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@Captaraknospider
2 жыл бұрын
How long was it in the coffee?
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
I generally do a 24 hour soak and buff it with steel wool several times throughout the soak
@Captaraknospider
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives can I use 1500 sand paper instead of steel wholl
@Captaraknospider
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives thanks for the quick reply❤
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Don't know, never tried it.
@brysonalden5414
3 жыл бұрын
When you were peening the billet I wondered what effect putting a ladder grind on it would have. Never tried it, but your billet looked thick enough. In any event, you got a beautiful blade!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
That is a neat idea! I will try it!
@brysonalden5414
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives When you do, please post a video! Just subscribed.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Will definitely do that! Glad to have you here with us on the channel!
@joachimrist2293
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. That is a beautiful Blade. Very good Job. Greetings from Germany
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it!
@BamaDanKnives
3 жыл бұрын
Wow looks awesome!! Thx enjoy your videos you explain so a old man like me understands!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
@codyorvis6598
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm never seen the wood for setting welds thats an interesting concept
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't work! Lots of smoke!
@codyorvis6598
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I'd imagine
@codyorvis6598
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I was also gonna ask does it get really hot with the anvil so close to the forge
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Not really but when it's hot outside I move it further away
@TWKKNIVES
2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother I'm just trying to make my way through everything you've filmed then I like it, comment, share. I hope it helps! 🤘
@UnHolyLuke
3 жыл бұрын
Man.. i just noticed u only have 7,75k subs?! U r like Walter or Jeremy with ur indepth guide/sharing ur knowledge plus knives u made can compete with the best out there.. u should have more and i wish they come soon. Continue in great work and thanks for inspiration and hard work u put in these
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! I have a lot of fun making these videos! I watch their channels also! Great guys here on KZitem
@bearfootknivesgunforge9183
2 жыл бұрын
Had same issue with using wood on Damascus. 1 time was enough for me to nix it. Nice San Mai bro
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@elusuarionoexiste7964
3 жыл бұрын
Muy bueno tu trabajo 👍
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sudo_nym
3 жыл бұрын
Looking good, Airin! can't wait to see part 2, man. I must look at getting myself a height gauge for marking my centreline. I've been using a flat marble slab and a drill bit so far, and although it works, it's a bit crude and inaccurate. This was a really enjoyable video. You know I always enjoy and appreciate your work. Take care 👍🏻
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
The height gage is worth the dollars for sure.
@sudo_nym
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I'm looking at some right now.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I think I bought mine for $60 shipped. I didn't go on the high engh end for sure
@sudo_nym
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I just bought one for £30, so about $45 delivered. 👍🏻
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Wicked!
@kivalcosta1900
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kival Costa!
@davidscadlock5569
2 жыл бұрын
Great video - Thank You!!!!!!
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome David!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Do you like the dark contrast on the blade?
@andyc750
3 жыл бұрын
yes, cool as
@metalblueberries3742
3 жыл бұрын
I love how the different contrast surfaces turned out. Certainly a riveting piece.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! I was pleased with the results!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalblueberries3742 thank you! I agree totally
@mattgreef1676
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful mate
@Glenfilthie1
3 жыл бұрын
Will you do a sheath for it as well?
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@mattgreef1676
3 жыл бұрын
Evening from the uk mate quick question if you are not going to use wood for a cold anvil how do u battle that. I forge outside and my anvil is always cold 🥶
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I have decided that if I need to forge weld steels together I will simply forge a mono steel blade to heat up the anvil first!
@mattgreef1676
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives so heat the forge up with hot steel sweet il try that mate ty
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't hurt to knock out 2 projects at once anyway!😁 I didn’t like all the smoke from the wood!
@mattgreef1676
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives at first I was like yes the answer to all my problems then I was like oh un 999 on speed dial 😆
@mattgreef1676
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives lovely work though mate
@austinpoper6907
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Question, I am going to try my first San mai here soon. What thicknesses of steel should I start with?
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Your core material won't change much but the outer layers smash down a lot. It is a good idea to have hefty outer layers this one I used 3 layers of .200 thick stock
@austinpoper6907
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives Thanks so much!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@Stinky_sack
3 жыл бұрын
Man thats a really good looking san mai. I prefer this over the traditional way of 1084 at the bottom being black. Having the center in 15n20 giving it this look is really awesome
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Myles!
@JesusLopez-fc7bd
Жыл бұрын
How much.are they?
@bangjo5597
2 жыл бұрын
Really coffe powder ?
