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A NEVER Before Seen Traditional Japanese Sword | The Rise of the "Bow-Kizashi" | Samurai Challenge

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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    00:00 - Forging Traditional Damascus
    01:58 - Forging Blade
    03:13 - Cutting Template To Refine Profile
    03:48 - Milling Shoulders
    04:26 - Roughing Bevels
    04:48 - Heat Treatment
    06:11 - Straightening Warps
    07:07 - Final Blade Grinding & Sanding
    08:13 - Custom Habaki Bender
    09:17 - Making Habaki
    10:59 - Rough Fitting Spacers & Guard
    12:33 - Fitting Handle Block & Threading Tang
    15:01 - 3D Printing Guard Template
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    16:19 - Alignment Pins
    17:24 - Handle Shaping
    18:40 - Re-Profiling Guard
    18:56 - Maker's Mark
    19:22 - Etching Damascus
    20:29 - Fittings Final Finishing
    21:33 - Sharpening
    22:24 - Assembly & Glue Up
    23:38 - Finishing Rear
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Komentáře • 457

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +18

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    • @EmmettShaw-yo9sw
      @EmmettShaw-yo9sw Před 9 měsíci

      Samurai - AMV

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    • @jerrieyum
      @jerrieyum Před měsícem

      This is a beautiful blade. I love the color, copper and steels. The green stabilized wood handle looks so nice 👍🏾. I wish I had this in my private armory.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před měsícem

      @@jerrieyum Glad you liked it! Thank you!

  • @kevinknight195
    @kevinknight195 Před 9 měsíci +119

    1 you weren't in a cave when you made this. 2 you didn't fold it 5000 times by hand. 3 You didn't quench it in the blood of your enemy, 4 your forge is not as hot as the fires of Mordor, and 5 as a ginger, you have no soul, and therefore nothing you do matters. Other than that.... Amazing attention to detail and craftsmanship! Fantastic build. Really creative video!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +22

      LOL, nailed it Kevin! Nailed it... I'll work harder next time!

    • @GreenRayJC
      @GreenRayJC Před 9 měsíci +17

      You forgot to use steel that you made from the magic metal which fell from the sky.

    • @andrewallason4530
      @andrewallason4530 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Ooooh!
      Have a listen to “Prejudice” by Tim Minchin. Great song about gingerism.
      Awesome Japanese/American crossover. Beautiful blade, that etch came out amazing. Fantastic contrast.
      I love the jade-esque handle material.
      Totes gorgeous.
      Cheers from Tassie.

    • @paulpalmer5264
      @paulpalmer5264 Před 9 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @nuhadyusuf
      @nuhadyusuf Před 9 měsíci +1

      That escalated quickly!

  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects Před 9 měsíci +32

    What a well-done video, my friend! This was a really long and complicated build, so I can imagine the effort that went into putting this all together, but it came out great. Huge congrats! And also for the bowi-zashi, of course. I love it! It's very traditional and a classic Red Beard Ops 😆

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you greatly my bearded friend! I always appreciate the complexity and intricacies of your builds; thank you for teaching me many things. Cheers!

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks Před 9 měsíci +22

    This was one of my favorites! I love the build and how clean the fittings were! Though it's not traditional, I bet it's more comfortable anyway. 😉. Great job! (PS - thanks for using a decent picture of me.. that could have been way worse... HAHA!)

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Glad you liked it, sir! I've learned a ton for your content, thanks for that. This was a fun build... I'm still thinking of ways to fix the habaki on this one... I'm thinking maybe some inlay there or something, not sure.

  • @johnpowers8995
    @johnpowers8995 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Outstanding workmanship and attention to detail. Warriors of that time and period were physically, mentally and spiritually joined to their swords and cutlery. Great job!

  • @adamc3474
    @adamc3474 Před 9 měsíci +3

    That was an awesome build. I also like the video editing as well. The look, the feel, the speed of the build. Not too fast not too slow. And the music was spot on. Keep up the good work. Be safe, keep making, and stay awesome.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you greatly Adam! Cheers sir!

  • @PJTForging
    @PJTForging Před 9 měsíci +9

    Your execution and fit up is always so pleasing to watch! Shame about the habaki, but it didnt really subtract from the beauty of your build. Fantastic job!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you greatly, sir! I enjoyed your build as well! Always outside of the box!

