Forging A Double Ladder Damascus Knife. Chatoyance Experiment.

Searching for that shimmer by experimenting with double ladder damascus. I take my current understanding of how chatoyance works and try to forge a maximally lustrous knife from alternating layers of 1084 and 15n20 steel. In the video I call curly maple quilted maple sorry. Galactic.
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[@rebziz5014]

Isn’t it said that “knife makers don’t make mistakes, they just make smaller knives?” LoL Beautiful work.

[@sheep1ewe]

I remember one complete disaster turned ot to be my favorite carving knife in the end (just as You all know it was all 100% intentionaly if somene ask, not because i made any misstakes...).

[@d.mat.zero6525]

both looks awesome, don't sweat about it breaking as a philosophy saying goes : A Foolish man complains about the hole in his pocket. A Wise man uses it to scratch his balls. lol

[@GreenBeetle]

wish i could thumbs up more than once here

[@grnsouth1204]

Profound....

[@AB-co7er]

D. Mat.Zero6 , Comment so true! If it isn’t despair it’s Husslin pocket pool.

[@grasthube]

damn, that tang napping hurt my soul :( the pattern on the blade is one of the most beautiful i have ever seen

[@sghost128]

I love watching the flux get pulled into the hot steel. It’s oddly satisfying.

[@RedBeardOps]

Your milling experience cracked me up! I'm learning hard on that front too.... At 9:48 i literately gasped... Pattern came out great man!

[@jamesedgar8497]

It is refreshing that you show your whole process, warts and all. It is so approachable and fun to watch.

[@GreenBeetle]

thank you

[@BackyardBowyer]

Beautiful work! Love the chatoyancy!

[@beezo2560]

Man, my heart broke when you showed that kitchen knife without the handle. Although, the pattern is really wild and you can see the depth in the Damascus. Again, I'm impressed not only with your work product, but also your willingness to keep pushing your abilities to learn new methods. Master Smith William F. Moran would be proud.

[@aparsons1982]

I'm glad you were able to save the blade and make something out of it. Turned out beautifully

[@TheAlmightyfoon]

Man you've stepped things up since I last watched your videos. Before You were in your garage with just a anvil, a hammer and a forge. Now you have a press and mill. bravo!

[@bumbumbutter3189]

My heart sinks when the tang snapped of the main blade, but the final work on the damascus on both pieces of blades are just blew my mind away. 👍✨

[@STUFFWEDO]

I love the calm manner with which you narrate your videos. Long time fan. Thank you.

[@blackthornknives]

ALWAYS glad I watch your videos. Educational, entertaining, high quality! Your humor and wit make these bro! GREAT WORK 👍 as usual

[@georglechner986]

Love your comments during the work. Honest and self-ironic. Good work bro!!!!

[@ClashPlayhouse]

Some of the prettiest knives I've ever seen you make and actually it's probably the prettiest I've ever seen anyone make. Keep up the great work

[@BATvg]

Awesome! Looking forward to more like this. The pattern effect is stunning.

[@tonybowers9490]

Been watching you since you started with your youtube channel. You have came a LONG way, my friend. Awesome!

[@benrussellknives8828]

Sweet knives. Love the adapt and overcome on this one. Well done Steve!!

[@mikedunham7220]

So sick. Youre crazy talented dude. I dont think I've seen a piece yet that hasn't left me damn near speechless.

[@Plain1nsane]

Your personality is coming through so well in your videos nowadays. I'm so proud of you for this channel :)

[@normandellinger8595]

Great work! I love watching your videos they're always informative and precise. Thank you .

[@Aleeknives]

Way to come through a tough spot man! I love that you were able to salvage it! The pattern was brilliant and eye catching! Great work

[@gvozdencekicevic1322]

Wish i didnt miss the premiere... It looks amazing, i love the idea and i love how you managed to overcome the chalenge with the broken peace and all. It looks sooper gangsta! Wery educational, nicely done, the handles on both knives are preety, satisfying to watch, a tone of stuff to learn, nicely explained, overall a good job considering the chalenges you had with your setup. Good work GB keep em coming, im always happy when i see a new upload.

