Why would you put iron in it, you do know you can’t harden Iron right unless you melt it and turn it into steel first, you don’t have to re-can it 5160 and the powder you used both get very hard lol do some research watch Jay Neilson
Very cool, I’m a second gen carpenter (a real one, not a framer or trim guy) and have always appreciated and admired metal work. Especially knives. I have to many kids and not enough time to learn a new craft, so, I truly enjoy watching the short version of your work. Keep going. 30 yrs on wood working has taught me there is no end to learning your craft.
The knife turned out great. Very unique pattern. But, that's why I'm subscribed to your channel. I get to see works that others wouldn't try. Keep pressing on.
One day, after an exciting series of events around my bush league, amateur-of-amateurs backyard forge, I came back into the house to get a new pair of trousers, swearing like I haven’t since I was in my twenties. My wife raised an eyebrow and asked me if that was the end of “trying out your new hobby?” I said no, with little grace and stomped upstairs to figure out which were the least flammable pieces of clothing I owned. A week later I received an early birthday gift from my kind, elegant and understated wife. It was a mug that reads, “Blacksmithing is like riding a bike, except the bike is on fire, you are on fire, everything is on fire!” It will remain one of my most prized possessions.
I've watched this video dozens of times, really enjoy your content and love your style. You show your mistakes and never hide them. Being real is refreshing
After watching Part 1 I had little faith in your success. Wow! What a difference! You should be very proud of yourself. That mole adds character to the overall knife. Leave it be. Good work.
She's a byoot !! Fascinating to watch you work. I've never forged ANYTHING outside of metal shop in high school,...and that was 45 years ago. You've got a great delivery style,...thank you for sharing.
The little black spot in the handle just adds character, every damascus is like a fingerprint. Unique in it's own way, why shouldn't the handle have the same, dont sweat the little things. And please keep up the amazing work.
That's a nice pattern for canister Damascus! I realize now another step I can take with canister which includes cutting and stacking the final stage to make it the second to final stage. I really need a power hammer for setting welds! Great job!
Personally I think that little black spot was great. It really gave the knife character. I would have used that for a great kitchen knife. I love your work, wish that I could afford it.
Even with your ladder pattern attempt, I REALLY like the randomness of the springs! It adds an element of depth that grabs me.! Very nice knife! Thanks for posting!
Awesome of you for leaving in the missteps for others to learn from. Too many of these shows cut out the bloopers, only ever showing perfect results... which just doesnt reflect the reality of any trade. Again, thank you for two awesome videos.
Catching on fire should be an almost daily occurrence in his line of work. Surprised it bothered him so much. New welding gloves would stop that. On his hands at least
Seriously. Don’t worry about a near microscopic dot! Take it from a perfectionist: don’t be a perfectionist. You’re the only one that will ever notice that. If you didn’t point it out, I guarantee you, we would have NEVER seen it. It’s micarta for heavens sake. That’s part of the character of the material and what it takes to work it as a craftsman. Which you are; a true craftsman.
@@JohnSmith-gs4lw as perfectionist myself, it's easy to give advices like this. following them yourself, is totally differet thing tho.. also other thing is, if you leave many small errors like that, overall quality of the piece would suffer.. maybe this one is not noticable, but if there were many it would have been..
Experimental work will always have unpredictable results. It takes courage to forge on, spend the time and resources. You might not get something awesome each time, but you definitely learn something. Just wing it, man. you're in the entertainment industry now!
I'm very surprised it turned out very well I didn't think about nothing about the handle until you actually put it on it looks pretty I had doubts until I found when when it was done
Love Green Beetle. Originally seen ya make the "GT40 Inspired" knife on "Velocity Dispatch". Awesome they aired one of your projects. Keep up the good work brotha
I think it is a good looking knife and after I saw all you went throufg to make it I would say "very very good knife". Loved your video also. Thank you
Well, since you asked; I think, sir, it looks GREAT!!!!!!! I was getting into machine work, and my son asked me about knives, when I talked about making him and all the men in the family a shop hammer, lol. New hobby instead of a switch between the usual 3 or 4, but it's very interesting. Your shop is awesome, bro!!
