Making Stunning Twist Damascus Knife

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  • čas přidán 3. 10. 2023
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    I'm creating five beautiful integral knives with twisted Damascus steel. The process involves many intricate steps, including forging, shaping, and hand-sanding the blades. The Damascus pattern will turn out beautifully. I'm using various handle materials like resin ivory, carbon fiber, blue burl, and tiger stripe maple to add unique touches to each knife. It's a labor-intensive process, but I'm excited about the results. Which handle material do you like the most? Let me know in the comments!
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Komentáře • 321

  • @KyleRoyerKnives
    @KyleRoyerKnives  Před 8 měsíci +16

    Which handle material do you like the most?
    🚀Get all the tools and materials I use through my free PDF 👉 www.learnknifemaking.com/mastersmiths_toolkit_free_pdf

    • @orienboyer4001
      @orienboyer4001 Před 8 měsíci +2

      The course carbon fiber looks amazing

    • @bikerXtrash
      @bikerXtrash Před 8 měsíci +1

      Blue for me.

    • @ramadinsookhoo6141
      @ramadinsookhoo6141 Před 8 měsíci +2

      White handle

    • @ericwilliams538
      @ericwilliams538 Před 8 měsíci

      To help with not getting shocked, run some copper tencel, or some sort of copper wire from your machines to the ground of your shop floor....

    • @WhiteShadow4689
      @WhiteShadow4689 Před 8 měsíci

      What was the blue wood called?

  • @83144600
    @83144600 Před 7 měsíci +15

    Kyle, I too am a knife maker in Australia. I haven't even been able to get out of my house into the shed because of major Depression for 2 years But I just wanted you to know that watching has really inspired me!
    And now I have my motivation back and am making knives again and am better mentally. All Thanks to you. Please keep up the great videos you're a pleasure to watch the best on CZcams...Cheers!

    • @DrTubeman
      @DrTubeman Před 7 měsíci +2

      Good on yah ~Aussi, may the forge be with you...

  • @AndreaMerchak
    @AndreaMerchak Před 8 měsíci +28

    I like the dark ones, but the blue one is my favorite, it looks like a Van Gogh canvas.

  • @Azradok
    @Azradok Před 8 měsíci +65

    To not get shocked, ground yourself and the machine to the same source. Search "anti-static bracelet". Electricians use these to not cause discharge when working on electronics so as to not damage the electronics. Same principle here. Keep yourself at the same electric potential as the tool. Take the lead from the anti-static bracelet and connect it directly to the grinder/buffer's ground. You'll get build-up charge on the wire wheel just like a brush motor, probably same with the cotton wheel on dry days. You'll can make a slipping lead on the axle and tie it to ground as well. This will keep everything at the same electric potential and you won't get the random static discharges. Hope that helps!

    • @kimchi2780
      @kimchi2780 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Rubber soled boots too.

    • @ekhatchey
      @ekhatchey Před 8 měsíci +3

      Esd strap for computer building directly grounds you.

    • @benr8772
      @benr8772 Před 8 měsíci +9

      That would have been my answer, except there's no way I'd recommend a wrist leash anywhere near the spinning buffer. Buffers are one of the most dangerous machines in a knife shop without an extra dangly to get caught in the wheel. Would that bracelet work the same if attached to your ankle instead?

    • @curtishatridge4325
      @curtishatridge4325 Před 8 měsíci +2

      As an electrician with 40+ years of experience, I approve of this comment, and highly recommend using this method to prevent static discharge.

    • @F0XD1E
      @F0XD1E Před 8 měsíci +1

      Not worth the risk of getting it wrapped up and pulling you in.

  • @rvsbladesnthangs
    @rvsbladesnthangs Před 8 měsíci +17

    47 years old and I just learned what a "~ tilde" is called. Thank you Sir for everything you have taught me, in, and out of, my shop. Really cool video my man

    • @saulo5216
      @saulo5216 Před 8 měsíci

      It's okay, man. Not every language uses that character. :)

  • @FivePackAbs
    @FivePackAbs Před měsícem

    The "Starry Night" handle is stunning.

  • @alanmcp4
    @alanmcp4 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Hey Kyle, there are anti-static shoes you can buy, as well as anti-static mats. I used to work for an electronic repair shop and that's what we used to get rid of static. The mats are grounded to the equipment you are using, then the shoes ground you to the mat. It also insulates you from the rest of the shop and Earth ground, so you're less likely to be shocked by faulty wiring. Plus you can get steel/crush resistant toed anti-static shoes. Pretty handy.

