The Mainz Gladius is my most favorite sword... Or so I thought until I saw this one. The Legionnaire has become a "grail" blade to me. I'm going to have one especially, after watching this video! No bullshit...

@zombietools

8 ай бұрын

High praise. Thanks Jorge!

@arkoutarkout3654

4 ай бұрын

The genius in that grinding girdle should not be over looked @@zombietools

Was not expecting the grind to be done by hand with an angle grinder. I thought you would have had a jig on a belt grinder. Much respect to that man's steady hands.

@bartweijs

9 ай бұрын

Actually, half the knife and sword makers around the world hog off the majority of the material on a angle grinder; and finish on a belt grinder. It depends, are your belts cheaper then your fiber discs ? in this corner of the world, fiber discs are significatly cheaper than belts; so you tend to use belts for the final shaping; belts are more accurate. If belts would be cheaper; I'd use just belts. However, I've seen knifemakers produce excellent non-fullered daggers with just angle grinders. The thing I'm worried about is some of the ferric chloride getting between the steel and the aluminium handle ... How do you mitigate that problem ?

@nodjr1595

9 ай бұрын

@@bartweijs I think with how they pour the acid on rather than dip or soak, as well as with how tight the scales are held on, the amount of acid that can seep into the cracks is negligible and ofset by the fact that most people also neutralize the acid along with washing it off. Even if some acid remained inside the crack the amount wouldnt cause any amount of damage to the blade, and since the acid is pre corroding the metal it would also give it some protection from moisture that seeps in.

@thumperthumper5322

9 ай бұрын

Amen Amen it's a amazing job

@joshm3484

9 ай бұрын

I wasn't expecting it to be done after tempering

@zadeify9596

8 ай бұрын

Sharpening with free hand is hard af but when you know how, you know how.

Serious respect. I will be buying one of your tools soon. The economy slows things down.

You've got me. I'm not made of $$$, so it takes me time to save-up for self defense tools I admire. Thank you for making and sharing these videos, so folks like myself can see what you're doing!

An absolutely savage piece of kit and I take my hat off to all the craftsmen at ZT for their work, a definite must have for me in time to come.

Been buying from you guys since the start and i must say you have perfected your craft. Your stuff is worth every penny and the fans are awesome folk too

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Cheers!

@gloving4hire

7 ай бұрын

Do you find Xiphos has enough guard/hand protection? I want one so bad but dont want to order one because none of the reviews are very detailed in the handling of it

I never would have thought they used a hand held grinder for the edges.

Been wanting to see this one in action more! Good job!

I've always loved the utilitarian look and style of these weapons, nice to see that it extends to the making of them.

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Many thanks.

@AniwayasSong

5 ай бұрын

Yes! I'm no fan of 'Fancy.' I want/demand 'FUNCTION!' Give me a tool that I can properly maintain, and then expect will properly do the job intended? I'm sold!

Proper spring tempered steel..nice

Very Nice Craftmanship!

You guys ever think about doing a longsword? 42in blade, 12in grip, crossguard, pommel, 3-5 pounds, etc.. I'd probably buy one.

@gloving4hire

7 ай бұрын

They working on guards now. I too would like to get rid of my crappy long sword for a zt one. But the leaf blade they have with a guard of any kind would be good enough for me

Best short sword yet.

30:48 End results Nice work 👏

mine has a satin finish with brown leather handle.... love it and now i need the dagger.

I've always said that would be the best zombie slayer

Very nice work, Gentlemen.

I wanna get one so bad.

Do you guys think you'd ever make a shield to go along with your swords? Or is that less of a concern with zombies?

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

We've prototyped a few, but nothing has taken yet. One day we hope to.

@nodjr1595

9 ай бұрын

@@zombietools I cant imagine anything other than a buckler that can double as a knuckle duster being something thats small enough to make out of metal and keep the ZT style, but hybrids also arent your guy's thing.

@gloving4hire

7 ай бұрын

@@nodjr1595hyrulian shield

Every bone in my body wants to work a forge like this, absolutely beautiful stuff

This is literally everything i am looking for roman bit with Spanish celtic influence i absolutely need to get my hands on one

Oh boy, now I want a Legionnaire... :(

This is remarkable. I've wanted a ZT blade my entire adult life, and i will be buying one next month knowing my money will be well spent. You are all so talented.

@zombietools

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! What blade will you be getting?

Great insight into the production process. Thanks for sharing!

Great video! I love the scrap metal crotch armor :) I also like the mini Legionnaire sneak peek ;) I wish you made a Xiphos Scout with a regular Xiphos hilt as well - would be a perfect companion piece to my favourite sword.

One day I hope to own one of your blades

Awesome video guys, just ordered mine and cant wait for it. When yall came out with the Legionnaire i knew i had to have it. Just took me a few years longer than I thought it would

@zombietools

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you.

Such a lot of work...so impressed

Thank you for posting this!