Hi, couple of suggestions. 1. Do a canister without adding powder, but add a piece of paper to use up the oxygen as it heats. Without the oxidation you might be able to make an entire, gap free, billet of springs. 2. Get some nickle wound bass strings(as you did in your other video) to use as the contrasting element. Or get some 15N20 type wire and wind your own springs for the contrasting element.
that is a beaut of a knife. So what if there is a fleck in the micarta. Its not really a flaw its just a part of hand made stuff. You are the worst critic of your own stuff
Nice job. After seeing this I think I’d use only the larger springs, set them sideways and maybe add some high nickel content for contrast? Well done overall.
I wish I knew how to weld and forge, I’d make my own truss rods for a start !. It just looks like so much hard work and amazing rewards. A bit like making guitars. 👍🏻 new sub from me
Yeah the worst that happens is you scrap your skin a little. Its not so dangerous here but at a rotary sander or something with a guard your hand can get sucked in and you can loose a big chunk of skin. Now lets talk about how he sounds about 30 and his hands look about 50.... lol. How does he sound so young?
@@donmiller324 Tell you what: look at the title of this video again and think long and hard about it. Then think about the person who made the video, their level of expertise compared to your own...lack of. Then look up: Dunning-Kruger effect and think long and hard about that too. The funny thing about stupid people is they never know how stupid they are, don't you agree? :)
Nikodemus Sajuukhaar I don’t argue with people. Not worth it. There’s always an easier way. Forks off forklifts are spring metal. Holds the best edge. Forge it with a bunch of files. I don’t have to watch videos. My family were blacksmiths from Germany.
@@donmiller324 "I dont argue with people" *proceeds to argue with people* Classic Dunning-Kruger behaviour. You're too stupid to realize I'm not even talking about metal :)
Why would you put iron in it, you do know you can’t harden Iron right unless you melt it and turn it into steel first, you don’t have to re-can it 5160 and the powder you used both get very hard lol do some research watch Jay Neilson
Wait what do you mean you can’t harden iron? All my knives are made of iron!!! Oh, NOOOOOOO!!!!
Why did you just use piece of exhaust pipe
I think it's the imperfections that make the piece perfect! Who wants uniform mass produced looks? Great work👌
Very cool, I’m a second gen carpenter (a real one, not a framer or trim guy) and have always appreciated and admired metal work. Especially knives. I have to many kids and not enough time to learn a new craft, so, I truly enjoy watching the short version of your work. Keep going. 30 yrs on wood working has taught me there is no end to learning your craft.
The knife turned out great. Very unique pattern. But, that's why I'm subscribed to your channel. I get to see works that others wouldn't try. Keep pressing on.
One day, after an exciting series of events around my bush league, amateur-of-amateurs backyard forge, I came back into the house to get a new pair of trousers, swearing like I haven’t since I was in my twenties. My wife raised an eyebrow and asked me if that was the end of “trying out your new hobby?” I said no, with little grace and stomped upstairs to figure out which were the least flammable pieces of clothing I owned.
A week later I received an early birthday gift from my kind, elegant and understated wife. It was a mug that reads, “Blacksmithing is like riding a bike, except the bike is on fire, you are on fire, everything is on fire!” It will remain one of my most prized possessions.
heheheh i need one of those
Your lady has a lovely sense of humour
"On account of being on fire" very valid reason... I forgive you
Dude, i laaauughed
That cracked me up. I'm new to this channel but subbed now!
It's bound to happen working steel
I've watched this video dozens of times, really enjoy your content and love your style. You show your mistakes and never hide them. Being real is refreshing
After watching Part 1 I had little faith in your success. Wow! What a difference! You should be very proud of yourself. That mole adds character to the overall knife. Leave it be. Good work.
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MOLY MOLY MOLY MOLY.... sorry, everytime i gotta get it out!
