Damascus integral handle knife from bearing balls

I made what I call a python pattern Damascus knife using about 800 high-carbon steel balls.
Regarding the container, I chose not to remove it to get a better structure, and after finishing the first forge, I used a milling machine to remove the mild steel can.
About pattern inspiration. I have seen many steel ball forging videos, but the pattern is not what I want, I want to get something like an irregular circle, not an elongated ellipse, so I cut the billet into small pieces at 30°, and arrange them evenly to make A pattern of cross sections is obtained.
For the final forge weld, I used 1mm thick mild steel that was completely sealed by welding. It will be safer to do so. Here's what I learned from watching other KZbinrs make explosion mosaics. Thanks for watching
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[@williamhu1570]

The Shogun and Kacey Musgraves thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thanks Hans.

[@redwolfknives3174]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone go mosaic with ball bearings canister before. Loved seeing the fresh technique! Beautiful integral knife!

[@HansKnives]

Thank you !🍻

[@70soperator16]

You managed to keep the lines sharp and crisp, yet it still looks like it would feel "soft" to the hand.... outstanding work my friend.....the damascus only serves to accent the linearity of the blade with the circular pattern it reveals.......beautiful.....my vote is yours

[@FarawayForge]

I think the ferry flip actually added a nice touch! Makes the pattern a bit more unique

[@HansKnives]

The actual grip is as you said, really good, I tried to modify it a few times. Thanks for watching Keaton🍻

[@scoc253]

wow you can see the diagonal cut. very very good forged weld. great mosaic pattern and great looking knife. 👌🏽💯

[@Alex-xv2vw]

Получил эстетическое наслаждение.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Ive never thought of tiling ball bearing damascus how you did. Thats how you got that interesting result. love the build and learned something new. thank you.

[@HansKnives]

Glad this video was helpful to you.

[@Alessandro_z_lesy_partizan]

Весьма аккуратная , профессиональная и красивая работа . Хотел бы сказать одно НО , дамаск имеет одну особенность - он неоднороден и поэтому на режущей кромке ножа получается "плавающая" заточка, на рабочей кромке лучше иметь однородную сталь с обкладками из красивого дамаска .

[@leather_brother_52]

Тот самый мастер, у которого даже стальная стружка и опилки перерождаются в произведения искусства 👍 спасибо большое!

[@user-hr1fi1td7n]

нет. Это другой. Оборудование новое, отличается, медленное и очень чисто.

[@leather_brother_52]

@@user-hr1fi1td7n возможно и так

[@user-qz5ue4lb8f]

А что он насыпает?

[@user-hr1fi1td7n]

@@user-qz5ue4lb8f стальную стружку, которая у него копится под станком со шлифовальной лентой. Заполняет ей пустоту между стальными элементами в коробочке, которую он потом заваривает и в печь, а потом под молот и дальше режет или скручивает, снова под молот, обрезает, рубит, шлифует, затачивает, обжигает, отпускает, закаливает, охлаждает опускает в хлорид железа для проявления рисунка.

[@user-qz5ue4lb8f]

@@user-hr1fi1td7n Спасибо.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Awesome!! Bearing canister always looks cools to me! Well done my friend, super sleek knife! Cheers!

[@toapodcast]

Brook trout pattern blade; Very nice look.

[@PJTForging]

I love the simple elegance of this knife... Absolutely stunning. 🔥🤘

[@user-qh5rm6un2t]

А вес наверняка избыточный, а значит при всей виртуозной технологии работать изделием будет не комфортно... Удачи...

[@SDMF3076]

I'm glad somebody finally had the balls to do this...

[@DBCraftWorld]

The precision of your knives is always outstanding Han! Phenomenal job Brother!

[@FishDCMaker]

A great idea from from bearing balls. The knife is very special, the lines are clear. Thank you for sharing!

[@fatematelecom2185]

Most beautiful knife I've ever seen! Fantastic work!

[@kevdimo6459]

Fantastic job again Hans you truly are a master craftsman. You’ve got my vote!

[@HansKnives]

Thank you so much for your vote, 🍻

[@TonySeverioKnives]

I love how this turned out. Great pattern!!

