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I respect your diplomacy in telling the couch commandos to shut up until they've stepped away from the computer and picked up a hammer. The idea that you're being criticized by is laughable............but unfortunately predictable. Keep up the great job. I'm still loving the Forge course.

I've always appreciated the fact that you're not above using equipment like your leg vise to help straighten your blades. Just that one little tidbit of advice has vastly improved the quality and straightness of my knives. These kinds of videos with you narrating while forging and crafting are my favorite.

I love these slower paced videos with commentary

Jason Knight: "we're gonna make a point, and then we'll start forging a blade, ok?" Me: ok!

I saw this when I first started forging roughly 4 years ago. Tried to make this blade every time I went to the shop for a solid year. Must have made hundreds of reject blades but finally after that year I could forge a blade to shape. Many thanks to Jason for sharing his knowledge and inspiration.

I watch other bladesmiths that heat and shape and heat and shape and heat and shape and the blade NEVER resembles their blade until they grind and hog half of the material away. Then you watch this guy... his blade looks like his blade even at the beginning of the project. A true artist with mastery of his trade.

The way you explain all this is so helpful. Thanks a million.

Currently taking a blacksmithing class and these videos are a great extra learning tool.

Hi Jason. I’m afraid I’m one of those people who watch purely for entertainment. I had a stroke 10 years ago that left me with only the use of my right side . Some people watch comedies, some watch dramas. I watch craftsmen doing things I used to be able to do. I worked as a carpenter and metal stud framer most of my working life and miss being able to work with my hands every day. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you so much for making them!

Thank for taking the time to do this. It's appreciated.👍

Straight forward and to the point. Thank you!

Thanks for the great videos, really appreciate all the content you put out.

Thanks again for another great lesson Jason

Love this video! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and forging techniques Jason!

I always pick a few great ideas up from your videos, thanks so much for making them!

You are the MAN Jason!

I like the fact that you said "do it ten times, do it a hundred times". The smiths that taught me had me start out by making leaves and hooks. Told me to make them then toss them into a 5 gallon bucket when I was done. When the bucket got full.........dump it out and start over again. Thanks for posting this, great info for those who are just starting and for some of us that have been at it for a while.

Great video. I really appreciate it.

Stellar As always

I can't thank you enough for all the knowledge you share

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very informative video!

Awesome work!

Great Information and Instruction.

Great video Jason.

Thanks for posting this!! Ran across and just subscribed. Love how you are just naturally going through the process and sharing. I’m just starting out and had several good takeaways do thank you!!!

Damn, dude. I watched this video about 5 times, then went out and tried it your way. I had a point in a barstock in seconds. GREAT information and technique!

every time I watch one of your videos I learn something, thanks...

Love your work, the way you explain what you are doing and what you want to achieve is amazing Thank you!

Yes sir , very useful info really appreciate ur sharing

Really enjoyed the video helps me understand how the metal moves better

This makes the whole process seem so much more approachable, because honestly it can be overwhelming. Thank you for the lesson!

Great video!

Clear instructions and no nonsense as usual!

I like both the new video style and this instructional style!

That was a real pleasure to watch. I’ve always enjoyed your work and have gotten a lot of inspiration for you over the years. It’s always great to watch a master smith do work.

It's amazing to watch talent at its best. Thanks for posting Sir..

This has been the most helpful video for me learning bladesmithing. Thank you for doing this.

Great work as always Mr. Knight! Miss you on the show.

Thanks again I learn so much from your videos! Hope to get meet you in Atlanta in August!!

Another great informative video, thanks for taking the time and effort to educate us lesser mortals 👏👏👏

New to your channel I’ve been watching for awhile. What made me to subscribe was how honest and how True you are , I love knifes and I enjoy watching how they are made !!!

Makes perfect sense! I’m the same way. I love the power tools I too am impatient😂 it’s somewhat satisfying watching how fast steel moves under my press or right arm!🔥⚒💪🏻

Great informative on knife making and blacksmith techniques 👍👌🇮🇪

Thank you for such a GREAT video it has helped me so much in making knives

A AMAZING CLASS!! GOOD TECHNIQUES! I VERY LEARN!

Excellent close up camera work. Kudos to the crew!

Thank you very much for this video. I've been try to teach my students the same techniques. Now, I can finally show the the video of you doing this

Also, notice how Jason holds his hammer. If you place your thumb on top of the handle, as you hit, more impact travels into your arm, and can cause long term damage. Any framing carpenter will tell you to flick your wrist when hammering, and keep your arm loose.... don’t hammer from your elbow, and don’t put your thumb on top of the handle. Keep it along side your fingers....

enjoyed video Thanks for sharing Sir ,

Jason made that look easy, the way he can move metal is awesome. Thanks for the vids, I will be looking to get one of your online courses

This is one of the best knife making videos i have seen. I am inspired to try again. Thank you

This guy just made my work so much easier. I'm definitely subscribing

I've watched this video now about 10 times and it is the single most helpful video I've seen in the aspects of bladesmithing. Anytime I feel that I can't move the steel in a way I'd like, I watch it again because it really is a helpful video. I'd love to see more videos like this of just little tips and tricks for bladesmithing.

Great lesson. Thanks bruthu. I like that you show mistakes and how to work through them

Great videos and you are the one person that helped me so much with just a few videos to become way better and a lot faster. Truly appreciate you and your vids more than you can imagine.

Love your work. I no not have a power hammer and just watching this video helps me look at better ways to do what I do

Best one I have seen

Its nice to hear a master bladesmith say I messed up and heres how I'm going to fix it !! Great work Jason

thank you so much for this video sir

Jason! Brother I truly love your videos because you go into the philosophy, techniques, and reality of this profession. It's something I tend to try to do on mine when I'm making a blade. You are my favorite maker by far..... I am one that watches your videos start to finish, it is rich with knowledge....thank you so much and God bless.

