Blacksmithing - Forging a blacksmiths knife

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Torbjörn Åhman

Torbjörn Åhman

3 жыл бұрын

Today I forge a simple knife that I call a "blacksmiths knife". Some say this general shape has viking age roots, but little evidence support this however.
This style of knife can be made with simple tools, although I use a couple of machines in this video. Use what you have available!
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@semerhi
@semerhi 3 жыл бұрын
There's something about the random chores/tasks that you do in your videos in addition to the blacksmithing that makes them so appealing and fun to watch :)
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@kren1101
@kren1101 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I think about Shurrap and his tea. He did a video without it once and I found myself missing it lol
@gordo3di
@gordo3di 3 жыл бұрын
I think my day involves a bit more cursing and crying... Hence why I love his relaxing videos
@beefreeart154
@beefreeart154 3 жыл бұрын
amazing cool 😘👍, I hope someday I'll make a movie as
@Jbobonline
@Jbobonline 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite maker has forged a new video!
@cardwellbrosdirtbikediy1249
@cardwellbrosdirtbikediy1249 3 жыл бұрын
Pun.
@americannomad513
@americannomad513 3 жыл бұрын
Knife forging, cat door installation, and spoon carving all in one video! What a beautiful knife.
@maoribaca2655
@maoribaca2655 3 жыл бұрын
I love that he is one of the most precise and talented smiths I’ve found on KZfaq, and he has no problem making the finest but most basic blacksmiths knife you can make. A true craftsman
@BrianDaleNeeley
@BrianDaleNeeley 3 жыл бұрын
The opening bit making crucible steel with the EZ Bake was hilarious! And I am sure you would have to give the dial LOTS of turns to get it hot enough. Not to mention fileing the spring for the powder. I was hoping to see one of kitties use their door, but we can't always get everything. The knife turned out exceptionally well. Another five star video (as if you could manage to do anything else 😉).
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you!
@coreyholland3421
@coreyholland3421 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite content creators. Long live Thunder Bear!
@scottvercuski8993
@scottvercuski8993 3 жыл бұрын
huh ... my little girl's toy oven doesn't get that hot ... maybe I should upgrade to the next model :) In all seriousness that's a beautiful knife !! very well crafted and wonderful for carving.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks! This one is not that great for carving but roughing out something works pretty good! The blade is simply too wide to cut narrow curves.
@henrikblom3575
@henrikblom3575 3 жыл бұрын
I use mine as a letter opener :)
@rbclima
@rbclima 3 жыл бұрын
You didn't turn the knob enough, rookie mistake! kkkkk
@robertlaws1554
@robertlaws1554 3 жыл бұрын
ok on page 7 of your manual for your oven it says "push knob firmly in and spin to your desired temperature" so you should be able to get it up to 6700F so that you can get the most perfect steel bars.
@leemyers6428
@leemyers6428 3 жыл бұрын
Change out the 60 watt bulb for a 150 watt and you're all set
@Kyle_Hubbard
@Kyle_Hubbard 3 жыл бұрын
Coming up next: Blacksmithing - Forging a blacksmiths fork.
@elijahaitaok8624
@elijahaitaok8624 3 жыл бұрын
Blacksmith’s spoon soon to follow
@armintor2826
@armintor2826 2 жыл бұрын
Will the dinner plate be next in line?
@ylussjoel
@ylussjoel 2 жыл бұрын
Forking - Making a (future) Blacksmith.
@user-ej4eq5im4r
@user-ej4eq5im4r 2 жыл бұрын
Forks are pretty interesting btw,even tho they look like nails
@erk9448
@erk9448 2 жыл бұрын
Blacksmithing - Forging a blacksmiths butter knife
@Obnoxymoron
@Obnoxymoron 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are so calming I often fall asleep at night watching them.. then I get to see them for the first time again in the morning!
@denzub6897
@denzub6897 3 жыл бұрын
Каждая ваша работа шедевр! Ваша аккуратность, подход к делу впечетляет! Здоровья Вам и вашей семье! Удачи и творческих успехов!!!
