Blacksmithing - Making a small carving knife

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  • In this video I make a small carving knife. I decided to experiment with the technique of laminating steel, often referred to as "san mai".
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  • @DouglasTuret
    @DouglasTuret 4 роки тому +22

    Torb, as a retired master lapidary, award winning designer and hand fabricating goldsmith, I know that there is a world of difference between “precision” and _precise_ precision; that there is a difference between “good enough for public consumption ” and true mastery of a craft. Thank you, my friend, for the chance to watch the latter in action. Very nice work, indeed!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 роки тому +1

      Wow, thank you Douglas!

    • @aaaaaaaa_lil
      @aaaaaaaa_lil Рік тому

      you could have made the same point without sucking your own dick for a few sentences there

    • @bluudat1site
      @bluudat1site Рік тому

      thanks for sharing douglas!!!

  • @ThisOldTony
    @ThisOldTony 5 років тому +72

    gorgeous work! the eccentric turning was clever.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  5 років тому +5

      Thanks Tony! Yes, that was quite fun! :) Not super practical but interesting in it's own way...

    • @victorjesusramirezdurand3093
      @victorjesusramirezdurand3093 3 роки тому +1

      Rrŕŕģgfrfáqaq11ß6ŕazÉ21yhkkjjkjkkkllaÁŻÇ ,T

    • @gavinn.4060
      @gavinn.4060 3 роки тому +1

      @@victorjesusramirezdurand3093 lmao wtf

    • @jenslarsson7850
      @jenslarsson7850 2 роки тому

      Äå000p9

    • @adonisjosue7509
      @adonisjosue7509 2 роки тому

      I know im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
      I was stupid forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

  • @Grizzydan
    @Grizzydan 5 років тому +1

    I don't understand why so many dislikes, the only negative comments I see are about the handle but that follows pretty closely to the euro style carving handle so I think people just don't understand that it's a purpose built knife. Anyway, Love the fact that you made this from the drop off another knife. I'm always looking for ways to minimize material loss and this nails it. Beautiful knife, flawless execution as always. Kudos!

  • @meendiz
    @meendiz 6 років тому +4

    Not only blacksmithing, you are also master of wood. Applause from Türkiye.

  • @petruzzovichi
    @petruzzovichi 2 роки тому +4

    Little wonder why I and so many others repeatedly watch your videos because you are such a marvelous artist craftsman. Your work is beautiful as is the result. Congratulations Torb on another beautiful video. You are the Master.

  • @BCBennyCAN2
    @BCBennyCAN2 5 років тому +94

    When I was about 10 or 12 living in Penny,BC Canada I had mowed laws help cut peoples wood for a whole year to buy in the late 70's a German chip carving kit with two oil stone kit from Lee Valley. The one you made totally reminds me of those that I still have a use. Very nice work you will inspire me when I have my forge up and running again in a year. Thanks for the share.

    • @Aaron.deRuiter
      @Aaron.deRuiter 4 роки тому +5

      Hey Ben, just read your comment and thought... this guy likes to watch people make stuff! I just started building a stand up paddle board out of plywood and thought you might like to follow along! ua-cam.com/video/hPWi1gfqZKI/v-deo.html

    • @alejandroovalle7585
      @alejandroovalle7585 4 роки тому +6

      Benjamin Stewart did you get it up and running?

    • @RobertoOrtiz-gy2rg
      @RobertoOrtiz-gy2rg 3 роки тому +1

      @@Aaron.deRuiter
      ..ux

  • @joshbabb7470
    @joshbabb7470 6 років тому +13

    I've been wanting to make one of those for a long time now. Thanks for the great info on blacksmithing one of these fantastic knives. - Josh

  • @steverich4048
    @steverich4048 6 років тому +12

    Really nice job on the carving knife !!! I enjoy watching the patient way you work, thanks again

  • @franciscogerman3250
    @franciscogerman3250 5 років тому +3

    This is so beautiful! I watch it every time it appears in the timeline.

  • @tomkelly4896
    @tomkelly4896 5 років тому +5

    A craftsman in his element! Beautiful carving knife, Kudos

  • @tombrown879
    @tombrown879 6 років тому +12

    I got such a big smile on my face from this one Torbjorn. Loved it.

  • @jayruggiero1315
    @jayruggiero1315 3 роки тому +1

    Tempering in the kitchen oven,sharpening on the counter...don't let the wife see that. Great work as usual. Your channel is my favorite smithing channel.

  • @pirnipolesblog9232
    @pirnipolesblog9232 5 років тому +3

    Beautiful classroom of cutlery! Fantastic job!

