Knife Making - Making a Japanese Kitchen Knife

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In this video I show the process that I used to make a Japanese Nakiri Kitchen / vegetable knife. It took 10 hours to make the knife in my basement shop. This video condenses that down to about 10 minutes.
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The Knife dimensions:
Over all length 12.4" (315mm)
Cutting edge length 6.5" (165mm)
Handle length 5.0" (127mm)
Blade width 2.0" (50.8mm)
Blade thickness .125" (3.2mm)
Knife materials:
Blade is O1 High Carbon Tool Steel www.popsknifesupplies.com
Handle material is Arizona Desert Ironwood
www.knifekits.com
Bolster material is African Blackwood
www.bellforestproducts.com
Saya is Cherry wood

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@OrmTostesson 8 жыл бұрын

Truly a japanese approach. -Make a knife in 10 hrs -Sharpen it for 2 weeks Love the knife awesome work!

@ballsdeep6985 7 жыл бұрын

OrmTostesson real Japanese knife is forged not cut

@badmuppet6532 3 жыл бұрын

@@ballsdeep6985 many Japanese knives are stamped, not forged, including global and Mac and most Shun’s. Some very high end ones are but due to the cost of forging many aren’t!

@MetroGradeGoods 8 жыл бұрын

That sharpening jig is amazing. Great work, sat down for lunch and this was the best company I could have.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@arangusmail 8 жыл бұрын

It is so refreshing to watch a craftsman do his thing. No faster, Cheaper, Corner cutting here. Thank you for showing the real and right way.

@gurk2k 4 жыл бұрын

Whole vid is fantastic, but the own-weight-tomato-trick sold me! Loved this!

@nach000 8 жыл бұрын

that sharpener

@nickhaddy4449 7 жыл бұрын

Jon Ngin how do u stop the blade from rusting with out acid

@ssknnth 6 жыл бұрын

www.knife-depot.com/blog/how-to-remove-rust-from-the-blade-of-your-knife/

@dumyjobby 8 жыл бұрын

the knife is amazing, also the tools are impressive but most impressive of all are the skills of the craftsman, turning a piesce of steel and same wood in such an beautiful knife,

@mister87third 8 жыл бұрын

Was on the fence at first about this video because I just finished watching forged blade being made. But at the end I was left wanting more videos. Sad to see u only had 1 video. All I can say is I need more videos. Lol great job.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Hoping to make another one sometime soon:)

@justinowen6055 8 жыл бұрын

I think this will be one of my new favorite channels

@grbragg13 8 жыл бұрын

That knife sharpening tool is awesome! Great knife

@eln74 8 жыл бұрын

Holy tomatos soul...... That is scary sharpened, thanks for sharing!!!

@VALIANTTHOR383 8 жыл бұрын

No idea how this got thumbs down, some very jealous people out there. An incredible piece of craftsmanship by a talented man whom clearly takes great pride in his work and equipment. A pleasure to watch

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thor! I am very proud of this video and knife and I don't worry too much about a few dislikes. Can't make everybody happy:)

@VALIANTTHOR383 8 жыл бұрын

+LaPorte Knives Nor should you my friend, you're brilliant and should be very proud. Good on you.

@BooyaKitten 8 жыл бұрын

I love the octagonal handle. Very beautiful.

@richardharris5336 7 жыл бұрын

I think you're the only person on youtube who does the tomato test properly ;). Excellent work.

@usha3938 8 жыл бұрын

I winced slightly at how it almost fell through the tomato :p amazing job.

@peechyman 6 жыл бұрын

Damn...now that's skill and craftsmanship and a very nice shop setup, especially the knife sharpening station.

@Ms.Nightshade 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the African Blackwood for the handle!

@tomsdreamshopworx 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife!

@nickwoo2 7 жыл бұрын

Great work showing how much work goes into one blade.

@gauravjaiswal9183 7 жыл бұрын

LOL the way he made it using all those power tools. Trust me, there is no craftsmanship in it. Anyone can do it. Watch other videos on how a japanese blacksmith makes a blade all by hand.

@nickwoo2 7 жыл бұрын

Gaurav Jaiswal modern Japanese smiths have power hammers , kaiten toshis, drill presses and a myriad of other power tools. Just because you use power tools does not mean there isn't craftsmanship in the product. It takes talent and skill to use power tools well. It takes a ton of work to make a great blade without or without power tools. if you throw a novice on a grinder they will mess up just as much as with a file.

@dalemartin7886 7 жыл бұрын

well said.

@gauravjaiswal9183 7 жыл бұрын

nickwoo2 I am not taking about those Japanese smiths who use power tools. I clearly said those who do it by hand by using traditional tools and methods. I still disagree. There is no craftsmanship in grinding a sheet of metal to shape and then grinding it more to shine and sharp.

@nickwoo2 7 жыл бұрын

i suggest you try both methods and then get back to us.