@Seaoftheivesn00b
@Seaoftheivesn00b Жыл бұрын
The sharpness made me cry(tears of happiness)
@m2hmghb
@m2hmghb 3 жыл бұрын
This is why I love watching your videos, you always do something creative as an introduction. Great work!
@iteerrex8166
@iteerrex8166 3 жыл бұрын
Guys, I finally discovered his edge. He is forging with magic. This old tony does that too.
@mattymcsplatty5440
@mattymcsplatty5440 3 жыл бұрын
they belong to the craft guild where rituals are performed and the occult give rise to amzazing smithing skills to enginerding, their secrets are guarded by the highest of its order. T.oT, Tulbalcain, Abom, Jody, Tom, are some of the aforementioned
@stevegriffiths8906
@stevegriffiths8906 2 жыл бұрын
I'm always impressed by the attention to detail in your work, Torbjorn. Not to mention the great camera angles!
@PicKyle1
@PicKyle1 3 жыл бұрын
Once again I’m impressed by your work. Always seems like you put the upmost care into your projects I hope I can get on your level of blacksmithing one day.
@eternalforestforge
@eternalforestforge 3 жыл бұрын
Love your craftsmanship on each project.
@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE
@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE 3 жыл бұрын
luv the way you mix humor and magic.....keep it coming!!
@staples970221
@staples970221 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife! Simple, elegant, functional and hand forged... you can’t get any better than that. Cheers!
@Davefinney370
@Davefinney370 3 ай бұрын
Good to see some old-school hot-filing. Clearly a real smith and artist with that hammer control and great lines. This is really impressive.
@GavinCowardswym4lyphe
@GavinCowardswym4lyphe 3 жыл бұрын
The artistry with which you made that flat stock... *mwah* it was amazing
@tommasobuscetta6173
@tommasobuscetta6173 3 жыл бұрын
This is a channel why watching youtube is awesome
@vandahm
@vandahm 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I need to get one of those EZ Bake ovens.
@BruceBoschek
@BruceBoschek 3 жыл бұрын
Always a joy to watch! Thanks so much from our family in Germany.
@papawolfe91
@papawolfe91 3 жыл бұрын
It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. It is very noticeable that you take time and put thought into your videos.
@jatstudio123
@jatstudio123 3 жыл бұрын
Такие умиротворяющие видео всегда от вас. Получил огромное удовольствие, спасибо!
@Artem-7z
@Artem-7z 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Russia, you are great !!!
@SweetTooth8989
@SweetTooth8989 6 ай бұрын
Damn that knife was intensely sharp with the paper test! I've always loved the design of these little blacksmith knives.
@Joleseph77
@Joleseph77 2 жыл бұрын
Love watching you work!
@teeodoor
@teeodoor 3 жыл бұрын
Hurra! Ett nytt klipp med Torbjörn. Så härligt att se
@dRb33f
@dRb33f 3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautifully simple design. Great video Torbjorn. Already eager for the next 😄
@baphoreart7573
@baphoreart7573 3 жыл бұрын
I can't belive how overjoyed I am whenever Thunderbear uploads a new video!
@user-yb8et4vm8w
@user-yb8et4vm8w 3 жыл бұрын
as usual, everything is beautiful and simple. and everything is simple-brilliant. thank you for the video, we are waiting for more.
@happyvaper5748
@happyvaper5748 3 жыл бұрын
We are treated to yet another outstanding creation by our un'questionable master blacksmith. To watch, then see the completion of this masterful birth Is meditation which calm's then sooth's the spirit. Thank You once again Sir. Peace and Love to You and Your's.
@thevikingoli8847
@thevikingoli8847 3 жыл бұрын
Björn, you made again a masterpiece "that would fit in my collection" super explaining about the steps you made, you made us happy and your beautiful cat super happy and your family has to walk less often to the door, extreme nice workshop If I had the money I would love to buy that knife. Lots of respect from Belgium. 👊👊
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christiaan!
