Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Excalibur Sword!

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2017
  • Using the skills he learned from Weta Workshop's master swordsmith Peter Lyon, Adam takes on a One Day Build project he's been waiting to do his entire life: make King Arthur's sword from Excalibur!
    Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
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  • @tested
    @tested  Před 5 lety +75

    Watch Adam's King Arthur Armor Build here: czcams.com/video/vib1-V8ArzM/video.html

    • @elvismark6816
      @elvismark6816 Před 4 lety

      Adam Savage the name that you're looking for for the handle part is called the Tang this is a small piece of metal left over so I can Implement of a handle and guard can be placed on and leather strapped what should make it look really nice your friend JCB third son of Elvis Presley

    • @dredlord47
      @dredlord47 Před 4 lety

      While this is very late, you could have made this build slightly easier by peening the pommel on (the historical method of attaching a pommel) instead of threading it.

    • @Bash70777
      @Bash70777 Před 3 lety

      Adam Savage’s Tested can I buy it from you

    • @MrPossumeyes
      @MrPossumeyes Před 3 lety

      @@Bash70777 What?! Why? It's made of aluminium! You couldn't fend off more than three Vikings with it! By the fourth Viking you'd be "oh, shite, aluminium's not much good for swords!" Look mate, you got Vikings? You need steel! Unless you gotta gun. But that's another story...

    • @Bash70777
      @Bash70777 Před 3 lety

      MrPossumeyes I want the legendary sword Excalibur by King Arthur

  • @ricky-lee7553
    @ricky-lee7553 Před 4 lety +371

    Adam: "Its not done for blood, it's done for lightening"
    Brain: "Sword shoots lightning"

    • @iccarus1975
      @iccarus1975 Před 3 lety +7

      i thought for stage lighting at first

    • @Zulnahdwiin
      @Zulnahdwiin Před 3 lety +6

      Fun fact, in some of the real-world myths Excalibur would flash with fire and lightning whenever the wielder was fighting monsters

    • @iccarus1975
      @iccarus1975 Před 3 lety +10

      @Carlos Spiceywhiener yes, we understand what it means, that's why there are people commenting on it.

    • @Chris-uy6mr
      @Chris-uy6mr Před 3 lety +5

      Now with lightning. REAL LIGHTNING

    • @frankparker245
      @frankparker245 Před 3 lety +1

      @Carlos Spiceywhiener Yes but he was explain that it’s a joke.....

  • @bhambabean1192
    @bhambabean1192 Před 6 lety +441

    Adam's videos are so mesmerizing because he doesn't fill all his footage with music. It's just the ambience of the environment and it's beautiful 👏 👏👏!

    • @El-Gato69
      @El-Gato69 Před 6 lety +5

      That was the first things I noticed, and didn't realize how badly I needed ambience over filler music.

    • @aonar
      @aonar Před 5 lety

      There's definitely music, it's just used as ambience. It doesn't overpower the viewer. edit: nm, not during the actual creation, i see what you're talking about.

    • @GordonSlamsay
      @GordonSlamsay Před 5 lety +3

      When there is music its not fucking ear wrecking

    • @brandongallegos6402
      @brandongallegos6402 Před 5 lety +1

      gypaetus I have to say that my favorite....You 🧪’rs have that 💆🏽‍♂️ ‘touch’......well put “gypaetus” sorry so late

    • @brandongallegos6402
      @brandongallegos6402 Před 5 lety

      SAVAGE, TESTED CREW Thanks 🙏 for your hard working teamwork ...you tube well let’s face it at times can have people “TROLLS” .No matter how great the content will hate LET’em, all of the inspiration your team creates WORLDWIDE PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORY.please be yourself I’m not looking for or asking for your attention just wanted to say keep it 💯ALWAYS 🔥🔥🔥🛠. ✌🏽❤️. B

  • @Sage-mp8vr
    @Sage-mp8vr Před 6 lety +313

    Aluminum dust can be some nasty stuff. I grind, smelt, cast, and cut aluminum. Always a good idea to wear a respirator

    • @mysterythecat971
      @mysterythecat971 Před 5 lety +11

      The things he does for good TV.

    • @Jeerin_
      @Jeerin_ Před 3 lety +4

      Furry

    • @Wes-xk6hl
      @Wes-xk6hl Před 3 lety +11

      I was cringing the whole time. I'm quite surprised such a pragmatic person would not wear any kind of mask

    • @normnelson
      @normnelson Před 3 lety +5

      Or hearing protection!

    • @normnelson
      @normnelson Před 3 lety +4

      Or safety glasses when using cyanoacrylate!

  • @rowangallagher4579
    @rowangallagher4579 Před 5 lety +85

    "It's not a blood groove, it never was."
    You sound like me and all of my sword enthusiast friends.

    • @southaussielad2496
      @southaussielad2496 Před 4 lety +3

      Yet people will still argue that it was a blood groove😂

    • @JackSilver1410
      @JackSilver1410 Před 3 lety +6

      @@southaussielad2496 People will argue that the Earth is flat too, doesn't make them any less stupid. It just makes them stupid with conviction.