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Yes instant coffee
@davidwintman6869
Жыл бұрын
Add someone with very little knowledge. What is the advantage to no flux for the initial billet weld?
@18deadmonkeys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! This is approachable. I can do this.
@lonnierobinson8521
Жыл бұрын
Why not hammer the shape of the knife out? Save some grinding
@Aleeknives
Жыл бұрын
3 layer construction. If you hammer the shape out you wouldn't have the same relief between layers. You would be left with just a tiny relief line near the cutting edge
@lonnierobinson8521
Жыл бұрын
I can see that too. But personally I feel like the tip should be hammered in and rough shape with hammer then set up the grind lines. I do not think what you are doing is wrong by no means
@calebgant4189
3 жыл бұрын
The forged finish not darkening is probably due to decarb on the scale layer. Awesome result with this one man!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Caleb! I suspected the same after seeing it.
@nickaschenbecker9882
Жыл бұрын
3 things: 1.) Nice knife. You made that look super easy which means you explained it well. (2.) Nice truck! (3.) I'm glad you underscored using CHEAP coffee. I see a lot of people using Nescafé and that's SUCH a waste of money. We're after tannins, not flavor. 😂😂😂😂
@Aleeknives
Жыл бұрын
100% with you Nick!
@TWKKNIVES
2 жыл бұрын
Can't remember if I commented on this one or not so my question/comment is can I use two 1/8 in pieces of 15n20 for the core or does it have to be a single piece I'm just looking to beef the blade up cuz this will be my first attempt at San Mai?
@Sharkdog11b
Жыл бұрын
A blacksmith that mentored me thought me the same thing he said always have your anvil at “dick height” his words haha
@forginghard
3 жыл бұрын
I like your blade
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ashleycarey3190
2 жыл бұрын
Did you just hammer what would be the cutting edge with the pein?? I'm going to start forging knives soon and San mai is what I really want to get good at I have no power tools so will just have my trusty hammer also would flux core welders be able to weld a San mai billet together thanks in advance love the content
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir and a flux core would work just fine
@chili5369
2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother great video I've seen it many times. How long did you leave it in the coffee? I keep trying this and mine doesn't not look like that lol I even went to Wal-Mart to get the same coffee hahahaha
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Generally 24 hours and I pull it out about every 6 hours and buff it with 0000 steel wool to make sure it coats evenly
@TyrellKnifeworks
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Nice job! I had to laugh on you using the flatter while holding it between your legs. Haven't you accidentally ever hit something on the anvil and it sent the handle north? I have. 😬
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Oh believe Me I jave had lots of things go flying around the shop while forging! Did you watch my Gladius build🤣🤣😂🤣 I did a blooper reel at the end just for projectile.
@TyrellKnifeworks
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I was referring to hitting the piece and it forcing the handle up into your crotch. It’s not fun. 🤣
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I got the reference! I was dancing on puns and needles the whole time!
@wmcknives
2 жыл бұрын
It didn't darken because of the decarburization!
@VinceBoothe
3 жыл бұрын
You could try just heating up a piece of metal and then putting it on your anvil instead of using a wood board that'll keep your anvil hot
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I resorted to doing! Thank you, cheers
@FireCreekForge
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite thing about zero atmosphere is there’s no problem just heating up to welding temp, no worries about scale, etc. Good job btw
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hey I was blown away by the pattern on that last ball bearing knife you did!
@FireCreekForge
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives thanks man!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Certainly! Love you channel dude
@TWKKNIVES
2 жыл бұрын
I did comment here I'm going g to message you on Patreon too
@jackspradt1562
3 жыл бұрын
The Rivers Experience Channel makes killer san and CuMai without a welder . check it out.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I talk to Erick all the time! He has a great channel!
@KarlBAndersen
3 ай бұрын
San-Mai has an unhardenable jacket. Wrought iron, stainless steel, mild steel, etc. You made a three layer "Damascus" blade. "San Mai (Japanese: 三枚, Hepburn: sanmai), in the context of metal blade construction/metalwork, refers to a knife, blade or sword that has the hard steel hagane forming the blade's edge, and the iron/stainless forming a jacket on both sides. It is also the term used to refer to the technique used to create these blades."
@jucerpaulvlog
3 жыл бұрын
NICE VIDEO.. MORE VIDEOS, GOD BLESS TO YOUR CHANNEL
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnathansibley9458
3 жыл бұрын
The drug d' forge (forged texture ares) didn't etch black because of decarburization. Carbon is what makes etched steel come out black.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@johnathansibley9458
3 жыл бұрын
Brut d' forge not drug d' forge 🤣🤣🤣 autoincorrect strikes again.
