Saijung Kiapo - Master Knife maker

[iSMITH4life]

what did he start from? was it just a metal pipe?

[pathfindertom1122]

@iSMITH4life he uses various forms of scrap metal

[iSMITH4life]

@pathfindertom1122 oh ok, thank you.

[bigaxe87]

so what was he using for coal?i couldnt hear it

[pathfindertom1122]

@bigaxe87 just charcoal made locally from a forest hardwood

[bigaxe87]

@pathfindertom1122 nice,i do it that way too :)

[pathfindertom1122]

@bigaxe87 good to hear that. I plan to go back to learn some more next winter.

[bigaxe87]

@pathfindertom1122 dont forget the cam lol i wanna see more :)

[brgzz]

Cool stuff! Thanks for the vdo bro!

[pathfindertom1122]

@brgzz you are welcome

[stefchollet]

great vid

[pathfindertom1122]

@stefchollet thanks bro!

[TheBluepaint]

I want one and a hawk also hawk about 1 1/2 pounds if he's got one let me know.

good to see you having fun.....later

[pathfindertom1122]

@TheBluepaint Hey TBP, it is just a matter of asking hime to bang one out. yup, having a blast again - finally! thanks.

drop me a line at pathfindertom@gmail.com and we can get you fixed up if interested.

later bro,

tomahawk

[Makermook]

Great vid, Tom. I'm always interested to see what a dedicated smith can do with "primitive" equipment. I didn't see any in your vid, but I just read you make reference to a tomahawk head he has. I'd be interested in one of those, if you can give me an idea on price.

[pathfindertom1122]

@Makermook mook, drop me an email and we can "hammer out" the details.

pathfindertom@gmail.com

take care bro!

tomahawk

[SkogKniv]

Great video Tomahawk! Love to see him pound out an axe head someday.

[pathfindertom1122]

@SkogKniv skog, i was going to do a axe/tomahawk video but didnt want to seem redundant. I did notice that he has 2 more tomahawk heads for sale, im hoping we started a tomahawk trend here in thailand!

thanks for the comment bro, good to hear from you!

tomahawk

[WildernessOutfailurz]

Great stuff Tom, it's a pleasure to watch a real craftsman at work.

That fella makes it look so easy -lol

Love his creative tools too.

Good journey amigo

[pathfindertom1122]

@WildernessOutfailurz good to hear from you! saijung is a fun guy to hang out with also. Im going ask him about the black powder guns i have seen around lately, maybe he can make one. might be cool to watch!

thanks and take care

tomahawk

[bushcraftmyway]

thank you for a great video!

[pathfindertom1122]

@bushcraftmyway my pleasure brother, just doing my part to educate folks

thanks and take care,

tomahawk

[faolbushcraft]

Thanks for posting this Tomahawk. That is pretty interesting.

How much are the knives on the right side, that are more straight?

[pathfindertom1122]

@faolbushcraft i could get you one for around 50 bucks, it is the shipping that costs so much, the knife is actually not that expensive.

let me know and i can get hime to make you a custom blade if you want one, all he needs is a picture to go by.

good to hear from you guy!

take care,

tomahawk