Forging 2 Bowie Knives

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024

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  • @pjtv995
    @pjtv995 4 года назад +256

    “I don’t consider myself a knife maker” proceeds to make 2 of the most beautiful knives I’ve ever seen

    • @anthonycooper225
      @anthonycooper225 4 года назад +4

      you can't go wrong with bowies

    • @apotha7152
      @apotha7152 3 года назад

      seriously

    • @ryanb1874
      @ryanb1874 3 года назад +2

      Probably didn't consider himself one cause his goal isn't to produce and sell on a semi production fashon.

    • @stardusk1726
      @stardusk1726 3 года назад +1

      Imagine what he could do if he did make knives on a regular basis

  • @davearonow65
    @davearonow65 4 года назад +204

    Scott, If I ever needed someone to REALLY believe something I needed to say, I'd hire you to to tell them for me. You have the single most assuring, believable, confident without being arrogant, professional narrative voices I've ever heard. Its an instantly recognizable voice as well, but not in any sort of odd or distracting way which is a rare quality.
    If I had to use one word to describe what I hear when you speak, it would be "integity".
    I can not be the first or even thousandth person to ever tell you this.
    If you told me switching my brain out with a chicken brain would make me smarter, I'd be on my way to the farm to buy a chicken and a hack saw before you even finished the sentence.
    PLEASE don't suggest I do this because I will believe you!
    Go get yourself a talent agent and go make a ton of money with that voice!
    See Mike Rowe.

    • @spinningchurro
      @spinningchurro 4 года назад +22

      it’s called “dependable white man voice”, and it’s getting harder to find these days.

    • @rorylobban4789
      @rorylobban4789 4 года назад +6

      I agree with you man. Up there with David Attenborough .

    • @ironhand9096
      @ironhand9096 4 года назад +3

      rory lobban David Attenborough is a very untrustworthy man. Just look at what happened during his tenure as director of BBC2 and the cover ups. He is also anti-democracy stating the plebs shouldn’t get to vote in the EU referendum.

    • @DINOSHREDDER
      @DINOSHREDDER 4 года назад +1

      Gay

    • @journeyfortwo5211
      @journeyfortwo5211 4 года назад +2

      @@spinningchurro Why dependable "white" man voice?

  • @ZENO357
    @ZENO357 4 года назад +13

    After watching Forged In Fire for awhile, it was nice to see someone who was able to take his own time to make something without the pressure of a clock ticking. Nice work.

  • @countrycraftsman5110
    @countrycraftsman5110 4 года назад +103

    "He who works with his hands is a laborer.
    He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
    He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist"
    Saint Francis of Assisi
    Those knives certainly put you into the later part of this great quote. But please don't change to Essential Artist that just sounds wrong.

  • @vadjrob
    @vadjrob 4 года назад +4

    A “quick” comment to let you know I just finished the Essential Craftsman Binge Watch Challenge. It took me a little under a week and I finished the last 7 videos after putting my 4 sons to bed and speaking with their older sister on the phone after a wonderful Father’s Day. I didn’t have mine growing up, and at age 44, I’m still learning more each day about how to be a more effective one for them. Finding your channel has been a blessing to me. I started learning about hard work hooking up chokers to trees on a mountainside as well and then added in working as a butcher’s assistant at the ripe age of 12. I learned loads along the way and pass on all I can to them. Just when I think I’m becoming and passing on a certain well roundedness... I dive into your man’s man of a channel and get a crash course in life, love, and craftsmanship that illuminates that I’m still fairly egg shaped after all. Thank you and god bless you and your family for giving these gifts of yourselves. As soon as Covid related woes ease up, I’ll definitely be leaping at the Patreon button. Until then, you can find me here most every day watching every bit of content and absorbing as I throw myself onto life’s anvil for more molding. I’d keep pouring it on thick, but I better get back to sharing it all with my children before I’m quenched. Thank you again for playing a sort of surrogate father role in my life. Happy Father’s Day and so long as I sign off and put together a “5 knots workstation” to keep these boys busy this week. PS- If you happen to consider sending adoption papers, they’ll be signed and expedited back. If that happens, expect us to show up for the next Christmas jam with all our instruments. I’ll be the guy tied up in knots.

