Making A Knife From Cy Swan's Twist Damascus Billet!

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Everything wants to be a knife but especially this billet of 1095 and 15n20 steel made by Cy Swan. Let's give it an Oprah style makeover and see what happens! I use beautiful Macassar Ebony wood for the first time, which I will refer to as James T Kirkwood for its predilection to warp all over the galaxy. Live and Learn!
Thanks to Holden Murphy and Jonathan Estep!
CY SWAN: greenvalleyforge.com/
100% Charity Auction at for this knife: www.ebay.com/itm/302692989156
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@scottyboy7462 5 жыл бұрын

i actually love that your knives don’t come perfect. when i see makers create perfect knives, it saps my motivation. thanks for posting!! love the channel.

@bigz7298 5 жыл бұрын

A trick I've found for warped wood handle scales is to wet them with water and clamp it onto the knife handle with enough pressure to make them flush and then let them sit out in the sunlight for about 20 min. Do this 2 or 3 times and wahala they're perfectly flush with the tang.

@TheDarkPreacher65 6 жыл бұрын

Steve, any maker will tell ya, "There is no such thing as perfect" And while they may be technically right, they are forgetting one thing: Imperfections give character. Imperfections make things unique. Imperfections make things perfect for the ones who absolutely fall in love with them. and damn if that knife ain't damn near perfect. (I like it, don't love it yet, because sadly, I couldn't afford it.)

@spiderprint 6 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi

@shawnyfin 6 жыл бұрын

"No mistakes, just happy accidents." -Bob Ross

@DiesInEveryFilm 6 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful knife buddy and an awesome job you did. I much prefer the low layer Damascus it has such a better look to it. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@graffiti73 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Your touch when making a knife just adds character to it!

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

St Jude Children's Hospital Charity Auction for this knife: www.ebay.com/itm/302692989156 CY SWAN: greenvalleyforge.com/

@_________________T 6 жыл бұрын

Steve, you deserve to be making more than any of these fad KZfaqrs like *cough cough* Ninja (a video game streamer making $300,000 per month) because you manage your own account and bust your a$$ on your product and provide an educational and satisfying product. Thanks for all you do man. I wish i had the money to support you on patreon. Sincerely, me. (An 18 year old college student with common sense)

@Riverparkroad 6 жыл бұрын

This knife is by far the most beautiful thing (to my eye) that you have ever done! I wish I could afford it! I would buy it in a heartbeat! Wow.... the pattern is perfect, the profile is perfect.... I'm so in love with it!!!

@danwerkman 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy videos. Always learn something and for that I am very greatful.

@mattdickson2 6 жыл бұрын

any day that has a new greenbeetle vid uploaded is a good day

@GumaroRVillamil 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Damn beautiful

@bernardblack6997 6 жыл бұрын

awesome! i love watching cy and scott, so cool you guys all got together for this ;)

@zioo3117 3 жыл бұрын

That is the sharpest cut through news print with no drag that I've ever seen.! I saw some other of your bideos in the past. Very nice explanation along with showing what you are doing so that I appreciate your hand-made knife when done by knowing pretty much each step that went in to making it. That twist Damascus material by Cy is some serious stuff. AF

@filmgeek9136 6 жыл бұрын

Love the loveless fasteners. What a gorgeous knife. Everyone bid if you can.

@markuslovberg4131 5 жыл бұрын

That is one incredible damascus pattern....very beautiful. And I really liked the recessed sides, it made the wood pop in a very eye pleasing way, never seen that before and I bet it will make the feel of the knife even better when working with it in the kitchen.

@drstrangefart 6 жыл бұрын

YAAAAAY YOU'RE BACK!!!!

@iscariotproject 6 жыл бұрын

really nice clean good knife without any weirdness added,looks very functional a working piece of art.

@InstrucTube 6 жыл бұрын

"embiggen it a sklootch". God I love technical blacksmithing terms! Nice job!

