Forging A Knife From A Coil Spring

Forged from a coil spring a knife is. Creative problem solving is undertaken, I'm firing my makeup person and have you seen these new tomatoes they're growing?
Curly Redwood handles, leather and brass spacers.
Special thanks to Jonathan Estep & Holden Murphey.
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[@chuckkillawood8229]

Dude NEVER apologize, for natural sounds of work, it is without a doubt the craftsman's harmony,

[@Steve_G88]

i watched in reverse and now i know how to make a spring from a knife!!

[@timbirch4999]

Aww, man. I need some springs - and there are some cheap knives going in the pound-shop this week. Make a video and show us the method please. Thanks! :-)

[@ximoa.2399]

LOL

[@garethbaus5471]

It would be pretty trippy at the very least.

[@FlavioGasparino]

@@timbirch4999 ⁴¹

[@guilleizquierdo9015]

Jajajjajajajajajajajaajajahaj

[@TVFB28]

From a guy who just started forging, the narrating helps a ton. So many skilled craftsmen on KZbin, but you're the first I've seen to explain your process

[@billwoehl3051]

John Switzer from black bear forge, Daniel Moss from Trust me I'm a blacksmith, Roy Adams from Christ Centered Iron works, Alec Steele, Tim from Big Dog forge, Jason Knight, and Yamez from island metal forge.

[@billwoehl3051]

For sharpness test, only True test is can it filet onion skin paper and not go through?

[@LoganCrouch]

I watched this video back to back again. I love his videos more than anything on KZbin.

[@HardcoreSlot]

Hey man, a cool trick to drilling round stock like that is to chuck the drill bit in upside down then lower it down and clamp the bit in the vise. Then chuck the round stock. Kinda like a lathe. I was able to drill an 1/8th" hole in 3/16” aluminum.

[@amigi968]

Fricking great idea! Thanks for that.

[@attioc360]

why didnt i think of that??

[@larrywhite2862]

Matt Steers awesome

[@larrywhite2862]

Awesome

[@allanlavallee7171]

Damm good idea

[@teun7923]

YES my favorite knife maker, is back :)

[@SugarcreekForge]

Beautiful work! I love it. I feel inspired to make one too

[@hoseeyndabighi9751]

سلام ...ساخت چاقو زیاد دیدم ولی فقط کار شما برام قابل قبول هست چون دسته چاقو را چسب و انتهای آن را پیچ کردی احسن به شما کارت عالی بود

[@ginoasci2876]

From an automotive spring to a beautiful knife. What's not to like. Amazing.

[@ceoofzimbabwe5936]

In this video a master of the craft of knife making beats any knife i made in an exponential fashion while not even knowing the exact steel

[@shrimuyopa8117]

I am loving that curly redwood...

[@esmithiii2003]

Gorgeous knife, and thanks for the candor on the overall process. Amazing work. Thank you for sharing this.

[@thecountbassy_]

Love the geometry of this one, and it's beautiful as always.

[@bobloblaw9302]

I've been watching forging/knife making videos for about 1.5 years now, and yours is one of the most honest down to earth (not constant talking) enjoyable vids out there. Great stuff. Subscribed.

[@bookdragon3806]

Handle is GORGEOUS! Nice end product, GB.

[@idrinkwine]

The end result is beautiful with nice lines. If it was in front of me, I would have tried to buy it. It's a treat to see how you went about making it, learning your techniques and mistakes.

[@adriananto5499]

WHAT DAT? NEW GREEN BEETLE VIDEO? AW YES!

[@cannistershot2277]

Liked the knife and the video enough that I subscribed... Well done!

[@Ironraven001]

Beautiful results man. Love your work, glad to see you back!

[@rocksandrocks]

I LOVE this knife. Work of art. Brass, leather, bird and trout style? Wonderful.

[@SNIPERsam15]

Diggin this one, really useful all purpose blade shape.

[@Boz1211111]

Yeah almost like a mini chefk ife

[@CMoshdotcom]

My favorite knife you've made sir. I've watched this video about a dozen times !

