Making a Chef Knife: Dad's Journey to Journeyman Pt. 1

[@TimeAttack2003]

So strange to hear a father, that is clearly very skilled, say" I've been learning from my son how to make knives" Keep the up the excellent content guys! We all look forward to the build progress and the new projects

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Glad you are here. Dad

[@robsonez]

And doesn't sound like a muppet.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Guessing the dad is some kind of experienced engineer or machinist who got his kid interested in fine machining in the first place. Then again. maybe not.

[@akwright]

I love the slight taper on the handle for the fingers to wrap and grip; those details are what really make a knife special. I love all Royer tutorials, but yours are extra peaceful, Dad Royer.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Alex. Glad you are here my friend Dad

[@genexstyle]

I can listen to this before going to sleep, the warm soothing voice and calm background music make it perfect to mellow down.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Spectacular my friend. Chill on!!! Dad

[@TimeAttack2003]

This video as well as all of your guys' videos, shows the importance of relentless attention to every single detail when making truely masterpiece level cutlery

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend Dad

[@pter0_dactyl]

Fantastic piece... and the commentary was so good. You Royers are very good teachers. I appreciate the effort that goes into your videos!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Dad

[@danthemakerman]

Beautiful, I first learned about the museum fit from watching Kyle it really elevates the piece.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Dan Dad

[@beezo2560]

That's a beautiful knife Jeff. Loved watching you make it. Your skills have increased exponentially in the last year.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks BeeZo. Flame on my friend Dad

[@bernhardschmid9222]

With the dark handle and the clean lines on the shiny blade that knife looks just super elegant. Nice job.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Bernard. Glad you are here hanging out with us Dad

[@bernhardschmid9222]

​@@KyleRoyerKnives Always a pleasure

[@RedBeardOps]

I always learn something sir! Thank you

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Good to hear from you my friend. Thanks. See you at BLADE. Dad

[@XeraphiisRothschild]

I admire how clean and organized your work area is.

[@jimcorbett3764]

Each component of this knife is fine on its own, but they all come together to make a superb looking knife. The patina on the copper alloy is interesting. Nice build!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks jim. Cheers. Dad

[@j.m.k.3406]

Thanks for taking me along Father Royer. It's a beauty sir!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks J. M. K. Dad

[@jeverettrulz]

always a treat when its a Dad video... thanks as always!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Glad you are here Dad

[@jeverettrulz]

@KyleRoyerKnives never regret my knifemaker plus subscription. Hoping to make it to blade show this year, fingers crossed

[@philochristos]

That's a beautiful knife, Mr. Royer. I sure enjoyed watching you make it. Thanks for sharing.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Sam. Good to hear from you my friend. Dad

[@ricardocosson1105]

Congrats again! Better every time! How I wish I had a Dad like you...

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Ricardo. Glad you are here. We are in your corner my friend. Dad

[@ronanotoole1973]

Amazing artist. The attention to detail is second to none. Truly amazing work. You can see where Kyle learned it from.

[@spyderfreestone736]

Kyle is actually teaching his dad, not the other way around.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Roman. Kyle is my master I’m an apprentice. Chao. Dad

[@anthonyp4209]

A chill dad knife video for a chill Friday Afternoon...nice

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Chill on my friend ☕️🔥👍🏻 Dad

[@nnthsttrls]

I really like the sentiment at the end. Just get out there and try it. Mistakes will happen, but keep moving forward.

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Dad Royer you are doing an amazing job building kitchen knives keep up the great work

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks chewy. Dad

[@JamesBond-oc4gm]

The attention to detail in both of yalls work is amazing. 👍👍👍

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

[@grantcox4764]

Hey dad, love the look of that distressed copper alloy, very nice. Really good looking piece.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Grant. Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@deanbarill3182]

Very nice Jeff. I really like your kitchen cutlery.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Dean. Flame on my friend Dad

[@bjornronaldson6017]

Love this build! Also, thank you for the reminder to get off my backside and finish making 14 platen.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks. I’m finishing my spine at around.150”-.180” on a 1.7”-2.25”. And my convex is about.38” up from the blade. That leaves plenty of material in the center of the S grind. Be sure to check the center if you’re not sure. I’ve had at the thinnest.040 in the center. That’s at the edge of my current comfort zone. Keep Forging On my friend. Dad

[@bjornronaldson6017]

@KyleRoyerKnives hey! Thanks! I appreciate the data, I will keep it mind.

