DAMASCUS 1000 LAYER CHALLENGE

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In this video I will attempt to forge weld 1000 layers of Damascus from scrap band saw blades and sawmill blades. This is a personal challenge just for fun.

[@hni7458]

1000 layers, top-notch forging, macro etching, hand shake with ancient cultures - more than 2.000 don't-like clicks. Some people are strange. Many thanks Sir, my hat's off to you; you know what you are doing here.

[@tomseadon9965]

I have a decent sword collection, prices ranged from $50 to $300. After watching this video, I’ll never look at them again the same way I used too! This is quite an Art! Much respect for these Blacksmiths! VERY MUCH!

[@VroomAndPew]

I enjoy watching several of the knife making channels, but I love the commentary and why he does what he does. It's fun to watch the silent channels too, but I appreciate knowing the thought process behind each piece.

[@ЮсупМагомедов-щ8о]

This is the best video I've ever seen. Thank you for showing the intermediate effect when there were 125 layers. You're the first one to do it. Thanks!

[@explorerofthedeep]

This man sounds like the old blacksmith who teaches you ancient arts passed down through his family. This is the highest praise I can give. Amazing video sir!

[@nathanmayo7101]

I am a 49 yr veteran dentist who loves seeing what other people can do at their jobs. This was fascinating!

[@richardegeland7387]

I am a former steelworker who dearly misses my trade. Thank you for keeping some of the traditions alive!

[@Shadow1The]

I have a character in one of the novels I'm writing with a skill and blade that was forged a 1,000 times, called the 'Thousand Fold Slayer' and always love coming across videos of people trying up this challenge, love this channel.

[@williambranham6249]

I'm a woodworker but recently drifted into the dark world of steel and forges. I like it. Thank you.

[@williamsizemore98]

That's Badass. I'm a Drop Forge Hammer Operator myself. Forging ain't no joke. Been forging since 94. Takes a big toll on the body.

[@shanepratt4086]

That lunch bit made me blow my drink out of my nose, so funny! I couldn’t stop watching. Great video.

[@poppafish428]

Outstanding video ! I was a drop forging repairman years ago for a tool making company. Got a few burns along the way. These were pneumatic and board hammers. We fixed about everything in the shop but my drop forgers got the attention. They can't make money if the hammer was down. Great job. I really miss it.

[@CA10Z]

I truly enjoy your narrating, it helps me understand plus it makes for a better production, Thanks...

[@mpalestini]

Watching a professional at his craft is so satisfying.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for watching

[@timothymercer3526]

I love the realistic take on all the work that went into 1000 layer Damascus would love to see the finish product!!

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

This is what I did with it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOvd4mceNp3p8U

[@garrettfoster318]

he just put off a good vibe like he seems like someone that would be fun to talk to 😂

[@joshuamaxwell8376]

I stumbled upon this video researching metal types, this was very interesting. You're like Bob Ross of blacksmithing

[@jonny555ive]

Hahaha, great comment. You're completely right.......funny.

[@haijac6248]

I bet you he tells people he works in a forge and they’re like “oh ok, that’s cool” then he’s like “come down, let me show you” and after that they’re hooked for life

[@utubewatcher806]

Or, to law enforcement, "I'm a forger" - handcuffs coming out..

[@jackthespratt]

I know NOTHING about metallurgy, why couldn't I stop watching?? It was FASCINATING. Maybe it is because I called BS on you being able to make 1000 layers. Only to eat my words in the end. You obviously know what you are doing. Cheers!

[@agnostic47]

1000 layers is only folding a piece of metal ten times times.

[@Super-J10]

If the world only had more people like you sir, it’d be a better place..

[@bcdushman]

Watching this reminded me of watching the glass blowers for hours on end at Tlaquepaque. I love to see a true craftsman doing what they love. Subscribed.

[@pouthaimei]

Apart from the forging, best commentary ever.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you so much.

