I Made a BIG BOY Bowie Knife From Scratch!

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Big bowie knife made from scraps. Overall length cm with cm blade cm at the widest.
My entry to the 2021 KZfaq bowie challenge! Vote for your favorite entry here:
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(Voting closes Oct 29th 9am US Pacific Time)
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@BKohnKnives
@we_build_it
@EncikAlee
@FarawayForge
@FireCreekForge
@GreenBeetle
@HansKnives
@HouseMadeUS
@Mysticmountainforge
@OldHickoryForge
@RedBeardOps
@rvdKnives
@sperber-knives
@theriversexperience9383
@TyrellKnifeworks
@Wengelsworkshop
0:00 Blade
6:38 Guard
12:32 Spacer
14:43 Handle
17:05 Assembly
19:52 Test
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@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

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@dlscorp 2 жыл бұрын

looks sugary and cute for small children. "offers in-app purchases" NO

@nightmaregirl06 2 жыл бұрын

With your accent, "Mech Arena" sounds like you're saying "macarena" lol

@moriororbi6963 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha, I just came to make the same comment, but you got it first! Haha, so funny!

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Yes... You don't want to know how many time I've said it out loud to not sound like "macarena" and it still did 🤣

@johnjacop 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao it really does

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

The 2021 KZfaq bowie challenge is now live!!! Vote for your favorite entry here: forms.gle/Wnme5w9BDVkC7qW2A (Voting closes Oct 29th 9am US Pacific Time)

@dudemakesstuff 2 жыл бұрын

I kinda like the shape of the handle, even though it's pretty simple and overall the bowie reminds me of a cartoon knife, very nice!

@robertgray9802 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the knives you have made in the past, this Bowie is some of your best work yet. This knife is just incredible

@mattdowds8505 Жыл бұрын

1:10 "HEY MECH ARENA, AY!"

@habbyhouse 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Black Beard I wanted to tell you that you are amazing. You can work with all kinds of materials and tools. You look so young yet so talented. I am grateful for your awesome videos. Thank you.

@billwindham214 2 жыл бұрын

“That’s not a knife, this is a knife” -Crocodile Dundee

@reesemoore5703 2 жыл бұрын

That's nothing like a bowie knife!

@user-po4pt2gd4j 2 жыл бұрын

Ну наконец-то фрезер пошёл в дело))) Если что на фрезер можно и под углами снимать)))

@digitaIgorilla 2 жыл бұрын

Having seen some of the other builds, I think yours has a simple strength of character to it. Understated and nothing to prove. Bit like a Mountain Man. Who I picture using it all day, every day. Nice 👍

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

I love this build man. That tapered pin is slick!

@kitsvn 2 жыл бұрын

I think Black Beard just Crocodile Dundee’d the competition! Amazing work as always, and thanks for sharing.

@shaneives6463 2 жыл бұрын

I'VE BEEN A LONG TIME FAN OF YOUR VIDEOS AND THE CONTENT THAT YOU MAKE, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK BROTHA 💪😁🤙

@Aleeknives 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! I love this knife and now I have to make my own! Cheers man!

@dudemakesstuff 2 жыл бұрын

Make your own? Haven't you joined the challenge, if I'm not wrong?

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

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@ducttapeengineer 2 жыл бұрын

I like the imperfections left along the spine; shows that it was hand crafted.

@johnnyblack3676 2 жыл бұрын

Really? That's what i didn't like. I thought it took away from an otherwise beautiful blade. I can see why people would like it maybe, gives it rougher look, but I just thought the blade was so pretty, the black dents and stuff brought the aesthetics down quite a bit.

@markmatt9174 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys; going to post this in all the videos. Have to say lived these builds & was a HARD choice since we only get 1 vote. Would be better to have a 1, 2, and 3 choices since many channels have fewer subs but did great builds. That way there could be a bit more of an average top choices & determination of top 5 kind of challenge. @Tyrell Knifeworks got my vote but @Green Beetle, @Red Bears Ops, @Wengels Workshop were all right there at great builds for a 2 or 3 place fight.

