Forging my dagger for The Dagger Challenge!

[@rycreative2699]

Thank you for the schematic representation of the layers it helps me understand better how Damascus patterns are made 👍🏿

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad the graphics are helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

Totally agree I think more people should do this 👍

[@melvincoetzee4151]

@@TyrellKnifeworks what will it cost to make me a custom short sord? Please im very interested?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@melvincoetzee4151 I just answered your email with the same response. Sorry but I’m not taking custom orders, particularly repeats of other blades I’ve done. This is just a hobby and I focus mostly on KZbin. I have a day job so don’t have the time to also take on custom orders.

[@RedDeckRedemption]

@@TyrellKnifeworks bro you're blades are something else, especially the copper Damascus. Make money for yourself instead of someone else, and enjoy life in the process. You can easily make a very comfortable amount a month just from 2-3 copper damascus blades.

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahhh Yes! This was epic. Huge congrats Tyrell, all looks stunning

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking. it out Gader! I'm excited to see what eeryone brings to the next one!

[@zenyeetah_678]

I've spent a lot of time on the blacksmithing part of KZbin and this unquestionably one of the most beautiful damascus patterns I have ever seen. Something about the sharp contrasts of black and white with this particular pattern really make this piece pop. Truly a work of art.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking a look.

[@tonydibartolo7985]

you blow my mind with every build that you do, this is one impressive blade, good on you. you can count on my vote!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Definitely check out all the builds. Thanks for watching, Tony!

[@jbsank]

This is a stunning piece of functional art. The contrast is spectacular. But all of that was overshadowed when you had to tell Molly to stop barking … that right there was gold!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

She’s cute but a barker for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@BlackringIII]

Three hours ago! I can't believe I'm here to see the birth of a beautiful new dagger and not three years late! 😂. You've really outdone yourself this time, got me convinced.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for following along, Anthony! I appreciate it!

[@jonas845]

I cannot put into words how incredibly beautiful and breathtaking this sword is. I have never seen such beauty in my entire life! Thank you! Just thank you! I'm crying because it's so unbelievable!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Jonas! I appreciate you taking a look

[@dmitryg2555]

Wow. First time watching this channel and I don't think I've seen this level of mastery of a skill on all of YT. Kudos, incredible piece of art.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Welcome to the channel, Dmitry! Thanks for watching!

[@augustustim1854]

What a blade and those silver inlays are looking pretty awesome! The exact ratio between too much and exactly right!Even with that little mistake at the end it’s a class A piece of art and craftsmanship! I’ve loved your work since the first click on one of your videos! Please keep on sharing your impressive work with us!🖖

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanhs so much! I appreciate you watching. ❤️

[@JGV_IX]

Absolutely amazing!! Loved every second of seeing this beauty take shape! I am in awe of all the subtle details you put in. Very very impressive work! Rooting for you to win 🏆

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Johannes! Be sure to checkout all the builds, they are all incredible!

[@markkraus3598]

The part that was damaged falls under the category “the artist is the only one that knows where the flaws are”. How long did it take to make this ? The work,attention to detail & symmetry is incredible!! Good luck w/the challenge!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I lost count but around 60 hours in this build I think. Thanks for watching, Mark!

[@jeffreymiller9706]

The absolute thought, planning, stacking and final pattern is what made this dagger a winner and won my vote!!!!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Jeffrey! I appreciate you watching and voting!

[@mikewomack5178]

WOW! That thing is amazing. As usual, you did not disappoint!!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Mike!

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

That dagger you made is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! My father loved knives, blades and craftsmanship and when he got cancer I wanted to get tools and stuff to make some knives so he could keep busy and work his fine motor skills as well as it would be something we could both do together and create beautiful functional tools that looked like pieces of art. He was diagnosed with esophagus cancer and then brain cancer and in November 2021 he passed away. He would have absolutely loved this dagger and all of your other pieces you’ve created! Now that he’s passed I still want to try to bring this idea him and I talked about to existence. You and other knife makers here on KZbin are very inspirational and it’s giving me that itch to start and practice so one day maybe I could be in one of these challenges. Anyways, thank you for your content, it’s great to see from start to finish.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Sorry for your loss, but that's great that you want to honor the memory of your father and continue with the craft. Thank you for checking out this build, I appreciate you watching!

