Music is bad ass! VIDEO IS AWESOME! THANKS! I'm a woodworker of 15 years just started making knifes, never worked on an anvil or forge though. your process looks so rad!
I love the design of the knife, the video was very well made, and gave a very good representation of the steps in the making. One thing I would do differently would be to add a brass cap to the end of the handle. Beautiful knife, beautiful presentation! Thanks!
Awesome work with very simple tools! I'd recommend any aspiring knifemaker that thinks they have to have a shop full of tools to make knives watch this video.
I've been watching many videos on creating Damascus/PWS, and every single one had a forge press or trip hammer, which are things I don't have the room for nor can afford. If I invest in something, it's gonna be a better anvil first. But your video was the first one I've come across that forge welds by hand. Gives me hope lol. Thanks for the video.
timmy vindiesel I wouldn't say LOSER...but certainly WRONG. And, that's not damascus, as an aside. It's pattern-welded steel. Damascus is a lost art, no-one knows how to make it.
Just gave me a great idea to make a kitchen knife set for the wife. I have some elm left over from another project that would make a great holder too. Thanks Mate. Keep up the good work.
Very nice. I want to make knives like that. I built a forge and got an anvil. I was pounding out spring steel when I decided I need known steel. I got my first billots and found out I need to make some new tongs. Then I started rebuilding my forge and decided to build a new tackle for my blower because it is too low. Now I have to fell 2 trees that may or may not fall on my forge. Winter is coming...
This is probably a huge hassle, and I am very sorry if it is, but would you mind making a video on your furnace? I've been trying so hard to start blacksmithing, but I can't seem to get my furnace hot enough with the set up that I have. Help/tips are appreciated even if you can't get a video up :)
That is a well made and beautiful knife. You have a lot of skill and natural talent to overcome some of those Fred Flintstone tools you use. My hat is off to you.
I'm shocked at how nice this turned out. Just goes to show that you don't need a fancy shop to turn out good quality work. I am curious why the billet was brought to what looks like welding heat even when drawing it out or flattening after twisting. Is this just to really make sure it's welded? Can't argue with the results though, keep up the good work!
I like how wild u are putting that varnish by ur finger, and the way u make that blad, I hope one day I'll get to meet u and share making one, WELL DONE
Beau travail , parfaitement expliqué ,surtout montré, because words alone can't tell you how it is really made ,you got to SEE every step ,the result is very beautiful ,not only because it looks good but also because it is best made ,has inner quality one may not see at first sight ,to me a masterpiece, thanks !
i see you begin your bevel from the middle of the blade - at the very bottom, do you also add a microbevel at the knife edge? Your main bevel, is it in the 20 degres area? i am wanting to try knife making with an old file. Very nice knives you make btw!
2 things - It is incredible how you managed this with only a half of an anvil. A work of art, along with your other pieces. #2, Did you build your own belt sander or was it a purchase? 2 x 72, right?
excellent work man. you can be proud of what you do! from my experience, make sure that you stay safe with your table saw! I don't mean your fingers especially, but mostly kickbacks! I had some stuff fly back at my face a couple of times! oh, and good job on making the most of what you got!
Thats a really cool knife. One thing that came to mind though, why didn't you make a bigger tang? It seems like thats the weakest part of this blade. You only glued the tang into the handle. So I'd imagine that the adhesive may let up overtime and the knife could slide right out of the handle. I could be absolutely wrong, I've never made a knife in my life. I've used quite a few of them and I typically look for knifes with not only a full tang, but also a tang that fills the entire handle. Why did you make such a small tang?
This is a delicate knife, and wouldn't be used for any tough jobs that would require a full tang. The blade would probably break before the handle anyway. Some people like the look of a hidden tang I guess.
Don Williams That blade should be fairly strong, especially with the low grind, even given how slim it is. I would expect, with hard use, the first thing to go wrong would be the epoxy breaking, and the knife coming free from the handle, given the slim tang. I don't think the blade or the tang would be likely to break, unless you were prying, or otherwise applying strong lateral pressure.
Hrothgar Exactly my concern. I thought he might make a pommel and drive the tang all the way through the handle. I suppose even if the epoxy broke that the blade would still be fine as well as the tang, but I'm sure whoever purchases the knife wouldn't like to re-epoxy the tang into the handle again. Just my thoughts, however I can't criticize I've never made a knife before.