Thanks for helping those of us without power equipment.

Thanks Jason, some really helpful techniques! Getting back to the anvil this weekend!

Thank you. Watching you draw that out was awesome. I see that there are a lot of things I've been doing inefficiently, and that some better tongs would probably do me a solid. We appreciate all these videos so much.

I think it’s awesome that you would show and teach your craft especially knowing that there are potential competitors I’m not a knife maker and when I was younger never put into consideration the blood sweat and tears craftsmen out into a hand made item Thank you for taking time in putting these tutorials and videos together

Great video.

Currently building a space, can't wait to start swinging

Thanks to your videos I finally forged a good knife!

Thanks - very informative sir.

Great teaching sir

Dude your a beast love your channel.

Man I’m so glade I found your KZfaq Channel, I’m currently an Air Craft mechanic and this looks like a great Hobby I would love to pick up ! Thanks for the great videos!!

Hi, I'm from Brazil and your videos are great. Your videos help many people with knowledge and humility. Congratulations .

Would love to see you finish it. Grind, make and fit the guard, handle, etc. Especially the guard!

Awesome video with a lot of great info! Tigerlily's knife is looking good too!

Thank you!! My son and I have learned A LOT from your videos. (And trashed some attempts).

I just wanted to say you are the person that inspired me to get into blacksmithing! I want to do blades but so far I’ve been more Interested in other blacksmith crafts a lot of tool making really but your video I watched years ago I think it was called “5 things you need” or something like that but what you said in there stuck with me and I’ve taken it to heart. Now I have come a long way but I just wanna say thank you for your videos! You have no idea who I am but if it wasn’t for you I probably wouldn’t be as deep as I am into the craft!

I just started hand forging knives it's awesome stress relief and anger management plus the boost in pride and confidence ya get when ya make a nice knife

Really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing this level of knowledge. People criticize everything, I think it’s done so they feel better about their ineptitude mostly. Success depends on if someone finds a way, or if they find an excuse.

Yes Jason that helped alot, Thats the shape I've been grinding out, Now I need to get some L.P. and crank up the forge. Thanks; Bob Koontz

Jason sir, have a real COOL HAND and a great teacher..tootall

I was very excited at the beginning; I thought you were forging a seax blade. This is invaluable information...thank you for sharing from a newbie.

As a 47 year old just getting into blacksmithing, videos such as this is priceless and greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work and undoubtedly I will be using your online educational services as a guide to learning the basics before attending an in person class. Thanks again!

I personally thank you for the ( knowledge) your sharing how ever you choose to share, those who choose to criticize can simple choose to not watch... simple, thanks for sharing knowledge Mr.Knight

I remember when you first showed me this. Great video bro

T hat's the best advice I' ve heard you give yet. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN IT , DO IT!!!! That can apply to just about everything in life. People nowadays are'nt willing to put in the time.

Way to call out the arm chair quarter backs. Great video Jason👍👍🇺🇸

What amazes me every time is the cleanness of the shop.

It's just amazing how the metal " OBEY's" you!! It would take me 5-6 firings to get the shape you got in two, great video, Thank you!

Coal Forge / No Power Hammer guy here....This was a Super Big Help, infact it improves my current technique Drastically... Thanks for All the Tips on Straightening... I suffer terribly with finish work before grinding sometimes so this helps out a ton...

Best advice ever. Seeing that hammer everyday 🍻 Thanks Jason love the info and your sense of humor. Couch warrior out!!😜🔨 on!!

You techniques have helped my skill level increase faster than I expected! Being a tradesmen for over 25years I appreciate your honest no nonsense approach. Keep growing the channel and pay no attention to the shade sent from haters brother, bladesmithing is better in the dark anyway 👌🏼🍻💪🏼⚒

Fantastic Jason! I always learn while watching your Vids. one note: at the power hammer I wish the angle was a couple inches higher rather than centered on the edge/spine. we couldn't see where the hammer was impacting on the blade. Everything else was spot on....IMHO.

Just got into this im 25 from Cali I love in the country and want a hobby I can just do on my own I love this I want to make things with my hands this is definitely something I want to pursue I have a passion for it love your channel can't wait to see where it takes me

I really like the teaching videos and I took your advice about sacrificing other stuff and am getting a power hammer in less than a month after years of should I or shouldn’t I thank you

Used these techniques on my first bowie I'm currently making. So much easier when you don't have to grind for days. I love my 3 pound cross pein hammer. I want a Brent Bailey hammer

Thanks, you are the...Best...!

I just started about 2 months ago blade Smithing, and I've already got critics telling me what I am doing wrong lol. A friend of mine wanted to see some pictures so I showed him a video of me twisting a bar of Damascus and he said "oh my God, that has cracks all up and down it!" I tried to tell him that was just the slag breaking up and crumbling, but he doesn't even know what slag is. My point is if I have critics I'm sure you have an ass load of them Jason. People that just have no idea what there talking about and instead of keeping an open mind about something they have no clue about, they just Start running off at the mouth. keep up the great work Jason, us new guys have to learn from somewhere. Don't sweat the trolls bro.

I dig how you don’t hide your distain for making these videos. I just made a coffee can forge, got a small harbor freight anvil and made a wood carving knife out of a broken paddle bit and some scraps of walnut and cottonwood. It developed a crack during the quench but it got hard and seems to be holding an edge. It does what I made it for so I’ll call it a success. Next I’ll make bottle openers and campfire tools to refine my hammer skills.