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Theres 200 dollar anvils, theres 100 dollar bench grinders. Theres heaps of old hammers on marketplace or ebay. Theres makers that have tools they make that they dont need, you dont need to have money to learn, but you might need a little money if you master. You dont need to sell yojr beloved belongings to get into the craft lol just spend some time saving a little cash on the back burner and make it happen. It really isnt that hard

Completely agree with the first point. I set out to design and build a car from scratch. It took 10 years - and the second one took five - but I succeeded (Google "Midlana"). The journey absolutely requires desire, drive, tenaciousness, and "stick-to-it-ness." Oh and I did it all in 1/2 of a two-car garage, so it can be done. If the job ever feels overwhelming, the phrase is "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

Mandalore claims its beskar.

Learning steel for beginners😅

I use an ammo can(box) hahah definitely need something bigger

Could you please educate me on why w2 is good for knife making

You have said that w2 is the best knife steel ,could you please educate me on why.

Dude that first blade reminds me of my Dawson Knives “Kissaki”… very cool shop btw.😉

You mentioned 80crv2, but didn't give the thickness. What are we looking for thickness wise, to make decent knives?

Thank you Jason. Love the messages, be a maker not a taker. Fantastic philosophy

Can you explain when a hidden tang would be more beneficial than a full tang

I appreciate everything you CHOOSE to share with us that you DONT have to. Negative people that try to constantly look for reasons to criticize you will always find something because that’s their ultimate intention. And those are usually just miserable people projecting their own self unaccounted for criticism of themselves. The internet has created a disgusting level of normalized narcissism so people that have a million reasons to show gratitude yet choose to project negativity without a good intention behind it or constructive criticism are just projecting their own self hatred in some cases. Anyone that can lovingly correct someone when they’re genuinely in the wrong or doing something wrong are themselves great to have around. But I have no use for people just spewing hate and negativity with nothing but bad Intentions. Letting people like that bother you or get to you is just giving them your own power. So don’t. It doesn’t matter what those small people think. They’re just miserable humans trying to bring other people down to their level. Don’t let them. Cus that’s a choice too. Keep doing what you’re doing Jason much love.

I appreciate e writhing you CHOOSE to share with us that you DONT have to. Negative people that try to constantly look for reasons to criticize you will always find something because that’s their ultimate intention. And those are usually just miserable people projecting their own self unaccounted for criticism of themselves. The internet has created a disgusting level of normalized narcissism so people that have a million reasons to show gratitude yet choose to project negativity without a good intention behind it or constructive criticism are just projecting their own self hatred in some cases. Anyone that can lovingly correct someone when they’re genuinely in the wrong or doing something wrong are themselves great to have around. But I have no use for people just spewing hate and negativity with nothing but bad Intentions. Letting people like that bother you or get to you is just giving them your own power. So don’t. It doesn’t matter what those small people think. They’re just miserable humans trying to bring other people down to their level. Don’t let them. Cus that’s a choice too. Keep doing what you’re doing Jason much love

There’s a difference in spending money and investing money. I consider this as an investment

All I can say to those who want to get into making knives it's like being a mechanic or a carpenter, the better the tools the better the job, like I told my boys now young men, use the right tool for the right job and it will be easier, faster and done right the first time, now I do everything from foundations to rooftops, my own mechanical work, I makey own blades ( knives, swords, axes, etc) but I do not do them to what others want I mostly sell at a price that I'm happy with and design which Im happy with unless it's say a katana then I follow the traditional route and yes it does take me a very long time to make them BUT the person receiving it well let's just say that person must first pass a few q&A's and do a test because not everyone gets a katana regardless of how much $ they throw at me why because I take pride in what I do and respect some other traditions, anyhow I make blades for myself, and if others like them then fine and if they don't well it's don't waste my time, I do it for fun and pleasure, sometimes serious (katanas mostly ) but I don't do it for others I do it for me, andy tools are near the top, no I don't have everything either but I do ok and my work as time goes by has gotten better but that's only because my tools have gotten better ! So spend the funds on better tools and you will never go wrong in any field of work wether it's blacksmithing or mechanical work or whatever, and a good blade btw gets passed on to the siblings and seldomly ever sold !