  • @psychicEgg
    @psychicEgg Před 4 měsíci

    This is the first blade making video I've watched, and what you achieved is absolutely amazing! Well done mate!

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 Před 9 měsíci

    Lovely work, and I especially appreciate your candid critique at the end. I regularly beat myself up when a knife is finished, haven't yet made one that's perfect!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it Bryson! Cheers

  • @neilhaddifon3225
    @neilhaddifon3225 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You showed so many skills in this build, outstanding work.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much! Cheers Neil!

  • @neilmorris446
    @neilmorris446 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastic you are a artist you make it look so easy I'm looking forward to more of your creations

  • @MPBushman
    @MPBushman Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank goodness we have a westerner with space age forging equipment to keep the ancient Japanese traditions alive. You're doing the Lord's work.

  • @gneeh77
    @gneeh77 Před 6 měsíci

    I know I'm a bit late but the first thing I noticed is the respect and care you have for your equipment. Amazing attention to detail! This is the first time I've seen that sharpening method. Beautifully done!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the build!

  • @mprince4943
    @mprince4943 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So much precision work on this build, impressive attention to detail. Your shop looks really clean. Love the product, it's a really beauftiful outcome. The blade sort of looks like a Japanese take on an american calvary saber. Bonus points for the paper slice test haha. Great job, fantastic work!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much! I do my best. I agree it does look like a Japanese calvary saber!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks Před 9 měsíci +5

    C'mon now Red Beard. Thats so untraditional. You know very well old school sword makers didnt have 3d printers in their shop 😂 other than that everything else is spot on. Great blade my friend.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      LOL, thank you JP! That's a good point... probably the only untraditional part

  • @allendismuke7607
    @allendismuke7607 Před 6 měsíci

    Always a pleasure to watch a true craftsman.

  • @jameswilkes3186
    @jameswilkes3186 Před 9 měsíci

    I really appreciate your craftsmanship and your editing skills. Your grinding is excellent.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

  • @TheNucMed
    @TheNucMed Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely fascinating video. Props dude. I am a commercial/military aircraft mechanic, and I appreciate your attention to detail and precision craftmanship. Outstanding shop. Mad skills brother!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the comment!

  • @vandelftcrafts2958
    @vandelftcrafts2958 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice build!! love the simple low layer Damascus for such a traditional style blade even though damascus steel is not really traditional. great use of 3D printing and lazer cutting techniques to speed up your process and accuracy. Inspiring build!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you greatly! Have a great week!

  • @TheMrDarius
    @TheMrDarius Před 7 měsíci

    It’s a beautiful blade. Absolutely wonderful dedication and attention to detail. I’m not too into the whole etching thing but still can’t take away that it’s a beautiful blade.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      Cheers! Glad you enjoyed the build!

  • @SkatinNatin
    @SkatinNatin Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’m 100% positive that all of your tools and methods are period correct.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the validation! Cheers!! ;)

  • @sanyok7777
    @sanyok7777 Před 9 měsíci

    Every step every work you do going through the toughest knife building process it brings you to the level of professionalism. I would imagine where you will be in five years. If you will pursue knife, making real good, you’re going to be another knife, making legend like a Bob Loveless
    Peace and love with you and your family

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you greatly for the comment! Those are big knife making shoes to aspire to!

  • @brazzy1467
    @brazzy1467 Před 2 měsíci

    Love the fact you put a Bowie style handle on this blade. You have my vote.

  • @willw7595
    @willw7595 Před 9 měsíci

    I think you did a pretty good job for a first-time build. your pattern looks. very good. Live and learn as you go. Be waiting on the second video. take care.

  • @Liuskan
    @Liuskan Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing work man, this is the best build in the series in my honest opinion!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Wow, thank you for the complement! Cheers

  • @glennnortonjr2455
    @glennnortonjr2455 Před 7 měsíci

    Now this is something I'd buy. I watch the video because you're talented. You don't talk a whole bunch. Just the important parts. And the review at the end of the knife blade. And of course that Jaydite handle. I think it was?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks you Glen! Glad you enjoyed the build. The handle is willow that has been stabilized and dyed green during the stabilization. Cheers!