  • @dennisobrien3618
    @dennisobrien3618 6 років тому +23

    I swear you do the cleanest forging I've seen. Very little material has to be ground/sanded afterwards.

  • @Roosters-rants1977
    @Roosters-rants1977 10 місяців тому +1

    Geez bud. You do it all. Not just a blacksmith but turn on the lathe as well. Bravo

  • @davem147
    @davem147 5 років тому +2

    Watching this kind of craftsmanship, I was spellbound from start to finish!!

  • @h8joos219
    @h8joos219 6 років тому +3

    Love watching blacksmithing and carving, I don't know why.

  • @houtjeboom
    @houtjeboom 6 років тому +10

    Wow that is a beautiful little carving knife.

  • @franciscoluna9596
    @franciscoluna9596 2 роки тому +2

    watching your videos is always an after work enjoyment for me.....thanks for all your knowledge and passion!

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 4 роки тому +2

    I am sure u have lines of ppl wanting ur merchandise! If not they should be and if so, it’s up to u to make it...sometimes art is for u and for us to watch, not own...I have several paintings I have kept and several I have sold and given away. It’s all up to the artist...thank u for sharing sir.

  • @hierkonnteihrewebungstehen2206
    @hierkonnteihrewebungstehen2206 6 років тому +23

    Another great video! Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 5 років тому +3

    I like your slow and deliberate way of doing things. Its more precise and shows professionalism and care than some super speeded up thrill fest maker video.

  • @mitchelperkins6723
    @mitchelperkins6723 6 років тому +2

    That is a really nice carving knife. As always working to perfect results.

  • @stealth420tops
    @stealth420tops 6 років тому +2

    Awesome video as always. Great work!
    Love the quick carving at the end, it looks like a piece of forged steel.

  • @TheDamageinc81
    @TheDamageinc81 6 років тому +30

    Quality products!!! It's true, you always get what you pay for.

    • @douglasclague3374
      @douglasclague3374 6 років тому +2

      Superb to see what effort it requires to craft such classic tools like this. I have several knives like this, in different sizes, which are the mainstays of my toolbox for making musical instruments. I shall value them even more now!

    • @SH1974
      @SH1974 5 років тому +3

      I agree in many belongs: You get what You pay for.
      But there are some rare exceptions - and owning a knife very similar to this is one of them.
      There is a high quality carving knife on the market that (imo) delivers more than You pay for:
      The Morakniv 120 has a blade of laminated Steel that keeps sharpness long and is esy to resharp on a bankstone(*) and it's prize is amazing.
      (* normally I do 2-3 pulls each side on 1000 grit, sometimes finish with 6000)

  • @YuraKvadrat132
    @YuraKvadrat132 6 років тому +19

    The long-awaited video from the new studio.

  • @markspc1
    @markspc1 6 років тому +2

    I admire your skills and craftsmanship !

  • @userfriendly2508
    @userfriendly2508 5 років тому +1

    Seriously awesome rock carving...! Thanks for sharing some laughter too!

  • @ronnieahman6958
    @ronnieahman6958 6 років тому +15

    What a skilled craftsman.

  • @nikearth
    @nikearth 5 років тому +2

    That was very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 5 років тому +1

    What beautiful work, a true craftsman.

  • @alansloas777
    @alansloas777 6 років тому +3

    That is awesome! I have been waiting for another video from you! And you got to use the lathe! Great video my friend, this is on my list of projects.

  • @GustavandHilda
    @GustavandHilda 6 років тому +19

    Lovely to see a small functional knife here on UA-cam! It tends to be a lot of big, bulky, cool looking knifes that makes for nice thumbnails. Thanks for bringing something practical to the table 😊
    #Everybodylovesagoodcarvingknife 🐝

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 років тому +3

      Thanks

    • @BlaserAndDesert
      @BlaserAndDesert 6 років тому +1

      Du kunde ha skrivit på svenska :)

    • @GustavandHilda
      @GustavandHilda 6 років тому +4

      BlaserAndDesert - Artighetsprincip 😊 Det är tråkigt när kommentarsfälten inte går att förstå för de flesta utan hjälp av Google translate 💝

    • @conghuanchanel5588
      @conghuanchanel5588 6 років тому

      Gustav & Hilda Holmström ù

    • @deathdragon5419
      @deathdragon5419 5 років тому

      Gustav & Hilda Holmström I agree

  • @ednolan9509
    @ednolan9509 5 років тому +1

    Very therapeutic watch that was, great tool at the end too.

