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@mrcheese61397 ай бұрын
Great job
@robdeskrd7 ай бұрын
Why do you still have math homework from 2014? NERD!!! 😂😅😂😅😂 But, seriously, awesome knife bro!
@gavinhill31645 ай бұрын
Pattern welding is cool! Call it what it is, pattern welding. This has as much to do with Damascus as I do with being a space rocket
@nuraja12225 ай бұрын
Buat kenangan kenangan/gratis meskipun kecil tak apalah
@christian_coulson3 ай бұрын
where you hiding jesse been a while since your last video.
@talljesuschrist7 ай бұрын
It's not cheating because you aren't competing. Especially when you are making a product for a client. Anytime you can make it as perfect as possible is a good thing.
@carinhadoscomentarios43257 ай бұрын
Yes
@JeronimoStilton147 ай бұрын
Exactly this
@BenlshTracker7 ай бұрын
If its cheating, placing spacers in the jaws is cheating too HAHAHA
@user-tw9gt9bk7w5 ай бұрын
exactly. plus the entire machine itself is already massively advantageous compared to ancient blacksmithing techniques. if there was a line for “cheating” it would of been crossed long ago. embrace the tech when it’s useful
@liamgilham5 ай бұрын
Not cheating..... just the same as calling a prius a semi-trailer.... It just ISN'T... THE IRREFUTABLE FACT IS THAT DAMASCUS IS NOT PATTERN WELDING... would you be happy buying a car but get given a bike instead?? Same thing
@Jdavid19765 ай бұрын
Woodworker here. That's Brazilian Ebony. The small, random, out of place looking little strip of light sapwood in the board was a dead giveaway. 👍🏼
@bandolsАй бұрын
I think the heartwood is too dark to be Brazilian, my money is on Gaboon Ebony or African Ebony.
@yellowdogbladeworks7 ай бұрын
Beautiful knife, Jesse! Using any tool that increases your accuracy, efficiency, quality & productivity isn't cheating, it's good business sense. I say go for it!
@David-we3wj4 ай бұрын
I am genuinely amazed how nobody paid attention that Jesse puts his hand under the knife(even if its not sharp(yet)) on 23:13 right before showing Dulce
@pontu_com45867 ай бұрын
I challenge you to make a zweihander with what you think is the prettiest damascus pattern (I know it's a big sword, but I love it and would love to see this challenge some day).
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
That's a big challenge, maybe once I move into a bigger shop :D
@xxxxcalimeroxxxx7 ай бұрын
No it's not a challenge, just a bigger forge. The challenge is to make a composite highlander. Nobody's done that.
@condor12347 ай бұрын
Engineering is making things more precise with the simplest/easiest solution there is to offer. Just smarter not harder.
@yin-fire32637 ай бұрын
Your channel is growing fast, man. Nice work🎉
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
I’m very fortunate that it is :D I feel slightly undeserving of it but I’ll happily take it nonetheless
@flyingwalrus78317 ай бұрын
too humble, you are making some top tier works@@jhublades
@babsabroad22057 ай бұрын
@@jhublades If you didn't deserve it, we wouldn't be here, my man!
@garetkonigsfeld27 ай бұрын
It absolutely is not cheating. What's the difference between programming a stop point and using a kiss block? Both of them make the press stop at a desired thinkness. It is still the skill of the smith that decides the end results and your end results are amazing. Thanks for taking us along 👍 and Hello from just down the road, Tucson, Az.
@dankaczor89657 ай бұрын
Twist Damascus patterns are underrated. I’m glad more smiths are doing new patterns and playing with them more. Layer count alone (7 layer Ws with 25 layers across) makes the pattern more elaborate. Great work on this one.
@shortcircuit73107 ай бұрын
Really impressed by how humble this guy is. It takes a lot of self knowledge and humility for a guy that is as talented as he is to state that he couldn't say he had his own definable style yet. Also like how he credits his inspirations, like when he mentions about how much he as been inspired by Mareko's handles
@xxitz_pr0gxx6314 күн бұрын
42:06 I enjoy watching you build EVERY blade on your channel. This one is no different. Exceptional, as always!!
@notsparks7 ай бұрын
Not cheating - the technology exists. Work smarter, not harder.
