Walking in the Shadow of a Legend - Bill Moran

💥 wtplay.link/th... - Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! Matt makes a damascus Bowie to try and win the Bill Moran award at Bladeshow 2023. First forging the damascus then grinding the blade and heat treating. Forging the iron for the guard and piercing it with hearts. Then fileworking the guard. Matt even tries silver inlay into the tiger stripe Maple handle for the first time ever.
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Thanks to the Moran Museum for letting us film there.
Shot and produced by Matt Stagmer
#damascus #blacksmith #diy

[@ThatWorks]

💥 wtplay.link/thatworks - Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! Also, how did you like this knife? What should I name this knife?

[@motixdiabolic8792]

"Nobles Epee" from Vermintide 2

[@ICU2B4UDO]

Billy's Revenge!...What steels did you use?? Btw, great job!

[@ZeroSeriesMMX]

I christen that knife Vongola Bordo. Damn, even though I don't really eat clams, I got hungry. 😂

[@samziegler4957]

Great to watch, i think you're really honouring Bill with your attitude and respect to his work. Walking in his footsteps, not trying to wear his shoes.

[@ThatWorks]

Very well put! Nails my mind set!

[@Zenitchik_130]

The level of skill shown on this channel is absolutely astonishing

[@breakshot7451]

and also the level of elbow grease, holy moly. these days you think there is a drill or a some kind of power tool for everything. nope, take a file in your hand and get started. respect

[@ThatWorks]

@@breakshot7451 this is the way!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! I learn things and then do my best to pass those skills along!

[@breakshot7451]

@@ThatWorks this is the way;)

[@ThatWorks]

@@breakshot7451 Indeed

[@jeanladoire4141]

Twisting the algorithm like a damascus billet 👌

[@ThatWorks]

You are too kind ! Any ideas for a name?

[@bbforgeandleathercompany9228]

I saw the knife at BladeShow and it is absolutely beautiful!

[@ThatWorks]

You are too kind! Thank you!

[@g44b]

i love that you went so far into giving this knife this identity, it came out so good and some true oldschool vibe, if seeing it in a museum i'd take it as a true master piece, no doubt

[@ThatWorks]

Ah thank you so much! It was a goal to give it an old school hand made feel with modern standards!

[@Logan452.]

It was awesome to watch you build such a cool knife congrats on winning the award you deserve it 🙌

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you Logan! I appreciate that! Got any good ideas on a good name for this piece ?

[@Logan452.]

​@@ThatWorks maybe the Moran

[@Logan452.]

I'm not good with names lol

[@ThatWorks]

@@Logan452. I mean that one is straight to the point

[@Logan452.]

@@ThatWorks yea

[@jamescapps4553]

Mr. Moran was a truly talented and generous bladesmith. I had the pleasure of taking a class he taught many years ago. Hea passed around 1 of his fantastic quillion daggers for us to look at. A photo of which is most likely in your book. The last day of the class he demonstrated how he did silverwire inlay and passed around the brass patterns he used for layout so we could make drawings in order make our own patterns. Your knife is a fantastic piece.

[@ThatWorks]

Wait what were these brass patterns? Blade patterns or inlay patterns ?

[@ThatWorks]

Id really like to know...

[@jerryjohnson4618]

Magnificent Bowie Knife !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jerryjohnson4618]

The Equalizer Bowie knife

[@shawnfeile]

Beautiful work as always. It was a pleasure to meet you and Chris at the Reynoldsville PA meet last year. Little tip for tapping. Before cutting the pommel from your piece in the lathe, use a center in the tailstock. Line that with the divot in your T handle tap wrench to keep everything straight. Just lightly dial your center forwards as you tap. Also look for some spiral modified bottom taps. Emuge and Gurhing are two I use often at work. For a blind hole they pull the chips out like a drill shaving and save you a lot of cleaning. One tap in the lathe like I described will do it all from start to finish. Eliminate a step, and have more accurate results.

[@ChrisR676]

This is unreal, I want that book for my own! Good job on sticking to your plan and well done for getting that award!

[@ThatWorks]

The link to buy the book is in the discription

[@ChrisR676]

@@ThatWorkssadly no international shipping 😢

[@ThatWorks]

@@ChrisR676 email them. I'm sure they can work something out.

