Forging a Samurai KATANA Sword From Old Roller Shaft | How Recycle Old Roller Shaft into Blades
In this video I transform a discarded roller shaft into a samurai-style katana — a journey from heavy industrial scrap to a hand-polished blade. You'll see the full project: assessing the shaft, shaping and forging (overview), surface prep, final finishing, and the dramatic reveal. This is a story of metal recycling, traditional craft aesthetics, and raw workshop work.
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