DiResta Forged Bowie knife

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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2020
  • In this video watch me forge a Bowie knife from a scrap of metal I cut from the stock that I used in the scissors video few weeks ago. The source of the metal is from a car leaf spring. This may not be the most perfect knife but for me It was a milestone of learning on the anvil and the hardening process.
    You can see me use a technique of "Blacksmith tempering" on the red hot chunk of steel.. I learned this technique summer from Alex Pole and Steve House .. applying the steel till the bald becomes a "Hay" color and then your knife is tempered.
    The handle parts are left over leather from my GF Taylor Forrest's furniture making studio / taylor_forrest
    I show all the Bandsaw at 2x speed to show the carving technique I use to shape the handle .
    Steve House
    / @moonshinemetalworks
    Alex Pole
    / alexpoleironwork
    / channel
    Thank you
    www.pferdusa.com
    www.ameribrade.com
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Komentáře • 560

  • @9009matorres
    @9009matorres Před 4 lety +69

    My heart stops whenever you go into slow motion because I’m waiting for a disaster lol

  • @FrenchGuyCooking
    @FrenchGuyCooking Před 4 lety +10

    Who would have thought 9Lives Hearty Cuts could double up as a leather dye ? Thanks fo the shop tip Jimmy ;)

  • @MrMarsBlades
    @MrMarsBlades Před 4 lety +18

    Thats how to use a bandsaw!. Its been many years using that saw like that and i see you still have all your fingers! Nice work Jimmy

  • @PaigeMaker
    @PaigeMaker Před 4 lety +20

    Watching you carve on the bandsaw is so satisfying! 😀 and nice scissor cameo 👊

  • @Steelcrafted
    @Steelcrafted Před 4 lety +72

    You should keep making the burrito a recurring theme, and then collab with Binging with Babish on a burrito to cut lol

    • @TheTechnosasquatch
      @TheTechnosasquatch Před 4 lety +3

      I think every knife he has made has gotten the burrito treatment. At least every practical knife.

    • @Steelcrafted
      @Steelcrafted Před 4 lety +3

      @@TheTechnosasquatch yeah that's why I said "keep making".....the more he does it the more people recognize it as a theme, the more likely a big food channel might notice and might wanna collab....🍻

    • @lloydlow727
      @lloydlow727 Před 4 lety +4

      im waiting for a collab of jimmy with alecsteel to make the knife, followed by a burrito cooking episode with bingingwithbabish andrew rea and brad leone from bon appetit.

    • @chadlachlanross
      @chadlachlanross Před 4 lety +1

      @@lloydlow727 With Sean Evans from Hot Ones. :)

    • @sebastianromiti775
      @sebastianromiti775 Před 3 lety

      F r free f it j

  • @randelcross
    @randelcross Před 4 lety +10

    INTRODUCING: Jimmy DiResta, the bandsaw whisperer.... Great skills, nicely done Jimmy!!

  • @killianredcastle
    @killianredcastle Před 4 lety +4

    My ears were happy to hear that the next project is a proper anvil stand.

  • @MRIRobots
    @MRIRobots Před 4 lety

    I think Jimmy could have an entire channel of him just making knives, then slicing burritos and wraps in half with them. Yet another fantastic make!

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 Před 2 lety

    You sir, are the new "Forged in Fire" champion!

  • @paulk8716
    @paulk8716 Před 4 lety +25

    This guy Jimmy has an obvious talent! I can see him making tables and things with wood down the road!!😂😂😂

  • @garyspodnick8770
    @garyspodnick8770 Před 4 lety +10

    I love the "Double Vision" Diresta stamp!

  • @bmoelly8123
    @bmoelly8123 Před 4 lety +23

    id like to see a Alec Steele and Diresta collaboration. who else likes this idea?

    • @mxcollin95
      @mxcollin95 Před 4 lety

      Would love to see Diresta and Alec Steele do their thing on forged in fire! Sure they would tear it up!

    • @tylergarza8695
      @tylergarza8695 Před 4 lety

      they've had at least one or two already.

  • @alanscannell
    @alanscannell Před 4 lety

    Perfect sunday viewing, blacksmithing , bandsawing and leather work 👍

  • @bumpedhishead636
    @bumpedhishead636 Před 4 lety

    I don't think I have ever previously seen anyone carve brass with a jigsaw. Amazing.

