The Birth Of A Weapon. Part II. Damascus Bowie Knife Making by Northmen Guild

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  • čas přidán 4. 11. 2017
  • There is an old Cherokee Indian story about The White Wolf And The Black Wolf.
    A group of Cherokee children has gathered around their grandfather. They are filled with excitement and curiousity. That day there had been a quite tumultuous conflict between two adults and their grandfather was called to mediate. The children are eager to hear what he has to say about it.
    One of the children pops the question that puzzles him. “Grandfather, why do people fight?”. “Well” the old man replies “we all have two wolves inside us, you see. They are in our chest. And these wolves are constantly fighting each other”. The eyes of the children have grown big by now. “In our chests too, grandfather?” asks another child. “And in your chest too?” asks a third one. He nods, “yes, in my chest too”. He surely has their attention now. Grandfather continues. “There is a white wolf and a black wolf. The black wolf is filled with fear, anger, envy, jealousy, greed, and arrogance. The white wolf is filled with peace, love, hope, courage, humility, compassion, and faith. They battle constantly”. Then he stops. It’s the child that asked the initial question that can’t handle the tension anymore. “But grandfather, which wolf wins?”. The old Cherokee simply replies, “the one that we feed”.
    This is a documentary movie uncovering the process of creating Damascus Bowie Knife "White Wolf" by co work of seven Northmen Guild's master craftsmen.
    The blade has our bladesmith's Chris developed unique pattern. Handle is made of Turkish Walnut and the guard and pommel is made of Sterling Silver.
    Music by The Bones Of J.R. Jones
    Revive the guild!
    northmen.com
    / northmenguild
    / northmenguild

Komentáře • 589

  • @MrAdams0057
    @MrAdams0057 Před 6 lety +298

    Quite possibly the most beautiful knife I’ve ever seen

  • @gratien69
    @gratien69 Před 6 lety +286

    Way too much craftsmanship here ! :) and then you wonder why good things come to a price, this is ART

    • @sursomsatan1225
      @sursomsatan1225 Před 6 lety +15

      Some things are worth the premium. Modern cars and the filth society produces in large; no.
      Pure craftmanship and passion however..

    • @dwaynewallace9913
      @dwaynewallace9913 Před 6 lety

      A-G yeah it's almost to Purdy ta use

    • @Zbyhonj
      @Zbyhonj Před 6 lety +3

      Way too much craftsmanship? Not really... using a belt grinder for basic shaping is a thoughtless waste of steel ...or more like heresy.
      (edit: but I have to admit, the finished knife is lovely and just about every other step of the making is very well executed. Especially that carving on the pommel, wow...)

    • @emresaglam8854
      @emresaglam8854 Před 5 lety

      Kryštof Pazdera b

    • @visciousvicensius5264
      @visciousvicensius5264 Před 5 lety +2

      I would feel bad to unsheat this knive....

  • @LikeToDrive
    @LikeToDrive Před 4 lety +8

    In my opinion this is one of THE BEST channels on CZcams, if not the best! Maybe their products are a bit expensive for a regular guy, but what they do is not just commercial, it is ART! Supported, of course by a lot of work!
    Congratulations and thank you for give me the chance to see all of this!

  • @toolsconsumables7055
    @toolsconsumables7055 Před 6 lety +59

    To say that this knife is gorgeous is a very mild understatement. To craft such an implement with so much love, passion, dedication & conviction; it's more akin to a spiritual devotion to bygone days where work ethics, professionalism meant something far more profound than today's throw away age. Such intricate work is rarely seen much less owned & appreciated then passed on to the next generation. How remarkable to see that some individuals have managed to rekindle that philosophy of bygone days. Keep up the good work. Kind regards.

  • @georgeboaru5935
    @georgeboaru5935 Před 6 lety +75

    This really made my day! I felt like hair was growing on my chest. Thank you for sharing this unique view upon a well respected craft.

