The Birth Of A Weapon. Part II. Damascus Bowie Knife Making by Northmen Guild

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2017
  • There is an old Cherokee Indian story about The White Wolf And The Black Wolf.
    A group of Cherokee children has gathered around their grandfather. They are filled with excitement and curiousity. That day there had been a quite tumultuous conflict between two adults and their grandfather was called to mediate. The children are eager to hear what he has to say about it.
    One of the children pops the question that puzzles him. “Grandfather, why do people fight?”. “Well” the old man replies “we all have two wolves inside us, you see. They are in our chest. And these wolves are constantly fighting each other”. The eyes of the children have grown big by now. “In our chests too, grandfather?” asks another child. “And in your chest too?” asks a third one. He nods, “yes, in my chest too”. He surely has their attention now. Grandfather continues. “There is a white wolf and a black wolf. The black wolf is filled with fear, anger, envy, jealousy, greed, and arrogance. The white wolf is filled with peace, love, hope, courage, humility, compassion, and faith. They battle constantly”. Then he stops. It’s the child that asked the initial question that can’t handle the tension anymore. “But grandfather, which wolf wins?”. The old Cherokee simply replies, “the one that we feed”.
    This is a documentary movie uncovering the process of creating Damascus Bowie Knife "White Wolf" by co work of seven Northmen Guild's master craftsmen.
    The blade has our bladesmith's Chris developed unique pattern. Handle is made of Turkish Walnut and the guard and pommel is made of Sterling Silver.
    Music by The Bones Of J.R. Jones
    Revive the guild!
    northmen.com
    / northmenguild
    / northmenguild

КОМЕНТАРІ • 589

  • @MrAdams0057
    @MrAdams0057 6 років тому +299

    Quite possibly the most beautiful knife I’ve ever seen

  • @gratien69
    @gratien69 6 років тому +287

    Way too much craftsmanship here ! :) and then you wonder why good things come to a price, this is ART

    • @sursomsatan1225
      @sursomsatan1225 6 років тому +15

      Some things are worth the premium. Modern cars and the filth society produces in large; no.
      Pure craftmanship and passion however..

    • @dwaynewallace9913
      @dwaynewallace9913 6 років тому

      A-G yeah it's almost to Purdy ta use

    • @Zbyhonj
      @Zbyhonj 6 років тому +3

      Way too much craftsmanship? Not really... using a belt grinder for basic shaping is a thoughtless waste of steel ...or more like heresy.
      (edit: but I have to admit, the finished knife is lovely and just about every other step of the making is very well executed. Especially that carving on the pommel, wow...)

    • @emresaglam8854
      @emresaglam8854 5 років тому

      Kryštof Pazdera b

    • @visciousvicensius5264
      @visciousvicensius5264 5 років тому +2

      I would feel bad to unsheat this knive....

  • @LikeToDrive
    @LikeToDrive 4 роки тому +8

    In my opinion this is one of THE BEST channels on UA-cam, if not the best! Maybe their products are a bit expensive for a regular guy, but what they do is not just commercial, it is ART! Supported, of course by a lot of work!
    Congratulations and thank you for give me the chance to see all of this!

  • @Nman923
    @Nman923 5 років тому +2

    I have no proper adjective to appreciate craftmanship, skill, patience and quality of their work.

  • @dk2428
    @dk2428 5 років тому +1

    Blown away by the level of craftmanship before the 8 minute mark, then the carving on the pommel begins....speechless!

  • @BRG13DEAN
    @BRG13DEAN 3 роки тому +1

    Idk what is better, the soundtrack to this video or the Damascus pattern

  • @georgeboaru5935
    @georgeboaru5935 6 років тому +75

    This really made my day! I felt like hair was growing on my chest. Thank you for sharing this unique view upon a well respected craft.

    • @RobPoleij
      @RobPoleij 5 років тому

      George Boaru Yes great stuf

  • @toolsconsumables7055
    @toolsconsumables7055 6 років тому +59

    To say that this knife is gorgeous is a very mild understatement. To craft such an implement with so much love, passion, dedication & conviction; it's more akin to a spiritual devotion to bygone days where work ethics, professionalism meant something far more profound than today's throw away age. Such intricate work is rarely seen much less owned & appreciated then passed on to the next generation. How remarkable to see that some individuals have managed to rekindle that philosophy of bygone days. Keep up the good work. Kind regards.

  • @tonyclark1912
    @tonyclark1912 6 років тому +1

    Ive come to expect nothing less than this from the Northmen ,simply stunning handmade products that we all wish we could make and an excellent video as usual!! long live the Guild

  • @TPfaffle
    @TPfaffle 6 років тому

    The people you find for these videos are lunatics. The attention to detail and level of craftsmanship is astonishing. Thank you for producing this so us mere mortals can watch the process.

