Hey I need to know something. You are no joke, and I have the most highest respect for you. That sword called the Excelsior, I must know what do you want for her. I understand if your not selling her but if you were to sell her what would she cost.
Ah yes, the sigma grind. Honestly one if not the coolest knife blade shape I've ever seen. Such crisp and satifying lines, an amazing balance of curves and straight edges, and my gosh the damascus patterns contrasting with the gold inlays... DAMN
Man as a collector of custom tactical knives and cnc machinist who is also trying to become a maker you really inspire me. Its easy to get sucked into the idea that I need a CNC Mill, a lathe or more tooling for my manual mill to do something but when I watch your vidoes I am reminded that almost anything can be achieved with the tools I have at my disposal and my hands.
Looking great so far! Loving the frame construction of it. More so that the previous guard! Can't wait until the guard, handle, and pommel are finished and mounted!
Kyle Royer, you are the most detail oriented, precise, creative and passionate blade smith i’ve ever seen. congratulations on your success, you deserve it.
The damascus pattern is out of this world and the grind is very crisp and sharp. Also enjoyed the video camera work, music and editing. You guys are doing so well. God bless and Go Team Royer!
I wish there were more as well. they take a long time to video though. :( Dad is starting to video himeself making his own projects so that will be cool! ~Josh Royer
I freakin love this channel. Every knife maker and anyone interested in knives needs to be watching Kyle IMO. Its so meditative watching this guy work and you can really feel the love of the craft come through in these videos. That may be partially due to the great cinematography too, but you know what I'm sayin. If Ian Mccollum is Gun Jesus, then Kyle Royer is Definitely Knife Budah.
You've inspired me to build my own blacksmith shop in addition to my current woodcarving shop here on the big island of Hawaii so I can chase my blacksmithing dreams too. Mahalo Nui 🤙
Amazing work Kyle your attention to detail is outstanding and that gold inlay sure does pop with the Damascus , I imagine your handle material is going to have that wow factor as well , Thanks for posting & regards from Down Under & have a great day mate 😁
I always grind in my false edge first before cutting in my main bevel - because doing it afterwards requires INSANE hand control. Just goes to show how damn good you are, Kyle! Keep that fire lit!
Hello Kyle, you can see at every step that you love what you do. The knife is already a feast for the eyes. Thanks for your videos! Stay healthy! Holger
Very skilful work indeed, a pleasure to watch the whole process, the pattern looks great and the end result will be amazing for sure. Your videos are very high quality these days 👍. Regards from Down Under.
Beautiful profile, beautiful and quite interesting eye catching pattern. This one should be spectacular, once again. I can't wait to see the built and integrated. It's really cool how it looks like a dropped nose looking from the sharp side close 3/4 angle, yet flat on the full side profile. Yeah, like I've ground it three times and it's still too thin.
@KyleRoyerKnives Being a teacher in France is pretty nice, my family taught me to share. But absorbing just the tiniest fragment of the knowledge you seem to be surrounded with would be an amazing experience for sure !
I have been following you for a while And you are absolutely amazing at your trade. I don’t even know how described it except Masterful. Please keep showing us your work
Excellent work on the blade, the grindlines looks close to perfect. I also agree with with other people here that the camera work and editing has become really really good. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Love the time lapses. You be in the zone on the sander, while everything/one is moving around you. That level of focus is the reason your knives look so amazing. Great job so far.
I owned Puma " Genuine White Hunter" model 6377 it also had a similar shaped blade to that with a beautiful rounded clip point, this knife is in a totally different league though but the Puma is still very beautiful in my opinion.
Sorry for the second conment but its deserved after the video. I believe this entire experiment has opened a whole new world of possibilities for you. The light is shining like 1000 suns 🌞. Sick design through and through. As always can't forget about your bro and the video/editing skills. Always improving and make this channel complete. Props!
