Hand Forged D2 Knife - GS Tongs
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- I make a blacksmith style knife.
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Thanks so much. Glen
D2 was one of the first steels I really got into when I started knife making, along with D3 and D6 which are variations on the theme. A lot of people won't forge it out of square or round stock because its got a fairly slim window between about 1100 down to 900C it'll work well at for heavy forging, once it dips into red you don't want to do much more than gentle taps and adjustments. What I did find was that it does need the normalise at about 700C, then after that's done it'll reach full carbide creation at about 1000C and just air cool it. Were I stopped using it was that turned into an all-day job because most of the D-series steels liked a lot of tempering, so I was looking down the barrel of doing 3 x 2hr cycles between about 200-300C which quite frankly, its just a huge pain in the arse when you're a one man show!
But it does make a great knife, decent chisel and stamps as well because its got abrasion resistance for days, as you probably noticed.
I'm one of the few people in Australia that makes Chinese cooks knives in this blasted hellscape of a country, so if you ever need a really nice present for the missus just give me a holler and I'll mail you one up there to Taiwan (Free- I'll consider it a fair swap for the hours of entertainment here)
Hi and thanks for all the useful information. I'm very pleased that my wife is using this basic knife I made daily. I couldn't take one for free but if you ever want to do a trade for knife, send me an email. Thanks. Glen
gstongs@gmail.com
The main thing is having fun. There is way more to blacksmithing than knives too. So keep being you.
You make a very good point. I'll keep trying to do my thing. Thanks.
That's a great knife mate. 'Cutting edge,' ya might say.
Ha! I see what you did there. My knife making skill is questionable. But my wife has used this one daily and says it's perfect for what she needs so go figure. Cutting edge indeed... Thanks.
Hi just wanted to know do you think it's too late to start black smithing at the age of 50
It's never too late there is a lot you can learn in just a couple of short years and have a ton of fun learning and making small projects and building the shop is a ton of fun in itself
Uri Hofi started when he was in his 60's after retirement, and continued for 30 years.
⭕️if you think you're too old to start, then it's time "to start" ... nothing and no one can or should tell you that you are "too old" to do something "you" believe you would enjoy, they ain't you.
@ohiovalleyforge5383 thanks a million 😊
@@TrollworksForge 😊 thanks
once every month,.... not lasting long are they?
kidding,, love the handle, its given me a great idea for a sword or dagger handle, split the tang and have a semetrical curl with the two ends forming a cross gaurd
great video Glen
I'm very pleased that my wife has taken to using this knife daily. My knives are definitely not artwork. Good luck with your sword / dagger handle. Thanks.
Looks good! Happy wife, happy life!
You got that right. She is using this knife daily so life is currently good! Thanks.
Glen my Friend, Your Wife will have little Strife using that Knife.
Great
Ron, the blacksmith poet strikes again! Good one. Thanks.
@@hotfacts786 thanks for watching and commenting.
Looks great Glen. I think I would like that handle.
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My wife has used this knife daily and says it's perfect so go figure. I'm guessing I will be back in the NW for my build soon - waiting on weather, I think... Thanks Jon.
If you’re waiting on the weather here we will see you in August. 😂😂😂
Nice knife.
I wonder how this steel would forge weld to wrought iron?
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I'm really not sure but I think it would be difficult given the high alloy content of D2. Thanks.
I suspect the high chromium content contributed to the difficulty you had forging it under the hammer. Stainless is the same way, at least for me. D2 is an air hardening steel, but I think you'd get better use out of it if you follow the tempering protocol for this steel. Keep making knives!
Yeah, the high chromium content is one reason this steel is so difficult to hammer. I know there is a specific heat treat that works best but just as I left it, I'm surprised how well this knife works. My wife has used it literally everyday. Thanks.
Amigo fasa uma torquesa forjada do zero.
Thanks for watching.
i would like to try that steel ! i can pay for the shipping of course and even the material !
! tell me what to do !!
Hi Kirk, If still interested, send me an email. For the D2, not a lot, though I have to consider the shipping. Thanks. Glen
gstongs@gmail.com
@@gstongs sent you one
D2 is not the good choice for straight razor. The grain size is too big for that. 1095, O1, O2 is much better steel for razors.
Jerry Stark has been using D2 for years. If anybody knows razor steel, it's him. 52100 and 80crv2 make a much better razor than 1095 and O1 too!!!
