Making a RETRACTABLE WHIP SWORD | Fantasy Challenge

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  • @NjordArtisan
    @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +922

    Which fantasy weapon would you like to see me make next?

    • @ryanblackwell1180
      @ryanblackwell1180 Рік тому +26

      Zweihander, maybe?

    • @coptanium3175
      @coptanium3175 Рік тому +24

      If you want a challenge, you could always try making a blade which of could shoot a projectile from it's tip, like some sort of bullet. Very impractical but would be a cool challenge, don't you think?

    • @dragonis111
      @dragonis111 Рік тому +15

      @@ryanblackwell1180 Are you talking about the sword from the Final Fantasy series? Otherwise the Zweihänder was a real german sword used in the 16th century.

    • @justdanhere121
      @justdanhere121 Рік тому +12

      perhaps a projectile katana
      its a standard katana but the sheath has a launcher of some form that can only be fired while the katana is sheathed

    • @st.patrickstar3701
      @st.patrickstar3701 Рік тому +19

      Flamethrower sword.

  • @outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699
    @outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699 Рік тому +4931

    Community of the sword: it cannot be done.
    Sven: And I took that personally.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +168

      😂😂

    • @lavadora8219
      @lavadora8219 Рік тому +147

      They said it could not be done..
      They said it was designed for tanks...
      They said it could not be smaller and more accurate...
      *They were wrong*

    • @zyxyx6754
      @zyxyx6754 Рік тому +50

      You can see on 27:42 the second-to-top part of the blade broke, the sharp part breaking off completely.
      Why do you think the clip on 27:45 was more zoomed out? It was to hide the missing piece.
      It looks to completely break on the last shot.
      So sword community is still right, it can't be done.

    • @walterpiankaiv5385
      @walterpiankaiv5385 Рік тому +87

      @@zyxyx6754 while you may be right you’re no fun

    • @christophersavignon4191
      @christophersavignon4191 Рік тому +95

      @@zyxyx6754
      That's probably due to the delamination in the edge material that was left in due to time conatraints and it being mostly a showpiece. With a proper weld, or just without decorative layering, that doesn't happen so easily.
      Seems like the sword community has a short attention span, or maybe just you...

  • @rohithg3000
    @rohithg3000 Рік тому +1597

    Sword Smiths : A whip sword is not possible...
    Sven : While you were busy forging common rigid swords, I studied the blade...

    • @unr3alistic
      @unr3alistic Рік тому +24

      The whip blade

    • @Junkmeister
      @Junkmeister Рік тому +14

      Technically a whip sword was already made just not like this. Still, more impressive

    • @Luis-gz3oo
      @Luis-gz3oo Рік тому +5

      It still broke tho

    • @alexfallcantu1058
      @alexfallcantu1058 Рік тому +8

      @goggles789 then copy his sword and test it yourself xD

    • @Yokonato
      @Yokonato Рік тому +15

      @goggles789 realistically it wouldn't last long unless you found some fantasy metal like in those fiction stories "lightweight and flexible but still solid" also I imagine in the heat of the moment there is always risk of it swinging back and taking a chunk of yourself away

  • @jacobdunford8878
    @jacobdunford8878 Рік тому +272

    How is nobody talking about you being in I did a thing's garage @ 2:35 ?? Absolutely genius, love the cameo!

    • @1Snakes100
      @1Snakes100 Рік тому +28

      i came to the comments just to see if anyone else recognised it!

    • @virtuouswanderer5563
      @virtuouswanderer5563 Рік тому +2

      Huh neat

    • @glockroach5731
      @glockroach5731 Рік тому +7

      It's clearly greenscreen

    • @titaniumcid
      @titaniumcid Рік тому +5

      When i saw that i was like wait i know that place

    • @tfs2348
      @tfs2348 Рік тому +1

      i just realized this comment exists
      i commented the same thing 😂

  • @lucasgravina
    @lucasgravina Рік тому +11

    See the problem.. tackle the problem.. solve the problem. That's science right there, my friend. Astonished by the outcome

  • @frogpuffin
    @frogpuffin Рік тому +2516

    A true chad, man made Renji's Zabimaru real. Massive respect.