[@Hammerback0]

You sir are gifted beyond the comprehension of many. Amazing work, just stunning. Thank you for bringing us along for the creation of thus masterpiece!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much for checking out the build!

[@iron_quill]

I absolutely loved this video, but what I appreciate even more than your craftsmanship and skill is that you didn’t just skip over the chipped piece but you specifically called it out, that’s real humility there. Excellent blade sir

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Everyone seems to think it looks better afterwards... lol! Thanks for watching!

[@iron_quill]

@@TyrellKnifeworksI get what they mean, but I think what you were originally going for looked awesome too! Love your copper wave Damascus katana, just watched that video yesterday and one day I hope to be able to make things similar to that!

[@noneyabidness9644]

All my favorite channels made such amazing entries! You guys have made my job of choosing VERY difficult this time!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Lots of amazing builds this time for sure! 👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I hope you love this dagger build, it sure was fun doing it! VOTE here: forms.gle/sVqrERDBwdCi5L9E7

[@liquid24]

Hey, so I hear that you say quillion. I just wanted to point out that it's actually spelt and pronounced "Quillon." No 'ion' at the end. It _can_ be spelt that way, but it's less common. I've also heard a lot of other black smiths say quillion as well. I'm currently working on a book, and I used the word. It tried to auto correct it, and so, curious, I looked it up and was surprised to find that it was spelt quillon. And whether you say quillion, or quillon, it doesn't change the fact that that is an absolutely beautiful blade. Keep up the great work dude.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@liquid24 yeah, I know it’s pronounced more like “key-own” dagger. It just sounds a bit pretentious like that. 😜. Kind of like how Americans pronounce foyer improperly but it becomes the norm. (Pronounced “fwhy-ay” not “foy-er”)

[@omnomshibob]

@@liquid24 It's just anglicised because the French accent sounds incredibly weird to pronounce to a non-French speaking person. I can speak more French than any other language bar English but I absolutely cannot do the accent without feeling like I'm making a complete muppet of myself.

[@Fambamm-ib6pw]

No disrespect for any of the other builds or the smith's who made them, but in my opinion you out did every dagger by far not even in the same league.

[@liquid24]

@@Fambamm-ib6pw When I looked at the doc, I thought the same thing. Like, yeah, the rest of them were amazing and all, but Tyrell's was just _on_ _another_ _level_

[@kenglass1980]

Stunning. Black Beauty..... Thanks for showing and highlighting mistakes and design changes.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I call this one NightShade. It had its issues like any build, but came together nicely I think. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmay5453]

Yeah so this wins if we're talking craftsmanship and beauty of the finished piece and I'm going to assume those are the parameters. I mean, it's hands down... You won. And holy hell your craftsmanship is second to none, that is not just calculating things and getting it done in a way where your know how makes all the difference, that is knowing the poetry of materials. I'm so thoroughly impressed that I am at a loss for words.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Michael! This dagger did indeed win. Thanks for watching the build.

[@redwolfknives3174]

Amazing build! That might be my new favorite of your builds. The dark theme just pops!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yeah I’m a sucker for the dark blades myself. I call this one “NightShade”. 👍. Thanks for watching.

[@Aleeknives]

Man I really enjoyed watching your build Denis! I love the contrast with the silver and the bluing salts! Excellent design, excellent Damascus, excellent execution bro!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Airin! I appreciate that. You handle is 😍. 👍

[@alizehlips7338]

Wow it turn out incredible. I love the pattern 😍 the contrast between black and white is so nice 👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Alizeh!

[@thegoodfooddude7395]

You know you explaining how you patterened the Damascus was so informative. Like I never understood how someone could predict the pattern that would come out, but you explaining along the way with little infographics made it so easy to understand. You really have a brilliant mind. Have you ever considered teaching because you seem like you would do really well at passing along this knowledge to others. Great video! hope you did well in the challenge since I am seeing this well like 6 months after this video went live.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, John! I’m also a PADI scuba instructor so teaching isn’t new for me. Though my day job has nothing to do with teaching. Thanks for watching!

