1000 layers, top-notch forging, macro etching, hand shake with ancient cultures - more than 2.000 don't-like clicks. Some people are strange. Many thanks Sir, my hat's off to you; you know what you are doing here.

I have a decent sword collection, prices ranged from $50 to $300. After watching this video, I’ll never look at them again the same way I used too! This is quite an Art! Much respect for these Blacksmiths! VERY MUCH!

I'm not setting up a challenge here, but it would be interesting to see what the finished blade from the Billet would look like.

@BIGDOGFORGE

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I did with it. Thanks for watching. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGaAqLifc9iqocY.html

@sehunlimitedsonyahoward1165

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Man how much would that go for?

@Blade-cc5yf

3 жыл бұрын

bruh when was I NOT finished

@homenow2807

3 жыл бұрын

We gone put a lid over the top

@indiansrus2

2 жыл бұрын

Katana makers do 1000 folds

This is the best video I've ever seen. Thank you for showing the intermediate effect when there were 125 layers. You're the first one to do it. Thanks!

he just put off a good vibe like he seems like someone that would be fun to talk to 😂

I bet you he tells people he works in a forge and they’re like “oh ok, that’s cool” then he’s like “come down, let me show you” and after that they’re hooked for life

@utubewatcher806

3 жыл бұрын

Or, to law enforcement, "I'm a forger" - handcuffs coming out..

I have a character in one of the novels I'm writing with a skill and blade that was forged a 1,000 times, called the 'Thousand Fold Slayer' and always love coming across videos of people trying up this challenge, love this channel.

What an a absolutely interesting video...... just stumbled onto this by accident . Great narrating and editing - two thumbs up for posting .

@captinsnoochieboochie

5 жыл бұрын

Lolol me too I couldn't look away

@idawayansastraadinata2424

5 жыл бұрын

It's mean you undo your like😁

@nickwarren4584

4 жыл бұрын

Same, i just ran into it

@jillywells1232

4 жыл бұрын

Another me, too. Fascinating!

@zafarfcma

4 жыл бұрын

Here they are, the two thumbs-up 👍 👍

That's Badass. I'm a Drop Forge Hammer Operator myself. Forging ain't no joke. Been forging since 94. Takes a big toll on the body.

This man sounds like the old blacksmith who teaches you ancient arts passed down through his family. This is the highest praise I can give. Amazing video sir!

Watching a professional at his craft is so satisfying.

@BIGDOGFORGE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I am a 49 yr veteran dentist who loves seeing what other people can do at their jobs. This was fascinating!

Smithing Increased (100)

@JRandallS

5 жыл бұрын

Drinal?

@ActuallyDeath

4 жыл бұрын

Runescape?

@WolfyChado

4 жыл бұрын

Skyrim

@hoohoosier

4 жыл бұрын

Looking to protect yourself? ...or deal some damage?

@ainzooalgown9014

4 жыл бұрын

It’s over 9,000!

I'm a woodworker but recently drifted into the dark world of steel and forges. I like it. Thank you.

I know NOTHING about metallurgy, why couldn't I stop watching?? It was FASCINATING. Maybe it is because I called BS on you being able to make 1000 layers. Only to eat my words in the end. You obviously know what you are doing. Cheers!

@agnostic47

3 жыл бұрын

1000 layers is only folding a piece of metal ten times times.

I am a former steelworker who dearly misses my trade. Thank you for keeping some of the traditions alive!

Apart from the forging, best commentary ever.

@BIGDOGFORGE

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

First time viewing. 1000 layers. Cool. Thanks

Doug Marcada said.......... “IT WILL KILLLLLL!”

@lani6647

4 жыл бұрын

Power Willy’s Your blade Sir? Will keeeellllll

@ferdifresh8464

4 жыл бұрын

keeel

@Bodgemiester

4 жыл бұрын

It will KEAL (Keep Everyone A Live) true story

@alexandrucostiniuc5863

4 жыл бұрын

IT WILL KIEEEEEL:))

@jclayton34

3 жыл бұрын

It is actually it will keal :D

I truly enjoy your narrating, it helps me understand plus it makes for a better production, Thanks...

