I’ve always been captivated by watching skilled craftsmen, but this is on a different level. It was an absolute joy to watch you pour your soul into this masterpiece. Thank you for sharing.
@lockpickinglawyer I've been watching your channel for a while and this is the first I've seen you comment on some other channels that's pretty cool love your channel
I absolutely love your lock picking channel. Always fascinating to see pros at work. If you like guitars and guitar repairs is recommend to you the channel twoodfrd and Stringtech Workstation. Is a joy to see people revive music history and show their skills.
I just came across this video and halfway through I was in awe of your skill and craftsmanship. One could only try to get into your mind for a day and see how it works because that's what it would truly take to make something like this . Thank you for sharing
A blade worthy of Publius Varrus himself. A lot of Sword making videos I end up fast forwarding, but I sat enraptured watching every minute of your craftsmanship. Truly breathtaking work, can't wait to watch more of your videos.
I don’t know how this got recommended to me but this was one of the most beautiful goddamned pieces of art I’ve ever seen. I feel like this thing is worth well over $100k, the person who bought this definitely got a bargain.
@tehpwnzor1337 It's functional but isn't supposed to be used It's a piece of art if artists vomiting on a canvas can sell for millions (probably money laundering tbf) i don't see how this sword isn't worth 100k+
I don’t comment on a lot of videos, but damn does that sword look beautiful. I can’t believe how amazing that Damascus pattern came out. Great job! Your attention to detail is outstanding
@marek newman You're thinking in terms of only practicality in which case, yes, you can get a significantly more practical sword for much less than 65k. However, this is not just a sword but a piece of art. I doubt it will ever even see a cutting mat, let along bottles or pumpkins.
@Austin Owens Agreed 100%. This sword will be a timeless masterpiece, and in 1000 years from now it probably will be in a museum, regarded as the greatest most beautiful sword of all time
When I see craftsmanship this detailed, all I can think about is imagining offering it to a King or Queen as a symbol of peace/goodwill. This is truly breathtaking! ❤
I don't think Excalibur was as perfect as this one. Finally... the real sword "Escalibur" was found!. I'm proud of you Kyle!!! You deserve all the admiration of the world!
I hope nobody from Iran, Russia, North Korea, Iraq, afghanistan, lybia or Syria will buy it. Because in those countries it will get one day robbed by US Army.
There are many individual elements that I normally find aesthetically displeasing, but when you bring them all to together...*Mwah* chef's kiss. A blade worthy of its name.
When the sword was assembled and “done” but not quite finished I thought “damn that looks good” but when you did the final polishing, giving the guard, spacer and pommel that deep dark but super reflective look my jaw was left hanging. That display of the actual finished weapon was nothing short of euphoric.
That's the 'bluing' that guns used to get, like the PPK or the HiPower or a S&W .44 magnum. Nowadays Glocks/etc. have a different treatment that's more durable. But bluing is much much prettier. It wears off though, over time/usage/rubbing.
Amazing to watch someone so passionate and skilled work on something amazing like this! On another note… Damn I bet your posture is terrible after spending all of those years behind a grinder!
This is without a doubt the most beautiful blade I’ve ever seen. Completely blown away by your level of craftsmanship. I had not heard of your channel until you popped up on my recommends. I honestly thought it was click bait at first but after watching this I think the blade should be in a museum. Seriously, amazing work.
If you like how swords are crafted, you should check out the documentary on how the last samurai sword was crafted with the old technique, you're going to be blown away.. and YES! I agree this sword is a masterpiece as much as an oeuvre d'art.
Some videos on TRvid I wish I could like more than once, this is one of them. I made my first knife earlier this year (was also a himeschooled kid but I'm studying engineering now) and I'm hooked. Just waiting to be paid for my job so I can buy materials to make the next one! 😁
This is an absolut beauty of a blade and the damascus pattern is perfectly planned out. But at what point does it go from being a "Master Blade Smith" to "Master Blade Grinder"? Don't take me wrong, I watch nearly all of his videos and admire his craftmanship, but is this really smithing anymore?
I've been watching videos like this for years (thanks Forged in Fire) now. I have never had one in which the process and the outcome gripped me on such an emotional level. You could feel the patience and passion from Kyle, the quality of the video and music in it was top notch. Then there's the finished masterpiece. That is the most stunning sword I have seen. Just inspiring, you should be proud.
@Einfach Fredhaft Gaming I keep hearing reference to this katana can someone post a link I could Google and look for it but a link would be helpful for everybody
It would be a dream to learn how to do what this guy does, I've always loved seeing the process of making, shaping, hammering and basically all the process that comes with making a sword or a tool in general. the pattern is so beautiful for lack of a better word. I wish I could learn just a fraction of what he does. Very very impressive work.
I have seen a lot of smiths make videos on swords, it's always captivating to watch them work and create the swords they do, this was not captivating, this was awe inspiring, I have never seen a sword made with this level of detail and skill. aboslutly stunning.