@chrisroosendaal4169 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it!!

@MrWillowbeard 6 жыл бұрын

That's one heck of a knife. Keep up the good work!

@CHoppermech47 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous knife. Wonderfully done.

@choppy1851 6 жыл бұрын

Another awesome project. It's always a good day when you post a video, dude. Inspirational stuff.

@Charlielizard 4 жыл бұрын

To me, it was perfect! Beautiful and perfect, lots of character and probably would not use it in my kitchen, it would go into a sealed frame and on a wall in my kitchen. What a beauty! 👍👍👍

@Traderjoe 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife! Really. Even with any flaws.

@mikedrop4421 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful.

@SafetyOptional 6 жыл бұрын

Man, that's gorgeous!

@oliharding 6 жыл бұрын

What a gosh dang beautiful knife.

@MildlyFanatical 6 жыл бұрын

love the video, love the attitude you have to complications and your momentum while making. As a studying guitar maker, if the wood isn't dry, nothings gonna make it stable but time or a kiln drying process. you did your best with what you had and the result is spectacular!

@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman 6 жыл бұрын

Love Scott’s channel! Great stuff!👊 keep up they great work brother!😊

@EJRhees 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@heyimamaker 6 жыл бұрын

That's a good looking knife!

@XBullitt16X 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife, would love to have it in my kitchen.

@smokeyheadspace1607 6 ай бұрын

For your wood scales you should try some OB shine juice. Wood turners use it. (boiled linseed oil, clear shellac, denatured alcohol ) Mix in equal parts. Make small batches, because the alcohol likes to evaporate. Protects the wood and can be polished. I've had good results with it.

@guillemquiroga8081 6 жыл бұрын

I love when my subscriptions come together :')

@bearslovecoffee 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! I wish I could afford even a small blade from you but I'll keep saving. :) Keep it up!

@MikeUman 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful knife! Well done, overcoming those little hiccups, GB.

@dlbknives4869 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job by all,,,,great lookin' blade.

@henners9901 6 жыл бұрын

Great looking knife! To get a shiny oil finish you want to apply quite wet, then buff off after it sits for a few minutes, and repeat for 5+ coats depending on your oil. Keep up the funny videos!

@TristanDare 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, this is awesome!!!

@figueiredomultcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@Breakthrough520 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@danthemakerman 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work man I enjoy the commentary.

@KennyInVegas 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video.... Thanks

@afrog2666 5 жыл бұрын

That`s one good looking knife :)

@RaysOfPivot 5 жыл бұрын

"Embiggen it's dimensional width a sclooch" lol I love it

@silviasilvi1752 6 жыл бұрын

beautiful knife

@ParkerFriedChicken 6 жыл бұрын

I like the jokes and funny editing.

@KpyCkuT 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo !:-) 👍

@christosswc 5 жыл бұрын

Impressive

@Snowy123 6 жыл бұрын

I wanted to sleep at midnight and now it's 2am and I'm watching this video

@jason-ge5nr 6 жыл бұрын

very cool

@fearthespear4242 5 жыл бұрын

issa beautiful knife

@lonestaronestar1845 6 жыл бұрын

I'm digging all the Monty Python references in your videos

@milanradak269 5 жыл бұрын

Tru oil needs several coats, with 1/2 mineral oil dilution, and wet sanding in between coats to fill the pores of the wood if you want a polished finish. Hope this helps you in the future. This is a beautiful knife

@bigboss4298 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife, stupid sharp!

@iamepimethus 6 жыл бұрын

Long time no see Mr. Beetle!

@stefanonegrini4675 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve!

@GreenBeetle 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Stefano!

@mikioistrohlin3532 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!! Don't worry about the small tid bits bro?? Over all she's a beauty!! Love the wood work.. love it all and I'd be happy to keep er on ma hip!!! Keep up the gr8 work!

