In my woodcarving I get lots of “wows” and “I could never do that” comments. Well, you could if you are willing to devote hours upon hours of focused attention to tiny detail. Kyle has mastered the mundane, and revealed the marvelous there in.

“May the forge be with you.” Genius 👌🏻

Each and every time I see an episode I learn something new! Attention to detail is epic!

I loved the filmography alongside the engraving; where the background was pure black and the work was focused on in light. Really amazing stuff. Great video as always, the knife is looking beautiful.

WHOLE VIDEO OF DOING THE SCROLLS…..man, that’s glorious! Makes me wana try it….so crisp and perfect

@KyleRoyerKnives

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Chris. You can do it my friend. We are in your corner. Forge on. Dad

I use 24K and anneal it with birthday candles and it works fine. I pick up all gold scrap with a dedicated chunck of beeswax and it does a good job.

I'd be tempted to vacuum up all the sanding and gold dust then watch one of Cody's Lab videos on how to recover the gold. More for the fun of it than it being economical to do.

@maxnaz47

4 жыл бұрын

I'd build a removable catch can around the vice, when done sanding, simply brush all the filings, steel and all, into the catch can, put it on a shelf until next time. Make a fun project for a rainy day in about 20yrs time 😂

@topytopy

2 жыл бұрын

Jewellers who work with gold save everything. Every bit of sand paper and the carpet around them and all the rest. And then years later they'll take all that material, burn it all and then recover the gold from the ash. Depending on how much gold work they do that can add up to be a substantial amount of it.

The engraving is hypnotizing and as always beautiful craftsmanship. Keep up the good work Kyle.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miguel Good to have you hanging out with us all Team Royer

This is a work of art. I'm stunned how beautiful and delicate you do your craft. I would love to see you do a Seax!

Excellent storytelling by the videographer. Something as small and detailed, and monotonous by nature, is visualised in an inspiring way. Well done!

Sir, you make the most beautiful knives/blades I think I’ve ever seen. That goes for any movie or cartoon or anything. The Damascus patterns and bluing you do are totally unique and beautiful. You are an innovator sir!!!

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Dustin Kyle

Only 4 minutes in so far but the filming for this video is amazing! I love the close up timelapses of the engraving process

Good job so far. I bet all those hours at the chair really put a toll on your back, neck, hands, eyes and mind.

This videos are amazing. Kyle, your family and you have something amazing. I love the passion you put into your work!

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac. Good to hear from you again. Be safe and be careful. Cheers from the Ozarks my friend. Dad

Kyle please take me on as an apprentice. Can't even stress how serious I am 😂😂 the engraving is perfect!!

It is so friggin relaxing watching you work... I could do this all day lol

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trish Team Royer

Seeing how beautiful this handle is , and seeing as how you now are interested in medieval swords, you should totally do a messer, its literally a sword called "knife" it's so perfect for you

Greetings great master, I would like to thank you for always sharing your knowledge with us, many here in Brazil admire your work! Big hug and thank you very much!

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joao Can’t wait to visit you all in Brazil When you guys learn new skills be sure to spread the love Hugs from the Ozarks Team Royer

Kiko Loureiro! Great guitarist. I do still really like their former guitarist (Chris Poland) for his work on songs like Good Mourning/Black Friday and the Conjuring. If you're looking for bands to listen to, give TOOL a try. Their work is almost as beautiful as yours. Cheers from Michigan!

I studied goldsmithing for 5 years and for the next 5 years I improved my skills in galvanization, especially silvering. I really like your videos, I understand what you do and how you do and you have my deep respect. You are really good at what you do. You are a master of your craft.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Mari Kyle

@mari.be.86

4 жыл бұрын

@@KyleRoyerKnives you are welcome

Man, the patients you have is incredible, love the design, great video. I haven't really listened to Megadeth since Countdown to extinction, but anyone replacing Marty Friedman has big shoes to fill. We use to cover a few Megadeth tunes back in the 90's, they are always fun tunes to play... Hope all is well, take it easy...

Lifelong Texas rancher. 62. Have an amazing shop and skill set. Can build a race car or forge a hammer or make a knife. Not intimidated. Until today. You take the effing cake brother.

Love your professionalism... your grown up and a real tradesman.... as opposed to the more childish ameture hour type vids i see when im "welcomed to the workshop"

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks IIIIukeify Team Royer

Clearly, one significant difference between a Master Smith and a ham-and-egger like me is PATIENCE! Not that I hadn't seen that in previous videos, but it really comes home with this one.

