Forging a Relic Dagger from Damascus Steel (Dagger Challenge)

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  • @Aleeknives
    @Aleeknives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Liam You are my 3rd video to watch so far, you blew my mind away! I love your build. The scabbord making process was incredible, true next level! A++

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @Edwinthemountainman8454
    @Edwinthemountainman8454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Super Nice work man i realy like lotr and The hobbit to your pommel looks like The spikes of The tower of orthanc and The guard looks like The one on The morgul blade The Damascus looks great with The antler and The iron Realy Nice dagger 👍👍🔥

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Really cool build, Liam! I love your vision for this blade! 👍

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @TheDavebala
      @TheDavebala 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Took the words out of my mouth.
      The forge fitting 🔥.
      Reflection on previous builds and how to challenge yourself with future builds is exactly how one becomes a master smith.
      I'd fight an elden ring boss for that weapon.

  • @bracoop2
    @bracoop2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Before watching the build I thought this looked like a Nazgûl build! It’s beautiful, man. Now onto video # 4!

  • @ALiteralWalll
    @ALiteralWalll 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man. I watch blade smithing videos all the time, usually watch Tyrell a lot, but finding you, you’re also very enjoyable to watch. I really want to get into blade smithing one day

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It’s a fun thing to do

  • @marton_dobo
    @marton_dobo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't seen too many videos from this challenge, but so far this one is my favourite. The style, the proportions, the textures, everything is perfect.

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal work Liam. Great looking piece

  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW!! It really does look like a relic! Insane levels of patina right there, it rally looks like it's been forged by dragon's breath! Absolutely lovely

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!🤘🏼

  • @Wengelsworkshop
    @Wengelsworkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing job Liam! It absolutely looks like a relic out of a movie

  • @milanradak269
    @milanradak269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice example of turning your ideas into reality. Lots of work, done to perfection.
    No negative comments from me.
    Thanks for the video

  • @kenglass1980
    @kenglass1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Horns are "pointy and impractical" which is awesome. This isn't a traditional EDC so design over function works!!!!! Love it

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It’s a fun one

  • @pickletreewoodcraft7858
    @pickletreewoodcraft7858 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is wicked, from the heavily etched metal that grain on the wrought with the copper is bad ass and the dragon tooth handle is really set off by the subtle nickel silver. You should be doing this stuff for the show biz they would greatly benefit from props made by you, honestly I mean it!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thank you! I’d love to make stuff for movies! Maybe some day

  • @fireplusbirdfilms6517
    @fireplusbirdfilms6517 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, Liam. You definitely smashed that fantasy vibe.

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That was the goal

  • @the_algorithm
    @the_algorithm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really looks like something an Uruk Hai would use
    A work of art that tells a story through your imagination, love it.

  • @byronkennedy7912
    @byronkennedy7912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liam ... an absolutely fantastic fantasy (but functional) dagger for the challenge. Your use of wrought iron for the guard and pommel, braised copper embelishments, and the moose antler handle were perfect choices for the 'relic' look. The scabbard, however, sets your build apart from many of the others in the competetion. The attention-to-detail, the processes used, and the design even improved the "relic" theme and are just ... perfect. You earned a new subscriber, and I hope I can enjoy future work. 18 years old ?!? Well done, and thanks for sharing. Good luck!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Your kind words mean a lot

  • @RainyDayForge
    @RainyDayForge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the overall aesthetic of your blade and sheath. The addition of copper to the guard and pommel adds a lot to its burnt look of it. Bravo!

  • @shenlonggohan
    @shenlonggohan ปีที่แล้ว

    That braided belt loop is a phenomenal detail.

  • @jamesball7322
    @jamesball7322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So far this one stopped me while scrolling down my feed more than the others ,I like the rustic look

  • @Drew_lininger
    @Drew_lininger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good golly goodness you did some amazing work Liam! I love the rustic fantasy style!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Drew. It was a blast to make

  • @niklasfischer3915
    @niklasfischer3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "However I demand you to not touch it and neither let it be touched by anyone else [...] Liam crafted it in the depths of time"
    I hope that translation is somewhat correct...I only have access to the German version of LOTR 😃
    Amazing piece!😊

  • @5368791q
    @5368791q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have seen all of the challenge entries. Your design might not be the nicest one but the effort, the amount of work involved both in the dagger and the sheath and the final result all together deserves my vote. You’ve got it. Congrats. I do like vey much the wood and leather sheath

  • @tiresomekarma4054
    @tiresomekarma4054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely love fantasy weapons, more along the lines of (1980) Conan the Barbarian with Arnold Schwarzenegger and a little like Scythian style weapons. This blade definitely gives me those kind of vibes and now this has made me want to try my hand at forging my own fantasy weapon.
    Well done job on the blade

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I love Conan. Fantasy weapons are so fun

  • @anthonyzarakikira1712
    @anthonyzarakikira1712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video liam! We are happy to have 3 of your blades in our shop!
    ~AlaskaKnifeworks

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous knife! As far a practicality - having fun is also important in today’s world. Glad you enjoyed the build - we certainly enjoyed seeing it take shape! Thanks for sharing!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It was a really fun build

  • @Almost-funny0
    @Almost-funny0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one amazing build. I think the story you told of how it's a relic found in an old dungeon or keep is definitely shown in the final product. If someone heard your tale and was asked to pick this out of a 10 knife line up they would get it instantly. Great work

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @Almost-funny0
      @Almost-funny0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LiamJPenn I'll definitely be following your work mate its awsome, and I've learned some tricks from your videos for some projects I'm working on, you do a fab job of breaking down the steps

  • @Timbo1969
    @Timbo1969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a blade from Conan the Barbarian. Nice work!!

