FORGING MY WAY | Hand Hammering Techniques with Jason Knight

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Join Jason Knight in an online teaching experience about bladesmithing and the unique artistry it demands. Learn some of the most coveted techniques in the forging industry from the comfort of your home!
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  • @JasonKnightMS
    @JasonKnightMS4 жыл бұрын

    For more in depth techniques, check out my online course - www.knightforgestudio.com

  • @coenprinceton2448

    @coenprinceton2448

    2 жыл бұрын

    i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me.

  • @jeremiaheaston5708

    @jeremiaheaston5708

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Coen Princeton Instablaster :)

  • @coenprinceton2448

    @coenprinceton2448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jeremiah Easton i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

  • @coenprinceton2448

    @coenprinceton2448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jeremiah Easton it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you really help me out :D

  • @jeremiaheaston5708

    @jeremiaheaston5708

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Coen Princeton no problem =)

  • @ORflycaster
    @ORflycaster4 жыл бұрын

    I respect your diplomacy in telling the couch commandos to shut up until they've stepped away from the computer and picked up a hammer. The idea that you're being criticized by is laughable............but unfortunately predictable. Keep up the great job. I'm still loving the Forge course.

  • @ricksparozic3920
    @ricksparozic39204 жыл бұрын

    I've always appreciated the fact that you're not above using equipment like your leg vise to help straighten your blades. Just that one little tidbit of advice has vastly improved the quality and straightness of my knives. These kinds of videos with you narrating while forging and crafting are my favorite.

  • @bigryan9447
    @bigryan94474 жыл бұрын

    I love these slower paced videos with commentary

  • @DanMarcelino
    @DanMarcelino4 жыл бұрын

    Jason Knight: "we're gonna make a point, and then we'll start forging a blade, ok?" Me: ok!

  • @JoshWithrow
    @JoshWithrow3 жыл бұрын

    I watch other bladesmiths that heat and shape and heat and shape and heat and shape and the blade NEVER resembles their blade until they grind and hog half of the material away. Then you watch this guy... his blade looks like his blade even at the beginning of the project. A true artist with mastery of his trade.

  • @framerw47
    @framerw472 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jason. I’m afraid I’m one of those people who watch purely for entertainment. I had a stroke 10 years ago that left me with only the use of my right side . Some people watch comedies, some watch dramas. I watch craftsmen doing things I used to be able to do. I worked as a carpenter and metal stud framer most of my working life and miss being able to work with my hands every day. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you so much for making them!

  • @nancycook3733
    @nancycook37335 ай бұрын

    Hey Jason love your videos you remind me of this guy I use to sperm weekends watching then helping 50 yrs ago, he had a coal forges at the back end of this sheet metal welding and fabrication shop, ( Kirkland machine and welding inc, Kirkland Lake ont) and my best friend Eric Sandrine dad owned the shop, but anyhow what this gent taught me on weekends is same way that you saying to do things, and for many years I worked on weekends with him until he was no longer needed which was a huuuuge mistake, but yrs later took up forging again and things you and Jay have helped me remember are priceless and thank you for taking the time to make these videos as that's harder than doing the blacksmithing, and to those whom are beer in hand couch warriors shut up put the dam beer down and pay attention cause someday what's being said and shown just might save ur ass so thank you Jason keep it coming !

  • @JasonKnightMS

    @JasonKnightMS

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow, that is a cool beginning. Glad you are back on the journey.

  • @allendean9807
    @allendean98073 жыл бұрын

    Also, notice how Jason holds his hammer. If you place your thumb on top of the handle, as you hit, more impact travels into your arm, and can cause long term damage. Any framing carpenter will tell you to flick your wrist when hammering, and keep your arm loose.... don’t hammer from your elbow, and don’t put your thumb on top of the handle. Keep it along side your fingers....

  • @petracoresage8288
    @petracoresage82884 жыл бұрын

    Thank for taking the time to do this. It's appreciated.👍

  • @westonwilson7821
    @westonwilson78212 жыл бұрын

    Currently taking a blacksmithing class and these videos are a great extra learning tool.

