Next Level Ball Bearing Damascus Knife, Blacksmithing and Knifemaking, Forging Knives, Bladesmithing
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2022
- Taking my single layer ball bearing damascus to the next level.
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Have you ever seen a blade like this one?
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compared to every other bladesmith ive seen you can actually prove how well you made the blade, you are definitely the best on this platform. so the answer is no, your blade is beautiful and incredibly well made.
There is a Ukrainian smith on youtube who makes some very interesting cansister/steelpowder/hex/bearing blades. (the guy who puts chillis peppers in his canisters) But your technique of bending a bar around the edge is for sure very original and it works very well from the results of this vid.
Never seen one like it before. Truly a beautiful knife 👍
Never seen one like it. Looks like an excellent knife.
I never even dreamed of watching a video about a knife being manufactured and came across this randomly. So nice to watch a craftsman do his thinking. It was quite fascinating to watch. Good job!
Sane here! Haha
I had the same thought. I thought it was funny that he was like, "You're probably familiar with ball-bearing damascus as it's known." and I thought, "No. No I do not" lol
I never even dreamed I'd see a talking bottlebrush, yet here we are.
Dito!
I was about to say the same
Very Impressive ! !
this is exactly the blacksmithing channel ive been looking for: shows the whole process, fully explains what is happening and why its happening, gives full measurements and definitions to the materials being used and the end results are amazing. Keep up the great work!
If only he had the brain to call it what it is, this is not damascus at all. Just simple pattern weld steel.
@@Alucard6921 the pattern name is ball bearing damascus.. and he even states in the video at like 1 minute and some that it’s just a pattern weld.. if you had the brain power to pay attention to that.. you wouldn’t have even needed to state your invalid opinion 🙏🏼
@@Alucard6921 you just got roasted son
@@Alucard6921 Yikes.
Fully explains what is happening and why its happening. Words to teach by. Real talk. M53. 31 year fabricator/welder.Alm. Mld.Stl./S.S... Very straight forward and informative.
You brought back many memories! As a kid I went to bed many nights hearing Dad’s “trip” hammer pounding away in his blacksmith shop down behind our home! The majority of his work was for the Indiana limestone quarries around Bloomington and Bedford! He sharpened and made tools to cut the stone.
What a wonderful memory to keep of your father. I can feel the pride and admiration you hold for him. That you for sharing.
Gotta admit bro, this is some amazing work. Especially like the way the blade still has a keen edge to shave after the wood chopping.
That's cus of that tool steel billet he uses for the edge/hold the ball bearings
@Matthew Timmons I'm not an expert enough to know the eccentricities of all the different types of steel, but I do know it's a very hard tool steel, in my experience extremely hard steel can take a really good edge, but tends to be kind of brittle, and will snap easier.
I had a straight razor made out of silver steel and it was so hard that it was so sharp, it was a true scalpel, but I dropped it, while closed mind you! Once and it literally cracked and broke like porcelain. It was crazy
Thank you for being one of the few forging channels to talk through key details that would normally drive me MAD not hearing, little things like drill bit size, distances, side of the hammer, etc. It's all those little things that make ALL the difference, and that most channels COMPLETELY do not discuss in their narration. It's usually like "I'm gonna make this, SMASH SMASH SMASH, DRINK TEA, DIP, hey check out this pattern!"
Makes me appreciate the time, effort, and artistry that goes into hand-made blades. Innovative design, looks cool.
your workmanship is very impressiv, your workshop is just valhalla, super video quality, editing and voiceover, thanks.
I mean this as a complement, you sound like a golf commentator. It's really nice to hear this and actually helps to focus on what's happening on screen. This was a really interesting video. Thank you for posting it... :)
Thanks for watching!
That's an ingenious way to make a canister, and the spray paint tip is pro level, too many people use whiteout. How imaginative though, and incredibly unique pattern!
I’m sure many of you know this already but I just learned it last year. If you wanna save money on steel drill bits, buy a masonry bit and grind down the point to a “spade” that thing will cut through almost anything like butter, for a tenth of the cost of a good steel drill bit. 🔥
I really like the way the ball bearings fade from the edge to the center of each separate bearing, while the nickel gives such distinct contrast. The handle does the blade justice with the multiple pins. Very nice! Blessings!
So the ball bearings show up all the way to the very end product. I appreciate this.
"Here's a riveting shot of the epoxy curing", and with this pun, delivered in a masterful deadpan manner, he earned my thumbs up. 13:33
Haha, thank you
I haven’t seen this kind of innovation or experimentation since bigdog forge! Nice man this is what draws me in! New chefs messing with old recipe’s!!!!
