Making a $3000 Damascus Chef's Knife

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  • Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
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    CHAPTERS:
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:16 - Forging the Damascus Steel
    3:57 - Sponsored Segment
    5:12 - Back to the Video
    9:12 - Twisting the Billet
    11:30 - Forging the Blade
    16:47 - Normalizing and Heat Treating
    18:58 - Final Grinding
    23:29 - Prepping the Handle Pieces
    30:18 - Glue-up
    32:04 - Shaping the Handle
    34:39 - Thinning the Edge and Handsanding
    37:30 - Etching My Maker's Mark
    38:34 - Etching the Damascus Steel
    41:44 - Finishing Touches
    42:16 - Final Reveal
    43:00 - Sharpening the Blade
    43:58 - Sharpness Testing
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Комментарии • 497

  • @jhublades
    @jhublades  4 месяца назад +25

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    • @mrcheese6139
      @mrcheese6139 4 месяца назад

      Great job

    • @robdeskrd
      @robdeskrd 4 месяца назад

      Why do you still have math homework from 2014? NERD!!! 😂😅😂😅😂 But, seriously, awesome knife bro!

    • @gavinhill3164
      @gavinhill3164 2 месяца назад

      Pattern welding is cool! Call it what it is, pattern welding. This has as much to do with Damascus as I do with being a space rocket

    • @nuraja1222
      @nuraja1222 Месяц назад

      Buat kenangan kenangan/gratis meskipun kecil tak apalah

    • @christian_coulson
      @christian_coulson 7 дней назад

      where you hiding jesse been a while since your last video.

  • @talljesuschrist
    @talljesuschrist 4 месяца назад +400

    It's not cheating because you aren't competing. Especially when you are making a product for a client. Anytime you can make it as perfect as possible is a good thing.

    • @carinhadoscomentarios4325
      @carinhadoscomentarios4325 4 месяца назад +4

      Yes

    • @Mawyman2316
      @Mawyman2316 4 месяца назад +6

      Exactly this

    • @BenlshTracker
      @BenlshTracker 4 месяца назад +2

      If its cheating, placing spacers in the jaws is cheating too HAHAHA

    • @user-tw9gt9bk7w
      @user-tw9gt9bk7w 2 месяца назад +5

      exactly. plus the entire machine itself is already massively advantageous compared to ancient blacksmithing techniques. if there was a line for “cheating” it would of been crossed long ago.
      embrace the tech when it’s useful

    • @liamgilham
      @liamgilham Месяц назад

      Not cheating..... just the same as calling a prius a semi-trailer.... It just ISN'T...
      THE IRREFUTABLE FACT IS THAT DAMASCUS IS NOT PATTERN WELDING...
      would you be happy buying a car but get given a bike instead?? Same thing

  • @yin-fire3263
    @yin-fire3263 4 месяца назад +106

    Your channel is growing fast, man. Nice work🎉

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +24

      I’m very fortunate that it is :D I feel slightly undeserving of it but I’ll happily take it nonetheless

    • @flyingwalrus7831
      @flyingwalrus7831 4 месяца назад +2

      too humble, you are making some top tier works@@jhublades

    • @babsabroad2205
      @babsabroad2205 3 месяца назад +3

      @@jhublades If you didn't deserve it, we wouldn't be here, my man!

  • @pontu_com4586
    @pontu_com4586 4 месяца назад +38

    I challenge you to make a zweihander with what you think is the prettiest damascus pattern (I know it's a big sword, but I love it and would love to see this challenge some day).

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +16

      That's a big challenge, maybe once I move into a bigger shop :D

    • @xxxxcalimeroxxxx
      @xxxxcalimeroxxxx 3 месяца назад

      No it's not a challenge, just a bigger forge. The challenge is to make a composite highlander. Nobody's done that.

  • @condor1234
    @condor1234 4 месяца назад +39

    Engineering is making things more precise with the simplest/easiest solution there is to offer. Just smarter not harder.

  • @yellowdogbladeworks
    @yellowdogbladeworks 4 месяца назад +46

    Beautiful knife, Jesse! Using any tool that increases your accuracy, efficiency, quality & productivity isn't cheating, it's good business sense. I say go for it!

