It's not cheating because you aren't competing. Especially when you are making a product for a client. Anytime you can make it as perfect as possible is a good thing.
exactly. plus the entire machine itself is already massively advantageous compared to ancient blacksmithing techniques. if there was a line for “cheating” it would of been crossed long ago. embrace the tech when it’s useful
Not cheating..... just the same as calling a prius a semi-trailer.... It just ISN'T... THE IRREFUTABLE FACT IS THAT DAMASCUS IS NOT PATTERN WELDING... would you be happy buying a car but get given a bike instead?? Same thing
Beautiful knife, Jesse! Using any tool that increases your accuracy, efficiency, quality & productivity isn't cheating, it's good business sense. I say go for it!
I challenge you to make a zweihander with what you think is the prettiest damascus pattern (I know it's a big sword, but I love it and would love to see this challenge some day).
Really impressed by how humble this guy is. It takes a lot of self knowledge and humility for a guy that is as talented as he is to state that he couldn't say he had his own definable style yet. Also like how he credits his inspirations, like when he mentions about how much he as been inspired by Mareko's handles
I am genuinely amazed how nobody paid attention that Jesse puts his hand under the knife(even if its not sharp(yet)) on 23:13 right before showing Dulce
Twist Damascus patterns are underrated. I’m glad more smiths are doing new patterns and playing with them more. Layer count alone (7 layer Ws with 25 layers across) makes the pattern more elaborate. Great work on this one.
It absolutely is not cheating. What's the difference between programming a stop point and using a kiss block? Both of them make the press stop at a desired thinkness. It is still the skill of the smith that decides the end results and your end results are amazing. Thanks for taking us along 👍 and Hello from just down the road, Tucson, Az.
We need more Dulce and Marlow. Also you should rewatch all the Forged in Fire episodes you were in next time you handsand so you see just how much you have improved.
Getting a digital press controler is NOT cheating because you are one of the most legitimatly skilled bladesmith on UA-cam! watching you forge Enma by hand proves that it doesn't matter what tools you have.
dude, your job it's amazing, and your editing is soo good, I can't believe that you just made like wha 6 videos? nah man you are a freaking god. You should try to make a kiritsuke or a yanagi Damascus knife, that would be amazing. Anyways have a great day man you are a god
i’ll call the video clips of the hammer blows all cut up and sped up “The Royer hammer time smackerdoodle whack attack” love that knife very intricate and 3-Dish , that firestorm pattern is so beautiful
This is probably my favorite blade you've ever made 😍 The firestorm pattern is absolutely stunning, and the simple brass spacer with ebony handle perfectly accents it. Some sort of weaponry with this design would blow my mind!
I recently found your channel and while I remember seeing you on forged in fire I would like to see a video of you just giving some info about yourself. No, not if you like long walks on the beach but a little history, how you got into forging , how old you were stuff like that. I'll keep watching, maybe you already have one on here. Love your work , what a craftsman !
The Digital control thingy is just a fancy set of the steel blocks you arleady use in your press to limit the thickness so why would it be cheating? being lazy isnt always cheating.
The difference is was it by hand with kiss blocks, still on the line, or by robot or technology assisted. Wheres the line then. Buying a linear servo to hold the blank and push it in for you as well is just the same as him holding it. Buying a robot to hold and move and press the whole thing is the same as him doing it. Then whats different with his fancy “hand made” knives for $3000 and a $15 temu damascus knife. Thats the line. Robot assisted, or not.
@@aaronmarkstaller i would say putting a kiss block in the press or pressing a button isnt that much of a difference. but in the same line we could argue about the press itself, the belt grinder, the gas forge, angle grinder or any other machine. any idiot can put a sheet of steel in the laser/waterjet cutter and the automatic grindingmachine but i doubt most people could make a acceptable knife with the tools we see in the video.
Great knife man. Nice and simple but also complex work behind it. Looks beautiful and looks like it would handle beautifully. I was a Chef for 20 years and a knife like this is a treasure to someone like me.
