@@zZiL341yRj736 he was, so was matt who doesn't show up in this video but is very much of this channel, tbh Ilya was the only reason I used to subscribe to that channel, the cnc cutting and grinding the sh*t out of a peice of flat steel to make an edge really isn't interresting after a few times to me
A metal worker myself, I can confidently declare, that if I had all of this man's equipment, machinery, facilities, and a thousand years, I could stand by an anvil smacking and cursing the entire time and still not create anything nearly half as fine as the blades that he turns out regularly. It's a rare thing for us humans to find what we are truly phenomenal at. I would liken this to Michael Jordan's command of basketball, Freddie Mercury's musical gifts, or Colin McRae's prowess behind the wheel. Simply masterful.
@@plainnsimplmeif you ever talk to ilya he's not that humble, he has a pride in his work and skill, and I like that, yeah you can be humble but you must have sense of pride in what you're doing, a little bit cockiness
@@monkeking8604 i would like that actually, coz really the artistic aspect of his creation is so so high.... At least in my taste. But i notice he praises some other purely technical guys. I like there work but again they r purely technical and high craftsmanship resorting to taking shortcuts where ever they can. A thing elia doesn't so at all. What i mean he sort of gave too much credit to folks that r great blades makers but not at all on the artist level.
@@plainnsimplme you're right, I like blades and metal arts, and I like some neat and precise piece, with all the technicality and modern tool. But Ilya's art is different it have soul, he gave soul to his art, not just about precision, the technique he use, the artistry, thought and philosophy behind his art that's in another level. And I love that he always insist on using traditional way in doing his craft. Did you see he engrave his sword? That is high art right there
i agree,but i just asked if he can make armor(onely the breast plate, but if he does not makes video bout it thats ok) also he my favorite blacksmith , i just wanted to give him a nather context to make 😁
I will be one to disagree. He has definitely gotten better over the years, especially with his Japanese stuff, but he is still a ways off. He is also just kind of full of crap.
@@ellipsis9573 "ways off" - oh do enlighten us with your wisdom. Where is your art, your content, that you think you can talk so much smack about a smith that has proven himself so many times? F*cking keyboard warriors think they know better. How about you go hide in your mom's basement, unless you can come up with some good argument points to what you think he's doing wrong. Until then STFU.
Ilya is blacksmith+researcher+historian+man of culture who wears Ahegao hoodies+MAN who respects traditional techniques and pays homage to traditions. I love you Ilya (not in a sexual way).
@@WhoIsRuccaz well nobody can know everything in this world and not everyone will appreciate something so whatever. It takes balls of cast iron to wear those hoodies in the public.
@@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341 the first part is correct but to say it takes “balls of steel” to wear a weird ass weeaboo hoodie is just incorrect. The majority of people aren’t even going to realize what it is. “Balls of iron” would be John McLean wearing that sign in Die Hard with A Vengeance. More accurate comparison
I love it when Ilya is turned loose on traditional materials and techniques. These videos are priceless. [EDIT] Holy crap I had no idea where you were going with this. Magazine canister Damascus? Brilliant. Amazing result.
Imagine 500 years later, another sword Smith, historians, and archaeologists found this sword. Ilya's name will be remembered as the most legendary sword Smith in our century.
@Marimoo yeah possible, but even the jedi and sith were using normal swords back before the creation of lightsaber, sword are basically artefacts for that kind of generation
I could watch you makin blades and stuff with traditional methods all day. The info you give on the culture and materials is so great. I appreciate you and your respect for tradition. JAPANESE CULTURE ROCKS
Невероятная работа, проделанная одним мастером , которую в Японии обычно исполняют 5 разных мастера , по каждой из составляющих Катаны, даже 6 - еще полировщик. Произведение искусства!!! Отдельное спасибо за "старую школу" - просто наслаждение наблюдать за вашей работой.
Ilya doing traditional katanas is amazing. I'd love to see any of the Sekiro blades from you guys. Kusabimaru, The Mortal Blade, Isshin's Blade, Genichiro's Tachi, there are so many beautiful swords in that game that I'm confident Ilya could do justice.
I'm a cutler in Brazil and I studied for years various techniques used in the construction of a katana. You are to be congratulated, a unique craftsman these days. It looks beautiful. All the best always.
