"That's TWISTED!" -- Low Layer Twist Damascus BOWIE - Full Knife Making Movie

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
  • This is the full length build of my recent narrated Low Twist Bowie series. If you're interested in the finer details check out the other 3, more detailed videos (links below):
    🎥 Narrated Video Series:
    Part 1 - • My Best Attempt Making...
    Part 2 - • My Best Attempt Making...
    Part 3 - • FINISHED - My Best Att...
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    00:00 - Damascus
    01:06 - Blade Forging
    01:36 - Pre-HT Grinding
    02:40 - Heat-treating
    03:30 - Post HT Grinding
    04:45 - Performance Test
    06:02 - Blade Finishing
    06:50 - Wrought Iron Guard
    07:44 - Clip
    08:27 - Shoulder Milling
    09:42 - Guard / Spacer Fitting
    12:22 - Handle Roughing
    13:32 - Finial on Lathe
    14:17 - Fitting Tang In Handle
    16:43 - Shaping Fittings & Handle
    20:02 - Etching
    21:10 - Glue-Up & Finishing
    23:13 - Sheath Work
    26:42 - FINISHED
    **********************************************************
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  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps  Год назад +9

    🎥 Narrated Video Series:
    Part 1 - ruclips.net/video/EO-LZB-Henc/видео.html
    Part 2 - ruclips.net/video/_0hfwB1EJXw/видео.html
    Part 3 - ruclips.net/video/U5tgtOdSZwg/видео.html
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    • @zekiaba6899
      @zekiaba6899 Год назад

      😂😂🎉😂😂🎉😂😂😂😂🎉🎉😂❤❤ bu

  • @Take_And_Make
    @Take_And_Make Год назад +10

    Dude... The blade, the handle, and the sheath all play together in harmony! Well done!

  • @damascuseverything
    @damascuseverything Год назад +1

    15:14 has every tool a knife maker could ever want. Still uses closest thing to hand to hammer in pins!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Lol, yep... I will say... I do like those pliers for doing that. They don't apply as much force as I could with a hammer, so if the holes are slightly undersized, I don't have a tendency to "force it" and split the block. They're also handy to have close by so I can pull the pins out. Cheers sir!

  • @david-onearmedknifemaker-8955
    @david-onearmedknifemaker-8955 11 месяцев назад

    Yet another Knifemaker using the Home Built Surface Grinder Attachment that I figured out how to make & where to get the parts cheaply! That was my little contribution to knifemakers in the United States… and here I see even in Poland people are doing them! Your Welcome my friend.. (wink)

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the contribution!

  • @boeffen5352
    @boeffen5352 Год назад +1

    Your meticulousness is awe inspiring, and I cannot believe the amount of punishment you put it through. I lack the words to express my feelings of appreciation for your craftmanship. Well done, sir!

  • @adamc3474
    @adamc3474 Год назад +2

    I enjoy seeing the prosses and craftmanship that you put into your knives. I also like seeing that you use your bandsaw to remove the bulk of the material and not turning everything into dust that could be breathed in. It's good to see you using your PPE. I am recovering from lung surgery that I had last month, so this is something that is very much on my mind. Keep up the good work, stay safe, and stay awesome.

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 Год назад

    What a work of art . I love the sheath!

  • @AMF1
    @AMF1 Год назад

    Fantastic work

  • @jamesh5460
    @jamesh5460 Год назад

    What a great forge. The pattern on this knife is amazing.

  • @skoey4417
    @skoey4417 9 месяцев назад

    Just watched this from sheffield England. Absolutely amazing... (SKILLS) 👏👏

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers from Texas!

  • @johnevans6474
    @johnevans6474 Год назад

    OMG fantastic workmanship, a work of Art.

  • @jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks
    @jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks Год назад

    Gorgeous build James! Nicely done.