    • @fifteenthfret
      @fifteenthfret 3 года назад

      If this is the skill for which you so beautifully can express because of a beautiful video, I can hardly imagine what your sentiments pen for any occasion in a Hallmark card.

  • @JohnDoeEagle1
    @JohnDoeEagle1 2 года назад +1

    Damascus Bowie knives are one of my favorite knives of all time.

  • @zanegolden11
    @zanegolden11 4 года назад +114

    Son: Dad, why is my sisters name Rose?
    Dad: Because son, that is your mothers favorite flower.
    Son: Oh okay dad, thanks for explaining. I have always wondered that.
    Dad: No problem Essential Craftsman

    • @IAW888
      @IAW888 4 года назад +5

      Zane Golden lol lol if there’s something I really appreciate these days is watching Essential Craftsman’s vídeos lol

    • @Psyrus88
      @Psyrus88 4 года назад +3

      That'd be a weird one to have to explain to the Census Bureau.

    • @sethbracken
      @sethbracken 4 года назад +1

      Lolololololol

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 3 года назад

    Wow!... Now That's a Knife... or Two. Exactly what I Picture as an Example of an Authentic Bowie Knife. Thanks for Sharing. I'm Green to Blacksmithing... But also am a Decent Fabricator/Welder Auto Mechanic Bodyman Painter etc... Self Taught... 40yrs Experience

  • @rednissan96
    @rednissan96 4 года назад +1

    You may not consider yourself a knife maker, but you sure resemble one to me. Absolutely beautiful works that can be handed down for generations to come.

  • @dalelong8001
    @dalelong8001 2 года назад +1

    What a wonderful job on these two Bowie knives. Thank you for the amazing video.

  • @asbjrnyoung-groener1646
    @asbjrnyoung-groener1646 3 года назад

    Scrolling through "how to make a Bowie knife" this video which I have seen more than once Iss still a favorite. And the knives, wow! Thanks again for this video.

  • @fishermanyt8187
    @fishermanyt8187 4 года назад

    Quietly watching a craftsman create without pounding music over the top just makes this more enjoyable. Thank you for just letting the work speak for itself

  • @Hysteresis11
    @Hysteresis11 4 года назад

    Scott is a #TrueAmerican, I'd even go as far as to say he'll be seen as a kind of hero some day. I hope young men are watching these videos, and taking his words to heart. What a beautiful soul.

  • @hudsonhornet6558
    @hudsonhornet6558 2 года назад +2

    I often find myself liking the more European designs like the puuko, Leuku, Yakut and others but the Bowie knife is such a classic American knife rugged and tuff through and through and it’s just a great knife everyone loves it

  • @hungryanimal5112
    @hungryanimal5112 4 года назад

    Thank you. Your videos are food for my soul.

  • @willamlong7793
    @willamlong7793 3 года назад

    I am pleased that there is a video with someone using: gloves, safety glasses and a apron. Old Shop-teachers believe in safety.

  • @williambrooks276
    @williambrooks276 3 года назад +1

    Mr. Wadsworth you are a knife maker and a very accomplished one at that. Beautiful job on those two Bowie's.

  • @brooklynsfinest7454
    @brooklynsfinest7454 3 года назад

    Beautiful I watch forged in fire and it made me want to start black smithing and making knives and swords n stuff looks like a good hobby

  • @zxcvbnm6669
    @zxcvbnm6669 4 года назад

    Many folks forget to make the connection of bowie knifes to the spanish cowboys knives prevelant during jim bowie's time... they are just beautiful...

  • @Elliott325
    @Elliott325 10 месяцев назад

    I've watched this video so many times wishing I could purchase that exact knife, both look amazing. Great work.

  • @monsterq6
    @monsterq6 4 года назад

    I feel about technical theatre the way you feel about blacksmithing. Thousands of years of artistic tradition. thanks scott!!

  • @JohnFKetamine
    @JohnFKetamine 4 года назад

    Those are the most beautiful knives Ive seriously ever seen!