Travis sturzl I do make knives, though I don't normally do hidden tang knives. If I did, I'd probably be prone to leaving the tang larger than it needs to be, and putting a pin through the handle and tang. You can of course put the tang entirely through the handle, heat up and peen out the tang, but that makes handle replacement difficult, when it does finally wear out.
wow very nice and beautiful knife. ok sorry ignorant question for everyone, i know this is professional work but is it generally considered that? or is this just very good work but is there even a higher level of making knives
I think it is stunning that the methods for making actual Damascus steel were lost, after a thousand years of smiths elsewhere being unable to reproduce it exactly. The billet-welding process in this video makes stunning blades in the right hands - like yours, clearly - but still differs from historical Damascus blades in ways that materials science is only starting to understand. Analysis of historical blades shows that in addition to martensite, pearlite, and carbide regions in the steel naturally-occurring carbon nanotubes were formed, probably as an unintentional side-effect of using wood and moss during the carburizing stage. We didn't even have a name for carbon nanotubes until the 1990s. Of course, humans lost the knowledge of how to make glass for more than a thousand years. Things that 'just make sense' when we know them aren't always easy to rediscover when they are forgotten.
Very Nice!! I have tried doing a damascus steel knife about three times now but it just doesn't work. It looks like its fully welded but then when I try to fold it all the layers go loose again. How hot does it have to be for forge welding? light yellow or does it have to start sparking before it's hot enough? I love your channel you show that you can make beautiful things without all the fancy and expensive equipment!! Cheers!
knives&stuff i was watching walter sorrels videos and he was saying it has too be at least 1450 - 1500 when the metal looks white in a room, or slightly yellow in outdoors light in order for it too bond, i believe it was this video but i cant remember. ua-cam.com/video/ufS-1eduLtY/v-deo.html
i love how there's one part where the music is synced perfectly with you beating the metal
it was like a shot from a movie :D like a very long process and this music fitting perfectly to his moves
I absolutely love that you show that an average Joe, without all the expensive power tools can make good looking Damascus blades. Thank you.
I've been here many times. I think this is my favorite video on youtube.
I love the parts where the hammer falls in time with the music
Best knife I ever saw. Truly a work of art.
the more i watch your works/knives the more i became crazy and lose my mind... you are awesome knife maker
Music is bad ass! VIDEO IS AWESOME! THANKS!
I'm a woodworker of 15 years just started making knifes, never worked on an anvil or forge though. your process looks so rad!
this is the most beautiful knife I have ever witnessed come into reality. Thank you
That was great to watch. I love Damascus knives but can't afford them. That knife was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
This is by far - the most awesome knife I’ve seen made. I wish one day I’ll own one just like that. GREAT JOB!!!
Nice work. I also love how most of these Damascus videos has GLITCH MOB music.
The Glitch Mob has been summoned for the badassery~
So well done. Really appreciate what all went into this.
I love how you use very crude tools in comparison to some knife makers and still come out with a very high quality product.
this is amazing... i didnt know how much work went into making these kind of knives but now i do! good job indeed!
It was good to see that you can make Damascus without the machinery. That makes it possible for the home forger to try. Lovely knife too.
I love the design of the knife, the video was very well made, and gave a very good representation of the steps in the making. One thing I would do differently would be to add a brass cap to the end of the handle. Beautiful knife, beautiful presentation! Thanks!
One of the most beautiful knife i have ever seen. Bravo!
Very beautiful knife, from the forged steel down to the handle. Very nice work =)
Best knife making video Ive seen on UA-cam
Beautiful! I'll be making one like your's for my grandma for garden work.
Awesome work with very simple tools! I'd recommend any aspiring knifemaker that thinks they have to have a shop full of tools to make knives watch this video.
I've been watching many videos on creating Damascus/PWS, and every single one had a forge press or trip hammer, which are things I don't have the room for nor can afford. If I invest in something, it's gonna be a better anvil first.
But your video was the first one I've come across that forge welds by hand. Gives me hope lol. Thanks for the video.
Just wonderful craftsmanship and design work all around. So well done. Thank you for raising the bar. Excellent work.
Thats a gorgeous knife, beautiful shape and lines, well done.
Perfect selection of wood to go with a beautiful blade.
Great job man!!!! You inspire me!
Thank Mr. Pave the magician!!! I loved it..keep it up the good work...
awesome, love the beautiful pattern on the steel, nice background music too
Awesome video, music and images perfectly combined.
sublime! quel travail!! bravo, ce couteau est magnifique!!on sent en vous la passion du beau travail!!
awesome job on making damascus steel without a forge press!
incredible steel structure. what a knife!
What a gorgeous knife! You've put a lot of work in to it. Great job!
