In this video, and particularly at 1:25, would you recommend to the novice folks (like me) that we cover our blade with tape or something to prevent it from getting scratched and/or nicked?
@backyardsounds Yes I would recommend taping it. I know these are long but I mention that afterwards when I realized I had scratched the blade up some. It was light and some some fine sand paper took out the scratches. I'm no expert, just have fun making these for friends/family :D
@backyardsounds Thanks :D Here's a link to a few photos of some I've made, this one included: h t t p s://picasaweb.google.com/JDRoberts.email/KNIVES?authuser=0&feat=directlink
just take the spaces out of the h t t p part and the link should work.
Came out nicely. Files are fine, but it's faster to align and clamp the scales and just grind them to shape on the belt grinder (or sander in your case), you can even go up to 800+ grit on the belts, then just glue/pin and hand sand/finish after. A lot less hand work, but either way works. Looks like Sanjay has stopped selling his blade blanks, that's unfortunate, they were pretty decent, and for the money pretty great.
I’ve been looking over the Bladesmith sanjay2306 on eBay. I think I will order some of his work. I was hoping you could tell me if there is an extra duty payment above and beyond the sanjay2306’s shipping charge, that needs to be paid to Fex-Ex, UPS, ect. in order to import this item? I need the blade shipped to California. Thank you for any help. Your work is inspiring.
@LonnyOwnbey I live in Virginia so am not aware of any extra shipping charges from India to California. I don't think he uses FedEx or UPS though. Everything he sends me is through DHL and the cost is shown in the item listing for shipment to the US. I've always found the shipping cost to be very reasonable and DHL is at least as fast as UPS and FedEx.
You did a great job on the knife, but just so you know vinegar is acidic. You can't neutralize an acid with another acid :) Try using TSP or baking soda, or windex with ammonia....
Ferric Acid is more of a base: Fe+3 + 3e- ⇔ Fe so the vinegar works very well actually. See if this site works for you for more details: nautarch.tamu.edu/crl/conservationmanual/File9.htm You should do a bit more research on the subject, there's lots of info out there. You could soak in a baking soda/distilled water mix after the vinegar rince if you'd like, it won't hurt it. Just get some oil on the blade afterwards to keep it from coming in contact with water.
@JasRobe I'm not sure why you cited that particular page as a reference..?
In the video you say you are using a solution of ferric nitrate. I'm not sure if you actually are using that or ferric chloride... Regardless though both are acidic. If you read the msds for either it'll tell you so. It also recommends to neutralize with sodium carbonate. No damascus maker in the world will tell you to neutralize with vinegar. Some people use vinegar to etch damascus.
@ArtistBlade1972 You're right, I did say "neutralize" and I did use Ferric Nitrate (Fe(NO)3 • 9 H2O)...been a while since I made that video and longer still making the knife. The vinegar would not neutralize the Ferric Nitrate. At best it would continue to work on the metal. I did not dip this or clean off the vinegar after applying it. After it was wiped dry, a coat of metal oil was applied. It has not darkened or rusted. Thanks for the comments and recommendations. I'll add a note to this.
@JasRobe How well did the ferric nitrate etch the steel? BTW, I'm only trying to be helpful, not acting like a know it all or anything. I just have a lot of practical hands on experience making damascus and bladesmithing in general. Again, great job on the knife.
@Lonfax: Check the comments for details. The bladesmith is sanjay2306 (look him up on ebay; great blade smith). I've used this knife a lot and have no trouble with it it staying sharp. The wood I used is Stabilized Maple Burl.
@JasRobe Thank you my friend. I should have checked the comments first! I won’t make that mistake again. I'm new to all of this. Your work is truly inspiring! You’ve opened up new ways of thinking for me about knife making. Thank you.
@JasRobe Thank you my friend. I should have checked the comments first! I won’t make that mistake again. Your work is truly inspiring! You’ve opened up new ways of thinking for me about knife making. Thank you.
Thank you my friend. I should have checked the comments first! I won’t make that mistake again. Your work is truly inspiring! You’ve opened up new ways of thinking for me about knife making. Thank you.
Very nice. Now I want to make one.
MrRedshadowX 2 weeks ago
Wow! Great instruction, Thanks for sharing.
mlight2 3 months ago
Cool informational video
sbjennings99 3 months ago
In this video, and particularly at 1:25, would you recommend to the novice folks (like me) that we cover our blade with tape or something to prevent it from getting scratched and/or nicked?
Wonderful series of videos, btw. Very helpful.
backyardsounds 5 months ago
@backyardsounds Yes I would recommend taping it. I know these are long but I mention that afterwards when I realized I had scratched the blade up some. It was light and some some fine sand paper took out the scratches. I'm no expert, just have fun making these for friends/family :D
JasRobe 5 months ago
@JasRobe - Are you kidding!? Your knives are as good or better than any other custom knife I've seen! I'd buy one of your knives in a heart beat!
backyardsounds 5 months ago
@backyardsounds Thanks :D Here's a link to a few photos of some I've made, this one included: h t t p s://picasaweb.google.com/JDRoberts.email/KNIVES?authuser=0&feat=directlink
just take the spaces out of the h t t p part and the link should work.