Honestly I think this may be Ilya's best work yet. The man is an artist with all types of metal and his engraving skills have become little works of art that add so much to the pieces he builds.
Holy cow, the fittings were absolutely the highlight of this one. I mean, the blade itself was impressive as always, but those fittings and all the engraving and fine work there is just downright stunning!
Илья, каждый раз, когда ты работаешь, ты пробиваешь очередной потолок! Такое богатство техник и уровень в каждой из них - это нечто запредельное, тем более, в работе, сочетающей разные материалы. Я уже не знаю, чего от тебя ещё ожидать :) Но очень жду!
the amount of effort and love you put into crafting such amazing works is really admirable, as well as the historical detail you go into. great work love watching the vids
Its really inspiring to watch these videos because of the standard that ilya and matt hold themselves to. They are 100% dedicated to their craft, and ilyas adherence and reverence towards historical techniques is amazing to see in his work. Videos like these make ME want to go make.
Don't believe there is any other bladesmith as talented and traditional then ilya. Just love watching him turn anything into a piece of art with such ease 🤘
Sometimes I feel like even though we watched them make every piece we just need an extensive photo album of these works from every angle to really appreciate them. I for one would by a coffee table book of your works.
As someone that can’t draw stick people very well. I always enjoy watching you not only in the forg, but also in the delicate engraving process. You are a master craftsman sir.
You are definitely the most talented bladesmith/craftsman i have ever seen. The amount of dedication you put in a piece is just insane. The artistic side, with all the engraving, is just mesmerizing each time. Your work could be exposed in a museum
It is always so lovely seeing you make Japanese swords, I can't get enough! I'm (half) Japanese and I'm always heartened when I see new people, especially from our generation, so faithfully recreating a steadily waning tradition of artistan craftsmanship that's over 1000 years old, regardless of where they're from. Your attention to detail, context, art history, and spiritual significance of Japanese smithing doesn't go unnoticed. Excellent work!
♥ your katana is an absolute work of art. you have really brought the essence and beauty of the Japanese sword smith into this piece, Anybody would be honored to own and use one of your swords. Watching you make this katana brought lot's of joy I'd not felt in a long time and for that I thank you. P.S you were very informative on how and why you did what you did in the traditional ways of the Japanese sword smith I haven't seen anyone else do this with out having to watch in subtitles
I love when you do tamahagane, seeing raw material being refined into something so beautiful, as opposed to welding different steels together and welding them
I truly believe that Ilya has been brought to us from another time and dimension. He carries a certain magic , one can feel around his aura. Encapsulated in every masterpiece he has created, his magic and energy are like a rod of lightning brought here from another realm! Thank you.
Watching Illya work is a true privilege, such beautiful work, and such passion he has for historical smiting is 🤌 love watching a Master do his work. Thank you Illya ❤ (EDIT) Holy shit, the final piece put together is stunning, such elegance that only Illya could perfect, the ingraving skills are top tier!! 👌
Каждый раз восхищаюсь )) Твое творчество очень меня вдохновляет вот смотрю я на это все и у самого руки чешутся катану сделать но понимаю что до катаны я пока не дорос чтобы сделать что нибудь хотябы приемлимое 😄
Ilya is one of the many people who are the living definitions of "dedication", "craftsmen" and "artist". Absolutely beautiful and innovative on so many levels. Will always appreciate you guys.
a fascinating watch, making it the traditional way as opposed to the more modern methods of Damascus steel sword making with belt sanders and etching fluids - beautiful
Absolute master craftsmanship!!! A beautiful piece of artwork. The menuki, the saya, the habaki... deft, subtle, elegant execution. Ilya is a truly wonderful swordsmith and artist!
Wow! Just, WOW! The artistry is so amazing. I would love a documentary format of him doing this same thing. He explains things so well and absolutely crushes the craftsmanship.
