Making Mosaic Damascus...

In this video Kyle makes mosaic damascus for the Australian Blade Symposium! If you are going to be there, let me know! :)
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About Me
“The world needs more makers.” ~ RoyerX
Being from a family of creatives whose motto was to produce not to consume was etched into Kyle from a very early age and being educated at home gave him many opportunities to work hard at his own creative pursuits.
At eighteen, Kyle graduated high school and two weeks later received his Journeyman Smith Stamp and a rare double win of the George Peck Award and Bill Moran Award, “the 18-year-old prodigy”, “the blazing bladesmith” was what BLADE Magazine labeled him. Following that victory in November, 2009 BLADE Magazine ran a special five page spread “That Young and That Good”, the article went on to say “His ability to masterfully execute new designs, processes and artistic damascus patterns is remarkable. In spite of his young age, his fit/finish and attention to detail is representative of some of todays most known and sought after makers.” He was one of two to achieve Mastersmith by the age of twenty. His knives and his skills are highly sought after worldwide.
In the early years, if you weren’t at a knife show or a hammer-in, learning from the masters, information was hard to find, there was no online content and only a few books and videos, so it was a lot of trial and error in the knife shop. Kyle is passionate to teach makers his more than fourteen years of experience.
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” We hope we can inspire you on your maker’s journey.
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[@NibbleSnarph]

Kyle your little brother's camera work, especially for the time lapses is getting better and better, its great. The pacing of these videos are excellent. Great job to you both!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Nibble We appreciate that Will let entire staff know Good to have you hanging out with us all Dad

[@kentdurham2716]

Please quit making the Damascus process look so easy. Lol. Kyle, thank you, awesome,awesome, work my friend!

[@sajjandhasi4939]

For some reason there is so much satisfaction watching him do this

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Sajjan Kyle

[@brysonalden5414]

The beauty of the pattern underscores the time and attention taken to get it right! Excellent!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Bryson Kyle

[@ShaminMike]

Wow man that’s amazing. I can hardly believe metal can be this beautiful. 🙏

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Michael Kyle

[@scottmantooth8785]

*difficult to express just how meditative watching this process actually is for me*

[@Trollsky]

Sir, this is fantastic ! Love your content, no bullshit, just work with steel.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Trollskyy Good to have you here hanging out with us all Team Royer

[@ladyofsealand8]

Mosaic damascus always makes me think of Robert Eggerling. I had the pleasure of meating him and touring his workshop. Incredible work!

[@sudo_nym]

May the forge be with you. Always.

[@GassonTeddy]

Good work brother. Respects indigenous Australians.

[@Aleeknives]

Kyle, thank you for all your effort! We need more content creators that are real craftsmen like you!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Alee Kyle

[@bearfootknivesgunforge9183]

Your talent and craftsmanship really are impressive Kyle. Great job and I'm glad you're a humble and nice man. God Bless and keep on shining bright Brother.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks don Glad you’re hanging out with us all May God bless you also Dad

[@marklind3033]

Wow! I love it when a plan comes together!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Copy that my friend Dad

[@sidjustice43]

That is the most beautiful Damascus I’ve ever seen.

[@PigeonCrash]

Dude, go look at his latest sword video.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend Merry Christmas and happy new year Dad

[@supernoodles908]

You know what.... I reckon this guy could be a master Smith ... Hmmmm Great video as always !!! That pattern is so crisp and clean. Love it

[@jamesreynolds9909]

Kyle royer is an ABS Mastersmith

[@supernoodles908]

@@jamesreynolds9909 yes.... That's the joke

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Noodles Glad you’re here hanging out with us all Dad

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

You guys are awesome These posts are great and fun to be a part of Team Royer

[@monkeythe1st]

Mind blowing!! Beautiful work.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for another great video, Kyle! You give us all a ton of inspiration! I’ve been building up to doing this pattern and this is the best instructional video yet! Thanks!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Tyrell You go do! We’re working on producing an online course on Kyle-welded mosaic damascus. tile-welded Team Royer

