over 77cm. The typologies of the blades and the hilts can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but there's perfectly servicable charts for that. The depth and width of the fullers can vary as well, but they always have a very smooth tapered transition to the tip, which (as far as I've seen) never have a midridge, just a smooth convex. Your hilt design would fall somewhere between a combination of Petersen Type X and H, with the pommel being more of X and the guard being somewhat reminiscent to the profile of type H. I know this wasn't ment as a historical build, but I find the process of testing out dried and true designs from history to be very satisfying and informative, and can only warmly recommend trying it out! :)
Understood! Thanks for taking the time to type all this out. The piece wasn’t meant to be fully historical but I do have plans to try making one of these again with more historically accurate measurements. I realized in the middle of the build that I should’ve probably spent more time making the piece longer and thinning everything out to get it to at least 70cm, but at that point it was too late😭.
wow Jesse this is awesome can a really cool build. i cant wait to see more of your content. i was also wondering if u could go more into detail about how u finish your wooden handles
44:22 off course we like it but one important thing u need to remember is to never make content for us make it for yourself make what u like and we will support you dose that make sense? Idk love your work!
was looking forward to this video since i got the notification for it. The blade looks awesome as i'd bet we all expected. Side question - have you ever considered putting a controller on the forge? Tyrell Knifeworks has a great Triple T on it. Really helps with normalization as well as saves a good amount of propane! PS i audibly gasped when you dropped the sword thinking you snapped it when trying to straighten it 😂
I think it would be interesting see you trying to do some of those crazy weapons we saw on forged in fire, like the claymore, or those crazy shaped swords
I think I speak for most viewers when I say that while the challenge format is definitely fun and likely easier to do on your end from a time standpoint, I think taking your time and really putting your all into a client build or just something you are inspired to make a auction off is a better watch because your constraints are just your own creativity and ability rather than time. And in the long run, I’d get it if challenges are more profitable on the TH-cam side of things given that they’d likely get similar views for days if not weeks less in forging time, and it would be understandable if that’s what makes the most sense to you, but those are just my two cents.
Just a tip. If you take a stick about a foot long, tie a rope to the middle then, tie a weight to the other end. Hold your arms in front of you and slowly roll the weight up and down. This will strengthen your forearms and save you a lot of pain down the road. 💪
Epic video mate, kicking goals with your study too. The shards from that carbide bit are not fun at all. Did that for the first time the other day. Had to use a magnet to get them off my skin 😂.
I prefer you take your time on your creations. Watching you figure things out and trying new things at your own pace is relaxing and makes for a better video imo.
I’m only 5:30 minutes in and I’m already happy. You’ve been on Forged in Fire and you watch Alec Steele. I swear if you name drop Man at Arms somewhere in this video you’re earning an automatic subscription.
Be careful that you're not doing an illegal lottery! Pretty sure there needs to be a free way to participate. Double check or you could get hit with a fine!
tip on getting rid of that yellow haze post-etching without destroying the contrast or finish is to buff it by hand using a sunshine (jewelery polishing) cloth. Learned that from Master smith Kyle Royer.
44:22 i think 95 percent full builds and the rest being challenges, it good to challenge yourself but don't do it too often It ups your game and makes you venture out but also taking your time with other projects gives you something to be proud of and feel accomplished:D
Definitely fun and entertaining to see you do a timed challenge but do the risks out weigh the benefits? Still really loved it regardless but please be careful my friend. Driving tired is even more dangerous than driving drunk. But what about forging tired 😂 No matter what you decide, Il still be here to support you!
The challenge is fun to watch because you're really good at smithing and time management. I mean, look at your record on Forged In Fire for Pete's sake. That said, I'm good with any content you put out, but I like seeing you go all Royer and take your time with everything. Flex the artistic side of it.
I have decided to give this sword away for free as a thank you to all my viewers :)
Enter the giveaway at www.jhublades.com/available-work/p/viking-sword-giveaway
Winner will be announced on Instagram (@jhublades) live on January 19th, 2025 at 3pm MST (GMT-7). Winner will also be emailed.