    • @jacksmith2315
      @jacksmith2315 Před 3 měsíci

      Isnt there a kinda like gel coating you can cover the floor with, like a paint or poly? I worked in an automotive shop that was previously a computer repair shop or something and the entire concrete floor was covered in it. Couldnt really tell until like brake cleaner got on it and it started to bubble/gel.

  • @seanaldrich5024
    @seanaldrich5024 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Radio stations use grounding mats on the floor that gets rid of static electricity so it doesn't shirt the computer equipment. So they definitely have a mat to get rid of ur static problem

  • @nenya3273
    @nenya3273 Před 7 měsíci

    the blue one looks like van gogh's starry night and im more than a little in love with it

  • @PatrickHenry-nv4yd
    @PatrickHenry-nv4yd Před 8 měsíci

    Kyle - another fantastic video. Yours is the best knife making site on YT. My favorite is the blue, followed by the purple. I'm not a fan of any carbon fiber. THANK YOU.

  • @motaman8074
    @motaman8074 Před 8 měsíci +1

    It's so cool how you got the damascus to read subscribe!
    The blue handle looks like a painting by van Gogh.

  • @1Tjump
    @1Tjump Před 8 měsíci +4

    Kyle I would have to say the white ivory look is always my favorite contrast with darker blades. Hope you are doing well my friend and am enjoying your videos while I patiently await getting my shop back up and running. Take care buddy and keep up the fantastic videos and work!
    Sincerely, Evan M.

  • @VinceW187
    @VinceW187 Před 7 měsíci

    By far the best use of nestcafe bold, only a desperate person would drink that

  • @ramonpizarro
    @ramonpizarro Před 8 měsíci

    That etching montage was hilarious

  • @guillermoalfaro2714
    @guillermoalfaro2714 Před 8 měsíci +1

    What's up buddy ohhh yeah!.man!.I miss you so bro and my favorite one ivory blessings to you and everyone 👌 👍

  • @kiomn
    @kiomn Před 8 měsíci

    probably the greatest knife/ sword artisan of our age haha

  • @prophez23
    @prophez23 Před 8 měsíci

    Take some copper wire and find a good bare metal spot on your buffer that you can hook it to and run it to a ground or outside and stick the end of the wire in the ground and that'll stop it. I've had to do the same thing to mine as well as my 1x30" grinder. Those blades are amazingly awesome and beautiful! Always a pleasure watching you make them.
    May the forge be with you!! 😊

  • @michaeldugrillon3756
    @michaeldugrillon3756 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi Kyle the quality of your works is stunning !!!
    I’m from France and i’d looooooove to get the blue one !! It looks like a Van Gogh art « nuit étoilée » thank you for the sympathy you bring on your videos
    Your Damascus forging is amazing

  • @raulrrodriguez7552
    @raulrrodriguez7552 Před 5 měsíci

    The blue handle and I love the Damascus patterns , excellent and tedious work Kyle 🙌👍

  • @joe-dp3ng
    @joe-dp3ng Před 8 měsíci

    If the Smithsonian Institute has not contacted you yet somebody should let them know you're work needs to be there. I like the blue wood.

  • @bedrockmaster1019
    @bedrockmaster1019 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Im first, hey I just began into knifemaking and I made 19 inch 5 pound kukri and I was sucsesful because of your tips, thank you!!

  • @thomassrensen7857
    @thomassrensen7857 Před 5 měsíci

    Ever seen
    Freerk wieringa fit a guard…
    It is made when super hot..
    And fits like hand in a glove 🤘🏼

  • @njbaquatics4827
    @njbaquatics4827 Před 7 měsíci

    It would be the ivory for me it’s got a nice classic look about it beautiful knives

  • @MiMuFPV
    @MiMuFPV Před 8 měsíci +1

    All 5 are beautiful but my favorite is the carbon fiber one at 24:46 close up. You mentioned they were weaves but it almost had the appearance of forged CF because of the swooping angles.