[@ChrisR676]

@@ThatWorks great idea

[@myfalconry76]

Analysis of Bill Moran’s knives and his Damascus was one of the closest representations of original Damascus. Where other people make that beautiful pattern Bill Moran actually had the carbon content almost precise. The piece you made is very nice

[@paulofrigerio9229]

First of all I apolodize for my english. His work was incredible, it was one of the best I've seen. Congratulations from Brazil.

[@orielism]

Congratulations, that knife is a piece of beautiful craftsmanship, well deserved mate.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you very much! Any ideas on what I should name it?

[@quintonvenegas7783]

​@@ThatWorksperhaps something to do with the love of the ocean? A sailor term in Latin perhaps

[@timjones5905]

Congratulations on the win. That knife is a thing of beauty. Well done

[@jasonhendricks4802]

Beautiful knife. Congratulations on your win and your hard work definitely showed in this piece.

[@crackeronapier8056]

Amazing work! A perfect collaboration.

[@tohuwabohu5968]

Congratulations Matt, it's nice to see your dedication and skill get recognized. Keep up the awesome work! Also i find your personality really endearing! :)

[@ThatWorks]

Oh thanks man! I don't hear that a lot :D

[@ZeFroz3n0ne907]

Amazing work and best of luck!! Been a fan of yours for about 7 years now!

[@rescd3336]

Awesome insight into your thoughts on the process. And amazing Knife!!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you res

[@Merennulli]

This was a fun video and beautiful craftsmanship the first time I watched it. Looking forward to the rewatch.

[@longtsun8286]

Excellent work on the knife. Congratulations on EARNING what you invested so much skill and effort into, to win.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you so much! Even if I didn't win the award I would have won with all the new skills I gained in the process.

[@C0n7ax]

Congratulations. You and Ilya are phenomenal artists and smiths. I always enjoy your guys' content and wish you much success.

[@ThatWorks]

I appreciate that! I enjoy learning how to make better videos almost as much as growing a bladesmith.

[@matthewdancik5515]

Congratulations, Matt!!! I've watched your journey for a long time now and truly believe you've earned every accolade you've received with many more to come so long as you never stop dreaming. You are an inspiration, cheers!!!

[@lukesticklen6955]

congratulations such a beautiful and well thought out piece.

[@A.C_B.]

Congratulations! both on winning the award and on making a truly beautiful knife. great presentation as well.

[@davebauerart]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the process. I enjoyed learning about his work and your interpretation.

[@ThatWorks]

Thanks Dave! I plan on doing a full doc style video on Mr Moran soon!

[@mathieugillet]

A beautiful piece, with a beautiful narration.

[@Robpearceknives]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the sandpaper in the fretsaw tip! Well done and congratulations on the award!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you very much! Hope the tip helps!

[@96xl1200c]

Met Bill in 1996 at the blade show as a12 year old who had every issue of blade magazine. He did a quick forging demonstration on a piece of mild steel. After the show he met my dad and I and gave me the knife he had forged. It was a prized possession for years. It was stolen in a box of knives that my dad and I made together 15 or so years ago. I'm sure the thief had no idea about the piece of history and tossed it out. Also met Dan Dennehey and he taught me how to throw knives his way. It was a great experience. Met Gil Hibben, he was super nice also.

[@samdahlandsonsforge]

Matt, I just wanted to say there was so much history and key points you brought into this project that I just loved. You seem to be a really humble and genuine guy and that charisma shows in your work. Great job on the knife, but an even better job making the artistic connection to the ABS founder in a good story. I don't know if you wrote the concept out for the filming, or had someone direct it, but that was really movie quality man. Good work.

[@ThatWorks]

Ah thank you! I produced it all myself from head to toe. I don't write things out. I just film making it and hopefully a story follows the flow of the build. In this case I had so much to say that I had to eliminate a ton.

[@samdahlandsonsforge]

@@ThatWorks Well dude, you nailed it. I am sure your path to MS is coming along well. I am watching every video I can on tips and techniques, and I like the way you teach. I know you said in your videos you hope to impart some knowledge on folks, and its obvious that people are taking things away from your comments and views. If you ever get the chance, Id love to see some advice on tips you would have for guys pursuing the ABS certs.

[@paulshealy1863]

Beautiful blade and gorgeous handle.