  • @JustBeAdude
    @JustBeAdude 4 года назад

    Those twins are simply fabulous. Cheers.

  • @lmtdgvrnmnt3918
    @lmtdgvrnmnt3918 4 года назад +1

    Can tell how excited and proud of the knives you made. Much respect.

  • @SurfSkagit
    @SurfSkagit 4 года назад +19

    I would like to see just 1” more open of the frame to watch the timing of the foot from 0:45 .
    What a beautiful way of sharing the deepest parts of a craftsman mind, hart and soul is like once skills can take raw steel to be sifted in to a piece of art 😍
    Wonder how this great country would look like if from every school principal to the governor, mayor or even the president had experienced or known the places a piece of steel can take your mind, hart and soul on every single stroke with a simple hammer.
    We need true craftsman’s in the government !!!
    Thank you for sharing 👌

    • @wiley979
      @wiley979 4 года назад +1

      @surfskagit if you look to the top of the ram support, you can see the hand lever move. That should be in time with pressing the pedal.

    • @xenonram
      @xenonram 4 года назад +1

      You step on the pedal when you want it to go, and lift off when you want it to stop.

  • @spektr540hemi
    @spektr540hemi 4 года назад +1

    Those are beautiful knives sir.
    The Bowie is hands down my absolute favorite type of knife. Been carrying one or more, of one type or other, nearly every day for over 40 years.

  • @samsinterests
    @samsinterests Год назад

    They are stunning - superb craftsmanship

  • @TheFlatlander440
    @TheFlatlander440 4 года назад +7

    Beautiful work Scott. The vid was not only entertaining, it was mesmerizing to watch with outstanding editing. Thanks for sharing your work. Cheers!

  • @terrysmith8758
    @terrysmith8758 Год назад

    Love watching this it's peaceful like watching Bob Ross painting.

  • @refusedone
    @refusedone 4 года назад

    You are a craftsman and a poet. Thank you.

  • @ChrisvilleUSA
    @ChrisvilleUSA 7 месяцев назад

    These are gorgeous blades, and your shop is amazing

  • @horneygeorgeforge7079
    @horneygeorgeforge7079 4 года назад

    Yes! check out Essential Blacksmithing ! I have completed this course, and enjoy what I have leaned a lot! after a days stresses and frustrations, it is a joy to take some time to go out to my shop, start the forge that I made. Make a chunk of Steal HOT! take up my hammer and on my Anvil beat the Heat out of it and make something Cool! I'm only a hobbyist/Beginner, but I have fun. we all need fun on our lives! Enjoy, and please have fun! Thank you Scott and Nate!

    • @essentialcraftsman
      @essentialcraftsman  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Dennis!!!!

    • @horneygeorgeforge7079
      @horneygeorgeforge7079 4 года назад

      There is more to my story of 2019. One day we will chat over coffee. Till then turn your brownie button right side up!

  • @walterschiller8281
    @walterschiller8281 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful knives. A true craftsman!

  • @VinceDonkovWorks
    @VinceDonkovWorks 4 года назад

    This is what I call a great video - both craftsmanship and videography!

  • @Innlandetknives
    @Innlandetknives Год назад

    this is the way to go, down to basic and simplicity...very nice work Sir. Very inspiring. Thanks from Norway

  • @Fat_kid_boxing6574
    @Fat_kid_boxing6574 4 года назад +3

    The is the bob ross of the forging and we love him

  • @ANXIETOR
    @ANXIETOR 4 года назад +1

    Those are just beautiful. Good work!

  • @royreynolds108
    @royreynolds108 4 года назад +1

    I have seen the historic marker in Washington, Ark where the blacksmith shop was where the first Bowie knife was forged.

  • @blueyes8654
    @blueyes8654 4 года назад

    Sir, I think you will give Randall Knifes some competition! Outstanding craftsmanship, keep up the good work! God bless you and your family.

  • @nannesoar
    @nannesoar Год назад

    No the shaping on those is seriously something special, E.C.

  • @snells-window
    @snells-window 4 года назад +1

    Mesmerizing just watching this material being transformed in your hands.