  • @roadweary5252
    @roadweary5252 Před 4 lety +4

    Projects like this are reasons why I never miss one of your uploads. Another great knife, Jimmy!

  • @mrmudslide5676
    @mrmudslide5676 Před 4 lety

    Thank God you're back. I'm not much into forging and blacksmithing but the rest of the vid I love.

  • @brovusmarillian3303
    @brovusmarillian3303 Před 4 lety

    When I hear that hammer strike. I hear the Steel sing, What a Beautiful sound it made~

  • @joesilvasr9733
    @joesilvasr9733 Před 4 lety

    I have a sincere appreciation for the broad range of projects that you tackle. They highlight your broad skill set and craftsmanship fearlessness. I realize that you sped up the freehand bandsaw shaping buy still. Your rough cut freehand work here is remarkable 👍👍👍

  • @essentialone1
    @essentialone1 Před 4 lety

    Thats a really clever way of making a new handle by pressing all that leather together like that, looks real good when finished.

  • @JkCanvas
    @JkCanvas Před 4 lety

    Your talent for making is amazing. Love watching you work because you inspire me to just go and try. As you have said several times you never mast anything just keep getting better every time you do or repeat a process. Seeing you in the shop reenforces this. You are one that practices what you preach.

  • @sjv6598
    @sjv6598 Před 4 lety

    Jimmy is an absolute wizard on the bandsaw! 😳

  • @gkkent
    @gkkent Před 4 lety

    I loved watching the handle come to life!!

  • @LaserGadgets
    @LaserGadgets Před 4 lety +1

    When nobody showed you, how to use a bandsaw, you sometimes feel special in a bad way, when you "file and or grind" stuff with it...your videos make me so much more comfortable with myself :*

  • @Isaac_5.56x45
    @Isaac_5.56x45 Před 4 lety +4

    Those serrations looks very useful, great job.

  • @paulsaracino3074
    @paulsaracino3074 Před 4 lety

    Your work on the band saw is a joy to watch.

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart Před 4 lety

    Love the shape on this one. Great demonstration of band saw carving technique.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer Před 2 lety

    Nice anvil.
    Extraordinary talent on that saw.
    One thing I learned is to use a small round needle file to round the inside corners of the shoulders on the blade before installing the hilt. This will reduce the stress on that part of the blade making it less prone to snapping if used to pry etc. Nice job on that.
    You are a very talented individual for sure. Love watching all your creative ideas come to life.

  • @steveadkisson2921
    @steveadkisson2921 Před 4 lety

    Many are the ways to chop a burrito in the house of Diresta! Awesome work as always sir!

  • @g.b.8445
    @g.b.8445 Před 4 lety

    Yet another great project and video Jimmy, thanks for sharing.

  • @ScrewsAndTools
    @ScrewsAndTools Před 4 lety

    I'm impressed! The work is wonderful. I dream of working with you at least. Thank you for sharing!

  • @TheLorkM
    @TheLorkM Před 4 lety

    It's not a knife, it's more of a work of art !

  • @TheSaxon25
    @TheSaxon25 Před 4 lety

    Anyone else get hungry for a kabob place when he was stacking the handle?! Just me? 🍻🍻 Your Kabowie knife is deliciously made 👍🍻🍻

  • @freddiedoyle472
    @freddiedoyle472 Před 4 lety

    Looks like Jimmy just made the knife his dad would not allow him to have , with the band he was allowed to have .i have a feeling this project has been on jimmies list since he was a kid making wood knives for Halloween like he showed us in band saw tips.. Beautiful work . Great vid thanks for sharing !

  • @pyro323
    @pyro323 Před 4 lety

    You can really tell Jimmy Diresta taps into his skill set on every video. He's been doing this maker stuff for a long time. 🇺🇲

  • @zmmrd
    @zmmrd Před 4 lety

    The tempering technique is something new for me, thank you Jimmy...

  • @OneManBandWoodworks
    @OneManBandWoodworks Před 4 lety

    So awesome when Jimmy makes a knife

  • @airwolf28
    @airwolf28 Před 4 lety

    What a great way to start a weekend!! A creation from the talented, Jimmy DiResta!!! Good job there, buddy!!

  • @tattooedfrea
    @tattooedfrea Před 3 lety

    Love your work, and your safety last approach to working with power tools.

  • @PiazzaWoodWorks
    @PiazzaWoodWorks Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing jimmy!