@jasonrhodes9683
3 жыл бұрын
He don't give a flux.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@anthonyh3224
2 жыл бұрын
I'm suffering from "anvil envy" right now.....
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@wurre
3 жыл бұрын
Or you can just dunk the billet in kerosene for a while and weld from a gas rich atmosphere and you don't have to spend all day removing weld 🤗
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
You can do that also!
@wurre
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives that you can 😊👍🏻
@jasonburns956
3 жыл бұрын
I think the rough forged flats are decarb and that why it didn't etch
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I think your right!
@RezaM-f5j
2 ай бұрын
اگر از زیر قلطک با فشار لازم عبور بدهید نتیجه چطور میشه ❤
@Sharkdog11b
Жыл бұрын
Did you say you used 15n20 for the cutting edge? I’ve never done that I feel it would be soft but I’m definitely no San mai expert at the moment
@Aleeknives
Жыл бұрын
15n20 actually makes wonderful mono steel knives and great as a core metal for san mai also
@Sharkdog11b
Жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives very cool I appreciate you I’ve learned so much from you coming up as a blade smith you really stand out in great ways.
@Aleeknives
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andrewcours8023
3 жыл бұрын
You can do fluxless welds without having to weld up the seams. I do it often. Just make sure your pieces are flat and tight. I usually run them up to 120 on the platen then clamp in the vice and tack weld. Preheat your forge, I toss a peice of scrap steel in so I can see the temp that I want. Then toss the billet in and bring direct to welding heat. Light/firm taps on the anvil to set the weld and your golden. Setting welds isn't rocket science till you start including stainless or non-ferrous metals like copper. Nice video though, lots of great tricks and tips here. Great looking blade!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Great info man! Thank you! Cheers
@andrewcours8023
3 жыл бұрын
No prob man. I like the cut through the BS approach. Give it a try man. it works. And no need to destroy the forge with flux right? But I do keep flux handy just in case still. On top of sealing the billet from oxidation, it also has the added benefit of dissolving forge scale. So if a misshap occures...
@TWKKNIVES
2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother I'm just trying to make my way through everything you've filmed then I like it, comment, share. I hope it helps! 🤘
@cptprobe
3 жыл бұрын
I was really liking the video until u started forming the blade by stock removal. Dose no 1 actually forage a blade anymore.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I forge blades all the time brother! When making a three layer san mai billet it would be extremely difficult to get the desired effect if you start forging in the bevels. You see if you forge the bevels you would thin out all three layers nearing the edge. The center layer would then start to wander and essentially when you cleaned it up on the grinder your outer cladding layers could possibly mix into your cutting edge and you would also loose the striking contrast you between the layers. There are 2 reasons to forge San mai. One is to give a blade more forgiving nature and the 2nd is for the patterns you can achieve by forging to different materials together. Sorry you thought the video was lame. Maybe someday I can become a "real knifemaker" 🤣😂
@cptprobe
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I just hate seeing good material go to waist by grinding. And see way too many ppl doing stock removal on a peace of 1085 or such, and the steel never even sees a forge, and calling it hand forged. I guess I've just listened too much to the old saying forge more grind less. I've never tried San Mia before and I'm not very experienced in blade making but isn't 15n20 and 1084 hardenable steel? If it is it wouldn't really effect the cutting edge if they both are on the edge. But I see ur point that it wouldn't make the desired design tht u were going for.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
A+ thank you for understanding my perspective. I also do stock removal when I feel like doing something wild or when it's to hot to forge. Thanks for adding your thoughts to the channel! Cheers
@muchadesign
7 ай бұрын
Going to try this soon. Do you remember the initial thicknesses of the 1080/15N20 that you used? Thank you!
@dmitryk754
3 жыл бұрын
Decarb prevents stain on those forged texture parts
@patw999
3 жыл бұрын
My man you are still striking way more on one side than the other. At one point I counted 15, flip35, flip 15, flip 30 etc...and the causes uneve thickness on your billit.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you realize that you see about 1/10th of what actual happens🤣😂 if I showed you the whole process the video would be 10 hours long. I do appreciate your attentive nature watching the videos! You can see the end product was nice, even and straight with the core material right down the middle. 🤜💥💥🤛
@patw999
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives ok I’ll keep my yap shut.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
My intention was not to shush you rather to let you know what it on like to make videos for KZitem. It is hard to keep people interested in watching. I want to teach the craft and also do well on KZitem at the same time. I appreciate your your opinion! Thank you!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
My intention was not to shush you rather to let you know what it on like to make videos for KZitem. It is hard to keep people interested in watching. I want to teach the craft and also do well on KZitem at the same time. I appreciate your your opinion! Thank you!