  • @fedormarkvardt9054
    @fedormarkvardt9054 Před 8 měsíci

    I'll give 5 stars to all 5 knives

  • @OGfrenchy1986
    @OGfrenchy1986 Před 6 měsíci

    You guys should do an entire video on how to shape a handle like these! It’s not as easy as it looks, and to get that facet to come out, so nice takes lots of skill! I think a lot of knife makers focus on the metal and the blade work and don’t put as much attention into their handle shaping. I am absolutely stunned at the way these look. Great job Kyle!

  • @janpeterilg3338
    @janpeterilg3338 Před 7 měsíci

    The purple one!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dougbish5533
    @dougbish5533 Před 7 měsíci

    The simulated ivory is gorgeous

  • @fettmaneiii4439
    @fettmaneiii4439 Před 8 měsíci

    OO i like the white kinda corian looking one. It would make a great gentleman's table knife for smoking cigars with the friends!

  • @IdolTyme
    @IdolTyme Před 8 měsíci +5

    Amazing work, as usual! The resin ivory handle is by far my favorite.

  • @tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691

    That blue handle reminds me of the Starry Night Van Gogh painting.

  • @benkirkland5354
    @benkirkland5354 Před 8 měsíci

    That video production was fan-frickin-tactic!! Nice edit! And the resin ivory was my favorite

  • @TLRChad
    @TLRChad Před 8 měsíci +3

    The production quality just keeps getting better and better. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.

  • @frankierzucekjr
    @frankierzucekjr Před 8 měsíci +1

    I laughed way to hard towards the end when you went through the blades one by one lmao. Thats a ton of work bud. Amazing work as always tho. That one blue wood is my favorite too. Just gorgeous, but i like them all to be honest. Maybe one of these days I can hopefully own one of these beautiful work of art's. You definitely perfected your craft. Bravo bud

  • @dankaczor8965
    @dankaczor8965 Před 8 měsíci

    Blue. And the Damascus is pretty good especially for a W’s billet.

  • @zippydance
    @zippydance Před měsícem

    So cool! It would be awesome if for a set like this, you did a different gold inlaid symbol on each bolster (e.g., fire, earth, air, and water)

  • @chrisjvales2
    @chrisjvales2 Před 8 měsíci

    I waited 18 minutes and 9 seconds for your coffee break. Was worried it wouldn't be filmed! Love the content. You inspire me to get back in my shop and keep trying to make improvements on my work.

  • @oz502
    @oz502 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The blue burl reminds me of Van gogh's stary night. Beautiful knives.

  • @seanaldrich5024
    @seanaldrich5024 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I just saw an ad in the middle of ur vid and it was a drill bit that can drill squares and rectangles. It has some weird fitting on the outside of a normal drill bit. I know you've always done 3 holes side by side the file to get the right angles on all your handles but this square bit could be a game changer. Look into it maybe

  • @ShawnCantwellKnives
    @ShawnCantwellKnives Před 8 měsíci

    Batch dang I can barley imagine making one. This rocks big time.

  • @seancomer5321
    @seancomer5321 Před 7 měsíci

    I love the coarse carbon fiber! I know it might cumbersome but a grounding wrist strap would stop the static electricity.

  • @hulkthedane7542
    @hulkthedane7542 Před 8 měsíci

    I prefer the blue handle. Nice to see you do "many" knives at a time, slightly simpler than your normal marathon builds. They are all beautiful 👍.

  • @thomasf6549
    @thomasf6549 Před 8 měsíci

    18:41 looks exactly like the Van Gogh Painting "Starry Night" ! Magnificient

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos Před 8 měsíci

    You make the most prettiest knives ever there were knives.

  • @stephenranti173
    @stephenranti173 Před 7 měsíci

    My favorite is the first blue one you did!

  • @kellycollier2026
    @kellycollier2026 Před 8 měsíci

    Starry Night is what I'd call the blue one. They're all incredible. Are these already sold?

  • @druwk
    @druwk Před 8 měsíci

    The resin ivory is nice. With so much going with the pattern of the Damascus, I like the more solid handle color. Truly, they’re all beautiful

  • @gilbertuson4186
    @gilbertuson4186 Před 8 měsíci

    That blue handle strikes me the most and I can't believe that's wood?!? Awesome skills and knowledge you have, artisan at its best! Greetings from the Philippines.

  • @dmitra9457
    @dmitra9457 Před 8 měsíci +1

    As a fellow craftsman of a different discipline, watching you create these masterpieces each ith the sme amount of love and care is just extraordinary. I hope I can put that amount of meticulous effort into my projects someday.
    My favorite is the blue, hands down.