Indeed….. I do miss Tim’s projects!
Did something happen to Tim?
@@davedoessomestuff8176 to be honest I do not know. He retired built the little smithy shop and stoped producing on RUclips. He was one my favorites!
I couldn't agree more. What ever happened to BigDog?
I've watched hundreds of knife forge videos and this is easily the best because you explained EVERYthing.
Stumbled upon this, and wound up watching the whole damn thing! Good times👍🏽
Beautiful work from you. I was surprised to see it was still available. It just became unavailable and added to my collection.
Thank you sir!
your one lucky guy,beautiful knife... how sharp it was after chopping through that wood twice,simply amazing... one day i may treat myself and import one into Scotland
went to buy it, twas gone :P
Mother!@@#$"@'
@@acebongo5707 I've been called worse.
That was impressive to see it shave after all that chopping, I really like how this came out, good job all around man!
Like to see how it would shave that bad arse beard!
Facts ☝️
I'm right there along with how impressive it can be but I believe it all starts with the basics and remember ball bearings are made to resist pressure so perhaps that helps the blade?
You mean the Taliban bush on his face?
That is very impressive edge retention. I only have experience with consumer grade blades, and this is much better than anything I’ve used in the past.
When you can make a knife or sword that's so sharp you can shave with it, your one h3ll of a craftsman. you are pure awesome!!!
Brilliantly done. Extra kudos for doing the 2x4 chop test.
I've taken a few smithing classes and found that now that I know more about the process and the steps involved, I am even more intrigued by your amazing creations. looking forward to perusing your collection of creations and getting inspired.
I very much like the step-by-step narrative, explaining the how and why of making the blade. Also, Fire Creek speaks very clearly and simply, so one doesn't need to understand a lot of jargon to get the point. Thanks for the video.
Ype, just like GreenBeetle. This type of production is excellent. Mindless hammering on hot steel with no explanation of anything doesn't teach you anything.
Nice genuine guy, very impressive. Great to see a true craftsman at work.
You had my curiosity, now you have my attention.
See ima knife maker myself, and I LOVE making weird knives. And a ball bearing Damascus is new to me.
What a beauty you made, just in awe with blacksmithing and the craft of it. Crazy to think how deep it goes with us humans and the ingenuity it took with making metal and making a useful tool for us. It's pretty primal in how I look at it.
I've watched a lot of videos on damascus, that's the most innovative pattern I've seen to date
Thank you!
@@FireCreekForge have you ever used bucky balls or regular 6mm steel BB's? i guess it would depend what metal they are.....oh i know, a beautiful 6 piece professional throwing knife set 😊
This video popped up randomly for me.. and I'm glad it did. Fascinating stuff! Beautiful results!
That knife is a piece of art. I envy the new owner.
Most of all, an honor to have been guided in the sequence, an invitation to creation, assured by structure, calmed by words, forged in wisdom, a walk with the master, contented to simply step, naturally persevering so as to enjoy it by his confidence. Awesome. Thank you, dude.
Not only your sir have a great craftmanship, you also got great narration skills as well, Great video and Awesome Knife
Thanks to RUclips for showing the world that there are people out there with exceptional skills and talents. Excellent work and cool knife, Sir! 👍🏾
Thank you sir
That blade turned out really nice. The etching really brought out the decorative element. Absolutely gorgeous!
When I was 16 years old, I started working in a forge for 2 years. Just for the money and the experience. It is the most beautiful work and the most diverse in terms of craftsmanship that I know. So many materials apart from the many metals. We also made ornaments for metal gates from tools and weapons. Unfortunately, the forge went bankrupt.
Your work looks very good☺️👍🤜🤛
You are truly a practitioner of a 'fine art' as shown in this video. This work of art that you have created is no less than many
other great works of art and in my opinion is priceless. Thank you for sharing your creative process.
GORGEOUS artwork in this beautiful knife!
That should be 1 of the best knives ever made. That thing is awesome
I'm living my dream of being a knife maker through you. I love watching you make a work of art out of metal and wood. Keep grinding!😀
I just found your channel and you are the first person that actually explains the whole forging process. I've always found it fascinating and wanted to learn but no one explains anything of what they are doing. Thank you for making this video. I still have lots of questions but now I am even more curious about this age old artistry. Thank you and blessings to you
I love watching forging videos. I really want to learn how to do it myself
There is just something about watching a master at their craft perform that is satisfying to my soul. You have done that sir.
