Engraving a Sword Blade with Ilya - Part1

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. ► Visit our website for available items for sale ★ ★ Check out our official merch to help support the channel Please consider supporting us by sharing this video to help spread the word! Videos Shot, Produced and edited by - Matt Stagmer Co-producer Ilya Alekseyev -------------------------------------------------------------------- Helpful purchase links for creators and craftsmen Camera Starter Pack for Content Creators - Great Forge for Beginner or pro - Snazzy Safety Glasses - John’s Favorite Face shield - Rigid Double Horn Anvil - Variable Speed 2 x 72“ Belt Sander - Powerline Video Editing Software - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by - and Additional sound effects from Help support the channel and us as artists by becoming a patreon. Ilya’s Patreon - Matt’s Patreon - Follow us on Instagram to track progress on these and other projects. Matt Stagmer - @matt_at_arms on instagram Ilya Alekseyev - @slavicsmith on instagram #engraving #horimono #bladeshow