Forging a Damascus Katana from 1000 paperclips

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  • @HansKnives
    @HansKnives  Před 10 měsíci +171

    I guess I should come out and clarify that the blade is a san mai construction, the material in the middle is 1095, the clip material is mild steel and does not participate in the actual cutting. But it can increase the overall willfulness of the blade. 2:55

    • @Pprokop87
      @Pprokop87 Před 8 měsíci +15

      And don't forget that this is a pattern welding and not a damascus

    • @dr.futtbutt898
      @dr.futtbutt898 Před 7 měsíci +7

      @@Pprokop87 people have been calling this Damascus since the 70s

    • @Pprokop87
      @Pprokop87 Před 7 měsíci +7

      @@dr.futtbutt898pattern welding is not damascus. It looks diferent and is made in a diferent way

    • @dr.futtbutt898
      @dr.futtbutt898 Před 7 měsíci +4

      ​@@Pprokop87no shit but that doesn't mean anybody cares people have been using that word for wrong for 50 yrs

    • @dr.futtbutt898
      @dr.futtbutt898 Před 7 měsíci +2

      ​@@Pprokop87I'm aware I'm just saying everyone is using the wrong word for it anyway

  • @brianginex4834
    @brianginex4834 Před 7 měsíci +139

    Imagine forging a katana in the feudal period without modern tools, they were truly badass

    • @HitokiriBattuosai
      @HitokiriBattuosai Před 5 měsíci +19

      True pros in Japan do it like in feudal times. But u imagine what is the price for such ones.

    • @Luke_wait_for_it_marengo
      @Luke_wait_for_it_marengo Před 5 měsíci +4

      Millions

    • @jospahitposting7132
      @jospahitposting7132 Před 4 měsíci +2

      El problema de la forja tradicional es que las katanas resultantes eran literalmente una basura por su acero súper quebradizo gracias a su excesiva concentración en carbono

    • @brianginex4834
      @brianginex4834 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@jospahitposting7132 los samurais al leer esto 🤡🤡🤡🤡

    • @jospahitposting7132
      @jospahitposting7132 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@brianginex4834 jajaja y ojalá lo lean la herrería actual arregla todos los problemas de una katana tradicional

  • @thegamingjelly1719
    @thegamingjelly1719 Před 10 měsíci +384

    The quench has to be the scariest part in the forging process. If you get a warp you have such a short amount of time to correct it, and if you hear a ping, it’s over, gotta restart from scratch

    • @johnnyfaint7114
      @johnnyfaint7114 Před 9 měsíci +10

      What does the ping mean?

    • @thegamingjelly1719
      @thegamingjelly1719 Před 9 měsíci +70

      @@johnnyfaint7114 It means a stress fracture formed in the blade, so it's liable to break. You can't really just reheat and reforge it most of the time, you just have to cut your losses and start over

    • @smacksteel708
      @smacksteel708 Před 9 měsíci +9

      If you get a warp and are unable to fix it before it cools down you can always re heat it and quench it again, normalizing is key to a successful quench though

    • @johnnyfaint7114
      @johnnyfaint7114 Před 9 měsíci

      @@thegamingjelly1719 from scratch?!

    • @scottstudebaker2959
      @scottstudebaker2959 Před 9 měsíci +10

      Well to tale you the onest truth I'd prefer a sword making video the old way, the way the Japanese made they'r swords,it's more interesting. Not how the Americans use all fantasy presses and modern technology, all this gets away from how people made there own tools in life. Americans have gotten away from the old ways, maybe it's time to bring back these older ways and view how people from around the world made there tools. It would be nice to see again how the Japanese continue to make their swords the same way for many centuries and still do.

  • @AdoreYouInAshXI
    @AdoreYouInAshXI Před 10 měsíci +291

    Thank you for not speeding everything up so fast, it gives us a much better idea as to how long projects like this take to complete.

    • @HansKnives
      @HansKnives  Před 10 měsíci +35

      I will never speed up a video in the future. that's lazy

    • @AkSamurai69
      @AkSamurai69 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Yeah. About 25 minutes 😅

    • @sportscorner210
      @sportscorner210 Před 8 měsíci

      @@HansKnives how much it took to complete?

    • @hiekelhiekel
      @hiekelhiekel Před 7 měsíci

      yeap 23 mins ! im ready to start now

  • @skylersmith9465
    @skylersmith9465 Před 10 měsíci +16

    I like how the edge steel layered in gave the look of the old way of hardening the blade by the use of clay, the iconic katana waves.

  • @ssjronin3972
    @ssjronin3972 Před 7 měsíci +6

    This is the best forging video I've come across on CZcams, loved seeing each step in depth. Thank you so much.

