Thank you! I appreciate you watching the video and chiming in on the comments. I love these little knives, they go anywhere and are that last companion when all the other gear has to be shed.
@АнтонВоробьев-с8е10 күн бұрын
Здравствуй, Шон! Отличный нож получился и ножны ему под стать!
@MarsFireForge9 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Anton! (I’m guessing that is your name from what I can remember of Russian) glad you enjoyed it and the sheath! These ones are a bit more work, but very satisfying to complete.
@АнтонВоробьев-с8е9 күн бұрын
@@MarsFireForge да, всё правильно, меня так зовут!
@darylbrenton483910 күн бұрын
Great knife Sean. I was disappointed that you didn't do any bushcraft with it. There's a tree in the background! You could have cut some branches, batoned the knife through the trunk, split kindling, shaved a couple of feather sticks, and started a fire on the floor with a ferroceramic rod! Admittedly, you would have to sleep outside afterwards. Still, I liked the video and was impressed again with such small knives cutting 1 inch rope.
@MarsFireForge9 күн бұрын
Hahaha some indoor bushcraft! Maybe I would have but that Christmas tree was expensive!
@LKS-197610 күн бұрын
Gorgeous blade/sheath. Looking forward to my knife!!
@darylbrenton483910 күн бұрын
You're a lucky guy. I love the knife I bought from Sean.
@MarsFireForge9 күн бұрын
Finished your sheath last night! Won’t be long now.
@LKS-19769 күн бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 oh yeah!
@LKS-19769 күн бұрын
@@MarsFireForge holy mackerel!
@MrJakedog10410 күн бұрын
Beautiful blade! I love seeing makers that take the time and effort to taper the tang. Such a nice touch on an already awesome knife.
@MarsFireForge9 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, I’m glad you appreciate that extra bit. When I first started out in 2008 my mentor taught me to forge it that way, but it wasn’t until years and years later that I realized the performance difference it makes. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@LKS-197613 күн бұрын
Oooh, that's mine!?
@MarsFireForge13 күн бұрын
@@LKS-1976 that’s the one!
@LKS-197613 күн бұрын
@MarsFireForge oh yeah!!!
@GeekyDolphin4614 күн бұрын
Meanwhile. Armed Americans Dont bring a knife.
@LKS-197610 күн бұрын
Lighten up Francis. I carry it AND my glock.
@GeekyDolphin4610 күн бұрын
@LKS-1976 nice :0
@mathews74914 күн бұрын
Insane! What knife is this and is it for sale??
@MarsFireForge14 күн бұрын
@@mathews749 absolutely, this is one I’m shipping off to a customer shortly, called the BlackBird Bowie and runs $250. All hand made, in fact check out my channel and you’ll see a video of it being made. You can see more cool stuff at marsfireforge.com or get in contact with me at [email protected]. Thanks for watching!!
@АнтонВоробьев-с8е18 күн бұрын
Здравствуй, Шон! Скажи пожалуйста, какую марку стали ты используешь для своих ножей? Конкретно для вот этого например?
@MarsFireForge18 күн бұрын
@@АнтонВоробьев-с8е Hey! I spent a few years learning Russian on duo lingo and I actually know a little bit of what you’re saying here! I can read “hello Sean, and then please…and possibly that your name is Mark, haha I’m going to translate this and get back to you! Oh and I think I see “nosh” which I’m pretty sure is knife. Thanks for your response!
@MarsFireForge18 күн бұрын
@@АнтонВоробьев-с8е Большое спасибо за комментарий, для меня большая честь, что мое видео смотрят по всему миру, в том числе в России! Я какое-то время занимался изучением русского языка в свободное время, мне очень нравятся язык и культура. Что касается моих ножей, они изготовлены из углеродистой стали марки 1095, и я беру сталь из разных источников: Amazon, Jantz Supply, Texas Knifemaking Supplies, Old Town Cutlery. Также мне очень повезло с использованием листовых рессор. Спасибо за ваш пост!"
@АнтонВоробьев-с8е18 күн бұрын
@@MarsFireForge вот это да! Какая неожиданность! Приятно удивлён! Спасибо, что ответил, Шон!
@АнтонВоробьев-с8е18 күн бұрын
@@MarsFireForge кроме того, что я смотрю твои видео, я ещё и подписан на твой канал!
@АнтонВоробьев-с8е18 күн бұрын
@@MarsFireForge Шон, а с порошковыми сталями работаешь?
@darylbrenton483924 күн бұрын
Wow. Such a great sheath with such simple tools. Do you always use the knife you are making the sheath for to cut the leather? And great use of a LEATHERMAN to do the stitching!
@MarsFireForge23 күн бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 thanks Daryl! Yes it’s my tradition to use the knife I’ve made to make the sheath, it’s also a good low-impact test run for the knife. That leatherman I’ve had for 14 years and I pretty much can’t exist without it. It’s so helpful for the process. Thanks for watching!
