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 🤣

[@JTM6986]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad to help

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@mirandameyhem2724]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Agreed.

[@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!

[@BillHilly69]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@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

[@EK--ry3lr]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@donald4624]

Okay, this is my third time watching this video, so first thank you for the talk during your video explaining what you're doing and why and how, I just wish I could do what you do, I can', but it's fun to watch you.

[@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.

[@Viktory2k1]

I am teaching myself as you are and looking for tools for this craft, I've been a mechanic by trade for 33 years. So far, I totally suck at this trade because I don't have a furnace or a steam hammer or whatever those things are.

[@USMCShores]

@JPsBladeworks Ok cool thank you!! I have a chunk of I beam with 2x4s strapped to it I just need a way of securing it. I have slowly gotten my hammer collecting together. I just need plyers I bought my forge two burner propane box. So I'm excited to get started. I've collected a ton of random steel too. Couple broken files, coil springs from vehicles I've worked on, a chain from my trucks transfer case too to try. And many more steel items.

[@USMCShores]

@Viktory2k1 Not gonna lie. My fear of not being good at it is what has kept me from doing it all together. I've been a mechanic for as long as I can remember (19 years old in the Marines 35 now). I've collected steel from all my jobs from mechanic to mining to now wind energy technician. I just need to start. I can't afford a power hammer or anything fancy for heating. I bought a cheap two burner forge off eBay and an "anvil" off Etsy it's an I beam with 2x4s strapped to it. I live in an apartment with no garage so I have to go to a parents' house to do anything. But I've set myself a goal this year at least one blade by the end of the year.

[@Viktory2k1]

@@USMCShores Oh wow, I am also a mechanic but became disabled years backand still trying to get on SSDI but yeah, I worked primarily on trash hauling equipment for nearly 35 years but havent worked at all for a while now but side jobs here and there, can't handle much super heavy work. Yeah, I can't imaggine the price of that equipment like the oven, what do they use for fuel? sometimes I see wood laying around in some videos and some have propane or some kind of gas. Just looks like a lot to make knives as a hobby but its so intriguing that I want to start doing it. Make the box, put a bunch of small crap steel stuff like nuts, old stripped bolts, washers, stuff like that. Weld the lid on once packed and then go to town forging it down folding it a bunch of times in to a beautiful 10" santoku style knife with the sharp angle towards the tip. Oh man, sign me up!

[@JASONVERMAST]

Won't say you're the most efficient or the best mate, but the fact that you're willing to try new methods and share them, you;re top notch in my books mate

[@barbqpope1970]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

I appreciate that and yea f them haters

[@flamefalconz]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Right on.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@seanleadbeater1954]

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

[@gwynsul8178]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

🤣 i appreciate you

[@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 🍻

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

Always exceptional 👏 👌 buddy 👋

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@toddcorey3190]

Nice video. Reminded me of when I did my apprenticeship under a master smith almost 30 yrs ago. We had a trip hammer in the shop, but I hand forged everything. Talk away in your videos. I enjoyed it and it brought back great memories

[@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.

[@chrisd3884]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

For sure. They wont stop me.

[@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

[@Viktory2k1]

I like the talking because it helps me learn the trade more although I sometimes zone out just watching the video. I also like the creative forging patters of the damascus.

[@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

[@Andy-ib6xd]

I’d love to have that cleaver in my block! Well done. The whole idea is that there isn’t one like it in the entire world! One of a kind!

[@Betterworth7]

This cleaver looks dope. I appreciate you explaining your steps and thought process throughout the video.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jlj777]

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

[@molotovEOD]

I wish they made a volume control for people that don’t want to hear you “yap”. They could use that feature, instead of complaining.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🫡

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@JASONVERMAST]

Whoever said you yap too much, too bad!! I love that you can be so informative mate! Haters hate cuz they cant do it. Keep up they work.

[@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

[@Astro_angst]

Your channel do what makes you happy.

[@austonpreston1305]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Will do

[@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.

[@arthuralexander0918]

I enjoy you narrating the videos

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@BraxtonSimpson-jo9ld]

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

[@anthonybroom]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you i appreciate it

[@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

[@catcat5379]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

I will

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Azeralas]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Your in the right place

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😅

[@kindredspiritzz66]

I did my first canister chain this weekend with just a hammer. Came out beautiful, im proud of myself

[@JPsBladeworks]

Im also proud of you. Its a pain to hammer out by hand.

[@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!

[@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 🤣

[@robertbourke7935]

Excellent craftsmanship and your commentary is very good.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@jaffaballymakeery746]

I restored my knife handles and coated them in apoxy resin. It worked for me. Beautiful cleaver.

[@JPsBladeworks]

As long as it can seep in and harden it will work great.

[@erichildreth7562]

The patterns on the blade look awesome!! Nice work!!

[@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.

[@RushedPatience]

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

[@blaketennery2631]

11:01 brother this is your project you are just kind enough to share and let us be apart of it keep talking that talk and let the hater’s walk they looking for straight forge asmr and I appreciate that’s not your style you give us a chance to know you as well as your work style and it’s always nice to have the thoughts of the creator of such an interesting blade keep on talking

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. I also have an asmr channel but i stopped posting on it. Im trying to get it monetised before i spend more time on it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@bushhippie7372]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

I couldnt agree more

[@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

[@erinriley4966]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

F them haters

[@glitched4070]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you, I will

[@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

[@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

[@micahcheak2329]

Cool cleaver. First video I’ve watched but I’ll watch more. It always amazes me watching a person with so much talent yet so humble. Quick question. What’s the reasoning behind putting the tang in the wooden dowel then putting the wooden dowel in the other wood pieces as opposed to just putting the tang directly in the wood pieces? Sorry if you discussed why and I missed it, just curious.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Its supposed to be easier. You just drill a half inch hole and use a half in dowel with a slit to hold it in place vs having to make a small hole to fit the tang exactly but you still need to fit a bolster piece to the tang. Normally i just make a hole slightly bigger than the tang and then i do my bolster piece more exact. Its easier for me but other like the method used. I was just trying it.

[@micahcheak2329]

@ I see. Makes sense. Cool to try new things. Thanks for answering my question. Subscribed.

[@jonahfinley]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Will do

[@ericl-tu1il]

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

[@andrewmackewickz1387]

Jp awesome cleaver I love the design, on the blade after heat treated. Just all around wonderful cleaver

[@Charles-cm5ex]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

If it welds its a knife

[@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.

[@JMWexperience]

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

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@brianfalls5038]

Nice job on the cleaver! Now as for the talking while working? I for one am all for it. Too many of these blacksmith videos are somewhat boring because the blacksmith isn't saying anything. When you are talking then it lets me know what you're thinking and how you are going about taking the steps that you're taking. Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@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