A Russian woman creating Japanese food In America, her name literally means "snow" and she's living in the "Sunshine State." 😂 Great video, Max! The Damascus pattern on that blade was out of this world!
Interesting that you mention that her name means 'snow.' Lots of Japanese sushi masters (male, of course) feel that women's hands are too warm to handle the fish.
@@bearsnevergiveupCould you give any more information? I could easily provide proof my partner's hands are *almost always* colder than mine, but she claims bad circulation. Yet, why would the warmth of a woman's hand interfere with the preparation of a meal more than a man's hand, if the entrée is cold/chilled/raw? or does that stigma apply to hot prepared dishes as well?
@@zanderwylie7172like he said, he’s not a blacksmith he basically puts everything together, he doesn’t “create” and shape everything from scratch, so stop complaining
I know you don't have a lot of subscribers, but the content has such a huge impact on your fan base and the chefs, I always wanted to become a knife maker for a while now, thanks for you content bro.
Fun fact: The method used for knives in the video is also the method that was used on plate armors in the late medieval period. Back then they did not have the same relieable ways of measuring temperatures - so instead they used color, when the metal had the right color of blue they quenched it and then reheated it to a lower temperature, keeping the hardness and maintaining some elasticity in the metal - allowing for the wearer to wear less metal and thus be more effective. (Plate armor works by deflection, not absorbtion) And nother one: In the medieval period you used wooden scabbards, and the hollowing out process is not completely different from the one you used. Though you typically also had wool inside the scabbard. And... Your work is absolutely gorgeous.
in regards to the earing: a carpenter does not make the nails, hinges and tools he used to build the furniture he puts in the home he built. nor a tailor the fabrics/threads/linings and tools they use to craft fine clothing. you've not only moved to a different career not once (chef to knife maker), but twice (youtuber). you've gained an arsenal of skills including cinematography, video editing, a bunch of different software and technical programs and equipment, storytelling/screenwriting and networking. bro, don't fret the little things, no one does it "all"! this is not just a phenomenal knife the client is clearly very happy with, but a well crafted story of both of your journeys! well done man, happy to subscribe and continue watching your adventures!a
This is the first time I've come across one of your videos, OUTSTANDING work! You may not be a blacksmith, but that is one beautiful knife and you cannot deny the results. You are definitely a talented knife maker! I consume TONS of blacksmithing content like Kyle Royer, and Alex Steele, and many others, this is nothing short of amazing work my friend! You have definitely earned a subscriber here. Keep at it!
Kyle Royer's attention to detail is amazing but some days he acts like a big kid and I have to fast-forward his videos. I'm digging Max and his knowledge of cooking helps him making chef knives. Hopefully see more types of blades. 👍
This just randomly popped up on my front page and I’m speechless. The editing is flawless, all the shots of the knife are beautiful and let’s not forget the craftsmanship. Beautiful all around. Great job you earned a subscriber
This was absolutely stunning! The video was filmed and edited just as well as the knife was made! As a fellow knife making youtuber I know how hard it is to do and I must say you did an outstanding job! I bet your channel will gain much success super fast, and I wish you the best of luck!
just found your channel , followed a lot of big knife makers for a long time , your work is in a class of its own has a certain elegance about it , phenomenal !!!
What the FRAK!! I’m shocked to see a channel with such high-caliber videos having only 7.9K subscribers. This channel deserves to blow up to millions of subs! 😁😁
I’ve been following Chef Yana on her social media for a while now and her contents are just pure bliss to watch. I will definitely see this knife more on her channel from now on. Such a fantastic work!!!
Most of the people who post actually forge their own blades but you appear to buy your own blanks. That's fair. It actually gives us some insight into making a knife using purchased steel. Your métier is grinding and making the handles and the sheaths. The use of the earing purchased on Amazon was inspired. Hope you got a few free diners for that knife you made for her.
80% of knife makers don't forge their blades, and the few who forge them don't actually forge the details on the blade, they just make a flat bar and cut into it. There's nothing wrong with cutting a sheet of steel, it's both faster, cheaper, and in some cases more precise
@@jeanladoire4141 He said most knife makers who post. I.e. those who post their work on youtube. And I tend to agree. When you look at the people who actually have large channels, at least.
The best steels currently available are actually not forged by blacksmiths. CPM steels, which produce the worlds best blade steels, have to be made in a facility and the stock is then sent to knife makers, this results in superior performance compared to even the best forged steels as long as the heat treatment is good.
A functional masterpiece. A knife beautiful enough to be a display piece but is functional to be used in a kitchen by a beautiful chef. Hope to see more videos like this. Hi from South Africa..... . .
