Forging A Twist Damascus Neck Knife For Giveaway

[@FireCreekForge]

I'm enjoying reading your guys snippets about what you're up to/ would use the knife for.

[@sshah2545]

I’m honestly just staggered by the beauty of creation. I stopped half way through to leave this comment, but for real. So many people just use things, or consume content. How many people actually CREATE things, or repurpose things. It’s amazing. I’m a big old city slicker but one day I hope I can have a house in the burbs and build my own forge. So amazing.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!!

[@robvanza]

My last EDC neck knife got to the point where the maker couldn't even sharpen it anymore and just replaced it for me! I use mine for everything and that's what I believe a knife like this is made for! From cutting rope, wire, leather to plastic and everything in between to using it in daily maintenance work that I do! It will be a EDC working knife for sure!

[@danunger3240]

I've made a lot of these little all damascus skeleton handled utility knives. One thing I learned the hard way is, that the area at the butt end, where you hold the blade with your tongs, doesn't etch the same way as the rest of the blade, due to the tongs stealing heat away. Now, I always twist a makeshift handle on, out of coat hanger wire, for the tongs to hold onto. This way, the heat stays the same throughout and your final etch is more even. Not that yours etched differently; it seems ok. Just a tip.

[@RB-xc9vh]

What a beautiful piece! Yeah, we all love hand sanding for sure XD If I won this knife I would probably wear and use it daily as my go-to-utility-blade from bushcrafting to box-cutting. Recently lost my own neck knife in the woods, which was the first one I ever made and since I can't make Damascus steel myself this would be the most awesome replacement for the lost one and save me a ton of hand sanding. However wins it - hope that person will use the hell out of it and have it for a long time and I also hope you keep these nice videos coming - thanks for sharing this build!

[@DKBEAR78]

I like the balance of blade to handle ratio, and how much attention you gave to the handle and blade shape/profile. If I won the knife I might braid up a nice box or round paracord lanyard for my pinky with a cool bead. Daily edc use in the kitchen, garden, and harvesting chickens. Eventually I might use it to process some wild game and fish. Keep up the good work. 👏 👍

[@FireCreekForge]

50 entries so far! South Africa, Texas, Idaho, Sweden, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Zealand, New York, Louisiana, Michigan, ETC!

[@zedniner]

Let’s gooo Arizona!

[@drephal80]

I love that the layers aren't too thin or thick. The seem just right. Bring in the Army, I'd use this A LOT. I'm in the medical field but still need a knife daily.

[@MasterBigBass]

This is an absolutely stunning knife. This would be an every day knife for me, from processing food to bushcrafting. One day I'll make damascus, just not yet until I have the tooling to do so. For now, simple blades it is! Keep up the good work! I learn a lot from you. As another function I just thought about, this would make an outstanding hunting knife.

[@owenknives3970]

Great work! I really appreciate the blade profile. I do t personally like crazy blade shapes, and this is one that I really like. The pattern looks great, and the handle seems to be properly proportioned to the blade. I would actually carry this on my belt, I dont like wearing things around my neck. And it looks so good that the improper spacing between the holes is entirely forgivable.

[@travismurphy762]

That's a solid pattern! I've never really thought about twisting damascus but it makes sense. I like how the tip forging didn't distort much. This looks like a perfect little knife for a cord wrap and stash inside my plate carrier...last ditch sort of knife. Beautiful work!

[@allan.in.australia2415]

I’d like to enter as a outdoors person in Australia, the knife would be used on the farm and on fishing and camping trips. I love watching you craft metal as it reminds me of when I was much younger and had to forge my pick daily when I was mining sapphires underground. I used a hand wound forge with charcoal made by burying a smouldering tree. Thanks for your talent, making these videos.

[@AmethystDeciever]

Size and style makes it so versatile. Great for work, in the kitchen or whittling away on a piece of driftwood.

[@stephenjohnson6841]

I really love how the twist pattern turned out! Thanks fir sharing!

[@Gman1024]

Amazing process. It looks like a series of mistakes you're making, that are manipulated into the perfect outcome. So beautiful. I thought you trashed it most when I saw all those cracks after the twisting. Thanks for sharing the whole process. I could just gawk at it all day, rather than use it, but this would be an impressive cheese knife, although I don't know if damascus can be used for food. Be safe.

