"That's TWISTED!" -- Low Layer Twist Damascus BOWIE - Full Knife Making Movie

[@RedBeardOps]

🎥 Narrated Video Series: Part 1 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4CQfY14Yq2YpMU Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWHLl6p4Zqp9jtk Part 3 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bXmKeFmbiNrck 🔸 Knives For Sale - redbeardops.square.site/s/shop 🔸 Become a RBO Patron - www.patreon.com/RedBeardOps

[@zekiaba6899]

😂😂🎉😂😂🎉😂😂😂😂🎉🎉😂❤❤ bu

[@Take_And_Make]

Dude... The blade, the handle, and the sheath all play together in harmony! Well done!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers

[@paulwiggins183]

The frog. We must have a frog.

[@skoey4417]

Just watched this from sheffield England. Absolutely amazing... (SKILLS) 👏👏

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers from Texas!

[@damascuseverything]

15:14 has every tool a knife maker could ever want. Still uses closest thing to hand to hammer in pins!

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, yep... I will say... I do like those pliers for doing that. They don't apply as much force as I could with a hammer, so if the holes are slightly undersized, I don't have a tendency to "force it" and split the block. They're also handy to have close by so I can pull the pins out. Cheers sir!

[@henryknight7876]

great blade fitment awesome method, killer knife and awesome video's you are getting much better I have been watching you for a while

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Henry!

[@WillFortune]

That is one of the top 5 most beautiful knives that I have ever seen. You Sir, are a true artist and your work epitomizes " Fine " craftsmanship. A+++

[@RedBeardOps]

Wow, thank you!

[@danscaper22]

Been watching your videos forever now, it is amazing how far you have come. Truly inspiring, keep it up!

[@RedBeardOps]

Appreciate it!! Cheers Dan

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Turned out amazing! Your pieces are getting better and better. Thanks for sharing!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers! Glad you're liking them!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

So you have jumped on the fast forward band wagon. You old videos are why I subscribe. Good luck.

[@RedBeardOps]

I have a 3 part series on building this knife that is fully narrated. You can find it here -kzbin.info/aero/PLsU2GCDL3VVlFaGSqx4M7DjxGrubWkYSF

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Gorgeous build James! Nicely done.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you kindly! Cheers Jason

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Awesome build! Lovin the detail in your guard fit up. Great job on the sheath too!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks a bunch! Cheers!

[@vikingo1976]

i loved it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@PeterNetped]

Great knives and very good machines you have. 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like them!

[@NOFX0890]

Wow man. Fantastic work. It looks a million bucks....😎👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sudo_nym]

Awesome job, my friend! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻 I truly appreciate the work you put in (especially when I watch whilst wearing my RBO hoodie!!) Cheers, sir Pete in England.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah Pete! Glad you're liking the hoodie! Cheers from Texas

[@sudo_nym]

@@RedBeardOps Wearing it today!!

[@dalibortrkulja9582]

beautiful knife, even better skills, cheers from italy bro

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! Cheers from Texas!

[@akker-5397]

Excellent.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ghill1010]

Hell yeah!!! Awesome stuff

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks G!

[@rickreeve1246]

all that work then cutting it apart and making a stumpy litte blade i like BIG bowies

[@RedBeardOps]

Sorry you didn't enjoy the build Rick!

[@michaelthihlum9938]

Awesome!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeepseahawk]

Beautiful, like a pro. Only gripe, believe you should use that buffer further down, safety reasons. Lower part or may swing up to your face if it grabs. Kudos.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tips!

[@paulwiggins183]

A little curious why you bedded the blade... given that you were going to glue the final assembly. Maybe that's just the way they do it in Midland.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, I wanted to a.) practice bedding and b.) make sure that the knife went back together presently during handle shaping before final glue up.

[@Tatarcha777]

cooL

[@DeadLySk1ttL3s2113]

Howdy from san antoino. How long did this take you to complete sir? Are you currently still making blades?

