Forging my first Kiridashi knife

[@madwilliamflint]

Yeah, learned more about heat treating and sharpening knives from this "not really a knife guy" video than from most knife guy videos. o7

[@thomasprevost7454]

Xe'

[@codycampbell2607]

That’s because knife making isn’t blacksmithing 😂

[@shovelspade480]

I absolutely love this style of knife. Thanks for your tuition. Amazing teacher 💧🔥💚🌍

[@tdruce66]

My two favourites - John Switzer and Paul Sellers - awesome!

[@scottswineford6714]

My preferred style of marking knife. Haven't had one "walk" away.

[@Bartleyblades]

“Competition is steep for custom knife makers” is an understatement. Ive been bladesmithing for going on 5 years. I need to start a new channel for it. Love your videos John. Learning a lot from you.

[@JordanTracy93]

You deserve way more views than what you have. I thoroughly enjoy your content.

[@BlackBearForge]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@bennyhill3642]

That was really neet. Made me wonder what you could use them for lol At 1st I thought they were throwing knifes but was like no not Mr John lol Great Vid Mr John😇😇

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice project John. As a woodworker I believe I would have to have a handle and yes, a bit smaller to use as a marking knife. Thank you for sharing, and please stay healthy.

[@douglasfathers4848]

Hi JOHN this was a very interesting video , most knife makers confuse us with complicated Techniques. But then you do what you do best uncomplicate things and show how even the most unexperienced hobbyist without expensive or power tools can give it a go. So from me and all your other trainees thank you .cheers.

[@Lesnz2009]

I could just see the colours you mentioned in the hardening stage...a very interesting project.

[@bobpharris6179]

I have seen similar knives used in leather also. Thanks for sharing.

[@Zogg1281]

Those Kiridashi knives are really nice! I have a blacksmithing bucket list of all of the things I would really love to make. Recently I keep wondering how you managed to get hold of it as, so far, you've managed to make some of my favourite projects with a Kiridashi beeing right at the top of the list!! I think that the only thing to is light up the forge and start heating up some steel!!! The best bit is that I now have some really some easy to follow instructional video's instead of not really knowing where to start. Thank you for another inspiring video 😊 Stay safe and keep up the awesome work 👍

[@peewee11B]

Great job always enjoy your work

[@vidarsigrun]

I enjoy watching your videos because I always learn something.

[@BlackBearForge]

Glad to hear it!

[@hayward434]

Nice work John. A very useful little tool. I also noticed the beautiful miners candle holders on your back wall of your wood working shop.

[@BlackBearForge]

I did a video on the miners candles awhile back kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2KwqoKqq6prd6M

[@stephenlange7447]

That was fantastic. Enjoyed the whole video. Very practical.

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job John, a very handy blade.

[@martinfalcon2182]

Nice

[@judithwright5084]

Very interesting. Must try this one. Have many projects it could help me out with

[@wastedjunker9589]

love all your videos thanks to you ive taken up blacksmithing and im learning the ropes of it

[@hvforge9147]

Nice. I’ll have to try making one.

[@SamuelMcCunemusic]

awesome video as always John keep up the great work it's much appreciated!

[@rjg3876]

One of Your skills that impresses Me is how You handle hot materials and not getting burned.

[@BlackBearForge]

thanks

[@alierem4266]

As it goes with blacksmiths and electricians, red is danger. However, even when not red, hot metal can cause serious burns. This is first OH&S rule learnt in these trades. And protective shoes.

[@emmengel]

John I'm 6-2 and I got really big hands you just keep making those big marking knives

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good job and great video John. Always enjoy your time in the shop. Stay safe and thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@gordonmccall5263]

Always enjoy your videos! I've been meaning to make one of these!

[@duaneaubuchon9453]

I really like how you made the knife nice job sir!!!!

[@sovernsectwarren]

That 5160 reminds me of 4140 in that it doesn't like to move under the hammer. Love your video and content. Would love to have the chance to meet you sometime as I have learned a lot from you.

