Forging a Fish Hook Damascus Cleaver

[@timisme8360]

Yap away! I don't do any forging (I'm a woodworker/ cabinetmaker) and it's interesting to hear your process. If people don't want to hear your voice, there's always the volume button. Lol

[@JPsBladeworks]

I just gell them mute or leave but you gain nothing complaining. Not like someone is forcing them to watch 🤷‍♂️

[@ExcelInstructor]

@@JPsBladeworks dont be bother by haters, haters will hate, no matter what youl do, there always will be something for them to hate. you are doing great work and its a pleasure and realaxing towatch you

[@rebelsqk]

I like you explaining and thinking out loud. Always mute for anyone who doesn't want to listen.

[@justincollins4428]

I don’t mind hearing you talk at all and like timisme8360 Said if they don’t want to hear you talk there’s always the volume button and it’s free to use

[@paradiswest4395]

I love your work. You are one of my favorite bladesmiths.

[@osirisatot19]

The knife looks great, and I like watching you stuff BECAUSE you talk so much and explain what you're doing and why.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Some explain some rambling some ranting. You never know what you will get 😅 gotta keep em on their toes 🤣

[@vickiclark1998]

It's your channel bro. Talk all you want. I actually find it soothing. Well done!

[@JPsBladeworks]

I try my best 🤣

[@jamesmattie9206]

When you talk, you explain everything you're doing helps others to learn. Thank you.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad to help

[@mccaine1]

My main reason for watching your videos is that it is a way to learn about your craft. Keep the knowledge and experience coming!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@JakeCline-l3h]

I like the commentary. I'm not a smith,but i love polishing and restoring old knives,and axes...etc. i enjoy learning how the things i work on reached the state they're in. Yap away bro. It's your channel!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Right on

[@dagnard5707]

i was thinking the same thing when you said that some were complaining about your voice overs. they can go watch your ASMR videos if they dont like the voice over. great work on the cleaver. also when i use the dole method i cut the slot for the tang slightly under the thickness of the tang for a tighter fit up, but thats just how i do it

[@JPsBladeworks]

I find that method just took longer. Maybe i just didnt do it right 🤔

[@dagnard5707]

@@JPsBladeworks if its not for you then its not for you, just giving my two cents worth is all

[@gordonmckay4780]

Continue with the voice overs please. I'm a 51 year old woodworker who has taken an interest in knife making, and I have learned a lot.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Of course i will keep them coming

[@majorviolation5707]

I personally like the commentary, it’s informative. If people don’t like it, they can always turn the volume down. Keep up the good work mate. Cheers.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@mooosey]

I agree. Plus you have a good voice for it. Keep it up!

[@andrewneilson227]

You definitely don’t talk too much. I love your commentary and find it very helpful. Stay true to the way YOU want your channel to be. Keep up the good work, brother!

[@BillHilly69]

I enjoy the voiceover. For me, it lets me kinda know what you’re thinking during the build. Good job!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@EK--ry3lr]

Loving the voice over of previous work and the ramblings! Keep it up 🎉

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@mirandameyhem2724]

I love your explanations of what you're doing and thinking. Screw the haters.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Agreed.

[@barbqpope1970]

Your vids, your voice. F the haters, I love your content

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate that and yea f them haters

[@USMCShores]

I enjoy the information you're giving. I'm still learning how to even get started forging, so all the information helps a ton. It looks like I need more tools and an actual anvil. Beautiful blade BTW love the design and the handle

[@JPsBladeworks]

All you need is a heat source, a hammer, and something to hammer on. You could get away with a chunk of steel as long as you can secure it to something to keep it from moving around. The heavier the better. Many other countries take a solid round and put it in cement and forge on that. People are recourceful.

[@SurfCatten]

Your chill voice is one of the main reasons I watch your videos! So please ignore those idiots and keep doing what you do

[@JPsBladeworks]

My voice is normally less chill but the mic does cut it down a bit i think

[@SurfCatten]

@@JPsBladeworks Naw it's your whole manner and personality. Along with your bladesmithing. Good stuff.

[@flamefalconz]

The commentary adds context and help us appreciate the build, especially for people that do not have knowledge like myself

[@JPsBladeworks]

Right on.

