Knife made from COPPER WIRE - Its SHARP!! - Aluminum bronze with forged edge

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @robinson-foundry
    @robinson-foundry  6 месяцев назад +3

    If you're interested in any of the tools or equipment I use and you want to help support the channel then don't forget to check out some of the affiliate links in the video description. Thank you for the support!

  • @jamie_23
    @jamie_23 2 года назад +63

    I came for the casting... im staying for Penny!

  • @Kats4Brekkie
    @Kats4Brekkie 2 года назад +260

    I do really enjoy watching. No fuss, no fancy effects, just good dialogue, and proper footage. Also I love the bits you do which are maybe not the ideal way but it's what I had to hand (polyurethane for example!) Great looking knife too.

    • @jamie_23
      @jamie_23 2 года назад +4

      Well said that man!

    • @thewhitemustang
      @thewhitemustang 2 года назад +4

      Yes, I agree. (To our benefit, I think he forgot to add the fancy annoying generic music effect that he usually plays over his voice.) This happens to be his Only video without the added distracting music playing over his voice. Most people just want to hear clear narration along with the natural sounds of the process (like this video). I don't understand why so many youtubers decide to play generic shite over their voice. It completely ruins it for me every time. It's become a plague on youtube.
      If viewers want to hear music while someone is speaking in a video, they can play any song with one click. There's no need for the video maker to force that stuff on us.

    • @DrTubeman
      @DrTubeman 2 года назад +3

      @@thewhitemustang Totally agree, all music playing in the background of videos on RUclips instead of just listening to the natural sounds is so annoying, but when that music is those bloody inanely fast buildup beat bop lazar sounds, it's so irratating and ruins any videos that it just puts people off watching the video altogether.

    • @callmeprofessorneegusphd.9155
      @callmeprofessorneegusphd.9155 2 года назад +3

      Love when he uses dark underworld incantations to transmute the gloves straight onto his hands as well

    • @seandoumas1264
      @seandoumas1264 Год назад

      Agreed Most Restoration Videos are like Example: (Cutting parts and editing it also) And I want to know the hard work of the full process. Great work and just keep on going man

  • @tpadgett2
    @tpadgett2 2 года назад +44

    as a professional knife maker I'd say you did a hell of a job for your first knife. esp out of what nowadays would be considered non traditional materials (ironic, right?). I did, however, feel for you when you said you spent 6 hours on the bevel. I remember life before my 2x72. I'm glad those days are behind me. lol. for those that don't know, that grind would take about 3 minutes on a 2x72. but the effort and detail you put into your jig and the final result are fantastic. good job.

  • @AuntieHauntieGames
    @AuntieHauntieGames 2 года назад +16

    Low melting points is one of the great advantages that bronze age weapons had over their early iron counterparts, which is why many people still used bronze even when they figured out iron: a bronze weapon or tool that broke for any reason could always be melted back down and recast into a totally new weapon or tool, something which was considerably more difficult when working with iron. The advantage for bronze tools nowadays, of course, is that they conduct but do not spark.

  • @KrakenCasting
    @KrakenCasting 2 года назад +146

    Gorgeous! Aluminum bronze is a hell of an alloy. It's crazy tough and darn near impossible to corrode. The knife turned out great, I may have to make one myself before too long.

    • @jonnylawless6797
      @jonnylawless6797 2 года назад +9

      Almost impossible to corrode? Sold, I'll be having a knife made of aluminium bronze.

    • @jeanladoire4141
      @jeanladoire4141 Год назад +2

      ​@@Fgwaythat's beacause the only alloy that somewhat approaches bad quality tempered steel would be CuBe2 or CuCoBe alloys (copper/beryllium), wich can somewhat reach 40/45HRC. Some make non spark hammers with them. However it's a very expensive material, and its dust is toxic.
      Then you have copper/nickel alloys, wich can get hard but aren't as good and tough. Then you got aluminum bronze, wich can be water quenched and hardened, like steel. But it's not gonna go beyond 30HRC,and it would be brittle. He should have added some nickel and iron to the mix to improve the properties of his alloy

