Bowie Knife Challenge!! Forging Retained Canister Damascus, Blacksmithing, Knifemaking Bladesmithing

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  • čas přidán 21. 10. 2021
  • Have you ever heard of 'retained canister damascus'? I'm going to show you the potential of this new method as we forge a really cool Bowie knife.
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Komentáře • 181

  • @TyrellKnifeworks
    @TyrellKnifeworks Před 2 lety +38

    You come up with some of the most unique ideas! I also think viewers might not understand how complicated it is to forge an integral guard like this. Well done, great build! 👍🏻

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks! I can't say the integral was executed terribly well, but I'm pretty happy with the pattern welded

    • @joshmajor8662
      @joshmajor8662 Před 2 lety +1

      Both of you two give me headaches Lol those copper Ka bars were something else!! This Bowie is awesome too, can’t say the pattern was worth the trouble but it turned unique for sure. I’m working on a canister piece now, it’s 3-5 different sized ball bearings with powdered steel filler. I’m gonna do something with makuma gana for the guard I think, unsure Lol thanks to both of ya!! You’ve inspired the shit out if me 👍🏼😁

  • @theriversexperience9383
    @theriversexperience9383 Před 2 lety +16

    That guards is nuts man, I didn't realize it was integral. Jeez, I wish that all the viewers understood the awesomeness of this build.

  • @lionelwilliams9155
    @lionelwilliams9155 Před rokem +1

    I like how you explain everything most of the other knife makers don't thank you for that

  • @hunt_trap_fish
    @hunt_trap_fish Před 9 dny +1

    It's like mossy oak bottomland. The best and only camo pattern anyone ever needed! :-) I love this thing

  • @BA-sv7ib
    @BA-sv7ib Před rokem +1

    i LOVE the guard/handle of this knife. i'm not a big fan of the damascus but this Is a masterpiece

  • @jscrcustomknives479
    @jscrcustomknives479 Před rokem +2

    I love how much of the process you show. I really feel like I watched this knife being born 😊

  • @dustinh806
    @dustinh806 Před 2 lety +2

    Looks like you keep the word of God close by, that’s awesome! Great looking knife!

  • @FireCreekForge
    @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety +15

    This "Bowie Challenge" has been months in the making. You don't want to miss any of the builds. I think you'll be intrigued by the method I'm using to build my Bowie knife, and I think you'll like the final results.

    • @tommybuck5494
      @tommybuck5494 Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely love it great job 👍

    • @dgundeadforge17
      @dgundeadforge17 Před 2 lety +1

      I liked yours the most, everyone else did a very good job, i just like the creativeness with the pattern and the fact its a integral full tang knife. Roughly how much steel was needed to shape the guard handle and knife, a few pounds?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety

      @@dgundeadforge17 thanks! It was probably 3+ pounds to start with..

    • @tommybuck5494
      @tommybuck5494 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dgundeadforge17he keeps pushing the envelope and makes it look more simple then it is trust me I have the cuts to prove it but my favorite part as a blacksmith he is more genuine he doesn't cut corners he forge's them

    • @soonerfrac4611
      @soonerfrac4611 Před 2 lety

      I really like the randomness of the bearings. I think this might be a fun one to see you do lots of variations on that canister. Maybe some folds or flips and such. Regardless, beautiful work!

  • @GySgtRay
    @GySgtRay Před rokem

    How much would a Blacksmith sell a knife like that! It is absolutely a beautiful Bowie!! Well done Sir!!

  • @6firefightin
    @6firefightin Před 2 lety +1

    😱😱😱😮😮😮😮 wow! That’s the most beautiful knife I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ve seen many.

  • @jeffreycarter1223
    @jeffreycarter1223 Před rokem

    Your innovativeness and ideas you just try , just to see what happened is why I love this channel

  • @HansKnives
    @HansKnives Před 2 lety +1

    It's so solid, a beautiful knife

  • @bigunksworkshop786
    @bigunksworkshop786 Před 2 lety +1

    Can't wait to see what you come up with.

  • @fabriceperrin9761
    @fabriceperrin9761 Před 2 lety +3

    This pattern is WOW ! 🤩
    And the integral construction is just perfect ... really great job ! 👍

  • @christopherkatz9484
    @christopherkatz9484 Před 2 lety +1

    I am going through watching everyone from the bowie challenge, and you are the first one to do scales out of the 8 I have seen so far! Great work, it looks awesome

  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects Před 2 lety +5

    Damn! That's new to me! Can't wait to try some canister stuff myself, hopefully soon! The pattern you got looks awesome, very unique! Mitosis damascus 😎 Congrats man!

