INTEGRAL DAMASCUS CHEFS KNIFE 🔥 Final video!

[@marccutler1338]

my father always told me the difference between professionals and amateurs is professionals can make their mistakes disappear. it takes a man to say "I made mistake", and then let the world watch as they make it right. Much respect sir. Somebody is gonna get a gangster Chef's knife this weekend.

[@Steelwolfknives]

I found your channel because of Alec Steele, and I am so glad that I did. Beautiful knives, but your style of video is what really stands out to me. Loving it all so far!

[@walt8089]

Just watched "Forged in Fire" - Congratulations on winning the competition ! This may have been a while back ? Never the less, WELL DONE !!! Beautiful !

[@joem1256]

Very nice. A little piece of advice from a fellow knife maker who had made a few kitchen knives. If you are already down 2.5 thousandths, sharpen on water stones. It goes very quickly with a thin edge like that. I typically convex down, then clean up with EDM stones, then handstand to finish. In the past, I have put on the "rough" edge with the KMG and then done more hand sanding.

[@Mr.Donahue]

Chatoyance: a striking optical quality in which areas of light and dark grain shift and change position depending on the angle of view.

[@rotaholik89]

Chatoyance is an optical phenomenon in which a band of reflected light, known as a "cat's-eye," moves just beneath the surface of a cabochon-cut gemstone. Chrysoberyl and tiger's-eye are two of the best-known gem materials that exhibit this phenomenon.

[@TheLordReverend]

Brian Donahue thank you apparently he's too lazy to give a good description

[@Tremere1901]

Brian Donahue thank you sir i couldnt find it!

[@leatherface711]

i can’t tell you how many times i’ve been humbled by my stupid mess ups working on a blade it’s always a good reminder that we’re not perfect and we are still learning on a day to day basis. great work all of your work is amazing

[@richardharris5336]

I'm not usually much of a fan of Damascus in kitchen knives, but yours really stands on it own here. Your attention to detail is incredible. Keep up the excellent work!

[@markn2904]

The result of these three videos is a great chef's knife. The most impressive part of video was admitting to a mistake, knowing how to correct the flaws created by the mistake, and caring enough to correct it properly.

[@bigboss4298]

I think Damascus when done really well is beautiful, and that knife is beautiful!

[@jailer23044]

Beautiful. Great job Liam.

[@gdwright65]

Thank you for showing us the craftsmanship, especially the mistakes and fixes. Great job on a beautiful blade.

[@felixbormann851]

What a perfect design...love it! I want to start with blacksmithing too, but don't have enough time and money. Best greetings from Germany!

[@frankmccaulley934]

beautiful! looks like a definite winner.

[@rjtumble]

This is a great video series for people who don't understand why these knives are so expensive. It's amazing how much time and effort goes into making something as beautiful as this, well done.

[@jacobmurphy3045]

I usually don't comment but that knife is just stupid beautiful. good work sir. I hope it places well.

[@martinchambers8090]

What a beautiful example of true craftsmanship; well done you!

[@bradymcphail9690]

man I'm glad too see that the best make mistakes from time to time. the fact that you were able to make the repairs without tossing it in the lake is nice to see as well.

[@carlcat]

Thanks for showing this beautiful knife. The Damascus design is quite beautiful and pronounced while the shape of the blade looks very functional. I also love the handle because it has a nice belly to prevent the knife from twisting while giving it more torque . I love how the back butt of the handle comes down to prevent the knife from slipping when pulling. A great combination of aesthetics and functionality.

[@conspiracypraticlelist3370]

As a fellow knifemaker Stebbins knives. Knife making is the art of fixing mistakes little brother nice work

[@xman870096]

Now that is a truly functional, and utterly beautiful work of art... Well done!!!

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

That's one of the most beatiful knifes i have ever seen, and i've seen more then a few... wish i had the money to buy that.

[@ConorMakes]

Cracking job Liam I like it. Question off topic tho, If I had a bricklayers trowel made from a damascus bulit how usable do you think it would be?

[@tweebthelerker3952]

Beautiful work. I am amazed every time I see a Damascus Blade. Each is unique. Great work.

[@abbykirby1710]

Gorgeous knife! I love Damascus patterns!

[@sneak6654]

Incredible chefs knife, it's a beauty! I saw you on " Forged in Fire" last night and you crushed the competition, great job and take care.

[@vicreaves3077]

Thats a gorgeous knife.

[@USAUSAM82]

Just happened upon your channel and recognized you from forged in fire. I was quite impressed with your work on the show, so i just subscribed. I look forward to your videos in the future and as you pointed out on the show, am impressed with your young age and quality of work! You are quite the Mozart of knife making and a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@mastheadmike]

Thanks for talking chef specific geometry. Any kitchen knives you put out would be awesome!

[@Tallinu]

As you say, you have to be on top of your game when you are working with a beautiful piece. Your work is amazing and you are on top of your game.