  • @stevefriswell5422
    @stevefriswell5422 Před 9 měsíci

    Love to see these challenges throw up some previously unknown types of blades😉. Lovely piece you have made sir.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad you like them! Yeah took a lot of study to find this design... had to learn how to read Japanese! Crazy experience. 😂

    • @stevefriswell5422
      @stevefriswell5422 Před 9 měsíci

      Dedication exemplified sir!😊

  • @koosscholtz8266
    @koosscholtz8266 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent craftsmanship I enjoy your work and builds and attention to detail 👌

  • @FireCreekForge
    @FireCreekForge Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice work! Also, I like the thermometer view!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Lol, cheers sir! It was hot as heck that day!

  • @AdoreYouInAshXI
    @AdoreYouInAshXI Před 8 měsíci

    That's an insanely nice piece, "flaws" and all. I would buy this all day long, but I understand why you don't wish to sell things that you consider to have imperfections. You have an extreme skill, and the right tools to bring it out. I'm glad I'm subbed to see where the channel goes.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you very much! I'm on the fence for sure... trying to think though a way to cover the habaki flaw.. maybe in inlay. Sometimes it's better to let the project end though... LOL Cheers!

  • @russellstewart5414
    @russellstewart5414 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Absolutely love the blade, your shop is incredible and you have such great talent. Would you ever attempt a similar piece using only the ancient methods that you spent hours researching? We must give credit to those masters from years ago,they lived in an era of pure labor and created some astonishing results.

  • @sudo_nym
    @sudo_nym Před 9 měsíci

    Bang tidy job, James!
    Always my favourite 🙏🏻

  • @RVsbladesnthangs
    @RVsbladesnthangs Před 7 měsíci +1

    Tell me that you're tired of the Trolls without telling me that you're tired of the Tolls😂
    Looks Awesome my man, I'm going to attempt this as my first sword.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      Heck yeah! Good luck with your build sir! Man... long stuff like this is pretty challenging.

  • @paulpalmer5264
    @paulpalmer5264 Před 9 měsíci

    Looks absolutely amazing

  • @jerrylee7898
    @jerrylee7898 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, you do such excellent work.

  • @christophersherratt7299
    @christophersherratt7299 Před 5 měsíci

    Very good skills and very good camera work 👏 👌 👍

  • @j.patrickdonaghue199
    @j.patrickdonaghue199 Před 9 měsíci

    That is very cool as usual your work is amazing My Boat season just ended yesterday so I can get to work in my shop I finally bought a 2X 72 Grinder I bought a Black Fox Knifeworks grinder and my only option so far is the small wheel attachment I am excited to get started

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Heck yeah! I hear those are very capable machines!

  • @brianmoravec989
    @brianmoravec989 Před 7 měsíci

    Dang! You got my vote! Perfection.

    • @brianmoravec989
      @brianmoravec989 Před 7 měsíci

      Please let me own that knife.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you Brian! It's not perfect! Couple of flaws you can see at the end of the video; but I am happy with how it turned out :)

  • @MrALAVOL99
    @MrALAVOL99 Před 9 měsíci

    How dare you be so awesome omg my guy you killed it

  • @TonySeverioKnives
    @TonySeverioKnives Před 9 měsíci

    Love it my friend. I was cracking a grin the first half minute in. Great work too!!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Awesome! Thank you! Have a great rest of your weekend, sir!

  • @lokilobo5230
    @lokilobo5230 Před 7 měsíci

    Looks dope asf

  • @charlesmartinmartin6087
    @charlesmartinmartin6087 Před 5 měsíci

    damn nice shop and good job on tanto!!!!!!

  • @Trickshot72
    @Trickshot72 Před 7 měsíci

    I bet you could make a fabulous wakizashi. I'd love to see it.

  • @justinpyle3415
    @justinpyle3415 Před 8 měsíci

    The completely serious feel of this parody makes it so much better

  • @anthonyjose5644
    @anthonyjose5644 Před 9 měsíci

    This is it. This is the video I voted for. From production to the craftsmanship everything was perfect way to go brother

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much Anthony! Cheers!

  • @jarvissdot7700
    @jarvissdot7700 Před 6 měsíci

    Man your workshop is clean

  • @Azelethros_OG
    @Azelethros_OG Před 9 měsíci

    Bro, those minor flaws, are not even close to matching the gorgeousness of this blade. I absolutely am in love with what you created!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

  • @jamesperkins9833
    @jamesperkins9833 Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful work!