@melgillham462 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done sir! Bowie that's a beauty....ok I'll see myself out, no tomatoes please I just had bad taco bell.....🤣

@isound87 2 жыл бұрын

Надеюсь окалина на ноги не попадала) Отличный нож вышел!

@Traderjoe 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful knife! Very enjoyable to watch

@jmptaz 2 жыл бұрын

Crocodile Dundee is smiling right now hahahaha now thats a knife!!!

@andrewneilson227 2 жыл бұрын

Massive knife. Crocodile Dundee would approve

@jamesp8954 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome knife, I always enjoy seeing good smithing and machining vids

@Kleiner_Lutz 2 жыл бұрын

Even crocodile dundee would be jealous

@nickpower2623 2 жыл бұрын

Lavorare con la fresatrice dovrebbe essere 18+😂😂😂😂😂😂 Troppo bello

@ChristopherSalisburySalz 2 жыл бұрын

I like it! Your videos are always very enjoyable to watch. I always learn new techniques for doing things. I personally would have preferred to grind out all of the hammer marks and polish everything but that's just me.

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I know, many don't like brute the forge style, just tastes! 😄

@mikestarr4828 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say it’s a pleasure learning blade making from you sir I’ve made three blades and casted a mini mjolnir (marvel style) sledge hammer for my tool bag by watching your casting methods

@jerryjohnsonii4181 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Bowie Knife. Two thumbs way Up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@nevillesmith9795 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for this interesting video. As an aichmomania I love this video of you forging a knife. Always struggle to keep my knives' blade sharp. Can't handle blunt blades

@chuckclark9464 2 жыл бұрын

That looks fantastic it looks like it will make a good fishing knife. LOL

@kingyames 2 жыл бұрын

That a big ol’ chaunker

@geraldstamour1312 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone knows what Crocodile Dundee would say about this knife!

@kweenie2086 2 жыл бұрын

Now there needs to be a big boy sheath for this awesome big boy bowie knife!

@ericmoore2236 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Sir your craftsmanship is incredible 👍👏

@EncikAlee 2 жыл бұрын

Very awesome bowie bro. This is my third times watching ur video. Already watch that 2 times before launch 😆😁

@shanekranz3945 2 жыл бұрын

Love the handle and knife in all, I liked seeing the forging

@tctc8578 2 жыл бұрын

Working the hot steel in shorts, a brave move! As always a masterclass result sir!!! 👍👏🙏

@jameskeal8957 2 жыл бұрын

This is one big blade, a real woodsmans blade. Good luck

@jlee1072 2 жыл бұрын

There is an amazing symmetry and aesthetic to this knife, that at first did not see from the video thumbnail.

@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking blade. Love how well the guard turned out. Good job sir

@rustbucket9318 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive work. I’d buy that Bowie.

@smeargleos4594 2 жыл бұрын

I like how he's forging in shorts 😂

@oneshotme 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and good luck in the comp!!!!!! Enjoyed the video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

@seanyackley3700 2 жыл бұрын

awesome knife! I had trouble with coper castings and found out it was due to gasses being trapped in the liquid, I researched it a bit more and found that you can use borax or glass to de-gas it (this will shorten the life of your crucible), or phosphorus copper, it's used more in industrial settings, but can be purchased in the form of brazing/soldering rods (I've seen it called both by retailers, use very little, like a pea sized amount for really big melts) also, what tool is that you used to texture the guard? I know I've seen it somewhere else, either tool restoration/rust removal or something completely unrelated to our line of work

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Right! I did use a bit of borax, I don't have much experience with copper cast but it worked out fine for what I need. The tool is a pneumatic needle scaler! Thanks!