  • @Bonty1a
    @Bonty1a Месяц назад +3

    We need more videos... I'm getting addicted to them, and here is not enough product. Best way to fall asleep

  • @David-we3wj
    @David-we3wj Месяц назад +3

    I am genuinely amazed how nobody paid attention that Jesse puts his hand under the knife(even if its not sharp(yet)) on 23:13 right before showing Dulce

  • @bagel_guy9495
    @bagel_guy9495 4 месяца назад +20

    We need more Dulce and Marlow. Also you should rewatch all the Forged in Fire episodes you were in next time you handsand so you see just how much you have improved.

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +3

      I'm working on a section on my website dedicated to Dulce and Marlow :D
      They'll have cameos every video too, don't worry

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 4 месяца назад +19

    It absolutely is not cheating. What's the difference between programming a stop point and using a kiss block? Both of them make the press stop at a desired thinkness. It is still the skill of the smith that decides the end results and your end results are amazing. Thanks for taking us along 👍 and Hello from just down the road, Tucson, Az.

  • @tryxxor
    @tryxxor 4 месяца назад +30

    The Digital control thingy is just a fancy set of the steel blocks you arleady use in your press to limit the thickness so why would it be cheating? being lazy isnt always cheating.

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +4

      That's actually fair... hmm...

    • @aaronmarkstaller
      @aaronmarkstaller 4 месяца назад

      The difference is was it by hand with kiss blocks, still on the line, or by robot or technology assisted. Wheres the line then. Buying a linear servo to hold the blank and push it in for you as well is just the same as him holding it. Buying a robot to hold and move and press the whole thing is the same as him doing it. Then whats different with his fancy “hand made” knives for $3000 and a $15 temu damascus knife.
      Thats the line. Robot assisted, or not.

    • @tryxxor
      @tryxxor 3 месяца назад +1

      @@aaronmarkstaller i would say putting a kiss block in the press or pressing a button isnt that much of a difference. but in the same line we could argue about the press itself, the belt grinder, the gas forge, angle grinder or any other machine. any idiot can put a sheet of steel in the laser/waterjet cutter and the automatic grindingmachine but i doubt most people could make a acceptable knife with the tools we see in the video.

  • @harrycrowder6583
    @harrycrowder6583 4 месяца назад +42

    Gg to the one person who beat me to this video

  • @DrewProductions6
    @DrewProductions6 4 месяца назад +4

    Getting a digital press controler is NOT cheating because you are one of the most legitimatly skilled bladesmith on RUclips! watching you forge Enma by hand proves that it doesn't matter what tools you have.

  • @dankaczor8965
    @dankaczor8965 4 месяца назад +14

    Twist Damascus patterns are underrated. I’m glad more smiths are doing new patterns and playing with them more. Layer count alone (7 layer Ws with 25 layers across) makes the pattern more elaborate. Great work on this one.

  • @shortcircuit7310
    @shortcircuit7310 4 месяца назад +4

    Really impressed by how humble this guy is. It takes a lot of self knowledge and humility for a guy that is as talented as he is to state that he couldn't say he had his own definable style yet.
    Also like how he credits his inspirations, like when he mentions about how much he as been inspired by Mareko's handles

  • @leatherface711
    @leatherface711 4 месяца назад +2

    i’ll call the video clips of the hammer blows all cut up and sped up “The Royer hammer time smackerdoodle whack attack” love that knife very intricate and 3-Dish , that firestorm pattern is so beautiful

  • @timsmith6683
    @timsmith6683 4 месяца назад +4

    I recently found your channel and while I remember seeing you on forged in fire I would like to see a video of you just giving some info about yourself. No, not if you like long walks on the beach but a little history, how you got into forging , how old you were stuff like that. I'll keep watching, maybe you already have one on here. Love your work , what a craftsman !

  • @glockerbob
    @glockerbob 27 дней назад

    Anything that makes life easier is never cheating, it’s smart.

  • @the_real_THlNG
    @the_real_THlNG 4 месяца назад +2

    The santoku with the blue handle used to be my favorite jesse hu knife but now I have a new favorite knife

  • @DameDolla33
    @DameDolla33 3 месяца назад +1

    This guy is very entertaining, like there was no reason to taste the coffee😂 but he just likes having fun. Keep it up bro

  • @SirBalageG
    @SirBalageG Месяц назад

    41:44 I love how you can hear the oil's impact on the blade, sounds awesome

  • @Clanps
    @Clanps 4 месяца назад +8

    Excited to watch this, your videos are always amazing ❤❤

  • @shayes.x
    @shayes.x 4 месяца назад +1

    This is probably my favorite blade you've ever made 😍 The firestorm pattern is absolutely stunning, and the simple brass spacer with ebony handle perfectly accents it. Some sort of weaponry with this design would blow my mind!