  • @carelianspitz
    @carelianspitz 5 років тому +1

    No words. The most beautiful craftmanship ever. Epic, no other words comes in mind.

  • @bengreen6980
    @bengreen6980 5 років тому +8

    Absolutely stunning craftsmanship and a joy to watch, thank you.

  • @OldJoeF
    @OldJoeF 6 років тому +6

    I watch and re-watch all of your content. You are all truly gifted craftsmen.

  • @Onionbaron
    @Onionbaron 3 роки тому

    The description, the old Cherokee story of the wolfs, hit me like truck! So simple and oh so true!

  • @trostan2009
    @trostan2009 5 років тому +7

    Work of art, and I love the music!

  • @SlashrsCorner
    @SlashrsCorner 2 роки тому

    The Elegance.... of the weapon, the process and how it's all captured

  • @douglasjaquays4820
    @douglasjaquays4820 5 років тому +1

    People need to watch this and maybe then they won't complain about how much they cost. Each piece is built by true craftsman and are a work of art. If I could afford one I would buy one but for now I can only appreciate them from afar. Keep up the good work.

  • @spektr540hemi
    @spektr540hemi 5 років тому +11

    To my mind and way of life I strive for, after family and being as close to the natural world as possible, Craftsmanship at this level makes life worth living. To see and be part of these things makes living for the next day's experiences worth working and fighting for. Life is good and full of wondrous things... Thank you for further enriching the world with your efforts!

  • @user-gp1is7uq6s
    @user-gp1is7uq6s 5 років тому +2

    Господи помилуй , это шедевр !

  • @dougpeterson7981
    @dougpeterson7981 6 років тому +3

    Always enjoy the Northmen Guild's videos

  • @RockyMountainBear
    @RockyMountainBear 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful work. Really brought a smile to my face. That wolf is incredible.

  • @Cuchulainn42
    @Cuchulainn42 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank-you for posting.

  • @fnln1913
    @fnln1913 4 роки тому

    More videos like the 2 you've made please. Extremely satisfying seeing all the care, detail, sweat, and hard work that goes into making these beautiful weapons.

  • @bradymcphail9690
    @bradymcphail9690 6 років тому

    Your movies and your craftsmanship make me long for your lifestyle. I am in awe of you all.

  • @Fred.jpeg_
    @Fred.jpeg_ 6 років тому

    The journey just gets better and better

  • @AaronJitSing
    @AaronJitSing 6 років тому +2

    Wow, they don't make it as beautiful as you guys do. You guys are really talented and really authentic craftsmen.

  • @xploitedyouth77
    @xploitedyouth77 5 років тому +1

    You've out done your selves again gentlemen. Well done. Another beautiful creation!

  • @maximazur4854
    @maximazur4854 6 років тому

    Two words to describe that awesome result: Northmen Code.
    Respect to all of you guys, from Argentina.

  • @elzorro9987
    @elzorro9987 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship throughout. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @spanky9585
    @spanky9585 6 років тому

    That's the prettiest Bowie knife I've ever seen!

  • @alexpop7300
    @alexpop7300 5 років тому +1

    all this beautiful craftsmanship almost brought a tear of joy to my eye

  • @abbasyildirim4056
    @abbasyildirim4056 6 років тому +1

    If every stage is so perfect, it will be a masterpiece. This is ART.

  • @BigPotatoChill
    @BigPotatoChill 6 років тому +14

    Jon Snow would approve that knife, what a beauty!

  • @ridde911
    @ridde911 6 років тому +1

    Perhaps its just me, but I get emotional watching such astonishing craftsmanship. Amazing work! :)

  • @seyeruoynepotsuj
    @seyeruoynepotsuj 5 років тому

    The amount of work that goes into a piece like this - the amount of craftsmen, and tools, and skill. If I knew the same amount of love had been poured into a knife I was buying (and I actually had the money), I'd gladly pay real money for it. I've fallen in love with this channel.

  • @danielhamel3080
    @danielhamel3080 6 років тому

    Revive the guild indeed! Thank you for a wonderful video gentlemen!

  • @Sawyer0608
    @Sawyer0608 5 років тому +1

    My Soul needed this, thank you

  • @marko8393
    @marko8393 5 років тому

    It's just... it left me speachless! Keep on with the good work.

  • @Cricket.Dawson
    @Cricket.Dawson 5 років тому +1

    Bravo! My compliments to all the craftspeople involved. Beautiful work.

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc 4 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing blade! I have to say that is some of the most professional craftsmanship I've seen yet.

