Dagger Making - Forging a Fairbairn Sykes

Second dagger build so far! Having a new belt grinder that doesn't wobble helped a lot with getting a nice clean grind! Handle is walnut.
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[@birdontheinternet]

I live vicariously through blacksmithing videos

[@jammin1881]

It will keeeeeel!!!!!!!

[@m01stman]

same lol

[@jonnyinch8158]

*googles definition of vicariously*

[@jmiddlefinger]

There is very little in this world that compares to the beauty of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. There is also very little that compares to its brutal efficiency. Absolutely beautiful work!

[@gopniksaurolophus6354]

Fairbairn-Sykes: British warcrime enabler

[@jmiddlefinger]

Isn’t that a bit like saying Kalashnikov: Russian war crime enabler?

[@gopniksaurolophus6354]

@@jmiddlefinger I mean it is

[@1977ajax]

@@gopniksaurolophus6354 TiT.

[@rickstrodder129]

That was some pretty incredible freehand grinding on those bevels... lovely work. Thanks for sharing

[@boomer6611]

Outstanding! The Ranger Memorial on Fort Benning has the same dagger ... part of our lineage from our brothers across the pond ... British Commandos. Very well done, the work and the video. This is a labor of love!

[@larryoconnor7094]

"Pond"? It's the Atlantic Ocean, mate, not a "pond".

[@jonahbanks8283]

@@larryoconnor7094 its a saying, it's not literally a pond

[@davidgraham2673]

@@larryoconnor7094 , Thats an old saying, and if I remember correctly, it was the British who coined the phrase. The Atlantic Ocean was called the "Great Herring Pond", then The "Great Pond", and finally the "Pond". This dates back all the way to the 1700's.

[@--Valek--]

@@larryoconnor7094 what is your favorite crayon color to chew on?

[@wackyart2737]

That was incredible! I'm glad there are people still out there that have such incredible craftsmanship!

[@surfacehilly1]

well as an old blacksmith in the uk 64 years young I have to say great hand skills and an attention to detail that a lot of younger people have lost, Well done, I was an apprentice to a guy who was the age I am now and he could make a set of tongs like shelling peas I do worry that these skills being lost. So its its nice to see a young man with these skills KEEP IT UP AND KEEP POSTING

[@MsHaiducu]

@Sakuraxrox1 F__k the social limitations. The only thing that s sad is that you re not out there experimenting and buying yourself the tools for the trade!

[@trinhhuyvlog6079]

Bxchxch kufjjohj

[@protocoloplumasverdes1557]

That concern exists all over the world, I am from Argentina 45 years old and the good thing is that there are always Good Teachers and Craftsmen Born d(*_-)7

[@daniel4647]

@Sakuraxrox1 There are no such limitations where I'm from, women are expected to be able to do exactly the same things men are all the way from childhood. Female children come along when fishing and hunting, take woodworking in school, and so on, just like the male children. And similarly male children learn to cook and bake, make and repair clothing and so on, just like the females. There is no difference in how they're raised, everyone regardless of gender are taught to be self sufficient. Having different roles for different genders is a social weakness, you'd do your society a favor by breaking such tradition. Can't have half a population not fit for fight, and an entire population not even capable of taking care of themselves. Dependency is weakness.

[@daniel4647]

@@thedragonslayer3330 Nonsense, nobody is borne with though skin, it's something that develops over time. Guys that have never done any manual labor have soft hands and weak muscles too.

[@joshuathomson8925]

"Push it through, punch it forward. You'll rip out the lot." - Stan Scott

[@simonfairall5122]

A right hard man he was, and right until the end too.

[@davemeads859]

I thought of the exact same quote when I saw the thumbnail

[@Initial__B]

fuck I wanted to come and say this

[@joshuathomson8925]

@@Initial__B Looks like I beat you to it lol

[@theyarenthere]

Bit of a messy job, but that's it.

[@jasonozoa8831]

A six inch blade never loses reception.

[@kinjatsubit4589]

What is the difference between a sniper and an artist? Details

[@nakknjr9322]

Fookin laser soights

[@nakknjr9322]

@Adolf Hitler of course you do

[@Charles-A]

@Adolf Hitler I'm not defending German technical superiority, I'm stating the FUCKING OBVIOUS

[@nakknjr9322]

@Adolf Hitler well you are kind of right there he should be a german operator

[@thairatcatcher]

Jesus, that's not a knife it's a magnificent work of art. Beautiful!

[@khankrum1]

It is a very efficient killing weapon..