  • @gonzala
    @gonzala Před 10 měsíci +16

    pleasantly relieved when i saw the high carbon come out. seen a bunch of videos where they try to trick you into thinking they used a bunch of nails or welding rod to make a complete knife. very nice work.

  • @rafaeltoledo2310
    @rafaeltoledo2310 Před 8 měsíci +13

    you know how good a guy's skill is when he makes it look easy.

  • @thiagocarvalho2928
    @thiagocarvalho2928 Před 10 měsíci +14

    The fact you actually made a sanmai forging made the video worth watching, nice work!

  • @jkr3008
    @jkr3008 Před 10 měsíci +87

    The blade texture is simply mesmerising. Not even mentioning the craftsmanship.
    Overall, this neat and humble design plus the skills resulted in a beautiful sword. Which is waiting for its saya of course.

    • @ogleg179
      @ogleg179 Před 9 měsíci

      Una espada increíble tendría que probar la dureza del material usado, pero como viene de un experto forjador le doy 20 puntos😊 un hermoso trabajo 👍

  • @cgray5559
    @cgray5559 Před 9 měsíci +50

    This was really dope. I recently got into forging about a year ago because of the show, and im really fascinated by it. Love to see a bunch of random materials turn into a beautiful blade. Turned out really nice. Almost as if Hattori Hanzo made it himself lol.

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks Před 9 měsíci +24

    Great job, Han! This one turned out amazing! Too bad it wasn’t for The Samurai Challenge! 😉

    • @arsknivesofficial
      @arsknivesofficial Před 7 měsíci +1

      Love and hobbies never fade, like this work

    • @HansKnives
      @HansKnives  Před měsícem

      Thank you Dennis. I'm always one step slower, or one step faster. Yet the challenge film performed poorly.

  • @jimmylee695
    @jimmylee695 Před 7 měsíci +2

    so young yet so skilled. Everything done meticulously and with thought and speed. This Katana blade is a beauty to look at and Hatori Hanzo will be proud.
    I salute you Hans, from Australia.

  • @Meagain921
    @Meagain921 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you…..a real joy to watch a creative, skilled craftsman at work…….

  • @MrNoodlesYT
    @MrNoodlesYT Před 9 měsíci +7

    I love the Damascus pattern and the look of the katana! Great job!

  • @nathancarabajal8271
    @nathancarabajal8271 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Katana is awesome. Well done and fantastic work. Should definitely make more katanas or other swords

  • @slicerpaper
    @slicerpaper Před 9 měsíci +8

    The Shinogi-ji is so narrow that it almost looks like Hira Zukuri, but nice hamon out of something like Paperclips, forging stuff out of paperclips can be hard, and this is one of the stuff I’ve seen that has cool aesthetics.

  • @michaeljflops
    @michaeljflops Před 9 měsíci +3

    That was incredible watching. Thank you for that show of art!

  • @deviceu
    @deviceu Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your creation!

  • @duyvominh9403
    @duyvominh9403 Před 3 měsíci

    The level of craftsmanship is awesome for a CZcams video ❤

  • @SovereignKnight74
    @SovereignKnight74 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Amazing! The time and effort..... Everything from scratch! Now that's love of the craft right there! Great job!

  • @potatoman7594
    @potatoman7594 Před 6 měsíci

    its really cool how we can come to CZcams and watch stuff be made that would've had stories written about it 1000 years ago

  • @Ivegotwormsinme
    @Ivegotwormsinme Před 7 měsíci

    Who else here loves to file?
    Who doesn't like to file?
    Whether you like it or not, it's very rewarding to see such instant results to your piece. I for one rather enjoy filing immensely as well as sanding. It's a fun time to see something go from being somewhat rough to a glass-like finish.

  • @flatlyna2223
    @flatlyna2223 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastic skills and a mighty Impressive katana as the final result. Thank you for taking the time to produce the video.

  • @andyt5559
    @andyt5559 Před měsícem

    1 word! STUNNING!

  • @Steve-vf7se
    @Steve-vf7se Před 7 měsíci

    Looks cool, the material has real shine to it. Swords in stores to buy or look at are amazing, wish Halloween stores had it for real

  • @Viktor_Johansson
    @Viktor_Johansson Před 10 měsíci +2

    Beautiful! The steel pattern almost looks like wootz!

  • @Acuas
    @Acuas Před 9 měsíci

    That damascus pattern turned up beautifull

  • @MrKennyT1123
    @MrKennyT1123 Před 8 měsíci

    Sat mesmerized the whole time.

  • @vinceianni4026
    @vinceianni4026 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Beautiful sword Beautifully made good job well done

  • @J0DAH
    @J0DAH Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow this is awesome. Great craftsmanship

  • @giulymonisteri7607
    @giulymonisteri7607 Před 9 měsíci

    Sinceramente una delle katana più belle che ho mai visto costruire da un amatore complimenti 🥋🙏

  • @johnholmes6897
    @johnholmes6897 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful sword. Great work !