Also check out my Patreon if you have time but please read my update in the video description first: www.patreon.com/JesseHu
Looks like I got here a bit late, but I think it would be cool to collab and hand it off to a YT channel that does engraving and or filigree. THEN, even cooler, is if they could hand it off to another creator that makes leather goods for a scabbard, then on and on... Just an idea. Great work! Keep it up! 👍
Jesse, I don't have social media, so I can't watch the stream on Instagram. The winner should answer you during the stream, or you will send an E-mail to inform them?
Hey Jesse I am from India and please make your audio tack in hindi please
Ever made an axe? Would be cool to do a matching style Viking axe and give it away next. Great work, keep it up!
Just entered the raffle, can't wait to see it in person!
I’d like to see a challenge where you make a signature blade once in the normal Forged In Fire time frame, and then remake that exact blade again in your normal time frame and test them against each other. I’d like to see how much that time really improves the finished product
Ooh, that would be interesting, I like that idea. I’d predict that performance wise they wouldn’t be worlds apart, but fit and finish would be night and day. Will have to see though!
Biggest tease on the internets! Can't wait!
says you!
Glad i read this comment cause now i'm not finishing this video
Congratulations on your degree. You should be proud of yourself. Thanks for taking us along on the sword build 👍.
I appreciate it :D thanks for watching!
I think i can safely speak for everyone when i say we all just love watchin you work. Just keep doing what you love and we'll be here for the ride. I like long detailed builds....but it is also fun to see other things....and its always good practice to challenge yourself
Best video yet.
To answer your prompt: I like the idea of you doing challenges like this. As a viewer, selfishly, I want to see you learn because that’s how I will learn. But definitely show commission projects, too. If you do both your business will grow from both ends… and you’ll be building a house with cash in a year.
Finally, been needing some good bladesmithing content on TH-cam.
I would love to see a video where you make something with a hamon, as its your special technique!
Stay tuned👻, big hamon build is on the way
@@jhublades oh I'd love to know how you go about making a neat hamon for sure!
I think I actually prefer the longer builds where you are putting maximum effort into every aspect, but I still watched the full 58 minutes of this video so just keep doing whatever makes you want to keep putting out videos!
Change your blade bending jig from welded rod to eights of a pipe, that way, when you apply tension, instead of putting tension on one spot, you're spreading the load towards a larger surface. If you can get a piece of 10cm OD pipe, that could work really well. You'd have to cut the portion of pipe and then put a piece of fitted metal between it and the jaw fitting L bracket so it doesn't collapse.
I like the longer builds because I like watching you work through your process, but watching a challenge build means you're working through that process differently, so that's also interesting. I just like your videos is the easy answer!
I was so stoked to see there’s a notification from Jesse then I saw it starts over 25 hours😂
It'll be worth the wait :D
Sameee
@@jhubladesit always will be
I feel like you make the process hard on yourself, you got this man, have fun and relax. Thank you for sharing again. ✌️✌️
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First congrats on finishing the degree. Second nice to have a new video! and lastly I suggest you use one of those mics that grabs your shirt that everyone uses for youtube, your throat will thank you for not being to be screaming a lot
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I appreciate your objectivity and honest self assessment. It’s that discerning eye and pursuit of constant improvement that makes you the craftsman that you are. And all critiques aside, you have created an absolutely beautiful sword.
Congrats on finishing the Engineering Degree. Well earned! Kudos to the 'rents for encouraging you to succeed.
Bro, I like the challenge and the long builds. I'm just here to see what you're getting into, so make yourself happy with these vids and don't get burnt out!
I would love a series: a knife in 1h ,10h and 100h. Maybe make a simple knife out of things most people could have in their „garage“ anyway, 10h what a little more dedication gets you and 100h what you can do with all that time to make things perfect.
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So glad your back! One of the best blade builders in the game!
