Walter, I recently subscribed to your channel, and I've got to say, your videos are great. Tons of info, excellent techniques, an eye towards people that don't have a huge, well equipped shop. Kudos, sir. I'll eagerly await each new upload.
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your videos. You have improved my knife making 100% since I started watching you. Thanks God Bless
As a hobbies wood worker that marking knife is a beautiful work of art and something a wood worker would admire more than use I am afraid. Thanks for sharing, Jim
You are truly an artist! You make your projects look so easy and I know they are the results of decades of study and practice. They are a joy to watch.
Thank you Walter. Love the mix of what an average guy can do at home, and how a specialist can do one. I really enjoy your videos, and am learning a lot. I've hand made my own longbow, been wanting to make a knife. My father made a couple, but didn't teach me how he made them.
hey, i have been accepted to high school (but in czech republic it's middle school) and my dreams came true that i will be blacksmith... I have only made candlestick by myself, but seeing that one day, it could be possible for me to make things as this... Seeing your work really motivates me.. So keep making awesome videos as this...
+Vince Curtis Just the standard thing... Start with a really heavy grit (40 to 60), then work your way up to finer grits. In this case, I think I stopped at 45 micron, but that was somewhat of a random choice.
very cool vid. As someone who is considering taking up blacksmithing with a friend of mine, your videos are outstanding. It's nice to see someone taking the time to share real knowledge instead of just showing off. I appreciate it. I work in a foundry so the metallurgical side I understand pretty well, the actual forging process is more my interest
How did you know which side was your hard steel piece ? Like...Did you had a mark on the re-bar used to hold the blade during forging to indicate which side was the hard steel ?
Hi Walter, I'm pretty sure I saw you making a kamisori once, but I can't find the video - and I have a question: if I quench the blade, is it necessary to temper it too? Without tempering it will hold a better edge and for longer, right?
+Dumitru Ursu I've never made a kamisori, so it must have been somebody else. As to the tempering thing...as a general rule I wouldn't recommend not tempering. It's just too brittle and likely to chip. Some Japanese smiths do only a very brief temper -- more of a stress relief -- with certain kinds of blades. But I wouldn't recommend that on a normal knife.
always temper. if you just harden the blade by quenching, what will happen is when you are trying to put a edge on it once the steel gets thin it will crumble and break. tempering allows the steel to be brought down to a thin edge without the breaking. also helps with not break with little side to sid3 force like hardened blade would be. think of it like a flat file it takes hardly and side to side pressure to snap one. that would be your knife if you didn't temper it.
+William Weaver Could you explain to me why you need a specific type of knife for marking wood? What makes this better than using something ese? Just wondering. I was curious =D
Great work as always Walter! Your channel has really helped me get into this crazy hobby we call knife making! Was wondering why you don't seem to add a makers mark to your blades. Just a personal choice? I'd be interested in a video on the various ways of adding marks, placement, etc. Looking forward to your future videos!
+Nudarkshadowl That's a good suggestion. Basically my main line of work is Japanese style blades which I sign with a chiseled mark. Since I don't sell a ton of Western knives, I never bothered to do a maker's mark. But it's probably high time I started doing it. Which would give a good excuse for a new video....
Hey Walt, I have been watching and following you with your travels! People like you are not just some dude on the internet. I feel you are a great addition to this community especially, during the COVID-19 deal and several surgeries deep you have made recovery for this guy a lot easier!!! Be well and stay safe,
+kha dinh Technically reflection or shininess is whatever colour you shine into it plus any colour tinted to it from imperfections in the material. For example glass mirrors show whatever colour you put into it, but because the glass has a bit of a green tint (You can see it if you look at a side) the picture shows back slightly green. This is also the reason if you have a room of mirrors the light doesn't shine indefinitely. Not only would you and the glass absorb some light, the glass no matter how perfect will always slow down the light to the point where you can't see it. Even the mirror surface is bound to have tiny imperfections that will stop it. Remember light moves as fast as anything has been proven to go, so no matter how small it is, it will always die out.
Nice to see a two part quench on the blue steel this way really seems to be the best as far as hardness vs risk of cracking, and it makes a nice hamon if you're into that kind of thing.