  • @benmcdrury636
    @benmcdrury636 4 роки тому +1

    it is all of a sudden extremely difficult for me. I feel a massive love for all crafts like this, woodwork, blacksmithing and leatherwork. and along with that I love movies and the way they are ade.
    This, this made some long lost feeling of being reborn long ago arise in me and actually, I feel quite emotional. A lovely knife, a lovely sheath, and a lovely video. Well done to you all

  • @MrMakto
    @MrMakto 5 років тому

    This is therapeutic to watch. I could happily give you gentlemen my money for true craftsmanship and love of what you do.

  • @bigbillysbeard
    @bigbillysbeard 6 років тому

    Totally in awe ..... as usual!! Amazing work guys!

  • @anggipratama6798
    @anggipratama6798 4 роки тому

    No way!! That knife ia unreal.. to much of art.. so rare!!

  • @jamesball7322
    @jamesball7322 6 років тому

    I’ve watched this now three times and enjoy it more each time ,thank you

  • @charleswashington2126
    @charleswashington2126 6 років тому

    Very nice to see men like you and few others making and using tools....thank you.

  • @xKUPUAx
    @xKUPUAx 6 років тому

    Absolutely mesmerized! Beautiful work!

  • @apuuvah
    @apuuvah 4 роки тому

    Respect. Old school craftmanship...

  • @Lippertx
    @Lippertx 4 роки тому +1

    A masterpiece, from the beggining to the end.

  • @andreas_aroditis
    @andreas_aroditis 6 років тому

    Absolutely stunning. You guys are masters. Thank you for this.

  • @danielepiccirillo5676
    @danielepiccirillo5676 6 років тому

    This is the most beautiful knife I have ever seen.

  • @urbanyeti659
    @urbanyeti659 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful videography, beautiful music, beautiful blade, beautiful rifle... How did I not know about this channel?

  • @ricardojuventino
    @ricardojuventino 6 років тому

    Parabéns !! Verdadeira obra de arte !!

  • @Innlandetknives
    @Innlandetknives 2 роки тому

    Top Quality all the way. Bravo

  • @RobPoleij
    @RobPoleij 5 років тому

    I am in awe! Beyond beautifull! Thanks!

  • @michaeltilly6208
    @michaeltilly6208 6 років тому +187

    And that is why the knife costs $1950

    • @indianasquatchunters
      @indianasquatchunters 6 років тому +7

      Michael Tilly Imagine how long it took the man to carve the hilt, that had to be a crazy amount of time so I see your point.

    • @Davelipshits
      @Davelipshits 6 років тому +23

      I would love to sell my car and buy 5 of their knives...but you know, gotta be sponsible and stuff.

    • @spektr540hemi
      @spektr540hemi 5 років тому +4

      @Sansenforhansen Considering how little time and effort is put into production knives that can cost several hundreds of dollars, working works of art such as this are well worth the cost, in my humble opinion. A Bussie blade can easily cost 1/4 the price of this knife, yet at best, take 1/32 the time and effort to make.

    • @adamosantonio1499
      @adamosantonio1499 4 роки тому +3

      2400$

    • @williamle8300
      @williamle8300 4 роки тому +1

      Honestly that price makes sense to me

  • @MrBenstero
    @MrBenstero 5 років тому

    Beautiful...love the story around it as well.

  • @mrfisker
    @mrfisker 6 років тому

    Holy moly! got goozebumps by watching this you guys are freakin awesome!! Keep up the great work guys!

  • @carljansevanrensburg2440
    @carljansevanrensburg2440 6 років тому

    Truely a Masterpiece!

  • @thepatientartisan
    @thepatientartisan 6 років тому +1

    Phenomenal work gents! The craftsmanship is simply amazing. I'm certain that the owner of that masterpiece would be likely to agree. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lizzia7152
    @lizzia7152 4 роки тому

    Simply. Just, amazing.

  • @pcheck62
    @pcheck62 6 років тому

    Stunning! Thank you for sharing.

  • @sukmaisrime
    @sukmaisrime 6 років тому

    No words, just awesome.

  • @wumpa100
    @wumpa100 6 років тому

    I wouldn’t want to use something so beautiful. Amazing!!

  • @samfisher1732
    @samfisher1732 2 роки тому

    Love the build, love the craft. Great video. I find it a very relaxing view. Respect to you lads creating perfection, keep it up 👍

  • @brieucgastineau6426
    @brieucgastineau6426 6 років тому

    Thanks guys for sharing your amazing videos !

  • @barcathth
    @barcathth 6 років тому

    Absolutely amazing. I am at a loss for words

  • @ArmonGhayoumi
    @ArmonGhayoumi 4 роки тому

    The craftsmanship on this was unreal. I wish I had the money to buy one as a gift for one of my best friends.

  • @AdolfVinith
    @AdolfVinith 5 років тому +1

    I respect the craftsmanship.... Marvelous creation 👍🏻✌🏻

  • @user-xd2by2yl6q
    @user-xd2by2yl6q 6 років тому

    So now there's a new classification: extremely beautiful. Kudos!