  • @JasonKnightMS

    @JasonKnightMS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them, Weston!

  • @richerworldproductions
    @richerworldproductions3 ай бұрын

    Damn, dude. I watched this video about 5 times, then went out and tried it your way. I had a point in a barstock in seconds. GREAT information and technique!

  • @jeffreyjones6409
    @jeffreyjones64092 жыл бұрын

    I like the fact that you said "do it ten times, do it a hundred times". The smiths that taught me had me start out by making leaves and hooks. Told me to make them then toss them into a 5 gallon bucket when I was done. When the bucket got full.........dump it out and start over again. Thanks for posting this, great info for those who are just starting and for some of us that have been at it for a while.

  • @kronus1999
    @kronus19993 жыл бұрын

    Coal Forge / No Power Hammer guy here....This was a Super Big Help, infact it improves my current technique Drastically... Thanks for All the Tips on Straightening... I suffer terribly with finish work before grinding sometimes so this helps out a ton...

  • @MattisLegend
    @MattisLegend4 жыл бұрын

    The way you explain all this is so helpful. Thanks a million.

  • @boborlando5677
    @boborlando56772 жыл бұрын

    every time I watch one of your videos I learn something, thanks...

  • @georgemaerkle3427
    @georgemaerkle34273 жыл бұрын

    Way to call out the arm chair quarter backs. Great video Jason👍👍🇺🇸

  • @jackparkinson4284
    @jackparkinson42844 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Remember haters gonna hate, it’s funny that people can be so critical of your creativity and art. Like there’s a right or wrong. Rock on brother I am loving it.

  • @maddash9070
    @maddash90703 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching blacksmithing videos for 5 years or better. Always said I would build a forge. Last month I decided I was done talking about it and since I’m always so busy I just bought a single burner gas forge. Just big enough to forge a knife if something. Anyway though I am an exceptional visual learner and have watched for many years I struggled getting the material to move where I wanted it. Practice, frustration, sore forearm, and lots of thinking later I can finally forge shapes. And guess what everyone! It’s so much fun that when I’m not doing it I still watch videos for ideas and tips on the hammer. I also look at things different. Steering arm on my lawn tractor? I can make that now. And a few other things too. If you read this and are thinking of doing it, just do it. I don’t have an anvil. I found a 50 lb hunk of steel and ground a couple edges round and left a couple 90 degrees. I’ll probably never be a great blacksmith but I might be a good one someday? Maybe one of you will be great? Just gotta try. Also don’t think you’re so cool you don’t need safety glasses. You’ll be a one eyed person selling your new forge after scale starts bouncing off your steel. If that happens call me. I’ll buy your stuff. 👍

  • @jwilson3103
    @jwilson31033 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to hear a master bladesmith say I messed up and heres how I'm going to fix it !! Great work Jason

  • @housesteiner7783
    @housesteiner77834 жыл бұрын

    Great work as always Mr. Knight! Miss you on the show.

  • @livelikekings8968
    @livelikekings89684 жыл бұрын

    You techniques have helped my skill level increase faster than I expected! Being a tradesmen for over 25years I appreciate your honest no nonsense approach. Keep growing the channel and pay no attention to the shade sent from haters brother, bladesmithing is better in the dark anyway 👌🏼🍻💪🏼⚒

  • @therealamerican99.76
    @therealamerican99.764 жыл бұрын

    What amazes me every time is the cleanness of the shop.

  • @allanbrown747

    @allanbrown747

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree , but if ya watch other vids he still can't find his tools alot of times. LOL

  • @markdressler6651
    @markdressler66512 ай бұрын

    This has been the most helpful video for me learning bladesmithing. Thank you for doing this.

  • @alucardhellsing2657
    @alucardhellsing26573 жыл бұрын

    This guy just made my work so much easier. I'm definitely subscribing

  • @Killbilly31
    @Killbilly312 жыл бұрын

    You are the MAN Jason!