[@TheAverageNose]

I've gotta say man, I've watched hundreds of hours of knife and sword makers videos. Of course your work is fantastic but it's the information I find better than any other channels, you're the first maker I've seen who puts a graphic next to you forging explaining and showing exactly what all the movements are actually doing. It's one thing to watch a blade of Damascus being forged but I've never known or been told what all the turns such are doing to the pattern. Very cool!!! It goes without saying the knife came out absolutely fantastic! The word grail gets thrown around far to often, one of your knives is the definition of a grail for me!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I do try to make sure you do learn something from it. Understanding is knowledge. 😉. Thanks for watching

[@robertproteau4113]

That dagger is absolutely incredible!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanhs so much, Robert! Please check out all the videos and vote! 👍

[@HeavyForge]

Everything you make has Elegance to it! Great job overcoming those obstacles. Dagger is awesome and the pattern really pops. 👌🏻🔥

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Spencer! I’m thrilled to have you in this challenge! It’ll shoot you your numbers for sure. 👍

[@gilsalomon3439]

another stunning build!! wow one of the most beautiful knives that came from your shop!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Gil! I appreciate you taking a look.

[@curtisweller4138]

It actually took my breath away, it was so stunning! I’ve never seen Damascus steel with such incredible contrast. Sorry that I’m so late to the table; I’d have voted for you without question. Amazing work, truly amazing.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Curtis! I appreciate you checking out the build. 👍

[@carlosdanger1843]

Oh my gosh! It just shot out when I saw the finished product…absolutely beautiful, sir…well done. Fit for nobility or royalty.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Carlos! I appreciate you watching!

[@theNimboo]

It is incredible how you are able to mentally keep track of what is happening with the layers through all those steps!! I had no idea it was so difficult to achieve these patterns! The graphics you provide really help a lot, I can imagine what is going on. I didn't realize forge men could create these patterns with real metal like this! I used to think they just carved in patterns afterwards or something, but the steal was solid blocks. It is so much more satisfying to realize that they are true metals running through there. Amazing video please keep making them, I really love your stuff.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out the build. I’m glad the graphics help you. The shark is up at the ricasso right above the guard. Thanks for watching

[@davidpugh4527]

Looking at this blade it's very hard to believe that you have not completed your journeyman qualifications yet brother that looks like Masters work to me absolutely stunning

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, David! I’ll get to the Master level some day. 👍

[@NjordArtisan]

A real bummer that point near the ricasso broke off, that looked really nice. But nevertheless a fantastic piece of art. Thanks for working so hard to put this competition together!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Sven! I love that you’ve moved from viewer to participant! 👍

[@NjordArtisan]

@@TyrellKnifeworks me too 😄👌🏻

[@mrbikehunter]

Great build I'm a little biased and you got my vote but saying that your dagger to me was the most aesthetically pleasing. I have learned so much more from your channel than from any of the others I like the way you present each of them and methodically lay out the process. Thankyou.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching. All the makers did excellent builds this time around. There will be a format change for the next challenge so stay tuned!

[@califrag8]

I watched your vid before you sent it off. Congrats on receiving the recognition your excellence deserves. Loved the art while you were making it...pleased it was noticed by the Challenge for the beauty it is.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching

[@Danger_Noodle_Pliskin]

I decided to watch all of this first before looking at the other entries, and I think it turned out excellently, despite the break on the end. Well done sir!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out. Definitely watch all the builds, many excellent ones for sure! 👍

[@danhaas9730]

Just when I think you can't top the craftmanship of your previous knives, you go and make something as incredible as this. That patterning is gorgeous!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Dan! I appreciate you checking it out. 👍

[@rabooey]

This is beyond. What a beautiful dagger, wow.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you checking it out!

[@6Sally5]

It literally boggles my mind that you can follow in your head the progressive orientation of the various components. It is not surprising you won the challenge from among extremely high level competition. Congratulations, sir….looks like it will Keal!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Once you start working with damascus, there are certain progressions that you understand, so its not as complicated as it looks. Thanks for watching, Alan!

