I worked all day today making the rams head. I made a forge earlier in the week, then forged a set of tongs. Today I started my first knife. It took me about 6 hours to finish the rams head and twist the handle. Tomorrow I will be forging the blade. Geesh....sure took me longer than you, but it looks incredible so far. Thank you for the lesson! I never forged anything before in my life!
@StoneTheCr0w Жыл бұрын
Where are you now with your hobby?
@he-mansuncle76612 ай бұрын
@@StoneTheCr0wno kidding
@dougwhite64079 жыл бұрын
Brother I know absolutely nothing about blacksmithing. This may have been 22 of the best minutes I've spent on you tube...amazing
@R3pc0n9 жыл бұрын
"Sometimes home made is Home Made!" well said and thanks for sharing your technique...truly awesome to watch you work.
@prophesytheorist51304 жыл бұрын
I've watched this more times than I care to admit over the past few years
@naplzt4k9 жыл бұрын
Nice work man. I would've been too nervous working on those horns, left it alone and called it a gazelle :)
@SlickDaRippa7 жыл бұрын
PervySage haha lol nice dude
@ferlykth4 жыл бұрын
😂
@jemh147210 жыл бұрын
I have no words for how awesome that was to watch.
@chandlerdickinson10 жыл бұрын
thanks! pretty cool to make too!
@HumpX9 жыл бұрын
nothing more beautiful than a handmade item with all its imperfections.
@briancoleman93309 жыл бұрын
Love videos like this, I love seeing other crafters work. As being new to the craft, it videos like these that keep the passion and fire burning for the craft.
@FlyboyMOJ9 жыл бұрын
Awesome to know people still live in America who still do beautiful work with their hands.
@keithbeasley58629 жыл бұрын
I'm stoked to see someone doing blacksmith work....my great grandfather was a blacksmith and I wish I had done something with that....nice work...
@aldenunion6 жыл бұрын
Never to late,I am started at 47...Never to late til feeding worms....
@blueschild618 жыл бұрын
Normally I would say buy that man a beer. But I think you need a pair of gloves more:) Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
@TheMcpvideo9 жыл бұрын
there was 21:55 of my life well spent that was awesome my friend thank you nice to see people doing old school crafting keep up the good work
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
TheMcpvideo Greatest compliment that the time was well spent... thanks!
@PONYBOYonline9 жыл бұрын
How much did it end up selling for? That's a very unique item.
@RockClimberAlex9 жыл бұрын
I love watching people do stuff with their hands. I'm a programmer, so I never get the satisfaction of actually handling what I've worked on and admiring it.
@TheConceptBoy9 жыл бұрын
I would like to genuinely thank you for posting this video. I have been looking into blackmithing as a hobby/ possible side income career choice for a while now and although career-wise, it would most likely mean more industrial applications than art-form, the work you've shown in this presentation is truly inspiring to spark my interest towards the subject. I practice welding on my spare time, mostly minor creative tech applications and hobby projects and I think your trade would be very beneficial to my own little gigs. So, thank you sir for posting this video, the knife turned out absolutely great and it was a pleasure watching it be realized..
@TheConceptBoy2 жыл бұрын
Another year passes by, another day you-tube recommends this video.
@juandid.60139 жыл бұрын
You are such a good person and a master in forging, I love your videos, Im only a uruguayan 12 year old child that love making knives, respects Juan Diego, Montevideo, Uruguay.
@johannesaskehov7 жыл бұрын
JuanDi Vlogs Cool. What knives have you made?
@chandlerdickinson10 жыл бұрын
I just deleted someone's comment totally by mistake!!!! I am very sorry please repost!!!!
@chandlerdickinson10 жыл бұрын
***** where the iron comes into contact with the anvil or the hammer it will lose heat to the anvil or the hammer. cooling faster...
@IceDragon97810 жыл бұрын
***** It's called Heat Transfer (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_transfer), if you'd like to know more.
@rusticrussel814710 жыл бұрын
Hey i love your videos on railroad spike knives and wanted to ask ,as me being a novice blacksmith, if you could possibly show me how to make a knife into a turtle
@rusticrussel814710 жыл бұрын
So i can make a knife for my mom as a present. Turtles are her favorite
@chandlerdickinson10 жыл бұрын
Are you wanting to start with a RR Spike? Or just a turtle themed knife?
@shawnp84298 жыл бұрын
ok so I gave it a test run today, I have a whole new line of respect for your work.
