Hola! Me encantan tus videos. Aprecio mucho tu esfuerzo para realizar este video por eso es que me gustaría que el video fuera más largo para ver más el proceso de elaboración. Por ejemplo: la parte de elegir la madera para el mando o el momento en el que le haces los horificios al cuchillo para poner luego los tornillos. Gracias a ti por si lo lees.
It’s my first time visiting and I’m blown away with the beautiful job you’ve done… it’s fantastic to see a true professional doing something they love… can’t wait to go and look at all your work… ( Rob Lee … Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪)
Love the pattern the bearings created. I have always been a fan of Damascus patterns but this one has a simplistic beauty about it. It not a overly busy pattern if that makes sense?
Wow, I never expected the blade to turn out like that, it's awesome! How did the edge of the hatchet look after taking a beating removing the plates? Love the channel.
Recently found your channel and have been watching your most recent videos. Really love the content!!! You do amazing work. Hoping to save up and order one of your skinning/hunting knives for my brother in law next Christmas. Keep up the great work! 13:35
I have no intention of becoming a bladesmith but I always enjoy watching your builds. I am curious if my reticence at making finished blades is correct, that the time put into stock removal, sanding, and finishing is as much, or more than, the blacksmithing part. What would you estimate to be the time spent in each step of the build?
You can reduce that time spent in finishing in a couple ways though, start with less material and forge in your bevels or use a jig to keep straight lines while sanding... or conversely skip the finishing process all together and just get good at making patterned steel stock and just sell to the crazy knifemakers that don't bother with the forging process at all.... there are a lot of those weirdos out there...
It has an interesting pattern to the blade especially with the nickel plating on those bearing balls. I wouldn't classify it as a gyuto but it should still be a functional kitchen knife.
Wow, that is a very unique and interesting way to make a canister damascus bar. Never seen this method otr heard of it before, very creative!! Well done!!
I really like the pattern you made using ball bearings, round rod and steel powder. The knife really looks bang on right. I will make me a copy soon. Thanks for the idea fella. Peace vf
Seriously cool design, Forge welding has virtually no limits to the designs that can be attained, I think I would start slicing all kinds of Slivers of various steel and arranging them in such a way so that the blade looked like it had shattered and been reforged together! similar to the way a piece of glass shatters into shards, from one focal point, I'd pick a spot on the blade's edge and radiate all the pieces out from that one spot, getting larger shards further from the "impact point" on the edge, and use powdered steel to fill in the voids, just like this blade! I know Fire Creek could build this design. How about it Fire Creek? If I sent you a design as a challenge, would you build it?
I’ve never seen one of your videos before but it was great to see someone actually forge in the tip and handle of a knife instead of just grinding it away from a rectangular blank. Glad my algorithm is switching from “knife maker” to “blacksmith”
That is beautiful! With the detail that’s showing up, could you polish the tang and put a clear acrylic handle on it to show the continuing pattern? I know nothing about what you do but, that would be awesome to see the pattern all the way through then knife!
A question of curiosity... is there any tangible difference in forging the tangible as you did vs just using a band saw to cut the profile? Obviously I can acknowledge the material savings but it does take more time. So I wonder if the cost in materials saved is worth the extra time.
In this case yes; forging the tang allows the solid steel rod to run the entire perimeter of the handle instead of being ground off where the blade narrows into the tang.
I like when you hammer the handle into shape, i think it make the overall construction more solid . Some of maker just template and cut it away. Great work!!!
When I was a kid I made a small knife from a circular saw blade and used some Hickory from a busted axe handle for the scales. Unfortunately, I didn't know a thing about tempering the blade (long before computers and internet) so it wouldn't hold an edge. But, it did look good and made a real good letter opener!
I love how the nickel plating is still visible on the bearings. Not a fan of the shape per se (more used to Japanese styles) but a fine design nonetheless!
That turned out really awesome! Hey you wouldn't by chance know of a knife maker named Dale Lennon would you? He's a really well known Texas knife maker and my brother. He's the one who taught me how to make knives 17 years ago.
Very nice! I was afraid it wasn’t hot enough at the press. Get you a variety of die polishing stones. Gesswein is a great brand. They are about the size of a carpenter pencil. Use the butt end with WD 40. You will cut your hand polishing time by half. Your burning glove reminds me of once welding pipe on my ranch fence-line here in Texas. I had 3 “exchange students” helping me. Romero said: “¡Fuego Patron!” I raised my hood and saw nothing. Went back to welding. Two more times he yelled “¡Fuego!” Again I saw no fire. Then Romero said: “¡Pañuelo Patron!” My effing bandana around my effing neck was on fire!
