Neil Kamimura - Nakiri Knife Forge Part 2

Part 2 of forging a Nakiri knife. Blade grinding and handsanding.
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[@juliusschuhmann1555]

The part from around minute 50 until the end really hit home. Very wise words and a beautiful perspective on how life should be, and also how passionate you are about your art. I really enjoyed that. Thank you very much for that.

[@arturozarate1752]

Heard THAT! ❤

[@HonestDoubter]

Dropping PEARLS while handsanding.

[@mmancino1982]

Amen

[@andysimpson206]

I wish I could be part of that dream with you. You inspire me brother

[@tylergirouard8395]

Agreed

[@dannyrowe6506]

All I am going to say is Thank You Neil, for giving us your time. Time is precious beyond measure.

[@mountainwolf1]

The richest you will ever be is when you can tell people no. -Neil kamimura. True words of wisdom

[@ryanzabloudil2791]

I am a huge fan of your work and the philosifies you bring......Please wear safety glasses when you run the wire wheel......I never did till last year when a single wire peice shot through my right eye .....in the white part through the lense and out the back into my scull.......three surgeries later I was lucky and ended up with 20/20 due to a new lense and and amazing surgeon. Dam it got real very fast and you never forget that moment when you reach up and feel only an 1/8th of an inch of wire sticking out of your eye that is two and a half inches long!!!!!!!!! You are the man.......we will all continue to enjoy your content as long as you give it to us sir

[@fredb7814]

Look for, Diamond Pen dresser or Stone Dressing Tool.... U will find the Tool.... U are lucky its only $3 ish in Europe its 10.... Love the Videos Neil.....great Work n U come accross Like a really nice Guy....the rambling at the end....priceless Info n advice 👊 thx for your time n effort for Putting Out those Videos....all the best

[@hernandezknives]

This is one of the most insightful knife making videos I have ever watched. Thank you.

[@anthonyberry8604]

this is so awsome thank you Neil and team for making this content chill and easy listing in the background while i do my smithing!!!

[@NeilTKamimura]

Mahalo for tunung in! We are on track to try and produce an episode every week 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@arturleperoke3205]

damnnnn this episode you really droped some wisdom here and there!! "the richest you will ever be is when you can tell people: 'no' " I also like your based attitude towards the custom (if money is a problem, just get a normal job but dont let your passion die) and how you advise to stay true to yourself - not the market

[@janisrpcic4803]

51'... You're the Man bro!

[@samsmith2635]

It was nice hanging out with Neil for a little while.

[@NeilTKamimura]

Mahalo for watching!

[@Stonrdude]

My favorite part of the whole video was your words of wisdom. I feel the same way about undervaluing your own time and effort just so you can make sales. If the work is worth the money, people will eventually buy. Make money other ways in the meantime. I had two questions, one, what do you do about flash rust on your high carbon hand rubbed blades and two, what speed were you grinding at, it sounded at a pretty slow rpm. Thank you!

[@PaulTardino]

I love to hear your ramblings. Keep it up brother. You’re my spirit animal.

[@b2bogster]

Paper is cheaper than time. Absolutely, I've wasted so much time doing that. Thank you!

[@J-B876]

This man just solved so many of my grinding problems. Masterclass! Thank you.

[@edwardpratt5172]

Thank you for making this three part video series. This part was like getting a private lesson in grinding and hand sanding techniques. Also greatly appreciate your insight to keeping the business part in perspective with the economy.

[@Jesse_was_here]

I’m absolutely love how I can pick up new tricks and practical techniques, no matter what video Neil puts out! Thanks for so freely sharing your experience with us!

[@reshad80]

The hand sanding wisdom segment was brilliant. Great video! Thank you.

[@dial1911]

You just summarized the exact reason i don't want to make other people's ideas into knives. I never really thought it through before, well, not beyond "I don't want to. "

[@Fbomb]

Seriously, thank you, ive had a hard time grinding knives that are forged to shape and super thin. Seeing you take smaller bites with the grinder really changed my perception of how to grind. Again, thank you.

[@HeavyForge]

I decided against going fulltime. I make way to much money in my fulltime job as a heavy equipment mechanic in Alaska and I only work 5-6 months in the summer construction season. Come fall I jump right into my hobby. Just sold a 1K knife, don’t need the money but I put it right back into my hobby!!

[@arturozarate1752]

Neil, you drifted off into some deep words! ❤❤❤ I design and build high performance engines and sometimes the whole car. My clients ask for an engine, and I ask for a credit card. During COVID it was tough, but now......6 to 8 months a client will recieve my work of art. You give great advice. Thanks for sharing!