[@jasonminks8527]

I watch a lot of forging videos and I have so many questions. Thank you for talking us through the process so we can all learn!

[@JPsBladeworks]

You bet!

[@phonzdandridge0025]

I’m one of those guys that’s here for the talking. I enjoy it. I don’t understand everything but I am learning so the talking is great. You make excellent videos.

[@matcooke6338]

I love the voiceover, keep it up. I like to learn, it’s informative and relaxing. And it sets you apart form many other forging channels.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you! Will do!

[@timd5758]

Another great build JP. Always look forward to your content and esp. your narration. Ignore the haters....

[@JPsBladeworks]

I do but its fun to put them on blast

[@timd5758]

@JPsBladeworks I hear ya....they hate you cause they ain't you!!

[@jamie.maclennan]

This is the first video I've seen from your channel. Half way through the video and so far really enjoying watching you create this knife. I do enjoy some knife making videos with no talking, almost like asmr.. but as someone who has never made a knife, the talking and and the information you give is also really enjoyable and appreciated! Will definitely watch more of your videos and looking forward to future builds!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. I appreciate it and im glad you enjoy my work.

[@BassSpy]

Dude. You totally don't talk too much, and whatever you do say is informative, and in a way that's perfect for anyone just getting into it.

[@BassSpy]

PS, that's purpleheart wood

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks and i agree its probably some kind of purple heart

[@RomeoSeverin]

I've watched videos where within the 1st 5 minutes I had to turn it off. Just like bass spy says, your informative. And you speak with clarity. Just subscribed. Cheers 🍻

[@zeppelin4life265]

Love hearing your thought process and why your doing what your doing. Forge on and the cleaver looks awesome

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. And the cleaver has put in work in ny kitchen. Cuts clean

[@chrisd3884]

Your narrative is an essential part of your content. Don't let the haters define you! 👍 ⚖️ 🇺🇲

[@JPsBladeworks]

For sure. They wont stop me.

[@CSMMaster]

Loving your videos. The thoughts and techniques you share while you do the labor is what keeps me coming back.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad you enjoy it

[@seanleadbeater1954]

Please keep YAPPING! I'm learning a lot and it's awesome to know what you're thinking throughout the process. Many thanks!

[@Thriron]

Agreeing with a lot of the comments. Your voice over is so fun and it's why i watch a bunch of your videos. I enjoy how laid back you are and how you talk through your learning process and what you're thinking

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad you like them

[@madwilliam1554]

It's a pleasure to finally meet you... I've been watching for a while and respecting your ability as a black smith but It's always nice to see who's actually doing the work

[@JPsBladeworks]

Oh hahaha I used to be on camera explaining more often but now I dont but yea the pleasure is all mine.

[@glennoliphint8691]

This fish hook knife turned out pretty nice 👍 And for the voice-over of you talking about the procedure of how you make your knives is the reason that myself and others watch your videos. So keep up the good work that you're doing 👍

[@SpaceKadetMegaStar]

I’m enjoying these videos because of how you talk about what you’re doing. Your processing and humbleness is pretty neat

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you enjoy it.

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

Hello J P. Pertaining the evenness of the fishhook Damascus, it is a matter of taste and of art. Please interact, you have a natural way of conversing and I for one, likes it.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. It will always be a unique piece and thats one of the things i love about random damascus pieces

[@mg42lover]

Every single one of these is a one of work of art! Never apologize for anything you do! Keep up the great work!

[@JPsBladeworks]

My high-school art teacher would be proud i finally did some art instead of sleeping in class.

[@DonovanFickett]

It's your channel, bro, so, you do you! I enjoy all of your videos with commentary, without commentary, they're all good. 👍👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate that

[@TheRch123185]

I like the talking and explanations. As someone who doesn’t forge but wants to I appreciate the info.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate other channels that do the same because it helps me better my own craft

[@QWEL_nsfw]

Your channel do what makes you happy.

[@christopherbyers6507]

JP keep telling your story and YAP YAP YAP! You’ve become one of my favorite knife makers to watch.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate that

[@jlj777]

Talk all you want it is great therapy for you when working alone ! Great work dude you make amazing knives.

