Forging a Damascus Katana from 1000 paperclips

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HANS

HANS

11 місяців тому

I turned about 1,000 nickel-plated paper clips into katana swords. This video fully documented the entire process. It took about 30 days to make. The biggest difficulty was keeping the steel core centered. The length of the katana added to the challenge. The rope part of the handle is the result of the sixth. It looks easy, but it actually requires a lot of proficiency to be satisfying. Regardless, the result is to my satisfaction, and this is the longest, most complex, and most challenging project I've ever made. Thanks for watching, and let me know in the comment section below if you have any questions.
instagram: / hans__workshop

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@HansKnives
@HansKnives 10 місяців тому
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 8 місяців тому
And don't forget that this is a pattern welding and not a damascus
@dr.futtbutt898
@dr.futtbutt898 7 місяців тому
@@Pprokop87 people have been calling this Damascus since the 70s
@Pprokop87
@Pprokop87 7 місяців тому
@@dr.futtbutt898pattern welding is not damascus. It looks diferent and is made in a diferent way
@dr.futtbutt898
@dr.futtbutt898 7 місяців тому
​@@Pprokop87no shit but that doesn't mean anybody cares people have been using that word for wrong for 50 yrs
@dr.futtbutt898
@dr.futtbutt898 7 місяців тому
​@@Pprokop87I'm aware I'm just saying everyone is using the wrong word for it anyway
@brianginex4834
@brianginex4834 7 місяців тому
Imagine forging a katana in the feudal period without modern tools, they were truly badass
@HitokiriBattuosai
@HitokiriBattuosai 5 місяців тому
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 5 місяців тому
Millions
@jospahitposting7132
@jospahitposting7132 4 місяці тому
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 4 місяці тому
@@jospahitposting7132 los samurais al leer esto 🤡🤡🤡🤡
@jospahitposting7132
@jospahitposting7132 4 місяці тому
@@brianginex4834 jajaja y ojalá lo lean la herrería actual arregla todos los problemas de una katana tradicional
@thegamingjelly1719
@thegamingjelly1719 10 місяців тому
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 10 місяців тому
What does the ping mean?
@thegamingjelly1719
@thegamingjelly1719 10 місяців тому
@@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 9 місяців тому
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 9 місяців тому
@@thegamingjelly1719 from scratch?!
@scottstudebaker2959
@scottstudebaker2959 9 місяців тому
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 10 місяців тому
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 10 місяців тому
I will never speed up a video in the future. that's lazy
@AkSamurai69
@AkSamurai69 9 місяців тому
Yeah. About 25 minutes 😅
@sportscorner210
@sportscorner210 8 місяців тому
@@HansKnives how much it took to complete?
@hiekelhiekel
@hiekelhiekel 8 місяців тому
yeap 23 mins ! im ready to start now
@rafaeltoledo2310
@rafaeltoledo2310 8 місяців тому
you know how good a guy's skill is when he makes it look easy.
@jkr3008
@jkr3008 10 місяців тому
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 9 місяців тому
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 👍
@thiagocarvalho2928
@thiagocarvalho2928 10 місяців тому
The fact you actually made a sanmai forging made the video worth watching, nice work!
@skylersmith9465
@skylersmith9465 10 місяців тому
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.
@gonzala
@gonzala 10 місяців тому
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.
@TyrellKnifeworks
@TyrellKnifeworks 9 місяців тому
Great job, Han! This one turned out amazing! Too bad it wasn’t for The Samurai Challenge! 😉
@arsknivesofficial
@arsknivesofficial 7 місяців тому
Love and hobbies never fade, like this work
@HansKnives
@HansKnives Місяць тому
Thank you Dennis. I'm always one step slower, or one step faster. Yet the challenge film performed poorly.
@ssjronin3972
@ssjronin3972 7 місяців тому
This is the best forging video I've come across on UKposts, loved seeing each step in depth. Thank you so much.
