BLADESMITHING | How to Forge Without A Power Hammer | Basics
2020 ж. 4 Ақп.
684 795 Рет қаралды
Join Jason Knight in an online teaching experience about bladesmithing and the unique artistry it demands. Learn some of the most coveted techniques in the forging industry from the comfort of your home!
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One of the best pieces of advice. Don't worry about selling knives or anything, just simply be a maker. Find something that you can enjoy. NOT for the sake of making money, just for self satisfaction. Thanks for mentioning that.
Always make a knife to use as if your life will depend on it
Confucius: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." It works. I love fixing things, it gives me a great pleasure. And i work as a service engineer fixing things. If you love your job, you want to do it perfectly. Just because looking at fruits of your labour gives you pleasure. And it's a wonderful thing when other people use things that you create and they like it.
Those who set out to make art in order to make money will make neither. (I think Picasso said it, but not sure.)
How am I supposed to fund it
@@lizhelm1148 I mean if you really put your all into something. People will want to buy it from you.
I love blacksmithing because you can literally make all the hand tools you want or need for any craft. It’s one of those crafts that are at the center of everything.
“Some of you may not like what I just said, I DONT CARE” finally. I wish more craftsmen said this. I learned a few things from this video, thank you.
It's a craft. And every craft has the same rule: repetition makes the master. If you want to "git good" at something, just do it... over and over and over again ☺Doesn't matter if you mess it up. It's normal, it will happen and you have to accept that learning is a process of refining good habits and discarding bad ones. "Good judgement comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgement" Arthur The Mechanic
A lot.of craftsman dont say this because they dont believe it. They feel they HAVE to mold to want future customers would want. Instead of loving what you make. This is what its all about. No artist CARES what people think because its their art.
I agree Jarred. That's why I follow Jason. Good to see you here dude.
I love going back to these older videos. I find some new tidbit every time I watch them.
"Not really any rules about any of it, except keep it hot and hit it! Hit it accurately! It doesn't matter how hard you hit it, just hit it accurately!" AWESOME advice! GREAT VIDEO!!!!
Dear Sir, I dont know if you personally read these comments, but I just want you to know that I enjoyed this video SO very much! I myself am A beginer knifemaker, and have yet to see ANY instructional video that gives me the confidence that you do! I LITERALLY get butterflies when I see you reach a method to do something that CANNOT wait to try! Being a recovering addict as well as a anxiety/depression diagnoses, bladesmithing, at least today, is saving my life, one day at a time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. Knight. I look so very forward to further instruction from you sir!
Thank you
I’m right there with you! This is therapy for me!
Jason: "It just moves steel like it's butter" Me: "Yeah, ok, buddy, whatever you say" Jason: *proceeds to move steel like it's butter" Me:
I really admire you for speaking real talk. No bs just business. Your work is truly awesome!
I'm 100% with you on the importance of being a Maker. Throughout my life I've sought out any skills I could find that would allow me to create the ideas bouncing around my head: video games, software applications, screenplays, woodworking, leather working, and I started blacksmithing a few years ago. I watched this video with my son in preparation for firing up the forge together this Fall. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
Such an informative video thanks for sharing what so many others try to keep for themselves. Big fan of your work and style overall.
I met a lot of bladesmith in the last 10 years and I have yet not met anyone that would not share there knowledge.
@@kennethstaton3261 i really wish that was the case but unfortunately I’ve spoken to a lot who for whatever reason are not so sharing.
The filming was great as well actually seeing the movement of metal being forged very good video
My friends and I got into forging about 5 months ago now, and I still cannot get enough of it. I'm loving every second of it. This video is excellent, and your mentality on forging is amazing. Not only are you teaching blacksmithing, you're teaching people to do things out of enjoyment and not for the $$. love it, keep up the great work!
My grandfather first learned blacksmithing in Czechoslovakia likely in the early 1920s, then immigrated to Canada. I always heard he could do what no other blacksmiths could do. I was always fascinated with the artistic beauty of everything he made, especially his knives, axes and tools. Always wanted to set up my own blacksmith shop. Seriously considering it now.
Just built my first coal forge with wood, dirt a pole and a shopvac in the back yard! It’s definitely possible😊
@@Mlnstwrt Hi Melanie. Great you built your own forge!!! What do you like to make?? My grandfather made absolutely beautiful, functional pieces of art... knives, axes, tools... everything. I admire blacksmithing so much. When I return to Canada this year, after my cabin is built, I plan to start blacksmithing.