Thanks Everyone for spending the time to watch the second episode! be sure to subscribe, it tells me if I should keep doing this! In the first episode I had a lot of feedback and it really helped. Let me know what you think! Always learning, always teaching.
Amazing end result! Love the unfolding of the story and the way you editing. I was hooked from begining to the end. Maybe after 10 or so chefs, let's get a recap on them ! ❤🎉
The video was well presented, beautifully shot and a joy to watch. Should you make more? Yes, you should, you have the right balance between presenting and explaining. 👍👍👍
I have the privilege of owning 2 of Max's knives. Incredible, beautiful tools that my wife and I rely on daily. Looking forward to more videos like this, Max!
Man that knife is absolutely beautiful! I love how you clarified that you're a knife maker, not a Smith. There's bound to be at least one person who complains that you didn't make the billet but the way you explained it was perfect. It's obvious that like a great chef you source your billet from someone who is very skilled because that damascus was lit! Fantastic job, will be watching more of your content!
You have literally set the bar so high, im not sure if I will ever reach it. Your blades are not just blades, they're beautiful pieces of art. I commend you and I enjoy your videos so much!
Man, you are great! No boring stuff. Short and beautiful content! Great work. The chef is very pretty and the knife you made for her is just the greatest compliment! Kudos!
Y'all know that feeling when you find a show you really enjoy or a book you really enjoy but it only has a couple of Ep/ Ch? That feeling when you want to watch/ read more reallyyyy bad but gotta wait? I got that feeling with this channel I'm here for the long run keep up the great work brotha! Notification bell is on!
@@Hnkka Yeah but he wasn't saying without water, he was saying dipping after a short grind. To play devils advocate I would say it would take more skill to make an even tempered blade by dipping (so having knowledge of when the heat build up could be a problem) than by having a constant flow of water. Either way, so long as the end product is right it doesn't really matter but a constant flow will take more time to grind.
Wonderful The art in the damascus was perfect The craftsmanship was top tier You're a very skilled In your passion & you're a very kind human being puting smiles on people with a gift from your heart & hands Absolutely magnificent
@@Mp57navy I think you are confusing terms of knifemaking and bladesmith. He is a just knifemaker not bladesmith. he prefers to buy damasks that are professionally made, similar to modern steels that bear almost no defects, than to make his own damascus, thereby wasting time and the quality of the steel.
@@Mp57navy That doesn't preclude him from being a knifemaker. I've been a bladesmith for over 20 years and I cut and grind knives as well as forging to shape. He started with raw material and ended with a finished product. That makes him a knifemaker, and would be welcome in my shop anytime.
Hello, brother. I am no chef or knife maker, and I don't comment on anything on UA-cam. That being said, I do LOVE knives, and that is the most beautiful knife I have ever seen! It's a functional piece of art. Just looking at it would make me want to get up and cook something! Chef Snezhana looked like a kid on Christmas morning when you presented it to her.. You are super talented, dude! Great work. Just subbed to your channel.
dude thats a huge compliment coming from you, thank you! I saw you at blade show from a distance but you were going the opposite direction, so I missed ya haha
Couple of questions: 1- Wouldn't the double shallow grind be harder to maintain for the chef on her own? 2- Why not make it full tang so it doesn't have space in the handle for moisture to seep in?
solid questions! as far as sharpening ,the shallow grinds do not interfere in sharpening because its about .5" away from the double bevel edge. there's no way any moisture will penetrate, 2ton epoxy is filled in the hidden tang and is harder to penetrate than a full tang.
@@TheMajimeChronicles Oh wow, thank you so much for clarifying! So the shallow grind will only matter when it's 20 years later and half the knife is lost to sharpening lol.
I was worried about this too Why insist on a double bevel though? I thought slicing sashimi was one of the few situations where a single bevel edge was preferred@@TheMajimeChronicles
@@avlinrbdig5715 solid question and im still seeing if this is a better grind. check out the episode I just released and see how chef Jesse cuts thick tuna
I can’t believe how this channel dosent have enough love! I just started watching and I’m already a fan!! I hope this channel gets the love it deserves!! I’ll be supporting!^^
@@TheMajimeChronicleshey brother!! I don’t know how I found your channel but thank god I did!!! Get ready brother!!! You are about to take off on a rocket!!! 🚀
had a look at the knives on your website, i mean every single one is dropdead gorgeous i wasn't even surprised at the price tag, looking forward to see more of your craftsmanship man
The algorithm 😅 you can get a great forged knife from Japan for $500-1000. Not even a renowned master bladesmith like Murray Carter charges that much, the most expensive I see on his website is roughly $2000.