@gutpilegame7657
@gutpilegame7657 3 жыл бұрын
Such a classic example of taking the time to do things right.. I'm inspired to take my time and do it right and perfect ! great Vid!
@marcsenteney3160
@marcsenteney3160 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a pleasure to seeing your work sir!
@user-wy4ps1gk4d
@user-wy4ps1gk4d 3 жыл бұрын
Шикарное исполнение! Качество видео и работы превосходное. Спасибо!
@6270936
@6270936 3 жыл бұрын
Artistically creative 👌. Watching your work is such joy. Thanks.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@davidbutler3661
@davidbutler3661 3 жыл бұрын
The complete package once again Thunder Bear. The thickness of your door amazes me as I live somewhere that never has snow. 32 C. here today and I'm heading out into the bush to gather charcoal for my forge. Stay well.
@kirstenwhitworth8079
@kirstenwhitworth8079 3 жыл бұрын
How very elegant! When you curled the handle, it reminds me of one side of a set of shears - which are on my mind as I am in a sewing mood.
@vbn9712
@vbn9712 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work.
@thomaslenz4500
@thomaslenz4500 3 жыл бұрын
Again such a beautiful gem, wonderful. Also your stories in history, always a pleasure to see something about you and your family. Please do many more of these videos, and if you have a knife like this left, I would be a grateful buyer! Greetings from Herda, Thomas
@Glasher1
@Glasher1 Жыл бұрын
Try the Dixie Gun Works catalogue. I bought my first patch knife (same style) out of there 40 years ago for about $6 or $7. They sell for $25 or do these days.
@brucek6563
@brucek6563 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife!! I am amazed how it started out as metal filings!!! When you make something sharp, WOW!! Cutting thin strips of paper with it!! You are amazing!!
@adamschmidt4688
@adamschmidt4688 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; You have GOT to make more videos! I literally wait for yours alone to come out, even though I subscribe to lots of different types of makers.
@emilalmberg1096
@emilalmberg1096 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another episode in your good series of blacksmiths. In your channel, professionalism, imagination and playfulness interact.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@TheHailacopter
@TheHailacopter 3 жыл бұрын
Today on This Old Torbjörn...
@woody442
@woody442 3 жыл бұрын
Old Tony doesn't have such great equipment tho... The oven is amazing, I wonder what happens at 5 turns - maybe nuclear fusion?
@DemetriusCoutinho
@DemetriusCoutinho 3 жыл бұрын
exactly my thought. high skilled craftsmen with a huge potential for wisecracking jokes. all its left is a colab.
@bobbybutronic1616
@bobbybutronic1616 2 жыл бұрын
An absolutely beautiful work of art!
@Glasher1
@Glasher1 Жыл бұрын
When I got into muzzle loading rifles some 40 years ago I ordered one of these patch knives out of the Dixie Gun Works catalogue.
@Greekman72
@Greekman72 3 жыл бұрын
That's an extremely sharp masterpiece! Great job as always of course! I was pleasantly surprised by the glorious return of the linseed oil🤘😎! P.S. love the cat and her(or his) new way out(and in) Many thanks for sharing! Keep it up please!🙂
@thecreativecraftingtable8658
@thecreativecraftingtable8658 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was a very creative trick. :) I love your creations. I just wondered today when will Torbjörn post a new video? Great video with great content. Thank you!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great timing
@robgadbois1282
@robgadbois1282 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the humour you add to your videos, the little oven scene was priceless lol. Well done as always!
@ishratramey
@ishratramey 3 жыл бұрын
After 3 weeks good to see you back dont make us wait so long
@gbcremont
@gbcremont 3 жыл бұрын
Давненько ничего от вас не было слышно. Отличная работа!
