Making an $8,000 Damascus Katana
Jesse Hu
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I'm Jesse Hu, an 8-time Gladiator of the Forge on History's Forged in Fire, and I have the 2nd most wins in the show's history (9-0). This Channel is all about my journey in the world of bladesmithing, where I'll share in-depth videos of my full build process. From raw material to finished blade, you'll witness my triumphs, my bone-headed mistakes, and everything in between. You'll be getting a first-hand look at how I forge, handle, and finish each piece. If you are interested in owning a piece of my work, want to check out my past works, or simply learn more about me, head over to my website https://www.jhublades.com/ For some epic behind-the-scenes content, make sure to follow me on Instagram @jhublades
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Use code JESSEHU50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month of orders at https://bit.ly/454CZCe This build was a ton of fun! There were so many things that I made for the first time, and I poured my soul into every aspect of this build. I hope you enjoyed the video, and I hope I brought a smile to your face :) Check out my links below: Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JesseHu Join my Mailing List here: https://www.jhublades.com/mailinglist Website: https://www.jhublades.com/ Greenberg Woods (Code: JHU): https://greenbergwoods.com My Instagram: @jhublades Joey's Instagram: @photosby_hu Shop Equipment I use and recommend: https://amzn.to/3WjPZAJ Camera Equipment I use and recommend: https://amzn.to/4jd9d4U Music: Epidemic Sound My Shop Equipment: Forging Press: 25 Ton Press from Coal Iron Works Forge: 2-Burner Habanero from Chile Forge Grinder: KMG-TX from Beaumont Metalworks Anvil: 365lb Sichelschmidt und Schlasse Heat Treating Oven: Paragon KM36T CHAPTERS: --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Forging the Damascus 8:34 - Forging out the Blade 12:46 - Grinding and Normalizing 16:30 - Factor 75 17:39 - Quenching and Straightening 19:48 - Pain 20:03 - Forging and Straightening the Second Blade 22:43 - Final Grinding and Polishing 28:42 - Habaki 33:40 - Seppa and Tsuba (Spacer and Guard) 37:13 - Tsuka (Handle) 41:56 - Fuchi and Kashira (Handle Caps) 46:39 - Shaping Fittings 48:09 - Saya (Sheath) 56:08 - Rayskin Wrap 58:51 - Koiguchi 1:00:38 - Saya Base Coat 1:01:45 - Polishing the Tsuba 1:03:02 - Menuki (Handle Ornaments) 1:04:29 - Ito-Wrap and Mekugi Pin 1:08:46 - Etching my Maker's Mark 1:09:37 - Etching the Damascus Pattern 1:12:46 - Painting the Saya/Finishing Touches 1:13:45 - Final Reveal 1:15:15 - Sharpening and Testing #blacksmith #damascus #knife #forging
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