Restoring Very Rusty Japanese Kitchen Knife

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025
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    I in this episode I will restore a Japanese kitchen knife with a lot of rust. Rust has eaten a lot of the steel away. Also the handle was not in good shape and the wood had split. I started by removing the handle. I used block of wood to hammer it off the knife.
    I removed most of the rust with a laser rus remover that was loaned to me by W2M laser: w2m.fi/en/ Next I made jig to help me grind the bevel of the knife to my wanted angle. I needed to remove metal that was left porous by the rust to get a nice even edge. Otherwise the end result would be like a very unven sawtooth knife. After grinding the blade I sanded it all the way to 2000 grits and polished it.
    For the new handle I used a piece of aluminum pipe which I bent into an oval shape and made a plug from birch to fill it. I cut the rough shape of the tang of the knife in it, but I left the hole a bit too tight on purpose. I did the final fitting by heating the tang with blowtorch and burning the hole to the correct size and shape. Next I took a piece of Finnish curly birch and drilled a hole for the tang. I glued the handle pieces together and sanded the wood down to teh shape of the aluminum pipe. The aluminum was then polished. The blade fit the handle firmly so I didn't add any glue. Finally I sharpened the knife with a sharpening stone.
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Комментарии • 701

  • @SnowlyLika
    @SnowlyLika 2 года назад +348

    1:07 ‘looks like it was held together with hopes and dreams’ that knife is my life symbol

    • @mred8002
      @mred8002 2 года назад +5

      Great line, isn’t it?

    • @shinypichu1819
      @shinypichu1819 2 года назад +8

      But normally u never hear this line on *THAT* route...🔪

    • @tsuhosh
      @tsuhosh 2 года назад +7

      @@shinypichu1819 Oh god. I don’t wanna hear sans asking if his dust brother wants anything from grillbys

    • @shinypichu1819
      @shinypichu1819 2 года назад +5

      @@tsuhosh don't worry u don't hear that... It will always be the crack of your soul first 😜💔

    • @HippieWitch1967
      @HippieWitch1967 2 года назад +1

      My hopes and dreams died a long time ago… RIP

  • @DecayingReverie
    @DecayingReverie 2 года назад +835

    The rust removal is always so satisfying. It's like a visual backscratch.

  • @meesherbeans
    @meesherbeans 11 месяцев назад +7

    Whoever forged that blade originally must be so pleased to see it restored and treated so well. This was lovely.

  • @oldmanfred8676
    @oldmanfred8676 2 месяца назад +1

    Love the choice of handle wood!😊

  • @kseniav586
    @kseniav586 2 года назад +337

    That's such a beautiful type of wood, I've never seen it before. Goes really well with the restored blade, nice work!

    • @42Hertzer
      @42Hertzer 2 года назад +30

      Birch. Called "Masurbjörk" in Swedish.. Curly birch

    • @olivercharles2930
      @olivercharles2930 2 года назад +14

      @@42Hertzer Sheesh, I misread that as "bitch" and was confused for a second.

    • @42Hertzer
      @42Hertzer 2 года назад +3

      @@olivercharles2930 lol!

    • @joegrst
      @joegrst 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing, I was curious! @@42Hertzer

  • @ganskyline
    @ganskyline 2 года назад +88

    Hello!
    I'm from Russia. In my opinion, people who repair things are great! The current era encourages all of us to throw out spoiled things and buy new ones. But! I am of the opinion that restoring old and broken things is more correct! Good luck, master! I wish you good health and good deeds! You are just a hero of the current era!

  • @franciselliott2658
    @franciselliott2658 3 месяца назад +4

    My lord. We've done it. An actual and genuine restoration. With real rust and pitting. I'm so glad I saw your channel name in another restoration channel. Please excuse me while I proceed to gorge on your content.

    • @smoll.miniatures
      @smoll.miniatures 3 дня назад

      This restoration is similar to a 5 year old restoring an engine. It may look “ok” but it’s completely wrong in every way.

    • @franciselliott2658
      @franciselliott2658 3 дня назад

      @smoll.miniatures how so?

