I am new to the trade. My Uncle Gene Boyd gave me a hand made knife that he said he paid $300 for and as I looked it over I told him I could make a knife like that. So I did. It turned out ok for the first one. I have made 6 more and each time they get better and better. He was encouraging me to make them professionally but I wanted to keep it a hobby (for now). He passed away last month @ 73 years old, as a casualty from the incompetency of the covid brain dead medical field. He told me about your knives and how good your bowie knives are. They are beautiful! I am interested in learning a lot more from your videos and possibly some in person lessons to up my game.
Hey Joseph sorry to hear about uncle Gene. If you’re interested in leveling up your knife making skills check out our online courses at learnknifemaking.com You will have access to hours of Kyle’s detailed teachings. We have online courses for beginners, intermediate, and advanced makers You keep forging on my friend Dad
I doubt you read this but I’m a 14 year old learning to make knifes. Recently I’ve only been make about 2 knifes a months. I really enjoy knife making and After seeing this you have inspired me to try taking this more seriously. Thank you for putting great info on UA-cam and other places.
Hey my young fellow bladesmith, do what you can to hang out with local makers you would like to learn from If you’re not satisfied with the way the knife came out don’t let it go out of your shop. Only your best of your current abilities to your clients Your English is just fine. I answer nearly all of the YT comments. Send us a link to some of your work next time you write What part of the world are you in neighbor. Cheers from the Ozarks my 14 year old friend. Cheers from the Ozarks Dad
It's awesome that you took your newfound interest and ran with it. As I think I said before, you were one if the peple that inspired me to take up knifemaking, so it was cool to hear your start up story. Keep up the awesome work Kyle! You still serve as an inspiration to many.
WOW, thanks Sam I can't tell you how motivating the encouragement is! I'm drawing up the inlay design on my dagger now and need a little inspiration myself.
It's really nice having this pop up in my suggested videos, hearing you say you'd like to teach, and then a year later seeing you just launch your masterclass videos. I'm super proud of you, man!
Watching you work has made me slow way down. I used to go way to fast, rushing through some steps, and then regretting mistakes. Now, I'm learning to chill and take my time. Definitely a hobbyist at this point, but wanting to be so much better.
What a great story! For me it will always be a hobby. A man has to do something fun. I’m sure it’s the same for women. My wife is also an artist and has to be coming up with something fun. Prost 🍻
This was an awesome video! I loved hearing your story. You've become one of my favorite knife-makers, both as an artist and as a person. The world needs more people like you, I'm curious if you ever thought about doing anything else. Like when you were a teenager, did you ever imagine you'd go to college, major in something, and get a job. If so, what was it? What do you think you'd be doing if you hadn't become a full time knife maker?
Loving this channel. I’m a beginner to this craft and absolutely love it. Thank you for your videos and what you have taught everyone through your videos.
That first customer who refused to pay the agreed on price, what a horrible person he is, something like that tells so much about a person. A lady at my job, a boss, heard that I had started making knives and asked me to make two for her to give as Christmas presents. I told her I had just started and didnt really know what I was doing and hadnt planned to sell but she insisted that whatever I made would be fine and she'd pay me well, so I went along, mainly just to be polite. I had minimal tools and knowledge but spent weeks forging her a dagger and Bowie, with MOP, turquoise, pewter, wood and antler handles, they were so cool. I made wooden sheaths too for each. I had MINIMAL tools, it was all SO HARD and all my own materials. I left them in her office for her to pick up, like we'd agreed. When I finally saw her at work, she told me how nice the knives were and again promised she'd pay me. Well...that was over two yrs ago and she still hasnt paid me! I dont dare bring it up for fear of being fired! The disgust I felt killed any chance of me ever trying to sell my knives; now I make them solely for my own enjoyment and when people ask me to sell them one, I say sorry, I make them only for myself.
Sorry to hear about that joe. Sounds similar to Kyle’s experience. Kyle decided to use that experience and that’s part of what got him where he is today. If you have nice things you make it wouldn’t be the end of the world if you shared them with others . Keep Forging On my friend Happy new year Dad
You need to make another knife that's very pretty. Something she feels she must have, when she sees it and tells you she must have it, tell her you will sell it to her and she can pay you for the two others as well. Don't be discouraged, stingy people are everywhere, you just need to learn how to manage them. ILL feelings only hurt you, get over it and get on to your creative knife creatine! Hope you have a good day!
KyleRoyerKnives only got one at this one, Scott McGhee. Definitely enjoyed my time up north we even got some snow which is certainly a rarity for someone from east Texas. Definitely gonna try and push myself on quality even more so I can get those two sets of two letters even sooner
That sounds just about like me I mean it's one thing to heat up metal and bashing it into submission but another thing to make a precision thoughtful peace that's where the money's at.
