"This is Madness!" -- FANTASY Knife Challenge

[@RedBeardOps]

Hope yall enjoyed the build! If you want to buy it.... 💵 redbeardops.square.site/s/shop Make sure to watch the other competitors videos! I've seen some of their blades and am in awe of the craftsmanship on display with this challenge! All Videos Here - kzbin.info/aero/PLHVzgUOE_KDLC8HdXaOHbgw4HI_0w3bR4

[@RedBeardOps]

I also built a stand for it with my laser here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXmmZXedj9GhnJY

[@cae2487]

Are you still loving your littlemachineshop mill? I've been thinking of purchasing one more and more lately and I saw you video on it when you first got it and was just curious how you felt about after using it for quite a while. Thanks for any input you can share

[@RedBeardOps]

@@cae2487 For sure! I still love that machine. It's been doing a great job for me.

[@aidenallen4518]

out of curiosity how does one hear about these challenges and compete in them? (I do blacksmithing part time and have been thinking about starting a youtube channel of my work and this seems like a fun kind of thing to do for a video)

[@RedBeardOps]

@@aidenallen4518 You can contact Tyrell Knifeworks. He is our organizer.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

The handle and guard fit up are top notch. Next time consider just leaving the pins domed, they feel cool that way. I love the build! I can’t wait to see the sheath for it! 😜

[@RedBeardOps]

For sure! Thanks Tyrell! I decided to go with a stand over a sheath... don't think this will be anyone's daily! LOL

[@Yousoundvaxxed]

I’ve told you before and I’ll say it again. Your skills as a knifemaker has insanely skyrocketed dude! What a blades! Haha

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Armen!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ahah! That's awesome man! What a strange and meticulously crafted knife! Congrats for all the perfect fit ups! Cheers!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir! As always I loved your build! Hope your week is going good! Cheers

[@MrSoloun]

Very creative build and was really interesting to watch the build :) Thanks for sharing it, good stuff.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend sir!

[@HansKnives]

Crazy design, I don't want to be bitten by it, because he will leave three kinds of wounds that are difficult to sew--! 🍻 Delightful half hour

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly HANS! I loved your integral handled knife!

[@surfrat9340]

Great build. Impressed with the organisation and cleanliness of your shop.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Have a great week!

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

The blade is super fantasy, that is for certain but what really blows me away is your cinematography - that is one great video!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir! Much appreciated!

[@BonifabcustomRobBonifacio]

A blade design I've never seen before that's why I love it , great job

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like it! Cheers man, I just started watching your build. Very cool knife!

[@austinstark860]

I'm not sure about the shape, but you should win based on the shear number of skills you had to master in order to pull off that build! Always inspired by what you do.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hahaha, much appreciated Austin! Voting is easy if you have time. I've never done very well in these challenges... figured I'd go all out this time! lol

[@brianfalls5038]

Nice job on the knife there sir but I do have 1 question. What is that round, bent shaft for on that knife? The rest of the knife makes sense but that round, bent piece of steel is confusing.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Brian; it's whatever you want it to be. The mystery is the intrigue. It can also be swapped out for various attachments; but the poker is the default ;)

[@brianfalls5038]

@@RedBeardOps cool

[@_BLANK_BLANK]

I've been hoping to see the video for this since I saw it on blade forums. I'm missing the commentary a little though. I always like hearing the thought processes going into the work, and also little details that might not be obvious just watching it alone. I understand it's probably a bunch of extra work to make one. So I'm happy just seeing a new video though.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man! Yeah, I honestly ran out of time for a detailed 30min narration. It does take a good deal of time. Glad you liked the video though!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

great build james very cool for sure can you tell me what kind of compressor you are using for your air tool where to buy it thanks i have the same air tool but no compressor yet good luck Mark😀👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Mark, I bought that craftsman air compressor in 2011 from Sears. Cheers!

[@5368791q]

Impresionante trabajo. So many different techniques, and materials, perfect fittings and extremely original desing. This is really a Fantasy knife. You certainly have my vote.

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers! Have a great day! Thank you

[@cae2487]

Definitely a fantastical build. The display of skills you put into this knife is like a maestro of an orchestra. Hope you do well you definitely put a massive amount of time and effort into this and you should be proud of it regardless of what the votes may say. My hats off to you good sir you did a beautiful job with all the small little detail elements.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much for the comment! It's a wild design for sure. I'm happy the build is over, it was a little stressful! LOL

[@Anmobgoccult20]

Eeeehhhhh, well done again, it's a great honor for me to see another person with precise attention to detail and his wonderful work, well done and respect from old BG.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Cheers

[@f3arle551]

I really like the design. looks like it would be wicked to launch at someone lol. I have to ask though. why JB weld instead of epoxy? I mean it really isn't going to come apart now for sure haha.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Matt! Thank you! I like using JB weld when attaching metal to metal. Epoxy for wood handles

[@f3arle551]

@@RedBeardOps thats fair. Keep it up man!

