Making a Jellyroll Damascus Chef Knife

[@13Nagash13]

I appreciate a creator who doesn't hide behind editing. I watch to learn things, and learning from shared mistakes or first attempts at a technique is just as valuable to me as seeing a flawless execution. It takes courage on the internet to say, "I just wanted to try this, and it might not be the best technique, but this is how I tried, and here are my results."

[@JPsBladeworks]

Im self taught so this is the only way to learn. I also enjoy videos that explain and i search for them so i can learn new methods. Also i have a few bladesmith buddies that ive met through youtube that know much more than i do and i rely on them when im not sure of what im doing.

[@TheBawlz09]

I was thinking the same thing.. also I really loved that handle so don't be afraid to try new stuff or even revisit things you think didn't work right in the passed. Keep up the good work bro

[@TheBawlz09]

Most people might criticize their own work but you know special knives like this or off shaped knives like this are sometimes perfect for the right person.. if I had the money I'd scoop it up lol I'm still using pear knives from the dollar store

[@racingmach1]

I've watched a lot of knife forging videos and yours is by far the best. Your commentary is insightful and candid. As a chef myself, you make beautiful knives

[@julianpicciano2382]

Agreed

[@downwiththesneaker9933]

HAHAH "its not fully welded and thats fine because I dont know what im doing" Love this line. This is how we learn and grow by doing things we dont know how to do and figuring it out or at least trying. No one has that attitude anymore and just want some instant gratification. Keep it up!!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Half the time its not welded it welds on the next stack. So far that has held true.

[@neithertwosturrr3016]

​@JPsBladeworks beautiful knife! My only gripe would be when stacking the blocks for the final billet you turned one so if you could make the same knife with matching patterns on all 3 I'd buy that no doubt.

[@Sphendrana]

First time seeing a Jellyroll pattern and it's absolutely gorgeous. 10/10 with the way the colors came out too, the darker parts being thicker really looks amazing. Great job!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@bobbyelliott1911]

This is my first time seeing a jelly roll Damascus and now it's at the top of my favorite spot it has a unique appearance I will be watching more of your videos

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. I appreciate it

[@springfieldarmorer]

The fact that you got a finished blade and usable steel out of a jellyroll is an amazing feat. You should be proud. Jellyroll is one of if not the most difficult types of patterns to accomplish.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Yea its pretty difficult but i think i can one up it still

[@darrellwetzeljr.1886]

I think you’re one of the genuine dudes who don’t know how good they really are. You’re extremely talented and your skill level is incredible

[@floundergearjam]

JP, you may not like the final outcome, but it is nice from the jellyroll Damascus pattern to the maple handle. I like when during the fabrication, when you run into a roadblock, you admit that "you don't know". Don't see that in too many fabricators who upload content. Normally, I do not like voiceover content, but you seem to have nailed it. I like your thought process. Great job sir.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I like to experiment so a lot of processes i dont know or ive seen a few videos about it but you never learn the true headache behind certain builds until you try them for yourself.

[@stuartbarnden4790]

That’s a beautiful looking knife, you are a fine craftsman! I really respect the fact that you showed all of the process, even when the welds hadn’t held, and you showed how you dealt with the situation, great video!

[@enjoylifenh]

It was fun to watch you work your way through something new, and what a great pattern for all your effort!

[@neville4451]

Gorgeous mate! Don't see many lads doing jelly rolls so well done. Your brave for showing warts n all when experimenting. I dibs me hat❣🤣

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed

[@huckleberry5653]

Good on you for working and continuing to learn and improve. At my older age, I love to see people exploring and improving their skills.

[@johnnzboy]

Sweet knife! Not the kind of video I usually watch on YT but this was really engaging, entertaining and informative, and I really enjoyed the voice-over too - looking forward to more from this channel!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernhardschmid9222]

Man that looks amazing. And you should be proud that you were able to pull this off first try by Hand without any special tools

[@JPsBladeworks]

My second attempt was a failure 😅 this was a test for making enough to make a sword and i couldnt get the other billet to roll up correctly 🙃

[@DogsaladSalad]

hydraulic press isnt a special tool? theyre like 3000 dollars lol

[@Diditall4dasnacks_Shagsnscoobs]

Nice job, great work on the narration. The honesty is what makes it great.

[@rustyzx9562]

That jelly roll pattern gives me a strong Indian Larry vibe... I like it a lot. Great content!

[@calebhames6698]

I really like the voice over! It is extremely helpful and a lots for a better learning experience

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you liked it

[@christophertorres114]

gorgeous! Love to see smiths make chef knives, I think they're my favorite.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I love making chef knives. Its a tool used everday

[@HxllvWolf]

i love your content man i love watching these videos when ever im bored or just cant find something to watch naturally, great work man, keep it up.