@LKS-197624 күн бұрын
Gorgeous knife BTW
@MarsFireForge24 күн бұрын
Thanks! That one is a great EDC with the trip point and overall size. I love these sheaths they just look so good and unique when they’re all done, they really stand out.
@LKS-197624 күн бұрын
@MarsFireForge absolutely agreed
@LKS-197624 күн бұрын
@MarsFireForge I wouldn't mind the blade you are making me to have that sheath for left hip carry. Lol
@MarsFireForge23 күн бұрын
@@LKS-1976 sure! send me an email and we can talk about price change to reflect that.
@LKS-197623 күн бұрын
@MarsFireForge already did
@LKS-197624 күн бұрын
Hell yeah bro!
@The_Watchful_Eyes24 күн бұрын
Very nice work!
@MarsFireForge24 күн бұрын
Thanks! One of the reasons I love leather work (as you can tell in the video) is because you can do it inside and around the family without too much inconvenience. Even during a movie you can still be accomplishing something! Thanks for engaging with the video!
@LKS-197629 күн бұрын
I'm so stoked to get mine. My man is in the process of making mine.
@MarsFireForge29 күн бұрын
@@LKS-1976 so glad you ordered one, making them is my favorite thing to do
@LKS-197629 күн бұрын
@MarsFireForge indeed and you're great at it.
@HouseJakeyАй бұрын
Love the vid! PS: What's the leathercrafting box with, where to buy one? O.o It looks really really good tho
@MarsFireForge19 күн бұрын
Thanks! I love that box! It’s just one they had at Harbor Freight! Less than $100!! It was being displayed but I’m sure they’d know what you were talking about if you asked them.
I need this! Its gorgeous. I'm an amateur leathersmith, love the sheath work. Whats the lead time for this brother man?
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@LKS-1976 thanks! That means a lot coming from a leather guy! I’ve been selling these for 250 (sheath included) and I could probably get you one before Christmas. Have one order and two pending order (people who will order but haven’t put in a deposit yet). Shoot me an email at [email protected] and we can discuss, I’d love to get you one!
@LKS-1976Ай бұрын
@MarsFireForge ok. Cool. I'll work on it.
@LKS-1976Ай бұрын
How much ya charging for that brother man?
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@LKS-1976 I currently have one of these with a black oak handle and leather belt sheath in stock for 250 www.marsfireforge.com/ Email me at [email protected] if you’re interested, I can work with you on the price if you need.
@seth_ocasterАй бұрын
What a great little knife!
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@seth_ocaster thanks, Seth, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and like the knife. Nice Millennium Falcon avatar, I love that ship. That and the Slave 1 are my top.
@jeffbeck2335Ай бұрын
Hall yeah.
@nikildhumal9384Ай бұрын
DBK knife V|S your knife compare please 🙏
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@nikildhumal9384 thanks for the comment! Could you send a link for me to check out that knife?
@jmbstudio6873Ай бұрын
Nicejob.
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@jmbstudio6873 Thank you! I’ve been doing it 16 years but never shared or demonstrated my process much, I’m glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, it means a lot!
@michaelritter2180Ай бұрын
When I saw you light your pipe, I hit like and subscribed
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@michaelritter2180 HAHAHA! Thank you! And, that’s authentic, I do that all the time, not just for the camera! I appreciate the comment and subscription, Michael.
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
Wow! I thought your knives were so much better than anything I've made to date because you had a heap of expensive equipment I can't afford yet. But you use much the same kind of tools. It must be the knowledge and practice. At least now that I've seen you light your pipe, I know why you don't have a mustache.
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 hahaha it’s actually a difficult technique to get that thing lit without burning myself, but it’s a bunch of fun. Yeah I don’t have many tools and only recently got the belt grinder, but you REALLY want to see a guy who does stunning work with minimal tools it’s Slovik Telly. He makes immaculate and extremely complex knives with shear virtue, and very few tools. At least his old stuff I’m not sure if he’s upgraded his shop recently.
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqjbl4eDYq-KgNUsi=jdIbaGUHYjhs9GU1 here is one of his builds
@scottbarnett8189Ай бұрын
This is my knife he made for me and I can tell you it’s even better in person …. Absolutely incredible… super easy to work with will be getting more from him very soon
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
I’m really pleased you like it! The ultimate satisfaction for me is when someone loves the blade and uses it all the time. This one should serve you admirably!
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge I bought the black handled mini-Accipiter from Sean's video, and its the same. It is better than the video makes it out to be. I use it as my utility knife at work and home, and it doubles as a fidget spinner, because it feels so good in my hand as I spin it from forward to reverse grip. That's why I have a few nicks in my study desk now.