[@Aleeknives]

Awesome build Hans! The pattern is striking

[@tanjafigl9598]

Masterclass in high quality simplicity !!

[@user-or5if6ot3l]

*Браво Мастер* !!!! 👍🤝 *Сильно* !

[@user-nk3gj5zz3z]

I like how accurate you draw those lines on the blade. Very impressive work.

[@HansKnives]

谢谢你

[@dstovell]

Stunning work!!

[@NjordArtisan]

That came out great 👌 love the clean look and the pattern is awesome 👏

[@Charlielizard]

Good Lord, what a brilliant work of art. Love the simplicity which hides the stunning details in it's design. You created a masterpiece. I wish you all the best in the competition. Also had to subscribe. Thank you for a fantastic video 👍👍👍

[@jamesperkins9833]

Very nice Hans, great pattern.

[@geraldstamour1312]

Looks like something one would find in a high-end kitchenware catalog and/or retailer!

[@HansKnives]

The design of this knife is from one of my previous thick steel knives, I simplified the design and that's it.

[@billiewylie7212]

beautiful pattern!

[@petriepretorius4085]

what a work of art! nice design the knife was given and i like the way you discovered that the handle had that sharp corner and you rounded it...and then there is that mania of metal powder and ball bearings saturating the knife giving the whole thing that soul texture like only wood can have...i am now so crazy inspired! thank you for this video!!

[@HansKnives]

Thank you!🍻

[@gregedwards3267]

Lovely work! Interesting and good handle design.

[@jomavra4]

great job! you file work is so satisfying

[@ericwang4652]

Great job and well done!

[@russellfox6619]

Very nicely done!

[@charlesroman9163]

Very nice. This is the sort of knife that I would put in my collection if I had the skill. Great job.

[@michaelbonnett4347]

Such a cool knife, love your work man

[@olde4eyes]

What a beautiful piece of art! I wish I could get a masterclass by you and - with your guidance, supervision and machinery - make such a Damascene knife myself!! It would be worth a pretty penny to me 🤗👍🙏

[@thejkaz1]

Looks kind of like blood cells through a microscope in black and white. Love the all in one craftsmanship. Beautiful work.

[@HansKnives]

That must be a zombie's cell - -! because it's black and white

[@camhutch8149]

Great concept and well made.

[@stephenlaverty5499]

I love the pattern on this knife fantastic 👍

[@jeffjefferson2676]

I really like how clean it looks, and the shape of all the circles in the steel. Very cool! Greetings, Jeff

[@HansKnives]

Thank you ！Jeff🍻

[@justdontgiveafukk]

Incredible craftsmanship

[@jongjoorhee931]

Different kind if raindrop pattern. I likes it.

[@4yoHI]

Nice pattern, nice work, congrats!

[@HansKnives]

Thanks🍻

[@user-ee6xs2su2c]

Cool!!! Awesome Build!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joesmith1574]

Cool pattern! Reminds me of a petoskey stone, we got a whole lot of them here in Michigan.

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful knife!!! Enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@HansKnives]

🍻🍻

[@oneshotme]

@@HansKnives 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Gorgeous Build! :D

[@CroshVine]

Beautiful!

[@davidhill1268]

Gorgeous knife

[@3DIYOriginal]

Awesome Build ! Vote for you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@HansKnives]

🍻

[@Triumph2727]

Pretty impressive!

[@andyc750]

looks brilliant

[@user-pi8vt7ut3n]

... привет Ганц!-, знакомый нож, у нас такой-же кузнец Шурап ковал клинок из шариков от пневматического пистолета, то-же очень красиво получилось!-, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих успехов и хорошего настроения 👍👍👍🤓🛠️⚙️🔗📎📏⚔️🗡️🔪🆗👌🇷🇺👈🤝!!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Beautiful work

[@HansKnives]

Thanks for checking this video

[@mikewomack5178]

Nice work!

[@brysonalden5414]

As another commenter noted, this is elegant simplicity. I really like it, and thanks for the demonstration of tiling bearing steel.