That Anvil has taken a few of the Smith's hammer blows. I like how simple your methods are, nice craftsmanship.
8:33 Yep! That is pure Damascus steel. Or as I would call the Valyrian steel of our world.
and you would sound like an idiot.
I know, but it is a conversation starter XD
timmy vindiesel I wouldn't say LOSER...but certainly WRONG.
And, that's not damascus, as an aside. It's pattern-welded steel. Damascus is a lost art, no-one knows how to make it.
Dang it....I forgot all about that.
***** I was going to say that. The damascus steel is really a lost art. No one know how to make it. Just a really lost tech.
that is an absolutely beautiful blade, well done.
You do excellent meticulous work, I'm impressed.
Just gave me a great idea to make a kitchen knife set for the wife. I have some elm left over from another project that would make a great holder too. Thanks Mate. Keep up the good work.
Amazing job you have done.
This knife looks awesome!
i watch these kind of videos and i can say this knife is really good.
Impressive! All hammer work too. Very nicely done.
Such a beautiful art you are showing..love the knives~
i wish i could give another thumbs up just because of the cool music
Beautiful and obviously practical knife! Nice work :-)
Best knife making in UA-cam
i tought you get a damascus steel knife trough opening Chroma cases. My bad.
Not lol dude cs hahahaha
Very nice. I want to make knives like that. I built a forge and got an anvil. I was pounding out spring steel when I decided I need known steel. I got my first billots and found out I need to make some new tongs. Then I started rebuilding my forge and decided to build a new tackle for my blower because it is too low. Now I have to fell 2 trees that may or may not fall on my forge. Winter is coming...
this made me laugh man... how are the trees coming along ?
Got both of them down and splitting tomorrow. Then work on the forge my next day off. Hopefully I can get a good heat or two before it snow.
Take pride in your work, beautiful knife
work of art, that's what you call custom
Hello!
How much time does it take to make such a knive , and how much would you demand for it?
It is a superb knife and handle shape is cool.
Man, you have to make more videos. Great job on the video and the knife.
Great looking Damascus pattern !
love the knives you make and to make it better you put glitch mob and blackmill music for the video that is awesome
This is probably a huge hassle, and I am very sorry if it is, but would you mind making a video on your furnace? I've been trying so hard to start blacksmithing, but I can't seem to get my furnace hot enough with the set up that I have. Help/tips are appreciated even if you can't get a video up :)
That is a well made and beautiful knife. You have a lot of skill and natural talent to overcome some of those Fred Flintstone tools you use. My hat is off to you.
I'm shocked at how nice this turned out. Just goes to show that you don't need a fancy shop to turn out good quality work. I am curious why the billet was brought to what looks like welding heat even when drawing it out or flattening after twisting. Is this just to really make sure it's welded? Can't argue with the results though, keep up the good work!
Nothing like staying up deep into the night to finish a project.
Absolutely awesome. Wish my house had space for these tools.
I like how wild u are putting that varnish by ur finger, and the way u make that blad, I hope one day I'll get to meet u and share making one, WELL DONE
Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for your video. Quite educational.
Thanks for the video.....beautiful knife ! beautiful skill !
Thumbs up for the music. You have a good taste sir.
that's awesome. I bet that anvil could tell a few stories. cheers.
great work, you are a artist
Damn thats a piece of art you made there!
I'd love to get my hands on a nice handcrafted knife like that some day.
Beautiful blade mate! Damascus is absolutely stunning xD
beautifully designed and executed knife. What types of steel did you use for the damascus?
You are such an artist! Keep the good work bro!
Awesome knife and awesome process!
Wow! What a skill! Would you tell us what kind pair of steel are matched?
Great video, beautifull knife, do you still have the first one youve ever made? How did it turn out? Do you sell these? Thanks in advance for reply
beautiful work, great performance ... congratulates skills
What a beautiful knife!
Beau travail , parfaitement expliqué ,surtout montré, because words alone can't tell you how it is really made ,you got to SEE every step ,the result is very beautiful ,not only because it looks good but also because it is best made ,has inner quality one may not see at first sight ,to me a masterpiece, thanks !
that's the nicest knife on youtube.
So beautiful to see what you do. I wish i could do this
i see you begin your bevel from the middle of the blade - at the very bottom, do you also add a microbevel at the knife edge? Your main bevel, is it in the 20 degres area? i am wanting to try knife making with an old file. Very nice knives you make btw!
Beautiful knife, man. Great work!
2 things -
It is incredible how you managed this with only a half of an anvil. A work of art, along with your other pieces.
