Engraving a Sword Blade with Ilya

Engraving a Sword Blade with Ilya - Part1

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5 жыл бұрын

Ilya takes us through step by step of how he engraves a dragon on a custom damascus great sword. Engraving steel takes special steps. This is a series of videos showing engraving for beginners all the way to advanced as the videos progress.
First Ilya shows us the bloom steel katana that he made last year with a carved / engraved dragon horimono on the blade and a beautiful hamon.
Ilya breaks down each step as he works. Shows us how to generate an original sketch for engraving and how to transfer that sketch to the blade. He then shows us how he starts engraving the design on the blade and starts removing material.
We also go into detail showing the tools that he uses to engrave. Starting with the huge engravers ball that he made and how it works. He then shows the hammers that you will need and a few different styles of chisels themselves.
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@ThatWorks 5 жыл бұрын

Well you guys have asked for this for a long long time and here it is! Hope that you enjoyed this and remember it’s only part one! More to come! Thanks for watching!

@Benredcat 5 жыл бұрын

I have one question (First of all, sorry for my bad english, it isn't my first language): How much would cost, a sword like this, with this kind of engravings? (I know that kind of work, is much time consuming, etc. and i know i don't have the money to buy it, but is for curiosity how much a sword like this would cost.)

@masterzedd4 5 жыл бұрын

@@Benredcat Although I can not put an exact price point for you, I will say, it would probably in the realms of multiple thousands.

@user-kr8gg5yp1e 5 жыл бұрын

Я как то даже стесняюсь задать вопрос такому кузнецу ( без сарказма).

@IR-nq4qv 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely remarkable work, much to be desired from this end. No doubt, all your pieces are beautiful works of art. Very much enjoy your channel

@theo-uc6ot 5 жыл бұрын

When you get to 1 million subscribers you got to get a haircut

@BeardedDanishViking 5 жыл бұрын

You say you don't wanna be pigeonholed as the katana guy, but I wouldn't worry. If there's anything you've shown us over the years, it's that you're capable of crafting just about anything like a master.

@joeleek9976 5 жыл бұрын

I was going to say, I always thought of Ilya as more of the damascus steel guy.

@helioscephelles 5 жыл бұрын

dear gods.. that handwriting is so classy i need a fifth monocle.

@montecrysto33 2 жыл бұрын

These sketches look like old parchment alright

@0ddSavant 2 жыл бұрын

@Lammeune, I imagine with 5 monocles it would look something like this, but 150% more awesome i.gifer.com/bTf.gif

@mi7sen95 5 жыл бұрын

Man I really want to see the finished sword.

@ThatWorks 5 жыл бұрын

you will in about 5 weeks.

@Locahaskatexu 5 жыл бұрын

Whenever someone asks you what mastery of a craft looks like, don't speak a single word. Simply direct them to this video and allow it to do the talking. Simply gorgeous.

@chefcc90 4 жыл бұрын

I can imagine Kerry going around the shop: "Anyone seen my bowl?" Ilya proceeds to whistle

@drakefrost4973 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I learnt more about art and composition from Ilya in this video, than I learnt during my entire art degree.

@michaelcritter7933 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching Smiths work for years, but hands down, this is the best video I've seen. The content on here shows not just how awe-some the product is (yes- I did :D ), but the intimacy of the tutorial aspect shows how legit hard it is. Thank you, and whatever happens, you have a dedicated fan.

@Mike-ys5ho 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya's talent is absolutely mind bending. Kings would start wars in the medieval days to make him part of their retinue I'm sure.

@donnamiller85 2 жыл бұрын

Ilya He is a king and the symbol on his leather bag is a mark or something very important

@sanikam6079 2 жыл бұрын

personally, your work should be display in a museum.

@dommer6977 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya is an amazing artist! And honours the traditional skills of the past Wow just wow! 😱👍🏻👍🏻

@leopeter9051 5 жыл бұрын

Did you notice the awesome calligraphy? (19:40)

@CartoonKiler 5 жыл бұрын

He is as they say, “He is natural” No surprise he just OWNED forged in fire competition. I wonder what ABS tittle he has.

@TheCrimsonIdol987 3 жыл бұрын

@@CartoonKiler I think in the video after this he says he's not an ABS Master Smith. I hope he does achieve that title someday. Fine work like his is worthy of ABS Master Smith quality.

@lilybroyles8415 5 жыл бұрын

Aside from the amazing sword engraving... I’ve noticed how Ilya and even Matt almost always wear at least one anime related shirt in their videos in Man at Arms and now I’ve noticed it here. I think it’s so adorable how many shirts they must have and how they wear them often.

