Making a Firestorm Damascus Chef's Knife

[@jhublades]

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[@mrcheese6139]

Great job

[@robdeskrd]

Why do you still have math homework from 2014? NERD!!! 😂😅😂😅😂 But, seriously, awesome knife bro!

[@gavinhill3164]

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

[@nuraja1222]

Buat kenangan kenangan/gratis meskipun kecil tak apalah

[@christian_coulson]

where you hiding jesse been a while since your last video.

[@talljesuschrist]

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.

[@carinhadoscomentarios4325]

Yes

[@JeronimoStilton14]

Exactly this

[@BenlshTracker]

If its cheating, placing spacers in the jaws is cheating too HAHAHA

[@user-tw9gt9bk7w]

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

[@liamgilham]

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

[@Jdavid1976]

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. 👍🏼

[@bandols]

I think the heartwood is too dark to be Brazilian, my money is on Gaboon Ebony or African Ebony.

[@yellowdogbladeworks]

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-we3wj]

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_com4586]

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).

[@jhublades]

That's a big challenge, maybe once I move into a bigger shop :D

[@xxxxcalimeroxxxx]

No it's not a challenge, just a bigger forge. The challenge is to make a composite highlander. Nobody's done that.

[@condor1234]

Engineering is making things more precise with the simplest/easiest solution there is to offer. Just smarter not harder.

[@yin-fire3263]

Your channel is growing fast, man. Nice work🎉

[@jhublades]

I’m very fortunate that it is :D I feel slightly undeserving of it but I’ll happily take it nonetheless

[@flyingwalrus7831]

too humble, you are making some top tier works@@jhublades

[@babsabroad2205]

@@jhublades If you didn't deserve it, we wouldn't be here, my man!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

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.

[@dankaczor8965]

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.

[@shortcircuit7310]

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_pr0gxx631]

42:06 I enjoy watching you build EVERY blade on your channel. This one is no different. Exceptional, as always!!

[@notsparks]

Not cheating - the technology exists. Work smarter, not harder.

[@tryxxor]

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.

[@jhublades]

That's actually fair... hmm...

[@aaronmarkstaller]

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.

[@tryxxor]

@@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_guy9495]

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.

[@jhublades]

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

[@senseimilli]

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.

[@harrycrowder6583]

Gg to the one person who beat me to this video

[@scatman3337]

War Thunder?

[@harrycrowder6583]

@@scatman3337 what about it?

[@timsmith6683]

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 !

[@leatherface711]

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

[@DrewProductions6]

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.

[@SirBalageG]

41:44 I love how you can hear the oil's impact on the blade, sounds awesome

[@Bonty1a]

We need more videos... I'm getting addicted to them, and here is not enough product. Best way to fall asleep

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

That katana you did was excellent

[@shayes.x]

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!

[@tiagopino3287]

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

[@40jwthomas]

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

[@kuriseon]

Now I wish all knives were made with brass spacers and ebony handles... DAMN that looks good! 🔥

[@tomspooner3436]

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 👍

[@gibfactory]

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.

[@chrislangowski4438]

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_THlNG]

The santoku with the blue handle used to be my favorite jesse hu knife but now I have a new favorite knife

[@Arik-et8ud]

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!

[@aviweisbach7816]

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 ; )

[@ibzrgman9130]

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-tz1ju]

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.

[@YoItsOrange]

好漂亮的堆叠大马，你在大陆很火，vamos!😊

[@Tacosareneat]

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 (:

[@michaelmeux4137]

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.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Nice job! The ebony was a good choice. 👍🏻

[@kodyfernandes7782]

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.

[@josegabrielcastillo5504]

Loved watching that storm katana build, but can't help but think that this firestorm pattern would look great in a katana...

[@KristofferEngstrom]

That was a very, VERY fine knife. I hope that I have money one day to be able to buy such a masterpiece.

[@cuppasandpuppas]

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.

[@chrisordiway7203]

Love the contrast in the pattern. Stunning look.

[@Domab.]

14:05 I did that, and it actually landed on a 7 somehow, you've earnt your like

[@butterfer0808]

I'd love to see you make a whole greatsword or nodachi one day.

[@jeddriggers5852]

That knife looks amazing.

[@citizenorycle2129]

Precision is not cheating. Press controllers are just another useful tool, not a cheat IMHO.

[@Beaunarr]

Bright Future great passion enjoying watching your work Imagine what 20yrs more experince will bring you .