I'm honored :D Lot's more videos coming soon
@Jesse Hu thank you brother i was getting distracted by youtube while trying to study for exam and seeing you do a 24 hour run helped/inspired me to do a 8 hour study run
Let’s gooo, get urself a triple shot coffee to help :D
I just love watching this channel, it’s like a therapy for me, specially when I’m trying to relax. Love every type of video, and loved the challenge. I would love to see another one, HOWEVER I would suggest you did like “24h challenge” with breaks - like, when it’s time to sleep you pause your timer. I fear the challenges and internet life might be detrimental for your physical and mental health, so I wouldn’t mind if it was like “18h in one day and 6h in the other day” you know, or 12/12 something like that. Anyways KEEP IT UP, love it! ❤
It's still very exciting!!! The little events are still so interesting!!! In the end, you're still in great spirits. You really love it
Love your vids. I am honestly just interested in seeing you make super cool blades. I really like the sword builds. Don't really care if you do it in the form of a challenge, or a standard vid.
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Challenge is cool, but longer process builds are more interesting, in my opinion. Seeing the quality a craftsman can achieve is meaningful, instead of watching them cut corners and have a less than optimal product than they could have achieved otherwise.
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Hi Jesse, Greetings from Deutschland. For swords after hardening you should clamp them down in between two pieces of long thick straight wood. Also when you temper in a fixed jig straight, it will naturally straighten. Love your work, Message anything, and keep up the Awesome Work…;-)
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Time constraints can be interesting, sure, but I think you should go for ones that challenge your technique, skill, and creativity. Time crunches mean you sacrifice some quality just to be fast. Good for a gameshow, but most of us want to watch you take your time and make something beautiful.
it’s also a really easy way to sacrifice safety. as cliche as it sounds, it takes one second to make a mistake that you have to live with forever. no challenge is worth that risk. i hope jessie realizes we watch these videos for him and not the challenge. i’d watch him make anything to be honest
I like your intricate full builds a lot, but seeing your challenge video is an interesting twist to see how you compensate and risk certain steps. Overall, sure, more challenge videos would be nice (maybe with different twists, too). Though, without a doubt, I love your full build episodes most with your intricate detailing and care for explaining your steps and design choices.
Love the challenge style video, but love all your videos, your narration, your constant attempts at getting better at your craft, it's all wonderful to watch!
Truly a work of art for such a short time to make it. Love your videos man and keep up the amazing work.
Finally a Jesse video to save the day! Cool "game" that always ends up as 15 ;)
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Hi, Jesse! Since you like trying new things maybe you should make a dacian falx. You know... just for fun! Thanks! Your awesome, man!
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You should try making the forging dies like the ones freerk wieringa has for his press when he makes swords, great blade smith
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about the challenge format. i like how you approach the challenges, because you show us all the planning. of course i love just watching you work on the blades, and having a comentary that i still relaxing to listen to. i think a challenge here and there and some projects here and there would be perfect! i think another cool suggestion might be to make some unique blades sometimes. with how relaxing but informative you are to watch, i dont think what you build should matter too much, as its the adventure that is so fun to watch. hope you see this, i think i can speak for most of your fanbase!
Please keep making these videos!!! You’re my favorite knife maker! And i love to see that you can do all that crazy stuff while being young! Which gives motivation for me!
Awesome video as always!! I enjoyed the challenge and your longer videos. Honestly man it's a joy to watch whatever and I look forward to seeing what is next!
Every time I see your damascus, it inspires me more and more to get back out to my forge. I am in no was set up or capable of making damascus right now. But your content encourages me to keep creating in preparation for the day that I can.
This was the video i was looking for after I saw you on the show ^^ Love the transparency on your mistakes ... mistakes makes masters ! Keep it up !!!
Yeeeeeeaaaaaaa, new video ! Cant wait. Love your videos. Greetings from germany !