@Daedricbob 8 жыл бұрын

The dowel in the 1/2" hole in genius, I've never seen that before. lovely knife. Subscribed.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! I actually got the dowel idea from Oatleyknives

@cameronferguson1217 8 жыл бұрын

i wish every youtuber would give such detailed instructions on there projects also that knife is one of the best ive seen

@MrKozure 8 жыл бұрын

Love the work and the video. I like how your workshop is setup so neatly, makes me want to d some tiding up in my pc room , lol Sub.

@jeffcounts9048 7 жыл бұрын

world class craftsmanship.... & very good filming & editing.....

@LaPorteKnives 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@courtneesdad 7 жыл бұрын

Laporte, what is the name of that knife sharpening jig you have? That is so cool

@Eliel7230 3 жыл бұрын

This nakiri knife is one of the best I've ever seen ! 😀

@zurcatnas27 7 жыл бұрын

It's got everything, including the crazy cut test!! Very nice.

@ThrottleWFO 8 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Oddly satisfying. Very nice knife as well. Great job. Thanks for sharing :-)

@RoyFernbach 8 жыл бұрын

such nice tools you have... super jealous...

@Arek_R. 8 жыл бұрын

Me too. To made my knife I had to do it with only file -,-

@krispykruzer 6 жыл бұрын

This is a whole new set of techniques at play here .... Well done

@MrAnguloA 8 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by the sharp edge!

@nobbybravoalpha1870 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome job and craftsmanship ATB Nobby

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sm00419 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! You should do a video on that sharpener. That thing is pretty awesome. Not that I didn't enjoy the knife making as well!

@randygwheeler 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. A piece of art that works instead of hanging.

@mikewhisky9605 7 жыл бұрын

I love the working around the table saw with no gloves no guards and fingers close to the blade. I do this all the time but keep in mind that kick back would be a disaster. I learned that if you do not push yourself to the limits of failure you will never know what you are capable of.

@MyGoshua 8 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous knife, and cool sharpening system! Subbed.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

@andrewsmith1520 8 жыл бұрын

+LaPorte Knives What +MyGoshua said... So cool. Subbed.

@KastaRules 8 жыл бұрын

A real work of art!

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@KastaRules 8 жыл бұрын

+LaPorte Knives Thank YOU for sharing!

@SrKinekt 8 жыл бұрын

+LaPorte Knives How much to make me one?? Love these knives and I have a few being a chef...let me know thanx!

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

+Kor Kut $250 shipped for Desert Ironwood handles. $260 for burl woods. Check out LaBelleblades.com

@adi2mila 7 жыл бұрын

/ LaBelle Blades

@Hoodie87 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome workshop, beautiful product!

@madslashers2002 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea of drilling round holes and using slotted dowels! I’m going to use this idea and see how well it works out! Great video!

@FKnivesCustomBladesAndHandles 8 жыл бұрын

Very Neat Process! I make lots of handles and the dowel idea is pretty smart! If you check out most my videos, I use a Metal File and Torch to heat up and that burns a slot in a bolster pretty quickly, Great Video!

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I checked out a video of yours .. Very nice! I'll have to try that burning technique out. That's how Murray Carter does his as well👍

@captshae 7 жыл бұрын

where can i get that knife sharpener?

@futuresonex 7 жыл бұрын

A battery charger etching machine and a home built version of the Wicked Edge sharpener, I like it!!! Damn nice work too!

@jayblescashews 8 жыл бұрын

i have seen quite a bit of knife making videos but this has some of the best tools

@jeremyDC83 7 жыл бұрын

i would like to know where to find a diamond sharpening setup like that.

@kapulu6259 6 жыл бұрын

jeremy candee wickededge.com has them. A little different look but the same over all.

@kapulu6259 6 жыл бұрын

This one looks to be home made and well done.

@BobsATree 8 жыл бұрын

i jumped at 0:30 scared the shit outa me lol

@emberoze 8 жыл бұрын

lol

@depechemode6101 7 жыл бұрын

jejejeje

@wesleytownsend8214 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship, simple design yet eloquently perfect. You are an artist my friend. I enjoyed how you took the time to ensure perfection instead of rushing and using shortcuts. Thumbs up

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words sir!

@Eliel7230 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent craftsmanship ! Thank you for sharing this with us.

@bigserge07 7 жыл бұрын

would these be for sale or can one be ordered? Very beautiful knife and great video.

@LaPorteKnives 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bigserge! We only sell knives as we make them and we are currently out of these. BladeHQ has one of our Nakiri in stock. Check them out and search for LaBelle Blades under their 'search by brand" menu. ✌🏼️

@albertchang978 7 жыл бұрын

All hoоооt girls arе hеrееее => twitter.com/99d8250f0f0fe7a96/status/800976871114481664 Knifе Mаking Маking аа Jаpааnesе Кitсhеn Кnifе

@M3iscool 8 жыл бұрын

5:37 ssaayyyy whaaaattt?!

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Electrochemical etching👌🏼The salt water is an electrolyte and the negative and positive ends of the charger are the cathode and anode that force metallic ions from the knife into the electrolyte that's soaked into the Q-tip.

@M3iscool 8 жыл бұрын

LaPorte Knives Wow! I have never heard of, or seen that before. I feel that I must try that for myself! Does it work on mild steel?

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

+Viking War Pickle yes.

