One-piece forging helmet. How to make armour
This is the full version without voice acting and music
ENG voiceover • Reptilian Helmet or Me...
I live in Ukraine. Surely you know that the war has come to us. I'm lucky. I am relatively safe and I have both electricity and the Internet. So I can make videos. Our entire knight movement is now actively opposing rascism. Someone from the first days of the war is already in the military, someone is engaged in volunteering to cover the needs of the military or civilians in trouble.
With my creativity, I plan to collect donations to help my friends. Many I know personally. Therefore, I leave my details for those who wish to help.
MERCH - armorysmiths-store.creator-sp...
PAYPAL - artarmor@gmail.com
PATREON - / armorysmith
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I have several channels on KZhead:
Live channel. There are simple videos about the life in the workshop. A day's work is one video. English subtitles
/ @perepelytsia
Світ Армору. Production of armor with Ukrainian voiceover. Production, shooting, editing and voiceover take around 2-6 weeks.
/ @worldofarmorua
Art of Armor. ArmorySmith. Dubbing of the main content into English. Production of armor.
/ @armorysmith
ArmorySmith. How to make armor. This is the version of the video that I edit before the voiceover and music are added. At this stage, I shorten and discard some moments of work.
/ @howtomakearmor
World of armor. ArmorSmith. A channel with reviews of armor and historical facts and tiktok shorts. Old videos are in russian, new ones will be in Ukrainian. English subtitles are available.
/ @armorysmithworkshop
ArmorSmith music. Slava Perepel. The music I create for my videos.
/ @musicarmorsmith
I am a sheet metal worker. I did my apprenticeship with two German brothers and finished my last year with a Hungarian coppersmith. I have set more rivets than I can count. You have impressed me. I understand every hammer strike and can feel my arm screaming with every stroke. You do wonderful work. Truly you are an artist.
How about them grinder strikes?
@@Seaby41 Yeah, a good way to fuck gear.
@@Seaby41 he want to test his grinder durability. Hahahahahaha! LoL 😅😆😁👍🏻✌🏻
Ты не мастер ты просто фокусник 😃
I am a shit metal worker too
I'm glad you show the normal cutting and grinding process at least a few times; wouldn't want anyone to know you're actually a wizard
It's called conserving mana
He's a real handworker
You wouldn’t want to be accused of witchcraft
But I saw a green alien for an instant... 😮
I love your editing style. No frills, and flicking away the bits you've already demonstrated to cut the video down to a reasonable length is great.
Realmente un maestro como de un trozo de chapa vas forjando el Yelmo .
Está perfecto al 💯 por 💯💪👍
If it requires this amount of skill and dedication now, even with all these modern tools, imagine back in the day how painstaking it must have been. It’s amazing to me they created things to that level. Phenomenal job!
The sheer amount of work that went into making this one part of a medieval suit of armour is staggering. When you consider that blacksmiths in medieval times didn’t have access to power tools or gas torches or electric furnaces or even high speed steel cutting tools, it makes you realise why such armour was so incredibly expensive and reserved only for wealthy noblemen.
They had water powered hammers though.
Yup. It was a high-skill, time-consuming job. Skill x Time = Expensive. Many nobles even then went the extra step and had their armor engraved or even gilded. In modern terms, a man-at-arms’ suit of quality armor would have cost in the multiple tens of thousands, but some lordly suits would have cost tens of millions of dollars. A king’s suit of armor might have cost hundreds of millions and involved dozens of smiths and artisans from different towns and even kingdoms. I saw a Swedish king’s shield yesterday while Googling some stuff- the entire thing was a 3-dimensional relief of Amazons fighting.
@@karlwilhelmmeinert7592, I didn’t know that, that’s very ingenious, thanks for the information.
