Forging A Nessmuk Knife ~ Damascus San Mai High Carbon Steel Knifemaking Bladesmithing

A classic Nessmuk shape that has proven itself with thousands of outdoorsman, forged in a san mai type construction. The core/edge is high carbon 80CrV2, with a layer of pure nickel on each side, followed by Damascus (pattern welded) steel cladding forged from 1075 and saw mill blade steel.
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[@steveschlobohm5793]

you certainly have some mad skills, my friend! Well done!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks Steve!

[@kenglass1980]

That nickel at the edge was a near disaster!! Awesome knife. Love the shape and the metal combo is ace!!!!!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks! I got a couple wobbles during forging that put it a little close to the edge, but as the core runs up the entire width I'm not worried about it.

[@406751]

That nickel really makes it pop... awesome job man, loved your video.

[@firemahon]

That's a badass build. Very well done

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you!

[@ks-pp1cp]

nice...i love nessmuk!!

[@Aleeknives]

Great video man! I loved the shot of the handle when you dabbed the oil on! Keep on Keeping on man! Cheers

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks man!

[@nicholastrvn69]

Beautiful work!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you!

[@cryp2nite947]

Awesome work!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!

[@adelAdel-mt1ig]

Best nessemku ever, well done 👌

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!

[@raymondcoggins297]

Beautifully done

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!

[@andrewneilson227]

Stunning blade! Really impressive

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you

[@stevenjennings8347]

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

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you!

[@mikemeinders6717]

Nice work beautiful knife. One little word of caution when belt sanding and grinding maybe roll up your sleeves or button the cuffs all it take is a split second and you now have a broken wrist or worse. I know it will hurt like hell . Always remember SHOP SAFETY

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks for the reminder, yeah loose clothing is a hazard!

[@MbahAlif]

Beautifull knife😍😍😍

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!

[@jakewilliams8622]

I like how Darth Vader came in and put the finishing touches on the handle. Lol

[@FireCreekForge]

haha, right?

[@joseclovis9614]

Top

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you

[@billhatcher2984]

No surgery rite now but I will after they get my heart straightened out then scopes on both ends and she explained the hole to me it's caused by inclination and my large and small intestine have kind of healed together and there is a hole connecting them

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

I don’t see anything like this on your website, think you’ll make another anytime soon?

[@FireCreekForge]

Eventually!

[@anthonystrunk5360]

I like the look of the nickel..

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!

[@anthonystrunk5360]

@@FireCreekForge I'd like to see you do some explosion Damascus.. I cant do Damascus that intricate because my power hammer isnt as efficient as a press.. I'm working on building a press but it's still a ways off.. I still like to watch other people do intricate Damascus like explosion thou..lol

[@thepettyforge9082]

Do you ever use an angle grinder to get rid of the scale before you go to the belt sander?

[@FireCreekForge]

Yep

[@pm_cruciblenone4008]

Awesome work as always! Have you heard about that copper san-mai steel? I have a pretty good feeling you can do it!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks! Yes i have, may have to try it sometime

[@w.crumbladesmith5020]

How’s that forge you built doing? Did you end up having to take it back apart and seal it with mortar? I’m about to build another, almost exactly like that one but a ribbon burner

[@FireCreekForge]

It's doing pretty good, I didn't end up sealing it, doesn't seem to need it

[@arthurholmes2210]

How much ? Let the world own your art !

[@FireCreekForge]

thanks! I post links to the blades that are available, all the info is there.

[@arthurholmes2210]

@@FireCreekForge ok i'll find it .

[@FireCreekForge]

@@arthurholmes2210 This one is sold, but you can go to my website and scroll down the front page to see what's currently available, I'll be adding more weekly: www.firecreekforge.com

[@mud4888]

Amazing belt grinder. What kind is that?

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks, that is a KMG from Beaumont Metal Works

[@nateand3]

Man that thing is gorgeous. Question, is the nickel pure nickel? I love how it put that distinct line between the other 2 steels. I'm assuming the outside blocks were Damascus....I couldn't see what you wrote on it.

[@nateand3]

You don't have to answer that. I went to the link you put and read the details i was unsure of. Again man, gorgeous work

[@FireCreekForge]

@@nateand3 Thanks man, yep you got it

[@tbkustomknives8907]

Do you still get the billet to welding temp due to the nickel?

[@FireCreekForge]

Yes, nickel welding temps are similar to steel

[@arthurholmes2210]

That knife with exhibition grade ironwood .

[@mjanzer1]

What produce did you apply to the Handle Scales ?

[@FireCreekForge]

That is Watco Danish oil

[@jeffraemilia]

What with and how do you coat the knife handle ?

[@FireCreekForge]

That is Watco brand Danish oil, clear/ natural color. Heavy application to allow the wood to absorb, wipe off excess after an hour or so.

[@GrubbsRealEstate]

where did you get that nickel from?

[@FireCreekForge]

Admiral steel online

[@bigernbladesmith]

Came out great! Love to watch your skill...but no singing this time? Kinda feel like I missed out. LOL

[@FireCreekForge]

Haha, yeah i have to work on something for next time, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@lancemillward1912]

all that nice gear. but a worn out hat. Like the priorities man

[@arianyari3329]

you a great work shop , however the Damascus you just made is not folded on itself at all all you have done is hot welded some steel together .... i though the quality and beauty of Damascus steel was in the number of folds on the blade to make the steel tougher and sharper ......

[@FireCreekForge]

The edge is mono steel on this knife anyway, however the term Damascus isn't referring to historical damascus steel, but pattern welded steel as it has been in the knife industry for quite some time now.. Thanks for watching!

[@vickyekocher2470]

That's not san my