Triple-T #90 - Intermediate knife making series - Forging the blade

[@konstruktivekritik2795]

Thank you so much for making all your knowledge available! Greetings from Germany

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thank you for watching!

[@stephenborders4654]

Great second lesson. I really like your style of teaching.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Stephen! I appreciate you watching

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Any questions on things I didn't cover? Let me know. Plus if there's other tips you want to ensure I cover in this series, please add a comment!

[@cae2487]

I don't believe it would work with this blade but I'm curious if you could demonstrate a way to move the tang. What I mean by that is if you making a hidden tang knife and when forging the tang it comes out to high on the blade or too low what you can do to get it back in the center. I hope that makes sense.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@cae2487 yeah it’s too late to do that on this blade. The easiest way to do that is hold the blade and put the tang on the anvil with the edge up that you want to move the tang towards and then start hammering on the blade edge that’s up. That will start to move your tang where you want it. It’s hard to move it more than a 1/4” this way though without major distortions to the blade.

[@cae2487]

@@TyrellKnifeworks thanks for sharing. I haven't tried much in the way of hidden tangs and one of the ones I did try I was having quite the time trying to get the tang to move where I wanted it too. I'll definitely give that a go the next time I'm in that situation. Appreciate the knowledge and thanks for sharing with us all.

[@jeremyd2073]

Loving the series! Already can not wait until next week’s episode.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

We’ll almost complete the blade portion in the next episode. Then on to the challenging parts! 😜

[@davidscadlock5569]

Great info - appreciate the discussion on handle, tang, spine, ricasso, flow, ... Much more detail than most other videos by others!!! Fantastic series! Thank you!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, David! I’m glad it’s helpful.

[@leonidas2068]

It's looking great, a work of art!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for following along

[@fluxbe2737]

I just bought a full grinder package from maritime knife supply. Loving it!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Congrats! That’ll get the job done!

[@tomvain6242]

I really can't say it enough, you are truly an ARTIST!! Have you ever seen Kyle Royer's designs? His damascus designs are beautiful. You two should do a project together, it would be epic!!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’ve certainly seen (and met) Kyle. He’s one of my inspirations. Thanks for watching

[@TrebleForTheBass]

My day gets bad when I realize I’m done binge watching this channel and have no more videos to watch :( wish they were longer too!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

New videos every week! A new Sunday builds video coming in a few weeks. Thanks for watching

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Another great video Dennis! I really like how you are breaking it all down. Thanks again.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’m glad it’s helpful. The next one will be all about grinding and then we get into guard placement, the key problem people have!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

another informative video thank you denis im always learning something from you much appreciated Mark

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for always following along, Mark!

[@rapt3rclaw712]

Awesome series thank you so much for sharing and taking us along for the ride, lots to learn here, appreciating all the tips and tricks

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching!

[@HeavyForge]

It’s all in the hammer!😂 that pattern looks awesome!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yeah it is! That heavy_forge hammer is still my go-to! ❤️

[@mcrich1978]

Thanks Denis!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for following along, buddy!

[@mcrich1978]

@@TyrellKnifeworks welcome! 🤘

[@MrSoloun]

Good stuff, looks great.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@redwolfknives3174]

Great video! Loving this series! Lots of cool info!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks, Ben! I’m glad it’s helpful.

[@debrahays7005]

Another great video !!!! This is going to be another great knife. I was late getting on this one my internet has been down for a week now but got right on it when he fixed it today. I want to thank you again for the great offer on the knife winnings but has to pass money is a bit tight down here in the valley LOL. But thanks again.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for joining us on this build series. It's turning out pretty nice, you'll see more this week!

[@simondoug]

Great video Denis. I really liked how you explained the proportions of the handle and how you relate it's placement to the point of the knife. Very helpful information.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It’ll all come together when we talk about the guard fit up and handle. Thanks for watching

[@byronkennedy7912]

Thanks for the video and tips.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Byron!

[@TooTall553]

Most informative video another tutorial outstanding Work from you sir..👍🤙

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for following along

[@johnproctor6438]

I love your videos, sir.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for follow along! I’m still mulling around your build request. I’ll get back to you with a design.

[@fredericgirard9489]

Thnx you are helping me ALOT for my twisted project and replying to my e-mail it is like Borax on Steel...hihihi (would have said icing sugar on cake but...)

[@Baldmanblades]

All caught up plus put my first order in at Maritime great shipping prices if you keep it under the 10 pound limit

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

MKS is a great shop! Not just because they’re a sponsor, I really like their products and Lawrence is a great guy. Amazing customer service! 👍

[@fredericgirard9489]

Oh man you just made my day... I was ordering steel from Maritime but didnt knew they were cutting to your specs... only over 4 feet for shipping fees.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It’s a life saver for sure! Tell Lawrence you heard it on Triple-T! 👍

[@twistedstix4277]

Haven't had time to watch the vids lately. I love the work though man. Nice work

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking out the series!