@bmarsh166 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I'm fairly new to knife making, working on knives 32 and 33 today, and I'm still using a coal forge. I've been collecting parts for my gas forge and would love to know where I could read more on the burner you mentioned about 40 seconds into your video. I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for making them. Ben

@tybertimus 6 жыл бұрын

Well there you are, mister "Green Beetle"...if that is your real name. Nice of you to finally show up again. You make great stuff, both blades and videos. I will definitely pitch in some cash on Patreon if I can get myself caught up as well. Trouble is, I'm also a creator...and not as successful as you. Good luck to us both.

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

Ty Grenier it’s a tough gig, good luck to us all!

@CORZER0 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. You're pretty funny :)

@abdarchitect 6 жыл бұрын

I miss my beloved city Damascus

@RickSolid1 5 жыл бұрын

Tremendous man! Looks great!!! Any movement on the forge? I hope soon.

@Pablo668 6 жыл бұрын

Some people who do fine work, like low quantitiy high quality woodwork and such put a lot of time into building a store of wood and organising it so that when they get a piece to use it's had time to season/stabilise. Another way is to use a kiln to dry the wood out first. I have no idea what temps or timings they would be.

@suburbanknife-maker9194 5 жыл бұрын

Steve is it just a trick of the video or do you find grinding on your machine slows the belt speed down more than it should? If so I had that issue once and it was because I didn’t have enough tension on the belt.

@simonherde6982 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, you shouldn't glue the scales to the tang while they still have moisture in them because as soon as the wood dries it will crack the glue bond and then you have ugly gaps. The best way to get rid of movement in natural wood is to dry it very well. So you should keep your wood in a dry place, like a living room for 1-2 weeks (or longer) before using it. It is also helpful to further dry it by putting it in the kitchen for about two hours at around 60*C. These methods have worked for me and I hope they might help you.

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

hes 3122 nice man, thanks for the help!

@HeadlessChickken 5 жыл бұрын

Haha.. "The Quest of the Holy Grail" ;)

@bpinto9245 6 жыл бұрын

sweet ribbon burner

@CloudfeatherRusticWorks 6 жыл бұрын

I use tru oil as a finish on all of the bows that I make. You have to do about 10, very thin layers. Do three layers, about 3-4 hours apart, then let it cure for 24-48 hours. Go over it with high grit sand paper or 0000 steel wool, I prefer steel wool. Then repeat the process until you're at the 9 layer point. Go over it one more time with sand paper or steel wool, then do a sort of French polish for the 10th layer. Or, you could do the 10th layer, let it cure for a day or two, then go over it with a rottenstone of pumice mixed with oil.

@thomashongshagen4912 6 жыл бұрын

Steve!

@Wedelj 6 жыл бұрын

Is your intro inspired by Austin from Game Theorists? Because that's exactly how he introduces himself.

@user-sw3gd4ur2n 6 жыл бұрын

by what did you keep the billet during grinding on 4:05?

@DREAMY6594 6 жыл бұрын

hey i have a question i bought a knife that is made out of chinese mystery steel also its a fliper edc so my question is could u make the blade out of 5160 or 52100 steel

@yoshi.9 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like Roadhouse’s steak knifes, I would definitely pay $12 for one!

@randygwheeler 5 жыл бұрын

How strong is that magnet? I ask because I don’t trust the ones at Lowe’s. If you can recommend yours please share it with me. 👍

@evaderknives 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I would love to do an integral blade one day, but seeing i do stock removal(I don't even have an anvil, though I might try to build one soon), I would be wasting a lot of material just grinding it(or cutting it) away.... Have you ever used steel wool while you are etching, to make sure everything etches evenly? I always dip my blade, then wipe it down with steel wool, then dip it again to make sure everything is covered evenly.... The knife looks sweet by the way...Take it easy...

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

Dave Erving Evader Knives interesting. I’ve cleaned up oxides after etch w steel wool but not during. Will try that, thanks, brother!