  • @georgecuyler7563
    @georgecuyler7563 10 месяцев назад

    Nice to see someone hammer in their bevels. I've been wanting to see someone make a bowie using the banana technique, like my dad talked about. He use to forge his own farm tools before i was born.

  • @garrettsanislo3910
    @garrettsanislo3910 4 года назад +1

    WOW!!! You never cease to amaze me with your endless talents. Thank you for your knowledge and inspiration Truly one of the greatest RUclipsrs

  • @terryalexander5130
    @terryalexander5130 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful. I think Jim would approve.

  • @entrepreneursfinest
    @entrepreneursfinest 9 месяцев назад

    I grew up around Jim Bowie's childhood home on the Ouachita River, Sicily Island Louisiana.

  • @jimmypayne6319
    @jimmypayne6319 4 года назад

    Excellent workmanship Scott.

  • @omnibuildersnz
    @omnibuildersnz 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful!!! I fell in love with one over 30 years ago, it was my father's I carried it everywhere I could over my shoulder then at my hip as I got bigger🤣 he gifted it to me 4 my 16th birthday and I still have it and it gets used very regularly!!! Great vid and thanks for the history lesson as I did not know the story😅👍

  • @trunkshvac3339
    @trunkshvac3339 4 года назад

    Beautiful piece of work scott, and some nice new shots and camera angles by nate... as always thanks gentlemen

  • @sbjennings99
    @sbjennings99 4 года назад

    Those knives are Beautiful and works of art

  • @Maketrainsgreatagain
    @Maketrainsgreatagain 4 года назад

    As part of the first blacksmithing course I highly recommend it. Outstanding work and content.

  • @willroberts6777
    @willroberts6777 4 года назад

    Awesome craftsmanship Sir!

  • @gregoryestrada3297
    @gregoryestrada3297 4 года назад

    You create some of the best content. Keep it up and thank you for being you.

  • @vanish85
    @vanish85 4 года назад

    Wow! Knives turned out amazingly beautiful!!!!

    • @vanish85
      @vanish85 4 года назад

      Oh, and what's up with the Katana? Future project?
      I wonder if Leo drools over the knives and swords! As a kid I remember begging for a carpenter to make me a wooden sword to play around. Imagine growing up around a blacksmith shop.... wow...

  • @curious9715
    @curious9715 3 года назад

    Incredible work those knives came out spectacular.

  • @AndreiMoroz
    @AndreiMoroz 4 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed the close-up shots in this video. Beautiful work!

  • @kalijasin
    @kalijasin 4 года назад

    James Bowie is an American icon/Legend.

  • @petertait4849
    @petertait4849 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful knives 😁. For a non-knife maker, you do a great job 👍

  • @Forging403
    @Forging403 4 года назад

    As I watch this video I am eerily enjoying listening to your voice. Maybe if blacksmithing doesn't work out for you, please consider doing audiobooks. Lol. Great work sir.

  • @farmershane
    @farmershane Год назад

    So glad to have come across this video. Great job!

  • @ripdinecola7250
    @ripdinecola7250 4 года назад

    Awesome! Everyman needs a Bowie knife! Keep up the good work!

  • @garyhiggins6718
    @garyhiggins6718 2 года назад

    I think that I owe blacksmithing one hell of a big apology! I can see now that it is one of THE crafts just as much as carving or painting or saddlery OR gunsmithing! It s not just tinbashing as I had always thought, but a realskill of intelligence and learned experience!
    Thanks for posting!

  • @JamesBiggar
    @JamesBiggar 4 года назад +4

    They look great!

  • @JB-qu1bu
    @JB-qu1bu 4 года назад

    Very cool! Thanks for showing us.

  • @BJPr12
    @BJPr12 4 года назад

    Recent subscriber here. I was looking for welding videos when I found your video. Really like your channel!

  • @mattberg916
    @mattberg916 4 года назад +5

    Beautiful set! I the sitting by the woodstove doing some filing, sort of akin to relaxing in front the fire in your home

  • @davidlargen6945
    @davidlargen6945 2 года назад

    Well done. I would be proud to wear either one

  • @Psyrus88
    @Psyrus88 4 года назад

    I haven't the faintest idea how you gave two brand new knives the appearance of having been weathered by time, but the effect is very attractive. Beautiful work!