@alessandrorinaldi842 2 жыл бұрын

This is a Masterclass in 5 different subjects alltogether. I'm impressed by his ability and knowledge. Outstanding.

@Verbose_Mode 5 жыл бұрын

This quality of work actually brings a tear to my eye...

@LadyTigerLily 3 жыл бұрын

Knowing how much Ilya values philosophy and tradition of the arts, it's no wonder that his handwriting is beautiful. I began my interest in blacksmithing via calligraphy, and as he's stated in a few videos, the sword and the pen (or brush) are very similar in their artistic philosophy. I'm more familiar with it as it pertains to Eastern calligraphy, but I can easily see through his process how it translates to Western penmanship, the manuscript, and physical religious text. It's always a pleasure to see Ilya work and talk through his process in this way and see how several crafts intertwine.

@Tahoza 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya 1) has lovely handwriting; 2) does first-draft translations of his sketch to the scaled-down version with fucking sharpie like a big-balled Russian. Taking "I do my crosswords in pen" confidence to the next level.

@gabrielnavarro8721 5 жыл бұрын

The amount of specialized skill displayed in theses videos is simply insane

@MultiEasytiger 5 жыл бұрын

In art school, my professor would have us use the photo copier to reduce drawn prints because they had auto size reduction. Might help speed up your process. Thank you for keeping the integrity of the original art process, though.

@chrisadams628 5 жыл бұрын

Life of Boris needs to stop by and do some knifemaking!

@gavinclark6891 5 жыл бұрын

ДА! ДАВАЙ!!

@Seanfrtd 4 жыл бұрын

Real and relaxed Ilya is best... Ilya. I feel that he doesn't appear completely comfortable in front of the camera. He seems so stiff when he is dictating what he is doing or trying to edumacate us as if he is trying to put on a persona or reading off a teleprompter. When he is in his own element, relaxed and smiling, that is when he truly shines. It is rare on camera, but I do enjoy seeing it and hearing it. Keep up the good work Ilya.

@mursu24 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya is a god.. at such a young age too! Hope he gets into teaching at some point cause he'd probably have so much to give.

@user-kl2zj7gz7k 3 жыл бұрын

Шедевральные клинки! Илья красавчик!

@gt4lex 5 жыл бұрын

I just can't express with words how mindblowing this project is. This is not a sword you're making, it's a monument.

@edim108 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya is just amazing! One of the best Smiths and Craftsmen I've seen so far. Can't wait 'till I save up enough money for a Sword of my own :)

@k.t.1641 5 жыл бұрын

“Katana? What’s that !? “My thought when you pulled out that sword. Holy shit man. Talk about a sword for an emperor. You need to consecrate it in virgins blood.... and hide it so “the one” can find it and wield its heavenly power!!

@MrSkiff88 4 жыл бұрын

Пацаны красавцы !!!! Кто понял по-русски-лайк)

@user-yx1yq9sf9r 4 жыл бұрын

Илья, у Вас просто потрясный почерк

@Egeslean 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you guys started doing these videos. While 'Man At Arms' was dramatic, cinematic, and entertaining to watch, this is more personal and detailed, and I look forward to the little bits of information you throw in, things you guys have learned or interesting things you've discovered through your work/art. Keep it up guys!

@davidmarshall4027 5 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST video this channel has produced. SIMPLE. AS. THAT.

@Entropy825 4 жыл бұрын

Ilya, I'd LOVE to see a video detailing how you made that katana and what is unique and special about it.

@NexusNoxCS 5 жыл бұрын

Me being Russian and knowing the language, I was going "Now, wait a minute here?" when Ilya was writing the alphabet, but then he wrote the explanation right after. :D

@nicholaskillmeier4895 2 жыл бұрын

That might be the coolest vice I've ever seen.

@darthcadman 5 жыл бұрын

A 40 minute video of Ilya engraving a sword and this is only part 1. I don't know what we did to deserve this but my god I hope we do more of it. Easily one of the best things I've ever seen.

@zackstephens6594 5 жыл бұрын

You need to teach Alec Steele these engraving techniques. He would love every bit of it.

@jmiknuk 5 жыл бұрын

mortallum 1997 agreed, it’d make a good collaboration and help grow the channel.

@michaelsauls1142 5 жыл бұрын

Will seems to be more of the engraver in that channel right now.

@HaveYouSeenJeff 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsauls1142 Will seems to be the entire channel right now.

@michaelsauls1142 5 жыл бұрын

@@HaveYouSeenJeff they both have their strengths Alec is definitely the better forger, while Will does the best fit and finish work. I also think that Alec is getting a little burned out, so he has been letting Will take on more responsibility.