From where in germany? 👋
One more from Germany 😊
@@official_lixl1841 Westerwald, Hessen. Herborn 😁👍
@@Andys4n yesss 😁😁
@sperber-knives grützli aus Darmstadt ✌️
Love your videos! Always looking forward to your next one 😁👌🏻❤️. You are clearly an expert and know what you’re doing… but I have to ask still… Do you ever sketch out your blade, shape, handle and everything on paper first? I see others do that, and use as a template/blueprint when forging and grinding. Also, you seem to rely a lot on your own skill and “feel” when making sure the blade is symmetric, right thickness etc. Isn’t that extremely hard? I know you measure too, but really impressive work nonetheless 🙌🏻
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So siked to see another video welcome back and congratulations 🥳
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This is the first of your videos I've come across, and I was very impressed! I'm hoping to make a viking-ish sword this year and I'll be using this video as one of my references, thanks!
Dope video as per usual, also super cool to have 0$ entry to have a chance to get this piece. I was fully willing to pay 3-5$ as said in the video too.
Your Videos are so Refreshing. The editing and filming is perfect.
i just like seeing you proud of your final result and having fun through the process
Most winningest human on Forged In Fire. Always fun to watch you work.
I'm just a fan of your work. I just started randomly watching FiF and saw the Gladiator championship run which of course brought me here. You do incredible work. I could care less about the format on your content delivery - I just enjoy the final product.
Congrats on finishing your degree!
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You're a great bladesmith! I loved to watch the challenge, but i would love even more to see challanges where the end result is awesome quality and the challenge is something else than time restraints. Something like functional fantasy, custom works going more to family weapons, customize to be functional but have something unique, family swords, etc. Anyway man, do your thing, you are great deserve every great thing in your life. Take care!
The ladder pattern was a very nice touch. If you were going to do another Viking sword, I would do a twist Damascus core since a lot of the swords from that time had that. Hilt is definitely longer, but it is in the right shape.
Yeah if I attempted one of these again I would do the Turkish-twist pattern that you're talking about, super difficult though so I might put it off for a little bit. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I am no where near any handy person, but I think a heavy-duty ventilation system might be delightful for your workshop.
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That came out great, especially for the time constraints.
I absolutely loved this video! But I also do love watching your other videos. Both this video and your other videos are awesome! As a bladesmith my self, your videos are inspiring and motivating! Thank you!
I love this style of videos, and don't mind trying different videos, just as long as you don't completely stop doing the full build videos
Thanks! This video was definitely more of an experiment, and the full build videos will still be the main focus of the channel!
Can’t wait Jesse. Your videos have been a shared interest for me and my 13yo son. Well done and thanks for your hard work.
Your Australian fans!
To be so young and already a blade master. Can't wait to see your works in 20 years.
Hi. I like the format of these challenges. It also keeps you on task and on schedule. A great build.
This was awesome to watch! I am surprised at how much I enjoyed the "challenge" aspect - that was super enjoyable, even for someone like me who has 0 knowledge about the stuff you do. Thank you for the awesome content!
About your question if more challenges or what not: both is awesome! ❤
Great build! I really appreciate your input on doing the fuller - the thought of doing one scares me no end. As to those pesky metal pieces that get stuck on the hands, try wading up some masking or duct tape and patting the problem areas. Often the tape will pick the metal off the skin. I like both the short and long build formats, equally.
Really impressive that you got a piece that nice in that short amount of time; very well done. I think your next challenge should be something that pushes you to use tools or materials that you aren't comfortable with, to push you in ways other than time constraints. I'm making canister damascus with meteorite in it and it scares me, but I'm excited to see what I can make out of it.
I'm not a blade smith but I use a dremel an awful lot so I have two suggestions for the micro shards. First of all, even a nitrile glove will catch most of them when I use a carbide burr on brass the slivers are just too small to get that deep right away. Second suggestion for when I refuse to wear gloves, duct tape. You can cover your hand in duct tape, push it down until you have firm glue to skin contact across the area. When you remove the tape it should take most of the metal shards with it.
