Making The Biggest Sword Handle I've Ever Made!

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[@KyleRoyerKnives]

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[@jackbrown3689]

I've said before you're a jeweller rather than a cutler, your work is just out of this world, I can't imagine you can be paid anything like what you're worth as the shear man-hours prohibit it, amazing Kyle wonderful to see someone strive for such excellence for the love of the art.

[@user-ln6sx9nt7e]

I'm also a bladesmith/armorer and the look of ypur work is so amazingly beautiful but I was wondering 🤔 what about actual use like I never see you hit them on anything for my blades I chop down green trees to see how strong they are if they don't break I sell them if they do I start over with a new piece.........what do ypu do to make sure there battle ready blades

[@Azmodon]

Once working with ebony I ran into the same issue, but had no source for new / black wood. That's when I learnt and first used iron acetate (10% vinegar + steel wool left to dissolve for a week), turned the ebony so dark it looked fake. The darker a wood is naturally, the more tannin it has, and iron acetate reacts to form iron-tannate (basically a black stable rust that stains the surface - so a top coat of protection is needed, but linseed oil etc. works just fine for that). In my case I used a pressure pot to push the fluid about 1/8" into the surface, sanded to final shape, then impregnated the top ~1/16" with superglue. Activator on the surface, put on the lathe, and polished. Quick version of stabilized wood lol.

[@lReb]

Kyle, you seriously should have your own Netflix show or something, I think people would enjoy seeing videos of this type of content for sure.

[@Crazyrayss]

That’s what KZbin it for

[@phoenix.8679]

First thing Netflix would do is fire him and replace him with some protected group person who has never held a hammer in their entire life.

[@IHWKR]

Itd be cool but then the production would be ruined imo. At the very least, if that ever were to happen, hopefully Josh would get a contract too. We are all here for Kyle's creations. But this channel would never have been possible without the efforts of his brother too. I think a lot of people don't give Josh enough credit for this channel and it's growth.

[@TheHammy10001]

Also Netflix would do the same thing they did to orange county choppers and ruin the whole show, so stick with youtube Kyle

[@ronbuckner8179]

Why? Who still watch’s Netlix?

[@jo_nathan_nation6544]

I freaken love this goofy smith. Not the guy you expect to be a smith, but definitely the one you want! Good job.

[@ronbuckner8179]

I love Kyle, Hes is the son I thought I was going to have. My two boys turned out super cool and successful ( they take after mom) .

[@ronror]

Finally!😂 We've been waiting for this update for three Fridays, thanks😂

[@commonsense7754]

The Bobby Dukes “wewd” reference 😂😂😂

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Kyle you’re an inspiration. You’ll be at the art knife invitational in no time

[@davidperry6360]

Those slow panning fitting montage at the end was great. Very high production quality. Good job to your videographer! Also great job on this build!

[@IHWKR]

Loving the newer shots Josh is getting. He keeps refining his craft alongside his brother. Keep at it boys.

[@thepatientartisan]

Amazimg video Kyle! If I might make a suggestion? When you clamp things into your milling vise at either end, for the sake of safety you should always clamp something of equal thickness at the other end to ensure that there is even clamping pressure applied across the entire faces of the vise jaws. If not, the pressure will be uneven, and when your endmills make contact with the material, it can pop out of the vise because of the rotational force of the cutter moving against the improperly secured materials. Learned that lesson the hard and painful way in gunsmithing school when I was working on a project. We need you around to keep making amazing things, and sharing the videos with us! Be well.

[@breakfingers]

loved the cinematography in this episode

[@jerrywiessner]

Kyles brother does a real great job of video filming and editing.

[@TheGiduch]

Using microscope to take the splinter out was just pure gold:)

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

Oh my God?!! Welcome back, Kyle!!!! Thank you for your time and for teaching us.

[@MadsNordholm]

Kyle & Josh, you are an amazing pair of adult sized kids with remarkable talent. Just keep doing what you are doing. It’s working!

