Neil is a knife maker from Hawaii who has used his creativity and skill to make a name for himself. Picking up this trade later in life, he was considered an underdog when competing on the show “Forged in Fire”, but then shocked everyone by winning the competition. While he is an electrician by trade, his great-grandfather was a blacksmith in Hilo. Neil expresses his art in the products he makes.
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“We have too many stupid human beings, that are useless, that are popular on the internet” Thank you sir, thank you
I listen to this every time I get lazy and start to let my coworkers bring my spirit down
It’s been two years now I listen to this to remember how much of a bitch I was
Man, Neil, that was a strong 55 minutes speech. As everyone I am going through a phase, before 10 hours I destroyed my car from not caring by the speed, if I die or not, but I am still here! I watched all the video with tears in my eyes and at the end you killed me! I admire on you the balls it takes to speak about your deepest fears in front of so many people, and you sir have some balls of steel! Keep it up, be strong, be alive, be happy, do what you know to do! With love from a follower from Greece.
As it's 9 months later from this comment, I hope you are doing better now. Keep pushing through man. On a side note, his balls are made of 720 layers of damascus steel.
How has this video not got over a million views. Wow, that was the best 1hour spent on KZhead. Truly, truly beautiful speech, what an amazing and inspirational human being. Many thanks for the video, beautiful watch. 🙏
I had the opportunity to hang out and forge a knife with Neil earlier this year... probably one of the nicest and most down to earth dudes you will ever meet. He keeps it real he has the fiercest worth ethic I’ve ever seen. He claims that he’s not a good knife maker or he isn’t talented but he is definitely one of the greats. Being on Forged in Fire myself makes me feel small in the shadow of him. His story and power to deal with adversity fuels me to be better. Thanks Neil for sharing 🤙🏾
This is the best speech I’ve listened to in a very long time. Thank you.
I just learned about this from Jason Knight's video/podcast with Bert Sorin. I'm glad that Bert gave Neil a hug at the end. I wanted to do the very same. That was one of the bravest things I've ever witnessed.
This whole thing has been immensely inspirational. Priceless. I woulda payed to watch this. I still would. Love strength and honor to you and yours
Dude those last seconds where the hardest Made me remember my dad who passed Thank you
I have always liked your work, I had no idea about your life. What a struggle you have made it through. Inspiring.
and I thought my life was complicated what aa speech man!
I'm a smith in Kentucky in kinda the same thought pattern.......as he was. Lifes hard but it's what you make it!!! If it sucks, CHANGE IT!! ONLY you can do it. Easier said than done but sometimes it's gotta be done. Thanks Neil, you'll never see this but seriously. THANK YOU!!!
Neil Kamimura - Thank You!
Man, I stumbled across your Instagram just looking for 'ancient tanto'. What I stumbled onto was one hell of a person who does great things, and to me, is inspirational in making my knives one at a time until I save up for each new tool. I love making them. I cannot walk past my stuff without picking something up and doing something until I remember, Dude, LAUNDRY, or you came down here to get something for HER. When you make a Japanese style blade, I am right there looking at every small detail and taking it in!
love the raw passion in which you forge and weld with. you move me. please continue to live for you, your family and for us too. we would be less without your talent and wisdom. your story has touched my heart sir. i wish you and yours well.
Man I should have waited until the end. You are the most real man with a phenomenal message thank you and yes you touched my life thank you!!!!!!!!!!
oh my god, that speech was a beautiful masterpiece
Neil Kamimura...much respect sir
I watched that whole speech, all I have to say is thank you!
Thank you for your transparency!!!! It wasn't until I learned forgiveness my life changed. I still struggle day to day but I am grateful for so much today. Thank you brother for everything you bring bless you
I love your story in the video about your life and how you overcame so much and I'm very proud to have seen this video and it means a lot to me and God bless you and your family
Mad Love And Respect to you and yours
AMAZING!!!! Thank you
This is one powerful dude.
THANK YOU !
This ISS awesome. Thank you. More people needs to hear. Love ya ,man. Kids will make a man out of you quickly.. I'm glad I found your channel. God bless you.
Thank you
Thank you Neil!
Hermoso!!
Amazing speech. Thank you.
AWESOME.!!! 100%%% Mahalos for sharing 🤙🤙🤙
Thank you for your story but you changed it God bless you and your family
This video is amazing. So much passion.
Thank you for sharing such a deep and powerful experience! You are an inspiration and more need to hear your words!
How has this not spread like wild 🔥, much appreciated and major respect Niel!
Holy shit that was powerful. Thanks for sharing your story. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate the message.
That guy beard at about 38mins in wow that is awsome!
This is some heavy stuff. I love this guys insta had no idea what was up
I love this, didnt know so much shit was happening
Excelente discurso inspirador amigo tuve la oportunidad de mirarlo en el programa forged and Fire. Que dios le de de una vida de bendiciones
Нил, я твой фанат. Спасибо за лекцию. Очень воодушевляет.
Wow
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