Forging A Knife From Scissors

Nunzio at Earthwalkers Boots sent me his spent shears and razor blades from their custom leather working to see what could be done. After testing the scissors' steel I decided to forge a canister damascus knife with them. Unfortunately, Earthwalker's custom boot business is going out of business but they still have stock they need to sell. Go check out their site! www.earthwalker....
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[@chrismichaelyoung]

Leather shears are drop-forged from high carbon, cutlery-grade steel. Safe to say it's good for knives and definitely not garbage.

[@Arkie80]

Somebody buy this guy a beer for posting some actual facts and not being a gratuitous asshat! 👍👍

[@azraeldelune2096]

@@flashwow1666 how bout no.

[@flashwow1666]

@@azraeldelune2096 ok g

[@JoseMr57]

just for kicks ,i found F1150/C55 is a steel for scissors

[@Charlielizard]

Still catching up on older videos. This turned out fantastic. The the handle "texture" matched the blade perfectly and loved that green color. All in all, another grand one! 👍

[@IamShrimple]

It's about 2 years since I've watched your videos and i decided to jump back into some soothing maker stuff and man I just gotta say you're still one of my favorites. Really glad to se you're still at it and sorry for straying away for so long!

[@GreenBeetle]

Welcome back!

[@mortensolbergjr2876]

I like that the etched effect is different than most others looks cool.

[@shayanthis]

Green Beetle and Shurap in the same day? Didn't know things could be this good.

[@flashwow1666]

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[@alexpsyt]

I think you did one hell of a job . I loved the instructional and the handle is awesome . I'm an old timer and I'm impressed !!!!!!

[@reidwitt1168]

Wait what! Green you got a mill! Never disappoint on the knives

[@jhorn64]

wait, you mean to say you DON"T have a mill?

[@reidwitt1168]

fishy38t nah man I got one. Just that green has never had a mill to my knowledge

[@DMT09]

@@jhorn64 I think he means a milling machine.

[@Cannibeasty]

Beautiful knife! Thanks for sharing your process and thoughts along the way :) It's really encouraging for a new blacksmith to see the pros getting over hurdles too.

[@andrewnelson4496]

I think using the scissor hole as part of a razor would be a banger idea! Totally totally cool! This knife also turned out really cool! Even though the pattern didnt come out as funky as expected, the knowledge of how it was made TOTALLY makes it a sweet knife! (The scales used are beyond cool too!)

[@Barto0006]

I love how I see a post on Instagram and immediately go to KZbin to see how it's been made this is so lovely to watch

[@dustin1203]

I ADORE a drop tip broad-width blade style. 5 stars on your craftmanship because of an excellent end result. Simply beautiful work and impressive design too. My subscription you have attained.

[@GreenBeetle]

Ty, man!

[@victoryfirst2878]

I am amazed the level of sharpness you achieved from scissors. You also learned from the adventure which is great too.

[@bobjones8864]

Great looking knife, the handle material is really handsome. Anyone should be proud to carry this one.

[@Adiga911]

I think that this knife looks great , mastership of art of knife smithing in the finest form

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Nice job! I had no idea that scissor steel would harden like that. It would be great to get a piece tested to see what the alloy actually is.

[@netherdominater9960]

If my friends asked me to forge something out of scissors I'd be cheeky about it and make a larger pair of scissors

[@bediaswild6337]

oh my god beautiful! Amazing work. Thanks for sharing your craft!

[@paulbarber3060]

Love it. Entertaining & informative. Thanks Steve, you never fail to deliver.

[@GreenBeetle]

I appreciate that!

[@paulbarber3060]

@@GreenBeetle Not blowing smoke up your backside either. I'd not bother commenting if your videos were not quality, and they always are. Kudos.

[@danielhall680]

Another great video and another amazing and beautiful blade thank you very much again

[@bearfootknivesgunforge9183]

As always Steve . Great job and video

[@coltonthorpe7360]

You did a video a while back of making a knife from numerous cold steel knives, I was thinking it would be interesting to take numerous cheap damascus amazon knives, forge weld them together in a canister, then use that billet as a jacket around a 1095 core. I imagine it would be quite the insane pattern.

[@ruelasjoseph]

yes i agree i want to see this !

[@coltonthorpe7812]

Looks like they still cost 30 bucks or so, if its something that the great beetle himself would be interested in, then I'd gladly donate to the cause!

[@AlphaMachina]

The issue is, most of those Pakistani "damascus" knives are made from complete junk metals that are unhardenable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5bIdmx6rq5oaNk

[@mikaelforsehag1851]

@@coltonthorpe7812 OUTDOORS55 did a vid about those cheao damascus blades,he found them to be made of unhardenable stuff.

[@coltonthorpe7812]

That's why I'm saying forge them into a jacket around a core of 1095. That way you have a hard cutting edge of good known steel and a jacket of softer steel on the outside. San mai style!