[@thairatcatcher]

@@khankrum1 obviously.

[@PraetorianAU]

This has to be the best looking dagger I've ever seen. I love the simple design. Less is more. I want one just like it. shut up and take my money.

[@HeyNonyNonymous]

"Why do you have all those bald patches on your arms?" "I'm a blacksmith."

[@sidstone8845]

😂 lol

[@GavTatu]

also know as 'knife fighters alopecia'.

[@victorious1357]

I did

[@notfunnnydude]

@Tianrui Qi a statement doesn't require a question

[@pittbullcustomleather6509]

Mad level skills at every different stage. Extremely impressive combination of skills along with a beautiful product.

[@zaytrexx3578]

Bruh this dude has a ruler tattoo on his arm Smart guy

[@Qwerali]

Hopefully he doesn't have much growing left (upwards or outwards)

[@craigveurr452]

Actually a pretty smart idea

[@Rodr-jo9fu]

Zaytrexx I was about to say to measure your stupidity but then when I clicked on "read more" I was like 'oh never mind'

[@MrLikeke]

The width of my index finger is 3/4"; the thickness of pinky finger at the tip is 1/2"; the length of my index finger from tip to first knuckle is one inch; the length of index finger 3"; the length from elbow to tip of middle finger is exactly 19"; the width of full spread hand is 9 1/4"; the length from elbow to ulna is 12". All measurements are exact. It seems I already have a ruler. I have used these regularly over the years. Example: the length from elbow to ulna + width of closed hand is 16" which is spacing for studs in house framing.

[@user-xo1ii3xh8x]

Everything you have, Pindos, not like normal people ... IT`S NECESSARY TO DO THE RIGHT HAND! :)

[@snpq8_gaming954]

I spent 22 mins of my life time just to see this beauty thank you.❤️

[@juanantonioleonbonilla5935]

Lol😍

[@andreiiscru.6042]

Lies

[@ianmacbrooke4617]

I could definitely see a SAS agent being proud to call this his or hers. Great job and God bless.

[@ianmacbrooke4617]

@nick sweeney So you're saying that there are no female SAS agents? That I did not know. As far as giving me grief about using the only two real genders properly, stuff it ya git.

[@ianmacbrooke4617]

@nick sweeney You know, I was going to tell you off, you silly little git, but this shit has gotten boring and ain't no one worth my time no more. Have a nice day and TTFN sunshine.

[@bronxcheer031]

Great video! I own a ^B2 Fairbairne-Sykes in collector mint condition, bluing intact and blade point needle-sharp. I am a former SSF soldier and the Fairbairne-Sykes design is my favourite fighting knife. This man knows the knife. To see one made from scratch on a coal forge is just KZbin Gold. Beautiful work!

[@t-bfr45-70]

Damn you are all around a good life maker from forging the blade to citing the wood for the handle to a true sharping with stones.

[@mugshot749]

This is about15 % larger overall than the original Fairburn -Sykes knife We were issued when I served in 42 Royal Marines Commando. nevertheless, this is a beautiful dagger. congratulations.

[@MakeNCreate]

I know, made it sligthy larger on purpose :) Thank you sir!

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

@@MakeNCreate Next up, a Katana from a Crowbar ? Could keep a part of the crowbar as the handle. 😂

[@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527]

People 80 years ago had smaller hands ..like Trump :) I have an original FS and I barely can hold it, really small handle.

[@jameswroe2403]

@Gen been given a reprieve.

[@mugshot749]

@Gen The Admiralty are going to disband my former unit 42 Commando to save money.

[@giorgigarsevanidze6334]

I imagine this profession takes most of a person's life to learn. You have my respect.

[@lastprophet9904]

+ 50 critical damage. + 10% rage generation. Passive: 5% move speed bonus.

[@parkian4245]

+ 50 critical chance

[@habibburraw889]

Atack speed 67%🤣

[@jacquelinek6058]

What about enchantment

[@sage4382]

+34 damage Blade level:3/5

[@crabthedoctor]

He used it to remove hairs from his arm, +50 Charisma.

[@bengunn3698]

Well done ,top job. Used to see them in the army surplus stores when i was growing up in the 1950;s - feel sure the blade was darkened steel with the broad arrow stamped near the hilt.Yours looks better though,just be carefull that the moonlight doesn't reflect off it when out on a mission.