@cgray5559
@cgray5559 9 місяців тому
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.
@tuxedo1557
@tuxedo1557 9 місяців тому
great reference lol
@jimmylee695
@jimmylee695 7 місяців тому
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.
@nathancarabajal8271
@nathancarabajal8271 10 місяців тому
Katana is awesome. Well done and fantastic work. Should definitely make more katanas or other swords
@MrNoodlesYT
@MrNoodlesYT 9 місяців тому
I love the Damascus pattern and the look of the katana! Great job!
@slicerpaper
@slicerpaper 10 місяців тому
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 9 місяців тому
That was incredible watching. Thank you for that show of art!
@Meagain921
@Meagain921 10 місяців тому
Thank you…..a real joy to watch a creative, skilled craftsman at work…….
@SovereignKnight74
@SovereignKnight74 10 місяців тому
Amazing! The time and effort..... Everything from scratch! Now that's love of the craft right there! Great job!
@deviceu
@deviceu 8 місяців тому
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your creation!
@flatlyna2223
@flatlyna2223 8 місяців тому
Fantastic skills and a mighty Impressive katana as the final result. Thank you for taking the time to produce the video.
@Steve-vf7se
@Steve-vf7se 7 місяців тому
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
@RangerRon75
@RangerRon75 7 місяців тому
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.
@kevdimo6459
@kevdimo6459 10 місяців тому
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 10 місяців тому
Wow! Thanks for your encouragement.🍻
@archangel2781
@archangel2781 10 місяців тому
But paperclips didn't exist 1000 years ago.....😅
@jkbeanboy
@jkbeanboy 10 місяців тому
Beautiful sword and very detailed video! My only wish would be to see some blade curvature.
@Ivegotwormsinme
@Ivegotwormsinme 7 місяців тому
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.
@vinceianni4026
@vinceianni4026 10 місяців тому
Beautiful sword Beautifully made good job well done
@duyvominh9403
@duyvominh9403 3 місяці тому
The level of craftsmanship is awesome for a UKposts video ❤
@Viktor_Johansson
@Viktor_Johansson 10 місяців тому
Beautiful! The steel pattern almost looks like wootz!
@user-by8ww1fl9z
@user-by8ww1fl9z 10 місяців тому
Great job. I generally love edged weapons, but this is just super!
@cheikhibra7556
@cheikhibra7556 10 місяців тому
😂
@RK36_
@RK36_ 9 місяців тому
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
@pimpdaddysupremeki
@pimpdaddysupremeki 8 місяців тому
1:44 scared me, clearly to cold to be moved. Love that you noticed and for it back in the cooker.
@forginghard
@forginghard 10 місяців тому
@J0DAH
@J0DAH 10 місяців тому
Wow this is awesome. Great craftsmanship
@giulymonisteri7607
@giulymonisteri7607 9 місяців тому
Sinceramente una delle katana più belle che ho mai visto costruire da un amatore complimenti 🥋🙏
@Acuas
@Acuas 9 місяців тому
That damascus pattern turned up beautifull
@andyt5559
@andyt5559 Місяць тому
I want to fast forward so I can see the patern, but it's fascinating watch you work your magic!
@johnholmes6897
@johnholmes6897 10 місяців тому
Beautiful sword. Great work !
@MrKennyT1123
@MrKennyT1123 8 місяців тому
Sat mesmerized the whole time.
@tonyjacob8467
@tonyjacob8467 4 місяці тому
I got a bunch of paperclips from my old retail job. I'd like to try this out one day! Thanks.
@potatoman7594
@potatoman7594 7 місяців тому
its really cool how we can come to UKposts and watch stuff be made that would've had stories written about it 1000 years ago
@dennislanning8076
@dennislanning8076 10 місяців тому
Good Job with the milling machine.. so much more sense and so much faster .. Less contamination.
@mohamedayari1014
@mohamedayari1014 8 місяців тому
Beautiful work! Congratulations! I imagined that you shape the Guard like a paperclip 😂!