@@QualityPen, brilliant information. I did an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, part of which involved making components to fairly high tolerances using hand tools, it was hard work even with modern materials and equipment. The artistry involved with making these pieces is incredible, I’m so impressed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Well there are work arounds like 2-3 feet metal seers to cut sheets or using chisels to cut hot or cold, coal forge is better for general shape work but the gas is superior in detail work. Actual labor was cheap the raw material and fuel was main contributor to the price. Dont get me wrong weapon smith and armorer make decent living, but keep in mind they mostly have big turnover then actual profit. Another point plate armor was the high end protection, chain mail or brigandine were more common and dont forget gambeson witch is valid armor on its own.
You really do have to love this guys use of tooling. Very skilled tool maker AND smith!
Thank you! It's nice to hear compliments from such a legendary channel!
@@howtomakearmor you make it look easy!
The video editor is also talented. Brilliant story telling.
@@howtomakearmor- how did the makers back in day the 1400s do the hinges?
1:19 Tools? The dude is literally slapping the shit into the metal 😂😂😂
Unbelivable amount of skill,patience ,hard work and investment in tools and equipment to make historically accurate armor...It makes you really appreciate the skill and labor that armorers had to have to be able to do this almost a thousand years ago....Fantastic, Sir!.
I don’t even know much about smithing but I know your dwarven ancestors would be proud.
Imagine how difficult it would have been for the original blacksmith to make this without all the modern equipment and decent editing software!😊
editing software/metalworking pick one😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
Mediaeval angle grinders wouldn't have been as efficient as today's. And their oxy-acetylene torches would have been very crude.😁
@@autophytenot to mention medieval drill bits and all the steel being at the right thickness to start with.
@@gavinmcinally8442 I assume they'd order 2mm cold rolled mild steel 😄
Wym editing?? He's clearly strong and fast af!
The amount of work, not just in the armor but the video editing itself, put into this 32 minute video is awesome. One of the best "artisanal" videos I've seen in a long time.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ dont think anyone asked
@@mariomurcia7509 it’s a bot I think
Bro is using strength potions 🤦🏻
Yeah, making a helmet in half a hours is really impressive, but jokes aside, it was really satisfying watching it and the helmet looks amazing
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ This is slightly offensive, being a bot makes people think all christians are bots.
Why is this guy actually hilarious too, you get to be a sick armorsmith AND have good comedic timing in ur editing? Complete with unexpected visual puns? Not fair I gotta lock in fr lmao
Тектонический труд. Просто поразительно, что в наше время ещё есть люди, умеющие делать такое руками :) Спасибо за видео, очень интересно!
Not only are you a hell of a blacksmith, but you’re a pretty awesome editor as well. For a minute or so I was just about convinced that you have super hands. Awesome video and end product.
I read this 2 minutes in and only just now (7 minutes) realized what he was doing. I was so impressed with the hands. XD
too much edited video!!!! it looks fake many parts for someone that doesnt know about this kind of work
@@alvaroaguirreboza1562 I hate to be the one to tell you this, but some parts of this video really are fake! That's why many parts look fake... because they are, in fact, not how you really work steel. The fake part is that he actually slowed down the camera because in real life, he works so fast that you couldn't tell what was happening otherwise. Normally, this whole helmet build would only take 6 minutes and it would just be a blur. Everything else is totally real, though...
@@alvaroaguirreboza1562lol cmon bro...use your thinking hat just for a little bit 😉
He used a stunt double. Old Hollywood trick
im a gold and silver smith. over many years i was only working as a goldsmith cause nowerdays nobody is asking for a silversmith.... thanks for remining me on how great it is to make something huge and complex out of a flat thing ! i'll start silversmithing again (and the neighbours will hate it 😂). thanks❤
This guy is the Bob Ross of armor smithing. So many times I said, "Ruined!" Yet, he always managed to save.
I was thinking exactly this! When the angle grinder came out to shave it down I was like nooo oh wait that's sick
The stupid looking bolts had me worried for a bit. But it was just temporary so all good
I love the editing where you flick the spaces into the hinges and slap the shape into the helmet, simply snap off the pieces you need with your hands and will the helmet into existence. Excellent Craftsmanship, entertaining and very instructive. Thank you.
