Damascus Cleaver

I start with 18 layers of high carbon steel and nickel eventually creating 48 layers of Damascus. The end result is a great looking small cleaver, with a wooden sheath, I hope you enjoy the video and the process i go through as i learn to make this difficult creation.

[@cdp8047]

Im glad to see people like you that have figured out and are mastering the old way. Keep up they keep getting better everytime

[@garymichael45]

Thanks Chris , the knowledge we have is a fading asset.

[@johnbeeks2342]

Nice demo Gary!!!

[@garymichael45]

Thanks, started with over two hours of footage, editing is the worse part.

[@WolfgangLoerchner]

Great to see a new post from you. I enjoy all knife making videos, and this one was excellent. You are very brave to take on damascus with a minimum of equipment.

[@garymichael45]

Thank you, most people don't understand the difficulty of Damascus. Lots of cursing and crying to get to this point. I eliminated using borax so I could see and understand what the metal was doing when it was forged. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment. More knife videos coming.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

You are almost to 500 subscribers!! Practice makes perfect! I don't do Facebook, oh well.

[@garymichael45]

Seriously?? That's insane. I remember hittiing over a hundred and thought I peaked. I'll take bids on here also.. Lol

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@garymichael45 $1 for your efforts