    • @RobPoleij
      @RobPoleij Před 5 lety

      George Boaru Yes great stuf

  • @Nman923
    @Nman923 Před 5 lety +2

    I have no proper adjective to appreciate craftmanship, skill, patience and quality of their work.

  • @OldJoeF
    @OldJoeF Před 6 lety +6

    I watch and re-watch all of your content. You are all truly gifted craftsmen.

  • @bengreen6980
    @bengreen6980 Před 5 lety +8

    Absolutely stunning craftsmanship and a joy to watch, thank you.

  • @fnln1913
    @fnln1913 Před 4 lety

    More videos like the 2 you've made please. Extremely satisfying seeing all the care, detail, sweat, and hard work that goes into making these beautiful weapons.

  • @Cuchulainn42
    @Cuchulainn42 Před 6 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank-you for posting.

  • @BRG13DEAN
    @BRG13DEAN Před 3 lety +1

    Idk what is better, the soundtrack to this video or the Damascus pattern

  • @dk2428
    @dk2428 Před 5 lety +1

    Blown away by the level of craftmanship before the 8 minute mark, then the carving on the pommel begins....speechless!

  • @tonyclark1912
    @tonyclark1912 Před 6 lety +1

    Ive come to expect nothing less than this from the Northmen ,simply stunning handmade products that we all wish we could make and an excellent video as usual!! long live the Guild

  • @spektr540hemi
    @spektr540hemi Před 5 lety +11

    To my mind and way of life I strive for, after family and being as close to the natural world as possible, Craftsmanship at this level makes life worth living. To see and be part of these things makes living for the next day's experiences worth working and fighting for. Life is good and full of wondrous things... Thank you for further enriching the world with your efforts!

  • @carelianspitz
    @carelianspitz Před 4 lety +1

    No words. The most beautiful craftmanship ever. Epic, no other words comes in mind.

  • @elzorro9987
    @elzorro9987 Před 6 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship throughout. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @danielhamel3080
    @danielhamel3080 Před 6 lety

    Revive the guild indeed! Thank you for a wonderful video gentlemen!

  • @trostan2009
    @trostan2009 Před 5 lety +7

    Work of art, and I love the music!

  • @dougpeterson7981
    @dougpeterson7981 Před 6 lety +3

    Always enjoy the Northmen Guild's videos

  • @bigbillysbeard
    @bigbillysbeard Před 6 lety

    Totally in awe ..... as usual!! Amazing work guys!

  • @RockyMountainBear
    @RockyMountainBear Před 5 lety +2

    Beautiful work. Really brought a smile to my face. That wolf is incredible.

  • @xploitedyouth77
    @xploitedyouth77 Před 5 lety +1

    You've out done your selves again gentlemen. Well done. Another beautiful creation!

  • @marko8393
    @marko8393 Před 5 lety

    It's just... it left me speachless! Keep on with the good work.

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc Před 4 lety

    Absolutely amazing blade! I have to say that is some of the most professional craftsmanship I've seen yet.

  • @Cricket.Dawson
    @Cricket.Dawson Před 5 lety +1

    Bravo! My compliments to all the craftspeople involved. Beautiful work.

  • @alexpop7300
    @alexpop7300 Před 5 lety +1

    all this beautiful craftsmanship almost brought a tear of joy to my eye

  • @Onionbaron
    @Onionbaron Před 3 lety

    The description, the old Cherokee story of the wolfs, hit me like truck! So simple and oh so true!

  • @AaronJitSing
    @AaronJitSing Před 5 lety +2

    Wow, they don't make it as beautiful as you guys do. You guys are really talented and really authentic craftsmen.

  • @andreas_aroditis
    @andreas_aroditis Před 6 lety

    Absolutely stunning. You guys are masters. Thank you for this.

