Why would you put iron in it, you do know you can’t harden Iron right unless you melt it and turn it into steel first, you don’t have to re-can it 5160 and the powder you used both get very hard lol do some research watch Jay Neilson

One day, after an exciting series of events around my bush league, amateur-of-amateurs backyard forge, I came back into the house to get a new pair of trousers, swearing like I haven’t since I was in my twenties. My wife raised an eyebrow and asked me if that was the end of “trying out your new hobby?” I said no, with little grace and stomped upstairs to figure out which were the least flammable pieces of clothing I owned. A week later I received an early birthday gift from my kind, elegant and understated wife. It was a mug that reads, “Blacksmithing is like riding a bike, except the bike is on fire, you are on fire, everything is on fire!” It will remain one of my most prized possessions.

I think it's the imperfections that make the piece perfect! Who wants uniform mass produced looks? Great work👌

Very cool, I’m a second gen carpenter (a real one, not a framer or trim guy) and have always appreciated and admired metal work. Especially knives. I have to many kids and not enough time to learn a new craft, so, I truly enjoy watching the short version of your work. Keep going. 30 yrs on wood working has taught me there is no end to learning your craft.

"On account of being on fire" very valid reason... I forgive you

"I tried to weld them back together on the anvil, the result being the production of a third piece" Haven't laughed like that in a while, thanks boss

7:25 "no hard feelings spring but hard feelings you suck I hate you" that shit had me dying lmaoo

Absolutely Beautiful, Thank You for sharing!

After watching Part 1 I had little faith in your success. Wow! What a difference! You should be very proud of yourself. That mole adds character to the overall knife. Leave it be. Good work.

The birth of 1000 layer Damascus Steel: "oh, I messed up" *folds it and reforges it* "oh, I messed up again".. Rense and repeat. love it.

Perfect knife made of springs just in time for this spring weather!

The spot is character. The beauty of the wood

Bad things can happen, when you are on FIRE. 🔥

The knife turned out great. Very unique pattern. But, that's why I'm subscribed to your channel. I get to see works that others wouldn't try. Keep pressing on.

Beautiful product. The imperfections only make it more unique.

Просто и лаконично ! Нож без лишнего ! Рабочий инструмент! Автору изделия - уважение! +++++++

She's a byoot !! Fascinating to watch you work. I've never forged ANYTHING outside of metal shop in high school,...and that was 45 years ago. You've got a great delivery style,...thank you for sharing.

What a relaxing video...true Artisan at work!! No need telling you how cool that is...you know!! What a skill!!!!!

Nice looking knife. It's great to see a creator doing some experimentation, taking some chances, and sharing the results with the viewer.

Spectacular! Definitely not mad about that little speck. 😉

Even with your ladder pattern attempt, I REALLY like the randomness of the springs! It adds an element of depth that grabs me.! Very nice knife! Thanks for posting!

Dang that came out insanely nice. Super clean work. Very cool watching the process

I've watched this video dozens of times, really enjoy your content and love your style. You show your mistakes and never hide them. Being real is refreshing

The little black spot in the handle just adds character, every damascus is like a fingerprint. Unique in it's own way, why shouldn't the handle have the same, dont sweat the little things. And please keep up the amazing work.

Definitely one of my faves! Love the patterning! Really turned out spectacular. I was having my doubts after round one but you pulled it off. Just looks great.

Using that reciprocating saw as a vibrator for the material is brilliant!

Tha thing is beautiful. such craftsmanship!!!👍👍👍👍👍

Personally I think that little black spot was great. It really gave the knife character. I would have used that for a great kitchen knife. I love your work, wish that I could afford it.

14:18 - Steve is late for church, but there's always time for smithing.

Dude, your work is amazing. Keep it up.

That's a nice pattern for canister Damascus! I realize now another step I can take with canister which includes cutting and stacking the final stage to make it the second to final stage. I really need a power hammer for setting welds! Great job!

Fire Knives learned a bit more today! Thank You!

Love the Vids and look forward to whenever they come out!

The blade looks like a myriad of tortured souls twisting and writhing in agony. Great job.

It's a beautiful knife .with craftsmanship..don't touch it .good job

Well, since you asked; I think, sir, it looks GREAT!!!!!!! I was getting into machine work, and my son asked me about knives, when I talked about making him and all the men in the family a shop hammer, lol. New hobby instead of a switch between the usual 3 or 4, but it's very interesting. Your shop is awesome, bro!!

great job bro . I would be proud to carry that knife !

"let's march off to the grinder" 12:30 Greatest moment ever!

This is not a knife but an ART created by your good hands...love it

Awesome of you for leaving in the missteps for others to learn from. Too many of these shows cut out the bloopers, only ever showing perfect results... which just doesnt reflect the reality of any trade. Again, thank you for two awesome videos.