  • @user-by8ww1fl9z
    @user-by8ww1fl9z Před 10 měsíci +8

    Great job. I generally love edged weapons, but this is just super!

  • @DragonRose81
    @DragonRose81 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing work

  • @Mark-jd2dv
    @Mark-jd2dv Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful work! Very talented and skilled.

  • @pimpdaddysupremeki
    @pimpdaddysupremeki Před 8 měsíci

    1:44 scared me, clearly to cold to be moved. Love that you noticed and for it back in the cooker.

  • @barclayv8282
    @barclayv8282 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful blade. Well done.

  • @alikc25
    @alikc25 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Awesome job on the Katana.

  • @jkbeanboy
    @jkbeanboy Před 10 měsíci +3

    Beautiful sword and very detailed video! My only wish would be to see some blade curvature.

  • @kevdimo6459
    @kevdimo6459 Před 10 měsíci +2

    A magnificent creation! Do you ever have the feeling that you were born 1,000 years too late? Thank you for sharing again. 👍🏻

    • @HansKnives
      @HansKnives  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Wow! Thanks for your encouragement.🍻

    • @archangel2781
      @archangel2781 Před 10 měsíci

      But paperclips didn't exist 1000 years ago.....😅

  • @Elbaz8
    @Elbaz8 Před 10 měsíci

    Wow. This is beautiful and amazing. I enjoyed watching it.

  • @h.al.8801
    @h.al.8801 Před 7 měsíci

    Looks very nice!!!

  • @meequalsmc2
    @meequalsmc2 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautifully crafted, legendary skill.

  • @andyt5559
    @andyt5559 Před měsícem

    I want to fast forward so I can see the patern, but it's fascinating watch you work your magic!

  • @238Ninja
    @238Ninja Před 11 dny

    As a sword collector...I want one..very nice sword..looks great

  • @Catinahat934
    @Catinahat934 Před 9 měsíci

    That Katana is so cool! I also like the idea of using paperclips...

  • @bryanhoward667
    @bryanhoward667 Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome blade work brother .

  • @Lambman001
    @Lambman001 Před 10 měsíci

    Master at work. Looks awesome.

  • @dennislanning8076
    @dennislanning8076 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Good Job with the milling machine.. so much more sense and so much faster ..
    Less contamination.

  • @czh2432
    @czh2432 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Excellent work!

  • @tonyjacob8467
    @tonyjacob8467 Před 4 měsíci

    I got a bunch of paperclips from my old retail job. I'd like to try this out one day! Thanks.

  • @chewyakarieckenicholas6049
    @chewyakarieckenicholas6049 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great katakana and awesome video keep you the good work

  • @user-ls2fh1nn6p
    @user-ls2fh1nn6p Před 9 měsíci +2

    До чего же красиво!❤

  • @RangerRon75
    @RangerRon75 Před 7 měsíci +1

    after watching several episodes of Forged In Fire. I really thank you for your excellent camera work! It shows so much more than they do for their time constraints. I particularly liked the detail work on the copper and brass fittings. Just wanted to know what adhesive you used when putting the wooden parts of the handle together? I will not be making anything like this. I used to be a brass and woodwind instrument technician for several years until I could no longer do it.. I appreciate the skills you have to do this.

  • @RK36_
    @RK36_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    Watching this I was wondering if there’s any negatives to cutting a slot in the forge cover to slide your holding piece into so you can get maximum heat. Gonna have to try it now when I make my forge

  • @thejerkofalltrades3862
    @thejerkofalltrades3862 Před 10 měsíci

    It's so awesome that you used only the finest high grade steele paperclips and that you are actually a samurai.

  • @joeboivin3897
    @joeboivin3897 Před 9 měsíci

    I want that 😮Fantastic Great work and Patience very Professional .

  • @gamerlore6573
    @gamerlore6573 Před měsícem

    probably best job ever

  • @regisvoiclair
    @regisvoiclair Před 8 měsíci

    Wonderful !!!

  • @mohamedayari1014
    @mohamedayari1014 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful work! Congratulations! I imagined that you shape the Guard like a paperclip 😂!

  • @ganjalfcreamcorn8438
    @ganjalfcreamcorn8438 Před 8 měsíci

    excellent blade, your a very skilled craftsman! good video too, liked the fruit ninja action haha

  • @alikoohkheil2934
    @alikoohkheil2934 Před měsícem

    عالی 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    یکی از بهترین ها❤❤

  • @manjitahzan9577
    @manjitahzan9577 Před 10 měsíci

    What a beautiful piece. Created with careful skills.

