Blacksmithing - Forging knife tongs

I show how I make a pair of knife tongs or flat stock tongs with offset.
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[@jeanmacgeek702]

C'est merveilleux, je ne pensait pas qu'il existait encore des gens qui savaient travailler comme à l'époque ou je commençais mon apprentissage il y a 56 ans. Tout simplement merci, je viens de passer 4 heures à vous regarder m'émerveiller de votre habileté !! It's wonderful, I did not think that there is still people who knew work like at the time or I was starting my apprenticeship 56 years ago. Simply thank you, I just spent 4 hours you watching me marvel at your skill!

[@torbjornahman]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@rockheadd069]

i'm continuously amazed at your ingenuity and craftsmanship. a tool to be proud of.

[@ValtheroPens]

Congratulations on your 100,000 subscriber award!

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Congrats on the play button man, well deserved.

[@rajakasadi]

Hey you are Bobby Duke arts

[@rajakasadi]

I am your great fan from India

[@robertlassiter5808]

Thunder Bear, it is my considered opinion that you are in fact a very clever person. I never get tired of your videos. There is a unique balance to them that I find both peaceful and satisfying. Hope you and yours are well and safe.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

As always, nice looking work, and by the look of it two years has passed and another 200,000 subscribers. I always enjoy seeing your working with your children, they have a great father.

[@sirmaximus100]

Your patience and eye for detail is unreal. I would love to be able to be your apprentice!

[@nick4819]

Man I really like the looks of your hand made tools. They just look like they will last an eternity.

[@KmanSweden]

"Forged in Fire" here you come! :D Nice that you showed the use of the offset in the end for us non-blacksmiths.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks

[@parikshitanayak2188]

Do u see fordge in fire

[@parikshitanayak2188]

@@torbjornahman yes u have to come there

[@diondacosta9996]

Awesome 👏

[@ursushorribilis1092]

I've been a knifemaker for over 40 years and I think that show "Forged in Fire" is the biggest joke I've ever seen. Those people that come on that show are supposed to be experienced "Blade Smiths"? The blades they come up with are ridiculous. I wouldn't dare sell anything that they make. Terrible, terrible amateurs.

[@FreakD173]

best blacksmith channel on youtube

[@cky5117]

I know nothing about blacksmithing yet I'm always enjoying your videos. Great Job!!!

[@blakehorton8110]

Holy crap man that is one of the most beautiful anvils I've ever seen !!!!!

[@jimrobb6325]

Nothing more satisfying than using a quality handmade tool. Especially when forged by oneself. Well done and congratulations on your award for 100,000 subscribers. Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Couldn't agree more.

[@chrisammann4041]

I too like the silence in these videos. They are almost meditative at times, and beautiful to watch.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@TomofAllTrades]

Best looking tongs on the KZbinr! I like the transition from the boss to the reins. I always forge that a little more than I like.

[@Dr.Umbrella]

All of your videos I love watching in a quiet room because you make peaceful content. Keep it up !

[@skater1433]

I really love this videos, the way you do it, no commentary just the sounds of the tools. Its pure love.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@geoffallert1921]

I like the way you riveted these tongs together, instead of using bolts. I have been teaching my students the basics of using solid rivets. Congratulations on your achievement. !00,000 subscribers.

[@georgejohnson1537]

You have some amazing skill man! The off set you put in those tongs.......That's some serious fore thought. That would have been round two for me. thanks for posting and sharing your skills.............................Simply amazing!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@MisterTee2010]

Congrats on the milestone.

[@divrguy757]

Very nice design on the tongs and congrats on the KZbin award.

[@nicolatafuri1014]

You aren't an blacksmithing you are a teacher of the blasmithing Respect from italy

[@patman0250]

a teacher of blacksmithing is a blacksmith you can have one with out the other I know you had a cool comment in mined but this want it . lol it just didn't make any sense.

[@dicksargent3582]

What is it ? This is the second comment criticizing another commentator because they are expressing themselves in their non native language. Can't you people give them a break , or are you so ignorant and egocentric that you can't get the jist of what they're trying to say and leave it at that !

[@Lunkenville]

Yours are the most enjoyable blacksmithing videos on KZbin. Mesmerizing...

[@hervebarralon7019]

Merci pour toutes ces vidéos .Une grande maitrise du métier et néanmoins une grande générosité pour partager ce savoir avec es néophytes comme nous .Chapeau bas !! Et encore mille fois merci

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thank you so much!

[@CaptainTwitchy]

I was wondering about the offset, until you passed the stock through the jaws and above the rivet. Then, I said, “Aha, that makes perfect sense.” Nice job and I enjoy your videos. Congrats on the play button.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. Yes it's a useful feature sometimes.

[@TheSamuraiCarpenter]

Beautiful instruction! Can't wait to make a set!

[@torbjornahman]

Sweet! Thanks Jesse!

[@german26able]

Congrats on the button torbjorn.

[@YuraKvadrat132]

I admire you. Not only do you do wonderful things. And the tool in the process of creating this thing.