[@jebowlin3879]

all defects aside, that leather and brass is a nice touch

[@electrikjimmy608]

Man! That is beaitiful!!! I've been trying to figure out what knife I'm gonna do next,and this really helped. There are several things in this video I haven't tried before. Thank you so much for the quality content.

[@congruewoodworks1474]

Looks Fantastic. Gotta say I love your commentary, very amusing and educational. One of the best.

[@MrWdabeast]

It has been a blast, watching your journey in smithing. Your work just keeps getting better and better. And too thick or not, this is a beautiful knife

[@skullkrusher4418]

Your videos are so amazing. So much information but also so digestable and enjoyable. Keep up the great work.

[@johnnysauseda6021]

Congratulations and the best to you! May all your forging dreams come true. I’m very proud of you! Best regards, J-Ray

[@mistertoad5286]

This is probably my favorite knife you have made so far. Thanks for the vid

[@stanley.watson6406]

I would gladly accept that as a gift thank you very much. As much as you put it down it still showed it’s beauty.

[@moderntentcamping]

Beautiful knife. That shape looks great for the kitchen.

[@stacybrown3714]

I love that knife. For a crappy learning knife it sure turned out beautiful. I for one would be proud to have it in my camping kit. Please keep these videos coming they mesmerize me. Thanks

[@DanGolag]

The end product looks beautiful, and I think the cheeky little handle hack actually enhances it.

[@Hrafnhistorical]

Your attention to detail is fantastic, your patience must be saintly!

[@jjvanrensburg]

@Green Beetle One of my favorite videos of the year!!

[@mikedrop4421]

Wait, you're not using 1k RC car springs or 100k Bic pen springs. Just an actual car spring? You never cease to amaze.

[@123vaw123]

Haha. I want to send him all the springs I have from dies... gotta be decent quality. With 8000kg plus smacking 3mm tolerance, 20+spm

[@powaynubs5625]

Alexander Helton you still looking to give those to someone 😂😂 fr tho send them to him, see if he can make a railroad spike or something out of them lmao

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

I found it inspiring, because that is exactly the issues I come up to. I also found your honesty refreshing, but you did not need to be apologetic. As some one commented, I also love watching your videos and often out of the box thinking. the shape of your knife really appeals to me and the wood is lovely and pleasing to the eye. Thank you so much.

[@lunchboxcupler]

These two videos really helped me, I dont know if they are applicable, but they really helped me with drawing out stock and squaring up round stock

[@timhvac6869]

Excellent work as always. I've missed you and your work glad to see you back

[@defectivewerewolf5215]

Really digging that handle material, and the leather and brass look amazing with it. Always looking forward to your videos.

[@rogersrabbithole8417]

That's a beautiful piece. I like the way the handel compliments the whole knife. Well done !!!!

[@showstopper540]

Beautiful blade. Excellent craftsmanship, nothing to be ashamed of for sure

[@RobFomenko]

I think its a amazing knife from a old rusty car spring. Love the handle.

[@milanradak269]

This goes to show that great big knives aren't the only game in town

[@scottcarse6844]

I like how you talk your way through it, unlike some other videos that just speed there way through it without any explanation, good job by the way...

[@wesch6354]

This looks like a great all around kitchen knife to me.

[@lanehill6123]

Fantastic job. Great usage of car scraps. I love the knife.

[@choppersFL]

Looks amazing fine craftsmanship as always!

[@andrewnelson4496]

Not only are you extremely entertaining, but your knives are absolute works of art! I'm certainly proud to own a couple!

[@kirkhenry3867]

Beautiful!! Very wonderful work all the way around!

[@gigemtxaggies]

Beautiful as usual! Thank you for the great content.

[@baileylang1293]

Awesome knife! Looks amazing! Keep up the awesome work man!

[@ColdHawk]

Toaist saying of the day: The mark of the true master craftsman is not that his work is free of mistakes but that after years of hard use one is still unable to find where he repaired them.

[@austinmkelley]

Dude. You continue to impress. You have an awesome eye for lines, and the skills to back it up.

[@GreenBeetle]

Hey thanks man

[@austinmkelley]

@@GreenBeetle I'm serious man. I love the humility, but sometimes I want to reach through KZbin and shake you when you say you aren't a pro.