@chandlerdickinson8 жыл бұрын
post a picture on fb on anvil ringer... i would love to see... fail or not
@JohnDoe-ge3fl8 жыл бұрын
Chandler Dickinson
@shawnp84298 жыл бұрын
Chandler Dickinson I do not have a FB but will have the wife do it when she gets home. it's just a knife not rams head.I was looking to try to find a hardy " I believe they are called' to cut with.then I will give the rams head a shot . Sherrie will post the pic here in few.
@CCWSig9 жыл бұрын
I never get tired watching a true craftsman do his thing. Thankyou so much for posting. It's really a beautiful piece, worthy of any collection.
@francesluck65977 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe that beautiful knife came out of that old railroad spike. Absolutely amazing work! Thanks for posting this.
@codemoody82437 жыл бұрын
you know they're legit when the video starts out with a million holes in the gloves..
@cloroxbleach90657 жыл бұрын
I literally came down here to tell him to buy new gloves.
@meepthewarlord887 жыл бұрын
BLEACH YOU'RE LITERALLY EVERYWHERE.
@sidfredrickson21079 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the coolest forging videos I've seen
@mre76768 жыл бұрын
dude wtf he does like 3 steps and it already looks cool af
@SS4LiFe14889 жыл бұрын
Anyone who says that is ugly is probably just jealous of it. That takes pure craftsmanship. I love it!
@googeeish9 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of American who makes this country great. Thanks again
@blepOGTP8 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, that was sick! I never "thumbs up" videos but I was inclined to do so with this; makes me want to take up forging!
@Mackem_uk9 жыл бұрын
You need a vice for your vice.
@DevilleQueen9 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You can't find a knife like that much anywhere else. Very impressive!
@KnifeoholicDad9 жыл бұрын
Awesome Chandler, thanks for staying in contact with me and working with me. Can't wait to get that awesome knife and do business with you. Again, thanks!
@SharpensBest8 жыл бұрын
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@gvozdencekicevic13222 жыл бұрын
Chandler, come back to us.
@kravenmorhead31069 жыл бұрын
I need a few tips on how you got that mirror finish. I just recently received a box of knives that belonged to my Grandfather he was a Millwright. Most are handmade. He has passed on now going 15 years and I never knew this box existed until my Grandmother asked me to clean them up for her. I hate to say it but they wasnt stored properly & they are covered in rust. I am amazed you can get that finish on a railroad spike. Please help
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
Kraven Morehead Wire wheel and buffing wheel... will probably do the trick for you... but be careful on the wheels!!!! if the knife gets snagged you could lose fingers or get stabbed...
@res149210 жыл бұрын
Time for some new gloves maybe?? Great video sir, you are a real artist
@matthewpin10 жыл бұрын
lol I noticed the gloves too. This dude is the real deal.
@chandlerdickinson10 жыл бұрын
I tried new gloves... they look like these in only a few days...lol... Gotta watch those overhead costs you know...lol
@TheReactor2310 жыл бұрын
Changing them, No way, it's an air-conditioned glove lol !!
@mx4life823889 жыл бұрын
You just got me addicted to blacksmithing. Awesome video and I love the finished product.
@Orgakoyd9 жыл бұрын
The fast-forwarded hammering sounds so satisfying!
@walteralter90618 жыл бұрын
Dude, bolt down that vise!
@823Brad8 жыл бұрын
That was bothering me too lol
@Idoitfortheskonkas8 жыл бұрын
Walter Alter Same here !
@roskva26 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too. I would hate for you to get hurt.
@michaelbatts56556 жыл бұрын
I noticed it also
@raymcchristy80653 жыл бұрын
We no need no stinking bolts , she a rock an roller . Maybe yes .
@jaredt-f30079 жыл бұрын
That is a really cool profession
@doodlestudios1779 жыл бұрын
That is the coolest knife ever
@davidjonathan34669 жыл бұрын
BRO, I AM AMAZED TO BE HONEST .. THAT IS A WICKED KNIFE ! YOU'RE A LEGEND !
@evankimori9 жыл бұрын
After watching this, I remember the respect I had for blacksmiths as a child - especially since my grandad and dad made me respect the heat and power of a forge and hot metal shaping myself. I wish now that I'd have gotten into it more seriously. :( That being said: I'm glad for our big 'ol forge and hammering vice that's still on the workbench outside. She's lived a long time through abuse and held strong especially since I saw your vice vibrate and shake so much. Too bad her teeth are all worn out! Handmade is beautiful! There's a story in that metal!
@shawnp84298 жыл бұрын
I spent 200 bucks on a 250 lbs anvil for PA just to try to make one of these.. I melt aluminum in my homemade propane tank charcoal furnace with air feed,will this bring the steal up to working heat ?