The world needs beautiful things to look at, I'm grateful 'someone else' has the patience and skills....lol

Great show of craftsmanship; I am really amazed by your work after watching a few of your videos. As for the gold waist, why don't you try installing a tray system under your vice to recover all the sanding filings and then with a magnet separate the steel from the gold?

Great video loved the different styles. Also that pommel nut is the bees knees!

Looks like we run some of the same GRS equipment. As a newby it’s nice watching this level of work!

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re hanging out with us all James Team Royer

Awesome stuff! Just a piece of advice...don't blow the chemicals dry with your mouth, small spittle, micro spit and digestive enzymes will contaminate it. You may not notice and you may not care. Thats ok. Just figured someone with an eye for detail like yourself may want to know that lol. Keep it up the beautiful work

Wonderful job, you are a god in the craft

I just recently found your Channel, actually Christmas time and love it. I have “binge watched” all the videos. Your Craftsmanship is amazing and totally love the style of your content. You go in depth without over complicating it. It’s obvious you love what you do and it’s fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

17:09 "Hey Ma! Look at that! I made a mustache! In gold!"

Awsome! You re putting it much farer than just to the next level... That s art Kyle! Hi Mrs Royer!

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim! ~ Mrs Royer

You're really an artist...

Dude you're so cool, love your work.

Kyle, I've come to the party a bit late, but I am going to be presumptuous and make a some suggestions... 1. Videos or details about your journey to MS. 2. Videos or details about the blades you made for your ABS journeyman and master smith tests. 3. Making of KylerKnives video. These would answer some, not all, some questions I have. Perhaps you've done these, if so I will find and devour them! Love your work!

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Robert Glad you’re here on this journey together with us all You’ll find most of what you’re looking for in the archives Cheers from the Ozarks 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Dad

I feel the humour is strong with you Kyle 🤨

Awesome informational educational video experience

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven Glad you’re enjoying the vids Team Royer

I hope one day I can reach your level. I'm your super fan!

The liquid is generically called a layout liquid. Dykem is popular. Jewlers like the powder type.

Great video! It's always satisfying seeing the gold _squished_ into the channel lol. That's a really cool design and layout for the engraving, and I love that little detail on the pommel nut. With regard to the excess gold not really being worth trying to collect, you might be able to sand the fittings over a bucket or a pan during the first grit where the majority of the excess gold comes off. Then after a year or two, you'll have accumulated a decent amount, which could then just be separated from the steel and sandpaper dust. If you didn't want to separate it yourself, you probably sell mixture as is, as I'm sure there are plenty of people would be willing to buy it and sort it themselves for the right price. Anyway, just an idea :) Btw, not sure if ya noticed, but just in case sorry I haven't been around here the last couple of vids, lately it's been a bit difficult to find the time, but I wanted to say that I watch every single one 👍. Hope all's been well for you guys. As always, thanks for freely sharing the great content. Take care. ~Paul

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Paul Life can get a little busy from time to time Good to have you here with us Paul Dad

Parabéns, gosto muito dos seus vídeos, altamente didáticos...

Nicely done

Kyle, I am wondering have you thought about getting a laser engraving machine? It couldn't do the dove tail cuts you do to lock gold into the engraving, but it could cut the actual engravings for you.

Great as always. I am one of your fans from Iran

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re here majid May God bless Iran, you, and your crew my friend Cheers from the Ozarks 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Dad

Rio Grande sells a water color paint tablet, called Chinese White, that when dry leaves a surface that you can draw on as well.

My carbide auto center punch shatter on my billets. Did a manual punch & it broke off too. You have to anneal this before engraving?

Always neat-o, thanks for sharing.

The sanding stick worth $100, I am curious what the waistage is on that gold it looks like a lot more than $40 but meh I can’t afford to work in gold.

Hi again, I read your bio, wow, such a young age! I'm an old dude now, I sure would like to support your passion! If there is anything to help you, please let me know! Thank you, Victor Nishimoto

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks my friend. We are getting ready to purchase some more tools for the shop . And we are out of amps in the shop. We currently have air cooled breaker boxes 🤭. Feel free to reach out at royerknifeworks@live.com We run a minimal crew in the office It sometimes takes a while to get back but we’ll do our best. Happy new year from the Ozarks Dad

very cool, I'm new to the world of metal carving. how many degrees did you use to cut the scroll? I usually use 116° with a 50° face.