Ooh, wait these are some good tips, I will keep them in mind next time I use my Dremel! I wish I knew the duct tape trick when filming
I was really looking forward to see a new video from you! When I was thinking about trying blacksmithing myself I was looking at one of your videos and you inspired me. The result is I just started working on a dagger. 20 cm blade length, but monosteel. I wonder how my experience compares to what I have seen in your videos.
That constructions solid for 24 hrs from raw material ! I bet itd pass every forged in fire test with flying colors + do work in medieval battle for hundreds of fights ! ⚔️
Hehe I’d like to think it would but we’d never know unless I really made it for the show😶
Very happy to see you online. I would love to see more videos from you . I wonder if you have swords that you want to make that you think people might like. I think it would be cool for you to make limited edition sword either on that you want to make or that people online wanted to see. I would LOVE to see a remake of a fantasy sword. I have some graphical and story themed symbols etc that could make this sword very interesting.
Feanor's Sword. The first sword known to be made in Valinor.
He was born very early in the first AGE and the two trees would be a very important theme. He received a premonition that harm would come to the trees, so he made this first sword with this in mind so I imagine stars, trees and the flowers represented on the blade. Also it's purpose being to protect the trees it would have to represent that somehow. It would have to be as bright as possible. Lots more to discuss but hopefully you start to get the idea.
Whatever you decide look forward to what you might decide.
hey jesse, if you would answer a few quick questions for a beginner bladesmith, that would be great.
1. what 2x72 belts would you recommend for a budget
2. where do you get your steel
3. approximately how fast do you go through your belts
thank you so much for your videos, you're my favourite bladesmithing youtuber and ive learned a whole lot from you, and congrats on the degree!
Sure!
1. I’d recommend cheap VSM belts, they’re the cheapest ones you can find new. If you have a knife maker nearby, using their worn belts is also an option if they’re willing.
2. I get my steel from New Jersey Steel Baron and Pop’s Knife Supply
3. I go through them pretty fast, I’d say for every average blade I use 2 of each grit
@ thanks a ton
To really get the feel of how viking era swords would have felt and functioned, I'd really recommend study some historical originals. They were indeed often rather light and thin for their size (somewhere between 850 and 1400 gram), but they were also a good bit longer than many people imagine when they think about Nothers European Viking Era swords. From all examples I've studied, the blade length is often either a bit under or a bit over 77cm.
The typologies of the blades and the hilts can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but there's perfectly servicable charts for that. The depth and width of the fullers can vary as well, but they always have a very smooth tapered transition to the tip, which (as far as I've seen) never have a midridge, just a smooth convex. Your hilt design would fall somewhere between a combination of Petersen Type X and H, with the pommel being more of X and the guard being somewhat reminiscent to the profile of type H.
I know this wasn't ment as a historical build, but I find the process of testing out dried and true designs from history to be very satisfying and informative, and can only warmly recommend trying it out! :)
Understood! Thanks for taking the time to type all this out. The piece wasn’t meant to be fully historical but I do have plans to try making one of these again with more historically accurate measurements. I realized in the middle of the build that I should’ve probably spent more time making the piece longer and thinning everything out to get it to at least 70cm, but at that point it was too late😭.
wow Jesse this is awesome can a really cool build. i cant wait to see more of your content. i was also wondering if u could go more into detail about how u finish your wooden handles
Hey 👋 Jessie, I'm pretty sure that you can use two 4x4 clap it until the metal is cool when you quinch it
I like the challenge videos for sure! Maybe a random wheel to decide what you make will be a cool challenge video for the future? Keep it up 👍
44:22 off course we like it but one important thing u need to remember is to never make content for us make it for yourself make what u like and we will support you dose that make sense? Idk love your work!
Really well done! Beautiful sword!
Thank you!! I appreciate it :D
Congratulations on getting your degree and good to see you back.
