How to forge a knife Part 2 of 2

[TheTomciesielski]

nice job there buddy!! i have learned something new today!

[brandof94]

beautiful knife but if ur going to make a tutorial, you need to learn the proper terms. hardening the edge is called tempering and what ur doing on the back is called annealing.

[frostdragonlord]

U r awesome man!

[TheFirestorm114]

thanks a lot for the answer :)

[Markussoll]

how long to make a knife??

[TheFirestorm114]

what is the most comon steel you using to forge sword/knife etc ... ?

[epicfantasy]

@TheFirestorm114 I am not sure which is the most common. But, I like to use O1 steel.

[spopp17]

This would have to be the best knife making tutorial I have seen. Thank you.

[mastaloui]

7:14 sad face at the right bottom corner.

[RiNahEire]

Hi, I'm new to this so forgive me if I say something stupid. I'm very much interestd in this discipline and I'd like to ask if there is a way to forge the blade in the old ways. That is, can I use water instead of the oil, would it make any difference? And also, how would I finish off the blade and shape it without the modern tools such as the glue, hacksaw, etc. Thanks in advance :)

[ytdcfjhvjvp0j]

2 questions:

1) When the hot blade is dipped in oil, only the oil on the blade lights, while the stuff in the bucket that touches the flame doesn't. That is because the oil is cool. At what temperature will the oil ignite when in contact with an oil fire?

2) The annealing softens the metal. If you don't anneal and work slower from that point, doesn't that mean that the blade will be stronger and hold an edge for longer?

[epicfantasy]

@ytdcfjhvjvp0j 1. I am really not sure about the ignition temp of oil. Really not something to worry about though. 2. The blade wil be technically stronger but it will also be more brittle and prone to snapping. So, it needs a little softening to make it flexible and have some give in it. bend don't break kind of thing.

[Spart248]

@ytdcfjhvjvp0jYou're wrong.It's because there's not enough heat energy in the blade to ignite the whole pot of oil. That's why only the thinner film of oil on the blade lights on fire.Analogy:A drop of water on hot metal flash boils because there's excess heat energy in the blade compared to the drop.Now put the blade in 5 gal of water.The water only simmers slightly at the surface.There's not enough heat energy in the blade compared to what is needed to flash boil the entire pot.

[Spart248]

@ytdcfjhvjvp0j

The blade is well over the ignition temperature of oil, it is just that there is not enough heat energy stored in it to ignite a whole bucket of oil.

[Wuolle51]

When you quenched the blade in oil, does it need to be oil or can you use some other liquid?

[epicfantasy]

@Wuolle51 it should be some kind of oil, can be new or old motor oil, vegetable oil or transmission fluid.

[sasquatch4liffee]

How long should the blade be quenched in the oil?

[epicfantasy]

@sasquatch4liffee only about 20 seconds is enough. It will cool down quick. Longer than that is ok.

[Mr420rush]

Sweet videos maan thanks

[chrissydude1]

Will, these vids are incredible. I've been a long time viewer, and I'm looking forward to when I can actually make some of these things. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

[xExRx100]

will you are epic! i must admit i'm only 16 and i have attempted most of your projects, more so i have watched every single video ( sad i know ) but by far the most intresting and enjoyable video's on youtube! keep it up..

[cuboos]

i'm taking Welding and (gas) Forging classes at the local community college and i'm interested in turning this into a hobby, i've always wanted to try making a sword. not very useful i know but it's always nice to be able to say you did, if you know what i mean. anyway i wanted to know is, would the techniques used in these tutorials be adequate for forging a sword?

[epicfantasy]

@cuboos For the most part yes, these tutorials help with sword making. But I have a whole series of vids on how to forge a sword. Got to check those out! Including how to make the handle.

[PlankChild]

I never got a chance to make a knife......

Cause i took an arrow to the knee

[nekoheehee]

That's a nice simple knife. I like it. I'd be tempted to engrave the blade a little. It looks like a big blank canvas :D

[epicfantasy]

@nekoheehee This is a great idea. I had given it some thought. I might end up doing it and will make a vid if I do. THanks!