  • @butterfer0808
    @butterfer0808 4 месяца назад +2

    I'd love to see you make a whole greatsword or nodachi one day.

  • @cuppasandpuppas
    @cuppasandpuppas 21 день назад

    Great video, and an absolutely gorgeous knife! Regarding drilling out the holes in the ebony (and possibly the brass as well), you could use a spiral router bit in your drill press. It would be basically what you are doing with the drill bits, but cleaner and easier.

  • @Arik-et8ud
    @Arik-et8ud 4 месяца назад +1

    Just stumbled upon Jesse Hu's forging videos and I'm seriously inspired to dive into the world of forging myself! Jesse, if you're reading this, you're a true master! Any tips on how to get started? What was your journey like when you first began? Would love to hear your insights and advice!

  • @alexanderjamieson7971
    @alexanderjamieson7971 4 месяца назад +1

    This is so much more satisfying to watch than anything on cable or satellite TV.

  • @chrisordiway7203
    @chrisordiway7203 4 месяца назад +1

    Love the contrast in the pattern. Stunning look.

  • @user-gn5rq7wd1z
    @user-gn5rq7wd1z 4 месяца назад +6

    amazing job, jesse! always love these projects

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks :D More to come in the summer

  • @Whitebrowpriest
    @Whitebrowpriest 3 месяца назад +1

    That is crazy nice!!

  • @ScroogeMcDouble
    @ScroogeMcDouble 4 месяца назад +1

    A 365 lb squat at 160?! You’re a beast!

  • @tomspooner3436
    @tomspooner3436 3 месяца назад +1

    Suggestion. Add a small screw on the outside of the PVC pipe that you have the ferric chloride in. That way you can wrap your wire around it. I found your channel yesterday and like what your doing 👍

  • @deesnuts4570
    @deesnuts4570 3 месяца назад +2

    As a young Asian alpha male like Jesse, I’ve been inspired to one day start making my own blades

  • @gibfactory
    @gibfactory 24 дня назад

    You can try clamping your handle to your knife the way Jason Knight does it: Get a piece of leather, or soft jaws for your vise, fix the blade in the vise between the leather/soft jaws so that the tang sticks out, then fit up your handle, and use long quick-grip clamps by clamping the end of the handle to the opposite side of the vise jaw. Can use a couple clamps for it, too. Should be a bit more reliable that clamping one clamp to another, cause the clamps could shift and you could lose pressure.

  • @Vetveto001
    @Vetveto001 4 месяца назад +2

    congrats on the 100k jesse

  • @omchaurasia6949
    @omchaurasia6949 4 месяца назад +2

    Man, last week I watched your Katana video, and since then I watched all your videos. Amazing skill bro 🔥

  • @katunu6030
    @katunu6030 4 месяца назад

    All food cooked with that knife is gonna taste perfect no matter what you do

  • @reggiequinn747
    @reggiequinn747 4 месяца назад +2

    I always look forward to your videos. Your blades are absolutely beautiful and really enjoy watching you work.

  • @Jdavid1976
    @Jdavid1976 2 месяца назад

    For the voice over you could do "fun facts" regarding blacksmithing history, the history of the style knife you're making, the history of damascus, etc etc. That would be cool.

  • @YoItsOrange
    @YoItsOrange 4 месяца назад +3

    好漂亮的堆叠大马,你在大陆很火,vamos!😊

  • @Mr.SausageFingers
    @Mr.SausageFingers 4 месяца назад

    When we saw you on forged in fire, my wife and I said we'd be seeing a lot more of you soon.
    True talent sir.

  • @citizenorycle2129
    @citizenorycle2129 4 месяца назад +2

    Precision is not cheating. Press controllers are just another useful tool, not a cheat IMHO.

  • @chris-C8
    @chris-C8 День назад

    Why are people this young so talented? I just started woodworking last year at 29. Now I'm 30 and feel so far behind😭

  • @TimothyNash-co9zp
    @TimothyNash-co9zp 4 месяца назад +1

    Congrats to the 100k!!!