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks Рік тому +1886

    Beginning to end, this was such an entertaining build! Great job, Sven!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +88

      Thanks a lot, Denis! That’s really nice to hear. I was trying a different approach to filming this video, so I‘m glad it seems to work ✌🏻

    • @gumoza7sins816
      @gumoza7sins816 Рік тому +7

      Two best smith was is this collom ☕

    • @BenDover-tk3jj
      @BenDover-tk3jj Рік тому +1

      Loved your bronze Damascus Katana

    • @DOTMDeath
      @DOTMDeath Рік тому +1

      @@NjordArtisan why were you in I did a things garage? I recognized it immediately so no hiding it from me

  • @vladdracula2643
    @vladdracula2643 Рік тому +102

    I hate that I don't have the space to make stuff like this, I've thought about this very thing to a degree. Absolutely beautiful execution.

  • @wrb8224
    @wrb8224 Рік тому +21

    Imagine how much it would cost you if he was even willing to make one for you to buy!This is insane I love this.Glad to see so many others appreciating his work.Good job brother.

  • @The_True_Mx_Pink
    @The_True_Mx_Pink Рік тому +764

    As a fantasy fan, I'm absolutely stoked this exists, it's literally a dream come true. As a sword fan, I'm simultaneously disgusted and impressed. I love it.

  • @ScorpioBuu
    @ScorpioBuu Рік тому +985

    Renji would be so proud to see his sword come to life

  • @sploosh578
    @sploosh578 Рік тому +120

    I love how horrendously impractical the final product is. That kinda makes the whole thing even better.

  • @philliphoyle4696
    @philliphoyle4696 Рік тому +8

    I don’t care if it works or not, I’m simply impressed with it, I’m a service technician, I can appreciate the build, great work.

  • @darianjames6631
    @darianjames6631 Рік тому +730

    This was absolutely insane and amazing you actually brought Zabimaru to life wow man just wow

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +33

      Thank you! Glad you liked it 🙌

    • @jhsrt985
      @jhsrt985 Рік тому +45

      Isn't it great that bleach is finally back

    • @raymicheals4127
      @raymicheals4127 Рік тому +14

      Now someone has to make a retractable zabimaru sword

    • @LordieJr
      @LordieJr Рік тому +10

      Roar....

    • @raymicheals4127
      @raymicheals4127 Рік тому

      @@LordieJr Zabimaru

  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects Рік тому +801

    Absolutely insaaaane man!!! What a great video. Huuuge thumbs up! The effort that went into both the whip sword and the video production is remarkable. Epic work, this was both super interesting and enjoyable to watch! Congrats!!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +31

      Thanks!!! That means a lot to me, coming from you 🙌
      I hope the next version will be even better 🤩

  • @kyholt04
    @kyholt04 Рік тому +7

    You earned that subscription sir. I've wondered for YEARS if this was possible IRL. And here you are. My thanks for answering a nearly 20-year-old question for me 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @SilverandCold1x
    @SilverandCold1x Рік тому +10

    I’ll be shocked if you didn’t win the challenge with this. This was insanely ambitious and you’ve clearly labored intensely over making this happen.

  • @wigligigly3375
    @wigligigly3375 Рік тому +330

    Honestly I think the fact that it’s a bit gnarled in places makes it look cooler. Like it’s an ancient weapon

    • @zrATT_
      @zrATT_ Рік тому +3

      Hehe, that's why Ancient used this sword in SF2

    • @shoujahatsumetsu
      @shoujahatsumetsu Рік тому

      @@zrATT_ Which version of Street Fighter 2 is that?

    • @bobbaseball5182
      @bobbaseball5182 Рік тому +1

      obviously SF2 stands for Shadow Fight 2 the mobile game

    • @hypernoxious
      @hypernoxious Рік тому +1

      @@bobbaseball5182 wasnt it Sonic Frontiers 2?

    • @thatman8490
      @thatman8490 Рік тому

      It's the ancient sword of the meth king

  • @sanguinetales
    @sanguinetales Рік тому +523

    The Aesthetic on this is incredible. Looks like it came from Bloodborne but if its setting was in Greece.

    • @daddynoah3448
      @daddynoah3448 Рік тому +8

      as a souls fan and a greek this makes me happy lol

    • @gardenturtle4878
      @gardenturtle4878 Рік тому +6

      It's literally the beast cutter I love it

  • @WolfintheForest13
    @WolfintheForest13 Рік тому +17

    Byleth from Three Houses also has a whip sword. My cousin made a DnD character with a whip sword inspired by byleths sword and I got to draw it :D. Also awesome job on the sword it looks really cool.

    • @xenocross6597
      @xenocross6597 Рік тому +3

      And there's the FE comment i was looking for

    • @Aki-ww6ev
      @Aki-ww6ev Місяць тому

      Searched for a mention of Byleth.