Nice looking knife. It's great to see a creator doing some experimentation, taking some chances, and sharing the results with the viewer.
She's a byoot !! Fascinating to watch you work. I've never forged ANYTHING outside of metal shop in high school,...and that was 45 years ago. You've got a great delivery style,...thank you for sharing.
Absolutely Beautiful, Thank You for sharing!
Using that reciprocating saw as a vibrator for the material is brilliant!
Note to self: Use a reciprocating saw as a vibrator
I would have used the wifes vibrator, great entertainment value.
A pleasure to watch both videos and don’t forget it’s those little imperfections that create individuality! ❤️😊👍
😊 thank you
Beautiful product. The imperfections only make it more unique.
The little black spot in the handle just adds character, every damascus is like a fingerprint. Unique in it's own way, why shouldn't the handle have the same, dont sweat the little things. And please keep up the amazing work.
Perfect knife made of springs just in time for this spring weather!
That's a nice pattern for canister Damascus! I realize now another step I can take with canister which includes cutting and stacking the final stage to make it the second to final stage. I really need a power hammer for setting welds! Great job!
The birth of 1000 layer Damascus Steel: "oh, I messed up" *folds it and reforges it* "oh, I messed up again".. Rense and repeat. love it.
One thing I love about metal it's very forgiving to work with some times
Do yall like those 1000 layers nives? I dont think they are attractive....
I mean neither am I but that's not the point.
@@jacobmorgan1182 ç
Personally I think that little black spot was great. It really gave the knife character. I would have used that for a great kitchen knife. I love your work, wish that I could afford it.
Even with your ladder pattern attempt, I REALLY like the randomness of the springs! It adds an element of depth that grabs me.!
Very nice knife!
Thanks for posting!
I think I could watch a whole video of the power flowing into the spaces sped up, it's so satisfying.
Visual ASMR
"I tried to weld them back together on the anvil, the result being the production of a third piece"
Haven't laughed like that in a while, thanks boss
Some spots like that add character! It could be irritating but its pure!
14:18 - Steve is late for church, but there's always time for smithing.
Awesome of you for leaving in the missteps for others to learn from. Too many of these shows cut out the bloopers, only ever showing perfect results... which just doesnt reflect the reality of any trade.
Again, thank you for two awesome videos.
Dang that came out insanely nice. Super clean work. Very cool watching the process
Great blade. Very well done! None ever done the same. That's what makes them all unique in their own way. 👏✊
The blade looks like a myriad of tortured souls twisting and writhing in agony. Great job.
Heyden Labelle well said, but i‘m glad i had other associations..
Spectacular!
Definitely not mad about that little speck. 😉
7:25 "no hard feelings spring but hard feelings you suck I hate you" that shit had me dying lmaoo
This is not a knife but an ART created by your good hands...love it
Does this mean it's Spring Loaded?
You are a genuine artist. Your finished product has done a great commentary without words. Great job!
Why not just stretch the springs out and forge weld them together. Then after the forge weld just twist the bar for a interesting pattern.
Fire Knives learned a bit more today! Thank You!
You bet!
What a relaxing video...true Artisan at work!! No need telling you how cool that is...you know!! What a skill!!!!!
The spot is character. The beauty of the wood
Dude, your work is amazing. Keep it up.
Worried about that small of a spot on the handle? If ever there were a perfectionist, you're it bro! IMPRESSIVE and MARVELOUS work! Just beautiful!
6:19 "on account of being on fire" Excuses excuses!!
ScottM1973-- YEAH!! Being on fire is one step above 'my dog ate it' in the excuse hierarchy chart.
Catching on fire should be an almost daily occurrence in his line of work. Surprised it bothered him so much. New welding gloves would stop that. On his hands at least
I seriously would not worry about that spot. It adds caricature. Beautiful Knife nice job.
Try not to think of it as a black spot.
Think of it as a beauty mark.
mole
Haha. well said.
