Making a Damascus San-Mai Kukri
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Thanks for watching! This is the first video I've filmed on my new camera gear, I hope the quality speaks for itself :D I hope y'all enjoy this full build video, there will be many more videos like this one showing up on this channel, so stay tuned for that!
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Music: Epidemic Sound
CHAPTERS:
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Making the Damascus Steel
4:46 - Forging the Blade
8:59 - Normalizing and Rough Grinding
12:30 - Quenching and Final Grinding
19:36 - Hand-sanding the Blade
22:28 - Fitting the Guard
25:15 - Fitting the Handle
27:00 - Shaping the Handle
29:02 - Etching My Maker's Mark
29:44 - Etching the Damascus
31:18 - Final Polishing and Glue-up
34:10 - Blade Reveal
34:39 - Sharpening and Testing
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Really great work! Many knife makers are so impatient and it shows in the final knife.. look up shurap from Ukraine. He is excellent..
Please don’t upload videos like this where we cant go to specific time of the video
Use blue sharpie in magnum size. It works practically the same and wont spill
The name is KHUKURI not KUKRI 😂😂😂, I also know that the spelling mistake is not your fault but as a Nepali I felt obliged to point out those errors. A Khukuri initially was like that centuries ago but then a small cut was added towards the bottom near the handle towards the sharp side, so that the blood of the victim will not rush all the way to the users hand and the handle of the weapon and make it slippery in the battle field or get stuck on the victim's body when pulled out from the cut, ultimately losing the weapon. That cut would prevent those blood flow and make it drip from it before getting to the hand or handle. Small details made the Gorkhali victorious in close combat. Though, you have nice skill and gave your best effort.
Will you make me such a knife big brother, please let me know the price of this knife and delivery in India
Heck yea! More!
YESSIR🫡🫡🫡
Ngl I went a little crazy making this in a week so I might have to space out the filming a bit🗿
First blade making video with commentary that really explains something! Most of it is "oh look, I can make swords" and no explanation of how. More!
Yessir! That was the goal, I’m glad it came across that way😅, I was worried I was talking too much about the intricacies, but I’ll keep doing it if you like it that much👍
I've watched other forging videos but most of them are silent, so while they're fascinating to watch I have no clue what they're doing. I appreciate your voiceover and the information you provide.
Video Starts- (spills oil everywhere, breaks his forge)
Me- finally, someone i can relate to.
Also- I forge in Surprise, Arizona. The weather is straight up disrespectful.
I am going through a really tough time of mental battles and anxiety, coupled w a recent break up. Your videos give me so much comfort. Thank you.
Hope you feel better, I also finds these videos calming 😊
Yesterday I had elk burger patty with a fried egg on top for breakfast. Today I'm thinking a couple eggs over a bed of rice. Perhaps an oatmeal latte as well.
Damn, that sounds super nice. Where’s you get the elk?
@@jhublades Oregon
Wow great craftsmanship Jesse. A little explanation about the Kukri, the correct pronunciation is Khukuri which is the all purpose kinife for everyday household use in the kitchen, cutting wood, cutting fodder from the forest for your goats and cattle in the Himalayan region. It is also is used in the slaughter of animals by chopping off their heads. It is also a personal weapon of the Gurkha army. There is a small mistake in the knife. Jesse did not cut a small half moon slot at the base of the Khukuri blade before the handle. This is needed to drain or divert the flow of the blood away from your hand after a little slaughter so that the handle is not slippery and fly off from your hand.
Love the Home Alone reference. I thought I was the last person on earth who still says that.
The commentary that you add on this video makes it so much more enjoyable and educational to watch. Beautiful work too
Awesome! I’m glad you like the commentary😅
Your attention to detail is insane, I hand stuff my projects from time to time and people don't realize the level of patience and commitment required for it.
Thanks! I’ve been working on the detail aspect of my pieces lately, it’s been worth it pretty much every time, I never regret it
u have some sort of obsession with damascus steel .... ur a real man of culture
I really like that your surroundings aren’t some run if the mill workshop. It is lived in and it gives your video character. The washer and dryer are great horizontal work surfaces. 👍🤙
If I'm not wrong you're the guy who won a whole bunch of forged in fire challenges. Good job bro great job. If you're not that guy. The compliment still stands
Yep I’m the guy, without the show I couldn’t afford any of these tools XD
Thanks for watching!!
Fellow AZ blacksmith here! So glad I found your channel, thank you for sharing your videos! I learned a lot!
The "I reforged The Forged In Fire like a boss" kid is back.
