FORGED: Traditional Blacksmithing of the Frontier Knife

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Sir, learning the craft. Shall keep history alive. Thank you for teaching.

[@Dusty_Tucker]

Finally someone who actually FORGES! 👏 I learned so much from this man!

[@paulwhite9106]

Thanks Dusty. I meant the book to be for folks like yourself keep on forging! Paul

[@paulwhite9106]

Thanks Dusty. Keep on learning and forging. Paul

[@toddhatten354]

Beautiful work.

[@daviddavenport6896]

Please do more teaching videos! You are a great teacher.

[@paulwhite9106]

David, Thanks so much! Paul

[@SugarMapleForge]

Very good demonstration. I appreciate it.

[@joesmith6199]

you are very good! i could forge a blade like that but it would take me much longer. need a lot more practice , but i will get your book. Like you pre-forming jig-i have harrd time getting the preform just right bending it over the horn

[@mattmcdonald6034]

"Funny is acceptable!!!" Love both videos I've seen of yours. If you're able, you SHOULD do more teaching videos. 50+yrs of blacksmith knowledge in video format would be a wealth of information for us and probably mean wealth for you too!!!

[@paulwhite9106]

Matt, Thanks for your faith in my abilities. I have had that very thought, but then I say to myself, "That sounds too much like work!? I retired some fifteen years ago. I do some one-on-one stuff and I think that meets my "teaching" need. However, your words have made my day! Paul

[@LordFrito]

I've been using a belt grinder to make my bevels just because I recycle farrier rasps for my knives and I don't want cold shuts but not my other materials I'll use a similar technique to this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge to young learning smiths like me

[@paulwhite9106]

Coleton, cold shunts are over-rated. You and I have seen hundreds of tools and knives made from rasps. All you need be concerned about is the rasp edge to avoid cracks when forging. Grind the edges back away from the rasp teeth about a quarter inch from the edge. Good forging, Paul

[@LordFrito]

@@paulwhite9106 I actually make knives from rasps. Thanks for the tip

[@patrickmurray3510]

Great video. I'll be buying your book. Looking to buy my first anvil and forge to get going on this adventure. Keep up the great work.

[@paulwhite9106]

Pat, Thanks. And thanks for buying my book. The new hardback version is even better than the old spiral! Your first anvil will become an old friend as time passes. Keep on forging! Paul

[@wenwren]

Hi Paul, couldn't find that exact title of your book. Did you change it slightly when Artisan Ideas took over publishing it? Just curious if there are any differences other than in the title. I appreciate your keep it simple methodology. Thank you.

[@FeatherHorseforge]

Paul do you still have copies of your book available for purchase?

[@canastasiou68]

Awesome

[@davidbecker4961]

Great video of traditional blacksmithing. I have a knife made from Paul and there is no better knife out there. Going to check out his book. Always remember- YOU BE THE BOSS OF THE STEEL.

[@paulwhite9106]

Thank you David, sorry about the late response to your note. Peace, Pau;

[@mitchbrolese3932]

Hi paul white. How do you secure the brass guard on the hunting knife? I have a ver similar build that I just cant figure out the guard for

[@paulwhite9106]

Mitch, I silver souder them on. PRW

[@garygraham2974]

Howdy I forge my blades out of horseshoe and use the step to make my edge without filling or sharpening it

[@paulwhite9106]

Good idea, keep-up the work. Paul

[@jessicawhite1849]

I’m his grandson no joke

[@galanie]

wow how heavy is that rounder?

[@paulwhite9106]

Galaine, Sorry about the wait, I'm new to this computing thing. What is a "rounder". Best, Paul

[@galanie]

@@paulwhite9106 Rounding Hammer

[@jusme8060]

Just wasted an hour trying this...I've been trying for 3 years and just do t get any better. Everybody has a different technique and none of them seem to work for me. So frustrating. I think the blade was thinner after somehow after attempting to forge bevels. How is that even possible? Much respect for people who can forge blades.

[@jusme8060]

Can someone tell me if forging smaller blades is somehow harder? I like small knives but I just cant seem to make it work. How can someone do a thing for years and get no better? Sorry guys, just....sucks

[@fourgedmushrooms5958]

I'm way bored with knives. Try a spoon or frypan