@Attempt I do, I mean genuine historical swords were really low-quality in terms of engraving, the fuller basically NEVER being straight, the blades rarely or never being fully flat, etc., Tod's Workshop has a great video on it, he makes modern replicas and he has to make them of a MUCH higher detail quality and precision otherwise they won't sell and would just look low quality - but he realises its not really accurate and he shows loads of examples including royal arms. THIS sword, the one in the video, is magic.
The whole time watching this, I kept thinking to myself that this is the most beautiful sword I have ever seen in my life, and I’m so happy to come to the comments after watching the video and see that so many people feel the same way. This thing is spectacular!
I have always had a passion for bladed weapons and i've seen some pretty amazing work, but that pattern you developed ... I am awe stricken. A true Master of your Craft and an Artist the likes of which I have never seen. Thank You!🤯🤯
This is like Elven work out of Tolkein. Otherworldly in execution. Kyle's experience from forging Damascus into patterns and knowing they will bloom as he imagines is incredible.
Nah! This is work worthy of Telchar of Nogrod. It is said that In the tempering of steel alone of all crafts the Dwarves were never outmatched even by the Noldor. This guy outmatched them.
@Sàdék __ it was more common for smiths of the medieval period to have many more helping hands than smiths of today, given that it was a bigger industry. a smith with several apprentices, a lot of skill, and specialty tools, could probably get it done in a reasonable time. there are some amazing looking swords and armor sets from the 15th and 16th century.
Absolutely stunning piece of art. If i were rich i would have payed much more. Truly amazing craftmansship. I would have loved even more pictures and slow mo at the end though 😍
As a general machinist by trade watching your level of skill and craftsmanship in this project was riveting! Congratulations on your hard work and incredible attention to detail.
What a piece of art it turned out to be. Beautiful. It is so beautiful and precisely made, no medieval sword would be able to compare in terms of beauty. Upper quality swords in medieval times were part of a knight's identity, taken everywhere, and passed as an heirloom, from grandfather to father to son and so forth. This sword would be a proud heirloom indeed. I never knew it took so long to make a really proud sword, that could pass as a true knight's heirloom. If a master smith needs 4 months of full time effort to make 1 proud piece, how much longer would a master smith have needed to make a knight's family sword in medieval times. It might have taken a smith years to make 1 really good sword.
what an amazing build! I thought I would get bored by the process and skip all around but I was hooked from the very beginning! Kyle, the Excelsior is a beautifully crafted sword! Well done!
You clearly put a lot of love and passion into your work and it shows! With all the videos of people just yelling at each other, it's so refreshing to watch someone share what they love to do. Awesome work my man! 👊
@Luís Duarte its 2022 bro no ones using swords to fight 💀💀 nothing wrong with a pretty sword, honestly looks super fun to make from an artists perspective
@Luís Duarte you're starting to sound like one of those woke snowflakes that complain about cultural appropriation when he was really just trying to *appreciate* it.
@Luís Duarte @Luís Duarte I'm not even American, but go ahead about how I'm wrong and know nothing. Then please, enlighten me. Which army still has a standing formation of swordsmen that aren't just for ceremonial purposes? Which king still rides sword in hand into battle, in front of his armed forces? Yours?
@Bambuskus505 nothing matters of what you Said! Swords in europe are respected even today! Thats why we get mad to see these coments of lunatics of game of Thrones! Its a beautiful sword indeed,its a super job indeed, but its not about the man or the work that um talking about!
I’m actually surprised it went for such a “low” price. This was literally a kingly blade. Considering it is also art (and ridiculous ink-blot paintings can go for over a million dollars) I sincerely thought it would sell for triple that price or far better. Anyway, I’m happy for the gentleman, and look forward to seeing his next sword project.
@Connor Pollard I'm surprised at your assumptions. I, and many others here watch literally countless hours of videos involving crafting and blacksmithing from a wide variety of artisans. I personally have been doing so for over ten years. Many people here are of similar mindset. It is our passion, and I stand by my comments on this topic. I wouldn't be so quick to assume anything.
@Connor Pollard As you are clearly an expert, please feel free to educate all of us. Possibly, also provide your many years of financial and assessment wisdom to the craftsman, Mr. Kyle Royer, that created this artistic blade. Who knows, maybe he’ll decide to hire you to represent him in his future endeavors?
Not necessarily worked on it everyday for months, you guys watch a 40min video from 4 months of work and assume all kinds of shit when in reality you have no clue
This world is rapidly passing away and I hope that you repent and take time to change before all out disaster occurs! Belief in messiah alone is not enough to grant you salvation - Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:3, John 3:36 (ESV is the best translation for John 3:36) if you believed in Messiah you would be following His commands as best as you could. If you are not a follower of Messiah I would highly recommend becoming one. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life - Revelation 3:20. Contemplate how the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13 over the course of 1260+ years. Revelation 17 confirms that the beast is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the Son of God and can predict the future or make it happen, B) The world leaders/nations/governments etc have been conspiring together for the last 3000+ years going back to Babylon and before, C) History as we know it is fake. You don't really need to speculate once you start a relationship with God. Can't get a response from God? Fasting can help increase your perception and prayer can help initiate events. God will ignore you if your prayer does not align with His purpose (James 4:3) or if you are approaching Him when "unclean" (Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4). Stop eating food sacrificed to idols (McDonald's, Wendy's etc) stop glorifying yourself on social media or making other images of yourself (Second Commandment), stop gossiping about other people, stop watching obscene content etc. Have a blessed day!
