Triple-T #52 - Knife design and finding your style

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

What are you thoughts on knife design? What's your process if its different?

[@andyharris3084]

Now that's a beautiful knife. Another quality production sir.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@andyharris3084 thank you!

[@krissteel4074]

I'm not really out to re-invent the wheel. I think you can roll by on some intuitive use of some basic knives, but if you've say never filleted a fish, made sushi or skinned an animal, then its worth checking out what came before, how it was used, what it was used on and getting some kind of fundamentals of what's required of the profile. There's a lot of reasons why filleting knives aren't broad and skinners aren't 7" long or a sushi knife needs to cut through a log, so like anything its best to educate yourself on what interests you and work on ways to apply it. Making it 'your own', well only you can do that! Don't suppose if you get a bit of time, being able to film a bit of that knife show you teased us with earlier? If its too difficult and you're too busy I'll understand, but a small nibble for us that are locked down, got cabin fever and haven't seen much new in a while it'd be a bit of a treat :)

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@krissteel4074 you’re absolutely right, Kris. Make the knife functional for its purpose over everything. That’s the most important piece I should have mentioned. 👍. I’ll try to take sone footage of the show for a short video.

[@mcrich1978]

Thanks Denis 🤘 I'll definitely have to take a look at that software. I'm starting to get the itch again. 😊

[@theriversexperience9383]

I haven't tried out the knife making software yet, but I might. I really enjoy the drawing aspect of knife designing but having those pdf files is amazing.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I love being able to pull up a design from a couple years ago, make a copy, tweak it and print it out!👍

[@durnhand9524]

I started with making myself and my friends chef knives. It's a specific design that must be hit each time, and it's actually useful to people. Gives you practice and a boost knowing your knives are being used in stead of cluttering up your workspace

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yes, if you make the same knife style each time you can perfect that design. 👍. Thanks for watching

[@Anderson-HandForged]

thanks denis always helpful appreciate the time you put in for us Mark

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out! I appreciate you always being a loyal viewer, Mark. ❤️

[@theemperorofmankind5079]

Ive always loved the Quality of your handles - sometimes more than the blade its self ... pure craftmanship i applaude your skill

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. ❤️

[@nateand3]

Solid advice and another great video

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Nate! 👍🏻

[@andrewneilson227]

First tip is soooo critical. I think we all do it though. We all want to make a sick knife at first. The only thing that matters is: is the edge hard and sharp? Until you get that part right, aesthetics are superfluous. I also like the point about finding your style. You gotta make what you like. It's a long process. Im about 21 months into my journey and I feel like it is finally starting to come together. I made some horrendous knives along the way and still throw out a lot of stuff. Much love to those like you Denis who have helped me so much along the way. I can never say "self-taught". I'm KZbin taught, and I am grateful for all the knowledge you guys put out there.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Andrew! I also am “KZbin taught”. Guys like Green Beetle, Kyle Royer, Shurap we’re the guys I watched when I started. Now there’s even many makers I still learn from. 👍

[@DBCraftWorld]

I agree with you Andrew- knives should be functional at first place- if it's not well heat treated it's not a good knife (no matter how beautifull it is). However, you said "we all do through" and that is the key- to be better, you must want it. And this unstopable need of geting better, makes you curious WHY knife I made broked, WHY it's dull after one day of using.. I think everybody who starts need to make few bad knives just to sitisfy own desire of creation. After this first excitemant you start looking for knowledge and focus more on make better knives, not more beautifull. I think it's very natural path. Regards David:)!

[@shaungreen679]

damm beeen watching for a full year, love your content man, and you helped inspire me to make knives, so heres to another amazing year

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

That’s awesome, Shaun! I’m glad to have inspired you!

[@lorneclose7312]

Lots of fun using knife print. Particularly if you have a client that you are designing a custom for you can send them a professional looking proof that is easily adjusted to suit their parameters

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Yup, that’s a great bonus to send a PDF to a customer. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffcopeland3958]

Thanks for your tips and I had never heard of knife print but am going to be using it now! See ya soon

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Definitely give it a try! Thanks for watching, Jeff

[@deviousdave69]

thanks tyrell, i'm new to knifemaking, you helped allot! super thanks!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for following the channel! Welcome to the craft. ❤️

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

This was excellent, thank you!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for checking it out, Harry!