[@meckermann1280]

Das ist der schönste Dolch, den ich seit langem gesehen habe. Ein schönes Design und auch der Griff ist eine Schau! Auch wenn die Challenge vorbei ist, so ist dieser Dolch für mich der Schönste. Danke für das Zuschauen lassen!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Vielen Dank! Ich weiß es zu schätzen, dass du zusiehst!

[@thisisanalt]

The graphics showing the layers of the billet were extremely informative in helping me understand how the Damazene process works, I am often frustrated when watching these forging videos and the smiths jump cut from part of the billet process to another and I, a mere pleb watching the video, can't determine why its done in that way, this really helped me understand the process much better, thank you.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad the graphics are helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@mikhielthorsson6033]

This video popped in my feed and I'm glad it did. It's nice to watch a blade smith forge and show their talent and imagination. I recently watched a video of someone making a reimagined medieval mandalorian helmet and was punching the heated metal with him gloved fist. That was the first time I've ever given a thumbs down on a video in years.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yeah that’s a little over the top effects for a video. Real blacksmiths use hammers and tongs. 😜 Thanks for checking out this build, Mikhiel!

[@kenh8979]

While the little "points" did look good, but getting that one side broke off, then grinding it all in a curve to match, I think I like the final product better. BUT, that's why they make Fords 'n Chevys:). Tyrell, I wish to say a THANK YOU!! for all your work with these videos - I've learned a bunch from watching you work. I really like your copper work and have done a couple of CuMai blades and one Copper Damascus billets. Thank you.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Ken! It was a bummer at first when the flare broke off but everyone seems to like it better without it. Send me some pics of your knives for Viewer Knives! (tyrellknifeworks at gmail)

[@zman92630]

That is truly the most beautiful, immaculate dagger I've ever seen created. Kudos, brother!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Chris!

[@corbyrobinson3640]

at 1:02 in... you have officially captured my brain.... that roll open door on your forge is genius!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It is the best door construction I've even used. Thanks for watching!

[@marlinblack6597]

Absolutely beautiful. Good enough to present to royalty as a gift. An excellent example of true craftsmanship.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@wigxu]

I think this and Kyle Royer's Serenity daggers are my 2 favourites of recent times. Absolutely incredible work. That blade is a fantastic contrast to such a classically styled bottom half. Superb!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

If you haven’t seen my ocean sunset dagger, check that one out. It’s my favorite build I’ve done. Thanks for watching.

[@mickez3993]

Your finish product is the best i seen here hands down. Your honesty on mistakes is a huge appreciation to the riddle of steel.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Mick!

[@mickez3993]

@@TyrellKnifeworks look forward to the Fairbairn-Sykes challenge

[@TurbsUK]

Great watching a master at work. I do enjoy watching videos like this. I live in the UK and I can't see myself ever having a go at something like this myself but I find it fascinating.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out this build, Lee!

[@TurbsUK]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I see this is an older video, how did you get on with the Challenge?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@TurbsUK This dagger did indeed win that challenge. 😉

[@bradleygerber]

Man oh man that is stunning. The rest of the guys are going to have to put something special together. Great job.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Brad! There are some spectacular builds, check them out. 👍

[@bradleygerber]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Yup... you get my vote here my man. Again, fantastic work.

[@jasonhomer4928]

That's an impressive blade. Love the graphics of how the patterns look while being forge welded.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching this build, Jason!

[@jasonhomer4928]

@@TyrellKnifeworks impressive, and amazing skills.

[@bobbuilder7946]

Haven't watched all the builds but seen all the pics and your work just blows me away! The entries are all beautiful in their own style but yours just has a classical elegance that I love. I don't really know the first thing about it technically but I'm so moved by the process and the finished product is just astonishing.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Bob! I think the quillion dagger is the most elegant of blades and there’s a reason it’s a requirement for the ABS Mastersmith test. 👍

[@diegoalcantara9131]

This master piece belongs in a museum. Absolutely astonishing craftsmanship. New sub because I definitely want to see more of this.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Welcome to the channel, Diego! Thanks for checking out the build!