  • @michaelthoele1625
    @michaelthoele1625 Год назад

    I’m making one right now and I’m half tempted to go downstairs and either work all night on it or trashm.😅 those are awesome.

  • @thomasmckelvey8961
    @thomasmckelvey8961 4 года назад

    WELL Done! Beautiful work Scott!

  • @charliewarren8712
    @charliewarren8712 4 года назад

    Best channel on RUclips

  • @michaelgiraitis1278
    @michaelgiraitis1278 4 года назад

    I was watching another blacksmithing video awhile back, and I learned something. If you're quenching a long blade, use a horizontal bath, and align it with magnetic north. While hot, the magnetic poles in the iron are fluid, and if the quench which (sets the poles) is not running N/S, you can warp the blade.

  • @llanman81
    @llanman81 4 года назад +3

    Wow, that was awesome to watch!!! Great job, especially loved the curved handle, that one is amazing!!!

  • @TylerSnyder305
    @TylerSnyder305 3 года назад

    I have seen a lot of beautifully perfect handmade bowies with precise craftsmanship, but the most beautiful I have ever seen were forged and the evidence of the anvil and hammer were still present.
    A perfectly ground blade of the stock removal method can be a beautiful thing, but they just don't have the character of a forged blade.

  • @michaeldearth6327
    @michaeldearth6327 4 года назад +39

    Will you sell knives like these? I would absolutely buy one from the essential craftsman

    • @agustinrodriguez6843
      @agustinrodriguez6843 4 года назад +4

      Great question. I'm totally intrested as well.

    • @beno2rasho
      @beno2rasho 4 года назад

      I imagine something like that would run about 4 bones. I totally get why they are so expensive.

    • @thesage1096
      @thesage1096 4 года назад +1

      @@beno2rasho 4 bones ?

    • @B-leafer
      @B-leafer 3 года назад

      Me too!

    • @SAXONWARLORD1000AD
      @SAXONWARLORD1000AD 3 года назад

      @@thesage1096 THAT HUNDRED TO YOU

  • @johnspence2466
    @johnspence2466 4 года назад

    Lots of time well spent making these knives can tell you do what you love and love what you do

  • @reubjames
    @reubjames 4 года назад +40

    March 6th, A fitting day to present your Bowie knives. Remember the Alamo

    • @robertscott2210
      @robertscott2210 4 года назад +2

      It's also my grandsons birthday. 🎂😁

    • @thunderstruck1078
      @thunderstruck1078 4 года назад +2

      It'll be demolished as a sign of "white supremacy" (or some similar explanation) as soon as the demographic situation allows them to do so.
      Demography really is destiny, Coulter is right.

    • @reubjames
      @reubjames 4 года назад +2

      Possibly. I like to think the Battle of the Alamo 2.0 would end a bit differently than the first.

    • @thunderstruck1078
      @thunderstruck1078 4 года назад +2

      @@reubjames Yeah, brother, no doubt whatsoever, but I'm afraid there won't even be any battles this time. That's kinda the whole point - they know they don't stand a chance in an open conflict.
      California, Arizona, Virginia, ... the next one to go blue is Texas, within the next 4-6 years. Mark my words (official demographic stats on texas.gov concur).
      When that happens, we can't elect our President and permanently lose the Congress and the Senate.
      Trump isn't doing much to turn this around.
      But I guess this isn't the place nor the time.

    • @theadrum
      @theadrum 3 года назад +1

      Made me think of the wonderful song Ballad Of The Alamo about the man and the 'myth'

  • @BourbonandAussies
    @BourbonandAussies 4 года назад

    I’d proudly carry either of these. Beautiful work.

  • @madethehorsecry
    @madethehorsecry 4 года назад

    Amazing and beautiful work a real masterpiece

  • @robertkatekaru887
    @robertkatekaru887 4 года назад

    You are a gifted elocutionist with enormous talents. Thnx for sharing and imparting your knowledge.