@AIIZREVIEWS
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a little surprised you went with the HC on the outside and the 15n20 for the core. Definitely looks cool but I don’t suspect the edge retention will be that of 10XX core.
@Labrador_Forge
3 жыл бұрын
15n20 is a very good high carbon steel on its own. Absolutely no concern with edge retention here
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
15n20 is every bit as good as any 10 series steel
@swm122758
3 жыл бұрын
First time I ever heard of the 3rd leg referred to as a 3rd hand 😉
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂 no doubt!
@hasanozdemir1333
3 жыл бұрын
How long should we keep it in the coffee?
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I have experimented with several different times and have found 12-24 hours usually does the trick. Buff with 0000 steel wool several times throughout the cycle to make ot etch evenly
@joeltower5964
Жыл бұрын
First time seeing san mai, just heard about it the other day. Holy smokes! Thats freaking awesome!
@jcsk8er69
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome John!
@joachimsingh2929
Жыл бұрын
Top layer is probably passivated, thats why it isn't affected by the acidity of the coffe.
@Wengelsworkshop
3 жыл бұрын
Crazy that you hand hammer everything. I can't wait to try and make San mia. I finally got a 2x72 and a bigger forge. Now I need a welder and some hammers lol. The need for tools never ends
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Man your moving up! Hey I put your name on the list for the next challenge! The Bowie build off
@Wengelsworkshop
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Bowie knife build off sounds awesome
@christopherckarkson5605
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, super knife and etch. Now that was a strong glass of coffee.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I tasted it! I finally fell asleep 3 days later🤣😂
@animaknives
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Airin, really nice !!! How much time does it represent to obtain this nice contrast and dark color in the coffee?
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Usually 24 hours
@animaknives
2 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives thanks 😉
@jcsk8er69
2 жыл бұрын
I love the comments. I wonder how many people were actually successful on the first forge weld ever with no Flux or welding. Not me. Didn't get it fully heated. Need to soak it longer.
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't successful it took me 2 or 3 attempts.. That's why emphasized to make sure you get a full heat soak
@richardmiller8670
Жыл бұрын
San mai is cheaper, lesser steel wrapping around and over the back of high quality, superior steel. That’s tithe point. Arc welding layers together may be literally “two-type” (San-Mai) steel or whatever, but it misses the whole point of the endeavor.
@Aleeknives
Жыл бұрын
This is an art form #1 and San mai is actually NOT made to "save" money. The softer steel on the outside allows better flexibility adding strength to a thin layer of high carbon steel. The reason was never to save money. The entire process cost more to produce from fuel and labor. Thanks, Cheers
@jojoemcgeejoe457
3 жыл бұрын
Would it work to wrap up the billet in stainless steel foil and tie closed with baling wire to get the air-tight thing? Leaving four or so inches extra on the foil on both ends to roll up and crimp. And if it would, what would happen a sheet of plain paper, same length and width of the bars in the billet was placed between each bar, and a dusting of ground cast iron on each side of the paper in direct contact with the metal of the bars?
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
These are some really neat ideas! I will try them
@jojoemcgeejoe457
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives I do apologize for the bothering. I know nothing at all about forging or metallurgy, except what I've learned from watching vids and forged in fire. But I get these stupid ideas and they bug the heck out of me until I pass them on and let someone else suffer with them.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I think wrapping in steel foil might work. Don't know anything about cast iron dust though
@jojoemcgeejoe457
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives That, iirc, was something I saw in a blacksmith's vid a while back. The cast iron powder (he made his from a cast iron skillet) puts some carbon back into the steel when it melts. My brain keeps trying to tell me that a sheet of paper between the plates in a billet would suck up the oxygen while it's charing to carbon and would also add carbon into the surface layer of steel it's laid against. Might give a darker pattern line when etched? I probably heard a reference to that or something about that in the same vid I saw about the cast iron powder, but can't remember who it was.
