Forging a 180-Layer Twist Damascus Chef Knife

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2023
  • In this video I make a billet of 180 layer twist damascus and then forge an 8” chef knife out of it. The handle is made with black micarta and white G10 liners, and has (6) 3mm stainless steel handle pins.
    Do what you love, and call it work! Thanks for watching!
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  • @peterskey8155
    @peterskey8155 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful, thank you for a great vid 🙏

  • @daviddingus8575
    @daviddingus8575 8 місяців тому +1

    It's a great looking knife and I like the shirt

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! You can get yourself a Do What You Love T-shirt or hoodie on my website 😉.

  • @pullingthestrings5233
    @pullingthestrings5233 6 місяців тому +1

    Now this is craftsmanship. None of the Chineseium metal used.

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  6 місяців тому

      Only the best! Thanks for watching! 🤙

  • @adambrown8009
    @adambrown8009 11 місяців тому +1

    This looks great. I want one.

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  11 місяців тому

      Thanks dude! Send me a DM if you want to talk about getting on the books for a custom knife. 🤙

  • @kevinlipka4336
    @kevinlipka4336 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome knife.

  • @rondangeli4175
    @rondangeli4175 Рік тому +1

    GORGEOUS, LIKE THE SIMPLE HANDLE SHAPE

  • @fishandgame
    @fishandgame Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed the video! I liked the longer format! Incredible knife!

  • @bobgore1962
    @bobgore1962 Рік тому +2

    Awesome job, David!!! It is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🔪

  • @BillyMuir
    @BillyMuir 11 місяців тому +1

    Great work, sir! Always wanted to get into smithing but I'll stick with wood for the time being lol

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  11 місяців тому

      Lol, thanks for watching! Woodworking is one of the gateways to knife making. Maybe just grab an anvil if you ever see one at an estate sale or something 😜

  • @danunger3240
    @danunger3240 21 день тому +1

    Why not fit up the scales before etching the blade, so that you can see the pattern all around the tang?

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  21 день тому +1

      I do it that way sometimes too. I think shaping the handle once it's glued up generally gives a more seamless feel. I agree with you that shaping before glue up has a nice look to it when you can see the pattern down the entire spine and tang.

  • @jcubetube3778
    @jcubetube3778 10 місяців тому +1

    Seeet looking knife! Do you re-etch the blade after you shape the handle to reveal the pattern on the spine and handle area or do you leave it? I use gun blueing to darken the spine or I coat the handle with wax and etch last.

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey, thanks for watching. I left the spine and handle without re-etching on this knife, but I've done both before. I think I prefer re-etching though, so you can see the pattern throughout the whole spine and handle.

  • @OGfrenchy1986
    @OGfrenchy1986 9 місяців тому +1

    Turned out great!!! What kind of a press do you have? Is it homemade or did you buy it somewhere? It looks like it’s plenty capable while also having a smaller footprint!? Thanks for the video!

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  9 місяців тому

      It's a 12-ton press from Coal Iron Works. It's a great press for the size and cost. The die surface is relatively small, but that's part of what makes it feel like it has more power than it does. I think at some point I'll upgrade to the 16-ton or the 25-ton, but I'm ultimately really happy with the purchase. If you are a hobby maker or just have a small workspace this press is perfect.

    • @OGfrenchy1986
      @OGfrenchy1986 9 місяців тому +1

      @@DavidMoonForge thanks for the feedback and information. Much appreciated!!! I want to attempt a Damascus blade here soon. The information on your videos is priceless!!! Thanks again!!!

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  9 місяців тому

      @@OGfrenchy1986 you bet! Thanks for watching! Good luck on your first Damascus 🤙

  • @khalidRM9
    @khalidRM9 8 місяців тому

    One of best knifes i ever seen Thanks , but how kan we get one ?😊

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! If you're interested in a custom knife you can send me an email david@davidmoonforge.com

  • @chewyakarieckenicholas6049
    @chewyakarieckenicholas6049 9 місяців тому +1

    Love the shirt where can I get one

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! They're available on my website. www.davidmoonforge.com

  • @jamesonkruger6989
    @jamesonkruger6989 Місяць тому +1

    Where did you get your press?

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  Місяць тому

      It's a 12-ton press from Coal Iron Works.

  • @Obsidian369
    @Obsidian369 5 місяців тому +1

    Competing with your music to talk sucks

    • @DavidMoonForge
      @DavidMoonForge  5 місяців тому

      Yeah, I finally cut out music altogether and just do voiceovers in my recent videos. I think that style seems to work out better for the viewer.