  • @maverickmeteor
    @maverickmeteor Рік тому +12

    Best whip sword I've seen on youtube so far. Nice work! It's still probably worthless as a real weapon but you made it look and work like the one's shown in games and movies, and that's cool. Thank you.

  • @RickD5468
    @RickD5468 Рік тому +247

    Intelligence, problem solving, dry humor and all around entertaining. I am only half way through the entries but you went to the top of the list. :)

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +4

      Thanks a lot! I‘m glad you enjoyed it! Being top of the list is a huge compliment considering how cool all of those submissions are 🙌

  • @paranormalvirginia5739
    @paranormalvirginia5739 Рік тому +511

    Dude, do you even realize how amazing this is? You've managed to do something that everyone else thought was impossible to do and get right. I'm officially subbed and happy I found your channel. I think there's alot you could teach us weapon enthusiasts.

    • @kninzotagoni3635
      @kninzotagoni3635 Рік тому +13

      this iis pretty amazing . i dont know how it would hold up in a fight but wow its soo cool

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +61

      Thanks for the support, I really appreciate that 🙌
      I’ve got ideas for improvements on this one as well as a more refined design for Mk. II
      I think that one might be truly battle ready 👌🏻

    • @kninzotagoni3635
      @kninzotagoni3635 Рік тому

      @@NjordArtisan can't wait maby some how make an easy maintenance system.

    • @paranormalvirginia5739
      @paranormalvirginia5739 Рік тому +1

      @@NjordArtisan keep at it man! We believe in you.

    • @TheAyanamiRei
      @TheAyanamiRei Рік тому +3

      @@NjordArtisan Once you make a Mark 2, you should DEFINITELY tag some of the others in the Community, showing them your mad blacksmithing skills in bringing an "impossible" weapon to life! >=)

  • @R0boM0use
    @R0boM0use Рік тому

    I can't belevie how simple but elegant the mechanics are. This whole time I was trying to figure out stability for the retractions but you nailed it. WOW

  • @burnout1256
    @burnout1256 Рік тому +8

    The attention to detail and concept here is remarkable, great job!!! Shout out to Bleach and Renji. Roar, zabimaru!

  • @Byakkowest
    @Byakkowest Рік тому +209

    This was pretty cool. My one suggestion for durability in sword mode would be to chevron cut your segments so they hold each other tighter when retracted. Great work, man!

  • @TonySeverioKnives
    @TonySeverioKnives Рік тому +218

    My friend you nailed it with this build! It’s a true work of craftsmanship and out of the box thinking. Love it!!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому

      I really appreciate that, Tony! This was certainly by far my most stressful and yet fun build to date. I can't wait to make another one 😀

  • @braddoomsday6401
    @braddoomsday6401 10 місяців тому +1

    That was dope AF. Very entertaining. Thanks for the humor and smart editing. I love that you show your mistakes. Makes me think about how I would solve the problem. Great job!

  • @movingday8152
    @movingday8152 Рік тому

    This was really cool. Seeing you work around all the problems was fascinating, and the end result was beautiful

  • @metaintuit
    @metaintuit Рік тому +211

    It's kind of similar in how it works to how we see Renji's(from bleach) sword "Zabimaru" work. It has cabling inside as opposed to outside of the blade but its shape and the way it segments is very similar and the blade profile is fairly reminiscent of Renji's blade. BTW, you did a great job!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +38

      Thanks! Yeah that sword looks awesome. I planned for the cables to be on the inside on the next version as well 🙌

    • @SONYUSR
      @SONYUSR Рік тому +2

      @@NjordArtisan eyyy a version 2 would be awesome

    • @agustusfarnworth3379
      @agustusfarnworth3379 Рік тому

      V2 coming up awesome

  • @theriversexperience9383
    @theriversexperience9383 Рік тому +244

    This better hit 1 million plus views... I don't know how we can make that a reality but it deserves it. Absolutely killer build!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +9

      Thanks a lot, Erick!! Now that would be insanely cool 😄

    • @prophecy5886
      @prophecy5886 Рік тому

      It would be cool but not a very effective weapon unless its for a 1 on 1 fight.

    • @theriversexperience9383
      @theriversexperience9383 Рік тому +1

      @@prophecy5886 I wouldn't go near someone swinging this around. Whether I was in a group or not.

  • @coryminson9060
    @coryminson9060 11 місяців тому

    What a pleasure it was to watch this. It is obvious that you put a lot of work into it! From the segment that showed you blurred working over the top of your self to the pieces falling from above later in the video, awesome!!!

  • @aaronyoung3280
    @aaronyoung3280 Рік тому

    That was seriously badass! good job man... Not only did it work, you made it into a work of art.