  • @chubbutt123456789
    @chubbutt123456789 4 роки тому +2

    Really interesting maneuver on the lathe, beautiful result!

  • @julianpreston5298
    @julianpreston5298 5 років тому +5

    I admire your skills, thanks for sharing your time with us.

  • @d0g3n
    @d0g3n 6 років тому +9

    Nice trick with the offset, making the handle. Didnt know about that.

  • @monkeyart813
    @monkeyart813 6 років тому +2

    This video made me so excited for you and what you will do in the future. Looks great can't wait to see what's next

  • @wmsloomis
    @wmsloomis 6 років тому +2

    You are truly a master of your crafts! Thanks for the video.

  • @Cremantus
    @Cremantus 6 років тому +9

    As always... excellence of execution, bro... that is always a deep pleasure to watch.

  • @BobbyDukeArts
    @BobbyDukeArts 6 років тому +362

    I want that. Beautiful!

    • @dannydrevo
      @dannydrevo 6 років тому +9

      You should try making one out of a pencil.

    • @ozmobozo
      @ozmobozo 6 років тому +6

      Why are you everywhere :D

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 років тому +26

      Thanks Bobby! :)

    • @SoraTheCat69
      @SoraTheCat69 6 років тому +2

      Bobby Duke Arts hi bobby

    • @peterpopofff
      @peterpopofff 6 років тому +4

      For some reason did not expect u here bobby

  • @the_swede000
    @the_swede000 5 років тому

    as a semi-pro blacksmith myself i can say that from workshop to tools you my friend are doing the best you can with what you have and i respect that. keep up the good work buddy

  • @jeff-lindawells7760
    @jeff-lindawells7760 6 років тому +2

    Very nice hope to see some cool carvings in the future. That is the perfect blade for chip carving.

  • @LawfulWaffle933
    @LawfulWaffle933 4 роки тому +3

    you got skill and this stuff i love it!

  • @AtomicShrimp
    @AtomicShrimp 4 роки тому +30

    Lovely bit of off-centre turning there. Many people would have just bodged that on a belt sander or something

    • @moistman12
      @moistman12 3 роки тому +1

      I like your budget food videos dident expect you to be here

    • @nullsnaggle5198
      @nullsnaggle5198 Рік тому

      Holy shonk...sorry for being 2 years late but happy to see you here nonetheless

  • @johnjude2685
    @johnjude2685 2 місяці тому +1

    Now I've begun carving and this is very interesting to me as I've gotten into Blacksmith for wood working tools and should be busy with making chisels and gouge and knives
    Thanks for teaching 😮😂

  • @ratroddiesels1981
    @ratroddiesels1981 5 років тому +1

    we enjoyed your programme , magnificent skillls and artistry .

  • @Lemongrasspicker
    @Lemongrasspicker 6 років тому +5

    Nice work sir

  • @laubblaeser_
    @laubblaeser_ 5 років тому +3

    From the thumbnail I first thought it's a Mora knife but it is really a homemade one. Nice work!

  • @losbenfishing9165
    @losbenfishing9165 3 роки тому +1

    You are truly a patient and meticulous blacksmith. Thank you, your video gave me the knowledge.

  • @robertlong8870
    @robertlong8870 4 роки тому +2

    It was a pleasure watching you work. You are truly a craftsman.

  • @brucek6563
    @brucek6563 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful knife! Amazing how sharp you made it!!

  • @Jonasolsenwoodcraft
    @Jonasolsenwoodcraft 6 років тому +19

    Oh thank you for the video and for keeping it detailed and informative. I would really like to combine my woodcarving skills with blacksmithing in the future! Good luck with all you do :D

  • @yvesdesrosiers2396
    @yvesdesrosiers2396 6 років тому +1

    Nice work.It is fascinating to watch you work. Thanks for the videos.

  • @rodneysmart9774
    @rodneysmart9774 5 років тому +1

    That anvil...that lathe....that knife. Beautiful stuff. Great video.

  • @nikfeo
    @nikfeo 6 років тому +12

    Отличная работа!

  • @KaminariKnives
    @KaminariKnives 6 років тому +12

    I really like such knives. Thanks for the movie. :)

  • @GordonjSmith1
    @GordonjSmith1 6 років тому +2

    I am a smith ('Smed') and this was a delight to watch. How wonderful.

  • @thombaz
    @thombaz Рік тому +1

    People using cut off wheels side ways drove me crazy, great job btw. :D

  • @binaryflat
    @binaryflat 6 років тому +3

    Damn! You're talented as hades. I am going to have to sharpen my skills brother. You inspire me.

