I went to youtube sometime around 9 years ago looking for videos on how to sharpen knives. I ran across one of your videos and before long I built an extremely crude "forge" out of some cinder cap blocks, plaster of paris and a propane weed blaster from harbor freight. I bought a 1x30 "belt grinder" and some peanut oil and off I went. Now, years later, I have a real kiln, a 2x72 belt grinder, parks 50, quench plates for stainless, etc, etc.. I've sold a couple of thousand knives at this point online, at local festivals and gun shows. Thanks for the inspiration and showing people that they CAN.
I've developed a newfound appreciation for smaller EDC knives. After spending time creating and exploring larger 12-16 inch choppers and oversized blades, I’ve realized they’re mostly impractical for everyday life. Aside from the occasional use in gardening, they rarely serve a purpose. Lately, I’ve been gravitating toward 2-3 inch blades as the perfect size - practical, versatile, and compact enough to carry with you at all times. As a hobby knife smith I find it a little silly that the knife I use all the time is one I didn't make, is a CRKT Raikiri Folding Pocket Knife. I realize for the next year I should focus on figuring out a design to create fully forged folding knifes.
Once I began watching forged in fire and realized how easy it was to set up a simple forge a friend and I did exactly that. As we progressed our forge was improved upon and our skills improved. Owe that show a lot
I've been making knives off an on for around 20 years now. I never took it very seriously but always loved the process. One of my favorite steels to this day is 15n20. It's a simple steel, tougher than nails, holds a decent edge and sharpens really well.
Your channel and the knowledge that you choose to share was, is, and I'm sure will be one of my trusted resources for learning knife making skills and information. Thanks for all your help, and support that you give to the knife making community.
Great video, took me back a bit. I'd say one of the biggest game changers in knifemaking is the grinding jig. First time I saw one was when Mike Snody showed it on his channel. There'd be a hell of a lot less knifemakers around today without the humble grinding jig. I'm not saying it's a bad thing as there's a lot of great knives we wouldn't be seeing without one.
Thanks for all the videos, info, and sharing of knowledge over the decades. Would love to see you make some wootz ingots from varying/different types of steel. And Happy New Year!
The coolest thing about bladesmithing is that my knives might last 500 years or longer depending on how well they are treated and cared for. A thousand years is not out of the question
We didnt have Internet when i started knife making 😢 i bought Wayne Goddards the Joy of Knife Making and built a shanty forge and welp i have made some knives cant imagine where id be if there was TH-cam 30 plus years ago or i had a teacher 😁
I went to youtube sometime around 9 years ago looking for videos on how to sharpen knives. I ran across one of your videos and before long I built an extremely crude "forge" out of some cinder cap blocks, plaster of paris and a propane weed blaster from harbor freight. I bought a 1x30 "belt grinder" and some peanut oil and off I went. Now, years later, I have a real kiln, a 2x72 belt grinder, parks 50, quench plates for stainless, etc, etc.. I've sold a couple of thousand knives at this point online, at local festivals and gun shows. Thanks for the inspiration and showing people that they CAN.
I've developed a newfound appreciation for smaller EDC knives. After spending time creating and exploring larger 12-16 inch choppers and oversized blades, I’ve realized they’re mostly impractical for everyday life. Aside from the occasional use in gardening, they rarely serve a purpose. Lately, I’ve been gravitating toward 2-3 inch blades as the perfect size - practical, versatile, and compact enough to carry with you at all times.
As a hobby knife smith I find it a little silly that the knife I use all the time is one I didn't make, is a CRKT Raikiri Folding Pocket Knife.
I realize for the next year I should focus on figuring out a design to create fully forged folding knifes.
Once I began watching forged in fire and realized how easy it was to set up a simple forge a friend and I did exactly that. As we progressed our forge was improved upon and our skills improved. Owe that show a lot
Amazing WS, a big congrats to you sir
Thanks for all of the knowledge you have shared over the years!
I've been making knives off an on for around 20 years now. I never took it very seriously but always loved the process. One of my favorite steels to this day is 15n20. It's a simple steel, tougher than nails, holds a decent edge and sharpens really well.
Your channel and the knowledge that you choose to share was, is, and I'm sure will be one of my trusted resources for learning knife making skills and information. Thanks for all your help, and support that you give to the knife making community.
Great video, took me back a bit. I'd say one of the biggest game changers in knifemaking is the grinding jig. First time I saw one was when Mike Snody showed it on his channel. There'd be a hell of a lot less knifemakers around today without the humble grinding jig. I'm not saying it's a bad thing as there's a lot of great knives we wouldn't be seeing without one.
Merry ... jubilee? And a happy new year.
You make great knives
Thanks for all the videos, info, and sharing of knowledge over the decades. Would love to see you make some wootz ingots from varying/different types of steel.
And Happy New Year!
Wait a minute! Is that a new blue shirt! Tis an historic day!
The coolest thing about bladesmithing is that my knives might last 500 years or longer depending on how well they are treated and cared for. A thousand years is not out of the question
We didnt have Internet when i started knife making 😢 i bought Wayne Goddards the Joy of Knife Making and built a shanty forge and welp i have made some knives cant imagine where id be if there was TH-cam 30 plus years ago or i had a teacher 😁
What is the best spring
steel for katana if the tempering has been done properly, any 1 ,thanks
W2 if you want a nice hamon
@gwcstudio thank y for feed back 👍
How is your back and joints after 25 years of swinging a hammer?
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