  • @stephenjohnson6841
    @stephenjohnson6841 Год назад

    Turned out amazing! Your pieces are getting better and better. Thanks for sharing!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thank you! Cheers! Glad you're liking them!

  • @whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625
    @whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625 Год назад

    Awesome build! Lovin the detail in your guard fit up. Great job on the sheath too!

  • @SilentPartner79
    @SilentPartner79 Год назад

    Excellent video, showing each step. I have learned much from you, sir.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад +1

      Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers!

  • @MrSoloun
    @MrSoloun Год назад

    Great blade and sheath, that laser is doing a great job. Thanks for sharing the build it was really interesting to watch.

  • @WillFortune
    @WillFortune Год назад

    That is one of the top 5 most beautiful knives that I have ever seen. You Sir, are a true artist and your work epitomizes " Fine " craftsmanship. A+++

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Год назад

    This was a great project to watch.

  • @OldHickoryForge
    @OldHickoryForge Год назад

    Love that blade shape man. Beautiful work!

  • @markpeterson9512
    @markpeterson9512 Год назад

    Been a minute since Ive watched one of your builds, must say the level has increased nicely. Well done sir.

  • @williamhannon6055
    @williamhannon6055 Год назад

    Excellent work

  • @devonairgunner8971
    @devonairgunner8971 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful work!!

  • @neilwalker3204
    @neilwalker3204 6 месяцев назад

    superb work.

  • @ericbeeman8717
    @ericbeeman8717 11 месяцев назад

    Now thats one hell of a nice knife

  • @henryknight7876
    @henryknight7876 6 месяцев назад

    great blade fitment awesome method, killer knife and awesome video's you are getting much better I have been watching you for a while

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you greatly Henry!

  • @Innlandetknives
    @Innlandetknives 6 месяцев назад

    Nice build

  • @PeterNetped
    @PeterNetped Год назад

    Great knives and very good machines you have. 👍

  • @chewyakarieckenicholas6049
    @chewyakarieckenicholas6049 Год назад

    Absolutely amazing work 👏 keep it up

  • @user-ss3sm4cc4x
    @user-ss3sm4cc4x Год назад

    a beautiful knife. well done.

  • @j.r.tidwell3318
    @j.r.tidwell3318 Год назад

    THATS ONE BEAUTFULL KNIFE MY FRIEND

  • @akker-5397
    @akker-5397 Год назад

    Excellent.

  • @danscaper22
    @danscaper22 9 месяцев назад

    Been watching your videos forever now, it is amazing how far you have come. Truly inspiring, keep it up!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  9 месяцев назад

      Appreciate it!! Cheers Dan

  • @ghill1010
    @ghill1010 Год назад

    Hell yeah!!! Awesome stuff

  • @diogosouza9127
    @diogosouza9127 Год назад

    Perfect!

  • @user-zy9mx7mb9t
    @user-zy9mx7mb9t Год назад

    Шикарная работа!!! Нож не просто супер, а шедевр ножевого дела!!!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Большое спасибо! Хорошего дня

  • @buckvanzyl
    @buckvanzyl Год назад

    wow....thank you for sharing..

  • @dalibortrkulja9582
    @dalibortrkulja9582 Год назад

    beautiful knife, even better skills, cheers from italy bro

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thank you sir! Cheers from Texas!

  • @fareshafsi6479
    @fareshafsi6479 Год назад

    Un vrai artiste!

  • @NOFX0890
    @NOFX0890 Год назад

    Wow man. Fantastic work. It looks a million bucks....😎👍

  • @michaelthihlum9938
    @michaelthihlum9938 Год назад

    Awesome!!

  • @vikingo1976
    @vikingo1976 Год назад

    i loved it.