That is certainly a multi faceted challenge! It must have been great fun hand sanding it... I hope you're well? It's been many years since you were on this side of the world... a lot has changed. :-D
@KyleRoyerKnives I don't want to use my name in the comments section, but I'm the Scottish guy from Taiwan... you do actually know me. :-D It's great to see you doing so well, a true master of the art indeed! Take care and all the best, old chap. :-)
This is functional art. Considering how much effort you put into these and make sure every detail is crisp and flawless, it makes me wonder, how do you prefer these blades to be used? Sitting in a glass display basically untouched? Used carefully and quite little? Going into every day practical use? Or is it simply up to the end buyer how they want their blade to live? Because on the one hand, it's a proper knife in every way. On the other hand, it's so well made that you end up being sad over every tiny scratch and nick that blades get when they are used. :D Kinda like when someone makes a really ornately decorated cake. Sure, it's meant to be eaten, but... do you really want to destroy it?
We prefer our knives to be used to our clients satisfaction. The knives are performance tested and combat ready. Our clients use our knives in all manner of situations. Like and share Cheers Dad
A tip for splitting belts that I came up with, take some 1-2-3 blocks, and clamp them in a vise with a box cutter blade between them, making sure that everything is below the top of the vise jaws. The jaws will align the belt to to the blade, the 1-2-3s will set the spacing. Drop the belt around the vise so that it is hanging with the belt between the jaws cloth backing towards the blade, pierce the belt and run the loop. This will split your belt into two smoothe edged 1" wide belts. I developed this method a few years back when I had a 2"×48" belt grinder and couldn't source belts locally. I had to buy them online, pay shipping, and then wait for the belts. Then I discovered that the local hardware store sold 6"×48" belts, I split these into three 2" belts and saved a lot of money. I got three belts for the price of two, saved the shipping and, most importantly cut out the wait. Oh , yeah forgot to mention, I used a wood worker's vise with nice big flat jaws.
Thanks. Have you joined our monthly membership (Knife Maker Plus).Hours and hours of Kyle’s detailed tips and tricks. Like and share we appreciate it my friend Dad
Would you ever consider making a Damascus spear instead of the swords and knives you usually make? I like the swords and knives videos just wanted to make a suggestion for something new. Love the knife so far looks great!!!
A little tip: instead of Windex you may want to use WD-40 to hand sand instead. Windex from my experience makes the sandpaper "gunk up" with fillings amd paper dust while WD-40 keeps the debris away.
Been through all that The difference may be our MMM yellow backer wet dry sandpaper This is what we find works best for us. Keep up the good work my friend Chao Dad
This is really satisfying to watch! The camera work and editing in these videos is also amazing, good job!
Hey Josh
I’ll let Josh know
Cheers
Dad
Hey good question Joseph
It was sold before it was finished
You can contact us at royerknifeworks@live.com for availability and pricing
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Dad
Hey I need to know something. You are no joke, and I have the most highest respect for you. That sword called the Excelsior, I must know what do you want for her. I understand if your not selling her but if you were to sell her what would she cost.
Your grindlines are not of this earth!
Absolutely fantastic.
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I love how you guys are pushing the envelope, very interesting and this blade is amazing
The camera work and editing were amazing in this episode.
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Ah yes, the sigma grind.
Honestly one if not the coolest knife blade shape I've ever seen. Such crisp and satifying lines, an amazing balance of curves and straight edges, and my gosh the damascus patterns contrasting with the gold inlays... DAMN
Man as a collector of custom tactical knives and cnc machinist who is also trying to become a maker you really inspire me. Its easy to get sucked into the idea that I need a CNC Mill, a lathe or more tooling for my manual mill to do something but when I watch your vidoes I am reminded that almost anything can be achieved with the tools I have at my disposal and my hands.
Looks incredible so far! amazing job
Looking great so far! Loving the frame construction of it. More so that the previous guard! Can't wait until the guard, handle, and pommel are finished and mounted!
Kyle Royer, you are the most detail oriented, precise, creative and passionate blade smith i’ve ever seen. congratulations on your success, you deserve it.
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Smaller more elaborate knives have a uniqueness to them. And the grinds help bring out a greater pattern. Love it.