  • @tammytsang8431
    @tammytsang8431 4 месяца назад +1

    So happy to see that you released a new video!!! Was rewatching the old ones while waiting:’)

  • @Xorthis
    @Xorthis 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing your process and incredible skill with us! And don't worry, your narration is as entertaining as it is informative! I love how excited you get when doing the final etch, damascus steel is really unique, and the final pattern really is so satisfying to see. I'm glad in this automated age, people like you still decide to follow a craft to produce beautiful works!

  • @DragoneyeAiogon
    @DragoneyeAiogon 2 месяца назад

    I gotta give this to you man, you are without a doubt one of the greatest swordsmiths/smiths (in general) ive ever watched.

  • @AdriansHabits
    @AdriansHabits 2 месяца назад +1

    Stunning knife.. having a good backdrop for the finished b roll would go a long way.

  • @romkobo
    @romkobo 4 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful knife. Impressive skills. 👍

  • @wadepg
    @wadepg 4 месяца назад

    That`s a fine Chef`s Knife! Beautifully crafted.

  • @ishannage248
    @ishannage248 4 месяца назад

    i thnk this might be my favorite so far! ur killing it

  • @Hideonpubes
    @Hideonpubes Месяц назад

    I don't know anything about knife making but your videos gets me hooked everytime since you provide information which is good to people like me who does not know anything bout this.😂

  • @stephenjohnson6841
    @stephenjohnson6841 4 месяца назад

    Wow! That Firestorm pattern looks awesome! I had never seen this pattern before. The whole knife is epic! Thanks for sharing!

  • @josephastier7421
    @josephastier7421 4 месяца назад

    Amazing how ordinary steel just comes to life as you go along.

  • @RoseStephens-mo5jb
    @RoseStephens-mo5jb 4 месяца назад

    beautiful knife!!!! enjoy watching you work.

  • @koedoe00
    @koedoe00 4 месяца назад +1

    I really liked the round handle on this knife! I think you should do it more often!

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +1

      I really like it as well :D I might use the style a little bit more from now on

  • @captainnosanity4908
    @captainnosanity4908 29 дней назад

    This is probably my fav smithing channel

  • @JMD09
    @JMD09 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful work!

  • @the_real_THlNG
    @the_real_THlNG 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm already excited

  • @kaiip673
    @kaiip673 4 месяца назад

    Glad good channels get recognition, thank you recommendations

  • @andreasjonsson8075
    @andreasjonsson8075 4 месяца назад

    Smart inventions are not cheating because your are not In an official competition. Like japanese chefs knives, they even come In stainless versions nowdays. Go for It Jesse 🤘

  • @zordiark9673
    @zordiark9673 4 месяца назад

    40:28 I would call that pattern "Tiger-Stripes". It looks really great. Nice job there Jesse

  • @victorchumacera5275
    @victorchumacera5275 3 месяца назад

    I love your works… really amazing!

  • @HafizurRahman-mw8bp
    @HafizurRahman-mw8bp 3 месяца назад

    You are naturally brilliant with skill art design and craft, you have created a beautiful knife with fun and showing lovely character with respect at young age. Salute.

  • @troyswain1310
    @troyswain1310 3 месяца назад

    I enjoy your sense of humor.

  • @HenryPaquin
    @HenryPaquin 4 месяца назад +1

    your so awesome and neat i have no clue how you do this stuff keep it up!

  • @rom8949
    @rom8949 3 месяца назад

    You are like if Nile Red was a blacksmith and I love it

  • @brortobias8908
    @brortobias8908 4 месяца назад

    I would love you to make a video like this just adding all the theory and chemistry behind it all!!

  • @BrickfordCityFire
    @BrickfordCityFire 4 месяца назад

    I really enjoy these videos. Awesome stuff!

  • @zamandave
    @zamandave 4 месяца назад +2

    I just got so stoned this is exactly what I needed in my sub box

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +1

      I got you the RUclips munchies

    • @zamandave
      @zamandave 4 месяца назад

      @@jhublades The best RUclips munchies for sure 👌🏼

  • @Lunkerd
    @Lunkerd 4 месяца назад +1

    Watching your video's really makes me want to get into smithing

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад

      You should :D
      I would try to find a class near you to get started and see if you like it.

