Making the Heretic - The Sword of the Year
Today Ilya Alekseyev will take you on the journey of making the Heretic. The sword that won him the Best Sword of the Year award at Bladeshow 2021. In this video he will cover the classical inspirations that lead him to design and create this masterpiece work of art. Ilya will go over how he made the mosaic damascus and how he constructed and forged the blade. He will show you how he forges the guard and pommel and how he does all the amazing engraving and inlay work on all of the pieces. Making the Heretic took on and off over a years time. It was originally planned to be Ilya's showcase item for bladeshow 2020 but it was canceled and the project was placed on hold. In this video we cover much more then bladesmithing and dive deep into creating art and why we should do it! We also dive into the topic of historical swords of this manner and why they were designed and what practicality they presented. Please sit back and enjoy the making of the Sword of the Year !
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I hope to see a Croatian Schiavona one day
I love Ilyas work he is just such a great craftsman who makes some of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen
I'd love to see your take on a scythe, great axe, or other more "unusual" weapons and tools.
Yeah I think a war scythe would be awesome
Oh hey, it's the Russian guy from Man At Arms Reforged that basically carried the entire show. It was always like "today we're making some video game thing, I'm gonna draw a picture on a piece of paper, then Ilya will forge the entire thing by himself while also explaining the entire history of metalworking from memory, and then Matt will sandpaper it for five hours."
lol ilya is amazing and incredibly smart :D i loved how he talked about nitchze being a heretic makes me want to go reread those books :D
I watched Man at Arms, and now That Works, to watch Ilya work.
Ilya's skill is absolutely insane. I don't know much about the higher levels of this kind of metal working, but he must be one of the best in the world.
I want to download Man At Arms based off this description. Possibly also because the end result of the Heretic build was beyond anything I could have imagined.
Slavic. Please
I love how he's like "one guy gave me shit for not doing mosaic damascus", and decided to next level flex one of the most beautifully intricate pieces of mosaic I've ever seen. Literally the blacksmithing version of hold my beer
Literally goes out and makes the "Best Sword of the Year" just to put an internet troll back in it's place. 😂
@@Bouillestfu I have to hand it to him that there is arguing with trolls and then there is absolutely slaying them.
And didn't he come with a "ahegao/hentai" hoodie there ? or was it 2 years ago ? 😂
Sounds like something that would happen in anime 😁
Spite, the most universal of motivators
If this sword was created 300+ years ago they would write legends about it and the man that made it would be just as legendary
No, they'd say how impractical it is, and start by pointing out how STUPID the hilt is.
Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed@@evanroberts2771
@@evanroberts2771 rooooh come on we can dream 😁
@@evanroberts2771He literaly said in the video that It's not for fighting but a showpiece that would have been presented to a king or the pope.
@@evanroberts2771 It's an artwork in the form of a sword, which is kinda its point.
Do y’all remember when he straight up destroyed his opponent in forged in fire, what a legend
I feel like he would have won that episode even if his opponent didn’t fuck up. He went above and beyond on that spiked shield with that gauntlet
I knew him from man at arms before I watched forged in fire, so as soon as I saw him walk in the forge I instantly knew he was going to win. then they revealed that the final would be a shield and i just cracked up since armor was his specialty at that time
@@thelivingcat0210 I must have missed this episode. FIF is a show I really like, though I'd appreciate some changes to the format. But I understand that they need to balance bladecraft enthusiasts with catering to a general audience, and still be able to put out so many episodes per season.
Does anyone know I can see the whole video of that episode?...for free
@@dataman6744 what season and episode is it
"One guy gave me shit for not doing mosaic Damascus" "...and I took that personally."
Ilya, the MJ of sword making
im glad that person gave him the comment to inspire this godly sword
@@djsubliminalreeve Like he needed a comment to make a Godly sword...but I get your point hahaha
proof bullying works lol
@@RageForSeven Ilya, the MJ or TB of steel making.
When most swordsmiths create a masterful piece: "This sword is a work of art!" When Ilya creates a masterful piece: "This work of art is a sword!"
Underrated comment
no kidding.
@Squid Person Idk wtf you're on about dude. It's a sword. Especially if the Master Swordsmith who made it says so lol...
