Mr. Wieringa...I have been working with silver and have begun moving to steel. Having watched your bowie knife forging, I would like to make two comments...I have seen and handled way too many bowies, almost all hack knives, lacking any purity or beauty and certainly having almost nothing in common with Bowie's vision/purpose. Your work and end product combine the beauty in form with the function of one of the most wicked tools I have ever seen. Stunning work! I am in awe of the end product and your work. (Not to mention your shop...damn!)
not as easy as ye think. Freerk does his thing, his way, on his time. it take lots of video editing to cut the laps of time down for make it a half hr video. Forged in Fire kinda sucks. your timed, limited resources ...ect. many of great Smiths who get the chop due to shit metal they arnt used to working with.. making master class blades like this can not be rushed and have a certain way they are made. yes we all want Freerk to succeed. he wields the Magic Hammer and we all love his creations. but forged in fire is prolly not the way to go. UA-cam is prolly the best platform to show what he can do
Another awesome one for sure Freerk. My Bowie is finally on its way back to me from the sheath maker. I'll tag you in the pics of the whole package together on Facebook.
can you forge 6 layers spring leaf jeep + motor chain in the middle into 7 layers, can it be made or you will find a break ?, best regard from your big fan in indonesia
Wonderful bowie, thank you for the video. I prefer to see the steel natural, no so black. But it's still beautiful ... you could use it to shave hahaha, you're very nice. Ciao :D
Mr. Wieringa...I have been working with silver and have begun moving to steel. Having watched your bowie knife forging, I would like to make two comments...I have seen and handled way too many bowies, almost all hack knives, lacking any purity or beauty and certainly having almost nothing in common with Bowie's vision/purpose. Your work and end product combine the beauty in form with the function of one of the most wicked tools I have ever seen. Stunning work! I am in awe of the end product and your work. (Not to mention your shop...damn!)
Now that is what I call a Bowie knife. Way better than anything Jim Bowie ever had.! I bet that thing will last for 100 years.!
Organic and pure. I'm in awe.
A man of few words, but God do the things you make do all the speaking! Incredible to watch, amazingly skilful craftsmanship! Never stop posting!
Holly crap, now that is an orc killer ! Realy great work, you truly are an artist in steel.
Once again great work.
Цвет у ножа очень красивый получился.👍👍👍
Very nice Bowie. It is a man sized masterpiece
thanks!
Sir, you are very talented! Great Job!
You are killing that poor band saw! Damn everyone wants to go big these days! Another day another work of art. Cheers!
I Would Like To See You Do A Build On A USMC Ka-Bar.
Beautiful knife. Can one not use a brass for the handle bits, just to break the color up a bit?
You have the best job in the world.
You are a master gunsmith. I recently discovered your channel and I immediately became passionate. Congratulations, a greeting from Italy!
Like usual. Wonderful work! And the best Thing! I learn so Much from your videos!
Beautiful & rugged. I got to say though, I liked it better with the satin finish before the cold blue.
You sir are amazing.
Good job Freerk
Awesome work ! 👏🏽👍🏽
Gorgeous knife! You’re an artist! How many inches is the blade and how many inches is the handle? Just curious, thanks 👍🇺🇸
That is THE BOSSEST ANVIL I HAVE EVER SEEN !! WOW !!
I actually winced when you put the bend in it. Thanks for leaving that in...
Very good knife
Mr Wieringa, yep that Ebony is some hard stuff....Squeeeeeeeeeeeeel, bog, squeal , stop lol.. Great video as always, Martin
Awesome. Now can we see one you make just for yourself? Can't wait! !
Nice work !! I like your videos
Is that was a bluing fluid In the end when you covered up a knife?
You are an artist 👏👏👏
Is that mild steel for the guard and pommel?
That's some good looking steel right there.
I just started watching your videos, your work is fantastic. I will be commissioning a piece soon
Why the transition to the bolt through guards and gilts vs forging them? Does the drill through hole make a weak spot in the blade?
this knife is awesome beautiful congrats
Love the gunblack finish.
your are a master at smithing
You have to go to ''Forged in Fire'', I bet you would wins all the editions. Great job!
not as easy as ye think. Freerk does his thing, his way, on his time. it take lots of video editing to cut the laps of time down for make it a half hr video. Forged in Fire kinda sucks. your timed, limited resources ...ect. many of great Smiths who get the chop due to shit metal they arnt used to working with.. making master class blades like this can not be rushed and have a certain way they are made. yes we all want Freerk to succeed. he wields the Magic Hammer and we all love his creations. but forged in fire is prolly not the way to go. UA-cam is prolly the best platform to show what he can do
Wow love it
Handsome knife!
Awesome work. Congratulation.
SWEEEEET!!!!
Another awesome one for sure Freerk. My Bowie is finally on its way back to me from the sheath maker. I'll tag you in the pics of the whole package together on Facebook.
Very nice. How much does that beast weigh?
You do awesome work. ..how do I get a knife from you? ?? I want to buy one. ..
crocodile Dundee would be proud
can you forge 6 layers spring leaf jeep + motor chain in the middle into 7 layers, can it be made or you will find a break ?, best regard from your big fan in indonesia
looks heavy.
Good job 👍!!
Would you ever do a machete style mix with a Bowie style
hermoso
Como eu faço pra adquirir um exemplar desses?
Now that's a Knoife!
Tolle Arbeit! Könntest mal deine Werkstatt sauber machen 🤣🤣🤣
Wpw that beautiful bowtie knife
Is it legal in your country to forge swords, broadsword giving it sharpening on the blade?
TheGIK Yes, just don't carry it around on the streets.
Do you ever make sheaths for you knives?
Try some stabilized wood for the handles?
ахах
я знаю какой нож будет у Сильвестра Сталоне в новых неудержимых))
На заказ делаешь?
what brand of steel do you use?
I think he cut the stock material from a car / truck leaf spring.
excelente trabalho feito pela mão de um verdadeiro profissional muito bom😎👏👏👏👏👏
Bowie de Damasco
Negan from The Walking Dead would like that
fukhim...I want it !
idk might not be big enough.....lol
Wonderful bowie, thank you for the video.
I prefer to see the steel natural, no so black. But it's still beautiful ... you could use it to shave hahaha, you're very nice. Ciao :D
Manda por Brazil
Make a Randall Bowie or a v44 Bark
river
Try to forge a Indian style billhook (aruval)
You call *that* a knife ? .
Test it out on some goblins
😲😲😲😲😲😲😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
why you don't comment your actions?
Grim Scythe I’m guessing because it isn’t a tutorial..
охуенно
I wonder if OJ has one like this? If he does I wish that he would use it on himself! You are a master at your craft!!! 🔪🔪🔪
Guess I'm first. Nice work. Thicc
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