Forging Feather Damascus Knives!

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  • Опубликовано: 14 апр 2022
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    After several years here's another attempt at forging feather damascus! Plus Steve has something to say about the benefits of being a McDreamer.
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  • @BeardManTimLaird
    @BeardManTimLaird 2 года назад +16

    Both are beautiful, but I actually like the second one better. Reminds me of a wing as opposed to just a feather. I love you showing your mistakes and struggles. It really helps other creators know that it's not all roses and perfection.

  • @AsaTaylor
    @AsaTaylor 2 года назад +14

    First is a Feather, the second is a Wing. Both lovely blades.

  • @creedakanugget4018
    @creedakanugget4018 2 года назад +1

    Feather Damascus is one of my favorite patterns

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks 2 года назад +3

    They both look awesome, Steve! Drawing out a feather after forging the split together is one of the most stressful things. They always want to split.

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  2 года назад

      Yup!

    • @SmurfMasher
      @SmurfMasher 2 года назад +1

      Two great knife makers in one thread ;) Learned a ton off both you guys.

  • @winnipegbladeworks1433
    @winnipegbladeworks1433 2 года назад +1

    Nit gonna lie that half feather one looks dope!

  • @user-ii5im7zm2t
    @user-ii5im7zm2t 2 года назад +3

    I actually like the half-feather better, which surprises me. They both look amazing.

  • @beanyboom18
    @beanyboom18 2 года назад +4

    wow, they both turned out fantastic.. hard to pick one, but the 'not-feather' one is my favourite.

  • @BoNdzY
    @BoNdzY 2 года назад +1

    The commentary never gets old lol

  • @robert17282
    @robert17282 2 года назад

    The feathers came out well on the right but the one on the left feels like a work of art

  • @lunkydog
    @lunkydog 2 года назад +24

    Second one has a nicer pattern. I think the feathered would have looked better with a lower layer count.

    • @Nisrochs-Handbag
      @Nisrochs-Handbag 2 года назад +1

      If you think the feather would look better with a lower layer count then it would look like tiger stripes lol…

    • @notabrit3025
      @notabrit3025 2 года назад

      @@Nisrochs-Handbag the legend himself did say that it wwas a high layer count.

  • @fireplusbirdfilms6517
    @fireplusbirdfilms6517 2 года назад

    The second one for sure. It still has a feather vibe to it. Damn nice looking.

  • @LordVebrand
    @LordVebrand 2 года назад +1

    Both are beautiful. Good classic pattern on the first one. The second one, with the blade shape you went with, looks like a birds wing which is even cooler. Really cool idea for matching sets

  • @seansullivan3795
    @seansullivan3795 2 года назад +1

    Wow that feather pattern on the first knife was amazing!

  • @Dapstart
    @Dapstart 2 года назад +2

    the second knife looks really dope! I really dig the lines radiating from the spine instead of the center.
    Thanks for going through all this, there's a ton of work on display.

  • @Hrafnhistorical
    @Hrafnhistorical 2 года назад

    Oh my god 9.10 is absolutely devastating, so much work!

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 2 года назад

    I like the second one. It was interesting to hear the kind of things you think about while forging.

  • @t3tanus416
    @t3tanus416 2 года назад +5

    Bro I just started on my first Damascus and feather is what I’m doing I’ve got the pattern surprisingly forged and all connected I just need to draw it out and grind to shape

  • @blackheartpress
    @blackheartpress 2 года назад +1

    Amazing both of them. Think I'd personally go for the second one.

  • @ValhallaIronworks
    @ValhallaIronworks 2 года назад +1

    I actually really like how that single-sided feather came out! Looks great!

  • @CatofManyFaces
    @CatofManyFaces 2 года назад

    the half feather pattern looks like very heavy rainfall. i really like it :)

  • @chriss3886
    @chriss3886 2 года назад +2

    Steve, I think the second knife version would look sweet with a cutting edge of a different mono steel. Both are very nice. The layering and resulting pattern density are very good. I would love a bird and trout knife with this pattern!

  • @ddayinvader6487
    @ddayinvader6487 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely stunning as always good sir!!