  • @Sawyer0608
    @Sawyer0608 Před 5 lety +1

    My Soul needed this, thank you

  • @ridde911
    @ridde911 Před 6 lety +1

    Perhaps its just me, but I get emotional watching such astonishing craftsmanship. Amazing work! :)

  • @Trollsky
    @Trollsky Před 6 lety +112

    Thank you for this ! Great moments ! I am planning to start recording my movies once again and this one helped me a lot :)

    • @bradymcphail9690
      @bradymcphail9690 Před 6 lety +1

      Trollskyy- you are one of my favorite knifemakers Trollskyy. I am glad that you will be making more movies again.

    • @freakmean16
      @freakmean16 Před 6 lety

      Yup man...you are also one of the main sources of me being a part time knife maker!!!

    • @kakmonster0
      @kakmonster0 Před 6 lety +2

      Hey you're the guy with the bukkake sander :D

    • @alfbittner6489
      @alfbittner6489 Před 6 lety

      Trollskyy your knives are what inspires me, and they are works of art, but works of art you can take into the bush and use for hunting or even survival. This knife is too pretty for daily use, this is what you pass on to a son, then he goes and chops a forest.

    • @user-jq2mm8kp5x
      @user-jq2mm8kp5x Před 5 lety

      It's a great news! I'm one of your subscriber! I like very much your movies and watching them again and again many times! We are waiting for you!

  • @samfisher1732
    @samfisher1732 Před 2 lety

    Love the build, love the craft. Great video. I find it a very relaxing view. Respect to you lads creating perfection, keep it up 👍

  • @mrfisker
    @mrfisker Před 6 lety

    Holy moly! got goozebumps by watching this you guys are freakin awesome!! Keep up the great work guys!

  • @MrMakto
    @MrMakto Před 5 lety

    This is therapeutic to watch. I could happily give you gentlemen my money for true craftsmanship and love of what you do.

  • @bradymcphail9690
    @bradymcphail9690 Před 6 lety

    Your movies and your craftsmanship make me long for your lifestyle. I am in awe of you all.

  • @charleswashington2126
    @charleswashington2126 Před 6 lety

    Very nice to see men like you and few others making and using tools....thank you.

  • @jamesball7322
    @jamesball7322 Před 6 lety

    I’ve watched this now three times and enjoy it more each time ,thank you

  • @seyeruoynepotsuj
    @seyeruoynepotsuj Před 5 lety

    The amount of work that goes into a piece like this - the amount of craftsmen, and tools, and skill. If I knew the same amount of love had been poured into a knife I was buying (and I actually had the money), I'd gladly pay real money for it. I've fallen in love with this channel.

  • @TPfaffle
    @TPfaffle Před 6 lety

    The people you find for these videos are lunatics. The attention to detail and level of craftsmanship is astonishing. Thank you for producing this so us mere mortals can watch the process.

  • @douglasjaquays4820
    @douglasjaquays4820 Před 5 lety +1

    People need to watch this and maybe then they won't complain about how much they cost. Each piece is built by true craftsman and are a work of art. If I could afford one I would buy one but for now I can only appreciate them from afar. Keep up the good work.

  • @pintudatta1763
    @pintudatta1763 Před 6 lety

    Awesome men! You guys produce the most amazing videos on youtube.loved it as always

  • @thepatientartisan
    @thepatientartisan Před 6 lety +1

    Phenomenal work gents! The craftsmanship is simply amazing. I'm certain that the owner of that masterpiece would be likely to agree. Thanks for sharing!

  • @abbasyildirim4056
    @abbasyildirim4056 Před 6 lety +1

    If every stage is so perfect, it will be a masterpiece. This is ART.

  • @maximazur4854
    @maximazur4854 Před 6 lety

    Two words to describe that awesome result: Northmen Code.
    Respect to all of you guys, from Argentina.

  • @xKUPUAx
    @xKUPUAx Před 6 lety

    Absolutely mesmerized! Beautiful work!

  • @MrBenstero
    @MrBenstero Před 5 lety

    Beautiful...love the story around it as well.