  • @stokermeister3
    @stokermeister34 жыл бұрын

    Great informative on knife making and blacksmith techniques 👍👌🇮🇪

  • @cydrych
    @cydrych3 жыл бұрын

    I dig how you don’t hide your distain for making these videos. I just made a coffee can forge, got a small harbor freight anvil and made a wood carving knife out of a broken paddle bit and some scraps of walnut and cottonwood. It developed a crack during the quench but it got hard and seems to be holding an edge. It does what I made it for so I’ll call it a success. Next I’ll make bottle openers and campfire tools to refine my hammer skills.

  • @rcflightseeker3488
    @rcflightseeker34883 жыл бұрын

    I just started about 2 months ago blade Smithing, and I've already got critics telling me what I am doing wrong lol. A friend of mine wanted to see some pictures so I showed him a video of me twisting a bar of Damascus and he said "oh my God, that has cracks all up and down it!" I tried to tell him that was just the slag breaking up and crumbling, but he doesn't even know what slag is. My point is if I have critics I'm sure you have an ass load of them Jason. People that just have no idea what there talking about and instead of keeping an open mind about something they have no clue about, they just Start running off at the mouth. keep up the great work Jason, us new guys have to learn from somewhere. Don't sweat the trolls bro.

  • @Chingro51
    @Chingro514 жыл бұрын

    That tip forging in one heat :O It takes me at least 3 to 4 heats :(

  • @averagemustachednerd
    @averagemustachednerd4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to your videos I finally forged a good knife!

  • @waynewalker315
    @waynewalker3154 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see you finish it. Grind, make and fit the guard, handle, etc. Especially the guard!

  • @mannsdan
    @mannsdan3 жыл бұрын

    I'm just getting started in knife and bladesmithing and I want to thank you Jason for being willing to show your skills. It's extremely helpful to the thousands of guys like me who are new at it and want to learn. Why would anyone highly criticize someone who is only trying to educate, inform and improve the skill of others? Haters... SMH...

  • @Eli5047
    @Eli50473 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson. Thanks bruthu. I like that you show mistakes and how to work through them

  • @triggercrysisjames142
    @triggercrysisjames1423 жыл бұрын

    As a 47 year old just getting into blacksmithing, videos such as this is priceless and greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work and undoubtedly I will be using your online educational services as a guide to learning the basics before attending an in person class. Thanks again!

  • @allanbrown747
    @allanbrown7473 жыл бұрын

    T hat's the best advice I' ve heard you give yet. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN IT , DO IT!!!! That can apply to just about everything in life. People nowadays are'nt willing to put in the time.

  • @electrikjimmy608
    @electrikjimmy6082 жыл бұрын

    I can't thank you enough for all the knowledge you share

  • @BloodOath
    @BloodOath3 жыл бұрын

    Just got into this im 25 from Cali I love in the country and want a hobby I can just do on my own I love this I want to make things with my hands this is definitely something I want to pursue I have a passion for it love your channel can't wait to see where it takes me

  • @jeffreymiller9706
    @jeffreymiller97062 жыл бұрын

    I was very excited at the beginning; I thought you were forging a seax blade. This is invaluable information...thank you for sharing from a newbie.

  • @ronwilliamson8384
    @ronwilliamson83843 жыл бұрын

    I personally thank you for the ( knowledge) your sharing how ever you choose to share, those who choose to criticize can simple choose to not watch... simple, thanks for sharing knowledge Mr.Knight

  • @canaanbailie569
    @canaanbailie5692 жыл бұрын

    I am only 29950 hours behind you in forging. I got interested in blades when discovering the big box stores sell skinning knives with cheap steal. I got interested in forging from watching your videos here.

  • @disturbedsilence76
    @disturbedsilence763 жыл бұрын

    I just love Jason........... Jason: " I like power tools, Viewer: "but Jason I don't have one" Jason:"well if you don't have one that is fine, but I do like them" This is one of the reason why I love Jason, no complicated. Just straight to the point with no room for non-sense. Every time I get the chance to chat with him at Blade is a blast and he always make you feel welcome, even if he doesn't mean it. lol

  • @wiley979
    @wiley9794 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Jason! I always learn while watching your Vids. one note: at the power hammer I wish the angle was a couple inches higher rather than centered on the edge/spine. we couldn't see where the hammer was impacting on the blade. Everything else was spot on....IMHO.

