MAKING A DAMASCUS BOWIE WITH A HAND HAMMER!!! Part 2
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I know this whole thing has been a sort of kick in the pants for your business, but I really appreciate the change of pace from these videos. Big fan of seeing different things from the channel, and I love many of the quality of life improvement things you guys have been posting.
Also, Will is a freaking beast. So glad he is part of the team.
Gotta love Jamie for the choice of music while "candle fitup"
Fork andles..
@@dg3723 na na fork andles
Now I want Steele vs. Stelter: Medieval edition...
@@rinflame44 just Will and Alec in suits of armour forging slingshots 😂
I laughed loud when Will blew out the candle and music abruptly stopped :)
One more thumbs up for Jamie!
Legend has it that he's still hand sanding the Zweihander
Speaking of which, they didn't put out the final video yet, did they?
if that were the case he'd of sanded the entirety of the blade away XD
@@superymariowest2403 not yet! Alec said in a video they're waiting until they can get back in the shop to finish it
Lol
@@RBeBaN22 Oh thank goodness. I was worried they snapped it.
That Damascus pattern is incredibly beautiful. I am in awe.
That’s quite funny😂
Yeah the pattern is awesome. Although I feel the latter didn't really come through, I don't think they were ground deep enough. Still incredible looking blade, and shows a ton of skill just to make a Damascus blade at all let alone hand hammering it.
Said it last time, and ill say it again, his skills with hand tools and hand work are next level! Its amazing the level of finish he can achieve with simple tools.
And also, that guard design is GORGEOUS!
Yeah that is amazing
I’m glad your “not Hwuah” method worked 👍🏻
Alec: Hey Will, what are you doing during the lock down?
Will: I'm just making exceptionally beautiful, work of art, masterpiece level knives with my bare hands. Why, what are you up to?
Alec: I paint face on hammer.
Well, he also repaired the hammer and made 2 pairs of tongs and a cross peen hammer. And I think the new paint job is better than the original so it is all good.
But honestly this is kind of what I always wanted from the channel. Each doing something a bit different and only once in a while coming together for a bigger project.
Andddddd he was dumped.
Will, you are truly an artist. That extra groove in the guard was the perfect touch. Beautiful knife.
I'm always amazed at Will's knife making ability.
Maybe its a life gift 😐🙄🤗
Jamie your editing is brilliant. I loved the medieval music with the candle soot trick.
Its like watching a movie. The music gets more intense as the video goes on...thats well done on editors part💯
please make a beautiful leather sheath for it!! i would love to see that!
Alexander Shaw wooden sheath would be more cool
I can’t get enough of Will’s garage knife builds, SOOO good!!
Can we get a couple vids of Will getting nerdy on files, hand sanding and guard fit up please.
I’m at a loss trying to describe how beautiful that knife is. The skill and craftsmanship is absolutely awesome! Great job Will! 👏👏👏
I’m making a brass hammer out of bullet casings, and I want to cry watching you file that brass. It is very time consuming. But I do think it will be the coolest brass hammer ever!!!
I think I’d have made a softwood pattern and sand casted it. You waste less very expensive material that way.
Simon Morris man I have never done this before. I found the brass in the hills behind my house the handle is an old axe handle I broke and I dovetailed an old oak table leg into it for the wood side. Over 20 hours of hand sanding and filing later and I know that there has to be a better way. I bet I wasted enough brass to make another entire hammer but hopefully I’ll be able to melt it back into an Ingot for later use. Definitely after I get some casting sand because your right it will save countless hours of work and a lot of brass
@@kevincassidy1057 bloody cool job mate! Did start off on the shopfloor with a great grandad as a farrier, a grandad as a stonemason, a father as a toolmaker and I’ve been an engineer pretty much all my life! Perhaps too much time spent on trying to make lots cheaply but I do know a wee bit about working metal. Get stuck in old lad!👍
Simon Morris oh man that’s awesome, I’ll be a mechanical engineer in a couple years. I’m starting a list of tools I need so I can start working smart not hard when I finish school! If you want to check out the hammer I just posted it @kevs_crx on instagram
@@kevincassidy1057 So for what it's worth dude, cartridge brass is _tough_. Way tougher than normal brass. You're doing things the hard way, and I'm not sure if it'll make a good brass hammer (ie be soft enough) in the end. Make sure to anneal it, heat treating cartridge brass is a thing (not the same sort of annealing as steel, either).