  • @j.r.tidwell3318
    @j.r.tidwell3318 5 років тому +10

    I TRULY LOVE YOUR ( PERFECTION ) AT WHAT EVER YOU ARE DOING. FROM THIS SMALL KNIFE TO INSTALLING YOUR POWER HAMMER. THANK YOU👍👍👍

  • @garymccraw1466
    @garymccraw1466 5 років тому +1

    Wow Torbjorn you made a very sweet looking carving Knife. I love watching your video's you do amazing work.

  • @Jut3333
    @Jut3333 6 років тому +1

    Don't you love when metal and wood come together. Amazing work, thanks for sharing.

  • @Istbar
    @Istbar 6 років тому +17

    a sharp knife is a safe knife, but that carving demo at the end had me sweating. your technique of off-setting the handle on the lathe is brilliant. great work, as always!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  6 років тому +8

      Thanks. Yea, the demo at the end was pretty poor...brain freeze.

    • @Istbar
      @Istbar 6 років тому +7

      we want you around for a long time! no trips to the emergency room ;)

    • @johnatthebox
      @johnatthebox 5 років тому

      I know, right?!? Obviously never a boy scout. I would love/hate to see what that sharp little peeler would do to a knuckle on a missed stroke. Yikes!

  • @juliocesarqueirozpaula3538
    @juliocesarqueirozpaula3538 6 років тому +7

    Excelente trabalho. Está de parabéns!

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 4 роки тому

    Beautiful job and thank you. I make my own from high carbon steel and some are very similar to this one. Others are smaller because I usually carve versions of little people on hiking sticks.

  • @Sidewalk_Engineer
    @Sidewalk_Engineer 6 років тому +1

    Glad your back! Thanks for another video

  • @Rob-ze1wi
    @Rob-ze1wi 6 років тому +3

    very nice

  • @natdwyer313
    @natdwyer313 6 років тому +3

    I love how his name is torbjorn and he makes things just like the torbjorn in overwatch.

  • @safudinsuhadi8287
    @safudinsuhadi8287 5 років тому +1

    Hi, I’m Safudin. I’m an addict. I’m addicted to your videos. 😊

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  5 років тому +1

      Good, hmmm I mean... some therapy might help :)

  • @therewasatime8777
    @therewasatime8777 5 років тому +1

    Excellent work. I love to watch these videos. Even with no words spoken one can learn how to make this knife. I look forward to your next video my friend.

  • @tom-se3tr
    @tom-se3tr 6 років тому +4

    youtube: would you like to watch torbjörn’s new video?
    me, ecstatic: boy would i!

  • @skernelpanic6316
    @skernelpanic6316 5 років тому +13

    21:41 Long sleeves and lathe! Choose one. I am surprised nobody said about it

    • @Gronicle1
      @Gronicle1 4 роки тому

      That may be because the long sleeves are gone before he starts the lathe. I wasn't sure about his dust mask and eye-pro though? I like a full face shield for wood turning just in case.

  • @Aelidiil
    @Aelidiil 6 років тому

    Torbjorn your videos are so peaceful and entertaining!! Its very soothing to me to hang out and watch what amazing thing you are creating next thank you!

  • @SilverHaze5X
    @SilverHaze5X Рік тому +1

    This is abnormaly satisfying to watch.
    You truly have an artist soul!

  • @4your.837
    @4your.837 4 роки тому +13

    I feel My testosteron rising, just by watching this... Amazing...

  • @QwertySpaceOfficial
    @QwertySpaceOfficial 6 років тому +3

    Why did you go for a handle that shape? It looks disproportionate somehow.
    Such a beautiful knife though

  • @jerrieyum
    @jerrieyum 5 років тому +2

    Wow I bet the Edge retention is wonderful on that blade. You’re a fantastic metallurgist. Oh and the handle looks really comfortable too. 👍🏾

  • @CliKnight
    @CliKnight 6 років тому

    Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. You have helped me so very much.

  • @Dopoludny
    @Dopoludny 5 років тому +9

    Хороший мастер! Есть чему поучиться.

    • @user-im2ix2uh3w
      @user-im2ix2uh3w 5 років тому +2

      Да просто образец для подражания, сковать кузнечной сваркой из трёх "если не ошибаюсь" слоёв по 3 мм примерно, одну полосу в 3 мм и сделать из неё разделочник? мышей им кастрировать? и ты пишешь закатив глазки под лоб от восторга шедеврально и охуетительно? СМЫСЛ СУКА В ЧЁМ? показать способ-метод - так он, если зритель в теме, и так известен. Нахуа всё это? есть р6м5 ит.п. точи в форму и счастье тебе будет. Ну закидайте меня соплями и слюнями пистализды-нАжИделы.