I thought those steel balls add frictionless cutting if left un-hammered so that when you slice watermelon the slices would not stick to the knife when split open. A knife with a lumpy surface should prevent stuff sticking to the blade surface
@Yilmaz Ayten exactly. It’s pattern welding. Damascus is Wootz, not pattern welding. Damascus was made from crucible steel, Pattern welded steel was typically not; although it can be as there’s no rules to where one sources his steel stock from and if it’s steel made via the crucible process then crucible steel it is. I prefer pattern welded over Damascus. Also, the Japanese method is pattern welding as well. San Mai can be plain or patterned. San Mai just means three layers. High carbon core and iron/low carbon cladding.
So what yer saying is the fold makes it damascus. So then it should actually be called a damascus Japanese katana. The way to make that particular steel has been long gone. 11 with 347 folds is one. Damascus steel in today's world is a design not a type of steel or how it is forged, again katana as an example. I'm sure I'm wrong. You have the densho that tells what metal where and how many times it folds. Till then I'll listen to the people who actually do it and this is only 1 of 15 I know who do it. Well, cept one, he's dead, that would be my pa
I have a suggestion, I'm not sure if it works. sandwich the bearing balls in between two pieces of steel, and make sure that the steel is touching one another by pre-drilling half sphere holes in them so you can fit the balls, and then play with the placement of the balls to get different patterns.
Amazing work! I love how you experiment with the powdered steel and bearings. Gorgeous knife!
Thanks you!!
Hola! Me encantan tus videos. Aprecio mucho tu esfuerzo para realizar este video por eso es que me gustaría que el video fuera más largo para ver más el proceso de elaboración. Por ejemplo: la parte de elegir la madera para el mando o el momento en el que le haces los horificios al cuchillo para poner luego los tornillos. Gracias a ti por si lo lees.
Belíssima peça !
Belíssimo trabalho !!
Awesome work, I’m a big fan of how innovative you are with your techniques!
Great handmade knife! This looks incredibly great. I am a big fan of blacksmithing. Especially knives.
Мне нравится, что вы работайте с нужным металлом. Не приваривая и не отрезая.👍
It’s my first time visiting and I’m blown away with the beautiful job you’ve done… it’s fantastic to see a true professional doing something they love… can’t wait to go and look at all your work… ( Rob Lee … Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪)
Thanks you sir
Well done.... This is by far the most interesting and beautiful Damascus pattern I've seen.
Thats the coolest blade I've seen you make so far. Nice!
Love the pattern the bearings created. I have always been a fan of Damascus patterns but this one has a simplistic beauty about it. It not a overly busy pattern if that makes sense?
04:05 It's amazing to see the heat difference between the ball bearings and the rest of the knife through the hot metal.
That is beautiful piece of work - congratulations on the workmanship.
This one came out great. Liking this pattern with the center bar way more than the first all bearing one you did on video
Love the work you do. Beautiful stuff. Could you explain the steps as you do them? I know I would love to know how this process works.
Very nice! Simple pattern turned out beautiful!
You do good work, hombre. I been into restoring old deba knives lately, really hard steel.
An incredible piece of work ! Well done.
Wow it's really awesome how the ball bearings kept their shape
Wow, I never expected the blade to turn out like that, it's awesome! How did the edge of the hatchet look after taking a beating removing the plates? Love the channel.
Thanks! The hatchet was dull but it was a failed hatchet project so the steel wasn't what it should have been anyway, too soft..
Recently found your channel and have been watching your most recent videos. Really love the content!!! You do amazing work. Hoping to save up and order one of your skinning/hunting knives for my brother in law next Christmas. Keep up the great work! 13:35
Thank you I appreciate it
I like how you could see the pattern of the bearings after it was finished great blacksmithmanship
the look of those bearings in the steel like some exotic killer snake skin is really beyond art, you Sir, are a Renaissance Man
I have no intention of becoming a bladesmith but I always enjoy watching your builds. I am curious if my reticence at making finished blades is correct, that the time put into stock removal, sanding, and finishing is as much, or more than, the blacksmithing part. What would you estimate to be the time spent in each step of the build?
You can reduce that time spent in finishing in a couple ways though, start with less material and forge in your bevels or use a jig to keep straight lines while sanding... or conversely skip the finishing process all together and just get good at making patterned steel stock and just sell to the crazy knifemakers that don't bother with the forging process at all.... there are a lot of those weirdos out there...
