Making a Damascus San-Mai Kukri

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Күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! This is the first video I've filmed on my new camera gear, I hope the quality speaks for itself :D I hope y'all enjoy this full build video, there will be many more videos like this one showing up on this channel, so stay tuned for that!
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Music: Epidemic Sound
CHAPTERS:
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Making the Damascus Steel
4:46 - Forging the Blade
8:59 - Normalizing and Rough Grinding
12:30 - Quenching and Final Grinding
19:36 - Hand-sanding the Blade
22:28 - Fitting the Guard
25:15 - Fitting the Handle
27:00 - Shaping the Handle
29:02 - Etching My Maker's Mark
29:44 - Etching the Damascus
31:18 - Final Polishing and Glue-up
34:10 - Blade Reveal
34:39 - Sharpening and Testing

Пікірлер: 603

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

If you enjoyed this video and you want to see more behind the scenes, check out my Instagram @jhublades!

@bulldozer7656 11 ай бұрын

Really great work! Many knife makers are so impatient and it shows in the final knife.. look up shurap from Ukraine. He is excellent..

@JesterMasterz 11 ай бұрын

Please don’t upload videos like this where we cant go to specific time of the video

@Technie87 11 ай бұрын

Use blue sharpie in magnum size. It works practically the same and wont spill

@ChowCaffe 11 ай бұрын

The name is KHUKURI not KUKRI 😂😂😂, I also know that the spelling mistake is not your fault but as a Nepali I felt obliged to point out those errors. A Khukuri initially was like that centuries ago but then a small cut was added towards the bottom near the handle towards the sharp side, so that the blood of the victim will not rush all the way to the users hand and the handle of the weapon and make it slippery in the battle field or get stuck on the victim's body when pulled out from the cut, ultimately losing the weapon. That cut would prevent those blood flow and make it drip from it before getting to the hand or handle. Small details made the Gorkhali victorious in close combat. Though, you have nice skill and gave your best effort.

@mdmojibur1689 11 ай бұрын

Will you make me such a knife big brother, please let me know the price of this knife and delivery in India

@ThatWorks Жыл бұрын

Heck yea! More!

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

YESSIR🫡🫡🫡 Ngl I went a little crazy making this in a week so I might have to space out the filming a bit🗿

@VesperCadha 11 ай бұрын

First blade making video with commentary that really explains something! Most of it is "oh look, I can make swords" and no explanation of how. More!

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Yessir! That was the goal, I’m glad it came across that way😅, I was worried I was talking too much about the intricacies, but I’ll keep doing it if you like it that much👍

@markgreenberg1684 11 ай бұрын

I've watched other forging videos but most of them are silent, so while they're fascinating to watch I have no clue what they're doing. I appreciate your voiceover and the information you provide.

@stevethemedic8267 5 ай бұрын

I am going through a really tough time of mental battles and anxiety, coupled w a recent break up. Your videos give me so much comfort. Thank you.

@sofiegoldie4861 3 ай бұрын

Hope you feel better, I also finds these videos calming 😊

@ThatWorks Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I had elk burger patty with a fried egg on top for breakfast. Today I'm thinking a couple eggs over a bed of rice. Perhaps an oatmeal latte as well.

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Damn, that sounds super nice. Where’s you get the elk?

@ThatWorks Жыл бұрын

@@jhublades Oregon

@SonoraSlinger 10 ай бұрын

Video Starts- (spills oil everywhere, breaks his forge) Me- finally, someone i can relate to.

@SonoraSlinger 10 ай бұрын

Also- I forge in Surprise, Arizona. The weather is straight up disrespectful.

@shishirkumarsingh 6 ай бұрын

Wow great craftsmanship Jesse. A little explanation about the Kukri, the correct pronunciation is Khukuri which is the all purpose kinife for everyday household use in the kitchen, cutting wood, cutting fodder from the forest for your goats and cattle in the Himalayan region. It is also is used in the slaughter of animals by chopping off their heads. It is also a personal weapon of the Gurkha army. There is a small mistake in the knife. Jesse did not cut a small half moon slot at the base of the Khukuri blade before the handle. This is needed to drain or divert the flow of the blood away from your hand after a little slaughter so that the handle is not slippery and fly off from your hand.