  • @billwendt9571
    @billwendt9571 2 года назад +9

    I worked for AMSCO foundry (Specialty Steels) and we coated our cope and drag molds with a spray-on finish. Release was easier and casting surfaces were superb. We also had patterns for molding in vents and risers. Because you pull your patterns then add vents and risers by hand later, you risk distorting the mold. On your copper hammer video, you got a void because your sand binder isn't fully cured and high temps turn the binding agent into gas which has nowhere to go except into an otherwise beautiful casting. Also watch pouring temps in relation to barometric / atmospheric pressure and humidity (You need to learn how these affect laminar / turbulent flows). I know nothing about casting copper / bronze / aluminum, BUT after applying spray-on finish, we routinely aged our molds for at least 24 hours, then FIRED the insides with blow torches prior to clamping the halves together and pouring a heat of manganese steel. 'Hope this helps.

    • @1234567890CAB
      @1234567890CAB 2 года назад +1

      I was surprised that he didn't bake or otherwise heat the mold before pouring

    • @tellyfaulkner3466
      @tellyfaulkner3466 2 года назад +1

      Wow. I know nothing about this stuff but thank you for sharing this bit of insider knowledge. I'm sure it will help.

  • @jonanderson5137
    @jonanderson5137 Год назад

    I'm a knife sharpener, about 15 years of experience. Used to really be into chasing the perfect edge. My hands can feel how gummy that alloy is by watching the video. I still grind edges by hand and talking about 6 hours to profile an edge sounds about right. Maybe not for your alloy, but for some higher end steels that come with absurdly obtuse edge profiles.
    I'll say this, your approach was beyond reproach! Always take your time, nothing is free. Edge packing is a persistent myth when it comes to steel blades.

  • @ShinyKnife
    @ShinyKnife 2 года назад +1

    Shiny knife approved

  • @yellowice0
    @yellowice0 2 года назад +35

    8:12 if you counter sunk a couple of holes in the wood before you peened the pins I think the chances of you splitting the wood would go down, not very deep ones, but just enough to allow for for the metal to bulge out, it would also make the pins to have a tighter connecting grip as there's more material hang over against the knife scales.

    • @_BLANK_BLANK
      @_BLANK_BLANK 2 года назад +9

      Countersinking is a bit too wide for the peening to fill it in, what people normally do to avoid cracking is using a reamer to slightly taper the hole.

  • @slimtimm1
    @slimtimm1 2 года назад +1

    All I can say is WOW!!!

  • @Hooptyroo
    @Hooptyroo 2 года назад +63

    Wow for a first knife that’s really good. The home made bevel grinder looked torturous lol

  • @CreepyChappy
    @CreepyChappy 2 года назад +1

    Awesome knife

  • @bradymcphail9690
    @bradymcphail9690 2 года назад +1

    I’m just beginning my journey in the other side of metal working after 45 years of welding/ fabrication. I find what you are sharing to be the next level to becoming a master level metal worker

  • @TheFrozenMind
    @TheFrozenMind Год назад

    I like the color of brass and it's full tang. great video and excellent craftmanship.

  • @DiesInEveryFilm
    @DiesInEveryFilm 2 года назад +3

    Really cool project and something ive been wanting to try myself for a long time, thanks for sharing.

  • @heidilloid6844
    @heidilloid6844 2 года назад +1

    This dude should try to enter on "Forged In Fire"

  • @jackstrange186
    @jackstrange186 2 года назад

    Such a wonderful new assistant. Penny sweet.

  • @theinternetthug
    @theinternetthug 2 года назад +1

    Oh my God. Penny is adorable!

  • @MrGerd
    @MrGerd 2 года назад +12

    Never seen this kind of alloy on a knife. Nice looking tool. Cool :)

  • @riskybusiness3413
    @riskybusiness3413 2 года назад +2

    An absolute work of art - 11/10

  • @maxmai7972
    @maxmai7972 2 года назад

    Honestly the result is astonishingly good

  • @StasiaMerritt
    @StasiaMerritt 6 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed this video, I loved the start to finish product. You also are a good presenter.

  • @brianstephens8667
    @brianstephens8667 2 года назад +36

    As an amateur knife collector, I think looks good! Please keep us updated on how long it keeps an edge!