    • @bomblessdodongo3093
      @bomblessdodongo3093 Před 3 lety +2

      I’ve had history teachers argue that, as well as the whole “All battlefield swords were blunt” bullshit. It’s frustrating too because my military history teacher was really cool

    • @vinnyganzano1930
      @vinnyganzano1930 Před měsícem

      ​@@southaussielad2496I know but it's fun to freak out the normies🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @arnavinamdar2674
    @arnavinamdar2674 Před 6 lety +135

    Adam:Ok , so we need some plutonium.
    Five seconds later: ok here I’ve got a couple of kilos

  • @dalawdog
    @dalawdog Před 6 lety +84

    "I love polishing brass" ~ Adam Savage

    • @spinnis
      @spinnis Před 6 lety +6

      I'm assuming thats a known inuendo, but damn I have never heard that one before.

    • @dalawdog
      @dalawdog Před 6 lety +6

      oh man, shame. You missed a good one :^)

    • @chris86simon
      @chris86simon Před 6 lety +2

      He did spend alot of time polishing his sword and enjoing it immensly...perfect example: 33:07

  • @CalebMcFadden
    @CalebMcFadden Před 4 lety +86

    When you find out the crusade for the holy land is tomorrow.

  • @jasonpercy184
    @jasonpercy184 Před 5 lety +15

    I admire the man for making something he could easily purchase . The sense of pride from making something with your hands can not be replaced by buying it .Seems like such a down to earth guy with nothing to prove ,except that he can make anything .Love it !

  • @PommacX
    @PommacX Před 6 lety +581

    Grinder says: "ONLY use with 3 inch wheel"
    Adam says: "I'm going to use this 2 inch wheel!" in an optimistic manner.
    I guess another myth was busted right before our eyes...

    • @JusttheEdge
      @JusttheEdge Před 6 lety +20

      PommacX maybe it means only use the flat surface with 3in wheel. He could have switched off camera when he went from the wheel to the flat.

    • @atl4s26
      @atl4s26 Před 6 lety

      Or maybe no more then three inch wheel?

    • @nikolaihedler8883
      @nikolaihedler8883 Před 5 lety +13

      The "ONLY 3 inch wheel" part is the flat backing for the belt; when the back plate is removed, you can use other wheel sizes.

    • @DragonHeart53
      @DragonHeart53 Před 5 lety +1

      or, potentially, the "3 inch" part is the width of the wheels. not their diameter. since having a wheel that is wider, or thinner than the belt would be bad. the diameter of wheels can be what ever he wants them to be. but the width has to always match the drive wheel. which is likely also supporting the guide plates that make sure the belt doesn't go slipping off the wheels. the wheel that's also doing the grinding would also loose effectiveness if it were wider than the belt itself.

    • @GBOB68
      @GBOB68 Před 5 lety

      @Matthew M try telling my wife that.

  • @brackets0029
    @brackets0029 Před 6 lety +237

    5:55 after i pause the video and spend like 5 minutes trying to find out what the hell that marker is, he just stops what he's doing and tells me. What a fantastic use of psychic powers.

    • @richardelliott2260
      @richardelliott2260 Před 6 lety +6

      The shop he is working in is unreal

    • @freshlymemed5680
      @freshlymemed5680 Před 6 lety +2

      Its his man cave after all, and for a messy looking workshop everything is well organized.

    • @Joebunker98
      @Joebunker98 Před 5 lety +5

      I was looking for a comment telling me what it was. Read yours, then IMMEDIATELY he explains it!

    • @chester14rw
      @chester14rw Před 5 lety

      LMAO!!

    • @davisclarke3930
      @davisclarke3930 Před 5 lety +1

      Yessss I did that toooo

  • @joyhoneybeelight
    @joyhoneybeelight Před 4 lety +49

    Just watched this with my 3 year old boy who is obsessed with swords. He is now begging me to take him to your workshop so you can help him make his owns 🤗
    Great video!

    • @Ugly_German_Truths
      @Ugly_German_Truths Před 2 lety +5

      Adam has a video about how to make a mostly child proof sword out of wood and aluminium tape... "How to make a $5 Sword"... Should also work with cardboard and foil/tape so that there is no risk of the kid (un)intentionally whacking another child too hard with it and causing injuries that way...

    • @johnmurcott1273
      @johnmurcott1273 Před rokem +1

      @@Ugly_German_Truths well isn't causing injury the point of a sword?

    • @UpperDarbyDetailing
      @UpperDarbyDetailing Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@Ugly_German_Truthsthat risk os still there, it's just somewhat less dangerous. For a kid that age, foam is probably the way to go.

  • @RamalRama
    @RamalRama Před 4 lety +132

    Turns out that the "respirator" thing is trending so, here's my advice to you Adam: Build your own respirator...and WEAR IT!

  • @THEpaulyBOY44
    @THEpaulyBOY44 Před 6 lety +367

    i love how hes always so happy and that he loves his work ! top bloke :D

    • @boreman_rides
      @boreman_rides Před 6 lety

      PAULY PINEAPPLE you an Aussie?

    • @technogaming5430
      @technogaming5430 Před 6 lety +1

      with 400 tonnes of aluminium dust inside his lungs

    • @kylitooo
      @kylitooo Před 6 lety +1

      Techno Gaming aluminum is heavy so it doesn’t float in the air it hits the ground

    • @rogersyversen3633
      @rogersyversen3633 Před 6 lety +3

      It bothers me that he is so animated. I guess I am a Jamie Hyneman-introvert kinda guy. Introverts should get more attention.

