Don’t quit your day job just yet but continue working on your skills, learn about metallurgy a little and consider working in monosteels to prevent inclusions that weaken the blade. You’re moving in the right direction. Continue to upgrade and expand your tools and I think over time you’ll develop real skills.
I love the wavy profile in your tang! Good idea, helps the epoxy adhere better. Also...nice pattern in the Damascus! I wonder if you can hot-blue it ior something? Still, a great job! 🤩🤩👍👍
Nice little knife. A great starter project. I'd probably keep my day job for a while longer though. The knife making business is a bit cut throat (no pun intended) and unless you have big money backing and support, you're going to go hungry for a while. Build your inventory then maybe hit a trade show or two and go from there. Personally, I've always loved the look and the strength of Damascus steel blades, so good job young man!
One piece of constructive criticism (im not being nasty) you should round out the right angles where the tang meets the blade, it will concentrate stress at that point if you don't,making it more likely to break. Other than that nice job
Nice knife, a coffee etch would have looked great with that one, as the black lines faded with the hand sanding. Coffee would have enhanced the darker layers. Other than that, great job!
Just a suggestion... don't read the comments... If you do... just try and take all the garbage to the trash man. Just move on.. you're doing it. Have fun and keep learning! Good work, and good luck.
Pattern welded, very pretty, but all essentially the same steel. Real Damascus would include some ultra-high carbon to give greater toughness along with hardness.
So many micro inclusions forged into the blade. No matter how tightly you pack those large chips there is still space. And the black lines up and down your edge are soft metal. Get some 1095 powder. I'm just guessing the chips were non knife grade metal. That was a lot of work , all used up for nothing. The edge will roll. Beautiful knife. But man what a waste of all of thar time.
I agree and disagree if it was just a trial run for practice and possible template or even just a test idea before putting pricier materials into set amount of work
The only thing I'll say is, put more effort into the design of the handle. Maybe try darkening that etch with dark coffee to get that contrast to really pop. Otherwise for a basic design, it's pretty darn good.
The only thing I didn't like is the quality of metal you use electric motors fins is some of the crappiest mid. Steel made that knife won't last its mainly mid steel
I always get excited seeing the stacking of Damascus, but then it gets the part where you should forge the blade shape and out comes the cutoff wheel with a drawn shape on the piece in sharpie. Absolutely kills it for me. All that work to cheap out….makes no sense to me.
Depending on the pattern, once it's set further forging on the billet distorts the pattern. That's why folks who go to the trouble to make mosaic damascus grind the billet to shape, so the pattern doesn't get ruined.
yeah not sure about quitting your day job bud. There is a lot (atleast I) Would consider wrong with this knife. First thing I will say is that there is only epoxy holding that handle and guard together. not very safe and if you try using it for more rigorous jobs that handle is likely to come apart potentially causing serious injury to the user. second thing I noticed that I would consider wrong is so many gaps between the guard and the handle as well as the blade itself that is a failure waiting to happen. thirdly (though less of an issue depending on who uses the knife) The handle seems a bit bulky and round imo. could have shaved it down a little more and gave it better contours for a better grip but like I said less of an issue. Forth I noticed very little cleaning of the billet as you were on the power hammer, while you did scrape and slap it around often times I saw alot of that splay get mashed back into the billet. that leaves me wondering just how many delamination's are on the inside structure of the knife. and lastly (this is more of a personal opinion) but I thought it was very lazy to use the grinder to get the shape of the knife especially when you have 2 people working on it which you clearly did in this video. take the time to work the material and you will get better over look to your knifes. this one just felt like it had no life in it even though the pattern turned out nicely.
НЕ КАЖДОЕ изделие из разносортного металла - "дамасская" сталь. Додики, лайкающие за текстуру с рисуночками нихуа не понимают в металлургии. Додики, лайкающие видео в курсе что изделие в видео - сварное и из двух твердосплавных сталей? Дамасская сталь это изделие КОВАНОЕ из двух и более сталей, имеющего в основе (от 80 до 90%)твердосплавную сталь и одну-две марки мягких сталей. Здесь мы имеем дело просто с красивой поделкой, цена которой не превышает цену лома на приёмке с амортизацией расхода энергии и времени работы... Рублей 200, короче.