[@erikcourtney1834]

I really like that program. I’m not a computer guru, so the simpler the program the better . I’ve always hand drawn mine out, then transferred to a template. I’m going to check this one out. Thanks for sharing Denis.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

You definitely should, it has some cool features. 👍

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Great tips! Been wanting to try a software out. Definitely gonna jump on knife print. Thanks Denis.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Take a look for sure. It’s pretty cool stuff and they have videos you can watch to learn it quickly. 👍

[@davidpugh4527]

Your videos much like your knives are always good

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for always checking them out, David! 👍

[@partysnax1984]

Love the videos! Keep up the amazing work and keep being you ❤️

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks Ed! I appreciate you watching!

[@michaelelbert5798]

I started with daggers then move on to a tanto and It turned out perfect. I'm working my way up to a katana using ranger leaf spring. But I did start with a miniature authentic katana as practice.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Daggers are tough, so are tantos. Have you made one with traditional fittings? That takes longer than the blade for sure! Checkout my Wakizashi build if you haven’t already. 👍

[@michaelelbert5798]

@@TyrellKnifeworks yes and no. I used walnut for handle and scabbard with the slot for wrapping built-in. Everything else traditional/ authentic. Even the fit of the fitting came out all perfect believe it or not. But you could buy it to prove it to yourself. It's available for purchase online. And it comes with mini katana and stand. I hurt my wrist popping the fittings loose. But I think it's expected for a new build.

[@DBCraftWorld]

It's been a year? Time is speeding!! You suggested to make a wooden template - it's very good idea especialy when you make knives for sale! I've made totally noob mistakes ones (it was on millitary knife with wrapped handle)- I design the blade on paper, but I didn't check how big the handle is comparing to my hand.. it turned to be baby size (lol). And following this thougt- when you make a knife It's good to think that it's NOT for you- the future owner might have big hands, but also it can be a woman, or 5.5' guy with smal hands. Great episode Denis and good luck on tomorrow BLADESHOW:)!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks David! Yes, good point on the hand size! 👍

[@gustavobarbosacordeiro2568]

🤝🤩 amei o seu trabalho 👏😍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Muito obrigado por assistir!

[@houseofclubs2437]

I'm a forged and fire fan....have u considered competing?...I think u would destroy all comers. Superior craftsmanship brother I'm hooked!!!!!!@@@

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I've applied (several times) for the show. I'm just waiting for them to give me a call! Thanks for watching.

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Have you done any stainless steel work? My next lesson is to learn heat treating stainless.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Check this video out on heat treating, it will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2YeWR_ftNlqa8

[@titanstriker1699]

Dude that is sick! I’m confused though. You recommended not to forge out the knife shape because it was a san mai? Is that only because of the copper layers or?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

No, any san mai or layered construction. You just thin out the core of you forge it to shape and risk getting hour cladding on the cutting edge. Thanks for watching

[@titanstriker1699]

@@TyrellKnifeworks I get that. I’m fairly new at this so don’t claim to know a lot. I’m mostly self taught with a few books but mostly KZbin is my teacher as well as the well known show forged in fire. On the show they usually forged out the shape of a San mai but also they usually have more material then what you were working with. But they all had their fair share of problems so I can see where your coming from. I have a full time job too and just moved so haven’t had a chance to practice in forever so I get that too. How long have you been at it?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@titanstriker1699 I’ve been bladesmithing just under 4 years.

[@mohamadkarimi5312]

OMG👍

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Mohamad!

[@sudo_nym]

I hate complicated knives with gut hooks, part-serrated edges, holes and other weird shit. If it's your thing, then cool. Not for me! 🤜💥🤛

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Precisely... I forgot about saw-backs and partial serrated edges... pointless. Also... the tracker knife. Pointless. All my opinion of course. Thanks for watching, Pete!

[@sudo_nym]

@@TyrellKnifeworks You bet, Denis! 👍🏻

[@cae2487]

Great video! I'm definitely going to check knifeprint out because every time I try and draw a knife free hand its a shamefully awful looking attempt of a knife lol. Keep up the awesome work its appreciated. 🦾🔨 🔥 💧 🗡

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Thanks for watching, Cory!