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you sir! Appreciate the small story :D

[@Alphonselle]

some does have a blackened finish, some have a mirror polish.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

Actually the first pattern daggers had a polished blade for exactly that purpose, to reflect in the light and dissuade German sentries from wanting to fight. The second pattern was blued steel so that they wouldn't reflect

[@MegaFortinbras]

@Jay BarkerThe broad arrow (or pheon) has been used by the British government to mark government property since the 17th century. It apparently derives from the coat of arms of the Sydney family (Or, a pheon azure -- gold background with a blue pheon). Sir Phillip Sydney was Master of the King's Ordinance at the tail end of the 16th century.

[@DomRivers67]

Saw a genuine one today at the SOE exhibition at Beaulieu House (UK) where Fairburn taught self defence, smaller than what you've created, about 7" in the blade (smaller than I remembered actually) Use in the manual was for stabbing into the skull (jump on back, wrapping legs round, shove knife in behind ear and stir)

[@jeffreyphillips3419]

Awesome work man! I have my Dad's original he picked up during WWII in one of his many adventures. God rest his soul.

[@mercator3609]

Gute Arbeit geleistet, echte Handwerkskunst!!! Well done real craftsmanship !!!

[@richardmarriott2646]

Sir, may I thank you for recreating such a fine item of military history. Your attention to detail and the respect for the weapon is commendable. Unfortunately I do not own a forge or I would be tempted to have a go myself as I had to sell my issue one years ago to raise some extra income. I am an ex English commando who like many of my colleagues have been diagnosed with PTSD and struggle from day to day and need to sell off our, memories to keep going. If you could make a miniature version without forging it might help others like me to rebuild our lives. At least I managed to get £35 for mine which at the time (1990) gave me food for two weeks and kept me going. Please keep making wonderful works of art and keep our history alive. Love your channel and the stuff you make. RM

[@eldritchcupcakes3195]

Just wanted to say your amazing for serving.

[@awldune]

WWII commando knife, very nice Round file on the wood lathe surprised me but I cant argue with the results.

[@MakeNCreate]

Chainsaw file ;) Thanks brother!

[@ThatBassistKendall]

It's not stupid if it works. Wait, this isn't Alec's channel; he's still teasing us with a cavalry saber that my grandchildren will have to wait to see completed. 🤣 I love both of you, awesome work.

[@s10m0t10n]

Enjoyed this video. I've always thought the Fairbairn Sykes was such an elegant knife. Thanks for showing us how you made it.

[@elguapo1507]

That is absolutely beautiful! Far far nicer than my issued one! Incredible to watch your skills in action! Brilliant!

[@TheNomadBushCrapperIndianChief]

*It was a pleasure to watch you create... Dam you work fast..!* 😆🤣😂 :PEACE:🕊❤️

[@stevemartin9046]

That is a beautiful knife 🗡! You should be very proud of your work, I'm very sure Mr Fairbairn and Mr Sykes would approve.

[@williamsmith8790]

That’s one of the finest examples of a Fairbairn I’ve ever seen. I’ve never really liked the FS. Most I’ve ever held were flea market junk. Didn’t seem very rugged. This one is a heck of a toothpick. A finely crafted chunk of wood and steel.

[@kraptastic333]

triple anneal and plunging (not waving) quench made me feel content. thank you for the video and quality work

[@trackerbuckmann1627]

This is by far the best video on the subject I have ever seen. You're an artist.

[@Branixer]

This dude have a ruler on his arm and a furnace on his house. Thats some next level smithery right there

[@richr7604]

Incredible ! One of my all-time favorite military knives. Great fabrication and workmanship.

[@jujjuj7676]

Keep making these videos..i could watch this all day..

[@FBPrepping]

Gorgeous, buddy. You´re a great artisan. I admire you. Keep uploading your work, please.

[@AussieRic]

An enormous amount of work for one knife, you are very professional and dedicated and that piece is surely a work of art, really Sir well done.

[@voltekthecyborg7898]

For those who don't know (even though there's plenty of people who do know) the reason why he didn't quench sooner was because he was normalizing the blade, which arranges the grain pattern to make it more solid before the quench and makes it less prone to cracks and warps by normalizing.

[@dustinlerch9272]

Thanks for the post. Smithing is voodoo to me

[@voltekthecyborg7898]

@@dustinlerch9272 I ain't a smith myself, though I would love to get into the trade myself

[@mr.poopybutthole6501]

I can't believe what an incredible skill you have, blacksmithing. That is just an amazing skill to have. In general.

