BLADESMITHING | Damascus Chef's Knife - Part 1!

[@JasonKnightMS]

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[@peterbermingham3197]

Got the forged series the other day all i can say is just get it the information in it is great.

[@Mitchasauraus]

@Richard Falch from my experience the easiest and most effective way ( and the the only way I've achieved a black spine and finish with out etching) is to forge your blade as close as you can to what you want, after that refine the shape of your knife with a good profile grinding. After all that is said and done you can move on to the heat treat wich is where the black comes from (unless your going to etch the piece), then it's just a matter of preference on how much of the bevel you want shiny and putting the final edge on. Just my experience tho ( 1 1/2 yrs) a master will definitely have better tips! Hope this helped at least a little brother. Happy hammering😀

[@glenmarshall5039]

I really enjoyed that video! Alongside a couple of methods, I've not seen before. First: Dressing the belt with a brush. Very simple and effective as was seen here. Second: Adjusting the tang geometry in the vice with a drift/chisel. Those were really cool.

[@JoshWithrow]

Jeez... everything you do, ever step along the way, has such refinement in it. It's so different from watching other blacksmiths. Very, VERY cool!

[@JasonKnightMS]

I appreciate it Josh.

[@Eli5047]

I loved watching the metal move,the sounds and the feeling of this video

[@rjverackajr]

Every time I watch your videos, I wanna throw my handmade knives in the trash. Inspires me to be a better smith. You are the man!

[@ThatOneBlacksmithGuy]

I seriously just love watching you work. Always learn something

[@ronamedee2475]

My favorite style of blade ! One day you will be as good as Tiger Lilly ... Keep striving for perfection. Waiting for part 2

[@superbecx]

Who is Tiger Lilly?

[@JasonKnightMS]

Maybe one day I will be as good as her. For now I am content being in her shadow. ;)

[@connort7497]

@@superbecx That's Jason's daughter. She's also a crazy good bladesmith.

[@thedarwinexperience5312]

Enjoyed the content as always. Thanks for what you do

[@feacsdoctor8817]

Really enjoying these videos lately Jason, great work. It really shows shows how much you enjoy your craft

[@hudi3n368]

awesome man, looking forward to the rest of the process in action and the finished product.

[@Hammer757]

Straitening technique starting at 7:08, brilliant! I straiten in my vice, but taping the wedges in at the bolster is some good dope! thank you , I will do that

[@blackthornknives]

Good instructional. LOVE the scenery at the end. 😉

[@Aleeknives]

Neat trick on cleaning your sanding belt with the wire brush and that last shot moving backwards that turned into a drone shot was SICK! Never expected that! Awesome. Oh the knife is cool 2😜

[@user-in3zw8qq2e]

hi man :D i sub you

[@JasonKnightMS]

Hey thanks.

[@JasonKnightMS]

I appreciate it.

[@devildog37]

Thank you for another great video. Beautiful knife

[@Ironraven001]

Haha I see you use Red Lion Abrasives too! Good guys, awesome belts and disks!

[@stevemilam466]

Outstanding job as usual. So inspirational keep up the good work. Love your videos

[@vincenttimbalier7842]

more more more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SeanKroner]

It's a good day when a new Jason Knight video pops up. Your experience, skill, taste, and perspective come together in a quintessential way to make great knives!

[@JasonKnightMS]

Hey thanks.

[@nobodyimportant69]

I really enjoy watching your skills when forging. I've seen enough of your videos and have been watching Forged In Fire since the beginning. Comparatively, this is a short forging video for you. I really enjoy and appreciate it even more when I get to learn more about the process by listening to your tutorials throughout the video. Still very well done 👍🔥👌. Can't wait to see part 2. Oh and that ladder pattern looks awesome (that's the edited part of the comment, LOL 😂)

[@JasonKnightMS]

I appreciate it man.

[@nobodyimportant69]

Thank YOU!!! 👍 I just wanted to express my interest and love of working with steel. I actually do a little bit of forging on the job as a compactor service technician/welder. Sometimes I have to design and fabricate parts/brackets of some type or other on-site, use an acetylene torch and hammer. Everytime I learn something new from watching you helps me out somewhere down the line. Customer gets their machine fixed, and I go home happy to have been a Maker!! CHEERS JASON 🍺🍺

[@johnf7137]

Awesome

[@brendannelson6385]

love ur vids. cant wait to see part 2. they need to get you back on fif for a few episodes

[@JasonKnightMS]

Hey thanks for watching my videos. I much prefer working in my own studio forging versus sitting on the sidelines watching others forge.

[@brendannelson6385]

Yea I understand. Either way keep doing your thing.

