Making a Fighting Knife: Dad's Journey to Journeyman Pt. 3

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Hey guys, Dad here. I'm working on crafting my third ABS (American Bladesmith Society) presentation knife, and it's designed to be a fighter-style blade. I'm using 5160 steel, which is like the spring steel found in cars, and it's certified quality steel with a clean pedigree, so there's a minimal chance of imperfections. The rules require using single carbon steel, so I'm avoiding Damascus patterns.
I'm really focused on getting the blade just right, grinding it carefully for a smooth transition to the tip, and creating a precise edge. I'm using a 120-grit slack belt for a nice convex shape and following a scribe line to ensure a clean blade edge. The guard fitting process is meticulous, involving a lot of handwork to achieve a perfect fit.
I'm using different materials like stainless steel and a custom copper alloy for the guard, spacer, and handle. The whole handle attachment process involves shaping, filing, engraving, and making sure everything fits together flawlessly. Heat treatment is crucial for durability, and I'm showing all the steps to achieve that toughness.
Ultimately, you'll see the completed knife, highlighting its visual appeal and practicality. Throughout the video, I'm emphasizing the importance of precision, attention to detail, and the satisfaction that comes from crafting something with your own hands.
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[@curlsalot91]

Dad...can we get more of your calm narration vids? your frequency is just so relaxing 😍

[@nathansmith1085]

Absolutely beautiful knife! You and your son are extremely talented! Watching your content always puts me in a good mood, nothing but positive and respectful vibes coming from your family. In a world full of crap, it's relieving to know there are still a couple good hearted people on this planet.

[@Onlooker71]

Beautiful work! Master Smith is in your future.

[@fozy4489]

Day one of asking for him to make me a knife. Also just found your content and love it so much, keep up the hard work you’re amazing

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks fozy You can contact me at [e-mail] For availability and pricing. Cheers Dad

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

She's a beauty!! Yet another awesome piece, dad!

[@FireCreekForge]

Beautiful! I half expected your JS set to be stamped "Dad Royer".

[@АрсенийИванов-ш8г]

Perfect music, perfect voice, very nice to watch that video

[@nickronin9618]

Amazing craftsmanship Sir greetings from Greece.

[@28DAYS77]

there is just something about a straight blade that's beautiful!

[@Mike-hn4uu]

This is so insanely impressive to me as a huge fan of knives but also a huge idiot when it comes to making things like this. I consier myself super resourceful and clever when it comes to fixing and building things but machine work like this just blows my mind. Some day I will absolutely CARVE out some time to devote to learning some of these incredible skills.

[@nathansharp3193]

500,000 subscribers is just around the corner!! I've watched in awe as your skills have improved over the years as you make these videos and knives. You haven't plateaued yet. You're some of the best and still getting better. All of you! 👍

[@robbie3068]

Another beautiful piece dad! These videos are a great way to relax and watch you work with your voice and Josh's video work.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Wonderful Bowie! No sweat on the evaluation of this beauty.

[@j.o.4574]

Dude your dad has such a relaxing voice likes he's putting us to bed! Must have been a good childhood.

[@maneotis4g63t]

Love waking up to a Jeff Royer vid!

[@druwk]

Beautiful knife! Been fun watching your journey along side your son. I appreciate your humility and dedication

[@mtnbkr8480]

Another winner, thank you for letting us experience the journey with you. You got this dad.

[@alanshearing7515]

Great job, looks amazing. Another step closer .

[@nahte123]

I like the lines on this piece in particular.

[@romeoalfa1414]

dad action part 3 ... i'm enjoying ...

[@heardashot]

Stunning work! It's inspiring!! Ireland sends on many blessings!!!..☘️☘️🔥🔥

[@IYIENACE]

I'd be proud of that! Great work well done 🔪🍻

[@American.adventure]

Beautiful as always. Definitely deserve the master title

[@philjohnston7920]

very nice. as nice as Damascus looks i still love the lines of a single steel knife.

[@Alex-xg2yo]

Dad Royer you are killing it beautiful knife man!!

[@BH-rx3ue]

I do like the file work on the spacer. it's small but a very nice accent.

[@michaelmorrison4843]

What a beautiful little fighter! I think you're well on your way to getting your journeyman rating! I'd love to have that knife! 🤔👍😁

[@OriginalMomo]

Great work, Mr Royer!