  • @nathanmartin6002
    @nathanmartin6002 3 года назад

    I'm hooked too,I'm slowly getting my tools together, I have so far a mig welder,1×30 belt sander,cnc, and making my own electric forge I got elements and pid and thermal coupler/ssr, fire bricks,breaker, and ordered metal of all sort ,mild,high carbon,mp s90v,1095 and i have hammers and tongs, just need anvil and power hammer lol

  • @Just1GuyMetalworks
    @Just1GuyMetalworks 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful craftsmanship as always. Very interesting bit of history there too! Thank you for the share 😊.

  • @vawterb
    @vawterb 4 года назад +1

    Oh, man, that is beautiful work!

  • @bigjimslim
    @bigjimslim 4 года назад +1

    I love this channel. Keep up the great work

  • @rjstiles80
    @rjstiles80 4 года назад

    Another great video, feels really good to leave the office and get back making money in the shop. I owe that, in part to you. Can't wait to proudly wear my recently purchased t around town.

  • @reorg
    @reorg 4 года назад

    It really is a pleasure to watch your channel, a real privilege, thank you

  • @paulriggs42
    @paulriggs42 4 года назад

    Wonderful working pieces of art !

  • @f.javierrealros1723
    @f.javierrealros1723 3 года назад

    Great job bro. Congrats from Spain.

  • @robertroth8814
    @robertroth8814 4 года назад +19

    Scott, I mill lumber and build costom house for a living. But my first love is hunting. So, if you ever start selling knives i would love to purchase a knife from a fellow wood worker!

    • @muaddib667
      @muaddib667 4 года назад

      If your first love is death, I suggest you get a better hobby.

    • @robertroth8814
      @robertroth8814 4 года назад +9

      Muad' Dib lol i can tell you are an ignorant, internet troll/key board warrior. Because humans have been hunting for thousands of years for food. I am not a trophy hunter or anything like that. So know who you are talking to before u make ur self look dumb

    • @muaddib667
      @muaddib667 4 года назад

      @@robertroth8814 you don't need to hunt.
      You do it because you're a sick bastard.

    • @jnetwork7159
      @jnetwork7159 4 года назад +1

      @@muaddib667 I hunt as well. And yes, its because I'm a sick bastard. You caught me 🤷‍♂️

    • @muaddib667
      @muaddib667 4 года назад

      @@jnetwork7159 as long as you know it.
      There are barely any legitimate arguments for hunting, save for countryside management.
      That requires a solemn respectful approach.
      If you "love it" you're probably a psychopath.

  • @bobbailey4954
    @bobbailey4954 4 года назад

    Beautiful excellent craftsmanship

  • @gregsmht40
    @gregsmht40 4 года назад

    That power hammer never gets old. 🇺🇸👍🏼

  • @andrewdraper8336
    @andrewdraper8336 4 года назад

    Fantastic.
    Two very beautiful knives

  • @andyh183
    @andyh183 4 года назад

    Beautiful work Sir.

  • @danielcrawford7315
    @danielcrawford7315 4 года назад

    As I recall the story...Jim Bowie commission an Arkansas smith to make him a large hunting knife.
    The smith had an old Saex from the viking days and decided to pattern Jim's knife after the old Saex. And the story goes on.
    Just keep doing what you do...your amazing at it.
    🙏blessed days Scott
    Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

  • @uncletom1971
    @uncletom1971 Год назад

    Good job. Beautiful knifes.

  • @karlpower3009
    @karlpower3009 4 года назад

    One word. Beautiful 👍

  • @Aaronyavcm
    @Aaronyavcm 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos! Thank you for sharing.

  • @felixfromnebraska8648
    @felixfromnebraska8648 4 года назад

    Very nice my friend. You did a superb job. You are talented and driven in your quest for the finale.
    Thanks for sharing. Felix

  • @IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13
    @IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13 4 года назад

    Those are gorgeous.

  • @diysavingsandtoolreview4704
    @diysavingsandtoolreview4704 4 года назад

    Man that really looks fun!

  • @jcapdevila
    @jcapdevila 4 года назад

    Lovely video, and awesome work! More like this is always welcome