I’m Making The Biggest Double Edge Bowie You’ve Ever Seen

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I'm crafting a remarkable double-edged Bowie knife. I begin by creating a stunning blade using Damascus. You can see the meticulous process of forging the blade, welding tiles together, and ensuring a uniform pattern in the Damascus steel.
I then hardened and tempered the blade to perfection. I meticulously grind and hand-sand the blade to 600 grit, revealing the breathtaking Damascus pattern. After a quick etch to showcase the pattern.
Then, a big explosion occurs nearby due to a ruptured moisture collection system, sending thousands of tiny beads all over my workshop.
Overall, it's an extraordinary journey, resulting in a truly unique and beautiful Bowie knife blade.
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  • @KyleRoyerKnives
    @KyleRoyerKnives9 ай бұрын

    Don't forget to get the free PDF I put together that has links to almost all the tools and materials I use (including handle material) all in one convenient place. Click Here to get it for free: www.learnknifemaking.com/mastersmiths_toolkit_free_pdf

  • @sarchlalaith8836

    @sarchlalaith8836

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey, when you're on the surface plate you can use a dial test indicator by gently sliding the zero's needle along the blade, it will show clearly if there is any warp, a Stand can be had on fb second has for like 20 bucks and a new dial test indicator from mitutoyo is about 40 bucks. Will guarantee you parallel, flat and consistent.

  • @Blopcicle
    @Blopcicle9 ай бұрын

    You know It's a good month when Kyle uploads. Can't wait for this new project!

  • @cleanthegreen
    @cleanthegreen9 ай бұрын

    That hard stare while sanding is the funniest, nonchalant thing I’ve seen ever btw

  • @glennfuruvald9717
    @glennfuruvald97179 ай бұрын

    The proof of a genuine proffesional craftsman is to pass on their knowledge and skills to others. They know that their knowledge and artistic skills is inpossible to copy. But it is an inspiration and push those who want to make a incredible knife.

  • @cleanthegreen
    @cleanthegreen9 ай бұрын

    Kyle’s videos are always, always worth the wait.

  • @L0wSkiller
    @L0wSkiller4 ай бұрын

    You got me watching the entire video because of your craftsmanship, but you got me subbing with your hand sanding camera angle underneath the bench without breaking eye contact 😂😂😂

  • @chriscrantz3970
    @chriscrantz39708 ай бұрын

    I laughed out loud for the sanding and the coffee sip was a gut laugh. TY, Mr. Royer!

  • @MrRaghuramC
    @MrRaghuramC6 ай бұрын

    Never seen such workmanship before I started seeing your videos here, it is beautiful.

  • @avaisrasool7532
    @avaisrasool75328 ай бұрын

    You must have gained that master smith status now I can’t see anyone being much better than you, your stuff is amazing I can only dream of owning something this beautiful

  • @Sinkorswim317
    @Sinkorswim3175 ай бұрын

    Your love and skill for forging and creating beautiful knives makes me want to strive and reach even higher in my field.

  • @SquireVorak
    @SquireVorak8 ай бұрын

    10/10 voiceover skills! 20/10 knifemaking skills! Always fun watching the precision of your process, Kyle! Thanks for sharing it with us!

  • @jasonlittle8146
    @jasonlittle81468 ай бұрын

    Please don't use pvc pipe and fittings for compressed air. As you found out it can very dangerous. Thank goodness you weren't injured.

  • @traviscoombes3578
    @traviscoombes35789 ай бұрын

    No doubt you make some of the most beautiful knives ever.

  • @beardawgjohnson6432
    @beardawgjohnson64328 ай бұрын

    Nobody comes close on your Damascus patterns. Amazing.

  • @kellycollier2026
    @kellycollier20269 ай бұрын

    Thanks Boys. What an amazing process. I'm glad nobody was injured in your shop mishap. Anxious for part 2.

  • @TheMeditron
    @TheMeditron9 ай бұрын

    Man, super excited to see another stone handle, your last one was beautiful!