[@jerrywiessner]

Kyle, I've been watching your videos for years. You are defiantly my favorite blade smith. I watch many blade smiths videos. Thank You for taking your time to explain every little detail along the long prosses of getting things just so.

[@tonymalmquist2921]

Kyle is so talented that even his splinters are mosaic damascus!

[@rogerlyonsjr9302]

Hello Kyle. As a machinist of a lifetime I spent $30, (a lot more now) 35 years ago and bought a pair of medical needle point tweezers. They dig in and remove just about any splinter and have proved to be worth the investment. Hundreds of splinters and they're still working great. Just don't let anyone sterilize them with heat,😢. Totally ruins them. Lots of guys borrow them in the shop,but NO HEATING. Love your work and admire your dedication to perfection. Seriously it's awe inspiring, ( both ) Did the carnauba wax work out? I don't get to watch enough to know. Loved your example of your sword flexing and cutting through the pumpkin / watermelon. Don't remember which, but it clearly shows the flexibility while being hard of quality damascus. Keep on keeping on👌. P. S. Your dad's work looks great. He clearly missed his calling earlier in life.

[@jordanhinderliter3784]

I can’t wait till this is done, I know your builds are always great, but you should name this one chasing perfection on the playlist!

[@broman6662]

That is just fantastic. I was just thinking, its called WEWD. Then it happened!!!!!!!!!

[@philochristos]

Every time I get one of those nearly invisible metal splinters, I'm in awe of how something so small can cause so much pain and discomfort.

[@myfrstnamme1273]

Just so you know your videos could be 10 hours long of a full build and I'd definitely watch it

[@ericwilliams538]

Hey Kyle, once you get into carving down the Ebony, the inside of it should have that "blackness" that you likes about it to begin with. Purple heart, and other types of "naturally colored" woods have a tendency to fade if not finished correctly or stored in an area sunlight can "bleach" the color out of them. So if you have a test piece, try it out and see if it is as dark as you need it to be.

[@paullmight42]

band saw blades now cower in fear at the sight of Kyle...

[@Dominator4Hire]

Kyle, because of you, I'm going to start my first step of doing this myself by taking some lessons in welding and seeing where I go from there. Thank you for being so inspiring!

[@lordtachanka80]

Been waiting for this next video all week! Hell yeah

[@jettaphillips5023]

It would be awesome if you could bring this project to blade show

[@andreaboni7371]

Such a pleasure watching you crafting these beautiful pieces! I wish I could afford one of those knives!

[@midian879]

1st! And got the course for my dad and I as Father’s Day present. Thanks!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

[@_mids]

Good job 🎉

[@nerokcubreva]

really great footage and editing as always. the baroque cello inclusion was phenomenal. keep it up

[@CaravanFarms]

When drilling the oily dense woods using a steel brush helps to clean the flutes fast!

[@jeremykrammes1580]

Great video series. Some suggestions on the mill. Look up a speed and feed chart for the size of the end mill you are using. Try a two flute end mill for the slotting, and you should be using the collets for the end mills. Not the drill chuck. You can ruin a chuck using end mills in them.

[@lReb]

Hell, it's about time!

[@sankojin]

I really enjoy your channel and this project. A few others have commented on the milling stuff but I just wanted to give you a tip. When milling multiple pieces like you were doing it's better to cut from front to back. You want the lateral pressure from the cuts to be directed towards the solid jaw of the vise. Meaning the one that doesn't move. Doing this prevents the pieces you have from moving out of the vise. If you apply the lateral cutting force to the left and right as you did in this video they are more likely to move on you when you are milling them. The sword looks amazing and I can't wait to see it finished.

[@NineteenEighty8]

Kyle is alwayssss bullying Josh, I swear. 3:29 😂😂

[@JRRichards123]

I’m not a knife maker but really enjoy these videos. I like the problem solving and decision process. Thanks for sharing.

