Neil Kamimura - Chef Knife Forge Process

My process of Forging a Chef Knife.
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[@davidbeauparlant1032]

This is a great video about making a knife! No stupid music, no 3x speed on the hammering, and he knows enough about what he's doing to fill the dead time with useful explanation! I haven't seen the movement of metal explained during forging so intuitively before. I also like the fact it's real, no influencer polished presentation of scripted text, just him talking through the process. Glad I found this video!

[@NeilTKamimura]

Mahalo for the appreciation. These videos take time to do in our busy schedules. We try to keep it as real as possible, informative and Some laughs because this is how we actually are in the shop. Stay tuned. We are working on more episodes and trying to find a flow for content. Much Mahalos!

[@theriversexperience9383]

This video definitely deserves more views and I hope people jump on and subscribe. I love it when you do videos in this format. It's chill and laid back with tons of actual useful and applicable knowledge.

[@tenaciousstudios03051]

And yet the people with worthless knowledge are growing popular.

[@tenaciousstudios03051]

But that's not to say I don't agree with you...🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@pitot1988]

One knows one is in the right crowd when one can laugh and chuckle naturally

[@reyespinoza3735]

I’ve wanted to be a blacksmith for a long time. Never done it cause money but honestly you kinda eased my worries a bit. You made a awesome lookin knife with a hammer, anvil and a forge for the most part. Imma save up and give it a shot. Your def the best blacksmith channel I have found and I watch a lot of blacksmith videos 😂

[@tuskcustomgarage]

He definitely has an awesome channel. But he’s a Bladesmith, not a blacksmith. If your looking for specifically blacksmithing i would have a look at black bear forge as well as a good few others. I started blacksmithing a few years ago and yea you really just need a hammer, anvil and forge to start out. Anyway, just my 2 cents.

[@lasersailor184]

@@tuskcustomgarage This was my first set up: i.imgur.com/pxywv71.jpg Literally less than $100.

[@melgillham462]

@@tuskcustomgarage John is amazing. I've enjoyed his insights. 👍

[@shepardsforgeh2031]

You don't need equipment to forge it does help but you can slam steal on sledge hammer face!

[@reyespinoza3735]

Well that was two months ago when realized I loved the idea of being a blacksmith. I did change my mind on blacksmithing as a whole and focus on becoming a bladesmith. I now own a anvil, angle grinder, forge, and vice. Got it all for as cheap as could while still getting quality stuff. Tried my hand at making my first knife recently and gotta say I respect Mastersmiths so much more. It is hard! But I love it. Def a workout. It’s satisfying to see my creation slowly take form. I also have now realized how easy it is to get upset over a small blemish. Seriously it’s pure rage 😅. Love this and I won’t stop tell tell imma master bladesmith!

[@johnnymontalvo5620]

Thank you for this!! I’ve never forged a chef’s knife, but I will be trying one soon for a friend, so this was extremely informative (and entertaining). I love how you described the angles of the hammer-blows for each step. SO helpful.

[@Bueno412]

Damn, the amount of force you put into those swings, television doesn’t do a smith justice.

[@straystroop1782]

Aloha and Mahalo! I know I'm late, but I have to say this is incredible progress since you were on the show. Hard to believe that was seven years ago.

[@Trollsky]

Great to see you on youtube Neil ! I like the story in this video, slow and chillin aura !

[@ads1035064]

Hi, this is Anthony Smith. I am 8 year backsmith in Tennessee I love your videos thank you all for doing what you do.

[@HouseMadeUS]

I picked up more useful information from this video in 1 hour than in all the years of videos I have watched in the past. Many thanks Neil, a true craftsman. Cheers from Sunny Florida

[@ItsMe-wm4mc]

You watch too much porn!!!

[@isaacmccullough684]

Neil is so fascinating to watch especially when he straightens out the piece. I really enjoyed the mic placement. It made him sound like a powerhammer which cracked me up and what made it better is he was moving that steel like hes a powerhammer. Conclusion... Neil is a powerhammer

[@TheWizard706]

The dogs racing was easily the most wholesome thing I’ve seen all year. 🖤

[@toddplessers2157]

I've learned more from this video than 75% of the countless videos I've watched. Just....thank you

[@timgray4282]

Thanks for the insanely comprehensive explanation, bro I've never seen blacksmithing visually drawn out on paper, great job I'm a huge fan of this content

[@nicolasbrown3509]

Man, what a swings! Thank you for teaching us, Mr. Neil!

[@ondrejsvinciak557]

man , you make a real good teacher ,thank you for making this , knive and the videos🙏🙏🙏 Much love , thank you 🤗you are also a bunch of beatifull people 🤗

[@danielmcnally8639]

You folks know how to work and play - both are important! I really miss living in Hawai'i!

[@khellchevere546]

This is awesone. I've only seen this stuff in cartoons and films. And I just realized all of them were so wrong.

[@DavidMoonForge]

Thanks for letting us watch you work! I feel like I learn so much from videos like this. I love your style of knives brother. Keep doing what you do 🤙

[@ivan.457]

The hammering as a censor noise thingy is brilliant, incorporate those sounds more often! lmao!