Would you rather make a knife knowing it’ll be kept in a safe only to be taken out and looked at once in a while or make a knife knowing that while it’s beauty is appreciated that it’ll be used as designed?
WOW, it's great to know I have guys out there that have been watching all these years. I really wish we would've kept it going, I think we were some of the first knife makers to post on UA-cam.
Awesome Miller Work into it slowly with diligence and passion. Ask lots of questions. Make lots of mistakes but don’t let any out of the shop. Find a local knife community , make sure you share your knowledge and passion with others. It’s more fun when we bring people along with us on our journey … Sounds like you are in a good place. Keep Forging On my friend Dad
@@KyleRoyerKnives i like that you say, “make lot’s of mistakes, but don’t let them out of the shop” i love that.! As for taking people along for the journey, I’ve started a UA-cam channel, show far its only knife sharpening videos,, but i will incorporate knife making also
I enjoyed this video very much. Raw and real. I spoke with you a few years back you were getting bombarded by people. I like making a few videos here and there of my leather work and things. I feel like maybe someone will get something from it. Thanks for sharing your video and if you get a chance subscribe to my channel. Id love to have you there with me for the trip.
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I am new to the trade. My Uncle Gene Boyd gave me a hand made knife that he said he paid $300 for and as I looked it over I told him I could make a knife like that. So I did. It turned out ok for the first one. I have made 6 more and each time they get better and better. He was encouraging me to make them professionally but I wanted to keep it a hobby (for now). He passed away last month @ 73 years old, as a casualty from the incompetency of the covid brain dead medical field.
He told me about your knives and how good your bowie knives are. They are beautiful! I am interested in learning a lot more from your videos and possibly some in person lessons to up my game.
Hey Joseph sorry to hear about uncle Gene. If you’re interested in leveling up your knife making skills check out our online courses at learnknifemaking.com
You will have access to hours of Kyle’s detailed teachings. We have online courses for beginners, intermediate, and advanced makers
You keep forging on my friend
Dad
I doubt you read this but I’m a 14 year old learning to make knifes. Recently I’ve only been make about 2 knifes a months. I really enjoy knife making and After seeing this you have inspired me to try taking this more seriously. Thank you for putting great info on UA-cam and other places.
Ps. sorry for bad English
Hey my young fellow bladesmith, do what you can to hang out with local makers you would like to learn from
If you’re not satisfied with the way the knife came out don’t let it go out of your shop. Only your best of your current abilities to your clients
Your English is just fine.
I answer nearly all of the YT comments. Send us a link to some of your work next time you write
What part of the world are you in neighbor.
Cheers from the Ozarks my 14 year old friend.
Cheers from the Ozarks
Dad
There is always something to gain from you videos. Thank you so much for making the time.
Thanks Philip, I really glad I can provide some good content.
'I absolutely hated the farm animal' I like that straight forward statement. .You make beautiful knives Sir. Enjoy watching your work.
Thanks for hanging out with us VillaMas
Dad
I really thank you for sharing your story! Very motivating to hear! Keep on learning🔥
It's awesome that you took your newfound interest and ran with it. As I think I said before, you were one if the peple that inspired me to take up knifemaking, so it was cool to hear your start up story. Keep up the awesome work Kyle! You still serve as an inspiration to many.
WOW, thanks Sam I can't tell you how motivating the encouragement is! I'm drawing up the inlay design on my dagger now and need a little inspiration myself.
It's really nice having this pop up in my suggested videos, hearing you say you'd like to teach, and then a year later seeing you just launch your masterclass videos. I'm super proud of you, man!
Hey Valhalla thanks
Keep Forging On
God bless you
Happy new year
Team Royer
Watching you work has made me slow way down. I used to go way to fast, rushing through some steps, and then regretting mistakes. Now, I'm learning to chill and take my time. Definitely a hobbyist at this point, but wanting to be so much better.
What a great story! For me it will always be a hobby. A man has to do something fun. I’m sure it’s the same for women. My wife is also an artist and has to be coming up with something fun. Prost 🍻
We love you and your work, Kyle 🇬🇧🙏🏻🇺🇸
Feeling the love from across the pond my friend Cheers
Merry Christmas
Dad
@@KyleRoyerKnives
Definitely!
🤜🏻💥🤛🏻
This was an awesome video! I loved hearing your story. You've become one of my favorite knife-makers, both as an artist and as a person. The world needs more people like you, I'm curious if you ever thought about doing anything else. Like when you were a teenager, did you ever imagine you'd go to college, major in something, and get a job. If so, what was it? What do you think you'd be doing if you hadn't become a full time knife maker?
