Walking in the Shadow of a Legend - Bill Moran

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2023
  • 💥 wtplay.link/thatworks - Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! Matt makes a damascus Bowie to try and win the Bill Moran award at Bladeshow 2023. First forging the damascus then grinding the blade and heat treating. Forging the iron for the guard and piercing it with hearts. Then fileworking the guard. Matt even tries silver inlay into the tiger stripe Maple handle for the first time ever.
    Bill Moran Book - www.williammoranmuseum.com/pr...
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    Thanks to the Moran Museum for letting us film there.
    Shot and produced by Matt Stagmer
    #damascus #blacksmith #diy
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  • @ThatWorks
    @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +13

    💥 wtplay.link/thatworks - Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! Also, how did you like this knife? What should I name this knife?

    • @motixdiabolic8792
      @motixdiabolic8792 10 місяців тому

      "Nobles Epee" from Vermintide 2

    • @ICU2B4UDO
      @ICU2B4UDO 10 місяців тому

      Billy's Revenge!...What steels did you use?? Btw, great job!

    • @ZeroSeriesMMX
      @ZeroSeriesMMX 10 місяців тому

      I christen that knife Vongola Bordo.
      Damn, even though I don't really eat clams, I got hungry. 😂

  • @samziegler4957
    @samziegler4957 9 місяців тому +29

    Great to watch, i think you're really honouring Bill with your attitude and respect to his work. Walking in his footsteps, not trying to wear his shoes.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +4

      Very well put! Nails my mind set!

  • @bbforgeandleathercompany9228
    @bbforgeandleathercompany9228 9 місяців тому +52

    I saw the knife at BladeShow and it is absolutely beautiful!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  10 місяців тому +7

      You are too kind! Thank you!

  • @jeanladoire4141
    @jeanladoire4141 9 місяців тому +15

    Twisting the algorithm like a damascus billet 👌

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +2

      You are too kind ! Any ideas for a name?

  • @user-xj1cs4sf1e
    @user-xj1cs4sf1e 9 місяців тому +62

    The level of skill shown on this channel is absolutely astonishing

    • @breakshot7451
      @breakshot7451 10 місяців тому +3

      and also the level of elbow grease, holy moly. these days you think there is a drill or a some kind of power tool for everything. nope, take a file in your hand and get started. respect

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +2

      @@breakshot7451 this is the way!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +4

      Thank you! I learn things and then do my best to pass those skills along!

    • @breakshot7451
      @breakshot7451 10 місяців тому +2

      @@ThatWorks this is the way;)

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      @@breakshot7451 Indeed

  • @g44b
    @g44b 9 місяців тому +4

    i love that you went so far into giving this knife this identity, it came out so good and some true oldschool vibe, if seeing it in a museum i'd take it as a true master piece, no doubt

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Ah thank you so much! It was a goal to give it an old school hand made feel with modern standards!

  • @Logan452.
    @Logan452. 9 місяців тому +21

    It was awesome to watch you build such a cool knife congrats on winning the award you deserve it 🙌

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +3

      Thank you Logan! I appreciate that! Got any good ideas on a good name for this piece ?

    • @Logan452.
      @Logan452. 10 місяців тому

      ​@@ThatWorks maybe the Moran

    • @Logan452.
      @Logan452. 10 місяців тому

      I'm not good with names lol

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      @@Logan452. I mean that one is straight to the point

    • @Logan452.
      @Logan452. 10 місяців тому

      @@ThatWorks yea

  • @crackeronapier8056
    @crackeronapier8056 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing work! A perfect collaboration.

  • @jamescapps4553
    @jamescapps4553 9 місяців тому +4

    Mr. Moran was a truly talented and generous bladesmith. I had the pleasure of taking a class he taught many years ago. Hea passed around 1 of his fantastic quillion daggers for us to look at. A photo of which is most likely in your book. The last day of the class he demonstrated how he did silverwire inlay and passed around the brass patterns he used for layout so we could make drawings in order make our own patterns. Your knife is a fantastic piece.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Wait what were these brass patterns? Blade patterns or inlay patterns ?

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Id really like to know...

  • @shawnfeile
    @shawnfeile 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work as always. It was a pleasure to meet you and Chris at the Reynoldsville PA meet last year.
    Little tip for tapping. Before cutting the pommel from your piece in the lathe, use a center in the tailstock. Line that with the divot in your T handle tap wrench to keep everything straight. Just lightly dial your center forwards as you tap.
    Also look for some spiral modified bottom taps. Emuge and Gurhing are two I use often at work. For a blind hole they pull the chips out like a drill shaving and save you a lot of cleaning. One tap in the lathe like I described will do it all from start to finish. Eliminate a step, and have more accurate results.

