Making Feather Damascus with Ben Snure

This video is my process for forging feather damascus from 1045 and A203E which will later become a pair of one piece spurs. I chose these specific steels for the feather damascus because of their compatability, contrast when finished and the lack of need to be hard as a knife. All of the forge welding and drawing out is done on a hydraulic forging press. I'm doing all my clean up of the damascus with a Beaumont Metal Works KMG-TX. Editing help, music and voice over by Matt Stagmer of ThatWorks channel.
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[@jcubetube3778]

THAT was the best most comprehensive explanation for feather Damascus…🔪❤️

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks for sharing your process with us!

[@Hornytoadforge]

And thank you so much for the help, you know how much i needed it.

[@russellayton6408]

Thanks for sharing. I could watch content like this all day!

[@andrewoperacz7427]

That was fantastic Ben!!!! Hope you Like doing this video. I’d love to see more of your content!!!!👍🏻

[@Hornytoadforge]

Thanks Andy! I’ll definitely be putting out a few more. Now that I’ve had some help from a pro, Hopefully I’ll be able to make them better in the future.

[@HeavyForge]

What! The man himself on KZbin! This is awesome!!👍🏻

[@Hornytoadforge]

Yeah buddy. I’m gonna try to put out some videos with a bid more regularity.

[@edwardsnowden1380]

I really like the look, hope to see more…

[@iFriendofYours]

Ok. Now I’ll watch it a second time to get it through my head. Fascinating!

[@Jellooman]

Everything is just so tidy, well done!

[@Hornytoadforge]

Thanks Josh! I tend to get a bit ocd about having everything square and clean while forging.

[@jackcraft3054]

Well done Gunther.

[@Hornytoadforge]

Thank you much Mr. Craft.

[@donny6363]

Awesome video, pattern turned out incredible!!! (Matt's Ben Snure impression may have been the highlight!)

[@ThatWorks]

:D

[@kenh8979]

That is a VERY good video of feather Damascus - I really like your idea of using an axe to make the split. I just might have the nerve to try that one of these days. GOOD JOB!! and a VERY good job with the video. Music was where it should be - background!

[@craigbeardcustomblades]

Great video! Now you have to keep them coming

[@marcleblanc1994]

Really interesting,thank you for sharing I hope we see more vids from Ben!!

[@Hornytoadforge]

After seeing how good a video can turn out I think I’ll be doing some more.

[@rigoniironworks]

Looks great!

[@Hornytoadforge]

Thanks John!

[@jeremyjjbrown]

Thanks for explaining how it's actually done.

[@TobyFireandSteel]

Great video cheers

[@Hornytoadforge]

Thank you sir!🍻🍻🍻

[@snake2261]

Beautiful pattern!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Absolutely beautiful job Ben. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. God bless.

[@jbaileyknives7282]

Hey Ben, Chris Cash would be glad someone found a use for one of Roy’s axes. Lol

[@ohiovalleyforge5383]

I absolutely love your work sir

[@davidscadlock5569]

Thank You!! Great presentation & info!!!

[@jwcaz59]

Beautiful.

[@brickroadbladeworks4630]

Absolutely fantastic feather!!

[@mitchellmacdonald1116]

Hell yeah!! Would love to see more cool stuff from you. Perhaps your basket weave metal tray?

[@Hornytoadforge]

That’s not a half bad idea though it’s probably not as exciting as you’d expect.

[@outlawwaterjetdesign]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@parisnails7970]

Why you only have 484 subscribers? Your video is very fun to watch. Btw I subscribed

[@peresknives]

Thanks!

[@the_sharp_carpenter]

Very nice!

[@j.a.wilkerson6005]

Glad I found this lil piece of zen this morning. But it would be way cooler if you narrated it yourself amigo. Although I did chuckle at the “that’s just the way I do it” imitation of ya.

[@PatheticPeasant]

Can this pattern be achieved with a power hammer and elbow grease? I don't have a press. Awesome work. Thanks for posting!

[@Hornytoadforge]

You bet it can.

[@richardpreisler3352]

You can even make it without a power hammer and a press but it will take forever and you won´t get a big billet together :D

[@WiscoMike920]

I want a knife made with that Damascus.... Hot damn Mr Ben 🔥

[@robertokpo6761]

Excelente máster

[@jeffhicks8428]

nice soundtrack

[@abitoffcenter383]

Ok ok ok........Ben did some jam-up work right there!! OUTSTANDING imho!! BUT!!!! Although this is not necessarily a bad thing. But that's the best dressed smith I've EVER seen!!! So either he's single. Or his wife said "Ooh no No NO!!! You are NOT going to be in a video wearing that!!!" (Normal work clothes). Because if my wife EVER caught me working in shirts that nice. I'd definitely be in a very unpleasant place for an undetermined amount of time. Or.....I'd get the Ooh no No NO thing. I mean really it's a toss up. Because ya never truly know which one you're going to get. Anyway, all in fun Ben. OUTSTANDING work Sir!!

[@Hornytoadforge]

Thanks man! I had fun making this video. As for the shirts, I wear what I wear and it never hurts to look professional.

[@abitoffcenter383]

@@Hornytoadforge By all means Sir!! You do you. Obviously you're doing a great job!! My comment was strictly in fun, not making fun. I've always told any new technicians that "just because you work in the automotive repair industry. That doesn't mean that you have to look like a Greasemonkey!! Would you want a Greasemonkey getting into your 60, 70, or 80 thousand dollar vehicle? I think not!!" So I do wholeheartedly agree that looking and being professional (regardless of trade) is important!! I appreciate your time and efforts. Not just in your videos. But your time to respond to my comment. Thank You Sir for all your time and efforts! They are truly appreciated Ben 😊

[@j.a.wilkerson6005]

Anyone that knows Mr. Snure knows this is how he dresses everyday. And I look at it as a testament to his level of talent and craftsmanship to be able to forge without dirtying his shirt.

[@penonton123]

👍

[@anglerseawolf9919]

Just out of curiosity, what are u going to make with the billet?

[@michaelprue9024]

Do you have a store ? Is there a way one could purchase a feather blank for knife making ?

[@russellhenckel2887]

Ben, are you in Beaumont, TX?

[@smalltownrifleman]

What hydraulic press is that?

[@jmbstudio6873]

An axe?!? Perhaps a hot chisel made out of H13 should be on your list instead of ruining axes. Also you are supposed to cut the billet with minimal resistance and an axe isnt the best choice. Im not sure why no one adds a piece of stock to the middle after splitting the billet. The stock would be the hollow shaft of the feather and dramatically improve the realism and overall appearance. Forge On!!!

[@bbforgeandleathercompany9228]

I love the narration. But, I have to say the he sounds nothing like you. You can't turn the Maryland accent into Texas! Lol great job though

[@Hornytoadforge]

Hahahaha, reckon next time I’ll have to try to do my own narration. Just need to learn how first.

[@Hornytoadforge]

Hahahaha, reckon next time I’ll have to try to do my own narration. Just need to learn how first.

[@ThatWorks]

@@Hornytoadforge Def misses your touch!

[@bbforgeandleathercompany9228]

@@ThatWorks no offense to you Matt. Your narration is always great but, you don't sound a damn thing like Ben. 🤣

[@ThatWorks]

@@bbforgeandleathercompany9228 I cant even imagine Snure Voice Overs. The world may not be ready for it!