Just stumbled upon Jesse Hu's forging videos and I'm seriously inspired to dive into the world of forging myself! Jesse, if you're reading this, you're a true master! Any tips on how to get started? What was your journey like when you first began? Would love to hear your insights and advice!
I'm not into blacksmithing by any means, but watching you create reminds me very much of how wands are crafted in Harry Potter. Each creation is unique to the next from the way the actual bulk of the piece is created to the very handle that goes along with it, all pieces work harmoniously with one another that it ends up creating something beautiful, unique, and individual to its user.
You are naturally brilliant with skill art design and craft, you have created a beautiful knife with fun and showing lovely character with respect at young age. Salute.
Thank you for sharing your process and incredible skill with us! And don't worry, your narration is as entertaining as it is informative! I love how excited you get when doing the final etch, damascus steel is really unique, and the final pattern really is so satisfying to see. I'm glad in this automated age, people like you still decide to follow a craft to produce beautiful works!
Suggestion. Add a small screw on the outside of the PVC pipe that you have the ferric chloride in. That way you can wrap your wire around it. I found your channel yesterday and like what your doing 👍
Rounding the spine of the chef knife is really appreciated. I use a pinch grip, so if the spine is left, it will bother my hand after a few hours of use.
I'd like to hear about your shop setup. Why you have the tools you have, what they can and can't do. And what you'd add. I'm particularly interested as why so many bladesmiths don't have a power hammer.
Smart inventions are not cheating because your are not In an official competition. Like japanese chefs knives, they even come In stainless versions nowdays. Go for It Jesse 🤘
For the voice over you could do "fun facts" regarding blacksmithing history, the history of the style knife you're making, the history of damascus, etc etc. That would be cool.
Great video, and an absolutely gorgeous knife! Regarding drilling out the holes in the ebony (and possibly the brass as well), you could use a spiral router bit in your drill press. It would be basically what you are doing with the drill bits, but cleaner and easier.
Amazing work as usual! And no, I don’t think it’s cheating. And just one tip. YOU ARE TOO DAMN GOOD AT THIS TO HAVE A WRINKLY TABLECLOTH FOR YOUR B ROLL. IRON THAT THING MAN!! beautiful work. Indiana Jones would put that in a museum
Non blacksmith here. Imo its not cheating. Any tool or method to increase consistency, quality, and efficiency is always good 🙏🏼 btw just started watching your videos and they're soooo good (:
I love your videos and forging alot. Its nice that you showing us in your videos the whole process, even the failures. You did a great job! I have a video idea: maybe you could try forging a rapier. Not many doing this and it would be a challenge for you😄
hi! in the next video you should talk about the market of the knifes, who orders, base prices, cities/countrys variations and where do you buy the things to make a knife, that kinda stuff also, more about yourself! what do you study? that do you aspire for your future? anyways, love your videos, I'm watching you from Brazil !!! bye! :)
Jesse, You need to drill an air hole in the handle for excess epoxy to squeeze out through. Without the air hole, you’re pushing too much of the glue out of the top. You’re leaving a lot to chance using your current method. Remember your glue will soak into the handle material as well, leaving less for adhesion to the tang. You should also be using a final securing pin. Glue is not enough even if you use the pilot hole. You’re knives are awesome, and your talent is impressive. Small corrections have huge long-term impacts Cheers
Again a great knife. I like the style! Beauty in simplicity! One day I‘d like to see an Droppoint outdoor bushcraft survival knife with a (slightly rough) micarta handle and a bladelength of 4 to 4 1/2 inch. A damascus for beauty and function and a full convex grind. A tapered tang and hollowpins. (ok it’s the knife I‘d like to have 🤷🏼 ok it’s a dream)
using a carbide tipped straightening hammer to set the steels(at 00:40) grinds my gears, except this agony thats a nicely done videography and craftsmanship.