If you didn't cast it, how'd you make it into an ingot to work with?
the ladder pattern is gorgeous, i'd love to see you do a raindrop pattern next!
Will's got skills!
skWills
0:53 Does he say Satanite? Maybe he's made a deal with the dark side. It's either that or many hours of hard work.
There's a tshirt from that somehow 🤔
Hey man! You’re truly an inspiration for all of us smiths out there. Personally I liked the shiny Guard better but it still looks🔥🔥!
I was surprised he went with the cold-blue antique look as well, but yeah, looks sweet.
These videos are the *BEST* example of the blade makers’ craft that I have seen. Will has become a legendary knife maker. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love your big shop, but watching Will Make these beautiful knives in a minimal shop brings me great joy. The way you pivoted your business in this crisis is amazing.
This man is a pro at sanding and filing... been trying myself recently, jeez he makes it look this way too easy. Congratz on a beautiful knife!
Will, that knife is so sweet! Low tech and as beautiful as anything from the shop that y’all have done. Trouble shooting plus!
Man Will is so skilled with a file, he just makes perfect shapes and it looks so good!
Wow, gotta say Will makes some amazing things. I can see why Alec wanted to work with him. Absolutely stunning work, my dude.
Despite his young age this guy has some mad skills. I’m definitely going back to watch part one. After that I may even subscribe.
This really is quite something, and the process has been a pleasure to watch! Thank you!
This channel is truly one of the best on RUclips if not the best, not just at blacksmithing but full stop!! The personalities of Alec and Will, the skills and knowledge they all have oh and a special shout out to Jamie, we don't see him now Alec has gone across the pond but well done!! you are all masters at what you do!!! Keep it up, this channel is amazing.......
WOW! what a Craftsman Will! I'm so impressed with some of todays young gun Craftsman & woman, and then there's the most of the people your age who dont have a desire or care about anything except where the party is. I'm proud of the quality that you put out
Brady McPhail thank you!
Will - I subscribed to Alec long before you came along, but my god your attention to detail and hand tool work is amazing. When it comes to the nitty gritty you don't mess around and I appreciate that about you.
I wonder what’s like when someone asks will what he does for a living... “ what do you do” “oh I hand file, and hand sand”
man anything i have ever seen will make is absolutely friggin phenominal. beautiful craftsmanship Will.
I'm loving these videos, Cant wait to see the moment Alec and Will are reunited!
Wow Will! I truly commend you with your use of true hand tools. That blade is truly a spectacular example of your perseverance. You really nocked it out of the park with everything from making your own damascus, sculpturing the brass guard, and shaping the handle. You should truly be proud of yourself! I would have to think that you have found your calling, great job young man!
Thanks Will, I appreciate you, man. Thanks to both of you guys, and to Mrs. Steele. Thank you for your service.
Will: this look a little plain right now..
Me: WHAT? That looks perfect! Don't ruin it!
Will: *adds groove*
Me: oh yeah...that's nicer.
This is absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship is perfectly on point. Love it.
That fit up is just amazing, and the pattern is out of this world. Will is incredibly talented and to think he’s only my age....
Will, you have amazing patience, tenacity and supreme artful skill within your trade. I take a bow to you sir.
Great to see a beautiful knife created with limited tools. I am sure this speaks to many if us who dream of knife making. Awesome vid Will. 👍
the forced patina on the guard is gorgeous, awesome work Will!
You guys continue to knock it out of the forge. The editing was on point (particularly, editing out the long explanation), the project was made to look entirely achievable and I'm walking away inspired to try it myself.
