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Forging a Copper Damascus Katana

15M views · Aug 7, 2022 · Howto & Style

Comments · 21K

  • @TyrellKnifeworks · 4 years ago (edited) · pinned

    For those asking:  1) This one is already sold.  I do not do custom orders because this is just a hobby and I only sell what I make or the channel.  I have some knives available on my website, check those out (link in every video description).  2) Yes I'm aware that the curve in a traditional katana is from the heat treating process. I chose to not differentially heat treat this blade because it is damascus-cladded.  If you apply clay and get a hamon, the steel above the hamon will be soft and the damascus will look terrible.  The copper takes the place of the hamon aesthetically and also provides shock absorption.   3) The copper bond is very strong.   The copper in the blade is a thin sheet over the central core of high carbon steel which is also the cutting edge.  The copper brazing bond is in excess of 70000 psi in tensile strength and you'll destroy the blade before you shear the layers apart.   4) Galvanic corrosion requires the presence of an electrolyte (like saltwater).  Keep the blade clean and dry and oil it on occasion like you should with any carbon steel blade and it will last a lifetime.  Basically if you keep the steel from rusting, the copper will be just fine.    Thx.

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  • @tcellison1998 · 2 years ago

    This dude doesn't just make swords and knives. He creates art. Absolutely stunning art. If somebody stabbed me with this sword i would apologize for getting it dirty.

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  • @memosyr8446 · 2 years ago

    Man go youtube, Man see Katana, Man happy

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  • @mossabDiae · 3 years ago (edited)

    I&apos;m a software developer, somehow YouTube suggested this video to me and I ended up fully watching it &nbsp;..<br>The passion and hard work you&apos;re putting into this is amazing, the beautiful result totally reflects that.<br>You have my respect.

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  • @DaveDoesThings3008 · 1 year ago

    I love the fact that there&apos;s no annoying background music, no &quot;epic&quot; montage, or crazy camera shots.<br>Just a dude in his little happy bubble of creativity and passion, making his creation speak for itself. Absolutely marvelous work.

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  • @HexLabz · 4 years ago

    This blade looks like it could be a blade of legend. Seeing the finished reveal left my jaw down and speechless. Truly beautiful piece.

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  • @Xan1333. · 3 years ago

    the final result on the blade gave me chills, it looks beautiful.

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  • @cmshap · 3 years ago

    Aside from wanting to say this is an absolutely gorgeous piece, I wanted to comment on the graphics you added to represent the billet during the initial forging process. That was actually very informative and helpful, and I haven&apos;t seen that on other channels.

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  • @goldentoast0193 · 2 years ago

    This is easily the most gorgeous “Dark and Edgy” sword I have ever seen. The marbling of the Damascus is sensational. The detail work on the handle and guard are beautifully executed. <br><br>Props to you! 11.5/10 on this one!

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  • @Sad_Homunculus · 4 years ago

    I just want to say that the visual representation of how the pattern was formed is genius, and is great for helping the viewer keep track of the pattern.

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  • @jockeyjack3367 · 4 years ago (edited)

    As a wood worker I would like to say the amount of diversity in your skills from wood to metal is very impressive. Your work is beautiful and attention to detail is so good to see, someone not skimping when there is a small flaw. Huge respect!

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  • @TapioSalminen74 · 3 years ago

    That copper edge on the hamon is amazing. The way it acts as an accent line between the all-black edge and the damascus blade just looks so good.

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