[@An_Attempt]

As usual, your knives are amazing. I can see these ones being used outside of a museum since they differ from the pattern-welded ones that you usually make.

[@paulwiggins183]

Thank god it's not a full tang knife. Looks pretty good. The elements of design are very strong... and not cluttered with overwrought details, if you know what I mean.

[@hinkleaj1]

Your knives are beautiful! Best of luck with your test!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend. Dad

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Why does someone who produces such magnificent work need someone else to tell him he’s a Master?

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Been following you for 15+ years now. For what ever reason, Iam always reminded of a Bible verse. Those who wield the sword will die by the sword. That sounds morbid, but I believe you ha e the God given talent to do what you do. A true master of your craft.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks. Kyle is my teacher and my son. I’ve been making knives for around four years. Cheers from the Ozarks my friend. Dad

[@approachingtarget.4503]

@@KyleRoyerKnives yes...been following Kyle for that long. No better person to learn from than your own kids.

[@jaffaballymakeery746]

Beautiful little knife. Good luck.

[@kzarnold3678]

Nicely done beautiful crafted. Good luck and congratulations on making your next step in your blade smithing adventures

[@grantcox4764]

You're going to smash the journeyman test with these knives Dad, your artistic eye is really amazing and it shows in the knives you produce. Good luck with the testing, although you don't need luck, you have too much skill. G.

[@BradGryphonn]

That is a very elegant fighter. Thanks for sharing this, mate. Oh, I especially like the mirror polish detail on the swage.

[@briangarner]

It’s absolutely beautiful! Nice work!

[@Robpearceknives]

Very clean work Jeff. I’m enjoying your JS Presentation series.

[@outbackladas]

Beautiful knife 👍. Such meticulous work, here’s hoping you achieve the Journey Man status, you certainly deserve it. Eight “grandies “ here, 6 boys and 2 girls and another 2 to arrive soon. Regards from Down Under.

[@jimcorbett3764]

Good looking knife- I like the detail on the spacer. Nice build!

[@nathannoto8162]

Phenomenal work and attention to detail! Love seeing you guys use your skills. Keep it up!!

[@deanbarill3182]

I love the file work Jeff.

[@aaronwest4098]

I just love the work yall do.... Id love to get a knife made one of these days lol

[@Vivallamannen]

Beautiful knife! Lovely voice

[@rhodie33]

Your filework was a nice touch.

[@hulkthedane7542]

You should get your own channel in here. Nice work 👍

[@apdeleis]

Nice to watch, no "look at me, im the best blacksmith" crap, just a man who knows waht he can & dosent clame him self somthing other. Yea there is improvment, but as an bavarian which is educated in welding, forging, Mill & lathework (analog & cnc) and some sidestuff...im happy to see someone which enjoys the worke, not the "fame"

[@MASI_forging]

Another gorgeous creation 😁😁

[@victorpapaavp]

You've inspired me to make a fighter style butter knife. I'm going to name it "Lover." XD I'm excited to see the results of your testing! Keeping my fingers crossed for ya Dad!

[@j0hnn13K]

Another stunning knife, i'd be highly surprised if you do not pass the test with flying colors. Following in Kyle's footsteps, you two will soon be competing in that lovely shop you have, and bring out the best in all of you. Been following your journey for a good while now and i have to say, you keep impressing me with the quality you deliver.

[@philochristos]

Out of the park.

[@glowyy606]

Amazing knife. I wish I had possibilities to start making knives or swords but I live in an apartment

[@MrJohn714]

Beautiful knife!

[@clydecox2108]

Heck yeah… beautiful work.

[@stevenl.passalacqua3953]

Nice work!!

[@christopherjames1453]

Beautiful!!!!

[@denneberg]

Beautiful

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

Three questions... #1 - How do you cut the shape of the knife? #2 - Do you have a video showing that process? #3 - Can a person become a journeyman if they don't have all the expensive equipment? Thanks for your time

[@carrestore]

beautiful knife👍👍👍

[@bryanduchane2371]

STUNNING!!!

[@dmark8993]

As always perfect 👌👌👌

[@MikeT]

Looks great

[@othersidevirtues]

Great, next make keris ❤

[@krissteel4074]

Good luck Dad, but I'm sure you'll do fine with what we've seen so far

[@brianlawson3757]

That's an excellent little fighter! I have to say, I'm kind of surprised you and your son don't have your MS stamps yet given the incredible knives you make. Did the ABS implement new hoops to jump through to qualify? I haven't looked at the requirements in over a decade now, so I have no idea anymore.