@manniefresh3425 8 жыл бұрын

that handle is truly beautiful

@tonywalker8030 7 жыл бұрын

Every process were done with an equal balance of numbers, I wouldn't done it any differently, nicely done.

@guguigugu 8 жыл бұрын

rip headphone users

@icemike1794 8 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Japanes Knife but without even half quallity of a real one. I´m a little disappointed, i thought to see some great forging process in this video.

@gunner240b8 8 жыл бұрын

Darn you, for making it look simple. When in fact it is anything but!

@pjotre1661 6 жыл бұрын

Love the knife and the video. Saw it today in my recommendations and it reminded me of the first time I saw it. When I saw it for the first time I really loved the incredible skill and passion you are making your knifes with. Now I love making knifes by myself and started my own first try one a Nakiri some days ago. Thank you for inspiring people like me to start withe the great craft of knife making.

@forge52100 8 жыл бұрын

Nice, love how you did the handle, I've got to try something like that.

@rhubarbpie2027 8 жыл бұрын

Your sharpening apparatus gives me the feels.

@sajinkahnalt 8 жыл бұрын

the only knife tutorial that has a REALLY good jump scare if you arent exactly paying attention.... good show btw :D keep it up sir

@iantweedie4060 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful knife excellent work The tidiness of the shop was amazing Definitely can't wait for more

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nathancarter5831 6 жыл бұрын

I just want the knife. As an aspiring chef, it makes me happy and tinglingly inside.

@locksnkeys 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@jerrystark3587 8 жыл бұрын

A beautiful knife. Well-crafted and a great value at the price.

@EYALAVRAHAMI 7 жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful knife! please share more of them with us. your technic is just great!

@mpaz48mo 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, very nice. Id love to have a tool shop like that.

@greenophotography 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Nothing satisfies quite so much as witnessing good work done well.

@MTalhaAli 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Amazing Craftsmanship.

@foodpimpz9086 8 жыл бұрын

You sir do some very nice work.

@vinwey 8 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Can't wait for the next one.

@mattye880 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great build loved it

@LucasDaRonco 8 жыл бұрын

Great job! Loved the whole process, and that sharpening, deer god! Now I want one of those for my kitchen!

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucas!

@ma218 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I love this style knife

@archie100001 8 жыл бұрын

ive never seen anything like this,, I was hooked from the start. Amazing

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jsv121 8 жыл бұрын

beautifully done!

@AdventuringJD 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic knife! Phenomenal work!

@shellyk4435 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome work

@jamescrosby5591 8 жыл бұрын

thank you and I hope to see more of your brilliant work

@BeingReal1 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship👍🏼

@sr20DETdrift 7 жыл бұрын

omg that was satisfying. I wish I had that workshop to use to create stuff like this.

@Forevertrue 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. great knife!! Thanks!

@CrabClawBand 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome work man!

@smoker_joe 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Good job !

@JackOusley 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool, good job!

@kopriva007 8 жыл бұрын

Bravo, awesome work.

@markspc1 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking knife. The knife that you made it looks like the Japanese Nakiri Vegetable Knife, however the Nakiri knife has a single bevel cutting edge and on the flat side it has a shallow concave. Hope that next time you can make the traditional Nakiri knife.

@MrUltracoin 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice craftsmanship!

@F14Goose37 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Excellent work. I like your style.

@benjaminmathias5004 7 жыл бұрын

Pure art. Nice video

@ScottVSpiroIII 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job.

@p0lednik 8 жыл бұрын

LoL, that sentence at saya making part "this is not a traditional method to make one" made my day man :D Like anything that you did in this video was by the traditional methods :D

@antmallett6065 7 жыл бұрын

Using a surface plate and a depth gauge to scribe a line on a piece of wood - that's attention to detail. Nice.

@bootlip11 8 жыл бұрын

you are the man. I strive to be a skilled knife maker like you someday. thank you

@skid1977 8 жыл бұрын

Wow ...A pleasure to watch. thank you.

@GustavoBrazBarros 8 жыл бұрын

Great knife, pure art.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@williexyz 8 жыл бұрын

Thats a cool sharpening jig. nice video

@markbrock4139 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Interesting to see how others make a blade.

@beezee6979 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your technique.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Happy to share!

@LuisMartinez-xp1dh 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@brosius85 8 жыл бұрын

cant wait for more vids! also i am mega jelly of your workshop. shits epic.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you like this setup, just wait until you see the new shop! We just bought a Haas CNC machine to make titanium frame lock folders and flipper knives and are moving all the equipment into a new building.

@shanesims2864 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB !!!

@suds1228 8 жыл бұрын

True craftsmanship. Ty.

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏼

@kwhemphill 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome honing equipment!

@jeremiahfield5852 8 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why this video has so many thumbs down. great production guys, y'all are awesome

@LaPorteKnives 8 жыл бұрын

Can't make everybody happy..Thank you!

@jeremiahfield5852 8 жыл бұрын

+LaPorte Knives thank you for the reference knowledge and inspiration. love that oscillating belt sander btw, and that freakin' awesome knife sharpener