My god the preparation that went into this is unreal: obtaining tamahagane, making the design, traditionally hardening the blade (and showing how it curves downwards first and then upwards), the tsuba... this is amazing! Speaking of the quenching: did holding the blade still affect the quality of the hardening? I know that usually the blade is moved around to avoid bubbles from forming on the surface, but then again, this is a show piece of course, not intended for battle use XD
I wonder if there is a better blacksmith then Ilya. For years this man inspired me with his knowledge and craftsmanship. I enjoy every second of every video these guys make. Ilya and Matt are the perfect team
I always enjoy watching Ilya at work, but this was truly amazing. Not only did he respectfully marry the ancient with the modern, but he creates a truly beautiful work of art. Matt an Ilya have created a great channel here, and this sword proves that. Well done Ilya and thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge.
I like how illya makes a Great and fully functional "insert item name"which most people would be perfectly happy with and even consider close to actual perfektion and the man proceeds to say: lets add some detail
Your craftsmanship is 💯
You can be on our squad anytime 🔥
You had better put this in the game or we are all gonna riot call of duty
@@Geek_TimeX2 that would be amazing if that happened!
Imagine ilya as a new operator for cod
@DEREK LEIF let's make it happen
@@Geek_TimeX2 ,
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Ilya is one of the few, who can unironically say: "I studied the blade.", while holding a katana.
Probuably because he built it.
Looks familiar wasn't he with Baltimore Steels, Men at Arms or something?
@@zZiL341yRj736 At one point yes.
@@zZiL341yRj736 he was, so was matt who doesn't show up in this video but is very much of this channel,
tbh Ilya was the only reason I used to subscribe to that channel, the cnc cutting and grinding the sh*t out of a peice of flat steel to make an edge really isn't interresting after a few times to me
The irony is a Rus building a Sino blade. They lost enough times to the Japanese to understand that they have better swords and equipment.
You can't go wrong with Ilya doing a traditional build 👌👌👌
You can't go wrong watching Ilya doing any build. His pride will not allow him to do less than his best, which makes for a great video.
@@jaquigreenlees ilya could do just about anything and make it watchable
A metal worker myself, I can confidently declare, that if I had all of this man's equipment, machinery, facilities, and a thousand years, I could stand by an anvil smacking and cursing the entire time and still not create anything nearly half as fine as the blades that he turns out regularly. It's a rare thing for us humans to find what we are truly phenomenal at. I would liken this to Michael Jordan's command of basketball, Freddie Mercury's musical gifts, or Colin McRae's prowess behind the wheel. Simply masterful.
Man i like his nerdy sense of art... Too humble sometimes though..
Вспомните о русском Левше...Русском мастере подковавшим английскую блоху...
@@plainnsimplmeif you ever talk to ilya he's not that humble, he has a pride in his work and skill, and I like that, yeah you can be humble but you must have sense of pride in what you're doing, a little bit cockiness
@@monkeking8604 i would like that actually, coz really the artistic aspect of his creation is so so high.... At least in my taste. But i notice he praises some other purely technical guys. I like there work but again they r purely technical and high craftsmanship resorting to taking shortcuts where ever they can. A thing elia doesn't so at all.
What i mean he sort of gave too much credit to folks that r great blades makers but not at all on the artist level.
@@plainnsimplme you're right, I like blades and metal arts, and I like some neat and precise piece, with all the technicality and modern tool. But Ilya's art is different it have soul, he gave soul to his art, not just about precision, the technique he use, the artistry, thought and philosophy behind his art that's in another level. And I love that he always insist on using traditional way in doing his craft. Did you see he engrave his sword? That is high art right there
Let's all just take a moment to appreciate how good Ilya is at smithing. The guy is a master at his craft
i agree,but i just asked if he can make armor(onely the breast plate, but if he does not makes video bout it thats ok) also he my
favorite blacksmith , i just wanted to give him a nather context to make 😁
Look at forged in fire. He creates anything beautifully. A true master craftsman
I will be one to disagree. He has definitely gotten better over the years, especially with his Japanese stuff, but he is still a ways off. He is also just kind of full of crap.
@@ellipsis9573 "ways off" - oh do enlighten us with your wisdom. Where is your art, your content, that you think you can talk so much smack about a smith that has proven himself so many times?
F*cking keyboard warriors think they know better. How about you go hide in your mom's basement, unless you can come up with some good argument points to what you think he's doing wrong. Until then STFU.
@@SlashRfnR 😆 😂 😆, ok, you obviously don't smith or know the craft of making japanese blades.