  • @stevenhoward6768
    @stevenhoward6768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liam, Simply outstanding! Your fantasy knife is well designed, unique and exhibits the talent you have. Your video flows and your narration gives watches a sense of what is takes to forge such a knife.

  • @DBCraftWorld
    @DBCraftWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You put a lot of work and effort to this artifact! I love it! This is one of the most oryginal blade in the challenge! Remarkable work Liam!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job. Love the antique look to it. Definitely one of the top builds in this competition my friend.

  • @Niksow
    @Niksow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out of this world!! So creative and different

  • @mikewomack5178
    @mikewomack5178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are one very skilled craftsman and knifesmith. What a great dagger and video!

  • @thelazyfishkeeper2730
    @thelazyfishkeeper2730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i liked that you spent time forging the blade. and not just cutting out a blank from flat stock. a contender for sure. but many more to watch

  • @commanderdeckard3003
    @commanderdeckard3003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks absolutely amazing, looks exactly how I imagined the barrow blades the hobbits get in the barrow downs in the fellowship of the ring

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s the look I was going for!

  • @NjordArtisan
    @NjordArtisan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work Liam! It really shows that you put so much thought into this dagger. Everything fits together so nicely

  • @retsamwohs
    @retsamwohs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This project came out great. That copper process for the pomel was interesting too, gave me some homework to do lol

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha thanks! It was just like brazing

  • @Stillpoint23
    @Stillpoint23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you nailed it! You description of your vision for the outcome was how I imagined a dagger found in a dragons lair would look like. I too am a big fan of LOTR, and once upon a time I sat at a table for weeks on end playing D&D. In my opinion, you've really upped the ante with this one making voting much more difficult for me at least. Good job Liam, I loved watching your process, and your narration was very easy to follow. Instant sub :)
    Good Luck!

  • @WOLFF_HEINKEL
    @WOLFF_HEINKEL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    a Nazgul dagger, cool !!!!!!!😁😁👍👍👍

  • @davidscadlock5569
    @davidscadlock5569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!!!! This is the first of the videos for me to watch. I am impressed!!! The rest better be great to surpass you!!!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thanks. Some of the others are pretty wild

  • @_BLANK_BLANK
    @_BLANK_BLANK ปีที่แล้ว

    A trick ive heard for dealing with coarse wrought iron. Is basically just refinining it yourself by doing multiple folds.
    Though. Its tedious without a press, or powerhammer.
    The blade came out really nicely by the way.

  • @fredrichardson9761
    @fredrichardson9761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting looking sword - great work on the handle and sheaf. Well done and nice video! 👍

  • @krissteel4074
    @krissteel4074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well executed artistic concept, I agree on the fantasy appeal for daggers too. No one's using this stuff, so they may as well be an adventure in the making :)
    Great work

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It was a really fun build

  • @johnwiebe8581
    @johnwiebe8581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, I really liked that you explained your processes and thoughts throughout the build. Also some really good techniques.

  • @andyc750
    @andyc750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool build, certainly made it look like a relic, some interesting techniques there as well

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It was a fun build

  • @idwolverine1867
    @idwolverine1867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏 I’m a bit of a fantasy nerd myself. Love this build! A definite modern relic. Awesome job!

  • @z-man1483
    @z-man1483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is literally the coolest dagger o have ever seen

  • @Claudio-v7g
    @Claudio-v7g 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Memorable work worthy of a master, congratulations it was really amazing.

  • @jasoncrozier4766
    @jasoncrozier4766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m quite amazed with all the talents and skills you have for being a youngster. Good luck in the competition! Very sweet dagger Liam

  • @douglaswoodard3412
    @douglaswoodard3412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    anyone else thanking Conan? i like it nice entry

  • @nukebert1
    @nukebert1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!
    Remarkable vision!
    Remarkable version!

  • @hunt_trap_fish
    @hunt_trap_fish 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still making my way through the "dagger challenge" videos, so I haven't seen who won yet, but I swear, you did an amazing job. And if you weren't a winner, I will be so disappointed. To do that much w/ hammer and tongs man... that's amazing

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I did not win but I still count that as my best work to date

    • @hunt_trap_fish
      @hunt_trap_fish 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LiamJPenn that is a travesty. That dagger was amazing. And the amount of tong and hammer work you did, compared to some of the stock removal stuff in that challenge… I wish id seen it when voting was live.

  • @AndyFromBeaverton
    @AndyFromBeaverton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You had some interesting ideas that I've not seen before. I hope you do well in the competition!