My granpa made his own lawnmower blades, rototiller as well. He put me in charge of small engine repair. He still owes me a cold one. (R I P Cliff!)

So much better to watch a craftsman taking his time to make something than watching contest shows like Forged in Fire where everything is rushed and edited for tv.

1000 x 3 is 3000. This guy is awesome. Great video man.

That was...ABSOLUTLY Beautiful!

Thanks for sharing your talent.

If the world only had more people like you sir, it’d be a better place..

That lunch bit made me blow my drink out of my nose, so funny! I couldn’t stop watching. Great video.

Watching this reminded me of watching the glass blowers for hours on end at Tlaquepaque. I love to see a true craftsman doing what they love. Subscribed.

I stumbled upon this video researching metal types, this was very interesting. You're like Bob Ross of blacksmithing

@jonny555ive

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, great comment. You're completely right.......funny.

There is no string of words on this God's green Earth that can convince me that this man isn't a relative of Gimli.

8 or 9 hours of highly skilled work to make one billet. Outstanding! For the life of me I can't imagine how Indochina can sell $89 Damascus bowie knives...even if it's made out of old buicks and slag.

This was FASCINATING to watch! Thank you, Big Dog for putting this together.

Outstanding video ! I was a drop forging repairman years ago for a tool making company. Got a few burns along the way. These were pneumatic and board hammers. We fixed about everything in the shop but my drop forgers got the attention. They can't make money if the hammer was down. Great job. I really miss it.

WOW,,realy handkraft .Respect for his work..

So this is the legend who forged my sniper?

Ended up a work of art. I felt privileged to watch your process.

I love this guy's sarcasm. "Just a little bit of flux, not too much" Flux looks like frosting on a cake.

@markohelenin8731

5 жыл бұрын

There is NEVER too much flux!

@makyronkingoferidu3016

5 жыл бұрын

Sarcasm?

@deepshikhachopra1831

5 жыл бұрын

poooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop

@jamesnewton5115

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

24min and I was not bored. Good commentary. And I know nothing about this art

"And this is what we got." Seriously? It's an absolutely SPECTACULAR masterpiece! You, sir, are an artist!

Awesome...I'm a welder and love knives, so needless to say I've watched a ton of these videos. Yours was definitely in the top ten. Your narration was great, and really made the video top notch.

This guy is the Bob Ross of forging steel

Awesome commentary! Thanks for the video!!!!

You could see this again, and again, 'til you memorized every second of it, without getting tired of it.

That was friggin amazing work!!! Thank you for sharing this Mr Dog. Having a good working trip hammer makes a world of difference. I’m in the process of completing mine. Just think about how the old timey trip hammers worked. I saw a very old lithograph print of how early Blacksmith’s forge welded large pieces. The Smith would work the piece in a coal fired forge with a large bellows (I believe they used thick canvas heavily oiled for the bellows) but he would bring it up to heat, and lay it on the anvil and 2 Apprentice’s with 12-16lbs sledge hammers and pounded away at it! All for about maybe 4 bits a day. My Uncle was a Horseshoer at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. I was 13 when I started as his Apprentice. He was a hard man to work under! Thank God we were family, and Italian, because we were prone to argue a “bit” generally around paydays. An Apprentice don’t make a whole hell of alotta money. I walked out on him 2-3x over it. He died last year. The most valuable lesson he taught me at an early age was how to really put in a hard days work! All day everyday! We don’t see enough of that these days. I truly enjoyed watching you make this piece. Don’t ya just love how the borax does wonders to the lining in the forge? Thanks again, and Stay Safe.

"Just a little bit of flux..." LOL

I don't know a thing about metals but I recognize focused, skilled and persistent effort when I see it! Great!

Playing Runescape building Masterwork Armour where each "Alloy Bar" needs to be folded 1001 times... I wanted to see actual metal folding in action and found this. Great Job. Very nice

This just showed up on my Newsfeed. That pattern at the end was Beautiful. Great Job Sir!

My greatest respect to your skill. Amazed.

That's going to be a gorgeous blade

Love how you show us every step. Hugely helpful

I know I'm late to the show, But I bet a thousand layer rain drop or ladder would look amazing with that billet

@jackkiss1898

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine a twist!

