FORGING MY WAY | Hand Hammering Techniques with Jason Knight

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  • Join Jason Knight in an online teaching experience about bladesmithing and the unique artistry it demands. Learn some of the most coveted techniques in the forging industry from the comfort of your home!
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  • @JasonKnightMS
    @JasonKnightMS  3 роки тому +27

    For more in depth techniques, check out my online course - www.knightforgestudio.com

    • @coenprinceton2448
      @coenprinceton2448 2 роки тому

      i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account?
      I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me.

    • @jeremiaheaston5708
      @jeremiaheaston5708 2 роки тому

      @Coen Princeton Instablaster :)

    • @coenprinceton2448
      @coenprinceton2448 2 роки тому

      @Jeremiah Easton i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
      Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

    • @coenprinceton2448
      @coenprinceton2448 2 роки тому

      @Jeremiah Easton it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
      Thank you so much you really help me out :D

    • @jeremiaheaston5708
      @jeremiaheaston5708 2 роки тому

      @Coen Princeton no problem =)

  • @ORflycaster
    @ORflycaster 3 роки тому +75

    I respect your diplomacy in telling the couch commandos to shut up until they've stepped away from the computer and picked up a hammer. The idea that you're being criticized by is laughable............but unfortunately predictable. Keep up the great job. I'm still loving the Forge course.

  • @ricksparozic3920
    @ricksparozic3920 3 роки тому +48

    I've always appreciated the fact that you're not above using equipment like your leg vise to help straighten your blades. Just that one little tidbit of advice has vastly improved the quality and straightness of my knives. These kinds of videos with you narrating while forging and crafting are my favorite.

  • @bigryan9447
    @bigryan9447 3 роки тому +33

    I love these slower paced videos with commentary

  • @DanMarcelino
    @DanMarcelino 3 роки тому +14

    Jason Knight: "we're gonna make a point, and then we'll start forging a blade, ok?"
    Me: ok!

  • @JoshWithrow
    @JoshWithrow 3 роки тому +3

    I watch other bladesmiths that heat and shape and heat and shape and heat and shape and the blade NEVER resembles their blade until they grind and hog half of the material away. Then you watch this guy... his blade looks like his blade even at the beginning of the project. A true artist with mastery of his trade.

  • @allendean9807
    @allendean9807 3 роки тому +1

    Also, notice how Jason holds his hammer. If you place your thumb on top of the handle, as you hit, more impact travels into your arm, and can cause long term damage. Any framing carpenter will tell you to flick your wrist when hammering, and keep your arm loose.... don’t hammer from your elbow, and don’t put your thumb on top of the handle. Keep it along side your fingers....

  • @maddash9070
    @maddash9070 3 роки тому

    I’ve been watching blacksmithing videos for 5 years or better. Always said I would build a forge. Last month I decided I was done talking about it and since I’m always so busy I just bought a single burner gas forge. Just big enough to forge a knife if something. Anyway though I am an exceptional visual learner and have watched for many years I struggled getting the material to move where I wanted it. Practice, frustration, sore forearm, and lots of thinking later I can finally forge shapes. And guess what everyone! It’s so much fun that when I’m not doing it I still watch videos for ideas and tips on the hammer. I also look at things different. Steering arm on my lawn tractor? I can make that now. And a few other things too. If you read this and are thinking of doing it, just do it. I don’t have an anvil. I found a 50 lb hunk of steel and ground a couple edges round and left a couple 90 degrees. I’ll probably never be a great blacksmith but I might be a good one someday? Maybe one of you will be great? Just gotta try. Also don’t think you’re so cool you don’t need safety glasses. You’ll be a one eyed person selling your new forge after scale starts bouncing off your steel. If that happens call me. I’ll buy your stuff. 👍

  • @nancycook3733
    @nancycook3733 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey Jason love your videos you remind me of this guy I use to sperm weekends watching then helping 50 yrs ago, he had a coal forges at the back end of this sheet metal welding and fabrication shop, ( Kirkland machine and welding inc, Kirkland Lake ont) and my best friend Eric Sandrine dad owned the shop, but anyhow what this gent taught me on weekends is same way that you saying to do things, and for many years I worked on weekends with him until he was no longer needed which was a huuuuge mistake, but yrs later took up forging again and things you and Jay have helped me remember are priceless and thank you for taking the time to make these videos as that's harder than doing the blacksmithing, and to those whom are beer in hand couch warriors shut up put the dam beer down and pay attention cause someday what's being said and shown just might save ur ass so thank you Jason keep it coming !