  • @draven3838
    @draven3838 4 роки тому

    Very nice blade ,serious craftsmanship,thank you for the video

  • @TalklessGuitarMore
    @TalklessGuitarMore 4 роки тому +2

    The point is not the knife, but how made it with he's heart, that's perfect :)

  • @smitasmita
    @smitasmita 6 років тому

    This video took my breath away.

  • @alistairhales9179
    @alistairhales9179 3 роки тому

    I love their products, wishing this company a long and prosperous future.

  • @germanwoodlore256
    @germanwoodlore256 6 років тому

    The most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life!

  • @kovamaps9379
    @kovamaps9379 4 роки тому +7

    ussualy i dont pay attention to camera wok, but this was so good man. Good job for everything

  • @woozah8624
    @woozah8624 2 роки тому

    The industrial revolution killed human creativity.
    This is true skills, art, passion and work

  • @javygimenezz
    @javygimenezz 6 років тому

    HERMOSO...Una obra de arte !!!

  • @Trollsky
    @Trollsky 6 років тому +112

    Thank you for this ! Great moments ! I am planning to start recording my movies once again and this one helped me a lot :)

    • @bradymcphail9690
      @bradymcphail9690 6 років тому +1

      Trollskyy- you are one of my favorite knifemakers Trollskyy. I am glad that you will be making more movies again.

    • @freakmean16
      @freakmean16 6 років тому

      Yup man...you are also one of the main sources of me being a part time knife maker!!!

    • @kakmonster0
      @kakmonster0 6 років тому +2

      Hey you're the guy with the bukkake sander :D

    • @alfbittner6489
      @alfbittner6489 6 років тому

      Trollskyy your knives are what inspires me, and they are works of art, but works of art you can take into the bush and use for hunting or even survival. This knife is too pretty for daily use, this is what you pass on to a son, then he goes and chops a forest.

    • @user-jq2mm8kp5x
      @user-jq2mm8kp5x 5 років тому

      It's a great news! I'm one of your subscriber! I like very much your movies and watching them again and again many times! We are waiting for you!

  • @asliceofry8735
    @asliceofry8735 6 років тому

    Amazing to see the whole process, the leather work was a fitting finale.

  • @benjaminsantiago7802
    @benjaminsantiago7802 6 років тому

    Gentlemen, every one of you has my respect and admiration. That knife is absolutely beautiful!

  • @joshuaspence3926
    @joshuaspence3926 6 років тому

    Absolutely stunning!!!

  • @bixo5191
    @bixo5191 6 років тому

    INCREIBLE TRABAJO....GRAN VIDEO, ENHORABUENA 👏

  • @barryp4700
    @barryp4700 6 років тому

    I’m in awe of such skill and craftsmanship.

  • @eddiebhoy6754
    @eddiebhoy6754 4 роки тому

    Awesome my friend, truly a fantastic piece and the video and sound just as good

  • @theblissfullone
    @theblissfullone 6 років тому

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @edjulio5668
    @edjulio5668 4 роки тому

    Trabalho extraordinário. Show. Parabéns e obrigado 👍 👍 👍

  • @fabienthierry8613
    @fabienthierry8613 6 років тому

    the video, the music, all is awesome

  • @alhein6135
    @alhein6135 4 роки тому

    Thanks for posting this video....very inspiring what you do....I loved it.

  • @darienjaderquist2623
    @darienjaderquist2623 6 років тому

    Craftsmanship like this nowadays is so rare. This knife is absolutely beautiful.

  • @itsyaboitrix5984
    @itsyaboitrix5984 5 років тому

    That is one beautiful knife... keep up the amazing craftsmanship!

  • @pintudatta1763
    @pintudatta1763 6 років тому

    Awesome men! You guys produce the most amazing videos on youtube.loved it as always

  • @forestjohnson2524
    @forestjohnson2524 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work !!!

  • @carlosdanger2570
    @carlosdanger2570 5 років тому

    Absolutely Remarkable

  • @manuelruiz8742
    @manuelruiz8742 6 років тому

    Excelent video, excelent crafting. It is an inspiration for many of us. Thanks you very much.

  • @MatiasBlackmont83
    @MatiasBlackmont83 6 років тому

    Amazing knife and beautyful art!!!

  • @dakotau2575
    @dakotau2575 5 років тому

    Beautiful knife! Too nice to be used in nature but I'd hang it proudly on display over my fireplace. Beautiful job guys!! Seriously.

  • @larrypointer3808
    @larrypointer3808 4 роки тому

    Outstanding .

  • @randolph4421
    @randolph4421 6 років тому

    This is truly art.

  • @ORflycaster
    @ORflycaster 5 років тому

    What a beautiful piece of working art. IF I could afford it, I'd never have the nerve to use it. I'd just hold it on my lap a lot while I drink coffee and read.