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Another great video John Switzer thank you for sharing and teaching your take on these technique. I can see an application for multiple sizes from family large to fairly small. Oh gosh now your jinxed into making more lol 🙏 Blessed be John Crawford out ⚒️🧙‍♂️

[@fauseth]

Thank you John!

[@tokolosh11]

Excellent, informative video as usual John. Thanks for sharing.

[@steelpennyforge5152]

Pretty good shop knife for a non-knife guy. Well done

[@ethanburnett4164]

Good job!!

[@markhull9156]

Nice work. Thank you.

[@nestorknoxs3795]

Love the closing music!! Nice touch.kerp it up

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks 👍

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello John This tool you Made is very usefull Thanks for sharing this work with us I like your channel and what you do Greetings and All the best wishes Frank

[@BlackBearForge]

Thank you very much!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice project John, enjoyed.

[@DavidGrassSr]

As usual , very nicely done,we love to watch you take a piece of steel and make it come to life ? Oh, i was wondering , looking at you hands you look like your in your late 60's to early 70's.. I'm 75 and love to watch you work.. I always ring the bell, See Ya,Texas

[@hannemannironworks1651]

Thank you for sharing John!

[@thomas.thomas]

cool video, learned something new

[@richardsolomon8076]

Nice knives John :) I like the left n right set

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks 👍

[@louislarose4023]

Cool Knives !

[@johnwesley6929]

Nice work. Yes there's competition but each person has their own style and that's the most appealing to their audience.

[@gundanium3126]

you can temper in your kitchen oven just fine, especially if you have a more modern digital temperature gauge. if you do not you can get a cheap temperature gun to check the actual heat to make sure the oven is reading accurately.

[@BlackBearForge]

You can, but if yu are oil quenching make sure you clean all the oil residue off before your stink up your kitchen. I prefer to keep a small toaster oven in the shop just for tempering

[@gundanium3126]

@@BlackBearForge learned the hard way that what you say is true, if you're using proper quench oil you want to wipe off the blade before bringing it in, and it's a good idea to put this into practice even if you are using something like canola oil as it takes time and yelling to get you to change the habit if you switch to a propper quench oil like parks 50. PS if you live in the USA you can get parks AAA or Parks 50 from USAKNIFEMAKER.com by the gallon or 5 gallons. I know it's hard to figure out where to get proper quench oil so I thought I would throw this out.

[@Jennifer-zb4gc]

great tool 👍 great video

[@johntaylor9320]

Form usually follows function. "Beautifully simplistic". Some people dont like the look of a polished blade etc. If it makes the blade function with less friction it's a good thing but not always imperative depending on the task.

[@watchanddiscover1]

Love your content john, keep up the great work!!

[@beni2094]

Love this!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Nice work

[@RainyDayForge]

Great video as always. I need to get my hands on a flatter like yours. A few local guys have made some. I'll have to find out how they made them.

[@BlackBearForge]

Here is the video where we made that flatter kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnuXgKqjqJamq5Y

[@RainyDayForge]

@@BlackBearForge Thanks! I'll check it out. Have a good weekend.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nice set of (kee-ra-dash-ee) knives. Would be great for a person with extra large hands.

[@stevedingman474]

John I see/hear yourself talking yourself into a new anvil lol ! I seen it in the weekend Q&A lol to be honest I got by with a 225 pound Montgomery ward anvil that was beat to submission! I had finally reached a place in life I could afford anther anvil and I decided on a new one 270 pounds of straight, flat correct sized hardy hole a great horn crisp edges ! And every time I use it I wonder how I put up with the old one and I sold the old one for about as much as the new one cost me!!! And couldn’t be happier!