[@easaspace]

I love your yapping. Its what makes it interesting to watch. I also watch a channel og a guy unclogging culverts in the middle of the woods. Hos videos are often an hour long, and 20 minutes is unclogging. The rest is him driving, talking, enjoying the nature, teaching about beavera and so on. And I love it. I would love a Q&A video from you to learn more about why, how and when you started forging.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Ive thought about it but id have to ask for questions so i have enough for a video but it sounds like fun.

[@edwardchavez5627]

Loved the knife and please keep yapping 😊 I’m a big fan. Love your work and all the time you put into your craft and these videos. I hope you keep them coming.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Yes sir will do 🫡

[@davidmclaughlin935]

Dude, talking is fine ...we come to watch videos to learn ...and explanation to each step and the reason why certain steps are taken is indicative of a good video to learn from, keep up the good work!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you enjoy

[@gwynsul8178]

You Talk on Bro! Enjoy your vids, look forward to the outcome every time (and your choice of footwear :))

[@JPsBladeworks]

🤣 i appreciate you

[@arthuralexander0918]

I enjoy you narrating the videos

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@russhoffman6301]

I watch both types of videos, with & without commentary. I like the ones with commentary because many describe what the processes are while making the knives, which for me is educational. I don't have the resouces to make knives, but love seeing the process behind it.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Before i made knives i enjoyed watching the work. But i just happen to enjoy building videos of all kinds.

[@johnjohnson643]

I am here to see and hear what you do and really appriciate the way you do it all. Please dont spend another second on negative people, they only want a reaction and feed on this. Love your channel!!! Keep talking and making. Do what you do,what makes you you! 🙂Have a nice day.

[@JPsBladeworks]

But i enjoy messing with the haters 😅

[@johnjohnson643]

@@JPsBladeworks hahaha i thought so :-) same here, let's keep messing then. In my language "mes" means knife, that gives the word "messing" a sharper edge so to speak! 🙂Take care man! Thanks for your reply!

[@jakehenry-c9q]

I'm a retired maintenance mechanic ,welder ,I'm 67 years old now, I miss this stuff, talk all you want man, it's awesome just to watch how you do that, I never tried actually forging, it's very interesting to me, stay safe, shakyjake out.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. I never thought id actually be doing this myself.

[@erinriley4966]

My guy please keep up the voice overs. You are informative and entertaining. Eff the haters

[@JPsBladeworks]

F them haters

[@joelonderee2872]

I love the video, learned a lot, love the knife, and I think the voice-over is a very important part of our learning.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@PrivateLongo]

Love the info man. I like hearing your thought process. We all think in different orders and with different perspectives. Its nice to see different ways to skin a cat

[@JPsBladeworks]

Well said!

[@austonpreston1305]

Talk away brother! Always love when people explain what they are doing and why they are doing it!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Will do

[@alandixon7948]

I like it when we hear what you're doing

[@alandixon7948]

I like watching you and Alec steele I'm not a blade worker but I find it fascinating

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@Azeralas]

I'm here for the knife making and the yapping!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Your in the right place

[@jaymartinez7654]

Beautiful knife Jesus! You are definitely a Msster craftsman and we love your voice overs. Keep up this great content and we can’t wait for the next!!!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@robertbourke7935]

Excellent craftsmanship and your commentary is very good.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@arniehammer69]

First time viewer, now also subscriber, and I really enjoy the voiceover and the information that you’re sharing. You said it yourself there’s plenty of channels that don’t do the voiceover and I watch those too. But I subscribed to your channel because I enjoy the information that you’re providing during the forging process.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you I appreciate the sub and the support.

[@kwhemphill4254]

You just won my vote. If they don't like the talking, don't watch the vid. I'm not a smith, so I love the information that you give.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. It's not that difficult to understand. Some people just hate for the sake of hating.

[@richardsiegfried9423]

I enjoy your narration very much. I'm an inspiring metal guy and enjoy these videos very much. I'd love to have one of your cleavers as I harvest my own chickens. Keep up the good work!

[@JPsBladeworks]

I have family that also harvests their own chickens. Thats awesome to here.