[@floydmitchell3344]

Showing the work, love that. excelent content.

[@MatheisVdl]

That s grind is just beautiful 👌

[@jerrieyum]

Wow I love that clean look. Easy to clean and that handle is beautiful 🤩

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend

[@An_Attempt]

Relaxing, this is very relaxing. Also good knife. But very relaxing to listen to.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Dad

[@darrell840]

Jess jeff you make great knifes. I loved the colour scene on this one. I am anxiously waiting for kyles attempt at damascening. I BET MY LEFT BUTTCHEEK that hes probably practicing this a lot

[@markspc1]

Beautiful knife, Kyle

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks mark. Kyle’s dad built this one. Flame on my friend. Dad

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Really nice job. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks. Glad you are enjoying the vids my friend. Dad

[@Onlooker71]

Great work. Your chef knife is very well thought out. I cannot tell you how many cheap chef knives I’ve used where there is no place for your index finger and the back edge of the knife is sharp!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend Dad

[@maneotis4g63t]

Dad's killing it lately!

[@Zero_8347]

I'm a big fan of your shotgun knife! when i previewed the video in my feed, i didnt realize it was a royer build at first, but the geometry of the blade really caught my eye. i love how you shaped everything, and the handle especially looks really comfortable

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Zero. Dad

[@SilentPartner79]

Woo-hoo! 1,000th like! You are a talented family. Hope to shake your hands in Atlanta in June!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks. Make sure you stop at our table 1-S. We can do a coffee break. Chao. Dad

[@DevinAWhiting]

Man you all are satill doing it.i remember you doing stuff in the kitchen.before you all went too japan or china.keep upnthe good work

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks devin. Dad

[@afcutelaria5461]

Beautiful !!!👏👏👏

[@donny6363]

Awesome build!

[@Yonana529]

I love your channel. Thank you for the new video 😊

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Random Guy. Glad you are hanging out with us. Dad

[@nescau15]

Beautiful knife, awesome video! Great Work!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend Dad

[@kzarnold3678]

Nicely done. I really enjoyed the whole process 😃

[@BradGryphonn]

Somehow I missed Pt1 and 2, so I'm going to binge-watch them now.

[@GJames007]

Damascus always look gorgeous but a reg blade can be beautiful also. Good job!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Copy copy my friend. This is one of my five ABS presentation knives. I’m only allowed to use a single carbon steel. Flame on my friend Dad

[@thebladedbroad9654]

Beautiful!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Dad

[@sonnycon40]

Good job Pop's!

[@RollingStoners]

I get so happy everytime i see that you've uploaded a video!!!. I will definitely be getting something made from you guys asap!!! You guys are true artists

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Dad

[@travisbartlett1977]

Great s grind. really nice and clean build.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend Dad

[@davidwright4361]

Beautiful knife, love that s grind and the distressed look on that bolster is really cool. Nice work, brother!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks David. Flame on my friend Dad

[@mtnbkr8480]

Hey Mr. Royer, if this is one of your journey man test knives you've got it in the bag. Looking forward to seeing a special video after you pass the test. 🤞

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend Dad

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Have you ever finished a handle with a true shellac finish? The wood you use is so beautiful the shellac flakes would really give it a premium look to it. It is not as hard wearing as other finishes but it can be covered with linseed oil which itself would further set off the shellac. Just a thought. Awesome work as usual. Rock on.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Rafael. Not yet. Dad

[@danieldurkton2942]

Beautiful!!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend Dad

[@charliebowen5071]

Same here dad… I absolutely hate a loose handle fit… I tend not to bed in epoxy like Kyle does but prefer the hole itself to be snug all the way through…. I just made like 4 broaches of a different sizes and go slowly

[@Dragonjv2]

I wholeheartedly recommend some form of breathing protection when grinding steel like that. A half mask with the highest grade for dust protection should go from around 50-100 dollars. There are also more expensive full masks. I know Alec Steele uses a full mask with like, its own air system where it sends fresh air into his mask. Breathing in all that metal dust can cause severe problems over time that will affect your ability to work and may result in a trip to the hospital that puts you in medical debt. Stay safe everyone!