[@tsotsijan]

Crazy amount of work and serious skills, some clean finishing going on. Not too convinced on the practicality, but hey, its a fantasy knife, and you came up with a new design. I am just jealous on the workshop and machining, which looks to have taken some serious upgrading.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir! Cheers!

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Awesome build!!! Whew! So much detail…amazing workmanship, as always with your builds.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much 😀 - Have a great week!

[@willardjames2685]

The way you put together this video was fantastic!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Willard!

[@rob379lqz]

Very well done! One quick recommendation… can you take a course grit to the vac nozzle. 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Good tip

[@RevPirateDan]

Your dust collection protocols are bonkers-level great. Never thought I'd be commenting about that, or even ever really *notice* that, but, wow. Oh, and the knife is stunning, too.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Dan! Cheers sir

[@DBCraftWorld]

This knife is one of a kind 😂! Crazy build James, but well made! Nice work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thanks man!

[@JPsBladeworks]

My respects. I know how much of a pain it must have been to grind those little blades. I always end up with little scratches on my fingers from getting to close to the belts. Awesome knife with some potentially deadly wounds.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly JP!

[@donny6363]

Turned out really awesome man, such a cool design!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks a ton!

[@willw7595]

Now that is a lot of work on that knife. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind knife. Nice build.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Will!

[@Indygo2024]

Nice knife. I enjoyed watching this movie. You were shaking in places and throwing hard, but there were also moments of peace. Thank you. 😃

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@Skywah]

What is that thing you use in the beginning of the video. I need some things like this to make it easier to grind. But I have no idea what the name is

[@RedBeardOps]

Can you send me a time stamp. I'm not sure what you're talking about.

[@sudo_nym]

Easily the most technically challenging build in the judge’s tier. Almost interchangeable blades!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Sudo! You really can! I played around with a few different orientations before landing on this one. Cheers sir!

[@jeffjefferson2676]

I dont know how strong the blades will be attached to the handle. But the concept is pretty good. No one can really grab the knife from you with that blade sticking to a side. I really like the detail you put in the handle. The knife sure is a beast of its own. Its modern art. Greetings, Jeff

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Jeff! I agree! It's more of an art piece than a functional knife. But I wouldn't want to fight someone holding it.

[@patrickshaw7983]

That is a mad looking knife with no actual purpose but your attention to detail and workmanship is superb.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Patrick!

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful fantasy knife!! Great job making it as well!!! Enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly!

[@oneshotme]

@@RedBeardOps You're welcome!

[@evank7113]

Awesome blade but what’s the top poker for ?

[@RedBeardOps]

It's an enigma for sure

[@craigbeardcustomblades]

How does one go about participating in these challenges? I’m a 10 year maker and just started a KZbin channel, would love to participate in one of these!! Love your channel and videos by the way

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! This is our organizer! @Tyrell Knifeworks - kzbin.info

[@Hvactech89]

Very very nice looking blade love the lay out and materials I would have made the center blade about 3 inches longer only for weight and sheathing lol gonna be a crazy sheath over all my favorite fantasy blade and material usage is amazing with contrast

[@RedBeardOps]

Cool thoughts! And thank you!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Forgot to say; I absolutely love the way you edited the video... and love the music. Nice job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RobanyBigjobz]

That's a properly bonkers looking knife. Really nicely paced and enjoyable video too :)

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Robany! Cheers!

[@andrejohnson6731]

Does it come with a sheath? 😂😂😂 you got my vote. The profile caught my attention, your machining skills are really good! This knife is really out there so yeah, I love it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Andre! I actually made a stand for this knife.. seems like more of a stand knife than a sheath knife. LOL Cheers!

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

awesome knife and beautiful pattern and handle,i love copper guard,it looks like parrying dagger or modified sai

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Vladimir! Glad you like it

[@riasgremorypanasonic6968]

dis is grad . and looks amasing , The Zweg is not easy to understand, but it looks great and the halter is a challenge. a great job.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@xsalad_dodgerx8428]

Beautiful piece of art and craftsmanship there, I don my cap to you sir!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you kindly! Cheers

[@donperryman3689]

Absolutely beautiful work!!! Just a suggestion, but you should have made the hook poker thing on it out of the same Damascus as the blades.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Don! Not a bad idea

[@Joe_Bandit]

The hub being lighter is actually a really nice contrast IMO!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Joe!

[@mikewomack5178]

I haven't watched all the videos yet but you have my vote on pure creativity and technical skill! Great job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Mike! Have a great weekend!

[@chadbutler3277]

There was a lot of work in this build. you are the next "click spring" dude! Great job

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it Chad!