  • @PsiGen100
    @PsiGen100 Před 7 měsíci

    Man! your awesome. I like the perfectionists approach which must be painful for you... but. This is the way

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      I appreciate that! I'm into it... makes the build more rewarding to me!

  • @garyreed2144
    @garyreed2144 Před 7 měsíci

    That is beautiful even with the imperfections, I’d love to have that!

  • @roypaulcarter4654
    @roypaulcarter4654 Před 8 měsíci

    Love the blade. Gave you a hand with those two buttons. Good luck with your goal.

  • @bartroberts1514
    @bartroberts1514 Před 8 měsíci

    Troll like? Yōkai (妖怪) like you mean?
    I think your 8th century CAM is spot on, very authentic to the original laser cutting techniques. Ilya Alekseyev better watch out.
    Seriously, very nice. I learned a lot watching, and am always impressed.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci

      Lol, thank you very much for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the build :)

  • @SmittyTutDesigns
    @SmittyTutDesigns Před 9 měsíci +2

    Dang man what an Awesome Build!!! 😃👍👍👍

  • @TheIronspike1982
    @TheIronspike1982 Před 9 měsíci +2

    May is not traditional Japanese, but:
    1) Handle has sense in terms of shape grip, so cannot be complained.
    2) layers are aligned in right way, could be more precise spending more time.
    3) overall shape of blade is correct.
    So it KNEEEEEL

  • @bleuetamoosejaw
    @bleuetamoosejaw Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing work.
    Note. Copper needs to be cleaned with alcohol before soldering. The flux helps at reducing surface corrosion or a bad solder when applying heat.

  • @avatarion
    @avatarion Před 7 měsíci

    Cool design. I think you would nail it on a second attempt.

  • @anthonyjose5644
    @anthonyjose5644 Před 9 měsíci

    What a sweet home forge. Dude has all the fancy equipment

  • @JoeyAtilano
    @JoeyAtilano Před 9 měsíci

    I love the mixed styles. Great job.

  • @chrisb5986
    @chrisb5986 Před 8 měsíci

    Genius. All of it.

  • @Richard--33817
    @Richard--33817 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice video, quite relaxing. You have accumulated a decent shop setup and are less of a hack now. I think the seppa are too thick. You might try making the habaki from bronze and brazing it closed with bronze brazing rod. This is seamless and much less finicky than soldering...

  • @Gdwmartin
    @Gdwmartin Před 8 měsíci

    The caveat's asside, that is a beautiful knife. the green stabilized wood looks Jade like and works very well with the wakizashi blade IMO. As well the coffee etch really brings out the pattern in the damascus in a way I've only seen in coffee etches. A regular acid etch is not as dramatic again, IMO.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci

      Agreed the coffee really makes it pop! Cheers!

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Před 9 měsíci

    That looks beautiful 👏👏

  • @stevewhitesell4195
    @stevewhitesell4195 Před 7 měsíci

    AMA I wonder if you could've tig welded the habaki instead of solder. I've also pondered forming one from.a machined sleeve although it would take some trial and error to get the diameters right before forming

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      Tig welding is on my list of things to learn!

  • @valdemardelagarza7835
    @valdemardelagarza7835 Před 9 měsíci

    When you love your job... anything worth doing is worth doing right. What a beautiful blade. New subscriber, San Antonio, Texas.

  • @HeavyForge
    @HeavyForge Před 9 měsíci

    126 hours!😂😂 very entertaining vid man! And great looking blade!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      For the number of emperors in Japan's history!.... LOL - Cheers sir; about to watch your build!

  • @knomadventure4653
    @knomadventure4653 Před 5 měsíci

    @RedBeardOps ive watched quite a few knife and sword forge videos and only 2 have used the instant coffee step. what exactly does it do? darker tint on the pattern of the steel?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 5 měsíci

      That's right, it brings out the darkness of the 1080 harder

  • @henrybialik8333
    @henrybialik8333 Před 9 měsíci

    Outstanding, other than the threaded tang well done. I myself like full tangs, gives a much stronger handle that won't break under pressure & stress.

  • @mathewallen8996
    @mathewallen8996 Před 3 měsíci

    I guess all the jokes are funny... I'm really impressed and thank you for sharing your art and talent. Amazing.