  • @braddl9442
    @braddl9442 Рік тому +367

    I always imagine swords like this in fantasy settings are held together by magical electromagnetism, that is why so many of them tend to be electrical.

    • @dark_jpeg4257
      @dark_jpeg4257 Рік тому +7

      Either that or some the sword reacts to it's users will type o beat

    • @axinhedgelion8417
      @axinhedgelion8417 Рік тому +9

      In soul calibur it’s done with alchemy

    • @peaceful-potato
      @peaceful-potato Рік тому +5

      yeah the first sword i thought of when i saw the title was the puzzle sword from dark souls 2's dlc

    • @weasel003gaming7
      @weasel003gaming7 Рік тому +3

      In Bloodborne specifically, the weapons are infused with quicksilver, similar to Quicksilver Bullets, that way the Hunter has more control over the weapon, but electromagnetism seems logical.

    • @pandoratheclay
      @pandoratheclay Рік тому

      Terraria’s Durendal is made with Hallowed metal
      Which I guess is magical

  • @unknown_demi6902
    @unknown_demi6902 Рік тому +29

    not only did this guy make a chain whip sword, he HAND FORGED DAMASCUS. Damascus is already hard to make with a machine, so kudos to you my guy.

  • @tannerdaugherty407
    @tannerdaugherty407 Рік тому

    Man dude you editing makes this so much more enjoyable than lots of other videos. I am sure they took a hot minute to do, but man it made me love the video so much more.

  • @UnknownPower69er
    @UnknownPower69er Рік тому +1

    A little rough, but you have given the craftsman of the future a design that's wholefully doable and achievable for more epic builds. Thank you for your effort and all the time you put into this.

  • @morgenloree6084
    @morgenloree6084 Рік тому +145

    This is beautiful, i wonder if creating downward “spurs” on each blade segment that overlap eachother could create a kind of “spine” to keep the blade from bending

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +46

      Good idea!

    • @tonoornottono
      @tonoornottono Рік тому +27

      i love when biology people help engineering people

    • @normallymute0131
      @normallymute0131 Рік тому +12

      @@tonoornottono engineering is just mechanical biology. An unexpected but beautiful overlap

  • @codynapier1001
    @codynapier1001 Рік тому +260

    This man is a treasure and must be protected at all costs

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +9

      Thanks! 😄
      I appreciate the support 🙌

    • @krikeydial3430
      @krikeydial3430 Рік тому +1

      You could say he is SOUL CALIBUR!!!!!

  • @duponepherpitou8947
    @duponepherpitou8947 Рік тому +2

    Sorprendente. Como herrero que soy admiro tu trabajo. Yo una vez lo intente pero no tuve forma de hacerla con mis recursos. La amé

  • @darkhaz3911
    @darkhaz3911 Рік тому +2

    Entertaining vid...and the sword looks dope AF, like something straight outta Soul Calibre 🔥

  • @thegoodfooddude7395
    @thegoodfooddude7395 Рік тому +86

    Blacksmith + Mechanical Engineer + Mad Lad = Sven. I think the equation sums it up but dang this took some serious ingenuity to pull of this build. Also very very interesting to watch your process.

  • @Complexicon_of_a_Startist
    @Complexicon_of_a_Startist Рік тому +917

    Bladesmiths: It's impossible to make a functional and practical whip sword
    Sven: Hold my beer

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +28

      😂

    • @FILTAIRN
      @FILTAIRN Рік тому +3

      Bier

    • @FilmAcolyteReturns
      @FilmAcolyteReturns Рік тому +11

      The whip sword does actually exist. But in a much different form. It’s an Indian weapon called the urumi.

    • @nachtkind46
      @nachtkind46 Рік тому +9

      @@FilmAcolyteReturns yes, but it's not even close to being similar to one of these segmented whip swords, which would defeat the purpose. Plus it is plagued with quite a few problems, but can be easily made from bandsaw blades.

    • @droppedoff6726
      @droppedoff6726 Рік тому +6

      @@nachtkind46 Um buddy? So is this sword.

  • @andrewm.4801
    @andrewm.4801 10 місяців тому

    This was fantastic. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing this.

  • @travisberg9031
    @travisberg9031 Рік тому

    Dude! First time I've seen you. Mad props! Not only do you do a great job explaining without Over explaining, but your editing and music, and your little camera tricks make for a very entertaining video. New subscriber..

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate that! Thank you!

    • @travisberg9031
      @travisberg9031 Рік тому

      I'm a gunsmith, and was Very impressed with your general knowledge of engineering and machining. Good stuff.