  • @s2pointoh
    @s2pointoh Před 4 lety

    LOVED this one, Jimmy. Thank you for sharing!

  • @j.s.foster1378
    @j.s.foster1378 Před 4 lety +4

    Love the leather, I have one that needs a handle right now. Consider me inspired!!

  • @cillianreilly2128
    @cillianreilly2128 Před 4 lety

    Lovely work Jimmy, you’re a true craftsman!

  • @Sonal_Mobile
    @Sonal_Mobile Před 4 lety

    Awesome work! Love the extended bandsaw footage!

  • @nikond90ful1
    @nikond90ful1 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video Jimmy.

  • @archbishop8719
    @archbishop8719 Před 4 lety

    Cant wait to see the amazing, custom leather sheath that you are going to make for it!!

  • @jasonlewis3620
    @jasonlewis3620 Před 4 lety

    Absolutely awesome work! From the blade to the handle just crazy cool build! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @MAFTextiles
    @MAFTextiles Před 4 lety

    Simply legendary. Always ahead of the crowd. Salutations mixed with congratulations and appreciation...

  • @Grunblau
    @Grunblau Před 4 lety +1

    Loving the Eastwing leather stack!

  • @petroscephas
    @petroscephas Před 4 lety

    Love it. That carving technique with the bandsaw is skillful and amazing.

  • @raffaelemaggi8895
    @raffaelemaggi8895 Před 4 lety

    it's always a pleasure watch what you do....

  • @jaybax3060
    @jaybax3060 Před 4 lety

    Your skills are amazing! You never disappoint!

  • @TheGrainDoctor
    @TheGrainDoctor Před 4 lety

    Beautiful work!

  • @skullbasherj8886
    @skullbasherj8886 Před 4 lety

    Hello from Meadow Bridge, West Virginia. Love the video man. Awesome knife.
    I look forward to your videos and the Podcast with you, Dave, and Bob. Awesome y'all do. Keep up the good work.

  • @billmoore2493
    @billmoore2493 Před 4 lety

    Watching Jimmy has made my bandsaw a more useful tool. I have used his technique on wood, but I don’t think I am ready for metal yet.

  • @FigmentsMade
    @FigmentsMade Před 4 lety

    Using the hemostats to apply the coating to the handle is brilliant! I always learn new things from you!

    • @MJ-nb1qn
      @MJ-nb1qn Před 4 lety

      It Looked like ha small Kelly Clamp.

  • @TheDanielcalvert
    @TheDanielcalvert Před 4 lety

    Once again Incredible work Jimmy !!
    I love the idea around stacking leather to create the handle.
    I would never have thought about using the band saw like that.

  • @nordyfamily
    @nordyfamily Před 3 lety

    Great job Jimmy, that is an amazing transformation. You have great skills, and wonderful vision

  • @germanbrunini5204
    @germanbrunini5204 Před 4 lety

    what a nice way to start a weekend!! a jimmy video!!. Cheers from Argentina!!!

  • @PathinAZ
    @PathinAZ Před 4 lety

    Now that would be something I'd be proud to wear. Amazing knife!

  • @tparker
    @tparker Před 4 lety +4

    Next thing you know we'll be seeing Mr. D. on Forged in Fire.

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar Před 4 lety

    Beautifully forged knife!

  • @autisticraccoon7855
    @autisticraccoon7855 Před 4 lety

    What a cute little Bowie knife. Nice knife in the end.

  • @a_walk_down_memory_lane

    Master of bandsaw-shaping

  • @erhon5
    @erhon5 Před 4 lety

    Nice! I don’t think I have seen anyone else do that much handle shaping with a saw that was cool

  • @ThePaulus2010
    @ThePaulus2010 Před 4 lety

    Cool way of tempering!! Awesome build Jimmy!

  • @Gunnydog2
    @Gunnydog2 Před 4 lety

    I am always amazed at your band saw talents but i can't help thinking that one day the title of an episode will be, "DiResta the finger is missing!"

  • @panogrows
    @panogrows Před 4 lety

    nice work jimmy, always loving it

  • @gavinsmith9900
    @gavinsmith9900 Před 4 lety

    Files only cut in one direction dragging them back without picking them up ruins them. Really liked the video very enjoyable to watch.