[@BlackBearForge]

I will probably just move the other anvil over, but new Fontanini would be great

[@ericdouglas9804]

Really good content and nicely edited John. Dies are headed to the PO box 4 . Stay safe Eric

[@BlackBearForge]

Thanks

[@ericdouglas9804]

Black Bear Forge no problem. Sorry it took so long

[@charliebecker9391]

Good Morning John: According to Google it's pronounced "Kir ra da' shi" Japanese carving/marking knife used by Japanese carpenters. However; you probably already knew that. Great video. Best Wishes.

[@jeancollin8224]

It is KIRIDASHI.

[@willykanos1044]

"... covered with hair and you're trying to shave it." I prefer to imagine myself peeling off a decal.

[@ericg3955]

Love the videos. Can I ask what the story with the hole in your vest pocket is?

[@jllaine]

A utility knife that's more sturdy than the razor-blade type.

[@williamsultana3848]

Hi John

[@Alex-ow6hk]

First love your vids keep em coming

[@robertkoontz7865]

I like the Vise Clamp, gotta have it. I'd like to see more uses for the single edged bevel. I think some swords were made with a single bevel. Thanks B.K.

[@clydebalcom8252]

I've been wondering when you were going to forge a kiridashi blade. I think you are really going to enjoy using it.

[@seangere9698]

The best way to sharpen is the way that works best for you, not what works best for someone else. If you arrange those diamond stones in a triangular shape with an inch or so gap at the corners you can use all three of them equally effectively, you just have to revolve it as you go.

[@BlackBearForge]

Interesting idea

[@seangere9698]

@@BlackBearForge I've done it that way before and it worked rather well.

[@GibClark]

Nice👍👍

[@johnlockwood8223]

For beginners if you had to pick one or two tings to start out with what would you pick?

[@BlackBearForge]

Tongs need to fit the material you are working with. So start with tongs that fit what you want t do as a beginner. That is different for everyone. I do recommend buying a few sets of good tongs to start with so you know what good tongs are, then learn to make your own as you need different styles and sizes.

[@grandadz_forge]

There goes the neighborhood

[@georgemchime6979]

howdy I really enjoy ur videos I really would like to see how to refinish an anvil thank u

[@stevedingman474]

Lol I do make knives but they’re hunting knives ones that work for a living not just look pretty and you’d shart your shorts if u scratched it ! Bone handles hunting knife profile shaving sharp with a leather case 75.00 out the door I make 10 a week ! Brass rivets ... just a simple knife like your grandpa had ! Last a lifetime!

[@robarcher3892]

Hey Steve, What type of bone do you use and where do you get it? Thanks Rob

[@stevedingman474]

rob archer I use deer mostly unless I want that real old time look like the peace makers had and for that I use cow bones 🦴 and I have a huge bunch of friends that I deer hunt with and I always get enuff deer bone plus I mushroom hunt a lot so finding deer bones is pretty easy ! But cow bone well lol Walmart believe it or not they sell femar chew bones I think it’s 10.95 and I can make 20 handles maybe more out of 1 ! Hope this helps !

[@richardbradley961]

HI THAT WAS REALY STRANGE,,, THE CLOCK IN THE BACK GROUND WAS 20 SECONDS DIFFERANT TO MINE IN MY WORKSHOP,,,,,,,,,14 MINIUTS TO ONE............REGARDS FROM THE U.K.

[@g-off80]

Hey John, great videos! I have been addicted to watching them! I have learned a lot from you so far and hope to learn a lot more! On a side note, do you remember who plays your closing credits music? I was lik8ng it a lot and would like to hear more!

[@louispassmore4740]

Hey John did you ever think about doing a live KZbin video awesome knife thank you again for another great video

[@BlackBearForge]

I don't have any internet access in the shop.

[@louispassmore4740]

Oh ok that makes a lot of sense. Watched your hook of the week today and I loved it you make it look so easy if I had the extra money I would most definitely support your Channel more than subscribing thank you so much for your inspiration motivation have a great day

[@eddieagha5851]

If it's very cold in the shop do you have to heat your vermiculite? Thanks.

[@BlackBearForge]

I do in most cases, especially for thinner material.