[@sunilpermaul7876]

My only complaint about your channel is there aren't enough videos!! I hate waiting for the next video :D

[@jimcorbett3764]

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@zacfox409]

I love your macro lens. I don’t know if it’s new because I haven’t noticed it before. The shots with the Blackwood were gorgeous.

[@demogod9949]

It really sad to see such a great artist has such less subscribers you deserve more kyle ❤

[@pierispanayi5540]

Really liking the production! Also the music is spot on!Thanks!

[@ronbuckner8179]

Kyle, you are the artist we are your fans. You could tell us you want to make your sword handle out of turkey feathers and our response would be “ that might be cool”. Let’s see how it works.”they both do math real good. I flunked sharpening pencils.

[@michaelcerwinka7757]

I love my Griffin Sword T-shirt. Quality material, nice fit, detailed graphics and rich color. I'd buy the next shirt you do for the next big sword build.

[@jeanmartox3570]

Hello to France!! Vous etes un exemple pour beaucoup ici en France dans le buisnes de cet art de la haute coutellerie!!! Soyez béni, Dieu vous garde en sa Sainteté!

[@davidtmacknet]

Watching you go after a steel splinter, I wondered if you kept a neodymium magnet around you could pull them out that way?

[@MrSakoTRG]

Corin gets a shout out ever video now lol. I remember buying 1080 & 1095 off Corins company Gameco over 10yrs ago. Gameco is always a big presence at the knife shows.

[@bspoelma]

a quicker way to remove splinters is to use fine sandpaper in the opposite direction that it is stuck in the skin. If it hurts when brushing the sandpaper over it you need to change direction, learned this trick from tool room guys.

[@kevinemery1177]

A new one ! Yes, best knife maker on you tube

[@Oldmankingspiffy]

That ebony looks great for a Bowie knife

[@justineseman3741]

@7:02 LMFAO KYLE i seen that lil note check right before

[@asgorathalpha8316]

For fitting the wooden handle, I've seen other people make a hole in the wood, heat up the tang, then put the tang through the hole in the wood to make a snug fit. Would you do that?

[@frontporchfoundryaaron2920]

Springfield, Mo....didn't even realize that you are so close....born and raised in Springfield, now live in Buffalo but still work in Springfield. Hope to run into ya someday...by the way, you make so beautiful works of art.

[@briandemirjian1335]

Your channel kicks ass brother!! Keep up the amazing work!! Love your detailed explanations and love the way you pop your P’s 😂. lol. Seriously keep it up!!!

[@Wilbafarce]

"in every tool, there is a hammer" that's some zen shit right there!

[@EdwinPipesCigars]

amazing thanks for sharing

[@victorpapaavp]

As a frequent offender of using things like Purpleheart in my woodworking, things like Ebony almost always age to a far different shade than expected. I have an axe that was handled in purpleheart that was barney purple when I finished it, and after a few years it's a beautiful ruddy purple now. Just the nature of the beast. Even if that handle material changes colors over time, it'll still look amazing!

[@foxbatmotorsports]

When you had to make a change to the handle and add the two spacers in the middle to compensate for the wood shortage is there a reason you didn't just make them one piece since it seems you hadn't already cut the metal?

[@madrail9103]

I very much like the music for the last montage

[@cwmccutchen7468]

Just like always amazing work 👌 🙌 ✨️

[@plainsman867]

Friday and a new Griffin Sword video; it’s a good day.

[@tonycabrini5488]

Tnx for sharing with us Been long time since last one good luck KYLE. God bless you and your family

[@mathieuangevin8779]

Hi Kyle, you are the best ! Your job is clean and very good 👍 Très jolie cette poignée

[@davedeboy5726]

17:00 new meaning to metalic slivers.

[@mrsirhc]

Nothing makes me happier than a bobby duke reference 😂😂

[@ajhearn4535]

That dagger looks aweet, hope there is a vid on it. Also i disagree with the 3 same middle spacers. 3 is fine but if they all have the same pattern they will just look like one piece. I think the center one needs to be a different pattern or something else entirely

[@kviaak7979]

Wouldn't it be possible to place the handle block in an angle on the drill to match the angle of the tang to get "better" fit?