[@matthewf1979]

What a beautiful piece of art! I love the scales on the scales!

[@andyfmurphy]

I think you have done a superb job and produced a very nice blade well done

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Great build!

[@orestisnarliotis7256]

I think the scissor handle razor blade sounds super cool, I would love to see a video like that!

[@TheOptinater]

Such a cool idea. Really like how this turned out, and that handle is sick

[@padlok1520]

sir, holy smokes its beautiful! i'm blown away! its perfect in every way! from myself and earthwalkers: thank you so much! with sincere gratitude, nunzio

[@johnpugh3457]

I always forget about your channel but that's okay because then I get to binge watch your videos

[@okayusa6608]

I like the etching, and it's a real straight forge. Good craftsmanship, thanks for sharing

[@Veektohr]

Somehow your videos stopped popping up into my feed, so now I have like ten to binge through. Hell yeah.

[@dlbknives4869]

Thanks Steve, you never fail to deliver.

[@icerazar713]

Nice work as always. I really appreciate that you take the time to explain what you are doing throughout the process. I enjoyed this.

[@spenny3403]

Turned out really sweet man I always enjoy watching videos where a canister is used and different materials are tested. Love the handle on that!

[@222foont]

Such a useable and attractive knife!

[@CMAllstars]

The blade looks quite nice and that handle is just stunning. I absolutely love this knife.. Great job, sir!

[@idahogunslinger263]

This is one of my favorite builds so far.

[@wolfparty4234]

I love it!!! Don’t mind me I’m just binge watching your channel 👍🏻🤣🤣

[@stephenkeefer3436]

What I think is you NAILED this build . Really nice job, all the way around. Video editing included. Scissor handle straight razor? Go for it with matching handle. Stay well and rock on !!!

[@Miraikon]

Since no one took the opportunity: Scissorsteel is actually garbage. Nice video love your stuff :-)

[@raymondo162]

yeh but no but yeh, cos like he's gonna make the scissors out of a very top qualiteeeeeee expensive pionear knife. eh??

[@THR33STEP]

Beautiful knife and the handle material is killer!! Great job!!

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Looks super sharp and that handle is deadly. 👌

[@cavemanbob82]

Great handle choice to match the blade pattern. Nice video

[@chriscassidy2086]

Glad you're starting to upload videos more often. Please please please put out more content.

[@jason561120]

Ive been watching your videos since almost the very beginning, it really is pretty amazing how much better you have gotten, cool knife and thanks.

[@GreenBeetle]

ty my friend!

[@JMS-2111]

I like the pattern, and the finished knife, it's true that I don't know much about steel, but I do collect knives, so I've seen quite a few, so I know quality work when I see it.

[@petejohnson6498]

Gorgeous knife. Great work.

[@markoman2002]

That is probably one of the nicest knives I’ve seen!! Good handle to blade ratio, nice shape on both handle and blade, cool pattern on blade and nice scales!

[@GreenBeetle]

ty

[@tantaluss68]

nice choice on that green scale handle goes very well with the Damascus

[@ryanshort5703]

Very motivating! Great knife! Keep on truckin man!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

this is one of my favourite knives you have done so far and that handle is awesome

[@lordofart1777]

Now I discover your chanal I love how you discuss your work with us As a amateur I learn alot from you

[@GreenBeetle]

Awesome, thank you!

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful blade and great job making it Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@GreenBeetle]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnnygoins7457]

I like the snake skin pattern on the handle ,nice knife,good work

[@93matarl]

this does look good the suddle contrast was nice

[@trinitymaker5833]

Scissor steel is NOT garbage. My wife was a stylist for years. Some of her scissors cost upwards of $1000 per pair. The very high end ones held their edge for a year of constant use before needing to be resharpened. It's very high quality, and holds an edge very well. I loved the video.

[@mattdavidson5471]

Looks great man! Just subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@Nostalvini]

This guy is an artist, people are awesome... get this "like! here from brazil

[@shadowhwk99]

Nice work! I vote yes for forging a razor and keeping the finger loop

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Yes razor or a karambit knife!!! great work. thanks for sharing

[@esmithiii2003]

Gorgeous knife and great video! Thanks for sharing this.

[@juocam008]

very good job, left with a green dragon scale effect ... excellent material..👍👏👏👏😎

[@literate-aside]

Looks awesome, scales suit it perfectly.

[@jonathancugz3341]

Awesome another stunning blade!

[@remcovanvliet3018]

ScissoRazor sounds like a great idea! Go for it!

[@tksproule2879]

That's a work of art. Holy crap 😲 That's amazing

[@Mihawk1848]

Liked and subscribed. Like how you explain things in each step. Really informational and that knife looks really good too. Keep it up!