Yes, actually forging is only a part of blade smithing. Each project varies in time input..
Love the idea of using the welding magnet square to gold the work piece against the sanding belt.
I wish I could afford a knife that. That is an awesome piece of art!
That's beautiful! Great job!
That is certainly different! Those circles from the ballbearings are very cool looking!
It has an interesting pattern to the blade especially with the nickel plating on those bearing balls. I wouldn't classify it as a gyuto but it should still be a functional kitchen knife.
Such beauty. I wish I could own one
I think it’s awesome how you’re constructing these blades!
Thanks man!
Really cool idea and loved the way it turned out
Wow, that is a very unique and interesting way to make a canister damascus bar. Never seen this method otr heard of it before, very creative!! Well done!!
Очень крутой нож.Отличная работа.
This knife is beautiful!! It's an ingenious idea with the toolsteel outside and the bearing balls inside.
Your hard work certainly paid off on that one. That blade is gorgeous.
Thank you sir!
Wow! Awesome as always. This is by far my favorite pattern!
Beautiful, that is awesome, the pattern turned out so well it really is a work of art and useful too.
Molto bello e resistente, i miei complimenti ! 👏🏻
I really like the pattern you made using ball bearings, round rod and steel powder. The knife really looks bang on right. I will make me a copy soon. Thanks for the idea fella. Peace vf
This is truly art. 💪👍
That came out absolutely amazing! New subscriber here.
Awesomely cool! Great craftsmanship!
Awesome & unique looking blade!
Seriously cool design, Forge welding has virtually no limits to the designs that can be attained, I think I would start slicing all kinds of Slivers of various steel and arranging them in such a way so that the blade looked like it had shattered and been reforged together! similar to the way a piece of glass shatters into shards, from one focal point, I'd pick a spot on the blade's edge and radiate all the pieces out from that one spot, getting larger shards further from the "impact point" on the edge, and use powdered steel to fill in the voids, just like this blade! I know Fire Creek could build this design. How about it Fire Creek? If I sent you a design as a challenge, would you build it?
If this worked it could be an amazing reimagining of Andúril from LotR. After all, it was reforged from the shards of Narsil.
i love the pattern, have you ever considered a clear acrylic handle to show off the handle patern?
You nailed the ball bearings this time. This is my favorite.
I’ve never seen one of your videos before but it was great to see someone actually forge in the tip and handle of a knife instead of just grinding it away from a rectangular blank. Glad my algorithm is switching from “knife maker” to “blacksmith”
Very pretty patern and impressive edge, nice work
Awesome pattern you came up with there! Keep it up!
With the amazing demascus pattern you made I'd have etched the tang and made the handle out of clear acrylic
Great pattern and nice different kind of sharpness demo.
Great video and great knife! What did you dip it in before the acid etch?
I like watching you make your knives, You are truly an artist.
I like videos like these, and the sounds in this one aren't overwhelmingly loud or screechy.
It was bearings make one trip of a pattern! Totally love it 💞
That is beautiful! With the detail that’s showing up, could you polish the tang and put a clear acrylic handle on it to show the continuing pattern? I know nothing about what you do but, that would be awesome to see the pattern all the way through then knife!
That would look awesome. Probably get scratched up for a kitchen knife though.
The tensile on that thing looks great, it is going to last a lifetime.
That pattern on a cleaver would be even more epic than this one currently stands and that’s a hell of an achievement
That turned out beautiful!
This is some of the best work I’ve ever seen!
A question of curiosity... is there any tangible difference in forging the tangible as you did vs just using a band saw to cut the profile? Obviously I can acknowledge the material savings but it does take more time. So I wonder if the cost in materials saved is worth the extra time.
In this case yes; forging the tang allows the solid steel rod to run the entire perimeter of the handle instead of being ground off where the blade narrows into the tang.
I like when you hammer the handle into shape, i think it make the overall construction more solid .
Some of maker just template and cut it away.
Great work!!!
Wow!!! That is one beautiful Chef’s Knife 🤙🏼🤙🏼
When I was a kid I made a small knife from a circular saw blade and used some Hickory from a busted axe handle for the scales. Unfortunately, I didn't know a thing about tempering the blade (long before computers and internet) so it wouldn't hold an edge. But, it did look good and made a real good letter opener!
That's neat, similar to how I started!