Ilya's engraving skills are mind-blowing, the sakura branch is a thing of pure beauty
Ilya is blacksmith+researcher+historian+man of culture who wears Ahegao hoodies+MAN who respects traditional techniques and pays homage to traditions.
I love you Ilya (not in a sexual way).
Uh-huh...😜
"not in a sexual way"
No judgement lol
Those hoodies are fucking weird. I just heard that term the other day, didn’t know they made hoodies like that.
@@WhoIsRuccaz well nobody can know everything in this world and not everyone will appreciate something so whatever.
It takes balls of cast iron to wear those hoodies in the public.
@@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341 the first part is correct but to say it takes “balls of steel” to wear a weird ass weeaboo hoodie is just incorrect. The majority of people aren’t even going to realize what it is. “Balls of iron” would be John McLean wearing that sign in Die Hard with A Vengeance. More accurate comparison
when bro pulls out the tiny hammer you know the build is gonna be awesome
Ilya doing a traditional build is the only instance where I get food and drinks to watch a video.
Facts
Same
I love it when Ilya is turned loose on traditional materials and techniques. These videos are priceless.
[EDIT] Holy crap I had no idea where you were going with this. Magazine canister Damascus? Brilliant. Amazing result.
Never have I ever seen a western person treat a sword with such love and respect for the process... just perfect
Imagine 500 years later, another sword Smith, historians, and archaeologists found this sword. Ilya's name will be remembered as the most legendary sword Smith in our century.
Laser sword will be available at that time🤣
@Marimoo yeah possible, but even the jedi and sith were using normal swords back before the creation of lightsaber, sword are basically artefacts for that kind of generation
I could watch you makin blades and stuff with traditional methods all day. The info you give on the culture and materials is so great. I appreciate you and your respect for tradition. JAPANESE CULTURE ROCKS
Невероятная работа, проделанная одним мастером , которую в Японии обычно исполняют 5 разных мастера , по каждой из составляющих Катаны, даже 6 - еще полировщик. Произведение искусства!!!
Отдельное спасибо за "старую школу" - просто наслаждение наблюдать за вашей работой.
Илюха могет!
Он же Русский знал и зовут Иля
As someone who's been watching you guys work for about 10 years on Man at Arms, now on That Works; I have to say this might be my favorite build.
Seeing bullet casings, and magazines be used for parts on that Katana is amazing.
An absolute piece of art, love watching Japanese swords being made the traditional way :)
Ilya doing traditional katanas is amazing. I'd love to see any of the Sekiro blades from you guys. Kusabimaru, The Mortal Blade, Isshin's Blade, Genichiro's Tachi, there are so many beautiful swords in that game that I'm confident Ilya could do justice.
Personally ive been hoping to see the black mortal blade. I think it has a very interesting design
I'm sure Ilya would be open to a video on that if you wanted to commission a piece
The reveal legitimately brought me to tears...
Your level of expertise is beyond the words. The video was full of education, every second of process worth to watch.
Regards
RandomHands
i nearly cried when the end product was revealed. absolutely gorgeous work, and it was so much fun watching ilya do the engraving.
Owning a blade forged by Ilya is now officially on my bucket list. I have to have one!
That's why he is the forge in fire champion. And blade show champion. No one compared his talent and art.
I'm a cutler in Brazil and I studied for years various techniques used in the construction of a katana. You are to be congratulated, a unique craftsman these days. It looks beautiful. All the best always.
I will have to look you up to see your work! Thanks for the kind comment
Honestly I think this may be Ilya's best work yet. The man is an artist with all types of metal and his engraving skills have become little works of art that add so much to the pieces he builds.
I really appreciate the lengths to which they go to show us the traditional forging methods. This isn't just fun, it's educational!
the quench visual was very cool. A lot of work for this video! I could watch an extended 2 hours version
Hard work+ Honesty+ Dedication= Excellence ❤👍
You could never get tired of watching Ilya forging a Japanese sword. It's so captivating!
And using the mags for cannister Damascus is GENIUS!
I was super pumped when I seen that!
Holy cow, the fittings were absolutely the highlight of this one. I mean, the blade itself was impressive as always, but those fittings and all the engraving and fine work there is just downright stunning!
Dudes the real deal. A true throwback
I have a very emotional experience seen our work. Thank you sir.