[@eddieagha5851]

@@BlackBearForge the same way, by putting a heated rod in it?

[@BlackBearForge]

@@eddieagha5851 Yep

[@arthurdibbartistblacksmith6096]

What quenching oil are you usibg as I've vegetable oil is ok to use?

[@BlackBearForge]

I have a commercial quenching oil. But many people use vegetable oils with good results

[@arthurdibbartistblacksmith6096]

@@BlackBearForge thank you very much. On a different note could you do a video on the decorative features throughout your workshop. Ive noticed in several other videos you have twists, scrolls and other interesting elements of ironwork on your walls and would like to see them.

[@ricktalerico893]

Hi John, I like these knives. Are you going to make them to sell. If so I would definitely be interested in buying a set. Please let me know.

[@BlackBearForge]

I wasn't planing on it, but I can look into the possibility.

[@Nougification]

Why the brick? Is it just to expose the steel to watch heat transfer? I have seen the brick used a few times. I just don't understand it. I've got some bricks at the house, I am ready to use one if it's needed.

[@BlackBearForge]

The brick is just an easy way to shine the material up enough to see the colors run. An angle grinder with a flap disc would work also

[@Nougification]

@@BlackBearForge got it. Thanks! I've been using the flap discs. But if I can save some of my flappers for the same effect! Good idea, thanks!

[@richardstewart1955]

Does resting it on a cold anvil while waiting for the tempering colors to run interfere with the temper?

[@chevychavanne4433]

The anvil will suck the heat out of one side faster than the air will on the other which will result in an uneven temper

[@parlainthtownie85]

Did you put those knives you basically said you weren't going to use on sale? Maybe in the "You get the idea" section of your Etsy shop? 😁

[@BlackBearForge]

I sure didn't mean to imply I wouldn't use them. These were made specifically to add to my own tool chest.

[@mrwtlgn7058]

If u put a bevel on both sides u could have an abidextrus knife..

[@BlackBearForge]

Holding the knife vertical is part of what makes it work well for layout work. One you add a second bevel you loose that nice straight sided cut,

[@paulcorrigan649]

Hi John. How long is vermiculite good for and why did you choose a 25deg bevel?

[@BlackBearForge]

Vermiculite should be good forever, although it does get dusty over time. 25 degrees makes for a good sharp edge for hand held work. It would be a bit weak for a chisel hit with a hammer.

[@paulcorrigan649]

What angle do you aim for with chisels?

[@madwilliamflint]

It's funny how much you sound like Walter Sorrels.

[@Danny_Boel]

20:07 Breathing those fumes really can't be healthy.

[@drewbacca1981]

Keer-ah-dashee

[@glenndarilek520]

Everybody and their brother makes and sells custom knives. Everybody talks and oohs about knives, but practically none buy them.

[@BlackBearForge]

That was pretty much my experience.

[@garygraham2974]

My name is Gary you can use a car window to sharpen your knife to

[@manga12]

a kiradashi is a carving knife, though traditionally used in the old days to sharpen pencils, acording to murray carter of carter cutlery in the pacific northwest, he is the only named japanese master blade maker by a japanese master smith at least at the time he was and is also an abs master bladesmith, but enough about him this is blackbear forge's channel

[@uknowthat1guy688]

I feel ok with him using an angle grinder seeing how theyre like $15-$20 at harbor freight.

[@demastust.2277]

Say it like "Keeridashi"

[@robertkatekaru887]

Pronounced Key-ree-da-she

[@dalekidd420]

#JohnSwitzer: pronunciation is keer-i-dash-ee.

[@johnjude2685]

Please contact me I had trouble with this build, Believe it endangered me, please reply

[@BlackBearForge]

I’m not sure what you mean by that

[@thedarwinexperience5312]

Literally saw smoke when his finger touched the hot metal, and not even a reaction. That's when you know it's happened a time or 2 haha.

[@OuroborosArmory]

Kirr A dash ee. Yours are not as pointy as I have seen.