I am a luthier (guitar builder), and I have used quite a bit of Ebony. It is hard to tell by the color in the video, but it it has brown striping in the wood, it would most likely be Macassar Ebony. If it has greyish striping, it would be Gaboon Ebony. Brazilian Ebony and Madagascar Ebony are very black and dense, and often rapidly dull tools. Your wood does not look solid black enough to be those rare woods.
Laziness is the creator of “cheating” don’t ever feel bad for making/buying something that makes life easier. As for this knife.. 🤯🤯 the amount of flex it has is absolutely insane!!
My dad was a woodworker. Never smoked, but got a terrible cough. Some wood dust is VERY harmful to lungs. And that's just wood! Good mask and/or vac system
Really good work! No second of this video was borng and i enjoy to watch it really much. I am from germany and often i don't understand people from the usa, but you have zero aczent and i am really happy about it^^ I hope you can get a small mill for your work to make things much easier🙂
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Great job
Why do you still have math homework from 2014? NERD!!! 😂😅😂😅😂 But, seriously, awesome knife bro!
Pattern welding is cool! Call it what it is, pattern welding. This has as much to do with Damascus as I do with being a space rocket
Buat kenangan kenangan/gratis meskipun kecil tak apalah
where you hiding jesse been a while since your last video.
It's not cheating because you aren't competing. Especially when you are making a product for a client. Anytime you can make it as perfect as possible is a good thing.
Yes
Exactly this
If its cheating, placing spacers in the jaws is cheating too HAHAHA
exactly. plus the entire machine itself is already massively advantageous compared to ancient blacksmithing techniques. if there was a line for “cheating” it would of been crossed long ago.
embrace the tech when it’s useful
Not cheating..... just the same as calling a prius a semi-trailer.... It just ISN'T...
THE IRREFUTABLE FACT IS THAT DAMASCUS IS NOT PATTERN WELDING...
would you be happy buying a car but get given a bike instead?? Same thing
Woodworker here. That's Brazilian Ebony. The small, random, out of place looking little strip of light sapwood in the board was a dead giveaway. 👍🏼
I think the heartwood is too dark to be Brazilian, my money is on Gaboon Ebony or African Ebony.
Engineering is making things more precise with the simplest/easiest solution there is to offer. Just smarter not harder.
Beautiful knife, Jesse! Using any tool that increases your accuracy, efficiency, quality & productivity isn't cheating, it's good business sense. I say go for it!
I challenge you to make a zweihander with what you think is the prettiest damascus pattern (I know it's a big sword, but I love it and would love to see this challenge some day).
That's a big challenge, maybe once I move into a bigger shop :D
No it's not a challenge, just a bigger forge. The challenge is to make a composite highlander. Nobody's done that.
Really impressed by how humble this guy is. It takes a lot of self knowledge and humility for a guy that is as talented as he is to state that he couldn't say he had his own definable style yet.
Also like how he credits his inspirations, like when he mentions about how much he as been inspired by Mareko's handles
Your channel is growing fast, man. Nice work🎉
I’m very fortunate that it is :D I feel slightly undeserving of it but I’ll happily take it nonetheless
too humble, you are making some top tier works@@jhublades
@@jhublades If you didn't deserve it, we wouldn't be here, my man!
I am genuinely amazed how nobody paid attention that Jesse puts his hand under the knife(even if its not sharp(yet)) on 23:13 right before showing Dulce
Twist Damascus patterns are underrated. I’m glad more smiths are doing new patterns and playing with them more. Layer count alone (7 layer Ws with 25 layers across) makes the pattern more elaborate. Great work on this one.
It absolutely is not cheating. What's the difference between programming a stop point and using a kiss block? Both of them make the press stop at a desired thinkness. It is still the skill of the smith that decides the end results and your end results are amazing. Thanks for taking us along 👍 and Hello from just down the road, Tucson, Az.
Not cheating - the technology exists. Work smarter, not harder.
We need more Dulce and Marlow. Also you should rewatch all the Forged in Fire episodes you were in next time you handsand so you see just how much you have improved.