@tryxxor7 ай бұрын
The Digital control thingy is just a fancy set of the steel blocks you arleady use in your press to limit the thickness so why would it be cheating? being lazy isnt always cheating.
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
That's actually fair... hmm...
@aaronmarkstaller7 ай бұрын
The difference is was it by hand with kiss blocks, still on the line, or by robot or technology assisted. Wheres the line then. Buying a linear servo to hold the blank and push it in for you as well is just the same as him holding it. Buying a robot to hold and move and press the whole thing is the same as him doing it. Then whats different with his fancy “hand made” knives for $3000 and a $15 temu damascus knife. Thats the line. Robot assisted, or not.
@tryxxor7 ай бұрын
@@aaronmarkstaller i would say putting a kiss block in the press or pressing a button isnt that much of a difference. but in the same line we could argue about the press itself, the belt grinder, the gas forge, angle grinder or any other machine. any idiot can put a sheet of steel in the laser/waterjet cutter and the automatic grindingmachine but i doubt most people could make a acceptable knife with the tools we see in the video.
@bagel_guy94957 ай бұрын
We need more Dulce and Marlow. Also you should rewatch all the Forged in Fire episodes you were in next time you handsand so you see just how much you have improved.
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
I'm working on a section on my website dedicated to Dulce and Marlow :D They'll have cameos every video too, don't worry
@senseimilli8 күн бұрын
I'm not into blacksmithing by any means, but watching you create reminds me very much of how wands are crafted in Harry Potter. Each creation is unique to the next from the way the actual bulk of the piece is created to the very handle that goes along with it, all pieces work harmoniously with one another that it ends up creating something beautiful, unique, and individual to its user.
@harrycrowder65837 ай бұрын
Gg to the one person who beat me to this video
@scatman33377 ай бұрын
War Thunder?
@harrycrowder65837 ай бұрын
@@scatman3337 what about it?
@timsmith66837 ай бұрын
I recently found your channel and while I remember seeing you on forged in fire I would like to see a video of you just giving some info about yourself. No, not if you like long walks on the beach but a little history, how you got into forging , how old you were stuff like that. I'll keep watching, maybe you already have one on here. Love your work , what a craftsman !
@leatherface7117 ай бұрын
i’ll call the video clips of the hammer blows all cut up and sped up “The Royer hammer time smackerdoodle whack attack” love that knife very intricate and 3-Dish , that firestorm pattern is so beautiful
@DrewProductions67 ай бұрын
Getting a digital press controler is NOT cheating because you are one of the most legitimatly skilled bladesmith on KZbin! watching you forge Enma by hand proves that it doesn't matter what tools you have.
@SirBalageG4 ай бұрын
41:44 I love how you can hear the oil's impact on the blade, sounds awesome
@Bonty1a4 ай бұрын
We need more videos... I'm getting addicted to them, and here is not enough product. Best way to fall asleep
@raulrrodriguez75523 ай бұрын
That katana you did was excellent
@shayes.x7 ай бұрын
This is probably my favorite blade you've ever made 😍 The firestorm pattern is absolutely stunning, and the simple brass spacer with ebony handle perfectly accents it. Some sort of weaponry with this design would blow my mind!
@tiagopino32876 ай бұрын
dude, your job it's amazing, and your editing is soo good, I can't believe that you just made like wha 6 videos? nah man you are a freaking god. You should try to make a kiritsuke or a yanagi Damascus knife, that would be amazing. Anyways have a great day man you are a god
@40jwthomas5 ай бұрын
Amazing work as usual! And no, I don’t think it’s cheating. And just one tip. YOU ARE TOO DAMN GOOD AT THIS TO HAVE A WRINKLY TABLECLOTH FOR YOUR B ROLL. IRON THAT THING MAN!! beautiful work. Indiana Jones would put that in a museum
@kuriseon3 ай бұрын
Now I wish all knives were made with brass spacers and ebony handles... DAMN that looks good! 🔥
@tomspooner34366 ай бұрын
Suggestion. Add a small screw on the outside of the PVC pipe that you have the ferric chloride in. That way you can wrap your wire around it. I found your channel yesterday and like what your doing 👍
@gibfactory4 ай бұрын
You can try clamping your handle to your knife the way Jason Knight does it: Get a piece of leather, or soft jaws for your vise, fix the blade in the vise between the leather/soft jaws so that the tang sticks out, then fit up your handle, and use long quick-grip clamps by clamping the end of the handle to the opposite side of the vise jaw. Can use a couple clamps for it, too. Should be a bit more reliable that clamping one clamp to another, cause the clamps could shift and you could lose pressure.