[@omchaurasia6949]

Man, last week I watched your Katana video, and since then I watched all your videos. Amazing skill bro 🔥

[@AdriansHabits]

Stunning knife.. having a good backdrop for the finished b roll would go a long way.

[@Clanps]

Excited to watch this, your videos are always amazing ❤❤

[@gail_blue]

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.

[@sarathwijerathne6118]

Excellent job you have done

[@belabohlen6156]

Very interesting pattern would love to own one like this some day

[@HafizurRahman-mw8bp]

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.

[@alexanderjamieson7971]

This is so much more satisfying to watch than anything on cable or satellite TV.

[@mango_c1376]

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.

[@reggiequinn747]

I always look forward to your videos. Your blades are absolutely beautiful and really enjoy watching you work.

[@Lonelymountainblades]

amazing job, jesse! always love these projects

[@jhublades]

Thanks :D More to come in the summer

[@kimwatchman644]

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.

[@deesnuts4570]

As a young Asian alpha male like Jesse, I’ve been inspired to one day start making my own blades

[@zordiark9673]

40:28 I would call that pattern "Tiger-Stripes". It looks really great. Nice job there Jesse

[@Driver10011]

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.

[@glennbayley5863]

Fantastic video impressive fire storm pattern

[@ShahIronStudio]

Incredible process! This Damascus chef's knife is a true work of art.

[@photogazer]

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.

[@stevew3978]

Beautiful knife.

[@photooutdoor2574]

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-oy1pu9cc7j]

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-ContentCreatIon]

HI! Great great stuff! Please talk about where You learned knifemaking and such. Thanks

[@jhublades]

Ooh, I've actually never talked about that... I'll include it in my next voiceover

[@AK-ContentCreatIon]

@@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🖖

[@acekurylenko6310]

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

[@kaemonbose8940]

Might be Diospyros ebenum, just a little bit denser. If you drop it on water it should sink or not float much

[@danielfelgueira4976]

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

[@jhublades]

I'll talk about that a bit in my next video

[@Jdavid1976]

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.

[@fraserembrey5676]

That is a beautiful blade, I loved watching you take a piece of steel and walk through how you turned into that incredible knife

[@DameDolla33]

This guy is very entertaining, like there was no reason to taste the coffee😂 but he just likes having fun. Keep it up bro

[@koedoe00]

I really liked the round handle on this knife! I think you should do it more often!

[@jhublades]

I really like it as well :D I might use the style a little bit more from now on

[@will_iam_haker606]

If you ever get a powerhamer definitely a Chambersburg

[@jhublades]

I just need a good place to source one :D

[@Whitebrowpriest]

That is crazy nice!!

[@DragoneyeAiogon]

I gotta give this to you man, you are without a doubt one of the greatest swordsmiths/smiths (in general) ive ever watched.

[@Mr.SausageFingers]

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.

[@dragonwhisper8868]

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.❤️

[@NFTI]

That turned out awesome!

[@jhublades]

Thanks Nate!!! It’s an honor to have you here :D

[@NFTI]

@@jhublades Caught your run on FiF, loved your work. You make great knives!

[@jeffreygabbard6192]

My only critique would be blue tape is a little expensive, especially when you're grinding a lot but, fingers are priceless

[@andygavrila3568]

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!

[@annamarialomuscio8744]

Woooow Amazing job

[@jhublades]

Thank you :D

[@briansmith8999]

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

[@brortobias8908]

I would love you to make a video like this just adding all the theory and chemistry behind it all!!

[@Jack12CP]

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😄

[@ScroogeMcDouble]

A 365 lb squat at 160?! You’re a beast!

[@oloololowski6089]

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

[@josephastier7421]

Amazing how ordinary steel just comes to life as you go along.

[@michaeltinsley7523]

Hello Jesse love the pieces...but please hold the hammer correctly on full swings.. don't choke up you lose half the power. Cheers.

[@remowilliams8118]

People usually have a dedicated drill press to do this but there are drill bits with square chisels around then to "drill" square holes.

[@jmbstudio6873]

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!!!

[@juliangross1417]

Go blue! I work in Ann Arbor! Keep up the great content!

[@denemesistemi]

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.

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Wow! That Firestorm pattern looks awesome! I had never seen this pattern before. The whole knife is epic! Thanks for sharing!

[@hainesknives]

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!