Blacksmithing - Forging A Railroad Spike Throwing Knife

[@gabrielemagnabosco8926]

BEST. KNIFE THROWING. MONTAGE. EVER.

[@joegarrison8611]

Great, fun video Chandler. As a teenager, I took one of my father's hunting knives and snapped about an inch or so off of the tip throwing the knife at a tree. Probably twenty years later I was bragging to the old man about the Lansky sharpening kit I had purchased and how great it was. His response was "Huh, if its that great I've got a project for you, but you HAVE to send it back when you're done." He made me promise. It was the same knife that I had broken many years before. I had forgotten about the knife, but the old man had not. It took a while, but I was able to reshape the tip and I found a good sheath that was a perfect fit at a flea market.I sent it back to him as promised.He kept that knife on the kitchen table where he could look at it every day, pulling it out and just 'handling' it, looking at it. The knife was the last promise I ever made to my father. I have the knife now, but I keep it in a safe, but once a week I pull it out just to look at it and handle it

[@waaagh3203]

When I first started bladesmithing, I grabbed a box of rail road spikes and tried all kinds of knives. To this day, in the shop, we have a big plywood target and a little bench with about 5 throwing knives (not as good as yours) that I made and we just toss it at the target every now and then for fun.

[@BernieFromTheInternet]

i like the care you put into finishing on the anvil. for those that have never herd this - "10 min at the forge sure beats 2 hours at the grinder" - old blacksmith saying

[@siviblakhawk]

Genuine thanks for messing your quench up the first time and fixing it on camera. That's the type of thing us aspiring smiths can learn from. Also, 26:00 beginning of a private eye movie.

[@PyskoDude]

im an 18 year old that doesnt even blacksmith but im enjoying these more frequent uploads! :)

[@donmotz5528]

just 20 mins ago that was just a helpless railroad spike.....lol......way to go chandler...great vid.

[@blasefoot8485]

This channel has become SOOOOOOO much better now that he does more videos...I really hate it when people make amazing videos but don't post very often.

[@CaptainGameGuru]

*Cough cough Trollsky Cough*

[@loisbob]

Chandler, When I was taught to quench steel, I was to use a figure 8 motion. The instructor said if you didn't do it that way and just held it immobile in the oil. a pocket of gas around the blade, would insulate it from being touched by the oil. I've done it this way all my life, and it works for me......Bob

[@jensdavidsen4557]

Possibly the most I've laughed in a Chandler vid - I'm gonna give this a whirl next week - excellent job explaining forging of a double edge, something I've been asked to do a few times but haven't yet attempted. Keep up the good work!!!

[@msblades5382]

-Chandler we enjoyed this video and couple more days until your payday.Good luck on the show. Thanks for sharing even though we had to were our sunglasses lol Martin &Shannon

[@johnborrini4623]

you rock Mr. D... your a normal guy who never says "You gotta do it this way or is wrong" and that's a trait i respect, as a machinist I know what wields best for me but it might not work well for others, I only recently started watching your videos but I'm enjoying them please keep up the good work.

[@Stop..carry-on]

This channel has become my favourite keep up the excellent vids - your be on 200k+ subs in no time

[@noaheast6285]

Agreed

[@RobFlesher]

This is the best forging channel on youtube IMHO. My friend, you are hilarious, and very talented.

[@mattbehnke779]

One of my favorite channels!

[@ryanpitts4893]

your the man Chandler watching your vids always makes my day man

[@wingmaster7422]

dear mr. Chandler Dixon I was looking through KZbin and I want to sing some bootlegs videos of your Channel I thought I let you know this cuz this is your way of living

[@JCMakerspace]

I want another pan video.

[@silentwraithgaming8631]

No

[@dereks6636]

no

[@JCMakerspace]

LOL

[@1969mrchip]

Great job and not a lot of time invested. Also wanted to say that I love your hat.

[@richardcooper38]

That looks like it would really be some fun. Cool video Chandler.

[@CaptainGameGuru]

Just finisjed mine after watching this. not quite as pretty as i dont have a good belt sander yet but I managed to get the balance right and she throws and sticks great . Thanks for the tutorial man

[@johnnschroeder7424]

serious knife, from a spike, great project! Loved the design, clean and strong, great vid!

[@jamesblanton9364]

Excellent stuff Chandler, you're video went really well with the couple of moonshine whiskey's i was enjoying mate, thanks for another awesome job.

[@wevikings1790]

Nice Video Chandler Really Enjoy Them Keep It Up Man.

[@tropifiori]

It looks like an Iron Age knife from an Ancient Greek grave site. I like it

[@virgilanderson8420]

If where to make another a tip would be to pound the pommel smaller for no spin and smoother handle throws. With that hook shape it has it looks like it would not slide out of the hand to easy.