@@fikonfraktare That‘s the reason for disliking this video. 👎 He did such a great job, but scamming his audience with fake information. This knife is not even near worth 6k
Absolutely stunning! As someone who loves to cook at home, I can only imagine what a knife of this caliber would feel like in the hand. Truly, a work of art!!
How much do you charge per hour of your work? What about your car mechanic? The second being probably $75-100/hour. It's a niche artistic product so probably double that. Plus the cost of materials x2 and energy used x2. And don't forget the "Edison Charge" aka the cost of knowing how to do it when you don't. And there you go, 6 grand. He didn't go into the process of Damascus that he did and how many hours it took. But I bet he didn't just do it in 3 hours. I've spent 5 hours just prepping a miniature piece of plastic 40k to paint. And 40 hours to paint it. Some people spend 200 hours to paint a competition winner. So if their expert painting skills are worth $50/hour (and that's REALLY lowballing it), a tiny plastic sculpture you can hold in your hand is easily worth over ten grand. Ever get work on your house done? Like redoing your kitchen? Materials are 10-20k, cost of work is 30-40. So that's how this cost 6.
I like the way you think about the whole process of making the knife, to make a great knife, you need to understand how it's used, how it needs to feel and I certainly feel that way and by the reaction of the chef I'd say she feels that way too! Great video, wishing you the best of luck on future content!
Talking with a guy I work with that specializes in medical coatings for cardiac stents and the like, he mentioned that some compounds in coffee will also bind to the surface of the steel creating a mono layer coating (single molecule thickness). These coatings can be very durable and stop protein from binding to the steel. Not protein as we use it to refer to meat, but the protein molecules within the meat. Also, coffee etching is WAY less toxic of an etching process than ferric chloride and requires no special disposal requirements. Looking at the stents that my coworker has coated with the pure chemicals found in coffee, I believe that this also contributes to the color that coffee etching creates. Because those solutions are totally clear. You may also see an increase in durability if you expose the blade to strong UV light while it is in the coffee solution, but you’ll have to make sure the blade is only shallowly submerged so the UV can reach it since coffee is relatively opaque.
After $500 you’re getting significantly diminishing returns on a knife. 6k is ridiculous, your materials cost and labor can’t even come close to that, the profit margin on this knife is borderline unethical.
I am so glad you fell into my recommended videos! What a knife, the fact you were a chef I think helps you understand the knives soo much better, because they are the tool of the trade. I'll be sharing your video and I hope to see your subscriber count go up! most likely not caused by me as you'll probably get 2 more from me sharing. But you deserve so much more for your craft and your storytelling! Excited to go through your videos.
Wait a second, you have a UA-cam channel?? I've been following your instagram for so long, just waiting for the day I have enough money laying around that I could afford one of your knives. I'm so glad that you got into videography, and even more excited for your channel to grow. Your art deserves to be seen.
$6000? With that you can fly to Kappabashi in Tokyo, buy a top notch knife made by a renowned blacksmith, stay for a couple of days, enjoy the city and then come back.
Brother you did a very great job in everything. The energy, the passion, the ideas, the rythme, the edit, the logo, the chefs and everything else you're amazing. Good luck on your journey it's going to be great.
what an amazing first video for me to have been introduced to your channel, absolutely incredible craftsmanship and without a shadow of a doubt deserve way more subscribers than you have currently, can not wait to binge your vdeos.
I really enjoyed this video...from the editing, the flow, the information, and ofc your creativity and skill. Thank you! I hope this channel goes where you want it to! That knife looked AMAZING btw.
I subscribed. Just saying that the 2 knife making vids I've watched so far are both very fantastic videos. The 2nd one especially improved a lot. Request: -Include clips of the blade making as well. -More stories and FOOD shots please :D
As a chef myself, I am really impressed on the technique and the end results, I wish I could have a handmade knife for myself done by you! Really, work well done!
what a thing of beauty, and to hold it in your hand and work with it must be a totally different feeling, superb craftmanship and vision to bring this together Max
Hi Max, just discovered your channel. Keep up the fantastic storytelling, editing and camera work, I can tell that you are pouring your soul into these videos.
Interesting, concise with enough details, your passion shows through. I would have liked to see more of the "reaction" phase because the ending felt abrupt. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to more.
UA-cam algorithm somehow brought me here - and I got stuck. 😂 Wow, such beautifull craftsmanship, dedication and brilliant work (Knives AND filming). Great job. Thumbs up!
With the experience as a chef combined with the passion of knife making skills, equals masterpiece of a craftsmanship. What a talented craftsman you are. ❤
Excellent build! Thank you for the great content. It's refreshing to see your humility, but I hope you know you are a true master of your craft. Keep up the great work! 👍
Saw this video loved it, noticed that I had accidentally queued the next video by you as well. Watched it, loved it. Subscribed. Went to check the channel, fully committed it to making it a night. Disappointed to see that you only have a handful of videos out. Watched them all. Fantastic work! Can't wait till the next one!