  • @vladimirkovacevic1656
    @vladimirkovacevic1656 Před 9 měsíci

    thats awesome wakizashi beautiful pattern and handle

  • @normandbujold6677
    @normandbujold6677 Před 9 měsíci

    Great job! You sure can do does longer blades

  • @Vijay-cg8fm
    @Vijay-cg8fm Před 9 měsíci

    Again, great work.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Cheers! Appreciate you hanging out in the live stream. Have a great one

  • @OweN-hu6uy
    @OweN-hu6uy Před 7 měsíci

    that seam on the habaki can be burnished closed, if you have a high speed rotary tool/flexshaft/ micromotor. take an old hss. bur shank bend it 90 degrees at the end , about 3 or 4 mm
    round the end off and polish it to a mirror finish, not chuck in your tool. Takes a little practice, but very high speed and light pressure. copper gold silver most non ferous metals will become like clay, you can close seams and even fold the edges together.
    Also that habaki would look great with a classic "cat scratch " finish

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 7 měsíci

      That is an interesting idea! I like it!

  • @richardbranton190
    @richardbranton190 Před 9 měsíci

    Man that turned out absolutely gorgeous 👍 you are up against some tuff competition

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      That's for sure, Richard! Some amazing talent in these challenges!

    • @richardbranton190
      @richardbranton190 Před 9 měsíci

      @@RedBeardOps I am a patreon on 3 knife smiths channels and all 3 of you are in this competition

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      @@richardbranton190 Heck yea sir! Thanks for the support!

  • @guillermoalfaro2714
    @guillermoalfaro2714 Před 9 měsíci +1

    It's been awhile but the waiting It's worth it 👌 nice job 👏 👍 blessings

  • @OldHickoryForge
    @OldHickoryForge Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome work man! Way to think outside the box. Surprised you aren't getting more hate comments from the weebs. Fittings are super clean as always. Well done

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you greatly sir! I tried my best to get the trolls... guess I tried too hard.

  • @lewgriffinknives216
    @lewgriffinknives216 Před 9 měsíci

    Great job!

  • @lesliechow2580
    @lesliechow2580 Před 9 měsíci

    Any tips for your bandsaw? I have the same bandsaw and blade, but I can’t cut through 1/8th 1084..

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Firstly make sure the steel is annealed; secondly use fresh blades. I run mine on "max"
      I've been using these recently since there have been supply issues with the other ones I was getting... they have been working well - amzn.to/3Mbvz7R

  • @michaelstrauss6587
    @michaelstrauss6587 Před 9 měsíci +1

    New sub.
    Love the blade.
    You could put some silver into the void against the copper, it would look cool.
    The squareness of the handle can be addressed without taking the knife apart.
    My own handle concept is comfort, comfort and comfort....I think about
    what it would be like wielding it if my hand was hurting.

  • @treygrubbs2550
    @treygrubbs2550 Před 9 měsíci

    I would try to troll you, but you live in Texas. All of the Samurai masters knew that you dont mess with Texas. One did, and now the Samurai are no more.
    Beautiful work man.

  • @michaltaranza365
    @michaltaranza365 Před 9 měsíci

    Sarcasm level 99, skill level 999. This almost broke my jaw and pulled my eyes.

  • @redwolfknives3174
    @redwolfknives3174 Před 9 měsíci

    That’s really cool! I’ve seen people put a hibachi on a Bowie before. Very cool blade!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Very cool, I'll need to try that! Cheers sir!

    • @redwolfknives3174
      @redwolfknives3174 Před 9 měsíci

      @@RedBeardOps it was bugging me where I had seen a hibachi on a Bowie. By incident I passed by David’s channel Dark Blade Knives. He has forged Bowie video series where he puts a brass hibachi on that Bowie. I’m sure it was style and art why he made it. But it would also serve a utilitarian purpose. Sorry to have a long winded response. I hope that helps

  • @neilcastro836
    @neilcastro836 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice blade I'll use it for slicing

  • @vegoil
    @vegoil Před 9 měsíci

    Personal favourite is the period-correct CNC laser cutter. Edo essential.

  • @designerteam3153
    @designerteam3153 Před 8 měsíci

    عمل رائع ... ما شاء الله ❤

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci

      سعيد أنك استمتعت بالفيديو!

