Youtube's Worst Blacksmith Makes a Gun-Sword

Summary

In this video, the creator expresses frustration with police visits due to his gun-like creations. He embarks on a new project, sponsored by Honkai Star Rail, to craft a unique 'gun blade' sword. The video documents his journey from designing the sword, facing challenges with its weight and complexity, to seeking professional help from master bladesmiths Keith and Corin. They correct his mistakes, teach him proper hardening techniques, and help achieve the desired blue finish. The final product is tested for sharpness, hardness, and the iconic sword-in-water test, showcasing its impressive capabilities.

Takeaways

• 😅 The creator is frustrated by police visits due to a past video where he made something resembling a gun.
• 🎮 The video is sponsored by Honkai Star Rail, a space fantasy RPG, for which the creator is paid to make a 'face shs gun blade'.
• 🔍 The sword design is complex, featuring a blade with spikes and a gun handle, which will be split into three parts for construction.
• 🏗️ The sword's construction begins with a large piece of 1084 steel, chosen for its strength and cost-effectiveness.
• 🛠️ The creator uses a laser machine to cut the sword shape, despite a humorous lack of expertise and potential for accidents.
• 💪 The sword's weight poses a challenge, as it's too heavy to be picked up with one hand, leading to the decision to leave the bottom unsharpened.
• ⚔️ The sword's edges and design features are intricately ground and filed, showing a dedication to detail despite the risks.
• 🔩 The sword's hole is enlarged to save weight, and the creator experiments with different methods to achieve the desired look.
• 🔥 The creator attempts to harden the blade using a homemade forge, but ends up with a warped and cracked blade.
• 📈 After a failed attempt, the creator seeks help from experts Corin and Keith, who correct the hardening process and save the project.
• 🎨 The final sword is given a blue and gold coloration using a laser engraver, mimicking the in-game sword's design.
• 🗡️ The completed sword is tested for sharpness, hardness, and water cutting ability, showing mixed results but overall effectiveness.

Q & A

Why is the creator initially reluctant to make another gun-like object?

The creator is stressed out because the police have been coming to their house due to a previous creation that resembled a gun, and they have decided not to make such items again unless they are paid a significant amount.

What is the main reason the creator decides to make the sword and gun handle in separate parts?

The creator decides to split the sword into three parts (the blade and two pieces for the gun handle) to make the process easier for themselves.

Why does the creator choose to use 1084 steel for the sword?

The creator uses 1084 steel because it is strong and, most importantly, cheaper, as they anticipate the possibility of making mistakes during the creation process.

What method does the creator use to cut the steel for the sword, and why?

The creator uses a laser machine to cut the steel for the sword, as it is a modern and efficient method, despite jokingly mentioning the use of a laser pointer zip-tied to a grinder.

What issue does the creator encounter after grinding the sword for 4 hours?

The creator realizes that the sword is too heavy to pick up with one hand, which is a problem since the design is meant to be wielded as a one-handed weapon.

How does the creator address the problem of the sword's weight and handling?

The creator considers leaving the bottom part of the sword unsharpened or designing it to be used with two hands, acknowledging that no normal human could lift it with one hand.

What is the creator's approach to making the sword's bevels?

The creator decides to make the bevels on an anvil, pretending to be a blacksmith, and uses a grinder to shape the bevels, after an unsuccessful attempt at forging.

What is the 'bite test' mentioned in the script, and how is it used?

The 'bite test' is a method of testing the hardness of steel by biting it; the number of teeth broken corresponds to a certain hardness level, which can be influenced by factors like calcium intake and gum health.

Why does the creator's first attempt at hardening the sword fail?

The creator's first attempt at hardening the sword fails due to several mistakes, including heating the blade lying down, overheating it, quenching it in a swimming pool which introduces chemicals and salt, and damaging the metal's grain structure.

Who helps the creator to correct the mistakes made during the sword-making process?

Corin and Keith, a master blade smith, help the creator to correct the mistakes and successfully create a new sword in a shorter time with proper techniques.

How does the creator achieve the blue coloring on the sword blade?

The creator uses a laser to heat the steel to a certain temperature, which changes its color, resulting in a blue blade similar to the one in the game Honkai Star Rail.

What is the final verdict on the sword's performance after the various tests conducted in the video?

The final verdict is that the sword performs well in terms of sharpness and hardness, but the water test results in a surprising outcome, with the sword behaving unexpectedly.