    • @donnydomingo9962
      @donnydomingo9962 Před 6 lety +2

      What amazes me is that he has the patience to do this kind of work given his hyperkinetic personality. I think he is truly a rare cat.

  • @pauline4601
    @pauline4601 Před 6 lety +810

    5 days later adam was found dead in his work shop with 1 ton of aluminium dust in his lungs

    • @darrianweathington1923
      @darrianweathington1923 Před 6 lety +54

      More like 410 billion tons...hes been doing this for years

    • @knutolabersas5601
      @knutolabersas5601 Před 6 lety +17

      well, aluminum is much heavier than air. so the partical hits the ground right away, it doesnt stay in the air. so he doesnt inhail it

    • @rachelblack3816
      @rachelblack3816 Před 6 lety +66

      Water is also heavier than air, and billions of tons of it visibly float over your head as clouds all the time; so... you're wrong. If the particles are small enough (yep, they sure as hell can be), then they can be inhaled. By the way, did you notice all of the accumulated aluminum dust on this shoulders? Yep, he was breathing that stuff alright.

    • @Jump2218
      @Jump2218 Před 5 lety +11

      We all die from something. An undeniable fact of life. Might as well be from doing something we love.

    • @Antiganos
      @Antiganos Před 5 lety +79

      @@Jump2218 Idea is to wear a mask and be able to continue doing the thing you love for longer.

  • @octavian2381
    @octavian2381 Před 5 lety +41

    "Grind, grind, grind, grind, lots of grinding" - senior prom in a nutshell

    • @topazlynx2228
      @topazlynx2228 Před 4 lety +7

      "Grind, grind, grind, grind, lots of grinding".
      -MMORPGs in a nutshell.

    • @RedesCat
      @RedesCat Před 2 lety +2

      "Grind, grind, grind, grind, lots of grinding" - me in the morning trying to make my coffee

  • @davidferguson1378
    @davidferguson1378 Před 3 lety +22

    FYI: the convex grind is just called a convex grind in most blade making circles.

    • @declancooney4809
      @declancooney4809 Před 3 lety

      Also called an Appleseed edge, I'm pretty sure. Such an edge is used on most axes

    • @Ugly_German_Truths
      @Ugly_German_Truths Před 2 lety +1

      I'm not sure it was even convex. I think it's a simple diamond shape with basically straight sides...

  • @jordanwebb6009
    @jordanwebb6009 Před 6 lety +10

    You can tell from Adam's vocal inflections in that intro that he has been spending time with "Michael from Vsauce"

  • @gamingporkchopkingdom5696
    @gamingporkchopkingdom5696 Před 6 lety +37

    The one day builds are the most satisfying videos on CZcams

  • @levidyer8042
    @levidyer8042 Před 5 lety +92

    Says "lets go find a dragon"... *builds dragon*

  • @evantdc-senpai5718
    @evantdc-senpai5718 Před 6 lety +16

    Excalibur was actually the first King Arthur movie I ever watched as a kid. I loved it so much that i made my first sword replica. After a few years I got the equipment to make real swords, and Excalibur was the first one I made

  • @darkskelix7311
    @darkskelix7311 Před 6 lety +458

    The pommel comes off a great design choice NOW HE CAN END HIS ENEMIES RIGHTLY

    • @toddsplaypen
      @toddsplaypen Před 6 lety +56

      EYYYYYY Skallagrim Squad!!!

    • @supernova8536
      @supernova8536 Před 6 lety +7

      GG Gaming I was gonna do it but you beat me to it

    • @philhayes3781
      @philhayes3781 Před 6 lety +2

      ☺🙂😐😑😒wha...

    • @mank_legend5584
      @mank_legend5584 Před 6 lety +9

      How might one best his opponent with an aluminum sword??.....

    • @Alfrixpl
      @Alfrixpl Před 6 lety

      Mank_Legend the material doesnt matter when you have a good technic and you can do the Best technic with this sword

  • @henniganjared
    @henniganjared Před 6 lety +13

    One of the BEST one day builds to date

  • @KingKjellboy
    @KingKjellboy Před 5 lety +2

    Man, always fun to watch Adam's excitment over things he do. How he puts pride in it. That is simply awesome!

  • @lukeskywalker7566
    @lukeskywalker7566 Před rokem

    Excalibur is my most favourite film the part of the film where they ride out from the castle through the fruit orchard that turns to full bloom and the transformation from the the drab and worn out Arthur and his knights to the bright and re born.this has always stayed with me in my memories cheers Adam for another great one day build.

  • @aleo4994
    @aleo4994 Před 6 lety +5

    Just the absolute quality in not only the sword, but the video itself, is truly amazing. Tested has stepped up their production game and we appreciate it!

  • @sharkysharkerson6656
    @sharkysharkerson6656 Před 6 lety +592

    You should definitely collaborate with the guys from Baltimore Knife and Sword (the Man at Arms: Reforged guys) on something. I'd love to see what you and Ilya could come up with together.
    Also, the grind Adam is talking about is known as a "convex grind" or "axe grind" if anyone was wondering

    • @KidBlue762
      @KidBlue762 Před 6 lety +14

      Sharky Sharkerson I came down to the comments to make this same request.