[@jameslever3497]

Yura that doesn't make any sense.

[@renzotoppi6620]

Amazing work and video. Love your style, thanks for sharing!

[@renzotoppi6620]

Ops, wrong comment 😂

[@WatcherintheDark69]

Sounds like Yura is saying that not only does he make wonderful things, but the tools he makes to create these items are wonderful too. And I agree.

[@YuraKvadrat132]

I feel so ashamed. My knowledge of English is so bad. I can not express my admiration normally. Excuse me. Sorry one more time.

[@mikeboone4425]

Congratulation's young man well deserved I am real glad I was part of something worth while, I fully expect to see the young one there with Hammer in hand some day

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks. Lets hope for the best!

[@mikeboone4425]

We sure understand that it can be tuff on the young ones today .

[@Vikingwerk]

I was confused about why you would need the offset the entire time, and was so glad you demonstrated the reason for it at the end.

[@torbjornahman]

Good! Thanks

[@kohLeeDjocdja]

Neat and beautiful work. I like this. Greetings from Bontang-East Borneo, Indonesia.

[@MrStampfer]

The Master of Steel 😏 what a detailed work. It looks so great! And congratulations to the silver play button and 142.000 Subs ;)

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!!

[@MrStampfer]

youre welcome :)

[@douro20]

He's also a master of another thing which involves computer science and highly advanced maths...but he hasn't shown that yet.

[@MrStampfer]

i think too. Already the formulas for the calculation look awesome. I'm not really the best person to talk about in math.^^

[@torbjornahman]

douro20, hmm sounds familiar. Do I know you :)

[@ScrewDriverxxx]

Another superbly produced and informative video. Amazing attention to detail. Top class. Many thanks.

[@garyantley3973]

Fine looking set of tongs.

[@michaelsanchez8519]

Congratulations T.A. You very well deserve the recognition. Outstanding work as always 👍

[@bueford668]

You have a good young man helping you with the chores.

[@johndilsaver8409]

I just finished making a pair of these tongs a few days ago. I am very pleased with them and your video was very helpful. I am I'working without a power hammer (but someday soon!!) and so I did some procedures differently, but seeing your work was the key to showing me how to proceed. I'm not a knife maker, actually a friend gave me a bucket full of horseshoes, and I'm trying to figure out what all I might do with them. Now I can hold them very nicely! Thanks!

[@torbjornahman]

That's great!! My intention has never been to make a how-to video, but to inspire people to make something of their own. With blacksmithing there is so many ways to reach the same goal and there is probably no wrong way.

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

Absolutely wonderful craftsmanship. It's great to see you doing regular chores with the little one. And congratulations on the well deserved Silver Play Button.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@roseworld8091]

Congratulations for your 100.000 followers!! Your videos not only are metal forging tutorial, but also are educational. Pelease go on!!!

[@SimonMurrayPhuket]

Congratulations on your Silver You Tube Play Button - well deserved

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@lsubslimed]

Beautifully made. I've been wanting a pair of these for a few years now, still not sure why I haven't just bought a pair yet lol. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the 100 thousand!

[@muhamedalhashany1274]

You are an artist...

[@heardashot]

Another beautiful work.......that young chap is very lucky to have a master smith to learn off and no doubt he will be another gifted talent. Good luck to him. Congratulations on the 100k award Torbjorn. Keep her lit.

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks

[@mikelowerytreemonkey1023]

Man I love you videos. So much detail on how to create what you are.

[@drchico40]

Great craftsmanship and a pleasure to watch. Very cathartic!

[@asvarien]

Another fine too build, always a pleasure to watch you work sir.

[@DraGma]

That's true craftsmanship right there. Nice work man.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@Jut3333]

Congratulation on your award. Absolutely beautiful tool. Thanks again for showing us such art.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@williamandrews160]

Those tongs are works of art. Thanks for sharing!

[@R_Arizona]

You make it look so easy.

[@jaredlariscey1037]

Good use of power hammer and file work , thanks TA!

[@MSNsee4d]

It is always nice to watch non yapping blacksmith video...

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@peterohanraha-hanrahan5097]

Less yack yack, more whack whack!

[@coalsauce4457]

Patrik Lindell *less whack whack more yack yack*😂

[@martinhallfilm]

Hej Torbjørn Big Congratulations to the silver play button. You are my every day inspiration! Beautyful work Mr Åhman

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Martin!

[@royfrasersparks7846]

Beautiful work

[@umityayla5051]

You are an artist and this is art!!

[@wyattkindler496]

You always make it look so easy...

[@torbjornahman]

With some editing anything can look easy...almost. Thanks

[@honeybguys6346]

Torbjörn Åhman how heavy is your anvil?

[@torbjornahman]

It's 400 lbs/182kg

[@wyattkindler496]

Torbjörn Åhman Did you buy it brand new from Kohlswa?

[@torbjornahman]

No, I bought it used. The new Kohlswas are not very good it seems. They are not heat treated the right way. BTW Kohlswa went out of business a few months ago... sad.