  • @Skru057
    @Skru057 Рік тому +58

    I really like the roughness of it, the imperfections makes it look like it’s been battle tested

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +5

      That’s what I was going for, glad you liked it 🙌

    • @Boldcheesecake1029
      @Boldcheesecake1029 Рік тому +1

      @@NjordArtisan surrre
      Love the build and I'm not even done watching

  • @prophecymediaintl3312
    @prophecymediaintl3312 Рік тому +92

    Wow...I genuinely thought that this would remain a fantasy concept, what you've accomplished is beyond amazing!

  • @salvadorramirez-vega7578
    @salvadorramirez-vega7578 Рік тому

    That was so cool dude. Great work 🤟🤟 I gotta say it since I see no one else doing so, you are literally such a good creator, this video had me laughing so much!! You made today a lot better, thanks for the video 😁👍

  • @djfOfficial420
    @djfOfficial420 Рік тому

    for a small channel you do an amazing job capturing anyone's attention.
    Keep it up!

  • @silmeria1984
    @silmeria1984 Рік тому +416

    I now understand why a well made sword can cost a small farm in the middle ages.

    • @everythingsalright1121
      @everythingsalright1121 Рік тому +31

      Keep in mind there were far more cheap/poor quality swords in circulation throughout medieval Europe, Central Asia and East Asia than expensive top quality ones, so we're more likely to come across those when doing historical site excavations. The well preserved swords that are family heirlooms and museum pieces are typically ceremonial in purpose only even though they'd be good weapons; a knight or a samurai may be able to afford a high quality sword, but waiting for months for it to be made is another issue entirely (and it could easily take weeks or months for a top end piece especially when you consider they didn't have modern equipment to cut down on manufacturing time, time in which said warrior might be called upon to fight).
      Furthermore swords required lots pf training time, expensive or not. It's why for most medieval armies the weapon of choice was the spear. It doesnt take much training to poke someone with a pointy stick; a sword was your backup weapon.

    • @avoidant560
      @avoidant560 Рік тому +8

      ...and that's probably also why many military regiments (local farmhands/militia conscripts) in the past trained as a group with shields and spears since it's the fastest to nurture and most affordable one... a classic poke 'n poke strategy.

    • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh5832
      @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh5832 Рік тому +1

      It’s more like the price of a castle but yeah.

    • @skell6134
      @skell6134 Рік тому +2

      @@avoidant560 And spears are cheaper to make,ye

    • @groundloss
      @groundloss Рік тому +4

      @@avoidant560 Swords are not a main weapon, they are a sidearm. Spear and polearms have too many advantages both in 1vs1 and especially in fighting formations.

  • @diobrando4938
    @diobrando4938 22 дні тому

    fixed every problem present with a whip sword. good sir, i salute you.

  • @MythicBeanProductions
    @MythicBeanProductions Рік тому

    your calming voice mixed with the extremely interesting subject matter and sheer creativity is definitely more than worthy of my like, sub, and continued enjoyment of your content

  • @soul9k286
    @soul9k286 Рік тому +56

    somebody finally made the ivy blade. the soul calibur community needed this

  • @rei9833
    @rei9833 Рік тому +28

    why is this one of the most considerate, respectful, hardworking, and intelligent person I've ever seen??

  • @Bilbo0472
    @Bilbo0472 Рік тому

    Sooo inGenius !! Great looking work !!! Nice design ! Very very good !!! Congrats !

  • @TheRuko15
    @TheRuko15 Рік тому

    One of the coolest builds I've ever seen!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks Рік тому +39

    Amazing build. I knew it was going to be a complicated build when you said you were going to make this kind of sword but this video is eye opening. Truly amazing what you made.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +3

      Thanks a lot!! Definitely a very stressful, yet fun build. But i‘ve got quite a lot of notes for improvements on the next version 😄

  • @Aleeknives
    @Aleeknives Рік тому +51

    I was 100% mesmerized by this build man! Wonderful work. I know this was insanely difficult with hours upon hours of brainstorming!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot, Airin! Certainly the most stressful and yet fun build I did to date 😄

  • @elh305
    @elh305 Рік тому

    Dude...!!!
    Amazing...!
    You're really on to something.
    If perfected, there is money to be made...!!!
    We believe in you...!
    I believe in you...!!!
    Good stuff man...!!!
    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @SkylorBeck
    @SkylorBeck Рік тому

    Chain Whips have been living in my head since I was a wee baby playing soul caliber. Glad to see someone tackle it properly.