[@RedBeardOps]

Gosh I think that one took me 3-4 months. I still make knives, but not custom orders.

[@SiliconeSword]

Do you think you will try a Kydex sheath on that laser?

[@RedBeardOps]

Man... I don't think it could cut kydex that well. Could be wrong... Have you seen this done?

[@SiliconeSword]

@@RedBeardOps Nah, but it seems like it'd be useful if it did work

[@volk_chuvak]

Лепота красота какая

[@RedBeardOps]

Спасибо!

[@b9rujq278]

i was on an ai image generator and generated some knife designs, which didn’t dissapoint. i think it would be interesting for you to generate some cool designs and make them irl

[@RedBeardOps]

That would be cool!

[@ambconstrucao3770]

Great work! How do I own one?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey man, I sell them as they come on my website... I'm really slow though redbeardops.square.site/

[@justinadams1650]

Very nice!!! Would that laser work to engrave the outline of the knife on the steel? Instead of making a pattern?

[@RedBeardOps]

I think while this is possible, it would require more line up time. I like having the templates as well for saving them and potentially reusing them. Cheers.

[@justinadams1650]

@@RedBeardOps thanks for taking the time to reply. Your work is awesome!! After watching your laser video I have been thinking of getting one. Just trying to figure out what all I could use it for. They are a lot of money. Lol

[@RedBeardOps]

@@justinadams1650 thy are expensive! Leather work and templates are the biggest things I use them for. I've also made some parts and brakets for around the house. Having the ability to make stuff on the fly is nice. I'd advise paying for LightBurn as well. I also make boxes with it. If you're looking to engrave steel they just came out with a 40W laser and an infrared laser which likely both perform better than the 20W --- if you do end up buying one the RBO channel gets a nice kickback if you use this affiliate link to navigate to the site - www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting-b?ref=RedBeardOps&

[@gordonolafson5806]

Where did you get the leather splitter? Looks neat...but expensive?

[@RedBeardOps]

Got it from here - amzn.to/3FlHCfC Some Commentary Here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bXmKeFmbiNrck

[@rohanraj4168]

You did good ... Although I must say that I have seen videos in which the scabbards have been made manually ...

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Raj

[@rohanraj4168]

@@RedBeardOps However I must admit that the idea of making it Damascus style is highly appreciated, lots of effort put into it ... Absa-Bravolutely !!!

[@PeterTobias-z7z]

TAKE IT TO LUDICROUS SPEED! 🤣

[@RedBeardOps]

lol

[@ไพศาลขอดประนาม]

สุดยอดครับ

[@RedBeardOps]

ขอบคุณ

[@StagArmslower]

No worries, I would only treat the knife like that if had to escape from gulag

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL

[@MeerkatMotorBoards]

Aaaand that's how you build a $10,000 knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Hahaha, I wish Erik! Cheers sir; glad you enjoyed the build!

[@MeerkatMotorBoards]

Got it!

[@RedBeardOps]

@@MeerkatMotorBoards Thank you sir!

[@МаратАтауллин-я2э]

всё вроде здорово , но ты один, а если бы был коллектив было бы интересней , одна голова хорошо а две лучше......))))))

[@RedBeardOps]

Ха-ха, привет

[@adamc3474]

I enjoy seeing the prosses and craftmanship that you put into your knives. I also like seeing that you use your bandsaw to remove the bulk of the material and not turning everything into dust that could be breathed in. It's good to see you using your PPE. I am recovering from lung surgery that I had last month, so this is something that is very much on my mind. Keep up the good work, stay safe, and stay awesome.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Adam! Cheers!

[@virtualvegan7376]

Makes me want to quit knifemaking... BTW, how do you even make money? You never have knives for sale on your website?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hello! I'm a part time maker.. so it's basically just a hobby for me. I fund the hobby with revenue from KZbin / knife sales / and affiliate marketing on the tools I review and recommend. Cheers and thank you!

