Forging Crazy Canister Damascus Ball Bearing Pattern Welded Steel Knife, Knifemaking, Blacksmithing

Combining 3/4" round bars of 52100 steel, 3/16" 52100 steel ball bearings, and 1080 powdered steel with Nickel to forge weld an amazing pattern welded steel knife.
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[@johnnelson8956]

I retired after 38 years in automotive paint and body. Respiratory protection has always been the forefront of safety for me. I'm impressed to to see that you are safety conscious. Protecting your lungs is vital to a healthy and long life.

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

Be great to have worked with u

[@erikowren7894]

What about his right finger?

[@corkwijk9]

Very impressive. I’d be even more impressed if, at the conclusion of this video, the knife maker would shave off his beard with his knife.😂

[@randomlyrusty5427]

😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@robertgomez8183]

L

[@wunderkindt]

It’s such a treat to see a KZbinr that actually forges their blade and doesn’t just cut out the entire shape or sit at the grinder all day

[@junkname9983]

Yeah but he used a sander to shape his handle when he could be carving it. He's a good metallurgist not a good woodworker

[@xxwes997xx]

Because Almost nobody wants to PAY for someone to put 100 hours into a blade instead of 4.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

​@@xxwes997xxI mean.. gotta quit asking for 100 hours of pay @ lawyer prices. Sure it takes skill, but it's a skill anyone can pick up with time. So I'd happily pay a premium, but not your mortgage.

[@ytpesos7959]

Even when complimenting people can’t help from bitching about something else.

[@elicarlile5582]

Using the bladeless hacksaw as a way to settle your powdered metal is so creative and effective! Definitely stealing that idea!

[@colbornfarms4849]

Not a hacksaw it’s a reciprocating saw or you my know the brand name “saws all”

[@bruceb51]

I have to be honest, I did not expect that pattern. I figured 52100 with 52100 balls would not show much pattern but the powder with the 15n20 brought out a great pattern. Great job as usual.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!

[@Travith1]

@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist😲

[@aidanthesergal]

@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist I think I didnt ask for a bible quote?

[@evilbrat5376]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Not sure if this post belongs in The Knife Department.

[@basslife9078]

With twisting the material, the beautiful pattern that you created was not what I was expecting. Absolutely stunning.

[@jeffs7573]

Nothing says hard working man more than the shop made band-aid.

[@eddybear771]

That turned out gorgeous. I'd have never expected that pattern from a ball bearing & round stock canister billet.

[@user-we5cq4ri6n]

Как будто морские волны наплывают на берег!Шикарный узор!Кузницу уважение!

[@ericcartrette6118]

Wow! The first thought that popped into my mind when I saw the pattern was a fosilized mammoth molar. It looks great!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks! Yes it kinda does!

[@nopenothappening2923]

Random affff

[@raven_of_zoso455]

It really does. I wonder if a blade with that pattern had a mammoth handle. It would definitely be a very unique looking knife.

[@basspatterns187]

finally!! a forge video with no annoying music.

[@simulatorman]

I am a novice welder and I never realized you could hold the rod and weld like that. Thank you for showing me that. I believe I will improve now.

[@cameronturner5082]

The rod is gonna heat up of you weld for more than a few seconds and gloves won’t even protect you from that. You can also cut a rod down to make it easier to hold closer to your work, but ultimately with stick welding you’re gonna lose at least an inch from the stinger in terms of weldable rod. I’d practice starting a weld by using your free hand on the rod before it heats up and moving that back to the stinger when it gets hot, saves you material and since only the start is the difficult part, it’ll teach you to hold the stinger when you have a full rods worth of welding material

[@graemeneale9311]

Excellent, as much as I wanted to see the finished product I couldn't bring myself to scroll ahead to the end, I was too captivated to follow the whole process from start to finish. I am suitably impressed.

[@danielrojas4655]

The pattern on this blade is amazing! Such a beautiful knife. Way to go, sir!

[@stephdiesel2110]

I have no idea how I got into watching these forging videos but I'm super glad that I did because this is awesome!

[@jeffs7573]

My first thought seeing the finished knife, Tiger maple wood handle would have been a beautiful contrast to the tiger striped metal. Beautiful knife none the less.

[@stephenjohnson6841]

As many others had said the pattern wasn't even close to what I had envisioned. It turned it epic and beautiful as usual. I get a black tiger vibe myself. Thanks again for taking us along!

[@FireCreekForge]

You bet thank you

[@dmg4415]

An old black and white photo negativ! You nail it, I first thought it looked like the underbelly of a black cayman, but Yours is much better!