[@lonniehand1386]

I am a new come to your channel I came from the Alec Steele channel but I really seem to luv your work so far thank you for the enjoyment

[@timmasters4893]

great work Liam

[@shepardsforgeh2031]

such beauty! ive never gotten my damascus to pop like you do and now i know why! thank you for your knowledge uve no idea how much you have just helped me!!!

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

I was suprised to see you sharpening the knife on the belt grinder. I'm no professional, but I would use only the stones. Great job.

[@paulvanzweel8287]

Very enjoyable and informative 3 series of videos. Admitting to screwing up just like the rest of us humans do was touching. Lots of very nice tips.

[@silversmacked8669]

Wow! Awesome work. Yes I did sit through all three videos.

[@craigmooring2091]

Absolutely a work of art! Thanks for the guts to show the goof.

[@simidhel]

I've loved watching this series. You use a range of techniques I've not seen from other knife makers that I've watched so it was fascinating and the result is stunning. My brother is a chef and I hope to perhaps order one of these as a gift in the future...

[@badkarmasix7229]

That is an absolutely gorgeous Knife brother. GREAT JOB!!👍🏻

[@revman417]

What a beautiful thing...a real work of art. Congratulations, you have great skills.

[@migh98]

That is something else! You my friend are an extremely skilled young man, the quality of your work is second to none, and the pace and skill in your film making is a joy to watch. Looking forward to see what comes next

[@chadmd71]

Great videos watched all of them. I got 20 plus years of cooking and I use a chefs knife every day. That is one sharp blade you got there. Great talent. I say do a Damascus Dagger.

[@tonybowers9490]

Awesome job! Beautiful knife. And, from a smith whose speciality is axes. I'm convinced you can forge anything, and with quality, that you set your mind to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Really nice look and shape! As a blacksmith and chef I would be proud to have and use this knife. I see the ling grain of the base and run of the knife and then the section of mixed hardness before the tip followed by the long grain support of the actual tip. Really good design.

[@abbykirby1710]

What does the coffee grounds do to it?

[@michaelbrown8545]

Realy enjoyed watching the creation of this knife Liam, once again you've created a practicle artpiece using all the skills of a blacksmith combined with modern metal crafting techniques. Good luck at the show. As for whats next I'm sure you will create something that will chalenge your skills, perhaps even going back as far as working in iron. Cheers mate.

[@stevenwithanS]

Beautiful. A work of art. Good choice of wood.

[@morrow.m]

Wow, Liam. That is exquisite. Thanks for sharing your mistake as well. That shows a lot of character. You could have edited it out and we would've never known.

[@Loztc0ld]

Has to be the most stunning chef's knife I've ever seen

[@Sedge63]

It's not the making of mistakes, they will always happen. It's the learning from and the ability to fix them.

[@Hammer757]

Hey, thanks for sharing your mistake and your process for recovering. Great videos and a beautiful knife, someone is going to very happy with that.

[@tempusloghyr3355]

great work, beautiful craftsmanship.

[@thomasarussellsr]

I saw you on Forged in Fire last night, great blades. I know there was a whole lot more you wanted to do for fit-and-finish on the round 1/2 knife, but functional seems to be the rule of those rounds. Love your reaction when they revealed the final project. Congrats. BTW, ever considered a joining of the blacksmithing forces with Alec Steele for a shared project? Two kick-ass 19 year old blacksmiths could turn out something even more amazing, I'd think.

[@jameshunter6451]

Perhaps odd...but shears. I'd love to see a pair of Damascus shears made.

[@dougpeterson7981]

Like what you used to spread the glue.

[@futuresonex]

Beautiful work Liam, seriously, very nice!

[@benjaminsantiago7802]

A true work of art. I am really glad I found this video Keep up the good work

[@ShayanGivehchian]

I'm no expert but for the big you use to hold the knife for the adhesive to cure, you can use a fork like piece just behind the bolster instead of pushing the pointy tip into the elastic bit in the end.

[@brucebarnes9138]

What a beautiful knife I would enjoy using that everyday where I work great job it's beautiful

[@TheRedhawke]

Beautiful blade sir. What are those tools called that you used to cut the groove running around the bolster and down the spine of the knife ?

[@MrMirofl]

Looks really nice!

[@mikegeheren]

Wow! Truly a work of art.

[@chewadnaze7358]

what a work of art....veeeeery very nice

[@juliocavalera9293]

Helo thanks for video, what liquid is at minute 2:11?

[@danieltejada1]

Possibly the best knife I’ve seen

[@dougbishop111]

Amazing craftsmanship.

[@lazichimp]

One of the most beautiful blade I have ever seen

[@congithu5026]

Great work and super quality.

[@markwilson3941]

Now THATS a knife !! Wow

[@rolandcsuka1829]

Nice job sir!

[@KallyJones]

Gorgeous knife man. Great job.