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Wow, been with ya for awhile and all the tool upgrades and perseverance have made it possible for you to create some real awesome stuff. Well done!! Looked on your site and was shocked that knife is still there.... believe me if I had any extra cash right now I'd scoop it up. There's no doubt in my mind you're going to reach Master Smith someday and I'd love to have some of your early work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Phillip! Glad you're enjoying the journey! Cheers

[@АлександрСавенко-я2щ]

1350$ Слово Божье живо и действенно!и острее всякого ножа!.......!Евр.4:12!Вначале було Слово!и Слово було у Бога!и Слово було Бог!......!Иоана 1:1!

[@RedBeardOps]

Хорошего дня, сэр!

[@boeffen5352]

Your meticulousness is awe inspiring, and I cannot believe the amount of punishment you put it through. I lack the words to express my feelings of appreciation for your craftmanship. Well done, sir!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much Boeffen

[@devonairgunner8971]

Beautiful work!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@willw7595]

Hi James making another knife. Looks like it's, going to be a fine knife. well, ya killed that 2x4.

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, thanks Will!

[@david-onearmedknifemaker-8955]

Yet another Knifemaker using the Home Built Surface Grinder Attachment that I figured out how to make & where to get the parts cheaply! That was my little contribution to knifemakers in the United States… and here I see even in Poland people are doing them! Your Welcome my friend.. (wink)

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the contribution!

[@jeffreyhoops3611]

The guard looks like a pair of lips poised for a kiss, but I wouldn’t want to be kissed by that knife! Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Jeffrey!

[@Innlandetknives]

Nice build

[@danscaper22]

What is the machine marked with the Vevor sticker that is in front of you face while you were polishing the butt of the knife?

[@RedBeardOps]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJivkpxre85rndUsi=_Jov9y7CHfgyTe89 - Cheers

[@AMF1]

Fantastic work

[@trevorkubonga1140]

I like

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Absolutely amazing work 👏 keep it up

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@fareshafsi6479]

Un vrai artiste!

[@willw7595]

you gettin better at making sheaths too.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man!

[@dhirendramaharaj9407]

I have a question. Why to you drop it into kerosene?

[@RedBeardOps]

The kerosene burning away during the initial forge weld reduced the chance of any oxygen corrupting the layers.

[@abdouboualloul4812]

You are ils champion thinks.

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers!

[@OldHickoryForge]

Love that blade shape man. Beautiful work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks a bunch John! Cheers sir

[@陈庶-i3h]

a beautiful knife. well done.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@ericbeeman8717]

Now thats one hell of a nice knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Eric!

[@willw7595]

what are you using for line up pins?

[@RedBeardOps]

1/16th hardened dowels from McMasterCar

[@willw7595]

@@RedBeardOpsthanks I'm going to get some for my knife builds.

[@neilwalker3204]

superb work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

James you did a amazing job on that knife WOW!!!!! and your leather work is coming along great i love everything you did .Mark p.s. my press i built i still cant get it to hold to do my twists ram comes up the minute i start to twist i put that plug in my valve made things worse had to take back out could i have the wrong model valve?is your press running when you do your twists?ive tried both ways with no success this is what i have Prince RD-2575-T4-ESA1 Directional Control Valve, Logsplitter, 4 Ways, 3 Positions, Spring Center To Neutral, Cast Iron, 3000 psi, Lever Handle, 20 gpm, In/Out: 3/4" NPTF, Work 1/2" NPTF

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man. I leave my press running when twisting. I think you're best bet may be calling up prince and trying to talk though it with their support. Maybe they have an email you can contact. A local hydraulic shop may be able to give you some suggestions as well.

[@johnholmes6897]

Very cool! But why soak it in kerosene?

[@RedBeardOps]

Helps ensure a good forge weld without oxygen encroachment in the layers. Works better than borax flux from what I've experienced.

