Why I Had To Make A Knife That Bends 90° Without Breaking

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[@ThatWorks]

Excellent! Congrats on passing! That bend must have scared the crap out of you! Jay didn’t want me to use wood in the Vice so it was metal on metal which upped my stress. I will be sharing a similar video later this week with my process!! Thanks for sharing yours! -Matt

[@pablofederico1978]

I looking foward to see it! Your channel is awesome!

[@oneshotme]

I'll be looking forward to watching it Matt

[@pablofederico1978]

@@oneshotme is already out.

[@roberthoffman2932]

Looking forward ti seeing your test

[@NeelsVandenBerg]

Congratulations and welcome to the "we bend blades" club. Meetings are on Tuesday evenings and the new guy brings cake. See you at Blade Show Atlanta!

[@lukealder1308]

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[@BalticBlades]

I heard that a lil bend is preferred 🤣

[@mariusbarnardo5592]

Sterkte by die skou Neels!

[@jonathanlallo4920]

Is it byob? Bend your own blades? Or should I bring a bender? 😁 we're having fun with words now.

[@danryan.1075]

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[@FireballTool]

Congrats Will! I never knew that hair shaving was part of the test. This has got to be one of the manliest tests I’ve ever seen.

[@HaynesJP]

If you don’t sharpen your knife and go right to shaving arm hairs with it, then how do you know its sharp!? 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBootyWrangler]

What lol Shaving your arm to make sure you’re finished sharpening is a test older than time itself. There’s a reason that there is the colloquial phrase “shaving sharp” that is used to describe an extremely sharp knife. It’s incredibly safe to shave using a knife blade and is no different from using a razor or straight razor. Up until the 60s that’s how everyone shaved in all of history!

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Will, for your quench tubes- weld a circle of metal mesh to a long rod with a hook to hang on the lip. If you drop that mesh and rod in the oil bath first, you can easily retrieve any items that accidentally go to the bottom of the quench tube by lifting the rod. If you felt fancy, you could make it a basket.

[@dominicf7304]

That is a fantastic idea!

[@checoleman8823]

That's a good idea!

[@eyegrinder94]

Knife deep-fryer.

[@UncleManuel]

"Cutting-edge service" - Pops did see the opportunity for a pun and they executed it flawlessly! 😁😎👍

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

This is probably one of the most interesting videos you've done for a few reasons. I have always loved watching forged in fire. Not only are you taking us through how those guys became master smiths but you are peripherally explaining the structure and reasoning behind the tests on the show. I know how you feel, my nerves were the same for my pilot's licenses. Good job and congrats.

[@BVbeth]

My husband loves to watch your stuff and we have to download videos! (No signal at our house) I know he'll be so excited when I get home and tell him I downloaded your video! Thanks for always coming up with something creative and interesting to post! ❤ love from WV!

[@ChipoSkippy]

Congrats on passing your Journeyman test Will! You’re going to be a Master Bladesmith in no time!

[@timschrier903]

he hasn't passed the journeyman test quite yet just a part of it, he still needs to submit 5 blades to be inspected and pass that inspection before he is a journeyman

[@jeffhreid]

Congratulations on making your journeyman qualification. That was tremendously impressive performance . Best regards!

[@steadfasttherenowned2460]

My loon is on Will passing the journeyman test. It will seem close but he will pass the hyper criticisms and ultra inspections.

[@tonyn3123]

I appreciate not overdoing the ads and comics. And congratulations on passing the journeyman test. I like your work.

[@user-oy4tt4xm8d]

I recently commented on another video where you had asked about the purpose of the bend test. I said :ductility, the bend grades homogeneity of material and work stresses. Lovely to see the passing video. Well done👍🏻

[@safetylast911]

I was the same way when I went to get my instrument certificate for helicopters and I was so nervous I could barely do all the calls and I had a surprise guest from the FAA that showed up to sit in the back seat. I still have PTSD after doing that test 15 years later. Good job on passing you are an amazing blacksmith keep up the good work.