I don't know anything about knives as such but man this was such an amazing watch. The story telling, videography, editing is top notch. Wishing you the best with your channel! I instantly subscribed! Keep up the good work work.
How on earth do you have "only" 27k subscribers ? The shots, the quality, I was expecting at the very least a 1M channel ! Blew my mind, you will succeed i have no doubt, keep up the good work we will be watching !
Randomly came across your channel. I've never seen craftsmanship like yours. The fact that you were/are a chef and also make such beautiful instruments is amazing. Some day I hope I can afford one of your knives. In the mean time, subbed.
"another knife-making video", I thought... Decided to stay cause you kept it to 12 minutes, and I'm glad I did! Great work, man. Your video format is also fantastic, it sets you apart and it's very no-bullshit. I'mma let you cook, brother! 🔥
Having a basic understanding of the end use is what really made the knife work. Too many knives try to be the one tool option for everything and end up just being ok. It was nice to see just something purposely built to do one specific thing and excel at it.
A Russian woman creating Japanese food In America, her name literally means "snow" and she's living in the "Sunshine State." 😂
Great video, Max! The Damascus pattern on that blade was out of this world!
@@PhantomFilmAustralia Russian Sushi chef is already too many steps to just being straight out of Durararara!!
Я русский родом из Узбекистана, в 2013 году приехал в Россию в республику Бурятия работать на китайцев ) так что такие истории сплошь и рядом )
Only in America.♥🤍💙
Interesting that you mention that her name means 'snow.' Lots of Japanese sushi masters (male, of course) feel that women's hands are too warm to handle the fish.
@@bearsnevergiveupCould you give any more information? I could easily provide proof my partner's hands are *almost always* colder than mine, but she claims bad circulation. Yet, why would the warmth of a woman's hand interfere with the preparation of a meal more than a man's hand, if the entrée is cold/chilled/raw? or does that stigma apply to hot prepared dishes as well?
clicked for the chef, stayed for the chef, but the making of the knife was interesting
ah, i thought he was selling the knife so skipped to the main part
As a chef of almost thirty years and a bladesmith…much respect for your grinding, heat treating and geometry 👌👌
didn't even forge out the shape. Absolutely whack
@@zanderwylie7172like he said, he’s not a blacksmith he basically puts everything together, he doesn’t “create” and shape everything from scratch, so stop complaining
@@zanderwylie7172congratulations on being a gatekeeper and narrow minded buddy, it’s a brilliant piece and worthy of show
@@zanderwylie7172 I thought the same, considering 6000 price tag
@@MrOrangeonion I think the price tag is just clickbait. Looked like about 2 days of work.
Bob Kramer's knives are cheaper.
The story, the shots, the craftmanship, the humor 🔥
HESAAAM
the simpin',
This gentleman is a refined artist with a drawing personality: I love your work and you, my good man.
I know you don't have a lot of subscribers, but the content has such a huge impact on your fan base and the chefs, I always wanted to become a knife maker for a while now, thanks for you content bro.
Fun fact:
The method used for knives in the video is also the method that was used on plate armors in the late medieval period. Back then they did not have the same relieable ways of measuring temperatures - so instead they used color, when the metal had the right color of blue they quenched it and then reheated it to a lower temperature, keeping the hardness and maintaining some elasticity in the metal - allowing for the wearer to wear less metal and thus be more effective. (Plate armor works by deflection, not absorbtion)
And nother one: In the medieval period you used wooden scabbards, and the hollowing out process is not completely different from the one you used. Though you typically also had wool inside the scabbard.
And... Your work is absolutely gorgeous.
not a chef but can appreciate the intricate workmanship of that masterpiece. beautiful knife.
in regards to the earing: a carpenter does not make the nails, hinges and tools he used to build the furniture he puts in the home he built. nor a tailor the fabrics/threads/linings and tools they use to craft fine clothing.
you've not only moved to a different career not once (chef to knife maker), but twice (youtuber). you've gained an arsenal of skills including cinematography, video editing, a bunch of different software and technical programs and equipment, storytelling/screenwriting and networking. bro, don't fret the little things, no one does it "all"! this is not just a phenomenal knife the client is clearly very happy with, but a well crafted story of both of your journeys! well done man, happy to subscribe and continue watching your adventures!a
Stunning craftsmanship man! You truly have perfected this art form. Honored to have you using our materials! 🔥
Beautiful steel guys. amazing work.
