Forging a Copper Damascus Katana

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.

Watching the craftsmanship was incredibly impressive, but the finish product genuinely had my jaw on the floor.
This is such a stunning piece and if you need me, i'll be binge watching all of your videos.

WHAT a Beauty... awesome work!

Can u import like this sword in india

Really nice idea
Fantastic art
I like the traditional katana and making a traditional katana is so hard but this is really awesome and really beautiful

Ow, beautiful

I want this so much when zombies come to earth❤❤

Awesome 👍😎

I've seen many "blademaking" videos where the process is sloppy and the final product is hardly usable, but you sir, are an actual fucking blacksmith who knows how to get amazing aesthetic without sacrificing functionality! I definitely look forward to seeing more of what you have to offer. <3

Imagine that cool looking sword being the last thing you see

How long did This Beautiful Katana Take to Forge?

wow.... so beautiful

Amazing work. I want hydro press and forge to start making composite materials. I have some green nephritis it so unbelievable hard that you can write on it with any steel tool like key, screwdriver, knife. Also its so hard that you can dig asphalt easy as it is sand, when i showed it ppl didnt believe their eyes

Your job is amazing. Regards from Peru!

Absolutely amazing!

that's literary the most beautiful katana i've seen ever... nice job sir!

Cool work! Is there any particular reason behind not differtial heat treating it to get the curve and deciding to draw the curve ?

Damn that is sexy

What the dog doin

Absolutely GORGEOUS 😮

No sé mucho de espadas, pero estéticamente esto es una maravilla!
Valió la pena tanto trabajo especializado.
Este tipo de trabajo artesanal debe ser difundido para que nuevas generaciones lo puedan conservar.
Gracias!

Just wow wow wow. Congratulations! That’s one hell of a work. You sir have all my respect for what you’re capable of doing.

Absolutely stunning! What a work of art!!

Incredible looking sword!

cool

Just me or this thing kinda looking yummy

great artistic and full of passion

You sir are a true artist

Its so good, but i think katanas will have a good curve in it

Love that sword good job

素人で全然わかりませんがかっこいい刀ですね！分析的で専門的な素晴らしいチャンネルです。
それと同様に機械も定規も無しに刀を作る日本の職人さんは凄いんだなって思いました、すべての職人さんに敬意を。

What kind of press is that

English swords were quenched in whale oil, then tempered in molten lead.

I can imagine all the comments saying hes "cultural appropriating" lol. Keep up the good work the end result is pretty.

Is there a reduction in thickness from the hilt to the tip?

Is it possible to buy it ?

Have you ever done some work, and when it was very close to the end, but very close, the project went wrong, or you had to cancel the order, something like that?

The final peice was jaw droppingly gorgeus in its shininy black and copper combo glory. Not to forget the intense hardwork too, the blade was very veryy exquisite. Beautiful would be an understatent for it !

it is real shusui!!

A work of art, nice

oh that is going to turn green

Easily one of the most gorgeous blades I've ever seen. Came out phenomenal 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

지금까지 본 카타나 중에 제일 멋지다

if i could name this katana it would be "Celestial Midnight"

😂 i have never see this before. You are Master. Thanks for m'y dream😢

Masterful work!

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