What an absolutely beautiful sword than truly impressed by, and is easily the greatest sword I've ever seen period. An absolute legendary masterpiece dude amazing job
I'm very impressed at the love and dedication you put in this one handcrafted masterpiece. I'm looking forward to reading your name among the names of legendary swordsmiths in past centuries. Maybe this one may sell for a million in fifty years.
In the blade category, this may be the wildest project I have ever seen. For an ancient instrument of death, it's the most beutiful piece I have ever seen. Very impressed by your skill.
What an amazing, I should say extra-ordinary amazing craftsmanship, I congratulate you Kyle. An art peace of this advanced world, feel bad it was sold that cheap but again amazing work man!
wow i was just amazed about how beautiful this masterpiece was, you truly did a Wonderfull job, and if I could I would buy that sword at any price.And the Damascus was just amazing. No everything about that sword was amazing.
That sword is a thing of pure beauty. If I had a spare $65,000 you would have another commission. I would say it's the most beautiful and elegant sword I have ever seen.
@Woozy that's the basic knowledge comprehension but kyle royer is an expert master smith he knows what he is doing most of his pieces are gor sale but this sword was originally for his collection but someone comes at you with 60k you bet your ass he selling.
@Woozy one does not need to be a expert of anything to appreciate something. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, people who gatekeep are absolutely pathetic.
I don't feel worthy enough just even looking at it for real. How the hell did you manage this. By the way the video is extremely well done and precise, as the work you've done.
such a beautiful sword, so grateful to have gotten to watch this video... I will say though.... my opinion for the effort involved your dedication and everything... that sword is worth so much more than what it was sold for.
I never really get that "Wow" sensation, but I was taken back by the damascus reveal. Absolutely caught me off guard having those stars so well spaced and isolated in a pattern.
Simply incredible! I imagine without modern tools and equipment this sword would have taken years to make, and could have been sold to a king/emperor, you would have been granted a title and land for this masterpiece.
The level of attention to details is border line insane...the build looks so good that the final product almost looks like a graphic design or a computer generated image almost too perfect. Truly amazing guys, thank you for sharing this masterpiece.
That is a wonderful piece of art you have created I sure hope the new owner treats it well (you can give back the money or refuse to accept money for any of your creations if you just can't bare to part with it.)
Holy cow! I just found about you, and can't stop watching your videos. Your attention to detail is mind-blowing. I've been in the welding and fab business for decades. I've never seen anyone like you. Take care
I've never seen such skill, technique, and love put into a piece of art such as this. Every part of it meticulously perfected to create probably the most beautiful sword I've ever seen that's real and not just a concept. Definitely one of a kind and something that will be passed down for generations. I've watched a couple of your videos and the attention to detail is unmatched from anyone else. Bravo.
I have been a huge fan of "Forged in Fire" over the years, and have seen every episode. Thought I've seen everything possible, you sir, have just surpassed anything I have seen. Truly a master craftsman.
@Nick P I mean like, in the middle of a war like in the middle ages for example when wars would be like once every like 2 months they do take their time but not several weeks.
@Brertt While I agree that fighting swords need to stand up to abuse, your point about balancing is wrong. The place you want to put your balance point depends on the usage of the sword. The further your balance point, so long as you can still accelerate the blade properly, the more of a cutter it is. And It's funny you talk about having cutting in mind, because while cut and thrust swords have a balance point in the 2-6 inches range (mostly depending on how much they lean towards one or the other and if they're made for one or two hands), dedicated cutters such as sabers often have their balance point in the 5-8 inches range depending on various factors such as period, and if it was meant for use on horse back. On the other end of the spectrum, you have dedicated thrusters that would sometimes have their point of balance behind the guard to make the point as nimble as possible. This is very much a cut first blade. It's absolutely usable for thrusting, but this is far from something like a type XV blade. And at 47 inches of total length it's very much more of a two handed longsword than a hand and a half.
@John-Paul Silke tbf weapons need to survive abuse, they hit other swords, chain mail, ect. so to say they wouldnt be good weapons is kinda weird, its the oposite imo, those were made for combat and this was made mostly to be ornamental. especially with how the balance point is 6 inches past the guard, most swords are in the 2-4inch area, so this thing is definitely unwieldy compared to one made with cutting in mind Amazing craftsmanship for an ornamental sword but id probably pick something off Forged in Fire 10 out of 10 times
Often they make sword shaped objects because they are going to be severely tested. They are very good weapons but are often over built and thus not very nimble or alive in the hands. I sincerely doubt this gorgeous weapon would survive their torture tests as well, but it would be far more functional in an actual sword fight because it’s built like a weapon and not like a weapon shaped object designed to survive severe abuse.