[@dungeonmetalworks4281]

Im in love with the pattern! I would use it at work in a microbrewery for opening malt sacks (they are stitched together with some really tough yarn so a sharp knife is a must) and hop bags as well as cutting stuff for lunch like bread, ham, apples and tomatoes.

[@jonotis1922]

I found your channel and subscribed about a month ago when I was looking for information on using 52100. I am impressed with your knowledge, and the straightforward way you deliver it. I also appreciate that you explain any mistakes, or things you would improve. Thanks for making these videos, and making us all a little bit smarter. As a side note, that gorgeous blade would get used for everything if I get lucky! Congratulations on the 10k milestone!

[@FireCreekForge]

Great to hear, thanks for watching

[@Mesa877]

hey man I recently found out that you can round the middle section of the twist damascus bar out leaving just enough square to grab on each end and then twist it. this way you don't end up with all the inclusions after flattening the bar like you had in this video. the pattern is a bit different but to me its worth the time saved.

[@iowadreams]

Very nice knife. I like how you don't gloss over issues with it.

[@scottgardner7943]

The twist pattern turned out beautiful! I really like it! Awesome job!

[@seandalecox]

Love all of your work!!! I would take this knife with me on every hike. I always carry so much gear (always holding kids and wifes stuff) that having a neck knife would save space.

[@09GOStang]

Nice piece of work! It seems that knife would be a good piece to have in the Jeep out on the trail or fishing trip. Just the right size for almost any job.

[@russellcrawford4809]

The pattern is amazing. I enjoy your videos and instructions. I would like to commend you for keeping it real by not editing out mistakes, that helps everyone learn

[@medevack1]

Beautiful work that's a work of art, I would pass that knife down generations to come.

[@GlennQueener]

Great knife! Where I work (at a church), we are doing a lot of live streaming and our services have moved outdoors. I find that I need a knife almost on a daily basis. I would use this when I am cutting various and sundry things for those services.

[@jakewilliams8622]

This is a awesome knife. If I had this knife I would use this little beauty for all hunting trips and hikes.

[@miteeoak]

Beautiful pattern. If I had it, I'd relieve several rabbits and squirrels of their winter coats.

[@jaytreu9446]

Great pattern! Beautiful knife! Always love your videos! I especially enjoy hearing your descriptions of your process - great insight! If I were lucky enough to receive this knife it would serve as my EDC! Keep up the great work!

[@kennycampbelljr5896]

I love the pattern and the holes actually look like they are set as two groups a forward group and a tear group. I would use it a conversation piece and as all a round everyday knife.

[@TBar-zt8ye]

Enjoyed watching you build this knife. Beautiful pattern, light weight and would make a splendid EDC.

[@finebourbon]

Good job I tend to like the lesser count stack. Not quite as busy and pattern clearly stands out, Cool weather means rabbits, taters, and gravy. Top notch commentary.

[@janschaap6577]

Beautiful pattern. I would use it on my hiking trips because it is wayy lichter than any other knife with a handle

[@bensnyder3239]

Love the twist pattern simple and sharp! Would make for a great edc knife with the weight reduction would make it super nice to carry everyday where you could get the strength of a non folder.

[@reedtoombs9127]

Sick knife, Love the pattern. Bonus, I can use this video as a drinking game with my buddies - take a drink after every “twist” reference :)

[@hatl29]

Beautiful little knife, i would use it daily... at my work, on a hike, while fishing....

[@lovejcdc]

That is a great little knife, I think the pattern came out great. I think it would come in very handy as a box cutter and miscellaneous tasks.

[@steveschlobohm5793]

Wow, Love that pattern. you know me, I would use that knife for everything as I do with the little feller you made me. (Love that knife) As always, beautiful job. stay safe my friend! Hope you get some time off to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends. Best wishes to you, Merry Christmas!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks Steve!

[@lukewebster5061]

Very cool little knife! Pattern turned out quite nice.