@jojoemcgeejoe457
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives Found something tonight that points at anything between the plates is not best practice, so, the ignorant idea of the paper and dust is nix. Souce is youtube vid titled: RMS demo, pattern welding with Steve. In the beginning, he talks about research done that shows even borax flux leaves inclusions that weaken the welds. The vid is from a class he was teaching on "dry welds". It's on Black Bear Forge channel. I'll shut up with the ideas now. :/
@Headliner99
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your videos and the time it must take to make them. I’ve learned so much watching your channel. Tons of great new tips in this one. Thanks! 🐋
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome feedback! Thank you! Cheers
@hirampratt7995
Жыл бұрын
Can you make forge welded designs without using poison to dip in? Lol
@PlattMentalWorks
10 ай бұрын
awesome tips and tricks BEAutiful knife!!!
@opa_plays_mw5318
8 ай бұрын
My willie doesn't have hands, Great vid though.
@kenglass1980
3 жыл бұрын
Third hand is a third leg too.......
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣 🤜💥💥🤛
@philzy420
4 ай бұрын
I told my wife one day my 3rd leg would be useful as a 3rd hand lol
@danielbutler6823
3 жыл бұрын
now you drink the coffeeqa
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I took a sip, 3 days later I was able to fall asleep!😂🤣
@hiramdjonesjr
3 жыл бұрын
Take a nice peace of rebar or round stock. Weld an old visegrip to the peace of rebar or round stock. Make the peace of rebar or round stock a little bit taller then your anvil put a base on the other end won't have to put your work between your legs to free up your hands
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
cool idea!
@hammerstoneartifacts4986
3 жыл бұрын
How thin do you make your rough bevels? I'v been leaving them about as thick as a dime. When l try and put an edge on...It takes FOREVER! I'm using 01 hardened in an old school brick and wood forge. I took your advice and pre drilled my holes before heat treating. SOOO much easier! When l tried drilling post heat...I swear l heard the knife laughing at the drill press! Keep up the great content brother!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I go about a dime or even thicker but I complete the grinding after heat treat and go down to a very thin edge. My secondary bevels are real small on most knives except big choppers and camp knives. If I didn't have a grinder I would go thinner before heat treat but your asking for problems when you go that thin
@emiliojaureguiplatt8463
2 жыл бұрын
How long did the weld took you?
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
about 2 minutes
@Enigma-Sapiens
3 жыл бұрын
So, you use your third leg to work as a third hand... I'd have never thought of that! I'd try that, but my third leg isn't long enough to curl around the handle and hold the workpiece tight... Just joking, great video, build, and tips, thank you! Headed out for part 2 now!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@judbyry
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, i tried after watching and had great success. It was my 1st attempt. But tell me, how do you attach a handle to such a short tang? Cheers from Australia.
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Make a tight fit in a strong material and use a pin.
@metalblueberries3742
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video. My question is when you set your welds using a piece of wood, would if be better to use a hard wood to hammer your metal on? Just a question, I am not set up to forge weld anything. Thank you for your work in your channel
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
That is a good question, I will leave that that for someone else to try. It was way to smoky
@guntursetiawan1431
3 жыл бұрын
Its look great knife bro
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@HoutmeyersP
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great ! The reason why the 1084 did not etch black at the ricasso is because during the forging you lost some carbon on the outside .... that outside will also not be as hard as the inside. The carbon remained better deeper into the billet. High carbon steels will also color much darker when hardened than when they remain in a unhardened state. If you edge quench knifes or partially cover a blade with clay(to get a hamon) the parts that cooled slower (parts not in the oil or covered by clay) will not be as black as the parts that cooled faster.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Very good points here! This is completely true. Thanks for your input! Cheers
@marcusrauch4223
3 жыл бұрын
0:20 did you damage your camera? EDIT: wrong timestamp.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
How do you mean?
@marcusrauch4223
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives That weird black spot on the screen. It looked like the camera got burned in from too much light.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Man I watched that video like 5 times looking for anything that resembles a black spot at the 2 minute mark and have found nothing. The only thing that I can think of that you might be referring to is when I masked out the arc of the welding machine so it wasn't so bright for people watching in a dark room. If that is what your talking about then no it didn't hurt the camera looking at the welding arc. I did that on purpose, you can't see past the arc anyway so I mask it out while editing the footage. Cheers, tha ks for hanging out!
