Can I make a Viking Sword in 24 hours?

Thanks for watching :) I hope you enjoyed!
Win this sword for free: GIVEAWAY WINNER DRAWN ON 1/19/2025, THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!
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Running any sort of paid raffle on Patreon goes against their TOS, so I am changing the tier benefits for my $20 and $50 tiers to those listed below as of 1/13/2025. Massive apologies everyone.
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Music: Epidemic Sound

CHAPTERS:
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0:00 - Prepping the Damascus
1:40 - Forging out the Damascus
10:20 - Grinding in the Ladder Pattern
11:33 - Forging the Blade
14:44 - Normalizing the Blade
18:54 - The Quench and Straightening Attempt?
21:17 - Starting the Handle
25:51 - Straightening Attempt 2
26:52 - More Handle Work and Carbide Hammer
29:16 - Grinding the Fuller and Forging the Pommel
34:12 - Attempting to Find a Shortcut/Pain
36:49 - Burning in the Tang/Final Fitting Handle Pieces
38:50 - Prepping the Tang for the Pommel
41:00 - Slotting the Pommel
42:33 - Let's Play a Game
43:00 - Game Results
43:39 - Shaping the Fittings and Final Grinding
47:30 - The Etch and Final Polishing
50:47 - Sharpening and Glue-up
53:09 - Welding the Pommel and Grinding it Clean
54:17 - Oiling and Final Touches
55:25 - Final Reveal
56:17 - How You Can Win this Blade/Reflection

#viking #damascus #sword

[jhublades]

I have decided to give this sword away for free as a thank you to all my viewers :)
Enter the giveaway at: GIVEAWAY WINNER DRAWN ON 1/19/2025, THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!

[ApexATL]

I’d like to see a challenge where you make a signature blade once in the normal Forged In Fire time frame, and then remake that exact blade again in your normal time frame and test them against each other. I’d like to see how much that time really improves the finished product

[garetkonigsfeld]

Congratulations on your degree. You should be proud of yourself. Thanks for taking us along on the sword build 👍.

[Vetveto]

I was so stoked to see there’s a notification from Jesse then I saw it starts over 25 hours😂

[Yintii]

I think i can safely speak for everyone when i say we all just love watchin you work. Just keep doing what you love and we'll be here for the ride. I like long detailed builds....but it is also fun to see other things....and its always good practice to challenge yourself

[ThatWorks]

Biggest tease on the internets! Can't wait!

[campbelldaniel]

Best video yet.

To answer your prompt: I like the idea of you doing challenges like this. As a viewer, selfishly, I want to see you learn because that’s how I will learn. But definitely show commission projects, too. If you do both your business will grow from both ends… and you’ll be building a house with cash in a year.

[KDLknives]

Finally, been needing some good bladesmithing content on YouTube.

[urkidingright]

I don't know what it is but your videos are far more satisfying then the other channels out there. Not that the other smithing channels are bad, your videos just scratch that itch i guess. Maybe its because of the precision and engineering you add in to the mix.

[RyokoVT]

I like the longer builds because I like watching you work through your process, but watching a challenge build means you're working through that process differently, so that's also interesting. I just like your videos is the easy answer!

[MacNugg]

I think I actually prefer the longer builds where you are putting maximum effort into every aspect, but I still watched the full 58 minutes of this video so just keep doing whatever makes you want to keep putting out videos!

[Moritz]

I would love to see a video where you make something with a hamon, as its your special technique!

[amysthe-wise-one]

Congrats on finishing the Engineering Degree. Well earned! Kudos to the 'rents for encouraging you to succeed.

[Kharnscustomringsthings]

So glad your back! One of the best blade builders in the game!

[shadow]

@Jesse Hu thank you brother i was getting distracted by youtube while trying to study for exam and seeing you do a 24 hour run helped/inspired me to do a 8 hour study run

[marccus]

I appreciate your objectivity and honest self assessment. It’s that discerning eye and pursuit of constant improvement that makes you the craftsman that you are. And all critiques aside, you have created an absolutely beautiful sword.

[graydogllc]

Bro, I like the challenge and the long builds. I'm just here to see what you're getting into, so make yourself happy with these vids and don't get burnt out!

[thewestfire]

I’m only 5:30 minutes in and I’m already happy. You’ve been on Forged in Fire and you watch Alec Steele. I swear if you name drop Man at Arms somewhere in this video you’re earning an automatic subscription.

[duoQian-qm]

It's still very exciting!!! The little events are still so interesting!!! In the end, you're still in great spirits. You really love it

[thomaskunz]

Thanks for the video! I like the full builds better, feels less rushed :) Namaste from Switzerland