I am Japanese. I am familiar with Japanese swords, but I have never seen one made of titanium, so I was very interested in it. It seems that the processing of titanium was very difficult. It may be said that it is not a traditional method, but I think it deserves praise! Please keep doing a good job!

I think this man may have broke every blade making rule in a single video. Despite that however, the end product is still quite impressive.

There’s so many talented people out there who work a regular 9-5 and go home and make masterpieces just for a hobby. It absolutely looks incredible.

I really appreciated the minimalized talking and the time lapsed content... it was very hypnotic to just watch the whole process... you described everything incredibly well without words and i love that!!!!! Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship!!!

Myself being a: Metal fabricator/welder/machinist for over 17 years Mechanical engineer for a little under 10 years I find this extremely therapeutic to watch. Very well done

The amount of people hating on the guy ,i can't believe it, everyone is an expert on katanas now, it's more than clear that this was a fun project and and cool looking sword more than a traditionally made katana, and the end result as well as the process was amazing to watch, chill out people!

Love how you can tell whether he's working the steel (orange) or the titanium (white) by the color of the sparks. Fun fact, titanium compounds are often used in fireworks to get a brilliant white color.

Years ago i worked in a machine shop as a delivery driver and a kind of material handler and prepper. I always wondered what a titanium blade would look and cut like. The machined shavings from it were sharp as hell, so I knew it would be a hell of a knife or sword. I am impressed...

I really love the fact that you show everything, also some little troubles you had. On the web, people usually tend to show only the best part of their work/process. I apprecieated!

I think that what I admire most is when something goes 'wrong', e.g. the handle. The way this is addressed, no bother at all as it were, shows how good this engineer / craftsman is. As for the final item, stunning. A great video.

I have made a lot of knives & swords over 5 decades, cut from a wide assortment of hardened steels and forged even more, but I have to say I have never in over 60 years seen a sword built in that way.. As nice as it does look, I don't believe it would be able to handle the abuse of a forged sword.. Thank you for sharing..

fascinante tu trabajo, te felicito, ojalá no se pierda tu conocimiento y tecnica, y pase a futuras generaciones.

Setting aside the incredible skill on display, I can't begin to tell you how refreshing it is to see someone take the time to keep their tools, machines and shop clean. How a person keeps their shop is a reflection of the work they do.

Your time and effort filming this video is MUCH APPRECIATED I very much enjoyed watching. Also the sword is lovely, thank you.

I've never seen a titanium katana before, it looks amazing! 😲

I'm am on disability now my best years are far behind me. Thank you for the exquisite craftsmanship it was a joy to watch! What a honor to process such a blade!

As a machinist with 35+ years experience, you peaked my interest with Titanium. Very difficult material to remove cleanly. Nice work.

Many think the sword is too heavy, so here is a small comparison of some types of metal: Steel 7.5 to 8.5 g/cm³ Brass ~ 8.5 g/cm³ Titanium 4.5 to 4.8 g/cm³ Aluminum ~ 2.7 g/cm³

Wow..an exquisite example of fine craftmanship. Your detail in this sword is exemplary....well done !!

OMG i cant believe i just saw this. I absolutely love swords...specially Katana and the Samurai. Amazing skills...wow!

Titanium is my favorite metal and samurai swords are my favorite weapons so It's really nice seeing both of them combined together 🥰

Wow! I have so much respect for this. As a tradesman myself, the amount of skill that went into building this and the symmetry of the blade..down to every little detail. You don’t find this kind of perfectionist anywhere, this is so rare to be so good with your hands and precise as this. Hats off to you for the dedication you show here 🙏 keep up the good work!

I love seeing tests after making a katana. Usually people do not attempt to "cut" but they simply hit objects with the blade. This happened here as well. I think the idea of using katana is to actually cut, meaning that movement shouldn't be straight at target but under angle, so cutting will take place right away instead of "smashing"

I am an American and I have great love of swords. A few years ago I decided to make a Titanium sword and I ordered a sheet of the Titanium metal 3/8 inch thick and 36 inches long and 12 inches high. I have not began to make my sword yet because I have had to undergo multiple surgeries on my back and I just got a total knee replacement. But I plan on getting a good set of cutting wheels for my hand grinder and start cutting the shape out. When I first thought about making a sword from Titanium I contacted a Master sword maker in Japan and I told him what I plan on doing and to my knowledge no one has ever made a sword from Titanium. Old as he was - he became so excited about it and I told him that when I have my sword finished that I would send him a picture of it. He said please do.. I am going to watch this video a few times and see what all is used to shape the blade. I'm very excited to make my own sword from Titanium.. I had told many people about the sword I want to make and back then they all said that they had never seen one made from Titanium. This guy is cutting way to easy and the metal he has can't be pure Titanium. Mine will be made from pure Titanium and I will be using a lot of cutting wheels in my hand grinder. To shape the edge of my sword - I have some acid and I will use it along with the cutting wheel to shape the blade. I should have enough of the Titanium left to make a couple wicked looking Daggers

No joke, watched the whole video to see how you were gonna do the kissaki and was still blown away. Amazed at all the haters. Yes steel is superior for katanas, but this is a novelty item rare and a one-off build to be very proud of. The only thing I'd really want to do is get the tip more traditionally shaped on that blade.