I enjoy watching several of the knife making channels, but I love the commentary and why he does what he does. It's fun to watch the silent channels too, but I appreciate knowing the thought process behind each piece.

this could totally add to the mythos of a mystical weapon being born from a sacred tree. that wood-like pattern, that is.

@BIGDOGFORGE

7 жыл бұрын

Hy Jibran when it came out of the etch the first time and I saw that grain I thought almost the same thing there's got to be some mythology behind it, thanks for tuning in and take care.

@mjkhan9664

7 жыл бұрын

BIG DOG FORGE thanks for being cool. also the name for the blade should be cool. Keep doing what you do.

@Sgt.Hartman

6 жыл бұрын

interesting you should say that. A similar japanese material called mokume-gane is made by layering copper, silver, and gold and folding it to create similar patterns. In japanese, mokume gane means "wood grained metal."

This video is awesome, it’s not a bunch of flashy BS, it’s real, logical, and impressive. An excellent artisan! That wood grain look is something I’ve never seen! Sell me a billet!! Seriously! Cheers bro!

Very good explanations and no time spent to superfluous.

I can't imagine how loud it must have been with that automatic hammer slamming into that steel over and over.

@davisjohnson5688

4 жыл бұрын

not that loud, hammering on yellow hot metal dulls the sound hammering on white hot is like clay :D obviously the Damascus is much harder than mild steel though but the effect is similar edit: maybe that's just because I wear ear protection though 😂

1 minute in and i already love this guy

Lunch looked gr8...yum! Thank u sir for a gr8 demo...the narration was spot on! And the material excellent...

A wonderful way to recycle your saw blades. I'm getting ready to give that a try.

First time watching. Has a This Old House vibe to the editing and voice over. Thanks for making this!

@signwavegraphics7019

5 жыл бұрын

"this old Forge"

@SBZ925

5 жыл бұрын

damn im old. i know this show lol

@austinsears1637

5 жыл бұрын

@@SBZ925 Right!?!? I know the feeling.... Isnt it crazy how when we're younger we wanna be older but now that we're older we wanna be younger!?!?!?!? Hahaha just a thought I guess......

@SBZ925

5 жыл бұрын

Austin Sears wiser words my friend. Enjoy youth while it lasts lol

1000 layers in 1/4 inch .................. WOW ! Highlander called and wants you to make him a sword !

virtually unbreakable ? don't think a man of your god given talent would be strapped for cash but a knife or sword like that would be virtually priceless that is legendary man, really anything man tools even sky would be the limit

@BIGDOGFORGE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Excellent work! And I loved the way you switched the grain patterns to the sides of the bar! Damn son! You can make a good living by forging just that! You are a Vulcanist tried and true!

its actually pretty cool to see, how the side of the damascus looked like a landscape at some of the points, i am a smith aprentice myself, but not old fashioned smith, as more of a modern smith making structures with black steel.

Absolutely beautiful ! Would love to have some cutlery made from that 😀

I already said it in a previous comment, but, really, best channel about forging in all youtube! Hope to see a new post soon!

What a beautiful piece of work. Thanks for sharing.

As a metal worker mysself i find your skills and talent8 amazing. Well done fantastic job i really enjoyed your vid .

You sir are a master! Very nice work and great video, thanks for sharing!

I love the realistic take on all the work that went into 1000 layer Damascus would love to see the finish product!!

@BIGDOGFORGE

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I did with it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGaAqLifc9iqocY.html

This is a skill I could only dream of having

Amazing!!! Like Mr. McMillen below I was thinking how the ancients would have undertaken such a monumental task as creating Damascus. As a lover of all things with blades for about 40 years now I am in awe of the work you have done here. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays.

I really enjoyed the video. Mesmerizing. Great editing and production,

Wandered in on this video by accident . Fantastic ! Riveting 😖😖😊😊😊😊

You Sir, are clearly a legend! I will always remember your kindness in sharing this amazing work of art. Respect always.

Sir, you're the best thank you for your work !

Big Dog, that was an interesting and amazing video! That has to be the best job I’ve ever seen of forging Damascus steel together with no cracking, or hair line splitting between layers. Plus the first time I’ve seen anyone tackling a 1000 layer forge. Great work. Turned out beautiful after you forged the 3 pieces side by side. Awesome work.