[@choppermech9752]

Nice Save! Gorgeous work on both knives.

[@ddayinvader6487]

That is amazing work!!!!!! Sometimes failures turn into unexpected surprises!! Both knives look outstanding!!!!

[@xaele1]

Very nice recovery on the larger blade and an excellent attitude to match the final product.

[@AdirondackRuby]

The tang! :( More heartbreaking than a Forged In Fire strength test. The resulting pattern was gorgeous though. Looks a lot like Moire (a satin fabric that has a wood grain look to it).

[@Cloudstrife112233]

That's stunning. I'm definitely gonna have to try that in the future.

[@_DST0NE_]

I think the "broken" knife was always destined to be a chopper. You really killed the finish on both pieces. 👏👏👏

[@albertman24]

As a knifemaker myself, I find your videos to be extremely helpful. You have saved me so much time and effort. Thank you so much!

[@GreenBeetle]

🙏

[@TexanGent12]

This is one of my favorite of your videos. I have watched it several times over the last few months. Would love to see you revisit this!

[@dylanbennett3851]

Man what a beautiful pattern! You have some real talent brother! Can't wait to see the next video when you try round 2!!!

[@jrsforging4898]

I love the pattern and style of the blade 😍

[@killerkane1957]

Nice save Green!! The chartuserry (or something) damn near blinds. The itty bitty knife is really nice. There is no such thing as failure. You merely changed your mind.

[@ElMosqito]

This pattern is so so so so gooooood! Those knifes are looking nice, I'd love to make similar one some day

[@danthemakerman]

Awww man talk about a gut punch! Glad you were able to finish it they look stunning!

[@skoitch]

I did a similar pattern. I kept it on one side of the billet then folded it again! I forged in the bevels and it made a really cool kaleidoscope pattern!

[@paulriggs42]

I think they look amazing !

[@johnfitzgerald4628]

Mr Beetle - nice job - very entertaining and informative. Sorry to see the big knife break.

[@fretless85]

I guess i need to steal that pattern. Nice job! Will try to use my shaper for the groves, that could work like a charm.

[@406751]

Way to go salvaging it bud,.... love your videos, keep em comin!

[@gushlergushler]

looks stunning, I love the puuko

[@stevenmarchand8146]

Beautiful work man. Love the looks

[@Thebeard526]

Beautiful work

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Super awesome pieces man! Sooo good looking!

[@ClaytonwFirth]

That pattern is awesome... I like that more than a lot of the fancy mosaic patterns that seem to be the rage.

[@TattooTaffy1]

Both terrific knives

[@KnathansKnives]

That came out looking really awesome, sweet chatoyance! Learned something new today! Great video! 🤜💥🤛🍻

[@tinkeringaround6241]

Great job as usual you should try the basket weave thing you were talking about you definitely have the skill! I would have never even thought up the process you mentioned to do it it sounds brilliant and plausible

[@aries_9130]

That's rad as hell! Great job.

[@GreenBeetle]

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[@acoop101]

I'm glad you salvaged the big blade

[@endopainss7946]

I love the more frequent up louds and I will send you some pictures of my knife when I'm done😊

[@yello4bangazuki147]

Hey mate, minus the set back it all came out looking amazing. Great work.

[@user-ii5im7zm2t]

That break was totally heartbreaking. I thought I would have preferred your folder idea, until I saw what you ended up doing with it. If I ever win the lottery, I'll be commissioning a bunch of stuff from you.

[@sharp68chevyguy]

Badass patterns! Nice work man, sorry about the break, it happens.

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

I love the bigger of the two pieces but I have to say that both of them are absolutely beautiful

[@probationbird9786]

What a save! That pattern is off the hook!

[@ed.sol.crafts]

Awesome job dude! Love'em!

[@brandonhalliday2029]

That blade looks incredible.

[@Vibraza]

beautiful lovely knives!