[@wolfparty4234]

I think the knife turned out really cool!! I’d be proud to EDC this!! Great job my friend!!!💪🏼💪🏼👊🏼👍🏻

[@nicholaseedy3244]

Oh love the finished product. Fingers crossed!

[@Smootus]

Nice knife, like the blade length, like watching you make it... enjoyed the video.... especially the twist part.

[@martinhowell8586]

The design in the Damascus is awesome looking i have been wanting to try and forge my own knife but i don't know how to weld so i wouldn't be able to do blades like the one in the video but thank you for your time to stop and read my little message

[@brysonalden5414]

Beautiful work, sir! This could be my EDC if I won. Also, thanks for reminding me that I can grind off ugly bits; I have a 5160 seax I'm working on that has an ugly cold shut in the tang, but there's enough material to grind it out. I hope!

[@bowenbradley226]

The pattern looks great on it, id make a custom boot sheath for it and use it for the same purposes as the everyday knife i carry now

[@ethanstegall414]

I've been watching about 2 years now and have learned a lot from you and even starting to try to make damascus myself, thanks for the inspiration. I would love to have a knife from you let alone this knife, would use it for everything,, and more. I have a knife on me at all times and it would be swapped out for this one if I get it. I'm sure there will be a lot of people trying for this , they would be dumb not too. thanks for everything

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, good luck!

[@thumperrk]

Beautiful Knife! Looks like a great size for EDC!

[@stevehisey389]

I enjoy your channel over most others because of your discussion on technique, errors, and methods. Keep it up. What, no bottle opener on that knife?

[@kenglass1980]

Love the pattern. I would do a paracore wrap and prob make a wooden scabbard for it too.

[@markmooneyhan6112]

I'm Hunter and I think it would make a great skinning knife.. you do awesome work keep it up!

[@rock012182]

Awesome knife! I love how the layers are tight through the blade and spread out through the handle. Would love to win this knife and give to my dad!

[@crux85]

I like the overall shape of it. I would fashion a horizontal carry seath for it and edc it.

[@edharker5775]

Great pattern, love the low layer count.

[@DassWaaImaDoo]

Seeing your audience grow and learning from you with the time I had, this is goals! Beautiful knife brother

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks man, when are you coming down?

[@Dusty_Moonpie]

I want to see one done just like this, but drill through the stacks and put round bar in the holes.

[@mbstrick79]

Beautiful little knife. Never had a Damascus blade but would make an awesome EDC.

[@coriegomez220]

Perfect EDC,I would custom make a leather sheath for horizontal carrying.

[@danielschumann2548]

The pattern is amazing. Really like the twist.

[@reesemckenna6453]

That is a beautiful twist pattern. If I were to win I would add it to my edc rotation for sure.

[@tomweingart2337]

Awesome neck knife, I would use it for smaller cutting choirs and skinning rabbits. Thanks for the chance to win and I'm in 👍

[@MostlyFlyFishing77]

Great piece. Looks like a great slicer!

[@tanker3116]

I like the skeletonized look. Would be great as a boot knife

[@brandonbaldwin4335]

That pattern is sick! I'd use this knife at the fire department I volunteer with.

[@supersmak76]

Love the pattern. Never owned a pattern welded blade, so I'd love to have it. Opening boxes, envelopes, stripping wires, releasing toys from their prisons for my nieces and nephews, etc... :)

[@zedniner]

Man gorgeous pattern love the twist. I would use that as a show/box cutter amazing job!!

[@LiamJPenn]

Love the pattern! I’d wear that around!

[@skipwatson5258]

I really enjoy your videos. You have a very laid back presentation style and do a great job of sharing information. I'd likely make a cross carry sheath for my belt. I always like a small knife in n addition to my normal hip carry in my edc. Thank you.

[@AC-zy9tz]

The final result is beautiful but I like to watch for the process in making the knife. Everything in life is a process. Trust your process.

[@drakos2000]

Great blade shape and size! And it looks beautiful.

[@thebogamin]

i'm loving the handle holes, even with the spacing that's "off". it almost looks intentional going from a larger gap down smaller. i'm surprised at how deep that etch is too... how long did you keep in the ferric chloride? and did you sand off with a high grit in between each acid bath?

