Feather Damascus Bowie Knife Forging: Step-by-Step | Wilburn Forge Series Part 1

[@lovejcdc]

That is absolutely the definition of a true bowie knife. I get so tired of so many others out there making some long blade and calling it a bowie. This blade is worth every penny in my humble opinion. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@chrisangelone3349]

Did you just start doing videos? You most definitely are a master of knife making. Please do more.

[@wilburnforge140]

@chrisangelone3349 Thank you, yes, for about a year, but I'm trying hard to put out more content

[@danhurtado3508]

Really appreciate your taking the time to explain every step along the way. The finished product is beautiful and the video is extremely informative. I’m about halfway through my first attempt at feather. Your detailed description of the process is very helpful.

[@Robpearceknives]

Feather is my favorite pattern. I really appreciate how you took your time with the stacks to ensure control of the pattern and your management of materials for multiple projects. Im enjoying your channel.

[@izzatu]

That is quite the blade, and what a beautiful pattern

[@joewinters5195]

I have watched several videos with elaborate diagrams and such, but never show the billet orientation during forging. This video is by far the best I have seen. I am on my third attempt at feather damascus .I feel pretty confident with help of this video , the 3rd attempt will be a success. Thank You!

[@jbaileyknives7282]

This is going to be an awesome channel for knife content. Keep ‘em coming Mr. Wilburn..

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah, I'm excited for this series! Thank you for the knowledge, sir!

[@TimScott1111]

That's the most beautiful knife I've ever seen ❤

[@kimmccarty4327]

I just happened to mention my new found interest to my son (Burley cong.) last night. He told me about you. I have only watched 1 of your videos, but in my opinion, it is the best produced.

[@Logan.H.L]

Very well done video one of the better produced I have seen, and I learned a fair bit as well! Great job! As a relatively new bladesmith 2.5ish years I have been watching a lot of videos and this one ranks towards the top if not the top, for cinematography, good information, and very smooth and informative commentary.

[@azarellediaz4892]

Breathtakingly beautiful

[@dominicdwk]

Thank you for sharing. I don’t have the capability to forge yet but have been doing stock removal. Bids like this will get me there.

[@Little_River_Forge]

Where has this channel been!!!! I loved this video so much

[@benkirkland5354]

You have a voice like Jeff Royer. Really great video.

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

beautiful bowie and pattern

[@scottjones3047]

Great video. Keep them coming plz

[@mauriziomassidda415]

Bel lavoro!il piuma è fantastico

[@AMF1]

Rob , that was phenomenal!

[@brianfalls5038]

Great job on the knife there! And you now have a new subscriber.

[@illnaturedsaws]

How does this channel only have 2k subscribers?!

[@abaguettewithacomputer415]

Super professionally done video. Love it

[@creightonfcb]

Thank for sharing Sir!

[@DmitriIvanovich-r5p]

Очень красивая работа👍

[@righinitattoo5599]

this is just amazing. thank you so much for sharing.

[@richardpreisler3352]

Gawd damn, I expected this channel to be yet another one of these generic bladesmith channels.. As soon as you said you are a mastersmith, I knew I would be in for a treat Man, the video quality is soo nice, I love the slow pace and clean audio- and I absolutely love bowies and featherdamascus itself. Watching this just makes me want to do one myself as next project even more :D Immediately subbed and looking forward to the next videos !

[@jamesmax5317]

now i understand the cost! thank you

[@behnkeforge]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@DaveThorp-wn6yr]

I can tell you have taught many classes , this is first i have seen of your work the very best Thank you. I didn't quite get how you kept track that dark edge ,is that why you stacks of 2 keeping the 1080 next eachother . I can't wait to watch more

[@taniacavenecia]

Really enjoyed watching the process , great video 👍👍

[@jessebartram2112]

I'm having a blast with it so far! Boy that Chambersburg really spanks eh!?

[@HuseyinYalcinWoodWork]

Great work. Very professional video. I like it very much.

[@Niksow]

Love your energy, im subscribed... great quality videos, and needless to say great quality knifemaking content and craftmanship

[@Innlandetknives]

Very nice build and very nice production. Very inspiring. Thx

[@derekheiblim5406]

Good channel...I watch a lot of bladesmithing.. subscribed! Please keep em coming!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

New sub im loving your work im a new maker started summer of 2020 i hope to a JS b4 i die lol your work is amazing thank you Mark 😃✌👍👍

[@RobertBoissoneau-s8n]

Great video, question though how come some people add flux before the heat and some add steel powder (?) on it,,, just curious... Im fascinated by this craftsmanship 👍👍💯✌️

[@wilburnforge140]

Flux is used very sparingly. Dry weld is way better.

[@craigmcinnis8750]

Amazing video, thank-you for posting! Do you let the billet cool in air between every layer or do you have a trick you can share? Thanks

[@wilburnforge140]

Both!

[@wilburnforge140]

I do let it cool between welds that way I can grind it clean

[@eiric6958]

First time seeing molten salt heating method

[@dominicdwk]

For a 15“ blade Bowie 21“overall length How thick and wide at the base of the blade would you want the blade?

[@wilburnforge140]

1/4"

[@boulderdashforge]

👏👏👏🔥

[@jmbstudio6873]

I thought this would be a forge to shape vid. Nice job. Lots of stock removal. Forging in the bevels is the best way, imo. Then you have to forge the spine to straighten the blade out and so begins the balancing act of forging a blade to shape. Great beginner vid! Forge a brick, then grind it to shape. I prefer a bit more metal manipulation and not so much stock removal. Forge On!!!

[@wilburnforge140]

You obviously have not made many knives

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@SilentForrest-he4qj]

Very nice. Just a shame the ricasso wasn't forged in deep enough for my taste for this pattern.

[@wilburnforge140]

Makers choice

[@paulwiggins183]

Pretty obvious people are buying expensive knives to look at. Not to use.

[@wilburnforge140]

Some of these fall into collector category. They are made to use