[@ruediix]

I suspect that doing more twisting and using smaller carbon steel rods would get a finer line pattern. It's amazing. It was neat how you could almost see the pattern before etching, but etching really brought it out.

[@gottaprepordie]

​@RepentandbelieveinJesusChriststay.. on topic?

[@SR-71_]

I did not expect a twist rate anywhere near how steep that was. Beautiful 👏

[@the_fafologist]

Of all the bearing combos you have done, this one is far the best. I am a HUGE fan of twisted Damascus. Cant seem to do it right myself but those who do it well such as yourself make it look so easy. I hate you for that lmao. Amazing pattern.

[@FireCreekForge]

Glad you like it!

[@jeffreyknotts4148]

True heirloom quality! I need to drop a hint to Ms Claus... 😁

[@jamesh5460]

Yes! The canister Damascus forgings are my favorite to watch and the patterns are amazing.

[@gregwaters944]

I have to agree with the others that was not the pattern I expected. I always enjoy watching you make Damascus blades, it's like Christmas opening presents!!! Great job.

[@r3n5h0r3]

That finished product looks amazing. Major props.

[@DarkLordOfGayness]

Visited my home town for Thanksgiving, and met up with a family friend, who prefers smithing tools over blades. We talked, had Indian food, caught up with each other, fun times were had. I think that if I had any inkling on how to use tools, or a grasp on math, or measurements I would have gotten into smithing myself. I find the craft of smithing fascinating though, anyway, great, looking knife!

[@kcott4177]

I will say you do magnificent work. Being a stove-up old man, I can appreciate not only WHAT you do but also HOW you do it.

[@brimstonefootsteps4332]

When I see these videos I am so envious of his talent and skill. Especially in todays time when everything is mass produced in a different country. When people talk about a "dream job", this would be it for me if I had the tools, training and mastery like he does. Awesome job!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@Da_Thing_Should_Not_Be]

Nothing stopping you from learning and using just the basic tools my friend. You can use basic hand tools if you don't have the fancy belt Sanders and so forth. A few simple files and at most an angle grinder

[@brimstonefootsteps4332]

@@Da_Thing_Should_Not_Be Thanks fir the encouragement! I have those tools so I guess it's time to get in the practice!

[@JackPinesBlacksmithing]

I would never have guessed that would be the pattern when done. Gorgeous!

[@TAllyn-qr3io]

I especially liked the 100 mile an hour bandage on your finger 😉👊

[@noobFab]

Really enjoyed the flow of this video, without the ‘interruptions’ of narration. Those videos are great to get an understanding of what you are doing, so I wouldn’t want to see them go away, but this allows you more time to show the process of working, and that is really satisfying. Thank you!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks! I agree, a simple quiet video is nice now and then.

[@melgillham462]

Never ceases to amaze me, the designs produced from the organization in the canister. Well done sir! 🤝

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you!

[@FrednDeeDee]

Outstanding artful craftsmanship!!!!! If I wasn't so dang old, I would have liked to do that sort of work. Thanks for a great video.

[@realguy577]

It's never too late old man! if Sleepy joe can do it, then so can you!

[@CKelly5603]

The saw saw is brilliant

[@berky1976]

there is something oddly satisfying about the sound of the ball bearings dropping into the container and being scooped up by the spoon. lol

[@brysonalden5414]

I, too, couldn't have predicted that pattern, which clearly justifies the time and effort you put into it. Of course I'd be interesting in knowing what it would have looked like without the twist, but perhaps that's another video! Thanks for sharing your processes.

[@FireCreekForge]

You bet, thank you sir

[@redlefevre5448]

I genuinely appreciated that you hammered this thing into something that actually represented its final form and not simply relied on stock removal. It shows a lot of skill. Subscribed!

[@DOUGLIFE-Caintmakethishitup]

I became addicted to the ability of creation that my hands are capable of, thank you for posting your content, I really dig it when I see others this way. All of this, not just knives, simple lost arts. Anyone that creates anything with raw material, worthy in my book. Beautiful knife. Seems like a pretty badass shop also there buddy! I just build or acquire a kiln. Absolutely. In a crazy world spinning out of control, hold onto your roots. We will be invaluably necessary.

[@nightrider5109]

Outstanding craftsmanship! Mind blowing Damascus pattern I get as much enjoyment out of watching u work as I do in seeing the final piece Truly enjoy your channel Stay safe

[@richardwiese9054]

The pattern and quality of the knife as a whole are absolutely wonderful. I have a weird question. How is it that so many great videos like this one have so many views and only 2% of the people that viewed it hit the thumbs up?

