🔥Jesse adds a gradient to his billet, giving it an experimental twist.
⚒️He grinds the edges flat, a step he doesn't usually take.
🔥Jesse twists the billet to create a unique pattern in the blade.
⚔️He draws out the twisted billet into a one-inch by one-inch bar.
⚔️Finally, Jesse forges the tang and shapes the blade.
What is the purpose of adding a gradient to the billet?
—Adding a gradient to the billet gives the final blade a unique pattern and an experimental twist.
Why does Jesse grind the edges flat?
—Grinding the edges flat is a step Jesse takes to ensure a better final product.
What is the purpose of twisting the billet?
—Twisting the billet creates a unique pattern in the blade.
How does Jesse shape the blade?
—Jesse forges the tang and shapes the blade to give it the desired shape and proportions.
What is the final result of this project?
—The final result is a Viking sax with an experimental twist, made using Damascus and featuring a unique pattern.
00:00Jesse introduces the video and explains that he will be building a Viking sax with an experimental twist using Damascus.
06:21Jesse stacks the billet and adds a gradient to give it an experimental twist.
12:36He grinds the edges flat, a step he doesn't usually take.
13:12Jesse twists the billet to create a unique pattern in the blade.
13:34He draws out the twisted billet into a one-inch by one-inch bar.
13:52Jesse forges the tang and shapes the blade.