  • @jeffryrichardson3537
    @jeffryrichardson3537 Před 2 lety +4

    Omg dude I love that Damascus pattern. I am very impressed on the method you used to get it. Very simple way to get an outstanding look on the Bowie build. One of my favorite blade designs. I will remember that little nugget of a trick for the pattern. Awesome job man. Love your work.

  • @Aleeknives
    @Aleeknives Před 2 lety +4

    Dude, I am groovy! I love it. What an amazing idea that you have come up with! Your Bowie came out insane! I love how thick the guard looks. AA+ bro

  • @eddiethompson717
    @eddiethompson717 Před rokem

    BRAH, Do you ever screw up. You just don't miss. Nice job!

  • @andrewneilson227
    @andrewneilson227 Před 2 lety +1

    We got a contender!

  • @iljavoronin163
    @iljavoronin163 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you bro.🤝

  • @mustafaunal1834
    @mustafaunal1834 Před 2 lety

    Nice. It is a hard way for blade making. You win my vote.

  • @krissteel4074
    @krissteel4074 Před 2 lety +1

    That's a truly unique piece of work alright

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps Před 2 lety +1

    Man, that RCD is legit! Good looking knife sir!

  • @dlbknives4869
    @dlbknives4869 Před 2 lety +2

    I think you came up with an awesome concept and really executed it well. Amazing work!!

  • @Smootus
    @Smootus Před 2 lety +2

    Stunning build, you explain everything really well, too,

  • @dirtfarmer7472
    @dirtfarmer7472 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s nicer than Jim Bouie ever carried. Nice, nice

  • @HouseMadeUS
    @HouseMadeUS Před 2 lety +3

    Very creative! I am getting a press so I'll be able to join the ranks of you all making custom steels. Nice work and thanks for the inspiration. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @chrisoliver1327
    @chrisoliver1327 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent!

  • @dgibraltar
    @dgibraltar Před 2 lety +1

    I love the process and the outcome. Well done sir.

  • @nicholaseedy3244
    @nicholaseedy3244 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome work Eli! I think you came up with an awesome concept and really executed it well. Such an interesting pattern. Love how it looks around the tip.

  • @DevilsWings
    @DevilsWings Před 2 lety

    I knew about canister damascus but that is a whole new level of creativity!

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 Před 2 lety +1

    Best one yet Eli!!! I’m loving it!
    💪🏼🔥🔥🔥

  • @D00MTR33
    @D00MTR33 Před 2 lety

    Amazing knife. Very unique idea and I love how it turned out in the end, never seen a pattern like that. Amazing craftsmanship making an integral guard to see to the complex pattern already.

  • @guilv9543
    @guilv9543 Před 2 lety +1

    NIce work! Great flags!

  • @ericmoore2236
    @ericmoore2236 Před 2 lety +1

    Good work Sir 👍👏

  • @HeavyForge
    @HeavyForge Před 2 lety +4

    Great work man!! That’s was crazy! Really like the integral guard!🔥💪🏻⚒

  • @hatl29
    @hatl29 Před 2 lety

    My favorite, just awesome👏🔥

  • @thefamily_ak1863
    @thefamily_ak1863 Před 2 lety +1

    turned out great ,

  • @wodenphoto
    @wodenphoto Před 2 lety +1

    Love that pattern!

  • @stevefriswell5422
    @stevefriswell5422 Před 2 lety

    Very nice piece you made there sir. Well done.

  • @robertguerrero8009
    @robertguerrero8009 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool pattern, nice knife, good luck..

  • @jarlove
    @jarlove Před 2 lety +1

    Turned out awsome!

  • @marvelsedge7239
    @marvelsedge7239 Před 2 lety

    Very nice work. Keep it up I enjoy watching.

  • @brogankublik5686
    @brogankublik5686 Před 2 lety

    Very informative amazing !

  • @MasterBigBass
    @MasterBigBass Před 2 lety +1

    Let's just say I've never seen that type of canister process before and color me impressed!

  • @es47
    @es47 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the best one great work

  • @andyc750
    @andyc750 Před 2 lety +1

    very like it, lot of work with the integral guard, impressive

  • @richardorta8960
    @richardorta8960 Před rokem +1

    Crocodile Dundee called, he wants that knife.

