I love your attention to detail. I don't care about what anyone else says. You took the hardworking route instead of wasting your talent on the couch. An absolutely outstanding job!!!! If I ever get one, you are on the top of my list
@freerkwieringa275
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Snoekvisser1972
3 жыл бұрын
If I ever come across a viking samurai in need of a sword I'll send him to you. Perfect execution as usual Freerk!
@stephenjohnson6841
Жыл бұрын
Turned out awesome as usual! I live the pattern in the Damascus and the hamone is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
@samrester6254
8 ай бұрын
What a great piece. Functional. Utilitarian. Has a workman-like look but, detailed in the craftsmanship.
@peterklasner7583
3 жыл бұрын
Extremely talented !!! Very impressed, please keep it up.
@PaulJHershey1
2 жыл бұрын
You do not disappoint. Very fine western interpretation of a Japanese katana. Well done.
@johntrottier1162
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible work and attention to detail. Simply in awe of your skills!
@texan2560
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. You are an incredible craftsman!! And skilled in so many facets. Metal, wood, leather, etc.
@Paradigm1976
3 жыл бұрын
The forge pattern and the hamon came together perfectly. Magnificent work.
@cringecrusader6985
2 жыл бұрын
A jojo fan, eh?
@circle7studios
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful, Master Wieringa!
@baptistchrisjohn
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome with beauty beyond expectations and words can’t explain at all the works you are doing. It’s really beautiful
@johnbgood2871
2 жыл бұрын
Wow !!! Most beautiful process and execution, with an Elegant result i am inspired by your handiwork Thank you for allowing me to watch every last step i am honored ~!!!!
@grunztiertransmutator770
3 жыл бұрын
STRONG work - as always! Impressive modern variation on the katana type of sword!
@timthompson1940
2 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that someone else referred to it as a "kata type of sword". Having said this, what a stunning, wonderfully executed work! Would give select body parts for the shop he has.
@emadnagi4294
3 жыл бұрын
The best I've ever seen ( THANK YOU )
@spluv1
Жыл бұрын
no commentary full process blacksmithing. so healing. i'm going to be watching a lot of these lol
Wonderful job! Elegant blade! An incredibly talented master!
@FFXI_Addict
2 жыл бұрын
Soon as I saw the seppa and fuchi, my heart began to sing. So many bladesmiths don't include them and it's so frustrating to see. I'm only an amateur with three years of iaido and battodo training, but I would love to own such a fine blade. It may not be a Japanese Sword by technical definition, but the skill, effort and focused love put into this puts it far above "just another katana." Very satisfying.
@JohnDoe-yq9rt
Жыл бұрын
How far into your training do you get your own sword?
@cgwalker7722
9 ай бұрын
Great work!! This is one of the most extensive dingle man katana build I’ve seen!! Great work
@ashrafulhaque8759
2 жыл бұрын
What a detailed craftsmanship! So mesmerizing.
@danielmanuelzaissanches9589
3 жыл бұрын
Excelente trabajo y mucha paciencia ...que buena obra de arte ....saludos
@jamieofalltrades536
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hamon and folding, and sheath! You are a master craftsman to say the least and amazing to watch. I love the finished piece, thanks for sharing!
@patrickdean9797
2 жыл бұрын
i lost your channel when my device crashed thankfully i found it again and re subscribed and now i have 2 or 3 months of videos to catch up on thank you
@mikedemarco6826
2 ай бұрын
Stunning! Absolute masterpiece. Thank you for sharing
@SamChaneyProductions
9 ай бұрын
Came out beautiful, and it's an interesting take. While I'm not a complete purist, there are a few things I do think need to be present for something to be a samurai sword / katana which are missing here. First, the handle needs to have certain elements: same (stingray skin or some equivalent), menuki (small figurines that create bulge for hands to grip), kashira and fuchi (collar and end cap), and most importantly ito (cord wrap). Next, your blade shape is close but there are some important differences. Primarily, the tip of the katana called the kissaki needs to be more distinct, which is usually achieved during the blade grinding and polishing stages which were absent here (though that is understandable since it would probably double the amount of work). Lastly in terms of the forging process, generally the curve isn't forged in but rather the blade is forged straight, and then the curve happens naturally during the quenching step. Still it's a beautiful sword and an example of great craftsmanship, would love to see a cutting demo video
@ernestrost4069
7 ай бұрын
You said it in such a nice and professional way. I think it's a great sword but not a Katana.