[@mass4552]

I've seen the Blade Smith societies testing. I have a hard time picking up my jaw after seeing the knives that passes. Incredible.

[@robertpetry]

I'm so excited for you! My daughter and I watched this together and we were both squinting as if it was going to come through the TV when you did the bend tests. 🙂🙂

[@jonadams4062]

I was holding my breath during that bend. Great job, Will.

[@LisaHarsh]

Congratulations, that was interesting seeing the process for you to become a journeyman. I look forward to seeing you continue to grow in your craft and get to Master level. Oh and the puppy is so cute..

[@ChileExpatFamily]

It slices, it dices, it cuts two by fours,,,, but wait there's more........ Excellent. Thanks for the video Will. Jim in Chile

[@TomYourmombadil]

I’m a mechanical engineering student and I always love when you talk about the science behind heat treatments and all that! Super interesting stuff and cool to see it in real life use

[@202rono]

Congrats! You so deserved to pass that test. You've already got a huge base of knowledge about bladesmithing and I am looking forward to seeing what you do going forward.

[@davidhguitarguru]

Congratulations Will!!! You definitely earned it with all of your hard work and diligence. Keep getting after it man!

[@jonathanvanderpol1435]

Congratulations Will! Thank you so much for showing us part of what is required to be a journeyman bladesmith! Really great to see how the test goes.

[@karljensen9758]

Congratulations Will!!! Proud to see you acheive such an awesome milestone! God bless and continued success! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gratefulhikes]

Congrats man! I thought this was one of your best videos. It was such a treat to get to see you under pressure and to pass with flying colors! Can’t wait to see the next steps and next knives. Thanks for bringing us along for the journey. Be well 🙏

[@joshwhaley3659]

It looks to me like that 2x4 might actually be hardwood, so that might explain the edge deflection you were seeing. Either way, congrats on passing!

[@donny6363]

Congrats on passing your test, I’m sure the set you bring to Atlanta will be killer!

[@markcomer2700]

Congratulations. You are an inspiration to many a young person and us old grey beards who live vicariously through you. Be strong and courageous

[@justinbanks2380]

I'm just watching this on the internet and I still had the same reaction when the blade broke. I can't imagine what it was like in person! Great video and project. Thanks for taking us along for the journey with you

[@deonbabudayal1628]

Congrats Will, there wasn't a shadow of a doubt that a master knife Smith like yourself would not pass, well done. Please one request. Can you do a mosaic Damascus pattern that will surpass Damascus patterns thus far and set a new bar in mosaic patterns like only your mind can come up with into a chef's knife . I just feel that you are the man to revolutionize and refine the knife game for the next generation of knife makers.

[@anglerseawolf9919]

Major congrats Will. Was nice to see someone go thru the test and telling everything what was required. I was always curious. Was nice that during the test you had a cheering section. Always helps when family and friends (I assume) provides moral support!

[@richardthompson5514]

I started watching you and Alec a couple months ago and got hooked on knife making. I’ll be watching your work too.

[@widneyburton5559]

Congratulations, Will!! This is awesome to see you go through failures until success. You're a true craftsman :)

[@Snipawolf99]

Hello from another Will! I've wanted to get into general blacksmithing for quite a few years and have watched oodles of channels searching for information. Your channel is great! You present information clearly and concisely, interjecting your own passion and personality. Keep up the good work!

[@alwaystraining54]

Congratulations Will! Also something that I felt compelled to say regarding your channel in general…thank you for keeping it clean in regard to foul language (lack of!)! It shows good character and maturity.

[@adamlebner8429]

Bravo Will, you've earned this and so much more. Well done.

[@edkovac8978]

Congrats Will! 👏 I absolutely love that shape of a knife.

[@abrenos3744]

congratulation Will, you are on your way to great things, thanks for taking us on the ride!