This art is a work of sword.
i liked the park where hes like a sword can get you 5 minutes on a battlefield this can get you an army. yeah he knows its that good 👏👏👏
As a fellow blacksmith and certified jeweler my hat is off to you sir. THIS is a masterpiece. Definitely worthy of a king's hand.
the question is to find a kings hand worthy of the heretic
how did you start to get into that line of work
@@articcarton752 I went to college for it at Penn State University and apprenticed under a master jeweler at a third generation store close to where I live. If you mean why by how, then it was actually because my birthstone is a ruby, and I couldn't find one not cut into a heart. So, I decided to do it myself (make a birthstone ring) one thing led to another and next thing I knew I was getting paid to do it.
or a sinful religious figure
For king Charles??? 😂
So... Ilya is an Elven blacksmith. That sure does clear out why he is so good at this....
What would forest folk know about steel
(This is a joke by the way) have you ever heard of elven steel?
I honestly have never seen Damascus forged like this. Every detail in this sword is eyecatching, you could spend hours looking at it, appreciating the craftsmanship, the skill. I used to stan his carving skills on the Excalibur build back in man at arms, but this video took my admiration for Ilya to a whole other level, as he shows us how much of a genius of a smith he is. His name HAS to be remembered as a reference in the field.
Согласен на все 100
*Smithing 100*
@@collinb.8542 More like Smithing 101 Dragonborn: Wait, what?!?
@@felixthescholarlytitan4437 hes legendaried out his Smithing 1000 times just to flex and min max his alchemy, light/heavy Armor, and one/two handed weapon trees to boot
He is LEGEND
This sword looks like epic loot straight out of the tomb of some legendary warrior-king, I'm utterly beside myself with awe. There is not a monarch in history who wouldn't have dumped mule-loads of silver at Ilya's feet to be the royal armorer or something.
Maybe not for this one though haha 😆. Probably would have ended in Ilya bbq
Enyone else feel like this sword kold have bought Jerusalem.
No matter what it`s named
This sword would have had him killed back in those days He'd have to tread very carefully to not upset anyone in authority who's role is in connection with the church, and that's literally anyone with any power in Europe
It's an artifact stolen from another world, from a sacred vault. Vorpal +5 attunement required, on natural 20 critical hits, creatures that are opposing alignment as wielder, must save vs. Death. Failure results in immediate plane shift into Warhammer 40k, DeathWatch, Watch Fortress Erioch, as a hooded, mind-wiped serf that keep the fortress alive and functioning, remembering nothing of their history, and will know no life beyond the fortress and its eternal cleaning and maintenance.
I saw the thumbnail and was like "no way that sword looks that good its probably click bait" then I saw Ilya's face and my mind changed to "Ohhhhh yaaaa this is gonna be sick!"
Man was told that he cant do mosaic damascus so he created the best one in the world
Man won a best sword of the year award with a spite project!
Some commenter: Spites Ilya, says he can't do a thing. Ilya: "Observe."
This whole video is basically a "Behold, for you are wrong! Just watch me make this beautiful sword."
Illya: *TRIGGERED* "hold my beer"
I can see this masterpiece being admired in the future, maybe hundreds of years in the future, in a museum or something alike, this is the most beautiful sword I've ever seen.
amen 🙌
Ilya is the type of man you can respectfully envy. His work will make him immortal.
Needs some blood stains first.
It's an artifact stolen from another world, from a sacred vault. Vorpal +5 attunement required, on natural 20 critical hits, creatures that are opposing alignment as wielder, must save vs. Death. Failure results in immediate plane shift into Warhammer 40k, DeathWatch, Watch Fortress Erioch, as a hooded, mind-wiped serf that keep the fortress alive and functioning, remembering nothing of their history, and will know no life beyond the fortress and its eternal cleaning and maintenance.
absolutely
As an artist my self it blows my mind to see you tell a story through a sword. Now this is what art is supposed to be in its truest form. Translating an idea in its purest form into the material world. That is art
The fact that this has been designed, draw, forged and sculpted by hand for one simple man, with his bare hands and tools at home is far more than impressive. You sir, are a very talented human being. This is an art masterpiece
bare hands and tools at home :D :D :D :D
How many layers and details are you putting into this piece? Ilya: "Yes."