  • @annamarialomuscio8744
    @annamarialomuscio8744 4 месяца назад +1

    Woooow Amazing job

  • @katunu6030
    @katunu6030 4 месяца назад

    YEAHHH THE ARIZONA BLACKSMITH GOAT IS BACK!!!!

  • @yin-fire3263
    @yin-fire3263 4 месяца назад +2

    Can we set a subscriber goal of 500k for the end of the year? 😊

    • @jhublades
      @jhublades  4 месяца назад +1

      Sure we can set that as the goal :D idk if we'll reach it but even if we make it 50% there we'll be at 250k

  • @stamatouvable
    @stamatouvable 5 дней назад

    I really enjoy watching your videos.
    Oh and…. It’s not cheating. What ever is easier

  • @darrillwakely
    @darrillwakely Месяц назад

    Mr. Jesse Hu this the first time i have watched one of your videos and i loved it. Nice job. You made a beautiful knife.

  • @samael978
    @samael978 2 месяца назад

    Fossil Damascus stilleto would be so sick

  • @Paka_Lolo
    @Paka_Lolo 4 месяца назад +1

    You were exciting to watch on FIF🔥. Glad I found you here! Hopefully will aquire one of your blades some day.

  • @eletrjc7073
    @eletrjc7073 4 месяца назад

    Looks awesome dude!

  • @fraserembrey5676
    @fraserembrey5676 4 месяца назад +4

    That is a beautiful blade, I loved watching you take a piece of steel and walk through how you turned into that incredible knife

  • @bamsarnie
    @bamsarnie 4 месяца назад

    Love the narration! You have a very cute cat and have made a beautiful blade

  • @madebym.e.
    @madebym.e. 2 месяца назад

    nice work, very impressive!

  • @apx_studio
    @apx_studio 2 месяца назад

    great work again !

  • @jeffreygabbard6192
    @jeffreygabbard6192 4 месяца назад

    My only critique would be blue tape is a little expensive, especially when you're grinding a lot but, fingers are priceless

  • @Iron_candle_forge
    @Iron_candle_forge Месяц назад

    love your content man, incredible work. You've gotta be my fav knifesmith on youtube.

  • @cristianmunteanu8765
    @cristianmunteanu8765 4 месяца назад

    I saw Jesse crush everyone on Forged in Fire, so when I saw he has a youtube channel I immediately subscribed. Nice work Jesse! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @williamharms7582
    @williamharms7582 4 месяца назад

    Wow awesome work

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks 3 месяца назад

    Nice job! The ebony was a good choice. 👍🏻

  • @robthompson8285
    @robthompson8285 4 месяца назад

    Jesse, your videos and knives are awesome! Keep up the great work, brother!😀

  • @remowilliams8118
    @remowilliams8118 Месяц назад

    People usually have a dedicated drill press to do this but there are drill bits with square chisels around then to "drill" square holes.

  • @Er_zansanos
    @Er_zansanos 4 месяца назад

    I love your videos men, please don't stop making them

  • @jessietatom
    @jessietatom 4 месяца назад

    not only are you good , but your great fun to watch

  • @aviweisbach7816
    @aviweisbach7816 4 месяца назад +5

    I don't think digital determination of billet thickness with a press is any more cheating than using a press in the first place. That is to say, not cheating. Wish I could afford, and had room for, one myself ; )

  • @owenholdaway6824
    @owenholdaway6824 4 месяца назад

    glad to see you keep growing! love the videos!

  • @sirmarkmagee1315
    @sirmarkmagee1315 4 месяца назад +1

    Simply amazing

  • @markzuckerberg6610
    @markzuckerberg6610 2 месяца назад

    dude, thats a very nice piece

  • @glockerbob
    @glockerbob 27 дней назад

    Beautiful knife brother.

  • @rcarvalhocutelariaartesana7087
    @rcarvalhocutelariaartesana7087 4 месяца назад

    Great work

  • @davidcahan
    @davidcahan 4 месяца назад

    Nothing is cheating. Any tool that helps you do your job easier and more efficiently is fair game

  • @Mattttttttttttttttttttttttttt
    @Mattttttttttttttttttttttttttt 4 месяца назад

    I love this! Looks like marbling on an A5 wagyu, very appropriate for a chefs knife