Love Green Beetle. Originally seen ya make the "GT40 Inspired" knife on "Velocity Dispatch". Awesome they aired one of your projects. Keep up the good work brotha

I think you are an insufferable perfectionist... Like all artists

Experimental work will always have unpredictable results. It takes courage to forge on, spend the time and resources. You might not get something awesome each time, but you definitely learn something. Just wing it, man. you're in the entertainment industry now!

Great blade. Very well done! None ever done the same. That's what makes them all unique in their own way. 👏✊

Интересный проект, с меня лайк и подписка. Жду продолжения таких экспериментов , интересно, просто жуть =)

Why not just stretch the springs out and forge weld them together. Then after the forge weld just twist the bar for a interesting pattern.

A pleasure to watch both videos and don’t forget it’s those little imperfections that create individuality! ❤️😊👍

You got me in forging and got me excited on spring

Man if i had a nickle for everytime i heard the "but I was on fire" excuse....

6:19 "on account of being on fire" Excuses excuses!!

Some spots like that add character! It could be irritating but its pure!

Now that’s a fine looking knife!

It's a beautiful blade, very talented! I was expecting to see springs in the blade in a more pronounced way. Still a cool blade!

Try not to think of it as a black spot. Think of it as a beauty mark.

Worried about that small of a spot on the handle? If ever there were a perfectionist, you're it bro! IMPRESSIVE and MARVELOUS work! Just beautiful!

Great work. Good call putting that 1084 on the edge.

_Now I know where all the springs are._ 😎😎😎 _Теперь я знаю, куда делись все пружины._ 😊😊😊

Does this mean it's Spring Loaded?

Beautiful piece of craftsmanship

I think it is a good looking knife and after I saw all you went throufg to make it I would say "very very good knife". Loved your video also. Thank you

3:35 "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"

Mr. Beatle, How might one purchase one of your "low quality" hand made Damn Fine hand made knives..? I enjoyed your video.

I seriously would not worry about that spot. It adds caricature. Beautiful Knife nice job.

Like it! And you do your own stunts. Super cool! More please.

Very good video as always, but i have a question , which metal do you use to avoid slag ? :) do you have a reference ?

"There's this microscopic dot on the handle no one will notice. IT'S RUINED!"

Fantastic results!!! Thanks for the great video!!!

You are a genuine artist. Your finished product has done a great commentary without words. Great job!

Spring knives are illegal!! LOL its a joke and awesome video!

Ever thought of going on "Forged in Fire"

Simply amazing! A work of art. You ended up with some nice patterns in the blade.

Hi, couple of suggestions. 1. Do a canister without adding powder, but add a piece of paper to use up the oxygen as it heats. Without the oxidation you might be able to make an entire, gap free, billet of springs. 2. Get some nickle wound bass strings(as you did in your other video) to use as the contrasting element. Or get some 15N20 type wire and wind your own springs for the contrasting element.

When the billet said, “↪️⤴️”, I felt that.

Not bad at all ,love the profile

Really like how you talk your way in to the vid, helps a lot and I’m really enjoyin it!

I think I could watch a whole video of the power flowing into the spaces sped up, it's so satisfying.

I wish I knew how to weld and forge, I’d make my own truss rods for a start !. It just looks like so much hard work and amazing rewards. A bit like making guitars. 👍🏻 new sub from me

Hi! Please, what kind of press do you use? Greetings from Germany!

Beautiful craftsmanship.

I'm very surprised it turned out very well I didn't think about nothing about the handle until you actually put it on it looks pretty I had doubts until I found when when it was done

6:07: you just discovered the wonderful phenomenon of Euler buckling

That reminds me of Starry Night. You should make the sheath out of ear-leather.

Great looking knife !! Leave the black spot !!!! That just added character.

Wow! Some guys have hobbies that really go off the chain! 😀

Talk about springing a video out of no where ; )

While grinding you didn't wear gloves........Be safe we love your work 😀

This knife is beautiful I'm a retired butcher and I would love to own this beauty.Good job and thank you for your efforts and showing us the process.

That is a really beautiful knife. Well done good sir

I've been wondering if something could be forged with a slinky

Tippy Tap. Is that an official blacksmithing term? lol.

That is beautiful!!! Love that knife and the beauty mark on the handle.

Impressive work! Thanks for adding some explanation about your process. Great video.

Have you ever went to forged in fire show, cause ur really good

Imagine having these skills and them tools say 2000 years ago they would think you was a wizard or something lol you would if been immensely wealthy too 🔥

So this is how those springknives are made.... ^^

The knife came out really pretty. You are a man with gold hands.

that is a beaut of a knife. So what if there is a fleck in the micarta. Its not really a flaw its just a part of hand made stuff. You are the worst critic of your own stuff

I think you should of made the handle flush with the tang . It looks unfinished to me.

Im a sucker for knives!! This 1 is very cool!!

Nice work bro 💪 nice product 👍 but i realy like the exhuse you use when you bend the pice 😅 i've been a welder for 10 years ++. And one thing i learned. "You never let your self distract when you get burned" that ruines your work. You just live with the pain that comes, and finsh the work 💪😎