That would be the perfect gift from a father to a son, The sword and the video of you creating your masterpiece, All the heart you put into it, Priceless.

Una parte muy valiosa para mí fue cuando mostraste la parte donde se quebró la madera del mango, es muy educacional ver que incluso los profesionales pueden tener contratiempos y lo importante es perseverar. Un aplauso.

I wasn't expecting this video to be so relaxing and therapeutic!

I thought I really knew the full meaning of "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself" - and then I saw this video. Spectacular construction and artistry!!!

I very much appreciate that this is labeled "Making" not "Forging" a katana, as the sword is Machined not Forged and that's a very different method.

since titanium can be nearly impossible to work with traditional forging (heat, hammer, repeat) I wasn't sure how he would do this but I really like the result!

Es increíble todo el trabajo para conseguir tan bella katana... Felicitaciones, desde Chile

I absolutely loved the paper test at the end. It made every bit of my cringing throughout the process well worth it. Excellent and beautiful work Sir.

You can tell a true MASTER OF HIS CRAFT - HE MAKES HIS OWN TOOLS!

Hermosa Katana y ASOMBROSO TALENTO. Saludos.

That is a seriously lethal work of art...NICE!!!

Dude you are a freaking genius. I want to call you “ The True Machinist!!!!”. Your skill level is amazing. Thanks for sharing this process. It was enthralling to watch it.

When I first read the title of the video, immediately I wanted to complain. "Yes, you can make a katana out of titanium, but its not practical and it wont keep an edge." I figured though, that this man, with his years of experience and machinery to boot, may be on to something. I had to know how he was going to prove me wrong... and he did wonders. You started a project, and it was for fun, it was for passion, and I didn't think someone could make a feasible katana using titanium of all things. If you look at the properties of the metal, it doesn't work for such a weapon, but you did it. You are intuitive my friend. Thank you for broadening my horizons. Well played.

R E S P E C T. It's not only about the craftsmanship or the engineering of the project. It's about the taste and the beauty of the final result. Speechless

You have an incredible imagination and the ability to turn it into reality, master 👏👏

The finished sword is beautiful and functional with the added benefit of presumably lighter weight in the blade and a point of balance further toward the hand than usual. The video is so skillfully crafted that it removes any need for a redundant monologue. The images tell the story. That is the way it should be !

Would like everyone to keep in mind he has never once mentioned he was FORGING a katana out of Titanium, he merely said he was MAKING one, as in put one together.

One of the best i've seen and actually is crafted to look like an actual katana and not a saber.

I used to work at a factory making Titanium Aircraft parts. While its a remarkable metal, it difficult to perform hot-work on. It contaminates when exposed to atmosphere or moisture. That's why is casted in a sealed furnace or weld chamber with argon, helium ect. It does turn a pretty purplish blue when contaminated tho.

This is incredible. Titanium is almost impossible to forge with, and yet you made an incredible blade regardless. The techniques for getting all the blade geometry just right were genius, and I can only imagine how close to perfection you were able to shape it as a result. I would love to see this blade sent to Skallagrim for testing, though I would completely understand why you wouldn't want to, given how incredibly unique the sword is and how difficult it was to make

As a machinist, myself and having studied somewhat of the Japanese art of sword making, I found myself astounded and amazed at the difference in techniques you used. Having no experience in Titanium, I quelled the urge to offer advice to the screen. When it was finished, I saw, not the willow wisp of a Japanese Katana but a sabre with the impact of a siege gun. Then It clicked into my mind that you are built roughly as I am and that this is to your specs, not those of a smaller man. Thank you for breaking me out of my long held 'traditional' thoughts and to the freedom of reality.

It makes me happy that we still have true craftsmen in the world.

This is amazing, the method was a bit unusual but somehow turned out even better 🔥🔥🔥

Great craftsmanship. I used to be a metal worker and this is really satisfying to watch.

if making a sword was easy everyone would be doing it...you are the most patient and calm person I have ever seen when things go wrong. Sword looks amazing.