@chrislangowski4438Ай бұрын
Great knife man. Nice and simple but also complex work behind it. Looks beautiful and looks like it would handle beautifully. I was a Chef for 20 years and a knife like this is a treasure to someone like me.
@the_real_THlNG7 ай бұрын
The santoku with the blue handle used to be my favorite jesse hu knife but now I have a new favorite knife
@Arik-et8ud7 ай бұрын
Just stumbled upon Jesse Hu's forging videos and I'm seriously inspired to dive into the world of forging myself! Jesse, if you're reading this, you're a true master! Any tips on how to get started? What was your journey like when you first began? Would love to hear your insights and advice!
@aviweisbach78167 ай бұрын
I don't think digital determination of billet thickness with a press is any more cheating than using a press in the first place. That is to say, not cheating. Wish I could afford, and had room for, one myself ; )
@ibzrgman91303 ай бұрын
These knives he makes are too nice to even use.. I can't get over the amount of time and detail to create these.. Nice Job!!
@Nick-tz1ju7 ай бұрын
Not wanting to be smart but considering dust collection any cheap vacuüm cleaner would be better than nothing. You can easily make a stand for it so you can position it to your liking. I tile many bathrooms and sometimes I can't cut the tiles outside. So I made adapter for an air duct extension, so I can attach my Starmix vacuüm to it. This way I can cut, grind and drill the tiles on the spot. Works like a charm.
@YoItsOrange7 ай бұрын
好漂亮的堆叠大马,你在大陆很火,vamos!😊
@TacosareneatАй бұрын
Non blacksmith here. Imo its not cheating. Any tool or method to increase consistency, quality, and efficiency is always good 🙏🏼 btw just started watching your videos and they're soooo good (:
@michaelmeux4137Ай бұрын
Any tool that can make things easier isn't cheating. Been a mechanic for 26+ years and spoiled myself getting cordless impacts and ratchet wrenches rather than always hand wrenching things or using breaker bars.
@TyrellKnifeworks6 ай бұрын
Nice job! The ebony was a good choice. 👍🏻
@kodyfernandes778224 күн бұрын
To prevent that brass or bronze from bending when cutting sandwich it between 2 pieces of sacrificial wood. A 1x4 or something of the like.
@josegabrielcastillo55042 ай бұрын
Loved watching that storm katana build, but can't help but think that this firestorm pattern would look great in a katana...
@KristofferEngstromАй бұрын
That was a very, VERY fine knife. I hope that I have money one day to be able to buy such a masterpiece.
@cuppasandpuppas4 ай бұрын
Great video, and an absolutely gorgeous knife! Regarding drilling out the holes in the ebony (and possibly the brass as well), you could use a spiral router bit in your drill press. It would be basically what you are doing with the drill bits, but cleaner and easier.
@chrisordiway72037 ай бұрын
Love the contrast in the pattern. Stunning look.
@Domab.23 күн бұрын
14:05 I did that, and it actually landed on a 7 somehow, you've earnt your like
@butterfer08087 ай бұрын
I'd love to see you make a whole greatsword or nodachi one day.
@jeddriggers5852Ай бұрын
That knife looks amazing.
@citizenorycle21297 ай бұрын
Precision is not cheating. Press controllers are just another useful tool, not a cheat IMHO.
@Beaunarr2 ай бұрын
Bright Future great passion enjoying watching your work Imagine what 20yrs more experince will bring you .
@omchaurasia69497 ай бұрын
Man, last week I watched your Katana video, and since then I watched all your videos. Amazing skill bro 🔥
@AdriansHabits6 ай бұрын
Stunning knife.. having a good backdrop for the finished b roll would go a long way.
@Clanps7 ай бұрын
Excited to watch this, your videos are always amazing ❤❤
@gail_blue3 ай бұрын
I'd like to hear about your shop setup. Why you have the tools you have, what they can and can't do. And what you'd add. I'm particularly interested as why so many bladesmiths don't have a power hammer.