Wonderful video. What carat gold do you use, and where do you get it?

I'd like to know the name and brand of the electric tool which using to carving and hammering gold wire. Anybody can tell me plz?

Good stuff !

Hi, congratulations on the excellent work. I want to ask you a question! how do i acquire the machine that does this work? Do you have any store to refer me? Thank you in advance.

Kyle, what type of magnetic lamp is the one that you are using?

Very interesting thanks for the video

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce Team Royer

Hi! You could have a clean file that you only use for filing off the excess gold.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter Agreed, however it may be more fun ,if I sell my house, to advertise the master bedroom floor is 24K gold plated 👍🏻🤙🏻🤪 Cheers. Be safe and be careful . Team Royer

"My time is worth more than gold" LOL

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. When Kyle said that I got it. Sometimes we trip over a dollar to pick up a dime. Good to have you hanging out with us my friend Dad

A true EXPERT!! WOW, alot to learn! I'm subscribed. Btw, what do you do with all your project pieces? I am truly interested in purchasing one. Thank you, Victor Nishimoto

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Victor. You can contact us at royerknifeworks@live.com for availability and pricing Happy new year my friend Dad

What kind of engraver geometry do you use?

You’re knives are sick , you must have a massive waiting list ? What’s the wait time please ? 👏👏👏👏👏

@KyleRoyerKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks hardy You can contact us at royerknifeworks@live.com for availability and pricing Happy new year

You can recover your gold by getting a gold prospectors pan, sweeping all the detritus from your workspace into a bucket, add water to it, then scoop some into your pan, swish it back and forth, and watch the gold settle out. KZread has lots of prospecting videos to show you how.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawn Good idea However not everybody has a 24K master bedroom floor and walls 🤭🔥☕️⚔️ Team Royer

@shawnmatthews5118

4 жыл бұрын

YOU probably do from trekking it into the rest of the house on your boots! I am looking at some silver wire to attempt my first go at this. I hope it turns out half as well as yours. I have steady, patient hands, and good attention to detail. I’ve carved a couple guitar bodies from scratch.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawn I did my first inlay just a couple months ago on a custom ring. It was a hoot. I used 24K gold. The gold laid down really sweet Have fun with it and share what you learn with others. Bring some people along with you on your journey, it’s more fun Dad

Yeah I was wondering if he scavenged the gold dust too. Could add up over time.

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

The master bedroom floor is getting more valuable 🤪🥊 Merry Christmas my friend Dad

One of the best KZread channels im always learning something .Kyle please tell me what machine your using to engrave or can someone tell me please

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mick Glad you’re here G R S engraving system Be safe Cheers . Dad

219 likes and 0 dislikes. Just how it should be.

I really appreciate the details you focus on. Bladesmith, engraver, artist, but a Lego Head? I like mixing Melitta & PC dark roast ground coffee. PERKY blend. ✌

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Copy that my friend Peace out brother 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Dad

Play it safe and dip the part into the talc until it's known whether or not inhaling it causes cancer.

maybe this is a dumb suggestion, but couldnt you acid etch a computer designed pattern for the purpose of uniformity and spacing then come back with the engraving tools to clean it up and undercut? I have seen acid etching used as an alternative to filework on some knives and I wonder if that might be a useful methodology for some of this type of work as opposed to laying out a pattern by hand?

@tommyw68

4 жыл бұрын

@Jadon Ingalls - I thought it might not be so smart only because A) although I may be absorbed with learning in such videos I have little if any practical experience in such engraving or acid etching, and B) I would assume (maybe I'm wrong) that acid etching does not leave as fine an edge line as engraving to begin with and the potential clean up work would obviate the potential time saved. One would think though that a very accurate, very detailed pattern could be laid out.

@tommyw68

4 жыл бұрын

A second question. If one were to want to add inlay to a blade itself, (I was contemplating some silver work on raindrop damascus - gold is a bit of a pricey way to learn) I assume that the engraving itself must be done prior to heat treating and then scale carefully removed with a burr from the engraving channel after tempering, and prior to the silver or gold inlay? I would think that you want to do the inlay in the hardened steel after tempering in order to help avoid fracturing or chipping any tiny dovetail edges on the hardened steel. Is it necessary to remove the scale from the engraved channel or would it be so minimal that it wound't affect the mechanical bond with the silver or gold inlay?