@chandlerdickinson8 жыл бұрын
Yes
@614BlueBerry9 жыл бұрын
Chandler, You need some new gloves buddy! Great video tho! Is there anyway you could make a video to make a cheap home made forge?
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
+Josh Adkins look at my library i show a few videos of my homemade forges
@Faust11698 жыл бұрын
+Chandler Dickinson Handle looks too short ..I knew I'd be the only one to notice
@eaglestrike35318 жыл бұрын
I'm working on becoming a blacksmith, I'm only 16. I'm a carpenter but I'm losing interest in it. I'm wanting to to craftsman work like u do. I need your opinion should I become a journeyman once I start?
@timo_v8t8 жыл бұрын
go and catch 'em all dude
@fife83328 жыл бұрын
Well you probably would start out as a novice since you are level 0 in blacksmithing. You need to be at least level 50 for Journeyman. Although Tadrose Helas in Bravil or Eitar in Leyawiin can train you up to Journeyman level.
@TheMiKeOfAllTrades8 жыл бұрын
Well played, Cal. Well played.
@codemoody82437 жыл бұрын
how much experience is necessary for each level?
@stoutyyyy6 жыл бұрын
Just forge a bunch of iron daggers to increase your skill, you’ll be smithing Daedric armor in no time!
@jmagiera9 жыл бұрын
It's so satisfying to see a real craftsman at work.
@Troest879 жыл бұрын
I have been blacksmithing for some years now, but I still learn some new trick every time I watch your vids.. good stuff
@Trollsky9 жыл бұрын
Wow this is great !!
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
Trollskyy It is an honor to have you comment on my video. You probably do not know this but you and Gary Houston were my youtube mentors getting into blacksmithing. I still curse you every time I see you grind a knife so skillfully! I have improved much but still wish I had your touch at the grinder! Again, honored! Thanks
@Trollsky9 жыл бұрын
Chandler Dickinson I am honored ! :)
@spideygalaxy9 жыл бұрын
Oh crap the two opinion based greatest youtube blacksmith knife makers on KZbin talking to each other... Now if they were to work together... Dang...!!
@MattsMotorz9 жыл бұрын
Man you gotta bolt down that vice! lol
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
MattsMotorz Replaced that vice!
@smitherszx79 жыл бұрын
Iv been through several vises that werent cheap...junk man. Found an old one recently. Prob from the 50s easy....best i ever had.
@modifiedcarforums9 жыл бұрын
Great video, that vice needs to be bolted down!
@FarmCraft1018 жыл бұрын
Very cool video and a very cool knife. I can't stand to hear myself talk so I keep my videos speech free. You present well though. Keep it up!
@CptHiker9 жыл бұрын
i am a huge lover of blades and the blacksmith skill. i could only wish i had that kind of skill to produce something even remotely like that. but for the safety of myself and others i will rather just admire your workmanship. freaking awesome!
@L00NGB00W10 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very Impressive.
@limoneador10 жыл бұрын
He did stunning work!
@dominicbonaventura36339 жыл бұрын
You're a true artist! Keep it up. Where did you learn this talent
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
Dominic Bonaventura KZbin was my inspiration!
@deadfiregames47669 жыл бұрын
Chandler Dickinson hmm youtube is very inspirational
@theCandianTards10 жыл бұрын
Perfect for sacrificing goats to Satan. Finally a product that caters my needs.
@revenant31388 жыл бұрын
i really like the quick time lapse sections instead of you just cutting a bunch of detail out, I find it very useful to see.
@labrat7489 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, instructional videos like this are worth watching all the way through.
@WhiteKitta9 жыл бұрын
wow this is so amazing...
@notinterested84529 жыл бұрын
+White Kitta Amazing that he can live with such a wobbly vice. I suppose we all have our vices.
@noveske.22366 жыл бұрын
Not Interested mine, isn’t even attached to a bench :c
@Phyoomz9 жыл бұрын
What's your ebay name?
@anthonyberry86049 жыл бұрын
how to temper stainless steal i wana make a good chefs knife,thanks.
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
+Anthony Berry this i don't know yet... i am under the impression that stainless is work hardened so not sure it goes through a tempering process... but i bet it does... sorry... we both need to do some research
@anthonyberry86049 жыл бұрын
Haha its good nobody seames to know keep up your bad ass work really appreciate your videos!!
