Forging A Knife With Nails!

[@0802turtleman]

I very much enjoy your videos. I have stage 4 thyroid cancer. When I can not sleep at night you help me get through! Cheers! Thank You very much!

[@samuelramos909]

I hope you Still alive Bro, enjoy tour family and tour life...

[@larry6130]

Stop lying

[@rileybranting7099]

0:38 "I've done this before, it usually works" A true master of his trade

[@PracticalRenaissance]

NAILED IT!

[@GreenBeetle]

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[@clickbait5922]

Lol

[@chabka34]

God damn it beat me to it

[@Numbers__]

Figured I'd see someone talking about how the knife was "hard as nails" but that is close enough...

[@nickames8813]

Practical Renaissance HA!!!!

[@finnice]

Wow that is in my opinion the most beautiful knives you've made so far; texture, colour, shape... really shows your skills are improving you made that look easy!

[@chrispychickin]

Wow, this knife is straight up stunning. Definitely my favourite one of yours thus far. I love the fine nickel line following along the transition of steel types... You are truly an amazing artist

[@Zoidberg227]

Of all your knife builds I've watched, this one is probably the coolest. Love that dark dark edge and the bright nickel stripe, and the prominence of some of the nails.

[@WillFuI]

Thank u for the great pfp from 4:40-4:50. Been great all this time

[@Johnboy333]

I go to your store every time I am in Tulsa. My daughter and I love it. Thank you for offering great priced knives for knife lovers.

[@DavidSanchez-kk5wo]

This guy is good plus he is funny!!!! I love the robot. This is the type of person that I would love to have as a teacher and as a friend. Great sense of humor and an awesome job

[@ctsugusergroup1397]

That’s awesome every time I watch it. More please of the nickel line, it makes the knife stand out

[@JKnight]

This is the prettiest knife I've ever seen you make. Absolutely love it. The nails came out just right and that thin nickel line was just superb. Amazing craftsmanship.

[@bumpadump6992]

I have no idea why, but I love this video so much. Every time I see it on my list I just have to watch it. You did an amazing job, SIr.

[@fortj3]

You certainly have a way with steel. I salute you, and all the effort you put into your knives.

[@iamneophyte]

For me it's the prettiest knife you've forged so far, and I've been watching you for about 2 years now! Hands down one of me favourite yt-channels. Keep it up, mate!

[@streetgangtm]

I love how often you include your failed pieces. You always see on TV or documentaries etc where they always say "One wrong strike and it could be all over" or "If we hear such and such during the quenching we have to start over" yet it somehow always works out. It's awesome to see the actual process in honest detail

[@coen8323]

Stealth Bobber that's because TV is 9 times out of 10 fake

[@mark16443]

heat treated steel etches differently. since you only hardened the blade it will etch differently from the handle. beautiful knife. i love how you can actually see the nails. hopefully i can get my forge back together soon and give this a go

[@blakeh81]

mark16443 yep, that’s exactly what i was going to say. You really hit the nail on the head with that one 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@knutlyd]

Watching your work is like a spiritual experience.

[@lamproknives]

You're the only one to try those crazy damascus experiment, always wonderful

[@peterk5780]

Beautiful pattern there with all those nails. The nickel line is really bright and goergous! Lovely piece of work done there I must say. Cant get over the nickel line somewhat creating a sort of a hamon line making the knife look even better. Thenk you for this film which has inspired me even more to start tha journey down the path of knife making. Best of luck!!!

[@Meanderingsomething]

Why has no one said this yet. GB you nailed it.

[@GreenBeetle]

boom

[@zlohhcub6]

One of the most beautiful knives I've seen you make.

[@Landrew0]

Aside from good looks, does this knife have any special toughness due to the combination of different steels?

[@tofanedward9049]

Landrew0 sure. The edge is 1095 wich is a great steel and the spine is softer steel (nails are made from mild steel) so it absorbs shock easier. That caracteristics make a sharp and durable knife.😉

[@matthewfakes2916]

How on Earth may I be blessed enough to purchase a knife just like this? It is my Dream Come True knife.... Thank you for the awesome video. Matthew Fakes.

[@Fauxjob]

This and the fish hook have been my favorite of your canisters. You've really upped your finishing work, especially on the ricassos.

[@fritzdanielzik5543]

Making damascus steel without a powerhammer is a respectable work. The knife got really pretty.

[@mikeobarr8589]

God that's beautiful. Probably your best looking piece so far. That faux hamon you made with that nickel is amazing. Well done.

[@aries_9130]

That is FREAKING AMAZING! Love the bright line of nickel as well as the "color fade" in the blade. Awesome!

[@alexcallen9729]

That green beetle is a beautiful knife. Well done! the nickel strand throughout the blade had me sold.

[@brandoncox7460]

That was awesome. I really like the line from the nickel , it shows up so bright next to that 1095. Great work GB, keep up the good work!!!!!

[@JosephGarriganIII]

Glad I saw this one. Have a bunch of nails from the mid 1800's I want to try this with.

[@JaZx4Real]

GB, please please please please please make a knife out of different sized ball bearings.