  • @lunchrevisited
    @lunchrevisited Před 4 lety

    Loving the bandsaw action

  • @DenAndMug
    @DenAndMug Před 4 lety +9

    “stick them with the pointy end”
    Awesome blade that, skill level is insane! 😀

  • @andrewnelson4496
    @andrewnelson4496 Před 4 lety

    I'd love to take a knife making class from you! Your knives are visually handmade, and very much one of a kind. A person would be blessed to be able to carry a DIRESTA made knife!

  • @byrnejr
    @byrnejr Před 4 lety

    Awesome Job!

  • @Daiwafisherman
    @Daiwafisherman Před 4 lety

    My favorite video of all time, great job jimmy 👏👏👏👏

  • @joesmith1574
    @joesmith1574 Před měsícem

    This is cool! Like the rough hammer marks on the blade.

  • @DBKING04020
    @DBKING04020 Před 4 lety

    The handle reminds me of a K-Bar... and I like the double tap of your name-it makes me think it’s echoing somehow. Beautiful form and function. Thanks for sharing.

  • @GeorgeMadeThis
    @GeorgeMadeThis Před 4 lety +1

    Nice knife Jimmy! Loving the leather stack handles.

  • @skoue4165
    @skoue4165 Před 4 lety

    Master of the "band sander".

  • @spookey7727
    @spookey7727 Před 4 lety

    Great job. Looks amazing

  • @thesplinteredfinger
    @thesplinteredfinger Před 4 lety

    This is one for the knife museum!

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N Před 4 lety

    Nice!
    Thanks for the video.

  • @DavidSprings
    @DavidSprings Před 4 lety +4

    The entire time watching this, I expected to find "YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!" That led me to The DiResta Theorem: "No matter what way you do it, on the internet, it's always wrong." Pleasantly surprised to not find the comments full of that. The theorem is, however, still true. But the corollary: "Except for Jimmy." is also true. :)

    • @liamr6672
      @liamr6672 Před 4 lety +1

      He cut a sharp 90 degree angle at the weakest point of the knife, right at the end of the tang. It's big no no I'm pretty surprised he wasn't aware of.

  • @rat276
    @rat276 Před 4 lety

    How fantastic. Best channel period.

  • @David-ls4qp
    @David-ls4qp Před 4 lety

    Hi Jimmy. Your such an expert in all things.

  • @wayneshanks148
    @wayneshanks148 Před 4 lety

    Awesome brother love your work

  • @tylerjohnson7688
    @tylerjohnson7688 Před 4 lety

    Wow had no idea how serrations were made. Great project.

  • @frankbusuttil2572
    @frankbusuttil2572 Před 4 lety

    The blade is secondary to that handle. Insane build Jimmy. Thanks.

  • @WoodenCreationz
    @WoodenCreationz Před 4 lety

    Carving the handle on the band saw was amazing... I would gouge it too deep... You for sure have mad skills!!!

  • @atelier_nilsson
    @atelier_nilsson Před 4 lety

    Love to see you work that bandsaw!

  • @johnlieske8908
    @johnlieske8908 Před 4 lety

    Great looking knife .

  • @nathancarver5378
    @nathancarver5378 Před 4 lety

    I always find this stuff interesting can't wait for another year so I can get started

  • @WayWoodworking
    @WayWoodworking Před 4 lety

    You talk about not being a pro at this stuff but from where I'm sitting, it's professional work!

  • @gangoffour6690
    @gangoffour6690 Před 4 lety

    Hell of a craftsman 👍🏼. A true master !

  • @SkinnyBiker
    @SkinnyBiker Před 4 lety +1

    Very nice! A skill I would love to learn.

  • @NewHunterMatt
    @NewHunterMatt Před 4 lety +5

    For heat treating, the temp is raised until the steel is non-magnetic. I saw on your inst that it was still magnetic. At a guess I would say that is where the issue came from

  • @user-hk8kr8wd9s
    @user-hk8kr8wd9s Před 4 lety

    Nice thought , congratulations

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos Před 4 lety

    Those are impressive bandsaw skills.

  • @BRPEngineering
    @BRPEngineering Před 4 lety

    Geez, Jimmy! The blade really was the easy part!

  • @VinnyDead666
    @VinnyDead666 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video jimmy

  • @ionacjohnj.59
    @ionacjohnj.59 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful! 🤘

  • @dtothej4044
    @dtothej4044 Před 4 lety

    You have mad skills- big fan