    • @JasonKnightMS
      @JasonKnightMS  4 місяці тому

      Wow, that is a cool beginning. Glad you are back on the journey.

  • @framerw47
    @framerw47 2 роки тому

    Hi Jason. I’m afraid I’m one of those people who watch purely for entertainment. I had a stroke 10 years ago that left me with only the use of my right side . Some people watch comedies, some watch dramas. I watch craftsmen doing things I used to be able to do. I worked as a carpenter and metal stud framer most of my working life and miss being able to work with my hands every day. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you so much for making them!

  • @jeffreyjones6409
    @jeffreyjones6409 2 роки тому

    I like the fact that you said "do it ten times, do it a hundred times". The smiths that taught me had me start out by making leaves and hooks. Told me to make them then toss them into a 5 gallon bucket when I was done. When the bucket got full.........dump it out and start over again. Thanks for posting this, great info for those who are just starting and for some of us that have been at it for a while.

  • @westonwilson7821
    @westonwilson7821 2 роки тому +3

    Currently taking a blacksmithing class and these videos are a great extra learning tool.

  • @richerworldproductions
    @richerworldproductions 2 місяці тому

    Damn, dude. I watched this video about 5 times, then went out and tried it your way. I had a point in a barstock in seconds. GREAT information and technique!

  • @georgemaerkle3427
    @georgemaerkle3427 3 роки тому +1

    Way to call out the arm chair quarter backs. Great video Jason👍👍🇺🇸

  • @MattisLegend
    @MattisLegend 3 роки тому +13

    The way you explain all this is so helpful. Thanks a million.

  • @Killbilly31
    @Killbilly31 2 роки тому +1

    You are the MAN Jason!

  • @petracoresage8288
    @petracoresage8288 3 роки тому +3

    Thank for taking the time to do this. It's appreciated.👍

  • @Chingro51
    @Chingro51 3 роки тому +7

    That tip forging in one heat :O It takes me at least 3 to 4 heats :(

  • @seanyoung7295
    @seanyoung7295 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the great videos, really appreciate all the content you put out.

  • @boborlando5677
    @boborlando5677 2 роки тому

    every time I watch one of your videos I learn something, thanks...

  • @LostViking883
    @LostViking883 3 роки тому

    Thanks again for another great lesson Jason

  • @Btines01
    @Btines01 3 роки тому

    Straight forward and to the point. Thank you!

  • @mikerokus5540
    @mikerokus5540 3 роки тому

    I always pick a few great ideas up from your videos, thanks so much for making them!

  • @MrKamakazy01
    @MrKamakazy01 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome work!

  • @mathewdillon1141
    @mathewdillon1141 3 роки тому

    Excellent close up camera work. Kudos to the crew!

  • @BootStateKnives
    @BootStateKnives 3 роки тому

    Love this video! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and forging techniques Jason!

  • @markdressler6651
    @markdressler6651 Місяць тому

    This has been the most helpful video for me learning bladesmithing. Thank you for doing this.

  • @kronus1999
    @kronus1999 3 роки тому +2

    Coal Forge / No Power Hammer guy here....This was a Super Big Help, infact it improves my current technique Drastically... Thanks for All the Tips on Straightening... I suffer terribly with finish work before grinding sometimes so this helps out a ton...

  • @victorsykes5334
    @victorsykes5334 3 роки тому

    I like both the new video style and this instructional style!

  • @mountaindwarf6452
    @mountaindwarf6452 2 роки тому

    That was a real pleasure to watch. I’ve always enjoyed your work and have gotten a lot of inspiration for you over the years. It’s always great to watch a master smith do work.

