Making a Damascus Knife with Guitar Strings (FULL VIDEO)

Here is the full video of Holly and I making this knife out of used guitar strings - the knife is safely in it's new home in Texas - where we know it's being well looked after.
Thanks to all of you who supported the project. If you want to learn about where the funds went, here's some more info:
cockpitstudios.org/journal/tw...
For Holly's work and social media links, see www.loftusknives.com
Meanwhile be sure to stay posted for more workshop and project videos - see you soon!
Other business:
My tool wall:
Fret cutters: stewmac.sjv.io/0JWGgJ
Fret tang nippers: stewmac.sjv.io/RyB0xg
Fret hammer: stewmac.sjv.io/21j0E0
Mini plane (couldn't find my exact one but this is a good similar): stewmac.sjv.io/EK9dmW
Lie Nielsen No. 5: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Lie Nielsen No. 7: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Fretboard radius: stewmac.sjv.io/QyJd5a
Ruler small: stewmac.sjv.io/B0xdrB
Fret scale: stewmac.sjv.io/AWmM9K
Brace chisel: stewmac.sjv.io/JzJdG2
Straight edge: stewmac.sjv.io/b3zygb
My website: www.tempestguitars.com
My instagram: / daisy_tempest

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Cool way to recycle strings

[@lw8882]

I mostly watch knife makers at the moment, and found your channel through the chisel restoration video, so finding this was a nice surprise. Holly made a beautiful blade, and watching her sand the spine and choil shows that she takes care to ensure that it's actually comfortable to use, too. Seeing the effort that goes in to making what is honestly also one of the most beautiful knife handles I've seen gave me a new appreciation for what is possible in the craft, and for the cost involved in high end knives with meticulous woodwork.

[@babsabroad2205]

I'm so stoked to see female makers on youtube thriving! I want my daughter to know she can take on a trade if she chooses and that there is no gender to craftmanship!

[@stpetie7686]

If Holly gets on YT I can promise at least 1 subscriber. You ladies did an awesome job. Big congratulations to you both as individuals and as a team.

[@tomasdahuabe]

I'd love to see a collab with Mary Spender, i reckon she would absolutely love your guitars

[@sikamoreify]

Those shops you're working in are a dream for any maker!! Having the right tools just makes the creative process so much more efficient. Great knife!

[@mikeoreilly4020]

It was such a pleasure watching you two artists put this project together. Great job, both of you.

[@aricp9173]

This is still one of the best things ever. You ladies both did a great job and I'll be watching this more than once.

[@PermireFabrica]

I think this is the only knife-making video where the handle was formed using proper woodworking tools and skills. Beautiful handle, beautiful knife!

[@nitrogen_777]

What an amazing project, thank you and Holly very much for showing us the whole process!

[@courier11sec]

This turned out such a nice piece. It's great to see two very talented people create something together. Thank you for sharing the process with us and I hope your shop move has gone smoothly. 🙂

[@tomhill4003]

You've created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. GREAT WORK!

[@therealzilch]

Very cool. As a musical instrument maker, who also makes lots of his own tools, I applaud the workswomanship here. What a great tool you've created.

[@erobwen]

Nice pattern! It looks more organic and natural than other damascus seen on TH-cam. It looks more like wood grain, stone or something else. Geometric patterning, like for example the works of Kyle Royer, can of course look more "splendid" or "luxurious", but this creates an ancient and mysterious feel to it that I like. It is like it has a soul.

[@amateurmetalsculptor]

Kudos to you for succeeding in preserving the wound string textures without having fused them entirely! Very impressive! As was your woodworking skills! Very creative and very inspirational for the rest of us watching your processes. Thank you!

[@SweetTooth8989]

Wow really impressed. It's so nice to see women interested in knife making, blacksmithing, woodworking etc.

[@weschilton]

What a beautiful collaboration! Well done!!!!

[@joewilson4436]

I've seen a lot of similar videos but as a woodworker I never quite understand what is going on with the metalworking side of things. I liked how the process was explained in this video and learned a ton from it. Also as a photography nerd I have to say the camera work and editing is quite nice.

[@HBCrigs]

the strong, sapphic, craftswoman vibes emanating from this video are unmatched i feel like my skin is clearer and my heart is fuller

[@robertconklin3322]

Absolutely fantastic, brilliant production work too!