I built my first forge about 3 years ago. I use charcoal, its cool to meet other people interested in smithing.
Anytime the masters share knowledge, they have my ear. I'll definitely try these techniques on my my next blade. Thank you sir!
Hey Jason, You're a true motivator for us rookies who are searching for the support and courage of getting into this beautiful craft. Really appreciate that man!
Yes he is!
I am not a maker, but I enjoy watching people like you making something from nothing.
Stall mat worked very well under my anvil to stop it from "singing". It also had the awesome side effect of cushioning under my feet which I had no idea would be so helpful for my back!!
I really like a person who isn't interested in changing the way someone else expresses their artistic talent. It's refreshing to see a person who just wants to increase someone else's skill level by teaching what they know, the best way they know how to, yet doesn't teach what did NOT work, or didn't work as WELL. When you learn a better way of doing something, no matter how long you might have done it another way, you benefit. THAT is the way to teach, but more importantly, that is the way to get BETTER yourself. Thank you Jason for a good video that I learned something from. And learned something I have been doing wrong for MANY years. Old Man Andy.
Folks like you have shown me a craft I didn't know I needed, until I started. Without the lengthy reasons, just wanted to send you a thank you.
My brother was a paint and body man he started in it as a side line fixing car and selling them. He liked doing it so when the company he worked for close it doors he made his hobby a full time hobby and made a good living at it. He told me one time this is not work I enjoy doing it. I enjoy watching people working with metal my mother's Daddy was a blacksmith and he past away a month before I was born. So watching things like this make me feel like I'm seeing some of the things my grandpa has done. OTW told me about your channel I watch his saw mill videos all the time.
Thanks for Helping Someone like myself who would like to Get Into This Craft.
The most fascinating thing I always found about when you go to work bevels, that the steel at the tip just curves back due to the way you hammer, it just does it itself, you do not need to force it to curve. It kind of reminds me of the heat treat technique of a Katana, where it curves inward briefly, and then the spine begins to cool and it curves back. Steel is so simple, yet so fascinating to watch being forged in so many ways.
I've been a graffiti artist for 25 years. The highest honor, to me, is not having a million fans that are casual, but to have to respect and admiration of other artists that can understand high level technicality, subtle touches and advanced ideas. When I watch this, I feel the same way. It's much more satisfying to be your favorite artist's favorite artist.
YOU need to hold and offer classes for those of us who just want to get started....SO GLAD I FOUND YOU!!!!!!
Watching and listening to a master at work is always a pleasure. 👍
The way you used the edge of the anvil to make the steel form the bevel was great to see.
The greatest thing a person can do is "Give of themselves " to others -with truth and knowledge. THANK YOU Jason!
When you get to the end- stop......spoken like a master indeed. Thanks for taking the time Sir.
It's good to see that there's still people who forge the right way
The way you forged the tip without a cold shut so quickly immediately shows why you are a master and I probably have decades before I am.
You know you're a master when you don't need fancy stuff for excellent results. As always, great job.
Always satisfying to see a Master make it look so easy.
I don't think anyone can appreciate how fast you created the basic form in just under 5 minutes with just a hammer and anvil.
Glad to see you creating KZhead content. I've missed you as a judge on FIF. Recently came across this channel and thought it was just going to be centered on promoting the FORGED series, and am happy to see it is more about promoting the craft and sharing your enthusiasm for it. Am I going to go binge watch it, subscribe and hit the notification bell? YEAH MAN
I do this every day because I cant afford a power hammer.
Ditto!!
Same
you can make a hammer.. as. well. as you can make your own power hammer
It's alright I plan on doing the same thing cause I can't afford it were in this together but not really I don't have anything not the steel the hammer not even a forge I have not started
Same
Man, you are not Knight you are King. Thanks for free knowledge..
There is nothing more satisfying than making something with your own hands and observing the finished piece. Even if it's a little rough around the edges
Watching an expert forge with such accuracy and skill is awesome. I could watch this for hours. Great work Jason 👍
glad I found your page always looking for new info My Dad passed before he imparted all his knowledge unto me so I am left learning on my own I was only half taught I only got a year under my belt once he started letting me swing a hand hammer and not a sledge kept telling me once I can hit properly he would teach me more.. sure did learn how to push a broom
The eagerness and capacity to learn is greatest during youth. Older folks, don't hold back when you encounter someone eager to learn.