@kingduckford9 жыл бұрын
+Anthony Berry The best chef's knives aren't stainless, they are standard carbon steel. Just make the knife out of regular iron, it will be superior in every single way except for the fact it will have to be oiled constantly to keep from rusting. Teflon isn't better than cast iron, its just easier to maintain; stainless steel is inferior to carbon steel in every way except maintenance.
@gavindavies37549 жыл бұрын
+Chandler Dickinson spot on stainless work hardens
@sithyarael68079 жыл бұрын
+kingduckford Agree most knives used for fine cutlery are not stainless due to harder to sharpen SS and doesn't hold its edge that long as it is too soft to keep and hold an edge. Good old carbon steel is the best as long as you wash it right and treat it perfect it will last for ever just like cast iron pans.
@celgod208 жыл бұрын
Glad to see people still use their hands to make beautiful things...
@Arkie809 жыл бұрын
Coming from North Carolina originally and being a day's drive from the Smoky Mountains I've seen my share of knives made from railroad spikes and tried my hand at it myself. (Not with such good results to be sure.) But I have to say that's the first one I've ever seen with a ram's head. Beautiful work.
@codenamezero73578 жыл бұрын
Build the orc army please...
@jacklemaster35198 жыл бұрын
You should get some new gloves those don't look like they are doing much
@jacmathieson8278 жыл бұрын
Lol
@7ngaf8 жыл бұрын
its coz he is bad ass smith
@almarc8 жыл бұрын
When he's hungry people die! :D
@mrj248118 жыл бұрын
your talking about his gloves u have a drawn mustache on yo face dude
@williambarnhartblacksmith4146 жыл бұрын
Harry Potter Blacksmithing gloves get torn apart quickly.
@friscoHub4158 жыл бұрын
bro that is fuckin cool
@phatone9119 жыл бұрын
I would ABSOLUTELY buy one of these (or more) This is amazing. People who do this just fascinate me. Pure art.
@chandlerdickinson9 жыл бұрын
Pat Rigdon I sell these for $125 US plus shipping. If you would like to get on the schedule you can email me at chandlersstore@mindspring.com Otherwise keep an eye on my Etsy store as that is where I sell most of my things. www.etsy.com/your/shops/McFinleysCabin
@phatone9119 жыл бұрын
Awesome....thanks man. Amazing work...truly. you WILL be getting an order soon from me. Either from etsy or directly. Thanks again dude.
@rayota2609 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife, i had to skip to the end of the video to see what it looked like, Amazing!
@jarlaxlebaenre4619 жыл бұрын
That, my friend is a pimp knife... A very beautiful pimp knife, but still a pimp knife
@wolfryeosraige19047 жыл бұрын
I know im pretty late asking but what is a pimp knife?
@EthanfromEngland-6 жыл бұрын
@@wolfryeosraige1904 A knife for a pimp...
@gordonchapman32538 жыл бұрын
y'know that looks hella satanic...
@resiststatism26718 жыл бұрын
+Gordon Chapman What makes a knife with a ram's head look satanic? Is it the same thing that makes an AR15 scary looking?
@hypermecha2238 жыл бұрын
+Defiant Because the Baphomet is a ram's head, duh
@japper218 жыл бұрын
+Defiant No.. Obviously the horns are you that oblivious?
@chriswedemann85998 жыл бұрын
+Waterpae Baphomet who? Sorry, I'm only familiar with Maphomet, Pagan god of fertility. Not sure who Baphomet is...
@chriswedemann85998 жыл бұрын
Waterpae Sorry, I gotta say it: Satanist does not equal not being a Christian. Baphomet is a mistranslation and perversion of the older god Maphomet, who was praised as a goat for being able to a... Shall we say "screw" the universe? I was actually being sarcastic last time, and I hate sounding like a preach, so please forgive the monologue.
@jakubspousta32238 жыл бұрын
Not even statrak
@Rustykid8 жыл бұрын
not even funny
@jipvanleyenhorst48348 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most wonderful pieces of art I have ever seen
@dariusbivins56519 жыл бұрын
I'm not into blacksmithing at all, I don't know how I even got here...but I just couldn't stop watching...Good work!
@hermeshamblok570110 жыл бұрын
I want u as my senpai. pls
@DJRokahn10 жыл бұрын
NOTICE ME SENPAI!
@mengzi-vp1bv9 жыл бұрын
艺术品
@whiteknucklekrew099 жыл бұрын
You sir have an amazing talent! It is unfortunate that this is a dying tradition... The young generation with CnC machining will never feel the satisfaction of creating a piece of art by hand and hard work! I tip my hat to you Good sir!
@flhtcui28 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I came across this video but am very glad I did. You are a craftsman!