@connorsproles9239
7 ай бұрын
I don't think you can say "I'm not a purist" and then go on to use the Japanese terms for specific sections of each part. (you listed five elements for the handle alone, let alone blade construction)
@thomass6920
2 жыл бұрын
Only one word needed: MASTERPIECE
@isaacwilliams8590
3 ай бұрын
This is the best making of a sword that i have ever seen magnificent work!!!!😀😎👍🏾🗡
@jerryhaverstick5259
2 жыл бұрын
Much respect for the mad skills 👏, luv the attention to detail in the fit and finish. 😲😲😲
@sandollim
3 жыл бұрын
mastery of wood-leather-metal work.
@bryanrooney3069
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful!! You have to be so proud of the work you do Sir. Everything I’ve watched you make is an absolute work of art! Genius! Pure genius!
wow nice sword and attention to finest detail. awesome from start to finish. i learned alot ty freerk
@artist.sanctuary.studio.d16.
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work of art! Fair play to you!
@TheShorebird
2 жыл бұрын
Freerk vids are always great! I was thinking that the blade had an awful big curve in it right before you used the wood block and hammer to lessen it. The man is just a consummate pro.
@edertiburski2995
3 жыл бұрын
Simplesmente fantástico, uma bela hobra de arte, parabéns.
@user-iv2xk1kn3c
2 жыл бұрын
ราคาเล่มละเท่าไหร่ครับอยากรู้จริง
@o-brabo-tem-nome
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-iv2xk1kn3c pra você eu faço 10 mil conto
@lawrencebob4250
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful craftsmanship a Samurai Sword with a Wiking aesthetic
@whattheworldsneedswhatneed774
2 жыл бұрын
He put his heart into making a sword and passionate work.
@connormcleod9895
3 жыл бұрын
For a katana, this is the best craftsmanship I've ever seen.
@Denominov
3 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. You come off as real pretentious here my dude
@connormcleod9895
3 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. Ok, it's not a Katana, and that's right, maybe I've never held one, but tell me, do you really need to go to College to know how good a sword is?... What's next? A whole degree on knowing how to tie up a shoe lace?... Let me guess, a Master's that can prove that you can tie the other one too! Hahaha I like this work. I like this sword. If you don't like it, good for you. It's a well forged sword. For me, this man is a good blacksmith, maybe the best I've ever seen. I'd put my life on one of his weapons.
@Kalenariel
3 жыл бұрын
KATANA has a strict and prestigious manufacturing method, and there is a rule that other products made should not be called KATANA. I understand and support the desire to avoid disseminating fake knowledge and wrong manufacturing methods to the world. For KATANA fans and Japanese people, I wouldn't want to admit that something different from KATANA is treated as KATANA and praised.
@cretudavid8622
3 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. Katana is simply a japanese sword... They use tamahagane which is simply bloomery steel. Because the steel is not melted uniformly like this guy used, they have to pick the pieces with the higher carbon content(the shiny ones) . Don't get me wrong they are awsome but they are just a sword made with a brilliant formula, that almost achives a steel just as good as the fully melted steel
@cretudavid8622
3 жыл бұрын
@Tim C. "Iron mined only in japan" you make it sound like its some sort of magic material
@Curtislow2
3 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!
@kidlat9222
Ай бұрын
Wow a lot of layers would guarantee a durable sword! Excellent work! Salute
@JediContrast
2 ай бұрын
Beautiful work of Art!
@nicholasrooksby3327
3 жыл бұрын
Traditionally, katanas are forged straight, it is the differential cooling along the spine created by the application of several clays that causes the bend as the final form is quenched spine-first in water or oil. The bend would be my only critique. After correction the curvature was interrupted slightly. In every other aspect, this is the best katana build I've EVER seen on KZitem, BY FAR.
@musicbro8225
2 жыл бұрын
@@FFFF-zu9bx I would say the hamon is in keeping with the understated nature of this sword; it's not trying to be something, it really is what it is... If that makes any sense?