[@nicoleohara1028]

Oh wow, that is a sexy blade! Yours, Drew’s and Dustin’s are my favorites. So much talent in this crew!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

There are some amazing blades in this challenge for sure! Drew's is my personal favorite. That kid is only 17 and producing art like that?! 😮🤯. Thanks for watching, Nicole!

[@Volvalex]

That is an INSANELY impressive dagger. Truly a showcase for your skills and experience, what a masterpiece.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanhs so much for watching! Be sure to vote!

[@stoneyard100]

The monochrome model showing the damascus detail is brilliant.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m happy the graphics are helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@jessebenitez9357]

The blades you create are stunning works of art. The marriage of dazzling beauty and strong effective weaponry is incredible. Seems silly to call you a journeyman, the expertise you show, instruction given to neophyte smiths in your videos, and contribution to the community denote a master’s touch. I know it is a matter of time and I respect the terms codified by the ABS, but in my mind, sir, you are a master.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Jesse! I still have a ways to go to be at the MS level, but I appreciate the sentiment.

[@DanHelfond]

Dude, that's amazing! Beautiful work!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Dan!

[@GVBiggs524]

My pleasure to watch!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out the build, Gary! I appreciate you watching. Please be sure to vote!

[@KimP0612]

Holy cow! You are truly gifted. Beautiful as always. 😍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Kimberly! I appreciate that

[@jeremynedrow7003]

Your blades beautiful and very precise . Your work is next level.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Jeremy! I appreciate you watching

[@LarryGarfieldCrell]

Looks like you won. Congratulations! Gorgeous work all the way through.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Larry! I appreciate you watching!

[@shadowboyii]

THANK YOU this was a joy to watch the graphs really helped with understanding how the patterns are made I will not say this is the best knife I have seen because your copper damascus bowie knife edge it for me by a hair what can I say I am a sucker for that copper on steel contrast. truly thank you for making this videos you are inspiring me to make something beautiful like this tho I still can't imagen my self doing anything like this but even so knowing that this level of craftsmanship exist make me happy thanks for your hard work and keep doing what you are doing the world need to see your work.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much for watching! You’ll definitely want to checkout next week’s build video. I think it may top the copper bowie for you! 😜

[@shadowboyii]

@@TyrellKnifeworks A master is challenging him self! The hype is real with this one, I will really look forward to seeing the next masterpiece Keep it up

[@diadexxus]

I love that you show the pattern on each sections you make. I have never made anything but I adore watching people making knives among other things

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad it’s helpful to envision the process. Lots of other cool build in the library and more coming soon!

[@KelOne333]

I watched The WINNERS video after this and it went through the first round of winners and I was so let down not to see yours in it, then I thought it was maybe a different contest. But then the special challenge winners part of the video showed and I was so happy to see that you got the win you clearly deserved. Excellent job and I LOVED the graphic that help the viewers keep track of the layers. Thank you!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

This blade did indeed win first place. We just announced the next challenge today, check that out!

[@KelOne333]

@@TyrellKnifeworks subscribed 😎👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@KelOne333 welcome to the channel! 👍

[@dgibraltar]

WHAT A STUNNING DAGGER. OH MY GOODNESS!!! I literally bawled when I saw the final product.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching ❤️

[@idwolverine1867]

Exquisite! That Damascus blade turned out amazing. Love the wire fluted handle too. Excellent job and a great video.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching! Check out all the other builds too. 👍

[@Sauron191]

I’m speechless at the end result!! That is an EPIC piece of art mate!!!! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching this build. The Quillion dagger is probably my favorite knife.

[@AndreH3d]

wow, love the fact you added the VO with your comments on what youré doing! amazing result, pure art

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching, Andre!

[@bradymcphail9690]

Denis, 1st sir, congratulations! Honestly Airin Lee’s Was a close 2nd in my humble opinion. Your PIP inset of the layer progression was life changing for me! I was able to undoubtedly see the direction you are going with your pattern. I’m so proud & thankful that you allow me to stand over your shoulder and watch you build these incredible knives. I get to keep my mouth shut and learn! Thank you Denis, please consider using the pip pattern layer progression inset more often.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Every damascus build since the bowie challenge uses these graphics since I've gotten such feedback on it. I'm thrilled you are learning along with me. Thank you for following the channel, I appreciate it!