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 Год назад

    Both examples are very nice. I think they are equally gorgeous patterns. I sure wish I had the resources to start forging, the creative part of me has been wanting to do this type of work for about a decade now. I just don’t have the equipment or the time at the moment.
    Keep up the great work

  • @coltonthorpe7812
    @coltonthorpe7812 2 года назад

    What up beetle! Always glad to see new content from you, brother! Both knives turned out great. I bet that second knife would look killer if you could take that pattern billet and put it on both sides of a high carbon core San Mai, then etch it dark and give it the ol' instant coffee razzle dazzle.
    Honestly, I love you videos because you actually record the unforeseeable mishaps that pop up with trying new techniques. Personally, when I forge it's always a bit of a crap shoot about what will work and what will go totally side ways. That's what makes all this fun to me. Keep doing what you're doing, man!

  • @b2bogster
    @b2bogster 2 года назад

    Your back! Yay! You can't choose between awesome and awesome! There just plan....... awesome!

  • @napoleon1620
    @napoleon1620 2 года назад

    The second one, I've never seen a pattern like that. Awesome video

  • @bufordt.justice
    @bufordt.justice 2 года назад +1

    Both knives are pretty cool, the pattern amazing. Well done.

  • @UnCoolDad
    @UnCoolDad 2 года назад

    Both beautiful patterns in their own right.

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps 2 года назад

    Gosh darn, those looks amazing... I always learn something here, sir

  • @STUFFWEDO
    @STUFFWEDO 2 года назад

    #1 for sure but both are awesome. Thank you GB

  • @troywalker8078
    @troywalker8078 2 года назад

    I really like that "WING" knife!!!

  • @stormdrifter7904
    @stormdrifter7904 2 года назад

    The half feather is beautiful

  • @ieatcaribou7852
    @ieatcaribou7852 2 года назад

    It really is amazing how much work goes into this type of blade. BTW, I definitely like the second one better. Looks like flames.

  • @jamescapps4553
    @jamescapps4553 2 года назад

    2nd blade looks fantastic

  • @ghill1010
    @ghill1010 2 года назад

    What an awesome and absolutely random rant. Love it. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who’s brain squirrels so damn hard. Awesome work too. Love it!!!!

  • @kennycampbelljr5896
    @kennycampbelljr5896 2 года назад

    The second one looks the best. Missed seeing a cool dagger from you in the challenge.

  • @newagelumberjack9292
    @newagelumberjack9292 2 года назад

    The freaking commentary from you is amazing! I was laughing my ass off! You’re a badass!

  • @valentineknives9936
    @valentineknives9936 2 года назад

    Great work, I Like the 2nd knife. But all in all another feather in your cap. Thanks for the great tutorial.

  • @josephb3024
    @josephb3024 2 года назад

    Dang the pattern one the second one is awesome! It reminds me of a waterfall.

  • @blackmapleblades
    @blackmapleblades 2 года назад

    What I do for my feather billets, is not weld any type of handle on, I actually do this with my butt welded mosaic as well. But if you us hammer eye tongs it allows you to work all 6 sides as needed. Then if a tiny seam in a corner opens up grind it out. I usually knock my corners down to 45's as I draw out the billet. Works great for me on my press.

  • @jpolhamus71
    @jpolhamus71 2 года назад

    Love the looks of both of them

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 2 года назад

    Both look awesome! Great work as always!

  • @jarlove
    @jarlove 2 года назад

    I acually like the halv feather best! Super awsome!

  • @demipig
    @demipig 2 года назад

    I really appreciate the Beetle using the press instead of his genetically superior power hammer biceps, as to give us lesser beings a demonstration feasible for our flimsy human arms. Really enjoyed your first feather pattern video and this one is great as well!

  • @derekheiblim5406
    @derekheiblim5406 2 года назад

    Nice man! Making mistakes work out is a great skill

  • @enderwiggin2506
    @enderwiggin2506 2 года назад

    That's a tough one. They are both very cool patterns.

