Making a damascus dagger for the

[@Drew_lininger]

VOTING LINK! Please vote for your favorite dagger. ~Drew :) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEAHJ49efKyoFkZKwn4p0ZY1TJuHyj6f_hNCXw4qt5ZVl24g/viewform

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Really incredible, Drew! My favorite build so far, seriously great work! ❤

[@Drew_lininger]

Oh thank you Dennis! That means a lot!

[@Arts-and-Crafts]

Great product and great support , I wish I had them like you , Good luck soon !

[@JPsBladeworks]

Sweet build. Awesome to know Will was willing to help out so much. I love his videos. One of the top builds for sure.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!!

[@bernardblack6997]

duude...by far one of the nicest looking blades I've seen! there's an elegance to it, simple lines, beautiful work!

[@idwolverine1867]

Well done young man! 👏 Seriously Drew, incredibly detailed and a beautiful Dagger! I’m inspired

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks very much

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Hell yeah!! HUUGE congrats man, what a good looking dagger you made! Keep up the great work

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks man!!

[@martinm3474]

Thanks Will. Will is a champion hand sander, just the person to get help from. Much respect to Will and a great dagger Drew.

[@mikemurphy8714]

Beautiful piece! I love the proportions. When I think of a dagger I think of nimbleness and speed. The Slim look is so fitting for the weapon.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!!

[@judylininger8849]

Fabulous work, Drew! This is beautiful. Nice job!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!!

[@johnjude2685]

Among so much other beauties. It's beautiful and looks like functional so well done. Thanks

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@danhaas9730]

Beautiful design! Sleek and deadly; I like it! :) Really nice patterning too!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@varun009]

First of all, I've seen tyrells build and this is still my favorite. My girlfriend likes high fantasy fiction and I wanted to make her something nice. Being an amateur bladesmith and blacksmith, I thought it would be easier and more appropriate to build her a sword the size of "needle" but with a proper double edge. You *ABSOLUTELY NAILED* what I was looking for!! The black guard and pommel standing out only because of their geometry to beautifully Contrast a gorgeous burl handle, then there's the blade profile... I love how the edge stops well before the guard and the bottle neck behind it. It just makes it look so elegant. Slightly longer blade and handle and km there!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks so much for the feedback and compliments!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Outstanding work Young Man! I have to say that this blade is perhaps one of the very best of the daggers I have watched being built so far. I disagree with some of the final finishing but that is simply down to personal taste. Thank you for sharing with us your build, I would have to say that I might actually vote for your project, I haven't finished watching all of the daggers yet, but yours is definitely in the top five! Well done! Keep working on your talents, they will continue to grow and one day you might actually be another blade master like Kyle Royer! I urge you to seriously consider taking your skills to formal school, and learn as much as you can so you too can call yourself a Blade Master Craftsman, you have your entire life ahead of you, and being your own boss is the best way to plan for the future! Good Luck!!!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!!!

[@byronkennedy7912]

Congratulations, Drew, on some incredible work to build this dagger. You have learned a great deal about metalworking and blade smithing at only age 17, and it will be great to watch you make more products in the future (I hope ... I just subscribed). Great job and Good Luck !

[@Drew_lininger]

Very much appreciated! :)

[@petermastin]

Simply stunning, a very beautiful work of art. Well done m’dear! 🍓

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks very much!

[@zane6461]

I’m glad you and Will are working together.

[@Drew_lininger]

Yes me too

[@NjordArtisan]

Drew, this dagger looks amazing! Such a clean work all around!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you so much!

[@MrCrazyjayh2010]

Great work on the free-hand grind. I imagine it was difficult to keep that center line symmetrical but you nailed it.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you, yes it is especially on a blade this long!

[@ericcartrette6118]

Outstanding workmanship! This is a top-notch piece.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!!

[@lannysanders6043]

Really nice work- a beautiful piece that may win the challenge.

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome work Drew! It's an amazing looking piece!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks James!

[@alexbecket6945]

More of this, please! really nice build and video. cute dog.

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm

[@ivysinistra]

Honestly out of every build in the series this one speaks to me the most. It's elegant without being flashy, and it's well-crafted and has some absolutely stunning design work involved. Thanks for making this just so I could see it.

[@Drew_lininger]

Very much appreciated!!