  • @user-vg4ru1cj5u
    @user-vg4ru1cj5u4 ай бұрын

    바다건너 나라에서 살고 있지만 정말 놀라운 집중력과기술을 가지고 계시네요 칭찬합니다 😊😊😊

  • @helix_helix
    @helix_helix8 ай бұрын

    Glad no one got hurt in the explosion. You are inspiring and your attitude to life and your craft is truly humbling. Thank you for sharing 👍

  • @0drjjeppsen426
    @0drjjeppsen4268 ай бұрын

    Dude I'm sure you've heard this too many times, but you are an absolute artist! I've been watching for a few years and you've always been so generous with your knowledge thank you. I love to make knives but I also love to watch you do it😅

  • @raven_of_zoso455
    @raven_of_zoso4559 ай бұрын

    Kyle, it's less than two weeks since I discovered your amazing channel. It inspired me to up my own knifemaking within the limits of the tools I have. I even had a go at making a copper inlay onto a brass piece for my practice project (inspired by you). All I had was a small dremel, a homemade iron tool for hammering on, and copper sheath which I had to cut into wires. It actually turned out better than expected although the edges were not quite as crisp as on your inlays, but I got no visible gaps or anything. I also am (at this very moment I am writing this) in my shop doing the finishing touches after applying laqur. I do not forge my own blades yet, because I want to master making the rest first to a satisfying level. I often just buy big kitchen knifes at thrift stores and cut the blade into whatever shape I want, but without overheating or compromising the quality of the steel, but this is mostly for my smaller knifes like mushroom knifes and such. For bigger projects I buy blades from different blacksmiths around here in Scandinavia. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know you have pushed another sucker down the rabbit-hole to perfection. Thanks, Kyle! Big respect to your skills both as a designer, craftsman and blacksmith, and all those pretty tools you have to play with. I like my ambitions to be near unreachable, and to me that's your stuff. It's nice to know I have a long way of improving myself and upgrading my tools to get anywhere near your level. Keep it up mate, and so to your Dad & co. 🫡✊️

  • @Tyshark
    @Tyshark2 ай бұрын

    Hahaha... love the filing while staring and coffee sipping. Your work is timeless. Remarkable. Fasinating to watch. Awesome videos. Even more amazing art. You are a Master!

  • @christopher.m.estelow
    @christopher.m.estelow9 ай бұрын

    And 💥BOOM💥 goes the dynamite...aka PVC pipe!! The bowie is looking beautiful... can't wait to see the finished product!!

  • @jimcorbett3764
    @jimcorbett37648 ай бұрын

    The time and effort that went into this knife are impressive. The dubbing during the etch made me think of Godzilla movies. The pattern itself is mesmerizing- can't wait to see the final product.

  • @guillermoalfaro2714
    @guillermoalfaro27149 ай бұрын

    Hey 👋 buddy, nice to see you back in the house, bro 👌 blessings 🙌 🙏

  • @kurtbogle2973
    @kurtbogle29738 ай бұрын

    Looking at. ROYER'S blades make me feel completely inept! Wow such artwork. I see this no where else.

  • @222foont
    @222foont8 ай бұрын

    This unique man demonstrates the value ($), planning, skill, inovation, artistic illumination, control of all facets of "knife making" as well as a teacher. Notice he does not always have the latest equipment, however that is not the source of his success, he understands the medium. I never tire of watching his vids. I am so embarrased with my poor attempts at making pointy, sharp things..suitable for gardening..maybe.

  • @RainyDayForge
    @RainyDayForge9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful blade! Thanks for sharing your process. It makes me reflect on my practices and setup, especially at the press.

  • @Jeffrose_
    @Jeffrose_9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kyle for the PDF. I'm glad nobody got hurt.

  • @sarchlalaith8836
    @sarchlalaith88369 ай бұрын

    It's very, very rare I say... Yes I'd trust this man from USA to create a perfect blade... But Mr K. Royer, yes 100% I'd trust his skills. Amazing

  • @mikegregory5620
    @mikegregory56209 ай бұрын

    A new forge! That sounds like a job for Dad, I am surprised he wasn't making one 2 seconds after you said it

  • @JSRLPadre
    @JSRLPadre9 ай бұрын

    Liked just because I love the channel. I wish KZread allowed a second like just for the funny faces you made while hand-sanding the blade.