@sarathwijerathne61182 ай бұрын
Excellent job you have done
@belabohlen61566 ай бұрын
Very interesting pattern would love to own one like this some day
@HafizurRahman-mw8bp7 ай бұрын
You are naturally brilliant with skill art design and craft, you have created a beautiful knife with fun and showing lovely character with respect at young age. Salute.
@alexanderjamieson79717 ай бұрын
This is so much more satisfying to watch than anything on cable or satellite TV.
@mango_c13763 ай бұрын
i think its a question of where you feel comfortable with, if you have fun getting a great result cause of new technologie or if you have fun doing it per hand and tradition it doesnt matter what you use as long as you having fun.
@reggiequinn7477 ай бұрын
I always look forward to your videos. Your blades are absolutely beautiful and really enjoy watching you work.
@Lonelymountainblades7 ай бұрын
amazing job, jesse! always love these projects
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
Thanks :D More to come in the summer
@kimwatchman6447 ай бұрын
Seen this knife maker make jig for twisting. It consists of an I-beam. 1 end side is station with (square die jig) that holds the bar to be twisted. This side is spun by hand crank. It does have bearings. The beam side has same kind of die. It's stationary, but the frame it sits on rolls along the I-beam like an overhead crane. But he twisted these bars easily. I did not know his gear ratio for twisting? Just throwing this out there for you. HARPIE KNIVES is the guy.
@deesnuts45706 ай бұрын
As a young Asian alpha male like Jesse, I’ve been inspired to one day start making my own blades
@zordiark96737 ай бұрын
40:28 I would call that pattern "Tiger-Stripes". It looks really great. Nice job there Jesse
@Driver100117 ай бұрын
1. Sandwich the thin brass between 1/4” scrap plywood while cutting. No more bending. 2. What would a Lightning Strike pattern look like? 3. Gonna need video evidence for those lifting numbers.
@glennbayley58632 ай бұрын
Fantastic video impressive fire storm pattern
@ShahIronStudio2 ай бұрын
Incredible process! This Damascus chef's knife is a true work of art.
@photogazer7 ай бұрын
I am a luthier (guitar builder), and I have used quite a bit of Ebony. It is hard to tell by the color in the video, but it it has brown striping in the wood, it would most likely be Macassar Ebony. If it has greyish striping, it would be Gaboon Ebony. Brazilian Ebony and Madagascar Ebony are very black and dense, and often rapidly dull tools. Your wood does not look solid black enough to be those rare woods.
@stevew39789 күн бұрын
Beautiful knife.
@photooutdoor25747 ай бұрын
Again a great knife. I like the style! Beauty in simplicity! One day I‘d like to see an Droppoint outdoor bushcraft survival knife with a (slightly rough) micarta handle and a bladelength of 4 to 4 1/2 inch. A damascus for beauty and function and a full convex grind. A tapered tang and hollowpins. (ok it’s the knife I‘d like to have 🤷🏼 ok it’s a dream)
@user-oy1pu9cc7j6 ай бұрын
19:08 I think that if your grinding sparks explode into little fireworks your steels carbon content is higher than usual, not becouse of the hardess. I may be totally wrong, but thats what I have learned.
@AK-ContentCreatIon7 ай бұрын
HI! Great great stuff! Please talk about where You learned knifemaking and such. Thanks
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
Ooh, I've actually never talked about that... I'll include it in my next voiceover
@AK-ContentCreatIon7 ай бұрын
@@jhublades Thanks man. Incredible work, really nice. I would also love to see some colabs..I think, believe, want to believe, that one with Kyle Royer would be wonderful. Your cleaver was already really symmetrical. Very inspirational. Thanks again🖖
@acekurylenko63102 ай бұрын
It’s not cheating, the skill that comes with this craft is knowledge in making something perfect. That’s just a quality of life improvement
@kaemonbose89406 ай бұрын
Might be Diospyros ebenum, just a little bit denser. If you drop it on water it should sink or not float much
@danielfelgueira49767 ай бұрын
You wanted something to talk about, you can talk about your preferences with different steal types and what you think is the best etc, Aogami, Shirogami, Stainless steals all that that
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
I'll talk about that a bit in my next video
@Jdavid19765 ай бұрын
For the voice over you could do "fun facts" regarding blacksmithing history, the history of the style knife you're making, the history of damascus, etc etc. That would be cool.
