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Thank you!

Thank you Tim!

Thank you very much! Yes, it took a lot of time, but Over all this handle looks petty nice ;). Thank for watching and support!

Thanks a lot Dwayne! The construction is based on @KarlMetalworks design. His control mechanism is much more complicated and more developed (especially auto stop mechanism). If you need a resource check his channel too:). If you need any help DM me :). David

Thanks a lot for kind words, man! Guard indeed was the biggest challenge- mostly because of the casting. I wanted to braze a ring to the guard, but it would be too much- sometimes less it better. I like the idea of bluing/darkening the bronze.. there is a chance I will make 2.0 version with Damascus blade and engraving on the guard.. Darkening the brass would be consistent to double contrast damascus- I like the idea! Thanks a lot for suggestion!

@@DBCraftWorld my pleasure! And like… I’m no expert - in any way lol! I just saw it and thought “oh! Darken that and give it a rough texture! Or polish it to super shiny” something about that sand blasted finish left it feeling a little like… idk. I don’t want to say incomplete bc I loved the build! But it left me wanting a bit more for the guard. I think your idea of Damascus on this one would be incredible; especially w a darkened brass guard!

@@hunt_trap_fish there is always voice in my head that say "Dude, why you didn't made it a little bit differently- it would looks much better" lol.. so I think there will be Maleficent dagger 2.0 (with damascus AND darkened brass :) ). Again, thanks Man! btw: whats your name?

@@DBCraftWorld and seriously; every project I do. “Oh man - what if I’d done xyz instead?! Dangit!”

@@hunt_trap_fish hahaha, I know that more than you think :)

Hey Nathan! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with this ball vise. I think all the mods you described would be a great content, if you would like to share the process step by step. From my perspective, the way how the ball vise hold the steel pates is enough, but I assume there might be much more issues with more complicated shape objects. As a first tool (for learning), I think it's ok. To start engraving you need to spend a lot of money. I've bought for my own money Vevor microscope, engraving machine, gravers and air compressor which costed me $700. GRS 5" Ball Vise cost more.

@@DBCraftWorld I'll try document my mods, but it will be low res as I don't have a decent camera nor decent phone. The equipment available these days may be lower quality, but it wasn't so long ago that there just wasn't a middle ground for getting into these types of skills. Irt was a case of buy the expensive gear new, find it 2nd hand at still high prices, or practice with manual and home made options.

@@NathanNostaw I agree with the quality of modern tools- they are cheaper,, but It always have a price in quality... Still, we cant ignore the fact, that poor quality tool is better than none :).

@@DBCraftWorld There is the old mentality of buying quality and being stung once rather than buying junk and being stung twice. I agree with this in most applications, but when getting into a new and expensive venture you don't know anything nor if it will be a long term pursuit. Cheapish equipment sure helps with this and can always be sold onto the next novice that is interested.

@@NathanNostaw Totally agree! I have always conflict in my head because "Only rich people afford to junk stuff", but on the other hand "it's better to have a shoes than walking barefoot".. most of the time I make my decisions strategic-I think it's the best way.

Maybe they have produced a few batches and they have fix it after the first. Engraving tools don't sell very well- maybe I got one of those first produce (with this issue).. Anyway, beside this one thing, it's a great tool! cheap and decent!

You have links in the video description.

I didn't. It's just a random piece of carbon steel.

Heat Shrink Tube

Thanks Jonathan! If you looking for some "how to" video, I believe you will find a few DIY tools on this channel :). Feel free to watch and thanks a lot for the support!

lol, it can't be that bad😂! Ok, I don't have deep voice but cmon! Have mercy Bro lol Thanks Mate!

Respect, for not taking it in the wrong way, or getting “offended”. Keep doing cool stuff. 👍👍

@@GnarledSage Many people wrongly get ma as a woman while I speak via phone, so you are not the only one :P.. And Offended for something like that? Naah- I'm not that kinda guy 👊

thanks! This is hot bluing solution.

thanks brother!

Thanks Hawk! I'll remember that!

Thank you very much!

Thanks Brother! I didn't - I'm just taking small break lol!

