Forging a Silver Damascus Katana

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Today's build is for the Samurai Challenge, where I'll be forging a silver damascus katana called the Silver Moon! Make sure to vote for your favorite build!

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[uchihahh]

"Silver for monsters, Steel for men"
Tyrell: "well how about both Geralt"

[matthewguski]

It’s so strangely satisfying to watch a master craftsman and artist create something that obviously took hundreds of hours over multiple months condensed down to 30 or 40 wonderful minutes. Keep up the amazing work.

[fxnepilogue]

Dude, anyone telling YOU how to do something needs to think a bit more about what you are trying to accomplish. I think you got it figured out. 👍🏻

[jamesseegars]

The contrast between the silver and Damascus came out great. Amazing work!

[fifis]

The jet black and silver contrast is perfect! Great decision!

[redbeard]

That is possibly the most beautiful katana I've ever seen.

[BlackBeardProjects]

Stunning piece my friend. It's just beautiful. Congrats :)

[andersjjensen]

The jet black edge to silver to damascus transition was absolutely sweet, and I'm glad you did the fuller, as the repetition of silver further up gave it fantastic visual balance.

[larryhopkins]

I love that you do a voice over to explain what you are doing for us who have no experience in this field. Beautiful piece of work.

[ampiegreeff]

I'd always been a HUGE fan of the copper but this is on a new level! It looks great. The sword came out really well though I am not a fan of the fuller. I am busy with a mod for Cyberpunk 2077, creating a black katana with a copper line through the blade. Because you were the inspiration I want to call it the Tyrell katana.

[randallblack]

I was fortunate enough to be able to see the work of art for myself at Blade West last weekend. Denis is totally correct in saying pictures and video does not do this blade any justice, you have to see it in person. Denis it was a pleasure again meeting you again!!!!

[Destructaconn]

HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! I absolutely adored your Copper Damascus Katana, and Silver is my favorite metal. Love to see this. You are a master at work, and it shows!

[oculusangelicus]

I have been recommending several knife makers to make a silver pattern welded blade for a long time, because Silver is my favorite precious metal. I don't know if you are the first YouTuber knife maker to make one, but you're the first one I have seen make one successfully. Even if you had some melt out it makes no real difference because irregularity is the name of the game for pattern welding blades. Every part of this build is beautiful and for you to build and wrap the handle according to traditional Katana making in Japan, makes this build so beautiful, that I am struggling to find words that are proper. You did a fantastic job sir, as is always the case with your builds. Thanks for sharing, and I must add, that your build, even though you are a judge, will act as an example for other knife makers to follow. I think that your work is going to be one of the best in the challenge. Thanks for sharing!!!

[PaulVinger]

I don't usually comment on maker videos, but not only was the construction process very interesting... but, my goodness, the final product is stunning. The black damascus contrasted so well with the silver, the bright ground edge, and the other silver pieces. Beautiful craftsmanship.

[krissteel]

I think out of all your projects I've watched over the years, definitely the most ambitious in terms of that 'risk factor' of having it all come together in the end. Somehow, it worked so well done you!

[josephclancy]

Having never made a sword or a knife; your channel is a genuine inspiration ! I am looking to begin my own knife making education soon and your videos are so helpful in this regard ! This sword is a work of art and you are a genuine craftsman !!! Such a beautiful creation !!

[georgios_EOD]

Sir, you are the best!!! Your skill and knowledge are incredible.
Thank you for showing us your amazing work!!!

[SatanSupimpa]

I'm glad you opted for adding the fuller. A technical decision that ended up being probably the most striking aesthetic characteristic of the blade.

[tymz-r-achangin]

Love watching these videos. The uploader often gives close up footage whereby can actually see more detail of whats happening during the processes, and gives a bit of explanations so you're not left with having to wonder about a whole lot. Oh and there's NO STUPID MUSIC! Thank you!

[DShawnPaytonOffiicial]

You are awesome, good sir! I watch other forging channels that don't talk, so I never know the names of some of the things they are doing. Your wisdom throughout the whole video adds much needed value, so thank you!