God bless you friend Jesus Christ loves you he's the ultimate master the ultimate teacher much love from Kansas City USA God bless
@@sheaross3124 Amen!
I've learned so much watching your videos and I watch them over and over , I watch other guy who make tools ,axes and decorative pieces, each smith for a specific skill
Thank you for the humble, non-judgmental, wisdom. Learned a lot
This video addressed some issues I've been having like having my ricasso floating to one side which has been frustrating as I'm just getting into this. Great tips , now I feel like wow that was a no brainer. No offense to other KZheadrs who share how they do their craft but, having the forging process explained properly so we understand " why" is quite refreshing.
by the time i made it halfway through, i felt i learned more than i have from dozens of other videos i've watched. i love how you explain and show your technique!
Jason, the way you draw the tip down with such ease in one heat blows me away.
Hi Jason - thank you for sharing. I'm beginner blacksmith at spare time, Incredible the simplicity of your work - as beginner I made 'thousands of tools and hammers' for this or for that, and discovered that we rarely use it. My aim is always do not 'evolutes from basic root blacksmith' and watching your teachings , I had insight that my dream is possible. This art cannot die - all my ancestors from Italy, last four centuries, were blacksmithers and warriors - and at third (and final) part of my life, when the shadows of time approach, I can do the dream to honnor my Ancestry. Thanks for it
I'm really digging your videos. I'm just getting started on putting a knife makers shop in my garage. I'll definitely be referencing your videos while building up my spot. You keep it straight to the point with no BS. Keep it up man 👊
I freaking love these instructional style videos
I loved this, Jason. You're a good educator, and I learned a lot. And at 61 years of age, that's a statement...
As a person looking to be a maker I thought this video was truly inspiring. I have ZERO tools at the moment but I have 100% desire to begin my journey. Thank you for sharing
Awesome video! I love this kind of content. I love to devour all the information I can about the craft. From what you are saying to watching every hammer strike. I’m just getting started in knife making and I learned a ton just from this one video. Keep up the awesome vids, man!
Note to self: Don't overdink or underdink. optimal dinking only.
:D aka "Know when to stop fiddling with it."
Much respect for helping to spread the art and keep it alive!
I am addicted to the art of creating thanks for your time
When you get to the end ... Stop ...Genius !!
well now it's official. i'm going to learn how to do this. thank you for making me too curious to avoid trying :)
Thank you for this video. I live in Sweden in an area where blacksmithing is a secret art and the blacksmiths keep it so. The usual answer I get when I go to a blacksmith and talk about blacksmithing is; I don’t what to create a competitor. This video is the start of me knowing what to do. I have tried blacksmithing a couple of times, but when you don’t know what to do or why, you get fed up really quickly. Now I can start properly.
Thank you! My 12 year old son and I have just started trying to learn how to forge knives. It's a challenge! Thank you for making this video. It's the best I've found when it comes to walking through how to move the steel into the desired shape with a hammer and anvil.
Leonardo da Vinci: “Art is never finished, only abandoned.”
You now need to make a T-shirt that reads: "Massive Metal Mashing Mayhem."
I came here to say this also. I will buy this shirt. Probably a hat too. That was an epic line.
I like what you had to say about enjoying the art and craft of making. I retired due to medical reasons as a Journeyman Farrier years ago and have been getting into the fire in the evenings and weekends because I love it. I find as much joy in making simple tools to use in forging as in something that I can show off. It is the process that I enjoy, it doesn't matter what I make so long as I do the best work I can or learn when I make a mistake. Great video
I really miss you on forge and fire you were my favorite judge. You are a very good instructor, I'm just getting into forging, but have been watching forge and fire since the beginning. I will do my best to strive to be good at it. Thanks!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸⚔️⚔️🌎🔥
the best advice i ever got was, "learn blacksmithing first, then make knives." If i don't know how to draw a point, or taper with out making a cold shut then i don't know enough yet to make a knife. Hammer control and making smooth planished surfaces come only from practice. Practice, Practice, Practice ..............
yeah, it's crazy the amount of newbies who think they can forge a sword out of a file on their first try
Absolutely! I joined blacksmithing classes with the ultimate goal of learning to bladesmith, but it is incredibly rewarding to just get better at seemingly simple things like making good even tapers or smooth appealingly-shaped scrolls, and when I see people who do it effortlessly it makes me want to get better. Seeing how close to finished shape this knife got just with the hammer and anvil blew me away, it will probably be years before I can do that. As a novice I probably could not make a blade that I'd love, but there is a lot of satisfaction and skill to be gained by adding artistry to simpler, more every-day objects and tools.