  • @nightfox6738
    @nightfox6738 Рік тому +53

    Your quick cut edits are so well done from a production / comedy standpoint. I love how you turn a completely mundane thing that you need to cut out for time's sake into something actually entertaining! Also great job turning a notoriously impractical concept into something actually somewhat functional and very beautiful.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +3

      Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the compliment. Glad you enjoyed it 🙌

  • @NjordArtisan
    @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +313

    Make sure to vote for your favorite build here:
    forms.gle/Ck8DF6jQkw5FXPZU8

    • @hgrimes9824
      @hgrimes9824 Рік тому +11

      You should watch "Brotherhood of the Wolf" the bad guy has a retractable whipsword that's made from bone.

    • @qodeshymchurchwell1851
      @qodeshymchurchwell1851 Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the link. Voted 👍

    • @mrbeast5740
      @mrbeast5740 Рік тому

      ,

    • @ravoniesravenshir3926
      @ravoniesravenshir3926 Рік тому +1

      Why not make a Snake Sword Staff, when you want to use it as a snake blade, you pull the interior rod down, so it is no longer ridged and can spread evenly, this also gives you more grip.

    • @dark-5825
      @dark-5825 Рік тому +4

      An engineering masterpiece with magnificient aesthetics? You are absolutely incredible my guy! Great work!

  • @finessecustom9467
    @finessecustom9467 Рік тому

    Congratulations. I've been looking to see someone make a good whip sword. You're the first person I've seen that has made the strongest effort to hit the targets of all categories of its functionality an approach the Logistics going in a good direction. The genre you're working in is top-tier it's an oddity fantasy weapon and it contains the element of mechanics.If you're trying to get into the fantasy weapon-making genre. I have a blueprint I would like to send to you of fancy item I really like to see you make it.

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Рік тому

    Good job! You are so good! You did amazing work on this projects.

  • @kay_otic
    @kay_otic Рік тому +92

    Great build!! I was surprised that no one mentioned how similar this mechanism is to Renji's sword from Bleach

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +12

      Yeah that one really looks very similar. Thanks for watching!

    • @yeahthatsvoid
      @yeahthatsvoid Рік тому +7

      I was searching for a comment mentioning renji and i am not disappointed at all

    • @techmasterkat9048
      @techmasterkat9048 Рік тому +6

      Came looking for comments about Renji

    • @brenthancock3974
      @brenthancock3974 Рік тому +2

      Cane to the comments for my bleach friends

    • @saddamhamzah6083
      @saddamhamzah6083 Рік тому +4

      Roar, zabimaru

  • @robertthebruce7176
    @robertthebruce7176 Рік тому +47

    I think this is my favorite design just because of the immense amount of creativity that was put into it.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +2

      Thanks a lot! It was a lot of fun to try and find a solution for such a non-existent problem 😄👍🏻

  • @erichusayn
    @erichusayn Рік тому

    Wow. You legit made it a reality. Well done.

  • @kylepalmer8195
    @kylepalmer8195 Рік тому +1

    Excellent content. This video earned my subscription.

  • @Renegade-re4vs
    @Renegade-re4vs Рік тому +24

    This is cool, and I'm glad you showed where you ran into issues because working around those issues usually is where designs become more interesting. Cool build, and happy to see the results!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!!! I’ll post a follow up video with improvements and same closing thoughts on the design 🙌

  • @hollow6189
    @hollow6189 Рік тому +52

    Looks like a slightly more elegant version of the beast cutter from Bloodborne, I love it!

  • @lewishudgens
    @lewishudgens 11 місяців тому

    You're very talented and have the patients and the knowledge to do amazing work! You are very gifted, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

  • @klyphgy
    @klyphgy Рік тому

    Fully functional just awesome mad respect on the build 👏

  • @edwardpurwanto7787
    @edwardpurwanto7787 Рік тому +10

    So I stumbled across this video and then binged your entire channel in basically one sitting. Gotta say I love your work. Particularly appreciate that you're willing to put out "failed" builds like your struggles with damascus. As someone who is just starting to get into blacksmithing, it's inspiring.
    One thing I would love to see is how long your builds take. Either section by section (eg "assembling the segments +3 hours", "shaping the handle +2 hours") or just a rough hours total at the end.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot! I really appreciate you checking out the other videos, I know some of them are a bit rough 😄
      The hours I spent on a build are always a bit difficult to count because there’s a lot of thinking outside the workshop. I worked for about 3 months on this and roughly 150-200h in the workshop but then again a lot of that is trying out things, taking things apart etc.
      But I’ll try to somewhat count the hours on a future project ✌🏻

    • @edwardpurwanto7787
      @edwardpurwanto7787 Рік тому

      @@NjordArtisan Hey just saw you won the challenge, Congrats!