[@bjornronaldson6017]

Honestly, I think this was a pretty solid success. And it is extremely rare that we manage to get what's in our heads to manifest perfectly on the anvil. There is always a certain amount of give and take, it seems.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Agreed. Its a bit difficult sometimes but we work with what we have.

[@bjornronaldson6017]

@JPsBladeworks always! It's both part of the struggle and part of the fun.

[@danhinrichs.4638]

I love the voice over!! I have been watching forge videos for awhile you are amazing with explanations. No one else does that! Keep it up

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@SyntagmaStation]

This is so cool. I don’t do any of this myself but love hearing about your own learning process.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I love learning about other craft as well. I probably wont ever do them but its nice knowing the information.

[@martinkeith]

amazing. I've never even HEARD of jellyroll Damascus, but thank you for the introduction! That work is amazing, dude.

[@jerrydaugherty4657]

You did a really great job on this project and the video!!! It is the abject humility of your approach which, I think, added a lot to the quality. Well done!

[@1three7]

That thing is beautiful. Also love the way you do your videos. It's great narration and does a great job showing what went well and what didn't. Fantastic work dude!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@WTF.416]

That is absolutely beautiful. Voiceover was perfect. Well done.

[@silverstuff54]

Truly an artist at work

[@JPsBladeworks]

🙏

[@brucesmith2954]

That is a great build and you should be very proud of yourself. Now box it up and send it my way!

[@Joe_Damageo]

Nah send it my way, Hahha! that thing is wiiild!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Stop guys theres only one knife 🤣

[@blockerman3d266]

One knife so far...

[@brucesmith2954]

@@JPsBladeworks I’ll arm wrestle for it.

[@deathbunie]

I think this knife is absolutely beautiful. I would love a design like this on a full tang knife

[@jamie3976]

I like the jellyroll pattern you ended up with the knife is beautiful. I have watched several of your videos now and I prefer the ones with the voiceovers. I am not a knife maker but I like shows like Forged in Fire and KZbin videos about knife making and it's nice to have the voiceover describing the process.👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. I made a separate channel where i post the same builds but no commentary and with a different edit for those that prefer just a viewing experience and not information. That way i can tell them to buzz off to that channel instead of complaining here

[@danasonofbear]

I've been meaning to look for a video on jelly roll damascus and you've answered my prayers. I think it's a very nice knife! Whoever buys it is really lucky!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad i could help

[@KzeeTay]

That’s a pretty knife. A real treat to my eyes!!

[@chriscranston7189]

Love the realness of your naration and your humble aproach to knife making. The knife is artwork and it would shine in any kitchen dont bs yourself. Shes a beaut. Very good video. You got a bob ross video valium feel to your work.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Thats what my brother says. Im bob rossing it

[@chrisb5986]

Love the more unusual techniques you use.

[@JMWexperience]

Very nice! I truly appreciate the effort and thought you put into your creations. Your videos are very relaxing to watch and listen to.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@howisudoin3662]

First time I have seen metal rolled to make a Damascus pattern. I like the pattern and i think it is a beautiful piece overall, Nice work!

[@kevinlt69]

That knife looks bad azz and the burl in that wood is beautiful!

[@jamesburnett7085]

I appreciate the hammer work. It seems authentic - like the old days.

[@craigbradley6210]

Wow, the pattern on the blade looks absolutely amazing. Well done really impressive

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@cerberes]

It’s beautiful. Nice narration as well.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@dennistennyson4540]

I admire your diligence in rolling the material. Looks good to me.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@sourabhp5840]

That pattern looks very cool, we need more of those in future videos pls

[@JPsBladeworks]

I want to eventually incorporate it into a sword. I failed my first attempt at that already but ill get there eventually.

[@scorpio9578]

Hi there, I've been watching your work for a short time only but got to say, I'm impressed! I love your commentary as well, very easy to follow whilst watching the progress of your work...please keep making such greatknives, and great vids. 👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. Im glad your enjoying the commentary

[@jasonpercy184]

I'd be stoked if I could pull that off. Beautiful work . Someone will be happy to have that in their kitchen arsenal .

[@JPsBladeworks]

Im sure you can. If i can anyone can.

[@davidjohnsonsr1st]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Whether it’s a good gob or a failed lesson, it’s something that I learned from.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you for watching

[@EK--ry3lr]

Really like the voice over here. Thanks for redoing this one too.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks ill be redoing some as i go.