  • @stevenwilson5737
    @stevenwilson5737 2 года назад +5

    Duck oversees progress and finish. The duck is the quality control officer. Probably the best restoration channel on RUclips in my opinion. Great content. Thank you! From Scotland.

  • @HandsonRestoring
    @HandsonRestoring 2 года назад +115

    1:25 i asked myself "is there any steel left under so much rust ?" Great job buddy ! Congrats 👍

    • @allhandy2768
      @allhandy2768 2 года назад +2

      really rusty indeed.

    • @soupwizard
      @soupwizard 2 года назад +4

      iirc rust is 2x iron, so that rust came from half the amount of iron. Plus the rust is flaky and loose, not tightly bound like iron, so one estimate I saw said 10:1 ratio, so if you 10 amounts of rust, it came from 1 amount of iron.

  • @TheWeaponshold
    @TheWeaponshold 2 года назад +117

    After a long experience with knives I only have the one tiniest complaint. The grip not being more aggressively indexed to help maintain the direction of the blade during use. Other than that this is amazing.

    • @LeaveMasonAlone
      @LeaveMasonAlone 2 года назад +34

      This is a traditional handle style for Japanese knives, another traditional style is hexagonal for better indexing.

    • @TheWeaponshold
      @TheWeaponshold 2 года назад +12

      @@LeaveMasonAlone Love learning new things. That's pretty fantastic. Though I am sure I would prefer the hexagonal one in my actual hand for use.

    • @LeaveMasonAlone
      @LeaveMasonAlone 2 года назад +19

      @@TheWeaponshold I do much prefer them, also I made a typo they're octagonal not hexagonal. They just feel a lot more confident, especially with wet hands.

    • @7784000
      @7784000 2 года назад +3

      The very edge of the blade could have been reorifiled a bit more as it a bit too bellied for my taste

  • @pfadiva
    @pfadiva 2 года назад +108

    Beautiful wood! And I love texture contrast between the shiny edge and the pitted body of the blade. A really great restoration.

    • @MelodiusRL
      @MelodiusRL 2 года назад

      Yeah, as if to say, “The lost and forgotten can always be redeemed. This knife is proof of that!”

  • @JustBored604
    @JustBored604 2 года назад +144

    I don't know why but this video just makes me relax seeing someone take care of rusty items.

    • @getonthe-floor
      @getonthe-floor 2 года назад +4

      Asmr odd tinkering 😂😂😂😂

    • @bscott77
      @bscott77 2 года назад +6

      With you on this 💯%

    • @niconeitorrr
      @niconeitorrr 2 года назад +1

      Welcome to restoration videos, your new addiction

  • @nitroobmbe
    @nitroobmbe 2 года назад +8

    "Looks like it was held together by hope and dreams" best line ever.

  • @legendarymudkip2096
    @legendarymudkip2096 2 года назад +37

    What an elegant item! I like how there is texture on the blade from where it was rusted before, really reminds of its past life as it goes forward into its new life

  • @lidet19
    @lidet19 2 года назад +95

    Cleaning off the rust with the laser is so satisfying! Also, I love seeing how you make things (i.e. the jig) to fix other things. I think most restorers end up doing that, but it's always fun to see how other people worth problem solve!

  • @michaelmiles9840
    @michaelmiles9840 2 года назад +6

    The close up with the laser rust removal was literally the most satisfying thing ever. And great job. I love your work and the ability to turn knives back into its original glory is an art. Good job. And thank you.

    • @michaelmiles9840
      @michaelmiles9840 2 года назад

      And BTW I don't mean glory as in brand new I mean glory as in the original purpose and meaning of that glorious blade.

  • @Ladegun
    @Ladegun 2 года назад +90

    Its always so relaxing to watch your videos. Every day is hectic and your videos have just a comforting calmness. Awesome restoration as always btw.

  • @tinmirai542
    @tinmirai542 2 года назад +3

    ちゃんと砥石を使っているのと、片刃で研いでいるので素晴らしい。
    古くなった物がまた使えるようになっていくのが、観ていてとっても心地よいです。
    次はどんな物を直すのか楽しみ!