[@jamesmenefee5519]

Kyle, you're simply amazing! You make it look so effortless, i'm legit jealous of your skills!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks James You keep forging on Team Royer

[@geegnosis8888]

Kyle is one of the masters at pattern making.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Gerry. Cheers from the Ozarks my friend Dad

[@burhanuddinsakarwala5033]

This man is a mad genius.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Yes, I'm in Australia!🇦🇺🇦🇺. Had this appear in my KZbin recommended videos today, Sunday 23rd May 2021, & I missed the seminar. I have just subscribed so I don't miss future uploads. Beautiful work mate.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey glad you’re here my friend May God bless Australia, you, and your crew. Chao Dad

[@IHWKR]

Thank you for more insight on mosaic damascus!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻🔥⚔️☕️

[@videofudge]

Its a crazy world out there... nice to just relax and watch these videos. Thanks man

[@mkivy]

I am attempting to watch all ur fantastic episodes! What a master u are sir! Thank you for the invaluable insight into ur world. Kudos to ur family and u for making these iconic one of a kind pieces of art…

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Binge watching is encouraged 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️🤪 Dad

[@bryanharrison3889]

Kyle, you might just be a master among masters... Out of all the people I've seen behind a forge, you take the cake... And I've seen SHITLOADS of metalworkers over the years, and can do some metal work myself (although I SUCK at it, I love it. lol) You're truly one of the most skilled metal artists to ever pick up a hammer.

[@millersharp5443]

Master Smith Royer is just that, a true master of his craft

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Miller Kyle

[@kevinwillis7150]

I know you must hear this all the time but wow what a talent that is so beautiful thank you for sharing.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Kevin. One of the best jobs here at Royer X is getting the opportunity to talk and hang out with all you guys through the comments. Kyle, Josh,Dad Cheers

[@Gee-Wizz]

Good timeing to vist OZ just had a bit of rain after 9 yrs of drought and some big fires. Should be fairly green when you arrive. Hope you have a great vist, I'm sure everyone will love having you here.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thank you very much Greg Cheers from the Ozarks

[@draven3838]

Ok now I understand the extra work and the extent of the why ,thanks for explaining, I do it the old way because I'm an old school bladesmith

[@tobyjo57]

That is absolutly superb Kyle. Thank's for sharing it with us

[@blight1885]

Pretty rusty on heat treatments, but I guess quenching damascus would absolutely ruin the pattern, that right? Beautiful work by the way. Saw your video on That Works, and I was just amazed at how the sword turned out.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

All the blades are quenched. Properly quenching the damascus helps reveal the pattern within the blade. Be safe and be careful my friend 👍🏻🔥☕️⚔️ Dad

[@kevdon269]

Thank you Kyle it is always a pleasure to watch you work. The tips are always useful. Have fun in Australia. Thanks Ducky

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Ducky thanks Looking forward to it Kyle

[@deepblues108]

Best metal forging channel in the universe!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks 108 Dad

[@richardturk7162]

Beautiful pattern. Must be nice to have a million dollar shop with million dollars worth of tools

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Funny guy you are. Check out our vid we did on our shop tour. 🤣 Good to have you hanging out with us all my friend 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Dad

[@tumenggungtupai3431]

HS. The art is going for no limit. Cakeppp.....

[@lstaff2507]

Thats One Beautiful Piece of Damascus

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks L Kyle

[@trumpanzeeslayer4036]

Subscribing only because of the “may the forge be with you”. I love it.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Ben Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@TheChzoronzon]

Such a clean billet encapsulating technique, amazing

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Team Royer

[@bevanwilson5642]

Good to see the paper clip on the wire infeed, I have been doing that for years (I am a welder) and it saves the crap building up in the liner and tip. Man thats a fantastic pattern I love it

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Bevan Tricks of the trade Good times 👍🏻🔥⚔️☕️ Dad

[@CrackedCandy]

When are you doing the next symposium? Please be the states.