"Complex mosaic domascus" Illya: it's not that complex. LMAO that flex
"...let me show you what a complex pattern really looks like." :D
"hold my vodka"
this literally is the IRL version of a legendary weapon in a videogame, something you'd have to fight the hardest of monsters for, which would regain you the reign you once had over the kingdom... this is awesome, I could marvel at this for hours
So much potential lore surrounds this item. The wielder is damned, banished from heaven but incurs the wrath of hell. If this sword was not meant for Dracula it's meant for some sad legendary warrior. This sword belongs in a movie. A good one. It needs to slay something in a fictional sense. I'm glad this sword has never hurt anyone but it has an aura of death! It's so cool! Great job!
Not only is this man a Great Blacksmith, he's also a well-versed intellectual. What a man!
He is not shown in any of the clips He is a smooth talker and nothing else
Definitely was not expecting Nietzsche to be brought up
@@RobleViejo you sound jealous
@@Isaiah1o12 He wishes he also rolled the Bardic Blacksmith class.
@@RobleViejo Bro... He's in every single clip. That's him with his hair up and a hat on. Never disrespect this living Legend.
The fact that Ilya would've most likely been a royal blacksmith of some sort during medieval times and that this sword could have been used by kings to seal treaties between nations just blows my mind. His stunning craftsmanship along with his knowledge of several historical topics makes videos like these very unique and fun to watch.
When you say 'kings', you really mean 'emperors', right?
I wonder if after a few decades the value of this sword would be comparable to some classical art works
@@MrEmrys24 Unfortunately no as it wouldn't carry the same historical significance. It'd have to be hundreds of years and he'd have to universally considered a master artist in the wider art community. Considering weapons have never really had pride of place in most art or history museums it's highly unlikely. That doesn't take anything away from his skill and talent as both an artist and craftsman though. With pieces like that he can definitely sell them for premium prices to many willing clients. It's just extremely unlikely for anyone to have their works placed in the same realm as David, Mona Lisa, or Starry Night.
@@christopherozouf I would disagree. Most museum I've been to that are beyond paintings and sculptures, do feature weapons, much less intricate ones even. There are museums dedicated solely to weapons!
Can this thing still be called a sword, a weapon ? I don't think so. I do not spend 5 minutes in a total awe, speachless, totally absorbed by the results video shots. This is not only a piece of art, it is the best combination of painting, drawing, sculpting, forging, blacksmithing, history that could possibly exists, until he does a better one. Thank you Ilia for this gift you offer to the world, and this piece of History you offer to futur generations
Actually forging out the guard and pommel rather than cutting it out with a grinder?! I always watch forging videos and very rarely see this and every time i do i know i'm watching a true craftsman. While i can appreciate that we have all of the modern tools, i love seeing true blacksmithing like what you've done here. Awesome work and you've got my sub for that one!
Really enjoyed hearing Ilya's personal design choices and philosophy going into the sword - Great insights that you don't get any other way. It's like having the artist stood next to you explaining their decisions and creative process
Agreed 100%, this is museum-worthy artistry. And as all true pieces of art, it has multiple layers of meaning and references, which makes the total a much greater piece than just the sum of its parts.
It's a fresh take on maker videos dont you think? What else would you like to see Ilya make and give an inside look?
@@ThatWorks i dont think ive seen anybody forge up a jitte before so personally i think thatd be neat
@@judethenekogamer3651 would be an interesting change of pace but its probably something they could whip up in less than a day ngl...
Terminus Est from the Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe.
No cutting needed... that might be one of the most impressive pieces of art I've seen.
I agree, I honestly don't care as much about the demo part anyway. It's cool to see what the blade can do and all, but I enjoy seeing the creation of the weapon more than seeing what it can do.
The Emperor of Mankind would be proud to wield this sword into battle!
Congratulations, that is the Most Beautiful Damascus Sword I've ever seen, de facto, a True King Sword, if the making of the sword was great, the "Historical lecture" was even better, unlike so many KZhead Channels there is so much more to watch and learn, not only for your awesome skills as a Bladesmith, a Jeweler but also as an Historian, what a delight to watch such video. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Stay safe.