[@jnahnet]

Ended up a work of art. I felt privileged to watch your process.

[@giveabighand]

I don't know a thing about metals but I recognize focused, skilled and persistent effort when I see it! Great!

[@origyptianthefirst893]

"And this is what we got." Seriously? It's an absolutely SPECTACULAR masterpiece! You, sir, are an artist!

[@donvee2000]

Awesome...I'm a welder and love knives, so needless to say I've watched a ton of these videos. Yours was definitely in the top ten. Your narration was great, and really made the video top notch.

[@kevinlahnen557]

Big Dog, that was an interesting and amazing video! That has to be the best job I’ve ever seen of forging Damascus steel together with no cracking, or hair line splitting between layers. Plus the first time I’ve seen anyone tackling a 1000 layer forge. Great work. Turned out beautiful after you forged the 3 pieces side by side. Awesome work.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you

[@Sirindilable]

My greatest respect to your skill. Amazed.

[@skunkdynamite77]

8 or 9 hours of highly skilled work to make one billet. Outstanding! For the life of me I can't imagine how Indochina can sell $89 Damascus bowie knives...even if it's made out of old buicks and slag.

[@davidloertcher1225]

I have been wanting to get started with forging as a hobby for a few years and your video on Damascus is one of the best I’ve seen thanks. Probably will have to my first Damascus with “Armstrong” hammers thanks again for sharing

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Awesome, thank you!

[@petermarchi1935]

I'm not setting up a challenge here, but it would be interesting to see what the finished blade from the Billet would look like.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

This is what I did with it. Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOvd4mceNp3p8U

[@sehunlimitedsonyahoward1165]

I agree. Man how much would that go for?

[@Blade-cc5yf]

bruh when was I NOT finished

[@homenow2807]

We gone put a lid over the top

[@indiansrus2]

Katana makers do 1000 folds

[@Titanis2000]

What an a absolutely interesting video...... just stumbled onto this by accident . Great narrating and editing - two thumbs up for posting .

[@captinsnoochieboochie]

Lolol me too I couldn't look away

[@idawayansastraadinata2424]

It's mean you undo your like😁

[@nickwarren4584]

Same, i just ran into it

[@jillywells1232]

Another me, too. Fascinating!

[@zafarfcma]

Here they are, the two thumbs-up 👍 👍

[@BTC_DNA]

This was FASCINATING to watch! Thank you, Big Dog for putting this together.

[@cabooseknight462]

Nice! There was a time in my life when I tried to find blacksmiths to apprentice me, but was unlucky in my efforts. Thanks for your contribution.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Very welcome!

[@kurtbogle2973]

A wonderful way to recycle your saw blades. I'm getting ready to give that a try.

[@manofeire4945]

As a metal worker mysself i find your skills and talent8 amazing. Well done fantastic job i really enjoyed your vid .

[@210Kendall]

This just showed up on my Newsfeed. That pattern at the end was Beautiful. Great Job Sir!

[@Warranty_Droid]

its actually pretty cool to see, how the side of the damascus looked like a landscape at some of the points, i am a smith aprentice myself, but not old fashioned smith, as more of a modern smith making structures with black steel.

[@robertfarr9186]

So much better to watch a craftsman taking his time to make something than watching contest shows like Forged in Fire where everything is rushed and edited for tv.

[@Doyledidit]

And that’s why Damascus Knives are so expensive and beautiful, great video!