  • @TotallyNotLoki
    @TotallyNotLoki Рік тому +65

    It’s amazing what you did with such a difficult concept. Love it!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +4

      Thanks a lot! I‘ve got a whole page of notes for improvements for Mk. II
      Maybe that one will even be battle ready 👌🏻

  • @adamp3772
    @adamp3772 Рік тому

    Hello from California! I was looking for some inspiration on some acid etch patterns when your feed came up and of course I had to stop in and see what you where building. This was by far the most ingenious thing I’ve seen another smith make. Not only was it a work of art but a work of engineering as well. You earned a like and a sub from me my friend. Fantastic work.

  • @misoman
    @misoman Рік тому +1

    Awesome editing, subbed just for that!

  • @_.paprecum._8902
    @_.paprecum._8902 Рік тому +31

    That is honestly the best designed approach to creating a fantasy retractable sword whip I've ever seen. Great Job!!!

  • @username.mp4387
    @username.mp4387 Рік тому +21

    I cant even imagine how people can be smart enough to come up with these kind of things. Seriously great build

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +3

      Thanks a lot! Definitely a lot of trial and error ✌🏻

  • @Badman_359
    @Badman_359 Рік тому +1

    You sir are a genius indeed! Marvellous work 🔥

  • @daydreamers8254
    @daydreamers8254 Рік тому

    finally, a believer! not only a believer but someone who made it happen.
    you have no idea how happy this build made me. now we wait for the
    inevitable "reaction videos" from all the channels that said it couldn't be
    done or wouldn't be viable. if it hasn't happened already xD

  • @kalebbateman
    @kalebbateman Рік тому +54

    I've always been fascinated with the idea of chainblades. I'm happy to see someone prove that one can be made at least practical enough to be usable. I also really like the sabre-esque form of the sword.

  • @stephenmcculley788
    @stephenmcculley788 Рік тому +28

    Small scale version of the sword from Pacific Rim. Very cool to see it made, thank you.

  • @WrinkleFitzGerald
    @WrinkleFitzGerald Рік тому

    incredible man! fantastic work!!

  • @xaviercardenas7178
    @xaviercardenas7178 10 місяців тому

    Honestly this is incredibly impressive and innovative the whole process was incredibly interesting

  • @ethanbrandt8617
    @ethanbrandt8617 Рік тому +18

    It's so impressive that you found a way to make it actually work, the chopping at the end was so satisfying

  • @blahorgaslisk7763
    @blahorgaslisk7763 Рік тому +39

    Segmented blades is an interesting problem. Remember Kurgan in the first Highlander movie? His segmented sword fascinated me and I tried to figure out a way to make a sword that could be broken down and reassembled like that and still be strong and sturdy enough to survive a fight. This was all theoretical and I never even considered trying to make anything so I could afford to come up with pretty insane ideas. Eventually I think the best of my whacky ideas was to use a vacuum to keep the segments together. It would rely on incredibly tight tolerances with surfaces as close to perfect as gauge blocks which would allow them to form a seal. By making the blocks have a taper at one end and a slot to match the taper of the next block at the other they would self index, and the surfaces inside the taper would be protected from damage ensuring the cavum seal wouldn't be broken by a single swing of the sword. Down the middle of the segments there would be a hole running from the handle to the tip segment which would be solid. By pumping out the air in the hollow core the segments would be held together.
    The problem with something like tis is tolerances, tolerances and tolerances. First of making the segments to the necessary tolerances would be a nightmare, but I believe that it would be possible. Next there is the importance of the surface finish of the connection tabs not being marred in any way as that would quickly compromise their ability to form a seal. And then there's dust, lint and just about any kind of dust as that again would compromise the quality of the seal that's needed.
    All in all it's not a very realistic design as there are to many ways it could fail, and on top of that the cost of making something like this would be monstrous. Add that I doubt it would prove very resilient and it feels even less worth ever trying to make something like this.
    However is what you wanted was a sword that could be broken down, but were not necessarily sturdy enough to swing with any authority then the "tongue and grove" idea still works. Make the center channel big enough to thread a decently sized wire through and use that to connect the tip segment to a screw type mechanism for tightening the wire and you have a sword that can be built a lot cheaper than the first version. The tolerances doesn't have to be nearly as tight so the machining would be a lot cheaper. There's a world of difference to machining something to a fraction of a thousands of an inch and doing the same but to better than a millionth of an inch. The resulting sword would look good but if the wire keeping it together stretch the least bit it will start moving in the joints. Using a solid wire or even a rod would make it sturdier but compromise on the whole take down idea by making it bulky when disassembled. Using two tapered pins for each segment instead of machining a tongue and grove in each would make it easier and cheaper to make and they would still indicate securely.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +12

      Oh dang that would be some spaceship level engineering but a very cool idea nonetheless 🙌

    • @iliketostealyourthoughts
      @iliketostealyourthoughts Рік тому

      Check out this video on youtube. search for: 'Zero Tolerance Machining' with the Wire EDM
      Was this what you had in mind for cutting the segments?