Art, art history, classics, architecture, medieval religion, philosophy, metallury and exceptional craftsmanship. I love it when Ilya get academic :)
I didnt know that watching a video of a sword being made could give me goosebumps. When Ilya lifted that out of the oil I swear I nearly cried. The perfection of the blade alone was something so beautiful I could liken it to my son being born. A selfless and pure work of art I have never seen a sword that awe inspiring. Beautiful work man
I FUCKING CRIED. that was a blessed vision. I have never mourned the gaze lost on swords in my future before, but all blade die at the thought of their artistry compared to this. I look at my rapiers and i wish to see them reborn now.
No way you’re comparing the sword to your son being born lmao
What?
Some guys get goosebumps, others get raging erections…
Gay. Ur son disowned u for being so cringe
Blacksmithing, philosophy and history. Gotta love Ilya.
Dude really said “let me create an ancient magical artifact”
"Sword like this buys me an entire army " that the most perfect line if I ever heard one to describe such beatifull sword..
Not only is Ilya a true master at his craft. He's also a master at articulating his passions through his explanations. He's such a great communicator as well. I could listen to him read the back of a cereal box.
those nutrition facts bout to sound like an epic tail of love lost and the subsequent war for justice!
People dream of cars I dream of this. That sword is a life goal brother
This is hands down the most beautiful sword I’ve ever seen in my lifetime and I highly doubt that I will ever see another like it. This is incredible work, the craftsmanship and knowledge behind it is fitting of a monarch, well done Ilya!
Best part in the Demo was him cutting through the Competition so seamlessly.
There you go!
Ilya is an absolute master of his craft. The guy has earned his stripes so many times over. Just goes to show what a lot of hard work and dedication can achieve. Bloody well done!
Can’t forget the one time he went on Forged in Fire and destroyed his competition. It was hilarious because the other blacksmiths had no idea who they were facing
I clicked on this video to see a nice sword, and now I'm leaving with a college degree. Couldn't have watched a better video today. Awesome! It was also cool to know that my country kinda broke a gem's economy lol.
Kings and emperors would have been envious of this sword.
Absolutely beautiful piece and great story altogether as usual mate.
Absolutely fookin loovly specimen of a sword he's got there mate. I am in 100% agreement with you.
Thanks brother !
عن الإمام الباقر عليه السلام قال : مرّوا شيعتنا بزيارة قبر الحسين عليه السلام ، فإنّإتيانه يُزيد في الرزق ويمدّفي العمر ويدفع مدافع البلاء🥰 👑👑👑أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له 👑👑👑👑 🕋أشهد أن محمدا رسول الله 🕋 🕌أشهد أن علي ولي الله 🕌 💚أشهد أن علي وأولاده حجج الله ❤️قولوا اللهم صل على محمد وآل محمد الطيبين الطاهرين الأشراف واللهم عجل لوليك الفرج الشريف العاجل يارب العالمين يالله 🤲 والعن قاتلي آل البيت عليهم السلام❤️❤️❤️🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶 (🥰عظم الله اجركم وأجورنا انشاء الله سبحانه وتعالى عز وجل🥰)عن الإمام الباقر عليه السلام قال : مرّوا شيعتنا بزيارة قبر الحسين عليه السلام ، فإنّإتيانه يُزيد في الرزق ويمدّفي العمر ويدفع مدافع البلاء🥰 👑👑👑أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له 👑👑👑👑 🕋أشهد أن محمدا رسول الله 🕋 🕌أشهد أن علي ولي الله 🕌 💚أشهد أن علي وأولاده حجج الله ❤️قولوا اللهم صل على محمد وآل محمد الطيبين الطاهرين الأشراف واللهم عجل لوليك الفرج الشريف العاجل يارب العالمين يالله 🤲 والعن قاتلي آل البيت عليهم السلام❤️❤️❤️🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶 (🥰عظم الله اجركم وأجورنا انشاء الله سبحانه وتعالى عز وجل🥰)👑👑👑أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له 👑👑👑👑 🕋أشهد أن محمدا رسول الله 🕋 🕌أشهد أن علي ولي الله 🕌 💚أشهد أن علي وأولاده حجج الله ❤️عن الإمام الباقر عليه السلام قال : مرّوا شيعتنا بزيارة قبر الحسين عليه السلام ، فإنّإتيانه يُزيد في الرزق ويمدّفي العمر ويدفع مدافع البلاء🥰(🥰عظم الله اجركم وأجورنا انشاء الله سبحانه وتعالى عز وجل🥰)قولوا اللهم صل على محمد وآل محمد الطيبين الطاهرين الأشراف واللهم عجل لوليك الفرج الشريف العاجل يارب العالمين يالله 🤲 والعن قاتلي آل البيت عليهم السلام❤️❤️❤️🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶🇮🇶
@@ThatWorks you have truly made your masterpiece work he here. Acknowledgement from ones peers as well as the amazement from all. Congratulations to ye. Do hope you find a young blood to continue the craft. Thanks for the art of steel
@@user-bo7yv2wc7p This video's about sword-making, bruv.