[@goudfather13]

I definitely did not expect that pattern! Great looking knife and enjoyable video to watch! Thanks!

[@ronanm4418]

Fantastic work and great video

[@cerberes]

It’s almost magical how Demascus turns out

[@TheParkAttendant]

My gosh! What a beautiful blade and handle! It is truly a proper heritage knife!

[@ruediix]

I like how you keep trying different steel alloys to see how they work. Carbon with bright is certainly the way to go. You could even see the pattern a little bit before the etching drew it out. Maybe adding a little manganese, chromium, titanium, tin and/or silver to your filler powder might work. However, you have to be careful with keeping melting points close enough to prevent delaminating.

[@DamnChinn]

Always a fan of the twisting Damascus . Great job

[@garyjohnson7133]

Damn….I wish I was young enough to that trade. Beautiful work sir!

[@outbackladas]

Love the handle 👍 Regards from Down Under.

[@danmcelroy6584]

That is way cool. Sweet pattern! Wish I could make one or even afford to have one made.

[@JamesBartels-wr5gh]

Sir, you are truly a master artisan. The blade, the handle, the complete piece are absolutely stunning.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you very much!

[@TarotLadyLissa]

If I could afford it, I’d buy one of your knives in a heartbeat! The care and consideration you put into your blades is commendable! They aren’t made to just look pretty, they’re made to be used and to last. Their beauty is a bonus!

[@thomasarussellsr]

I guess there were a lot more turns to the twist than the video led us to believe. It came out beautifully, that's for sure. Not a lot of bearings showing up in the pattern, but the heavy rod sure turned into a beautiful "ladder-ish" pattern. The blade came out quite nice, and the wood chosen for the hidden tang goes very well with it indeed. Well done!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you! Yes, the actual number of twists isn't shown in the video

[@RafaelRodrigues-oi3sp]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho. Ficou incrível

[@loganwebb5086]

Using that reciprocating saw to knock that fine stuff dow was genius

[@Alloran25]

smart thinking waiting till the end to display the pattern, i was stuck till i was finally able to see it lol

[@SiliconeSword]

I suggest you wear earpro basically all the time when you're in the shop, as I've started doing so and I generally find it easier to focus on stuff afterwards, and I do not get headaches. This is also how tinnitus happens, which isn't very fun.

[@FireCreekForge]

For sure. I wear earplugs, they're not visible

[@edwinlawrence1299]

Another beautiful creation, love the pattern.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@AL3X_H76]

Great 👍

[@tucsonmclean5138]

First time i ever saw someone welding by holding the rod like a pen or pencil ✏️

[@jeffallen1151]

Awesome knife!!! I carry the bull cutter I got from you every day!! I love that knife!! Holds a edge like no other knife I’ve ever owned!!! Keep up the great work

[@FireCreekForge]

Awesome, thank you!

[@C.Bonczewski666]

I would love to see how you would approach a shoto length blade such as a wakashi or a tanto style blade using that same canister twisted Damascus steel. Especially if you could incorporate something exotic like purple heart wood for the handle material.

[@timothywhieldon1971]

by far the nicest i have seen to date, not the most elaborate but its simplicity is by far makes this a 10/10

[@bizkithead669]

The old duct tape band aid. We've all been there. Nice work as always.

[@TheFroperator]

I've never seen that technique with stick welding before! Super interesting, next time I'm stick welding I'm gonna give it a few tries!!

[@FireCreekForge]

It gives better control, can be handy

[@hasaniennis442]

Whenever I see these types of videos, or anything that people make from scratch, weather forging, lathing, carpentry; it makes me envious, respectfully of course. I wish I had the time money and space to do these things.

[@PeterUpton-pk7jw]

Absolutely fascinating - thank you very much for sharing this really enjoyable video. Most people have no idea of the skills and craftsmanship that go into making their kitchen utensils. Duly awed!

[@reginaldobertazini658]

Seu trabalho é muito maravilhoso parabéns

[@diadexxus]

Should be called the “tiger blade” or “zebra blade” ! Very pretty!

[@tmulligan879]

Wow! Actual Damascus! Thank you!

