Making a forged belt buckle and leather belt

In this video I make a complete belt from scratch with a forged belt buckle. A simple but very fun and rewarding project, with endless design possibilities.
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[@charlvanniekerk8009]

Oh yeah.. Its all coming together! All the tools you've made in the past, the punch, the pick, the crescent shaped cutter. All being used to create this masterpiece of a belt! Incredible!

[@torbjornahman]

Yes! Thank you!

[@sindarpeacheyeisacommie8688]

I believe that curved bladed knife is called a round headed skiving knife.

[@charlvanniekerk8009]

@@sindarpeacheyeisacommie8688 thank you! I appreciate the correction, I didn't really know what it was called😁

[@azizbelkit1750]

@@torbjornahman 👏👏👏

[@OrbitalRose_01]

The hardest part of learning blacksmithing is definitely learning how to start the forge like that :)

[@torbjornahman]

:) Takes a couple of tries!

[@henrikjorgensen1614]

Magic fingers ;-)

[@brentelsing4447]

Yea I’ve been trying now for 4 years! Still don’t have the powers of the thunder bear!

[@Vorgonful]

I disagree. The hardest thing is just learning how to start.

[@rishishenoy]

One year in Ahman's School like the Hogwart's School is all you need. :)

[@ВадимПолонский-п8с]

Работаю в лесной структуре, но Ваш канал просто обожаю!

[@mrgodBG]

I like how Vadim wrote "Your channel" with a capitol Y. Indeed i also adore Your channel Torbjörn 😉

[@raulcabrerah]

I don't know English, but I was surprised by the making of the buckle, I have no words, excellent work, all in all, buckle and belt.

[@Khether0001]

That belt looks sincerely amazing! Manufacturing something by ourselves already feels great, but doing that using the tools we created ourselves, oh that must feel FANTASTIC!!!

[@johnlloyd2390]

Fascinerande. Inte bara titta på smide och läderverk, utan känna igen alla andra verktyg som gjorts i tidigare videor. Fascinating. Not just watching the forging and leatherwork, but recognizing all the other tools made in previous videos.

[@robertlassiter907]

This never gets old! That’s a belt that that’s going to last for many years. Thank you for sharing.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Robert!

[@robertlassiter907]

@@torbjornahman Varsagod.

[@jmichaelashland6204]

Im happy to see someone properly saddle stitch. thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@asvarien]

Well that's one way to get a belt that fits properly. Looks great.

[@American_Heathen]

You sir are a Jack of all trade and a master of all of them. Beautiful work

[@nicolaquintavalle2476]

What a beautiful belt you created with your hands! 😁👏👏👏

[@johngorman4052]

You ACED this project, what a lovely job on that leather and the belt buckle, the awl came in real handy for marking holes in the leather for the leather punch. Very nice job.

[@АлексейБуБуев]

so they say, a talented person, talented in everything. thank you very much.

[@Dmitry_Matusevich]

Super! I looked at it in one breath. With careful handling, it will last for three hundred years! Bravo to the Master!!!

[@markedis5902]

For future reference, if you leave the foldback longer behind the buckle and just stitch down both sides you make a stronger belt. Stitching across parallel to the buckle is a perforated line where the leather is weakened. It can and does fail and in a worst case the buckle actually tears off. Beautiful buckle though.

[@MaximRecoil]

Why not just use rivets instead of stitching it? I have an inexpensive department store belt made from an approximately 1/8" thick plain leather strap (no idea what the grade of leather is) that doesn't have any stitching at all, just 2 rivets to hold the buckle and loop in place. It finally broke a few weeks ago after about 32 years (I got it in 1991 when I was 16), but it didn't break on the buckle end, it broke on the other end across one of the prong holes. The buckle end is still plenty strong, and if I were to graft a new piece of leather onto the other end, I could probably get a couple more decades of use out of it.

[@genkidama7385]

wow i've seen shoemakers videos where they rub wood sticks on their soles in order to make them brown, this takes aprox one million light years, but this rotative wood bit is next gen leather browning technology. i hope you get a nobel prize for that.

[@twilek8621]

As always meticulously done, a master piece of craftmansship. And it is good to see that you only have made holes to make the belt wider ;-)

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks!!

