the hmongs are one of the few minority groups to practice blacksmithing. the tradition goes all the way back to our supreme ancestor chi you who was a master weaponsmith. its also a necessary craft to make our beloved silver jewelry.
Hmong knives are shit. They aren't full tang, so that means that the end part of the knife doesnt fully cover the handle. The handle is also very bad. It doesn't absord shock from chopping things like wood. And, have you noticed that every time you chop, your hand loses grip and the handle slides in your hands. The worst part, It cost from $20-50 dollars. Mind as well get a proven and tested knife like the USMC Ka-Bar. I recently got a $50 Hmong knife. But the tip broke off.
That's because you bought a cheap "Mung" knife. ;) Make sure you buy the authentic Hmong knife. LOL.
Actually... you're right. The art of Hmong knife making has been lost in Indochina. The quality suffers. I've seen high quality Hmong knives made by skilled artisan blacksmiths in China that are of higher quality. The shape is a bit different than the usual Hmong Laotian style, but it's also more practical, the metal and smithing work is better, and the handle is well made.
there is another hmong knife design out there, sorry about my harsh judgement. maybe its all these video about the hmong knife and making fun of it and hyping it.
@themanitthe Have you seen the ones with the horn handle? those are much better than the wood handle versions. and you should get the Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie over the Marine Fighter, just a suggestion lol
OOPS, Good catch, Oh well, not going to change it now. All the video is out of the computer to make room for other projects. (I am working on three others)
Another great example that shows knowlege and skill makes the blacksmith, not a big fancy shop full of tools.
Very interesting bellows.
I sure hope that old howitzer round is inert!
Especially liked the base of the .50 caliber machine gun shell being used for a collar on the knife handle, a little ingenuity and scrounging skill goes a long way.
You can get plenty of these knives at the Hmong stores in Hmong communities across the U.S. They are the mainstay of Hmong families, as they are heavier duty and last longer than the cheaper kinds you find in Western stores.
the hmongs are one of the few minority groups to practice blacksmithing. the tradition goes all the way back to our supreme ancestor chi you who was a master weaponsmith. its also a necessary craft to make our beloved silver jewelry.
xaithoj 1 day ago
tight werk...
sapdeis 9 months ago
Hmong knife, sharper and last longer than most American's kitchen knife.
XiongDummy 1 year ago
Hmong knives are shit. They aren't full tang, so that means that the end part of the knife doesnt fully cover the handle. The handle is also very bad. It doesn't absord shock from chopping things like wood. And, have you noticed that every time you chop, your hand loses grip and the handle slides in your hands. The worst part, It cost from $20-50 dollars. Mind as well get a proven and tested knife like the USMC Ka-Bar. I recently got a $50 Hmong knife. But the tip broke off.
themanitthe 1 year ago
@themanitthe
That's because you bought a cheap "Mung" knife. ;) Make sure you buy the authentic Hmong knife. LOL.
Actually... you're right. The art of Hmong knife making has been lost in Indochina. The quality suffers. I've seen high quality Hmong knives made by skilled artisan blacksmiths in China that are of higher quality. The shape is a bit different than the usual Hmong Laotian style, but it's also more practical, the metal and smithing work is better, and the handle is well made.
hmonguru 1 year ago
@hmonguru
there is another hmong knife design out there, sorry about my harsh judgement. maybe its all these video about the hmong knife and making fun of it and hyping it.
themanitthe 1 year ago
maybe my judgement was to harsh but i've seen some hmong knife that has a bowie design. i think that one has more quality to it
themanitthe 1 year ago
@themanitthe Have you seen the ones with the horn handle? those are much better than the wood handle versions. and you should get the Ka-Bar Heavy Bowie over the Marine Fighter, just a suggestion lol
2facedninja 2 months ago
one of the best shaped knife to go srub with Top Clip.
TheWaggaBloke 1 year ago
how much do they charged per person for a 5 days trip? thanks.
chachris08 1 year ago
anybody else notice he spelled blacksmith like this "blacksmtih in the start of the video
boredism07 2 years ago
OOPS, Good catch, Oh well, not going to change it now. All the video is out of the computer to make room for other projects. (I am working on three others)
NikTheCat 2 years ago
not a big deal.. idk why i notice stuff like that.
boredism07 2 years ago
What kind of steel is used in making the blade?
jonnyrotten86 3 years ago
Another great example that shows knowlege and skill makes the blacksmith, not a big fancy shop full of tools.
Very interesting bellows.
I sure hope that old howitzer round is inert!
Especially liked the base of the .50 caliber machine gun shell being used for a collar on the knife handle, a little ingenuity and scrounging skill goes a long way.
DanOblacksmith 3 years ago 2
cool.
they have strange anvil. It's so... small... but this knife it's awesome. i want one ;p
gswiaczny 3 years ago
The "anvil" is a canon shell from the war.
NikTheCat 3 years ago
thats cool!!
eyal167 1 year ago
@gswiaczny
You can get plenty of these knives at the Hmong stores in Hmong communities across the U.S. They are the mainstay of Hmong families, as they are heavier duty and last longer than the cheaper kinds you find in Western stores.
jephboy 1 year ago
That was very cool.
Those smiths very likely made every tool they used to make that knife themselves.
The picked up a good polishing stone somewhere and they're fully equipped.
Conan568 3 years ago