    • @mister_carrot8428
      @mister_carrot8428 Před 6 lety +2

      I was thinking the same, Just imagine what crazy ideas they could make come to life!

    • @WeirdSeagul
      @WeirdSeagul Před 6 lety +3

      he did mention them so i bet he as plans to do somekind of collaboration

    • @yeetymcyeet4760
      @yeetymcyeet4760 Před 6 lety +1

      I feel like Adam and Ilya would really like each other. They both have a huge passion for their craft and I think that among many other things would allow them to work well with each other.

    • @CondemnedGraham
      @CondemnedGraham Před 6 lety +11

      Collaboration with Michael Cthulhu would be better.. :P

  • @daddyleon
    @daddyleon Před 4 lety +17

    I can't imagine how much work this must've been in the middle ages.

    • @damiantears6225
      @damiantears6225 Před 4 lety +3

      well. this is a prop. a real sword is cast. so a completely different process that isn't THAT different from how it's done today as far as I know.

    • @theblackknight101
      @theblackknight101 Před 3 lety +15

      @@damiantears6225 real swords are never cast. Check out some man at arms videos.. real swords are forged.

    • @landondowers7174
      @landondowers7174 Před 3 lety

      Perhaps with more mass production, it would’ve been a little easier, but still a ton of work.

    • @charlesgibson9
      @charlesgibson9 Před 3 lety +3

      @@theblackknight101 - There's the right answer. There's also Forged In Fire from the History Channel.

    • @thomashanson6603
      @thomashanson6603 Před 3 lety

      @@damiantears6225 lmao

  • @genxer1
    @genxer1 Před rokem +1

    I love seeing how excited he gets doing these projects. He's like a little kid. Just makes me feel good.

  • @MitchChuri
    @MitchChuri Před 6 lety +7

    I WOULD LOVE a video where Adam shows off his watch collection + the different scenarios/uses he has for them! Anyone else notice his different watches in each videos?

  • @Xiltch
    @Xiltch Před 6 lety +47

    So now Adam, you need to build a rock holster for your sword that you can draw the sword from to feel like king author

  • @jxalmada66
    @jxalmada66 Před 3 lety

    your whimsical curiosity and excitement is extremely contagious! THANK YOU

  • @squashhead9180
    @squashhead9180 Před 5 lety +16

    "You have broken, what cannot BE broken," -Merlin

  • @SkechArt
    @SkechArt Před 6 lety +158

    So love Adam Savage! Coolest guy ever :D Great and awesome work!

  • @joegraz5129
    @joegraz5129 Před 6 lety +13

    This is why I love Adam no matter what he does!!!

  • @johnatkinson738
    @johnatkinson738 Před 5 lety

    Love watching Adam and he has such enthusiasm for his projects

  • @nicflatterie7772
    @nicflatterie7772 Před 3 lety +4

    When the grind started, I thought “man this is going to take for ever!”, and I feel it did!
    The result is great, looks very nice! Kudos for the patience!

  • @undizz1
    @undizz1 Před 6 lety +48

    For a moment there I thought Adam was sick, but then he took off his eye protection, and I knew he was allright.

  • @frozenninja1776
    @frozenninja1776 Před 6 lety +3

    I've been waiting for the day another One Day Build came out

  • @M3iscool
    @M3iscool Před 5 lety +8

    Adam has a strange little tool for everything. I love it.

  • @ritual64
    @ritual64 Před 5 lety +2

    A favourite movie and a great job making the sword from that movie, thanks Adam. Amazing to watch you build these items, excellent work. The end product really looks the part.

  • @theinterfaithshepherd9075
    @theinterfaithshepherd9075 Před 6 lety +183

    I think we all enjoy watching Adam work because he seems to genuinely enjoy all the stuff he is doing...it would be really hard to fake his enthusiasm ... plus ... like this build ... he built his own fu#$ing grinder just-for-swords! Who else does that? I mean there are swordsmiths who would have apparently made their own, or makers building stuff, hobbyists of all kinds ... but he builds his own shit for so many things...not just swords. WOW He's a very interesting person to watch. I wonder what he's really like...you know...like around the breakfast table or something?

    • @hibro2596
      @hibro2596 Před 6 lety +1

      The Interfaith Shepherd You say, “Around the breakfast table” like people still sit down and have breakfast together. I honestly hate the new generations.

    • @freshlymemed5680
      @freshlymemed5680 Před 6 lety +6

      hi bro Lots of people still eat breakfast together around the world, its probably just America or something.

    • @TruthIsTheNewHate84
      @TruthIsTheNewHate84 Před 5 lety +2

      I wonder the same thing. I imagine he enthusiasticly talkes about the details in the silverware and after breakfast he hurries to make his own silverware. I could watch adam talk about and build anything.

    • @JonathanVuillemin
      @JonathanVuillemin Před 5 lety +1

      Around the breakfast table :D! what has happened the night before for him to be sharing his breakfast with you?

    • @staalman1226
      @staalman1226 Před 4 lety +3

      @@hibro2596 Don't worry, we honestly utterly despise you kinds of people too.