Had some oat meal for breakfast today. Added some protein powder and frozen berries and some honey and it was delicioso
Ooh nice, I’m not a fan of oatmeal myself but I do love me some protein powder and berries
This guy.. this guy knives...
Is that the elusive Terry Pham?
Fantastic blade, man. An even more fantastic display of bladesmithing. Fun to watch and a learning experience. You seem to enjoy your trade and shows in your ethic and finished product. Eager to see more!
Thanks man!!! I do enjoy what I do, it's the perfect creative outlet. I am excited to make more videos!
It's good to see craftsmen doing what they do best
Bro made the best kukri ❤
Thanks man, idk about “the best”😅, there’s a lot of good makers out there
@@jhublades if I wanted a kukri it will be like this much love ❤️
Seeing the care you took to the tang, we can say you made a Hu Tang... I'll see myself out
Good one🗿
@@jhublades not that good. You're too kind. But glad to watch you forging blades again. Very nice work.
And with his relatives they're a Hu Tang Clan.
One of the best kukris I've ever seen. Very impressive. Envious of all your gear and knowledge
A damascus san mai kukri that looks like a bowie AND has a hamon... this is nuts, sign me in. 😂❤
I AM YOUR FAN FROM MEXICO. YOU ARE AMAIZING.
Thank you!! Hope you enjoyed the vid👍
This is the best video on knife / forage making I have seen, loved it. I like the how you explain what you are doing and why. It is good to see a young Asian artisan with passion and still going to get an formal education. Keep up the good work, from an old Chinese guy "Hold Yeah"!
Amazing work. It's good to see craftsmen doing what they do best.
great to see you back, love the Damascus. hope the uploads keep on coming!
Great to be back! Damascus will keep playing a large role in the videos I make👍
I accidentally clicked on your video but watched for a little bit now. I'm glad i stuck around. You, sir, have earned another subscriber
Thank you very much!!! Really enjoyed watching it. Jay Guru Gorakhnath!!! ❤️ from 🇳🇵
I've seen 2 of your videos. And both times you where way too relatable. "I broke my forge" 😂😂😂 you're the Everyman's knife maker
You’re definitely one of the funniest and most informative forge channels I’ve watched. Awesome final products too, good luck w the heat wave amigo
"At the end of the day, it's night." See, this is why I watch full builds. The chance to learn.
freakin' amazing dude.
Thank you!!
Wow! Thank you for doing such a great job filming and explaining your process, so helpful for a newbie. Subscriber for life.
That is fricken awesome.
Thanks man🙏
Happy to see you on CZcams, you work well under pressure and even better when free !
Absolutely Stunning blade bro 110%!!!!! Keep up the great work&channel, can't wait to see your next project!!! The Damascus used for the San Mai just makes it really really pop it turns it into something completely different, it should have its own name it turned out so great!!!
An absolute joy to watch you work! Fantastic knife that is! Your grinding is awsome!!! Love to see more!!
A very educational vid Jesse, especially the quote of “at the end of the day, is night!” lol. A sense of humour is a very important part of the content, and showing any mistakes, being small or big, even potentially, at critical stages as you did well, it makes it more real! Keep it up, and keep it in! From a new subscriber👍🏼.
Awesome build from scratch to complete Kukri.Nice.
Freaking sweet! Big fan of your challenges on forged in fire ☺️ I show my friends the episodes and they are in awe. I'm barely starting bladesmithing for just over a year and I'm doing pretty alright. Keep up the freaking awesome work! 😊
Man I loved this build! Thank you for awesome content.
Thank you Jesse, your vid’s are really very instructional for me. I wish I had the facilities to try knife making. I spent many years as a boilermaker, now retired. Cheers & keep those videos coming. Thanks again
I've watched several of your vids.. this was my favorite build.. great technique.. thanks for sharing.. keep up the great work.
Hands down this is one of the best videos I’ve seen! Well done! You’ve got some talent! 🍻
I don't have a kiln, a vise, a belt sander or a quencher. What I do have is an appreciation for hard work and perfection. How many hours was this project and cam you make me one?. I have no sharp knives and with only one arm I could never do what you do, you are totally amazing!!!!!!!!
Bloody brilliant Jesse. Loved watching this
Can't wait to see u back on the show... it will keel. The winnings from the show def went to some tools... all skills ,u will be abs mastersmith by 25 or sooner
I hope to be back someday! The money definitely went to a bunch of tools, it’s how I can do the things I do now. Mastersmith at 25 is doable, but will be very hard😅
that knife cutting noise always gets me
Your a bad ass blade smith bro ! At such a young age too. Hats off to you.