[@EgoundderRest]

Sie haben ein wirklich außergewöhnlich schönes Messer geschaffen! Ein Meisterwerk mit einer, jedenfalls mich überraschenden Zeichnung der Klinge. Ein Stück für die Vitrine und zum Vorzeigen. Zu schade für den häufigen Gebrauch. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👋🏻

[@gregorysmith6272]

Gladko stelish,nemeckiy fraerok.yaya zergut,hendenoh

[@Mercenary_32]

I enjoyed the video, and that's a beautiful knife! 👍

[@matthewbartley2746]

Probably the first time I've ever seen anyone just leave the stinger hanging, and just work the rod itself... and I'm kind of shocked actually, now.. that more people don't do that. For a quick but precise zap, kinda can't beat that. 🤣

[@Gorvex1]

If your talking about the welding, its because it is really bad practise. The rod gets stupidly hot whilst stick welding, and if any of the flux comes off where you are holding it, which can easily happen, you will electrocute yourself, rather badly (low volts but high amps, it hurts) and if runs across your chest from 1 hands to the others, say, if your holding your work, well, your heart really doesn't like electricity. Been welding for 23 years, you try to avoid burning and electrocution, still happens on occasion though.

[@UNCLELEMUR]

When you peeled it back, I was like ok. Amazing WORK . 🙏

[@arthureld4440]

using the sawzall without the blade to compact the powder is just brilliant

[@FireCreekForge]

For me, this blade evokes images of a carnivorous water dwelling creature... What does this knife remind you of??

[@HorribleDonkeyHoof]

Reminds me of a piece of fine art, or a tool I’d hang on the wall to display next to my late grandfathers 100 year old framing square.

[@dgundeadforge17]

This knife looks like there is a weird language written. Came out awesome. When will you do a review of the new spaceman respirator?

[@koudacyen]

The blade is great but the handle is plain, doesn't really suit the blade which looks like a tiger shark

[@gordonpromish9218]

fish, in shape and pattern

[@mackgmoney1515]

I was thinkin gator skin myself.

[@matiasbjarnstedt6283]

Great job, it looks amazing.

[@AC-zy9tz]

Awesome pattern.

[@dalebender3380]

Wow! Beauty of a blade... reminds me of tiger stripes

[@81Garret]

Captions explaining what you're doing step by step and why would be a Godsend.

[@FireCreekForge]

Most of my videos I do narration for that

[@henryknight7876]

Awesome forged to finish

[@davidjohns4223]

Really awesome craftsmanship. I wish you had narrated the process as to exactly what you were doing and why. That handle and blade were beautiful!

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

Awesome knife as we have all come to expect! God has surely blessed you with a craftsmanship gift. My .02's is that your gift of narrating is mighty good too, it's nice to know what you are thinking as you go through the builds. Keep safe and looking up!☝🙏

[@marvinsellers7345]

That is one of the prettiest blade I’ve ever seen.

[@sharudd]

I'm impressed that you covered the piece while welding to keep the lens flare on the camera down

[@jcubetube3778]

Dude! You twisted a canister!?!?!? I thought THAT was impossible! You da man!! 🔪❤️🇺🇸

[@ICU2B4UDO]

No, he removed the canister and heated the metal inside then he twisted it...But cool pattern, right?!

[@jcubetube3778]

@@ICU2B4UDO that’s what I meant 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks!! Yep, as long as your forge welds are good

[@offcenterforge1098]

I've gotta say, I didn't see the twist coming. Brilliant!

[@skellyngton]

I love to watch a craftsman at work. Beautiful knife, masterfully created. Thanks man!

[@aaronkreger1891]

Was not expecting that pattern!! WOW!

[@oldsoldier1107]

What a beautiful blade! I love watching a true artist at work.

[@user-uv7tt7ui9b]

Man you do insanely good work putting your blades together I really like how tedious and meticulous you are while forging your blades kudos to you and your love for the craft

[@greatnorthwestbear]

I like how you did not cut the metal and stack it and then melt together. It just stayed one single block. Great job.

[@snwfx5295]

ive been working with metal for 6 years now... and ive never seen anyone use an electrode welder like this, interesting tecnique :D

[@dimitriosferraios8988]

Excellent job!

[@GummyLover]

Looks like a eagle eye view of the ocean at night with the moon hitting the ripples at the perfect angle.

[@obaidashafai1797]

hi there, your comments and explanations have always been a part that i enjoyed in your videos, i miss that in this one 😐

[@benjaminsisko5977]

VERY LABORIOUS , VERY COMPENSATOR .WONDERFUL WORK...

[@CountCheq]

such an inspiration, i cant wait till i can get started blade smithing and metal working!

[@gerardtolson8439]

That looks great looks like twisted ladder pattern!

[@kentstringer4160]

Nice grind Damascus,bolster and handle.

[@barrysegal4964]

I like the way it looks with the lightning bolt Damascus. Really beautiful

[@MJW-11]

Ur a damn good forger Never seen anyone press fit brass that way!!!

[@jamescarter8662]

Nice! I see that we have the same first aid kit! Lol

[@robertm.9433]

That's an amazing knife