@rc_tunedbyrusty 2 жыл бұрын

Crocodile Dundee special..👌👌Looks awesome bud keep the ideas coming..🤘🤘

@alejandroestebangalvezflores 2 жыл бұрын

Bueno el proyecto. Felicitaciones. Saludos cordiales desde Coltauco-Chile.... 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

@scottblair8625 2 жыл бұрын

Negatives Never been a fan of the open space/shank between blade & hilt/hand guard. Nor the unfinished raw metal look on blade surface. Unless it covers whole blade other than hollow ground part. So it looks uniform. Pluses Really love hilt/hand guard, & blade shape. Also like simple but elegant handle on this piece. To many guys would have felt they had to put a pummel of some sort on a knife this size. But this looks so sweet.

@Zoso14892 2 жыл бұрын

I know these are just for fun, but how are we supposed to pick a favourite? You are up against some dedicated knife channels. They might be more proficient at making the blades but your skills show beautifuly in the rest of the knife. No matter what I love this knife (sword?) It's always a pleasure to watch you work.

@newmotta2303 2 жыл бұрын

a beautiful piece My congratulations!

@al-sltr5821 2 жыл бұрын

Magnifique ! Incroyable ! Quel travail 🤩

@DBCraftWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Making hidden tang without gluing?! Dang- this is taken strictly from katana swords- love this idea! Great job @Black Beard Project!

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Currently in love with tapered pins 😅

@DBCraftWorld 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackBeardProjects haha! So I'm waiting for more projects like this! Btw: Your works and channel inspired me to start my own yt journey! Thank You for tremendous effort you put into every single episode! Your awesome Man, and don't slow down:)!

@douglasfathers4848 2 жыл бұрын

NoW that's what I call a knife mate , Dundee would love it . :) :)

@bobjoncas2814 2 жыл бұрын

...wow!!! that will be a big one, lookin' good, nice job, have a great weekend..

@carrestore 2 жыл бұрын

Blacksmithing is a very hard work and a very beautiful art and you do this art very well👍👍👍👍👍

@dameonerichathway2298 2 жыл бұрын

I like it but it feel unfinished. Would have like to seen a sheath made and a little more detail to the knife itself. 👍🏻

@ScrewsAndTools 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job. P.S. You have a workshop that's my dream.

@robertmanley7556 2 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed to your channel over a year ago and your skill and talent is AMAZING !! I enjoy all of your video's always a GREAT video....but for some reason this was just so raw and AWESOME I had to comment this was truly something to watch you forge and bring this one of a kind blade to life what a privilege to watch you work !! 👍👍

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! Thank you so much Robert! Appreciate you taking the time to letting me know. All the best!

@johnconnor555 2 жыл бұрын

Wow,you're born to make this amazing things !!!

@user-po4pt2gd4j 2 жыл бұрын

Ешкин кот и развёртки появились 🔥🔥🔥

@travispadilla3972 2 жыл бұрын

Good job brother that was a beautiful Bowie knife one of my favorite knife is a Bowie knife

@rumbepack 2 жыл бұрын

I would have silver soldered the guard and the spacer to the blade with the way the wood grain is running and with no end cap I just wouldn't trust that handle to last long.

@dukenukembubblegum7311 2 жыл бұрын

Would you need a bunch of rail road spikes? I’ve made a few small knifes and they end up being very strong

@LXWiseman 2 жыл бұрын

That is one badass bowie knife.

@HendersonDesign 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the finish on the copper guard. Well done!

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@liamkinley672 2 жыл бұрын

when he put the darkening stuff on i was like "why is he ruining the beautiful color of the copper?" then the steel wool came out and i was 🤯😍

@reubencdebaca2408 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video, great knife, but It seems obscenely large to be practical. I loved the simplicity, though.