  • @Anderson-HandForged
    @Anderson-HandForged Před 2 lety +1

    awesome knife very cool design and love the pattern Mark

  • @bradleycairns908
    @bradleycairns908 Před 2 lety

    Great work man. I mean wow! That pattern did turn out amazing, and the quality of the steel would be impressive too. Thanks for sharing 👍👍⚒️

  • @DavidEricWilliams
    @DavidEricWilliams Před 2 lety

    Wow! Very cool!

  • @dungeonmetalworks4281
    @dungeonmetalworks4281 Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoyed your bowie build the most, so you get my vote!
    The damascus looks great, the integral guard rly shows your skill and i love how it all turned out in the end.

  • @turdferguson8151
    @turdferguson8151 Před 2 lety +1

    That pattern is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @dumankral8812
    @dumankral8812 Před 2 lety

    good job

  • @mjoe877
    @mjoe877 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice blade!

  • @thomasomalley2861
    @thomasomalley2861 Před 2 lety

    great knife

  • @ShootingUtah
    @ShootingUtah Před 2 lety +2

    Might be one of my favorite knives you've made on here. Makes me want to build a press and a bigger forge. I'm just at the hand forging level as of now so such a big integral guard would be pretty hard given my setup. Awesome work!

  • @noahbenmoshe5148
    @noahbenmoshe5148 Před rokem +1

    A beautiful job first time I see a blacksmith makes the guard of the knife one piece with the blades with the whole knife I like it a lot Is this for sale,

  • @fuddrucker74
    @fuddrucker74 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow... that came out the bees knees, Man. I've never seen a guard done from the same chunk of steel as the blade and tang, before. That's just great work, Sir.

  • @giceliovasconcelos4071

    Parabens ficou linda

  • @SBDScott
    @SBDScott Před 2 lety +1

    Same pattern, but drill the holes in at a 45 degree angle. That would look even more epic.

  • @heikolang335
    @heikolang335 Před 2 lety +1

    That guard alone was worth subscribing! Sweet pattern, got to try that at some point....

  • @jeffharmon7927
    @jeffharmon7927 Před 2 lety +2

    Bowie came out awesome. sorry had to vote for beetle greens his pattern looks really cool

  • @belliott538
    @belliott538 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful Blade!
    I would be Torn in Two! Whether to get this Blade Bloody… Or Keep it in a Display Case… 😎
    Now it needs a Bad Ass Leather Sheath in which to carry it…

  • @funnyriverred2501
    @funnyriverred2501 Před 2 lety +1

    looks amazing dude... thats gonna be one tough Bowie knife!!!

  • @we_build_it
    @we_build_it Před 2 lety +1

    Loved it

  • @wilsonranchforge3637
    @wilsonranchforge3637 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job bud

  • @Torrath7411
    @Torrath7411 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the blade! Now I'm just trying to picture how it would have looked if you twisted the billet. Fantastic work, as always.

  • @sperber-knives
    @sperber-knives Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful 😍

  • @AIIZreviews
    @AIIZreviews Před 2 lety

    Thank you for saying Bowie correctly. You can teach Dennis Tyrell how to say it

  • @ARI-og5ze
    @ARI-og5ze Před 2 lety +1

    well definitely I'll Voit on you 😂 love it

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 Před 2 lety +1

    Pattern is not what I expected. Completely forgot about the ball bearings. Turned out really neat. I like it

  • @ryanblystone5153
    @ryanblystone5153 Před 2 lety +2

    This challenge is really showing off some out of the box creations. I would like to see more with this kind of pattern. What other metals can we put in there?

  • @reubencdebaca2408
    @reubencdebaca2408 Před 2 lety +1

    Great build! This is probably the strongest and most useful knife of the lot being that it is a solid one piece including the guard, but that said, a contrasting guard of another metal really makes a knife look great. If I had to choose one to use in the outdoors, this would be the one that gets my vote, as it is rugged and strong, but not too pretty that I'd care if it got beat up during use.

  • @zachary8339
    @zachary8339 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice job, subscribed

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas Před 2 lety +1

    Nice looking blade, like the pattern. Regards from Down Under.

  • @pogrmanrichman
    @pogrmanrichman Před rokem

    Pure beauty

  • @MrSoloun
    @MrSoloun Před 2 lety +1

    Great idea looked very interesting, I thought you were going to cut it and stack like for mosaic and was wondering about the integral setup, now I get it hehe :) Great Blade.