This is the first time I've come across one of your videos, OUTSTANDING work! You may not be a blacksmith, but that is one beautiful knife and you cannot deny the results. You are definitely a talented knife maker! I consume TONS of blacksmithing content like Kyle Royer, and Alex Steele, and many others, this is nothing short of amazing work my friend! You have definitely earned a subscriber here. Keep at it!
@@silvershroud166 wow thank you, appreciate the kind words and sub!
Kyle Royer's attention to detail is amazing but some days he acts like a big kid and I have to fast-forward his videos. I'm digging Max and his knowledge of cooking helps him making chef knives. Hopefully see more types of blades. 👍
this channel gunna blow up
No doubt!
Yes 💯 🎉🎉🎉
Amen
fr
UA-cam algorithm is already lurking
This just randomly popped up on my front page and I’m speechless.
The editing is flawless, all the shots of the knife are beautiful and let’s not forget the craftsmanship. Beautiful all around.
Great job you earned a subscriber
This was absolutely stunning! The video was filmed and edited just as well as the knife was made! As a fellow knife making youtuber I know how hard it is to do and I must say you did an outstanding job! I bet your channel will gain much success super fast, and I wish you the best of luck!
Nolan’s knives!!!
Your work and craft is so next level. You are a true artist.
just found your channel , followed a lot of big knife makers for a long time , your work is in a class of its own has a certain elegance about it , phenomenal !!!
The quality of this video is really insane!!! Expecting this channel to go massive in a very short time
This knive is amazing! Truly a piece of art!
What the FRAK!! I’m shocked to see a channel with such high-caliber videos having only 7.9K subscribers. This channel deserves to blow up to millions of subs! 😁😁
I’ve been following Chef Yana on her social media for a while now and her contents are just pure bliss to watch. I will definitely see this knife more on her channel from now on. Such a fantastic work!!!
Most of the people who post actually forge their own blades but you appear to buy your own blanks. That's fair. It actually gives us some insight into making a knife using purchased steel. Your métier is grinding and making the handles and the sheaths. The use of the earing purchased on Amazon was inspired. Hope you got a few free diners for that knife you made for her.
80% of knife makers don't forge their blades, and the few who forge them don't actually forge the details on the blade, they just make a flat bar and cut into it. There's nothing wrong with cutting a sheet of steel, it's both faster, cheaper, and in some cases more precise
@@jeanladoire4141 He said most knife makers who post. I.e. those who post their work on youtube. And I tend to agree. When you look at the people who actually have large channels, at least.
@@jeanladoire4141 This is bullshit🤣
The best steels currently available are actually not forged by blacksmiths. CPM steels, which produce the worlds best blade steels, have to be made in a facility and the stock is then sent to knife makers, this results in superior performance compared to even the best forged steels as long as the heat treatment is good.
A functional masterpiece. A knife beautiful enough to be a display piece but is functional to be used in a kitchen by a beautiful chef. Hope to see more videos like this. Hi from South Africa..... . .
Thanks Everyone for spending the time to watch the second episode! be sure to subscribe, it tells me if I should keep doing this!
In the first episode I had a lot of feedback and it really helped.
Let me know what you think!
Always learning, always teaching.
Amazing end result! Love the unfolding of the story and the way you editing. I was hooked from begining to the end.
Maybe after 10 or so chefs, let's get a recap on them ! ❤🎉
I just went back to this video to click the like button. I felt it was my duty to do so. Such a small content creator, and so talented, deserves it. 😊
The video was well presented, beautifully shot and a joy to watch. Should you make more? Yes, you should, you have the right balance between presenting and explaining. 👍👍👍
Outstanding work! And her reaction gave me chills, lovely lady!
it's a girl
I have the privilege of owning 2 of Max's knives. Incredible, beautiful tools that my wife and I rely on daily.
Looking forward to more videos like this, Max!
Man that knife is absolutely beautiful! I love how you clarified that you're a knife maker, not a Smith. There's bound to be at least one person who complains that you didn't make the billet but the way you explained it was perfect. It's obvious that like a great chef you source your billet from someone who is very skilled because that damascus was lit! Fantastic job, will be watching more of your content!
the production quality of this video deserves a million views , gonna subscribe to you right away
thank you my friend
You have literally set the bar so high, im not sure if I will ever reach it. Your blades are not just blades, they're beautiful pieces of art. I commend you and I enjoy your videos so much!
she's so pretty wtf
Russian women. They're mind-boggling in their gorgeousness.
the empire always strives to mix the conquered peoples
@@Alierii that's nothing compared to escorts 😂
@@springpocket6941she is actually inteligent tho
Don't be weird.
holy guacamole. from the filming, explanation of your thought process when building the knife, to the end product. amazing! keep it up :)
i can’t believe you only have 12k subs, the production value on this series is amazing
That will double in the next month or so, for sure!