@kennethomeara9848Ай бұрын
Very nice! Do you use a makers mark?
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@kennethomeara9848 you know I really should! I fact I’ve been meaning to get a design I have put onto a stamp, just haven’t done it yet. I’ve marked my blades in various ways over the years but never found one I really liked. Thanks for watching!
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge Yeah, I searched mine for a touchmark, but couldn't find one. You really should.
@pablocesarhenriquezdelgado8569Ай бұрын
Bello
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
Che bello che apprezzi il coltello! Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto il video!
@davidbaldwin9664Ай бұрын
I loved the presentation and I am thinking of getting a custom knife made from you.
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
Thanks David! This is one of my “old” videos so my methods of reviewing I think are a bit better now, but I’m so glad you watched this because this is one of my favorite blades I’ve made! I’d be happy to make something custom for you sometime just send me an email at [email protected] and check out the website marsfireforge.com to see more good stuff too!
@arthurrapson8183Ай бұрын
Thats not a bowie. That’s a camp knife. Terrible video
@SuitAndTieGuy88Ай бұрын
How much for one of these with a drop point Sabre grind?
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the question! I could do that for you for about $350. Feel free to give me an email at [email protected] if you have any specific questions.
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
I have been lavish in praise of Mars Fire knives, to the point of sounding like a fanboy. So, even though the exchange rate is against me, I decided to put my money where my mouth is and bought one of Sean's knives. The one in this video with the black handle. It cuts just like it does in the video. I even whittled slivers off a mild steel rod with no edge damage. It cuts right out to the tip of the knife, something no knife I've ever owned has done. I would recommend Sean's knives to anyone.
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 Thanks Daryl! SO glad it got down there and is serving you well! I love knowing that something that was born in my forge is now serving in Australia, that’s awesome. In fact, though I’ve had military/ govt guys take my knives overseas, you’re the first person to have bought a knife overseas so that’s pretty cool!
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge I'm glad its down here too.
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
Another great knife. I'm impressed with how easily it pierced multiple layers of clothing, especially the time you let go of the trousers before stabbing them. If anyone doubts how well made these knives are, I received mine today, and repeated many of the tests used on this channel. It passed all of them, even whittling mild steel without marring the edge. Able to do aggressive work, and precision cuts. Best knife I have ever owned.
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
Hey it arrived, awesome!! I’m so glad it wasn’t one of things where it just looked good on camera but failed in real life, what a disappointment that would be. I love the model you bought , considered it being my edc for a while, hope it serves well!
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge I'm glad you didn't keep it. This is the perfect size for a utility knife, and this one is so versatile. It shaves hardwood curls so fine, that I didn't believe my eyes at first, and then it can rip out big chunks as well. I love it.
@guillermoalfaro2714Ай бұрын
Now that it's razor-sharp, nice work 👍 👏 👌
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
Thanks! I always try to make these both informative and entertaining.
@BCD2024Ай бұрын
very nice.. sweet sheath
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@BCD2024 thanks for watching! I’ve seen various guys use those pocket sheaths and this is my first one. I really like the speed and utility of using it.
@RamonMarais-k2k2 ай бұрын
I like the knife. When someone starts using words like pumped, awesome and amazing I am afraid I stop watching just there. Nothing against you or the knife, but I did finish high school 38 years ago, was never a hippy or a surfer. Just speak to a person like a grown up.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@RamonMarais-k2k Hey Ramon, glad you liked the knife! Yeah when I rewatch these after I make them I notice I use the same words over and over, especially “super”. Funny what you notice when you see yourself on camera. Thanks for engaging with the video!
@BadlandsRifleman2 ай бұрын
Very cool! Curved edges are always my favorite for cutting. I have a Klein stripping knife, it’s a bit different of a curve, maybe more like a hook. That’s a cool knife for sure, if I was still stripping wire daily for a living I’d have to get one for sure to pull out on the job.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@BadlandsRifleman thanks! Really glad you like it, it was a fun project for sure. I didn’t even know this knife was so often used by electricians but I’m realizing there is a decent demand for it! Thanks for the comment
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’d never cut with one like this before, it going through that 2x4 blew my mind. It’s not ultimately versatile but it’s extremely good at what it specializes in.
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
Yes, some knives can be used for almost anything, like the Accipiter. Others, either due to size or shape, are very specialised but they do the job well. Otherwise, one design would fit all uses. This is like a cross between the Sheepsfoot knife and a recurve, with double the power for cutting with the tip.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 yes actually I’d really like to make a sheep’s foot or seax version of this, that would be awesome!
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
Like an ultra-aggressive Wharncliffe knife. What a cutter! Well done. Great explanation of the advantages of this style of knife and demonstration of its power.