  • @AmazingSmart-ngth
    @AmazingSmart-ngth Год назад +1

    This is really informative and useful. Thank you for this amazing video.

  • @MoonlightTeas
    @MoonlightTeas 2 года назад +12

    8:30 "I think it's now ready" very much made me laugh

  • @gdinfernoboy2157
    @gdinfernoboy2157 2 года назад +42

    This was worth the wait. The fact that you are still showcasing some amazing and unique ways to fix things always puts a smile on my face

    • @nicklarricks
      @nicklarricks 2 года назад

      What’s up, dude! Fancy seeing you here!

  • @Dayzzzzzzz
    @Dayzzzzzzz 2 года назад +3

    Dude the laser cleaner was insanely satisfying!

  • @ianmaxfield3557
    @ianmaxfield3557 Год назад +1

    The laser is my favourite! It’s just so satisfying and I’m addicted.

  • @TexasExotic
    @TexasExotic 2 года назад +3

    I loved the end where the sharp knife cuts straight through paper! Visual therapy 💯

  • @viathan5637
    @viathan5637 2 года назад +4

    “Ah the sand blaster part, I love this”
    *laser blaster*
    Mother of god.

  • @brianbarnes2166
    @brianbarnes2166 2 года назад +5

    The handle is a perfect complement to the way the blade looks! Well done!

  • @lorenztor1990
    @lorenztor1990 2 года назад +42

    That rust remover was like watching magic....

  • @markmcriley2558
    @markmcriley2558 2 года назад +3

    The laser rust removal is cool and all, but am I the only one who finds it so much more satisfying to watch the rust disappear with sandblasting?

  • @Juniperbliss93
    @Juniperbliss93 Год назад +2

    And it crumbled like my hopes and dreams

  • @beratsbuilds
    @beratsbuilds 2 года назад +23

    Wow, your workshop looks nice!
    That knife is surely more of a display item rather than something you'd use in the kitchen, but I really like the contrast of the polished edge and the rust-pitted rest.

  • @JonasBerg
    @JonasBerg 2 года назад +4

    Would like to see you restore a really old website, using squarespace. Think that there might be some good options out there. And the laser clean part, might be replaced with CSS cleanup.
    There might be a joke in there somewhere. Anyhow, i love your videos! Keep it up!

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 2 года назад +2

    Very beautiful work from you and the Ducktor!!!
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

  • @Bananeisafree
    @Bananeisafree 2 года назад +20

    Always a relaxing pleasure to watch.
    If anyone knows, I have a couple of question :
    1) Why are the wood of the handle and the one stuck inside the metal part not just one block ?
    2) Is there any danger that the heat applied to the part of the metal of blade that goes into the wood could mess up the heat treatment of the blade ? (thinking of it ... considering the rough shape the knife was at the start, heat might not be the worst thing it had to endure :p)
    Thank you to anyone who would care to enlight me.
    Cheers !

    • @Bananeisafree
      @Bananeisafree 2 года назад +1

      @@StickyGelatin makes sense.
      Thank you !

    • @TinaMdot
      @TinaMdot 2 года назад +2

      @@StickyGelatin Is it stable enough to apply downward force if the handle is in two parts like that?

    • @SpicyMike319
      @SpicyMike319 2 года назад +6

      1. Ease of fitup. The front portion (bolster) is friction fit to the shoulders, or in this case, the forward portion of the tang. This keeps food from getting down in to the handle since it is sealed around the tang from the friction fit. The lower portion of the handle can be drilled out much larger so the tang can easily fit farther down in it. As long as the bolster seals with the rest of the handle with either epoxy or just a pressed seal between the two pieces, food can't get in there either. So the two part method is to make a friction fit at the front while still being able to drill deep enough to fit the whole tang in to the handle
      2. Yes, it COULD mess up the blade, but being as only the tang area was heated, it's very unlikely that the heat bled far enough in to the blade to mess with the edge hardness.
      -Spicy Mike

    • @morganlaplonge969
      @morganlaplonge969 2 года назад +4

      It certainly won't be as strong with the 2-part handle design. But if it's mainly for show rather than actually being used as a knife then I guess it's ok.