@noobbuilderproductions7865 11 ай бұрын

The commentary that you add on this video makes it so much more enjoyable and educational to watch. Beautiful work too

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you like the commentary😅

@ascari100 11 ай бұрын

Your attention to detail is insane, I hand stuff my projects from time to time and people don't realize the level of patience and commitment required for it.

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ve been working on the detail aspect of my pieces lately, it’s been worth it pretty much every time, I never regret it

@TAllyn-qr3io 11 ай бұрын

I really like that your surroundings aren’t some run if the mill workshop. It is lived in and it gives your video character. The washer and dryer are great horizontal work surfaces. 👍🤙

@Babybluem2 5 ай бұрын

Love the Home Alone reference. I thought I was the last person on earth who still says that.

@olivierdelatouche9453 11 күн бұрын

French boy here, if you continue on the path of "incompétence" you'll eventually manage to become our next president ! Great work bruv !

@jackdorsey4850 11 ай бұрын

It's good to see craftsmen doing what they do best

@XynephioNNoiR74 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic blade, man. An even more fantastic display of bladesmithing. Fun to watch and a learning experience. You seem to enjoy your trade and shows in your ethic and finished product. Eager to see more!

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!! I do enjoy what I do, it's the perfect creative outlet. I am excited to make more videos!

@noahnipperus7320 2 ай бұрын

Fellow AZ blacksmith here! So glad I found your channel, thank you for sharing your videos! I learned a lot!

@7bimbam929 11 ай бұрын

If I'm not wrong you're the guy who won a whole bunch of forged in fire challenges. Good job bro great job. If you're not that guy. The compliment still stands

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Yep I’m the guy, without the show I couldn’t afford any of these tools XD Thanks for watching!!

@andreyl3953 Жыл бұрын

The "I reforged The Forged In Fire like a boss" kid is back.

@corvus_knives 10 ай бұрын

A damascus san mai kukri that looks like a bowie AND has a hamon... this is nuts, sign me in. 😂❤

@jacksonblankenship5403 Жыл бұрын

Had some oat meal for breakfast today. Added some protein powder and frozen berries and some honey and it was delicioso

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Ooh nice, I’m not a fan of oatmeal myself but I do love me some protein powder and berries

@mjknives Жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Can’t wait for more!!

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope I can deliver😅

@FreeCanadian76 Жыл бұрын

freakin' amazing dude.

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@user-jd8qx8ll7c 11 ай бұрын

Amazing work. It's good to see craftsmen doing what they do best.

@TylerSmith-oi2ct 11 ай бұрын

One of the best kukris I've ever seen. Very impressive. Envious of all your gear and knowledge

@elizabettrodriguezagundez3850 Жыл бұрын

I AM YOUR FAN FROM MEXICO. YOU ARE AMAIZING.

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Hope you enjoyed the vid👍

@dubssalamander Жыл бұрын

great to see you back, love the Damascus. hope the uploads keep on coming!

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Great to be back! Damascus will keep playing a large role in the videos I make👍

@arbarzh Жыл бұрын

Seeing the care you took to the tang, we can say you made a Hu Tang... I'll see myself out

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Good one🗿

@arbarzh Жыл бұрын

@@jhublades not that good. You're too kind. But glad to watch you forging blades again. Very nice work.

@ehsfb20011 4 ай бұрын

And with his relatives they're a Hu Tang Clan.

@NoNe-oe4zq 11 ай бұрын

Bro made the best kukri ❤

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man, idk about “the best”😅, there’s a lot of good makers out there

@NoNe-oe4zq 11 ай бұрын

@@jhublades if I wanted a kukri it will be like this much love ❤️

@flouie5972 11 ай бұрын

This is the best video on knife / forage making I have seen, loved it. I like the how you explain what you are doing and why. It is good to see a young Asian artisan with passion and still going to get an formal education. Keep up the good work, from an old Chinese guy "Hold Yeah"!

@raymorphis5714 11 ай бұрын

Hand sanding I KNOW is the last step other then guard and handle BUT I HATE it so much I almost always put it off till i have 3 or 4 blades ready to go. I still hate it of course but I guess for me it seems like I'm getting more done..Yes I KNOW i'm not but it makes me feel better, then just wasting a whole day doing 2.

@terrypham6406 Жыл бұрын

This guy.. this guy knives...

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Is that the elusive Terry Pham?

@randycolon2783 11 ай бұрын

Man I loved this build! Thank you for awesome content.