  • @TheMotownPhilly
    @TheMotownPhilly Год назад +1

    Wow, been with ya for awhile and all the tool upgrades and perseverance have made it possible for you to create some real awesome stuff. Well done!! Looked on your site and was shocked that knife is still there.... believe me if I had any extra cash right now I'd scoop it up. There's no doubt in my mind you're going to reach Master Smith someday and I'd love to have some of your early work.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thank you greatly Phillip! Glad you're enjoying the journey! Cheers

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 Год назад

    So you have jumped on the fast forward band wagon. You old videos are why I subscribe. Good luck.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      I have a 3 part series on building this knife that is fully narrated. You can find it here -ruclips.net/p/PLsU2GCDL3VVlFaGSqx4M7DjxGrubWkYSF

  • @willw7595
    @willw7595 Год назад +1

    you gettin better at making sheaths too.

  • @oturanbogaartkayakta5811
    @oturanbogaartkayakta5811 Год назад

    Muazzam bir parça. Eline sağlık.

  • @johnrizzato9192
    @johnrizzato9192 Год назад

    Absolutely awesome video dude! I love your detail to the guard fitment. I believe that if you can see sunlight can come through between the guard and the Ricoso you might as well not even make the knife, Thanks for the video you show me how to make a better guard fitment

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Cheers John! Thank you!

    • @johnrizzato9192
      @johnrizzato9192 Год назад

      Hey man, I reread my comment and my preposition usage. Kind of sucks! Whenever I said “if you see sunlight “I did not mean you personally. You may not have taken it that way I just wanted to make damn sure that I was not critiquing you, I meant whoever is making a knife

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад +1

      @@johnrizzato9192 All gravy John, I knew what you meant. Cheers

  • @donaldleegrim9756
    @donaldleegrim9756 Год назад

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @sudo_nym
    @sudo_nym Год назад

    Awesome job, my friend! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻
    I truly appreciate the work you put in (especially when I watch whilst wearing my RBO hoodie!!)
    Cheers, sir
    Pete in England.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Heck yeah Pete! Glad you're liking the hoodie! Cheers from Texas

    • @sudo_nym
      @sudo_nym Год назад

      @@RedBeardOps
      Wearing it today!!

  • @willw7595
    @willw7595 Год назад +1

    Hi James making another knife. Looks like it's, going to be a fine knife. well, ya killed that 2x4.

  • @unorthodoxconsulting5716
    @unorthodoxconsulting5716 Год назад

    What marvelous craftsmanship! Huge respect to you, sir! I would love to buy a custom made diver knife and sheath from you.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thank you Adam! When I get them finished up, I put them online. Not currently taking custom orders. Cheers!

  • @miceskin
    @miceskin Год назад

    You can tell this guy aims for perfection by how he battle tests the knife, it made me hurt watching all that work being smacked out of it. But what a good blade in the end!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thanks Dom! Glad you enjoyed the build!

  • @justinadams1650
    @justinadams1650 Год назад

    Very nice!!! Would that laser work to engrave the outline of the knife on the steel? Instead of making a pattern?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      I think while this is possible, it would require more line up time. I like having the templates as well for saving them and potentially reusing them. Cheers.

    • @justinadams1650
      @justinadams1650 Год назад

      @@RedBeardOps thanks for taking the time to reply. Your work is awesome!! After watching your laser video I have been thinking of getting one. Just trying to figure out what all I could use it for. They are a lot of money. Lol

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      @@justinadams1650 thy are expensive! Leather work and templates are the biggest things I use them for. I've also made some parts and brakets for around the house. Having the ability to make stuff on the fly is nice. I'd advise paying for LightBurn as well. I also make boxes with it. If you're looking to engrave steel they just came out with a 40W laser and an infrared laser which likely both perform better than the 20W --- if you do end up buying one the RBO channel gets a nice kickback if you use this affiliate link to navigate to the site - www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting-b?ref=RedBeardOps&

  • @Tatarcha777
    @Tatarcha777 Год назад

    cooL

  • @jeffreyhoops3611
    @jeffreyhoops3611 13 дней назад

    The guard looks like a pair of lips poised for a kiss, but I wouldn’t want to be kissed by that knife!
    Beautiful craftsmanship!