[@jacobbrooks1574]

Thats a really beautiful knife i think i need to get me one

[@kiddcomet3563]

Nicely done 👍

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

[@BubuH-cq6km]

😎 👍🏼that's interesting and cool , not often do you hear or see the parent say that they are the student and the child is the teacher and master

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Copy copy my friend Dad

[@sippinhappiness793]

im wondering what kinda mic ur using .. great video great knife

[@lewisworkshop]

Go, Dad, go!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Chris. Feeling the love my friend. Dad

[@MASI_forging]

This is an incredible video 😃😃

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend Dad

[@richardbranton190]

You don't have to be modest we all know you taught your son everything he knows 👍 awesome job

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Richard. Kyle is my master teacher. I’m an apprentice. Testing at BLADE Atlanta this year for my journeyman smith certification in the American Bladesmith Society. Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@Abrahamer]

A beautiful knife and a very pleasant voice, do you also make audiobooks?😊

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. No but I listen to a lot of them. Flame on Dad

[@senshi-knives]

Really nice built! How did you get the ends of the hollow grind so clean? I'm currently experimenting with that but I don't get them as clean.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Good question senshi. I take all of my grits up to the sharpie mark. Then on my final grit I gently start a soft blending while checking each side. A second set of lines helps to not to over grind. Hope this helps. I’m more accessible on IG at Royercutlery. You can reach out there also. Keep Forging On my friend. Dad

[@kellycollier2026]

Thanks Dad.

[@timgoodliffe]

what was the sharpener you guys used at the end?

[@archiebunker3686]

So good ....Ahhh I love ❤️

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Feeling the love my friend Dad

[@vlhlmvoge9719]

8:10 "This is my custom copper alloy bronze" What exactly is that material that you'r3 using? Looks nice!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

I misspoke it’s copper alloy. It has a bronzy hue. It’s copper mixed with range brass. Good question my friend. Cheers Dad

[@vlhlmvoge9719]

@@KyleRoyerKnives Thank you. Such a beautiful job Sir

[@AquilaKnives]

DANG IT, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STONE HANDLE EPISODE, BUT FINE!! I'LL WATCH

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Glad you are here hanging out with us all my friend Dad

[@xinhofbpa]

o talento vem de familia

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Grazie my friend Dad

[@keithhill8735]

Where do you buy them long drill bits at?

[@jettaphillips5023]

love the videos!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Jetta Dad

[@GJames007]

It’s a beauty

[@libenasukro]

What's the reason they don't use induction coils for forging instead of propane?

[@paullmight42]

if i had an after hours club or like a kava bar, i'd have Papa Royer's stuff playing on loop in the background lol...

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Very nice. Thanks my friend. Dad

[@poppachuck1881]

How much would a knife like this cost? Beautiful work!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Poppa you can contact me at [e-mail] for availability and pricing. Thanks

[@NateWebb0483]

I wonder if it might be time for Dad to get his own KZbin channel?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks. I’m the comic relief. Flame on my friend Dad

[@NateWebb0483]

@@KyleRoyerKnives I hope my comment didn't come off as a negative comment or a dig... it wasn't intended that way at all.

[@АртёмЭристов]

Высокое искусство!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Chao. Dad

[@charliebowen5071]

Custom alloy = Roymascus!!!!!!!! I want to buy some alloy… do you sell it??

[@benjamindejonge3624]

Seeing you’re the man to ask why nobody makes double folds spring leave steel with some other inlay in kitchen knives?