[@Model3GenerativeANdroid]

Wow it's like watching a National Geographic documentary. The production value is astounding.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Alita Glad you’re enjoying the vids Cheers. Team Royer

[@karlpeters3703]

10:46 now I wish I would live in Australia.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Karl It’s not too late 👍🏻⚔️ We are going to try to have some live streaming Team Royer

[@mattymiller3789]

Did this age well with covid?

[@robertohassenteufel1991]

Awesome . . ! Very impressive. From Bolivia 🇧🇴 my respect to a great artist.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey great to have you hanging out with us all my friend. May God bless Bolivia, you, and your crew Dad

[@AwakeAtTheWheel]

This was my second rewatch and I’m just as impressed as I was after the first viewing.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Awake. Good to hear from you again my friend Dad

[@AwakeAtTheWheel]

@@KyleRoyerKnives - Great to hear from you too!

[@augustustim1854]

Hi Kyle! It is awsome to see what is possible with steel. In the right hands... Great job Kyle! And your brother behind the camera too! Bye,bye!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks tim Kyle/Josh

[@ceo4cet]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Paulo Kyle

[@yz4901983]

Nice work. As an Aussie just seeing this, I want to put a call out to Shurap

[@GTA_500]

That is nice I want a belt buckle made out of Damascus like that.

[@titigrosminet6828]

Le rendu est MAGNIFIQUE👏

[@edimarfurtado3453]

Thais Guy is very smart. I love his Blades.

[@brucebarnes9138]

Looks beautiful can't wait to see the finished blade

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Bruce Team Royer

[@roy.h.barrett]

Beautiful work and artistry

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Merry Christmas

[@roy.h.barrett]

@@KyleRoyerKnives Merry Christmas Sir

[@yc3one891]

Amaziing !! Great channel. I am from Bandung Indonesia for the first time.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks wong. Really good to hear from you. Blessings upon you , your crew ,and Bandung 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Dad

[@lucasredekopp9262]

Man, you're the best.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Lucas. Feeling the love my friend 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Team Royer

[@davidscadlock5569]

Bbbbeautiful piece!!! Thank you for sharing your process!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks David Kyle

[@yourdrummer2034]

That's a beautiful pattern. You do amazing work!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Scott Kyle

[@leaderneptune]

Beautiful just beautiful

[@markbremmer8642]

Thank you for using a filter on the camera when you show the welding part.

[@younasdar4183]

Unbelievable mastery at it's best

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks younas

[@younasdar4183]

@@KyleRoyerKnives always treasure the care SIR GEE

[@SamTownsBladesmith]

Beautiful work as always mate, see you at Symposium!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Sam Towns Looking forward to meeting you IRL Can’t wait to be there Kyle

[@davidtate5263]

Just want to say that I really appreciate the videos and you sharing your knowledge. I started making knives about a year ago and I really appreciate seeing the attention to detail you have and learning from watching the processes you go through to make such beautiful pieces. Look forward to seeing more of your work and more videos. Thanks for all the work you (and the family) put into making these videos. Maybe someday I'll be able to afford one of your blades.... A man can dream, yeah?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks David Glad you’re enjoying the vids Keep Forging On Continue to be a maker And bring some people along with you on your journey, it’s more fun Dad

[@tomgirl366]

8:21 what is the reason multiple blocks joining together , why not just forge long steel

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

It’s the way the pattern within is able to be turned out

[@tomgirl366]

@@KyleRoyerKnives you mean the outer design , but it's just a sticker or painting or graving

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Funny guy 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

[@markbravo9460]

How meny man hours you got in this blade . What does that come out to in Shecels ? .

[@HA-sw2yv]

Félicitation très bon travaille d'une qu'aliter redoutable. un vrai travaille d'artiste. bonjour de France

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Bonjour Haddi. Good to have you hanging out with us all. May God bless France,you, and your crew. Happy new year my friend Dad

[@Whatdoesthismean.g]

Does the material of the canister really matter when doing a canister demascus?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Not so important Needs to be ferris Kyle hasn’t done a can for many years This damascus is wrapped only on the sides with thin sheet metal It’s not what folks may think is a can with power steel Zero oxygen atmosphere is the goal Chao Dad

[@erichvonglahn5314]

That is beautiful. Where can I buy a finished knife like this?