Okay, I now understand why it took centuries to develop these. This guy's work is riveting. Also, it's very interesting to watch!
LOL
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Riveting. I see what you did tere...
It took weeks to make them
Nice work
There was a guy from Mississippi who bought a chainsaw because he heard that he could cut 4 cords of wood a day. But no matter how hard he tried, he could never cut more than 3 1/2 cords of wood. So, he took it back to the dealer and explained the problem. Dealer put it on a bench and pulled the cord. Chainsaw started right up, Rrrmmm. rrrmmmm. Mississippi Man goes, "What's that noise!"
Must have been one o' them fancy power chain saws. 'Don't trust 'em, never will.( spits on floor).
@@nairdacharles9492 Them technolergies, making our kids weak. I prefer a good fashioned powerless chainsaw, keeps the elbow greases flowin'. (downs mug of ale)
It’s funny, we have the same joke in France but with belgian logger
@@evrardloic7692 Belgium and Mississippi must have a lot in common
It happened a lot time ago in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy...
I love the way you slap it in to shape, so cool. Excellent job on the helmet and the video!
Imagine the skill it took to do this using just a blacksmiths forge and anvil like they did hundreds of years ago...still even with modern tools and methods it's a pure feat of skill ...loved this process and finished helmet.
As a now-retired heavy and light fabricator, I applaud your skill and patience. Your use of modern power tools as percussion tools is to be commended, as is your usage of the caliper as a marking gauge. I can hear our fitter/machinist brethren groaning out loud. Watching that was almost enough to make me drag out the old apron. Well played sir. Your armor is truly art.
Kvothe the bloodless
Machinists always look down on anyone doing hand work.
If the calipers weren't meant to mark things with, then why does it have sharp points? checkmate machinists!
There are special calipers with hardened tips for this. The points are for being able to measure inside small features.
@@Rubensgardens.Skogsmuseum I know, I was only joking. But in my experience, using a cheep pair of calipers works well for marking offset lines on regular mild steel such as S355, if the points gets dull just sharpen them. It's fine as long as you don't use your good quality Mitutoyo calipers that's used to make real accurate measurements with. However, the steel for this helmet is clearly not mild steel as he is heat treating it. I don't know how long the tips would hold up on regular cheep calipers. Sharpening is always an option though.
Historically absolutely accurate! I mean, yeah they had to use the drill with a hammer because there was no power back then for example. Tearing off pieces with your bare hands also was way faster than nowadays with those angle grinder black magic. Incredibly beautiful armor, excellent work sir!
You really have great experience and talent doing this, every hammer strike you did while shaping it had amazing precision.
It's really awesome seeing how modern forging techniques can improve on old designs, great video!
The editing cuts are as incredible as the creation! Bravo, Sir Subscribed
Powerful finger punches!
that was amazing, and loved your cleverness with both your metal work, but also your camera work. well done!
that Sir was freehand Perfection ,loved your edits and the finished helmet a master-piece thanks
Can I just mention how impressive the angle grinder technique is. Those things constantly twist in the hands due to the torque of the spinning disk, so to use it so neatly and with fine control takes lots of practise.
Work with the torque or manhandle it
Put the handle on.
He also utilized the grinders little known “hammer” feature a couple times 🤣
This, I was honestly impressed at the level of control.
As a welder, I found his mastery of the grinder beyond impressive. I haven't seen anyone use it as well as he did
Your filming and video editing skills are off the charts. I couldn't stop watching it. Brilliant work.
You might say it was riveting?
I was looking for your comment.
@@WickedV3ng3nc3 For sure he wasn't hammered.
That is one fantastic looking helmet and love the editing work.
What a joy to see the full and highly skilled process of manufacturing a traditional set of helmet and shoulder armour. Great stuff!
даже используя современные инструменты труд огромнейший. уважение автору !!!
Кстати, автор уехал в Канаду как хотел? А то я давно на канал не заходил.
@@evgeniyblinov4948 не знаю , я вчера подписался на канал ))
@@evgeniyblinov4948 Мастерская ещё старая в этом ролике.