[@JGV_IX]

Wise and skilled far beyond your years!! Seriously impressive! The sky is the limit for this “kid” - keeping a keen eye on your channel! Dennis Tyrell definitely has an eye for talent - thankful that he included you in this challenge!! Special mention and massive credit to Will for helping a fellow smith out - what a champ!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you! Yes Will is great!

[@The1withlogic]

You should be proud of the forging work you did, absolutely great looking knife. Will Is one heck of a great guy to allow you to utilize his tools and knowledge.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you! And yes he’s the best

[@Anderson-HandForged]

wow !!! you did a amazing job on your dagger Drew you are very talented very kind of WILL to let you use his shop this is 1 of the best daggers ive seen so far amazing job 👍👍 for sure Mark

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@bradleycairns908]

Great work Drew! Seriously excellent craftsmanship in your work here, it's certainly the best build I've seen in this challenge so far as well. Keep up the good work ⚒️👍👍

[@Drew_lininger]

Very much appreciated!

[@citylotgardening6171]

Beautiful Craftsmanship 👍

[@Aleeknives]

The slim sleek look design are spot on bro! A+

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks a bunch Airin!

[@benjaminkorhum5068]

OK, smallest channel and youngest bladesmith, BUT, HUGE talent!

[@danielmakerofrings2494]

Beautiful dagger, well done! it looks fabulous

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@masbagus1971]

beautifull dagger, you are talented.... good job

[@creatorqi]

The best in the dagger challenge! Well done.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you! Glad you think so!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Amazing work! Best of luck in the challenge!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!

[@alme6743]

Excellent work man 17 years old and already making masterpieces, cant wait to see you get better!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@wolfman011000]

Well done, you have made a stunning blade to be proud of, you showed talent and skill well . Great to see other smiths helping and guide you, this how it should be done, I hope some day you in turn will pass on what they have taught you and what you have learned yourself to future smiths. Once again well done, take care, God bless one and all.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks so much!

[@Almost-funny0]

This is such a beautiful piece I'm gutted I found these videos after the voting was done. This 100% would have got mine

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you so much! That’s all right though don’t worry about it :)

[@Vormulac1]

Wow, that's a very good looking dagger. Nice work!

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm!

[@Robpearceknives]

Fantastic build. Extremely impressive.

[@rkjensen6331]

Gorgeous!! Great job!

[@erhon5]

Fun to see you taking part in this challenge!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks! It was fun to be in

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Definitely a beautiful blade Drew! Every part compliments the next! And the Damascus pattern came out amazing.

[@Drew_lininger]

Much appreciated!

[@blazehammer192]

What a beautiful dagger! Wow!

[@reubencdebaca2408]

This was one of my favorites! I had to vote for Tyrell Knifeworks though. You definitely should be in the next challenge!

[@YYCEyeGuyGord]

That is a beautiful blade, young Sir; well done!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

A couple requests for the next video Bust some dance moves while you're waiting on the forge. Maybe trim some nose hairs too. Instead of using that cheap wood chisel on the lathe, try a banana. Have you ever tried staining the blade with a cherry Slurpee instead of coffee? BTW, I think yours is the most dagger-looking dagger of the lot.

[@Drew_lininger]

Haha good ideas

[@dgibraltar]

Really nice piece. I love the clean lines.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you! I love how it turned out

[@lukegraham1945]

Absolutely amazing work Drew! Well done!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@Pablo668]

Very nice result, well done. Very precise way of working and again, results. Methinks you have a bright future.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!!

[@timpinxteren]

Dude, this is one gorgeous blade! I thought Tyrell Knifeworks had the nicest blade in this challenge, but seeing this piece of sharp art made me change my mind. And on a side note: nice Suunto Core, they're great watches.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you so much!! Means a lot, yes they are great watches!

[@SunnnyDay]

Stunned...Speechless...Blown Away !!

[@Drew_lininger]

Yayyy that’s the intention!

[@StoptheHateJustDebate]

Great job!!! Skill level is growing and growing!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks so much!

[@philochristos]

That dagger is pretty awesome.

[@drdemers1970]

Extra stabby for sure! Amazing work Drew!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you very much!

[@ericmoore2236]

Beautiful work Sir 👏

[@18deadmonkeys]

Incredible work! That is a absolutely stunning dagger. Kudos!

[@jamiehipperson]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@jonbottoms8988]

Beautiful dagger sir excellent job!

