Making a Firestorm Damascus Chef's Knife

[@jhublades]

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[@mrcheese6139]

Great job

[@robdeskrd]

Why do you still have math homework from 2014? NERD!!! 😂😅😂😅😂 But, seriously, awesome knife bro!

[@gavinhill3164]

Pattern welding is cool! Call it what it is, pattern welding. This has as much to do with Damascus as I do with being a space rocket

[@nuraja1222]

Buat kenangan kenangan/gratis meskipun kecil tak apalah

[@christian_coulson]

where you hiding jesse been a while since your last video.

[@talljesuschrist]

It's not cheating because you aren't competing. Especially when you are making a product for a client. Anytime you can make it as perfect as possible is a good thing.

[@carinhadoscomentarios4325]

Yes

[@JeronimoStilton14]

Exactly this

[@BenlshTracker]

If its cheating, placing spacers in the jaws is cheating too HAHAHA

[@Fernandino-y8l]

exactly. plus the entire machine itself is already massively advantageous compared to ancient blacksmithing techniques. if there was a line for “cheating” it would of been crossed long ago. embrace the tech when it’s useful

[@liamgilham]

Not cheating..... just the same as calling a prius a semi-trailer.... It just ISN'T... THE IRREFUTABLE FACT IS THAT DAMASCUS IS NOT PATTERN WELDING... would you be happy buying a car but get given a bike instead?? Same thing

[@condor1234]

Engineering is making things more precise with the simplest/easiest solution there is to offer. Just smarter not harder.

[@yellowdogbladeworks]

Beautiful knife, Jesse! Using any tool that increases your accuracy, efficiency, quality & productivity isn't cheating, it's good business sense. I say go for it!

[@Jdavid1976]

Woodworker here. That's Brazilian Ebony. The small, random, out of place looking little strip of light sapwood in the board was a dead giveaway. 👍🏼

[@bandols]

I think the heartwood is too dark to be Brazilian, my money is on Gaboon Ebony or African Ebony.

[@yin-fire3263]

Your channel is growing fast, man. Nice work🎉

[@jhublades]

I’m very fortunate that it is :D I feel slightly undeserving of it but I’ll happily take it nonetheless

[@flyingwalrus7831]

too humble, you are making some top tier works@@jhublades

[@babsabroad2205]

@@jhublades If you didn't deserve it, we wouldn't be here, my man!

[@pontu_com4586]

I challenge you to make a zweihander with what you think is the prettiest damascus pattern (I know it's a big sword, but I love it and would love to see this challenge some day).

[@jhublades]

That's a big challenge, maybe once I move into a bigger shop :D

[@xxxxcalimeroxxxx]

No it's not a challenge, just a bigger forge. The challenge is to make a composite highlander. Nobody's done that.

[@shortcircuit7310]

Really impressed by how humble this guy is. It takes a lot of self knowledge and humility for a guy that is as talented as he is to state that he couldn't say he had his own definable style yet. Also like how he credits his inspirations, like when he mentions about how much he as been inspired by Mareko's handles

[@dankaczor8965]

Twist Damascus patterns are underrated. I’m glad more smiths are doing new patterns and playing with them more. Layer count alone (7 layer Ws with 25 layers across) makes the pattern more elaborate. Great work on this one.

[@David-we3wj]

I am genuinely amazed how nobody paid attention that Jesse puts his hand under the knife(even if its not sharp(yet)) on 23:13 right before showing Dulce

[@NFTI]

That turned out awesome!

[@jhublades]

Thanks Nate!!! It’s an honor to have you here :D

[@NFTI]

@@jhublades Caught your run on FiF, loved your work. You make great knives!

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

42:06 I enjoy watching you build EVERY blade on your channel. This one is no different. Exceptional, as always!!

[@bagel_guy9495]

We need more Dulce and Marlow. Also you should rewatch all the Forged in Fire episodes you were in next time you handsand so you see just how much you have improved.