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

thats the most beautiful bowie and pattern,congratulations Matt

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! There can be real beauty in simplicity

[@johnchristopherrobert1839]

Wow that clam shell bolster really came out nice.

[@motixdiabolic8792]

Awesome work as always

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you motix! Any good ideas for a name?

[@motixdiabolic8792]

To be honest i dont think im qualified to name it but my idea would be something like: Trusty ol' Billy

[@F0XD1E]

Great job and congrats on the award. I like the carving you did around the inlay. Really makes it pop.

[@bradleycairns908]

Great work Matt! Stunning craftsmanship mate, I mean wow! Beautiful 🔥⚒❤

[@OlgrimFastfang]

Absolutely stunning. He would have been proud.

[@stevenpurtee5062]

Wow, Matt. That is stunning. Good job!

[@The4cp]

You're an amazing smith. I loved watching your progress over the years. Both you and Ilya.

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you for being around all these years! We will do our best to continue to grow.

[@Anderson-HandForged]

huge congrats Matt that is a sick knife you do beautiful work cant wait to see the next blade you do Mark 👍✌

[@chuckbowie5833]

Amazing work!

[@oolabinside]

Heheeey!! I have to tell you it is a Perfection in Every ways!! The music, the rythm, informations and showings just totally synchronised and I LOVED IT!! Thanks for this vid, I saved for the future!!! Keep on!!!!!!

[@knut8556]

Great work of art. Congratulations from Germany 👍

[@ConcealedArtLeather]

Absolutely beautiful knife. Well done, sir!

[@Kraakesolv]

Wooooow, congrats man. Such a beautiful piece.

[@kzarnold3678]

Congratulations. Nicely done 👍 looks amazing

[@ashsteele7361]

Thank you for keeping this clear and concise. Instead of making this 20 parts. 💕

[@ThatWorks]

Haha ! I mean, long form has it's value as well.

[@martykitson3442]

beautiful piece, well earned award.

[@ZeFroz3n0ne907]

Congrats Matt!! ❤

[@pavelvalis7023]

Congratulations on winning the prize, the knife turned out absolutely gorgeous!

[@CannonDollX]

Wow babe! I was blown away when I got to see that knife but to watch all the work you did to make it… I’m so impressed by you! I’m also so proud of you for pushing outside your comfort zone, learning more and growing as a maker. ❤ so awesome!!

[@aislinnbailey2391]

Congratulations. That is a truly beautiful knife and you should be extremely proud. Was great watching its creation.

[@ShagShaggio]

Beautiful knife! Congratulations. Cheers.

[@monkeking8604]

There are many good even great bladesmith, but few are great bladesmith that also an artist, Matt is one those few

[@user-du1ui9zs8e]

perfect working studio

[@grigeroz]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉! I really hope you win an award for your hard work! The blade looks awesome!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

I'm a bit late to the party on this one but you've really outdone yourself with this Matt. Absolutely gorgeous! ❤

[@jimmyclaros7481]

Beautiful.

[@IncognitoAtreides]

Congrats man!

[@ThatWorks]

thank you!

[@whazee]

Wow, great video dude. And such a lovely knife with incredible connections, both physical and METAphysical! 😄 Gorgeous knife!

[@KhemBMD]

congrats on winning the award!! man i need to get started had i started way back when i first started watching y'all id probably be going for my JS cert now. regardless you all are an inspiration.

[@jimcorbett3764]

I love the pattern on that Damascus, and the mirror clamshell detail on the bolster and handle. Congratulations on the award- nice build!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you very much Jim! You seem to be someone that notices things...Any good ideas on a name for this piece?

[@jimcorbett3764]

@@ThatWorks man, I dunno- how about Bill's razor?

[@ThatWorks]

@@jimcorbett3764 hmmm I'd like to work in the clamshell theme somehow.

[@jimcorbett3764]

@@ThatWorks fanshell slicer? deadly quahog?

[@ThatWorks]

@@jimcorbett3764 gigity

[@shadowscribe]

Beautiful piece and an excellent idea to assemble Moran elements that he never put together.

[@ThatWorks]

I thought so too! Make something original yet true in spirit to the subject matter.

[@typhvam5107]

Looks gorgeous, glad you won the award, well deserved

[@MASI_forging]

That's gorgeous. So beautiful man.