[@jamesball7322]

Can’t help but giggle a bit watching you peddle your press , Thank you for another interesting video bro 💪🏻

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

One might accidentally call it a treadle press 🤣🤪😳👍🏻🔥☕️ Good eye James Dad

[@chrisb8493]

You are amazing. Great teacher too

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Chris Merry Christmas

[@chrisb8493]

@@KyleRoyerKnives Merry Christmas to you as well. Thank you for the hard work we get to enjoy.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Since you are located on the other side of the earth from me, I will have to build a stargate and visit you instantly for some personal instructions on Mosaic damascus forgings. A very nicley done video on the subject matter at hand. Keep up the great work and peace to you to Kyle. VF

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

▶️⏫↗️⬇️⏩*️⃣#️⃣ this is our gate address. Dad just got a custom built stargate up and running after he got done with Kevin. Email for your personal IDC . We are putting together an online full service mosaic damascus class next year. Can’t wait to get it out for you guys. 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️. Cheers Dad

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@KyleRoyerKnives Really look forward to see the videos from you Kyle. VF

[@JRMease]

Really like that type of pattern. Looks good Kyle.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks JR Kyle

[@guycore5478]

Thank you for the music, too. When I hear techno dubstep blah blah, it takes me out of the narrative immediately and thoroughly and I jump to another video. The meandering guitar was appropriate and enjoyable as a background track here.

[@outbackladas]

Great billet, really enjoyed your video,thanks for sharing it with us. I'm from the land down under under myself,from the state of Queensland in the area known as the Western Darling Downs. Hope you enjoy your stay in the land of Oz and everything goes well at the symposium, I'm sure aussie knife makers will learn a lot from you, I make the odd one now and then myself,only wish I had more time to do more. All the best and hope you have a hospitable stay down under.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks mate Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new friends Cheers Dad

[@lsubslimed]

The pattern looks flawless. Beautifully done! Have fun and stay safe in Australia yo guys :). God bless

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Paul Getting excited about the trip May the Lord be with you also Dad

[@marciofernandobarci]

No comments - only emotions... Dave said everything

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Marcio Kyle

[@The1withlogic]

That is gorgeous!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻🔥⚔️☕️

[@Zach-ku6eu]

Gorgeous pattern! I've always wondered, besides the minimal stress points, 'Why not counter sink some round faceted rubies down the blade in the center of the explosion pattern?'

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Great idea Zach Don’t think stress will be a factor at all Go for it Team Royer

[@Zach-ku6eu]

Shaa, I wish! My background is mostly as a carver and sculptor in wood and such, since age eight. I'm still grinding on flat stock, just to get my tail feathers wet in knife making.

[@Zach-ku6eu]

I must admit, I've been to over a dozen countries with the military. I have NEVER seen a blade or a bladesmith with such precision and exacting detail. EVER

[@BrandonTheCommando]

Your work is incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Same Good to have you hanging out with us Team Royer

[@hannable3871]

Kyle have a great and safe trip. Just wanted to say hi and wish you luck.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Chris Cheers back at you Looking forward to it Josh/Kyle

[@fluxbe2737]

Awsome pattern! My little girl thinks so as well!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Ian Be sure to tell your little girl she has a good eye 😁🍦☕️⚔️ Dad

[@captcaveman69]

any chance you could go through what metals and in what order you place the various plates to make the billet before you put it in the forge?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Capt Just a chill,fun vid We have many tutorial vids on mosaics Hey we’re putting together an online course on Kyle-welded mosaic damascus Oops I meant tile-welded 👍🏻😎🔥⚔️☕️ Team Royer

[@americannomadnews5370]

In some of the frames it looks like a cheese sandwich being squished down. It's awesome

[@americannomadnews5370]

I think it would be awesome to see 3D printed Damascus. You could 3D print metal with two or more different kinds of metal in an ingot. Then go about the normal process of squashing it and stretching it out into a knife.