I've been in the metal business for 30 years and that was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. Truly excellent work! A little tip: if you slap all of those pieces out of the sheet, you won't have to buy ANY cut off wheels 😃
The one piece is real.
can we get much higher
10/10! Superb video of superb craftsmanship. No wonder only very few could afford a complete set of armour in ancient times. Enjoyable and educational. Thank you!
WOW‼️😁 That heavy-slap-shaping technique is hands down genius❗️👍😎
I hear it works best on your mother 😎
I truly hope this channel grows to be super large because the audio,camera work,editing is all amazing
The final product is also always satisfying
The editing was probably the best part if I’m being honest. I kept watching just to see what stunt he would pull next. Slapping it into shape or hammering the drill through 😂
@@jamesbarber5410 loved it xD
Враки, попробовал так сделать отверстия, "дрель м молоток", не сработало, дрель сломалась...😢 😉🤭
Wow immense skills 👍
The camera work is actually just as amazing as the blacksmithing!
This is oddly satisfying to watch and very impressive. Great job man.
The judo chops with the grinder and hand were great representation of how you have clearly mastered the art. Phenomenal work!
Chopping off the metal parts with his bare hand may look impressive, but when he does it over a couple of years this practice will cause some health issues with his wrist joint. Using the angle grinder to strike the metal plate is not a good idea too, a hammer wood be the first choice...
@@fasold2164 you know it’s just video editing right? 😅
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Don’t be a bot and ask people to come to Christ with a single verse. It it were that easy to convince them, you probably wouldn’t have to. The verses of the Bible are mainly for the people who already believe, others would likely dismiss them. If you are a bot, people will associate christians with bots and will be less willing to listen to them. Say someone makes a real evangelistic comment. If someone sees it, they might associate it with bots and ignore it. So, if you are going to evangelize people, do it with carefully thought out statements, not with *just* a verse and request to become a Christian.
@Dorito the great I think it might be both, he cuts it most of the way with a saw and chops of the rest like aluminum foil
Awesome attention to detail. I’m amazed by the symmetry and thickness. This was really cool to watch and I loved the edits, especially the right mallet for stricking the drill!
Badass! And, the jump-cuts were best in class…bravo!✌️
Well done my friend. Love the special Fx too
I can only imagine how long that helm took
Took 32 minutes and 56 seconds.
and that editing
Can you imagine how long it would've taken without all those cool tricks? He could teach some blacksmiths a thing or two about time management!
Yeah, now imagine no power tools, no torch, no sheet goods and having to make bloom steel from iron ore and stretch it out by hand in a coal forge. There is a reason why only knights had full armor. Cost and time to make would have been incredible in medieval times.
@@Craiger618 and imagine as well, how long this project would last with tools of 13th century or so...
It looked so simple at first but it's amazing how complex this thing actually is
It's only sheet metal
@@leeknivekJoe
@@leeknivekJoe mama
@@leeknivek Takes patience to do something like this. I want you to try doing this and put out a vid. Now do it for three hundred soldiers.
@@NIKIPEDIAstarter I have a sheet metal license in two states. I know how much goes into it. Just a saying that we have
As an artist of a different medium. I truly appreciate your attention to detail in hand to eye mechanics. Impressive! Thanks for sharing.
Oh man the editing is amazing. So satisfying
I'm making friends with people like this during the apocalypse. Awesome work!!
You might want to begin the friendmaking process prior to the apocalypse.
@@AustinLaNoue Sure feels that way sometimes. Hoping for the better Angels of our nature.
_«Бесконечно можно смотреть на три вещи: горящий огонь, бегущую воду и на то, как работает __-другой человек-__ ArmorySmith»_ )
this is an absolute work of art...
What's really mind-boggling is to think of how blacksmiths back in a time before powertools would've accomplished this. Not to take anything away from your won work, sir - it's amazing.
Yeah quiet impressive. I mean I bet he can do it without power tools but would probably take longer. Also in the old days, that had pneumatic tools that were leg operated, more mechanical, maybe not the sander but the hammers and stuff.