[@Bladeshed]

Wow, amazing work, I enjoyed that a lot. Good luck with the competition.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@NjordArtisan]

Awesome build! Definitely a unique design. Would be fit for the Mystery Challenge as well 😆

[@RedBeardOps]

For sure! Cheers sir, thank you! Your build was one of my favorite.

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Really nice work James. It is definitely weird but it is beautiful at the same time

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Cheers man

[@adamc3474]

Very interesting design. I enjoy getting to see something different. 1 Question, your Bauer portable band saw, have you been happy with it. Or if you were to buy another, would you buy a different 1. I'm considering buying a Dewalt, but the Bauer is less than half the price. Keep up the great work and stay awesome.

[@RedBeardOps]

I've been super happy with it... may end up buying another as a spare when this one breaks down the road.

[@adamc3474]

@@RedBeardOps Thank you very much. Thats a big help.

[@padepokanmlangi4446]

Crazy work...nice job👍👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@406751]

Super Weird. VERY AWESOME. LOVE IT!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SatanSupimpa]

Now make a sheath for it XD

[@Aleeknives]

I don't have the right words for this! COOL KNIFE

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, me either! Cheers sir

[@1956arc]

Beautiful craftsmanship !

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@gregbrightwell4682]

I love the laser cut templates. Liked and subscribed

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Greg! Cheers!

[@Drew_lininger]

Dangggg! Turned out amazingly well! So unique and cool🔥🔥🔥

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Drew!

[@vincentjoseph5726]

The sharp sharpened edge style is good

[@PJTForging]

This thing is so damn pretty! Good luck brother. 🔥🤘

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir!

[@larrycolson7451]

AWESOME Job my friend! I ran across your video because I'm interested in the xTool Laser. I'm also a perfectionist and was intrigued with your skills and could not stop watching you knife building video. You rock my friend! I'm a Texan also! Keep up the good work and God Speed with your knife building and I have subcribed and casnt wait to see more knives in the future! LC from spring, TX

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah Larry! glad you're enjoying the videos my friend. God Bless Texas

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

You win hands down. Super nice fit and finish 👌.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Garet!! Cheers

[@rafiqkatana]

That'd make a great combat knife, without the spike. They'd never be able to stop the blood flow from it.

[@redwolfknives3174]

Amazing skill shown in this video. The weapon is extraordinary!

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated! Thank you!

[@NOFX0890]

I oscillated between wanting to like it, to hating it, to laughing at it to actually liking it. Had to respect the skills no matter the aesthetics... What a build man. Super cool... Now you can spike a marlin round a corner while protecting your 6. And your 9...?

[@NOFX0890]

A zombie marlin....

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, i'm with you... it's a strange knife! Fun to build for sure

[@kurage_medusa]

amazing craftsmanship on such a cursed design i'm so confused as to why the smaller blade has the edge facing that way

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Jellyfish! This knife was just for fun. Supposed to be wackey.

[@kurage_medusa]

Perhaps the edge could have been on the other side instead, like the blade on a scythe or japanese kama

[@andrewfisher1051]

I don't completely understand the design choices, BUT your build skills are off the chain. Good luck!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Andrew! I don't think I fully understand the design either!

[@valterwilliamsdemoraeswill585]

Eu gostaria de saber qual é o intuito deste projeto, está pessoa teve todo este trabalho para fazer mas não explicou qual é a utilidade desta ferramenta 🤔

[@RedBeardOps]

A faca foi construída para um desafio de fantasia. Foi só por diversão!

[@Dx20xygen7]

'So a while back I was commissioned a sheath and agreed before seeing the actual piece… And that, kids, is how I got hemorroids, tremor and became short-sighted'😂 Awesome work man! Why didn't you peen the rivets though? Are you THIS confident in the epoxy you have?🤔

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey man, thanks! I'm pretty confident in epoxied straight pins since many a knife has been made this way with success, however, I think the look of domed pins would have been better on this knife.

[@darko6697]

wow this guy has got skills really cool looking knife love Damascus blades amazing

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Jason!

[@Dukedj34]

Watching you make this was pretty amazing

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Duke!

[@chriswilliams5699]

Man, I got tired just watching the build. Great job sir!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thanks Chris! Lots of components on this guy... stressful at times for sure!

[@hainesknives]

Definitely CRAZY... But definitely cool!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man!

[@pernykvist3442]

Do it work like a scissor?

[@RedBeardOps]

It does not! But good idea!

[@oneshotme]

Half the things you're complaining about most of us never would have noticed LOL

[@RedBeardOps]

This is true! Cheers sir

[@BR5494]

Iam.not.sure.what.you.were.going For.if.it.was.weird.you.win.hands Down.craftmanship.is.a.10 👏👏BRAVO 👏

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alme6743]

What's that spike nail thing I thought you were going to tell us haha

[@RedBeardOps]

That's a great question Al! I'm not sure myself

[@alme6743]

@@RedBeardOps hahaha perfect answer

[@JediJunkie247]

This is madness! Captain Jack Sparrow: This is politics

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL - Cheers Jeffrey

[@stvincents2007]

Why as the knife got a bent bar coming out the top?