[@Lilac757]

It seems like everytime I'm about to catch up on KZbin videos from the past week that I've been saving until i have the time, I come across one of yours and that those other videos get pushed back until after I'm done watching your work. I really like your videos dude, please keep making them. PS. I'm posting this less than a minute into the video, I just wanted to say that I liked your work.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate it

[@overcash6270]

Legit, part of the benefit of the internet is being able to connect with other human beings across vast distance, en masse. It's the voice, the person speaking that makes this kind of video interesting. It's the *human* element, not a pair of disembodied hands doing a task.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Its crazy when i think i have people from all over the world watching me work.

[@thomking6553]

I love your explanations of what you're doing and thinking it’s informative. If people don’t like it, they can always turn the volume down.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Agreed

[@jonahfinley]

This is the first video of yours i think i have seen. I love the voice over. Keep going

[@JPsBladeworks]

Will do

[@thatlarsguyrl7737]

Super cool knife. I'm a fisherman so I can appreciate the uniqueness of it!

[@JPsBladeworks]

As a fisherman i figured you'd be mad i wasted perfectly good fishhooks. Ive had people complain about that before 😅

[@jasonpercy184]

Thats a beauty of a cleaver . I recently learned about CA glue on wood, and I've been gluing the hell out of everything. I was shocked at the finish you can get with it . Another great blade and another great video. (with commentary)

[@JPsBladeworks]

Yea i just hate the feeling of lue on my fingers but other than that its a great finish for woods

[@glitched4070]

You do a brilliant job, keep on talking and explaining the process 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you, I will

[@bushhippie7372]

Your commentary is great. People complain because they have nothing better to do.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I couldnt agree more

[@vgullotta]

I like how the core steel shows more on one side than the other, gives it that custom touch and some uniqueness to it. very cool!

[@JPsBladeworks]

That little uniqueness that custom knives have. That one of a kind.

[@anthonybroom]

Enjoy every vid, another lovely bit of work.👍👍👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you i appreciate it

[@johndudek8737]

Ditto to all the other comments: your voiceovers are exactly what sets your videos apart from similar bladesmiths. I appreciate you creating the ASMR channel to give a wider range of viewers access to your content, but in my opinion you don't need to tweak anything about your main videos. Keep it up!!

[@JPsBladeworks]

I wont. This is my bread and butter and i enjoy doing them. So my priority will still be to make these videos.

[@Charles-cm5ex]

YOU.CAN.MAKE.A. KNIFE.OUT.OF.ALOT. OF.THINGS.GREAT.JOB. BRAVO.💯💯💯💯💯

[@JPsBladeworks]

If it welds its a knife

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

Always exceptional 👏 👌 buddy 👋

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@davehine724]

I, for one enjoy your "yappin." Love your channel and in my humble opinion you do some very fine work!!!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you i appreciate it

[@JMWexperience]

I enjoy your banter! It’s educational and entertaining. Nice blade!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@z-manoutdoors5282]

Man i enjoy the fact you do explain your processes whether you talk alot or not... ill take you talking any day over people who have the mic next to their mouth while they eat in food reviews. Love your passion and you'll never work a day in your life brother. I support you %100.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. I appreciate the support.

[@dronenuts1156]

Your knives are beautiful and I like the commentary, keep doing what you’re doing

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@catcat5379]

Please continue Yapping! Its great to hear what the thought process behind every step is.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I will

[@guntherschnell8198]

Good on you, keep on talking! Very interesting to listen to! I am a chef, never made a knive in my life but used a lot of em! Keep it up mate!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@chrisd3884]

Your learning curve is fluid art... Thank You! 👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

My learning curve is massive. I cant wait until i can stabilize my youtube income so i can take classes from some masters and learn faster

[@jeremydehart7466]

Beautiful blade man, and it’s a free country so you can talk all you want bro. Great work and video!!👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@jahurtadon]

Yap away brother that's the best way for those of us who watch to learn to actually learn how to make knives

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thats all there is to it. Information is key and thats how i learned to make knives.