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

You are awesome for giving us a complete list of all your tools and supplies in the description. So helpful, thank you.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@JamesMPogue]

Congratulations! I picked your dagger, after seeing it on KZbin. I decided it would be almost impossible to beat. Thanks for another museum quality piece. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, James!

[@douggoins2960]

Wow. You are truly an artist, sir. This is beautiful piece. You're always making incredible blades

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Doug! I appreciate you watching!

[@douggoins2960]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I recently got into watching these types of videos. Yours by far is my favorite.

[@YooToobz]

Hope your vacation was great. This is such a beautiful dagger 🗡 So much attention to detail in every part of the design & build. Not to mention all the work that doesn’t make it into final edits. Very impressed again. Bravo Sir. Well done. I’ll vote for sure

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Skeeter! I appreciate you checking out the builds.

[@spiker4440]

Thanks for putting this competition together. I watched each build with awe. To see the different methods and style of each smith to make outstanding Daggers. It was a very hard choice. It came down to fit and finish + the overall look. I only wish i could have hefted each one. Great job. you have my vote. Congrats to all on some fantastic builds !!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching all the builds, that’s the real win!

[@nickhammer6408]

Incredible blade.... You are a master... That being said it's funny even a guy like you had a unforseen accident... But you recovered nicely. Great work . Thanks.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Knife making is just a series of problems to solve. I don’t think the problems ever end but your solutions get better and faster. 😜. Thanks for watching

[@nickhammer6408]

@@TyrellKnifeworks Excellent that's what time and experience teach. 👍 Great advice.

[@droganovic6879]

Oh wow, that's a really striking design! Beautiful dagger!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@droganovic6879]

@@TyrellKnifeworks here's hoping you win! 😀

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@droganovic6879 The winner announce video went out on April 30th. This dagger did indeed take first place. Thanks!

[@droganovic6879]

@@TyrellKnifeworks congratulations! Well deserved! 😀

[@EvilBlakey]

First knife video I've seen with cross-sections of the billet, thanks for the visualisation!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m happy the graphics were helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

Absolutely stunning dagger. That Siberian maple burl is absolutely bonkers. I think what I like most is the silver solder inlays. Never would have thought to use silver solder that way. Lol my dad will be brainstorming for sure when I tell him about it. We use it for stuff like repairing chrome bumpers and trim and other stuff in extreme cases. Most of the time we prefer to work or grind/sand the metal and if it's bad enough get replacement pieces. Sometimes you can't when you're working with rare or just not popular classics/antiques though.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Adam. I’m glad I could inspire you with a couple new ideas. 👍

[@dodgygoose3054]

That is a Kings dagger, for king who knows how to use it. Truly epic, you remind me of some mythical forger from a fantasy world.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, I’ll take that! ❤️

[@bradleycairns908]

Incredible work Dennis. You've done an amazing job with this build, and putting this dagger challenge together was a great idea. Consider me inspired by this Dennis. Keep up the good work ⚒️👍👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Bradley! Thanks for checking out the builds!

[@bradleycairns908]

@@TyrellKnifeworks it's been a pleasure Dennis. I've had a big interest in blade smithing since I was a kid so it's really good to see so many different knife makers and blacksmiths sharing their knowledge of the craft on KZbin.

[@Ottee2]

Wow, true knifemaking artistry. I kept thinking of the feud between the Montagues & Capulets in Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet* . Good job!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I hadn’t thought of Shakespeare. That’s an interesting comparison. Thanks for watching

[@توفيقمحمد-ح5ي]

هذا رائع جدا تعجبني طريقتك في شرح العمل أنت إنسان محترم شكرا لك ولمن قام بالترجمه أتابعك من دمشق ♥️

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

شكرا لمتابعة القناة. الترجمات ليست مثالية ولكن بالجودة التي توفرها لي Google. 😜

[@virago41]

By far one of the best on the tube..it's an honor to see a master craftsman at his best 😊👍🙏🇮🇳

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Deepak! I appreciate you watching

[@droberts573]

Wow, that thing is Gorgeous. Beautiful work as always my friend. Love watching you create something so beautiful out of a chunk of steel. Great Work and Good luck in the competition. You got my vote. Their is some really cool and good looking knives in the competition, but yours just stands out. Just Beautiful.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and voting.