Video titled "by hand" *Proceeds to use nothing but power tools*

This is straight torture!! 🥺

If I draw a design I usually get lost and it doesn't look anything like my drawing😅

"Massive, metal mashing mayhem."😂

great thank

I really enjoy your take on knives, design and life as well. No dogma, just freedom of expression coming from your heart. I learn from every one of your videos. Thank you !

Thank you for sharing your craft This video helps me feel a little better about taking a two day knife making course

It's simple, life's to dam 🤬🤬🤬🤬ING short wake up smarten up, pay attention get with the program, kiss keep it simple stupid ! And if you cannot handle straight up truth and honesty then piss off drama queen keyboard warriors ! I just buried my 34 yr old son, why because of frame queen cry baby headgaming looser ! Stop your blood clot crying pay attention to the man learn from his just straight up honesty ! And dam beautiful blade sir ! Like a Phoenix outta the ashes she's beautiful and thanks for sharing and taking the time for the video editing !

what are standard measurements that u like for hunting knives , thickness of blade and edge

hidden tang = sub par knife ... it's difference if philosophy of design. Great work overall!

I can’t win forged in fire if I don’t know how to forge mystery steel.

when I was a kid... I used a plastic 5gal bucket, with a Datsun hubcab in the bottom, still had to be super careful, and I've never quenched in oil, for reasons.

good teacher

I'm at the stage where I think that's impossible to make myself!! 😂

Finally made my version of your chopper design , used 3/8" steel on 10" blade , came out freekin awsome , my favorite knife i have made so far , been forging since 1st day forged in fire came out, love your designes mine are pretty similar

Just purchased an anvil and going down the rabbit hole now…. Definitely getting in to learn and have fun

Do you have to vary the type of steel per layer or can it all be the same steel for damascus?

Did he ever get to an actual list of items needed? I fell out 3 minutes into his motivational speech.

Do you happen to have any videos where you focus on shaping the point. I'm new to blacksmithing/bladesmithing and struggle with shaping the point

Thank you for this video .yes sir I'm going to be a maker

What about thicknesses of the steel from a regular knife to damascus?

Yes! I've been forging for 2 years now. I can make a simple but nice and clean kitchen knife now. Next up is a dagger.

What is your opinion on the coffee etch?

Thank you for helping me see that blacksmithing isn't the right thing for me at this point in my life. I need to put my energy elsewhere. I found your directions equally important and transferring to my main passion. I will come back to this when the time is right. ❤⚒️

Enjoyed watching part 2 and 3 of your wakazashi build. Turned out awesome. Am a bladesmith for hobby guy. First became aware of you on Forged in Fire episodes. Glad to actually watch you forge projects in your on shop. Might add that the Forged in Fire show is what inspired myself and friend to build our own forge. Once we saw how simple it was to get started we put put together some tools and started forging. Our first forge was the bottom of a BBQ grill. We added an air supply to it and charcoal was our fuel source, have up graded to propane forge and a 2x72 grinder. No power hammer or press. All done by hammer and anvil. Our first projects were forging tongs. Then forging tomahawk out of railroad sp8kes. Once I conquered that I moved on to blades. The Commanding officer of Seal Team Seven has one of my Tomahawks on his desk. From what I understand he was jazzed to win it at archery tournament raffle. Very thrilled to find out who won it. Anyway will continue to watch your videos and pick up more tips. Forge on!

I want to learn how to make antic woodworking tools, iam talking different axes, broad knifes, a hand powered drill, froes, folding saws, etc. I am so thirsty for more knowledge, on blades with history behind them. I want more knowledge

Camera 1 in this video ain’t that bright brother

Can you get a bowie on the calendar? I'd come down for a bowie class.

Awesome bread bro

Words and explanation’s are useful.

I had a boss once tell me if you didn’t mess something up or break it then it means you aren’t working.

Best videos ever! Just got the hand forged chef knife class and it’s awesome!

Thanks again

That piece of steel is a rail anchor for the rail road i

When there's a last little scratch that drives me crazy I put my thumb on it and pretend I didn't see it