[@Dave.Wilson]

That's how belts work!!, Well mine do anyway.

[@mrkiky]

@@Dave.Wilson I think he was referring to the fact that he didn't make holes to make it tighter implying that he's only gonna put on weight and definitely has no intention of losing any weight 😂

[@tissuepaper9962]

@@Dave.Wilson he's saying "I'm glad you're well-fed and comfortable" in a very roundabout way.

[@TheVistdim]

A talented person, talented in everything! En begåvad person, begåvad i allt!

[@АКА-я6к]

Такой ремень теперь только у Torbjörn Åhman и у Майкла Джексона)

[@mironovnikolay]

Почему-то мне кажется, что он не знаком с такой «классикой» русского кинематографа - и конкретно с этой цитатой : )

[@torbjornahman]

Right, no I'm not.... :)

[@RomanMashkin]

Им то откуда знать!))))а нам зашло

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Certainky, my dear. 💋s to you.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

@@mironovnikolay CERTAINLY.

[@uhavenosushi]

I forgot about the half moon knife and punches! So cool to see them in action.

[@Hunterphotographic]

20:05 - when punching holes with punch pliers - squeeze the punch through the leather, rotate 90-degrees left then right, and finally remove the pliars. The rotating will give a clean cut and remove the punched plug too.

[@torbjornahman]

Good tip! Thanks

[@ИгорьСуровиков]

it's nice to watch when a professional is working

[@papawolfe91]

This is an amazing project, I will work on making one myself. Your videos are what got me interested in blacksmithing and I have been doing it for a couple years now.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, that's lovely to hear! Thank you

[@malcolmporter8158]

One of a kind Thunder Bear belt. Love it.

[@pjhalchemy]

Always a tricky treat to see how you start a project and the workflow afterwards for me, and learn so much in the process! Quality details with simple designs and functionality made with homemade tools...doesn't get much better! Thanks Much for your fire starting tips. ;-P Hat Tip, ~PJ

[@torbjornahman]

I'm glad it was helpful! :) :) Thanks PJ

[@kez3483]

I turn off Adblocker when watch this man awesome videos

[@jodipurdy4101]

I love this video style. The montage-esque style with the little bits of movie magic you do, like with starting the fire in the forge, and then the breaks you take when you work on something else, like the greenhouse. Great stuff!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much!

[@andrei1927]

De vânzare nu aveți și dacă aveți vreau și eu una lăsați un număr de telefon mulțumesc

[@brettbeatnick]

idk why, but i find burnishing the edge of leather so satisfying.

[@leonardmcdermott7703]

Fantastic job Tor, however i think you should have a hidden compartment for a tiny hammer 🛠😎, greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 🍀 👍.

[@vakeli]

not only this guy can make anything - he can make it f..n awesome!

[@BishkekCSKVVS]

Только у любищего своё дело мастера всегда, всё получается! Спасибо за пример) 👍👏🤚

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Certainly, my dear.

[@andydix6243]

22 minutes and 8 seconds of pure relaxing bliss! And the copper melting close up was so satisfying to see. Excellent craftsmanship as usual. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Andy!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

@@torbjornahman Thank you is better.

[@happyvaper5748]

Torbjorn, it's been a while since your last upload Sir, but the waiting has been absolutely worth every second, minute, hour and day as you never fail to mesmerize and captivate each and all of us "your subscriber's" with your mastery and expertise. It's like you touch a cold piece of metal and through the process of forging you create a heart within it and bring it to life. Truly a Master. Piece and Love to you and your's Sir.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you!!

[@dimievers5573]

@@torbjornahman lol a piece of what ?? Or would you mean peace ? Tho I absolutely share your sentiment

[@sufianosman692]

WOW long life belt. This belt will last until death. You really have a very talented hands as always. The best thing is that the belt and the tools that made it are all made at home.

[@variacenavsiav9945]

Naprosto perfektní. Moc pěkná práce.

[@QwertySpaceOfficial]

Wow! One thing I'd change though... Another leather loop between your first and second trouser loops

[@Rsama60]

Nice work with perfect craftsmanship as always. Though I must say, personally I perfer square buckels. The horsehsoe type deform the leather too much over time. But as I said personal preference.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@gerardosantosgarcia3970]

No me canso de ver y volver a ver sus videos, perfecto trabajo, felicidades, un abrazo desde Monterrey, NL, México...