[@michaeljewell3860]

That turned out vary nice. Love the pattern.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@GuitarDad5150]

Great job! Wonderful craftsmanship all the way around!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@fayvis]

Neat to see how your process has evolved over the last year! Would love to see you approach this pattern again with your upgraded shop and this first experience under your belt.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I have plans for trying it again. I have some steel that i prepped for making a sword last year that i never got to roll properly so i thinknim going to use that and attache it to a mosaic center and try to make something coll.

[@fayvis]

@@JPsBladeworks Looking forward to it!

[@jameswalley2500]

For multiple experiments in the same knife, you did quite well.

[@aviweisbach7816]

Another awesome result, JP. I like the voice over, as I learn more when I can see AND hear what's happening. Also, although I think a lot of colored stabilized wood looks a little tacky, I really like the handle on this one. It has color yet looks natural.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Ive been wanting to move to some more natural stabilized wood myself. Im starting to get over the dyed phase but some do look good regardless.

[@gonota72]

Damascus patterns are amazing. Brilliant job!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@ParrishT3]

Man I would be honored to have a knife like that in my kitchen. That is a GORGEOUS blade pattern. Only thing I would change would be the handle material maybe being green or something mostly because I am obsessed with anything green/teal. Or maybe a brass insert to give it more of an ornate feel. The blade itself is breath taking. I am truly in awe of that pattern. One day I hope to be able to do that. I can barely draw out a billet, and you hand forged it into an incredible shape!

[@blaksword613]

Agree with all the others, fantastic work especially on a jelly roll and I love the voiceover as those are my favorite types of maker videos especially in smithing

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@toddrodgers5108]

That knife is beautiful. If I trusted the internet I would buy it . I was wowed. Blessings

[@JPsBladeworks]

I dont blame you. I also dont trust the internet.

[@TravisC.Brown82082]

I think it came out beautiful! It’s definitely one of a kind and you should be proud of yourself because I am. Good job 👍🏻

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@mikeclay2381]

Love the hammer work! The old way takes a lot longer but I believe it’s the work you put in that makes you better. GREAT job.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@wildbillmiller614]

Good video this is the first one I watched and I am impressed. Keep up the good work!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@Lion2Lamb247]

Very beautiful knife, for a first time jelly roll that came out amazing! Well done Sir

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@darrellgunderman]

definitely one of the coolest patterns ever

[@theresagoin5682]

Wow it's really cool. Totally inspiring for those of us who are just starting.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad i could help

[@r.calebyoung3121]

Looks great. Like the handle burn through. I like seeing the tang all the way through, but the burn through is such a unique look

[@JPsBladeworks]

Agreed

[@prairiecracker214]

A beautiful piece of work, no joke, I really like your stuff. We are sharing a touchmark that I have used for over 50 years,,, more power to you.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@Yobananaboy666]

New sub here. Awesome video! I’m no blacksmith but I LOVE knives and I use them professionally. This is a beautiful piece and I can’t wait to see more in the future.

[@EveryWhichWayButLost]

First of your videos I've watched, sure won't be the last. Awesome work. And knife looks stunning

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@TalRohan]

Don't be too hard on yourself its a beautiful knife and very well thought out with how the jellyroll pattern fits the blade and the grain of the handle contrasts beautifully... I really like this peice its really bold and well patterned, I'm also pretty sure it cuts extremely well, most chef knives just have to be as thin as they are to cut, putting an edge on them makes them cut even better. Thanks for sharing

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks for watching

[@andycpd6669]

That looks awesome, love the jelly roll look

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@osirisatot19]

Very nice, impressive to get anything out of a jellyroll the first time you tried it.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Yeah i got lucky

[@ssijon]

Sweet looking steel! Very nice!

[@jorgeantonini201]

That knife actually looks very good I don’t always watch your knife videos but I watch quite a few of them and you seem to do things I always wonder why others don’t do in theirs, and even tho I’m not a blacksmith or a knife maker or anything I do appreciate you try things because you’re still learning stuff and you explain you’re trying stuff out and that you don’t know it all, just enough, but you’re working on it. I like the little details like the flats/rivets at the handle. I really like the contrast of the rolled steel pattern vs the straight lines in the handle grain. Normally I prefer the santoku style kitchen knives but I really do like this one for some reason even tho it’s a more French type chef knife shape. Also I like the little notch on the bottom of the heel, so it’s not just flat, gives it that little bit not needed, but looks better. I like how the handle doesn’t have any rivets. Which made me wonder I’ve seen many many many knives with no rivets and with rivets, but never ones with “wood rivets”(dowels maybe?) I think that would be a neat touch in the future. Or maybe a type of mosaic pin, but with wood added or just a small tube with wood inside - different or same as the rest of the handle?(again, not needed but a possibly a better look?). One thing I didn’t see in this video, don’t k own if you do it or not. If you’re going to have a non riveted handle, it’s a good idea to make little notches in the tang so there’s extra surface and basically epoxy teeth holding the blade in place. May be more difficult to fix in the event it does loosen or the epoxy breaks down, but it’ll be way less likely to fail in the first place. You could even just use the press and the rounded inserts and just leave an uneven not flat pattern at the tan, on purpose just for that.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I donr show it but i always notch the tang a little to give the epoxy some teeth to grab on to. Regardless ive never had one with only epoxy fail on me. Many people add a pin for extra security but i dont think thats nessecary for a kitchen knife that will never see tough usage.