Bro please don't quit your day job yet it's pretty cool but you need much more practice on many skills yes it's better than what I can can do but I have never attempted it before. I'm just being honest and true I'm not trying to be a ass. I feel you are on your way to getting very good but that is going to take some more time.
You made pattern welded steel… do you even know what Damascus steel is… it is different under a microscope. Do you know the difference in bourbon and whisky? Bourbon is made in Kentucky…. Whisky anywhere else… you don’t call crown royal bourbon, and you can’t call what you are making “Damascus steel” without looking very ignorant. Look up the differences and educate your audience, instead. 1 down and a 1000 of you to educate.
No, you didn't. Nobody on this Earth knows how to make Damascus steel and you know it. The recipe is lost in time. Anyone claiming to know how to make Damascus steel is flat lying. At best, they are making an approximation.
Nice job. Don't listen to the whining of the critics. It's your shop, your knife and your flip flops!
Great vid - love the prep work! The mental and physical effort required in forging is impressive. Armatures are not for amateurs :)
gives one an appreciation for the craftsmen that made Damascus steel way back before the industrial revolution.
That blade is absolutely beautiful, truly a showmanship of your craft. It's an excellent job 👏 🙌 look forward to seeing what you do next.
I like your 'Safety Shoes'!!
I don’t think those are OSHA approved
It’s allot nicer than what I expected. Great job!
Oh, cabra macho!!!!!
WOW! Now that is a work of art. It is a nice knife.
Don’t quit your day job just yet but continue working on your skills, learn about metallurgy a little and consider working in monosteels to prevent inclusions that weaken the blade. You’re moving in the right direction. Continue to upgrade and expand your tools and I think over time you’ll develop real skills.
Nicely done!
I am astounded by the choice of the smith's footwear.....yowzers!!!
Stunning work! I'd keep the day job, but you could sure rent a table at a gun and knife show and sell those! I want one!!
Wow! Brilliant!
I like the way you work sir , good show, my compliments.
Thank you
Very Well Made.
That is real hardware. Built like a tank. It has heft and power.
That is what I want on my hip.
I love the wavy profile in your tang! Good idea, helps the epoxy adhere better. Also...nice pattern in the Damascus! I wonder if you can hot-blue it ior something? Still, a great job!
🤩🤩👍👍
Super majstore.......
Nice work!
Great knife!!
Don't give up your day job
Yeah I felt the video was difficult to watch.
The knife blade you forged is fierce great job!
Nice little knife. A great starter project. I'd probably keep my day job for a while longer though. The knife making business is a bit cut throat (no pun intended) and unless you have big money backing and support, you're going to go hungry for a while. Build your inventory then maybe hit a trade show or two and go from there. Personally, I've always loved the look and the strength of Damascus steel blades, so good job young man!
Great product!
Nice!
Amazing job. I want it, lol
Pretty looking pattern on the blade. The only question I have is, where is your mechanical connection on your handle?
Beautiful steel except for the micro gaps and inclusions, but the handle is lacking any guard or withdraw shape.
Don't quit your job. Everyone is making a Damascus knife.
Don't quit your day job!
One piece of constructive criticism (im not being nasty) you should round out the right angles where the tang meets the blade, it will concentrate stress at that point if you don't,making it more likely to break. Other than that nice job
What are the added shavings?
Wow, video looks great. You get a new camera?
Will the laminating insulation material effect how well the layers stick together?
Very nice!
That’s the best grave you could have given that little DC Armature 😂
Dont quit your day job
Flip flops seem to be fine in many PK and other vids 😂
All those voids initially... From using shavings instead of powder to fill in the stack?
Don't give up your day job just yet.
Nice job.
Хуета это. Это не дамасская сталь. Гугл в помощь.