  • @WastelandForge
    @WastelandForge 2 года назад +1

    Man I'm a big fan of that half feather pattern!! Feather is definitely on my list of things to make, I guess I better get started on building my forging press to do it!

  • @evaderknives
    @evaderknives 2 года назад

    Gotta be honest, kinda lost the passion for YT & Knifemaking, but it's always good to see ya my friend. Hope all is well, have a great weekend!!!!

  • @Lucas12v
    @Lucas12v 2 года назад

    Both are great looking. I think i prefer the first but I'm not sure because the second one is really cool also.

  • @Sauerbrew777
    @Sauerbrew777 2 года назад

    One looks like a single feather and the other looks like an extended bird's wing! I'd have to see them with handles to pick a favorite.

  • @McGowanForge
    @McGowanForge 2 года назад +1

    Steve your random rants always make me laugh, I never expect them and it's just purely random nonsense haha

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe 2 года назад

    Both are gorgeous!!!

  • @adhart81
    @adhart81 2 года назад

    You’re a very hard worker.

  • @ghill1010
    @ghill1010 2 года назад

    They are both awesome!!!!

  • @bradedwards916
    @bradedwards916 2 года назад

    Both are beautiful

  • @ilmbutton
    @ilmbutton 2 года назад

    I am continually amazed by how beautiful that pattern is. Amazing job Steve! I am always impressed with your perseverance despite huge setbacks! Still my favorite knife channel:)

  • @simpleman806
    @simpleman806 2 года назад

    Both look great

  • @HisVirusness
    @HisVirusness 2 года назад +1

    That Kardashian talk startled the hell out of me.

  • @clitt4730
    @clitt4730 2 года назад

    You're about an hour north of me in Oklahoma. Love seeing the work of a fellow okie.

  • @robertokpo6761
    @robertokpo6761 Год назад +1

    Excelente máster gracias por compartir saludos desde Argentina

  • @melgillham462
    @melgillham462 2 года назад

    I like both... the grinding them flat after you split it certainly sharpened up the stem portion of the feather. Funny for ya... definition of irony- when ones b'day coincides with tax day..🤣

  • @bearfootknivesgunforge9183
    @bearfootknivesgunforge9183 2 года назад

    Such an Artist with chalk brother Steve!

  • @surefota7941
    @surefota7941 2 года назад

    Both Looks Great..

  • @kzarnold3678
    @kzarnold3678 2 года назад

    The 2nd knife is my favorite

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown4274 2 года назад

    Great Work!! They look Awesome!!👍

  • @elijahmcgeorge5198
    @elijahmcgeorge5198 2 года назад

    Ahh the funniest knifemaker-blacksmith is back at it

  • @shawnmcintosh1574
    @shawnmcintosh1574 Год назад

    Both are very nice.

  • @JMS-2111
    @JMS-2111 2 года назад

    I like the second one, if you make a pair like that and put them back to back they would look like wings. They could be called "angel blades", I know, corny, but good.

  • @THSP31011
    @THSP31011 2 года назад

    One of my favorite patterns you've made. Always wanted to see you do another.

  • @shanemeadows8269
    @shanemeadows8269 2 года назад

    Awesome as always! Thanks for sharing.

  • @heavenlynature7113
    @heavenlynature7113 2 года назад

    Ad love to see you on an episode of forged in fire Steve you would make an amazing piece, both knives look awesome

  • @mannsdan
    @mannsdan 2 года назад

    both are beautiful but i give the edge to knife #2. slightly. thx for showing all blade-smiths that knife making struggles are real!

  • @jeffreycarter1223
    @jeffreycarter1223 2 года назад

    The one sided billet would make a really dope San mai jacket over a dark etching core maybe

  • @gothamantiquities2595
    @gothamantiquities2595 Год назад

    I really can’t tell from the pictures Green Beetle! I’ll tell you what just send them to me and I’ll let you know? Lol great work & both are awesome!

  • @emilnord
    @emilnord 2 года назад

    Always a pleasure watching your videos. And showing and explaining what did go right and what didn't. I guess you have to calculate the risk with Damascus steel. Great work and those are beautiful blades. Maybe the last one looks a bit more how I like them.