@marcusrauch4223
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives Thank you for the info. And for hinting at my typo in the timestamp. whoops.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣I feel much better now knowing the video wasn't screwed up somewhere
@ridgerunner66
3 жыл бұрын
That blade is amazing. Was wondering how well the coffee etching holds up to use? Also cold anvil, is there any way to heat it before use? Thanks for the video. Can't wait to see it finished. Davin
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
The coffee is a topical coat that does wear off with use for sure! Really easy to re-do it if you felt like
@wiley979
3 жыл бұрын
the decarb layer doesn't darken in the FC or coffee. if you want to darken an area of decarb you'll need to use a bluing solution.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Oooh neat idea to play with! Thank you!
@jumpnjack8686
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Always learning, always teaching and sharing. Is the coffee stain permanent? Cheers my friend.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! The coffee etched fairly deep but it will wear off during hard use
@J.TurnerHandmadeKnives
2 жыл бұрын
What thickness stock did you use? Whst length?
@danielgoldman3653
3 жыл бұрын
Another high quality blade! I can't get enough of your work. Thank you
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniel! That means a lot!
@sudo_nym
3 жыл бұрын
He’s good, ain’t he!? 👍🏻
@garyharmon1155
3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous piece, I like the way you make coffee, nice and strong lol Great job
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂STRONG!
@andrewneilson227
3 жыл бұрын
Will definitely be trying this. I really don't want to destroy my forge with flux so this is a good option. Time to get a welder!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Totally worth it! Yo I would be amazed how often you will use it!
@_BLANK_BLANK
2 жыл бұрын
I work outside. So that board idea seems like a good idea for my situation.
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Could work well outside!
@raktap12
3 жыл бұрын
just preheat your anvil with a scrap metal as your billet is heating up
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
great idea
@bobbrandl7979
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, but that's far and gone from the easiest wat to make san mai. Stainless san mai, welding the seams is the way to go, for sure. About the only way, in fact. But for high carbon san mai, or low carbon to high, it adds a lot more work to weld the seams. For knifemaking/bladesmithing applications, just soak the billet in kerosene or WD-40 (I prefer kerosene, but you do you) and put it in the forge. It's still acting as a flux, but isn't the shit show and mess that borax can be. Now, for blacksmithing, borax or similar compunds for a forge weld is unavoidable. I don't mean to be pedantic or anything, but just thought I'd ad my two cents. Great content, though.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Totally valid points! I do think for a beginner that this method actually improves the success rate of a good forge weld though! My channel is definitely aimed at beginners. A have had several failures using the other methods.
@lordofgonzo
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for only just getting to this! Welding the seams does help, but it also relies on someone having a welder and knowing how to weld, which is something a lot of people don't have and know. I get it, though. Also, I'm sorry for things getting out of hand with what's his name on that other comment thread. What can I say? I like out asshole-ing assholes😁
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
I love it! Keep up the good work!🤣😂
@Ronie792
10 ай бұрын
Heat your anvil with a propane torch
@emmanuelcirino4409
3 жыл бұрын
AMAZING JOB. How do you recognize when you have to hit? I would appreciate the answer. Thanks and congrats
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
When you reach a yellow heat your good to swing!
@emmanuelcirino4409
3 жыл бұрын
@@Aleeknives Thanks a lot. I look forward to your next project!
@Ronie792
10 ай бұрын
Picture envelope with a propane torch
@unknown-ql1fk
3 жыл бұрын
It's the first time I've ever heard a third leg called a "third hand" ;) even through we all use it that way time to time lol
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Funny stuff man!
@hayworth.handmade
2 жыл бұрын
This is probably my favorite San Mai video! That is so beautiful!
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jlpservicesinc1452
2 жыл бұрын
Love the anvil. Still watching the video..
@Aleeknives
2 жыл бұрын
😁 love that bad boy also!
@gurvinderkau1e5w18
3 жыл бұрын
Coffee etch give awesome results. Beautiful san mai line .what is the purpose of forging valleys on blade???
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
It gives the pattern ripples vs just a straight line
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bkohn
3 жыл бұрын
Great video bud! I’m itching to buy a welder so I can try SanMai!
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think we talked about buying you a welding machine over on Instagram a while back! Sell one of those beautiful knives your making and buy one bro! Total setup with an argon bottle and regulator should be less than 1k
@chrisgilbert3305
3 жыл бұрын
I'm here
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Chris! Glad your here with us!
@TheRedhawke
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing knife, love the contrast and can't wait to see what you do with the handle. I would like to see that blade profile brought down to about 3" for a really nice skinner. I know it's not a shape most would associate with that task but it works great for me.
@Aleeknives
3 жыл бұрын
That would make a fantastic skinner. The tip could work in both directions
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