I like the handle, lots of people try to use only the natural shape of a piece of antler, and while it looks cool, it usually makes an awkward and uncomfortable handle. Shaping it down like you did, but retaining enough of the antler surface to look good, is a real art in itself.
Holy Grail knife, Batman! I just saw what I never knew that I always wanted. That is a beautiful blade, sir! The opposing twist pattern is amazing. God bless you, brother!
Thanks for demonstrating the benefits of placing the damascus in the middle of high carbon. Very handsome result, and no worries about the edge steel migrating as it sometimes does with san mai.
I love watching you work. I can live out my fantasy of knife making thru you. I love the process you follow. Keep forging, I'm watching. How do you like your new place.
Dude absolutely stunning piece!!! I called you the sensei in yesterday’s live stream… you really are a talented individual! Hope to keep learning from your videos! Thanks Elijah!
@@FireCreekForge most definitely! Look forward to watching more of your videos! 👊 if you ever get bored, I’ve got a few knife videos that I’ve posted. I am nowhere near your skill level, but hopefully one day I will be! Thanks brother!
Something a blacksmith might do that a bladesmith doesn't think about...hot punch the pin holes for the handle scales instead of drill them. Think many a contestant on Forged in Fire lost because they quenched the handle and couldn't drill it, when they could have hot punched the holes easily during the forging.
Didn't need to see the hair popping off, could hear it pop as the blade shaved it, before the log test anyway, still chopping the log as I'm typing. Am surprised a bladesmith still has hair to test edges, can't grow back that fast😂 "Honey, come test this on my bum, I don't have any hair elsewhere "😂😂😂😂
It really is an incredible knife. If I had one critique, it would be the length of ricasso. Just seems to be a waste of about 5/8” of superb blade. Beautiful job!
The sandwich method seems to be a more reliable process than san mai for mixing the beauty of Damascus patterns with an edge that can endure maximum abuse. You don't have to worry about the edge steel moving around inside the billet, or losing the pattern etc. I see few downsides
What are some common edge retention tests? I know about the 2x4 thing but the vast majority of my knives are too small to chop through one itd take forever so I do a 100+ chop test on the hardest wood I can find. They dont go through obviously but they have to shave hair after. I think its a good test but I also dont have any knowledge on other knives performance so I cant compare mine to any one elses. Doing multiple different tests knowing what the standard performance is for each I think would help me get a better idea of my heat treat and edge retention.
Cutting natural fiber rope is a common test for abrasion resistance and is probably more applicable to smaller blades.. The 2x4 chop tests the balance of hardness and toughness, but not so much the abrasion resistance. I believe you can Google rope cut tests and see what some other steels perform at.
Silly question: if you made a fat, wide billet and had it cut in half with a water jet, could you make a paired set of knives with it that have an almost identical pattern?
What type of welding rod are you using to weld up seems it sounds like it is the wrong polarity my 45 years of exp says it might not be right but i could be wrong thanks
How u don’t have millions of followers is beyond me these videos are great!
I appreciate your scientifical approach to bladesmithing
That is a stunning blade Elijah! Beautifully done.
I like the handle, lots of people try to use only the natural shape of a piece of antler, and while it looks cool, it usually makes an awkward and uncomfortable handle. Shaping it down like you did, but retaining enough of the antler surface to look good, is a real art in itself.
Beautiful pattern. Thank you for covering the welding
What a beautiful knife. Wow, great job.
That is a crazy cool pattern....someone is going to be mighty happy with that one!
That is a awesome pattern.
Another beautiful knife
Good stuff!
Thank you, too. Your work is much appreciated 👍👍.
beautiful
Holy Grail knife, Batman! I just saw what I never knew that I always wanted. That is a beautiful blade, sir! The opposing twist pattern is amazing. God bless you, brother!
Thanks for demonstrating the benefits of placing the damascus in the middle of high carbon. Very handsome result, and no worries about the edge steel migrating as it sometimes does with san mai.
Nice work as always 👏👏
Very nicely done, love a good blade
I love it, wish it was mine!
Very awesome.. love it
Master class as always. Amazing my guy.
I love watching you work. I can live out my fantasy of knife making thru you. I love the process you follow. Keep forging, I'm watching. How do you like your new place.
Thanks Wayne, I appreciate it! We are still in Texas, so same shop for now.
Ain't that a beauty. Awesome work.🙂
Totally awesome job , love it 👍👍
That blade is beautiful
That is one pretty knife.
That is beautiful brotha!
Ty for another great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Dude absolutely stunning piece!!! I called you the sensei in yesterday’s live stream… you really are a talented individual! Hope to keep learning from your videos! Thanks Elijah!
@@TheOGfrenchy haha sensei, maybe not but thanks for watching!
@@FireCreekForge most definitely! Look forward to watching more of your videos! 👊 if you ever get bored, I’ve got a few knife videos that I’ve posted. I am nowhere near your skill level, but hopefully one day I will be! Thanks brother!
Something a blacksmith might do that a bladesmith doesn't think about...hot punch the pin holes for the handle scales instead of drill them. Think many a contestant on Forged in Fire lost because they quenched the handle and couldn't drill it, when they could have hot punched the holes easily during the forging.
Didn't need to see the hair popping off, could hear it pop as the blade shaved it, before the log test anyway, still chopping the log as I'm typing. Am surprised a bladesmith still has hair to test edges, can't grow back that fast😂 "Honey, come test this on my bum, I don't have any hair elsewhere "😂😂😂😂
It really is an incredible knife. If I had one critique, it would be the length of ricasso. Just seems to be a waste of about 5/8” of superb blade. Beautiful job!
The sandwich method seems to be a more reliable process than san mai for mixing the beauty of Damascus patterns with an edge that can endure maximum abuse. You don't have to worry about the edge steel moving around inside the billet, or losing the pattern etc. I see few downsides
If I were to guess, around here (west Texas), the branch you were chopping on might have been a Black or Honey Locust. Makes good furniture.
It wasn't locust but that is also quite hard for sure
dats a beefy boi
😮
What are some common edge retention tests? I know about the 2x4 thing but the vast majority of my knives are too small to chop through one itd take forever so I do a 100+ chop test on the hardest wood I can find. They dont go through obviously but they have to shave hair after. I think its a good test but I also dont have any knowledge on other knives performance so I cant compare mine to any one elses. Doing multiple different tests knowing what the standard performance is for each I think would help me get a better idea of my heat treat and edge retention.
Cutting natural fiber rope is a common test for abrasion resistance and is probably more applicable to smaller blades.. The 2x4 chop tests the balance of hardness and toughness, but not so much the abrasion resistance.
I believe you can Google rope cut tests and see what some other steels perform at.
I want a big flat/saber grind knife like that in Magnacut/CruWear so bad. It's just not on the market.
For a minute there I thought I was watching a new episode of Troglys Guitar
Silly question: if you made a fat, wide billet and had it cut in half with a water jet, could you make a paired set of knives with it that have an almost identical pattern?
i don't see why not
What type of welding rod are you using to weld up seems it sounds like it is the wrong polarity my 45 years of exp says it might not be right but i could be wrong thanks
@@renepicard8113 6011 rod
Can you make a video of your edc?
I was wondering how the grain structure of a knife is affected by using a large or smaller power hammer verses a hammer and anvil?
There's a lot of variables, but I don't know that it would be much different in the end result.
7 minutes ago
....nice knife, but put a cover on that grape....