  • @mariogarcia183
    @mariogarcia183 2 года назад

    Great video!

  • @SamTownsBladesmith
    @SamTownsBladesmith 2 года назад

    nice work mate, feather is the one thing that haunts me haha. Keep up the good work!

  • @benmacdhui
    @benmacdhui 2 года назад

    They're both cool, but I definitely prefer the first one. Not just the feather styling, but also the subtleness as well

  • @DocWhoMuise
    @DocWhoMuise 2 года назад

    Believe it or not I like both.

  • @xxxdiresaintxxx
    @xxxdiresaintxxx 2 года назад

    I like both to be honest. Even when you make mistakes it's fan-diddly-tastic

  • @caryharper9190
    @caryharper9190 2 года назад

    You may not like your failures. But! I can't do this at all. So I'm insanely jealous. I love the designs. Even if twist your springs the wrong way.🙂

  • @chwmn7733
    @chwmn7733 2 года назад

    12:27 is why I love your content

  • @axelahrenholtz7309
    @axelahrenholtz7309 2 года назад

    Second one looks better in my opinion. Would look amazing with lower layer count. but thats my personal preference. Maybe add in a 1084 edge for good measure. Well done regardless! Great looking knives

  • @johnhosky2931
    @johnhosky2931 2 года назад

    V notch and forge weld the tip for feather. Comes out much nicer.

  • @kumadogjack
    @kumadogjack 2 года назад

    Remember when you like every forge weld you did just failed? And now you plowing out super feather Damascus

  • @noneyabidness9644
    @noneyabidness9644 2 года назад

    Damn....you beat me Green Beetle! :P

  • @lancerichman5071
    @lancerichman5071 2 года назад

    Personally I like the Angel wing looking one.

  • @redneckthreepercent
    @redneckthreepercent 2 года назад

    Awesome looks like a birds wing

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  2 года назад

      I think someone mentioned that’s what the pattern is called 🤌

  • @neilgillmore
    @neilgillmore 2 года назад

    you keep on making Damascus knives buddy.. !!!!

  • @RealRuler2112
    @RealRuler2112 2 года назад

    Both are stunning, but I think I like the single-piece one better. (Second one you made that cleaved lopsided and you took apart.)

  • @genghischuan4886
    @genghischuan4886 2 года назад

    second one is the one that rocks! nothing wrong with first but man would I love to change out my mini infidel blade with that pattern! a nice OTF would be sick with that pattern!

  • @astormofwrenches5555
    @astormofwrenches5555 2 года назад

    Beautiful failures, man. Chin up, you'll get it!

  • @stephenkeefer3436
    @stephenkeefer3436 2 года назад

    🤔 hmmm, tough call. Nicer? Apples n oranges. I’ll wait for the next round.

  • @ronchi2853
    @ronchi2853 2 года назад

    i like Both

  • @jamesball7322
    @jamesball7322 2 года назад

    I like the first one for the obvious reason (feather pattern)
    Though I do like the other
    Hell I did feather once and when I welded the split back together it was upside down from the other side
    Ended up clean as all get out but like an S pattern if you will
    It’s in my video list

  • @josephgarrard7692
    @josephgarrard7692 2 года назад

    I likes the second one better

  • @tinkeringaround6241
    @tinkeringaround6241 2 года назад

    My Favorite is the feather, but great job as usual on both. Any plans on doing a video on the mill?

  • @Vault57
    @Vault57 2 года назад

    Happy little accidents...? I liked the one on the left in your outro.

  • @zombieslogic8390
    @zombieslogic8390 2 года назад

    couldn't go wrong with either pattern, you should look into building a frame around your bottom die to separate your billet from your splitting wedge like guys use while drifting hammers/axes on presses.

  • @probationbird9786
    @probationbird9786 2 года назад

    It was heartbreaking to watch that billet bulge on the second splitting! Second knife turned out fantastic tho! The first one is great as well, but I really like the looks of #2. I can tell you're not happy with the results tho, so I'll spare you any further pain and I'll give you $10 for both of them. Free shipping of course!