  • @SamTownsBladesmith
    @SamTownsBladesmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular work mate, my favourite of the bunch I think. Well done

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @russellfox6619
    @russellfox6619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Build mate, really enjoyed watching!

  • @D.Schrader
    @D.Schrader 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed watching your process,each step was fun to see where you were taking us. Great job!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @richerworldproductions
    @richerworldproductions ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work!! I am working ona couple of daggers myself at the moment. I doubt they will come out near as amazing, but still fun to make! Cheers!

  • @martinschroeder8130
    @martinschroeder8130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That dagger looks amazing, really cool look and I love the backstory.

  • @dante7228
    @dante7228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! Very different from what I used to watch, and it surely came out the way you intended, straight out a fantasy game or movie! 👍

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It was a fun build

  • @kenfaulkner5544
    @kenfaulkner5544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate your explaining your thought process and seeing how you put all the awesome details into this design. I am also a fan of sword and sorcery so I can relate to what you wanted for this. I think it came out amazing!

  • @butthedd0233
    @butthedd0233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. I like the "used" appearance.

  • @christophersalomone2582
    @christophersalomone2582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just subscribed. I choose you for the winner!! Good job! Killed the handle especially bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @redwolfknives3174
    @redwolfknives3174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I go to Middle Earth, I want to take a dagger like that with me! Very cool!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right! This thing is ready for orc blood

  • @davidpugh4527
    @davidpugh4527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work beautiful knife and sheath

  • @phenomenal82
    @phenomenal82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job, that is a thing of beauty...

  • @afp75
    @afp75 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liam the varying different skills you used when making this blade just wow you just earned a sub

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @DanHelfond
    @DanHelfond 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a very cool build. Great job!

  • @jantocas3362
    @jantocas3362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gran trabajo!! De las piezas más bonitas que te he visto hacer. Mucha suerte maquina!!

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! Enjoyed the commentary too. Great job.

  • @8ank3r
    @8ank3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job, love the fantasy look

  • @christopherbonczewski6458
    @christopherbonczewski6458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build, fantastic design

  • @masbagus1971
    @masbagus1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like clasical look, unique

  • @АндрейЛевшин-б5й
    @АндрейЛевшин-б5й 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work 👍👍👍

  • @ilmbutton
    @ilmbutton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the look of this, great job!

  • @Enigma-Sapiens
    @Enigma-Sapiens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Liam, it looks awesome!

  • @jimpennock7622
    @jimpennock7622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super nice Liam, well done.

  • @charlesroman9163
    @charlesroman9163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you develop a name and mythos for this blade? The dagger is really cool, and I am curious how it got into the hands of the wielder.

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No name but it was from a dragons horde, melted metals on the fittings is from coins melting as the dragon torched intruders…

  • @kzarnold3678
    @kzarnold3678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awsome job. Love the patina

  • @scottgrant7334
    @scottgrant7334 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude! You've come so fr with this. Amazing. I need to get a Penn blade before they are too expensive!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @Logan.H.L
    @Logan.H.L 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool! Awesome concept and execution!

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That came out great.

  • @CChan11
    @CChan11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of belt grinder did you use?

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a 2x72 from Ameribrade

  • @vladimirkovacevic1656
    @vladimirkovacevic1656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome dagger and pattern

  • @ivysinistra
    @ivysinistra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following you on Instagram for a long time and had absolutely no idea you had a TH-cam channel. This is cool as hell

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha thank you! 🤘🏼

  • @johnstath9666
    @johnstath9666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome!! Well done!!

  • @TooTall553
    @TooTall553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most unique processes totally

  • @MattariOnline
    @MattariOnline 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, so that's what it looks like to forge a legendary tier weapon.. Nice!

  • @bryanduchane2371
    @bryanduchane2371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @user-wh1st3hq9u
    @user-wh1st3hq9u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's pretty cool. Not a dagger but still cool

  • @nicholasclarke3147
    @nicholasclarke3147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a fucking rad dagger!! Love it.

  • @The1withlogic
    @The1withlogic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great short sword, I mean dagger. All kidding aside that is a wicked looking dagger great job.

  • @pjakpjak7000
    @pjakpjak7000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it glow blue when russians are close?

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha this has not been tested yet…

  • @surfrat9340
    @surfrat9340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great build, well done.

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! 🤘🏼

  • @richardhogben3776
    @richardhogben3776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work, exceptional

  • @Kajenx
    @Kajenx ปีที่แล้ว

    It honestly looks like screenshots from a game at the end there.

  • @goldenscales
    @goldenscales 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good name for your dagger would be "Órc's Tooth'.

  • @BrighamKindell
    @BrighamKindell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really awesome build! Good job

  • @jamesperkins9833
    @jamesperkins9833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nailed the relic look!

  • @derekheiblim5406
    @derekheiblim5406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome man!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG
    @Kratos_God_of_50_BMG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤔 Looks like a +5 Dagger to me. New Sub!

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🤘🏼😎

  • @seanshrader4922
    @seanshrader4922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary.

    • @LiamJPenn
      @LiamJPenn  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 🤘🏼