[@johnholmes6897]

@@RedBeardOps thanks for answering. I was really curious. Nice work btw

[@isaacmccullough684]

Mr. Red Beard I seem to have done something wrong with my ferric chloride. You said its a 50/50 mix of ferric chloride and distilled water. I purchased some ferric chloride and it turns out I can only get 40% ferric-Cl. I used it pure without diluting it but I get terrible results and its quite frustrating. Do you have any ideas? Much love from Switzerland. Love your cahnnel

[@RedBeardOps]

This is the stuff I use 50/50 - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O9XMYA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Not sure if you can find it locally. Maybe something else in in the 40% mixture you acquired?

[@unorthodoxconsulting5716]

What marvelous craftsmanship! Huge respect to you, sir! I would love to buy a custom made diver knife and sheath from you.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Adam! When I get them finished up, I put them online. Not currently taking custom orders. Cheers!

[@miceskin]

You can tell this guy aims for perfection by how he battle tests the knife, it made me hurt watching all that work being smacked out of it. But what a good blade in the end!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Dom! Glad you enjoyed the build!

[@MASI_forging]

This was a great project to watch.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrSoloun]

Great blade and sheath, that laser is doing a great job. Thanks for sharing the build it was really interesting to watch.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@markpeterson9512]

Been a minute since Ive watched one of your builds, must say the level has increased nicely. Well done sir.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@SilentPartner79]

Excellent video, showing each step. I have learned much from you, sir.

[@RedBeardOps]

Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers!

[@oturanbogaartkayakta5811]

Muazzam bir parça. Eline sağlık.

[@RedBeardOps]

Çok teşekkür ederim!

[@December314]

Jeeeesus! I hope you realize that you have gone slightly insane. Are you making Swiss watches or knifes! Can you ever recoup the cost? After all the hours designing, fabricating and testing, and with the capital investment in your equipment, there is not way you are making any money. This must be some sort of hobby or obsession. The final product is an object of art but also the shooting of video and the editing is a huge work. This must be one of the best product and the best video I have seen in a long while. Absolutely amazing work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly December! For me knifemaking is a hobby for sure. Cheers!

[@December314]

@@RedBeardOps Well, you are great at it. I envy your tools and equipment.

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@АнтонСуровый-п4я]

Шикарная работа!!! Нож не просто супер, а шедевр ножевого дела!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Большое спасибо! Хорошего дня

[@johnevans6474]

OMG fantastic workmanship, a work of Art.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesh5460]

What a great forge. The pattern on this knife is amazing.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly James!

[@troyam6607]

well done James! is that stingray skin? cant tell

[@RedBeardOps]

It is! Cheers Troy!

[@j.r.tidwell3318]

THATS ONE BEAUTFULL KNIFE MY FRIEND

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@maninchair6648]

What a work of art . I love the sheath!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@buckvanzyl]

wow....thank you for sharing..

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnrizzato9192]

Absolutely awesome video dude! I love your detail to the guard fitment. I believe that if you can see sunlight can come through between the guard and the Ricoso you might as well not even make the knife, Thanks for the video you show me how to make a better guard fitment

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers John! Thank you!

[@johnrizzato9192]

Hey man, I reread my comment and my preposition usage. Kind of sucks! Whenever I said “if you see sunlight “I did not mean you personally. You may not have taken it that way I just wanted to make damn sure that I was not critiquing you, I meant whoever is making a knife

[@RedBeardOps]

@@johnrizzato9192 All gravy John, I knew what you meant. Cheers

[@williamhannon6055]

Excellent work

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@diogosouza9127]

Perfect!

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it!

[@markkraus3598]

Don’t mean to be a critic but i don’t think you did the epoxy correctly, the guys on forged in fire get it all over the work bench,oozing all over the knife , all over themselves ( just messing w/you) ! That’s some incredible skill set you have there !! And a damn nice shop & equipment! Who’s bench top mill are you using ? Again-absolutely stunning work 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

LOL, thanks Mark. Glad you enjoyed the build and video! I'm using the 3990 from LMS. Here is my review of the machine. I love it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoCpkqWPrdWardU

[@donaldleegrim9756]

BEAUTIFUL

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!