#2, Did you build your own belt sander or was it a purchase? 2 x 72, right?
excellent work man. you can be proud of what you do!
from my experience, make sure that you stay safe with your table saw! I don't mean your fingers especially, but mostly kickbacks! I had some stuff fly back at my face a couple of times!
oh, and good job on making the most of what you got!
Great knife! How many hours did you spend forging?
Thats a really cool knife. One thing that came to mind though, why didn't you make a bigger tang? It seems like thats the weakest part of this blade. You only glued the tang into the handle. So I'd imagine that the adhesive may let up overtime and the knife could slide right out of the handle. I could be absolutely wrong, I've never made a knife in my life. I've used quite a few of them and I typically look for knifes with not only a full tang, but also a tang that fills the entire handle. Why did you make such a small tang?
This is a delicate knife, and wouldn't be used for any tough jobs that would require a full tang. The blade would probably break before the handle anyway. Some people like the look of a hidden tang I guess.
Don Williams That blade should be fairly strong, especially with the low grind, even given how slim it is. I would expect, with hard use, the first thing to go wrong would be the epoxy breaking, and the knife coming free from the handle, given the slim tang. I don't think the blade or the tang would be likely to break, unless you were prying, or otherwise applying strong lateral pressure.
Hrothgar Exactly my concern. I thought he might make a pommel and drive the tang all the way through the handle. I suppose even if the epoxy broke that the blade would still be fine as well as the tang, but I'm sure whoever purchases the knife wouldn't like to re-epoxy the tang into the handle again. Just my thoughts, however I can't criticize I've never made a knife before.
Travis sturzl I do make knives, though I don't normally do hidden tang knives. If I did, I'd probably be prone to leaving the tang larger than it needs to be, and putting a pin through the handle and tang. You can of course put the tang entirely through the handle, heat up and peen out the tang, but that makes handle replacement difficult, when it does finally wear out.
realy magnific, you´re amazing. Salutes from Spain
Mi piacerebbe avere la tua abilità.......quanto hai impiegato ad imparare? Sei grande!
that blade is beautiful!
very good job!! i would like to tell me,what is tis powder that you put when you forging the metal...
Nicely done that is a beautiful knife.
wow very nice and beautiful knife.
ok sorry ignorant question for everyone, i know this is professional work but is it generally considered that? or is this just very good work but is there even a higher level of making knives
Yagami Banksy I dunno mate, he looks like a pretty good blade-smith to me!
beautiful knife... you have got some skills man... thanks for sharing
ppuuhh,, So beautiful looking knife! Great Work!
Awesome! A beautiful knife.
Great workl! Congratulations! What is this powder that you put??
Awesome video and awesome crafting.
Wow, that is simply amazing!!
That was beautiful. I really want to learn how to make knifes from a pro.
I think it is stunning that the methods for making actual Damascus steel were lost, after a thousand years of smiths elsewhere being unable to reproduce it exactly. The billet-welding process in this video makes stunning blades in the right hands - like yours, clearly - but still differs from historical Damascus blades in ways that materials science is only starting to understand. Analysis of historical blades shows that in addition to martensite, pearlite, and carbide regions in the steel naturally-occurring carbon nanotubes were formed, probably as an unintentional side-effect of using wood and moss during the carburizing stage. We didn't even have a name for carbon nanotubes until the 1990s.
Of course, humans lost the knowledge of how to make glass for more than a thousand years. Things that 'just make sense' when we know them aren't always easy to rediscover when they are forgotten.
that's an insane amount of work but the results are stunning. are you Karol Carey?
Wow that Anvil of your has been used alot Just now broke in good hu.Really enjoyed watching
Very Nice!!
I have tried doing a damascus steel knife about three times now but it just doesn't work.
It looks like its fully welded but then when I try to fold it all the layers go loose again.
How hot does it have to be for forge welding? light yellow or does it have to start sparking before it's hot enough?
I love your channel you show that you can make beautiful things without all the fancy and expensive equipment!!
Cheers!
knives&stuff i was watching walter sorrels videos and he was saying it has too be at least 1450 - 1500 when the metal looks white in a room, or slightly yellow in outdoors light in order for it too bond, i believe it was this video but i cant remember. ua-cam.com/video/ufS-1eduLtY/v-deo.html
Thanks!
knives&stuff Yeah the forge weld must be HOT. What you're describing is called delaminating.
Okay thanks for the tips :)
+knives&stuff also go easy on how you hammer it (hand or power) at first setting the welds
A very impressive knife. What wood is that that you are using as the handle?