[@johnnestor7386]

Gorgeous knife my man. Simply beautiful. Thank you for the video, cheers

[@veltruski]

I think you underestimate yourself. This knife is a work of art. And I'm not saying this lightly, like I like the knife. No, this is truly a beautiful item. All the curves, edges and shapes are right. Congratulations!

[@GreenBeetle]

veltruski ty

[@robberthamming1840]

Looks beautiful! Love the integral bolster

[@MrSchattengott69]

I really like the handle, the wood and the rings great job.

[@bobbertbobby3975]

You sir are an inspiration! Love your vids Sir. The Green Beetle forever! lol Its a beauty of a knife! keep it up.

[@cobboGHS91]

you know how many videos i've searched looking for someone making a stacked leather handle in the style of the kabar or the camillus with the big nut as the handle tap? countless, countless hours. awesome video.

[@GONE2VT802]

Awesome video! Outstanding work!

[@TroyDeanOnTheRoad]

love your honesty!

[@jimcoyle7262]

Beautiful Knife and Very Functional!! Great Video! Liked !! Thank You!

[@redstone71]

Loved it. Glad to see a new video!!

[@flantc]

It looks amazing!

[@224DH]

Love it as always. Great work man!

[@courtneesdad]

I’ve watched hours and hours of your videos. You do amazing work. Great job 👏👏

[@1924ab]

Looks great! Love it.

[@brown56765]

"Is what it is" Most beautiful knife I've ever seen XD

[@canuckknives5746]

Great job as always!

[@gutpilegame7657]

I’m glad I stayed for the spittle! Great vid! Beautiful knife!

[@scottmccarroll2618]

Hi mate I’ve watched this build 2 or 3 times and really enjoyed it every time,, it’s a great knife thanks for sharing......

[@kennycaine1367]

Great job, I love the shape of the blade and the handle they complement each other, that knife could be used for anything I can think of very versatile. Thanks for the video and the information.

[@CMoshdotcom]

My favorite knife you've made. Is gorgeous

[@allanknives]

It definitely has personality. Great video!

[@user-jr8gp2en9b]

Nice knife and good job.

[@vigorousoutlaw2357]

Gorgeous work, sir!!

[@sammydog71]

another great video! always enjoy them

[@Shab-z]

That tomato is gorgeous

[@ieatcaribou7852]

So glad you’re back! I was starting to suffer from beetle withdrawal. Glad to see you were able to overcome the dreaded knife proof 🍅

[@user-ki9kk2hb5q]

Awesome job! I liked it very much. Thanks!

[@bevanward8787]

Stunning knife and excellent video - thanks

[@Pseud0rand0m]

I think this knife came out awesome! I would not hesitate to sell something made like this to someone. You do great work GB!

[@clauslindemann]

Like the leather brass details, the handle is awesome.

[@ShadowPoet]

That’s quite an attractive knife. Lovely form and the handle looks very comfortable. 9/10 👍🏻

[@patrickd4699]

Turned out beautiful

[@Lmr6973]

Good looking knife and the handle is perfect.

[@stevesammut499]

Beautiful knife as usual. Great video.

[@janratkas]

Stunning!

[@threexxxphat]

You do amazing work love watching your videos

[@GtsAntoni1]

I actually *love* the integral portion, and think it’s a particularly beautiful knife. Good job man, you got yourself a sub.

[@nathandunning7150]

Great knife and Ilike the way you problem solved with the leather. Nice job

[@tracybrickey2686]

I love that you put a thumbnail at the end of you shaving with it!! Priceless!!! Great video man, as always!!

[@raymondclark1458]

Beautiful craftsmanship sir. Beautiful knife.

[@jacobopstad5483]

It looks great!

[@jeffsmith5589]

Great to see ya back dude!

[@Iammightymeaty]

Looks to be one hell of a general purpose kitchen knife.

[@Shutyourjibbs]

Great job, beautiful knife!

[@Dorelaxen]

I actually like the leather spacers. My favorite knife is one my granddad had with a leather handle. That's just plain ol' ingenuity, not bad work.

[@eatenkate]

Ohh that is a very pretty non-specific knife. Also in awe of your tomato.