Илья, каждый раз, когда ты работаешь, ты пробиваешь очередной потолок! Такое богатство техник и уровень в каждой из них - это нечто запредельное, тем более, в работе, сочетающей разные материалы. Я уже не знаю, чего от тебя ещё ожидать :) Но очень жду!
I'm always amazed at how much Ilya continues to improve in this style of swordsmithing over the years.
You can't go wrong with Ilya doing a traditional build . Hard work+ Honesty+ Dedication= Excellence .
the amount of effort and love you put into crafting such amazing works is really admirable, as well as the historical detail you go into. great work love watching the vids
Its really inspiring to watch these videos because of the standard that ilya and matt hold themselves to. They are 100% dedicated to their craft, and ilyas adherence and reverence towards historical techniques is amazing to see in his work. Videos like these make ME want to go make.
Ok I've said it many times before, bro you are a master of your art and it is very joyful and mesmerizing to watch you work.
Using the magazines gives a really great 'bring the tank closer, I want to hit them with my sword' vibe.
you know you're good when a multi-billion company reaches out to you lol
Don't believe there is any other bladesmith as talented and traditional then ilya. Just love watching him turn anything into a piece of art with such ease 🤘
Shurap
Mesmerisingly beautiful!! The art, the craft, the soul in the sword brought to life - thank you. Your videos temper my mind in utter awe
BRO DID A CAN DAMASCUS WITH MAGS THAT IS SO G. YOU GUYS ARE THE GOATS
Damn, that's some "Next Level" Craftsmanship. I'm very impressed.
Sometimes I feel like even though we watched them make every piece we just need an extensive photo album of these works from every angle to really appreciate them. I for one would by a coffee table book of your works.
How I wish I could posses a katana made by ilya. All his works have much SOUL!!
Me too, Bhai!
As someone that can’t draw stick people very well. I always enjoy watching you not only in the forg, but also in the delicate engraving process. You are a master craftsman sir.
I love watching this guy work... No BS, pure art and accurate referencing..
Thank you
You are definitely the most talented bladesmith/craftsman i have ever seen. The amount of dedication you put in a piece is just insane. The artistic side, with all the engraving, is just mesmerizing each time. Your work could be exposed in a museum
I don't know how it work, i installed the app but dont find where to send text
Edit: just texted you, i hope I was at the right place
It is always so lovely seeing you make Japanese swords, I can't get enough! I'm (half) Japanese and I'm always heartened when I see new people, especially from our generation, so faithfully recreating a steadily waning tradition of artistan craftsmanship that's over 1000 years old, regardless of where they're from. Your attention to detail, context, art history, and spiritual significance of Japanese smithing doesn't go unnoticed. Excellent work!
Yeah but he’s actually bad at making katanas
@@asadmatsumoto8911 it looks really misproportioned.
The sketch sheet is a masterpiece of its own
that thing is the next level of beauty
I love these traditional crafting videos, you are so masterful.
♥ your katana is an absolute work of art. you have really brought the essence and beauty of the Japanese sword smith into this piece, Anybody would be honored to own and use one of your swords. Watching you make this katana brought lot's of joy I'd not felt in a long time and for that I thank you. P.S you were very informative on how and why you did what you did in the traditional ways of the Japanese sword smith I haven't seen anyone else do this with out having to watch in subtitles
absolutely stunning! everything was executed flawlessly and that is one of the most gorgeous blades i've ever seen. you have really outdone yourselves
I love when you do tamahagane, seeing raw material being refined into something so beautiful, as opposed to welding different steels together and welding them
I truly believe that Ilya has been brought to us from another time and dimension. He carries a certain magic , one can feel around his aura. Encapsulated in every masterpiece he has created, his magic and energy are like a rod of lightning brought here from another realm! Thank you.
This deserves way more likes than it has. This is a work of art 😍
Love the way you learn the traditions of not only making but the story behind your work.
I love the Shinshinto style. That O-kizaki with the bold hamon are perfect. Beautiful build.