[@billwoehl3051]

@5:48, what's this? Sitting down on the job!!! Supposed to be working, not talking a nap!!!😜🤣😁

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

😬😆🤪

[@davemorley3859]

stupid question, but is there a reason there is different thickness in the material to begin with? bloody awesome stuff by the way

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

The different thicknesses help create the revealed pattern Good question my friend Dad

[@jamesk400]

that is beautiful, holy crap!!!!

[@PaulPhillipsFix]

I just saw your long sword video. Absolutely AMAZING !!! You are an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing that with us. I have never been more impressed at a piece of metal art.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Paul Glad you’re here . Team Royer

[@jacovandenberg6923]

Beautiful work as always. Howcome the sheet metal doesn't weld onto the billet?

[@ValhallaIronworks]

Jaco Van den Berg when setting the initial weld of the billet in his press, he doesn’t press from the sides, only the top and bottom. This means no weld is set between the billet and the sheet steel

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Jaco Good question Valhalla has got it right Good one Thanks guys Team Royer

[@frankditalino1400]

wow your skills and your knowledge are fantastic!

[@RedDogForge]

Kyle what type of steel are you using for the enclosure? Just simple mild?

[@draven3838]

Beautiful mosaic

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Gary Kyle

[@dalelallred]

Very beautiful pattern!!❣️

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Dale Kyle

[@ThomasRogers-kt9ze]

Do you put anything on the sheet metal to prevent forge welding to your billet?

[@Rami-ll2bq]

A big question that I have hard time finding answer for is: The image Kyle has in his mind, is it exactly how the finished blade comes out or is there always a level of exploration when the etching is revealed? If anyone knows this your comments are welcome, cause I am really wondering

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Rami great question. BOTH. Most of the time Kyle has a particular look he is targeting and nails it. Sometimes he has a vision for where he wants to end up but gives himself a lil liberty to have a small adventure with the pattern. I remember when Kyle was just starting pattern welded damascus. Shortly afterwards I remember Kyle explaining what the pattern was going to look like when finished. It blew that he could see inside the billet and know what was going on inside. The Man of Steel can see inside the billet 🤭 Glad you’re here my friend Dad

[@Rami-ll2bq]

@@KyleRoyerKnives omg. thank you for the answer, its one of those things only you can know! you must be proudest dad ever. you and mrs Royer are the real craftsmen. you forged Kyle and the world is a little better for it

[@danthemakerman]

Great video I found myself getting lost and paying attention to the composition of the shot and not the action so I had to rewind it and watch again. Good luck in Australia!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Dan That happens to us also We may be live streaming in Australia Team Royer

[@anthonymccleksey6342]

WOW! Beautiful! Can this be done without a press?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Anthony Absolutely Kyle

[@chrishayes5755]

man you make some next level knives and swords. I'm shocked at the detail you put into your work. keep it up!!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Chris Kyle

[@edgardosoriano8758]

Wow! I just fall in love again!💓

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Grazie Edgardo Cheers from the Ozarks Team Royer

[@NC2871926]

The Bob Ross of black smithery

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Cee Kyle

[@billywylie3906]

im curious..what happens to the slag that flakes off the billet while hammering? is it just waste and if so, how do you dispose of it? it seems theres a lot of it that comes together after a while.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hits the floor then the trash can Cheers

[@shaunnit]

Very skillful smidthy 👍🇦🇺

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks shaun Kyle

[@ironskull60]

Really nice work! Would you say the press is more efficient for forge welding than the power hammer?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey skull Good question Not sure. The press might not distort the pattern as much That will certainly make a great vid As soon as we acquire 160# power hammer we should have a smash-off Thanks bones Team Royer

[@D.Schrader]

Kyle, i noticed you had the layers not alternating in the billet. What is the reasoning behind that?