JasRobe 5 months ago
Came out nicely. Files are fine, but it's faster to align and clamp the scales and just grind them to shape on the belt grinder (or sander in your case), you can even go up to 800+ grit on the belts, then just glue/pin and hand sand/finish after. A lot less hand work, but either way works. Looks like Sanjay has stopped selling his blade blanks, that's unfortunate, they were pretty decent, and for the money pretty great.
20thanniversaryprs 6 months ago
Wow, this is really impressive!!!
TotalPerspective 7 months ago
awsom! superb!
hobo31009 9 months ago
nice bro how thick is that wood?
MasterMoose00 9 months ago
@MasterMoose00
1/4" to start. It's a bit thiner now of course with the sanding and finishing.
JasRobe 9 months ago
@JasRobe lol woops haha the wood i scavenged from a cut off in the wood shop is like 3/4 ill have to plain it a little thanks
MasterMoose00 9 months ago
I’ve been looking over the Bladesmith sanjay2306 on eBay. I think I will order some of his work. I was hoping you could tell me if there is an extra duty payment above and beyond the sanjay2306’s shipping charge, that needs to be paid to Fex-Ex, UPS, ect. in order to import this item? I need the blade shipped to California. Thank you for any help. Your work is inspiring.
LonnyOwnbey 10 months ago
@LonnyOwnbey I live in Virginia so am not aware of any extra shipping charges from India to California. I don't think he uses FedEx or UPS though. Everything he sends me is through DHL and the cost is shown in the item listing for shipment to the US. I've always found the shipping cost to be very reasonable and DHL is at least as fast as UPS and FedEx.
JasRobe 10 months ago
BIG LIKEE!!! Nice job! :))))
93niks 1 year ago
You did a great job on the knife, but just so you know vinegar is acidic. You can't neutralize an acid with another acid :) Try using TSP or baking soda, or windex with ammonia....
ArtistBlade1972 1 year ago
@ArtistBlade1972
Ferric Acid is more of a base: Fe+3 + 3e- ⇔ Fe so the vinegar works very well actually. See if this site works for you for more details: nautarch.tamu.edu/crl/conservationmanual/File9.htm You should do a bit more research on the subject, there's lots of info out there. You could soak in a baking soda/distilled water mix after the vinegar rince if you'd like, it won't hurt it. Just get some oil on the blade afterwards to keep it from coming in contact with water.
JasRobe 1 year ago
@JasRobe ...oops, typo: "rince" should be "rinse"-
JasRobe 1 year ago
@JasRobe I'm not sure why you cited that particular page as a reference..?
In the video you say you are using a solution of ferric nitrate. I'm not sure if you actually are using that or ferric chloride... Regardless though both are acidic. If you read the msds for either it'll tell you so. It also recommends to neutralize with sodium carbonate. No damascus maker in the world will tell you to neutralize with vinegar. Some people use vinegar to etch damascus.
ArtistBlade1972 1 year ago
@ArtistBlade1972 You're right, I did say "neutralize" and I did use Ferric Nitrate (Fe(NO)3 • 9 H2O)...been a while since I made that video and longer still making the knife. The vinegar would not neutralize the Ferric Nitrate. At best it would continue to work on the metal. I did not dip this or clean off the vinegar after applying it. After it was wiped dry, a coat of metal oil was applied. It has not darkened or rusted. Thanks for the comments and recommendations. I'll add a note to this.
JasRobe 1 year ago
@JasRobe How well did the ferric nitrate etch the steel? BTW, I'm only trying to be helpful, not acting like a know it all or anything. I just have a lot of practical hands on experience making damascus and bladesmithing in general. Again, great job on the knife.
ArtistBlade1972 1 year ago
Wonderful work on the blade and the video. You rock. Where did you buy the knife blank and what type of wood? Thanks man.
Lonfax 1 year ago
@Lonfax: Check the comments for details. The bladesmith is sanjay2306 (look him up on ebay; great blade smith). I've used this knife a lot and have no trouble with it it staying sharp. The wood I used is Stabilized Maple Burl.
JasRobe 1 year ago
@JasRobe Thank you my friend. I should have checked the comments first! I won’t make that mistake again. I'm new to all of this. Your work is truly inspiring! You’ve opened up new ways of thinking for me about knife making. Thank you.
Lonfax 1 year ago
@JasRobe Thank you my friend. I should have checked the comments first! I won’t make that mistake again. Your work is truly inspiring! You’ve opened up new ways of thinking for me about knife making. Thank you.
Lonfax 1 year ago
Thank you my friend. I should have checked the comments first! I won’t make that mistake again. Your work is truly inspiring! You’ve opened up new ways of thinking for me about knife making. Thank you.
Lonfax 1 year ago
Great job Good vid
iamduvern 1 year ago
Great instructional! Thanks :)
cheroxx 1 year ago
lovely, lovely work. pab.
pab6100 1 year ago
Beautiful work! Makin' a knife myself; thanks for the tips!
rrgodgagge 1 year ago
@rrgodgagge Thanks, good luck :D
Jason
JasRobe 1 year ago
Good videos cheers!
pooh1234567890 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this series.
5*
Rob
RDPproject 1 year ago
Gorgeous work....thanks for sharing!!!
bassfuryvi 1 year ago