+shesmine14 that guy only half knows what hes talking about. vanadium. as well as other techniques. altho moreso it was a certain part of a deposit that was lost/mined out and isnt there anymore.amd trading factors
I love this video. Damascus steel is my favourite. I make mokumé-gané, which is like Damascus steel, only using precious metals and making jewellery out of it.
Branko Dimitrijevic yes damascus steel the original version, was very strong and held a sharp edge, same as this one. its not the same but its the next best
Dogurasu You have foundings of the material that didn't lost its quality until today. Its not a miracle material but it is realy realy good, and comercial steel of modern time is probably wors than it but for military uses you surely have better steel than that of Damascucs one from centuries ago. Its lost beceuse the recept and the materials for it where scatered from diferent diggings in the country probably some materials where lost due to war.
+legionbunny I realize your making the point that this is not "original Damascus steel". However Pattern welding is a method of working steel. Where as Damascus is a type of steel. Since we have absolutely no idea as to the exact method they used it's impossible to say it wasn't done using pattern welding or that and a combination of other methods. All you can say is our current pattern welding method does not replicate Damascus exactly.
+legionbunny I've got a whole video on this subject called "Will the real Damascus steel please stand up." Bottom line, the term "damascus" has been used to describe pattern welded steel for about two hundred years in the cutlery and firearms industries.
I take it you haven't watched my video called "Will the Real Damascus Please Stand Up?" in which I explain how pointless this whole idiotic discussion is.
Absolutely love the knife. Have a blank that I wanted to make a blade from but didn’t know what I wanted till now. It’s the same size also. It may not end up as hard or be a demascus but I’ll be happy with the shape. Thanks.
As simple as it is, its propably one of the coolest knives I've seen on youtube.
you know it's a passion when "sometimes its fun to just go at it with hammer"
I don't know anything about metallurgy, but this was one of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Beautiful in its simplicity. I would love to see more knives that are pure metal.
Mads Rasmussen DB Blades do those types of knives, you should really check him out.
Walter, I recently subscribed to your channel, and I've got to say, your videos are great. Tons of info, excellent techniques, an eye towards people that don't have a huge, well equipped shop. Kudos, sir. I'll eagerly await each new upload.
I agree, undoutably.
Can't wait to see more and hope to pick up some experience bruh!
Thank you for your content Mr. Sorrell.
the more I make knives (still a beginner), the more I realize how precious your videos are. Thank you for your amazing work! ;)
i have no interest in doing this stuff but really enjoy watching what you do and find it impressive
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your videos. You have improved my knife making 100% since I started watching you. Thanks God Bless
I want one! That is the sweetest marking knife I have ever seen.
I know next to nothing about blacksmithing, but i still enjoy these kinds of videos.
As a hobbies wood worker that marking knife is a beautiful work of art and something a wood worker would admire more than use I am afraid.
Thanks for sharing,
Jim
You are truly an artist! You make your projects look so easy and I know they are the results of decades of study and practice. They are a joy to watch.
I would love to throw this one :P
Thank you Walter. Love the mix of what an average guy can do at home, and how a specialist can do one. I really enjoy your videos, and am learning a lot. I've hand made my own longbow, been wanting to make a knife. My father made a couple, but didn't teach me how he made them.
How did I end up here? I started with car reviews and ended up on how to make knives. Anyway time to sleep! its 3:50 AM!
You watch it because it is kind of interesting but it is nothing that we will remember if it aint our hobby
so did you start forging knives since then?
hey, i have been accepted to high school (but in czech republic it's middle school) and my dreams came true that i will be blacksmith... I have only made candlestick by myself, but seeing that one day, it could be possible for me to make things as this... Seeing your work really motivates me.. So keep making awesome videos as this...
woah does your arm get tired?
+Astronamia Absolutely!
Remember he has done it for twenty years... Yours will probably get more tired.
+Walter Sorrells how much for the knife?
+Nguyễn Đỗ Gia Khang 😂 lmao
+Nguyễn Đỗ Gia Khang I thought the same thing XD
Why would anyone dislike this video? Or any of his videos, hes the best knife maker on RUclips in my opinion.
What kind of grit do you use in grinding the bevel? I make a leather paring knife and have to grind approximately the same thing. Excellent work, sir!