    • @Bananeisafree
      @Bananeisafree 2 года назад +1

      @@SpicyMike319 Oh , I see !
      Thank you for those info !

  • @notharlequin
    @notharlequin 2 года назад +10

    I could never get my fingers as close to dangerous saws and stuff as this guy does, sheesh

    • @mred8002
      @mred8002 2 года назад +1

      I can count all my near misses on three fingers. All I have left. Kidding but had a couple wake me right up and use more safety rigs.

    • @crimsongamer2337
      @crimsongamer2337 2 года назад +1

      Same goes for using a sander to.

    • @mred8002
      @mred8002 2 года назад

      @@crimsongamer2337 One of my exciting ones was wire wheeling a small chain on a half HP motor setup. Caught it and whacked the crap out of my hand, almost broke fingers. Ow. Estupido

  • @abhishekdwivedi5521
    @abhishekdwivedi5521 2 года назад +1

    'Held together by hopes and dreams' ... Knocked cold by the hammer of time 😅. Awesome work Odd

  • @Moon.boi__
    @Moon.boi__ 2 года назад

    I love ur channel for one big reason, the Ducktor !

  • @cvanims
    @cvanims 2 года назад +1

    The laser on the rust was oh so good.

  • @morphogenetic_
    @morphogenetic_ 2 года назад +9

    I didn't think you could remove the handle like that, it's great

    • @tsartomato
      @tsartomato 2 года назад +1

      metal heavy wood light

  • @MichaelHarto
    @MichaelHarto 2 года назад +10

    His videos are dangerous. Idk how many times i've hurt my face after dropping my phone on it when i fell asleep watching his videos..

  • @Marta_z_Dabrowy
    @Marta_z_Dabrowy 2 года назад +1

    Cleaning rust with laser is so much better than boring sanding.

  • @MrBooyahmofo
    @MrBooyahmofo 2 года назад +1

    Haha you actually got me! "I think it's ready". I was thinking this doesn't look quite like the quality renovations you normally do.

  • @bulentbulut555
    @bulentbulut555 2 года назад

    My friend at this time; There is an earthquake in my country in which we lost thousands of people. Moreover, I live abroad. No, I did not know anyone; but every dying life consumed me a little more. I came across this fascinating video to take a breather. I love remodeling videos. It's like therapy to me. A three-stage therapy: 1. Watching2 Therapy with the dream of practice 3. Nirvana, that is, therapy while applying. Great workmanship, amazing result. Perfect shots, angles, lights, subtitles. Creative art. If a youtube short documentary special award is given one day, or Oskar (I'm not kidding / note) he is my candidate.👌

  • @emilschw8924
    @emilschw8924 2 года назад

    Ducktor! Always brings a smile to my face.

  • @Lil_Lindy123
    @Lil_Lindy123 2 года назад +2

    This is S✨A✨T✨I✨S ✨F✨Y✨I✨N✨G

  • @terresombre2490
    @terresombre2490 2 года назад +9

    what differs you from the rest of youtube restorations is that you are making jokes and its great as I also always attend everything with humor! it makes your videos way more inviting and involving than others! thank you very much for your content!

  • @nancymartin398
    @nancymartin398 2 года назад +28

    This knife is beautiful! Great restoration. It wouldn't be so beautiful if it weren't for your talents. Thanks for sharing.

  • @adamakaru2683
    @adamakaru2683 2 года назад

    I like the "held together with hopes and dream" 😎🤠🤓.

  • @slaphead2965
    @slaphead2965 2 года назад +13

    Leaving the corroded surface was a stroke of genius. The texture is amazing.
    Well done and keep up the good work!
    🙂👍🇬🇧

    • @nocjef
      @nocjef 2 года назад +3

      Unfortunately it will negatively impact the performance of the knife. It was the one thing that needed to be done that was missed.

    • @slaphead2965
      @slaphead2965 2 года назад

      @@nocjef Very true, although I expect that it'll probably be used for light kitchen use only.