[@Thisismetman]

Fantastic video! I like the way you describe what you are doing, it is definitely not too much! I’m glad you do not listen to the naysayers! Great job, learned a lot!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed

[@georgeholman7900]

I like the commentary. I like your style. I like your product. Keep it up.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Will do

I like the talking during the videos, I'm learning. I don't forget, but would love to try it, so I enjoy the tutorials

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad i can help

[@cosmicnoodle9154]

Gonna be honest when I clicked the video and heard u start talking I was thinking “O lord here we go” I typically don’t like knife videos where people talk but u have such a friendly voice and so many good tips that I am a changed man 😂 yap away brother, God bless!

[@JPsBladeworks]

I dont script it so i try to make it as realistic as possible.

[@Gdwmartin]

I enjoy your voiceovers, explaining what your are doing and why. It's a learning experience. I always wondered about the dowel fit up. Your voice sounds very similar to a fellow that does cooking shorts out of his house. He's an awesome home cook, and your great at these knives.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Who is the guy that does cooking? Id love to check out his channel. I enjoy cooking and butchering videos as well

[@emeraldkind]

Keep yapping bro and the viewers that matter will keep watching! Cool looking cleaver!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Really its not even .01% that complain and this comment section is proof of that. I think in over 300 comments i got maybe 2 complaints.

[@weswolf73]

I dig it. As a professional cook i would use it in my kitchen. And as a fisherman its pretty darn cool as well. As for those who say too much talking, you have control of the volume and or watch something else.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I couldnt agree more

[@richardlawrence5548]

Talk all you want especially when its so full of ideas and knowledge beautiful work

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@brionlabay4223]

Talk brother. The ones who actually want to learn want to hear why you do what you do. Plus just working the metal and no dialog is boring as hell. My wife and I love your videos man

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks i appreciate that

[@BraxtonSimpson-jo9ld]

I like the little flare at the tip of the blade, it adds a nice look to it

[@Outlawoverlanding2015]

I hate the videos without voiceovers keep doing what you are doing, I enjoy hearing you talk during the videos.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Will do

[@craigtuckerman6004]

Keep on keeping on man! Love your builds and cometary !

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks, will do

[@ericl-tu1il]

Keep up the chatting explaining what you are doing with the metal!

[@paranoiia8]

Yeah san mai build! Perfect mix as it give a nice style and good cutting edge. As for voice over.... Majority of people in many channels said that they prefer when makers explain and share their issues and ideas of build, as we learn more that way. What people DONT LIKE, and I saw that many times on discords is.... talking heads. No one like channels where guy slap camera on his face and ramble like drunk. No one like that. Show build process? Yep. Talk over issues and ideas of it and explain what you do? Yep. Make fun of people that post mean comments? Yep again as everyone love those :D

[@JPsBladeworks]

I also prefer to do commentary because all i have left is using music and that really isnt my style. So i choose commentary instead and its been fun to do ever since so i dont plan on stopping because a few people love to complain about having to watch it like someone has a gun to their head forcing them 🙃

[@dennistennyson4540]

I was glad to see you hammer forge the material for making the cutting edge.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I dont alway do. It depends on what im working with. I find it therapeutic to hammer some steel though

[@Ellyitt_civic]

The talking is fine! Great work man!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@jayfurnas-campbell4391]

JP, lovely work. As far as the yapping, yap away! It's a learning experience and let's us know what is going on. Also, the variance of pattern is actually awesome, with the other steel you used for the center coming through gives it flavor as Damascus is not always the same on each side unless you used flat steel. It's a beautiful piece and you should be proud of it!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. I'm always proud of my work though I must admit I am very critical of my work. The last thing I want is a customer receiving the knife and thinking it isnt what they expected in quality. Ive seen all kinds of knives from different makers. None are perfect but the flaws i see in mine shine bright to me because i did them 🤣

[@MichaelStasinowsky-us9eu]

Keep yapping,so many don’t and it’s awesome that you do!!!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@torind2000]

Tell those people shush and go watch your ASMR channel if thats what they are looking for. These are perfectly fine videos

[@JPsBladeworks]

They will probably go complain about something else over there as well

[@torind2000]

@@JPsBladeworks not enough talking lol

[@jasonlange4548]

Yap all you like, its your videos...personally I like it bc its cool to hear the process, helps us understand all the time and effort put in.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate that

[@erichoffmaster3536]

I like that you talk bro. Idgaf about the grinding noises and shit. I'd rather listen to someone talk. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks will do