I down this because as we become more tech advanced, we become more ocd about stupid shit. Perfect is the enemy of the good. If making a knife makes you happy, make one and let it be shitty but roadworthy. I've made swords. They aren't pretty. But I know those pieces of metal. They will kill. They won't sell and I'm no Japanese national treasure. But. If someone comes thru my house. I will cut them in half.
This is exactly why I subbed. The only issue I have with watching a master work is they dont make mistakes.. I do and will. I need to cut them off before they happen. Is this something you have to learn by making ones own mistakes?
Chris From Kentucky I make many mistakes I just don’t give up I keep trying
@@jasonknight8647 right on man!
Everybody makes mistakes. That's how you learn. Masters just have developed techniques for fixing stuff. One of the surest ways to screw up is to have people watching imho.
I really appreciate your no bullshit attitude. I just started this week and I feel like I have already learned years worth of knowledge from you.
I always come away a little bit wiser or a renewed/ reminded practice/ technique with your videos! Thank you for sharing Jason.
If you’re ever forging and notice your shoulder getting tired and sore, forge with your elbow tighter to your body. Will save your shoulder. 💪👍
Jason gives advice on how to swing in one of his videos...he also explains how this technique allows him to swing all day without fatigue.
Hi Jason, I'm new to this but mad keen. Would you use the same methods to forge a double edged blade or is there more to it. Thanks for sharing brother. Rob. 👍
@@JasonKnightMS nothing at the moment mate. Because I am between anvils. New one on the way. I will be doing survival knives mostly, hoping to move in to historical blades later on.
One of the best video on forging with no power hammer, thank you.
Great to see technique explained. After a person has the basic concepts down they can explore and use the techniques to create lots of different things. Forging is probably a mentally relaxing activity, a way to relief stress.
"Some people don't like what I just said. I do not care!"
"Keep it hot and hit it." That's the t-shirt
I just said he needs to make one that reads: "Massive Metal Mashing Mayhem"
Wow , a true master at work. Every hit counts , no waisted strikes. What he has done in minutes would probably take me hours. I hope to one day Master this myself.
Creating something is one of the greatest feelings of accomplishment
The 109 dislikes are all from stock removers.
More likely keyboard bladesmiths. I love the work many stock removal guys are doing. The real difference between the two is not technique and skill but limitations. They both have them. In stock removal the maker is limited by the size and shape of the stock. In bladesmithing the maker is limited by the size and location of the shop. Both are limited by their imaginations.
I’m 13 and am starting to make knives I love making them I made a few with my uncle but I didn’t make my own and I love doing it this video was very helpful
I've been forging knives for a few years now. Made some nice pieces. I've also you tubed a lot of forging videos. This is now my favorite. The breakdown, simplicity, and the statement that our knives are our expression. Good video. Just followed this guy.
My son is wanting to get into Blacksmithing etc etc so iv turned him on to your videos . If you want to be the best learn from one of the best .
Dear Mr. Knight; I’ve followed the History Channels’ knife making competition on Wednesdays whenever possible. Since the early days I enjoyed the parade of personalities on the Bladesmithing community (including judges), I learned to appreciate the techniques and challenges that present that hobby or line of work. I recently wondered whatever happen the one original judge and was glad to find your channel on KZhead. Personally, I will never go into smithing or the likes, but I do appreciate your content, the free-flowing level of professionalism and teaching expertise of your episodes. I gladly subscribed to your channel (1st ever) because, number one I enjoy very much the straight technical talk; number two is clean and fun, and number three gives me flexibility to get entertained on demand. I’m looking forward to continuing watching your great content. Regards; Sergio Turano
Dear Jason Knight, Thank you. You are a great teacher, passionate crafter and from what I see, a honest man. I just discovered your channel and I'm looking forward to discovering it further. Love
My introduction to metal craft was in jewelry where the only way was to spend countless hours filling and thinking and stressing about not wasting valuable materials. Took over a year of forging to realize that valume is equally as important as perfection. What I always tell people when they're in my shop is, "get the steel between your hammer and the anvil and the rest will come in time" You answered a question I didn't know I needed to ask about blade geometry and how it transitions into handle geometry. About 1/2 of my knives come out with the bevel on one side. Since this video I never forge bevels with the handle over the anvil and the problem went away completely!