  • @Anderson-HandForged
    @Anderson-HandForged Год назад

    James you did a amazing job on that knife WOW!!!!! and your leather work is coming along great i love everything you did .Mark p.s. my press i built i still cant get it to hold to do my twists ram comes up the minute i start to twist i put that plug in my valve made things worse had to take back out could i have the wrong model valve?is your press running when you do your twists?ive tried both ways with no success this is what i have Prince RD-2575-T4-ESA1 Directional Control Valve, Logsplitter, 4 Ways, 3 Positions, Spring Center To Neutral, Cast Iron, 3000 psi, Lever Handle, 20 gpm, In/Out: 3/4" NPTF, Work 1/2" NPTF

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thanks man. I leave my press running when twisting. I think you're best bet may be calling up prince and trying to talk though it with their support. Maybe they have an email you can contact.
      A local hydraulic shop may be able to give you some suggestions as well.

  • @DeadLySk1ttL3s2113
    @DeadLySk1ttL3s2113 5 месяцев назад

    Howdy from san antoino. How long did this take you to complete sir?
    Are you currently still making blades?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  5 месяцев назад

      Gosh I think that one took me 3-4 months. I still make knives, but not custom orders.

  • @gordonolafson5806
    @gordonolafson5806 Год назад

    Where did you get the leather splitter? Looks neat...but expensive?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Got it from here - amzn.to/3FlHCfC
      Some Commentary Here - ruclips.net/video/U5tgtOdSZwg/видео.html

  • @trevorkubonga1140
    @trevorkubonga1140 18 дней назад

    I like

  • @jeepseahawk
    @jeepseahawk Год назад

    Beautiful, like a pro. Only gripe, believe you should use that buffer further down, safety reasons. Lower part or may swing up to your face if it grabs. Kudos.

  • @willw7595
    @willw7595 Год назад +1

    what are you using for line up pins?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      1/16th hardened dowels from McMasterCar

    • @willw7595
      @willw7595 Год назад

      @@RedBeardOpsthanks I'm going to get some for my knife builds.

  • @rickreeve1246
    @rickreeve1246 Год назад

    all that work then cutting it apart and making a stumpy litte blade i like BIG bowies

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Sorry you didn't enjoy the build Rick!

  • @ambconstrucao3770
    @ambconstrucao3770 Год назад

    Great work!
    How do I own one?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Hey man, I sell them as they come on my website... I'm really slow though redbeardops.square.site/

  • @December314
    @December314 Год назад

    Jeeeesus! I hope you realize that you have gone slightly insane. Are you making Swiss watches or knifes! Can you ever recoup the cost? After all the hours designing, fabricating and testing, and with the capital investment in your equipment, there is not way you are making any money. This must be some sort of hobby or obsession. The final product is an object of art but also the shooting of video and the editing is a huge work. This must be one of the best product and the best video I have seen in a long while. Absolutely amazing work.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Thank you greatly December! For me knifemaking is a hobby for sure. Cheers!

    • @December314
      @December314 Год назад

      @@RedBeardOps Well, you are great at it. I envy your tools and equipment.

  • @isaacmccullough684
    @isaacmccullough684 Год назад

    Mr. Red Beard
    I seem to have done something wrong with my ferric chloride. You said its a 50/50 mix of ferric chloride and distilled water. I purchased some ferric chloride and it turns out I can only get 40% ferric-Cl. I used it pure without diluting it but I get terrible results and its quite frustrating. Do you have any ideas? Much love from Switzerland. Love your cahnnel

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      This is the stuff I use 50/50 - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008O9XMYA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
      Not sure if you can find it locally. Maybe something else in in the 40% mixture you acquired?