[@millersj]

Congratulations dude! You deserve this victory. You're a master at your craft and I'm glad to see you hit such a huge milestone in your career. How freakin' cool!

[@organbuilder272]

COngratulations for your test,Will. Very nice indeed. The bend test was a cliff-hanger. You came through beautifully. Looking forward to the next time.

[@tonyfletcher2541]

Great job Will! Can't wait for the next part!

[@seancbrophy]

Rad! Congrats Will. Never doubted ya for a second.

[@ShawnCantwellKnives]

Nice to see the journeyman blade smith level finally get some recognition here on KZbin. I remember Josh in the blade articles. He was making fire blued liner locks when he was a kid. When I was that age. I had a cheap survival knife from the liquor store. Creating anything was probably furthest from my mind.

[@ZurlHammerdoom]

Well done! Thx for taking us along for the ride.

[@glennbrown1961]

Congratulations Mr Stelter. You deserve this, well done from Tasmania, Australia. A LONNGG way from Montana!

[@unboostedpueeblood]

Kudos to you my friend, I never had any doubt in you passing your journeman test! You've been creating awesome knives and swords for years.

[@timschrier903]

he hasn't passed the journeyman test quite yet just a part of it, he still needs to submit 5 blades to be inspected and pass that inspection before he is a journeyman

[@avoirdupois1]

Congratulations! Appreciate you showing your techniques and construction methods.

[@taaoquinn3731]

Major congratulations! Big milestone and I'm sure lots of relief to have it behind you now.

[@Dash41198]

Well done Will! It's been awesome to watch you along your journey... ..I'll see myself out.

[@Tinmouser]

Well done, Will. Looking forward to seeing your set of knives. And thanks for filming the process and test. Never knew exactly how it worked and it was interesting, educational and entertaining. (and I am betting I'm not the only one that flinched watching the test snap.) Congratulations.

[@dblmca]

Congrats! That was nerve wracking to watch. Must have been so stressful to do the test. Way to go, Journeyman Will.

[@SomeGuyWhoClimbs]

Congrats dude! Stoked to watch you progress on this journey!

[@GarysBBQSupplies]

Great job Will! Congratulations! Thanks to Pop's! :)

[@jerryhuntjj2885]

That's awesome congrats Will!!!

[@corycreighton9837]

Awesome work! Great to see the whole process

[@b2bogster]

Nicely done bro! I some day will do this too. Thank you for sharing the info. I'm rooting for you 100%

[@murmur3966]

Hello Hello From Canada!!! "CONGRATS" I thought the tang broke off when you first did the bend test, but it didn't and it held up so nice on the second bend. I can't wait to see what you are going to do now. Keep up the awesome content, stay happy and healthy.

[@flatlandfabricator2553]

Great job Will! Congrats 👏

[@daniellundy510]

Congratulations Will! Love your videos, keep them coming. I will hopefully be testing in a couple years once I’m eligible.

[@AztecViking4]

Congratulations man.. that’s awesome.. happy for ya!

[@firsttpt]

Thank you for sharing. It's a pleasure to see hard working people succeed.

[@waynecothill3759]

For someone as young as you your skills and ability are really inspiring. Great job, well deserved of passing the Journeyman test.

[@rayhosking3927]

Great video Will, and congratulations on passing the journeyman's test you are such a talented young man.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man, loved watching this

[@8ank3r]

Congrats will way to go. So happy for you!

[@stuartdean1858]

Congratulations Will! Very well done. You should be very proud of yourself. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@FullSendPrecision]

That was really awesome! Congratulations!

[@mctrucks8825]

Congrats on passing man... your work is amazing and your well on your way to Mastersmith.... keep up with the hard work

[@edgarrolla6748]

Congrats, Will! Really cool!

[@JimOHalloran]

That is just a brutal series of tests for a blade. Very impressive, well done for producing a knife to pass that!

[@j.dewald2030]

Thanks Pops for the support!!👍🏼

[@Tincad4]

Massive Congratulations Will. can't wait to see your 5 JS knives.