I started watching metal working channels just for the ASMR, but I’ve actually learned a lot on the way. Enough so that I’ve been checking the cost of tools. Who knows, I might really try something like this one day.

Love it :D What kind of engraver do you use?

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

I have a really old GRS setup, it's something like 15 to 20 years old. ~ Kyle

Check out Heilung...good for long drawn out activities...

Good Job

If you don't mind please, what engraving tool do you use? What kind of microscope is that?

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey NV The engraver is a GRS and the magnifier is a Meiji Good to have you here Team Royer

@NVArt001

4 жыл бұрын

@@KyleRoyerKnives Thank you very much. I am almost ready to start forging and your videos have been invaluable.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey NV You may want to consider our online How to build a Bowie course. The vids here only show a small sampling of what is taught in the online course. I think we are currently offering a special pricing. Check out learnknifemaking.com Cheers. Dad

Videos have gotten a lot better lately. Good work. Although, you might want to use the tripod for the extreme close ups lol.

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Ian We appreciate that Josh

What kind of engraving machine is that?

Sorry, do you do this blackening process by boiling the coffee? I will appreciate it if you answer.

@sedatakkas8679

3 жыл бұрын

I am Türkiye

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Good question Sedat We currently coffee darken at room temperature. May God bless Turkey, you, and your crew my friend Dad

@sedatakkas8679

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, you misunderstood me. I don't speak English. My question is, what are the chemicals you boiled to make the steel bright black?

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sedat We use Brownell hot bluing system Really good to hear from you my friend 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Dad

@sedatakkas8679

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleRoyerKnives thang you

Work is outstanding you should try use carbon stencilling design save time how i do my tattoos i use the carbon papper on lot of surfaces for my art work awesome keep up the good work 👌😀

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Lee Kyle

C toujours cool ton travail... bravo

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Grazie my friend Dad

The amateur uses time to save money. The professional uses money to save time.

Nice!

Have you ever done that gold inlay and bluing on a pistol slide?

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawn Not yet My dad’s got one he wants done 👍🏻🔥 Team Royer

@shawnmatthews5118

4 жыл бұрын

KyleRoyerKnives thanks for replying! Can that type of bluing be used on stainless steel? A friend told me it wouldn’t work, but you do this for a living so I’d like your advice. I want that shiny black finish when it’s all said and done.

Thanks for the coupon code. I decided to purchase the course. If I’m not a master smith in the next 36 hours do I get my money back?

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Casey you have 14 days to get’r dun Just kidding bro Enjoy the courses Dad

I thought the shape was a dragon from the thumbnail!

hey kyle, I think ur a genius!!!, but why so much dust on luke skywalker?? 😉😉.

Belo trabalho 👍

Mesmerizing

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

Just think you’re doing that with all the hi-tec equipment but the Vikings did that 1100 years ago with nothing but simple hand tools amazing

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob good point We have it a lot better these days in regards to tools and tech Thanks for hanging out with us Team Royer

@michaelstephenson781

4 жыл бұрын

They used magic and ale. That gets everything done.

That kind of looks like fun to me, as odd as that may sound. Lol

What is that engraving table spinny thingy called ? 3:19

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey C172 It’s a GRS ball vice. Dad

What kind of engraving machine do you have?

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

GRS graver system Cheers from the Ozarks my friend Dad

@thorknives5876

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleRoyerKnives Thank you so much! Also I gotta tell you you're my favorite Smith to watch, huge fan of your work. Your attention to detail, the fact that it isn't good enough until every scratch us gone and the entire thing is perfect. Very inspiring I love it!!

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the vids thor Chao Dad

Damd. What pencil is that?

Whats in the corny kegs?

what's the engraving tool at 3:15 called?

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris It’s a grs engraving chisel, if I understand the question correctly. Team Royer

Looks like someone is having a bit of fun in post. Lol

@KyleRoyerKnives

4 жыл бұрын

Good times Andy Josh

Can you imagine how long this took in medieval times?

@KyleRoyerKnives

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

Ohhhhh just Whaouuu 🤩🤩

@KyleRoyerKnives

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

Очень красиво, спасибо за видео!

@user-yt2vs1te5t

4 жыл бұрын

Фгня,так все могут

You spin me right round kyle right round doind spinnig spirals round round 😂 vet into the groove gold you've got to proove your swirls to me.. Yeah 😂

Kyle, it's nice to see such a giant nerd. :)