[@capoteandoeltemporalbrico]

Gran trabajo !! 👏👏👌

[@aydenleavell773]

I loved that forge start

[@DulishusWaffle]

It's clear that you take pride in every piece you make. It's inspiring!

[@odillaurent1053]

Splendid work a master at his job but i love to see the magic it should be done more .......

[@phillipmitchell2254]

I love how ultimately utilitarian everything you make is. It's not that it lacks beauty, and I know you do make art at the forge, but if it's made to be used, then its aesthetic has to grow forth organically from that, as far as what I've seen. Not a whole lot of fancy damascus steel coming from you but I'd rather buy one of your pieces anyway.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@Ludick.J]

A master at work. Great quality.

[@RemeslennikCW]

Ваше творчество выше всяких похвал! Каждое изделие - произведение искусства! Каждый ремесленник должен сделать себе такой ремень!🔥👍🏻

[@michaelmclarry1409]

My Great Grand Father made belts in Pasadena, Ca., for 50+ years. That is an ensemble I would love to buy.

[@brucek6563]

Beautiful belt!!! Such amazing intricate work!!! Impressive craftsmanship!!! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!!

[@robi38jereb]

Made for life and over!

[@janeycole3327]

Apart from this being another splendid piece of smithing, I recognised most of the tools you were using as previous examples of your handiwork . I know what a treat it is to use your handmade toolkit to make new work. Grand stuff to watch as always. John Warner. NSW Australia

[@arafathabiba8340]

Pls make more belt buckle. Like centre buckle.... Thanks for beautiful content..

[@romihofi8848]

Piękna robota... Pozdrawiam👍👍🇵🇱

[@tomasvidal424]

beautiful piece of craft

[@outbackladas]

Very nicely done, and to your usual high level of excellence!! I made something similar once from stainless steel in the shape of a horse shoe, it has a 50mm strap,(I need it that big to hold up my ever increasing middle age spread, lol), and marks that look like holes for horse shoe nails. Another great video, top job 👍. Regards from Down Under.

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, that sounds cool! Thank you!

[@petruvasiu9740]

Wooow! Great job, like always!

[@ВладимирШилкин-ф7л]

Настоящий ремесленник!!! уважение такому мастеру!!!

[@ashutoshraykwar6573]

Good real work ! Pure leather iron metal work will brand will be in demand

[@joaquinpaezsanchez9357]

Eres todo un maestro, artesano y líder en todo lo que haces. Eres un GRAN FENÓMENO.

[@kennethbrown5720]

great job real craftsman work

[@paullammens3323]

Great job-again-the only point i do differently is that i work the loop on both sides in to the belt, it makes easier to wear. i make mostly brass and RVS buckles. Great trick with the copper wire. Thanks.

[@draven3838]

I like your channel because every video inspires me to challenge myself and my own forge abilities. Thank you brother for the great work you do

[@torbjornahman]

Perfect, thank you!

[@shaunrobinson5139]

that is awesome and just about the best belt I have seen in a long time..... you just cant pop to the shops and buy anything like that! nice work

[@kittvt]

Lovely craftsmanship!

[@petejones1957]

A real joy to watch, superb craftsmanship, great video photography, and no terrible music!

[@imm311]

Excellent work! God bless!

[@romanlozenko]

Превосходно! Спасибо огромное за эстетическое удовольствие и желание самому творить и улучшать жизнь и в целом мир вокруг нас! С уважением из Сибири!

[@josemanuelgonzalezpardo7417]

Man for everything. Good job. A greeting from Spain.

[@Georgelap]

Beautiful as always, you never fail to disappoint and I always enjoy seeing notifications telling me a new video is out.

[@torbjornahman]

Yay, thank you!

[@elizabetharcega2904]

Sturdy belt lasts long. I enjoyed watching

[@andreiburlov7835]

Сколько смотрю, столько и удивляюсь, какие золотые руки у человека 👍👍👍 можно магазин открывать☺️

[@bronzalba1159]

The leather belt you made is stylish and beautiful, because it requires high skill. I call it micro forging. Good luck

[@mounir101]

Good work absolutely and I really like this one, pretty awesome.