[@stevemeiners586]

Very nice work looks great.

[@JasonKnightMS]

Hey thanks.

[@russellayton6408]

I am starting a small stock removal knife in a couple hours, while I wait for my anvil and hammer to arrive. Needless to say I am mentally pacing, waiting for them.

[@JasonKnightMS]

Stock removal is a good way to practice grinding while you wait. I did it for years before I learned to forge.

[@northmanlogging2769]

I likey this format, time lapse o the hammering, shows the movement of the metal, and the angles of hammer/anvil good stuff yo... granted yer a fun guy to listen to too, moving metal is funner to look at though lol

[@JasonKnightMS]

Thanks for letting me know you like it. Sometimes I just want to get into my shop and make a knife and not think about commentary.

[@northmanlogging2769]

@@JasonKnightMS you do you, if it involves moving metal, creating something new and unique, I'm a watch it

[@jwoodward1776]

I have been tinkering with bladesmithing for about a year and a half. Finally started forging late last year and registered as an apprentice in December. I have yet to complete a knife yet but have a few close. Thank you for your videos!!

[@JasonKnightMS]

Cool man. What is keeping you from completing any of your knives?

[@jwoodward1776]

@@JasonKnightMS time mainly. Plus I have spent a lot of time building tools. My forge, my heat treat oven, quench tanks etc. I am really tired of building tools. 🤣 I just bought the forged series and am very excited to learn!

[@TomofAllTrades]

After I get a good Elemental knife going. I am going to try that integral bolster chef knife. Beautiful craftsmanship as always . 👍🏼

[@alfredobozzo986]

An incredible amount of knowledge and workmanship that is involved to create such a stunning useable piece of artwork. No one can imagine the amount of hard work and dedication it takes to get to a point, where you make it look so easy and effortless. A true master at work. The ladder pattern is gorgeous!

[@JasonKnightMS]

Hey Alfredo. I love creating pieces like this. Functional art. Kitchen knives are among my favorite. It is the centerpiece of a gathering.

[@NKG416]

That outro is amazing

[@sadmule]

Good video and nice looking blade. The pan back then up with drone was pretty trick, some nice looking countryside you got there.

[@theslacksmith]

super down with the custom platen for rounding your shoulders on the bolster. really good idea

[@Raw815]

Cant wait to get started in my journey in knife making! Gotta finish moving first for more space! Soon enough!

[@sittingbull637]

Absolutely love watching the process, so interesting. Doubt I’ll ever have the chance to try it myself, good job as I’d probably have a finger off!

[@jonathandelarosa7568]

I love what your doing could you say or list what the oven you use before the quench and all the tolls you use. Thank you

[@0megaJB]

Watching the speeded up video is so satisfying.

[@michaellutke654]

Sweet pattern keep rocking bro

[@gundanium3126]

I was kinda hoping to see you on Forged in Fire Beat the judges.

[@jasonknight8647]

Thank you but I decided I don’t do TV game shows again

[@markkerr874]

Great video series. Do you have any video you could post on the steps you took to make the Damascus billet?

[@JasonKnightMS]

It is in the queue

[@soulenternia6835]

You can find W2 steel in New Jersey Jason Knight. When you were talking about steel for beginners that you posted 4 days ago

[@lsubslimed]

I think he was talking about a specific smelt of W2 that was mainly found in round stock and wasn't smelted using recycled material, which is aka "virgin steel". It's a very high quality and constant W2 of which Don Hanson was the main supplier for other smiths. Unfortunately, the W2 sold in NJ has become rather "infamous" when it comes to getting it to harden properly. Lots of drama surrounding it. Whether the drama is warranted or not I can't say.

[@Forged.Blades]

Man… You are so inspiring 🤝

[@rodneylangstroth4577]

While you aren't verbally explaining what you are doing, I definitely understand how by setting down the blade to bolster, now works. 👍

[@the_king_fish7336]

Holy Shit! That’s awesome. I know the film is modified but you don’t waste a moment.

[@tomp577]

How about a video on the flat platen setup at 9:25.

[@Labrador_Forge]

I was very interested in that as well. Just now getting my first 2x72 myself

[@TJDukit1]

That’s going to look fantastic after final etch and polishing.

[@treybrackman4030]

That knife looks awesome! I have asked for your online course for a Fathers Day gift and am looking forward to taking it . I have ordered some 80 Crv and the Hitahi 1084

[@JasonKnightMS]

Thanks Trey. 80CrV2 is the steel I use in the series.

[@19Chrisi97]

That droneshot in the End was serious flex:D

[@derangedmetalworks9489]

@JasonKnight Other than the belt grinder work and grinding in for the ladder pattern. What was with all of the grinding before that?