That looks brilliant,just wondering though how much a knife like that would sell for?
Por que vc não participa do desafio sob fogo....vc é fera..ferreiro profissional
Coolest knife I’ve ever seen! I thought man, this dudes got tools (also mad skills), and then there’s the heat treat oven!
I’m a chef. A knife like this would be a pleasure to use it seems..
Beautiful knife !
That's an awesome looking knife I enjoyed watching it
Nice work! Love watching your craft.
Thanks Kyle!
Wow! What a wonderful job! Congratulations from Brasil.
Thanks!
Pattern looks fantastic
wow that turned out killer!!!! any chef or whatever would be proud to have that in thier collection. strong work sir!!!🤜🤛🤘🤘🤙🤙
Отличный нож получился!
В следующий раз попробуй сделать нож из гаек - у них красивая шестигранная фактура.
It started with your imagination and ended with a beautiful blade. Congratulations on another beautiful knife.
Thanks I appreciate it
Very interesting pattern, kinda looks like the cell structure in a leaf.
Do you ever make blades using Wootz, aka actual Damascus?
Thanks! Haven't done wootz... Yet
Thats a sweet blade.. beautiful details!!
New to the channel.
Very impressed with your work.
Epic beard!
Thanks and welcome!
Great Creativity..... 👼👌
powdered steel and bearings..... It's Unique.
Beautiful knife!
that's a piece of work/art... niicely done!
Stunning work!
Love watching that old power hammer work! Oh, and nice knife too. 😉
Beautiful knife, don't breeze through the quench it's important, ( we like to see it in real time)actually show the whole handle making too please 😀
Great work, amazing blade
Beautiful work.
I love how the nickel plating is still visible on the bearings.
Not a fan of the shape per se (more used to Japanese styles) but a fine design nonetheless!
Beautiful patterns on this knife
That turned out really awesome! Hey you wouldn't by chance know of a knife maker named Dale Lennon would you? He's a really well known Texas knife maker and my brother. He's the one who taught me how to make knives 17 years ago.
Красота!👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very nice! I was afraid it wasn’t hot enough at the press. Get you a variety of die polishing stones. Gesswein is a great brand. They are about the size of a carpenter pencil. Use the butt end with WD 40. You will cut your hand polishing time by half. Your burning glove reminds me of once welding pipe on my ranch fence-line here in Texas. I had 3 “exchange students” helping me. Romero said: “¡Fuego Patron!” I raised my hood and saw nothing. Went back to welding. Two more times he yelled “¡Fuego!” Again I saw no fire. Then Romero said: “¡Pañuelo Patron!” My effing bandana around my effing neck was on fire!
I thought those steel balls add frictionless cutting if left un-hammered so that when you slice watermelon the slices would not stick to the knife when split open. A knife with a lumpy surface should prevent stuff sticking to the blade surface
I hope whoever purchased this is knife paid you really good because even by the standards I've seen on your channel this looks like a lot of work
Nice work looks great.
This is my favourite thing about damascus, seemingly no end to the possible patterns and arrangements.
Скажи пожалуйста,при какой температуре была закалка?
@Yilmaz Ayten exactly.
It’s pattern welding. Damascus is Wootz, not pattern welding. Damascus was made from crucible steel, Pattern welded steel was typically not; although it can be as there’s no rules to where one sources his steel stock from and if it’s steel made via the crucible process then crucible steel it is.
I prefer pattern welded over Damascus. Also, the Japanese method is pattern welding as well. San Mai can be plain or patterned. San Mai just means three layers. High carbon core and iron/low carbon cladding.
@Stephen Hipp Nope!
@Stephen Hipp I do and this is not Damascus.
So what yer saying is the fold makes it damascus. So then it should actually be called a damascus Japanese katana.
The way to make that particular steel has been long gone. 11 with 347 folds is one. Damascus steel in today's world is a design not a type of steel or how it is forged, again katana as an example.
I'm sure I'm wrong. You have the densho that tells what metal where and how many times it folds.
Till then I'll listen to the people who actually do it and this is only 1 of 15 I know who do it. Well, cept one, he's dead, that would be my pa
Love your work. Thank you
Another awesome project!
I have a suggestion, I'm not sure if it works.
sandwich the bearing balls in between two pieces of steel, and make sure that the steel is touching one another by pre-drilling half sphere holes in them so you can fit the balls, and then play with the placement of the balls to get different patterns.
Оригинально, ни у кого такого не видел!