@BIGDOGFORGE

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I have been wanting to get started with forging as a hobby for a few years and your video on Damascus is one of the best I’ve seen thanks. Probably will have to my first Damascus with “Armstrong” hammers thanks again for sharing

@BIGDOGFORGE

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

That was freaking awesome!! Showing to a friend who forges! I'm sure he'll love this.

"just a little bit of flux... Not too ch, just a little bit..." (proceeds to completely bury it in flux) 😂 Earned my subscription right there ✌️

@BIGDOGFORGE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

That was a great job! I have yet to use the material you sent me but will be used soon. And I will send pics of the progress ! Thanks again for sharing your adventures in blacksmithing they are always educational and helpful.

@BIGDOGFORGE

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so Much mark for tuning in and I do appreciate the kind words and thank you for giving me someone to share with. The subscribers to this channel are the best you guys make it all worthwhile, and I know you're going to do something incredible with that material, when you get around to it I would love to see a photo, as always my friend take care and be safe.

BIG DOG for president!!! My favorite videos in KZread, thank you very much

Great to watch a craftsman at work , thank you for posting sir !

You’re extremely talented. This was a fun watch. Also, has anyone told you that you somewhat resemble the actor John c. Reilly? Seriously, great video. I’ll be watching more.

@BIGDOGFORGE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. And thanks for the kind words..

Really appreciate the narration. Learned some things about forging

Nice! There was a time in my life when I tried to find blacksmiths to apprentice me, but was unlucky in my efforts. Thanks for your contribution.

@BIGDOGFORGE

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

What a fascinating video. Thanks for sharing . EXCELLENT WORK I MIGHT ADD.

Now that's patience. Awesome job.

@BIGDOGFORGE

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, and thanks for tuning in.

I love how just enjoyable and simple this was :)

Luv Y'all and Watching You do the Magic... I am not a Smith, but Wowsa Wowsa Wowsa...

amazing pattern when you were done makes me want to go out and get a forge and an old saw blade.

Pretty damn cool. Blacksmith's, it's almost a forgotten art form.

@lmnts556

5 жыл бұрын

It will never been forgotten, its the pillar or anything that is iron work today.

@JustinTopp

5 жыл бұрын

Not close to forgotten. There are tens of thousands of active blacksmiths my self included. It’s only growing in popularity

Congratulations on your successful challenge! Wow..can you imagine how big the arms were on those ancient smiths who used to do this by hand!? Going 1000 flawless layers by any means is an extremely difficult task.

@BIGDOGFORGE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks James I couldn't even imagine doing this without Scrappy the power hammer, I think you would have to be the size of a gorilla and have a lot of aggression to release. Anyway thank you very much for tuning in and take care.

@Commissar0617

7 жыл бұрын

some youtuber did a million. still a pattern, jsut a very fine, almost woodgrain pattern

@trentszeponski1394

7 жыл бұрын

James McMillen Yes they had big arms as big minds. However the minds were as strong as we have forged now. There have been power hamers back then. Look up Japanese power hammer designs, or suage-swage hammers.

@jamesmcmillen4828

7 жыл бұрын

Trent Szeponski. I have no doubt our ancient brethren had some type of "shop made" tredle hammer. More importantly they would've had apprentices to do some of the heavy work. I'm sure it was of utmost importance to pass the knowledge along to the next generation.

@trentszeponski1394

7 жыл бұрын

James McMillen, yeah I have seen many videos of one to two apprenices using long handled 4 pound or greater hammers to aid forge masters. With two 4 pound hammers to a single handed forge master timing each round of blows. I am learning as much as I can knowing little upon a few years.

Thank you! Very very cool and interesting video. Great job I will definitely be tuning in to watch more.

You, SIR, are awesome! You remind me of working with my dad, he was a master carpenter and really good at explaining like you.

this man looks amazing

@BIGDOGFORGE

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Landon and thanks for checking out the video.

this is the first one I've watched and I love the humor you have

What a fantastic video! Loved the commentary/explanation! Definitely earned my subscription!!