@guillermoalfaro2714
@guillermoalfaro2714 10 місяців тому
Hey 👋 man how you doing bro nice!!..work!..it looks like wootz steel blessings 🙌 🙏 ✨️
@Mark-jd2dv
@Mark-jd2dv 9 місяців тому
Beautiful work! Very talented and skilled.
@andyt5559
@andyt5559 Місяць тому
1 word! STUNNING!
@Elbaz8
@Elbaz8 10 місяців тому
Wow. This is beautiful and amazing. I enjoyed watching it.
@alikc25
@alikc25 10 місяців тому
Awesome job on the Katana.
@meequalsmc2
@meequalsmc2 7 місяців тому
Beautifully crafted, legendary skill.
@user-ls2fh1nn6p
@user-ls2fh1nn6p 9 місяців тому
До чего же красиво!❤
@h.al.8801
@h.al.8801 7 місяців тому
Looks very nice!!!
@Catinahat934
@Catinahat934 9 місяців тому
That Katana is so cool! I also like the idea of using paperclips...
@adamsalisbury4767
@adamsalisbury4767 10 місяців тому
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.
@barclayv8282
@barclayv8282 6 місяців тому
Beautiful blade. Well done.
@DragonRose81
@DragonRose81 9 місяців тому
Amazing work
@jjs13rj
@jjs13rj 9 місяців тому
Now that is Beautiful!!!❤️‍🔥👊
@lescrooge
@lescrooge 10 місяців тому
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
@runescraper950430
@runescraper950430 10 місяців тому
Getting killed by this would be called death by a thousand paper clips 😂
@ganjalfcreamcorn8438
@ganjalfcreamcorn8438 8 місяців тому
excellent blade, your a very skilled craftsman! good video too, liked the fruit ninja action haha
@chewyakarieckenicholas6049
@chewyakarieckenicholas6049 10 місяців тому
Great katakana and awesome video keep you the good work
@czh2432
@czh2432 10 місяців тому
Excellent work!
@RainZe236
@RainZe236 Місяць тому
The thought to just bite on the metal when its fresh out the Furnace wouldve long got me
@bryanhoward667
@bryanhoward667 10 місяців тому
Awesome blade work brother .
@manjitahzan9577
@manjitahzan9577 10 місяців тому
What a beautiful piece. Created with careful skills.
@thomasjones4306
@thomasjones4306 10 місяців тому
It’s nice to see the modern tools but I was hoping for the old fashion hammer and anvil? Maybe next time.
@user-lu8lf7lh8m
@user-lu8lf7lh8m 9 місяців тому
Богатое оснащение мастерской, золотые руки. Но стоит подучиться владеть мечом)
@Lambman001
@Lambman001 10 місяців тому
Master at work. Looks awesome.
@MASI_forging
@MASI_forging 10 місяців тому
Excellent work. The KATANA looks so cool. 😍😍 Love all the way you do. 🥰🥰
@HansKnives
@HansKnives 10 місяців тому
Thank you so much 😃
@anthonyfigueroa2395
@anthonyfigueroa2395 10 місяців тому
Very beautiful..what other steel did you add for strength?😊
@flintcd
@flintcd 10 місяців тому
I need to ask how much to make another? That was fascinating!
@joeboivin3897
@joeboivin3897 9 місяців тому
I want that 😮Fantastic Great work and Patience very Professional .
@alikoohkheil2934
@alikoohkheil2934 2 місяці тому
عالی 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 یکی از بهترین ها❤❤
@238Ninja
@238Ninja 15 днів тому
As a sword collector...I want one..very nice sword..looks great
@thejerkofalltrades3862
@thejerkofalltrades3862 10 місяців тому
It's so awesome that you used only the finest high grade steele paperclips and that you are actually a samurai.
@drunkwoodswyllia4885
@drunkwoodswyllia4885 9 місяців тому
Wow that’s beautiful! Would that be for sale? If so how much?