[@TheSteveMeister]

Handle added by a spine sounds awesome.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, dude! It turned out fantastic! 😮 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@baconmakinmayor]

that puukko looks amazing ❤️

[@oneshotme]

Oh wow I love that pattern it has!!!! You should have wielded a tang on it and finish making the knife. I love the pattern and know you was still able to make one out if it But I don't care for the style myself But love the smaller one though Enjoyed your video so gave it a Thumbs Up

[@austinmcdermott8859]

Pattern looks great

[@amigi968]

Really sorry, Steve. That tang breaking broke my heart as well, and Im just watching! You taught me something today, I had never heard of chatoyance in regards to damascus before. I think a lower layer count would be ideal for the double ladder idea. I hope you revisit this project.

[@NieroshaiTheSable]

On the plus side, the pattern came out great!

[@GoingtoHecq]

Great chatoyance!

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

For anyone who wants too know, chatoyancy in wood is formed under massive bows pressing down on the wood of the trunk directly under the bow. It compresses the wood grain giving that wonderful ripple effect.

[@elliot430]

What a nice recovery for that blade ! I really like the pattern but i'd like to see it by my own eyes. thanks for sharing

[@ValhallaIronworks]

That came out utterly badass. Shame about that tang, but you recovered with class. Love it! I love this kind of experimentation.

[@Charlielizard]

Talk about chatoyance! Good grief Charlie Brown, you were a little rough on yourself. What you ended up with was nothing short of museum quality art. We all get a little hard on ourselves, but throw it out because you completed two beautiful blades that should be behind glass and hanging on a wall. Love your attitude to not only try something new, but persevere to the very end. Congratulations on your success. Thanks for sharing and truly enjoyed watching this video 3 times before throwing in my 2 cents worth. 👍👍👍

[@GreenBeetle]

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[@Sam_but_not_really]

Nice editing, great video!

[@jmsmith1767]

That smaller knife is AWESOME. I’d buy that for sure.

[@TheDirle]

The Kyle Royer/Liam Hoffman coffee etching trick brings out the contrasts and in turn the chatoyance even more.

[@savislost]

i hope u take time to create ur work bc its beautiful.

[@Evolyutsiya]

I loved that idea and I thought it was actually wicked cool ! Dude id love to see this revisited asap! Maybe contact a local machinist with maybe a mill capable of doing what you wanted...that basket weave idea! I think it would truly give that chatyouceancance thing a real pop/3d effect!

[@myrbs13]

Love this pattern been trying to find info on how to make that pattern. Looks good man.

[@th3v1k1ngW4rri0r]

dude... I have no idea why you put yourself down so much.. the things you make are awesome. This pattern reminds me of 3d holograms you see on older bank cards. I have a 3d security hologram on a work ID card, that catches the light in just the same way.

[@pottervi]

Those are beautiful

[@jonnyreach8345]

Way to salvage a disaster! Absolutely beautiful

[@SoylentGamer]

You need to try that weave idea someday. This turned out gorgeous

[@allenhenry1113]

Very interesting and informative clip

[@Homemade1970]

That some nice work like your video you definitely think out of the box 👍👍👍

[@professionalidiots101]

Both are beautiful mate 👍👍👍

[@AndyColglazier]

Very nice!

[@sperber-knives]

That looks awesome! I am not a fan of high layer Damascus, but this one looks really sick!! Great work mate!

[@carrdoug99]

What a save. A couple of real beauties. Wish I was in the financial ballpark for that puukko.👍

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Dang!! : ( missed the stream great blade work, love the chambounce i mean catshine! 😸

[@jpanici]

Pretty neat 👍🏼

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Beautiful blades..

[@Michael_Michaels]

Well, the end result turned out even better than your initial planned knife!

[@marcsenteney3160]

Well done sir!

[@GreenBeetle]

:)

[@ryanjones8757]

That chatoyance is great! Certified gemologist approved!

[@magpiejames1440]

I love how the herb chopper came out!

[@CliveStaplesL]

When that tang snapped, it broke my heart.

[@nssheepster]

Another option for the future.... Nip the tip, and graft a handle directly on the spine. Useful for some of the more esoteric kitchen options. If you also drop the edge, it's then a spatula instead.

[@brysonalden5414]

My earnest hope is that I recover from setbacks like you experienced with some modest success, unlike your triumphs. Both look awesome, and the big one is just too handsome for words.

[@miki09876]

This is my favorite Damascus video