[@russellfox6619]

Fantastic build mate, really well done!

[@brucepinkerton2716]

That’s truly fabulous. Sugoi!! Josu!!!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!!

[@kingcrank5]

Awesome work !! Pattern is perfect. Love the pommel and the detail on the guard is spot on!! 👌 u got my vote Young man. Thanks!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! :)

[@RainyDayForge]

It turned out really nice and clean! Congrats!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks man!

[@mcrich1978]

Excellent work Drew!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks a bunch!

[@andrejohnson6731]

Stoked to see you enter this challenge, Drew! Will is a great supporter. EDIT: This is an absolute phenomenal build, Drew: you have my vote! So much potential!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks! He sure is!

[@HansKnives]

There is one more question I want to ask, how about the Bose headphones at the beginning of the film, how about the effect of active noise reduction?

[@Drew_lininger]

They are pretty dang nice, super comfortable and have a noise canceling feature. I wouldn’t say they are quite as good as dedicated shop headphones but they definitely are good enough for what I am doing.

[@HansKnives]

@@Drew_lininger Thanks for your answer, it's already on its way.🍻

[@DanHelfond]

Fantastic work!

[@HummingbirdKnives]

Beautiful dagger, great work!

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm!

[@D.Schrader]

Damn,that looks fast! The build is just beautiful, well done.

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm

[@erikcourtney1834]

That turned out great. Nice work. It’s awesome to see young smiths taking to this trade with such pride in there work. Tell Mr. Will he needs to join in on the next challenge. 😉

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you! He just might! ;)

[@jamesro196]

That’s beautiful!

[@uniqueweasel7351]

Awesome peice of blade art fella , great skills and technique and an absolutely stunning dagger to boot . I have a short list of three and your in it .

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@uniqueweasel7351]

Good luck fella 👍

[@surfrat9340]

Very nice. Great build.

[@pavelgrygoryev1140]

Wonderful! Just wonderful!

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm!

[@paulscermerhorn6928]

That was a awesome dagger great build love to see you build a short sword to match the dagger

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!!

[@8ank3r]

Will is an awesome bladesmith and you couldn't do better for someone to help you

[@Drew_lininger]

Yeah he’s amazing!

[@HeXeeeRaven]

Gr8 work. Voted. Subscribed.

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

Beautiful dagger and pattern

[@19Chrisi97]

Outstanding work!

[@JohnThorpe1623]

Beautiful!

[@HeavyForge]

Right on man!!! Great work!👏🏻

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks dude! Your dagger looks superb as well.

[@CalebStewartPhoto]

that came out amazing! well done

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks!

[@andyc750]

very elegant and traditional design done really well

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Awesome knife Drew, great job!

[@Drew_lininger]

Much appreciated!

[@khildrak]

Came out great man! Good work!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@butthedd0233]

For so many firsts, spectacular work.

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@jeremyringma]

It's like a mini claymore!

[@HansKnives]

I watched the video ahead of time, - -! I really like your dagger, perfect curve🍻

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks man!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Beautiful work there young man, well done.

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm

[@MoeSlislack]

Great job man!

[@redwolfknives3174]

Amazing work! Truly beautiful blade!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks so much

[@derekheiblim5406]

Really sick blade!

[@DBCraftWorld]

Beautifull work Drew! And If this is your first try of forging guard I must say I'm shocked! You Rock Buddy!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks so much man!

[@OVERKILL_PINBALL]

Great work!

[@henryknight7876]

Great Build Awesome Blade

[@Drew_lininger]

Tysm

[@78dwk]

Very nice build, Godbless

[@Drew_lininger]

Thank you!

[@bryanduchane2371]

May be a stupid question, but why not quich a blade already in a vise to begin with. Seems it would help with the warp problem.... Could easily draw a few layouts that would do what I'm thinking of.,.

[@Drew_lininger]

There was a warp but it corrected itself in the quench.

[@DrewProductions6]

beutiful blade! I applaude your skills!

[@8ank3r]

Alec Steele was a young man blacksmith when he started too. Keep up the work and you'll be great

[@germanfamily5838]

Have come a long way since I found you on your mini power hammer builds keep it up buddy !!!

[@Drew_lininger]

Thanks! Long time viewer!

[@kzarnold3678]

Nicely done