Wills Filing and sanding are always amazing to watch. Your freehand control is incredible.
Beautiful job on the knife. Thumbs up to Will for the save and artistic skills.
Man. What a beautiful blade. I wonder how many knives it would take to build the skills to make a knife like that.
Can't wait to start my own journey in knife making!
We needed more beauty shots of that knife. I felt short changed at the end. Very awesome Will!
Alec might listen to self-help audiobooks while working on a project but as you can see my man Will, well he watched The Office. I love this guy!
That knife is beautiful and as someone who is currently putting time and money into learning to make knives, this is super inspiring
WOW... really cool to see this process and to see it done with minimal power tools. It gives me a little bit of hope!
It's a beaut wow well done i love the aging of the brass, it looks stunning. again a job well done.
Man... Will is an absolute ARTIST. Frikkin' amazing work.
"All the way up, down the blade" lol sometimes english gets the best of us
You are right, Will! even when i made my 1st knife from a nail (i know that is bad material and is too soft) after hardening its even usable!
I love seeing you create crazy swords, but i think i love seeing what we could produce in our own workshop with time and effort (and a load of luck). Please keep these limited tool set videos going!
Will nailed it! Again! Now I'm even more anxious to start my own kniveforging and handle making!
Craftsman......calm and confident......Kudos Will 👍
Hi Alec & Will,
Firstly Alec I've watched your vids for many years now, started when you were a month or so into you daily vids and has been truly amazing watching your channel and business change and grow through all your hard work.
I am a craftsman of wood since about 10/11yrs old so and at 33 now its quite inspiring seeing how far you've come in this time.
My main reason for finally commenting is that all you've ever shown has all intrigued me and with the thoughts trying in the future to add some basic blacksmithing skills to my belt, but recently these basics vids have truly shown what a amazing pieces of art you 2 can create with even limited tools but with true skill and take my hat off to you both.
I've only just started videoing the hobby side of my craft for RUclips so only a very basic channel atm and doubt il ever get the time to catch up with likes of yourselves but if you ever get a chance to check my vids out please do.
So glad y’all are still making videos love the work. You guys are helping keep my sanity. Hope y’all are staying safe.
Loving the Back-To-Basics of Will's latest videos. Keep it up Will!
Absolutely flabbergasted. This was amazing Will. Looks like that took the better part of a week, but man I'd love to do that. Seems like the one thing I couldn't really do without though is a forge. I just need a weekend to practice with someone who has a setup before I go an build/buy stuff for another hobby.
I think forged in fire should have a "youtube special on tv" and include you guys and other tube smiths 😁
I've been following your channel for a couple of years now..quite enthusiastically.. I've enjoyed your progress, particularly in the last year. I've only ever made two knives , both were stock removal..( from flat files).. so I applaud your skills at the forge!! I find myself looking for the next video every day!!
*looking at some of the best craftmanship his side of Mississippi*
Nobody:
No one whatsoever:
Will: "It looks a little plain right now"
That sir is another level attention to detail.
*Will taking the blade out of the first coffee etch*
Me: Daaaaamn, that looks awesome
Will: It's not perfect so I'm going to hit it with another coffee etch.
Me: Wut?
Well done Will, I admire your patience with the schnitzelwerk with the fit and finish. Also, good choice in a file handle (The yellow sphere shaped one)
OMG finally, you guys are killing me when there a pause in your releases. Thank you!
Been saving this vid for the weekend and Will didn't disappoint. Just to reiterate somone else's comment, Shout out to Jamie for the music and video editing. Keep up the good work.
Beautiful work, Will. Truly a work of art. You have a God given talent, which you've taken further with your hard work and patience.
The pattern on that blade is stunning. Well done Will!
Absolutely blown away at the sure beauty of that knife. The Damascus pattern is stunning and the handle and guard came out great. Thank you for putting out videos like this.