"Won't be noticed on a galloping horse, honey." That's what my Aunt Bernice would say...
Seriously. Don’t worry about a near microscopic dot! Take it from a perfectionist: don’t be a perfectionist. You’re the only one that will ever notice that. If you didn’t point it out, I guarantee you, we would have NEVER seen it. It’s micarta for heavens sake. That’s part of the character of the material and what it takes to work it as a craftsman. Which you are; a true craftsman.
@@JohnSmith-gs4lw as perfectionist myself, it's easy to give advices like this. following them yourself, is totally differet thing tho..
also other thing is, if you leave many small errors like that, overall quality of the piece would suffer.. maybe this one is not noticable, but if there were many it would have been..
Tha thing is beautiful. such craftsmanship!!!👍👍👍👍👍
great job bro . I would be proud to carry that knife !
Experimental work will always have unpredictable results. It takes courage to forge on, spend the time and resources. You might not get something awesome each time, but you definitely learn something. Just wing it, man. you're in the entertainment industry now!
I think you are an insufferable perfectionist... Like all artists
I'm very surprised it turned out very well I didn't think about nothing about the handle until you actually put it on it looks pretty I had doubts until I found when when it was done
Mr. Beatle,
How might one purchase one of your "low quality" hand made Damn Fine hand made knives..?
I enjoyed your video.
Simply amazing! A work of art. You ended up with some nice patterns in the blade.
Man if i had a nickle for everytime i heard the "but I was on fire" excuse....
Gorgeous blade detail and the handle looks superbly comfortable, your detailing is masterful, what a talent
"let's march off to the grinder" 12:30 Greatest moment ever!
Great looking knife !! Leave the black spot !!!! That just added character.
"There's this microscopic dot on the handle no one will notice. IT'S RUINED!"
and still... I understand the artist D:
That knife design is AWSOME
Love Green Beetle. Originally seen ya make the "GT40 Inspired" knife on "Velocity Dispatch". Awesome they aired one of your projects. Keep up the good work brotha
I think it is a good looking knife and after I saw all you went throufg to make it I would say "very very good knife". Loved your video also. Thank you
That reminds me of Starry Night. You should make the sheath out of ear-leather.
Well, since you asked;
I think, sir, it looks GREAT!!!!!!!
I was getting into machine work, and my son asked me about knives, when I talked about making him and all the men in the family a shop hammer, lol.
New hobby instead of a switch between the usual 3 or 4, but it's very interesting.
Your shop is awesome, bro!!
Talk about springing a video out of no where ; )
Yessss
@@GreenBeetle glad you liked it beetle buddy
Bad things can happen, when you are on FIRE. 🔥
Love the Vids and look forward to whenever they come out!
Great work. Good call putting that 1084 on the edge.
When the billet said, “↪️⤴️”, I felt that.
It's a beautiful knife .with craftsmanship..don't touch it .good job
It's a beautiful blade, very talented! I was expecting to see springs in the blade in a more pronounced way. Still a cool blade!
The knife came out really pretty. You are a man with gold hands.
Ever thought of going on "Forged in Fire"
Bruhhhhh I hear that form so many of my friends that find out I forge and like honestly it now just like pisses me off when people say it to me lmaooo
@@thatdevilguy9811 fr its like we dont all want to do forged in fire nor are we all bladesmiths
@@thatdevilguy9811 No one asked...
Cue hate reply
I can say you did it again amazing job I love the way you explain it step by step thank you very much for this amazing video
I've been wondering if something could be forged with a slinky
medwardl I can make you a couple paper clips ; )
Hi, couple of suggestions. 1. Do a canister without adding powder, but add a piece of paper to use up the oxygen as it heats. Without the oxidation you might be able to make an entire, gap free, billet of springs. 2. Get some nickle wound bass strings(as you did in your other video) to use as the contrasting element. Or get some 15N20 type wire and wind your own springs for the contrasting element.
Haa sorry I should have known you'd know this, duh. I watched one of your other videos and you did do the canister without powder.