Your patience and attention to detail is superb. Thank you for your video.

Isnt a Katana suppose to be folded many times, not just a block of metal that is ground down?

I'm impressed with all the work and effort you put on that masterpiece. Congratulations 👏👏👏

What a beautifully impressive sword. That is a work of art. Loved watching you make it.

First let me say this is a very useful video and you made hell of an effort, I appreciate that, thank you. What are the advantages of titanium in terms of edge retention, sharpness, weight ? over steel ? I looked it up on a blade forum, opinions are different some people say that although titanium is harder than steel and lighter, if forged as a sword, it may be brittle and may not hold edge as long as steel, its not a poor quality metal for swords, but its hardness also makes it brittle. please update us on how sharp it is after two years. Quote from blade forum : To simply compare a "titanium" vs a "steel" sword is a gross oversimplification that doesn't do justice to the subject of swords. Dismissing titanium alloys outright as always inferior to steel for sword use is also a dead end way of addressing a really complicated notion. Firstly, titanium is an entire family of alloys, just like iron-carbon alloys (steels). Not every steel makes a good sword, and neither will every ti alloy make a bad one. The properties of each alloy vary considerably. Secondly, which sword type? A rapier? A saber? Slash and thrust or hack and cut? The design and use of the sword itself will have a big effect of what material is "best." An optimal sword design is somewhat determined by the properties of the material itself. For the purpose of answering the OP, let's assume that two swords of the exact same dimensions are made. The titanium alloy version will weigh 35-40% less and in most cases will be more resistant to heavy deformation. The blade will be much quicker in use, BUT will have less impact power. OR a ti alloy blade can be made to weigh the same as the steel version, but will be scaled up in size. Then the large ti sword blade gains even more speed and power in use just due to sheer size. And no, ti alloys do NOT need to be thick to make a strong sword, as a matter of fact thinner is better. Yes ti alloys can get and stay very sharp as well. Sword design can simply be subtly altered to take advantage of the properties of ti alloys, just as sword designs are changed to take advantage of various steels' characteristics. Ti alloys are way more like lightweight springy steel then most folks tend to think. It's not like aluminum, and is very tough and strong. No viking warrior would have been buried with a bent ti alloy sword, because you can not simply fold a ti alloy blade over as they could with steel. Ti alloys have some really great properties that are universally desirable in a sword. A sword is a weapon, where speed and accuracy are king. If high-level titanium alloys and forging processes were available to the weapon smiths in the time before firearms took over the battlefield, they would have used the hell out of it to great and deadly effect.

A masterpiece. I have subscribed because I'm sure i've seen your face before. Love your work. Your working precisely and your workspace is cleaned up. I like that. You have my respect. Great job.

I can see now why the Japanese find anyone else calling a blade "katana" as an insult. I have to admit this was done very well.

As a full time professional knifemaker I was a bout to rip this up in the comments but on watching a bit more to see the lamination with a proper blade steel edge and and your riveting system you get an A+ from me. Nice project.

This is one is no joke craftsmanship of katana. Well done.

Your wisdom will continue to excell, what a beautiful craftsman you are

Even if it is an art piece I'm more impressed with how he adapted in order to complete his project

I loved this video. An excellent effort in the making of the Katana; (although far from the traditional method) a most entertaining and instructional video. Kudos to MWIG... ❤

I tend to favour the videos that use the traditional forging techniques making swords and knives, but I can admire the amount of hard work you put into crafting this beautiful sword. Well done! 😊

Your skills are amazing.... didn't think it was possible to make a Japanese sword in this way.... it's a masterpiece.

This was awesome to watch dude, and the final product looks gorgeous! Love your work on the guard especially, and the rivets up the spine give it a unique look.

Parents: sorry kid, we aren't gonna buy you any toys. Kid: makes his own toys.

It is a beautiful sword, very special and the way it is made is beautiful to see, my compliments.

Those white sparks from the titanium are mesmerizing, fine work sir, this came out beautifully

It’s funny to listen to “purists”. Just enjoy the talent of an artist. I enjoy watching how someone with a better mind than myself can put things together. Dudes like this make the world a cool place. 🤙🏽🇺🇸

When they told me that it wasn't healthy to compare myself to others, they were talking about you. Impressive man-skills.

"LUCKY I HAVE A CAMERA" no lucky you have a leg 😂

Beautiful blade. I would not have chosen bakelite because it is too brittle, but your bladesmithing is amazing!

This may be katana making sacrilege but it’s still totally badass.

The dedication and hardwork you put in making this amazing piece of art is so phenomenal.. you are such a genius and thank you for sharing this to us.. damn its titanium..