[@JasonKnightMS]

The whole process started from a big raw lump to refining the shape to what I want. I don't make any rules about what I am doing. I just do what I want.

[@derangedmetalworks9489]

@@JasonKnightMS I was just curious is all. I wasn't sure so I figured I would ask. It's the only way to find out. I watch your videos when I'm not making blades and other things. I love the advice and tips that you give. I know that they have helped myself. Maybe someday I can get down to see you and take a class from you. Thanks for the reply.

[@Alex-ow6hk]

yeessss im not in my home state so it frustrates me that i cant go to my shop and bang some steel but your vids are keeping me sane. thank you

[@amazingman5493]

Good drone shot at the end. The production is improving. Cameras, editing...

[@JasonKnightMS]

I have a great team. Like myself they are always seeking to learn something new and improve upon what they know.

[@johnnyedgmon6679]

Very nice indeed! Thanks for sharing some of your skills. You remind me of my friend Tom Mcginnis. You guys can grind some knives.

[@Mitchasauraus]

That is one sweet piece Jason! Also I'm sure I said it before but I'll say it again you told me to check out Liam Hoffman and I did, Thanks for that sir!

[@JasonKnightMS]

Awesome. He is a great maker.

[@Mitchasauraus]

@@JasonKnightMS you both are astonishingly good makers. Seeing you guys in each other's videos is cool as well ,I can only aspire to make such crisp beautiful things as I practice everyday. Saving them dollars for a chili forge tho.

[@robertkoontz7865]

Nice Chef's Knife, My Granfather was from Pensylvania so Dean R. Koontz may be related to me. I don't have a Kiln right now so when heat treating with a forge I leave the AEBL stainless in and get it really hot. The specs say it should hold or "Soak" temp. for 17 min. ? Doesn't make since to me. I like the brass wire brush for cleaning the belt sander. Later B.K.

[@gundanium3126]

It was cool to see a fast forward speed progression of the heat leaving the steel as it was on the power hammer. I have been working on figuring out how to make integrals from round right now so I am wondering about how thick it is as it looks to be about 1/2 an inch? Keep up the great work.

[@JasonKnightMS]

It a little over an inch when I start.

[@gundanium3126]

@@JasonKnightMS thank you =)

[@BlackHoleForge]

Hey Jason I decided to do your experiment. Turns out the steel that I had with wrought iron, and it shattered. Thanks for the encouragement. now to buy some W2 Steel

[@JasonKnightMS]

Cool man. Experimenting is part of the learning process.

[@nova21507]

At 10:13 what did you put it in?

[@DenneyKnives]

Awesome.

[@Prander5x5]

9:50 never seen someone sharpen a knife on a light bulb before, what's the wattage of that thing? Just kidding! When you ground those staggered grooves into the billet, suddenly it all made sense. Been watching that being botched on FIF and I always wondered why they could never get it right. In 5 seconds, you showed me how it's done like a little mini-lesson that you grind them into a pretty thick, short billet, so thickness is the real trick, not the grooves themselves! That was my favorite part. I really do feel like I learned something. :D

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Pretty knife.....Do you ever show some of your completely finished knives...Don't mean to piss you off at all just would like to see some of the them....Cause you do excellent work...!

[@jasonknight8173]

steve shoemaker I post them here and on instagram just do an Internet search jason knight knives and you’ll see some

[@paullmight42]

that's interesting...the wire brush to clean out the sand paper?

[@adamragz]

I definitely feel like I learned a few things watching this, thank you for posting! Question...why did you wire brush your belt? Had you used it for wood? It looked like perhaps some sawdust came off, but I couldn't be sure.

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Hey brother I am wondering what you use to keep your knifes from rusting how you do it

[@GRITHEMAN]

I really would like to have a knife like that. How can I buy one?

[@JasonKnightMS]

I am working on the logistics of having a new release page for my work on my website. I am not sure when I will be ready for that to launch. For now I release new pieces on Instagram. It goes to the first to respond. I have tried maintaining a list but do not find this to be effective.

[@GRITHEMAN]

@@JasonKnightMS I will be waiting. Keep up the good work. See that you have postage to Portugal. I really like your work.

[@johncannon3593]

Question: why the etch before heat treat rather than after?

[@BamaDanKnives]

Awesome thx!

[@kaplield4565]

10:07 to 10:30 what is that process and what does it accomplish??

[@NagelHausForge]

Love it!!

[@gwmccarty]

Jason, what is the brand of cap you wear and where can i find one? It's the "Newsboy Cap" I'm referring to.