You Gents are true artists and craftsmen. Bravo.

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

As Celtiberian descendant, I LOVE IT!!!❤

Wow. Impressive blade by reputation. The team making it is superbly skilled. But honestly I wanted to say: what a great video. The sound design reminds me of Alien sometimes. Spooky and beautiful. Cheers 🎉 and Thank you 🙏

@zombietools

7 ай бұрын

High praise. Thank you. The Alien vibe is accidental. However I do have a cat named Ripley, a cat named Bishop, a dog named Newt....and anther dog named Jonesy.

Such a great work. 👏👏

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Blades worthy of the gods.

Can't wait to get a piece from you guys, they all look stunning and from the reviews I've seen, these are tough!

Wow!!!! Using an angle grinder to grind out the shape of the sword is amazing!!!!

Man, I'm so torn on getting this or the Apokatana next! I love your work!

beautiful work!

Awesome. I have The Scyllis knife. It’s one of my favorites. I’ve been eyeing the Legionnaire for some time. I hope to get it sometime later this year.

When do we get to see a video of the new CENTURION DAGGER? I’m so excited to see more, I’m convinced it will be my next Zombie Tools purchase!

Sick sick sick.......all Hale ZT crew......love it all......my apokatana is hard to kill.....trying hard in a elegant way.....thank you for it.... hopefully something viking flavored in the future.😀😀😀

I’d love that with simple hickory scales (wrapped in leather)

A work of art !!

Il y a du fan de Led Zepplin chez vos forgerons!!! Au vue des tatouages!! Excellent!

Very good job, free hand beauty !

@zombietools

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Superb work and beautiful blades❤

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Cool how you set up to make the grind for the fullers

Sublime, et réconfortant de voir des artisans faire leurs passions!! Bravo de France!

I really like the aluminium handles without the grip. I think it'd work quite well with just some raised areas or knurling perhaps.

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Some people order the blades without the leather wrap.

@kentsokay

9 ай бұрын

I ordered my Vakra as a bare blade and did my own micarta grips. it was fun and gave it my own flare, but the next blade I am getting from them I am doing complete, fwiw.

Damn!!I gots to get me one of them soon!! Love it!

Could you guys do a Spit making video next? Its the weapon i want most from you guys, juat need to find the money.

First white guy besides me that I've seen use an angle grinder to do bevels, and not because you just don't have a 2x72 (which is my excuse). I've got a ways to go before i can do them as clean as that, but you've definitely given me some ideas for streamlining my process!

I Like your production step by step proces, you are faithful to every detail 👍 I love your Great Art and work discipline ♥️

@zombietools

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

What I'd love to see is a bigger axe. Something shaped like the Kraken, but maybe about 4'-4.5'

That new spear or custom spear looks sooooooooo badass❤

I wonder if this should not be called carving a sword rather than forging. Considering its a process that solely removes material from a peace of flat bar rather than displacing and shaping the material.

This slayed. You earned this subscribe. Now post one where you build the Apokatana!

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Okay!

Awesome👍

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

omg i need these!!!!

preciosa obra de arte i love

That's a sexy sword!

I had no idea the Romans were so sophisticated!?

I need one of those Centurion Daggers to compliment the Legionnaire I bought from you guys a couple years ago. How can I get my hands on one?

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Available soon... Very soon.

By the way, what is that powder you sprinkle on when you etch the blade? I dont think I've seen that before.

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

It's aluminum dust from grinding the handles.

nice job

@zombietools

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@zombietools would you guys consider making a rapier with a simple crossguard and a semi lengthy blade as a commission or as a new blade in your guys awesome line of weapons?

@punkscrafty6513

9 ай бұрын

Something like alucards blade from Netflix's Castlevania animated series?

@punkscrafty6513

9 ай бұрын

Well technically alucards sword would be an estoc but I was being vastly general as I don't expect an answer

Of course he's wearing a Black Label Society tee shirt, because makin blades is pretty damn metal. 🤟

Have you guys considered making a longsword?

Is there a type or style of sword you guys would love to adapt for Zombie Tools one day?

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

So many....

Has anyone noticed the grip sort of looks like a Thor medallion?

If I had my choice from the Zombie Tools arsenal it'd be The Spit and a Legionnaire as a secondary. Considering my relative lack of sword training those seem the most intuitive... ya know "Pointy end goes into the other guy" 😂... but could still deliver a solid hack if a free target presented itself. Just need a Riot Shield to accompany to keep grabby hands and biters at bay. Seriously though... if had the liquid funds to drop a grand+ on weaponry this would be the purchase. Hope I get to that point soonish.

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

All good points. Good luck in "The Search for More Money." (Spaceballs 2)

I know this is a crazy idea but have you ever considered greatswords? That would be rad.

@zombietools

8 ай бұрын

We do have something great in the works...

I’m DEFINITELY getting one from ZT. You guys know your shit. Outstanding video gents.