@dra960
@dra960 7 місяців тому
I'm surprised that it stayed together. Paper clips aren't clean out of the box. But right on!! It looks great!!
@regisvoiclair
@regisvoiclair 9 місяців тому
Wonderful !!!
@JakeLHyde
@JakeLHyde 9 місяців тому
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.
@kevenbeene4585
@kevenbeene4585 10 місяців тому
1st off beautiful blade. 2nd you're edge geometry is what is causing the blade to chunk the watermelon , take some off the toff and it will flow easier through. I own a 17th and 16th century Samari swords. The edge geometry is everything. Like i said well done beautiful blade.
@adampeter7271
@adampeter7271 8 місяців тому
Love to see the scabbard :) as a complete set.
@Melo.maniak
@Melo.maniak 10 місяців тому
Awesome blade. Looks great. Question though. Does nobody fold steel anymore? Not even once?
@johnjohnjohnson7720
@johnjohnjohnson7720 10 місяців тому
How do I always end up in this fun side of youtube.
@hbhfdvhj1753
@hbhfdvhj1753 10 місяців тому
تحياتي لك. عمل متقن ويستحق الاعجاب احسنت
@dn2817
@dn2817 9 місяців тому
Beautiful craftsmanship Very nice work !
@bleuetamoosejaw
@bleuetamoosejaw 10 місяців тому
Beautiful work
@ashtraydekay6624
@ashtraydekay6624 6 місяців тому
You forgot to add the "shinogi" The groove in the blade. I love how you did your wrap on the tsuka :)
@5starlinux812
@5starlinux812 6 місяців тому
You wrote maybe the single gayest thing I've read all day
@ashtraydekay6624
@ashtraydekay6624 6 місяців тому
@@5starlinux812 that's the names of those parts
@5starlinux812
@5starlinux812 6 місяців тому
@@ashtraydekay6624 I'm sure it is, doesn't make what you said any less gay.
@_MajinLu
@_MajinLu 10 місяців тому
Amazing video and look I know it's extremely hot glowing metal but it keeps reminding me of forbidden pastry
@Valoneyss
@Valoneyss 10 місяців тому
I just discover your masterchief. Nice job ! But I wondering what is the tool you use to engraving the blade with your name ?
@thedisabledwelshman9266
@thedisabledwelshman9266 10 місяців тому
fantastic work
@anime_fedz
@anime_fedz 10 місяців тому
When there's a zombie apocalypse this is the guy you gotta call.
@christianmcgee2169
@christianmcgee2169 5 місяців тому
Beautiful blade
@parrishparrish4016
@parrishparrish4016 10 місяців тому
Nice workmanship... Well though out...
@indian_jo4534
@indian_jo4534 9 місяців тому
I gotta ask as a clueless guy about smithing. Combat wise, will this build be reliable as it should or is this like, a cool smithing video?
@DKSON1337
@DKSON1337 9 місяців тому
This was so satisfying to watch..
@Sdogg420024
@Sdogg420024 3 дні тому
Was soo good I forgot it was paper clips!
@kveldgorkon4611
@kveldgorkon4611 9 місяців тому
Beautiful Sword ...
@mr.nighthawk4502
@mr.nighthawk4502 10 місяців тому
Beautiful blade. Would like to see a build series of a katana done the traditional way though. No power tools and such. Would be interesting going back to basics
@patrickhartmann1294
@patrickhartmann1294 9 місяців тому
Awesome work.
@user-kj9yf7qk1v
@user-kj9yf7qk1v 5 місяців тому
Exelente trabajo 👍
@user-fj9uv7jj4w
@user-fj9uv7jj4w 10 місяців тому
Very beautiful work, especially the blackened copper with the defined edges! What blue solution did you use to blacken the fittings?
@kevenbeene4585
@kevenbeene4585 10 місяців тому
Ferric chloride
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