Also keep in mind this level of fit and finish would have been reserved for the very wealthy, most armor would not have had this sort of detail and finesse involved.
@@demothseven not even nice armour was also VERY expensive because of the time it took to craft.
@@demothslike it was a sign of being very wealthy to have a full set of proper armour.
And then imagine hearing about armies that were 10,000 people strong 😮
I really enjoyed watching this. The editing, the craftsmanship ... just great.
Out of over 2,000 cataloged vids, I rank this one as number 1. Amazing artistry, "magical" hand techniques, entertaining and educational. Superb editing. Well done, good sir!
If I didnt see it with my own eyes I never would have believed it. Good to see a real artisan dealing with his work as well as this. I cannot fathom how much study it took to snap off metal scrap like that. Im going to have to figure out that drill and grinder trick too.
Wonderful! The pinnacle of his profession!
WoW Absolute WoWza !!! Absolutely Amazing Craftsmanship Sir !!! You are Truly a Mind Blowing Armorer !!! You just gained yet Another Subscriber after I ran across this Video I will be watching all of Your Others !!! My Helmets Off to You Sir !!!
I don't think I've ever seen those jump-cut tricks done so well, outstanding!
Yes! The camera work was very awesome indeed! Very fun to watch. 😊
As an aspiring blacksmith with goals to make full 13th century armor, swords, Tabards, and shield all of which are in the German style, all I can say is thank you. Currently I am completing my welding certification at my college and I can honestly feel my own arm beating against the metal. Truly amazing, working with metal is
@Adam Nelson yup 😂
Hey, i live in Germany too, is there any way to become a blacksmith without finishing school? Or is it only possible here if you go to university? I've looked through Bayern if there are any places where i could learn from, but its mostly just some fence and gate makers :/
Italian style is where it's at
@@sterlingcampbell2116 I disagree. English fullhelms and german bascinets make Italian helmets look like they were made by 16 year old high school girls
@@LordGameboy There is, of course, no more apprenticeships for armoursmiths in our country. If your goal is to learn to make armor, the apprenticeship to go to would probably be either Silberschmied, Kupferschmied or Metallbildner - and finding a craftsman afterwards who works in sculpting steel sheets to go ahead in learning. No Abitur needed, as isn't for most trades. I was able to combine the Metallbildner apprenticeship with a BA in product design, though, which _was_ pretty cool.
This is one of the coolest things I've seen on KZhead in a long while.👍
If I had the skill I'd stroll around in a full Plate suit everywhere I went, just because I could. Beautiful work man, appreciate the practical application at the end as well.
Я даже и не знаю что здесь лучше, кузнечные навыки или же операторская работа и монтаж видео! Всё на высшем уровне!!!
самый прикол как он это чудо себе на голову оденет.
I love the way you switch between jump cuts and real actions, very easy to understand what is happening
This was an amazing video to watch. All of it was worth the time invested. Thanks for making the video!
I subscribed for the edits and craftsmanship!!!
I’m so stoked to find this channel. I wanted an anvil instead of a car when I was 16. Unfortunately my mom didn’t want to hear blacksmithing going on in the garage so I never got one. Seeing you do this is inspiring. Keep up the glorious work!
...you know, I seen a feller make a horse shoe right on the fender of a Buick once...I'm reasonably sure your mom won't mind if you try it, it being her car and all....when life gives you lemons.......
Your mum is smart........trust me, it's much easier driving a car to work than driving an anvil.
That's really fucking sad actually. Way to kill your adolescent ambition. What a bitch.
We share the same origin story bro :D
Mums are the reason it took so long to get to the Iron Age.
Truly jaw dropping work you have as a blacksmith, nothing but pure talent and skill. I instantly subscribed just from the first 3 minutes and how you did all of that clever editing which made me not want to look away from the screen even for a split second. Keep it up!
Literally the coolest helmet ive seen
That’s not just amazing it’s Awe-mazing wonderful craftsmanship - absolutely wonderful!!!!!