[@FireCreekForge]

About 10 minutes in the ferric chloride each time, 1000 grit paper to clean in between etching

[@sidstone8845]

Wow, that etch made it so dark on its own, it’s beautiful, I’d use it as a skinner🤞

[@edrichards4140]

Great looking knife! Id switch out my current edc and carry that any day.

[@JohnJohnson-bg2oo]

That's a beautiful knife!! Would make a good gutting and skinning knife for sure!! Or just wear it as an Idaho man accessory, to go with the hip holstered pistola of matching color maybe! 😂

[@straightvaping4190]

Little knife is so cool I love the makers mark the most

[@natedawg9404]

Another beauty. I'm more into the lower layer count look. Its best if someone else wins it, If it were mine I'd probably end up losing it...it's just how I am.

[@alanspeert8351]

Great design love you used a press instead of a power hammer

[@LegacyXL71]

Probably stick this in my sling pack, unfortunately can’t carry a fixed blade for work but the pack goes with me everywhere anyways.

[@Forging403]

That's a nice looking knife. Good work sir! Good work.

[@Diane19951]

Love the details in this one ! Great job

[@HammerSmashedFace92]

Perfect little knife for some skinning and just. Every day edc tasks

[@richardbryant7972]

I’d carry this knife everyday instead of my pocket knife, I am very busy most of the time and need a sharp knife for various things through out the day. What is there not to like it’s a very fine looking knife.

[@nickneander2136]

This is a very nice piece, if I win I may give it to my oldest Son as his first serious knife. Then again I may fall in love and simply not be able to pay with it... Really enjoy the channel, thanks for putting all this together. Idaho forever!!!

[@nickneander2136]

Made a mistake, I meant part not pay...

[@TheRedhawke]

Great looking knife, should be a great edc or great hanging on my everyday bag.

[@tclesh7247]

great knife, great size, always on the look out for a great fixed blade edc

[@nedjokovanovic9100]

A wonderful knife for skinning animals!

[@scouserbychoice]

Great looking knife...I'm hoping the giveaway isn't just USA....I'm in the UK

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks! Yep no problem

[@jlaco33]

Just added you yesterday enjoying watching you forge and I’m learning a lot thx for sharing

[@jlaco33]

I’m a lineman we use pocket knives every day this would be my new daily knife

[@triplebuckshot1881]

Very beautiful knife I would use this knife probably for a cart knife for around my farm

[@beeferbaron]

Man I need a new trapping neck knife and this would be a great one! Thanks

[@timw8707]

Very nice little carry knife! I'd be using it as we build our place in remote Alaska. (Moving there soon!)

[@FireCreekForge]

Awesome, good luck with the build!

[@coffeehouseforge5632]

Congratulations on your move up here. We made the off-grid move about 3 Winters ago. We love the off-grid life! We haul water, use an outhouse, have solar/generator power, and run snowmachines back and forth to our truck parked near the highway.. Give me a holler sometimes.. 👍

[@caseycunningham2338]

I love the beautiful pattern on the steel of this blade.

[@jeremyadam6947]

Don't have edc knife so it would be a great addition. It would be my outdoor tool of choice!

[@jenniferbradley1306]

I'd make a kydex sheath and use when out on the kayak!

[@skipwatson5258]

I've been curious to try this work around for getting flux all over the floor of my forge, and wonder if anyone else has another idea. I thought about laying some strips of brick across the bottom to support the knife, and then fill the rest of the bottom with a thin layer of sand to catch the flux. Yea or nay?

[@andrewneilson227]

Sick build! Love the pattern. Also, I’ve calculated out your beard growth rate to be roughly 2”/week

[@FireCreekForge]

Lol thanks

[@MrSoloun]

Great looking pattern on the blade, kewl build. I wouldn't be able to use it much as EDC as I'm an Aussie, good vid regardless, grats to the winner.

[@ryanwehmeyer8871]

That's a daily carry kind of beautiful!!

[@graemeandrews7881]

love the simple clean design

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏

[@billthomas8635]

Great little knife. Really enjoy your videos.

[@deweyg5377]

As always, great watching your creations. This would make a great edc or a great game knife for my hunt pack.