The mixing that happens with induction forges may be beneficial to you. Liquid steel/alloys are constantly swirled around in the crucible. I love what you're doing here. I'd love to be able to make and heat treat my own stainless knives at home. This is amazing.
@@matthewf1979 yes absolutely. I was gonna try running open melts and occasionally stir the charge with a tungsten rod if I kept having issues. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for clearly explaining in words, charts and microscopic images relationships in steel between temp, holding times and alloy additions. In the late 1970s, I worked at AMSCO (American Manganese Steel Co which produced high chrome iron and manganese steel). At that time, there were only 5, yes - just FIVE master pouring foremen still working in the USA. These "Old Timers" somehow knew the exact amounts of alloys to add to each heat, exactly how long to hold temp and at what temps to pour to achieve optimal castings. While they were producing a different product from what you do, because of your explanation, it's clear what these masters were doing based upon the metallurgical science you reveal. For the old masters, it took them years of trial and error to approximate this knowledge. Sadly, AMSCO closed their 5 foundries when these guys retired.
great work as usual. Saw the antler and was like, right he's not messing about with edge retention test then. I think formulating your own alloy to make knives with the way you are, is truly the highest form of smithing.
when i start talking about steel with people i sometimes geek out and i can tell after a while that some of them are uninterested and even bored. I love your videos because you are a steel nerd and we speak the same language
Man i absolutely love your videos. The information is amazing and then your craftsmanship is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to share something that you seem so passionate about.
@HeavyForge your videos are one of my favorites and as a backyard Smith I am inspired by what you do. Did you make that journal also? I loved thr hand stitched leather and hand pressed paper
Awesome knife and actually pretty incredible stats. Wile I was watching I thought of a way you could probably drastically increase your subscriber count as I’ve always been observant when it comes to things.
Great job on the steel, the knife, and the video, my brother! Thanks so much for sharing! Also, I hope all is well with your recovery, and you are healing nicely! 🔥💯💙☯️💪🏻😎👍🏻
It's nice to see a smith paying attention to the chemistry of their blade steel, since we often see smiths just throwing stuff together thinking that they will yield a superior blade product. and you have definitely made it clear that unless you pay attention to the metals you are putting together, you'll likely end up with something inferior. Brings a LOT of perspective to the online knife making market and how people think because it is Hand forged, it is better than premade blade stock. But I have always wanted to see something like this. apart from Wootz, you are doing exactly that! Thank you and I intend to watch a lot more from you!
@@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648 I knew there would be a multitude of things I realized I forgot to mention reading the comments. Material is noticeably stiffer at a the orange heats but definitely a little harder to move under the hammer than plain carbon steel. I’d say it’s slightly tougher to forge than 52100.
Rad video dude. I am yet to branch out into any other alloys as once i hit on a good carbon steel recipe I have just stuck with it. I think it is probally about time I try and branch out some and see what other coolshit is out there. Thanks agian.
Fascinating. In theory this would be somewhat similar approximation to ApexUltra, no? Also, beyond wootz, what other alloys have you experimented with? Might be interesting to try to re-create long forgotten alloys like Munschet Special.
@@mikafoxx2717 apexultra is a completely different chemistry. Crucible steel process is a crude process. I’m not sure I’ll continue making alloys other than just simple plain carbon steels and Wootz. Thanks for watching!!
@HeavyForge Fair enough! I just thought apexultra was a niobium low alloy crucible steel. Wootz is the real rare gem, so definitely keep perfecting them!
Very interesting. Next time, you show the diagram you used in the beginning, please use another pointer. I could not see anything, all info got lost for me. Good luck on your Nb-steel journey 👍
@@mannsdan Yeah, I could have spent the time to figure out an etching process but i needed to get this vid out so i can start on the upcoming apocalypse challenge.
can you get hamon if you quench it in water? ide love to see what it looks like polished. and nevermind about the first question i heard you say that i has manganese in it and that won't due wen trying to make a hamon.
@@thetoneknob4493 correct, way to much manganese in this steel for a decent hamon. But I plan on experimenting with etchants, I’ve had success with lemon juice so I’ll try that first. Thanks for watching!!