[@KowboyUSA]

I thought the same.

[@kellerknives]

Great video Chandler , really enjoyed it.

[@MobiusHorizons]

the gag reel at the end is beautiful.

[@alexonder1545]

Nice job as always I really enjoy your videos

[@rockk4six]

Nice Video... Really Enjoyed it.

[@averyvenegas4820]

pumping out good videos chandler! love it!

[@dereks6636]

your awesome, I wish I found your channel sooner.

[@GranTorino49]

Saweeeet! great job there Boss.

[@carter6665]

Hey Chandler! I love your videos and I honestly think you should go on forged in fire!

[@KowboyUSA]

ditto

[@silentwraithgaming8631]

He totally should

[@jacobpaulsen9540]

he tried and wasn't excepted for this season. he said it in one of the forge side chats

[@davesimpson85]

👆🏻what he said

[@shogun678]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you for posting them.

[@handsanitizermk.268]

i think you have a lot of fun while throwing this knife...

[@bentleybaker697]

Another great vid chandler!

[@AC9DJ]

Sweet throwing knife! I'll take a few!

[@jmahaney3]

If it is handle heavy grip the blade to through it, if it is blade heavy grip it by the handle to through. It just helps with the rotation. Very nice looking knife.

[@666lordofabyss666]

Hey Chandler, been really binging on your videos the past few days and really enjoying them. You're as real as it gets and you tell it how it is.. I have been trying to find a video on How to make a propane burner for a forge and was wondering if you could show how yours is made. Thanks and keep up the videos.

[@gorisenke]

If you want to make a burner, the king of random has a detailed video on that. If you are able to buy one, I found a nice one on eBay that gets super hot for 50, or if you want the regulator and hose as well, it's 85. I be saving up for it right now. XD

[@sharpshooterjd]

Awesome! Great video! Looks like a great blade thrower, I think it would be a bit hard to throw from the handle with that big pommel though. As for the balance goes, I think generally people try to balance throwing knives in the center for the most consistent circles in flight. If the weight is not balanced in the center, it might make it a tiny bit harder to stick consistently, but if you like the feel of it, I don't really think it matters too much. Thanks for sharing!

[@rasenshuriken7325]

love the videos, don't stop

[@TheHotEndChannel]

Really liked the vid Chandler - lovin ya work

[@Pmaka647]

chandler has mature, now evolve into a ninja warrior

[@leroywoolam9895]

That through knife is pretty good Knowing that you made it from RR Spike.

[@TJ4774]

you should make a throwing hatchet for fun. I can't throw a knife very well but the first time I chucked a hatchet it just felt right and I'll burry it every time. It's a lot of fun and you can launch it.

[@blasefoot8485]

Wow the piece actually fit chandlers tongs for once!!! 14:45

[@daedalus3176]

19:32 When you said that about straightening the blade cold and it snaps, I hate it when that happens. I did it to an awesome kitchen knife I made :(

[@homerunner7772]

Awesome! Great job man!

[@bubba2974]

Yo Chandler you know that would also make a kickass bootknife with a higher polish and different quench

[@jamesg744]

you are super awesome nice work

[@WiDEEyeDSmILes]

Definitely going to start making some of these. honestly though from what I've thrown I like a little more heft in the blade but I think that's more personal preference, as long as you can make the balance consistent in a set I really don't think it matters.

[@manufacturedfracture]

35:18 he shows the knife. but i recommend watching it through 2xs

[@rubenrodriguez3164]

You rock!! Thanks, looks great for my first attempt :))

[@jedexkid41]

I understand your trying to center the balance of the knife, but in my experiance, I prefer handle heavy, and in-line pomel that might get slightly thicker at the end. I also prefer thicker points, and i think unlike most people, about 1/4 inch blade of sharp, I find it helps with sticking when starting out. purely subjective opinion, the knife you made would be pretty nice for blade throws. I salute your inquisitive nature, and envy your skill.

[@ianstradian]

Have you ever ventured down to Tannehill state park in Alabama? It's a civil war iron works. They have rebuilt one of the furnaces and actually fire it up and make iron once a year. Anyway great videos sir, keep on keeping on.

[@Skullit69]

First, and love your videos man , keep up the great work.

[@BernieFromTheInternet]

for quenching milder steels like spikes, you should try out superquench some people have gotten 1018 mild steel to 42HRC vs 18HRC in plain water with this stuff. it supposedly has great results for spikes, the recipe varies but its generally close to this 4 1/2 (or 5) gallons water 5 lb. salt 32 oz. Dawn dish soap (blue) 8 oz. Shaklee Basic I Stir before each use

[@lorddethklok]

I was going to go to the festival this weekend. Almost a 7 hour drive for me, but my ol truck decided she wanted to act up so now I wont be able to make it. Bummer since i wanted to meet you! Maybe next year!