[@jhublades]

I'm working on a section on my website dedicated to Dulce and Marlow :D They'll have cameos every video too, don't worry

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

It absolutely is not cheating. What's the difference between programming a stop point and using a kiss block? Both of them make the press stop at a desired thinkness. It is still the skill of the smith that decides the end results and your end results are amazing. Thanks for taking us along 👍 and Hello from just down the road, Tucson, Az.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Nice job! The ebony was a good choice. 👍🏻

[@shayes.x]

This is probably my favorite blade you've ever made 😍 The firestorm pattern is absolutely stunning, and the simple brass spacer with ebony handle perfectly accents it. Some sort of weaponry with this design would blow my mind!

[@chrislangowski4438]

Great knife man. Nice and simple but also complex work behind it. Looks beautiful and looks like it would handle beautifully. I was a Chef for 20 years and a knife like this is a treasure to someone like me.

[@ibzrgman9130]

These knives he makes are too nice to even use.. I can't get over the amount of time and detail to create these.. Nice Job!!

[@SirBalageG]

41:44 I love how you can hear the oil's impact on the blade, sounds awesome

[@tiagopino3287]

dude, your job it's amazing, and your editing is soo good, I can't believe that you just made like wha 6 videos? nah man you are a freaking god. You should try to make a kiritsuke or a yanagi Damascus knife, that would be amazing. Anyways have a great day man you are a god

[@leatherface711]

i’ll call the video clips of the hammer blows all cut up and sped up “The Royer hammer time smackerdoodle whack attack” love that knife very intricate and 3-Dish , that firestorm pattern is so beautiful

[@tryxxor]

The Digital control thingy is just a fancy set of the steel blocks you arleady use in your press to limit the thickness so why would it be cheating? being lazy isnt always cheating.

[@jhublades]

That's actually fair... hmm...

[@aaronmarkstaller]

The difference is was it by hand with kiss blocks, still on the line, or by robot or technology assisted. Wheres the line then. Buying a linear servo to hold the blank and push it in for you as well is just the same as him holding it. Buying a robot to hold and move and press the whole thing is the same as him doing it. Then whats different with his fancy “hand made” knives for $3000 and a $15 temu damascus knife. Thats the line. Robot assisted, or not.

[@tryxxor]

@@aaronmarkstaller i would say putting a kiss block in the press or pressing a button isnt that much of a difference. but in the same line we could argue about the press itself, the belt grinder, the gas forge, angle grinder or any other machine. any idiot can put a sheet of steel in the laser/waterjet cutter and the automatic grindingmachine but i doubt most people could make a acceptable knife with the tools we see in the video.

[@chrisordiway7203]

Love the contrast in the pattern. Stunning look.

[@timsmith6683]

I recently found your channel and while I remember seeing you on forged in fire I would like to see a video of you just giving some info about yourself. No, not if you like long walks on the beach but a little history, how you got into forging , how old you were stuff like that. I'll keep watching, maybe you already have one on here. Love your work , what a craftsman !

[@jeddriggers5852]

That knife looks amazing.

[@DrewProductions6]

Getting a digital press controler is NOT cheating because you are one of the most legitimatly skilled bladesmith on KZbin! watching you forge Enma by hand proves that it doesn't matter what tools you have.

[@Bonty1a]

We need more videos... I'm getting addicted to them, and here is not enough product. Best way to fall asleep

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

That katana you did was excellent

[@HafizurRahman-mw8bp]

You are naturally brilliant with skill art design and craft, you have created a beautiful knife with fun and showing lovely character with respect at young age. Salute.

[@Xorthis]

Thank you for sharing your process and incredible skill with us! And don't worry, your narration is as entertaining as it is informative! I love how excited you get when doing the final etch, damascus steel is really unique, and the final pattern really is so satisfying to see. I'm glad in this automated age, people like you still decide to follow a craft to produce beautiful works!

[@Arik-et8ud]

Just stumbled upon Jesse Hu's forging videos and I'm seriously inspired to dive into the world of forging myself! Jesse, if you're reading this, you're a true master! Any tips on how to get started? What was your journey like when you first began? Would love to hear your insights and advice!

[@the_real_THlNG]

The santoku with the blue handle used to be my favorite jesse hu knife but now I have a new favorite knife

[@samuelrange1647]

I like watching you because I learn every time

[@ShahIronStudio]

Incredible process! This Damascus chef's knife is a true work of art.