@angryshoesproduction9 жыл бұрын
Hey Chandler! I just wanted to say I love your videos, as someone with the recent drive to start pursuing a longtime passion your channel provides awesome inspiration.
@fostersstubbyasmr95576 жыл бұрын
One of the most skilled smiths out there!
@ferret13377 жыл бұрын
rail spikes really do make some of the best knives imo. not to mention they are really fun to work with.
@buckzillakiller8 жыл бұрын
Good job chandler, enjoy watching your videos and learning from you. Thanks for the experience
@jmerridew1248 жыл бұрын
This is easily the most relaxing video I've ever seen.
@filipevasconcelos19809 жыл бұрын
Very nice to watch your work, man!!! Congratulations!!!
@braulioe.almonte94239 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome job there Mr Dickinson you are truly talented
@Kryptic7129 жыл бұрын
you are fucking incredible, i don't like working in heat but i love watching smiths create something from literally junk. i hope this art continues for ever
@duwinde67867 жыл бұрын
A true artisan. A pleasure to watch him create
@caua76442 жыл бұрын
Já vi esse vídeo várias vezes e ele sempre aparece na minha lista de recomendações. Foi um dos primeiros que me despertou a vontade de fazer facas após ver o desafio sob fogo. Obra de arte.
@hooter9927 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chandler for sharing your skills and taking the time to Video it. Much respect for your craft. I am a beginner in Blacksmithing and find your videos very useful.
@abelmartinez66929 жыл бұрын
Even tho this was a year ago your work is freaking awesome!!!! Very great work you do man blows my mind seeing ppl do such amazing work on scrap metal!!!!! Major talent you got!!!!
@jordancochrane38959 жыл бұрын
well edited unlike some other videos of this variety thanks mate
@brettsmith79398 жыл бұрын
Nice! This makes me want to try my hand at it. I use to collect railroad ties when I was a kid but never thought of doing anything with them. I guess I thought they where iron. I can't believe all the steal that's just laying around. Awesome video.
@Dont_Poke_The_Bear9 жыл бұрын
This is EPIC!! I have always wanted a spike knife, can't wait til you have more available! I will be keeping an eye out for sure!
@lisajohnson85665 жыл бұрын
Really nice job!! I have the forge, anvil and hammers and some day I'll try a project like this but I have to compliment you on a fabulous project. Amazing how you finished it too. I loved the video and thanks for all the technique you shared too. Loved the entire project. Thank you!!
@wojpm20009 жыл бұрын
Truly a work of Art Brother, you are AWESOME at what you do!!!!!
@wojpm20009 жыл бұрын
P.S. You mentioned that the balance of the knife is in the handle, I think that would qualify it to be a good throwing knife then, ( at least it looks like it could be a good customized throwing knife/dagger.)
@egreltheblindelf.9 жыл бұрын
Usted es un Maestro, lo felicito, no se preocupe por los pulgares abajo de lo fracasados que no saben siquiera clavar un clavo. Es un hermoso arte el suyo, yo trabajo en maderas y espero pronto trabajar metal también. Saludos from Chile. Elrog.
@TRSRM9 жыл бұрын
Wow blacksmithing is so more interesting than I thought.
@greglemieux98097 жыл бұрын
holy crap man, that thing is wicked killer,. I actually have a couple of railroad spikes in my tool bag that I've been holding onto to reforge into some type of blade. that rams head idea is the balls.
@daswahnsinn8 жыл бұрын
I'd love to buy one of these Ram's head RR knifes. I'm in the process of putting together a forge of my own, the videos you have put together have helped a ton.
@rodrigopassarelli19 жыл бұрын
You are a true artist, beautiful work!
@bloodruststaples7 жыл бұрын
Pure craftsmanship. I envy your skills sir, that's one awesome blade!
@georgeb99778 жыл бұрын
Wow man. I just read the art of blacksmithing and this video teaches a lot of great essential techniques!
@netopereira4813 жыл бұрын
Tem coisas no mundo que não tem preço, essa obra de arte é um exemplo disso, as pessoas botam preços nas coisas, tentam "precificar" Como se precifica isso? É uma obra prima, não existe máquina pra fazer algo assim, apenas a habilidade e criatividade humana consegue produzir algo tão lindo, meus parabéns, assisti esse vídeo uns anos atras e ainda assim não superei o quão belo ficou seu trabalho, de fato uma obra.
@exodusfivesixfivesix80508 жыл бұрын
This is interesting. I didn't know people still did this the old way.. I wanna get me a home made forge done up so I can start making some stuff like this. Great video!!