Damascus steel in detail, M. Kunelius - Part 2

Making damascus steel by Matti Kunelius Part 2. In this video Matti Kunelius a Finnish bladesmith and a silversmith student demonstrates how he makes his damascus steel by forging up a 160 layer damascus steel puukko-knife blade. Video shows each step in great detail from the very beginning to the finished puukko blade.
You can find more my work and a lot more info about damascus steel and mokume gane by visiting: www.mkunelius.com
All of the music is written and arranged by a young talented artist called Markus Kunelius. You can follow his work at www.mikseri.net/iwa
Damastiteräksen valmistus, Matti Kunelius osa 2. Tällä videolla Matti Kunelius, puukkoseppä ja hopeasepänalan opiskelija näyttää kuinka hän valmistaa damastiteräksensä takomalla 160 - kerroksisen damastiteräksisen puukonterän. Video esittelee yksityiskohtaisesti koko prosessin raaka-aineista valmiiseen puukonterään saakka.
Lisää töitäni, sekä paljon tietoutta damastiteräksestä, sekä mm. mokume gane - tekniikasta:
www.mkunelius.com
Videoiden musiikin on säveltänyt ja sovittanut nuori lahjakas artisti, nimeltään Markus Kunelius. Lisää hänen töitään löydät osoitteesta: www.mikseri.net/iwa

[@lukehoffmann351]

I know people who winge about what high quality knives cost... Its great to see a video on how hard and time consuming making a high quality work of art is... The time, effort and skill put in to a blade like this is why you pay for what you get... Not only will you get years of use out of a knife like this but its a labour of love and a work of art... My hat is off to you...

[@pearlfinder1]

This video was an amazing experience , for me this knife was a double edged one, because i was born in Damascus of Syria, and i badly needed to see something positive relating to Damascus..and this video was a reminder of some ancient technique that was invented there. thank you Matti...your love for art,steel and great workmanship was outstanding.

[@tomaschagoya1967]

ALL OF THAT to make a knife? holy shit....this is truly art at its highest. The craftsmanship and knowledge required to make something like this has left my jaw opened throughout the whole process. This was like watching a movie, except it was interesting every second.

[@RexBellator]

Thank you from bottom of my heart this video make tears in my eyes because am Syrian And I never seen perfect work same like this and what made me sad my hometown (damascus) now in pathetic situation war and killing and poor God bless man for keeping this old traditional work God bless Syria and everywhere else

[@RobertoLeiteBR]

Amazing job! Congratulations from a brazilian guy who is interested on starting this kind of work. Thanks for your time compiling this video. You're the one!

[@TheJeffNasty]

Ah the famous puukko knife! I didn't realize what he was forging until now. That's sweet!

[@RonaldJohnsonartist]

I collect knives and your video makes me appreciate my damascus blades even more, thank you.

[@sp00nman88]

Breathtakingly Beautiful! The one thing that keeps coming up in my mind is that you were once, in one of your earlier lives, were a master samurai sword maker, one of the very few who knew how to make the highly revered Damascus Steel. You seem to be very humble. I would love to be able to do what you do! The love you have for your pieces is astonishing! Bravo! ENCORE! *Standing Ovation*

[@cvoisineaddis]

Beautiful work. A lot of people don't realize how much work goes into a piece like this.

[@perpetualjon]

Absolutely classy and fantastic video made with the same amount of care and attention to detail as was shown to making this blade. Thank you for sharing this marvelous series with the world!

[@Mellonote]

I always love how in blacksmithing videos, the what ever they're making looking like crap until about 4/5 of the way though. And then by the end it just looks stunning. Nice work.

[@whatshouldido22]

Cleanest looking Damascus i have ever seen! Great work!

[@futuresonex]

Absolutely beautiful blade, and one of the best Damascus videos I've yet seen on KZbin!

[@bessiebraveheart]

a real craftsman and artisan.a best quality knife.thank you for showing us your skills.

[@ironman127b]

not only are you a great blacksmith but also a great cinematographer

[@rogerwilco2]

Very nice. The video and the knife, the workmanship, the music, everything really.