My favorite part is when you decided you werent going to be hand hammering that piece out and went back to the press
The patern is good
Simply amazing! That should be a pretty expensive knife. I know it would be if I put that much work into it!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I worked at a motor company and the fins the metal he used is mild steel
Красивый получился
Good jon but please at 6.55 saves your foots!! ;)
If you ever get a chance, watch the safety film shake hands with danger. The 70s version.
Wish you would have done mosaic. Would have been awesome pattern
welding hood is killer
The blade is great, but the handle is very pedestrian!
I never understood the big beefy blade with the little whimpy tang.All of my larger knives are full tang only.
I liked the Japanese safety boots… Aussie rubber thongs, or flip flops….
Nice knife, a coffee etch would have looked great with that one, as the black lines faded with the hand sanding. Coffee would have enhanced the darker layers. Other than that, great job!
Thank you sir so much for advice next time I will definitely do
I mean, it's a knife. But I don't think you should quit your day job if that's what all your knives look like 😂
That was my first thought too MegatonLink. He don’t know quality like yours. Put the link up of your crafted knives. Let him see a real pro’s work.
Just a suggestion... don't read the comments...
If you do... just try and take all the garbage to the trash man. Just move on.. you're doing it. Have fun and keep learning! Good work, and good luck.
I appreciate your encouragement!
How much
Pattern welded, very pretty, but all essentially the same steel. Real Damascus would include some ultra-high carbon to give greater toughness along with hardness.
Keep your day job
What did you start out with in the beginning?
Armature from an electric motor.
Looks like a spool from an alternator of a car or truck.
Looks more like the inside of an electric motor.
Started off with garbage and turned it fancy 🤣🤣🤣
I see you’re putting safety last. Nice steel toed flip flops.
I want my 17 mins back
So many micro inclusions forged into the blade. No matter how tightly you pack those large chips there is still space. And the black lines up and down your edge are soft metal. Get some 1095 powder. I'm just guessing the chips were non knife grade metal. That was a lot of work , all used up for nothing. The edge will roll. Beautiful knife. But man what a waste of all of thar time.
I agree and disagree if it was just a trial run for practice and possible template or even just a test idea before putting pricier materials into set amount of work
Cat food tin shavings from the looks of it!
Neither steel was good for a knife.
Keep your day job
No shoes? OMG. That made my toes hurt. Nice knife though.
The only thing I'll say is, put more effort into the design of the handle. Maybe try darkening that etch with dark coffee to get that contrast to really pop. Otherwise for a basic design, it's pretty darn good.
It was obvious that you went from a round tube to a square tube. What else did you change?
Wearing slip on shoes also. Crazy man crazy. 🤪
The only thing I didn't like is the quality of metal you use electric motors fins is some of the crappiest mid. Steel made that knife won't last its mainly mid steel
Beautiful blade! Handle no so much
No gloves, t-shirt, sandals ..... tough!
Que faca linda vsfd tu é brabo pqp
🗡👍👍👍👍OK 🆗
In today's world of knife making, "I made a demacus knife" translates into quite simply, "I made a knife." Don't quit your day job!
Yet, here you are. One of the worst knife makes to comment
It's beautiful bt bro u could hav use more rotation on ferric chloride
I will keep that in mind for next time.
Wait, your day job isn't wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, and making really cool knives? Who knew?
pretty ballsy move forging in flip flops.
No.....don't quit your day job
Where's your video?
I’am really surprised it welded usually rosters are covered in varnish and other crap
sorry job :)
OK, I know the name for your new company. "Flip Flop Forge" right angles need not apply.
Yo, is my guy forging in slides??
😂😂😂😂😂
I always get excited seeing the stacking of Damascus, but then it gets the part where you should forge the blade shape and out comes the cutoff wheel with a drawn shape on the piece in sharpie. Absolutely kills it for me. All that work to cheap out….makes no sense to me.
Depending on the pattern, once it's set further forging on the billet distorts the pattern. That's why folks who go to the trouble to make mosaic damascus grind the billet to shape, so the pattern doesn't get ruined.