  • @RobPoleij
    @RobPoleij Před 5 lety

    I am in awe! Beyond beautifull! Thanks!

  • @brieucgastineau6426
    @brieucgastineau6426 Před 6 lety

    Thanks guys for sharing your amazing videos !

  • @pcheck62
    @pcheck62 Před 6 lety

    Stunning! Thank you for sharing.

  • @miroslavsustr1620
    @miroslavsustr1620 Před 6 lety

    Tohle je už tak něco nádherného že mi docházejí slova..... KRÁSA😉😍

  • @petterbroberg5978
    @petterbroberg5978 Před 6 lety

    Absolute beauty this video, its like yoga for the soul and mind!! Please keep on making them please🗡⚒🏆

  • @alhein6135
    @alhein6135 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for posting this video....very inspiring what you do....I loved it.

  • @Innlandetknives
    @Innlandetknives Před 2 lety

    Top Quality all the way. Bravo

  • @benmcdrury636
    @benmcdrury636 Před 4 lety +1

    it is all of a sudden extremely difficult for me. I feel a massive love for all crafts like this, woodwork, blacksmithing and leatherwork. and along with that I love movies and the way they are ade.
    This, this made some long lost feeling of being reborn long ago arise in me and actually, I feel quite emotional. A lovely knife, a lovely sheath, and a lovely video. Well done to you all

  • @urbanyeti659
    @urbanyeti659 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful videography, beautiful music, beautiful blade, beautiful rifle... How did I not know about this channel?

  • @Lippertx
    @Lippertx Před 4 lety +1

    A masterpiece, from the beggining to the end.

  • @manuelruiz8742
    @manuelruiz8742 Před 6 lety

    Excelent video, excelent crafting. It is an inspiration for many of us. Thanks you very much.

  • @Fred.jpeg_
    @Fred.jpeg_ Před 6 lety

    The journey just gets better and better

  • @eddiebhoy6754
    @eddiebhoy6754 Před 4 lety

    Awesome my friend, truly a fantastic piece and the video and sound just as good

  • @alistairhales9179
    @alistairhales9179 Před 3 lety

    I love their products, wishing this company a long and prosperous future.

  • @user-xd2by2yl6q
    @user-xd2by2yl6q Před 6 lety

    So now there's a new classification: extremely beautiful. Kudos!

  • @barcathth
    @barcathth Před 5 lety

    Absolutely amazing. I am at a loss for words

  • @AdolfVinith
    @AdolfVinith Před 5 lety +1

    I respect the craftsmanship.... Marvelous creation 👍🏻✌🏻

  • @carljansevanrensburg2440

    Truely a Masterpiece!

  • @benjaminsantiago7802
    @benjaminsantiago7802 Před 6 lety

    Gentlemen, every one of you has my respect and admiration. That knife is absolutely beautiful!

  • @lizzia7152
    @lizzia7152 Před 4 lety

    Simply. Just, amazing.

  • @wumpa100
    @wumpa100 Před 6 lety

    I wouldn’t want to use something so beautiful. Amazing!!

  • @rodneymiddleton1044
    @rodneymiddleton1044 Před 5 lety

    Truly captivating to watch such great master craftsmen make a very beautiful work of art from wood & steel. I 'am just a novice hobby knife maker for the past five years & still learning . I could watch these guys all day true masters of their craft and I liked the story of the 2 wolves and the music.

  • @kovamaps9379
    @kovamaps9379 Před 4 lety +7

    ussualy i dont pay attention to camera wok, but this was so good man. Good job for everything

  • @BadForgeWeld
    @BadForgeWeld Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing craftsmanship. I am extremely humbled by your knowledge, AND my lack of skill. Guess I have more to learn. Sounds like good news. :)

  • @draven3838
    @draven3838 Před 4 lety

    Very nice blade ,serious craftsmanship,thank you for the video

  • @livelife4471
    @livelife4471 Před 5 lety

    The quality of the knife and sheath clearly demonstrates the care and skill that has gone into making them. A quality that is being lost by big business today. Thank you to the craftsmen who demonstrated their skills.