[@Krackerxoxo]

@jasonknight Just curious how much time was spent on the knife. Enjoy watching you work, so fluently not a step waisted

[@JasonKnightMS]

From making the Damascus until finished about 40 hours.

[@Krackerxoxo]

@@JasonKnightMS thank you

[@lesw.7691]

Not sure if someone has already asked, what was the composition of the billet you started with?

[@lancemillward1912]

How many hours in total to make that knife from selecting your steel to sharpening the finished blade?

[@paulrobertson7980]

Did you use a file Carson the belt grinder?

[@paulrobertson7980]

Supposed to be file card

[@jasonknight8173]

No I used a stainless brush

[@paulrobertson7980]

@@jasonknight8173 cool idea

[@SkunkworksProps]

Can I ask why you grind the scale off at various stages of the forging?

[@JasonKnightMS]

Its just a process of refinement

[@davidphillips185]

Great to see the process of making a knife versus the process making a video about making a knife. Love all the videos. It may have helped that you weren't talking much 😉.

[@JasonKnightMS]

I like not having to talk all the time.

[@davidphillips185]

@@JasonKnightMS I trusted that you would take my comment in the spirit intended. Good on ya bro.

[@CBDubz]

Man, I wish you could do some voiceover explaining the finer details and decisions.

[@noahnipperus7320]

What song 11:20?

[@MsAperfectvirgo]

Me takes 20mins to chop vegetables for dinner. Jason: makes an entire chefs knife

[@gunslingerfourtysix]

Can you show us how you would forge a billet of Damascus for a chefs knife for example with only your gas forge and hand tools ? No Big Blu power hammer please Jason. G'day from Down Under btw

[@jasonknight8173]

gunslinger fourtysix The video will be out next week no power tools Damascus

[@r1xhardo]

I see alot of knife makers who cut out the shape from a piece of steel rather than forging it. I was just curious what your opinion about that is? Seems like a cheap easy way to not have to put alot of work into their art

[@sudo_nym]

Heat. Beat. Repeat 🇬🇧🤜⚡️🤛🇺🇸

[@JasonKnightMS]

leads to more precision

[@zivac1976]

Beautiful 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KENNEY1023]

Heat, beat repeat aww beautiful

[@JasonKnightMS]

The process of becoming a mastersmith.

[@nyoom7495]

Why did you "jimp" the blade like that? Just curious.

[@phil787019]

Anyone know the name for the grinding wheel he has on his angle grinder ?

[@joepanciarello5211]

Jason I would really like to surprise my professional cook, daughter with one of your Damascus chefs knives. How do I go about getting on the waiting list?

[@Udeus5]

Check out his website I’d imagine

[@JasonKnightMS]

I post available pieces on Instagram. I am working on setting a page up on my website but still working on the logistics of making that work.

[@joepanciarello5211]

@@JasonKnightMS I'll see if I can get an Instagram account, without needing my daughter to walk my old ass through it!!

[@Th0r2814]

When are you bringin the beard back???

[@JasonKnightMS]

I have a beard.

[@Th0r2814]

Jason Knight I meant your big beard

[@shaunm2208]

Is that a salt bath

[@kneegrow4819]

Wow this would have taken alec steele like 26 episodes and 6 months.

[@shaunnaude5190]

Ooooh gosh thought it was live maaa baaad

[@allendean9807]

Bet you wish forging could go that fast!

[@Adnanarslan.]

What's this Just machine

[@craigmcmullen231]

I’m sitting here laughing. Not because it’s a bad video. But I’m quite sure you guys did it this way for a reason. And that reason may have been to be a playoff or spin of that Russian or Ukrainian guy who does Damascus knife videos in this particular style lol. It’s almost identical. Love it lol

[@jasonknight8647]

Can you give me a link I don’t know who that is but I’d like to see it

[@Udeus5]

Jason Knight kzbin.info Personally I don’t agree that it’s the same format but I believe that’s the guy he’s talking about.

[@JasonKnightMS]

Thanks man.

[@craigmcmullen231]

I would have bet money you guys did it as a spin lol. I’m not knocking the video either way. I love your work! I love what you’re doing to help makers! I love that you don’t care what other people think! Keep up the awesome content! I’m very happy to be a subscriber of yours:-)

[@keithhill8735]

Next time someone expects me to explain why custom knives cost so much. I'm just going to show them this video. I've lost a lot of potential customers all cause they want a knife made. And they think it should only cost about $50🙄

[@CorvinRayne]

I’ve always wanted a “damscus” knife haha... anyone else?!

[@varmitboy7]

First

[@vidarsigrun]

You've beaten me

[@stevemilam466]

Outstanding job as usual. So inspirational keep up the good work. Love your videos.