  • @jsm99
    @jsm99 Před 6 lety +26

    Would love to see Alec Steele and Adam Savage do a one day build. How can we make this happen?

    • @caioeduardo42
      @caioeduardo42 Před 6 lety

      give them super powers, you can't forge a decent sword in a day

    • @AlecSteele
      @AlecSteele Před 6 lety +8

      I like that idea too ;)

    • @asksolas816
      @asksolas816 Před 6 lety +2

      well alec steele can because he is "fantastic "

    • @jsm99
      @jsm99 Před 6 lety +1

      Eeeee c'mon, Tested! Also, can I come build? :)

    • @draconicanomaly8597
      @draconicanomaly8597 Před 6 lety

      day*

  • @DonnyDealer
    @DonnyDealer Před 5 lety

    It's so nice to see the skills you learnt from Peter put into practice! This channel is amazing. I loved watching Mythbusters growing up- And as much as I loved exploring the science with you all, I was always more interested in the building aspect of things. This is everything I could've hoped for as a kid. Thank you so much for all of the hard work that goes into making these videos!

  • @nicknameshorty
    @nicknameshorty Před 3 lety +1

    I am so glad you got to make Excaliber! The sheer joy on your face was glorious!

  • @GreyHulk2156
    @GreyHulk2156 Před 6 lety +47

    Adam literally giving the sword a 'spit and polish'. :)

  • @FlyingCC
    @FlyingCC Před 6 lety +604

    Uh Adam... that's aluminum dust you're grinding off! Never grind without a respirator. ESPECIALLY with aluminum.

    • @danmartinico944
      @danmartinico944 Před 6 lety +63

      Pixelated Hooning I was thinking the same thing; its ​really important that people like him, that are very respected and looked up to in the maker community educate the public on the most basic safety precautions

    • @zapfanzapfan
      @zapfanzapfan Před 6 lety +32

      He should collect the dust and use it in rocket propellant.

    • @A0SAirsoft
      @A0SAirsoft Před 6 lety +5

      Yes, this, please this

    • @edxmon
      @edxmon Před 6 lety +11

      Most of his ppe look like it's for looks. The "goggles" he uses don't look Z87+ rated, the face shield is pretty useless if it allows the aluminum dust to get in this eyes all the way around. I was also kind of crining at his hair dangling ringht onto of the grinder/sander.

    • @aserta
      @aserta Před 6 lety +37

      Adam is just about as unsafe a person can get without being completely a danger to himself or others. There's a difference between confidence in tools/experience, and being irresponsible.

  • @jasonpixelator9358
    @jasonpixelator9358 Před 5 lety

    Am I the only one who finds the grinding and etching sounds in these videos majorly soothing?

  • @davehudson1478
    @davehudson1478 Před 3 lety

    I love how excited you get about this stuff.

  • @TadG
    @TadG Před 6 lety +316

    USE ONLY 3" WHEEL! ....Im going to use a 2" wheel

    • @L0rdph0b0s
      @L0rdph0b0s Před 6 lety +17

      i noticed that as well, but if you look its the flat backer he has under the top slack of the belt that has it written on it, and when hes using the 2" wheel that flat is gone. so im pretty sure its specific to that piece of equipment.

    • @TadG
      @TadG Před 6 lety +2

      L0rdph0b0s yeah I figured there was something I was missing, just thought it was funny

    • @abonynge
      @abonynge Před 6 lety +5

      Using such a narrow wheel with such a wide fuller his sword is basically paper thin in the middle. Hope it doesn't get dropped too hard. Especially because it is aluminum and not something more rigid.

    • @bmatt6447
      @bmatt6447 Před 6 lety +2

      that's only if using the guide

    • @TheLastPhoen1x
      @TheLastPhoen1x Před 6 lety +2

      I think its only applies to that table-thingy that is put under the belt.

  • @zac9005
    @zac9005 Před 6 lety +12

    More one day builds!!!

  • @benrichey2593
    @benrichey2593 Před 4 lety

    Searching the comments to find out what marker he's using when he comes out and highlights it in the video. Adam always knows exactly what we want and delivers!

  • @jb1cop
    @jb1cop Před 5 lety

    Mr. Savage your videos and your zeal make me smile. I have enjoyed your work for many years and your CZcams channel does not disappoint.

  • @JammyCreamer
    @JammyCreamer Před 6 lety +9

    I wish I had a workshop like that ! amazing

  • @LanzaNation
    @LanzaNation Před 6 lety +3

    I love how Adam is geeking out while making this. It's both hilarious and awesome. Nice job on making it!

  • @Killer_Dustbunny
    @Killer_Dustbunny Před 4 lety

    My father used to make knives when I was a kid. This video really took me back to when he was still here. Thank you Adam.

  • @ComfortablyLost2020
    @ComfortablyLost2020 Před 5 lety +1

    Can I just say how amazing it is to watch this man work?

  • @dotcomdudee
    @dotcomdudee Před 6 lety +7

    Love some of the shots in this one!

  • @TheLordHighNoob
    @TheLordHighNoob Před 6 lety +56

    Threaded pommel. Can end opponents rightly. 10/10.

    • @Bill2Board
      @Bill2Board Před 6 lety +9

      I knew there had to be a pommel joke here somewhere, you just can't have a video with swords in them without somebody mentioning the pommels.