@likrecelineation2 ай бұрын
First 10 seconds were what would be the name if he put it on amazon
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
Wow! People getting all hot under the collar about this video. The purpose of this video is to show the difference between a mass produced knife and a Mars Fire knife. Sean chose a similar knife to demonstrate the features of his design, and he chose a well known producer of quality knives to compare it to. Its not an unreasonable comparison, because the author is showing that they ARE apples and pears. There are different choices made in production, for different reasons. These are practical, hard wearing, using knives. Sean can make these quality control choices because he isn't restrained by the bottom line and shareholder expectations.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 yeah that’s the exact thing, I’m glad you’ve got it! I’m saying this is an apple, this is a pear, I think the pear is better, here’s why.
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge I watched this again, its better than I remembered. You could start out saying that you will be comparing apples and pears if you do another comparison video. Also, is that thick piece of foam rubber you used to sharpen your beater knife the one you use to put the initial convex grind on your knives?
@MarsFireForgeАй бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 yeah if I do another I might say something up front like that. Yes that piece of foam rubber is what I use to refine my convex edge after I put it on with the belt sander. I have a video I’m making of an entire knife build so you will see it briefly then!
@darylbrenton4839Ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge Great, I'm looking forward to that.
@The_Watchful_Eyes2 ай бұрын
Nice work
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@The_Watchful_Eyes thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
I agree with the comment below. Beautiful.
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
No comments giving a production knife with similar abilities yet. Perhaps you should do another of these tests in the future, perhaps as part of another video, and ask again.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 yeah I was even thinking of reposting this video since I think it’s a great one, but didn’t get as many views as my new ones!
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge Perhaps you could re-edit it, maybe with something added. It really is a great video, and the one that made me realise just how good you designs are.
@geneshin70312 ай бұрын
I like your work, and I find the idea of expounding on the virtues of archaic tools as relevant solutions to modern needs while wearing an instant Ramen shirt deliciously ironic. A tip for your website; it would be helpful to include specs for each knife, i.e. blade length, thickness, height, OAL, handle material, etc.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@geneshin7031 Hahaha What’s more ancient than noodles?! lol. Thank you, I absolutely need to do that, in fact I wrote a note for myself to add that to the site. Thanks so much for engaging with the video and the website!
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
I have spent hours trying to sharpen flat grind knives over the years, spent dozens of hours watching videos, and a couple of hundred dollars on diamond stones and other sharpening devices. But, I could never maintain consistent sharpening angles. Therefore, I would sharpen a knife successfully on one go, and blunt the blade the next. It is as you say, for those blades, you have to sharpen like a machine. The convex grind is simple and repeatable, as it is a natural motion for our bodies. So simple that it should have been obvious.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 I agree 100%! I’ve heard some people say convex is hard to sharpen, but it’s just objectively not. You can be less precise with sharpening convex and still do it right.
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge A good thing for those of us who are not androids or cyborgs.
@scottbarnett81892 ай бұрын
Where or how can I order one
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@scottbarnett8189shoot me an email [email protected] and we can work it all out! Thanks for watching! And thanks for your interest!
@scottbarnett81892 ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge email sent
@RamonMarais-k2k2 ай бұрын
I am realy tired of dumb qeustions. How well is which made? What is your budget? Lastly as you say how are which heat treated?
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@RamonMarais-k2k yes all these things make huge difference in determining your knife choice. It’s not always as easy as comparing steel to steel or edge geometry to geometry. What do I want the knife to do? Now what design/ heat treat/ steal best fits that purpose. And of course, as you said, budget is a huge factor too. Thanks for watching!
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
Success, sort of. I finally fixed the tip so that it now cuts the sisal rope cleanly, and zips through 3/8 inch cotton rope like it wasn't there. I was starting to think you were using a super-steel for your knives, alloyed with kryptonite and unobtainium! Unfortunately, I overheated the rest of the blade before quenching and the edge chipped massively during hard testing. I need a longer forge to evenly heat a longer blade. The more I try this, the more I respect your skill, Sean.
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@darylbrenton4839 Good to see progress there! It’s so discouraging when a knife has a chip or heat treating problem. No cure for it but time and trying again, but beginning the process again can be a pain for sure. Glad you’re experimenting and getting more into it, and thank you!
@darylbrenton48392 ай бұрын
@@MarsFireForge Yes. Large grain growth in the chipped areas, most of the straighter part. It held up to chopping through a Eucalypt branch around 1 1/2 inches, but chipped out 1/8 inch deep arcs when chopping through a Black Wattle sapling a little bigger than the base of my thumb. That heartwood is HARD!
@B-leafer2 ай бұрын
Impressive!
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@B-leafer glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching
@grknives2 ай бұрын
Great looking knife I really like that design!
@MarsFireForge2 ай бұрын
@@grknives same, I love that knife especially with the micarta. Guess there is a reason the design has been around so long! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you watching!