[coolspy3]

i just made some orcish dagger on my forge im tryin to work my way to deadric

[epicfantasy]

@coolspy3 Cool, Got your blacksmithing up to 100? The daedric hearts are the hardest thing to get for daedric stuff.

[ajidyze]

@epicfantasy lol skyrim is THE REASON i want to learn to forge knives & swords

[xIFreakzZ]

jesus christ, can we stop it with the Skyrim arrow in the knee jokes? -__-

[8RANW8]

what type of oil

[Xionnae]

I used to make knives like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee...

[epicfantasy]

@Xionnae lol, I really need to do some kind of skyrim video

[MrMycards123]

@epicfantasy how about making mehrunes' razor?

[SharPShO0teR23]

@epicfantasy Try to make a Elven or Daedric Dagger ;)

[Markussoll]

@Xionnae i was going to say that but then i took an arrow in the knee

[Charsept]

what kind of oil ?

[epicfantasy]

@Charsept Used motor oil is good. Transmission fluid works too, or vegetable oil even.

[RAMBOKIDx7]

@epicfantasy Hi,

I first deciced to try stock removal on unidentified steel....it was alright, but now I am thinking of blacksmithing on it just to get a good bevel....will this work because I am kinda scared. And how do you heat treat and temper unidentified steel???

Thanks,

[soulite55]

Any tips on building a simple forge?

and what kind of coal would you recommend? 

[epicfantasy]

@soulite55 i have a vid and some great info on my website. I recommend hardwood lump charcoal. Can buy it in bags much like charcoal briquets.

[mrcyberzombie]

the oil is a rust resestince

[fightingback7]

In forging a blade, I thought you put the intire blade into the oil, not just the sharpened part, why???

[epicfantasy]

@fightingback7 You do put the whole thing in. When you are hardening and tempering the blade (for the cutting edge) you then just have to work on that area.

[nicuyliapco]

i was wondering why you dip it in oil and others use water, what's the difference?

[epicfantasy]

@nicuyliapco There is a difference. It depends on the type of steel. Some are oil quenched and others are water.

[nicuyliapco]

@epicfantasy I'm about to use 5160 or leaf springs, what do you use on that? sorry novice question :)

[epicfantasy]

@nicuyliapco You use oil on that. be safe! The oil is going to flame up!

[nicuyliapco]

@lightningsmokerXx i was also requesting a vid on How To Make Forge Bellows :)

[lightningsmokerXx]

@nicuyliapco ya i wanted to know that exact thing. I guess nicuyliapco asked it for me why oil vs water.

Could you answer tho why it is say on something like a Japanese Katana they use Water.....is it just the steel difference. Does one make it harder or more solid than the other in general. Or does it depend on the application?

[Rioj4]

This is an excellent video, very informative thank you so much !

[TodayMrb]

How long does this knife take to make? And what material would you recommend if money wasn't a problem?

[epicfantasy]

@TodayMrb 20 hours and O-1 steel.

[mcgyiver66]

Very nice!! Love your video.

[nicktransue]

why did you use oil instead of water for the hardening of the blade?

[epicfantasy]

@nicktransue It depends on the metal. Some are specifically oil hardened and others are water hardened. This metal came with a chart that specifically recommended oil hardening.

[nicktransue]

@epicfantasy ok thank you! what kind of oil did you use for it?

[epicfantasy]

@nicktransue used motor oil. It doesn't much matter, you can use vegetable oil or even transmission fluid.

[IIDASHII]

@nicktransue

This all has to do with the rate at which the steel cools. Different steels (carbon content/alloys) work better with different cooling. Hence, the different liquids they are cooled in. If you are heat treating, you will want to research your SPECIFIC steel and see what people are recommending. The right heat treat/temper is THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT part of knife making. If you don't know your steel and how it works, all you get out of this process is a nice looking paperweight.

[miaybryan]

fire + OIil = BOOM!!

[lorddante97]

can find a anvil like that on amazon, or do i have to buy it a certain store?

[supafudgecake]

would u be able to do a vid on how to make a sheath for the knives and swords?

[tommie314101]

What grid was that stone?