    • @TheLordHighNoob
      @TheLordHighNoob Před 6 lety +13

      THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR A POMMEL JOKE.

    • @lytteing9560
      @lytteing9560 Před 6 lety

      Stefan Massyn I'm not a smart human being when it comes to swords but by look can you tell if it is a balanced sword?

    • @TheLordHighNoob
      @TheLordHighNoob Před 6 lety +1

      I'm no expert, but it has the shape, taper and size of a steel sword, but is made out of aluminium. Aluminium is lighter than steel so the balance may be too far back to the handle, and light, hence limiting chopping power. Good for handling, though.

    • @TheBoundFenrir
      @TheBoundFenrir Před 6 lety

      aka: perfect for something you're not actually planning on using as a weapon.

  • @timandshannon03
    @timandshannon03 Před 4 lety

    This was a great build, and one of the few where I felt smart while guessing correctly how you were going to multiple steps! Fantastic!

  • @redfogwhitefrost2583
    @redfogwhitefrost2583 Před 3 lety

    How could you not enjoy working with this guy?!

  • @twistedoldloony
    @twistedoldloony Před 6 lety +7

    Holy crap it made me so nervous when he was polishing the wire wrap that he had only affixed with glue!! 😰 I also kinda thought maybe he should be wearing a mask when all those metal shavings were flying. I totally agree with how awesome it is to polish brass. There is just something about brass that makes it shine brighter and hold a polish better than other metals! I also liked using brass with silver in jewelry projects when I was in college for metals and jewelry as they look nice together.

    • @GerBarne
      @GerBarne Před 6 lety

      Twistfaria it's non ferrous and doesn't oxidise as easily as ferrous metals. That's why it holds it's shine for longer. Still if you really want it to retain its shine give it a clear coat after you polish. Bada bing bada boom, everlasting shine.

  • @bjam89
    @bjam89 Před 6 lety +17

    now i want adam to hit up man at arms and do a build with them

    • @bjam89
      @bjam89 Před 6 lety +2

      or the reforged crew

    • @EnlightenedSavage
      @EnlightenedSavage Před 6 lety +2

      I think I'd prefer alec steel. even some of the editing in this video is similar to what Alec does

    • @nathaneells2281
      @nathaneells2281 Před 6 lety

      EnlightenedSavage Alec defiantly produces a higher quality video

  • @KevinMCable
    @KevinMCable Před 5 lety

    It's hard not to like these videos immediately. Between the pro camera work and Adam's passion for the art, I immediately find myself vexed like I would to a TV, but my brain doesnt shut off. I'm constantly wondering, how can I make this better or more personal. I might be addicted to this channel.

  • @gefiltepaprika
    @gefiltepaprika Před 6 lety

    I love the focus in Adam's eyes. It's been a long time since I was a model maker, almost 20 years ago in college. I remember that look of focus where the minutes turn into hours and you don't remember what time it is or who you are. You are the piece that you're working on. The piece is everything. Rapid prototyping and model making is an incredibly intense and rewarding process. I've always loved his work.
    However, leave off the gloves. If that glove catches, that's how you lose a hand. If you need a glove to keep from being hurt, stick with hand tools. If you catch a finger on the belt, it hurts but it will heal. If the glove catches, it will pull the whole hand through.
    I know that Adam is experienced and knows how to be careful, but people watching might not be. I do use gloves when grinding, but I accept the risk and am very careful. I've been snagged by a belt before and almost lost a finger on a lathe due to keeping my wedding band on. Never again. Bare hands, rolled sleeves, shirt tucked in, respirator on, eyes on, careful. Again, skin will heal, a whole hand does not come back.

  • @mangoru2850
    @mangoru2850 Před 6 lety +38

    When you realize he is so entertaining music is not needed.

    • @zyourzgrandzmaz
      @zyourzgrandzmaz Před 4 lety

      6:40 ?

    • @williamrexroat8700
      @williamrexroat8700 Před 4 lety

      @@zyourzgrandzmaz music is always needed for anything savage is going to do better than you can even attempt

  • @PinballMan
    @PinballMan Před 6 lety +7

    Great build like always Adam. I wish I had an Excalibur Sword :)

  • @Winchester067
    @Winchester067 Před 5 lety

    So beautiful, loved that movie also, also loved how they reflected green light off it in certain scenes

  • @londiniumarmoury7037
    @londiniumarmoury7037 Před 5 lety +2

    It looks great I see a lot of the viewers in the comment section say, "he is not a sword smith" He would make an excellent sword smith from what I can see, and clearly has the skills to become one if he wanted.

  • @moss8919
    @moss8919 Před 6 lety +4

    He's so freaking happy and that makes me so happy

  • @Hudson316
    @Hudson316 Před 6 lety +34

    Wait, did Arthur pull Excalibur from the stone in Excalibur? I've seen so many different versions of the story that I'm not sure which ones skip the part where he breaks the sword that came out of the stone and is given Excalibur by the Lady of the Lake to replace it.

    • @richarddufault
      @richarddufault Před 6 lety +1

      He breaks the sword fighting Lancelot, and the Lady of the Lake gives him a new one. I think he throws it in the lake first?