The damascus pattern is out of this world and the grind is very crisp and sharp. Also enjoyed the video camera work, music and editing. You guys are doing so well.
God bless and Go Team Royer!
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May God bless you and your crew my friend
Dad and entire team ROYER
You are definitely a master knife maker...you really take your time to make everything perfect
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Kyle, You are without a doubt in my top 5 makers on the planet. Thanks for bringing us along on your builds.
Thanks Mike
Kyle
That clip is gorgeous!!! You always go above and beyond in everything you do. Thank you for all your hard work. Truly amazing to watch. 😊
Always amazing to watch your videos, so much efforts to make damascus blades!
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Aula completa, usinagem e lixamento. Excelente 😁
Wow, it already looks incredible.
I can't wait to see the final result.
Love your videos, amazing but, I just wished there was more of them!
@KyleRoyerKnives They are very well filmed & the narration by Kyle is great too! I look forward to many more
I wish there were more as well. they take a long time to video though. :( Dad is starting to video himeself making his own projects so that will be cool! ~Josh Royer
I freakin love this channel. Every knife maker and anyone interested in knives needs to be watching Kyle IMO. Its so meditative watching this guy work and you can really feel the love of the craft come through in these videos. That may be partially due to the great cinematography too, but you know what I'm sayin. If Ian Mccollum is Gun Jesus, then Kyle Royer is Definitely Knife Budah.
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Absolutely amazing Kyle, you are truly a wizard! I'm loving the camera work Josh, keep it up, both of you!
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Cheers my friend
Dad
Outstanding video Kyle. This new Damascus pattern is awesome.
Love this style!! Can’t wait to see more!!
What an absolute master of his craft 🙌
You've inspired me to build my own blacksmith shop in addition to my current woodcarving shop here on the big island of Hawaii so I can chase my blacksmithing dreams too.
Mahalo Nui 🤙
Amazing work Kyle your attention to detail is outstanding and that gold inlay sure does pop with the Damascus , I imagine your handle material is going to have that wow factor as well , Thanks for posting & regards from Down Under & have a great day mate 😁
Hey thanks my down under mate
Cheers from the Ozarks
Team Royer
I always grind in my false edge first before cutting in my main bevel - because doing it afterwards requires INSANE hand control. Just goes to show how damn good you are, Kyle! Keep that fire lit!
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Dude, all of your stuff is amazing but this knife soooo cool!!! The clip area from the top view is amazing! I can’t wait to see this one done
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Yeah that view was awesome, I wonder how that diamond clip shape could be engraved to make it pop even more.
This is the coolest knife you have ever made. Wish it was slightly bigger. Love that spine.
You’re one of the best bladesmiths I’ve ever had the privilege of watching.
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Always great to watch you work, the production and sound has come a long way since the first time i watched your videos
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Glad you have been here with us all on this journey. Keep Forging On my friend
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Hello Kyle,
you can see at every step that you love what you do.
The knife is already a feast for the eyes.
Thanks for your videos!
Stay healthy!
Holger
Hey thanks Holger
Cheers
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I love the look of that grind! Well worth the work you put into it and I'm sure well worth the price you will charge for it.
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Awesome episode. What a beautiful blade!
Very skilful work indeed, a pleasure to watch the whole process, the pattern looks great and the end result will be amazing for sure. Your videos are very high quality these days 👍. Regards from Down Under.
Stunning work on the grinding of the tip, it came out amazing. I'm looking forward to the new build series on KnifeMaker as well! 👍🏻
Thanks! We are excited about the new Knifemaker Plus build as well! :)
I really enjoyed your vid man. Thanks for all of them. Tell your bro he is excellent in his camera work and editing. Hope yall are safe and well.
Beautiful profile, beautiful and quite interesting eye catching pattern. This one should be spectacular, once again. I can't wait to see the built and integrated. It's really cool how it looks like a dropped nose looking from the sharp side close 3/4 angle, yet flat on the full side profile.