[@imetr8r]

Neil Kamimura is an amazing craftsman! And, a great philosopher!

[@lewisworkshop]

Love the rambling...🤙

[@IronShepherdBlades]

Damn Neil you just changed my whole perspective. I’m going to dial back next year and make what I want too.

[@michaelvaughn7137]

Your commitment to making what you love just got my subscription !

[@DeweyBlanton-ku7db]

Your rambling is the best shit I've heard in a while! "I'm the richest I'll ever be being able to tell people no..." on point boss man. 👍👍

[@jeremyjjbrown]

Neil keeps trying to say he's not super smart in these videos but he isn't convincing me :D

[@dbone_6911]

Love your philosophy on making knives/art. Would be awesome to be able to own a knife you've made someday.

[@muriellivermore2560]

Grinding technique. Excellent.

[@robertharvey4098]

Thank you for the awesome content

[@nachobalaguer2080]

I completely agree with your vision on art. It's completely inspiring to listen to you!

[@mattwatersbladesmith]

Good stuff man 🔥

[@benoitrenaud625]

Thank you very much for taking us through your work process. I’m learning so much!

[@douglasyoung927]

"if it burns your fingers it's hot" Well spotted 😂😂

[@CerberusForge]

So true about a rat rods. The best patina is the one you never touched, it just sat there in a low rust environment....lol

[@MondoArtista.]

you are a wise man...

[@stevenjacobs2750]

So thankful to have found your videos. Thank you thank you thank you

[@joshzilla007]

You’re wrong Bro, we definitely want to “hear you ramble”. You’re speaking truth and the authenticity is at least MY motivation to make the art that I want to make.

[@michaelpowell2902]

Great video, content, & conversation. Enjoyed it and learned from it. Thank you

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Looking great and I really appreciate and enjoy all of your insights and your sharing of your knowledge and skills! Thanks again!

[@jeffreydauterman]

Master Kamimura bring the fire late night!!!!! Appreciate you!

[@NeilTKamimura]

I appreciate it!

[@CausticPuffin]

Hell yea!!! Indasa sandpaper is fucking excellent! It’s definitely expensive, but not overpriced.

[@DMB505]

Great video! Great instruction I enjoyed it. Thank you. Shoots

[@guindesign4458]

Neil every video I'm picking up lil tricks and tips thanks you so much and I can't wait to get to were I can show my support in much more than thankful words. And I'm need a link or to see that lil diamond triangle tool a bit more.

[@NeilTKamimura]

Thank so much watching and yes...working on an Amazon list to link on videos. Doing as much as we can to link and credit everyone and everything! It's an ever so evolving page! Stay tuned!

[@brettgl21]

I turn boxes and bowls on my wood lathe. People ask me to make certain things and I politely tell them no. I explain that I turn wood for my personal joy and for no other reason. If people want to buy what I make, that's great. If they didn't, I would still be turning.

[@Stonrdude]

Speaking of longevity, raise that water bucket right up next to you so you dont have to bend sideways every time you dunk your blade. Such a simple thing and makes a huge difference, also it allows you not to have to reset your stance every time. I have a bucket of water on either side of my grinder so i dont have to move anywhere to cool the blade. Love the videos, i greatly appreciate the effort!

[@Cetrifuga1945]

Sei molto professionale complimenti 🐸😌👌👍

[@jmbstudio6873]

Bitchin vid! Another piece of kickass inspiration! Thanks again for making these! TV caused market saturation is good for an initial boom of income, but it never, ever, ever lasts. Diversify if you want to fly high without ever having to comply. Forge On!!!

[@flexgt1641]

at 55:00 min in the discussion about doing your own thing and not working to make other people rich and trading your trade with others is spot on brotha. Id rather trade a piece of my work for someone else or if someone can teach me something that I can use in the future I'm all about it over making money any day

[@finney861]

You’re a kind soul. And an amazing artist man. Thank you for what you do and the vids #poormandreams

[@mmancino1982]

Man that's impressive you got that kinda consistency with a hand hammer

[@midnightruns1295]

Man was speaking facts 🤺🔪💵

[@fuzzyfletcher1954]

Thank you for your time and knowledge. Would you please link the carbide belt dresser for us? Thank you

[@ryanzabloudil2791]

ment to say the safety glasses with side guards sir........my wire slipped in over the bridge of my nose .......sounds rediculas but the side guard extra protection type is needed......I know I know you are wearing glasses but it is a life changing event....worth the uncomfortable type with all the edge guards

[@janikumlander1822]

Wise thoughts.. would love not to be one of those who makes couple of people rich.. but have to do it for now.. maybe one day i can do what i want and not what i have to

[@latemcire8387]

That carbide belt dressing tool seams like a good idea but I can’t find it on Amazon or in a Google search

[@ImprobableIron]

I just use a scrap/broken peace of carbide from an old file guide. Incase you had one of those lying around, it would do the trick too.