New viewer here. As someone who usually doesn't appreciate jump cuts in demonstration videos, i must say that i wholeheartedly enjoyed every one of yours. You've earned my sub, Sir.
@FunkFPV - come check this out. My man's jump cut game is on-point.
OMG I love the editing. Beat on the metal is pops out the plate, flick the small piece and it flys out the hinge. Educational and entertaining. You had me ROFL dude!
This had me hooked, incredible! master craftsman 👍🏿
Great craftsmanship and great editing. One of the most worthwhile things to watch on here.
Guys and Gals like you that keep Craftsmanship and Traditions like this alive deserve way more recognition, appreciation and support! All the best from Germany
Ah yes, the ancient art of using an acetylene torch.
@@HighlineGuitars I said keeping the Craftsmanship and Traditions alive, not following every historical step by step. Why not use progress at your disposal and cut down 10 days of work to 2 days? That's Stagnation otherwise
@@Rodrianius you mean like forming metal with your bare hands?🤣
Not the first time watching you make this helmet, but every time i see a new facet, so being subbed to all the channels is well rewarded. Awesome work!
Pretty sweet! Thanks for showing the process. Very interesting
Pretty sure I wouldn't have the patience to do the incredible editing you did on this, let alone the metal work. Fantastic job.
Your dedication and experience as a sheet metal worker are truly commendable! 🔨 It's incredible to see someone with your background appreciating the craftsmanship and skill involved in forging and creating armor. Your understanding of each hammer strike and the physical demands of the process adds a unique perspective. Keep up the amazing work and continue showcasing your talent as an artist in your craft. 🛡🔥
Not only is this fine craftsmanship, the video editing is quite spectacular too.
Skills at the highest level. Respect sir !!
My god. Bro is in here with obvious skills, and a sense of showmanship. 11/10
I really like your editing style, its really engaging. Great work my man, both on the helmet, and the video!
An absolute master craftsman at play ( love the sense of humour) superb fabrication and finish...😀😀😀
Such attention to detail is amazing, thank you for your video.
Beautiful work!! I liked your little forging tool and the riviting tecnique!! Thanks for the education!!!
You sir, are a premier entertainer as well as an obviously Master Craftsman! Thank you for taking the time to create this wonderful video!
Fantastic work, both in the helmet and the editing.
King will be happy to see your work
A work of art, for sure. Like the hammer drill! My arms grew a lot just thinking about how many hammer blows that took!
i had never seen any videos from this channel before and i must say the edit and cuts of the video are fantastic! simple and satisfying.
One of the most interesting and best produced videos I've seen in a long while.
Serious artistry and craftsmanship plus your pretty damn good with that cut off wheel, outstanding work.
Never seen a camera shot in the quench thats a nice touch and you got some cool tooling.
I love seeing all the custom tools and surfaces you have made for all the specific tasks you do! To me it really shows how well you know your craft!
or how little you know about it.
Unecessary toxic comment in an otherwise polite and warm comment section
@@germanpenn It's a comment that is devoid of emotion or the common snarky insult. I'm sure many people will read whatever they want to read but the statement stands alone as fact. 'How little we know about it' cannot be refuted.
@@maplebonesExactly.
This was incredibly satisfying to watch! The construction seems so solid and the editing and camera angles were amazing. Thank you!
Nice work! I rly loved the look of it after the heat treatment. would be awesome just as a ornament, and the cage it was in was perfect as a stand
I have made two full suits of armor, and can honestly say I immediately subscribed - what a display of craftsmanship and knowledge - IMPRESSIVE WORK
This video was brilliant mate,the editing was perfect imo& that helmet is very very impressive
The hand strikes were what really got me. Talk about being in the zone and knowing your craft.
Camera edits, man. You can not hand strike that flat.
At first I had no respect for his presentation - but - it grew on me and not only do I now respect his craftsmanship but I also appreciate his taste in brevity- he is pretty awesome.
What a amazing video not only the super craftsmanship but the footage 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