Great pattern! I love it! 👍
Thank you!
@@FireCreekForge I always love seeing Tyrell knives commenting about how well another builder does. A true gentleman!
That turned out really nice. I always have liked a nice damascus pattern blade. It’s refreshing to see a smith doing some original designs; or so I’m assuming as I’ve never seen this technique before. Feather pattern will still always be my favorite though!!
Stumbled on this video randomly while exploring another RUclips rabbit hole. I'm not a metal/wood worker, but I do enjoy seeing people who obviously have a lot of skill and knowledge in creating with wood and steel, so this was great. I particularly like that you provided a running commentary of your thoughts and choices, so that with my near total lack of knowledge of the subject matter I was able to follow why you were doing what you were doing.
I've liked and commented here to add to the visibility of the channel, thanks for the demonstration and great work, very impressive.
Adding a comment for the algorithm. Love watching skilled craftsman do their work -- best of luck on the channel.
Thank you!
Man, that pattern (and the whole finished knife, for that matter) is beautiful.
Such a simple classic blade. I really enjoy the big, extensive builds, but often they’re more works of art that will sadly never be used. But a classy, simple blade that’s exquisitely done says more about the craftsman than the guy that spent 45hrs fitting up a guard on a blade that will sit on a shelf.
Thanks!!
Not only excellent craftsmanship but well done video and narration. Good work, brother.
The pattern is absolutely astonishing!
Beautiful knife. I love the definition of each bearing. That handle positively glows. Great job, mate.
This same method with smaller ball bearings would look really cool.
Good idea, or maybe use two or three different size ballbearings?
I think it would end up looking like snake-skin
Wow. The finished product was _far_ more beautiful than I ever expected.
It turned out great. I wish I had the space equipment and knowledge you have. I have always had ideas on how I would design and make my own knives since I was a kid. As a disabled vet and in my senior year. I don't believe that will ever happen. So I have to be content living my dream through good craftsman like yourself.
When you sitting there with that new little boy of yours tonight you be sure to tell him how you just released one of your best videos. My God that knife and the video around it was just amazing.
Thanks Nicholas!
To be able to beat up that 2 x 4, and then still have it be shaving sharp is extremely impressive!
Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱
Just viewed your vid of the 'Ball Bearing Damascus knife', you were initially going to make into a 'dagger' but decided on a different type of, awesome, 'hand made/forged', Knife! What a superb "never before seen, by me", remarkable design on the blade.. WOW! You Sir, are a fine Craftsman, few & far between nowadays! Continued 'imagination' and much success,
That is amazing. Really unique. Always nice to see someone taking their work to another level.
My dad bought a piece of land that has an old coal pad on it, from a now-inactive coal mine. It's covered in anthracite coal that fell off the trucks as they were loading them up from the pad. We've had a couple of blacksmiths come along and ask if they could fill up a bucket for their forge. Sure, go ahead! Dad literally uses the stuff to shore up bits of hills and stuff.
Nice!
This was an awesome build. This long forgotten skill.
Wow that was a great looking Damascus pattern. I used to work as a materials and reliability consultant so I had to learn a lot about materials and how they react in different environments it was an interesting career. I love watching forged in fire and now that I’ve found you channel here I’ll definitely be watching other videos that you post. Great job! Keep it up 👍
That is a pretty sweet looking pattern, a bit different than what I would have expected. I think it would be cool to try that same concept with different shapes inside, maybe some hexagonal rods?
I was just thinking that after finishing watching it. Could use some screw nuts instead of ball bearings; that'd be neat..
@@sweetdrreemz yeah neat but the steel in nuts is rubbish plus the welding process works well with spheres
@@alphabuilders They're obviously much more expensive and not what you'll find at your local hardware store but there are definitely nuts and bolts made from tool steel.
@@alexsis1778 If you buy from larger steel companies in bulk, hex bar and flat bar is actually cheaper than your local harware store.
I had no idea the skill and many steps required to make a high-quality knife. Very impressive. Thanks!
Hats off, What a beautiful knife!! Handle couldn't be better designed for that knife,great proportions, ergos and some of the most beautiful Ball Bearing Damascus, I've ever seen!!! Well done sir!
Thank you sir!
@@FireCreekForge Your current stock is mostly sold out.
Any chance of a restock soon?
@@ahmedhussain999 yep, I'll be adding more over the next several weeks
@@FireCreekForge
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Great process, great narration, excellent skills. Beautiful workmanship.