  • @finchpyn
    @finchpyn Před 7 měsíci

    My favourite is the resin ivory handle because it reminds me of a knife my grandfather bought for me which was sadly stolen in a burglary, it certainly wasn’t as beautiful as your knife but to a 10 year old me it was the greatest ever made. Thank you for reviving a great memory 🖐🏻😊🤚🏻

  • @user-qw1ce5gk5m
    @user-qw1ce5gk5m Před 8 měsíci

    Все рукояти хорошие, мне очень понравилась синяя рукоять.

  • @Lil-Bear82
    @Lil-Bear82 Před 8 měsíci

    Ivory handle looks gr8 to me!

  • @Trunt87
    @Trunt87 Před 8 měsíci

    This blue one is my favourite.

  • @ricko3145
    @ricko3145 Před 4 měsíci

    Not sure how I stumbled onto this channel but I'm happy I did.Immaculate workmanship

  • @raysmith5338
    @raysmith5338 Před 7 měsíci

    I love this forging channel, at least he says what, why and how he's doing it I really like that

  • @ralphkunze6441
    @ralphkunze6441 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful knives once again!To avoid getting hit by static electricity when sharpening the handles, just use a grounding strap, like the one used when working on sensitive electronics!But a copper wire around the wrist and attached to the body of the grinder does the same Purpose! I'm already looking forward to the next video!

  • @nickminderman7380
    @nickminderman7380 Před 8 měsíci

    Man first time you uploaded this I loved it. Watched it again and learned more again. ;)

  • @chadconkling7034
    @chadconkling7034 Před 7 měsíci

    I like the red/purple handle!

  • @lotsalols5892
    @lotsalols5892 Před 7 měsíci

    Pop it's in a press is okay but rolls of the big bubble wrap in a sheet metal roller is amazing.

  • @johncabaniss1628
    @johncabaniss1628 Před 7 měsíci

    I like all of them each has its own nice grain, but i think i like the ivory colored one , it seems to have the biggest contrast between the handle material and the darkness of the blade.

  • @MrPirates2
    @MrPirates2 Před 3 měsíci

    I love that Black ash burl with blue tint it's my favorite.
    Definitly will use some the day i start my forge, well probably not for the first year(s) because i won't be able to make that wood justice with my level when i start, but the day i feel good about my blades i really want to try it out, maybe find more yellow inclusions and get a stary night balance in it !
    Hell if i can someday become a forge god like you i'd do a star patern/twist damascus for a full stary night theme knife, one can dream and you sure supply dream material for us !
    Thank you.

  • @pezhvaksutedelan2760
    @pezhvaksutedelan2760 Před 5 měsíci

    I love first one before blue or last one after blue.

  • @JimmyG91
    @JimmyG91 Před 8 měsíci

    The blue one is my fav😍

  • @winslowdodge286
    @winslowdodge286 Před 8 měsíci

    The amount of uploads is insane for the craftsmanship that he put in these builds

  • @LonnieHutchinson90
    @LonnieHutchinson90 Před 8 měsíci

    Blue looked amazing

  • @choimeca
    @choimeca Před 8 měsíci

    That ivory handle 😍

  • @69Lustmord
    @69Lustmord Před 8 měsíci

    Cool build man! Love the rough weave carbon fibre the most, almost looks like snake skin! ;)

  • @williamweist7324
    @williamweist7324 Před 8 měsíci

    Blue maple one has my heart. All your craftsmanship is amazing bro. Super talented . Love your videos

  • @MBishopsBlades
    @MBishopsBlades Před 8 měsíci

    I really like them all, but if I had to pick I would say the blue box elder burl.

  • @vladimirhyndrak7504
    @vladimirhyndrak7504 Před 8 měsíci

    Very nice work! To avoid electic shock, just stick to your skin a wire with tape and conect it to ground wire... forge is strong with you!

  • @xxSargentRagexx
    @xxSargentRagexx Před 8 měsíci +2

    A anti static wristband like the ones used for PC building would keep you from getting shocked

  • @NineteenEighty8
    @NineteenEighty8 Před 8 měsíci

    Best knifemaker in the US, period. Been watching you since you had like 2k subs. Never stop!