Интересный проект, с меня лайк и подписка. Жду продолжения таких экспериментов , интересно, просто жуть =)
Wow that knife is beautiful. That black spot in fact gives the knife character
3:35 "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"
BRUH I SAW IT TOO
Fantastic results!!! Thanks for the great video!!!
Thank you too!
Have you ever went to forged in fire show, cause ur really good
@Pinochet's Helicopter, very true.
This knife is beautiful I'm a retired butcher and I would love to own this beauty.Good job and thank you for your efforts and showing us the process.
Hi!
Please, what kind of press do you use?
Greetings from Germany!
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship
Very good video as always, but i have a question , which metal do you use to avoid slag ? :) do you have a reference ?
watching that powder steel being vibrated is just so satisfying, could how it moves and shakes for hours
6:07: you just discovered the wonderful phenomenon of Euler buckling
You got me in forging and got me excited on spring
_Now I know where all the springs are._ 😎😎😎
_Теперь я знаю, куда делись все пружины._ 😊😊😊
Wow! Some guys have hobbies that really go off the chain! 😀
Tippy Tap. Is that an official blacksmithing term? lol.
Like it! And you do your own stunts. Super cool! More please.
Spring knives are illegal!!
LOL its a joke and awesome video!
Not to shabby, starting to look a little like Damascus Steel. Nice work.
that is a beaut of a knife. So what if there is a fleck in the micarta. Its not really a flaw its just a part of hand made stuff. You are the worst critic of your own stuff
Impressive work! Thanks for adding some explanation about your process. Great video.
I think you should of made the handle flush with the tang . It looks unfinished to me.
Agreed!
I would suggest a transparent grip made of any nice plastic fiber.
Nice job. After seeing this I think I’d use only the larger springs, set them sideways and maybe add some high nickel content for contrast? Well done overall.
I wish I knew how to weld and forge, I’d make my own truss rods for a start !. It just looks like so much hard work and amazing rewards. A bit like making guitars. 👍🏻 new sub from me
Wish I didnt live in an apartment in San Diego so I could fit the equipment needed to even try.
Nice finish. The balance looks excellent. Though I know some people heat treat then grind, I always do the treatment last before polishing.
A coffee etch probably would have looked great with it.
Damn boi just dropped some Russian on your ass
@@АнохинВладимир-с9р Sorry, i don't understand Putinese
That is a really beautiful knife. Well done good sir
While grinding you didn't wear gloves........Be safe we love your work 😀
Gloves aren’t safe, they can get caught up and pull your hand into the belt, causing serious damage.
@@CHloE748 oh
Yeah the worst that happens is you scrap your skin a little.
Its not so dangerous here but at a rotary sander or something with a guard your hand can get sucked in and you can loose a big chunk of skin.
Now lets talk about how he sounds about 30 and his hands look about 50.... lol. How does he sound so young?
You never wear gloves with power tools.
@@RoivonPC not true. Osha requires gloves for lots of power tool use
I'd call that rose-patterned Damascus! Very nice!
Go too a forklift dealership and get a worn out fork. Same steel, a whole lot easier!
You reeeeeeeeally missed the point of this video, didn't you?
Nikodemus Sajuukhaar No, I don’t do dumb. You don’t know metal.
@@donmiller324 Tell you what: look at the title of this video again and think long and hard about it. Then think about the person who made the video, their level of expertise compared to your own...lack of. Then look up: Dunning-Kruger effect and think long and hard about that too.
The funny thing about stupid people is they never know how stupid they are, don't you agree? :)
Nikodemus Sajuukhaar I don’t argue with people. Not worth it. There’s always an easier way. Forks off forklifts are spring metal. Holds the best edge. Forge it with a bunch of files. I don’t have to watch videos. My family were blacksmiths from Germany.
@@donmiller324 "I dont argue with people" *proceeds to argue with people*
Classic Dunning-Kruger behaviour.
You're too stupid to realize I'm not even talking about metal :)