@MortRotu 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsauls1142 Alec visited his parents over Easter back in the UK, kinda hard to make videos while visiting family I imagine. Then he went on a gemstone setting course in... Tx? Before getting back to Montana. It's not so much that Will has been doing all the work, more that Alec has had some time off and working away from the camera...

@Makujah_ 3 жыл бұрын

Man, didn't know Ilya was this versed in visual art as well, what a legend.

@Mukenin90 5 жыл бұрын

Best channel ever. EVER.

@krisnagokoel9397 5 жыл бұрын

I always knew these were difficult. However, seeing the process in more detail has given me a deeper appreciation of how much work is involved.

@buryzenek002 5 жыл бұрын

That is the amazing thing because it is hard to find more detailed videos, most of them are just a timelapses which looks nice but ignore a significant part of the process of creation for a viewer, that is why I'm so glad they've released a video like that :)

@adamtheninjasmith2985 3 жыл бұрын

OK I obviously haven't seen enough of the videos on this channel but I'm a long time fan of you guys from previous ventures. I hope I'm not the only one that's had to stop after your explanation of heat treating the sword after engraving and inlaying and take a deep breath or ten. Haven't even resumed watching the video lol. You guys are true masters though. No beating around the bush 👍

@brickbuilderx2316 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, Ilya has some clean penmanship, in addition to his masterful engravings...I never thought about using a grid to basically plot the points and then play connect the dots.

@ericmoreau7770 7 ай бұрын

i'm glad that you keep historic theme and tradition like the alphabet its informative and it puts more passion in the making i love your work and your humbleness keep i up bud ..😉🙏👊

@AdmiralStoicRum 5 жыл бұрын

I remember enlarging and reducing in 8th grade (13 years old) using grids. Enlarged the corner of a dollar to a 6 inch square. It was fairly accurate

@AdmiralStoicRum 5 жыл бұрын

Question how long does. Ilya got without blinking during the tricky parts?

@AdmiralStoicRum 5 жыл бұрын

The mouth tongue and jaw adjust as you work, one of my favorite things!

@AdmiralStoicRum 5 жыл бұрын

Having finished the video, I absolutely adore this whole thing. I bet yall could do a livestream with only overhead camera ignoring chat and to just watch the work, some find it relaxing i think

@Arthiem 5 жыл бұрын

KZfaq has been throwing engraving videos all up in my face this week. I Love It

@drekiviggo2982 3 жыл бұрын

6:41 to be fair you do the best carvings I have seen so far. So your getting something right lol

@CineresCineribus 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have just a portion of your talent, sadly my artistic abilities are exactly zilch. Absolutely astonishing work. Probably the best I've ever seen.

@terryhalsteadgamer 5 жыл бұрын

What I see, an artist in his element free from the care of judgment of others but himself. I envy you.

@christopherh4692 5 жыл бұрын

Holy s**t Illya! I traveled to Japan two years ago and saw hundreds of katanas in museums in Tokyo and Kyoto. By looks alone, this blade is comparable to all of them. You've really outdone yourself this time. Such an incredible blade.

@tayloraprile3851 4 жыл бұрын

Ilya, your hand engraving is probably the best I have ever seen. Good on you.

@karmakshantivyapini4734 5 жыл бұрын

I'm always impressed by Ilya's erudition and use of tradition. But this video is exceptional both for the ease of which he moves from topic to topic and for the lack of strain when he gets to do it in an environment quieter than the usual forge. It's shaping up to be a very handsome piece. I've remarked on this before, but I am satisfied to see that Matt's videography has so well represented the feeling of work in real time without making a literal record of real time. The tricks of the trade that make this possible are used by him understatedly and well, unlike the frequently strained and artificially glamorous work of Man at Arms; close-up to close-up to close-up relying on voiceover to give coherence to what is usually arbitrarily strung together eye-candy, which is then cut away abruptly to a different topic and different talent explaining things to a static camera. Real work in real time simply isn't like that. The actual artistic material of video is *time*, both how much real time the final edit takes to view, and how much illusory time is created by the camera and edit. I was particularly pleased by the hard cuts made at the moment the craftsman's motion is *almost* complete to a change in angle and the few moments later *after* the motion is completed, often with a self-referential explanation by the craftsman directly to the camera. The best blacksmith videographer that I've seen on KZfaq is Swedish blacksmith Tobjorn Ahman. Because he shoots with so little help from his audio track, he has to clearly represent processes mostly by camera and editing alone. I think Matt is very much creeping up on Ahman with every program.