  • @Vargas7
    @Vargas7 2 года назад +12

    these videos are always so mesmerizing and soothing. very satisfactory to see these items come to new life. top notch work. amazing

  • @richard2mitchell
    @richard2mitchell 2 года назад +3

    so are you going to harden it and temper it in part 2?

  • @lucianovieira170
    @lucianovieira170 2 года назад

    Amazing job man! I love seeing how it is possible to turn garbage into gold.
    Salute from Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

  • @poephila
    @poephila 2 года назад +2

    I think it looks so cool with the pitted part left as is!

  • @altanic5855
    @altanic5855 2 года назад +1

    Seeing your fingers so close to that saw and the drill had me like 😳😳

  • @DanielOliveiraViolao
    @DanielOliveiraViolao 2 года назад

    Awesome, dude!

  • @xbluedreamx
    @xbluedreamx Год назад

    That laser is so cool

  • @Alejandro-jl5yj
    @Alejandro-jl5yj Год назад

    Just imagine that kiwami Japan does this handmade... He is in incredible, but you too 👏

  • @grandbaggi
    @grandbaggi 2 года назад +35

    Knife is sponsored by tetanus

  • @hashemraed
    @hashemraed 2 года назад +2

    wow
    wow
    wow
    wow
    wow

  • @drdani804
    @drdani804 Год назад

    Nice work!

  • @einundsiebenziger5488
    @einundsiebenziger5488 21 день назад

    Laser cleaner - awesome!

  • @yutan15silvia
    @yutan15silvia 2 года назад +8

    Nice 'Deba-Bouchou' (Deba-knife,pointed carver).
    This Japanese kitchen knife for processing fish.

  • @metamol_brain_violet
    @metamol_brain_violet 2 года назад +1

    Comment from Japan.
    This type of Japanese kitchen knife is a fish slicer. The most important point is variable blade angle.
    The tip of the blade is sharp and thin, and proximal blade is thick in order to chop the fish spine. If you can, please check Japanese real knives and remake it.
    And 5000 grid is too fine for the first glind for the knife. The reverse side of the stone, 2000 grid, is suitable.

  • @mileygeorge9191
    @mileygeorge9191 2 года назад +6

    Watching the rust come off with the laser, it’s like wow, how does this happen!? Your videos are great thanks haha!

  • @briandoss9232
    @briandoss9232 2 года назад +1

    Dude I love the finish on it!

  • @Farout656
    @Farout656 2 года назад +4

    Odd: "What have you got there?"
    Ducktor: "Quack! (A knife!)"
    Odd: "No!"

  • @DconBlueZ
    @DconBlueZ 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

  • @edro3838
    @edro3838 2 года назад

    Nice Deba, I like the curly birch

  • @BuzzLiteBeer
    @BuzzLiteBeer 2 года назад +16

    I'd be worried about steel hardness after the initial grind (heat from friction could ruin the original temper) - definitely check and heat treat if needed.

    • @pieter-matthijsbolt6375
      @pieter-matthijsbolt6375 2 года назад +9

      The original heat treatment is ruined. From grinding without cooling and then also the blowtorch on the tang... frustrating video.

    • @BooTyHoLe_TroLL
      @BooTyHoLe_TroLL 2 года назад

      @@pieter-matthijsbolt6375 boo hoo poor thing

  • @TheJapeKing
    @TheJapeKing 2 года назад +3

    I feel like the blade itself could get a bit more care but the handle is simply out of this world :) amazing :)

  • @Rokitship
    @Rokitship 2 года назад +1

    That laser cleaner is almost like cheating😂

  • @bishoujo3448
    @bishoujo3448 2 года назад +5

    Any other Forged fans initially groan seeing him do the burn-through on the guard then catch themselves, realizing that he can, in fact, take his time to do it? Or was that just me?
    Another awesome video from my favorite restoration channel!

    • @ninjamimealt
      @ninjamimealt 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, same with the slow application of epoxy haha. All those high risk methods in Forged are fine when you have infinite time to do it right

  • @deletdis6173
    @deletdis6173 2 года назад +2

    I'm a simple man. I see that a sponsor let's Odd Tinkering run a silent advertisement, I seriously consider giving them my business.