@JAERNSPOKET
@JAERNSPOKET 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is a beautiful knife, Thunderbear! You should make a sheath for that one :)
@tikkafoxer
@tikkafoxer 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful authentic Scandinavian design, superb craftmanship, chapeau ! 🙏
@douglasfathers4848
@douglasfathers4848 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so in joyable to watch like who needs a carpenter when you have a blacksmith. But it's your forging that I enjoy the most ,just the way it turns out so neat and clean . cheers. :)
@Rinat928
@Rinat928 3 жыл бұрын
Шедевр что ещё сказать. Дверь для кошек тоже круто сделана.
@rhysmakes
@rhysmakes 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always. I should do a knife video, think I have some 1084 around the workshed.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Go for it!
@TallCommander
@TallCommander 3 жыл бұрын
there are many knife making videos on youtube. Very few if any of them are as exact or as sharp as this. Amazing video, and so relaxing to watch.
@hotrod4126
@hotrod4126 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video and craftsmanship!! Thank you!
@sanlog6478
@sanlog6478 3 жыл бұрын
Восхитительно и по мастерски однако)
@svenhohne2697
@svenhohne2697 3 жыл бұрын
What a precision once again Torbörn, I was totally amazed how precisely the endknob came close to the blade's back as you were folding the end of the handle, masterly. But I was also astounded that you did not make the cat hatch yourself. ;) All the best, stay save my friend. Sven. PS: do you have a special family recipe for smøregos torta? I made one this weekend from an internet recipe and was totally amazed by the simplicity but awesome taste.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
:) Thanks! No I don't have a family recipe for smörgåstårta. I think there are quite a few variations on that theme.
@pumpkinn8685
@pumpkinn8685 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@alzathoth
@alzathoth Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your blacksmithing videos! BRAVO sir.
@stevedingman474
@stevedingman474 3 жыл бұрын
Words cannot give the beauty of this knife !
@greedlike
@greedlike 3 жыл бұрын
0:08 So that's how a Swede bakes cookies? I'd love to know the recipe!
@Gameboygenius
@Gameboygenius 3 жыл бұрын
Considering the choice of raw material, I guess it's now definitely "spring" time again!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@henrythefonz
@henrythefonz 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family, beautiful cats and beautiful craftsmanship, you are a very lucky man.
@tmoore471
@tmoore471 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work as always, Torbjorn!
@gerry343
@gerry343 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting to see your cat go through the cat flap!
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! :) We need to train them a bit I think.
@bestbladerevah
@bestbladerevah 3 жыл бұрын
You need to get "Hoffman Blacksmithing", "Alec Steele", "Green Beetle", and " This Old Tony" stickers
@soundmindtv2911
@soundmindtv2911 3 жыл бұрын
They need to send him stickers 😉
@SchysCraftCo.
@SchysCraftCo. 3 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful design. It turned out absolutely beautiful. Have always really liked this knife. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Forge On. Keep Making. God Bless.
@carlocomodi7779
@carlocomodi7779 8 ай бұрын
Once again my compliments, it's a beautiful knife!
@dpeter6396
@dpeter6396 3 жыл бұрын
"If thou would a good edge win, forge it thick and grind it thin."
@FilaretX
@FilaretX 3 жыл бұрын
Our lovely can)))
@americanrebel413
@americanrebel413 2 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful blade. Thank you.
@johnjude2685
@johnjude2685 3 жыл бұрын
Again you are the best, Thanks for the teaching Sir
@thejoetandy
@thejoetandy 3 жыл бұрын
You must love those animals a lot, to put a penetration in your cold weather insulation for them!
@Nerales_
@Nerales_ 3 жыл бұрын
This is great, I'm so bored of the "cut out with an angle grinder, belt sand in an angle jig" style of knife videos everyone is making now
@hosshoffer7579
@hosshoffer7579 3 жыл бұрын
Mezmerizing, you make it look effortless. You cracked me up with the baking of the steel bar bit. It makes me think of walking through a steel mill when I was young. After seeing the smoke and steam roll up off the steel vats I wondered if I-Beams and Mack trucks would eventually fall down from the rafters.