@emilioquaranta2297
2 жыл бұрын
Its pretty cool tho, in a clear tank u can see how the blade bends in the other direction befor go in the right direction
@scotthaddad563
2 жыл бұрын
The first thing my eye was drawn to was the artificial bend which has a sweep that begins too close to the grip. I can’t make that so I have no room to complain but yeah, it is a bit wonky for a “Samurai .” Well done!
@TheGunnCat
2 жыл бұрын
Katanas are not forged straight.
@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
2 жыл бұрын
Once you started using your own interpretation I knew that this set was going to be something special and unique, and you did not disappoint! The blade itself, with the distinct wire wrapping Harmon, came out fantastic. Your closed habaki and use of the seppa in between the habaki and the tsuba (which is almost always ignored) was great to see. The rest just pulled everything together into one solid blade. VERY well done Freerk!
@harijantowongsodihardjo8843
2 жыл бұрын
9999
@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
2 жыл бұрын
@tacfoley it's called autocorrect
@yoshyusmc
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I mean he has a dream workshop as well. It is a inspiration nontheless.
Always a real treat to watch a Master craftsman ply his trade 👍🏼
@user-cp4wx8ox5v
2 жыл бұрын
يا لها من خبره فائقه
@sphaxxhaps3628
3 жыл бұрын
excuse me for not rewatching the whole thing, I'm liking and commenting for YT tho Ob
@pierre-arnaudlarose6213
2 жыл бұрын
I' ve seen this movie five or six time and it"s better than netflix. I promise you man, you will take an order. Conratulations your work is unbelievable.
@alexanderchapman2525
2 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary skill combined with impeccable taste. Subbed.
@philliphenderson3411
Жыл бұрын
You, sir are my first every KZitem subscription. I appreciate your craftsmanship and the methodical, purposeful manner in which you work but good God, how do you do it without ever saying a word?! Keep up the great work. I will be following with enthusiasm. Knives out, Warriors!
@luisvillanuevafernandez3542
5 ай бұрын
Pasé toda mi vida dedicado a trabajos en la madera,caoba,palo santo, ébano y todas las maderas autóctonas utilizadas en muebles de estilo especialmente la sillería pero paso horas contemplando tan Bello trabajo de acero madera pieles etc.precioso y meticuloso trabajo de precisión,paciencia y buen hacer,lamento no poder tener una pieza igual a ésa,gracias por su arte.
At first it was started using steel, and finally converted into a thousand dollar worth samurai sword. This is art. A wonderful art. Thanks a lot.
@michaelstroud2279
3 жыл бұрын
You never disappoint ... Perfection
@user-qj2fw5vs8c
3 жыл бұрын
It's a real Damascus full size tachi sword! This work is really very good, impressive! Big thanks, guys for this work
@mikegarwood8680
3 жыл бұрын
While the workmanship is excellent, that's not "true" Damascus (crucible) steel or homogeneous alloy steel . It's a "pattern welded" alloy steel of his own creation.
@aminyamani3385
7 ай бұрын
HIGH LEVEL WORK GOOOOD
@dieterschonemann4074
2 жыл бұрын
A perfectionist, amazing how you layered the iron plates, in the old days we would get to the melting point, (lots of sparks) join both pieces tougher and hit the anvil with with a heavy hammer try to join the pieces while they are liquefied, then do the process over again. As a apprentice I loved to work as a blacksmith, we would make tools for auto mechanics in Germany, it was part of a three year program to become a journeyman/master mechanic.
@user-er9zr6gh6b
2 жыл бұрын
진짜 잘만들어네요...!!!good
@aidentucker3674
2 жыл бұрын
An authentic samurai sword is forged straight the curve is created in the quenching process. He hand-forged the curve into the blade
@piethein7564
2 жыл бұрын
Yeps now you make one
@TheWeeJet
2 жыл бұрын
A authentic one is made of very poor quality metal that is forged over and over to make it pure. Then have 2 different quality of metals welded together causing them to warp into a curve when quenched. When made with a modern high quality steal and with modern equipment it is better to forge out the blade than unevenly harden the blade making it weak to cause the blade to curve in the quench.