  • @zach1972
    @zach19722 жыл бұрын

    I was going to use a bit of rebar as my first knife, watched a different video of yours talking about just get a piece of steel, had a look around my country, turns out you can get all sizes of 1085 pretty dang cheap delivered to you

  • @Mongrel714
    @Mongrel7143 жыл бұрын

    It's just amazing how the metal " OBEY's" you!! It would take me 5-6 firings to get the shape you got in two, great video, Thank you!

  • @faheemhartley6191
    @faheemhartley61914 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see how the guard is forged and fitted to this knife.

  • @travisbonnett491
    @travisbonnett4913 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching all the videos that you make, it makes sense with everything you are saying and WHY you are doing it. Regarding criticism, most of these people (who criticize you) live with their Mommy and Daddy, who have never swung a hammer, bought or built a forge, and are LAZY. Great job keep up the great work!

  • @nicholasgarland6653
    @nicholasgarland6653 Жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say you are the person that inspired me to get into blacksmithing! I want to do blades but so far I’ve been more Interested in other blacksmith crafts a lot of tool making really but your video I watched years ago I think it was called “5 things you need” or something like that but what you said in there stuck with me and I’ve taken it to heart. Now I have come a long way but I just wanna say thank you for your videos! You have no idea who I am but if it wasn’t for you I probably wouldn’t be as deep as I am into the craft!

  • @montebasham2686
    @montebasham26863 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for helping those of us without power equipment.

  • @BamaDanKnives
    @BamaDanKnives4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again I learn so much from your videos! Hope to get meet you in Atlanta in August!!

  • @daltybell
    @daltybell3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! My son and I have learned A LOT from your videos. (And trashed some attempts).

  • @rogersmith4230
    @rogersmith42303 жыл бұрын

    Love your work. I no not have a power hammer and just watching this video helps me look at better ways to do what I do

  • @robertmartinez3979
    @robertmartinez39794 жыл бұрын

    This makes the whole process seem so much more approachable, because honestly it can be overwhelming. Thank you for the lesson!

  • @Finnja76
    @Finnja764 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Watching you draw that out was awesome. I see that there are a lot of things I've been doing inefficiently, and that some better tongs would probably do me a solid. We appreciate all these videos so much.

  • @BoNdzY
    @BoNdzY2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a GREAT video it has helped me so much in making knives

  • @charlesgargotta23
    @charlesgargotta233 жыл бұрын

    My dad once told me, worry about good fast will come. You've put in your dues as far as hand hammering goes. Even in antiquity a master smith would have apprentices as strikers with sledgehammers. A power hammer came in as soon as was available. You're at the point in your career where a power hammer is just obvious because you understand what you are doing and your limiting factor is just how fast you can move the steel to it's next shape.

  • @jamescline8055
    @jamescline80553 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @jsmcinnes
    @jsmcinnes3 жыл бұрын

    FUCK!!! The critics!!! Your videos are awesome, brother!! I watch them all and learn something from each one!! Please keep them coming, Senpai!

  • @robertstoyles
    @robertstoyles3 жыл бұрын

    I just started hand forging knives it's awesome stress relief and anger management plus the boost in pride and confidence ya get when ya make a nice knife

  • @shane4176
    @shane41763 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks

  • @MrKamakazy01
    @MrKamakazy014 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work!

  • @seanyoung7295
    @seanyoung72953 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great videos, really appreciate all the content you put out.

  • @LostViking883
    @LostViking8834 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for another great lesson Jason

  • @Btines01
    @Btines014 жыл бұрын

    Straight forward and to the point. Thank you!

  • @danq.8508
    @danq.85082 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @kevinruddles452
    @kevinruddles4523 жыл бұрын

    Great video Jason.

  • @thefathomsofforteana6624
    @thefathomsofforteana66244 жыл бұрын

    Stellar As always

  • @danq.8508
    @danq.85082 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I really appreciate it.