I'm working on a section on my website dedicated to Dulce and Marlow :D
They'll have cameos every video too, don't worry
42:06 I enjoy watching you build EVERY blade on your channel. This one is no different. Exceptional, as always!!
Getting a digital press controler is NOT cheating because you are one of the most legitimatly skilled bladesmith on UA-cam! watching you forge Enma by hand proves that it doesn't matter what tools you have.
dude, your job it's amazing, and your editing is soo good, I can't believe that you just made like wha 6 videos? nah man you are a freaking god.
You should try to make a kiritsuke or a yanagi Damascus knife, that would be amazing. Anyways have a great day man you are a god
i’ll call the video clips of the hammer blows all cut up and sped up “The Royer hammer time smackerdoodle whack attack” love that knife very intricate and 3-Dish , that firestorm pattern is so beautiful
This is probably my favorite blade you've ever made 😍 The firestorm pattern is absolutely stunning, and the simple brass spacer with ebony handle perfectly accents it. Some sort of weaponry with this design would blow my mind!
Your channel is the perfect balance between relatability and Norse God forging skills
I recently found your channel and while I remember seeing you on forged in fire I would like to see a video of you just giving some info about yourself. No, not if you like long walks on the beach but a little history, how you got into forging , how old you were stuff like that. I'll keep watching, maybe you already have one on here. Love your work , what a craftsman !
The Digital control thingy is just a fancy set of the steel blocks you arleady use in your press to limit the thickness so why would it be cheating? being lazy isnt always cheating.
That's actually fair... hmm...
The difference is was it by hand with kiss blocks, still on the line, or by robot or technology assisted. Wheres the line then. Buying a linear servo to hold the blank and push it in for you as well is just the same as him holding it. Buying a robot to hold and move and press the whole thing is the same as him doing it. Then whats different with his fancy “hand made” knives for $3000 and a $15 temu damascus knife.
Thats the line. Robot assisted, or not.
@@aaronmarkstaller i would say putting a kiss block in the press or pressing a button isnt that much of a difference. but in the same line we could argue about the press itself, the belt grinder, the gas forge, angle grinder or any other machine. any idiot can put a sheet of steel in the laser/waterjet cutter and the automatic grindingmachine but i doubt most people could make a acceptable knife with the tools we see in the video.
We need more videos... I'm getting addicted to them, and here is not enough product. Best way to fall asleep
Great knife man. Nice and simple but also complex work behind it. Looks beautiful and looks like it would handle beautifully. I was a Chef for 20 years and a knife like this is a treasure to someone like me.
41:44 I love how you can hear the oil's impact on the blade, sounds awesome
These knives he makes are too nice to even use.. I can't get over the amount of time and detail to create these.. Nice Job!!
Just stumbled upon Jesse Hu's forging videos and I'm seriously inspired to dive into the world of forging myself! Jesse, if you're reading this, you're a true master! Any tips on how to get started? What was your journey like when you first began? Would love to hear your insights and advice!
I'm not into blacksmithing by any means, but watching you create reminds me very much of how wands are crafted in Harry Potter. Each creation is unique to the next from the way the actual bulk of the piece is created to the very handle that goes along with it, all pieces work harmoniously with one another that it ends up creating something beautiful, unique, and individual to its user.
It’s not cheating, the skill that comes with this craft is knowledge in making something perfect. That’s just a quality of life improvement
Love the contrast in the pattern. Stunning look.
The santoku with the blue handle used to be my favorite jesse hu knife but now I have a new favorite knife
This is so much more satisfying to watch than anything on cable or satellite TV.
I gotta give this to you man, you are without a doubt one of the greatest swordsmiths/smiths (in general) ive ever watched.
That katana you did was excellent
You are naturally brilliant with skill art design and craft, you have created a beautiful knife with fun and showing lovely character with respect at young age. Salute.
Thank you for sharing your process and incredible skill with us! And don't worry, your narration is as entertaining as it is informative! I love how excited you get when doing the final etch, damascus steel is really unique, and the final pattern really is so satisfying to see. I'm glad in this automated age, people like you still decide to follow a craft to produce beautiful works!