But each face feels the blade differently, so who am I to say what's "best!!!" 😂
I'm not exactly sure but if D2 makes a very good knife / has excellent edge retention, then I think it should make a good straight razor. But I have no idea about the grain size... Thanks for sharing.
@@mattmcdonald6034 You make good points. Thanks.
@gstongs To come on YOUR thread like the resident expert, insult you, and still be wrong aggravates me to no end!!! Like my grandmother always said, "Empty barrels make the most noise."
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Thanks.
@@hotfacts786 Thanks.
I think you’re gonna need a massage and about four Advil, and maybe even a new hammer you wore that one out probably!! wow
If I had to hand hammer this steel daily, I'd have hung up my hammer a long time ago. Thanks for watching.
based solely on the way it works under your hammer I imagine D2 to make good hot work tooling, especially punches and drifts.
Definitely a labour of Hercules this stuff
I must admit I would be stoked to get that much of it too. what a find/purchase.
now that song doesn't immediately make me think of knives dude........
I like basic blacksmith made knives what can I say...Nice job and to be honest I rarely use the whole handle because I guide blades with my thumb part way down the spine.
I wish my local stockist kept more than just mild and galvanised steel
seems he doesnt know what 1084 or W1 even is and doesnt want to learn. oh well.
Thanks for sharing
Yes, D2 is also very good for hot use tools. It has more shock resistance than H13 but a bit less heat resistance. Anyway, not the sort of steel that I want to hammer on everyday. Thanks.
@@gstongs I have a 7lb hammer for such things, needless to say I don't work on steels like that often either ....I'm not sure I could eat enough to keep up with that kind of energy consumption lol
I had the same problem going in to making a knife and I learned a lessen that knives are made at the grinder not at the anvil. That and having a well laid out plan.
You make a very good point. And since I mostly dislike grinding I guess my knives will stay in the amateur-hour realm. The only thing I see is that better / proper forging can reduce grinding, etc. Thanks.
Very nice Glen! The D2 really seem hard, sounds like you made a good purchase! Looking forward to the next one!! Good post!
Yeah Robert, this is some very good knife steel. My wife is using this simple knife daily and that's the best of all. Talk to you.
Man that looks like some TOUGH steel! That first few swings i was like... OH MAN THAT IS HARD STEEL!!
Maybe this type of steel would be good for a san mai type construction? Great video as usual. Thanks for the content!
I'm not exactly sure. I'm almost a newbie as far as knives go. This D2 does make a very durable knife, no doubt about that. Thanks.
Hey Glenn, your videos are always top notch. If you still have some D2 to spare I would love a few, thanks. Does it rust?
I still do have some. It will rust but much slower than straight carbon steels given the alloy content. And if a knife or whatever is frequently used, rusting shouldn't be a problem. If interested, send me an email. Thanks. Glen
gstongs@gmail.com
⭕️brother... think you jus created a niche... looks like a blade for the midevil close quarters combat fighter.
Haha! I guess I created a very specialized weapon. Thanks.
@gstongs ⭕️ indeed you did good sir. I'm a former 0331 heavy gunner in the Marines, and the close quarters combat training we did.. this weapon would be a great addition to the "tools" we used and trained with.
Nicely done Glen.
Thanks for sure.
Man, that looked like some really hard sh*t! And yet, once again, you prevail! Since you do so much small tool making, have considered using an induction forge? I find mine gets a lot of use for the smaller items I am making.😁👍
Hi Steve, I have thought about it but from what I see, the power needs for an induction forge may be out of the realm of what I can reasonably do here where I live and work. Maybe when Stateside... Thanks.
Well done Glen.
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Hi Billy, My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Thanks.
Muy bonito desde Argentina lo felizito
Yes very true
Thanks for watching.
@@hotfacts786 Thanks, once again.
How much would the ending price be for ten or fifteen pieces of that steel shiped to WV in the states if its not too unreasonable i would like to have some of that steel
Hi Bill, If still interested, send me an email - not very expensive though I have to consider the shipping. Thanks. Glen
gstongs@gmail.com
d2 is amazing steel need price on 5 and 10 pieces
I got you covered... Thanks.
Dude what a score on that D2!
I may be able to get even more. But I wouldn't want to be hammering on this steel everyday! Thanks.
Nice!
Very Nice Video ❤🧡💛
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