Making a Damascus Knife with Guitar Strings (FULL VIDEO)
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2023
- Here is the full video of Holly and I making this knife out of used guitar strings - the knife is safely in it's new home in Texas - where we know it's being well looked after.
Thanks to all of you who supported the project. If you want to learn about where the funds went, here's some more info:
cockpitstudios.org/journal/tw...
For Holly's work and social media links, see www.loftusknives.com
Meanwhile be sure to stay posted for more workshop and project videos - see you soon!
Other business:
My tool wall:
Fret cutters: stewmac.sjv.io/0JWGgJ
Fret tang nippers: stewmac.sjv.io/RyB0xg
Fret hammer: stewmac.sjv.io/21j0E0
Mini plane (couldn't find my exact one but this is a good similar): stewmac.sjv.io/EK9dmW
Lie Nielsen No. 5: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Lie Nielsen No. 7: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Fretboard radius: stewmac.sjv.io/QyJd5a
Ruler small: stewmac.sjv.io/B0xdrB
Fret scale: stewmac.sjv.io/AWmM9K
Brace chisel: stewmac.sjv.io/JzJdG2
Straight edge: stewmac.sjv.io/b3zygb
My website: www.tempestguitars.com
My instagram: / daisy_tempest - Hudba
I mostly watch knife makers at the moment, and found your channel through the chisel restoration video, so finding this was a nice surprise. Holly made a beautiful blade, and watching her sand the spine and choil shows that she takes care to ensure that it's actually comfortable to use, too. Seeing the effort that goes in to making what is honestly also one of the most beautiful knife handles I've seen gave me a new appreciation for what is possible in the craft, and for the cost involved in high end knives with meticulous woodwork.
Brilliant collab and end product!
I'm so stoked to see female makers on youtube thriving! I want my daughter to know she can take on a trade if she chooses and that there is no gender to craftmanship!
I was enjoying it too until she went woke. Craftswomanship?
@@michaelairheart6921so... ur telling me u would rather be a sexist prick n call em craftsmen even tho their plumbing is all wrong for the term? Gotcha
@@michaelairheart6921 cry about it
I liked that word ! You can always call a male nurse "midhusband", if he helps to deliver a baby 😉
@@michaelairheart6921 I am really wondering how hard life must be, seeing and searching for "woke" everywhere...seems to be the biggest problem of our time.
If Holly gets on YT I can promise at least 1 subscriber. You ladies did an awesome job. Big congratulations to you both as individuals and as a team.
youtube.com/@loftusknives
I'd definitely subscribe. She's amazing
I'd love to see a collab with Mary Spender, i reckon she would absolutely love your guitars
Yasss!
I need to see this collab!
@@captbuscemi7dzz
Or with Ali Spagnola
Those shops you're working in are a dream for any maker!! Having the right tools just makes the creative process so much more efficient. Great knife!
They didn't even know what the guillotine was... Two human brains and between them decided to cut the metal up with a pair of scissors... Are these two female?
It was such a pleasure watching you two artists put this project together. Great job, both of you.
This is still one of the best things ever. You ladies both did a great job and I'll be watching this more than once.
I think this is the only knife-making video where the handle was formed using proper woodworking tools and skills. Beautiful handle, beautiful knife!
What an amazing project, thank you and Holly very much for showing us the whole process!
This turned out such a nice piece. It's great to see two very talented people create something together. Thank you for sharing the process with us and I hope your shop move has gone smoothly. 🙂
You've created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. GREAT WORK!
Very cool. As a musical instrument maker, who also makes lots of his own tools, I applaud the workswomanship here. What a great tool you've created.
cheers from sunny Vienna, Scott
Nice pattern! It looks more organic and natural than other damascus seen on CZcams. It looks more like wood grain, stone or something else. Geometric patterning, like for example the works of Kyle Royer, can of course look more "splendid" or "luxurious", but this creates an ancient and mysterious feel to it that I like. It is like it has a soul.
