From Timing Chain & Bearing Balls to a Damascus Tanto Sword | Scrap to Blade

In this epic forging adventure, watch as we transform a rusty engine timing chain and bearing balls into a breathtaking Damascus steel tanto sword. This step-by-step restoration and bladesmithing project showcases the incredible art of pattern-welded steel, taking discarded scrap metal and turning it into a high-performance, razor-sharp weapon.

Our journey begins with the forge welding process, where we layer the timing chain and steel bearings, heating them to extreme temperatures in the furnace. Through intensive power hammer forging and traditional hand anvil work, we consolidate the metal into a solid billet, revealing the mesmerizing, high-contrast Damascus pattern that makes these blades so legendary.

Key stages of this build include:
00:00 – Prepping Scrap Metal
02:20 – Forging Damascus Steel
06:10 – Shaping The Blade
17:38 – Crafting Custom Handle

The result is a powerful, tactical-style Damascus tanto. Stick around for the final strength and sharpness tests, where we put this blade through its paces against wood and rope!

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