Forging a Bowie knife from a Battleship (USS Texas battleship knife)

Making a D-Guard Bowie knife from the USS TEXAS battleship. battleshiptxartisans.com/ #forged #forging #knifemaking

[@frozennorth6527]

I remember walking on her deck and sitting on the twin oerlikons as a boy with my dad. Seeing what they're doing to her makes me happy knowing she'll be around for future generations.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I have never got to go see her in person but watching the restoration work online has really been nice, I love to see old ships like this one being restored. It was definitely a huge honor to get to help out towards raising money to fix her up.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I'm so jealous. I used to love going to battleship Texas when I was a kid.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

That is awesome, I have always wanted to go but never had the chance. I appreciate you watching.

[@StrayWolfForge]

I was very excited for this build and to see the video, i was not disappointed. I really like D guard bowies. You forged an Awesome knife and did the USS Texas proud.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! They are one of my favorites as well. I am glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you watching.

[@brucejoshua21]

As part of community service I was voluntold to sandblast the side of her hull. That was in 2001. I ended up volunteering to stay on just to be a part of history.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

That is awesome! I appreciate you watching!

[@tw4231]

Dayum! That's a beautiful work of art!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@B-leafer]

Came out nice. I thought maybe it would be clunky, but it's not. Nice job!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Another great looking knife. It's even more awesome that you incorporated part of the battleship into three build. Thanks again!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@rangered2010]

Very nice! Great work!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching.

[@jackarrows1436]

Great Knife👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@geraldstamour1312]

A rather unique way to honor those who served on said ship, @Mysticmountainforge!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@geraldstamour1312]

@@Mysticmountainforge Absolutely!

[@johnreavis5024]

Awesome

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@jasonposey1279]

Beautiful!!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@michaelmorrison4843]

Great job on the D Guard Bowie, it's really nice! Glad you decided to show your mistakes! Most makers won't do that! Everybody makes mistakes, no big deal, just do it again and get it right! 🤔🙄👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Right on! I appreciate you watching!

[@davidmerritt5702]

Awesomeness, documentations make it so valuable to own.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! That's one reason I wanted to do a video about it, now whoever wins it in the auction can watch the build process, I just hate that the camera card corrupted and I lost the heat treating footage. I appreciate you watching.

[@andrewneilson227]

Gorgeous build and the ship steel makes it that much cooler

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@captbigcountry40]

Looks awesome!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@bobgore1962]

Outstanding job Matt! The knife is the definition of what a Bowie should be. Thanks for sharing my brother! 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🔪

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! Thank you for watching!

[@saxman7131]

Incredible.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@dallascarlson9346]

Id live to get ahold of some steel like that its too bad its not readily available. Such history behind it

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I was extremely happy to get the piece they sent, The history is definitely amazing, the flooding of the torpedo blister at Normandy to increase the firing range has always blown me away. I am going to have to make a knife for myself out of it for sure. I appreciate you watching.

[@vaoutdoorssportsman3555]

Man that turned out BEAUTIFUL! Great job.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@christophergranter6223]

Matt, Beautiful work, well done and thanks for sharing this. Selfish request for a beginner blacksmith is any fine details you would be willing to share in your videos are amazing and really appreciated, like detail on how you pin the spacers, what grits you use for the final hand sanding, etching process, etc. You inspire us beginners to get in the shop and make art. Thank you.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I will definitely start explaining the steps more in depth for sure. I appreciate you watching.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

😊😮

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching.

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

That is absolutely gorgeous! Well done my friend!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you checking it out.

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

@@Mysticmountainforge no problem man! Also that was a really good chat about mistakes at the end. It's something beginners struggle with a lot.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

My God that's a beautifulBowie! Do you sell your knives?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! Not currently, I have in the past but, I quit taking orders due to people not paying. I do occasionally sell some of the pieces I make for youtube, they can be found on my etsy shop at Thekiamichicraftsman. I appreciate you watching.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Is it a simple a36 mild steel or an alloyed mild Steel? I’m a little curious to what the composition of the steel they used on the ship.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I'm not certain, there were some individuals in the group that had some testing done on it but I can't find their post. The majority of what I had read from the other makers is that it was just mild steel, no real details. You can find the group on Facebook at: facebook.com/groups/451588253509037 I appreciate you watching.

[@brentkeller3826]

Include the messed up bits into a future blade pattern?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

That would be a great idea for some canister Damascus. I appreciate you watching.

[@brentkeller3826]

@@Mysticmountainforge Welcome, and thanks!

[@derekdial2850]

How do I save a part of the ship?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

There is a group on Facebook called Battleship Texas Artisans, they will be able to help you out if anything is still available. I appreciate you watching.

[@captaindrp82]

isn't boat wood Teak? not pine?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

There was a big discussion over that on the Artisans page on Facebook and the final verdict was that the deck was replaced with pine at some point. Working with this wood at the shop, it is definitely pine no doubt. I appreciate you watching.

[@captaindrp82]

@@Mysticmountainforge hey thanks for responding. I could see the wood becoming a cheaper option at some point given those battleships haven't seen action in so long. Keep up the good work 👍