@erwinwinkelmann
@erwinwinkelmann 3 жыл бұрын
Formschön und zweckmäßig!. Ich freue mich immer wieder, wenn Sie einen neuen Beitrag ins Netz stellen. Danke dafür.
@FrankyBabes
@FrankyBabes 3 жыл бұрын
Bless you for not calling this a "Viking knife". Seems like you can't Smith anything on KZfaq without it being Viking in origin.
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
He he, Thanks!
@SwallowForge
@SwallowForge 3 жыл бұрын
Although it does help with the view count. Come to think of it, so does bushcraft 🤣The earliest archaeological reference of this type of knife that I have been able to find, was discovered near the Themes in London and was dated around the middle of the 13th century. The style with the finial fitting snugly into a curve set into the handle is attributed to the very excellent acheological Blacksmith Thijs Van de Manakker. Hes well worth looking up. 😊 great job on the knife, I would never have thought of fitting a catflap as part of the annealing process 😊
@FrankyBabes
@FrankyBabes 3 жыл бұрын
@@SwallowForge Interesting! And yes, I'm sure there must be endless examples of knives made for sheer utility with no fancy wood grips. But this is a very particular design
@lilypower
@lilypower 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrankyBabes i Love this design, been sketching it for years, even made 3dprinted prototypes to feel the handle and how i would have it made, sick that i don't have time for it atm, 7 kids seems to do that with people 😆😅
@SwallowForge
@SwallowForge 3 жыл бұрын
@@FrankyBabes Ha ha yes. I’ve been making these knives for 20 years or so. I uploaded a video of making one about 6 years ago... its got something like 1.3 million views so far and has both Viking and Bushcraft in the title. Hence my comment 🤣 Torbjorn always adds his own style to these things, and as usual comes up with an excellent video.
@_.Alexander._71
@_.Alexander._71 3 жыл бұрын
👍 В России, такой нож, называется "куябрик"
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@garrywarren8748
@garrywarren8748 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful work.
@alasdairmunro1953
@alasdairmunro1953 3 жыл бұрын
A great creation. Looks right. Simple, elegant & functional.👍🏻😀
@javedmir7989
@javedmir7989 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What precision!
@serrated.syringe
@serrated.syringe 2 жыл бұрын
this video is proof that a knife doesn’t have to be extremely complex in design to be beautiful. good work!!
@mreddy6920
@mreddy6920 3 жыл бұрын
Makes my day every time.
@yeagerxp
@yeagerxp 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing
@justinnewman13
@justinnewman13 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the most interesting forged knife I've seen yet. Amazing
@torbjornahman
@torbjornahman 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!!
@metubewot
@metubewot 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved it. I was also impressed by your insulation. You won't need to heat that house.
@alexblizzard9113
@alexblizzard9113 Жыл бұрын
After initial reservations, I settled and enjoyed this vid. Excellent work and a lovely result. Thanks.
@miroslavvana8129
@miroslavvana8129 3 жыл бұрын
Opět krásná podívaná. Pěkná práce! Dávám palec nahoru.
@blackoakmushrooms
@blackoakmushrooms 3 жыл бұрын
love Tormek grinders and love Scandi grinds even more. great video
@gasbri6995
@gasbri6995 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous as always ! Cheers from France !
@andrewrobertson1614
@andrewrobertson1614 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always
@donaldmatthies6026
@donaldmatthies6026 Жыл бұрын
That's a nice hardy functional knife. Thank you for taking time to film, edit And post this video.
@enriquedemaria5071
@enriquedemaria5071 3 жыл бұрын
La mejor forja bien realizada excelente trabajo gracias por compartir saludos León México.
@ratroddiesels1981
@ratroddiesels1981 3 жыл бұрын
this programme was magnificent we dearly loved viewing it . tack
@Cremantus
@Cremantus 3 жыл бұрын
BY THE BOOK... I really appreaciate it, man. Thumbs up!
@liam_culb
@liam_culb 3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable workmanship...
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