[@nightrider5109]

I truly enjoyed watching you work ! Outstanding craftsmanship! Beautiful piece

[@davidoberlin4186]

I have a lot of respect for you. Pure artisan

[@davidoberlin4186]

@Jerome Tuhimata when? Lol

[@payavali7964]

@DriveOnParkway ParkOnDriveway Lol? When

[@corbinfox1696]

I love the time lapse in this is hilarious and I want to see more of that so I'm going to subscribe🤷🏻‍♂️👌

[@kiausnewman5442]

Same

[@MrEdgas10]

Que?

[@mawilkinson1957]

You should be proud. Great work. I also love your editing, like with slowing down from fast speed while hammering. Protecting the entire blade with tape after sanding and polishing. Then setting it on the anvil, and then knocking it off the anvil while walking away. That was great.

[@DeanG55]

Love your site, Absolutely great craftmanship!! I will keep coming back when notified!!

[@killroyjenkins9339]

I always love your videos, keep doing you and I especially loved the Skyrim dagger and the different knives and swords you make

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you very much!

[@4n4rch1st7]

DATATOILET FUS RO DAH

[@com2952]

The symmetry of the blade is beautiful, especially as you did it by hand and using your eyes.

[@demonfoxyyt9598]

Yeah

[@timsimpson9367]

That is beautiful, so much work. A pleasure to watch it being made.

[@jamiedalton2623]

Fantastic editing, humour, and craftsmanship. This is how you hold my attention (which is rare these days)

[@jtnelson89]

Most practical tattoo I've ever seen. And interesting video.

[@jackthemagiccat4571]

Just like adam savage haha

[@ramonpizarro]

Your video and sound editing made the video just that more enjoyable, and the knife came out great as well

[@CELTICSAVAGE32]

Brilliant... my favorite blade of all time and a brilliant job you did making it... spectacular.

[@BCM16AR]

Who needs gloves when you have sleeves.

[@mybutt2758]

Psyche... The shirt was invented around the sleeve.

[@user-ld6uu9yh8z]

@@mybutt2758 6у49і9я

[@user-ld6uu9yh8z]

@@mybutt2758 еввеве7ц

[@bryseanygaming4313]

Your new name is Tryston

[@mikeg4365]

Gloves are dangerous when using powertools

[@jadenzimmerman7570]

This is like the most perfect dagger ive ever seen someone make like thr pattern on the blade and the ribbles on the handle

[@anashone7661]

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[@mrs.major3.06]

The perfect combination of might and magic Gussion

[@Syncthinboy]

Gak jaman ML mah udah Died ML tuh pubg Dong lah Noob sia

[@onnissinen]

That thing is just absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

[@ADIEBABE63]

A thing of beauty. Mine is an issued black one with the metal handle. A pleasure to watch.

[@bunnyspank]

Beautiful blade! Thanks for sharing this vid.

[@user-iv8ie8ou3e]

1人の技術者としてただ尊敬する加工技術、丁寧さ、アイディアや芸術性を持ってると思いました。

[@user-jy7yq3go2q]

みゃーむら めっちゃ丁寧な感想

[@jamesbell7958]

Absolutely stunning work . Beautifully crafted dagger .

[@multidimensionalexploratio3985]

Super impressed by your beveling skills. I don't think most realize what kind of skill it takes to do that. Daggers are my number one favorite style of blades to make. Great video, and I love your equipment!

[@virajghadge6916]

You have a lot of strength man, keep it up 💪💪💪💪💪💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@hypethedemon]

I must say you have excellent forging skills my self I love what blacksmiths do and I am trying to get into smithing

[@RonInTexas]

Bravo!! Well done, Sir!! Thank you for sharing!

[@webneko9842]

Beautiful. I haven't been brave enough to try a dagger like this yet. This was inspiring.

[@atomicdynamo6062]

Amazing workmanship and super beautiful!

[@killickfarms]

That is a work of art. You have an incredible talent

[@hexdragon_]

this dagger is calling for adventures. thank you!

[@vasukiharavu3370]

Excellent. Enjoyed watching your very inspiring skills.Thanks for sharing

[@gionncaomhinmorpheagh4791]

I've watched many a knife-making vid on YooChoob and they are all very careful about taking measurements, carefully scoring their middle lines, pre-marking cuts etc. This is the first time I've ever seen anyone use the absolute minimum of marking up and checking distances but in the main just doing practically all the work with the Mk I human eyeball. Absolute respect! That was really fucking impressive, I must say. MsG

[@eldritchcupcakes3195]

He’s probably like really experienced so he might not even need to do that much (like how I can knit really easily without counting stitches or worrying but beginners can’t)

[@joshuajones9035]

I've always wanted a fairbairn sykes this is gorgeous

[@danisfotos781]

Congratulations sir. Thanks for the meditative watch of the "birth and deliverance" of your Fairbairn-Sykes.