[@jacobmohrbutter2821]

not sure if you know, but there is an audio repeat at 23:33 also, enjoying the vid, thanks for making this sword

[@broman6662]

Amazing craftsman! And the best narrator voice in the world!!!

[@maramkura]

A little bit of Bobby Duke in the video is always welcome 🤣

[@kingminar58]

"wewd" gets me ballin 🤣

[@turantugrul7797]

Quick new video. This is amazing. 😊

[@theallseeingmaster]

When I worked at a machine shop, there were two tried and true ways to rid oneself from a microscopic splinter, a Snap-On Tool pliers or the magnetic induction ring in the heat-treating department. I always opted for the magnetic induction, it was faster, safer and surer.

[@ronsimpson143]

I brass wire brush would clean those flutes out just nice.

[@markedis5902]

There are special drill bits for cutting sideways called cutting drills

[@Bigmalbalzich]

Hey Kyle, would you ever consider doing a traditional katana or older style of knife? No press or anything just traditional smithing?

[@davedeboy5726]

Did you counter balance the sword? Balance point should be 8-10" above the tang. On a sword this long you might want it closer to 6-8"

[@nathanlee6011]

What a delightful collection of expensive toys you have!

[@davedeboy5726]

burl would have looked crazy good with that blade design.

[@vinayakmadiwal2650]

You are master piece your knife and swords are remember to ages love from india

[@RyanInSD]

less length of flute on your end mills, chuck them up higher. - notes from observing cutting the ends parallel. sry cant help myself, this will help your tool life and finish

[@skelingtonrick]

there is a few guys making a big splash with their open source EDM machine, its occured to me that something like this might provide for some really cool uses in a shop like yours, because it can cut hardened metals without generating heat it might provide a great way to cut these billets, also possibly create some really interesting inlays. just food for thought,

[@MrRaghuramC]

When is the work going to be complete?

[@skoitch]

You softened the spacer, the vice applied clamp force!

[@TheHookBoy]

Aww, I got my hopes up for no reason. I thought you might have Bobby Duke drop in because of the “wewd” sound bite.

[@dragonwing4ever]

how come you don't use collets with your endmills? I've always been told a normal drill chuck is a big no no for holding endmills

[@henkee3715]

20:55 Yeees

[@allendean9807]

Adam savage cameos rock

[@williamvonaschen7309]

Kyle, I "wood" have used Purple Heart for the handle of that Sword!

[@Terry-lu2dr]

Would be awesome if the most middle piece was handle material.

[@ciscomontano]

That black wood looks amazing. It must be really expensive.

[@td05291]

Finally we’ve been waiting 3 weeks 😂😅

[@AwakeAtTheWheel]

As soon as I had the thought that Kyle should use the engraving magnifying glass for his splinter, he does it. 😂😂 Sorry man, must suck.

[@petercarbin2077]

Next time you get a metal sliver in your hand just go over to the surface mail and turn on the electric magnet that might pull it out

[@breakfingers]

id recognize bobby duke saying wewd anywhere

[@johnferris6635]

Your vise is holding it on. You should just drop the sword onto the tang. the vibration and gravity will remove it.

[@mealex303]

get made a 3d printed set of clip on vice jaws that can clamp all shapes like a fractal vice or just made from tpu which is like rubber but is tougher and is 3d printable. just a thought

[@lady_draguliana784]

keep in mind that many daggers weren't meant to cut much at all, they're stabbing weapons... some weren't even what you'd call "sharp" at all...

[@johnhosky2931]

Why not wax the bit when drilling the handle

[@ronbuckner8179]

Kyle use a magnet when trying to handle those metal filings. I’d recommend getting an electric magnet, 🧲 you can simply unplug it when it’s time dispose of them. 22:07

[@grebren3973]

Use a magnet to remove steel splinters. Takes seconds :)

[@gv100_blitz]

Why not use your hardness tester before bandsawing?