@user-gu9st4vf1s 5 жыл бұрын

Круто, как всегда!....Черт...какая же это кропотливая работа...

@mauricetyack8818 4 жыл бұрын

TO THAT GRAFTING YOU MUST BE BORN OUT OF THIS WORLD WELL DONE lOL

@darthblade2016 5 жыл бұрын

Watching him work is so mezmorizing, haha. A master craftsman by any definition.

@BH-rx3ue 5 жыл бұрын

I do love watching Ilya work. That's a lot of talent for one guy to have.

@emilylindstrom724 5 жыл бұрын

Killer waistcoat, and awesome blade.

@subascosauce8288 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible artist, could watch him for hours. Love from Scotland

@pragmatictech9390 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya is truly amazing at his craft.

@evanmachendrick4949 5 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze, Ilya. That sword is a masterpiece.

@artemioslekos7328 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your art with us.

@TheCrimsonIdol987 3 жыл бұрын

Ilya, when you do fine work like this, I have to wonder are you an ABS Master Smith? If not, you should be. Your work is easily that quality. Keep up your fine craftsmanship!

@reysadventure7213 4 жыл бұрын

good thing you guys focused on the intricate details on the blade😊

@nexx3397 5 жыл бұрын

Iliad you truly are a master artist and Craftsman and I just want to throw this out there the Baltimore sword you should really give that man a raise

@Jayneflakes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us access to a true artist at work, that was beautiful.

@Dochirin 5 жыл бұрын

That's a sick vest!

@mkivy 3 жыл бұрын

unbelievable sir! What talent. Thank u for the beautiful work!

@anonymous88no47 3 жыл бұрын

I could honestly sit here and watch you engrave stuff all day :) just seeing whatever it is your working on gain depth and dimension is kinda magical absolutely love your work guy never stop smithing

@BucketheadStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Ilya you're always so informative and explain difficult things with ease, a pleasure to learn from you.

@timhvac6869 5 жыл бұрын

Man o man I can't wait to see this sword in person 🤗

@michaeldecuffa8762 3 жыл бұрын

That's absolutely gorgeous man best work I've seen by hand ..my god ! Beautiful

@ThatWorks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@nanayobizack8132 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya is a beast.

@jkr3008 5 жыл бұрын

Агонь, Илюха!

@sirtblairjr 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, Ilya, your work is outstanding. Nice, Ilya you should do a whole tutorial on engraving. U would like to learn that . Thanks

@jarrodmartin2204 4 жыл бұрын

Bout time you got your own show! Mate I’m a massive fan of your work. What I would give to learn from you.

@ThatWorks 4 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Martin we are offering classes soon!

@jarrodmartin2204 4 жыл бұрын

I wish mate, I’m a boilermaker from Australia.

@markuskaiengel 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Amazing work!!! Simply stunning!

@timbutler5690 3 жыл бұрын

Great respect to you and your humble skills

@stevenvonsiebenhoven4217 9 ай бұрын

I would honestly love to get into this sort of thing properly, I would love to be taught first hand, for now I will have to wait but I am thankful I started watching these guys so many years back when it was first just “man at arms”

@ThatWorks 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching all these years!

@stevenvonsiebenhoven4217 9 ай бұрын

@@ThatWorks no problem, I absolutely love your works and it always makes me want to expand out more with my own horizons and styles, thank you for being an inspiration to me and many others here!

@icecreamtruckog3667 3 жыл бұрын

Wow a true craftsman!.

@BIGWELDERJAY 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, thank you for showing us how a true master works.

@mfoust18 4 жыл бұрын

Holy penmanship, Batman!

@Pattseh 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, as usual.

@mikebrant97 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys absolutely rock that's so beautiful

@nicholasfotou2980 5 жыл бұрын

Finally found where you guys went. I really like this new content.

@EdHunter55 5 жыл бұрын

Great work! very inspiring!

@DreadtheMadSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Turned out amazing.

@mark_of_the_legion2346 5 жыл бұрын

Truly awesome stuff Ilya keep up the fantastic work!

@Madlintelf 5 жыл бұрын

That is going to be fantastic looking, great work and thanks for sharing!

@88magnum 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work !

@darshone 5 жыл бұрын

Ilya you're a very special human being :) an acomplished craftsman and well educated man. Keep enjoying us your amazing work.

@ederhanioka747 5 жыл бұрын

Just wow, I'm super excited for that sword

@yourherojn 3 жыл бұрын

omg the engravings he does just makes me love these things even more not many smiths do alot of decorative things. im a sucker for a well forged blade with a lot of decoration.