    • @chartle1
      @chartle1 Před 6 lety +64

      "women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government."

    • @aidanwalsh-king5834
      @aidanwalsh-king5834 Před 6 lety

      I don't know if I remember correctly but to the best of my knowledge, he never breaks the sword, something happens to it like it's lost or thrown in the lake and the lady of the lake retrieves it... but who knows I could be entirely wrong (I often am)

    • @johanstevens5824
      @johanstevens5824 Před 6 lety +3

      James Austin the sword from the stone is not Excalibur, it's caliburn. I think merlin gave him Excalibur

    • @banjobill8420
      @banjobill8420 Před 6 lety +3

      It isn't clear. The Arthurian legends have been passed down and mixed and adjusted over many centuries and thus different translations have changed meanings. From my research, the sword in the stone is the same as the one from the lake. The sword Caliburn was pulled from the stone by Arthur (some sources say the sword was Merlins' failed attempt to forge a sword) Then it was stolen by a blacksmith, who split the greatsword into two single edge swords. Merlin found the pieces some time later and reforged it into a single sword; Excalibur, quenching and leaving it in the lake for the king to find. However, he could only find it if he cleared his mind and made peace with nature.

  • @alinepeed7167
    @alinepeed7167 Před 2 lety

    Watching your absolute enthusiasm for this build has left me giddy. 😁 Thanks, I needed that.

  • @connoragnewmusic
    @connoragnewmusic Před 6 lety

    As a history enthusiast, it is so refreshing to hear a movie guy say "fuller" instead of :blood groove"! Too many people don't realise it was simply to lighten the blade... Thank you for dispelling this misconception :)

  • @xray718
    @xray718 Před 4 lety +14

    Adam: takes one day to build a sword
    Me: takes 2 months to build a sword

    • @UncleRichie101
      @UncleRichie101 Před 4 lety

      So with you on that one friend. 😂👍

    • @theBoenich
      @theBoenich Před 4 lety +1

      to be fair. He also has the right equipment.
      if i could use the cnc milling machine from my job i would have the sword ready in a couple of hours :D

    • @chelseakautz2942
      @chelseakautz2942 Před 4 lety +2

      To be fair he is cheating, swords are not made out of aluminium!

    • @Dashierez
      @Dashierez Před 4 lety +1

      @@chelseakautz2942 Yes, he made an aluminum costume prop sword, not a real sword.

  • @SimonJasiewicz
    @SimonJasiewicz Před 6 lety +3

    I love how he throws the pommel wherever at 24:22 totally exhausted.

  • @jayconant3816
    @jayconant3816 Před rokem

    Excalibur is one of my fave movies it also blew my mind as a kid when it came out. . Just don't break what cannot be broken!

  • @derekfernandez7701
    @derekfernandez7701 Před 6 lety +2

    Love this video! The DOP (Joey?) did such an amazing job! You can really admire Adam's mastery with the close up hand shots!

  • @ilejovcevski79
    @ilejovcevski79 Před 6 lety +13

    I still remember the first time i saw it! So simple at first glance, yet so refined and elegant! It was the sword that initiated my transition from jagged fantasy monstrosities, to serviceable and believable designs. A journey finally completed with The Lord of the Rings!

    • @MarkusHammond
      @MarkusHammond Před 6 lety +2

      A sword is supposed to look like a saw, right?

    • @ilejovcevski79
      @ilejovcevski79 Před 6 lety +1

      LOL! I guess a multi tool sword would?

    • @sherrattpemberton6089
      @sherrattpemberton6089 Před 6 lety

      Recommend taking a look at the eye candy that is Albion swords, if you haven't already

    • @Hellraiser988
      @Hellraiser988 Před 6 lety

      Logan Hammonds that's rare but one example would be a sawtooth cutless

  • @ertebolle6
    @ertebolle6 Před 6 lety +21

    16:16 Adam enjoying his time polishing his sword

  • @Brokensnowball
    @Brokensnowball Před 4 lety

    dude the way you twisted those wires is genius, you are a genius

  • @rogerhawkins4670
    @rogerhawkins4670 Před 3 lety

    Adam you do what all of us wish we could do and with such enthusiasm love watching you make such great stuff keep it up so we can all live vicariously through you

  • @OvAeons
    @OvAeons Před 6 lety +3

    would love to see an Adam and man at arms reforged colab ;o

  • @nargios5
    @nargios5 Před 6 lety +5

    You should totes collab with the guys at B.K.S from Man at Arms!

  • @backmasking33
    @backmasking33 Před 6 lety

    anyone else appreciate the silence of these videos??? i love it it shows focus, and catches my attantion

  • @JGomezabino
    @JGomezabino Před 3 lety

    Adam you inspire me to keep learning.. I wish I could meet you in person to tell you how much you mean to so many of us. thank you fro all that you teach us.

  • @askdrew8929
    @askdrew8929 Před 6 lety +6

    Free handing the checker patterns was very impressive actually. Great work, Adam.

  • @ricsmith6464
    @ricsmith6464 Před 5 lety +20

    If he can do this in a day... I've wasted too many of my days not doing this stuff. I need a workshop though... that's the key.