[@gundanium3126]

If you coat the blade with Layout fluid between grits, you can see when all your grinder scratches are out. Admittedly Not the best for Brut de forge as you have layout fluid on it. (only do this when wearing a resporator as you should not inhale the stuff used in layout fluid) one thing i never see mentioned on how to hand polish is How hard to you press on the steel? i prefer to not put a lot of pressure on the stick (but i alsu use a lot smaller sanding stick made of bone with a bit of leather glued to it that is 1 inch wide, and 2 inches long for tip to tang polish then i use a 1 inch 3 inch for edge to tang....no special reason i used bone i just had some and decided to make a sanding stick from it) i dont press down very hard...mainly because if i do it will twist the sanding stick but also because I let the tool do its job. in theory you would end up Fracturing the grit of paper using a lot of force. i also like to use Canola oil to wet sand as its cheap, does not rust the blade, does not smell, and is not hazardous to inhale (unless your allergic) and will still carry the steel dust from the sandpaper, giving you a bit longer worktime...but the trade off is you do have to wipe it away now and then but that the same with any form of wet sanding. 😱NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! you're never going to get an amazing polish if the scratches are always going in the same direction!!!!!!!!, that will give you a nice velvet polish, but you're going to get a perfect mirror polish. As you go up the grits alternate the direction, going tip to tang after machine polishing. Then after dipping it in ferric for about 30 seconds between each grit as this will let you more easily see the older polishing scratches and will also let you see the hamon if you were trying for one) you switch to going edge to spine going until the tip-to-tang scratches are out, then you, alternate going tip to tang. for a more dulled velvet polish, you go edge to spine, for a mirror polish you end by going tip to tang. i have gotten mirror polish at 800 grit by using this and I will put my money where my mouth is. I am Gungyver on Reddit I have a post on bladesmithing Reddit called 'My Latest finished blade and Mirror at 800 grit.' Note its only the first picture that is at just 800 grit as i did some etching, buffing, and steel wool work to bring out the hamon after 800 grit. I dont know if the link will work which is why I say my handle as i just posted it on 11/4/2023 and it should be easy to find on my profile link: www.reddit.com/r/Bladesmith/comments/17nx4gv/my_latest_finished_blade_and_mirror_at_800_grit/

[@hardwurkindaddy]

I want to be as rich as you are man.

[@vihrenvelkov5157]

Hi Neil I'm a huge fen for your knife. Can you tell me how much is knife like this?

[@carlosmatias2458]

What is the name of the tool you use in minute 6 of the video, which is to refract the sandpaper so that you can give it more use? I'm interested since I spend a lot on sandpaper, thank you teacher, or if you can please share the Amazon link, I would appreciate it.

[@jsmcinnes]

I need to know too!! Please let me know if someone responds with the answer!!

[@maxwatkins563]

I came down here to ask this too

[@maxwatkins563]

Apparently it's a diamond pen dresser

[@Cetrifuga1945]

Ciaoo nippo fai solo coltelli da cucina ?no da caccia buon lavoro

[@lanlantheman]

Fucking awesome!

[@Dougprince72]

just curious what you'd sell that Nakiri for.

[@nicholas_obert]

I got one question. Why do you grind the knife to the final shape after the heat treatment? Wouldn't it be better to grind the final shape when it's still soft to make it easier and prevent overheating?

[@dial1911]

Thin steel warps like crazy during heat treat.

[@OrrCustoms]

Not the best premiere time, but I sure appreciate it!

[@NeilTKamimura]

Testing a out new days to premiere and possible twice a week episodes! Mahalo for the input! 🤙

[@michaelalvareda1477]

Is that for sale?

[@mmancino1982]

What's the purpose of the Windex?

[@svkorban]

I wouldn't call the marks of your forging on the blade rude. the tracks are quite elegant :)

[@tylerhebert8237]

Don't stop rambling. I am working my ass off to get rid of my IT job so I can have my fitness business and make stuff on the side. I'd rather work 80 hours for myself than 40 for someone else.

[@TheDmurphyar]

Nobody want's to hear your rambling? I call BS! Just keep being yourself and sharing your philosophy...

[@user-cs2nq9wu4f]

Greetings from Russia , My Friend !!!!!! Health to you and Your Family ! , You are a great master ....

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Some of the best training videos on you tube. Does anyone ha e a link or can they tell me exactly what the belt dressing tool is called??

[@user-cs2nq9wu4f]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