@sidneyriggs9764 11 ай бұрын

That is fricken awesome.

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man🙏

@stuartbaker666 11 ай бұрын

Bloody brilliant Jesse. Loved watching this

@wpjohn91 11 ай бұрын

Great to continue watching your journey.

@devrueh 11 ай бұрын

An absolute joy to watch you work! Fantastic knife that is! Your grinding is awsome!!! Love to see more!!

@kevinreilly3369 11 ай бұрын

A very educational vid Jesse, especially the quote of “at the end of the day, is night!” lol. A sense of humour is a very important part of the content, and showing any mistakes, being small or big, even potentially, at critical stages as you did well, it makes it more real! Keep it up, and keep it in! From a new subscriber👍🏼.

@gipper222zk7 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely Stunning blade bro 110%!!!!! Keep up the great work&channel, can't wait to see your next project!!! The Damascus used for the San Mai just makes it really really pop it turns it into something completely different, it should have its own name it turned out so great!!!

@ramonade_knives 11 ай бұрын

Happy to see you on KZfaq, you work well under pressure and even better when free !

@samruez5108 11 ай бұрын

I don't have a kiln, a vise, a belt sander or a quencher. What I do have is an appreciation for hard work and perfection. How many hours was this project and cam you make me one?. I have no sharp knives and with only one arm I could never do what you do, you are totally amazing!!!!!!!!

@rybeen2516 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!! Really enjoyed watching it. Jay Guru Gorakhnath!!! ❤️ from 🇳🇵

@peterquintana5437 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work, great execution!

@christobaliancantu7112 9 ай бұрын

Freaking sweet! Big fan of your challenges on forged in fire ☺️ I show my friends the episodes and they are in awe. I'm barely starting bladesmithing for just over a year and I'm doing pretty alright. Keep up the freaking awesome work! 😊

@alexandr9794 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Watched your work in the Forged in Fire show, keep going man 👏

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I will do my best 🫡

@jeradtrannum841 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for doing such a great job filming and explaining your process, so helpful for a newbie. Subscriber for life.

@mightbefuze9126 11 ай бұрын

You’re definitely one of the funniest and most informative forge channels I’ve watched. Awesome final products too, good luck w the heat wave amigo

@neaituppi7306 6 ай бұрын

"At the end of the day, it's night." See, this is why I watch full builds. The chance to learn.

@ariscubanbreed7265 4 ай бұрын

Awesome build from scratch to complete Kukri.Nice.

@SEYMORRATS 10 ай бұрын

I've watched several of your vids.. this was my favorite build.. great technique.. thanks for sharing.. keep up the great work.

@julianshalders6047 11 ай бұрын

Luv your workmanship, awesome, no stress , final result wow😊👌👍🙏

@asteiner9181 11 ай бұрын

Your a bad ass blade smith bro ! At such a young age too. Hats off to you.

@user-gn1xu5qm2q 11 ай бұрын

Dude you and your channel is awesome. Intelligent and also hilarious. Thank you.

@6firefightin 11 ай бұрын

Hands down this is one of the best videos I’ve seen! Well done! You’ve got some talent! 🍻

@gege5901 Жыл бұрын

great forging of course but great videography as well. Very enjoyable to watch with the editing.

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! My brother and I spent so many brain cells on the cinematography, so it truly means a lot🙏🙏

@christianmiracle6054 11 ай бұрын

@jhublades what type of sheath did you make for the knife I would go with plastic or leather

@user-qd3dp7gw5y 11 ай бұрын

Right on. Love you beautiful work

@_jaeger_fabian 11 ай бұрын

Holy moly...😮 What a beast 😮

@robertmilos4650 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Jesse, your vid’s are really very instructional for me. I wish I had the facilities to try knife making. I spent many years as a boilermaker, now retired. Cheers & keep those videos coming. Thanks again

@DrChoucroute Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work and video!

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I hope to get even better👍

@SonoraSlinger Ай бұрын

I've seen 2 of your videos. And both times you where way too relatable. "I broke my forge" 😂😂😂 you're the Everyman's knife maker

@jimmyfolk12345 Ай бұрын

I accidentally clicked on your video but watched for a little bit now. I'm glad i stuck around. You, sir, have earned another subscriber

@xoxentertainxox2000 6 ай бұрын

Your take on the kukri knife almost reminds me of a Bowie/kukri style and it’s quite impressive! Amazing job

@Wilders53 11 ай бұрын

Nice shop! And fantastic work! Love it

@idoonotkno894 23 күн бұрын

u have some sort of obsession with damascus steel .... ur a real man of culture

@user-jp6mr8wn9v 11 ай бұрын

Você é tão bom para fazer uma faca afiada. Parabéns!!