He may not have cut fruit or milk with it, but he literally made the best looking sword in the world for the year 2021. Seriously, you are such an inspiration and a legend!
He cut through the pride of his competitors. Truly the best cutting demo.
Let none say that that this did *not* deserve the award it got. Amazing work Ilya
My man Ilya this thing is just stunning/incredible/unbelieveable/total madness and just can be mentioned in superlatives probably the most beatiful blade i've ever seen in my life
I could watch him engraving all day he's so incredibly fucking talented.
Engraving Jesus is the best :D
I know, he makes it look so effortless.
He did an amazing job the craftsmanship of the sword as a whole is beautiful and embodies he artistic will. 10/10 would recommend
Ilya worked super hard on this one! A true original work of art from tip to tip
@@ThatWorks this work Is stupidly good I still can't believe a single man can have all this skills, I'm out of words to describe this piece, it Is truly Amazing. Again congratulations for all the work, for the prize and for the wonderful project that this channel is
The amount of info I've learned and have to subsequently research is heracey in itself, and I love it.
Just returned from Ferlach in Carinthian Austria where I visited Herbert Scheiring Gunmakers. Superb break-action rifles with the highest level of engraving. That visit made me appreciate this impossibly elegant sword. The same tradition of embellishment of regal weapons. Were I a king, I would indeed wage war to have this sword
I was just having a conversation with a friend in which I defended sword collecting as one would collect Rembrandts. After awhile I conceded that while I had seen many pretty swords out there, I really didn't know of any Rembrandts of swords. This, sir, is a Rembrandt. My god...
I envy the man able to own this sword. And the man able to make it. It feels like a great story that can be appreciated and analyzed a thousand times and you keep seeing new, wonderfully constructed details in it, and don’t ever get bored
With a name like “the heretic” that seems thematically appropriate.
Congratulations Illya and thanks to all involved in bringing these projects to light for our entertainment 💚
I was doubting your words for a moment but yes that is enough to start a war as a matter of fact I do not think that I have seen such a beautiful technique more than two or three times. Truly a labor of passion
"Pure spite." Ilya, you are a genius. Defeat your enemies with succes, or in your case: completely crush, shred and pulverize them with succes. What a masterpiece.
Randos on the internet: "Lol is Ilya even good he hasn't done X thing" Ilya: "......listen here you little shits, I'm gonna literally blow your goddamn little minds"
This was amazing, the craftsmanship, the history lesson, the detail. I couldn't stop watching. You have an amazing talent.
This is the most gorgeous sword I've ever laid my eyes on. Should be in a museum.
Man, this takes back to when Ilya was on Forged in Fire and they judged his Damascus made of funky scrap metal as having too many impurities. Now he's getting awards for his craftsmanship. You've truly come a long way, man.
Ilya is the embodiment of this A-Team quote Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith: Give me a minute, I'm good. Give me an hour, I'm great. Give me six months, I'm unbeatable.
Right!? Ilya is the fuckin man
Ilya was great before he got on forged in fire. But I agree his skills have grown
Ilya, in all 100% honesty. This is by far the most BEAUTIFUL sword I have ever had the honor of seeing in my life. There is no one that deserved that award more than you. Your dedication to the craftsmanship and the history of swords is what I respect the most about you.
I agree 110%! I'd sit for hours just staring at a bar of that damascus and think it a masterpiece. The finished product is something that I honestly never thought to see, and I am blessed to have seen it.
Quite possibly the most beautiful sword I've ever seen!
It is indeed magnificent. Perhaps a bit oddly, it really makes me appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancients - those who created the items found in the Sutton Hoo burial, for example. 1500 years ago, they made items on par with the sword in the video.
look up the royer blades
you just have not seen enough of sword. This is NOT the BEST. Period.