Great job! Watched your work in the Forged in Fire show, keep going man 👏
Thank you!! I will do my best 🫡
Awesome work! Can’t wait for more!!
Thank you! I hope I can deliver😅
Heh Jesse Hu you sure have some talent there is no dought about that. But mate , take it from an old hand who has run workshops most of my working life , start being serious about eye protection. Protecting your eyes with safety glasses is soo so important. Your passion for your art is inspiring , don't let it be short lived. Professionals take safety seriously and never compromise.
Your take on the kukri knife almost reminds me of a Bowie/kukri style and it’s quite impressive! Amazing job
Beautiful work, great execution!
"les incompeton" was uncalled for 😂
great forging of course but great videography as well. Very enjoyable to watch with the editing.
Thank you!! My brother and I spent so many brain cells on the cinematography, so it truly means a lot🙏🙏
@jhublades what type of sheath did you make for the knife I would go with plastic or leather
Great to continue watching your journey.
Luv your workmanship, awesome, no stress , final result wow😊👌👍🙏
🎉🎉🎉🎉 yeah man! Sick blade dude 😂😂😂😂🎉!!
Thanks!!! Future will be even better
Hand sanding I KNOW is the last step other then guard and handle BUT I HATE it so much I almost always put it off till i have 3 or 4 blades ready to go. I still hate it of course but I guess for me it seems like I'm getting more done..Yes I KNOW i'm not but it makes me feel better, then just wasting a whole day doing 2.
Awesome. Been watching you since Forged in Fire.
Thanks man, hope I’m living up to expectations👍
@@jhublades you're doing great.
Dude you and your channel is awesome. Intelligent and also hilarious. Thank you.
Now that's a knife! I love to see people's faces when they see a blade like that.😱😱😱
Dude I'm woodworking in my garage in phoenix rn, I can't imagine blacksmithing. At least I can have a fan pointed at me. Holy shit major props what a baller
Incredible work. That thing is deadly. The home shop is awesome too.
excellent work, love the home made set up, i love kukri style weapons.
i cant imagine where your skills will take you, this work is astonishing
it will take him to his workshop?
You bad homey! That is a great knife
This is really good. You deserve way more support than you have now
Draw filing and draw sanding is all part of making a quality finish
Beautiful work and video!
Thank you!! I hope to get even better👍
It looks like a hell of an awsome blade 👍 youre video was great to watch. Keep on going strong much respect and honor from the Netherlands,may the Lord Bless You on your journey.
3:52 We finally get to see camera man Yaay!
Hand sanding is a love hate relationship with any blade smith or blacksmith
Yeah…
Great video ❤ So happy to be subbed and blessed enough to watch your content. Never stop 🕺🏽
Use blue sharpie in magnum size. It works practically the same and wont spill
Live from France, thank you for your incredible work, you really have gold in your hands or rather metal 😉
if im ever bored i watch one of these and im instantly not bored
Turned out to become a beautiful knife and you did a great job.👍👍
Thanks man🙏
Nice shop! And fantastic work! Love it
Awesome 👏. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge Lit. Keep Making. God bless.
Yessir👍
Holy moly...😮 What a beast 😮
Your videos are great and detailed. I subscribed cause I see how hard you work. Keep rolling bro
Next step is to make handles that's also a work of art.
Right on. Love you beautiful work
Enjoyed you on FORGED IN FIRE you sir are amazing keep it up.
I want more 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
More is on the way :D
Nice! That turned out really really nice.
These videos always intrigue me and your explaining step by step and showing the full process is great I feel even prouder than you when I see the finished product 😅😂
nice work !! ... unbelievably sharp !!
It's closed Two perfect as a cookery can get Very nice
I find you just as entertaining as Alec Steele.
i think that that blade is beautiful
Hey! Glad to see you have a Channel! You met my student Alex at Blade this year, hopefully I will get to meet you next year!
Very nice build. Your clip on this is so impressive to me. I’ve only done a few and they never quite come out perfect. Love the Damascus San mai 👍🏻
So glad to see you making a Kukri! I own 2 cold steel gurkha kukri blades. One in SK5, and the other in O1 tool steel. I love them. The forward weight makes it easier to put power into the stroke, and helps with chopping jobs. I'd love to get my hands on a pair of cold steel CPM 3V kukri's. I believe the steel is perfect for kukri's.
That turned out really nice. Now that would make a great bush knife.
Well done, have a great day 😀. Peace 🙏
👍I watched you Forged in fire, really love your work!