[@augustomachete1715]

Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@petesantoro2827]

That was friggin amazing work!!! Thank you for sharing this Mr Dog. Having a good working trip hammer makes a world of difference. I’m in the process of completing mine. Just think about how the old timey trip hammers worked. I saw a very old lithograph print of how early Blacksmith’s forge welded large pieces. The Smith would work the piece in a coal fired forge with a large bellows (I believe they used thick canvas heavily oiled for the bellows) but he would bring it up to heat, and lay it on the anvil and 2 Apprentice’s with 12-16lbs sledge hammers and pounded away at it! All for about maybe 4 bits a day. My Uncle was a Horseshoer at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. I was 13 when I started as his Apprentice. He was a hard man to work under! Thank God we were family, and Italian, because we were prone to argue a “bit” generally around paydays. An Apprentice don’t make a whole hell of alotta money. I walked out on him 2-3x over it. He died last year. The most valuable lesson he taught me at an early age was how to really put in a hard days work! All day everyday! We don’t see enough of that these days. I truly enjoyed watching you make this piece. Don’t ya just love how the borax does wonders to the lining in the forge? Thanks again, and Stay Safe.

[@palmbeachcitizen]

Brilliant blacksmithing. Never seen anything like it. I hope to hell you're teaching some other fine young men on how to do what you do. It is knowledge that needs to be passed down to other generations. Thank you for the great camera work and the informative narration as well.

[@edigabrieli7864]

I am an artisan in a different field and I love learning new stuff, great video I truly enjoyed.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@robertmorgan9112]

Excellent work! And I loved the way you switched the grain patterns to the sides of the bar! Damn son! You can make a good living by forging just that! You are a Vulcanist tried and true!

[@outsidethewirevet]

That was...ABSOLUTLY Beautiful!

[@davidkerk5676]

finally, KZbin recommends something worth watching.

[@alexanderbrooksify]

First time watching. Has a This Old House vibe to the editing and voice over. Thanks for making this!

[@signwavegraphics7019]

"this old Forge"

[@SBZ925]

damn im old. i know this show lol

[@austinsears1637]

@@SBZ925 Right!?!? I know the feeling.... Isnt it crazy how when we're younger we wanna be older but now that we're older we wanna be younger!?!?!?!? Hahaha just a thought I guess......

[@SBZ925]

Austin Sears wiser words my friend. Enjoy youth while it lasts lol

[@MrWoodrat]

Awesome mate thanks for sharing your work I’m just starting out on my journey

[@curly239]

What I think? You sir are amazing! Seems like a through back to the old days with the forge and a hammer the way the old time blacksmiths did it! Great video!

[@fett4life250]

My granpa made his own lawnmower blades, rototiller as well. He put me in charge of small engine repair. He still owes me a cold one. (R I P Cliff!)

[@jamming8519]

I can't imagine how loud it must have been with that automatic hammer slamming into that steel over and over.

[@davisjohnson5688]

not that loud, hammering on yellow hot metal dulls the sound hammering on white hot is like clay :D obviously the Damascus is much harder than mild steel though but the effect is similar edit: maybe that's just because I wear ear protection though 😂

[@wo8394]

Really appreciate the narration. Learned some things about forging

[@intothevortex7825]

24min and I was not bored. Good commentary. And I know nothing about this art

[@SuterusuDaioh]

Playing Runescape building Masterwork Armour where each "Alloy Bar" needs to be folded 1001 times... I wanted to see actual metal folding in action and found this. Great Job. Very nice

[@johnshepherd9849]

I really enjoyed the video. Mesmerizing. Great editing and production,

[@marcsenteney3160]

That was a great job! I have yet to use the material you sent me but will be used soon. And I will send pics of the progress ! Thanks again for sharing your adventures in blacksmithing they are always educational and helpful.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you so Much mark for tuning in and I do appreciate the kind words and thank you for giving me someone to share with. The subscribers to this channel are the best you guys make it all worthwhile, and I know you're going to do something incredible with that material, when you get around to it I would love to see a photo, as always my friend take care and be safe.

[@carlottafolli452]

thats a lot of hard work even with a power hammer, but that pattern looks great,my compliments to you sir.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you very much Carlotta thank you so much for tuning in and taking the time to comment, take care

[@muriellivermore2560]

Love how you show us every step. Hugely helpful

[@charger440]

The sparks from the grinding tells me that is a very hard piece of steel. Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing!