Man, you are great! No boring stuff. Short and beautiful content! Great work. The chef is very pretty and the knife you made for her is just the greatest compliment! Kudos!
Earned yourself a subscriber. Great craftmanship
Y'all know that feeling when you find a show you really enjoy or a book you really enjoy but it only has a couple of Ep/ Ch? That feeling when you want to watch/ read more reallyyyy bad but gotta wait? I got that feeling with this channel I'm here for the long run keep up the great work brotha! Notification bell is on!
You grind correctly unlike so many other terrible knife makers. Running water on the belts. Excellent!
If you don't let heat accumulate, and soak the blade enough times, you don't need running water
@@TheChzoronzon with water there is significant difference to without water, less risk and more consistency
@@Hnkka Yeah but he wasn't saying without water, he was saying dipping after a short grind. To play devils advocate I would say it would take more skill to make an even tempered blade by dipping (so having knowledge of when the heat build up could be a problem) than by having a constant flow of water. Either way, so long as the end product is right it doesn't really matter but a constant flow will take more time to grind.
Wonderful The art in the damascus was perfect The craftsmanship was top tier You're a very skilled In your passion & you're a very kind human being puting smiles on people with a gift from your heart & hands Absolutely magnificent
When best instagram knifemaker decide to humiliate UA-cam knifemakers. Glad to see you here, please more videos, UA-cam will be good business for you
@@GeorgeC.bladesmith no intention of doing that, every knife maker has their incredible strengths. I learned from them 😂 thank you George!
??? Cutting out a piece of steel with a bandsaw is the short-cut I consider skipping the whole "Knifemaking" part.
@@Mp57navy I think you are confusing terms of knifemaking and bladesmith. He is a just knifemaker not bladesmith. he prefers to buy damasks that are professionally made, similar to modern steels that bear almost no defects, than to make his own damascus, thereby wasting time and the quality of the steel.
@@Mp57navy That doesn't preclude him from being a knifemaker. I've been a bladesmith for over 20 years and I cut and grind knives as well as forging to shape. He started with raw material and ended with a finished product. That makes him a knifemaker, and would be welcome in my shop anytime.
Hello, brother. I am no chef or knife maker, and I don't comment on anything on UA-cam. That being said, I do LOVE knives, and that is the most beautiful knife I have ever seen! It's a functional piece of art. Just looking at it would make me want to get up and cook something! Chef Snezhana looked like a kid on Christmas morning when you presented it to her.. You are super talented, dude! Great work. Just subbed to your channel.
Great video :D
The camera quality kept me glued to the screen and it was cool to finally see how you make your insane knives🤯
Excited to see more
dude thats a huge compliment coming from you, thank you! I saw you at blade show from a distance but you were going the opposite direction, so I missed ya haha
Wow! That's a stunner! The knife, the case, the smile in her eyes...you succeeded. Nicely done!
Couple of questions:
1- Wouldn't the double shallow grind be harder to maintain for the chef on her own?
2- Why not make it full tang so it doesn't have space in the handle for moisture to seep in?
solid questions!
as far as sharpening ,the shallow grinds do not interfere in sharpening because its about .5" away from the double bevel edge.
there's no way any moisture will penetrate, 2ton epoxy is filled in the hidden tang and is harder to penetrate than a full tang.
@@TheMajimeChronicles Oh wow, thank you so much for clarifying!
So the shallow grind will only matter when it's 20 years later and half the knife is lost to sharpening lol.
I was worried about this too
Why insist on a double bevel though? I thought slicing sashimi was one of the few situations where a single bevel edge was preferred@@TheMajimeChronicles
@@ShiroKage009 haha I also think of longevity. if it ever hits the actually hollow you just lay the blade flat like doing an uraoshi.
@@avlinrbdig5715 solid question and im still seeing if this is a better grind. check out the episode I just released and see how chef Jesse cuts thick tuna
I used to make knives , nothing like yours of course, but I had lost the interest until now. Thanks for the rekindled inspiration !!! I appreciate you
Got a little scared there for a moment when he offered a high five to someone holding a super sharp knives in their right hand 😂
That is a beautiful and amazing knife! Your glee while cutting the pork loin shows how much feelings you put into the work you do.
I can’t believe how this channel dosent have enough love! I just started watching and I’m already a fan!! I hope this channel gets the love it deserves!! I’ll be supporting!^^
thank you so much! technically im new to UA-cam, just started 3 weeks ago! appreciate the support!
@@TheMajimeChronicleshey brother!! I don’t know how I found your channel but thank god I did!!! Get ready brother!!! You are about to take off on a rocket!!! 🚀
had a look at the knives on your website, i mean every single one is dropdead gorgeous i wasn't even surprised at the price tag, looking forward to see more of your craftsmanship man
Who gave the 6k appraisal?