[@oolabinside]

So cool to see different techniques..great job, THANK YOU!!

[@diverpoa]

Wow,it's a nice and beautiful knife,sir,good job,👍🏻

[@chrisyo6132]

Wow ... beautiful knife!

[@davidwilliams5749]

I was a little surprised that the scissor steel turned out to be such a great edge. I really thought you were wasting your time there at first. NICE WORK!

[@JCPRuckus]

You gotta think that professional leatherworkers are going to buy quality scissors. And a good blade is a good blade (at least at this kind of length).

[@Amekdalaz]

+1

[@SugarcreekForge]

Nicely done, GB! It was fun to start my Saturday with you, buddy.

[@ironhammer3734]

That is a gorgeous knife, love the symmetry between the patterns on the blade and the scales. Came out great.

[@rorydonaldson2794]

Throughly enjoyed this one! Would love to see a razor made out of the scissors too

[@andrewtunk5143]

Cuts like a brand new pair of scissors! 👍

[@humherheheherhum4079]

Very cool man. Nice work. Love how this one turned out.

[@stevenjennings8347]

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

[@Vin_03]

God bless you too mate. 👍

[@AlphaMachina]

That turned out sexy. Nice to see how well the steel from those sheers turned out. Well done.

[@ilmbutton]

Another amazing knife! I love those handle scales with the blade pattern, fantastic work Steve!

[@flashwow1666]

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[@justanothajoe]

I typically lurk..You record all of it.. It's not always all happies.. sometimes it all elbow grease to try and salvage so much time. The time it takes to get a simple billet of known steel. This step can be a crapshoot. For many many trying forge welds with what they have.. you have shon good practices. You have a press but you have also worked with a hammer. I've got nothing but respect. I would be honored, humbled, and happy to hammer with you if we ever crossed paths. I think we run similar paths Sir. I tip my hat!

[@GreenBeetle]

Ty sir are you around Tulsa?

[@danthemakerman]

Looks dope man! Nice handle choice!

[@tinkeringaround6241]

Nice job as usual keep up the great work!

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

Just in time for dinner. Ribs off the grill, bourbon and Green Bettle.

[@sifudank]

Beautiful, I like the openness of the pattern.

[@BradGryphonn]

Nice work, mate. And good to see your videos again. They've been getting lost in my feed.

[@joecool5034]

Awesome video man. The knife looks great!

[@GreenBeetle]

Ty friend

[@nativewildman9335]

The handle color is awesome

[@justinm.3594]

Personally, I love it. I just found your channel and watched a few of your videos and they’re great and I learn a lot.

[@GreenBeetle]

Welcome aboard

[@bobjones8864]

Very attractive and useful knife.

[@lairdcummings9092]

I love the reticulated look of the blade, and your choice of scales reiterates the reticulation. Quality industrial scissors are seriously hard, and hard-wearing. I would think it to be too brittle, but you seem to have conquered that. HRC 60 is pretty damn hard for a blade; I'd expect this blade to fail under heavy shock, but the size & shape suggest you're not going to be abusing it that way, so it should last effectively forever. Frighteningly sharp edge you put on that!

[@joshschneider9766]

Maybe the use of iron powder had an effect on the overall carbon content? Purely spitballing/asking

[@Bluematchhead]

Fantastic work!

[@mattmac1985]

I'm absolutely in love with that knife. Looks amazing. Great job!

[@flashwow1666]

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[@mikesnyder7120]

Nice blade I'm getting into knife making as well keep up the good work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hell yeah, your videos always inspire me sir!

[@GreenBeetle]

Rock on!

[@MalleusSemperVictor]

Scissor steel is garbage. Trust me, I'm a random KZbin commentator.

[@MW-jm6bj]

This guy is legit, I have randomly commented before as well.

[@raymondo162]

yeh but no but yeh, cos like he's gonna make the scissors out of a very top qualiteeeeeee expensive pionear knife. eh??

[@gibbbon]

i know absolutely nothing about steel, but i was about the write the same comment, so, it must be real

[@Laser3303]

Looks like the below 3 commenters are garbage, but "I" think the steel is excellent, if the scissors were excellent. BTW--you have made a beautiful and HARD edge excellent knife!

[@Libertarian737]

Never fails always get a 😃 to see your videos...

[@RobertShyanNorwalt]

The way I get around something like this is to forge weld a known steel to the edges. We all know that drop forged scissors are not (usually) high grade alloy or high carbon. But some (leather workers, or high end fabric cutters) sometimes are. So with cable, and “exotic” idea damascus it’s simply best to take that extra step to make sure the edge will be up to par. Peace.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Quite the excitement and you never disappoint!

[@jirosaves_theworld]

NICE JOB DUDE just remembering me to some youtube forging who made a sword from scissor hahahaha

[@cristianchavezg.2954]

Nice knife, great job Man.