+Vince Curtis Just the standard thing... Start with a really heavy grit (40 to 60), then work your way up to finer grits. In this case, I think I stopped at 45 micron, but that was somewhat of a random choice.
Walter Sorrells
very cool vid. As someone who is considering taking up blacksmithing with a friend of mine, your videos are outstanding. It's nice to see someone taking the time to share real knowledge instead of just showing off. I appreciate it. I work in a foundry so the metallurgical side I understand pretty well, the actual forging process is more my interest
How did you know which side was your hard steel piece ?
Like...Did you had a mark on the re-bar used to hold the blade during forging to indicate which side was the hard steel ?
You can easily spot which side is which due to the flying sparks at the grinder.
+dyssynchro You can see it easily enough. It's not visible on video, but in real life it's pretty clear.
For something so simplistic, it's a very nice looking marking knife.
Hi Walter,
I'm pretty sure I saw you making a kamisori once, but I can't find the video - and I have a question: if I quench the blade, is it necessary to temper it too? Without tempering it will hold a better edge and for longer, right?
+Dumitru Ursu I've never made a kamisori, so it must have been somebody else. As to the tempering thing...as a general rule I wouldn't recommend not tempering. It's just too brittle and likely to chip. Some Japanese smiths do only a very brief temper -- more of a stress relief -- with certain kinds of blades. But I wouldn't recommend that on a normal knife.
Is tempering where you harden the metal, or reduce the hardness? I thought it was the latter.
+Robert Miles You thought right.
always temper. if you just harden the blade by quenching, what will happen is when you are trying to put a edge on it once the steel gets thin it will crumble and break. tempering allows the steel to be brought down to a thin edge without the breaking. also helps with not break with little side to sid3 force like hardened blade would be. think of it like a flat file it takes hardly and side to side pressure to snap one. that would be your knife if you didn't temper it.
I have no plans to ever make knives but I love watching these videos.
As a wood worker, I have got to have one of these!!! Do you know if any one makes these for sale?? And, if not, would you be willing to?
+William Weaver try Japan Woodworker.com search woodworking knives
+William Weaver Have you asked Walter Sorrell if he could make a blade for you?
No I have,t
+William Weaver www.japanwoodworker.com/search2/search.aspx?query=Kogatana here is the knives on the store
+William Weaver Could you explain to me why you need a specific type of knife for marking wood? What makes this better than using something ese? Just wondering. I was curious =D
What a beauty. It gives an impression of solidity and artistic simplicity.
Great work as always Walter! Your channel has really helped me get into this crazy hobby we call knife making! Was wondering why you don't seem to add a makers mark to your blades. Just a personal choice? I'd be interested in a video on the various ways of adding marks, placement, etc. Looking forward to your future videos!
+Nudarkshadowl That's a good suggestion. Basically my main line of work is Japanese style blades which I sign with a chiseled mark. Since I don't sell a ton of Western knives, I never bothered to do a maker's mark. But it's probably high time I started doing it. Which would give a good excuse for a new video....
+Walter Sorrells it'd be nice to see a forged out marking stamp
Hey Walt, I have been watching and following you with your travels! People like you are not just some dude on the internet. I feel you are a great addition to this community especially, during the COVID-19 deal and several surgeries deep you have made recovery for this guy a lot easier!!! Be well and stay safe,
Walter, where did you find the Hitachi Blue steel? It is quite rare to find in the states.
+kha dinh I bought it from Aldo at NJ Steel Baron, but I don't think he's selling it anymore.
+Walter Sorrells Nope, all gone!
***** That's it just the paper Hitachi wraps it in in order to sort it to the buyers. But when white steels gets a mirror polish, i guess it is white.
+kha dinh Technically reflection or shininess is whatever colour you shine into it plus any colour tinted to it from imperfections in the material. For example glass mirrors show whatever colour you put into it, but because the glass has a bit of a green tint (You can see it if you look at a side) the picture shows back slightly green.