[@johnhoward3271]

You're One of the Best ( if not the Only ) Blade Smith's to actually take the time to educate the Ignorant among Us ( Myself at the top of the list btw ) ! Thank You !

[@mike3lunts]

I enjoyed every minute of this video. Record as many as you possibly can. I hope you understand how much your work inspires us amateur blacksmiths. Today is exactly 1 year since I made my first knife in my backyard with cinder blocks, grill charcoal, my wifes hair dryer, and a log as my anvil. Please continue to make content for the smiths that are hungry for the foundational tips. Going over your hammers and their uses, how to swing a hammer correctly, and the importance of reducing the grain structure and why/how the process works were priceless little pieces of information. I can't wait for the grinding and sharpening videos. Thank you for your passion. I can't wait to own one of your blades one day. Truly art ♥️

[@rodrigofilipe5658]

Hahaha funny how you started out, you must have seen the same video as me hahaha. Hope you're doing good and forging a lot.

[@DerErwin81]

Amazing content man. Starting out at 42 this is exactly what I need 🔨

[@islandmank]

That's a MAN'S chef knife right there. That thing is huge! \m/

[@ludovicallard2140]

If you like it, like it… i don’t like it…. I love it. Really amazing vidéo 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 format perfect, much détails, well filmed, a touch of humour, can’t wait to see more !

[@mufflzmufflz2107]

Been watching more than a few black smith channels...you gave a lot of good tips of what and how to followed up by explanations of what it does and why. Better than the videos I have seen so far. Thanks for the good insight and good watch. May you be forever successful in your ventures.

[@brotherscoyote]

This is some of the best instruction I've ever seen & at the same time humble, casual & entertaining. You get a sub from me sir!

[@MrRon2k]

This dude is my favorite Forged in Fire Champ. I can't forget what he in the show after his blade was tested on coconuts "I won't hear the end of it back home if I made a blade that can't chop coconuts..." Keep doing your videos. All the best!!!

[@michaelchavez7159]

My all time favorite skater is Hosoi! RESPECT!!!

[@TheMitchellFloyd]

Just stumbled on you on Facebook rating forging in movies. I'm HOOKED! Keep up the great work!

[@a.a.raafieymajumdar7570]

Its a god damn masterclass. Great content keep publishing nxt processes. Im waiting.

[@bckends_]

"Know your steel Know your shadows Know your heat" Is such a great tattoo quote idea

[@poonami3169]

100% agree with the comments saying this 1 video has taught me more than all the others i have watched. great info here.

[@omarsedano4301]

Great Choice of music. It was so relaxing

[@riqiandreyanto4234]

as i a beginner blacksmith , this video helps me a lot , can't wait to see another video of your amazing works , Love from borneo indonesia

[@MrBrokenwrenches]

Amazing content for free. Thank ya'll so much. The hammer sound for a bleep was perfect lol

[@johneldredge5315]

This has been one of the most helpful videos I have ever watched on forging. I didn't really understand how to get a good profile, but you explained it well. Drawing it on paper and explaining the back and forth between hitting the cutting edge and spine was invaluable to me. I think a lot of other smiths don't take the time to explain like you have. Thank you Neil... Much appreciated!

[@eddiereacts2u71]

Love hearing the hammer thud on the anvil soothing man hahah great video bruh bruh

[@maclossssss1414]

Definitely like your videos, and the explanation to thing's. I appreciate you taking us inside your everyday life.

[@neilyakuza6595]

Man, thanks for putting out these series on knife making Neil. I just finished watching the series on the Kukri, I picked up so many tips. Thank you!

[@matthewharetakis]

Love the video. Made it look fun, as it should. Taught me some lessons my elbow will surely appreciate.

[@xiongher3080]

I honestly enjoyed every minute of this video. I'm glad to see the actual forging process using the hammer instead of the press. Most videos I've been seeing, the Smith will trace the design on a piece of metal and use the machine to do the rest. To me, that's not forging. You got a new subscriber 👍

[@rafaelmercado6210]

Easy to understand and follow. Very educational, you are so eloquent.

[@johnzempel4035]

Thank you for getting your children involved in the craft. Whoever gets this knife will be able to carry the craftsmanship of your family. Nice job!

[@JoshuaHumphrey]

Thanks for just being yourself, honesty is in short supply these days, it is very refreshing!!

[@Little_River_Forge]

Bro congratulations on a beautiful shop, family and home. You deserve, I got the opportunity to meet you at bladeshow this year . One of my favorite smiths and a super awesome guy, I got their early and no one was around I got to hang out for a bit and look at your work. I’m a fan for life ❤ from Florida

[@_Wander.]

Neil Kamimura, much respect. I watched a video of you forging and talking about your life experiences. It make me cry a lilbit. I know when I'm out at my forge, all I'm focused on is the craft in that moment. It helps me in a thereputic way. I can relate to your story. Thank you for being you, and doing what you do.