It's common and done as not to screw with the pattern look.
Those that can't do teach, and those that can't do or teach, set in the peanut gallery and ad unsolicited advice.😂😂😂😂😂
Great work but you should wear proper protective shoes and clothing 😫
I agree but this was obviously done overseas where OSHA does not exist.
they look like safety sandals, he gets a pass 😂
Cmon man, all that hard work and creativity and you focus on the open toe sandals, flammable polyester sweats, and safety calluses! 😂😂😂
Did he clean the cylinder before filling it up with powder?
P.S don't quit your day job!
Nice job, pretty pattern, but the handle looks ugly, could be in a better form, but anyway, I like it.
yeah not sure about quitting your day job bud. There is a lot (atleast I) Would consider wrong with this knife. First thing I will say is that there is only epoxy holding that handle and guard together. not very safe and if you try using it for more rigorous jobs that handle is likely to come apart potentially causing serious injury to the user. second thing I noticed that I would consider wrong is so many gaps between the guard and the handle as well as the blade itself that is a failure waiting to happen. thirdly (though less of an issue depending on who uses the knife) The handle seems a bit bulky and round imo. could have shaved it down a little more and gave it better contours for a better grip but like I said less of an issue. Forth I noticed very little cleaning of the billet as you were on the power hammer, while you did scrape and slap it around often times I saw alot of that splay get mashed back into the billet. that leaves me wondering just how many delamination's are on the inside structure of the knife. and lastly (this is more of a personal opinion) but I thought it was very lazy to use the grinder to get the shape of the knife especially when you have 2 people working on it which you clearly did in this video. take the time to work the material and you will get better over look to your knifes. this one just felt like it had no life in it even though the pattern turned out nicely.
I appreciate your feedback, I'll try to improve!
nice deascus but the rest is Not very well finished.
I don’t know anything about forging a knife but I do know about PPE. those shoes are not on the approved list
😅12 layer only
Where are your boots, silly guy?
Maybe you should look into a mechanical connection in your knife handles. Let's just glue all the knives together. Smh
НЕ КАЖДОЕ изделие из разносортного металла - "дамасская" сталь.
Додики, лайкающие за текстуру с рисуночками нихуа не понимают в металлургии.
Додики, лайкающие видео в курсе что изделие в видео - сварное и из двух твердосплавных сталей?
Дамасская сталь это изделие КОВАНОЕ из двух и более сталей, имеющего в основе (от 80 до 90%)твердосплавную сталь и одну-две марки мягких сталей.
Здесь мы имеем дело просто с красивой поделкой, цена которой не превышает цену лома на приёмке с амортизацией расхода энергии и времени работы... Рублей 200, короче.
Bro please don't quit your day job yet it's pretty cool but you need much more practice on many skills yes it's better than what I can can do but I have never attempted it before. I'm just being honest and true I'm not trying to be a ass. I feel you are on your way to getting very good but that is going to take some more time.
Well you’re day job isn’t a grammar teacher.
Flip flops???, really!
you're not a knife maker by trade? why do you have all this stuff?
Knife looks fine. Just wear proper shoes
Bump
It's kind of a fading fad tho, it's not nearly as huge as it was ten years ago. Are you sure you want to hitch your wagon to a dwindling market?
You made pattern welded steel… do you even know what Damascus steel is… it is different under a microscope. Do you know the difference in bourbon and whisky? Bourbon is made in Kentucky…. Whisky anywhere else… you don’t call crown royal bourbon, and you can’t call what you are making “Damascus steel” without looking very ignorant. Look up the differences and educate your audience, instead. 1 down and a 1000 of you to educate.
а зачем? необразованные придурки будут хвалить за рисуночек, не понимая что в видео они витят голимую подделку. Причём, бесполезную...
No, you didn't. Nobody on this Earth knows how to make Damascus steel and you know it. The recipe is lost in time. Anyone claiming to know how to make Damascus steel is flat lying. At best, they are making an approximation.