This is also the reason if you have a room of mirrors the light doesn't shine indefinitely. Not only would you and the glass absorb some light, the glass no matter how perfect will always slow down the light to the point where you can't see it. Even the mirror surface is bound to have tiny imperfections that will stop it. Remember light moves as fast as anything has been proven to go, so no matter how small it is, it will always die out.
probably one of the best looking things I've seen you make. Simply elegant.
why am I watching this I have a midterm in 6 hours
+Taylor Lebert I have a final in an hour and a half hahahaha
mine finished.
😂😂😂😂
I just wanted to say thankyou for making the videos you do, and sharing your wisdom with us.
Is it Stat Trak?
yes
and it's fac new
+vivabenfica4 LOL. You nerd. It makes me even more nerdy to laugh at this.
Are you cancer?
Yes.
+Snowy 101 I taste salt in my mouth
Nice to see a two part quench on the blue steel this way really seems to be the best as far as hardness vs risk of cracking, and it makes a nice hamon if you're into that kind of thing.
damn... spend 2 hours making this by stock removal. put the bevel on the wrong side...
Rip
+Joost Brekelmans Well when you make a new one you will have a left and right handed one lol.
+FrostyFooy true i gave it to my dad
He is left handed and he loved it
+Joost Brekelmans do you know who is the guy on your profile picture ?
+MP Massimo D'Alema, former Italian PM
knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/massimo-dalema
I've seen most of your videos, and this has to be one of my favorite blades I've ever seen. the simple elegance of it.
Is that your real voice or,is that your "I'm too sexy for my shirt" voice...
+Fishkiller 41 Brad Pitt -Inglorious Bastards voice.
Right??lol
+metalhead2508 really? english is not my mother language and i have absolutely no problem listening to him.
why the fuck am I watching this 😂
+Daniel Ribe Because RUclips wants you to watch it.
RUclips loves to makes us is bitch lol
+Jonathan Lourador I quite enjoy being dominated.
+1
ive thought the same thing sooooo many times....
I watch it because I'm 14 and do alot of metal working to an extent and wood working
I've seen most of your videos, and this has to be one of my favorite blades I've ever seen. the simple elegance of it is breathtaking
this is why handmade knives cost a lot :)
this has got to be the most beautiful of many knives i have ever seen
Is this Fac new???
hahahaha yeah fn st
Sick how much he wants it ill show my friends and i might even bet it.
As a woodworker, I think this is a fantastic knife. It's practical and looks like it has wood grain.
Say Cool Whip
Whip not say cool whip " cool hwhip"
Zak Farley I won't be tempted
Such a joy to see a master craftsman at work
He looks like a gf's typical dad
There is so much chemistry involved in the process
I thought the recipe for Damascus steel was lost
+shesmine14 Steal, yes. But we figured out steel.
Sven Servette ugh very funny
***** oooh ok I see. Thanks
+shesmine14 that guy only half knows what hes talking about. vanadium. as well as other techniques. altho moreso it was a certain part of a deposit that was lost/mined out and isnt there anymore.amd trading factors
+shesmine14 It's more for clickbait I think. He makes imitation Damascus. Think real cheese vs cheese wiz.
Fantastic example of "less is more"!!! As always, thank you for sharing, Sorrells Sensei!
i wanna be a blacksmith when im older
Holy crap. That's really impressive looking for such a simple unassuming tool.
Anyone here because of csgo skins? xD
What are you fucking gay?
Finn Gardner Why would I, and if yes, where is the problem? srsly
go watch idubbz and you'll understand
+Finn “TheTurboPickle” Gardner idubbbztv*
+Finn “TheTurboPickle” Gardner "if yes" means hes gay
I love this video. Damascus steel is my favourite. I make mokumé-gané, which is like Damascus steel, only using precious metals and making jewellery out of it.
that is fake damascuc steel
Thank you!!! this jerk lied
anyone know how to make damascus steel?
Nobody knows how to make real damascus steel. The technique was hundreds of years ago.
F yeah the tipe of steel was found in midle east but it is now lost. It was an exeptionaly strong steel as strong maybe stronger than todays steel.
Branko Dimitrijevic yes damascus steel the original version, was very strong and held a sharp edge, same as this one. its not the same but its the next best
Dogurasu You have foundings of the material that didn't lost its quality until today. Its not a miracle material but it is realy realy good, and comercial steel of modern time is probably wors than it but for military uses you surely have better steel than that of Damascucs one from centuries ago. Its lost beceuse the recept and the materials for it where scatered from diferent diggings in the country probably some materials where lost due to war.