I think that's the market price for those types of knives
The algorithm 😅 you can get a great forged knife from Japan for $500-1000. Not even a renowned master bladesmith like Murray Carter charges that much, the most expensive I see on his website is roughly $2000.
Me!
Clickbait motivation gave the appraisal
@@fikonfraktare That‘s the reason for disliking this video. 👎 He did such a great job, but scamming his audience with fake information. This knife is not even near worth 6k
Absolutely stunning! As someone who loves to cook at home, I can only imagine what a knife of this caliber would feel like in the hand. Truly, a work of art!!
i don’t understand the 6k price
And you never will.
How much do you charge per hour of your work? What about your car mechanic? The second being probably $75-100/hour. It's a niche artistic product so probably double that. Plus the cost of materials x2 and energy used x2. And don't forget the "Edison Charge" aka the cost of knowing how to do it when you don't. And there you go, 6 grand.
He didn't go into the process of Damascus that he did and how many hours it took. But I bet he didn't just do it in 3 hours. I've spent 5 hours just prepping a miniature piece of plastic 40k to paint. And 40 hours to paint it. Some people spend 200 hours to paint a competition winner. So if their expert painting skills are worth $50/hour (and that's REALLY lowballing it), a tiny plastic sculpture you can hold in your hand is easily worth over ten grand.
Ever get work on your house done? Like redoing your kitchen? Materials are 10-20k, cost of work is 30-40. So that's how this cost 6.
You never will bud
Capitalism. People just make up a number in their heads and someone calls it a "work of art" and buys it
Then marketing bs comes in
I like the way you think about the whole process of making the knife, to make a great knife, you need to understand how it's used, how it needs to feel and I certainly feel that way and by the reaction of the chef I'd say she feels that way too! Great video, wishing you the best of luck on future content!
Talking with a guy I work with that specializes in medical coatings for cardiac stents and the like, he mentioned that some compounds in coffee will also bind to the surface of the steel creating a mono layer coating (single molecule thickness). These coatings can be very durable and stop protein from binding to the steel. Not protein as we use it to refer to meat, but the protein molecules within the meat. Also, coffee etching is WAY less toxic of an etching process than ferric chloride and requires no special disposal requirements.
Looking at the stents that my coworker has coated with the pure chemicals found in coffee, I believe that this also contributes to the color that coffee etching creates. Because those solutions are totally clear. You may also see an increase in durability if you expose the blade to strong UV light while it is in the coffee solution, but you’ll have to make sure the blade is only shallowly submerged so the UV can reach it since coffee is relatively opaque.
this is GOLD. thank you for sharing
@TheMajimeChronthe brother icles
If this channel doesnt blow up (which i hope it does) the quality of the video is good. I enjoyed watching it. Good job and good luck!
that'a a lot of fluff for some stock removal
This is awesome. Gotta keep em coming. The joy on her face was great.
After $500 you’re getting significantly diminishing returns on a knife. 6k is ridiculous, your materials cost and labor can’t even come close to that, the profit margin on this knife is borderline unethical.
I am so glad you fell into my recommended videos! What a knife, the fact you were a chef I think helps you understand the knives soo much better, because they are the tool of the trade.
I'll be sharing your video and I hope to see your subscriber count go up! most likely not caused by me as you'll probably get 2 more from me sharing. But you deserve so much more for your craft and your storytelling! Excited to go through your videos.
Well I made a $582,364,731,842.67 sushi knife for my 6th cousin twice removed now married to my great uncle.
Wait a second, you have a UA-cam channel?? I've been following your instagram for so long, just waiting for the day I have enough money laying around that I could afford one of your knives. I'm so glad that you got into videography, and even more excited for your channel to grow. Your art deserves to be seen.
$6000? With that you can fly to Kappabashi in Tokyo, buy a top notch knife made by a renowned blacksmith, stay for a couple of days, enjoy the city and then come back.
that's cuz it's bs. Noone would spend 6k on that knife. It's 1k at best. Its a clickbait
Brother you did a very great job in everything. The energy, the passion, the ideas, the rythme, the edit, the logo, the chefs and everything else you're amazing. Good luck on your journey it's going to be great.
what an amazing first video for me to have been introduced to your channel, absolutely incredible craftsmanship and without a shadow of a doubt deserve way more subscribers than you have currently, can not wait to binge your vdeos.
This knife is a stunning creation, aesthetically, and in terms of performance. You my friend are an absolute meistro. My favorite knife maker.
The attention to detail is crazy, fantastic video!
