Making the KARAKURI KATANA Whip Sword from WILD HEARTS - Summary

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The video is about making a karakuri katana from the video game Wild Hunts, sponsored by EA. The maker shows the process of designing, forging, welding, grinding and assembling the sword segments, as well as the handle mechanism that can retract and extend the blade. He also tests the strength of the wire and the segments, and faces some challenges and failures along the way. He finally showcases the finished sword and promotes the game.

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1. The text is a transcript of a video about making a karakuri katana from the video game Wild Hearts.
2. The video is sponsored by EA, the publisher of Wild Hearts.
3. The karakuri katana is a sword that can transform into a whip blade with six segments.
4. The maker uses a sun mai construction with 1095 steel as the edge and normal steel as the cladding for the segments.
5. The maker uses a compound plastic wire with a tensile strength of 195 kilograms to connect the segments.
6. The maker designs and 3D prints a gear mechanism to retract the segments by twisting the handle wheels.
7. The maker casts the fittings for the handle from aluminum and wraps the handle with leather.
8. The maker encounters several challenges and setbacks, such as breaking a drill bit, snapping a segment, and jamming the wire.
9. The maker finishes the sword after several days of work and showcases its features and functions.