[@RedBeardOps]

To tickle my enemies so they are vanquished with a smile

[@4sakend1]

Madness? THIS...IS...KNIFE MAKING!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL - PERFECT

[@andyc750]

totally crazy, nothing to not love there

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Andy! It was a blast!

[@Charlielizard]

Beautiful!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mattiasbackman6272]

Fun to look at 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated!

[@rottrules]

Not feeling the design but but the craftsmanship was awesome and I learned a few techniques I'm anxious to try. Thanx and keep it up.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed the build Vom! It was fun to play with something different. Cheers!

[@4wknives]

Next level stuff. Super impressive as always

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MorrisonManor]

Was that WD-40 you dunked the billet into before the first heat?

[@RedBeardOps]

That was Kerosene

[@jamesperkins9833]

Beautiful work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Have a great weekend James!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool.😊

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HeavyForge]

Freakin crazy!! Great work man!🔥👍🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like it! Cheers man! Loved your knife!

[@abdo-hr9jr]

Wow that is the crazy job 😳 👏

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@mikekooz475]

You never disappoint. LOL

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Mike!

[@glenpaul3606]

I'm trying to think of what, if any, practical purpose this knife would have ?

[@RedBeardOps]

No idea. It feels dangerous in the hand. Send it back 1000 years in a time machine and they'd think a wizard made it. This build was purely for fun though.

[@glenpaul3606]

@@RedBeardOps LOL... Are all contestants building that same knife ? It did take great skills to build it...hope you win the contest !

[@RedBeardOps]

@@glenpaul3606 Thanks Glen!

[@chinochine4739]

Very cool

[@oculusangelicus8978]

What the.....Uh...Oh-Kay. Is there a reason why you made this knife the way it is, or were you just winging it? I mean design-wise, it's appearant that you have the attention to detail that would make you a good master bladesmith and I Loved watching you really pound out the ultra fine details of this knife. Your Handle is Amazing, just a suggestion, far be it form me to do so but as my eye would like to see the bottom length of the handle narrower in diameter than the top length, this, I feel, would increase the comfort of the handle in the hand, other than that you made it in a way I wish ALL knife makers would make their handles. Honestly, you are up there with Kyle Royer with your attention to detail. and as far as the pins are concerned why not leave them protruding lightly from the rest of the assembly? I have ALWAYS loved it when knife makers leave the pins of the handle slightly proud of the handle material as it offers more tactile stimulus when holding the knife. certainly a flush pin has it's appeal but it doesn't always have to be that way. Overall, I love this build I just am a bit perplexed as to its purpose, or the reasoning behind it. Even if it was a modern take on a traditional shape that a mythical people had for their ceremonial dagger etc. or something behind it. Fantasy knife challenge with an actual fantasy story behind it would make it even cooler and give the knife a reason for it's unusual shape and design. SO Hit me wit it Guvna!

[@RedBeardOps]

I agree on the handle dimensions. Thank you greatly for the praise on the details of this knife! I agree with the pins for sure! Probably should of domed those with light peening. On the design I just kinda let my mind run wild... My head wanted to make something that didn't make sense! I think that's accomplished. I envision sending this knife back in time about 1500 years to an evil warlord. Imagine the fear he could put into the hearts of his advisories with a perplexing weapon like this. Even if it was just used for executions, that would be enough to command dread. lol - Cheers!

[@SmittyTutDesigns]

Wicked Cool!!! :D

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ranvijay84]

इसका इस्तमाल क्या है?????

[@RedBeardOps]

यह सिर्फ मनोरंजन के लिए है! अपनी कल्पना का इस्तेमाल करें। प्रोत्साहित करना

[@denji_knife9794]

To be honest, this was fucking amazing

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yea, thank you man!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Awesome job my friend

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir!

[@OldHickoryForge]

Alright. Two things One. That shop vac nozzle is the real MVP Two. Be honest. How many taps, end mills and drill bits did you break? Awesome work man I love it!

[@RedBeardOps]

Man that nozzle is the MVP! lol I broke one tap... but I was being an idiot... hadn't annealed the hub. Broke and endmill too.... 😂 Thanks and Cheers sir! Have a great weekend.

[@Garyandrewalexander]

Strange,but elegant.

[@RedBeardOps]

lol, thank you!

[@ClenioBuilder]

Woow 👀👀👀👀

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Clenio!

[@PrometheusV]

Make a kife! No! Make 2! OK Which one? Yes

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL! That's exactly how it went