[@tenaciousstudios03051]

I've seen your Insider video and I couldn't resist coming to check you out, Kamimura!

[@christianmoore4447]

My favorite KZbin channel by far

[@bradymcphail9690]

Neil, this 1 video taught me so much incredible information today. I’ve only been forging knives for a minute, but I’ve been a steelworker and fabricator for 45 years of my career. Please keep doing this for us… & Thanks

[@jacobusmeiring9875]

Really liked that. I thought it is going to be to long but I could not stop looking. Appreciate it 🙏

[@robertbannon6361]

One of the best teachers of knife making I’ve seen on here ! Thank you. Wish I lived close to u. I would work for free

[@beausmith6291]

Thanks Neil and co that’s an excellent video! A lot of good tips in this one 👍⚒

[@Stillpoint23]

Have fun, and make a knife! Geoff Feder mentioned something on one of the podcasts about dancing from one grinder to the next. So, I threw on a Grateful Dead show while shaping and finishing the handles of three knives, and got groovy going from one to the other. Caught myself smiling a lot during the process 😀

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

I saw you reviewing scenes on the Insider channel and the difference in how hard you work the metal compared to the films is crazy 😂

[@paullackey9078]

So much good info in one video!

[@justinmiller5760]

great video man, im 100 percent self taught which means i dont know shit. videos like this help a ton

[@sergelebarbier5616]

Vidéo exceptionnelle ! Sacré forgeron...Hâte de voir ce couteau de Chef à l'œuvre ! Bravo pour cette démonstration de forge...

[@TheFunkyForge]

Man you know steel, love you !

[@kyshaunjones4794]

Thank you for all your guys hard work ❤️🙏🏿❤️

[@joulesdominguez6002]

this is dope as hell i’m so excited to see more of y’alls stuff this is my Dream

[@snorinsonoran]

You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for this forging series.

[@donovanmoolman113]

Phenomenal. I picked up a good few tips and tricks. Thank you for the fantastic content.

[@dbcproduction]

Great video!!

[@shamalamadingdong1165]

awesome vid, obviously well versed in your craft. thank you, hope you keep pumping these out for us.

[@dosplunder]

The quality of these videos are almost as good as the quality of your knives! Keep these coming! Entertaining from start to finish!

[@Sam-Gazer]

You have the coolest personality, and you are so kind, this video deserves more views and I wish you all the good 🙂

[@ettore605]

Hope to see a lot of content like these in the future. Please go on man

[@valleyedgecanada]

Great video! Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration dude

[@sperrinknives7959]

thanks man. great video

[@ELECTTRO11]

I've been cooking in redtaurants and what not since I was 18, and never have I wanted to buy a chef's knive as a gift for myself, but now I know that I'll get one made by you.

[@Izzy-we7hr]

Very grateful for this video, much love from Australia 👍

[@lorenashcraft9031]

awesome video. very informative and fun. can't wait for more!

[@Gauntlet_Matches]

Super cool, down to earth, and informative. Lots of little tips just thrown off the cuff.

[@cybermechx]

great master class !

[@jsmcinnes]

Love it!

[@nafzgerforge349]

Loved it! Thank you for sharing your process, shop, and experience!

[@exwade8777]

Don't worry, "Big chef knife never hut nobody" Here'ssss Johnyyyy

[@keenan8144]

Awesome video, hope to see more :)

[@terrymurphy991]

Brah Greetings from a smaller Island wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience.

[@purplethumb5585]

Great work! Appreciate the true artistry in your work 🙏

[@pierre6524]

this is amazing you are the best! thanks a lot🙏

[@judsonweida4848]

Really great video!You explained everything very well

[@TigerCarpenter]

beautiful work, piece of art I wish you showed the final product with the handle and sharpening

[@neilyakuza6595]

Nice work Neil, loved the vid.

[@anthonydesertony2250]

Great Lesson!! learned a lot!! I'm looking forward to doing this myself.

[@joeparker6900]

A lot of information thanks great job

[@roont2]

Other than seeming so chill and relaxed . The way you explain things just make sense and have learned so much .. thank you

[@paulmeyer7968]

I watched for the smithing, but loved it for the family fun you shared! Thanks for making my day! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@NMKnives]

Love the long form video, can't wait for the next steps in this knife build.

[@dougward4120]

Thankful for your ability and willingness to explain your craft. A treat to watch you work!

[@mattbarrington4232]

Neil - this was just fantastic. Thank you.

[@noahnipperus7320]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@BrighamKindell]

Great video Neil!

[@philipshane768]

Glad you came up in my feed. Subscriber for sure. Looking forward to binge watching everything else you have.

[@ThomasFilbert]

Awesome video, thank you 🙏

[@user-hm9mj1hc3j]

Amazing!

[@ed.sol.crafts]

Awesome forging video! Very inspiring! Can't wait to see what the next steps on this knife are!

[@derekhughes9274]

Awsome build mate, I'm hooked.

[@phillippatterson512]

Awesome job. That thing looks awesome.