Talent, skill and hard work. God bless you.

Great way to make a Katana. I have never heard of making one from Totanium before! Very nicely done. And you are a very theatrical guy.

This must have taken forever. Few things I'll say, food for thought, firstly, you should use groove cutting with the disk grinder, as it makes your disks last like 6x longer and although the cuts are slower, having to change the disk out 6x more often basically makes it take the same amount of time, the only difference is that you spend 1/6 the money on disks. Secondly, the handle wrap could have used the classic twist in the middle, which is there both for aesthetics but because it also gives you more grip, making it more practical. And lastly, I think the only other criticism is that the handle could have been a tiny bit smaller so that your hand fully wraps around it when taking the leather wrap into account, whereas the way it is currently you're leaving a few centimeters of grip behind. Outside of those things, the amount of work and time this must have taken is commendable by itself, but I also appreciate you not only using pins but that bonding as well. Probably the best way I can think to use titanium realistically. The colors are clean and pleasing, and what is the 'tsuba' here has a great looking design. The end-cap or 'kashira' I think it's called would be a great place to carve a design with how large it is, but obviously, I don't know about how well balanced it is and whether or not it could do to lose or gain some weight in the handle area. Really interesting and cool video, though. Awesome job :D

Very well done video! I have been working with titanium for 30 years - I appreciate your skill and approach. Titanium typically does not make a great cutting edge - I love your laminated design with steel in the center! Your approach and attention to detail was very satisfying for me to watch.

A real masterpiece! Congratulations!

This build is nice. I love this dude's OCD.

Thats probably the most brutally-made-functional katana i've ever seen in my life. Watching this video is quite satisfacting

Mesmerizing to watch! Obviously, titanium cannot forge weld with steel in a san mai construction and so you used a practical method to bond/bind them together. I have never tried, but always wanted to create a sword with a similar san mai titanium construction, using a tool steel core, like W1. If you were to remake this sword to be even more durable, would you swap any of the materials or the way you did the mechanical connections? I thought to cut and fold the titanium into a u channel shape, before applying the pins, but obviously that would be far more difficult.

I wasn’t expecting to watch this today. The production decisions-in the katana and in the video-were captivating. Well done on both. Very nice finished product. Artistry well-demonstrated.

Wow , what a great work ? Specially perfect measurement and art of golden type handle safety area .

Most people just unscrew the bottle cap when they want a drink. This seem like an awful lot of work for a bottle opener. ;-) Seriously though… Beautiful work. I enjoyed seeing this work of art come to life.

Hey bud, just wanted to say I liked watching this, I'm a little behind the curve on this posting in December now, but in case you do anything else with Titanium, I have heard that working this metal where it creates sparks is as dangerous to the eyes as welding as the heats and light produced is similar. I realize there are nearly 6k other comments but I didn't see any mentioning this. If someone else talked about the damaging spark light that's great, but you should protect your eyes when working this metal. Anyway, cool build, bud!

Congrats! You have put your soul on this Katana sword. Amazing.

What a nice creation man, very well done. That was therapeutic watching you work and fashion that sword.

Man this has become very expensive. The man-hours, the materials, and the machines. Practically, you also upgraded your workshop. It’s a pleasure watching!

This is super impressive and amazing! CLEARLY a tough metal to work with, but you persevered and made an end product that I'm sure a Samurai master would be proud to wield!

очень оригинальные идеи.! уважение! .. с гардой так вообще ! я не видел не разу таких исполнений ! не пожалел!!! что посмотрел твое видео! Удачных проектов !! и успешных реализации своих идей!!!

よくできました。あなたは並外れた努力をしました。伝統的な刀の鍛造方法に従ったわけではありませんが、あなたのこの作品は傑出したものです。すばらしい🙏🏾

Honestly, I'm surprised you've only featured this sword once in the channel... Given all the hard work and craftsmanship you've put into it, I think it would be awesome to let us see more of it! :)

safety tip of the day: when grinding/cutting titanium you should really have some kind of tinted eye protection on as you can actually get minor flash burn from the sparks being so bright.

i do not wish such misery as forging titanium . good work

I have never seen metal get glued together🤗

12th level Blacksmith Swings sword like level 1 Warrior But seriously that thing is rad as hell. Amazing craftsmanship.

I am not Japanese, but I am a fan of the samurai sword, especially the well-known method of making it. I have seen many craftsmen inventing new ways to make it, but this is the first time that I really like a new way to make it, even if it was not the right way or the traditional way.

i in deep love by the shape and desing of that sword Amazing

Titanium is really hard to work with also the tempreture requirements for titanium is really high. So props to you for getting arround that, you sacrificed a lot of belts