[@christhebullsmith6891]

Great work. You make it look easy.

[@net-twin-de]

A really very respectable good job of the best quality & craftsmanship - great work!

[@tcorbett01]

Congratulations on the play button. Well deserved. You truly are an inspiration to me and many others. Keep up the great work.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Todd!

[@axemanblacksmithing3766]

I'm gonna have to make me a pair of those now. Thanks for making this video. Love your stuff!👍

[@villian_von_badguy_ii145]

Beautiful Work.. The attention to detail is admirable

[@johndoeuf2868]

Good work my friend. It's a piece of art. Salutation from France

[@StNuttall]

Another excellently produced video.

[@georgeperze8756]

I'm truck driver I work 14 hours a day and this guy videos are my relaxation every night at bed time I recommend his videos for anybody whit stress , 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks

[@fox111qc]

Congratulation on your 100K+ subscribers award! You deserve it. I enjoy watching you forge!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@learningmetal]

Very nice work..as always! It is nice to have such a good blacksmith that doesn't feel the need to explain everything..nice to just be able to sit back and watch some good forging!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@OlneyaTesota]

Have not seen a better Blacksmith fabricator. Jc

[@clydebalcom8252]

Congratulations on your silver play button.

[@maniac284]

Don't ask me why, but videos of your craftsmanship, help me to relax from a stressful day. Congratulation to the 100k Subs. Keep going.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@outbackladas]

A very nicely made set of tongs, the offset makes them very useful, well done. A belated congratulations on the award, no doubt well deserved, the quality of your video production rivals your skills at the anvil. Regards from “down under “.

[@oskarskoglund806]

Wow! Those are the best knife forging tongs I have ever seen. Totally blew my mind. I really believe the off set jaws can help out in som tricky forging situations. I think I will make these pair of tongs for myself the next time I am at my own forge.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks! :)

[@Jim-Wade]

Nice work. Love the attention to detail.

[@dutchpearson2022]

Nice work . Finish looks good to

[@sgtdrill9185]

thank you mister for the impressive work and still a very high video quality.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

You Have Inspired Me To Start Blacksmith forging! Thank You For Making These Epic KZbin Videos! Everything You Make Is A Functional Piece of Art!!! My Wife & Kids Appreciate That You Have Lit A Fire 🔥 In My Soul For Forging!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you!! Good luck!

[@robertoesposito9081]

I follow your video everyday, congratulation for your skill. Thank you for sharing

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you

[@gorannedic4418]

Excellent work !!!! I send you a big hug from Serbia.

[@rickeyhall6115]

very nice tongs and you are way past that play button have a nice day

[@saartal4524]

VERY nice tool Impressive craftsmanship

[@FordFracture]

congratulations on your silver play button ! Out of all the blacksmiths on KZbin you and alec Steele have the best content . but I will say your the best for skill and craftsmanship and editing . everything you make has a purpose while alec gets a little stupid now and then .

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, thanks!!

[@paolodecorato651]

Le hai forgiate proprio su misura Torbjörn, sei proprio un maestro! Buona serata! Un forte abbraccio.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@juliusks]

You' re great blacksmith!

[@stanleyjaxen8759]

man those are killer tongs A+

[@Cremantus]

As always... a real cool workflow... I can watch it multiple times...

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@harrycognard447]

Congratulation for your trophy! Keep up with your amazing work!

[@heruhcanedean]

Those are beautiful, I can't wait to see the knife video.

[@mmix224]

Really fantastic work. Both building the channel and the tongs. I know this is old, but slowly working my way through blacksmithing videos. For the leaves, you can put them in a 55 gal garbage can, and use a string line trimmer ar the bottom of the can. It chops up the leaves and makes smaller pieces that blow around less, and break down faster.

[@torbjornahman]

Cool! Thanks!!

[@CatholicAmericanDreamer]

You're an amazing blacksmith!

[@alejandrobavassonepotedequ1969]

Excellent work !!!! I send you a big hug from Argentina.

[@glennwiebe5128]

Very nicely done! I have to say that a power hammer sure is a handy tool.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Yes, it's a valuable tool!

[@davidmclaughlin7000]

Looks great like. Relaxing to see some gardening too.

[@jamesball7322]

That right there is why you have 100,000 subscriber plaque sir ,👏👏 congratulations

[@TheDrumminjay]

Congratulations on the well-earned play button!

[@dochollowood5763]

def thumbs up for showing tool made use at the end

[@oldfashiondragon]

Your videos are breathe of fresh air 👌👌

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks

[@shoxali]

Dude! I had to subscribe since you are actually making the tools the pro use, you're above pro man!

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, thanks!

[@BMD1784]

Awesome work looking good 🎉

[@lilythepurple]

Awesome work!

[@Firehawkshadow]

Congratulation on your Play Button You deserve it and a very cool set of tongs

[@iacovus79]

Lovely work again. Enjoy the new tool. Also, Woo hoo it came!