  • @anthonystrunk5360
    @anthonystrunk5360 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Beautiful work Kyle! I like the white handle against the dark Damascus and the the blue burl wood handles.. Beautiful stuff!.

  • @rucuscoetzee4895
    @rucuscoetzee4895 Před 8 měsíci

    Love the Burl handles!

  • @Pancreaticdefect
    @Pancreaticdefect Před 8 měsíci

    You should look into getting some forged carbon blocks for knife scales. Its carbon fiber that doesnt use the traditional weave. It looks great. That Ridge wallet company uses versions of it that have little anodized aluminum bits inside it that are various different colors to give it a bit of brightness.

  • @officerdic
    @officerdic Před 8 měsíci

    Starry night is my favorite one!

  • @jimcan123
    @jimcan123 Před 7 měsíci

    I love them all but the blue is my fav

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks Před 8 měsíci +1

    Stunning collection, Kyle!

  • @ZeFroz3n0ne907
    @ZeFroz3n0ne907 Před 8 měsíci

    Say Hello to your dad as well, Kyle! Love the work you both do!

  • @annamaysdaddy
    @annamaysdaddy Před 8 měsíci

    I would love to see you do a forged carbonfiber handle I think forged carbon is so underrated by people

  • @RookieLock
    @RookieLock Před 8 měsíci

    That blue handle reminds me of that Van Gogh painting.. Definitely my fav..

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 Před 8 měsíci

    I like the blue one the most.
    You do really good work my man.

  • @mynameismatt2010
    @mynameismatt2010 Před 3 měsíci

    For the static electricity you can get some grounding straps for your shoes.

  • @craigburks2649
    @craigburks2649 Před 8 měsíci

    Digging the white handle!

  • @Robpearceknives
    @Robpearceknives Před 8 měsíci

    I appreciate your expertise with all equipment, especially the micro adjustment sledgehammer! Those all came out great. Hard to choose a favorite!

  • @rss0128
    @rss0128 Před 8 měsíci

    I love all of them, but the blue one is spectacular!

  • @Tyrone_Bone
    @Tyrone_Bone Před 8 měsíci

    this is the best blacksmith channel on YT, hands down. I do not understand why you aren't at 5 mil subs

  • @_German
    @_German Před 8 měsíci +1

    incredible work! you make the best knives I've ever seen.

  • @user-iw9up6vb4x
    @user-iw9up6vb4x Před 8 měsíci

    Смотрю с удовольствием.Работы шикарные!

  • @chrisjvales2
    @chrisjvales2 Před 8 měsíci

    Blue handle material. Looks like a van Gough painting.

  • @FuneralProcession
    @FuneralProcession Před 8 měsíci

    The blue burl is my favourite but all of them are mesmerising 😅

  • @ZeFroz3n0ne907
    @ZeFroz3n0ne907 Před 8 měsíci

    Wow they turned out spectacular! Dang!! 🔪🔥🔨🦾

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert4445 Před 5 měsíci

    Another beautiful build. Thanks 🔪🎸

  • @williamboulanger3639
    @williamboulanger3639 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful work as always. projects come and go but the memories of working with your dad and making the hydraulic press last forever in your heart that NO ONE can ever appreciate as much as you both or take away!

  • @j0hnn13K
    @j0hnn13K Před 8 měsíci

    I love the purple one too, but i have to go with the blue one, as it reminds me of "Starry night" by Vincent van Gogh, for that reason i would name that blade .. "Vincent".

  • @jamesstoffel6835
    @jamesstoffel6835 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video, and I love the ivory handle blade the best. Thank you for posting!

  • @seakoko
    @seakoko Před 8 měsíci

    The tight carbon is my favourite as on camera it compliments the Damascus Twist pattern really well.

  • @robertburns7670
    @robertburns7670 Před 7 měsíci

    absolutely beautiful knives !!

  • @jakesells2379
    @jakesells2379 Před 8 měsíci

    Blue handle for me! Amazing work as always!

  • @mandsbay
    @mandsbay Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow, this video is incredibly satisfying to watch! The way you meticulously craft these knives is pure artistry. The precision and attention to detail are truly impressive. It's amazing to see how a simple piece of metal transforms into a beautiful and functional work of art in your hands. Your passion for knife making really shines through in every step of the process. Keep up the fantastic work, and I can't wait to see more of your creations in the future! 🔪💫👏