Kudos to you for succeeding in preserving the wound string textures without having fused them entirely! Very impressive! As was your woodworking skills! Very creative and very inspirational for the rest of us watching your processes. Thank you!
Wow really impressed. It's so nice to see women interested in knife making, blacksmithing, woodworking etc.
You guys did a fantastic job on that knife.
She did a wonderful job on the blade and you did a beautiful job in that handle and they both came together wonderfully.
Really impressed.
What a beautiful collaboration! Well done!!!!
I've seen a lot of similar videos but as a woodworker I never quite understand what is going on with the metalworking side of things. I liked how the process was explained in this video and learned a ton from it. Also as a photography nerd I have to say the camera work and editing is quite nice.
the strong, sapphic, craftswoman vibes emanating from this video are unmatched i feel like my skin is clearer and my heart is fuller
lol what a creeper comment...
Absolutely fantastic, brilliant production work too!
This is indeed a very nice piece. Thank you for sharing this!
Very nice! I wasn't sure I liked the blade shape at first, but when it was finished with the handle it was fabulous. The pattern turned out really differently than I expected too. Thanks!
What a gorgeous knife. Beautiful work!
One of the nicest Damascus I have seen here. Excellent work Holly!
Fantastic work by both of you and what an amazing knife! Also every aspect of the video is superb! Thanks for sharing! ❤
Fabulous work - such craftsmanship from you both 😊
great job! the simplicity of the handle is magnificent!
Wow! What a beautiful and unique piece of art! This is quite a process and a lot of work is involved. Thanks for sharing, Daisy and Holly!
Wow! That's an amazing, beautiful knife! Well done both of you!
Beautiful work by both artists, well done!
Gorgeous work!
You girls are so real, you rock ! The knife turned out amazing, nice work
Knife making is an interesting subject, but you also make it even more interesting.
Both parts of this knife making process were very entertaining and interesting. Good work!
Utterly stunning, and a perfect way of recycling dead strings, love it
Great job on the handle and the knife Daisy & Holly :) that looks great :) Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP
You both did a great job. Great concept and execution. Looks like she ground the knife pretty thin which is great to see and it should be a hell of a slicer. Props to both of you.
The contrast of nickel and steel is soo beautiful!
Beautiful work!
Absolutely wonderful l, lovely both of your craftsmanship
I met Holly in Atlanta she is extremely talented and makes beautiful knives! Well done both of you!
💓 was lovely to meet you!
I´ve been working with guitars all my life, but only with the wood - working with metal really is another world. Wow - so much power and beauty!
I'm REALLY surprized that Holly hardly uses gloves at all. If it were my metal shop, wearing gloves would be required for all work. On the other hand, I'd be proud of my daughter if she had taken up metal working as either a hobby or a profession. Bravo Holly ! Now, put the danged leather gloves on ! !
What a breath of fresh air to find this great English site.. This is how it should be done.
Beautiful the pattern came out great!!!
I have never heard a blacksmith refer to "squishin' it" before and I have been ROBBED. Holly is an absolute menace, your commentary is great, the knife came out absolutely freaking gorgeous and, in summary, I love everything about this video.
First watch, immediate sub!
Same, first watch, immediate sub! The two of you created something really special together, well done!
Well done daisy, you have persevered with a beautiful one of a kind Damascus steel knife, well done girl, ❤🥊 awesome 😎 . Luv end result.👌👍🙏
Stunning work❤
Wow, that looks incredibly awesome. Really unique materials equals a astonishing one of a kind knife. So cool.
Enjoyable video - very professional on all levels.
You two are BOSSES! Wonderful work, and a very enjoyable video.
Glad this crossed my screen. I love knifework and have always wanted to get into forging steel...
Gorgeous work!!!! And sharp!! :)
Incredible work and such a creative idea!
This was a special treat! Thank you
Sooo awesome. Nicely done!
I never ever ever tire of seeing crafts people so their thing. Both the blade and handle came out perfectly
As an amateur knife smith myself, I'm not nearly at that level but it helps to recognize the amount of talent put you into making that, nicely done
What a great collaboration!