  • @gunterschone8402
    @gunterschone8402 6 років тому +9

    Nice video, Torbjörn.
    The carving knife looks great and is nice and sharp. :-)
    Too bad I can not forge, or do not know a blacksmith who lives here in the area.
    Otherwise I would build a Japanese baton ax (looks like a wide chisel with a long handle). :-(

    • @sheep1ewe
      @sheep1ewe 6 років тому +1

      If You newer try You will newer learn my friend. :)

    • @gunterschone8402
      @gunterschone8402 6 років тому

      That's true.
      For me the problem is that I am also limited in health.
      3 back surgeries to a vertebra.
      The last with stiffening.
      I am still in pain, I take Palladon for it.

    • @sheep1ewe
      @sheep1ewe 6 років тому +1

      Sorry to hear that.
      but if You cant find a blacksmith nearby, there are many skilled ones that can make one for you on mail order at request, i did that too back in time (but at the moment i am rebuilding my entire workshop because of moving it to a new location). I hope You will find somebody that can help You realize Your dreams.

  • @dragontattooee
    @dragontattooee 2 роки тому +2

    While your such a talented blacksmith and turn out stunning work, as you were wood turning you did a trick I last saw my father do, when he was alive, you lated the back of the chisel on the turning piece to hear if it was rounded or not. It instantly brought back memories of my dad, thank you for that

    • @dragontattooee
      @dragontattooee 2 роки тому +1

      Obviously meant layed, auto correct and fat fingers make mistakes

  • @jasonrinaldo8872
    @jasonrinaldo8872 6 років тому +1

    Nice combination of woodturning and blacksmithing. Well done!

  • @gaw3666
    @gaw3666 6 років тому +6

    never appreciated my small carving knife more than i do now.

  • @user-cc4xz3ib7w
    @user-cc4xz3ib7w 5 років тому +3

    Класс! Всегда приятно смотреть на работу мастера!

  • @joewheeler3544
    @joewheeler3544 5 років тому +1

    That's awesome! You're good my man!

  • @Patroand
    @Patroand 6 років тому +1

    I bought an old lathe at an auction and all the chisel (15) were made with old files. Files steel is very up to the first quality steel. Thanks for showing.

  • @maciejsz5471
    @maciejsz5471 6 років тому +3

    Thanks, i remember;-)

  • @daviaugustodeoliveira9047
    @daviaugustodeoliveira9047 5 років тому +5

    now I finally understood that iron is just like plasticine

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori 6 років тому +2

    The eccentric turning is very cool.

  • @TheWtfnonamez
    @TheWtfnonamez 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely job mate. Great work.

  • @kripke2670
    @kripke2670 6 років тому +3

    Torbjörn, do you have Emil i Lönneberga in your family ? ;D
    Good job

  • @troskiwaluigi9099
    @troskiwaluigi9099 6 років тому +9

    3:06 am I the only person that heard the beginning of Ali-A's intro

  • @Youvko
    @Youvko 3 роки тому +1

    So much work were put in this knife. I can just imagine how expensive this knife should be.

  • @jeredphillips8744
    @jeredphillips8744 6 років тому

    that is such a nice little knife.cuts through wood like butter,and paper like its not even there.effortlessly.you are extremely talented.

  • @YOURFISHINGCHANNEL
    @YOURFISHINGCHANNEL 4 роки тому +4

    sometimes i watch this kind of stuff just to be prepared for the apocalypse. or am i just being paranoid?

  • @owen6601
    @owen6601 5 років тому +31

    now that's one monster anvil
    Edit: I can't spell

    • @Brian-rx9xx
      @Brian-rx9xx 5 років тому

      polk l.

    • @tntexe7042
      @tntexe7042 5 років тому +1

      Nah you did good. makes sense

    • @11304800
      @11304800 4 роки тому

      thats one monster talent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @isuckateverything9676
      @isuckateverything9676 4 роки тому

      U can spell
      That is a monster anvil
      I bet it can’t be destroyed in Minecraft
      Probably uses seven iron blocks

  • @TheAussiePirate
    @TheAussiePirate 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful piece of craftsmanship!

  • @ratroddiesels1981
    @ratroddiesels1981 4 роки тому +1

    the finest example of a carving knife is deserving of another viewing. thank you ; ]

  • @franilima6288
    @franilima6288 4 роки тому +3

    What's your profession? And congratulations for the video !