  • @Irillus
    @Irillus8 ай бұрын

    I love that Billy Corgan took up knife making ❤

  • @jemakrol
    @jemakrol9 ай бұрын

    There's something so wholesome to watch your videos. In focus is, of course, mastery in progress. Converting materials to art. But it's so much more, from the little funny faces while grinding (it's easy to goof around on video I've noticed but you do it in a way that clearly stems from a frustration or something one can identify with. It's subtle) to the marbleous (sorry!) side stories. Not to mention context and reflection - like the story of the table or how you come to be a knife maker. And I do think the feeling of you guys being in this together as a family is quite important to the mix too. Looking forward to see the finished knife here, as usual! Keep up the good work guys! Love from Sweden, Europe

  • @vaughnmilburn6966
    @vaughnmilburn69669 ай бұрын

    That looks absolutely awesome!!! I want to learn that pattern! Good job Kyle, your Damascus patters are unequivocally the best out there. Thanks for the video.

  • @kurtbogle2973
    @kurtbogle29738 ай бұрын

    Sir, you are the rembrant of blades!

  • @SubFlow22
    @SubFlow228 ай бұрын

    "My billets keep getting longer and longer". Like a boss.

  • @dubplateriddim
    @dubplateriddim4 ай бұрын

    This is Mastery of Craft. As an Autistic person, I can appreciate the level of dedication and detail you work to.

  • @ronjennings1453
    @ronjennings14539 ай бұрын

    I love this build so far!!! That pattern is amazing!!!

  • @keiphillips7648
    @keiphillips76489 ай бұрын

    My God!! You guys have done it again! She is beautiful! Can’t wait to see the blue stone handle dance again the gun glued fittings! O Lord! You are an artist Kyle!

  • @matthewgibson264
    @matthewgibson2649 ай бұрын

    Love the videos in this format. Can't wait to see the rest of them and the finished knife!

  • @BrumbleBush
    @BrumbleBush8 ай бұрын

    Love watching him make mosaic damascus! 🍻

  • @dmw1306
    @dmw13063 ай бұрын

    So I'm just sitting here with my mouth agape😮 You are an amazing artist when it involves the FORGE. Wow Your Bowie knife is one the most beautiful patterns I've ever seen on a knife. Nothing but Respect for you.

  • @xaviersonntag4302
    @xaviersonntag43029 ай бұрын

    As a homeschooler and knifemaker myself, Kyle gives me loads of inspiration...will def be taking your courses when i get some side money

  • @DirtyRoomKnives
    @DirtyRoomKnives9 ай бұрын

    Seeing a new Kyle Royer vid in my feed always puts a smile on my face :)

  • @marcoaureliomunhoz9250
    @marcoaureliomunhoz92509 ай бұрын

    Wonderful job! May God bless you so much for this gift! I'm of Brazil!

  • @CrustyRestorations
    @CrustyRestorations9 ай бұрын

    Nothing like sanding, sanding and more sanding.. stunning finish👍

  • @Narrow_Gate_Forge
    @Narrow_Gate_Forge9 ай бұрын

    What an incredible blade. Thank you for sharing your processes with us. I always learn new things watching your videos. I started making knives in March of this year and every new knife is greatly improved over the last. My humble forge is a work in progress as I continue to tool up as resources allow. Power tools like power hammer, shop press and specialty ovens will come one day.

  • @featherstone5051
    @featherstone50519 ай бұрын

    That stare into the camera while sanding cracked me up 😂

  • @geverretzah4206
    @geverretzah42069 ай бұрын

    This is one of your best videos by far! The commentary is great and the finished product looks amazing keep it up man❤️

  • @GoldenQ.
    @GoldenQ.9 ай бұрын

    I look forward to when you complete the knife and it is good to hear no one was hurt when the pipe blue.

  • @janetjones945
    @janetjones9458 ай бұрын

    So waiting to see the rest of this build. Your knives are so amazing to see.