@zombietools

7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Ever thought about trying a Khopesh? Would prob turn out sweet.

@zombietools

7 ай бұрын

There are a few (very few) floating around the collectors market.

that fullering jig is an awesome idea, any chance of seeing the making of a spit?

@zombietools

4 ай бұрын

I'll take note. Thanks.

This looks awesome! Question at 25:43, what’s the powder stuff you put on the etching solution?

@zombietools

28 күн бұрын

Aluminum dust, leftover from grinding the handles.

That was a really cool and interesting process! Im surprised the heat treat is fine after all that grinding. I guess im probably over paranoid and dunk way too often.

@jamesdeek7039

9 ай бұрын

The tests customers have done over the years show that the heat treatment is fine.

@dbushman82

9 ай бұрын

@@jamesdeek7039 yeah, I believe it. I was just saying when I make a knife I'm constantly quenching it in water and it looks like I have been overly cautious because they really grind the heck out of them and their heat treat is fine.

@andrewallason4530

9 ай бұрын

I figure, if I can touch the blade, I’m not going to ruin the temper, but, I still quench frequently, I guess like most guys. It also gives me a chance to look at the lines, and adjust my grinding, as necessary (or just admire my work 😝).

@dbushman82

9 ай бұрын

@@andrewallason4530 same, I just need to get a heat gun and try to get a feel for how fast my blade is heating up at different grits. I usually dunk after every pass to be safe.

@deathofkindness

8 ай бұрын

​@@dbushman82nothing wrong with that honestly..i do the same thing on smaller blades...I'm just starting to learn how to grind longer blades

Are you grinding out distal taper?

Great work! At 25:43 what’s the powder stuff you put on the etching acid?

@zombietools

3 ай бұрын

Ground Aluminum.

Como faço pra adquirir uma Gladius dessas que vocês produzem?

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

zombietools.net/collections/blades/products/the-legionnaire

Im curious if you guys will ever make warhammers?

@zombietools

8 ай бұрын

Not yet....there is a prototype but nothing final and no end in sight.

Will the big bad wolf ever gonna come back?

Do you make spear heads? Or other polearms such as halberds or lucerne hammers?

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

There are a few ideas on the drawing board, but have yet to yield fruit.

I make one sword a year...you guys make 100 a day. I feel so inadequate. 😂🤣🤣☺️

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Better than no swords ever. Which is most people. 1 a year is just fine. Keep grinding.

Is there any distal taper on these blades?

@dragoncutlery

8 ай бұрын

With the taper to the blade they have there will be some distal taper you can look at the fuller and notice that its wider near the guard than at the tip even tho it was originally the same depth thats the taper of the grind

sorry to ask but is that water you are using to.quench the hot sword? Aren't you Supposed to use some type of OIL? car oil or cooking oil?

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

It is quenching oil.

@nodjr1595

9 ай бұрын

You can use oils or water, both work, they just do different things. Water cools the blade faster and makes it harder and more rigid letting you put a sharper edge on it. but can also severely warp or even crack the blade if you don't destress it properly, or just have bad luck. Oil cools the blade faster and makes the blade more flexible and able to take more of a beating, as well as lowering the chances of warping or fracturing.

Do y'all do cutlery or just war

@zombietools

7 ай бұрын

War!!!

What I don't get is - why all the hate for zombies? What did we ever do to y'all?

@zenhydra

9 ай бұрын

Nice try, zombie. You can't trick me that easily.

@iratezombiemann

9 ай бұрын

@@zenhydra look bro just put the zombie tool down. we can talk about this

@richardstrombergoverkill5099

9 ай бұрын

Do you know what zombies fear the most?....NECROPHILIACKS

The size of that oven!!

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

Why thank you.

So cool. Not a fan of the finish but hey , who the F am I , it’s not like I’m secretly Greg, Medford or anything

Whats the point of balance ? I feel like having a full tang on such a short sword would throw the balance way off from where it should be .

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

About 2" up from the guard. About where the fuller starts.

Why isn’t the executioner sword in stock

@Sr_ECO

3 ай бұрын

That's from condor tool and company

Can yall make a spatha??

😳🥰🧠💆🏻‍♂️🇧🇷🤲🏻 HERE... I WISH THERE WAS IT!

За слесарил до смерти, а можно металл взять в 2 раза тоньше и и без дола свести (не так красиво- но смысла не меняет 🤗)!

Can y'all please make us Guts dragon slayer thanks 🙏😂 but maybe keep it at like 6' total length for "functionality" 😂😂

Can you teach me?

It's worth 575.95$ on the website

will you accept the "make an indian khanda sword challenge"

What are the dimensions ??

@zombietools

9 ай бұрын

• Total Length: 27 in (.69m) • Blade Length: 19 in (.48m) • Handle Length: 8 in (.21m) • Grip Size: 4.5 in (.11m) • Steel Thickness: .25 in (6.4mm) • Weight: 2lb 5oz (1.05kg)