  • @averagemustachednerd
    @averagemustachednerd 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks to your videos I finally forged a good knife!

  • @romarioribeiro2196
    @romarioribeiro2196 3 роки тому

    A AMAZING CLASS!! GOOD TECHNIQUES! I VERY LEARN!

  • @kevinruddles452
    @kevinruddles452 3 роки тому

    Great video Jason.

  • @housesteiner7783
    @housesteiner7783 3 роки тому +3

    Great work as always Mr. Knight! Miss you on the show.

  • @joenugent8235
    @joenugent8235 3 роки тому +1

    I remember when you first showed me this. Great video bro

  • @jamescline8055
    @jamescline8055 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @DustySerpa
    @DustySerpa 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video with a lot of great info! Tigerlily's knife is looking good too!

  • @thefathomsofforteana6624
    @thefathomsofforteana6624 3 роки тому

    Stellar As always

  • @mgannotti
    @mgannotti 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting this!! Ran across and just subscribed. Love how you are just naturally going through the process and sharing. I’m just starting out and had several good takeaways do thank you!!!

  • @danq.8508
    @danq.8508 2 роки тому

    Great video. I really appreciate it.

  • @robertmartinez3979
    @robertmartinez3979 3 роки тому +1

    This makes the whole process seem so much more approachable, because honestly it can be overwhelming. Thank you for the lesson!

  • @donaldburgess1003
    @donaldburgess1003 3 роки тому +1

    Right on!

  • @zivac1976
    @zivac1976 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

  • @mrtaylor10101
    @mrtaylor10101 3 роки тому

    This is one of the best knife making videos i have seen. I am inspired to try again. Thank you

  • @montycrain5783
    @montycrain5783 3 роки тому

    Great Information and Instruction.

  • @BamaDanKnives
    @BamaDanKnives 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks again I learn so much from your videos! Hope to get meet you in Atlanta in August!!

  • @jasonmouser3905
    @jasonmouser3905 3 роки тому

    Clear instructions and no nonsense as usual!

  • @seanappelberg568
    @seanappelberg568 3 роки тому +1

    Love your work, the way you explain what you are doing and what you want to achieve is amazing
    Thank you!

  • @robertcalzadillas8224
    @robertcalzadillas8224 3 роки тому +1

    Great teaching sir

  • @alansandom5057
    @alansandom5057 3 роки тому +1

    Another great informative video, thanks for taking the time and effort to educate us lesser mortals 👏👏👏

  • @adriaanbriel6892
    @adriaanbriel6892 3 роки тому

    Thanks Jason, some really helpful techniques! Getting back to the anvil this weekend!

  • @justinchavis1605
    @justinchavis1605 3 роки тому

    Dude your a beast love your channel.

  • @pjbarford
    @pjbarford 3 роки тому +1

    Jason made that look easy, the way he can move metal is awesome. Thanks for the vids, I will be looking to get one of your online courses

  • @b.ohugin610
    @b.ohugin610 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very informative video!

  • @aaronwaderides7209
    @aaronwaderides7209 3 роки тому

    New to your channel I’ve been watching for awhile. What made me to subscribe was how honest and how True you are , I love knifes and I enjoy watching how they are made !!!

  • @billelsing2912
    @billelsing2912 7 місяців тому

    Best one I have seen

  • @Eli5047
    @Eli5047 3 роки тому +1

    Great lesson. Thanks bruthu. I like that you show mistakes and how to work through them

  • @thefamily_ak1863
    @thefamily_ak1863 3 роки тому +1

    Yes sir , very useful info really appreciate ur sharing

  • @danq.8508
    @danq.8508 2 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @rickhaass1133
    @rickhaass1133 3 роки тому

    Thanks - very informative sir.