Used this as a complete beginner. I'm a carpenter by trade and really relate to his demeanor. Look at his hands u can tell he does some real work. Thanks for the great video.
I like the fact that you are interested in sharing the craft... not the notoriety or the fame... I have noticed that about you in a number of aspects, it is not about the fame, it is about the blade.. Keep the great videos coming
Im a new member of the blacksmith community... Forging is a new passion within an old soul.... Thank you for your video... the craft is being passed on.... Your techniques are masterful.. truly.. seen a lot of different crafters..
Thanks again Jorojin and welcome to the community.
I made my first knife and I got most of my information from your KZhead videos it an eighteen inch Bowie with a thirteen inch blade made from a bar of 80 crv2 best knife I ever owned I cut a penny in half with it and I gotta say I appreciate you making these videos they are a big help thank you
As a new person to forging I appreciate the instructions
Sir I have to say from the bottom of my heart,you are a amazing smith and even a better person,you encourage me to make something every day,you are the reason I am willing to sit for ouers with a file to make something,my tooling is limited to a hammer,tongs,hacksaw,a sledgehammer head nailed to a log and a brick(not fire brick)forge that is literally held together by dirt mixed with ash(really amazing insulation if you do it right)but it doesn't stop me,because I am stupidly dedicated,and I am driven by your moto to not just be a maker myself but to encourage others as well,thank you for igniting a holy determination in me to surpass your level of skill and knowledge one day,for I can learn from everything you have learned so I can find new mistakes and new ways to fix them,I can't say this enough,thank you for sharing your knowledge
Being a bulldozer operator I can totally relate to you saying don’t over finish or over think the work. I would spend countless minutes finishing up the road/dirt behind me. It took a while to understand how pointless it was. Three more trucks would come in and all the moving around my tracks would have everything a mess again. Now I sit back and relax. When I move forward about a hundred feet then I’ll go back and just smooth and level everything off. Thanks for teaching and sharing. I’m about finished with my first set of karambits.
Very informative. Thanks. You took that edge down farther than most of the ones I’ve seen forged on you tube. I made a few knives years ago but with long working hours and a family I never got into forging. After I wound up in a wheelchair I still hoped I could but I lost too much arm strength to swing a hammer. So now I watch others do it. I always appreciate handmade items above all others. Nicely done.
Sir, I saw you at Blade Show in 2017 and didn't even say hello to you. Now, just trying to transition from "stock removal" to something like "simply forged," I feel like you are the only person who has given me permission to do certain things my own way. I absolutely love your mentality, one example of which is demonstrated at 16:23. Sorry I didn't then respect you enough to say hello, and thank you very much for your teaching.
I don't post much, but I dig watching you create... blow by blow, you ring our past, your art is ancient. Thanks for sharing and shortening the curve.
This guy is the Bob Ross of forging.
I think I just found *my* Black Smith. Thank you so much for sharing your power with us.
Jim here you always have the best information and answer questions without them being asked. Keep up these great videos and thanks for the help.
Absolutely admire your no bullshit approach to the craft.
I really enjoy that you take the time to teach us begginers I look forward to seeing your next video.
The right tool, the right technique, a professional result.
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate that the video is a bit longer than many so a novice can really look at the nuances of how you’re shaping your blade.
Awesome!!! Thanks for the comments. I love making....when I have too much, I give it away and continue. You Sir are appreciated
Ive been self taught and you tube taught for the past cpl years. i started with coal forge diy method my whole purpose is so i jave the ability to make a knife if i ever needed. Now im getting better and slowly acquiring more equipment I wish i had watched this video before i ever started. Lots of great info in thia video. I primarily make knives from farrier rasps and old files. I do stock removal for throwing knives from saw blades steel. This video is much appreciated. Especially about the part of not having to keep it flat the whole time. Chasing steel. Very informative 🙏
I watch a lot of your videos and they have helped me a ton. I am a beginner bladesmith, just started last week. All of your videos that I have seen are very informative and very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.