Yeah, like I've ground it three times and it's still too thin.
Copy that too thin.
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Dad
I must be repeating this often, but, man ! Always a fantastic video, the subject is thrilling, the filming is on top and the Royers are so cool !
@KyleRoyerKnives Being a teacher in France is pretty nice, my family taught me to share. But absorbing just the tiniest fragment of the knowledge you seem to be surrounded with would be an amazing experience for sure !
Hey thanks Robin. Should you like us to adopt you 👍🏻😜
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Cheers from the Ozarks my friend
Dad
I'm not gonna lie, hand sanding looks like one of the most relaxing things ever. I mean, minus the stress of not messing up the shape or whatnot...
I have been following you for a while
And you are absolutely amazing at your trade.
I don’t even know how described it except
Masterful.
Please keep showing us your work
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Excellent work on the blade, the grindlines looks close to perfect. I also agree with with other people here that the camera work and editing has become really really good. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Hey thanks Tony
Love the time lapses. You be in the zone on the sander, while everything/one is moving around you. That level of focus is the reason your knives look so amazing. Great job so far.
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That's so cool! I really liked the knife before the clip was ground in as well. You should make one like that some time.
Amazing work as always Kyle, I'll never stop appreciating your work and everything you put into it!
Once again, a fantastic video! And the blade looks amazing.
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I'm so glad I saw you featured on That Works channel a while back, you do really fantastic work.
Wow Kyle Eugene. There are so many great lines and shapes going on with this multi bevel design. Amazing work. ~ Russel Eugene
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Beutiful piece right there, can't wait to see the finished knife.!!!
I owned Puma " Genuine White Hunter" model 6377 it also had a similar shaped blade to that with a beautiful rounded clip point, this knife is in a totally different league though but the Puma is still very beautiful in my opinion.
Bravo sir. Your work and precision never stops amazing me.
Grazie my friend
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Man, what masterful work you do!
Thanks
Two questions:
1. Wouldn't it be easier to grind to shape before hardening?
2. Wouldn't grinding ruin the heat treatment?
Sorry for the second conment but its deserved after the video. I believe this entire experiment has opened a whole new world of possibilities for you. The light is shining like 1000 suns 🌞. Sick design through and through. As always can't forget about your bro and the video/editing skills. Always improving and make this channel complete. Props!
Thanks •_
Cheers my friend
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That is certainly a multi faceted challenge! It must have been great fun hand sanding it...
I hope you're well? It's been many years since you were on this side of the world... a lot has changed. :-D
@KyleRoyerKnives I don't want to use my name in the comments section, but I'm the Scottish guy from Taiwan... you do actually know me. :-D
It's great to see you doing so well, a true master of the art indeed!
Take care and all the best, old chap. :-)
Good to have you 74th. Keep Forging On my friend
Cheers
Dad
This is functional art. Considering how much effort you put into these and make sure every detail is crisp and flawless, it makes me wonder, how do you prefer these blades to be used? Sitting in a glass display basically untouched? Used carefully and quite little? Going into every day practical use? Or is it simply up to the end buyer how they want their blade to live?
Because on the one hand, it's a proper knife in every way. On the other hand, it's so well made that you end up being sad over every tiny scratch and nick that blades get when they are used. :D
Kinda like when someone makes a really ornately decorated cake. Sure, it's meant to be eaten, but... do you really want to destroy it?
We prefer our knives to be used to our clients satisfaction. The knives are performance tested and combat ready. Our clients use our knives in all manner of situations.
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Dad
That is an amazing piece of precision.
I really like the way you etch/stain your Damascus. It makes the pattern really crisp - or maybe that's the Damascus itself.
@KyleRoyerKnives Thanks Dad!
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May the Forth be with you
Dad
I am loving that blade. That is awesome.
I need to jump in to my shop this weekend and finish some projects this is truly inspiring
As always great art .. love your work man
Thanks
That clip grind is just amazing!
Thanks Josh
The top view of the blade looks so dang cool!