Nice job! The ebony was a good choice. 👍🏻
I always look forward to your videos. Your blades are absolutely beautiful and really enjoy watching you work.
This guy is very entertaining, like there was no reason to taste the coffee😂 but he just likes having fun. Keep it up bro
Suggestion. Add a small screw on the outside of the PVC pipe that you have the ferric chloride in. That way you can wrap your wire around it. I found your channel yesterday and like what your doing 👍
Rounding the spine of the chef knife is really appreciated. I use a pinch grip, so if the spine is left, it will bother my hand after a few hours of use.
That turned out awesome!
Thanks Nate!!! It’s an honor to have you here :D
@@jhublades Caught your run on FiF, loved your work. You make great knives!
40:28 I would call that pattern "Tiger-Stripes". It looks really great. Nice job there Jesse
I'd like to hear about your shop setup. Why you have the tools you have, what they can and can't do. And what you'd add. I'm particularly interested as why so many bladesmiths don't have a power hammer.
All food cooked with that knife is gonna taste perfect no matter what you do
Now I wish all knives were made with brass spacers and ebony handles... DAMN that looks good! 🔥
Smart inventions are not cheating because your are not In an official competition. Like japanese chefs knives, they even come In stainless versions nowdays. Go for It Jesse 🤘
Mr. Jesse Hu this the first time i have watched one of your videos and i loved it. Nice job. You made a beautiful knife.
So happy to see that you released a new video!!! Was rewatching the old ones while waiting:’)
Man, last week I watched your Katana video, and since then I watched all your videos. Amazing skill bro 🔥
Wow! That Firestorm pattern looks awesome! I had never seen this pattern before. The whole knife is epic! Thanks for sharing!
Incredible process! This Damascus chef's knife is a true work of art.
For the voice over you could do "fun facts" regarding blacksmithing history, the history of the style knife you're making, the history of damascus, etc etc. That would be cool.
Great video, and an absolutely gorgeous knife! Regarding drilling out the holes in the ebony (and possibly the brass as well), you could use a spiral router bit in your drill press. It would be basically what you are doing with the drill bits, but cleaner and easier.
Amazing work as usual! And no, I don’t think it’s cheating.
And just one tip. YOU ARE TOO DAMN GOOD AT THIS TO HAVE A WRINKLY TABLECLOTH FOR YOUR B ROLL. IRON THAT THING MAN!!
beautiful work. Indiana Jones would put that in a museum
amazing job, jesse! always love these projects
Thanks :D More to come in the summer
Stunning knife.. having a good backdrop for the finished b roll would go a long way.
Glad good channels get recognition, thank you recommendations
Precision is not cheating. Press controllers are just another useful tool, not a cheat IMHO.
Loved watching that storm katana build, but can't help but think that this firestorm pattern would look great in a katana...
Such a beautiful job!!! Regards from Brazil.
I would love you to make a video like this just adding all the theory and chemistry behind it all!!
This is probably my fav smithing channel
That was a very, VERY fine knife. I hope that I have money one day to be able to buy such a masterpiece.
I really liked the round handle on this knife! I think you should do it more often!
I really like it as well :D I might use the style a little bit more from now on
Amazing how ordinary steel just comes to life as you go along.
That knife looks amazing.
Non blacksmith here. Imo its not cheating. Any tool or method to increase consistency, quality, and efficiency is always good 🙏🏼 btw just started watching your videos and they're soooo good (:
I saw Jesse crush everyone on Forged in Fire, so when I saw he has a youtube channel I immediately subscribed. Nice work Jesse! 🎉🎉🎉
That`s a fine Chef`s Knife! Beautifully crafted.
14:05
I did that, and it actually landed on a 7 somehow, you've earnt your like
love your content man, incredible work. You've gotta be my fav knifesmith on youtube.
I'd love to see you make a whole greatsword or nodachi one day.