[@JohnChapman7]

Since I don't share many talents with Torbjorn, it's nice to see I share a tolerance of worn work gloves. Maybe that's a talent after all.

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@JankoWalski-uo2br]

Piękna mistrzowska robota :-)

[@Kyurnmakes]

That fireball was amazing and magical!

[@Kyurnmakes]

The rest of the video is super inspiring, as usual! Thank you for sharing!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Eric!

[@Moraren]

5:17 Ouchie! Thats a really nice belt. Well done! I need to try doing a bit of leatherwork someday, and forging aswell for that matter.

[@c0mputer]

That smoke was from his fingers! That's got to hurt!

[@llamamanism]

Well spotted

[@vikshaban]

Отличный ремень получился!!!Браво мастеру!

[@alicecarter9672]

your editing and video making skills are top tier! very entertaining video

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@cnsult]

I enjoy your work. I do wonder what it would look like if it were hot blued instead of painted. Thank you for sharing the projects.

[@PauloMonti]

Ferreiro, agricultor, pintor, marceneiro, cozinheiro, esposo, pai agora estilista de moda! Parabéns! :) \o/

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Como vc sabe disso tudo? Vendo o canal do KZbin como eu. Faz tudo mesmo.

[@Claudecy106]

Um brasileiro? Eu também admiro o trabalho dele. Sou da paraiba.

[@bennetengel3816]

Woooow, du bist ein echter Meister!

[@ruirizzi]

Looks awesome

[@alejandroiguera1796]

Nuevamente nos deleitaste con tu creación. Felicitaciones y gracias por compartir.

[@akvariymdliacebia]

Тоже такой ремешок хочу.

[@Tibrovich]

Что бы такой ремень носить,нужно как минимум кузницу такую иметь😜.

[@jamesgreen3831]

Great looking belt true craftsmanship

[@demastust.2277]

I would love to see you make more leather working tools.

[@torbjornahman]

Me too!

[@demastust.2277]

@@torbjornahman Do a pricking iron next. They are awfully convoluted the way I do it.

[@jimurrata6785]

@@torbjornahman Maybe an oval punch for buckles or an English style strap end punch? I used to love working leather, and there's nothing like the smell of harness freshly saddle soaped and oiled. I've gifted my tools to my 12yo nephew as he shows quite an interest. Hopefully the tradition will carry on

[@jimurrata6785]

@@demastust.2277 A superior stitching iron will have all the teeth twisted diagonal, so the leather won't tear between if you cinch the stitches up tight.

[@torbjornahman]

@@demastust.2277 A pricking iron would be cool to make, but it's so small detail and it needs to be symmetrical and equally spaced. It would be tedious to hand file it...

[@Gun5hip]

That's a fine looking belt.

[@48vdcwrld]

I've been trying do a buckle like that for months, thanks for the insight...

[@АндрейГорохов-и6ф]

Кузнец. Столяр... Садовник-огородник... Ещё и кожевенник!!! Супер!

[@АндрейКруталевич-щ9ш]

You, a professional, it is very interesting for me to follow your nuances and everything taken into integrity, respect to you.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@forrestaddy9644]

Very nice. I see you left plenty of room for winter weight expansion.

[@torbjornahman]

I call the holes design features! :)

[@iteerrex8166]

If the apocalypse happens you guys would be fine. Handsome belt 👍

[@johnrayfield11]

Yet another masterpiece

[@earlemorgan5068]

Another neat watch.

[@andrzejszu260]

beautiful job

[@uncas8136]

Eres un artista... Tiene una pinta genial.

[@fab2831]

très beau travail, la ceinture est magnifique

[@travishall67]

Enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing. Definitely not "made in China." Nice work.

[@askerko2700]

No words! Very beautiful work, excellent presentation of the material! Good luck in your business!

[@magnussimonsson8734]

Snygg hantverk som vanligt 👍

[@juliocesarnoboanovas6622]

Tremenda correa hecha en el patio, Gracias por compartir tus conocimiento, Bendiciones!!