[@koedoe00]

I really liked the round handle on this knife! I think you should do it more often!

[@jhublades]

I really like it as well :D I might use the style a little bit more from now on

[@NoobTotalWar]

Your channel is the perfect balance between relatability and Norse God forging skills

[@notsparks]

Not cheating - the technology exists. Work smarter, not harder.

[@reggiequinn747]

I always look forward to your videos. Your blades are absolutely beautiful and really enjoy watching you work.

[@sarathwijerathne6118]

Excellent job you have done

[@Lonelymountainblades]

amazing job, jesse! always love these projects

[@jhublades]

Thanks :D More to come in the summer

[@Whitebrowpriest]

That is crazy nice!!

[@darrillwakely]

Mr. Jesse Hu this the first time i have watched one of your videos and i loved it. Nice job. You made a beautiful knife.

[@so_many_stars]

So happy to see that you released a new video!!! Was rewatching the old ones while waiting:’)

[@alexanderjamieson7971]

This is so much more satisfying to watch than anything on cable or satellite TV.

[@kaiip673]

Glad good channels get recognition, thank you recommendations

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Wow! That Firestorm pattern looks awesome! I had never seen this pattern before. The whole knife is epic! Thanks for sharing!

[@wadepg]

That`s a fine Chef`s Knife! Beautifully crafted.

[@ishannage248]

i thnk this might be my favorite so far! ur killing it

[@tomspooner3436]

Suggestion. Add a small screw on the outside of the PVC pipe that you have the ferric chloride in. That way you can wrap your wire around it. I found your channel yesterday and like what your doing 👍

[@glennbayley5863]

Fantastic video impressive fire storm pattern

[@cuppasandpuppas]

Great video, and an absolutely gorgeous knife! Regarding drilling out the holes in the ebony (and possibly the brass as well), you could use a spiral router bit in your drill press. It would be basically what you are doing with the drill bits, but cleaner and easier.

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Smart inventions are not cheating because your are not In an official competition. Like japanese chefs knives, they even come In stainless versions nowdays. Go for It Jesse 🤘

[@senseimilli]

I'm not into blacksmithing by any means, but watching you create reminds me very much of how wands are crafted in Harry Potter. Each creation is unique to the next from the way the actual bulk of the piece is created to the very handle that goes along with it, all pieces work harmoniously with one another that it ends up creating something beautiful, unique, and individual to its user.

[@DragoneyeAiogon]

I gotta give this to you man, you are without a doubt one of the greatest swordsmiths/smiths (in general) ive ever watched.

[@CarlosEduardo-ou1qc]

Such a beautiful job!!! Regards from Brazil.

[@roksta3271]

Awesome blade 🔥 the clips on the black cloth don’t do it justice bro smooth cloth, dark room, better lighting and thing would pop!!

[@jhublades]

We are going to upgrade our B-roll setup for the summer :D

[@roksta3271]

@@jhublades glad to hear it my man your not doing your work justice that thing is awesome!!!!

[@troyswain1310]

I enjoy your sense of humor.

[@zordiark9673]

40:28 I would call that pattern "Tiger-Stripes". It looks really great. Nice job there Jesse

[@YoItsOrange]

好漂亮的堆叠大马，你在大陆很火，vamos!😊

[@Iron_candle_forge]

love your content man, incredible work. You've gotta be my fav knifesmith on youtube.

[@kuriseon]

Now I wish all knives were made with brass spacers and ebony handles... DAMN that looks good! 🔥

[@WesternCommie]

Rounding the spine of the chef knife is really appreciated. I use a pinch grip, so if the spine is left, it will bother my hand after a few hours of use.

[@the_real_THlNG]

I'm already excited

[@omchaurasia6949]

Man, last week I watched your Katana video, and since then I watched all your videos. Amazing skill bro 🔥

[@robthompson8285]

Jesse, your videos and knives are awesome! Keep up the great work, brother!😀

[@brortobias8908]

I would love you to make a video like this just adding all the theory and chemistry behind it all!!

[@josegabrielcastillo5504]

Loved watching that storm katana build, but can't help but think that this firestorm pattern would look great in a katana...