[@olofdahlstedt9766]

Best video i have seen in making knives. Keep up the good work

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you i appreciate that

[@olofdahlstedt9766]

@JPsBladeworks wished i had the tools to make anything like it

[@markneeley4081]

Regardless of having a jig, you have done a great job, and in all actuality, I'd prefer this method because you put your heart in it

[@JPsBladeworks]

I also put my back and arm into it 🤣

[@ml5394]

That's a wild pattern. I like it. Great job!

[@joederue9900]

I think that thing will be great for most kitchen tasks, aside from splitting squash bc I feel the tip is to delicately shaped. That being said, it would probably be super useful when it comes time to breaking down and deboning poultry and fish. Seems like it’d be leaning more towards slicing vs chopping and I dig it

[@samcostanza]

That's a beautiful knife, JP. If I were in the market for a fine chef's knife, I wouldn't hesitate to scoop it up.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you i appreciate it

[@marcmorales4378]

That pattern is gorrgeous

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@davidjohns4223]

Super nice! Voice over is great!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@angusmclaren6257]

Don't sell yourself short on this. You decided to try something you didn't know you'd be able to do, and guess what? You succeeded and the end result speaks highly of your skill. I reckon you should def try this again.

[@JPsBladeworks]

I most definitely will

[@DONJUILIO]

That's very cool. Thank you for your time....Also yes I do like the voice over.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

[@timothybeloved6307]

Nice job. The jelly roll is impressive

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@iamjust1551]

Oh wow. Very nice pattern!

[@edwardmoriarty1507]

It's my first time seeing a jelly role forge and it was well worth watching to the end ! Great work blade Smith 👍

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. It was my test run to make a sword. I failed at making enough for a sword on my second attempt 🙃

[@edwardmoriarty1507]

@JPsBladeworks there's a million way to get it wrong but only 1 to get it right ! Another words keep working at it !

[@JPsBladeworks]

@@edwardmoriarty1507 i definitely will

[@Angelina-v3m6g]

Love your works. Great jobs, 4 thumbs up for you sir

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@provalone]

That knife looks like it should be the focus of a Junji Ito story..... I love it

[@ajfriedman4495]

absolutely beautiful knife!

[@4shinta]

You nailed it for your first time brother. Absolutely amazing work as usual 🔥

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@mattnicholas9842]

Nice work, the jelly roll is very effective.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@Leland387]

Wow that’s amazing bro. Keep up the beautiful work. Should be very proud of yourself for as much as you second guessed yourself

[@JPsBladeworks]

Its a bad habit 😅

[@Gorkilein]

Oh wow I love that knife. Hope I some time have enough money to get such a Damascus knife for my cooking hobby.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Glad you liked it

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

Hi 👋 bro?!!! Like I said, it's getting better and better than before. Bravo 👏 beautiful 😍 knife

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you i appreciate it

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

@@JPsBladeworks anytime buddy

[@Chillin-fpv]

That pattern is so sick!!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@jonchapa1758]

This design is really awesome! You did an amazing job! I have never seen any of your content before this video and I just subscribed!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you. I appreciate the support.

[@1java294]

was a different type of video then i expected, but it was good, informative and i like how you dont seem afraid to have a mistake and explain the thought behind both it and your solution for it

[@JPsBladeworks]

You gotta mess up to learn

[@drjebis]

that design is so cool.

[@JPsBladeworks]

thanks

[@timofeevadaria]

Wow 😍 beautiful piece !

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@larrycater-tx613]

It is a very nice knife. Great job.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[@donotneed2250]

I like the design and wouldn't mind trying it out in my kitchen. It looks like it would be comfortable in my hand.

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks. Glad you liked it

[@German.A777]

Primera vez que veo un patrón así.! Felicitaciones 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thank you

[@Anderson-HandForged]

JP you did a great job on the knife!! that jelly roll pattern looks amazing really pops with the instant coffee 👍👍✌ Mark

[@JPsBladeworks]

I love the coffee etch on most knives. The contrast makes its a completely different knife

[@BomageMinimart]

That jellyroll looks AWESOME!

[@JPsBladeworks]

Thanks

[@megabitebaits37]

Beautiful work!!