I really enjoyed this video...from the editing, the flow, the information, and ofc your creativity and skill. Thank you! I hope this channel goes where you want it to! That knife looked AMAZING btw.
Gorgeous knife, very well done! Really enjoyed the process and the reaction! Excited for the next episode!
I subscribed. Just saying that the 2 knife making vids I've watched so far are both very fantastic videos. The 2nd one especially improved a lot.
Request:
-Include clips of the blade making as well.
-More stories and FOOD shots please :D
Awesome channel I just happened to stumble upon an epic video with a very talented individual. Keep up the awesome video. Aloha from Kansas
As a chef myself, I am really impressed on the technique and the end results, I wish I could have a handmade knife for myself done by you!
Really, work well done!
Craftmanship and heart = Art in the highest form.
what a thing of beauty, and to hold it in your hand and work with it must be a totally different feeling, superb craftmanship and vision to bring this together Max
I purchased 1 of your knives in 2019 and its one of my favorites. You’ve come a long way in a short amount of time. Awesome work!!
much appreciated and thank you man!
Hi Max, just discovered your channel.
Keep up the fantastic storytelling, editing and camera work, I can tell that you are pouring your soul into these videos.
Interesting, concise with enough details, your passion shows through. I would have liked to see more of the "reaction" phase because the ending felt abrupt. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to more.
The algorithm delivers! Love this stuff! Hard to believe these are your first videos :)
WOW, that was totally unexpected. The beauty of your craftsmanship is extremely impressive! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏
UA-cam algorithm somehow brought me here - and I got stuck. 😂 Wow, such beautifull craftsmanship, dedication and brilliant work (Knives AND filming). Great job. Thumbs up!
What fantastic skill this knife maker has and a beautiful end product. Hats off
With the experience as a chef combined with the passion of knife making skills, equals masterpiece of a craftsmanship. What a talented craftsman you are. ❤
You are on your way. Stay positive and enjoy what you do. This was a joy to watch.
Excellent build! Thank you for the great content. It's refreshing to see your humility, but I hope you know you are a true master of your craft. Keep up the great work! 👍
you are not just a blade smith you sir are a artist that was a stunning blade both the design and finish were out of this world
Your blades are amazing. That Damascus pattern is unreal. Keep the videos coming.
the way you treated every step - absolute craftmanship grand master
When I was young the fist lesson my teacher told me was there are many ways to a goal ...just the result at the end is what's matters ! Nice work !
When you did the S-Grind on the blade, I was like "this dude's a mad scientist". Love it!
Saw this video loved it, noticed that I had accidentally queued the next video by you as well. Watched it, loved it. Subscribed. Went to check the channel, fully committed it to making it a night. Disappointed to see that you only have a handful of videos out. Watched them all. Fantastic work! Can't wait till the next one!
That blade finish is incredible!!! I wanted to see the more of the damascus finish! beautiful knife.
I'm shocked at the sub numbers of this channel .. great work.. in the video, in the making of the knife, and in making that chef smile
Incredible skills and craftsmanship! It had to be gratifying for her to love it as much as you loved making it!❤️
I don't know anything about knives as such but man this was such an amazing watch. The story telling, videography, editing is top notch. Wishing you the best with your channel! I instantly subscribed! Keep up the good work work.
wonderful craftmanship! I really adore the product you created, the thoughts you put into the creation process - really appreciated!
How on earth do you have "only" 27k subscribers ? The shots, the quality, I was expecting at the very least a 1M channel ! Blew my mind, you will succeed i have no doubt, keep up the good work we will be watching !
That is true artistry, you Sir, are far beyond a mere knife maker!
Randomly came across your channel. I've never seen craftsmanship like yours. The fact that you were/are a chef and also make such beautiful instruments is amazing. Some day I hope I can afford one of your knives. In the mean time, subbed.
"another knife-making video", I thought... Decided to stay cause you kept it to 12 minutes, and I'm glad I did! Great work, man. Your video format is also fantastic, it sets you apart and it's very no-bullshit. I'mma let you cook, brother! 🔥
appreciate you!
Between "Need" and "Want", I certainly don't need it but still, I want it. It looks so beautiful. Congratulations on the masterpiece.
I subcribed the moment you place the goldfish... beautiful detail.
Wow, you're going to be at a million subscribers before a year with this quality. Incredible!
Max is a top notch guy and in addition to producing his excellent knives, makes some damn good content. Nice job Max.
This is craftsmanship in knife making and video production. Excellent.
Having a basic understanding of the end use is what really made the knife work. Too many knives try to be the one tool option for everything and end up just being ok. It was nice to see just something purposely built to do one specific thing and excel at it.
She is a high pro chef ! Wow ! Thank you for this video !