[@cHr2iOs]

This guy is the Bob Ross of forging steel

[@dieder]

1 minute in and i already love this guy

[@stevenstewart3414]

Wow! That is one beautiful billet! Make something really special from it!

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

DAMASCUS 1000 LAYER CHALLENGE Part #2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2LFV... Please enjoy part #2

[@ThorTubeview]

Very good explanations and no time spent to superfluous.

[@rhianGT]

What a beautiful piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

[@cygnusactual1618]

You’re extremely talented. This was a fun watch. Also, has anyone told you that you somewhat resemble the actor John c. Reilly? Seriously, great video. I’ll be watching more.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for watching. And thanks for the kind words..

[@phatbassanchor]

Amazing!!! Like Mr. McMillen below I was thinking how the ancients would have undertaken such a monumental task as creating Damascus. As a lover of all things with blades for about 40 years now I am in awe of the work you have done here. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays.

[@datadavis]

I cant even get two pieces of spring steel forge welded together😅 you make it look so easy!

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Spring steel is one of the most difficult steels to forge weld to its Self, try welding it to a piece of mild steel you will get a much better result. Thanks for watching

[@slouviere1]

I always loved the look of Damascus. This video gave me a new appreciation of ancient sword smiths who would do this by multiple folds, and without a power hammer. It would take them 10 folds to reach 1024 layers. 20 folds would take them to 1,048,576 layers. But, the blade would be so brittle it would be worthless.

[@bigbossmateusd.santos1774]

Amazing work to this Damascus steel guy! Very good results

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you very much!

[@heliofaleirosjunior5499]

One of those weird videos youtube put in my feed , BOY I'M GLAD THEY DID. Great stuff , great work .

[@timw6596]

1000 layers in 1/4 inch .................. WOW ! Highlander called and wants you to make him a sword !

[@nunyabizness199]

Absolutely beautiful ! Would love to have some cutlery made from that 😀

[@nicholastominello1861]

You Sir, are clearly a legend! I will always remember your kindness in sharing this amazing work of art. Respect always.

[@jimatyeo]

What a fascinating video. Thanks for sharing . EXCELLENT WORK I MIGHT ADD.

[@GordBirchRO]

"just a little bit of flux... Not too ch, just a little bit..." (proceeds to completely bury it in flux) 😂 Earned my subscription right there ✌️

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for the sub!

[@patriot96b]

I love this guy's sarcasm. "Just a little bit of flux, not too much" Flux looks like frosting on a cake.

[@markohelenin8731]

There is NEVER too much flux!

[@makyronkingoferidu3016]

Sarcasm?

[@deepshikhachopra1831]

poooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop

[@jamesnewton5115]

😂😂😂

[@dressdenblack]

I know I'm late to the show, But I bet a thousand layer rain drop or ladder would look amazing with that billet

[@jackkiss1898]

Imagine a twist!

[@krislong9338]

I think i saw this closer to when it first came out, but didn't comment. In any case, this is a great straightforward explanation for both the scope and procedures required to make many-layer damascus. Thanks again - I hope to be doing this sort of thing eventually, like when I have a forge to do similar work in, or lighter work (as I am fairly likely to have a forge well before I have a power hammer).

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Cool, thanks!

[@SimoncitoReinhardt]

I already said it in a previous comment, but, really, best channel about forging in all youtube! Hope to see a new post soon!

[@DaleStrife]

Smithing Increased (100)

[@JRandallS]

Drinal?

[@ActuallyDeath]

Runescape?

[@WolfyChado]

Skyrim

[@hoohoosier]

Looking to protect yourself? ...or deal some damage?

[@ainzooalgown9014]

It’s over 9,000!

[@DrasalKat]

I was totally expecting a sword... still cool though, well done.

[@olandovijar]

I know right me to lol

[@muhammadadelkomar5808]

I'm wacthing in 2020 May...you are so patient bro.RESPECT

[@mkivy]

Lunch looked gr8...yum! Thank u sir for a gr8 demo...the narration was spot on! And the material excellent...