@NoNameIsBest89 5 жыл бұрын

I fucking love this guy 🤣

@Bryton41 6 жыл бұрын

I fucking love chunky patterned damascus

@MikeJones-vb1me 5 жыл бұрын

Surprised that the ironwood moved, I’ve never had a problem with it and I’d be surprised if it would even take stabilizing resin, it’s so naturally oily already. Unfortunate you had to expose the tang like that. It’s a fun aesthetic but also a great way to ensure nobody wants to use your knife. Instant blisters! Did you do the coffee trick to the Damascus?

@steelwarrior105 6 жыл бұрын

Ok, the trick with true oil, apply a generous coat and wait till tacky wipe back with 2000 grit. Apply a second coat and repeat till you like it. You can also buff the he'll out out out it with coarse paper when tacky or take some jewler's rouge to it after it's cured, buffing with paper after it settles is futile

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

nice I'll try it.

@chriseckola3995 6 жыл бұрын

Steve did you like working with the massacar ebony

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

its hard, drilled and sanded well. i didn't get quite where I was aiming with the finish but it's got lots of character.

@petrpitha9966 6 жыл бұрын

"Oh a green beetle video, what's gonna screw him over this time?" So I guess handle scales today?

@popsforgeblacksmithing4793 5 жыл бұрын

i fully finished my first hand made knife today, its got a convex edge on it for bushcraft and all that. my questions is, i got it to shave hair but very rough, any tips? i used a 3500 grit stone to finish and stropped it on leather.

@GreenBeetle 5 жыл бұрын

i wonder about the grain size and carbides

@popsforgeblacksmithing4793 5 жыл бұрын

@@GreenBeetle it's an old mill saw blade, not sure what kind of steel

@notanimposter 6 жыл бұрын

You think it's possible to forge weld titanium to carbon steel with a thin piece of vanadium in between?

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about pure vanadium but titanium is difficult to forge weld. I think it's typically blast welded to steel if I rem right.

@evaderknives 6 жыл бұрын

I think there is a reason you only see a few guys that make timascus(or radmascus)... If you check out Rad Knives or alpha knife supply, they are the only guys I know successfully making anything that involves titanium being forge welded.....Even Alec Steele hasn't tried it, hahaha

@LoganSumrell 6 жыл бұрын

Those Klingspor belts doh...

@brysonsteelers 6 жыл бұрын

The moisture % must of been pretty high if a piece of wood that small was warping so much. Usually even 12-16 % is okay when I'm turning bowls on the lathe

@vampiregirl32 6 жыл бұрын

Damascus knives are best I Luv them knives me and my grandpa and my brother makes axes and knives or maybe swords if my grandpa is not in a cranky mood my grandpa does the Forget my brother catch up clean up all that kind of stuff I do with Engraving and the handle work

@a.d4911 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of oil you use for wood handle?

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

True Oil

@oolabinside 3 жыл бұрын

Gimme Pls Mister!!!!

@jeanreneault8412 5 жыл бұрын

I don't speak american or english, but what's the powder that you use to forged? Thanks

@aaronwasabi327 5 жыл бұрын

Its called flux or borax

@rileycuerrier479 6 жыл бұрын

So what's the reasoning behind etching for 5-7 mins then sanding and repeat x3?

@GreenBeetle 6 жыл бұрын

removes the oxides that form during etching exposing fresh steel for etchant to act on, exaggerating the pattern.

@alecmcjarison999 6 жыл бұрын

Is the camera making it look like you're forging too cold?

@leoleon1077 5 жыл бұрын

I want to buy one of your knifes how do I get one???

@ihatejoze 5 жыл бұрын

Those look like contour lines on a map

@bronsonstephens5799 6 жыл бұрын

Did the Wood Warp Because it Wasn’t Completely Dried Yet?

@7-Oaks-Custom-Corey 5 жыл бұрын

Seems you are having recurring issues of not enough steel to work with. You could forge much thinner and grind less and you will hold on to more steel overall.