  • @timjones5905
    @timjones5905 9 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on the win. That knife is a thing of beauty. Well done

  • @paulofrigerio9229
    @paulofrigerio9229 9 місяців тому +1

    First of all I apolodize for my english. His work was incredible, it was one of the best I've seen. Congratulations from Brazil.

  • @jasonhendricks4802
    @jasonhendricks4802 9 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful knife. Congratulations on your win and your hard work definitely showed in this piece.

  • @chrisroosendaal4169
    @chrisroosendaal4169 9 місяців тому +4

    This is unreal, I want that book for my own!
    Good job on sticking to your plan and well done for getting that award!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      The link to buy the book is in the discription

    • @chrisroosendaal4169
      @chrisroosendaal4169 10 місяців тому

      @@ThatWorkssadly no international shipping 😢

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      @@chrisroosendaal4169 email them. I'm sure they can work something out.

    • @chrisroosendaal4169
      @chrisroosendaal4169 10 місяців тому

      @@ThatWorks great idea

  • @ZeFroz3n0ne907
    @ZeFroz3n0ne907 9 місяців тому +2

    Amazing work and best of luck!! Been a fan of yours for about 7 years now!

  • @myfalconry76
    @myfalconry76 4 місяці тому +1

    Analysis of Bill Moran’s knives and his Damascus was one of the closest representations of original Damascus. Where other people make that beautiful pattern Bill Moran actually had the carbon content almost precise.
    The piece you made is very nice

  • @orielism
    @orielism 9 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations, that knife is a piece of beautiful craftsmanship, well deserved mate.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Any ideas on what I should name it?

    • @quintonvenegas7783
      @quintonvenegas7783 7 місяців тому

      ​@@ThatWorksperhaps something to do with the love of the ocean? A sailor term in Latin perhaps

  • @Merennulli
    @Merennulli 9 місяців тому

    This was a fun video and beautiful craftsmanship the first time I watched it. Looking forward to the rewatch.

  • @stevenpurtee5062
    @stevenpurtee5062 4 місяці тому

    Wow, Matt. That is stunning. Good job!

  • @IncognitoAtreides
    @IncognitoAtreides 9 місяців тому +1

    Congrats man!

  • @rescd3336
    @rescd3336 9 місяців тому +3

    Awesome insight into your thoughts on the process.
    And amazing Knife!!

  • @lukesticklen6955
    @lukesticklen6955 9 місяців тому

    congratulations such a beautiful and well thought out piece.

  • @ashsteele7361
    @ashsteele7361 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for keeping this clear and concise. Instead of making this 20 parts. 💕

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Haha ! I mean, long form has it's value as well.

  • @tohuwabohu5968
    @tohuwabohu5968 9 місяців тому +4

    Congratulations Matt, it's nice to see your dedication and skill get recognized. Keep up the awesome work! Also i find your personality really endearing! :)

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Oh thanks man! I don't hear that a lot :D

  • @longtsun8286
    @longtsun8286 9 місяців тому +2

    Excellent work on the knife. Congratulations on EARNING what you invested so much skill and effort into, to win.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much! Even if I didn't win the award I would have won with all the new skills I gained in the process.

  • @user-du1ui9zs8e
    @user-du1ui9zs8e 9 місяців тому

    perfect working studio

  • @chuckbowie5833
    @chuckbowie5833 9 місяців тому

    Amazing work!

  • @mathieugillet
    @mathieugillet 9 місяців тому

    A beautiful piece, with a beautiful narration.

  • @Robpearceknives
    @Robpearceknives 9 місяців тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing the sandpaper in the fretsaw tip! Well done and congratulations on the award!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much! Hope the tip helps!

  • @acres-zz4xi
    @acres-zz4xi 9 місяців тому +1

    helping give some momentum back to the channel

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging 9 місяців тому

    That's gorgeous. So beautiful man.

  • @martykitson3442
    @martykitson3442 9 місяців тому

    beautiful piece, well earned award.

  • @JackManic1984
    @JackManic1984 9 місяців тому

    Damn nice knife! I love the guard.

  • @A.C_B.
    @A.C_B. 9 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations! both on winning the award and on making a truly beautiful knife. great presentation as well.

  • @nera4110
    @nera4110 8 місяців тому

    That’s beautiful!

  • @anncannon1797
    @anncannon1797 4 місяці тому

    What a beautiful tribute ⚒️⚔️🔪🗡️🇮🇪🍀🙏😁👍💪💥💥💥Sir I knew without a doubt you would win with this Bowie. Again beautiful work you deserve all the praise that comes your way. Even I thought the same thing that Bill Moran would appreciate this fine work! Bravo!!!!!!!

  • @1clinkerman
    @1clinkerman 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations, Sir!

  • @monkeking8604
    @monkeking8604 9 місяців тому

    There are many good even great bladesmith, but few are great bladesmith that also an artist, Matt is one those few

  • @chefcc90
    @chefcc90 9 місяців тому

    That is one of your best works ever

  • @jimmyclaros7481
    @jimmyclaros7481 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful.