[@devincheeseman3867]

thats an incredible job. congrats!

[@chuuzu]

Congratulations. Really beautiful knife.

[@hulkthedane7542]

Congratulations on the price. VERY nice build 👍👍.

[@lucas0s_]

beautyfull work as always

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Insanely beautiful knife and I think that I am going to have to get that book

[@anncannon1797]

What a beautiful tribute ⚒️⚔️🔪🗡️🇮🇪🍀🙏😁👍💪💥💥💥Sir I knew without a doubt you would win with this Bowie. Again beautiful work you deserve all the praise that comes your way. Even I thought the same thing that Bill Moran would appreciate this fine work! Bravo!!!!!!!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Beautiful Bowie! And I agree Mr. Moran would probably appreciate it!

[@nera4110]

That’s beautiful!

[@chefcc90]

That is one of your best works ever

[@markramey5437]

Congratulations Matt! Beautiful build!

[@ThatWorks]

Glad you like it! what should I name this?

[@markramey5437]

​@@ThatWorks"Tombstone 23"!!!

[@ThatWorks]

@@markramey5437 sounds almost good but also like a delish pizza pie

[@markramey5437]

@@ThatWorks lol, now that you mention it, it sure does! I'll let you know if I come up with something better!

[@gavic85]

Beautiful

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@1clinkerman]

Congratulations, Sir!

[@Michiganmoose69]

WOW, what a work of art. You definitely will have an exhalent chance at winning with your blade !!!

[@jason561120]

Matt, this is an absolute gorgeous blade!

[@JackManic1984]

Damn nice knife! I love the guard.

[@andremaritz7304]

Congrats for the award Matt! It's truly a pleasure watching your videos! Many thanks for you and the team's efforts!

[@andremaritz7304]

@@ThatworksTwo Of course solo with the knife making I mean....but team with the video making?

[@davidlargen6945]

That is a beauty

[@tiber_drake]

I didn't even know about such technique as inlaying metal into the handle! Very cool! Also, amount of work that you did to make this knife is inspiring. Amazing dedication and amazing result.

[@ThatWorks]

Yea, I knew about the inlay but had never even thought to try it. Now that I have done it, I cant stop looking at wooden things and thinking about what I could inlay onto them. Thank you!

[@anneschnell5303]

That is a beautiful blade

[@FantasyWeapons]

Great work ❤ 👏👏👏

[@arrrrrghimapirate]

Awesome job Matt

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you JT !

[@A_Tempest]

Well done!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you!!!!

[@vonWeizhacker69]

Sehr schönes Stück! Congrats!

[@cjmags4944]

congrats Matt!

[@ThatWorks]

Thank you CJ !

[@crispytron]

awesome video!

[@GoldmansGarage]

Congratulations. Great looking knife. I’m curious to see what you do with that first one your made

[@tedwoods2051]

Win lose or draw. Beautiful

[@inoli3164]

That is a beautiful knife! Good job on winning the award!

[@ThatWorks]

The real award was the process, but to be honest, it did feel good winning.

[@johnsonjj117]

awesome knife! Nice why file plug in there too, love that show!

[@ThatWorks]

Did I? I love them too but when did I plug them

[@grantcox4764]

Beautiful work! To be honest, I've never really rated your work previously. It's always been quality, but just not anything that had "spoken to me" in any way. This piece however looks truely magnificent. A brilliant blending of artistic beauty and homage to the inspiration from your mentor, (so to say). Fantastic stuff, and you have definitely convinced me to become a bit of a fanboy of your work...

[@acres-zz4xi]

helping give some momentum back to the channel

[@Serenity_Dee]

When you talk about Moran introducing Damascus to modern bladesmithing I'm reminded how there's one Wikipedia editor who is *really* salty about how "Damascus" in modern use means pattern-welded steels rather than the swords and knives forged in the Levant by smiths using both imported wootz steel and locally sourced iron that it's named after due to the very fine pattern visible on those blades. Seriously, while I haven't looked at the page in ages, there was some major WELL, ACTUALLY energy happening there 😂

[@kylebuckley7653]

You should make a competition chopper , would love to see one by you guys , love your videos always

[@RandomWolf44]

That is a radiant knife. I want one.