[@D.Schrader]

Congratulations on completing your performance test. I can't wait to see your set!

[@MrShadaman]

👏👏👏👏👏 Awesome job Will congratulations!

[@jefferybilby378]

Nice work Will, showing yu really have some great skills!

[@MichaelMaven83]

Well done dude! Congrats on passing so cool to see!

[@howlongcanimakethisfukingthing]

Its been a privilege to watch you grow as a smith all these years. Congrats! Cant wait to see whats next.

[@davidscadlock5569]

Congrats on the performance test!! Look forward to seeing your presentation knives. I just spent 2 weeks in Texarkana at the ABS bladesmithing school and in week 2 we made a performance test knife and went thru the 4 steps - cut, chop, shave and bend - my knife made it!! Now to do my 2 years as an apprentice before making a performance knife for the real test as you just did. Also congrats for nearing the 250K subscriber mark!!

[@blacksiddha]

Congratulations... Well deserved to an excellent bladesmith.

[@lukevannek9259]

Congratulations! So cool seeing you going through the JS process! I have little doubt that you won’t pass.

[@hamitup01]

Nicely done Will!!

[@clifbradley]

Congratulations Will. You definitely deserve it.

[@brickroadbladeworks4630]

Congratulations!! I can’t wait to see your test set in Atlanta and I hope to be testing in a years time.

[@dolly212211]

Congratulations Will! Rooting for you man!

[@diamondmetalworks13]

Excellent. Way to go. Thanks for sharing

[@sysop007]

Congratulations young man! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I wish more young people would get into this craft. I look forward to seeing your journey to MS. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@johnvanderwalker4830]

Well done Will. Continued good wishes for your successful tests.

[@sircharles8722]

Congratz on passing the performance test! looking forward to your show pieces!

[@pieterventer3092]

Well done..congrats..may your journey further be blessed

[@morganweast4228]

Congratulations on passing the first test, looking forward to seeing your set. Cheers

[@TheWolfster001]

Congrats so far on your journey to becoming a master knife maker... I am a retired master carpenter, not the same, but still, lots of work to becoming a master at anything... Loved this episode.. I have enjoyed watching you become so talented and skilled as a builder... Thank you very much for sharing...

[@tombrown879]

Congrats Will. Great job. Woop Woop!!!!

[@fyreantz2555]

I attended the two week intro to bladesmithing class in Old Washington, AR in 2004. Mastersmiths Joe Keelser and Jim Jackson were my instructors. In order to pass the course, we had to bend an edge quench and a full quench blade without breaking. I was relieved to pass on Thursday of week #2. Best two weeks of my life!!! You gotta go!!!

[@ethanurquhart7416]

Congratulations! I was nervous for you just watching. Awesome job

[@keithjumbuckforge725]

Well done mate, thanks for stepping through all the trials and tribulations.

[@TheJaguras]

Congratulations Will! You did really well! 🙂

[@nickyt3269]

awesome video. very cool to learn all the stuff involved in this.

[@jameswilliams6946]

This channel is the best, and makes me really wanna make more knives lol. Also i see the Soli Deo Gloria in the background, i love it! To God be the glory!! Good job brother!

[@scottstewart6624]

This was super cool to see! A swordsmith I used to know did some similar tests once. Because it was a sword, they did a full circle, tip to tang. The idea was that you could do a full circle in one direction, then a full circle in the other direction, with ideally no deformation. He tested a few blades and got to the point where there was a tiny bit after the second bend, which he was very pleased with.

[@alexsnow3319]

Back in my early days, I made a thin, double edged dagger. I was so excited it came out so thin. So I hardened it...I was SO excited I wanted to go test it. I forgot the key part...temper? It shattered on a wet branch XD. The grain structure is satiny beautiful. Keep the pieces to this day as a reminder.

[@dsclaw]

That is awesome! Congrats on the test sir!!!