[@adriancarabajal]

You must be proud of your job. A real piece of art.

[@petegalvs]

That is probably the most beautiful knife I have ever seen.

[@shadowblack1987]

Congrats, this is one of the most beautiful knife I have ever seen!

[@thetommygunyeah]

Amazing work, seriously wonderful watching a human make such a work of art by hand. Really relaxing and peaceful watching this too. Thank you

[@free8704]

Truly a work of art. Very nice job.

[@koenigs3622]

you sir have just made thee best forging video i have ever seen...please please please make more....very enjoyable to watch..thank you

[@Zyonkerz]

Love these videos. Great that you included the details of the long process and a beautiful result.

[@mtxrawkus]

Watching you craft that perfect blade was a really enjoyable experience. You are very, very talented. Thanks for sharing your process with the world.

[@421CentralIowa]

You are a great artisan. I wanted to leave the comment to let you know how much I respect your patience and skill.

[@ponkkaa]

A labour of love. Quite a beautiful piece of art.

[@elzorro9987]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@lasercow1]

This was a very beautiful series and it answered a lot of questions i had about this topic, I would like to say thank you for sharing this.

[@miteeoak]

Great video. One of the most professional i've seen on you-tube.

[@Wulfrune]

An absolutely beautiful and mesmerising video.

[@Jayneflakes]

Thanks for uploading this video, I was mesmerised and so impressed by your work. The finished blade was beautiful. You are a true master craftsman.

[@Technie87]

And all this work just for a little knife, marvelous.

[@Arcqueid]

That is beautiful workmanship.

[@FLiPModeAriaO5]

Worth the time. The end result is gorgeous!

[@moparmadness1]

Sir,Thank you for posting, I am just starting out. I am NO WHERE NEAR your level and I haven't even thought about doing Damascus steel bladed knives... You sir are a master... You have inspired me.. I have a few i made on ebay under chevymadness1 but watching your work was a joy. AGAIN THANK YOU for posting.. I live in South Carolina,U.S.A.

[@aronsobe5427]

Beautiful work of art

[@mkunelius]

Thank you, it is nice to hear that people appreciate my work!

[@paulwcamacho]

You truly embody passion.

[@bunnyng3716]

you can make knives and music. you're a miracle!

[@lukecurran3691]

beautiful, i cant begin to understand the craftsmanship that went into this

[@PoleyB1]

Stunning work. Just totally amazing!!

[@11Sparky111]

It's amazing just how much stronger this makes the steel, at the start of the series he was cutting through the steel like butter, now it takes him far longer to cut through it.

[@supercoolcat12341]

this is art, i'm am humbled buy this, it's beautiful

[@zasmirko100]

Very nice work, suomen puukkos by careful masters are really superb in their craftmanship and "simplicity". Liked your different "jigs", too.

[@Largewhiteguy1]

I love the armature/Jig he uses to maintain his angle on that belt sander. I think ill fab something like that up one day.

[@mkunelius]

Nice to hear that it helps people to appreciate the amount of work involved. That is one of the main reasons I made these videos. With bigger equipment one could make billets large enough to make several blades. The size of mine can handle a two puukko blade billet at max.

[@jimgordon3206]

A beautiful piece of art and an excellent video. Your music is beautiful too. Matti's photography and editing were a work of art also. You've inspired me. Now I'm going to build a gas forge. Thanks

[@sirmontag]

Very nice work! The final finishing steps really set it apart from your usual pattern welded stuff.

[@Jackloreknives]

A knife fit for a King...! Awesome work

[@Jelsick]

I always wondered why damascus knives where so expensive. Now I know. Very labor intensive. Damascus steel is the most beautiful. Great video. Thanks.

[@GrassMasterMan]

true artistry. gave me hope and encouragement that I am doing the right thing. I will never have your cinematic eye but one day hope to honor your work with one of my own. very well done sir.

[@taiwanizzle]

Very informative. I have a new appreciation now. Beautiful work, by the way.

[@t2thei]

That was a pleasure to watch, thank you for these videos!