  • @andyc750
    @andyc750 Před 9 měsíci

    cool build, liking it, different

  • @melgillham462
    @melgillham462 Před 9 měsíci

    Love the entry mi amigo. Undoubtably gorgeous. But i have a funny for you.....i consider the divit straightening to be genius. Even better and the humorous part to me is..the guy that thought of and made the hammer...just put the ball back in ballpeen hammers.😂 "ballsy" move.. ok, dad jokes aside. Ive watched machinists use that method to straighten tool steel guides in my youth although i didnt recognize it for what it was then. Amazing way to fine tune straightness. 🤝👍

  • @wayneyd2
    @wayneyd2 Před 9 měsíci

    Very nice. Wish I could afford one.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you Wayne! Lots of time went into this guy!

  • @skeets6060
    @skeets6060 Před 9 měsíci

    Yep thas quite the club you got there boy ;)

  • @24934637
    @24934637 Před 3 měsíci

    Good afternoon / evening! That's been a useful reminder.....I must remember to get some tinfoil.....NOT for smoking heroin, but for preventing scale while normalising! It's something I never remember to do and when I glance at the bottom of my quench bucket (Yes, I do quite a lot of water quenching as I am a bit of a hamon addict now.) and see the amount of scale that's come off, I always remember too late. I really must start following a checklist!

  • @darthslagle5979
    @darthslagle5979 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful build. Should have been called "when a machinist makes a knife"😂

  • @Gary_Hope
    @Gary_Hope Před 7 měsíci

    I'm afraid the sword would be called "Takanakanawi" an ancient samurai word translated into English meaning "Not Swordy enough" 😉
    Thank you, appreciate you putting it on , beautiful sword, fantastic craftsmanship, mate.

  • @kumariashamaki4151
    @kumariashamaki4151 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Damn bro I looked up that wood for the handle. How do they make that?? It looks like that green pattern you would see on furniture in a Chinese restaurant and I love it XD! At 55$ a block it must cause pain if you make a mistake with it >.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah, it can be nerve wracking to work with expensive materials! I get this wood from OLEG ... his stuff is great

    • @kumariashamaki4151
      @kumariashamaki4151 Před 8 měsíci

      @@RedBeardOps yeah I looked into what it takes to make it and I can understand the price! Makes me want to take up a new hobby xD

  • @mondriaa
    @mondriaa Před 9 měsíci

    I like the combo, the blade is a beauty, the guard is a bit too thick, but so far you got my vote

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you greatly! I like the combo as well... different for sure

  • @theriversexperience9383
    @theriversexperience9383 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really dig the outside of the box direction you went with this one. Great job man!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you greatly, sir! Loved your build as well

  • @NjordArtisan
    @NjordArtisan Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome job! That intro had me rolling, I can't believe you made the fabled Bowkizashi 😱
    That damascus finish turned out great and I also really like the combination of western handle and japanese blade

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hahaha, thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed it. Loved your build as well! Cheers!

  • @PetermusPrime
    @PetermusPrime Před 9 měsíci

    It's a beautiful sword for Snow White and the Seven Samurettes!

  • @shambleslongplay3566
    @shambleslongplay3566 Před 8 měsíci

    I knew that traditional swordsmith i went to in tibet was holding out on me.
    Not a single one of these things was shown..
    he had me adding straw to raw iron and then collecting the scale to re-use spewing something about needing to addd and preserve carbon (atleast i think that is what he said, I didnt really understand the language)
    hell he even had me forge a straight blade. then did a switcharoo on me and after supposedly quencing it was curved properly..
    what a siwzzler!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci

      LOL, man sounds like he didn't want to give up the secret sause!

  • @tiran004
    @tiran004 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautifullllllllllll,....

  • @gundanium3126
    @gundanium3126 Před 8 měsíci

    AMA: are portabands a good replacement for a full-size bandsaw as they seem like a space saver but the lack of a guard makes me very hesitant to purchase one.
    Ok finished the video Great work... hmm I just locked my handle material in a small vice with some leather glued onto the vice attached and use that to polish it out.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! On the bandsaw, I find portabands to be super handy... I use the same blade for both steel and handle materials.

    • @gundanium3126
      @gundanium3126 Před 8 měsíci

      @@RedBeardOps thank you i will have to look at them closer.

  • @AGuysGarage
    @AGuysGarage Před 9 měsíci

    beautiful mr RB. good jerb