@fraserembrey56767 ай бұрын
That is a beautiful blade, I loved watching you take a piece of steel and walk through how you turned into that incredible knife
@DameDolla336 ай бұрын
This guy is very entertaining, like there was no reason to taste the coffee😂 but he just likes having fun. Keep it up bro
@koedoe007 ай бұрын
I really liked the round handle on this knife! I think you should do it more often!
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
I really like it as well :D I might use the style a little bit more from now on
@will_iam_haker6067 ай бұрын
If you ever get a powerhamer definitely a Chambersburg
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
I just need a good place to source one :D
@Whitebrowpriest6 ай бұрын
That is crazy nice!!
@DragoneyeAiogon5 ай бұрын
I gotta give this to you man, you are without a doubt one of the greatest swordsmiths/smiths (in general) ive ever watched.
@Mr.SausageFingers7 ай бұрын
When we saw you on forged in fire, my wife and I said we'd be seeing a lot more of you soon. True talent sir.
@dragonwhisper88685 ай бұрын
Love this knife recently got into making knives from blank pieces of steel and I would love for mine to look like this. It’s absolutely beautiful but without a belt sander it’s a bit rough sanding everything by hand. I aspire to be like you and make knives as well as you great work love the knife.❤️
@NFTI7 ай бұрын
That turned out awesome!
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
Thanks Nate!!! It’s an honor to have you here :D
@NFTI7 ай бұрын
@@jhublades Caught your run on FiF, loved your work. You make great knives!
@jeffreygabbard61927 ай бұрын
My only critique would be blue tape is a little expensive, especially when you're grinding a lot but, fingers are priceless
@andygavrila35687 ай бұрын
hey would you be willing to mention in the future about how introducing heat to the blade after hardening and tempering can remove the temper? I only somewhat understand this concept and have noticed you seem to not worry about that as much as I do. awesome video!
@annamarialomuscio87447 ай бұрын
Woooow Amazing job
@jhublades7 ай бұрын
Thank you :D
@briansmith89997 ай бұрын
Jesse, You need to drill an air hole in the handle for excess epoxy to squeeze out through. Without the air hole, you’re pushing too much of the glue out of the top. You’re leaving a lot to chance using your current method. Remember your glue will soak into the handle material as well, leaving less for adhesion to the tang. You should also be using a final securing pin. Glue is not enough even if you use the pilot hole. You’re knives are awesome, and your talent is impressive. Small corrections have huge long-term impacts Cheers
@brortobias89087 ай бұрын
I would love you to make a video like this just adding all the theory and chemistry behind it all!!
@Jack12CP6 ай бұрын
I love your videos and forging alot. Its nice that you showing us in your videos the whole process, even the failures. You did a great job! I have a video idea: maybe you could try forging a rapier. Not many doing this and it would be a challenge for you😄
@ScroogeMcDouble7 ай бұрын
A 365 lb squat at 160?! You’re a beast!
@oloololowski60897 ай бұрын
you can try to nake blade from that steel dust that you have in your bucket witth water or you can just burn it, it should look cool
@josephastier74217 ай бұрын
Amazing how ordinary steel just comes to life as you go along.
@michaeltinsley75232 ай бұрын
Hello Jesse love the pieces...but please hold the hammer correctly on full swings.. don't choke up you lose half the power. Cheers.
@remowilliams81184 ай бұрын
People usually have a dedicated drill press to do this but there are drill bits with square chisels around then to "drill" square holes.
@jmbstudio68737 ай бұрын
Proper use of any tool is not cheating. I prefer old skool so I use a manual lathe and mill without a DRO and I use kiss blocks on my hydraulic press. Forge On!!!
@juliangross14177 ай бұрын
Go blue! I work in Ann Arbor! Keep up the great content!
@denemesistemi7 ай бұрын
using a carbide tipped straightening hammer to set the steels(at 00:40) grinds my gears, except this agony thats a nicely done videography and craftsmanship.
@stephenjohnson68417 ай бұрын
Wow! That Firestorm pattern looks awesome! I had never seen this pattern before. The whole knife is epic! Thanks for sharing!
@hainesknives7 ай бұрын
Good looking blade! Also, a digital controller is definitely not cheating. Think of it as digital kiss blocks. But now you have more options. And imagine the possibilities when it comes to presice mosaic patterns. I say go for it!