  • @OlgrimFastfang
    @OlgrimFastfang 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely stunning. He would have been proud.

  • @matthewdancik5515
    @matthewdancik5515 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations, Matt!!! I've watched your journey for a long time now and truly believe you've earned every accolade you've received with many more to come so long as you never stop dreaming. You are an inspiration, cheers!!!

  • @kzarnold3678
    @kzarnold3678 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations. Nicely done 👍 looks amazing

  • @motixdiabolic8792
    @motixdiabolic8792 9 місяців тому +2

    Awesome work as always

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you motix! Any good ideas for a name?

    • @motixdiabolic8792
      @motixdiabolic8792 10 місяців тому

      To be honest i dont think im qualified to name it but my idea would be something like: Trusty ol' Billy

  • @F0XD1E
    @F0XD1E 9 місяців тому

    Great job and congrats on the award. I like the carving you did around the inlay. Really makes it pop.

  • @ShagShaggio
    @ShagShaggio 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful knife!
    Congratulations.
    Cheers.

  • @ZeFroz3n0ne907
    @ZeFroz3n0ne907 9 місяців тому +1

    Congrats Matt!! ❤

  • @anneschnell5303
    @anneschnell5303 4 місяці тому

    That is a beautiful blade

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the process. I enjoyed learning about his work and your interpretation.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Dave! I plan on doing a full doc style video on Mr Moran soon!

  • @tedwoods2051
    @tedwoods2051 7 місяців тому

    Win lose or draw. Beautiful

  • @paulshealy1863
    @paulshealy1863 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful blade and gorgeous handle.

  • @davidlargen6945
    @davidlargen6945 9 місяців тому

    That is a beauty

  • @montlejohnbojangles8937
    @montlejohnbojangles8937 5 місяців тому

    I'm a bit late to the party on this one but you've really outdone yourself with this Matt. Absolutely gorgeous! ❤

  • @Kraakesolv
    @Kraakesolv 9 місяців тому

    Wooooow, congrats man. Such a beautiful piece.

  • @lucas0s_
    @lucas0s_ 9 місяців тому

    beautyfull work as always

  • @devincheeseman3867
    @devincheeseman3867 9 місяців тому

    thats an incredible job. congrats!

  • @shadowscribe
    @shadowscribe 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful piece and an excellent idea to assemble Moran elements that he never put together.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      I thought so too! Make something original yet true in spirit to the subject matter.

  • @jerryjohnson4618
    @jerryjohnson4618 9 місяців тому +1

    Magnificent Bowie Knife !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @crispytron
    @crispytron 9 місяців тому

    awesome video!

  • @ConcealedArtLeather
    @ConcealedArtLeather 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely beautiful knife. Well done, sir!

  • @vonWeizhacker69
    @vonWeizhacker69 9 місяців тому

    Sehr schönes Stück! Congrats!

  • @bradleycairns908
    @bradleycairns908 9 місяців тому

    Great work Matt! Stunning craftsmanship mate, I mean wow! Beautiful 🔥⚒❤

  • @gavic85
    @gavic85 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @chuuzu
    @chuuzu 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations. Really beautiful knife.

  • @FantasyWeapons
    @FantasyWeapons 9 місяців тому

    Great work ❤ 👏👏👏

  • @vladimirkovacevic1656
    @vladimirkovacevic1656 9 місяців тому +1

    thats the most beautiful bowie and pattern,congratulations Matt

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! There can be real beauty in simplicity

  • @C0n7ax
    @C0n7ax 9 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations. You and Ilya are phenomenal artists and smiths. I always enjoy your guys' content and wish you much success.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      I appreciate that! I enjoy learning how to make better videos almost as much as growing a bladesmith.

  • @arrrrrghimapirate
    @arrrrrghimapirate 4 місяці тому

    Awesome job Matt

  • @knut8556
    @knut8556 9 місяців тому +1

    Great work of art. Congratulations from Germany 👍

  • @cjmags4944
    @cjmags4944 9 місяців тому

    congrats Matt!

  • @aislinnbailey2391
    @aislinnbailey2391 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations. That is a truly beautiful knife and you should be extremely proud. Was great watching its creation.

  • @A_Tempest
    @A_Tempest 3 місяці тому

    Well done!