[@2112philip]

You, SIR, are awesome! You remind me of working with my dad, he was a master carpenter and really good at explaining like you.

[@stevesyncox9893]

That’s very cool man!!!

[@Good_ol_Boy]

Doug Marcada said.......... “IT WILL KILLLLLL!”

[@lani6647]

Power Willy’s Your blade Sir? Will keeeellllll

[@ferdifresh8464]

keeel

[@Bodgemiester]

It will KEAL (Keep Everyone A Live) true story

[@alexandrucostiniuc5863]

IT WILL KIEEEEEL:))

[@jclayton34]

It is actually it will keal :D

[@markohelenin8731]

I enjoyed a lot! I have made damascus from wire, bike chains etc. Also used chainsaw chains are cool. Good video!

[@markohelenin8731]

Here where I live, forge welded layered steel is actually called Damascus. Would love to try with wootz and not stupid carbon/mild steel "Although many types of modern steel outperform ancient Damascus alloys, chemical reactions in the production process made the blades extraordinary for their time, as Damascus steel was superplastic and very hard at the same time. During the smelting process to obtain Wootz steel ingots, woody biomass and leaves are known to have been used as carburizing additives along with certain specific types of iron rich in microalloying elements." -Wikipedia So from modern alloys with same thousands of layers you could actually beat the old style. Most impressive for me is the quality of those antique blades

[@markohelenin8731]

I stop this knowledge competition now. I just wanted to say that in FINLAND there is not "layered steel" Its called damascus. I have made several different patterns by forge welding my blades and if teacher with 40 years long career by the forge calls it damascus, so will I..

[@markohelenin8731]

Oh and BTW, all the BS of those ancient swords cutting dropped hair or a napkin makes me smile like a necrophil in a morgue.. Good material with nanotubes etc. BUT over hyped 3rd world shit

[@ulkem]

There is no string of words on this God's green Earth that can convince me that this man isn't a relative of Gimli.

[@howitstartsmm]

thank you for sharing your time and knowledge. you give a ton of good to know do's and don'ts for a beginner such as myself.

[@S0GEDKlNG]

"I don't think its 3000 layers... just 1000 layer 3 times"

[@mjkhan9664]

this could totally add to the mythos of a mystical weapon being born from a sacred tree. that wood-like pattern, that is.

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Hy Jibran when it came out of the etch the first time and I saw that grain I thought almost the same thing there's got to be some mythology behind it, thanks for tuning in and take care.

[@mjkhan9664]

BIG DOG FORGE thanks for being cool. also the name for the blade should be cool. Keep doing what you do.

[@Sgt.Hartman]

interesting you should say that. A similar japanese material called mokume-gane is made by layering copper, silver, and gold and folding it to create similar patterns. In japanese, mokume gane means "wood grained metal."

[@anthonycrane2127]

Would like to see it turned into a Samurai Sword that can cut a 6 inches common nail head in one stroke; Nail driven 3 inches into a wood post to hold the nail and nail head cut in one stroke without putting a nick on the blade of the Sword... A good Challenge and an Item to keep ...

[@russellgrantappling1153]

You just created it. 3000 layers. Congrats. Welcome to the world record holders

[@FrozenCoolSolid]

virtually unbreakable ? don't think a man of your god given talent would be strapped for cash but a knife or sword like that would be virtually priceless that is legendary man, really anything man tools even sky would be the limit

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thanks for watching.

[@eyeontime6136]

I love this type of work. I'm curious what 1K herringbone Damascus would look like. One of my favorites. Thumbs up.

[@budscaglini]

Thanks nigga

[@berjo77]

Not in the business at all, but do like a good teaching film at any time. Great production too!

[@seansmith908]

You sir are a master! Very nice work and great video, thanks for sharing!

[@justron1234]

Craftsmanship, patience . awesome job Thank You .ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Thank you very much!