This is the most beautiful sword to come from a true craftsman in the last 400 years bar none! I'm overwhelmed with emotion at the craftsmanship l, attention to detail, creativity and just masterful forging that was poured into this work of art. Ilya you are a genius!
It's not exactly possible to say this with certainty, but I feel like this might be the most magnificent sword to have ever been made in human history
I have seen this blade be created 4-7 times, and it will never get old.
The view of the sword blade at 22:30 is amazing, the pattern on the blade is breath taking. In years gone by I was an engraving inspector at the Royal Canadian Mint. There I saw some fantastic engraving. So I can say with some authority that there is very credible work here. Thank you for sharing with us.
That is by far the best piece of art, engineering and philosophy I have ever seen.
The amount of thought and hard work that went into this blade is absolutely astounding youre a true artist I’ve been watching for years but this gave me a different appreciation for your work thanks for everything!
This guy is absolutely insane at metal work.
I just love how this sword would “not only win a duel but possibly a whole freaking war as it could be used to win the alliance of a powerful ally” (not verbatim).
The grip makes the sword unusable,.. what a masterpiece... a sword with no grip.. lol
@@dr.decker3623 You can still half sword and beat people with the pommel.
if you showed up to a duel with this sword, your opponent would simply conceed, not wanting to put a scratch on it
how would it be useless? it looks like a normal longsword hilt to me (in terms of shape, anyway)
@@leeash_ yes, the shape is normal. But it's so intricately worked on that some people might be afraid of damaging it in a duel. I personally find nothing of that as you wouldn't use this as your main sword (side arm) in battle anyway.
The highest quality most effort build that turned out to be exactly of the quality we did expect.. that's my boy Illya!
dude, I've watched this video about 5 times now and I'm still blown away by the quality of the carving and pattern welding. Amazing sword, no wonder it won best in show...
Every now and then I come back to re-watch this to feel inspired. Watching the most impressive sword I've ever seen being made by a true master craftsman and artist just makes me appreciate life more. As stated in the video, this is truly a blade of kings, plural, and I'd almost be afraid to even breathe around it. Truly an incredibly beautiful piece of art.
I'd like to think that the sword would be a Masterwork in terms of graduation in the guild structure. If Ilya wasn't considered a Master then, he would be now. This would be close to his Magnum Opus, if he isn't willing to make something even crazier and more splendid down the line. Literally breathtaking.
Always be willing to go above and beyond what you know or think you can do. It's the most important aspect to grow
In Venetian glass guild he'd be considered a "primo maestro" or Prime master. Artisan factory foreman basically. I would think it would be roughly analagous in a smithing guild. Not sure if any uninterrupted smithing guilds exist in the Slavic world but if any do I would like to ask their thoughts. Ilya is an artist AND a craftsman. He could clearly have any workaday job he pleased or so it seems to me any way. For me as a non guild non European, I'm just happy people buy my Christmas ornaments lol. Ilya has risen far beyond anything I've ever made.
I’ve never seen an actual masterpiece being made start to finish. Seriously well done. Congrats on the recognition.
It would be so much fun to sit and have a cup of coffee with you and listen to all of the knowledge you’ve got…does anyone else think that?? Great video beautiful sword.
Literally the most beautiful piece I’ve ever had the pleasure of gazing upon. The history is also a nice touch.
I’m a massive sucker for Ilya’s long swords with heavy engraving on them. Whether it’s “The Inquisitor”, “Excalibur”, or this newest masterpiece, I regard him as the apex of his craft, and can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.
You’re a massive sucker for ilya‘s long sword???🤔😂😂😂😂
@@eazy-e9893 In retrospect, I would have phrased it differently; but I stand by the original sentiment, innuendo or not.
Seeing the sword going through a test etch reminded me of when you guys posted that video on Instagram where the other guy said "Nice hamon line" and Ilya threw the blade on the ground and then stormed out of the shop and ranted all the way to his car.
Same sword! Just edited that part out.
@@ThatWorks Nice hamon, bro.
This is really something worth seeing. The synthesis of an entire tradition and its passage through time to the present day printed on steel, without losing its essence. The artisan's effort, care and commitment to his technique and knowledge involved in this piece make his creation exceed its weight in gold.