Really good stuff man! Not like so many of the other crucible steel videos. I've been experimenting with homemade crucibles and have been seeing that crucible chemistry can play with the melt chem. I dont have any hard proof yet, but it seems that like with almost everything, garbage in garbage out. Do you have an instagram, or facebook account? Very happy to see more actual scientific processes and less hype, great job!
@@zebdeming yes, crucible chemistry will effect chemistry somewhat. I typically pick up some silicon from the crucibles I use. My IG is heavy_forge. Thank you! And Thanks for watching!!!
Cool video! As a scientist, I really appreciate all the thought you put into this and all the data and explanations. Keep up the good work!
@@andrewneilson227 thank you and thanks for watching!
The mixing that happens with induction forges may be beneficial to you. Liquid steel/alloys are constantly swirled around in the crucible.
I love what you're doing here.
I'd love to be able to make and heat treat my own stainless knives at home. This is amazing.
@@matthewf1979 yes absolutely. I was gonna try running open melts and occasionally stir the charge with a tungsten rod if I kept having issues. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for clearly explaining in words, charts and microscopic images relationships in steel between temp, holding times and alloy additions. In the late 1970s, I worked at AMSCO (American Manganese Steel Co which produced high chrome iron and manganese steel). At that time, there were only 5, yes - just FIVE master pouring foremen still working in the USA. These "Old Timers" somehow knew the exact amounts of alloys to add to each heat, exactly how long to hold temp and at what temps to pour to achieve optimal castings. While they were producing a different product from what you do, because of your explanation, it's clear what these masters were doing based upon the metallurgical science you reveal. For the old masters, it took them years of trial and error to approximate this knowledge. Sadly, AMSCO closed their 5 foundries when these guys retired.
@@billwendt9571 that is awesome! Yet sad how many plants and foundries have shut down over the years. Thank you! And I appreciate you watching!
great work as usual. Saw the antler and was like, right he's not messing about with edge retention test then. I think formulating your own alloy to make knives with the way you are, is truly the highest form of smithing.
@@efro4812 thank you! and thanks for watching!!
when i start talking about steel with people i sometimes geek out and i can tell after a while that some of them are uninterested and even bored. I love your videos because you are a steel nerd and we speak the same language
@@mannsdan 😂absolutely!! Thank you and thanks for watching!!
Amazing work man. I love the video style as well. Informative in a way that's easy to understand and digest. Keep fighting the good fight 💪🏻
@@OldHickoryForge thanks John! much appreciated bro!👊🏻
Man i absolutely love your videos. The information is amazing and then your craftsmanship is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to share something that you seem so passionate about.
@@AP.Custom.Forgeworks thank you! and thanks for watching!!
@HeavyForge your videos are one of my favorites and as a backyard Smith I am inspired by what you do. Did you make that journal also? I loved thr hand stitched leather and hand pressed paper
@@AP.Custom.Forgeworks no my wife actually bought it, think she got from Amazon.
Excellent work and a very interesting and informative video. I don’t think there’s any vids out there like this.
@@ronalddregan6550 thank you! And thanks for watching!!
Awesome knife and actually pretty incredible stats. Wile I was watching I thought of a way you could probably drastically increase your subscriber count as I’ve always been observant when it comes to things.
Great job on the steel, the knife, and the video, my brother! Thanks so much for sharing! Also, I hope all is well with your recovery, and you are healing nicely! 🔥💯💙☯️💪🏻😎👍🏻
@@bobgore1962 thanks Bob much appreciated!!!
Awesome video and great looking blade! Thanks again for sharing your journey and methods!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!!
very valuable insights. thank you for the video!
@@dostpektas9761 thank you and thanks for watching!
It's nice to see a smith paying attention to the chemistry of their blade steel, since we often see smiths just throwing stuff together thinking that they will yield a superior blade product. and you have definitely made it clear that unless you pay attention to the metals you are putting together, you'll likely end up with something inferior. Brings a LOT of perspective to the online knife making market and how people think because it is Hand forged, it is better than premade blade stock. But I have always wanted to see something like this. apart from Wootz, you are doing exactly that! Thank you and I intend to watch a lot more from you!