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awesome, I relax after the whole day just watching this video! Good job Kyle!
Gotta love the effort and the editing
Hey thanks my friend
Your rough grind looks better than my final grind 😅
Keep Forging On my friend
Just jaw dropping beautiful. Also like how you went back to how you did your videos before and not just narration..
Beautiful work as always
That's a really beautiful blade.
I really enjoy watching you work, Kyle. You should get a 3M Versaflo setup. It has been an absolute game changer for me in my shop.
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He puts his makers mark on...so pretty confident the profiling will go well
A tip for splitting belts that I came up with, take some 1-2-3 blocks, and clamp them in a vise with a box cutter blade between them, making sure that everything is below the top of the vise jaws. The jaws will align the belt to to the blade, the 1-2-3s will set the spacing. Drop the belt around the vise so that it is hanging with the belt between the jaws cloth backing towards the blade, pierce the belt and run the loop. This will split your belt into two smoothe edged 1" wide belts. I developed this method a few years back when I had a 2"×48" belt grinder and couldn't source belts locally. I had to buy them online, pay shipping, and then wait for the belts. Then I discovered that the local hardware store sold 6"×48" belts, I split these into three 2" belts and saved a lot of money. I got three belts for the price of two, saved the shipping and, most importantly cut out the wait.
Oh , yeah forgot to mention, I used a wood worker's vise with nice big flat jaws.
@KyleRoyerKnives Just remember this when you do the draw.😉
Good one
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Amazing work as always. And even learned a new trick to use
Thanks. Have you joined our monthly membership (Knife Maker Plus).Hours and hours of Kyle’s detailed tips and tricks.
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Would you ever consider making a Damascus spear instead of the swords and knives you usually make? I like the swords and knives videos just wanted to make a suggestion for something new. Love the knife so far looks great!!!
If you buy it i can suggest to Kyle to make it :) ~Josh Royer
As always very precise work 🤷♂️💪👍
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Another amazing masterpiece 👌
have you ever made copper damascus or mokume gane? i'm sure you would make something incredible with your skills
No not yet
A little tip: instead of Windex you may want to use WD-40 to hand sand instead. Windex from my experience makes the sandpaper "gunk up" with fillings amd paper dust while WD-40 keeps the debris away.
@KyleRoyerKnives Ah yes, I do use cheap sandpaper, that may be the case.
Been through all that
The difference may be our MMM yellow backer wet dry sandpaper
This is what we find works best for us. Keep up the good work my friend
Chao
Dad
Clean lines my man! Nice work!!
Ps; the clip area and lines look sick, I agree!!
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Awesome video, knife is looking great
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Fantastic geometry I bet the pokiness of the tip is exceptionally poky.. Beautiful work as always.. Cheers, Martin
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Glad you’re here
Chao
Dad
The clip on that knife took it to another level!!
My friend for me, you are the god of the forge 🙌🏼
Incredible. It always is.
You're truly a master
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It looks great!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up as a support
Great video as always. Quick question : why did you grind the clip after the main handsanding, and not go all grinding then hansdansding ??
Great question Arnaud
This sequence helps keep the grind lines extra crisp
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this is getting a really Masterpiece, great job. ...greetings from Hamburg Germany!
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Glad you’re here
May God bless Germany, you, and your crew my friend
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Dad
Absolutely killing it.
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An electric powerfile would be perfect to grind in the delicate profiles
Nice! As always I like the bevel its nice ima try that one lol 👍👍
I bet I’m not the only one to say this but….DAMN YOU DO GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!
spine view clip is kinda like wolverines adamantium claw grind.. wicked
It has that Puma White Hunter look, very cool!
exceptional craftsmanship my friend! MS for an reason.
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Holy cow. I couldn't visualize it, now it's plain to see. That's artwork
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who made your makers mark? I liked that material! Awesome knife
Amazing work so perfect!!
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Man this is looking beautiful! also What is the background music it's fantastic
That's lovely. The geometry reminds me a bit of Unokubi-Zukuri
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