  • @electrikjimmy608
    @electrikjimmy608 2 роки тому

    I can't thank you enough for all the knowledge you share

  • @devonleach3996
    @devonleach3996 3 роки тому

    I've watched this video now about 10 times and it is the single most helpful video I've seen in the aspects of bladesmithing. Anytime I feel that I can't move the steel in a way I'd like, I watch it again because it really is a helpful video. I'd love to see more videos like this of just little tips and tricks for bladesmithing.

  • @stokermeister3
    @stokermeister3 3 роки тому +1

    Great informative on knife making and blacksmith techniques 👍👌🇮🇪

  • @alucardhellsing2657
    @alucardhellsing2657 3 роки тому

    This guy just made my work so much easier. I'm definitely subscribing

  • @vpertrailerhd5765
    @vpertrailerhd5765 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for this video sir

  • @Finnja76
    @Finnja76 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Watching you draw that out was awesome. I see that there are a lot of things I've been doing inefficiently, and that some better tongs would probably do me a solid. We appreciate all these videos so much.

  • @remickstreetmusicinc.6931
    @remickstreetmusicinc.6931 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos and you are the one person that helped me so much with just a few videos to become way better and a lot faster. Truly appreciate you and your vids more than you can imagine.

  • @GodseyKnives
    @GodseyKnives 3 роки тому +1

    enjoyed video Thanks for sharing Sir ,

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 3 роки тому

    Thanks, you are the...Best...!

  • @montebasham2686
    @montebasham2686 3 роки тому

    Thanks for helping those of us without power equipment.

  • @rodneylangstroth4577
    @rodneylangstroth4577 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this video. I've been try to teach my students the same techniques. Now, I can finally show the the video of you doing this

  • @waynewalker315
    @waynewalker315 3 роки тому +3

    Would love to see you finish it. Grind, make and fit the guard, handle, etc. Especially the guard!

  • @michaelkennedy4006
    @michaelkennedy4006 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed the video helps me understand how the metal moves better

  • @poindexter1387
    @poindexter1387 2 роки тому

    It's amazing to watch talent at its best. Thanks for posting Sir..

  • @BoNdzY
    @BoNdzY 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for such a GREAT video it has helped me so much in making knives

  • @rschris
    @rschris 3 роки тому

    Man I’m so glade I found your UA-cam Channel, I’m currently an Air Craft mechanic and this looks like a great Hobby I would love to pick up ! Thanks for the great videos!!

  • @bentoombs
    @bentoombs 3 роки тому

    Best advice ever. Seeing that hammer everyday 🍻 Thanks Jason love the info and your sense of humor. Couch warrior out!!😜🔨 on!!

  • @canaanbailie569
    @canaanbailie569 2 роки тому

    I am only 29950 hours behind you in forging. I got interested in blades when discovering the big box stores sell skinning knives with cheap steal. I got interested in forging from watching your videos here.

  • @HeavyForge
    @HeavyForge 3 роки тому

    Makes perfect sense! I’m the same way. I love the power tools I too am impatient😂 it’s somewhat satisfying watching how fast steel moves under my press or right arm!🔥⚒💪🏻

  • @shane4176
    @shane4176 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks

  • @TooTall553
    @TooTall553 3 роки тому +1

    Jason sir, have a real
    COOL HAND and a great teacher..tootall

  • @nicholasgarland6653
    @nicholasgarland6653 Рік тому

    I just wanted to say you are the person that inspired me to get into blacksmithing! I want to do blades but so far I’ve been more Interested in other blacksmith crafts a lot of tool making really but your video I watched years ago I think it was called “5 things you need” or something like that but what you said in there stuck with me and I’ve taken it to heart. Now I have come a long way but I just wanna say thank you for your videos! You have no idea who I am but if it wasn’t for you I probably wouldn’t be as deep as I am into the craft!

  • @adr101fex101
    @adr101fex101 3 роки тому

    Hi, I'm from Brazil and your videos are great. Your videos help many people with knowledge and humility. Congratulations .

  • @coloradocustomleatherandblades
    @coloradocustomleatherandblades 3 роки тому

    Jason! Brother I truly love your videos because you go into the philosophy, techniques, and reality of this profession. It's something I tend to try to do on mine when I'm making a blade. You are my favorite maker by far..... I am one that watches your videos start to finish, it is rich with knowledge....thank you so much and God bless.