  • @christianmcgee2169
    @christianmcgee2169 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful blade

  • @jjs13rj
    @jjs13rj Před 9 měsíci

    Now that is Beautiful!!!❤️‍🔥👊

  • @kveldgorkon4611
    @kveldgorkon4611 Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful Sword ...

  • @Luke_wait_for_it_marengo
    @Luke_wait_for_it_marengo Před 5 měsíci

    This is awesome

  • @adampeter7271
    @adampeter7271 Před 8 měsíci

    Love to see the scabbard :) as a complete set.

  • @dn2817
    @dn2817 Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful craftsmanship
    Very nice work !

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Před 10 měsíci +4

    Excellent work. The KATANA looks so cool. 😍😍 Love all the way you do. 🥰🥰

  • @guillermoalfaro2714
    @guillermoalfaro2714 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Hey 👋 man how you doing bro nice!!..work!..it looks like wootz steel blessings 🙌 🙏 ✨️

  • @moistsock69
    @moistsock69 Před 5 měsíci

    i love this video.

  • @thedisabledwelshman9266
    @thedisabledwelshman9266 Před 10 měsíci

    fantastic work

  • @bleuetamoosejaw
    @bleuetamoosejaw Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful work

  • @DKSON1337
    @DKSON1337 Před 9 měsíci

    This was so satisfying to watch..

  • @RainZe236
    @RainZe236 Před měsícem

    The thought to just bite on the metal when its fresh out the Furnace wouldve long got me

  • @parrishparrish4016
    @parrishparrish4016 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice workmanship... Well though out...

  • @hbhfdvhj1753
    @hbhfdvhj1753 Před 10 měsíci +1

    تحياتي لك. عمل متقن ويستحق الاعجاب احسنت

  • @user-kj9yf7qk1v
    @user-kj9yf7qk1v Před 5 měsíci

    Exelente trabajo 👍

  • @user-lu8lf7lh8m
    @user-lu8lf7lh8m Před 9 měsíci +5

    Богатое оснащение мастерской, золотые руки. Но стоит подучиться владеть мечом)

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful Katana and you did an excellent job making it and the Scabbard!!!!
    I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
    💙Slava Ukraini!! #StopRussia Heroyam Slava💛

  • @lescrooge
    @lescrooge Před 10 měsíci

    Great job mate. my ocd would have had me laying those clips next to each other like packed sardines. also thanks for telling us how long it took. cheers from South Africa

  • @dra960
    @dra960 Před 7 měsíci

    I'm surprised that it stayed together. Paper clips aren't clean out of the box. But right on!! It looks great!!

  • @patrickhartmann1294
    @patrickhartmann1294 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome work.

  • @Breakdafunklooseforever
    @Breakdafunklooseforever Před 9 měsíci

    This is awesome!

  • @NARAI-qu7qz
    @NARAI-qu7qz Před 6 měsíci

    めっちゃカッコイイ

  • @DanyHell69
    @DanyHell69 Před 10 měsíci

    Cleanest handle I've ever seen

  • @adamsalisbury4767
    @adamsalisbury4767 Před 10 měsíci +22

    The attention to detail is excellent. I wonder how many drill bits it would take for something like that. I also enjoyed how I could see you doing the wrap and weave on the handle I never knew how it was done before people always speed up during the weave.

  • @JakeLHyde
    @JakeLHyde Před 8 měsíci

    Forgive me, so the hit at the beginning, where he's working the metal. Heating it. Pressing it. The two, things, that touch the hot metal, what material are they? It seemed the hot metal was in contact with them for a bit.

  • @kalebgrubb2272
    @kalebgrubb2272 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful

  • @_MajinLu
    @_MajinLu Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing video and look I know it's extremely hot glowing metal but it keeps reminding me of forbidden pastry

  • @teamthonquetv5115
    @teamthonquetv5115 Před 4 měsíci

    Anh bạn làm dao kiếm rất sáng tạo thật là đẹp sắt nắn ..tui quá thík

  • @rhaegostheskydragon1760
    @rhaegostheskydragon1760 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @timothymiller4225
    @timothymiller4225 Před 3 měsíci

    the paperclips gave it such a great pattern

  • @Bruce6001
    @Bruce6001 Před 10 měsíci

    Great job

  • @forginghard
    @forginghard Před 10 měsíci +2

  • @anthonyfigueroa2395
    @anthonyfigueroa2395 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Very beautiful..what other steel did you add for strength?😊

  • @joelyoung6424
    @joelyoung6424 Před 6 měsíci

    It's beautiful.

  • @zacharyfouty4224
    @zacharyfouty4224 Před 7 měsíci

    Give a man a lemon and he makes lemonade. Give a man a paper clip, he makes a katana. Life is simple.