@santyclause8034
2 жыл бұрын
And there's no Shigane. @CMDR Wee Jet: Tamagahane is not poor quality, you sop. Its bloom steel, same smelting as most of Europe made its own swords. This is a far older steel making and forging process than the modern steelmaking industry of post-industrialised modernity. There is no comparison anyway, they forged a composite blade so if you want to compare this is a superior forging technology as against the employ of just a monolithic alloy and the expressed hope that folding that bad boi fixes everything. A composite forging methodology may be revisited quite liberally to produce the finest laminated material ever, like say choosing a selection of Fe-V alloy hard jacket and low carbon Fe-C or other metal Shigane core. Very shock resistant. But we owe Japanese swordsmiths discovery of the process, even if they learned how steel was made from somebody else first the composite forging process is pure Japan. So like the mongol composite recurve back in its time, the Katana today is a time honored technological marvel. Japanese swordsmiths practiced superb craftsmanship, produced superb swords... and the mongols lost twice. Sheffield steel and all that was much later. Only the Levant used crucible steel, sometimes imported it, in the time of sword making, and that is properly called Wootz steel. And the arabs only laminated their ferro-vanadium alloy billet in the forging process, they didn't make a composite blade. Its only by chance arab mines had traces of Vanadium in their iron ore.
@DoraTheMFDestroya
Жыл бұрын
@@santyclause8034 to be fair fapanese steel at the times was so bad it was called pig steel. You know far more about the topic than me, that is painfully obvious, but it still stands that the level of practice back then was partially driven by the horrible steel they had to work with until later.
@raptorgames8121
2 жыл бұрын
Your work is such AMAZING Sir!
@charlesreeves3426
2 жыл бұрын
There are levels to this game. Amazing work brother!
The aggressive curve and weight, as well as tsuka, reminds me of the very old finds of well preserved tachi, blades of katana characteristics before the words “samurai” or “katana” were even made.
@mrrustygray
2 жыл бұрын
Like the so called "horse killing sword"
@hendihen5657
Жыл бұрын
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@hendihen5657
Жыл бұрын
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@hendihen5657
Жыл бұрын
Www 1irrr
@hendihen5657
Жыл бұрын
2kr
@aming5994
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help of the sword maker in the video, it's really amazing, I admire the master very much, thank you for sharing such a good video
Qué gran nación,que civismo y qué educación sentí tristeza a mi regreso a España que ejemplo para el mundo saque unas dos mil fotos de todos y todo pero lo que más me emocionó son las fotos de los escolares con sus diversos uniformes sonrientes pulcros y educados espero volver,gracias Japón por todo lo que nos dais,gracias.❤
@1014p
Жыл бұрын
I find this guys methods interesting. The billet in sand after a few folding, well cut and welded folding. His use of no power hammer is encouraging as well, shows yes its possible. I tried finding the name of this style of blade. At least from what I know a Katana does not commonly have a fuller and its curve is created by differential heat quench. Similar to the white stuff he used after hammering in curve. As demonstrated by Japanese masters blade is straight then curves in quench post heat. That all said this blade he made would stand well along with the traditional blades. I just wish smiths would stop deviating by making it curved by hammer/wood mallet. This sword though would cleave about anything. Wonder if he has been on Forged in Fire? His blades would likely stand out.
@flavianaradarosa1877
3 жыл бұрын
Sou grande apreciador do seu trabalho. O melhor
@natapinheiro6787
3 жыл бұрын
Mas um brasileiro encontrado
@satanlok
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Sword and Great work!!
@shiv8432
9 ай бұрын
That was friggn awesome dude
@dimitriousbascari4601
2 жыл бұрын
Sus diseños son muy minimalistas pero eficientes, y sobre todo de una gran calidad. 👌🏻
@rp6809
2 жыл бұрын
It's not the thing called Japanese katana, but interesting.
@Dutch779
3 жыл бұрын
Good job. It's his ability to make, is what counts, not the comments. As a kid I made a wooden sword, still a sword to me. 😊 The Vikings and there long boats, or their axes all a work of ingenious.
@brittanyfell9005
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful job! Elegant blade! An incredibly talented master!. Excelente trabajo y mucha paciencia ...que buena obra de arte ....saludos.
@gm313
3 жыл бұрын
This is the most stunning AND "battlefield-ready" masterpiece of a katana I 've ever seen.
@itechhen
3 жыл бұрын
A Viking making a samurai sword, brilliant!
@slightwave
2 жыл бұрын
master, there is a master:)
@pacoruiz1085
Жыл бұрын
No hay palabras... enhorabuena maestro !!