[@MrBernard0911]

Very handy and creative man. A tremendous amount of work even with a drill press, belt sander, buffing wheel, lathe, etc. Fun to watch. (I do not use stupid words like bruh, dude, sort of like, literally like, and other such garbage words).

[@HuggyBearz]

That's my actual goal to achieve. I want to make one of these beauties. Excellent work man, pleased to watch it

[@MakeNCreate]

Godspeed man! Thank you!

[@BarryaLLen-ik8bq]

Dominik Wożniak what are you waiting for is never to late to follow your dreams

[@trumpetforte3330]

Dude the guy went for a quench without gloves what a legend

[@SexiTexi123]

i don't know much about this craft but watching you make this was amazing. I like to watch how things are mad so I can draw them in a way that's accurate, so this was very helpful and entertaining.

[@dahlzinxyz2412]

I like the up and down-pitching of the hammer hits with the change in speed

[@KamikazeWeed]

Thats what i live for..

[@ariz7381]

Me: I gotta get some sleep I got school tomorrow Also me at 3 am: *watching this guy build a dagger from scratch*

[@EdilarinProducts]

not from scratch but I get your point

[@davidsblades3756]

Thank you for capturing your entire process.

[@ecrusch]

You have taken "Hand-Made" to another whole level. Bravo my friend. That came out spectacularly.

[@marcochristensen5103]

Beautiful work and you have som funny editing too in your film.

[@user-tg2bg3rl1e]

Very talented and diligent guy. I wish you success and good health !!!

[@MakeNCreate]

Same to you mate!

[@bassmentality]

77 years old Para. Made me smile. We should have a private ch/ QSY

[@jbkhan1135]

That's stunning work, excellent job!

[@jubiunmuntasir]

I find this so calming and soothing 😌

[@BlueSnowBerry]

This must be one of the most amazing blacksmiths out there

[@billyfoster3223]

This is such a great video! Beautiful work!😁👍⚒️🛠️🔧

[@johncurry6260]

Wow, I'm impressed! Now that is talent.

[@SrPedro21]

one of the best channels without a doubt👌🌶

[@MakeNCreate]

Thank you! I try :)

[@TheFrog767]

Very highly skilled be proud of your work I'd buy one from you.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪👍👏🏻👏🏻

[@mattnobrega6621]

That's a mighty fine build. I have wanted one since I first heard about them. 😁👍

[@GyoubuMasataka]

Forging and no talking,this is what i looking for!

[@Zlazor1]

Congratulations, it's the first video that i see without Skip the annoing parts!

[@Enigma8750]

MAD SKILLS BRAH... Anyone would be proud to take that dagger into battle. or shave in the morning with it. Awesome work.

[@invisibletosociety8338]

That was an awesome display of craftsmanship.

[@rognvaldrasbjrn3972]

Absolutely beautiful blade. Your skill is astounding Much respect from 🇿🇦

[@user-ev9nj3sr3n]

Ну мужик, руки у тебя золотые, респект и уважуха тебе!👍👍👍👍👍

[@onpsxmember]

Nice video editing, good built. For a Fairbairn Sykes the center of gravity has to be further back. There were ones with wooden handles, but look at the first ones with the brass handle. The weight is important.

[@petegarnett7731]

Mk1 had a nickel plated brass handle with a knurled finish. Late 2's and 3's had a cast nickel handle, the 3's having the ringed pattern which was not approved by Fairbairn himself as it is not as secure for the thumb/forefinger grip he taught for knife fighting. Anything with a wooden handle was a replica only, often made outside the UK..

[@simonelt7317]

I’m amazed how many nice knives are made from old files!

[@andrewbrown6522]

Probably my favorite modern combat knife.

[@rs4298]

Bro...pls were safety gloves....ur hand is powerful Ur the best Blacksmith..... Handmade one.... ur skill🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 keep uploading more...lv it🔥🔥 🗡 I love Knive and Sword

[@LilasTools]

R S when using the Belt Sander it’s safer to not wear gloves. Gloves can get grabbed by the sandpaper and pull your hand in to the machine...

[@julians2626]

Lila true with most rotary tools

[@sahuul]

wear*?

[@sharinganeye8000]

And i love guns and swords

[@24934637]

@@LilasTools Glad that someone pointed that out! Wearing gloves while using a belt sander / grinder is a bad idea!