You’re incredibly skilled, I’m very envious of how casually you go about doing this. You’re a true artist. Keep up the killer work!
Thank you!
hah, its a lot of work. The time jumps make it look easy.
Stumbled on to this channel. I really like the way you breaknit down, and it is not over produced. Makes it easy to follow.
Thanks for watching
I've seen tons of videos about knife/sword making but this turned out incredible.
Neve seen this style of damascus before. It inspires me to explore this trade more than ever. Beautiful handle as well. Wonderful craftsmanship all around.
Absolutely incredible. You are a master craftsman and artist. What a beautiful and unique blade! Thank you for showing us your process and what goes into making a work of art like this. I have no experience in this field, but I can appreciate fine craftsmanship and the high degree of dedication, expertise and skill it takes to do this kind of work. Huge thumbs up from me!
Wow, that’s some real craftsmanship there, well done
can't believe how riveted i am after seeing the epoxy curing 🤯
That turned out wonderful, very nice design with the handles and the blade. They mesh together really well.
What a great idea, each time I do ball bearing I use a canister, the balls come out stretched which is cool but your ball bearings look much better. Great job !!
Thanks for watching!
Great job man! Very interesting. For some reason, RUclips recommended this video and I'm glad it did. Thanks sfor posting.
Never been in kinfies but this video changed My life 😁😁
Wow! I love that pattern, that's a great knife anyone would be proud to own.
I am a VERY amateur knife maker and seeing his Prosecco helps to guide me in future builds. I love the cocobolo handle as well. Beautiful.
I like the way that pattern turned out pretty simple design without a lot of layering, but the end look
is pleasing and unique. Definitely want to give it a try some time..
Never thought I'd enjoy this kind of video but this was very interesting!
Great work with this blade! I personally prefer the layered demascus look more but that's such a cool and unique design with the bearings. Also first time I've seen someone use white paint instead of whiteout, looks much more effective
That is very nice! I've done a lot of research on steel for use in ball bearing balls and can say almost without exception the steel used is the best you can get. Even better than the races they roll in. Of course, it's got the carbon for thru hardening which may make it brittle but since you added the tool steel and powdered then forged it it should be a lot more plastic in keeping with what you need.
13:33 "A riveting shot of the epoxy curing !!!" ... Wonderful
Absolutely extraordinary! I love to see the skill and artistry applied that keeps an ancient craft alive. Thank you, Fire Creek Forge.
That is an awesome pattern! I love the way it converges at the choil area and seems to disappear under the handle. An x-ray image of the intestines of the knife, much like the way some Australian Aboriginal artists depicted animals in paintings.
I've seen some exquisitely made knives in my time, but this one's on another level. 👍🏻
A true artisan to the trade.
Love the Damascus finish.
Beautiful.. It does amaze me the amount of work it takes to make a knife... Makes me appreciate all the knives I have all the more.. really incredible work!!
Excellent knife, pleasure to watch the whole process from the beginning till the end. Passion and skills always to be appreciated. Great job!
Super well made vid. All of the important stuff and no superfluous crap
This is the first video I've seen from Fire Creek. I thought to myself, "check it out and see what this guy's about". Then I saw the power hammer and knew you weren't messing around. I'll be watching more videos as time permits. Great looking tool.
That came out real nice and crisp. Im going to have to give it a try myself sometime. Great video.
Wow that's incredible brother, it looks great and works like a boss! Keep it up I'm learning from you and Alex steele yalls craftsmanship is impressive and drives me to do better!
What a beauty. Excellent craftsmanship! Thank you for this.
These sorts of videos are fascinating to watch. The process and the end result are my type of relaxation.
First time Ive enjoyed learning this process. I love blades and chopping stuff, recently been working on a new multiuse chopping took made from recycled cutting edge off a skidsteer loader attachment. Thank you for the bitchen content!
Love the knife. The Cocobolo is a great choice for the handle. I have Cocobolo grips on my 1911 and they look awesome. Nice job.
Such a great video - I never comment on RUclips videos, but watching that whole process was as hypnotic as it was impressive. Awesome to see a craftsman at work, thanks.
you be thuggin it on da youtubes yo
I have never seen such a fantastic Damascus pattern. 👍
This' one of the most gorgeous knives I've seen handmade... DEFINITELY going to your website ta see about buying some quality and truly American workmanship! Great job, and thanks for there informative video helping teach those of us just getting started with the craft, & those of us maybe a lil too inhibitive to start!! Lol