    • @tucker8071
      @tucker8071 Před 4 lety +2

      Ric Smith yeah a workshop like this is 10s of thousands of dollars easily

    • @Si74l0rd
      @Si74l0rd Před 4 lety +5

      You gotta build the infrastructure before you can build the projects. There are tons of youtubers that show how to build fixtures to hold cheapo hand tools to replicate most of the workshop essential equipment at a far lower cost, which reduces the bar to entry. If you have appropriate transport and load lifting and moving equipment then scrapyards, auctions and craigslist might have ex industrial equipment going for next to nothing as most people are unable to pick up lathes, drill presses and mills, and the cost to get a third party to transport them is often prohibitive, or at least takes the majority of the savings back out of the equation.
      The other option is to collect everything you need to do the job as hand tools, which will entail ten times the investment of time and effort, but will give you finer control and more of a sense of accomplishment when you do complete a project. Another consideration is space for tools and projects, unless you already have a basement, garage or workshop on the premises, there aren't a lot of forgiving wives that will happily put up with your project taking up the communal space for weeks, in which case you'll have to stick to smaller projects, but there are plenty of those and if you take the hand tool option then a few cases to pack and stack them is all the space you need. So there's really no reason you can't find a maker on CZcams that has completed a project with tools that you do have, and time to practice until your thing resembles theirs. As you pick up new skills and experience the next project will come easier and hopefully before long instead of copying others you'll have your own ideas, and hey, maybe it'll be your youtube channel that someone else starts with on their journey as a maker!

  • @DelinquentDJ
    @DelinquentDJ Před 3 lety +1

    It makes my heart happy to hear him shout out Man at Arms

  • @leightonwestbury92
    @leightonwestbury92 Před rokem

    Adam that was absolutely exquisite, when i saw how you were going to do the lattice/grid pattern on the brass Pommel i was sure it wasn't going to work, but then when i saw you polishing it, i was a happy as you were and when the 2 halves of the brass Pommel perfectly dropped into place that was just satisfaction overload, the end result is a thing of beauty............... kudos to you Sir

  • @ilichiregius2884
    @ilichiregius2884 Před 6 lety +5

    Was anyone else (who didn't already know what it was) ask yourself, "What the heck is he using to mark up the aluminum?

  • @kren1101
    @kren1101 Před 4 lety +3

    When you've been twisting wire for years the same way Adam ended up doing it here, you feel like a pro lol

  • @jaydee5156
    @jaydee5156 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous! I'm reminded of a movie quote involving a "watery tart".

  • @michaelmeux4137
    @michaelmeux4137 Před 3 lety

    My favorite part of being a Military mechanic(retired now) was the fabrication. A pile of steel, cut off wheels, multi wheel grinder, (prefer) mig welder and you can make anything to stand the test of time. It's great seeing your enthusiasm. It makes me miss it.

  • @mettisha
    @mettisha Před 6 lety +4

    Finally a video on tested worth watching. Adam should do one day builds all the time.

  • @seriall1337
    @seriall1337 Před 6 lety +141

    whats the stats on the sword?

    • @VitorSchettino
      @VitorSchettino Před 6 lety +27

      well, not so high for the sword itself, aluminium you know.
      But you know Adam, it's probably magic now

    • @Nick-lv2zb
      @Nick-lv2zb Před 6 lety +52

      Excalibur
      15 STR required
      +3 to STR
      +2 Holy Damage

    • @TheUnendingJourney
      @TheUnendingJourney Před 6 lety +19

      but only 5 durability because it's aluminium.

    • @ovni2295
      @ovni2295 Před 6 lety +9

      Critical hits cause explosions at the target.

    • @notfeedynotlazy
      @notfeedynotlazy Před 6 lety +5

      Fumbles ALSO cause explosions at the target

  • @ianmiller7075
    @ianmiller7075 Před 5 lety

    I'm an artist with a job as a maintenance man, and having a shop like this to work in would be a dream come true!!! I think I've found the business to try to get into... but I'm sure the line of people wanting to just help out at this shop must stretch halfway across the planet.

  • @DJPICKE349
    @DJPICKE349 Před 7 měsíci

    Having watched most of Adam Savage's videos I believe he may have some ancestral linkage to Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA. What an amazingly analytical mind on full display, and the genius skill set to create his remarkable masterpieces. And Kudos to the amazingly talented video/camera man who captured all of the critically important details in this sword build.

  • @InsaneProf
    @InsaneProf Před 5 lety +3

    BTW Excalibur is not the sword in the stone, it's the sword Arthur receives from the lady in the lake.

    • @PeterJones-fx2xd
      @PeterJones-fx2xd Před 5 lety

      that all depends on which version of the myth you are reading. In some the lady of the lake does not give Arthur the sword but rather a blessing or prophecy.

    • @justinh2150
      @justinh2150 Před 4 lety

      @@PeterJones-fx2xd the only times ive heard of it as a full story was the sword deriving from the lady of the lake rather than the stone

  • @MrUNIVERSALDEATH
    @MrUNIVERSALDEATH Před 6 lety +100

    16:14

  • @BoELoot
    @BoELoot Před 5 lety

    Did you hug your friend, Peter? I would have. The "props" in those movies are the most amazing thing ever. LotR trilogy is my favorite thing about being an alive human on earth post 2003.