@YautjaCeltic
2 жыл бұрын
It's a real pleasure to see this 😍
@curioso7241
Жыл бұрын
Tenho assistido vários ferreiros, fazendo katanas, mas igual a este nenhum, ele é incrível à perfeição do trabalho dele é maravilhoso, parabéns.
@freerkwieringa275
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-dd3pt1rs9q
Жыл бұрын
@@freerkwieringa275 лайк за труд . Мечь слишком большой и это Японский дизайн . Но я предпочитаю в сражениях Чеченский мечь .
@Revenant483
3 жыл бұрын
WOW - Freerk Awesome weapon!!!!!! Screw the little copper or brass Habaki LOL We have solid 1/4 " steel bois!!!
@bobmumby845
2 жыл бұрын
Your skill and eye for details is Awesome and Amazing
@jamesmccann4473
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work.
@bigc7t
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree this is one of the nicest katanas I have every seen made on YT. Awesome job
@COMleonardo
3 жыл бұрын
FANTÁSTICO !! ALÔ BRASIL
@Chris38908
Жыл бұрын
Some beautiful weapons the craftsmen ship is great spot on .
@freerkwieringa275
Жыл бұрын
thank you
@tenzintsering19
2 жыл бұрын
You are really good samurai sword makers I liked! 👍
@whisbergr2659
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job Buddy! There are just a few bladesmiths that can forge a masterpiece like this
@A.J.Collins
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely work and a fine attention to detail. I am very surprised that the main thing keeping the blade from flying out of the handle when swung are two small pins made from wood.
@briankang6373
Жыл бұрын
actually, most real katanas use 1 pin instead of 2
@faridsufian3439
Жыл бұрын
L
@rossburt7659
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful sword.
@edro3838
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Thanks 😊
@alrayees
3 жыл бұрын
One day I will be honor to get one of your amazing JOB !
@raimundotoledo4953
2 жыл бұрын
Obra prima é uma excelente lâmina parabéns.
@nathandunning7150
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing I've learnt a lot here.
@bigboss7189
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work!
@wlt950
3 жыл бұрын
Every time he forges something it turns out so damn clean and just looks amazing af
@charliebowen5071
3 жыл бұрын
Because of the machines he has.. it’s easy with right equipment
@Denominov
3 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 are you putting down this man's effort because he used tools?
@DoraTheMFDestroya
Жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 then I'll wait for your video of a Mastercraft sword. Go on. I'll wait.
@charliebowen5071
Жыл бұрын
@@DoraTheMFDestroya a master craft sword... did you think that up all by yourself??.. jesus.. if you know what you are looking at... this is trash...
@Justindobb1984
3 жыл бұрын
If I had the money, I would love to buy a katana built like this. Such fitment, such craftsmanship, maybe a close faction of the olden days hundreds of years ago where the smiths put their souls into the blade all in the same time the blade took on a soul of it's own!
@charliebowen5071
3 жыл бұрын
No.. this is the opposite of that... modern machines made this... not his hands.... you clearly know nothing of swords or history
@Denominov
3 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 Oh no he didn’t beat the metal with his bare hands! it’s a fake sword! Zero effort, FAKE!
@Justindobb1984
3 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 You "clearly" read way too far into my comment. Modern machines were "used" to make this, true but that does not take away from the finished sword by any means.
@cretudavid8622
3 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 even japanese katana makers use power hammers lmao
@musicbro8225
2 жыл бұрын
@@charliebowen5071 Did you not see him studying his work? This is not to check for correctness, this is getting to know his creation... You could say he was inquiring to the swords spirit to learn how the next step in the process should proceed. This sword is not like any other sword in the world, it has been a cooperative process, the craftsman has allowed the sword to be unique and something significantly more than just a replica or a thing. I would love to hold this sword for sometime and get to know it, even though I have rarely held a sword in my hands I feel like it would speak of many things; of it's home, of it's people, of it's unique culture, but it is young and yet to experience much in the world, still slightly uncomfortable in it's skin, even a little self conscious and unsure, give it time!
@j.m.k.3406
Жыл бұрын
Deep fuller is sweet, hope to one life have press etc Thanks for the inspiration
@igneous061
3 жыл бұрын
It aint katana....its just a sabre inspiered by a katana....
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