[@kippert1987]

That looks so good! I can't even begin to comprehend the amount of practice and dedication that has gone into honing your skills to the point where you can create something like that with such ease!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Well, I’ve been at this just under 4 years. If you have the passion and work on it and keep learning, it fine quickly. Thanks for watching, Kevin.

[@kippert1987]

@@TyrellKnifeworks wow, that's impressive how far you've come in such a short space of time? If you don't mind my asking, what kind of background do you have from your career? Has it been largely hand craft/engineering based? I'm looking forward to reclaiming the garage so I can have a bit of a craft/maker space!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@kippert1987 in my day job I’m a director of engineering at a software company so nothing to do with machines. 😜

[@mikethunman436]

Marvelous!! And I'm actually glad, that one corner snapped because it looks even better line this now! 👌👌👌

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Many have said the same thing. Thanks for watching!

[@divineshadow4534]

Love how you show diagrams of the patterns , it gives better visualisation of whats actually happening in there , p.s thats a wicked grind , daggers look hard to get that right man

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad the graphics help! Daggers are challenging to grind for sure. Anything that requires symmetry is tough. Thanks for watching.

[@divineshadow4534]

@@TyrellKnifeworks its a pleasure to watch mate , very satisfying watching a good craftsman at work

[@nexminute9880]

the handle and all the pieces incl. with the handle turned out Fab! wow, really impressive 😍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking a look!

[@DevoutJourney]

Dude this is great and I really appreciate the graphics of the layers as you work. Instant new subscriber

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad the graphics are helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@larryburwell7775]

A true piece of art and craftsmanship.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Larry! I really appreciate that.

[@jimtaylor6663]

That is unbelievably cool! Just wow! (I literally said "WOW!" during the final reveal) Good luck Denis!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Jim! I appreciate you taking a look.

[@lorneclose7312]

Now that's a show stopper. The black core kinda has the look of you maker's mark. Fabulous

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out the build! Be sure to watch them all. All the builds are exceptional!

[@bamsarnie]

Amazing work as always! I really like how you put a graphic in the corner it really helps understand and appreciate the process more

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Sam! I’m happy the graphics are helpful. Check out all the other challenge builds as well, they are all incredible. 👍

[@bamsarnie]

@@TyrellKnifeworks oh wow I got a reply 😊😁 I will do!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@bamsarnie I be reply to all my comments. 👍

[@robertmason7971]

Truly fine work and an award winning process. Thank you...

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Robert! Please watch all the builds and vote. 👍

[@captain92morgan68]

I've seem a lot of Damascus forging, but having the patten images as you went was super cool and helpful. The dagger turned out grear

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I'm happy the graphics help you visual what's going on. Thanks for watching!

[@disc0king21]

Truly incredible.. what a masterpiece, a legendary dagger if I ever saw one. Im seeing this video in my recommendations much later so I can only imagine you won this challenge lol. I’ll have to check out the competitor’s pieces for fun but this work of art is simply stunning, bravo!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out this build! It did indeed win the challenge.

[@linda54wood]

Your eye for detail. The clean precision. The way all parts of the dagger compliment the others. You are in a league of your own. The GOAT!! OH and I voted for yours. 😉

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Linda! Please watch all the builds, the other makers did exceptional builds! 👍

[@linda54wood]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I watched them all. And yes they did!

[@Jayxster]

Oh WOW! That is spectacular - amazing work!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Jacques!

[@Kevin-ud1eb]

Dude this dagger turned out Amazing event with that misshapen on the bottom of the blade. Nice work brother truly a work of art.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks so much, Kevin! I appreciate you watching