[@Mindyfs]

Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful

[@alxuria]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@cynosurejewelry]

WOW ! great work. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing !

[@lytken]

really stunning work

[@Jakelol1980]

Most amazing video i have ever seen on youtube. Thank you for making this video sir.

[@rcwarship]

Magnificent. Thank you so much for taking the time to make & edit the video. Thanks Again & Best Regards, Jon

[@XxStRAnG3xX]

I love watching these types of videos. Very informative and a joy to watch all the hard work and craftsmanship turn into a beautiful finished piece. Also the soundtrack sounds like its straight out of a Final Fantasy game which is awesome as well. Love the vid love the work keep it up!

[@Gahet]

Beautiful work!

[@alxuria]

It seems like an amazing hobby or job or skill. The patience and hand craft you'd need.

[@alexakkers2859]

What a amazing video! Thanks so much for posting this

[@denloy]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@kisione1]

beautiful blade, love your work!

[@shogun873]

Absolutely stunning, you've earned lots of respect from me sir.

[@D33pZer0]

that was soo great! amazing work! congrats

[@KPruchE99]

Incredible skill and effort, sir. The patience, technique, and deftness is truly remarkable. I can't imagine what kind of effort it would require to make a longsword!

[@shortyleatherworks5693]

beatifull art,salute for you

[@solidussmith]

That is an absolutely amazing blade you have there! You're quite skilled! Great job!

[@ucanhnguyen5813]

Excellent work!

[@Agmundrs.Adventures]

I see...and that is a very neat and artistic/fancy pattern indeed, it all makes sense now! Thanks!

[@learningmetal]

Work of art! Thanks for sharing!

[@mdhxx]

what a beautiful piece steel !!

[@mangoleeallan]

You can just tell that blade is super sharp. Amazing..

[@PackedToLive]

That is a thing of beauty... a true masterpiece!

[@oldneo4309]

Awesome video, a modern craftsman

[@shroombi]

beautiful piece

[@juicaj1]

Truly magnificent. Hopefully someday I'll be able to make blades this nice.

[@VonGamben]

Beautyfull job Mr. Kunelius! this knife is a real piece of art. Some day maybe i can have a knife with this supreme quality. Greetings from Buenos Aires

[@GhostCreeper]

Great job lots of layers

[@jyot1987]

Oh man its pease of art actually.. Love this

[@reneschaap8091]

Beautiful knife !!!!

[@C0RVUSC0RAX1]

fantastic, really enjoyed watching these videos thanks.

[@p0rt0b0y]

Damn. That is beautiful. How many people can say they have the skill to do something like that? Not many.

[@bentleygt3716]

Man.!! Awesome Work. YOU ARE AWESOME.!!!! really enjoyed both Parts. KUDOS and Many Thanks

[@marty01957]

Beautiful Knife ! Good Video!

[@colddose9636]

Thx for the wonderful video & for great skills you have 2 thumbs up

[@konnykruse]

Amazing, true craftsman. Would love to become a blacksmith apprentice or something to learn this myself. Hard to find such things nowadays.

[@mickjlv5836]

This is beautiful!!!

[@PabloMarchenay]

Yep, the result is pretty impressive. I will try this. Thanks a lot !

[@Mikjaash]

This is so incredible.

[@alexnorris1325]

Wow. Great video. You know your craft.

[@Zoch]

Wonderful work ! Would love to see more videos, maybe other patterns and maybe the ready knife with handles on them.

[@simonlimon7052]

Great work!!!

[@laposeyki7814]

Great detailed video! I live in Minnesota so the wolf howl at 7:40 made me freak out.

[@roncolson1361]

Very nice work my friend top notch job you are truley a craftman in the metal works thats for sure.God Bless

[@t3hPoundcake]

Beautiful blade my friend. I must have missed how you got the folds into the pattern all I saw was you layering and hammering them thinner and thinner, beautiful knife.

[@saintbabylon7250]

This is so awesome man. I loved watching this. Made my day & I don't care if it's truely Damascus steel or not It's in the technique.

[@mcpheonixx]

Beautiful work, appreciate the video :)