Loving this channel. I’m a beginner to this craft and absolutely love it. Thank you for your videos and what you have taught everyone through your videos.
Oh, good! I am so glad you like it! :)
Do you have a beginner shop and equipment list or video? What are the must have tools supplies when you FIRST begin
Really enjoying the video, as a hobbyist Blacksmith/Bladesmith it give something to strive for
Thanks Josh! Bladesmithing has been real good to me, not without daily challenges but I'm so glad I went down that road.
Love the story!
That first customer who refused to pay the agreed on price, what a horrible person he is, something like that tells so much about a person. A lady at my job, a boss, heard that I had started making knives and asked me to make two for her to give as Christmas presents. I told her I had just started and didnt really know what I was doing and hadnt planned to sell but she insisted that whatever I made would be fine and she'd pay me well, so I went along, mainly just to be polite. I had minimal tools and knowledge but spent weeks forging her a dagger and Bowie, with MOP, turquoise, pewter, wood and antler handles, they were so cool. I made wooden sheaths too for each. I had MINIMAL tools, it was all SO HARD and all my own materials. I left them in her office for her to pick up, like we'd agreed. When I finally saw her at work, she told me how nice the knives were and again promised she'd pay me. Well...that was over two yrs ago and she still hasnt paid me! I dont dare bring it up for fear of being fired! The disgust I felt killed any chance of me ever trying to sell my knives; now I make them solely for my own enjoyment and when people ask me to sell them one, I say sorry, I make them only for myself.
Sorry to hear about that joe. Sounds similar to Kyle’s experience. Kyle decided to use that experience and that’s part of what got him where he is today. If you have nice things you make it wouldn’t be the end of the world if you shared them with others . Keep Forging On my friend
Happy new year
Dad
You need to make another knife that's very pretty. Something she feels she must have, when she sees it and tells you she must have it, tell her you will sell it to her and she can pay you for the two others as well. Don't be discouraged, stingy people are everywhere, you just need to learn how to manage them. ILL feelings only hurt you, get over it and get on to your creative knife creatine! Hope you have a good day!
Just came back from an intro to bladesmithing class at VIB
That's awesome! Who were your teachers. From early on as a young apprentice, I told myself I wanted to master and teach one day.
KyleRoyerKnives only got one at this one, Scott McGhee. Definitely enjoyed my time up north we even got some snow which is certainly a rarity for someone from east Texas. Definitely gonna try and push myself on quality even more so I can get those two sets of two letters even sooner
Interesting story
That sounds just about like me I mean it's one thing to heat up metal and bashing it into submission but another thing to make a precision thoughtful peace that's where the money's at.
Hey Michael
It’s not all about the money, but it doesn’t hurt either!😎✅🔥⚔️
Team Royer
What was you most expensive knife please?
Would you rather make a knife knowing it’ll be kept in a safe only to be taken out and looked at once in a while or make a knife knowing that while it’s beauty is appreciated that it’ll be used as designed?
Would you care what happens to it?? As I would just be glad it sold most of Kyle's knives I cant see people using
Still remeber your journey to master series.
WOW, it's great to know I have guys out there that have been watching all these years. I really wish we would've kept it going, I think we were some of the first knife makers to post on UA-cam.
KyleRoyerKnives I was pretty excited when you started posting again. Can’t wait to see you make that million dollar knife.
I'm an amateur knife maker,, 1 year experience,, youtube taught,, I plan the to make it my full time career,, I'm open to any advice
Awesome Miller
Work into it slowly with diligence and passion. Ask lots of questions. Make lots of mistakes but don’t let any out of the shop. Find a local knife community , make sure you share your knowledge and passion with others. It’s more fun when we bring people along with us on our journey … Sounds like you are in a good place. Keep Forging On my friend
Dad
@@KyleRoyerKnives i like that you say, “make lot’s of mistakes, but don’t let them out of the shop” i love that.! As for taking people along for the journey, I’ve started a UA-cam channel, show far its only knife sharpening videos,, but i will incorporate knife making also
I enjoyed this video very much. Raw and real. I spoke with you a few years back you were getting bombarded by people. I like making a few videos here and there of my leather work and things. I feel like maybe someone will get something from it. Thanks for sharing your video and if you get a chance subscribe to my channel. Id love to have you there with me for the trip.
I'm so glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for your comment looking forward to hearing from you more.
The thought of some guy trying to bully a little boy into making them a custom high tier knife on the cheap is so crazy. What a butthead dude. Rofl