[@malignantastralinfestation5834]

That is a phenomenal knife. Beetle, your knives have improved so much, that's absolutely gorgeous. I'm very impressed!

[@danielmitchell5615]

Followed this channel for months and just realized we are in the same city. I saw a billboard recently. Great work!!!

[@alejandrogranados2028]

By far the prettiest knife I’ve seen in a while... would like one of my own but with maybe some red construction paper or cloth layered into the sand paper

[@tonybowers9490]

May be the best looking knife you've done so far. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing!

[@deannederhoff]

Looked cool.i know all about the furnace gloves and stuff.i worked at marshalltown trowel,a company Dave Lennox started over 140 yrs ago.ran a furnace that burnt 2300 degrees.was neat running equipment,rolls,hammers and such that were 50 to 70 yrs old

[@edgarderschmied4497]

Wow, i think that is the most beautiful knive you have ever made. Really, really cool knife!

[@MarekTabi]

in each video will learn something new :) awesome work :)

[@APs.Custom.knives]

The fact you do this by hand is inspiring to those of use with no press or phammer

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Awesome stuff buddy thanks for sharing. Trying to build knives from different things on my channel now I'm catching up on all my work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@p7rox]

The blade and the handle together look so beautiful! Amazing job

[@mggcomputers]

I can't even believe that you can make a knife that nice out of nails and a piece of square tube and some powder. Really cool video dude I want that knife I love how the spine is so thick you Blu my mind.

[@TestinDaCable]

Kudos, sir. That nail knife looks absolutely stunning!

[@ArthurHerbst]

Was sceptical about that nickel liner, but damm, that looks pretty...

[@thejasonrk]

its really the icing on the cake, makes the knife in my opinion

[@TheBubby89]

Arthur Herbst mommy.

[@s.sradon9782]

doesn't nickel dissolve into steel and make it bad?

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome knife Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!! The wood you choose for your handles is gorgeous looking. Well Done

[@thebmac]

That dark edge and the bright nickle line looks awesome!. Always look forward to your videos and your style. Good experiment on making the micarta. At least me know now that it doesn't look so good

[@hankjenkins769]

This is one of my favorites you have made so far. Great work, thanks for sharing this

[@TristanDare]

The reason I think why it did not etch as well on the handle part, is because you only heat treated the blade. The part that is heat treated will expose the pattern better, it gives a better contrast between the steels. The part that is not heat-treated will show a very faint pattern, not as good as it would heat-treated. That's why a lot of knifemakers quench the whole blade, because they want the pattern to be exposed throughout the whole blade and handle. Very similar to Hamons, when you heat treat only a certain part of the blade, which is the cutting edge, it will etch differently than the part that is not heat treated. Hope this helps you out with your up-coming projects!

[@nortagnan2135]

Think this is my favourite knife you've made, really like the pattern, shape, and handle.

[@kchee1111]

hardened high carbon steel will etch darker than soft high carbon. Thanks for videoing all your work. I enjoy watching!

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Here's a whacky idea; You've been trying to make a knife out of drill shavings for a while. Have you considered using *SCREWS* (as in un-coated wood screws)? They are usually nice, hard steel, and they have that twisted body. So you may actually end up with nice curls in the damascus? Worth considering, or hare-brained?

[@HalfmoonForge]

Addicted to Projects what about carbon steel springs? Flattened out it would be a great spiral effect that should be really pronounced. I thought about trying it

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Yeah, I think that's an even better option!! :)

[@HalfmoonForge]

Addicted to Projects carbon steel springs + higher nickel steel springs combined with powdered steel would be an awesome mash up.

[@pizzapizza2424]

Addicted to Projects its a good idea but if you can't use the shavings then you throw them away. Its kinda like how you use a magnet to pick up your grinding dust to reuse it

[@GreenBeetle]

The only screws I've ever found are either coated or stainless. So, a few weeks ago I tried marine grade 316 stainless. Only about half the surfaces welded and there were some gaps in the screw driver slots. So even if I find uncoated carbon steel screws I would have to figure a way to keep gaps out of the screw driver slots. Would look pretty cool though.

[@thecountbassy_]

That has to be the best looking knife I've ever seen.

[@minecrafter45]

Amazing! this knife came out really well done. They amount of work you put into your videos and knifes is incredible. Also the drill spiral knife you did in your last video was sick.

[@atxtalon1]

I wish you had put this one on eBay. Beautiful work can’t wait till you make another. Thanks for the great videos.

[@4562jim]

beautiful loved that you could see the nails in the etch

[@r33tUserError]

My guess on the reason the etch went differently was due to the 1095 not hardening fully on the handle section. Same concept as generating a hamon with clay, except the handle section didn't go into the oil, and thus cooled more slowly. I know Alec Steele has mentioned that he prefers to HT his damascus for more contrast (see the video series on hinges for his box).

[@GreenBeetle]

Yup, you right. Totally slipped my mind. thanks!

[@Jamasterev]

This is awesome. I think it's my favorite that you've done so far.

[@IRONHEAD12701]

That nickel strip really paid off. Made it stand out sweet. Great job. Keep up the good work.