  • @jeffreymiller9706
    @jeffreymiller9706 2 роки тому

    I was very excited at the beginning; I thought you were forging a seax blade.
    This is invaluable information...thank you for sharing from a newbie.

  • @miguelpimentel8539
    @miguelpimentel8539 3 роки тому

    I think it’s awesome that you would show and teach your craft especially knowing that there are potential competitors I’m not a knife maker and when I was younger never put into consideration the blood sweat and tears craftsmen out into a hand made item
    Thank you for taking time in putting these tutorials and videos together

  • @Labrador_Forge
    @Labrador_Forge 3 роки тому

    Watching you form he tip without it fish mouthing helped me immensely!

  • @naychitworn3669
    @naychitworn3669 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much sir

  • @scottmalcolmson4584
    @scottmalcolmson4584 3 роки тому

    Currently building a space, can't wait to start swinging

  • @livelikekings8968
    @livelikekings8968 3 роки тому +3

    You techniques have helped my skill level increase faster than I expected! Being a tradesmen for over 25years I appreciate your honest no nonsense approach. Keep growing the channel and pay no attention to the shade sent from haters brother, bladesmithing is better in the dark anyway 👌🏼🍻💪🏼⚒

  • @zach1972
    @zach1972 2 роки тому +1

    I was going to use a bit of rebar as my first knife, watched a different video of yours talking about just get a piece of steel, had a look around my country, turns out you can get all sizes of 1085 pretty dang cheap delivered to you

  • @jackparkinson4284
    @jackparkinson4284 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video. Remember haters gonna hate, it’s funny that people can be so critical of your creativity and art. Like there’s a right or wrong. Rock on brother I am loving it.

  • @rogersmith4230
    @rogersmith4230 3 роки тому

    Love your work. I no not have a power hammer and just watching this video helps me look at better ways to do what I do

  • @robertkoontz7865
    @robertkoontz7865 3 роки тому

    Yes Jason that helped alot, Thats the shape I've been grinding out, Now I need to get some L.P. and crank up the forge. Thanks; Bob Koontz

  • @wiley979
    @wiley979 3 роки тому +7

    Fantastic Jason! I always learn while watching your Vids. one note: at the power hammer I wish the angle was a couple inches higher rather than centered on the edge/spine. we couldn't see where the hammer was impacting on the blade. Everything else was spot on....IMHO.

  • @BloodOath
    @BloodOath 3 роки тому

    Just got into this im 25 from Cali I love in the country and want a hobby I can just do on my own I love this I want to make things with my hands this is definitely something I want to pursue I have a passion for it love your channel can't wait to see where it takes me

  • @rcflightseeker3488
    @rcflightseeker3488 3 роки тому

    I just started about 2 months ago blade Smithing, and I've already got critics telling me what I am doing wrong lol. A friend of mine wanted to see some pictures so I showed him a video of me twisting a bar of Damascus and he said "oh my God, that has cracks all up and down it!" I tried to tell him that was just the slag breaking up and crumbling, but he doesn't even know what slag is.
    My point is if I have critics I'm sure you have an ass load of them Jason. People that just have no idea what there talking about and instead of keeping an open mind about something they have no clue about, they just Start running off at the mouth. keep up the great work Jason, us new guys have to learn from somewhere. Don't sweat the trolls bro.

  • @therealamerican99.76
    @therealamerican99.76 3 роки тому +2

    What amazes me every time is the cleanness of the shop.

    • @allanbrown747
      @allanbrown747 3 роки тому +1

      I agree , but if ya watch other vids he still can't find his tools alot of times. LOL

  • @jwilson3103
    @jwilson3103 3 роки тому +6

    Its nice to hear a master bladesmith say I messed up and heres how I'm going to fix it !! Great work Jason

  • @xj9779
    @xj9779 3 роки тому

    Nice effektive technik the Tip was forged in 50seconds💪👍👍👍