  • @donaldburgess1003
    @donaldburgess10034 жыл бұрын

    Right on!

  • @BootStateKnives
    @BootStateKnives3 жыл бұрын

    Love this video! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and forging techniques Jason!

  • @montycrain5783
    @montycrain57833 жыл бұрын

    Great Information and Instruction.

  • @coloradocustomleatherandblades
    @coloradocustomleatherandblades3 жыл бұрын

    Jason! Brother I truly love your videos because you go into the philosophy, techniques, and reality of this profession. It's something I tend to try to do on mine when I'm making a blade. You are my favorite maker by far..... I am one that watches your videos start to finish, it is rich with knowledge....thank you so much and God bless.

  • @naychitworn3669
    @naychitworn36693 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much sir

  • @rickhaass1133
    @rickhaass11333 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - very informative sir.

  • @vpertrailerhd5765
    @vpertrailerhd57653 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this video sir

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker63473 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you are the...Best...!

  • @mikerokus5540
    @mikerokus55404 жыл бұрын

    I always pick a few great ideas up from your videos, thanks so much for making them!

  • @billelsing2912
    @billelsing29127 ай бұрын

    Best one I have seen

  • @romarioribeiro2196
    @romarioribeiro21963 жыл бұрын

    A AMAZING CLASS!! GOOD TECHNIQUES! I VERY LEARN!

  • @zivac1976
    @zivac19764 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

  • @robertcalzadillas8224
    @robertcalzadillas82244 жыл бұрын

    Great teaching sir

  • @b.ohugin610
    @b.ohugin6103 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very informative video!

  • @adr101fex101
    @adr101fex1013 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm from Brazil and your videos are great. Your videos help many people with knowledge and humility. Congratulations .

  • @AlladinForge
    @AlladinForge Жыл бұрын

    Awesome lesson🦾🦾🦾🦾✅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @victorsykes5334
    @victorsykes53344 жыл бұрын

    I like both the new video style and this instructional style!

  • @mathewdillon1141
    @mathewdillon11413 жыл бұрын

    Excellent close up camera work. Kudos to the crew!

  • @seanappelberg568
    @seanappelberg5684 жыл бұрын

    Love your work, the way you explain what you are doing and what you want to achieve is amazing Thank you!

  • @GodseyKnives
    @GodseyKnives3 жыл бұрын

    enjoyed video Thanks for sharing Sir ,

  • @poindexter1387
    @poindexter13872 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to watch talent at its best. Thanks for posting Sir..

  • @thefamily_ak1863
    @thefamily_ak18634 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir , very useful info really appreciate ur sharing

  • @justinchavis1605
    @justinchavis16053 жыл бұрын

    Dude your a beast love your channel.

  • @davidphillips185
    @davidphillips1854 жыл бұрын

    There he goes talking again. We'll explained and helpful. Great video.

  • @chriskincaid6035
    @chriskincaid6035 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You ...

  • @jasonmouser3905
    @jasonmouser39054 жыл бұрын

    Clear instructions and no nonsense as usual!

  • @mountaindwarf6452
    @mountaindwarf64522 жыл бұрын

    That was a real pleasure to watch. I’ve always enjoyed your work and have gotten a lot of inspiration for you over the years. It’s always great to watch a master smith do work.

  • @DustySerpa
    @DustySerpa4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video with a lot of great info! Tigerlily's knife is looking good too!

  • @mgannotti
    @mgannotti3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this!! Ran across and just subscribed. Love how you are just naturally going through the process and sharing. I’m just starting out and had several good takeaways do thank you!!!

  • @TOOLMAKERA
    @TOOLMAKERA3 жыл бұрын

    Nice Nitzan Lillie hammer. I love my 2 pound Lillie hammer.

  • @alansandom5057
    @alansandom50574 жыл бұрын

    Another great informative video, thanks for taking the time and effort to educate us lesser mortals 👏👏👏

  • @joenugent8235
    @joenugent82354 жыл бұрын

    I remember when you first showed me this. Great video bro

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