My God Sir, that is such a beautiful piece of art you have created! I love that you have your own version of "lore" for this and like you said you didn't just copy something out of a book you put your own spin to it. Things like this make me happy that there are people out there who keep things like Sword making alive and well even though in todays society we use them more for looks and art pieces than actual weapons. Congratulations on your win because you totally deserve that for this sword. Gives a whole new meaning to the term "labor of love" (even if it was for a competition)
Ilya is the best at these gorgeous swords. Would love to have one.
Yeah, me too! Ilya is one of rare sword creator who's creates such magnificent swords with beautiful pattern to them!
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I wonder what this one would cost?
@@NelsonTexas1 I have no clue of sword prizes or arts but I’d say this is well worth over 20K (Id never be able to buy it that’s just what I think it’s value could be Set at)
@@cleanixx5343 20k would be kinda cheap. He said he worked months and long hours/nights to finish it. Its entirely hand crafted too. Materials are not cheap either, good steel costs a lot of money and the silver he used is expensive too. I would atleast double the 20k.
The idea behind, the artistic view, those months of work, the amount of details. This is one o those things you look at, and say holly shit that's amazing. I been following your work for many years. Hope one day I can buy you guys a knife or a sword. Truly a masterpiece. Greetings from Argentina
Absolutely stunning... I'm in awe. You have earned Best Sword in every way Ilya! Thank you for sharing this with us!
There's no way to place a value on something so beautiful.
The smithing and design work is one thing, but the intellect, research and knowledge for the concept of the sword is the cherry ontop for me. Amazing work and a fascinating process!
One day I hope to see Matt and Illya forging a Rapier. Especially curious about how they would make the guard.
Check the "Awe Me" channel. They did Asuna's Rapier as well as Arya's Needle from "Game of Thrones" amongst their many builds there.
We will some time! Would you want a historical copy, original art or perhaps one from a movie/game?
@@ThatWorks Original!
Maybe a swiss sabre too!
swiss sabre would be sweet
A huge, bold vision bought into existence with stunning artistry. What a fabulously, beautiful, magnificent work of art.
That is the most visually stunning and beautiful sword I've ever seen, definitely a family heirloom, proudly displayed in all its glory, great job and congratulations on getting Blade Of The Year 2021
My fiancee and I were just sat here with our jaws hanging open looking at that thing. Every inch of that piece has so much thought and care put into it, from the blade tip to the pommel. I love it when Iliya gets academic on any topic, but that is also one of the most beautiful blades I've ever seen.
The story of those panels blew my mind! Ilya is truly a legend!
This is the most beautiful word of the modern age. You are so gifted my friend. Love all your work.
your swords belong in a museum dude
The last seven minutes of this video are one of the most legendary mic-drops ever on KZhead. Can't even fathom anyone speaking bad about something this friggin' gorgeous.
this is an amazing piece of masterwork, you certainly deseverd the award iliya ... the heretic, it sounds like a sword from the witcher
Holy son of a blacksmith, I am so happy to have stumbled uppon your channel after quite a few years. And what a delight it was so see what very well may be your best work, yet.
The fact that I'll likely never hold anything this beautiful in my hands just sticks in my mind. This sword is immeasurably beautiful. We'll say it's... *devilishly* so? Your client must be a very happy person, to posses a weapon that would put ancient kings to shame.
I shed a tear at 22:00 that is the moment you realize you’re watching something happen that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else on the planet.
I'm not trying to sound negative to any of the previous builds. But to finally see Iliads best work the best he could do simply amazing. Sword is priceless
It is a breath of fresh air to see a build like this on KZhead isn’t it?
@@ThatWorks the problem is how is he going to top it. That's what I want to see.
@@ThatWorks absolutely! Makers space here is quickly becoming the fast food of "art". It's so refreshing, awe inspiring and humbling to see true master level artwork.
A truly beautiful blade, that any prairie would be proud to have hanging in their hall, absolutely exquisite.
Easily the most beautiful sword I have personally ever seen. A true masterpiece.
Ilya you never cease to make me go "wow" - the weld pattern alone in this beautiful blade is art. Then add in the careful engravings and details and it is something that would make any appreciator of beautiful things speechless. Well done sir!
He's one of rare sword creator who's creates such magnificent swords with beautiful pattern to them!
Wow...this is possibly the most beautiful sword I've ever seen ❤️ Congratulations on the well deserved award!