    • @trentw6806
      @trentw6806 2 года назад +4

      Ya probably already saw but he mentions this knife in his copper hammer video i just watched. Kept its edge better than he expected

    • @brianstephens8667
      @brianstephens8667 2 года назад +1

      @@trentw6806 I went to the video and checked it out! Thanks.

    • @robertkat
      @robertkat 2 года назад +2

      It totally depends what you cut.

  • @rush2124u2
    @rush2124u2 2 года назад

    That was excellent and adding the polyurethane protect the wood and makes it shine. Good Stuff

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 2 года назад

    That’s a very interesting transition from the blade to the tang.

  • @PyroMynx
    @PyroMynx 2 года назад

    Oooh, I'd buy this knife too! I love the wood and copper together.

  • @Elmojomo
    @Elmojomo 2 года назад +1

    Man, that blade came out beautiful, first knife or not!
    By the way, that 'cold forging' process he mentions is called edge packing. It's normally done hot during the process of forging a blade, and it absolutely makes a difference in the toughness of an edge, in case anyone is wondering if it's worth it.

  • @corbin_fishing
    @corbin_fishing 2 года назад +2

    Love the new puppy 😍

  • @technoe02
    @technoe02 2 года назад +5

    Yeah, steel might last longer but it will never look as good as this does. I love it

  • @tianzining
    @tianzining 2 года назад +1

    You are the first RUclipsr that makes me think forging is not that dangerous if you are well protected.

    • @dont.ripfuller6587
      @dont.ripfuller6587 2 года назад +2

      nuclear fission is not that dangerous if you're well protected...well protected means knowledgeable of the task at hand and what dangers it presents,.such as things that make things explode in your face unexpectedly. Knowledge is power, stay strong 💪🏽📚

    • @tianzining
      @tianzining 2 года назад +1

      @@dont.ripfuller6587 yeah, but human made mistakes. So I respect people knowing what they are doing, following procedures and prepared when shit still happens

  • @kriss3d
    @kriss3d 2 года назад +20

    Very pretty. And I'm glad you used a full size tang instead of so many forged knifes that have a single thin tang instead of the entire width of the handle. Very nice work. I'd love to see a followup on how it works after extensive use.

    • @nikolajc7617
      @nikolajc7617 2 года назад +1

      that knife is Cast not forged.

  • @msteele999
    @msteele999 2 года назад +3

    Well done - I enjoy watching you do different projects

  • @acomingextinction
    @acomingextinction 2 года назад

    Beautiful, beautiful knife. Bronze + walnut really is a classic look.

  • @gabeofalltrades0770
    @gabeofalltrades0770 Год назад

    That was extremely entertaining. I’m a traditional knife maker (out of steel) but it was cool seeing it done another way

  • @DeweyKentM
    @DeweyKentM 2 года назад +3

    Awesome project! I really like everything about this knife; the bronze, the copper, the walnut, and the combination of all three in a very simple yet pleasing shape. It makes me want one of my own.

  • @jonathanclark7444
    @jonathanclark7444 2 года назад +1

    I love how many different methods you show on this channel, its great to get a breif overview of it to then research more fully later.

  • @TheDrivebynerf
    @TheDrivebynerf Год назад

    Oh wow I may use this for a knife build
    Been looking for something like this for long time. Thank you

  • @carlnikolov
    @carlnikolov 2 года назад

    Amazing amount of patience and skill as usual!

  • @Serbianguy432
    @Serbianguy432 2 года назад +7

    Well done! The knife turned out very nice and, as always, the video itself is a joy to watch. With all the sounds and close in filming I feel as though I'm part of the project.

  • @kolinkomita2975
    @kolinkomita2975 Год назад

    Really cool. I'll be watching as I get more into metalworking.

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 2 года назад +1

    Have I told you lately how much I love your videos? Your voice, the things you make, the effort you put into it, all add up to something great and very fun to watch!!!

  • @theviewer7262
    @theviewer7262 2 года назад

    Thanks for showing..well linking a video regarding how you create your molds. I absolutely loathe when "youtubers" don't reveal things as such. Ur a real baller man. Keep it up and thanks man

  • @dschoas
    @dschoas 2 года назад

    This is a thing of beauty! Congrats for the first knife.