  • @mikekooz475
    @mikekooz475 9 місяців тому

    Good stuff

  • @ultrasvenne4671
    @ultrasvenne4671 9 місяців тому

    You won!! What a beautiful knife

  • @chewyakarieckenicholas6049
    @chewyakarieckenicholas6049 9 місяців тому

    Insanely beautiful knife and I think that I am going to have to get that book

  • @veronicaanttila8809
    @veronicaanttila8809 9 місяців тому

    Wow!! And congrats🙂

  • @imtiazhalder
    @imtiazhalder 9 місяців тому

    Masterpiece ❤

  • @oolabinside
    @oolabinside 9 місяців тому

    Heheeey!! I have to tell you it is a Perfection in Every ways!! The music, the rythm, informations and showings just totally synchronised and I LOVED IT!! Thanks for this vid, I saved for the future!!! Keep on!!!!!!

  • @grigeroz
    @grigeroz 9 місяців тому +1

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉! I really hope you win an award for your hard work! The blade looks awesome!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @typhvam5107
    @typhvam5107 9 місяців тому

    Looks gorgeous, glad you won the award, well deserved

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp 9 місяців тому

    You're an amazing smith. I loved watching your progress over the years. Both you and Ilya.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for being around all these years! We will do our best to continue to grow.

  • @randomwolf1293
    @randomwolf1293 9 місяців тому

    That is a radiant knife. I want one.

  • @jerrywiessner
    @jerrywiessner 9 місяців тому

    WOW, what a work of art. You definitely will have an exhalent chance at winning with your blade !!!

  • @Anderson-HandForged
    @Anderson-HandForged 10 місяців тому

    huge congrats Matt that is a sick knife you do beautiful work cant wait to see the next blade you do Mark 👍✌

  • @Danutty
    @Danutty 9 місяців тому

    Congrats Matt! Real purdy knife you got there!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      :D thank you. It's a classic! Now can i make modern designs ?

  • @franciscomartiboigues4342
    @franciscomartiboigues4342 4 місяці тому

    Buen trabajo,un clasico

  • @Stoney_AKA_James
    @Stoney_AKA_James 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful Bowie!
    And I agree Mr. Moran would probably appreciate it!

  • @pavelvalis7023
    @pavelvalis7023 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations on winning the prize, the knife turned out absolutely gorgeous!

  • @adambielen8996
    @adambielen8996 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations on win the award. That is a beautiful knife.

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Adam! Any ideas on what I should name it?

  • @96xl1200c
    @96xl1200c 9 місяців тому

    Met Bill in 1996 at the blade show as a12 year old who had every issue of blade magazine. He did a quick forging demonstration on a piece of mild steel. After the show he met my dad and I and gave me the knife he had forged. It was a prized possession for years. It was stolen in a box of knives that my dad and I made together 15 or so years ago. I'm sure the thief had no idea about the piece of history and tossed it out. Also met Dan Dennehey and he taught me how to throw knives his way. It was a great experience. Met Gil Hibben, he was super nice also.

  • @jason561120
    @jason561120 9 місяців тому

    Matt, this is an absolute gorgeous blade!

  • @johnsonjj117
    @johnsonjj117 6 місяців тому

    awesome knife!
    Nice why file plug in there too, love that show!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  5 місяців тому

      Did I? I love them too but when did I plug them

  • @hulkthedane7542
    @hulkthedane7542 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations on the price. VERY nice build 👍👍.

  • @Dimitri.Schepens
    @Dimitri.Schepens 3 місяці тому

    dude awesome job!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much

  • @Estolka
    @Estolka 9 місяців тому

    It doesn't matter what you make everything looks amazing

  • @CannonDollX
    @CannonDollX 9 місяців тому

    Wow babe! I was blown away when I got to see that knife but to watch all the work you did to make it… I’m so impressed by you! I’m also so proud of you for pushing outside your comfort zone, learning more and growing as a maker. ❤ so awesome!!

  • @Serenity_Dee
    @Serenity_Dee 9 місяців тому

    When you talk about Moran introducing Damascus to modern bladesmithing I'm reminded how there's one Wikipedia editor who is *really* salty about how "Damascus" in modern use means pattern-welded steels rather than the swords and knives forged in the Levant by smiths using both imported wootz steel and locally sourced iron that it's named after due to the very fine pattern visible on those blades. Seriously, while I haven't looked at the page in ages, there was some major WELL, ACTUALLY energy happening there 😂

  • @harryhaayer2464
    @harryhaayer2464 9 місяців тому

    beautiful knife

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Harry!

  • @fettmaneiii4439
    @fettmaneiii4439 9 місяців тому

    Amazing work! Awesome awesome bowie knife

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Fettmane!

  • @markramey5437
    @markramey5437 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations Matt! Beautiful build!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому

      Glad you like it! what should I name this?

    • @markramey5437
      @markramey5437 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ThatWorks"Tombstone 23"!!!

    • @ThatWorks
      @ThatWorks  9 місяців тому +1

      @@markramey5437 sounds almost good but also like a delish pizza pie

    • @markramey5437
      @markramey5437 10 місяців тому

      @@ThatWorks lol, now that you mention it, it sure does! I'll let you know if I come up with something better!