[@HansKnives]

Thank you! 🍻

[@carrestore]

Beautiful knife

[@bodiejay2859]

Absolutely incredible and beautiful knife. I love it. ~Kevin

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello Hans beautiful knife beautifully made well done

[@HansKnives]

Thanks 🍻

[@TooTall553]

Real interesting concept love how it all flows, the pattern is REALLY cool too👍🙌🤙

[@HansKnives]

Thanks 🍻

[@tommytimon6642]

One of the best 🔥

[@andreasmeerkamp8627]

Great job

[@oolabinside]

Amazing, well done!! 👏

[@HansKnives]

Thanks 🍻

[@jordi500]

Excellent!!!! I want one!!!!!

[@fradd4045]

thats a good looking knife

[@user-vn9vz9ry6w]

Прикольный нож получился.👍

[@jjwmacdo]

nice press!

[@differentialshop231]

Good work

[@user-tf5nc9li5m]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 классный клинок получился.

[@chrislopez1918]

Wow that came out awesome , 👏👏🔪🔥

[@Rusty_Raine]

Beautiful work. I would put some grooves in the handle if I was going to be using it, to help with grip.

[@5ChG]

Wow. So unique. I want one

[@m.j.morshead]

The handle design reminds me of the ruike folding knife P128.👌

[@daniellewin5274]

incredible my brother

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome knife man! Very difficult build with the integral handle.

[@HansKnives]

Yes, especially the part with the rounded corners, it drives me crazy--! 🍻

[@vladimirbohomol4491]

Greetings from Ukraine! Very cool work. This is simply a work of art, keep it up!

[@HansKnives]

Thank you!I hope your country will soon usher in peace

[@asinhitman1482]

best artwork. i love it 👌👌

[@upup329]

Hi, great job, well done. Cheers :)

[@ttinnovations3310]

Nice !! should Laser etch that on the circles

[@herreragonza5891]

Awesome build, I just don't see the fantasy theme, but beautifull nonethless

[@lesleyvallent8344]

You could win this

[@HansKnives]

This is my build for The Fantasy Challenge! Please make sure to vote for your favorite build! VOTE here: forms.gle/Ck8DF6jQkw5FXPZU8

[@user-hh3lg4ro4g]

interesting pattern but terribly knife shape !!

[@CJ_7519]

Very good👍🔪!!

[@pavelvoin4393]

Восторг!

[@Drew_lininger]

So good!🔥🤙

[@HansKnives]

🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@tuekaae5218]

Lovely knife amd design, if I may make a suggestion tho, I think a pedal attachment to your press handle would be very beneficial. It would leave both your hands free and speed up the direction change. Check kyleroyers press videos if you're unsure what I mean

[@MURMUND1]

Начало посмотрел лайк и подписка.

[@_domlnlk_]

beauty .....!!!!

[@keal4825]

PERFECT

[@han6015]

Круто получилось👏

[@user-cr2oz1rz8l]

Отличная работа, но отверстие под темляк надо просверлить. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nectarromeokilo4509]

i voted for you ... nice artistic piece

[@HansKnives]

Thank you!

[@alexelkins7521]

Who built this??? I want one exactly like it!!! By far coolest fixed blade I’ve seen in a long long time. Build me one please!!! How much $$???

[@HansKnives]

This knife has been sold. If you want me to make one for you, please contact me via email or Instagram.

[@user-fo7jn9xs8d]

Прикольный и бесполезный нож, можно в земельки поиграть :)

[@Moraprecisionreloader]

Love your set up and that knife will go great with a 6 inch colt python.

[@ehud257]

My favorite.

[@rocketech]

Very handsome. Thanks for sharing.

[@samcoon6699]

Really nice knife!! I love your techniques and how you have your press and belt sander set up. That's how I want my set up to be. What tonnage is your press?

[@HansKnives]

Thank you！My press is 22 tons

[@user-fs6pd4hp9g]

Very cool, I have a question, please, what is the material in which the knife was put so that it became stained and bluish like this

[@omarsef1241]

What is that gray powder that they add to the balls?