  • @elizabethwatson71
    @elizabethwatson71 2 года назад +1

    VERY nice. One thing you may not notice (I’m a chef and this caught my attention as I’ve injured myself in the past on this oversight) right as the wood ends, on the blade, and the angle begins…those crisp edges need to be eased over. A quick grip on the blade, combined with a bit of force or pressure, that sharp edge could damage your hand.
    As I said, I think it’s brilliant! I’d love to see you do an entire collection made this way.

  • @jeffffro7674
    @jeffffro7674 2 года назад +6

    That's one of the best looking knives I've ever seen my friend!!! WOW!!! I hope the edge holds up cause I'd love to make one of my own!!!

    • @absolutez3r019
      @absolutez3r019 2 года назад

      copper doesn't hold an edge very well, too soft a metal. But it does look cool

    • @quindecim7507
      @quindecim7507 2 года назад

      @@absolutez3r019 it's not made of copper, it's made of aluminum bronze, an alloy of copper and aluminum. copper is soft, but aluminum bronze is incredibly tough. The only thing about the knife made of pure copper was the pins.

  • @no-one3795
    @no-one3795 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful knife. I like the color.

  • @haydnsterne8067
    @haydnsterne8067 2 года назад

    The bevil jig is amazing love it

  • @kentieber7309
    @kentieber7309 2 года назад +1

    that was an excellent project. I love the way you go step by step in your videos .that helps us understand processes to help with our own projects

  • @ytuser4562
    @ytuser4562 2 года назад

    What an awesomely unique design for a blade. The shape and colors are so cool to me.

  • @SetTheCurve
    @SetTheCurve 2 года назад

    I’ve wanted to make a set of dumbbells out of this alloy for years. It’s beautiful.

  • @SturleyArt
    @SturleyArt 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work. Love the shape and design and the cold hardening was fascinating.

  • @justtoms3773
    @justtoms3773 2 года назад

    i been a smith for 6 years and i gotta say WOW that knife is absolute gold for a first knife
    if you showed me this without context i would have assumed you have at least some knife making practice behind you

  • @isaiasbalbuena6356
    @isaiasbalbuena6356 2 года назад

    Beautiful piece of art !!!!!

  • @johnthemainguy9059
    @johnthemainguy9059 2 года назад +4

    Great video, great subject. I really like the instructive voice over.
    Interesting coincidence that you and Black Beard Forge posted videos of cast bronze, cold forged blades within hours of each other.

  • @TheRealVM5M
    @TheRealVM5M 2 года назад

    All I paid attention to at the metal part was the puppy HES SO CUTEEEEE also your metal work is extremely clean and I really like it keep it up

  • @4realGTFOH
    @4realGTFOH 2 года назад

    That little knife is pretty cool

  • @j.dtarran8302
    @j.dtarran8302 Год назад

    Great Craftsmanship with an interesting alloy I might try.

  • @Arrowed_Sparrow
    @Arrowed_Sparrow 2 года назад +1

    That is a gorgeous and perfectly simple knife. And thank you for lowering the audio of the power tools. Far too many channels enjoy blowing out people's eardrums lol.

  • @Megamind_of_MetroCity
    @Megamind_of_MetroCity 2 года назад

    Came out really nice!

  • @hendriklubbe
    @hendriklubbe 2 года назад

    Excellent craftsmanship, beautiful!

  • @augustm.moschera8646
    @augustm.moschera8646 2 года назад +1

    You did a great job! I've seen hundreds of knife making videos and this was excellent.

  • @starhawke380
    @starhawke380 2 года назад

    Looks great! you made the right call in not using steel for sure. Everyone does that. This has way more character and a story behind it.

  • @eightbit3342
    @eightbit3342 2 года назад +4

    What a quality knife! and such a warm colour and i am blown away by the sharpness, really didn't expect that, nice one dude :) 8-bit.

  • @Airman..
    @Airman.. 2 года назад

    Beautiful knife man wish you 1M subscribers

  • @dansadler2319
    @dansadler2319 2 года назад

    Outstanding work sir

  • @elchupacabra1193
    @elchupacabra1193 2 года назад

    I too enjoy aluminum bronze. If I had enough copper sources around, I'd probably go exclusively with it.