[@bujang_malilebu443]

Very good knife 👍👍🇧🇳🇧🇳

[@nicholaskillmeier4895]

Are you going to be at the Ohio bladeshow for testing?

[@kirillch]

I very like your videos. Lately I've started to pay attention that adding music above speech gives some distraction.

[@ForgeLife42]

Wow!! You are definitely not for behind Kyle!! Amazing craftsmanship sir! If I ever come into some money I’m buying a pair of knives made from the both of you! How many knives are you making for your journeyman test?

[@TheGunf1ghter]

So, I have a question. If you are already making/selling great quality knives, what is the benefit to getting your journeyman/master smith title? I understand that with it, you become accredited, no second guessing if you're a real blade smith, and in the end you can probably charge more for your blades. I thought that you were already at that point. (Not dogging the ABS)

[@mechanicallysound]

very nice!!

[@delios14]

Beautiful work guys! just so you know, i signed up for your PDF but the mail arrived from a different address than the one you specified, is it safe anyway? thank you for your attention!

[@lunkydog]

Isn't the satin finish one of the requirements for the test?

[@ricardocosson1105]

go dad!

[@danogresmith3883]

Whats in the water there? Can that baby make incredible stuff?

[@EthanKolar]

How do you go about getting your layout lines

[@jesseservice7828]

Parabéns !

[@christopher.m.estelow]

Hey dad! How much would you charge for that knife? I know the number it's not gonna be cheap because you're paying for the craftsmanship and years of perfecting the craft.

[@drewdoesart9277]

I'll bet the bank you'll pass the tests.

[@pyro3446]

Is there an email to send knives we made for once over, you can even make a video from it

[@степурёнок]

Сделай бритву Мирунеса Догона( Mehrunes' Razor)

[@eyespliced]

Of course it is beautiful, but _dude_ make your own channel. I love knifemaking, and you are a far, _far_ better smith and knifemaker than I am. . . but I subscribed to this channel to see a different smith practice their craft. 2c

[@lukasdimmler2622]

You know that small channels basically have no chance of being seen on KZbin? It makes sense that he uses his son's channel. It's also the same workshop and very similar techniques. I see no point in making another channel.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

We are a family, and families stick together! You've subscribed to Kyle Royer Knives, which is a family business. This means you get family-related content, and we are thrilled to have you join our family on these exciting adventures. Before you know it, you might even see videos of Mom making knives. 😉 ~Josh Royer/Kyle's brother/Dad's son/Mom’s son/videographer. P.S. If Dad were not posting here, you WOULD NOT get to see Kyle more. Instead of receiving one video a week featuring both Dad and Kyle mixed, you would only get one video a month showcasing Kyle (because he takes his time crafting knives due to his exceptional skills). I understand your desire to watch Kyle's impressive knife-making talent, but I am incredibly proud of my Dad, as is Kyle and Mom. Therefore, we will continue to feature his work on this channel to demonstrate his progress as a Dad who is learning from his son, Kyle. 🔪👨‍👦‍👦🎥

[@mikekooz475]

@@KyleRoyerKnives Family, is enough of an answer. I love the builds. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tyrone_Bone]

well said, Kyle. there's always a troll.@@KyleRoyerKnives

[@paullmight42]

2c of doggy d

[@dejairalvespereira2209]

Top

[@alb9925]

👍👍👍

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@goosehunter356]

I could compare this knife to a beautiful and dangerously unpredictable woman who you can't take your eyes off for a second...

[@pepepepito623]

A "journey man" only that?

[@roniesantos5861]

Show.

[@denisnesterenko9094]

👍👍👍👌

[@matthewgibson264]

😮😮😍😍😍🙌🙌

[@robertmillard4408]

Trying to ban all of these types of long blades here in the uk because of knife crime .. suz h a shame as it’s not this type of craftsmanship that is the problem. It’s the cheap Chinese knives that are the issue

[@jaimeherreraopazo1352]

Era " genial" y salio al revés 😢

[@chouchbechich6067f4h]

Pourquoi vous participiez pas dans le meilleur forgeron en amérique, 😂peut-être tu va gagné 10 milles dollars ou 50 milles dollars.

[@nicknick404]

Great job dad! ❤

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[@justinkorzhanenkaudwine5721]

1st🎉🎉

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

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[@ClarenceBudicker]

awesome clean work man!