I would like to see a challenge between Will and Alec to make a knife using the same materials and equipment. They could call it Will vs. Alec : Home Addition. Id like to see as to what they come up with.
Steele vs Stelter
Will.... that is one awesome knife! I agree with Alec, you knocked it out the park! Fine job, sir!
I would love to see some gun-stock style checkering on that handle.
Will is a master with the file now! I know he spends hours at it but it is absolutely worth it.
Craftsmanship at its finest. Well done Will!
I really appreciate your handle & guard design. Always looks nice on your knives
Suuuuuuper nice job Will! 😍
I love the blackened guard; it goes great with the handle wood.
I love your enthusiasm, some older men just don't care as much as you do, but they do have a lot more knowledge on how to resolve problems than you do
Great video, well done..
Absolutely beautiful piece dude.. the detail on the brass and that Damascus pattern is mind blowing..
Knocked it out of the park, indeed.
The Bowie is an eternal classic, while being open to subtle interpretation.
I’ve seen many fails and triumphs, but this one belongs in the top ten list.
Simple, elegant lines wonderfully executed. That guard.... was my favorite feature.....and then the patina 😳 guilded the lilly. I wonder who is worthy of creating a custom sheath, not to cover it, but to display next to it in the lighted glass case.
Sorry, I don’t usually gush like a little girl, but this one reminds me of my grandpa.
When perfect is almost good enough... Wow, great attention to detail, nice project, and excellent execution. Thanks for sharing this video.
fanTAStic work, Will! I admire your dedication to craft and work ethic. In comparison, the only thing I made in my 20s was trouble.
How do you and Alec stay so positive no matter what happens
Mad respect. That amount of sandkng & shaping & filing by hand always impresses me about your videos.
Whenever I would bust out a saw or router to shape wood, you always go with some sort of sanding.
I love the idea of using the black soot as blue talcum because I'm just getting into blacksmithing and I would rather do that lol
Have you ever considered cross hatch carving on your wood handles? It's a common thing for a lot of firearms to have their grips carved for extra friction, and it also adds some interesting flavour to a plain looking handle.
Me: Man, forging knives looks so cool. Why don't I try this?
Will: "After 7 hours of hand sanding"
Me: Ohhhh right, that's why.
Nicholas Stone dont have to do that much hand sanding. You don’t even have to any of you don’t want. I do 80% of mine all on the belt grinder only. All depends on the quality and finish work. ($$$ if selling) your wanting. 3M Trizact A45 or A30 belt will leave a real nice finish. Good enough for an edc or bush craft knife.
It’s worth it. Trust me.
Loong way to victory :)
Love how Will's watching WPS while filing the grip lol
This corona virus sucks for business but it’s nice to see you guys changing up your videos reminds me of both of your channels from a few years ago. Keep up the hard work, stay safe and work hard!
That old school candle technique was a treat 👌🏻
Damn Will is a beast!
200 years from now that Knife will be the center attraction in a Knife collection.
Beautiful, Will. Great job on this video, Mr. Editor
You fellas are a true inspiration. Well done Will.
This is kind of scary I just started working on a Bowie about two weeks before you started this series and they’re almost the exact same shape! but mine isn’t Damascus. dad gum that’s beautiful!!
I love how the music abruptly stopped when he blew out the candle😂😂
Really enjoyed watching this knife been made
the Damascus pattern is amazing and the guard
and handle turned out fantastic. well done
WILL. CHEERS.
Another phenomenal blade from Will. A masterpiece indeed. Well done sir!
Wish I could build a beauty like that. Well done Will! I would buy that Bowie off any shelf!
i love to learn to do what you all do every day man. it cool to see knives and tools you guys make it really cool.
Will! Just wanted you to know I've been wanting to get into knife making for years, and these recent videos of yours have finally got me to get off my ass and start working. Got a set of files and some knife steel and have my first attempt in progress! Thanks for the inspiration dude
Everything suits everything on that knife. Looks great
Will’s back! About time the dynamic duo was reunited on the channel 😂