  • @spookydonkey2195
    @spookydonkey2195 2 года назад +1

    Penny is adorable!

  • @christianblack2916
    @christianblack2916 2 года назад

    I've worked with cast alubronze and with walnut myself, so I appreciated and enjoyed this. But as soon as you pulled out the polyurethane goop I shouted NOOOOOOOO! You can get teak oil or linseed oil or advanced Osmo brand oil finishes; or shellac, or use power-buffed beeswax or microcrystalline wax - your work deserves it!

  • @joewhitney4097
    @joewhitney4097 2 года назад

    Interesting build, enjoyed watching the forging process with these materials. Love the use of the bronze and walnut.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @navtheartist
    @navtheartist 2 года назад

    Amazing build

  • @riadenchong770
    @riadenchong770 2 года назад

    No way 6 hours to sand down for edge....turn out sweet ...love your videos and enjoy your very well detailed orientation... Keep up the good hard work

  • @sandrapetty2609
    @sandrapetty2609 2 года назад

    Dude, beautiful knife.

  • @tomroberts7221
    @tomroberts7221 2 года назад

    Nice looking knife. Good job.

  • @BatMan-sg9kh
    @BatMan-sg9kh 2 года назад

    Love the aesthetic of it

  • @I.no.ah.guy57
    @I.no.ah.guy57 2 года назад +3

    Such a sweet knife, you did a great job. I'd love to make a knife like that someday

  • @spencerdunn866
    @spencerdunn866 2 года назад

    Alternatives to steel knives are fascinating

  • @alanpreston3111
    @alanpreston3111 2 года назад

    Lovely job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻… lovely Penny❤️

  • @wantafastz28
    @wantafastz28 2 года назад

    Well this was always something I was wanting to try. Glad someone else did the trail and error part for me.

  • @pomnichowski
    @pomnichowski 2 года назад

    very nicely done
    appealing shape
    good look

  • @dougevans6389
    @dougevans6389 2 года назад

    You done a good job on that! That’s a damn good looking knife!!!

  • @johnpaulbacon8320
    @johnpaulbacon8320 2 года назад

    Nice outcome.

  • @Joseph-um6lk
    @Joseph-um6lk Год назад

    Your work Ethic should be taught in schools. Truly masterful work especially being your first try.

  • @guye7763
    @guye7763 2 года назад

    Excellent. Well done!

  • @rodrigolara6733
    @rodrigolara6733 2 года назад

    I really like the color.

  • @spicyboinezu8434
    @spicyboinezu8434 2 года назад

    Great work, really glad to be able to be here for your first time doing something like this, as this was very creative

  • @arthuralexander0918
    @arthuralexander0918 2 года назад

    Great looking blade!

  • @agoodballet
    @agoodballet 2 года назад

    Nailed it! Awesome blade man!

  • @filipemecenas
    @filipemecenas 2 года назад

    Beautiful bronze age stile

  • @kweep1
    @kweep1 2 года назад +1

    Looks cool

  • @steve8395
    @steve8395 Год назад

    I love your glove trick. LOL!

  • @doone5303
    @doone5303 2 года назад

    That's a really nice knife

  • @x1x4x1
    @x1x4x1 2 года назад

    i think looks splendid :) good job man

  • @tylerkrug7719
    @tylerkrug7719 2 года назад

    That's a sweet knife!

  • @RandomMetalWorker
    @RandomMetalWorker 2 года назад

    that is a beautiful knife

  • @TTCPMCOrganization
    @TTCPMCOrganization Год назад

    It totaly looks profesional!

  • @JamesMiddletonIV
    @JamesMiddletonIV 2 года назад

    Your manner of speaking reminds me a lot of the late Grant Thompson, King of Random. I enjoy your videos and hope you continue to make more. Take care.

  • @dangerousandy
    @dangerousandy 2 года назад

    That looks superb

  • @paulgeorge7347
    @paulgeorge7347 2 года назад

    very skilled work

  • @darth342
    @darth342 Год назад

    Great looking knife, that thing would look killer in a hand made leather case