Your katana is amazing! And this video is inspiring. It's so nice to have professionals like you
Watching Illya work is a true privilege, such beautiful work, and such passion he has for historical smiting is 🤌 love watching a Master do his work. Thank you Illya ❤
(EDIT) Holy shit, the final piece put together is stunning, such elegance that only Illya could perfect, the ingraving skills are top tier!! 👌
Scholar, Smith, Swordsman, Artist. Is there anything Ilya can't do?
The man is an inspiration!
Absolutely beautiful. Love everything about this piece of art. So great to see traditional work.
Какое прекрасное искусство…Творите больше,Илья!
Quel savoir faire ! Une véritable œuvre d'art !! Chapeau bas l'artiste 🙏
This is one of the best looking katanas I've ever seen
I could listen to him explain the history and the "why" behind each process of the masterpiece for hours.
Amazing!
Каждый раз восхищаюсь ))
Твое творчество очень меня вдохновляет вот смотрю я на это все и у самого руки чешутся катану сделать но понимаю что до катаны я пока не дорос чтобы сделать что нибудь хотябы приемлимое 😄
Ilya is one of the many people who are the living definitions of "dedication", "craftsmen" and "artist". Absolutely beautiful and innovative on so many levels. Will always appreciate you guys.
what an intro
what a beautiful piece of art
a fascinating watch, making it the traditional way as opposed to the more modern methods of Damascus steel sword making with belt sanders and etching fluids - beautiful
Илья, здравствуйте! С удовольствием смотрю как создаете. Работа восхищает. Успехов!!!
слов нет! красиво познавательно и просто заклинательное видео особенно ручная штамповка узоров и украшений просто шикарно!!!!!!!
Absolute master craftsmanship!!! A beautiful piece of artwork. The menuki, the saya, the habaki... deft, subtle, elegant execution. Ilya is a truly wonderful swordsmith and artist!
Canister damascus from gun parts and an ak mag, wonders never cease to amaze.
Илья, как всегда - божественная работа!
Никаких сомнений, это я буду пересматривать ещё не раз. Не только шедевр из металла но и прекрасный ролик.
Yes! These guys are some true artists.
This is art at the highest level. It blows my mind every single time how talented Ilya is
Wow! Just, WOW! The artistry is so amazing. I would love a documentary format of him doing this same thing. He explains things so well and absolutely crushes the craftsmanship.
My god the preparation that went into this is unreal: obtaining tamahagane, making the design, traditionally hardening the blade (and showing how it curves downwards first and then upwards), the tsuba... this is amazing!
Speaking of the quenching: did holding the blade still affect the quality of the hardening? I know that usually the blade is moved around to avoid bubbles from forming on the surface, but then again, this is a show piece of course, not intended for battle use XD
The Guard/tsuba made from bullet shells. Really COD vibe👌
The way he breaks down each step and process . Superb
It's always a pleasure when Ilya is making a traditional bulld! And i am glad there are still big companies willing to pay for this kind of content.
I wonder if there is a better blacksmith then Ilya. For years this man inspired me with his knowledge and craftsmanship. I enjoy every second of every video these guys make. Ilya and Matt are the perfect team
Oh wow, the blade bending in the quench is so neat!
I could watch and listen to Ilya all day long. His skills and knowledge of smithing and blades is just insane and so contagious.
Ilya is not only one of the best Blade smiths in the world but a true Artist as well, thank you for sharing your passion.
1:36 That was the most creative transition I have ever seen.
I always enjoy watching Ilya at work, but this was truly amazing. Not only did he respectfully marry the ancient with the modern, but he creates a truly beautiful work of art. Matt an Ilya have created a great channel here, and this sword proves that. Well done Ilya and thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge.
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship. Beautiful. So happy to see traditional craftmanship in this blade.
I like how illya makes a Great and fully functional "insert item name"which most people would be perfectly happy with and even consider close to actual perfektion and the man proceeds to say: lets add some detail
Ilya is one of the Best Mastersmiths ever................
He ist realy Special !!!!!
It is a legitimate privilege to watch Ilya work.
Ilya has such a talent. He can take a build centered around a video game, and turn into such a beautiful story.
I could watch Katana making in the traditional form all day.
A beautiful sword the craftsmanship involved was amazing
I love the fact you using the traditional way to start the forge
Awesome. I love watching him forge katana blades.
It's such a joy to see a true craftsman at work. Thanks for sharing your art!