  • @t0mn8r35
    @t0mn8r35 2 года назад

    Wow...that sure is a fancy-schmancy laser cleaning machine...it's even better than a sandblaster! My new favourite tool...

  • @zetastreaker47
    @zetastreaker47 2 года назад +8

    “It looks like it was being held together by hopes and dreams.”
    It was probably using mine then.

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 2 года назад

    Very cool. 👍

  • @mymai5859
    @mymai5859 2 года назад

    A Lazer cleaner will be on everyone's wish list! So satisfying to remove rust so fast 👍

  • @Maximus65
    @Maximus65 2 года назад

    Another stellar video 👍

  • @Rehteal
    @Rehteal 2 года назад

    I knew I wasn't going to get it, but in my heart, I wanted this to be a surprise crossover with Kiwami Japan.

  • @joigalha
    @joigalha 2 года назад

    I didnt realize I was watching an Odd Tinkering video until I saw the Ducktor hahaha

  • @justiceiswack15
    @justiceiswack15 2 года назад

    First video I'm early to, great work ALWAYS!

  • @blergh89ify
    @blergh89ify 2 года назад +1

    You will never be Jun's Kitchen

  • @NoName-ze5bb
    @NoName-ze5bb 2 года назад

    I've always dreamed of seeing how rust is removed with a laser, aesthetics for the eyes

  • @isfj1009
    @isfj1009 2 года назад

    Excellent!!!

  • @riouxsimon-charles1808
    @riouxsimon-charles1808 2 года назад

    Love it!

  • @almsfs
    @almsfs 2 года назад

    Amazing... that laser cleaning machine is awesome !!!

  • @jaysilver4670
    @jaysilver4670 Месяц назад

    i love the texture that's left on the blade after you're finished. Was it always a single bevel?
    What does a laser cleaning machine run? Looks a bit pricey...
    Great job on the knife.

  • @no1hansolo
    @no1hansolo Год назад

    I have literally watched all your videos but this is, by far, my most favorite video you have done. The jig, the laser, etc.

  • @mathieuberthalay21
    @mathieuberthalay21 2 года назад

    Thank you for your video

  • @Thomas.Wright
    @Thomas.Wright 2 года назад

    Pirate metal band Alestorm approves of the ducky.

  • @thisguy2755
    @thisguy2755 2 года назад +1

    Very nice Bunka knife

  • @ohasis8331
    @ohasis8331 2 года назад

    The birchwood is just amazing and I loved the laser rust remover. I believe the knife to be a Deba, mainly used for cutting down whole fish, filleting, head removal etc. They're thick bladed and useful in breaking down chickens and other small boned meats. They're bloody handy and prized - I have to whine and beg my brother to return mine after his fishing trips.

  • @VitoBeretta
    @VitoBeretta 2 года назад

    What a wonderful piece of art!

  • @Emiliapocalypse
    @Emiliapocalypse 2 года назад +2

    That laser cleaner is so satisfying to watch! In the future, all things will be cleaned with lasers, even our teeth!! 🤭

  • @reduXstereo
    @reduXstereo Год назад

    This is how a real man does ASMR.

  • @Bradtrick95
    @Bradtrick95 Год назад

    Idk why but the sound of sandpaper on metal and wood for some reason makes my skin crawl idk if it’s just vasovagal or not but I hate but I also love it.

  • @NapierNimbus
    @NapierNimbus 2 года назад

    A knife brought back from the dead to live again. Superb result. Wonderful to see the Ducktor again

  • @KiltLeo
    @KiltLeo 2 года назад

    My dad's friend worked as welder/metalworking and I can smell this video.

  • @hanzohattori7418
    @hanzohattori7418 2 года назад

    Good job, bro!!!

  • @sofianasaruddin
    @sofianasaruddin 2 года назад

    Damn, what a talent.

  • @re-fix9678
    @re-fix9678 2 года назад

    i like video👍👍