@@oculusangelicus8978 well said! Thanks for watching!!
Great vid and info man. Cool blade too!
@@TonySeverioKnives thanks Tony!
Much of it way over my head, but I find it fascinating just the same.
@@rodgerklindt3165 I’ve just read a lot and made many ingots! Appreciate you watching!
Awesome!
@@AaronBosterMD thank you and thanks for watching!
How easy is it to forge say compared to 52100.
@@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648 I knew there would be a multitude of things I realized I forgot to mention reading the comments. Material is noticeably stiffer at a the orange heats but definitely a little harder to move under the hammer than plain carbon steel. I’d say it’s slightly tougher to forge than 52100.
Thanks for sharing. Good information and fun to watch!
@@tsifj thank you! and thanks for watching!!
Very informative, thank you
@@gregchapman2634 thank you! and thanks for watching!!
Nice work man.
@@ct2368 thank you! and thanks for watching!!
Love it. Appreciate your videos.
@@KarrForgeandTimberWorks thank you! And thanks for watching!!
Rad video dude. I am yet to branch out into any other alloys as once i hit on a good carbon steel recipe I have just stuck with it. I think it is probally about time I try and branch out some and see what other coolshit is out there. Thanks agian.
@@Helstren I’d say when starting out making a plain carbon carbon steel is the way to go. Thank you! And Thanks for watching!!
Very interesting.
@@rhodie33 indeed. Thanks for watching!
Fascinating. In theory this would be somewhat similar approximation to ApexUltra, no? Also, beyond wootz, what other alloys have you experimented with? Might be interesting to try to re-create long forgotten alloys like Munschet Special.
@@mikafoxx2717 apexultra is a completely different chemistry. Crucible steel process is a crude process. I’m not sure I’ll continue making alloys other than just simple plain carbon steels and Wootz. Thanks for watching!!
@HeavyForge Fair enough! I just thought apexultra was a niobium low alloy crucible steel. Wootz is the real rare gem, so definitely keep perfecting them!
Very interesting. Next time, you show the diagram you used in the beginning, please use another pointer. I could not see anything, all info got lost for me.
Good luck on your Nb-steel journey 👍
@@hulkthedane7542 I’ll keep that in mind! Thank you and thanks for watching!!
sick handle BTW! Wish the blade would have been etch-able!
@@mannsdan Yeah, I could have spent the time to figure out an etching process but i needed to get this vid out so i can start on the upcoming apocalypse challenge.
can you get hamon if you quench it in water? ide love to see what it looks like polished. and nevermind about the first question i heard you say that i has manganese in it and that won't due wen trying to make a hamon.
@@thetoneknob4493 correct, way to much manganese in this steel for a decent hamon. But I plan on experimenting with etchants, I’ve had success with lemon juice so I’ll try that first. Thanks for watching!!
@@HeavyForge ive tried lemon and orange and peach and necterine. they all worked.
Badass
@@samnottheotherone4363 thank you!! And thanks for watching!!
Where do you sell your blades?
@@samnottheotherone4363 you can contact me on IG @ heavy_forge or my personal Facebook account (name on) I typically sell by word of mouth.
Where did you get the ferro niobium??
@@Rhymer3 CBMM of Brazil. Thanks for watching.
@HeavyForge no problem, loved the video! How much did you have to buy at once, and do you know where I could buy ferro vanadium?
@@Rhymer3 I did not buy it but was given a bunch by a friend that worked in the foundry industry. There are some decent finds on eBay.
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@@jeffmolatore9234 good catch! Figured I’d screw up somewhere and I always mix those terms up! Thanks for watching!
Really good stuff man! Not like so many of the other crucible steel videos. I've been experimenting with homemade crucibles and have been seeing that crucible chemistry can play with the melt chem. I dont have any hard proof yet, but it seems that like with almost everything, garbage in garbage out. Do you have an instagram, or facebook account? Very happy to see more actual scientific processes and less hype, great job!
@@zebdeming yes, crucible chemistry will effect chemistry somewhat. I typically pick up some silicon from the crucibles I use. My IG is heavy_forge. Thank you! And Thanks for watching!!!