The challenge style is very enjoyable. I think more historical builds would be very successful, I wish to some.
was looking forward to this video since i got the notification for it. The blade looks awesome as i'd bet we all expected. Side question - have you ever considered putting a controller on the forge? Tyrell Knifeworks has a great Triple T on it. Really helps with normalization as well as saves a good amount of propane!
PS i audibly gasped when you dropped the sword thinking you snapped it when trying to straighten it 😂
I think it would be interesting see you trying to do some of those crazy weapons we saw on forged in fire, like the claymore, or those crazy shaped swords
I think I speak for most viewers when I say that while the challenge format is definitely fun and likely easier to do on your end from a time standpoint, I think taking your time and really putting your all into a client build or just something you are inspired to make a auction off is a better watch because your constraints are just your own creativity and ability rather than time. And in the long run, I’d get it if challenges are more profitable on the TH-cam side of things given that they’d likely get similar views for days if not weeks less in forging time, and it would be understandable if that’s what makes the most sense to you, but those are just my two cents.
Just a tip. If you take a stick about a foot long, tie a rope to the middle then, tie a weight to the other end.
Hold your arms in front of you and slowly roll the weight up and down. This will strengthen your forearms and save you a lot of pain down the road. 💪
Epic video mate, kicking goals with your study too.
The shards from that carbide bit are not fun at all. Did that for the first time the other day. Had to use a magnet to get them off my skin 😂.
21:20 Is that a 7x7 in the back?
Yep
I prefer you take your time on your creations. Watching you figure things out and trying new things at your own pace is relaxing and makes for a better video imo.
Ha! I have the same dust collector and had a metal fire in the top of mine just a few days ago. First time it had happened for me, too.
I’m only 5:30 minutes in and I’m already happy. You’ve been on Forged in Fire and you watch Alec Steele. I swear if you name drop Man at Arms somewhere in this video you’re earning an automatic subscription.
So beautiful, something i can really imagine being used!
yippee new video from my favourite blacksmith !!! and enormous congratulations on earning your engineering degree :D
Genuinely surprised this was your first fuller! Looks great.
YAY YOURE BACK!!!!
Enjoyed the build!
Oh my God! There really is a name at the end of the film, it's so exciting🎉🎉🎉
Of course! I need to keep my word for something like that :D
@jhublades Treasure Boy
Be careful that you're not doing an illegal lottery! Pretty sure there needs to be a free way to participate. Double check or you could get hit with a fine!
Got it! I ended up making the giveaway free so I think I’m good but thanks for the heads up!
tip on getting rid of that yellow haze post-etching without destroying the contrast or finish is to buff it by hand using a sunshine (jewelery polishing) cloth. Learned that from Master smith Kyle Royer.
Where did you get your forge?
44:22 i think 95 percent full builds and the rest being challenges, it good to challenge yourself but don't do it too often
It ups your game and makes you venture out but also taking your time with other projects gives you something to be proud of and feel accomplished:D
Definitely fun and entertaining to see you do a timed challenge but do the risks out weigh the benefits? Still really loved it regardless but please be careful my friend. Driving tired is even more dangerous than driving drunk. But what about forging tired 😂 No matter what you decide, Il still be here to support you!
ayyyy another Jesse vid! just starting it now, so I'll pop back in once I finish it.
the 24 hour challenge is wild, but breaking it into three days was absolutely the move. another great build!
I cried out YES, and then cried when I saw the 23 hours. Can't wait to watch.
The blade raffle is a great idea!!
Awesome sword and craftsmanship
Thank you!!!
@@jhubladesThank you for the awesome videos. A pocket knife of some sort would be nice to see. Love your channel
The challenge is fun to watch because you're really good at smithing and time management. I mean, look at your record on Forged In Fire for Pete's sake. That said, I'm good with any content you put out, but I like seeing you go all Royer and take your time with everything. Flex the artistic side of it.
You did great on this challenge and you would do great in anything you do.
My favourite sword style! I need one of these in my collection.
I like when you do a challenge build but I also like the full length builds so I think a mix of both is good