[@jamesball7322]

Ok so like all the families work it is absolutely beautiful My only thing is …..🤔 Why the fighter style handle , Me being a big nobody sure ain’t no pro kitchen blade maker but I’m asking for a friend 😊😅

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks James. Let your friend know that this handle is very universal because of its ergonomics and with kitchen cutlery it’s a great profile for choking up a pinching the blade for quick delicate chopping. Let your friend know that’s a great question. Let him know we appreciate him hanging out with us 😜👍🏻🤭 Keep Forging On my friend. Dad

[@jamesball7322]

@@KyleRoyerKnives 😉

[@charliebowen5071]

A plunge?? Mmmmm nice… giving more meat in the ricasso.. thinner grind and still super sturdy but I’ve not considered a plunge line until I saw this…. Interesting (stealing that, sorry). Beautiful knife dad…. I think you and Kyle should do a knife off challenge… both make the same design and let’s see

[@a.ford4abetternation679]

How much is a knife like this?

[@mulepowerforge]

so being kinda new to knifemaking, ive been absorbing information and asking questions on all kinds of things. it seems that the general consensus (from many different sources) on 5160 is that its not the greatest steel for knives, so im just curious as to why 5160 was the steel of choice for this build, compared to something like 1084/15N20/1095/damascus etc., and if im mistaken on 5160 being a not so good knife steel. ive used it for knives when i started and they didnt hold as good an edge as the 80CrV2 steel i use now. also i make hunting/bushcraft knives, and if anyone has info on what steel they recommend for that id appreciate the help.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Great question Ian. 5160 is a tried and true faithful steel. It’s one of the most diversified alloy steels easily available. Properly heat treated and a proper geometry on the blade for it’s intended use it’s a great choice. Our steel is certified. Bone yard steel may have proprietary mystery alloys that may not make a proper knife. There are a large range of heat treat recipes for 5160. And apex geometry. Definitely go with what you can get and what works for you. You are in a good place if you are finding you have preferences. Keep Forging On my friend. Dad

[@White_devil1980]

Amazing knife J Royer your son taught you well 😊😎

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Dad

[@aabbarmoha3669]

Good awark man

[@joshuaborchardt4355]

Is this knife for sale?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Sorry it’s already sold. You can contact me at [e-mail] for availability and pricing. Thanks for your interest Dad

[@pencilwaniya5317]

Which country...

[@มินนี่RedMachine]

Hey you How much?

[@christopherpush4382]

What would a knife like this cost if you were selling it?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

You can contact me at [e-mail] for availability and pricing.

[@jayceecombs6887]

Still "cooking" Brother! Thanx, J

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Jaycee. Dad

[@derrickjones7695]

Are you back logged for making Chef knife

[@carlohernandez3941]

A thing of beauty

[@diymrthuanrauvt]

kife verry good you

[@jlpjlp1953]

The tree doesn't grow far from the apple.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Copy copy. Thanks my friend Dad

[@sekitarpantaijayanti2714]

Giv for me

[@ragnarlothbrok4363]

О...уенный нож !!!

[@azi6477]

Great knife kreation again, but why is everybody using this background music that is out of tune / out of phase? It is horrible and distracts

[@Nemogybezpiva]

Слишком толстый обух такой нож будет ломать, а не резать продукты и тяжелый для постоянной работы

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

I can understand how you may think so however the S grind makes this knife very front light and nimble. Very fast blade. Glad you are here hanging out with us my friend. Dad

[@insomniahobbies]

Jeff Royer.....thats a weird way to pronounce "dad".

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

When we first started going to knife shows with Kyle when he was in his mid-teens I was known as Kyle‘s dad in my wife is known as Kyle‘s mom and all the brothers and sister were known as Kyle‘s brothers and sisters. And we kept going to the knife shows over the years and it was always Kyle‘s dad so I just start going by dad. I love it. Dad

[@maxproteinoff6202]

dads more elegant

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Grazie my friend. You are too kind. Chao. Dad

[@Pyriel2]

This is awesome!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Tom Dad