[@charleswelch5061]

Very beautiful, love to see mistakes so that I may not make that particular one, never thought of multiple etch thanks for the idea can't wait to make my next one to try

[@joelhull3473]

Awesome Work!!! I just discovered your work and I am amazed!!!

[@nicholasperrin1097]

Sheesh that is one hell of a gorgeous knife. To see that on my chopping block would make chopping up my vegetables a thing of beauty!

[@carlosweyhe]

Good evening: what are the materials for making a damascus steel knife?

[@aumdlst]

typical steel used - 1080/1095 & 15N20 - Check out Walter Sorrells "How to make Damascus Steel"

[@pedrodelgado3879]

BEAUTIFUL, simply BEAUTIFUL work!!! Chatoyance is an optical phenomenon in which a band of reflected light, known as a "cat's-eye," moves just beneath the surface of a cabochon-cut gemstone. Chrysoberyl and tiger's-eye are two of the best-known gem materials that exhibit this phenomenon.

[@philipprigmore8723]

That is a beautiful knife. Hopefully I will be able to do something that well before I am done on this earth.

[@skymaker1]

curly figured mango? that is an excellent choice in handle, it holds a magnificent chiaroscuro with the grain and echos the damascus excellently.

[@ron2382]

I've had 20 years of reality checks. I think it takes a bigger person to own up to it, especially to many others. Great job as usual. Is that a mango handle?

[@ron2382]

Hoffman Blacksmithing How about a kukri or camp knife? Then go out back in our beautiful mountains and test it out. Then take a moment to enjoy the beauty for me. 😁

[@shanek6582]

Is that the same mango as the fruit? There an abandoned mango farm near ft Myers Florida, I'm sure I could get us some.

[@ron2382]

Shane K I guess. I bought all mine from Hawaii off ebay

[@juliocavalera9293]

Ron Parrott hello thanks for video, what liquid is at minute 4:11?

[@jpmion]

beautiful light saber!

[@michaelbarrett1914]

beautiful work young man!

[@lsubslimed]

Gorgeous! It really takes a lot of skill not just to avoid mistakes in the first place, but how to properly fix any mistakes you make without having to scrap a project, so bit props on sharing and fixing the mistake. I have a couple of question for ya as a fellow knifemaker. Did you put a resist on the back of the integral bolster (where it mates up with the handle) before etching, just like how one would put a resist on the back of the guard shoulders on a normal hidden tang damascus blade? Also, I noticed you buffing the handle and then oiling it. What this piece stabilized? And if so, why the oil? Or if not, why buff it on a buffer with compound before oiling it? Finally, I have been shopping and researching to buy some new 'EDM' stones as I would like to try other types out than what I already have. What type (brand and stone type) would you recommend for stoning bevels, one that will cut fast, not load up, and not wear down too quickly. Thanks for sharing the beautiful as always. 👍👍

[@keithnewton5508]

Thank you.

[@hornerable]

epic knife great work

[@helloallyouppl]

Pretty knife, hope you do well showing it off.

[@393strokedcoupe]

Gorgeous!

[@randyrejer4219]

Beautiful.

[@shanemilehi]

Just put in an order for camp ax. I'm super pumped to have it and use it and pass it down to my boys.

[@geezerdude4873]

A thing of beauty indeed! As an aside to our ineveitable screw ups, the Renaissance artists always put a deliberate mistake in all their art work as a sign of humility--things like oak leaves on an elm, that sort of thing. Those paintings are now worth millions! An interesting philosophy.

[@benjaminwang8751]

This is such a beautiful knife!

[@robertdoyle5632]

Beautiful job. Thanks for the video

[@Rattletrap-xs8il]

Excellent work, then next thing I attempt is going to be a chef's knife. Kinda need one. The music incidentally, sounded like stuff from Firefly. Always liked that.

[@EddyForero07]

hey man, is this one still available for sale? if not, have you made another one still available?

[@janus2059]

I think this is my favorite knife so far.

[@fishmanga84]

Beautiful knife I must say. And very informative video. There was just one thing I would of liked you added to the video.. and that's how did you grind the integral bolster on the knife blade side. Did u use a mill.?

[@lakebum6211]

Incredibly beautiful.

[@jamesball7322]

Beautiful blade man,I've done the nail polish on one side of a blade I use as my EDC and that shit works well Thank you for your videos

[@janbane9842]

Amazing knife! One Question: What kind of Abrasiv is the thing you use at 1:51 ? looking forward to your next video ;)

[@lakevacm]

That's an incredibly beautiful knife.

[@jdsgotninelives]

An extremely practical knife as the etched edge allows air to get between the blade and the stuff being sliced/cut. Example, if your slicing potato into rounds (scallop); a smooth edged knife gets stuck because the air caught between the blade and the potato causes suction. With an etched edge the knife slices because the air can be displaced immediately allowing you to keep the speed which is important in a commercial kitchen enterprise. I'd be extremely grateful to own a knife like this.

[@SatanSupimpa]

I want to see you make one of those keyhole knives you talked about in the Green Beetle channel.