[@ThatEMOguy74]

what part of NY state is he in I love in NY state up state.

[@2001DestructionofLies]

great job chandler, nice edit too LOL

[@murdoch451]

The head of the handle will be a bit to hooky and cause over spin, taper it down to a 11/4 ' 4 sided point so if you hit handle first it will stick in.

[@potatosalad6438]

Chandler when you throw your knife stop and look at the ground before you throw your body must be still and relaxed you're walking turning and throwing all at the same time slow down take your time and enjoy yourself

[@ChAri764]

dude, love your work keep up the quality videos :D

[@GuntersGarage]

Nice job!

[@Travis51998]

I think one of these made from a wrench would be amazing

[@sarahnz65]

You found the right tongs for the job!!! Lol

[@hdbagger4266]

nice knife Chandler I see you have some wind stuff or whirly gigs or kinetic art up around your shop keep catching bits and pieces of them Be cool to see some of them if you have the time and how you made them and what kind of bearings you put in them ,just curious .I have a couple of them hanging around my yard and shop also ...Thanks

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

Chandler try some no spin throwing. It as blast!

[@irishninja9857]

no spin would be difficult with that type handle

[@tri-forceblades3123]

totally awesome

[@ChAri764]

have you considered trying to make a sickle or billhook i reckon you'd make a nice one

[@Ottomatic38]

700 hundredth like!!!!!! Keep making the good vids

[@AFGaskillJr]

great idea for a spike.Pineknot Forge

[@potatosalad6438]

The balance is important in a throwing knife to the thrower some like it blade heavy some like it handle heavy I like them blade heavy all my handles have holes drilled in the end and that gives me what I want but any balance is throwable it just takes practice

[@rickyspanish8662]

the balance point on that is perfect, the handle should be more heavy than the blade

[@proud2deviate]

With my luck, it would have skipped off the top of the target into the brush in the background, never to be seen again D: Great work, as usual.

[@elibiro2290]

based on the way it was bouncing off the target and there being no deformation, I would say that is pretty much perfect steel/hardness/temper for that purpose.

[@rickyspanish8662]

also, chandler, could you make a bearded viking-style axe? ive tried to make several, but i always mess up and i want some instruction

[@Seldonlair]

Have you ever done a video about techniques of metalworking?

[@triggerfist903]

I wish I had a forge like Chandlers. And his skill to lol.

[@davidmerritt5702]

Good durability test

[@Lunumbrus]

Being that you don't put edges on the "blade" portion, does it need to be there at all? Seems a simple spike. or an arrowhead shape, would do just fine. Wouldn't take nearly as much time to work, either.

[@jimzivny1554]

Looks good, the "rough" finish suits it well. One question I have to ask, in the background while you're grinding in front of your SUV is that an alien ship? Alien transport pod? Sorry I had to ask.

[@mikeeberle8432]

LMFAO!!!! Awesome video man! I LOL so damn much at the end

[@tohkaeisner5781]

you should make a video on how to make some of the tongs you have I need some but don't have alot of money any seggestions would help

[@brockbain8656]

He has a video on that

[@Drummer9348]

I like big knives, I can not lie.

[@gorisenke]

Those under spaces can't deny.

[@firstmatepegboot2589]

inspiring!

[@jimzivny1554]

That last toss really buried it! Nice

[@jeandelaloza4317]

Hey Chandler. Love your videos and your attitude towards making. Just out of curiosity as a fellow smith what weight is your anvil?

[@CaptainGameGuru]

watch his anvil restoration vid I think he says 120

[@dylanzrim1011]

I think weight distribution has more to do with how far you're throwing. but I could be wrong

[@FOB-yz7gf]

How about a "Throwing Pan" video?😂

[@taylorp.2872]

could do a lotr thrower with that pommel shape

[@alfazio047]

I miss Chandler videos man!!!

[@Silentspeaker3]

Chandler got a visitor, 26:00

[@jonwilly2]

I had a crappy production knife fall apart on the second throw. the blade stuck but the handle half kept going.

[@General_Shenanigans]

I would have flipped it and used the head of the nail as the tip of the blade. With throwing knives you want most of the weight on the business end.

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

Is that hard on your hands and joints? Just asking because I would like to do this but have some carpal tunnel.

[@squach6239]

did anyone else notice the female type person coming in the shop at like 26:00? old C.D. been holdin out on us? Good on ya

[@sadjskulcro766]

Awesome. Was that a "medium carbon", or "high carbon" spike? I'm thinking about making one, but more of a kunai style since I seem to have fairly decent luck throwing kunai no spin.

[@silentwraithgaming8631]

Medium or low carbon Pay more attention in the beginning

[@KowboyUSA]

Try some no spin throws; see if the large pommel area gets in the way.

[@alonzobates7350]

yah good videos