What an amazing video, incredible storytelling and an awesome knife at the end 🎉👏
I really liked that you used so much hand tools instead of loud power tools. beautiful blade and handle. excellent work.
Watched these originally. It was good to watch them again.
Wow. That was amazing. Such a beautiful knife. Great to see what careful work goes into making something like that.
Congrats on a brilliant project!
Beautiful one of a kind.
Very high-quality editing.
Gorgeous work.
Well done. That's stunning.
holy god, you guys did an amazing job on this. absolutely fantastic work, and the video work was a real pleasure.
Such an interesting project, hope to see more collabs like this in the future!
Beautiful! And the knife is nice, too.
I've seen a lot of blacksmithing and woodworking and knifemaking videos, but this was fresh and unique. I think I'll be sticking around. Such a cool process and product!
i was not in any way impressed. feels like i got everything explained to me like a child being lectured by low key lesbian feminists.
ffs she actually said "craftswomanship" it doesnt get much more cringe. never heard anyone but cringe feminists talk like that.
@@ElectricalExistence You should have a big cry, you'll feel better afterwards.
Very cool colab...looks amazing!
That's beautiful, well done to you both.
the videography on this video is just absolutly amazing! the exact same goes to the editing. i love everything about this video down to the music and the quack quack quack subtitles of the workers in the background
Great build and video! Keep up the amazing work!
Often watching this type of vid, I am impressed by the ornate handle solutions people make. Yours is actually gorgeous because of it's simplicity. Not even rivits to break the lines. Very well done.
Incredible talent. Knife is beautiful
That is some super excellent craftsmanship on building that, or should I say, craftswomanship! I'll buy one! I make tools for rebuilding pianos, but none are quite so finished as these. Great job ladies!!!
Beautiful work!! Wow
what a beauty, you both nailed it!
Such a cool video! What an awesome collaboration. Hope to see more in the future!
Wow, now that's a knife! Its totally unique and great to use in the kitchen. A lot of skill and science goes into the manufacture - really interesting.
I enjoyed that a lot. It's a splendid knife!
Amazing, well done
Beautiful work! It's nice to see women doing work that is traditionally done by men.
I'm not sure which is prettier, that amazing knife, or the two hard working & creative women who brought it to life. (Who am I kidding, it's the ladies, of course!) Well done Holly & Daisy.
What an awesome project !
OMG - what a beautiful knife and handle. Thank you for sharing this
Thanks so much!!!
This is as good as any Television show on cable TV! Very entertaining thank you.
What a sweet knife, fantastic craftsman ship!!
Beautiful! Nicely done!
Teamwork…great job ladies!!!👏👏👏
Such a wonderful thing to see true artisan workmanship in areas that are sadly disappearing in many parts of the world. An excellent illustration of why it is worth it to pay extra for a handmade knife rather than the mass produced offerings readily available.
The proportions of the knife and handle are excellent. A splendid collab, great to see the cross-influences of your respective making. I would have tried to weave the wires into plaits and sinnets as I'm a basketmaker as well as a metal-botherer.
Beautifully filmed and edited as well as being original and captivating. Excellent as always.
This was incredible work
Outstanding! 😍
Stunning work.
i cant decide what i love the most... the end result of that absolute art piece of a knife or the video itself, which shines as hell with the photography direction, immersive sound and cool voice over. amazing work
That wasn't at all what I expected. Fascinating project
Gorgeous knife. Very talented!!!! I wish I had those skills!
Well done girls! Solid fine work.
I enjoyed watching the forging, been doing it for a few decades myself. I was glad to see you use Koa for the handle, I spent seven years in Hawaii, used a good bit of Koa for a number of projects, it really is a great wood to work with, nice color and very nice grain patterns. Your knife turned out very nice indeed!
GFBSA.... What an absolute pleasure to watch the birth of something beautiful at the hands of two Master Crafts Ladies. Great job girls. 😁