  • @danscaper22
    @danscaper22 9 месяцев назад

    What is the machine marked with the Vevor sticker that is in front of you face while you were polishing the butt of the knife?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  9 месяцев назад

      ruclips.net/video/ZgLai5Fi8gs/видео.htmlsi=_Jov9y7CHfgyTe89 - Cheers

  • @paulwiggins183
    @paulwiggins183 9 месяцев назад

    A little curious why you bedded the blade... given that you were going to glue the final assembly. Maybe that's just the way they do it in Midland.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  9 месяцев назад

      Lol, I wanted to a.) practice bedding and b.) make sure that the knife went back together presently during handle shaping before final glue up.

  • @volk_chuvak
    @volk_chuvak Год назад

    Лепота красота какая

  • @SiliconeSword
    @SiliconeSword Год назад

    Do you think you will try a Kydex sheath on that laser?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      Man... I don't think it could cut kydex that well. Could be wrong... Have you seen this done?

    • @SiliconeSword
      @SiliconeSword Год назад

      @@RedBeardOps Nah, but it seems like it'd be useful if it did work

  • @user-zf5jg3go7p
    @user-zf5jg3go7p Год назад

    สุดยอดครับ

  • @ClenioBuilder
    @ClenioBuilder Год назад

    👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @troyam6607
    @troyam6607 Год назад

    well done James! is that stingray skin? cant tell

  • @b9rujq278
    @b9rujq278 Год назад

    i was on an ai image generator and generated some knife designs, which didn’t dissapoint. i think it would be interesting for you to generate some cool designs and make them irl

  • @rohanraj4168
    @rohanraj4168 Год назад

    You did good ... Although I must say that I have seen videos in which the scabbards have been made manually ...

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад +1

      Cheers Raj

    • @rohanraj4168
      @rohanraj4168 Год назад

      @@RedBeardOps However I must admit that the idea of making it Damascus style is highly appreciated, lots of effort put into it ... Absa-Bravolutely !!!

  • @abdouboualloul4812
    @abdouboualloul4812 Год назад

    You are ils champion thinks.

  • @dhirendramaharaj9407
    @dhirendramaharaj9407 Год назад

    I have a question. Why to you drop it into kerosene?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      The kerosene burning away during the initial forge weld reduced the chance of any oxygen corrupting the layers.

  • @MeerkatMotorBoards
    @MeerkatMotorBoards Год назад

    Aaaand that's how you build a $10,000 knife

  • @StagArmslower
    @StagArmslower Год назад

    No worries, I would only treat the knife like that if had to escape from gulag

  • @user-ko5hq3yp1r
    @user-ko5hq3yp1r 11 месяцев назад

    1350$ Слово Божье живо и действенно!и острее всякого ножа!.......!Евр.4:12!Вначале було Слово!и Слово було у Бога!и Слово було Бог!......!Иоана 1:1!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  11 месяцев назад

      Хорошего дня, сэр!

  • @user-zo2yu6ry4c
    @user-zo2yu6ry4c Год назад

    всё вроде здорово , но ты один, а если бы был коллектив было бы интересней , одна голова хорошо а две лучше......))))))

  • @virtualvegan7376
    @virtualvegan7376 Год назад

    Makes me want to quit knifemaking... BTW, how do you even make money? You never have knives for sale on your website?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад +1

      Hello! I'm a part time maker.. so it's basically just a hobby for me. I fund the hobby with revenue from RUclips / knife sales / and affiliate marketing on the tools I review and recommend. Cheers and thank you!

  • @markkraus3598
    @markkraus3598 Год назад

    Don’t mean to be a critic but i don’t think you did the epoxy correctly, the guys on forged in fire get it all over the work bench,oozing all over the knife , all over themselves ( just messing w/you) ! That’s some incredible skill set you have there !! And a damn nice shop & equipment! Who’s bench top mill are you using ? Again-absolutely stunning work 👍

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Год назад

      LOL, thanks Mark. Glad you enjoyed the build and video! I'm using the 3990 from LMS. Here is my review of the machine. I love it... ruclips.net/video/POFarYxpgws/видео.html