[@Beaunarr]

Bright Future great passion enjoying watching your work Imagine what 20yrs more experince will bring you .

[@Vetveto001]

congrats on the 100k jesse

[@jhublades]

Thanks!!!

[@Jack12CP]

I love your videos and forging alot. Its nice that you showing us in your videos the whole process, even the failures. You did a great job! I have a video idea: maybe you could try forging a rapier. Not many doing this and it would be a challenge for you😄

[@gail_blue]

I'd like to hear about your shop setup. Why you have the tools you have, what they can and can't do. And what you'd add. I'm particularly interested as why so many bladesmiths don't have a power hammer.

[@acekurylenko6310]

It’s not cheating, the skill that comes with this craft is knowledge in making something perfect. That’s just a quality of life improvement

[@katunu6030]

All food cooked with that knife is gonna taste perfect no matter what you do

[@KristofferEngstrom]

That was a very, VERY fine knife. I hope that I have money one day to be able to buy such a masterpiece.

[@sirmarkmagee1315]

Simply amazing

[@jhublades]

Thank ya :D

[@masonberry129]

YES JESSE HU UPLOAD

[@jhublades]

🫡

[@AdriansHabits]

Stunning knife.. having a good backdrop for the finished b roll would go a long way.

[@photooutdoor2574]

Again a great knife. I like the style! Beauty in simplicity! One day I‘d like to see an Droppoint outdoor bushcraft survival knife with a (slightly rough) micarta handle and a bladelength of 4 to 4 1/2 inch. A damascus for beauty and function and a full convex grind. A tapered tang and hollowpins. (ok it’s the knife I‘d like to have 🤷🏼 ok it’s a dream)

[@Tmbuster.x0]

Congrats to the 100k!!!

[@Clanps]

Excited to watch this, your videos are always amazing ❤❤

[@JONAWILLI1372]

Bruuuh you deserve a lot more than 97.800 subs.. Just came across your channel. Love it. Keep up the good work!!!

[@cristianmunteanu8765]

I saw Jesse crush everyone on Forged in Fire, so when I saw he has a youtube channel I immediately subscribed. Nice work Jesse! 🎉🎉🎉

[@NeroZashi]

Congratulations Jesse 100k Subscribers 👍😄

[@Serenity_Dee]

Hi Duke!

[@matthewohmusic]

I love this! Looks like marbling on an A5 wagyu, very appropriate for a chefs knife

[@teekanne9316]

Really good work! No second of this video was borng and i enjoy to watch it really much. I am from germany and often i don't understand people from the usa, but you have zero aczent and i am really happy about it^^ I hope you can get a small mill for your work to make things much easier🙂

[@romkobo]

Beautiful knife. Impressive skills. 👍

[@AMF1]

Another superb video ! Wopuld love it if you could give more of a brief on Normalisation, tempering etc ?

[@bamsarnie]

Love the narration! You have a very cute cat and have made a beautiful blade

[@josephastier7421]

Amazing how ordinary steel just comes to life as you go along.

[@annamarialomuscio8744]

Woooow Amazing job

[@jhublades]

Thank you :D

[@stevew3978]

Beautiful knife.

[@GunkAndGrime]

This is probably my fav smithing channel

[@harrycrowder6583]

Gg to the one person who beat me to this video

[@scatman3337]

War Thunder?

[@harrycrowder6583]

@@scatman3337 what about it?

[@Lunkerd]

Watching your video's really makes me want to get into smithing

[@jhublades]

You should :D I would try to find a class near you to get started and see if you like it.

[@RoseStephens-mo5jb]

beautiful knife!!!! enjoy watching you work.

[@DameDolla33]

This guy is very entertaining, like there was no reason to taste the coffee😂 but he just likes having fun. Keep it up bro

[@aftholkhamizm_of_bengalia]

using a carbide tipped straightening hammer to set the steels(at 00:40) grinds my gears, except this agony thats a nicely done videography and craftsmanship.

[@jessietatom]

not only are you good , but your great fun to watch

[@Jdavid1976]

For the voice over you could do "fun facts" regarding blacksmithing history, the history of the style knife you're making, the history of damascus, etc etc. That would be cool.