@carson535 7 ай бұрын

Incredible work. That thing is deadly. The home shop is awesome too.

@deervalleyengravings3088 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Been watching you since Forged in Fire.

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, hope I’m living up to expectations👍

@deervalleyengravings3088 Жыл бұрын

@@jhublades you're doing great.

@lucarossetti71 10 ай бұрын

Impressive! Kudos!

@ToastyTilapia 11 ай бұрын

Dude I'm woodworking in my garage in phoenix rn, I can't imagine blacksmithing. At least I can have a fan pointed at me. Holy shit major props what a baller

@White_devil1980 Жыл бұрын

Hand sanding is a love hate relationship with any blade smith or blacksmith

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Yeah…

@rexwilson315 11 ай бұрын

Now that's a knife! I love to see people's faces when they see a blade like that.😱😱😱

@abl_creations Жыл бұрын

I want more 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

More is on the way :D

@lawsonlu8447 Жыл бұрын

👍I watched you Forged in fire, really love your work!

@koumanian4450 11 ай бұрын

Live from France, thank you for your incredible work, you really have gold in your hands or rather metal 😉

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge Lit. Keep Making. God bless.

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Yessir👍

@jad6126 9 ай бұрын

Nice! That turned out really really nice.

@MASI_forging 11 ай бұрын

Turned out to become a beautiful knife and you did a great job.👍👍

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man🙏

@handsomeflakker 11 ай бұрын

Great video ❤ So happy to be subbed and blessed enough to watch your content. Never stop 🕺🏽

@vivid-siege106 11 ай бұрын

i cant imagine where your skills will take you, this work is astonishing

@shay4501 11 ай бұрын

it will take him to his workshop?

@360GAMEGEEK 10 ай бұрын

These videos always intrigue me and your explaining step by step and showing the full process is great I feel even prouder than you when I see the finished product 😅😂

@bramvader8401 11 ай бұрын

It looks like a hell of an awsome blade 👍 youre video was great to watch. Keep on going strong much respect and honor from the Netherlands,may the Lord Bless You on your journey.

@nastynate2-kh4wg 4 ай бұрын

excellent work, love the home made set up, i love kukri style weapons.

@kendrewfunk7106 11 ай бұрын

This is really good. You deserve way more support than you have now

@briancloke4902 11 ай бұрын

Heh Jesse Hu you sure have some talent there is no dought about that. But mate , take it from an old hand who has run workshops most of my working life , start being serious about eye protection. Protecting your eyes with safety glasses is soo so important. Your passion for your art is inspiring , don't let it be short lived. Professionals take safety seriously and never compromise.

@onemethod20001 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are great and detailed. I subscribed cause I see how hard you work. Keep rolling bro

@Technie87 11 ай бұрын

Use blue sharpie in magnum size. It works practically the same and wont spill

@perfecthub3256 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed you on FORGED IN FIRE you sir are amazing keep it up.

@ballistic350 11 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see u back on the show... it will keel. The winnings from the show def went to some tools... all skills ,u will be abs mastersmith by 25 or sooner

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

I hope to be back someday! The money definitely went to a bunch of tools, it’s how I can do the things I do now. Mastersmith at 25 is doable, but will be very hard😅

@leonlee9518 11 ай бұрын

You are the master , respect !

@user-re7dt8tx2p Жыл бұрын

Amazing work ❤🎉

@jhublades Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@AMF1 11 ай бұрын

Hi Jesse, thanks for the video, very informative !

@jhublades 11 ай бұрын

No problem! It’s fun to film and piece together the story

@shovington67 5 ай бұрын

So glad to see you making a Kukri! I own 2 cold steel gurkha kukri blades. One in SK5, and the other in O1 tool steel. I love them. The forward weight makes it easier to put power into the stroke, and helps with chopping jobs. I'd love to get my hands on a pair of cold steel CPM 3V kukri's. I believe the steel is perfect for kukri's.