  • @LICENFIREFEAR
    @LICENFIREFEAR Місяць тому

    Masterfull black smith skills and grandmaster display of editing made youre channel and this video a work of art ! thank you for youre hard work ! subscribed

  • @irod642
    @irod642 Рік тому

    Wow! That was a lot of work! Nicely done mate!

  • @Djaenzee
    @Djaenzee Рік тому +60

    Amazing job! I like that in the examples you had more whip than sword, but the end result ended up somewhat looking like Zabimaru from Bleach. :D Well done!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +1

      Thanks!! Yeah, it does look very similar

  • @Drew_lininger
    @Drew_lininger Рік тому +57

    That is one of the most complex coolest swords I’ve ever seen!🔥🔥🔥

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot, Drew!! I‘m glad you like it 🔥

  • @cszabo666
    @cszabo666 11 місяців тому

    Tis is my favourite video on UA-cam. You have a gift, my brother.

  • @karlkabelis5228
    @karlkabelis5228 Рік тому

    Couldn't subscribe fast enough. What talent and skill... 🤔
    Just awesome. So entertaining, inspiring and informative. You are so gifted my friend...

  • @phillipdzioba617
    @phillipdzioba617 Рік тому +18

    The engineering and thought process behind this sword is nothing short of incredible. Amazing work!! Can’t wait to see what comes next! 🔥

  • @Jazzythebarbarian86
    @Jazzythebarbarian86 Рік тому +11

    I'm not sure how often you revisit comments and the like, but for future help in the case of drilling through rod or tubing, a spot drill before drilling through will prevent it from walking! Love this so much!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +2

      Thanks a lot! I do try to answer every comment. If you take the time to write one, I‘ll take the time to answer.
      I did ended doing it like you said. With the first allthread I wanted to keep the round aesthetic, that’s why I didn’t file it down.
      Thanks for the tip, though 🙌

    • @gabrielstarlight9003
      @gabrielstarlight9003 Рік тому

      I love the can-do attitude backed up with accomplishing your goal, using a variety of techniques and putting out a top notch video about all of it.
      As a machinist I would always spot face with an endmill on an uneven surface before drilling. Not sure how feasible that is for your setup just fyi about one industry solution.

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому

      @@gabrielstarlight9003 i would have loved to have a mill for this project. Milling the slot for the segment of the second version I have planned would be so great to remove any wiggle room between metal dividers and segment (like I have with this version)

  • @barbariancataphract5103
    @barbariancataphract5103 Рік тому

    I just love how hitting with the hammer matched with the songs rhytm

  • @ThatDeadBakka
    @ThatDeadBakka Рік тому +1

    my favorite part is how he is including his mistakes as examples, this is actually really good

  • @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
    @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG Рік тому +16

    Bad Asssssss Sven!!! I think if you had a dedicated shop with all the tools and toys, you would probably have had it together in a day or two with your final schematic in mind. But, you didn't have all that, and you still did everything you did on your own with the tools available. I think you did an incredible job, and it's final form is just awesome! Well done my man 😁👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Almost forgot, the cut scenes are hilarious as well!

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому +2

      Thanks a lot! Having a mill would definitely made this project a hell of a lot easier 😄
      Thanks for always watching and commenting, I really appreciate that 🙌🙌

    • @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
      @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG Рік тому

      @@NjordArtisan jeez, sorry I missed this comment! I've watched your videos since day one, and it's great to watch your progress grow with every video. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @dvn_di
    @dvn_di Рік тому +31

    This build is both beautiful and terrifying! Love it! You did a great job, keep going!

  • @reedrendered
    @reedrendered Рік тому

    awesome project, turned out very well

  • @wilsonsm22
    @wilsonsm22 Рік тому +7

    I laughed, I cried, I learned. Glad I watched. Don't stop making these. A good video through and through

    • @NjordArtisan
      @NjordArtisan  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot! I really appreciate that 🙌