I love your videos and forging alot. Its nice that you showing us in your videos the whole process, even the failures. You did a great job!
I have a video idea: maybe you could try forging a rapier. Not many doing this and it would be a challenge for you😄
Excited to watch this, your videos are always amazing ❤❤
Bruuuh you deserve a lot more than 97.800 subs..
Just came across your channel. Love it. Keep up the good work!!!
i thnk this might be my favorite so far! ur killing it
好漂亮的堆叠大马，你在大陆很火，vamos!😊
Bright Future great passion enjoying watching your work Imagine what 20yrs more experince will bring you .
I love this! Looks like marbling on an A5 wagyu, very appropriate for a chefs knife
You were exciting to watch on FIF🔥. Glad I found you here! Hopefully will aquire one of your blades some day.
Gg to the one person who beat me to this video
War Thunder?
@@scatman3337 what about it?
YEAHHH THE ARIZONA BLACKSMITH GOAT IS BACK!!!!
Love the narration! You have a very cute cat and have made a beautiful blade
hi! in the next video you should talk about the market of the knifes, who orders, base prices, cities/countrys variations and where do you buy the things to make a knife, that kinda stuff
also, more about yourself! what do you study? that do you aspire for your future? anyways, love your videos, I'm watching you from Brazil !!! bye! :)
Jesse,
You need to drill an air hole in the handle for excess epoxy to squeeze out through.
Without the air hole, you’re pushing too much of the glue out of the top. You’re leaving a lot to chance using your current method.
Remember your glue will soak into the handle material as well, leaving less for adhesion to the tang.
You should also be using a final securing pin. Glue is not enough even if you use the pilot hole.
You’re knives are awesome, and your talent is impressive. Small corrections have huge long-term impacts
Cheers
not only are you good , but your great fun to watch
Again a great knife. I like the style! Beauty in simplicity! One day I‘d like to see an Droppoint outdoor bushcraft survival knife with a (slightly rough) micarta handle and a bladelength of 4 to 4 1/2 inch. A damascus for beauty and function and a full convex grind. A tapered tang and hollowpins. (ok it’s the knife I‘d like to have 🤷🏼 ok it’s a dream)
using a carbide tipped straightening hammer to set the steels(at 00:40) grinds my gears, except this agony thats a nicely done videography and craftsmanship.
Jesse, your videos and knives are awesome! Keep up the great work, brother!😀
I am a luthier (guitar builder), and I have used quite a bit of Ebony. It is hard to tell by the color in the video, but it it has brown striping in the wood, it would most likely be Macassar Ebony. If it has greyish striping, it would be Gaboon Ebony. Brazilian Ebony and Madagascar Ebony are very black and dense, and often rapidly dull tools. Your wood does not look solid black enough to be those rare woods.
Awesome blade 🔥 the clips on the black cloth don’t do it justice bro smooth cloth, dark room, better lighting and thing would pop!!
We are going to upgrade our B-roll setup for the summer :D
@@jhublades glad to hear it my man your not doing your work justice that thing is awesome!!!!
The wood you used is probably Gaboon Ebony. Amazing looking knife!
A 365 lb squat at 160?! You’re a beast!
Laziness is the creator of “cheating” don’t ever feel bad for making/buying something that makes life easier. As for this knife.. 🤯🤯 the amount of flex it has is absolutely insane!!
I love your videos men, please don't stop making them
Beautiful knife. Impressive skills. 👍
Watching your video's really makes me want to get into smithing
You should :D
I would try to find a class near you to get started and see if you like it.
Another superb video ! Wopuld love it if you could give more of a brief on Normalisation, tempering etc ?
My dad was a woodworker. Never smoked, but got a terrible cough. Some wood dust is VERY harmful to lungs. And that's just wood! Good mask and/or vac system
Really good work!
No second of this video was borng and i enjoy to watch it really much.
I am from germany and often i don't understand people from the usa, but you have zero aczent and i am really happy about it^^
I hope you can get a small mill for your work to make things much easier🙂