  • @tylervanorman492
    @tylervanorman492 Před 2 lety +1

    Thats what I was thinking, hope it turns out. Way to get out of the box!

  • @Joe_Bandit
    @Joe_Bandit Před 2 lety +1

    Very cool. Wonder what it would look like if you twisted the block?

  • @joshmajor8662
    @joshmajor8662 Před 2 lety +1

    Damn man you’ve got the right attention to go places with this!! You do a great job and videos aren’t horribly edited Lol I wouldn’t do it!! Editing sounds like the worst part. Congrats man, I subbed immediately 👍🏼 good luck and thanks for sharing all this with us.

  • @tobiasripper4124
    @tobiasripper4124 Před 2 lety

    17:42 "... as all things should be".
    anyway. nice job!

  • @night23fox
    @night23fox Před 2 lety +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @billwoehl3051
    @billwoehl3051 Před 8 měsíci +1

    🤔🤔🤔🤔 this gives me an idea, dot matrix pictures as the pattern, different sizes, different shades, maybe even possible to get someone with enough talent to make it look like a photograph of somebody. 🤫

  • @DBCraftWorld
    @DBCraftWorld Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Elijah! I have no idea how many days you've been drilling those holes Man- respect😂! Totaly awesome knife construction- it must be super solid and you spent a long day to grind it to shape! Big thumbs up from me! and +1sub! Regards, David!

  • @lukelofgren4108
    @lukelofgren4108 Před 2 lety +1

    It turned out awesome! That's the 2nd or 3rd type of Damascus I've seen you come up with nobody else has done. Bravo! I'll be watching all the others but you were the first. I'll be voting afterwards. I'm not sure if you mentioned the type of steel the billet you started with was?

  • @marctrossbach6560
    @marctrossbach6560 Před 2 lety

    Hell yeah

  • @micahduvick5986
    @micahduvick5986 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks awesome! What procedure do you do for normalizing and grain refinement? I have made a few Ball Bearing Damascus knives myself. Just curious what you do. I will hopefully be getting my own heat treating oven soon.

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety +1

      Check out my play list on the front page of the channel here on using 52100 steel for knives

  • @derekdodson5623
    @derekdodson5623 Před 2 lety

    Very cool design idea. Finished dimensions?

  • @anthonystrunk5360
    @anthonystrunk5360 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome knife man.. wish I had voted now.. sorry

  • @NORTHBROOK1978
    @NORTHBROOK1978 Před 2 lety

    I seen a video the other day that used a dolphin wired out..and then put into to make Damascus. I would love to cut something out at work and send it to you.. I'm still working on my press..it's on the back burner for now. But I'm a machinist that has access to an EDM wire. Maybe some skulls or something like that.

  • @kevinlipka4336
    @kevinlipka4336 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice. Where you buy your 1060 and powdered from ? Thank you

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. The 1060 came from a local supplier, it's actually manufactured in Seguin, TX. The powdered steel came from Jantz Supply online.

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety

      @@kevinlipka4336 Teinert steel in Lubbock

  • @dwaynegibbs8371
    @dwaynegibbs8371 Před 2 lety

    I know I'm not as famous as some of y'all, but I would be willing to give this a try next time. If y'all do another one, how do I enter?

  • @we_build_it
    @we_build_it Před 2 lety +1

    Didn’t know you were in Texas either!

  • @samuellipscomb8173
    @samuellipscomb8173 Před 2 lety

    Bsdass knife. I wonder what you would do for a beefy camp bowie?

  • @rudy1917
    @rudy1917 Před 2 lety

    Can someone please tell me when the voting was done and who won? I have been searching for the day, but I know I must have missed it. Thank you everybody.

  • @peteharder6325
    @peteharder6325 Před 2 lety +1

    Probably a dumb question, but how well does 1060 retain an edge?

    • @FireCreekForge
      @FireCreekForge  Před 2 lety

      It's suited for applications like a heavy chopping knife, it has more toughness than abrasion resistance. For example, 5160 has the same carbon content as 1060 (0.60%) but with 0.80% chromium.

  • @user-ij6ik1fw4k
    @user-ij6ik1fw4k Před 2 lety

    Дружище что за музыка в конце видео играет?

  • @kassiog.6595
    @kassiog.6595 Před 2 lety +1

    Man midway there the billet looked like shit, only someone as skilled as you could have turned tha lump of steel on such a beautiful blade