@@DBCraftWorld Hey man, breaks are always a part of the process to avoid burnout. Please have a Pivo and some tartar for me. I miss the food and the Prices in Poland most of all! haha

haha, yes, prices went up, but pretty much everywhere, so I guess (over all) Poland is still the "cheap one".

Thanks a lot Javier! In the next episodes I will show all set up. Depends on the respond I will keep the series alive or not.. thanks a lot for remembering about the channel- it means a lot to me:)!

thanks Bud! You might be very surprised!

Vevor nie jest Polski, ale naprawdę polecam. Mam ich mikroskop, imadło kulowe i kilka innych rzeczy- naprawdę robią bardzo przyzwoite narzędzia.

@@DBCraftWorld no z tego co wiem to polska firma, nieważne ja mam wkrętarkę 12V a drugą Bosch 12V i ten Bosch o lepszych parametrach siada na łopatki przy Vevor

Thanks Maciek! If everything goes well, at the end of this year I will return to knives :)! Thanks for the support!

Thank you. I hope to get back on knives soon. Thanks for the support!

Thanks a lot Byron! I hope, at the end of this year, I will have my new shop fully prepared for the new projects. I have very special plan related to the engraving :). But for now I need to practice... A LOT :P! Thanks a lot for remembering about the channel (I truly appreciate it!).

Thanks Denis! I have a few interesting designs that require advanced engraving. I definitely need to spend a while to learn it. I hope to participate again at the end of the year! The challenge is always a great fun! Can't wait to see what you all bring on Viking edition!

Thank you very much Man! Appreciate it a lot! Indeed, there is something "God-of-War-ish" in this design, but the inspiration was taken from DOOM :). Thanks for kind words and support!

@@DBCraftWorld anytime 😊

thank you!

Thanks a lot! I beams give a little more rigidity, but if you're plan is to make something similar to Coal Iron works, the angle iron should be fine. I wanted to make something very (very) solid and powerful. The press is set to 25 ton of pressure (2300 PSI), but it can manage 37 ton (3600 PSI). In fact, for making damacus steel I don't need full power, but for the tool steel dedicated for hot cut or drift tools, 25 might be not enough. At the end overkill gives me flexibility :P. Good luck with your press! And if you have any question about construction details, or you just need help, don't hesitate to DM me (You can find me on the Instagram). Cheers, David

Thank you very much! I'm trying my best :)!

Thank you!!

Thank you very much👊!

2 silders/guides protect from torsion. It works fine, but I agree- one cylinder require less attention to construction details

lol! Thank you so much! 😁

Thank you!

Thank you!

I agree- using bronze gives better chance to make it correct (this attempt was just an experiment). Unfortunately I couldn't find bronze sheet anywhere, so I used brass. Thanks for watching!

@@DBCraftWorld You could try making your own aluminium bronze alloy, using 90% pure copper and 10 percent pure aluminium, I'm going to try this test myself soon. Robinson foundry on TH-cam has 2 videos making the alloy and making knives with it

@@rorrrralol I''ve made a casting foundry and I've cast a few things, so making any bronze is not a problem. Problem begins when you need to fabricate a sheet from the bar. I don't have tools for that. Thanks a lot for "Robinson Foundry"- I've seen one of his video but I didn't checked others. I'll try to find those what you've mention.

Thanks David! It was about 160h of work (+ about 20h for a sheath).

Thank you. The blade is about 10 inches and it's below 2inches wide.

@@DBCraftWorld Thank you very much for the information.

What do you mean by ring dagger?

Thanks. It not only for the blades. I wanted to build press for more heavy duty tasks like hammers and bigger axes.

Thanks Drew! I think making anything from scratches is fun :)! If you have any questions related to the press build, don't hesitate to DM me :). Always happy to help!

Thank you. I really appreciate that. @@DBCraftWorld

Thanks Mate:)!

Thanks Mate! It's nice to hear one of my work is the inspiration to you:)! While you're done, share the picture (use the email address on "about tab" or find me on the Instagram)- I'm very curious how your blade will looks like! Good luck!