I don't know anything about your channel or metal in general, but that is one beautiful knife with a lots of craftsmanship. Great video.
This isn't Damascus steel, It's pattern welded.
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+legionbunny I realize your making the point that this is not "original Damascus steel". However Pattern welding is a method of working steel. Where as Damascus is a type of steel. Since we have absolutely no idea as to the exact method they used it's impossible to say it wasn't done using pattern welding or that and a combination of other methods.
All you can say is our current pattern welding method does not replicate Damascus exactly.
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+legionbunny I've got a whole video on this subject called "Will the real Damascus steel please stand up." Bottom line, the term "damascus" has been used to describe pattern welded steel for about two hundred years in the cutlery and firearms industries.
Walter Sorrells
Cool project. Would have been an awesome gift for my carpenter dad. Thanks for the vid!!!
Calling that Damascus Steel is bad, and you should feel bad for calling it that. Why must the world perpetuate this?!
You should feel bad for having a god damn children's show character as your profile picture.
I take it you haven't watched my video called "Will the Real Damascus Please Stand Up?" in which I explain how pointless this whole idiotic discussion is.
+Ben Hyde you should feel bad for disrespecting a peaceful community and fandom
+Numb Digger whats wrong with being different?
Ooh, viscous! You hit right where I care. lol
I've seen most of your videos, and this has to be one of my favorite blades I've ever seen.
how is that damascus steel lmao ??
+EpicBunty came from damascus.
LOL thats not at all what damascus steel is!
Watch his video on Damascus
it looked like a damascus
+Bernardo B Damascus itself isn't a material, it is a mixture of materials.
Absolutely love the knife. Have a blank that I wanted to make a blade from but didn’t know what I wanted till now. It’s the same size also. It may not end up as hard or be a demascus but I’ll be happy with the shape. Thanks.
I have never watched a video like this. I found it very interesting
Wow. Really really interesting making. And it is easy to tell that there is a shitload of experience behind it.
Walter you're always such an inspiration and so easy to follow. Thanks heaps
Wow! Very beautiful knife! The Damascus pattern looks great! Cheers.
Well done, beautiful simplicity, true art. Thanks for everything you do.
i want to learn how to do this. its such an amazing craft. I hate to think that someday it might be forgotten.
I love how this turned out! I would love to see more project videos of plain metal knives that are minimalistic, yet elegant :)
easily the most awesome knife ive seen
you have taught me so much. your videos keep me motivated to make knives!
it is a pleasure see you working!
really well done camera work, informative yet still entertaining for us not in the hobby. really cool stuff, came out looking gooood.
Oh My! Beautiful Walter! Thanks for the anhydrous borax tip and sharing this build! ~PJ
Exactly his voice is one of the main reasons which makes his videos being watching. Cool voice mr Sorrel.
Beautiful for such a simple tool. Very nice.
what a fantastic little project, really enjoyed that thanks.
Beautiful , beautiful , beautiful spectacular useful tool ! Did I say it was beautiful ? Right on man . Keep it up .
That is a really beautiful piece.
Beautifully done fella. Fantastic markings on that
That blade is a beautiful tool to add to a workbench.
Another great video Mr. Sorrells. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're videos are inspiring.
That is really pretty. And yet seems functional...truly east meets west!
Cool project. Would have been an awesome gift for my carpenter dad. Thanks for the vid!!!,
Beautiful knife. Im loving all these forging vids lately. Might give it a crack one day.
Nicely done, Walter!
walter, its absolutely gorgeous, great job!
Beautiful knife Walter, I love it! That water jet tool looks really handy as well!
Really cool marking knife!
what a beautiful little knife.
That's incredible! Great work.
Another stunning piece. Loving the videos.
what a lovely knife, cheers for sharing!
great. thank you. yours style & passion is excellent.
One of my favorites of yours. Very cool!
Amazing work Walter!
I like how the tamascus looks like woodgrind. As it is for wood working :D Awesome job!
clean and simple ...gotta love it
that turned out really sweet nice work.
A very nice throwing implement
Great Walter, nice pattern and beautyful tool. Great.