[@StevaManStevaMan]

excellent work and all the explanations...especially when it comes to the quenching and tempering...only the sky is the limit :-)))

[@GranTorino49]

That turned out great.....good move adding that single sheet!

[@thetruejay20]

Subbed, very happy to find a black smith that does commentary on their videos!

[@erichklett4847]

Maybe my favorite knife you have done yet. I would love to see you do a canister damascus project like this with 52100 steel.

[@ערןשולנר]

This is an astounding blade! Great job!

[@mavos1211]

Absolutely stunning knife! And as always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@NathanNostaw]

Those nails look great. Well worth the effort.

[@mackattack5299]

Very therapeutic watching a master at work. Nice work - truly.

[@Shab-z]

Awesome work as always. Love that you keep challenging yourself

[@TheDrumminjay]

Ha! The robot, I love it! Good work man, it’s a beautiful knife. That line of nickel is pretty sweet looking too.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

Collaboration with Essential Craftsman?!?!?! Hell Yeah!!!! I'm betting that will be FN EPIC! He just posted am amazing vid of Cy forging a knife and telling some of the best stories I've ever heard.

[@GreenBeetle]

Scott has sent me some pics of the swords and axes he's made. He is VERY talented, perhaps he'll put up a video of him forging a blade soon.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

I hope so but I enjoy every vid of his and yours. Thanks for all great vids man. One of my favs is the Sugaring vid you did, would love to see more on carbonizing and/or hardening and heat treat from ya. You do a great job of showing what happens when you try new things. ATB

[@stephenmerck5931]

Man you hit the nail on the head with this one.👍👍

[@thirtyeight92]

Hey GB, when you stick weld, start the arc by striking the stick across the steel like it's a match. Once its going, you can go back and start the weld. Also, if you aren't already using them, try 6018 rods instead of 7024 ones.

[@lookatmynips]

That's some good advice, but the tapping method is better (dosn't leave arc tracks).

[@BakeR5353]

thats one of the coolest knife blades ive ever seen!! good job man keep it up

[@StealthyOgre]

That nickle strip almost looks like an integrated hamon line. So cool!

[@bigpappahemi4263]

That is the most inventive use of a jigsaw I have ever seen!

[@alexisboutin6640]

Really cool stuff with the nickel to separate the 1095 edge! good job!

[@dudeguy96585589]

You should make another one with masonry nails. Those nails are hardened, so maybe you have a good edge or something.

[@shookings]

Get a cheap palm sander, and make a jig to hold it, sanding pad side up. Make a jig on the sanding pad with a square in it to hold your mild steel container. When filling your container, put it in the jig, and turn on your sander. The steep powder will turn into almost a liquid under vibration. All of your hard steel elements will also settle more effectively.

[@NuManXplore]

As always, very interesting and informative video! I love the bits of humour thrown in there as well. Knife turned out awesome!

[@EODReddFox]

Wow! Easily my favorite knife behind your San mai blade.

[@JustinTopp]

I think this is possibly my favorite or one of my favorite knives you have ever made

[@Jellooman]

Love the nails! I tried this using fluted masonry nails to make stars, maybe I will try it again!

[@AustrianJager]

Just beautiful! Like the thickness of the steel!

[@v1k1ng421]

That's cool how you can actually see the shape of the nails in the pattern.

[@homeyshlitz]

You nailed that on the head. Good job man.

[@Flame122345]

You really hit the nail on the head with this one that knife looks hard as nails

[@mousedog440]

Great job. This has to be one of my favourite knives from you!

[@tristinthompson2323]

The welding at the beginning looked like a galaxy

[@barrymccaulkiner4232]

that knife is beautiful. My favorite one that you have made.

[@TristanDare]

That is so darn cool, great work as always!

[@yetanotheaverageguy]

Killer content and great knives. I'm always stoked when you release a video.

[@tanasebrle9052]

When doing canister forging, you need to cut away the canister. A tip to help make separating the canister from your billet inside is to use liquid paper/white out.... coat the inside of the canister completely and then let it dry BEFORE you fill with your steel. The etching around the handle was sanded away. If you can remove the handle, do another etching and it'll pop back out (the etching that is).

[@JamieBainbridge]

This is one of the nicest looking you've done.

[@DaebakMonkey]

That knife is freaking gorgeous!!!

[@chris682]

I believe the tang did not etch as dark because of the difference in hardness when you quenched. Looks like the blade got hardened and the tang/handle area not as much. I have had this happen on a folding damascus knife that I made and the area that the tongs were holding it did not darken since the tongs were essentially a heat sink during the quench.

[@johnwaw6363]

Love the essential craftsmen's channel! Beauty knife!

[@amrikneifer1193]

One of my favorite knives you have made second only to the auger knife

[@eldestsucubus]

that nickel line is beautiful. what a fantastic looking knife.

[@terrychrist535]

Turned out beautiful. You do wonderful work. 👍😝

[@wmwalkerco]

DUUUUUUDE! I just found your channel as I'm venturing into some knife making on my own channel soon. That knife is insane! You make me want to make all the knives.

[@wayned5872]

That's crazy cool ...the nails & nickel knife...nice job..GB

[@esmithiii2003]

That is a gorgeous knife. Thank you for sharing!