@johnnyblack3676 2 жыл бұрын

I wish there werent so many of those black dents in the blade, its such a beautiful blade those just take away from the aesthetics of it

@wellaguiar 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I like to watch cutlery videos, in fact, here in Brazil we have Alexandre Bigunas, if you don't know his channel I leave it here as a recommendation. There are also very good videos there, as well as here on your channel. Anyway, what I've been wanting to tell you for some time now is that there seems to be something wrong with your power hammer. It seems to have a lot of speed and little strength. Whenever I see you using it, it gives me agony, a lot of hammering and almost no effect. Sorry for this observation. It's been bothering me for some time. Congratulations for the channel and always continue with the excellent videos.

@VinceBoothe 2 жыл бұрын

I like the quality and simple beauty. What glues did you use? And which endmills?

@larrykelly2838 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Bowie knife.

@IvanPerez-fs2pj 2 жыл бұрын

far away the best knife you have done up to the date! nice work!

@kenglass1980 2 жыл бұрын

I love that song! "Heeeey Mech Arena, ayye!"

@smrettpecca 2 жыл бұрын

What do we vote for? for a nice looking knife, or will it be tested on Grizzly Bones? :D

@NjordArtisan 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice 😄, that handle is a real beauty Now I am pretty sure that you are friends with a giant who uses the copper spoon you made 😄

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Thank you

@JohnThorpe1623 2 жыл бұрын

At the beginning, you choose to form the tang by hammering instead of cutting. This squeezes the material into a smaller area, while at the same time you are hammering the blade thinner, which spreads material over a larger area. Does this create an imbalance in density between the tang and the blade? If so, is this done on purpose to reinforce the tang for durability’s sake? Thanks! It’s a beautiful knife.

@garethbaus5471 2 жыл бұрын

Modern steel is already as dense as it is ever going to be, so no. It might slightly alter the grain of the steel, but most of those changes won't be noticeable after heat treat.

@fernandojimenez2922 2 жыл бұрын

Muy buen trabajo te felicito desde España

@nc6379 2 жыл бұрын

I always wondered if the blades of a farming plow could be used for knives, I did some research and I found out that technically it should be 1060 steel. But now I have the proof, thanks for this video.

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Must be something like that 1050-1060, decent for big blades! Not so much for edge retention tho.

@brucemorris6319 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a knife.

@krissteel4074 2 жыл бұрын

Its huge and impressive, great work

@johnalecsscalemodeling 2 жыл бұрын

That's a machete! Very enjoyable watch, cheers.

@fabriceperrin9761 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing bowie axe ! 😉👍

@nathansmith1085 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like a Final Fantasy weapon lol

@webneko9842 2 жыл бұрын

What tool are you using to cut the perfect holes in the metal to slip over the tang of the knife?

@tiagooliveira2352 2 жыл бұрын

congratulations on your work, very good!

@NMiller_ 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that thing is a beast!

@drewwilson8811 2 жыл бұрын

Good job bud y’all have made it hard to choose just one

@davidlargen6945 Жыл бұрын

Blade is a bit rough looking but nice design and symetry

@ryanearlmoore 2 жыл бұрын

I love the guard!

@user-oo6cf2ly8i 2 жыл бұрын

Такой тесак раньше видел только в мультике про Бармалея)))

@blainedyck3836 2 жыл бұрын

I see one imperfection , it’s not in my hands lol awesome job

@otonom2983 2 жыл бұрын

it was perfect. Well done master.

@BM-yy8db 2 жыл бұрын

Now _THAT_ is a knife.

@GP-hf3qi 2 жыл бұрын

What a badass weapon!

@FireCreekForge 2 жыл бұрын

Now that's a knife!

@rvdKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Looks very nice! I had to rewatch your video after your comment unter mine. Haha really exactly the same method for the spacers, i think, we even used the same rotary tool

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@FrancescoCarboni84 2 жыл бұрын

Coltello stupendo veramente molto bravo 👍🏼👍🏼😊😊😊😊😊

@vinceianni4026 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife good job my friend

@we_build_it 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it, was that an Anyang hammer?

@BlackBeardProjects 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks man! Not sure, it's an older model, it might be Anyang but it has no markings. If you want to take a better look I have a video about restoring it. Cheers