  • @germanwoodlore256
    @germanwoodlore256 Před 6 lety

    The most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life!

  • @asliceofry8735
    @asliceofry8735 Před 6 lety

    Amazing to see the whole process, the leather work was a fitting finale.

  • @itsyaboitrix5984
    @itsyaboitrix5984 Před 5 lety

    That is one beautiful knife... keep up the amazing craftsmanship!

  • @fabienthierry8613
    @fabienthierry8613 Před 6 lety

    the video, the music, all is awesome

  • @mattharrison9550
    @mattharrison9550 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely amazing. Great to see that people still have skills and knowledge of unique craftmanship. You guys are alike like me and i appreciate hand made products that can last a lifetime if you care and respect them. Many thanks from New Zealand down in the south Pacific

  • @joshuaspence3926
    @joshuaspence3926 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely stunning!!!

  • @the_rad_Panda
    @the_rad_Panda Před 6 lety +1

    360p crew here :) love the craftsman videos you put up! you guys are awesome!

  • @LeoRubio36
    @LeoRubio36 Před 6 lety

    This kind of adds on to the appreciation of the tool. This should be considered art, very great video btw👍 your videos always seem to calm me. Lol

  • @sukmaisrime
    @sukmaisrime Před 6 lety

    No words, just awesome.

  • @ArmonGhayoumi
    @ArmonGhayoumi Před 4 lety

    The craftsmanship on this was unreal. I wish I had the money to buy one as a gift for one of my best friends.

  • @dvn_di
    @dvn_di Před 4 lety

    You should have a TV Channel dedicated to your videos! Fantastic cinematography and awesome content!Could watch this 24/7

  • @SlashrsCorner
    @SlashrsCorner Před 2 lety

    The Elegance.... of the weapon, the process and how it's all captured

  • @abcdefghi9
    @abcdefghi9 Před 2 lety

    I one day hope to master my craft as well.It was a pleasure looking at these gentlemen at work.

  • @smitasmita
    @smitasmita Před 6 lety

    This video took my breath away.

  • @forestjohnson2524
    @forestjohnson2524 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful work !!!

  • @ricardojuventino
    @ricardojuventino Před 6 lety

    Parabéns !! Verdadeira obra de arte !!

  • @anggipratama6798
    @anggipratama6798 Před 4 lety

    No way!! That knife ia unreal.. to much of art.. so rare!!

  • @peteraugust5295
    @peteraugust5295 Před 6 lety

    I just randomly ended up at this video. Took me exactely the first 3 seconds to decide that I am going to subscribe for this!

  • @BigPotatoChill
    @BigPotatoChill Před 6 lety +14

    Jon Snow would approve that knife, what a beauty!

  • @apuuvah
    @apuuvah Před 4 lety

    Respect. Old school craftmanship...

  • @johngrenfell7171
    @johngrenfell7171 Před 4 lety

    I watched this over a year ago and I forgot how beautiful the knife was when it was Finnished and the leather work was so lovely also

  • @theblissfullone
    @theblissfullone Před 6 lety

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @barryp4700
    @barryp4700 Před 6 lety

    I’m in awe of such skill and craftsmanship.

  • @BC-uu6iz
    @BC-uu6iz Před 5 lety

    incredible craftsmanship, excellent

  • @edjulio5668
    @edjulio5668 Před 4 lety

    Trabalho extraordinário. Show. Parabéns e obrigado 👍 👍 👍

  • @timo9355
    @timo9355 Před 3 lety

    Oh my god. This is amazing 🤩

  • @travishansen4908
    @travishansen4908 Před 5 lety

    Great Knife!!! Love the work you did. Jealous of the can you get to use for hunting.