[epicfantasy]

@tommie314101 Not sure, It is a two half stone. One side is fine and the other side is course. 

[tommie314101]

@epicfantasy Could you guestimate it? :p

[ThinkingRebal]

I have a question is there away to forge a knife without an anvil and the big power tools?

[EmperorAst]

Thanks for the tutorial. I want to make a machete before the summer is over. Useful in the woods.

Keep up the good work.

[lifeless080]

you can also temper while hardening by covering the spine in clay, then warming, then quenching

[predhunter50]

hey MR WILL please can you do a medieval armor not spartan out of cardboard, that could be really cool!!!!!!!

[epicfantasy]

@predhunter50 At some point in the near future I will probably do some kind of medieval armor, by blacksmithing it up on the forge.

[pickitupp]

@epicfantasy I've been wondering why you haven't made your own chainmail suit yet, since it seems right up your alley. It certainly seems like a tedious process, is that the reason? Well, I love your videos. I think you're just about the coolest person on youtube next to the dead squirrel girl. Keep up the good work!

[epicfantasy]

@pickitupp thanks! And, I probably will at some point start making armor. Chainmail is so much work though. link by link.

[predhunter50]

@epicfantasy  thanks man your so cool

[uptofuckall]

this is awesome.

[07CJ07]

Your voice reminded me of someone but i couldn't figure it out but i just did. You sound like Lou Ferrigno.

[jonesduel]

I dont know why but this reminds me of the hobbit.

[alfonsoskid]

this tutorials are the best

[jamesbob91]

you, my friend, should have your own TV show :)

Wills Wonders ;D

[epicfantasy]

@jamesbob91 lol thanks! That would be fun.

[sean2653123]

@epicfantasy good job man

[jaydog467]

@jamesbob91 definitely



[011thejazz]

Could you make a full size sword? Or is the sword makeing the same, just a difrent metal?

[epicfantasy]

@011thejazz I will be making a full size sword. But not yet. Next will be a short sword. Less work and easier to learn.

[TheLongerIRun]

Another great tutorial Will! I've been looking foreward to this one for a while :D thankyou, keep up the awesome work!

[trekzilladmc]

Nice work! I see you like to shop Harbor Freight too :D

[TheSevien]

this is awesome... but why dont just go in the next suprmarket and buy one?

[ScandinaviansAreCool]

@TheSevien Beacause forging it allows you to make the knife more custom, its cheaper, and alot of people like me think that its fun. Not only that but you can also soften and harden the blade until its as hard as you want it.

[ArtistBlade1972]

Really nice Will. Do I see evidence of you having to draw a temper on the tang to drill it after annealing? :)

[epicfantasy]

@ArtistBlade1972 dang you are good!

[vedinthorn]

Nice. How sharp did you manage to get it, Will?

[yellowdogger]

im surprised you didnt use a bit of scrap wood between the C clamp and the wood handle to stop the C clamp from denting a circle in the handle.

also a good little tip for knives is to rub a candle over the blade, that will prevent dust and water from causing rust

[RocketCityGardener]

Does the glue hold the pins in as well or just the tightness of the holes you drilled out?

[epicfantasy]

@RocketCityGardener Both the pins are snug and the glue holds.

[rogantu]

Great job WIll!

[PyR0Star]

thats an awesome lil blacksmithing area you got there!

[PyR0Star]

I worked at a knife shop after highschool, it was really neat skill to learn, I even made a few daggers back then that I still have today. It was a really nice knife company, for pocket knives like spiderco.

[TheBlaBlaThing]

Can you make a tutorial where you show us how you can make the blade black?

[kit2ng219]

your videos need more views man... it builds character.

[AndrewsMakeChannel]

this is probably the single best tutorial series you have made! this was absolutely amazing, easy to understand and very informative.

[nejikid]

that knife is sexy i want it o.o lolol

[SoManyZubats]

last

[leopard9284]

34 viewer im beast ahhhh yaaaa

[MrWiNkYtv]

thanks

[sideway22]

Can i have that knife to cut a Lie slice?

[o8Quatrix8o]

third! ^^

[MrBagamen]

3rd

[Juancaman103]

second



[mrbrilla]

first