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

Ima check your sponsor out... As soon as I can convince my wife that starting this hobby is a good idea 🤣

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

It’s a great idea! Tell her I said so. 🤣. Thanks for watching, Isaac.

[@chrisweller81]

It's looking good alot better than mine right now . Got a little more forging to do after watching this video learning a lot . Thank you . What is the think is the best thickness of a blade . 1/8 ... or? Mine is still thick about a 1/4 as of now

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I rarely have blades over 3/16”. I’m just not a fan of big thick blades. A chopper is really the only reason for a thick blade IMO. Stick to something around 1/8” or a little more if it’s a big blade. I’m generally talking about blade lengths less than 10”. Chef knives should be WAY thinner, like a 1/16”. Does that help?

[@johnwissink5688]

Sorry for adding this on this video. Not on your Rolling mill video could you add a side roller for guide roller and make your adjustable roller to make it tighter on one side to create your tapers.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I don’t think it would be worth the effort, if it would work at all.

[@loganwilson7414]

can you make a fillet knife. wanting to know your thoughts and strategy on that

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

If I was going to do a filet knife, I’d stick to stainless steel. It would need to be very thin, 1/16” at the max, probably much thinner. No plans to make one any time soon though.

[@cae2487]

A rounding hammer is nice but with something that thick I personally like a cross peen hammer. I feel like the peen moves it a bit quicker in my experience. Thanks for sharing its nice seeing you go back to the basics to show us. It's definitely a bit more work without using the press or a power hammer lol.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yes a cross peen can work wonders too. The one I have is too aggressive so I don’t use it much. I need to dress it more and round it out. Yes, this certainly is more work than using the press but I think it’ll reach more people that way. 👍. Thanks for watching

[@erikcourtney1834]

Cant wait to see what the advanced series will be. Although I like this one too, it’s just a much easier build as expected.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’ll think about an advanced series next year. Thanks for watching, Erik.

[@kestersmith3400]

Great info I just recently acquired my Great Great Great Great Grandfather’s anvil and starting a couple small novice projects but will definitely watch this again and try the twist. My question for you is this. How do you keep the Damascus from getting a patina so you don’t loose the great look of the pattern

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Keep watching, I’ll cover finishing Damascus in this series. Thanks for watching, Kester.

[@BrighamKindell]

I’ve never thought of using the rebar as part of the tang

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

As long as the weld is solid and not near the ricasso, it’s totally fine. Thanks for watching

[@indianahoosier7113]

Is that a Hay Budden anvil ?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yes, it certainly is. It's a Hay Budden Lakeside anvil weighing in at 169lbs. Thanks for watching.

[@lavaleopard2961]

You should try putting a D-guard on one of your knives.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’ve done a D guard in the past. Thanks for watching

[@mikchrungBLADES]

Hey mr Tyrell, I'm asking you this because I love the way you make your videos. Could you please do a video on proportions of a knife, like length of the blade to handle ratio or thickness of a blade to length ratio and the likes..

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I’ve done a video on knife design already that’s in the Beginner Series playlist. Check this one out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ynoKGafc58r9E

[@andrewsheedy]

Think you need to make a Damascus Stanley knife Dennis to help open those boxes 🤣

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Ha, yeah I probably should some day. Thanks for watching, Andrew.

[@andrewsheedy]

Mark II of the letter opener

[@julianuffelmann42]

Nice video series, but you just confused me a lot. XD Did you say there is "schmutz" on the blade? But you're talking about your measurements in inch... The title of the video is german again though. So may I ask you where you are from? :)

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Haha, well I’m a Canadian living in the US. I do translate all my video titles to 9 languages so that’s why you’re seeing it in German. Thanks for watching.

[@ericcartrette6118]

Tiger stripe... shark fin...TIGER SHARK!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

My Bowie knife model is already called the Tiger. 😉. Thanks for watching

[@brysonalden5414]

How come I didn't watch this series when it first came out? Shame on me!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Ha, well you’re watching it now. 👍

[@dani_wotb7240]

🦍

[@热天午后]

大神做把日本刀吧.please.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

有一个正在制作中！敬请关注！

[@lorenashcraft9031]

just a thought- if i bought a 500$ + knife and found out later the tang was made from rebar, id want a refund.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

What's the difference, the tang should be soft anyway. That's just you being too worried about it. It makes no difference.

[@lorenashcraft9031]

@@TyrellKnifeworks you are absolutely awesome to watch. very informative. wonderful knives. I have a differing opinion is all. last time you will hear it, and I did not mean to offend. in fact, you inspired me to make a twist Damascus.. which promptly broke in half on me! keep making awesome knives, my dude!