  • @txdrifter3177
    @txdrifter31779 ай бұрын

    I'm glad no one was hurt, but for future reference, PVC is not recommended for compressed air systems. It typically can't handle the pressures and fragments when it blows.

  • @lewgriffinknives216
    @lewgriffinknives2168 ай бұрын

    Stunning piece of work!

  • @joe-dp3ng
    @joe-dp3ng8 ай бұрын

    My goodness you're the best I've ever seen. I have been working with wood for many years and I love grain patterns. Inlays can be beautiful but I can't believe my eyes you make metal beautiful. Wow I'm shocked. Good for you and your family!

  • @AlexMinor
    @AlexMinor9 ай бұрын

    Glad nobody got hurt in that explosion. Beautiful knife. Loved watching the process.

  • @jeremyjones2191
    @jeremyjones21918 ай бұрын

    I like that you have a little fun with hand sanding 😂 because I know it's tedious

  • @kalenipwaame11
    @kalenipwaame119 ай бұрын

    The craftsmanship is top notch 👌🏿 🔥🔥🔥

  • @chikitabowow
    @chikitabowow9 ай бұрын

    Woah, that's just straight up gorgeous 😮

  • @user-yh3zz5fk4d
    @user-yh3zz5fk4d8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful pattern... actually the best Damascus pattern I have ever seen.

  • @glencalhoun9544
    @glencalhoun95448 ай бұрын

    Your work Def speaks for itself on the results!!! Your work is second To NONE!!! You have the cleanest welds and patterns ever forged in steel!!! One of my life dreams is to have one of your knives!!! I Love them All so much!!! I have tons of Damascus, but I have nothing even close to the quality of your work. Your worst (to you) piece is what knife makers dream of making it to!!! And you're so far beyond your worst piece it's unbelievable!!!

  • @ulrichmachtle4864
    @ulrichmachtle48644 ай бұрын

    man, you are totally insane, thank god! love your work to bits

  • @ironmantwilliam
    @ironmantwilliam9 ай бұрын

    Like seriously how is this possible, God has blessed you with a gift thank you for sharing to the world we need to see your craftsmanship its out the gate 💪🏽💯

  • @blaneyblades4810
    @blaneyblades48109 ай бұрын

    OMG! Man that's awesome! I have to be honest, I've been working on other projects lately and haven't even watched the knife maker plus lessons but I'm subbed 👌. I still remember that first class! I learned so much. Thanks again for all of the great content and your art.

  • @Marty-RR
    @Marty-RR8 ай бұрын

    Man that thing is beautiful man.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer8 ай бұрын

    You're my favorite blacksmith Kyle. My personal preference on a big bowie includes a nice finger choil to "choke up" on the blade.

  • @richardmilton9475
    @richardmilton94759 ай бұрын

    You should be very proud Kyle! Your work is awesome!

  • @seanoreilly3665
    @seanoreilly36658 ай бұрын

    So Excited for this build, and more excited for the stone handle, the other one was amazing, but purple isn’t my favorite, but blue is!!!!🎉

  • @chewyakarieckenicholas6049
    @chewyakarieckenicholas60499 ай бұрын

    You are an absolute artist with making blades the pattern is very beautiful great work

  • @yota4004
    @yota40048 ай бұрын

    freaking amazing work Kyle.

  • @omadart
    @omadart8 ай бұрын

    Love your and your dad's work man......keep doing what you do

  • @KyleRoyerKnives

    @KyleRoyerKnives

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks my friend. Dad

  • @mikeberry885
    @mikeberry8859 ай бұрын

    Kyle I draw and I’ll tell you this much ,you make the best Bowie knives I’ve ever seen

  • @donhalter8377
    @donhalter83779 ай бұрын

    That's awesome looking! I love making giant bowies! Your work is motivating and inspiring! I need to up my skill set!

  • @jvbknives
    @jvbknives9 ай бұрын

    Always an extreme pleasure to watch one of your videos.

  • @justinpyle3415
    @justinpyle34154 ай бұрын

    The stare at the camera while sanding had me rolling. Oh btw, PVC and compressed air dont mix. But now you know that

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo6689 ай бұрын

    Fantastic work as always. I'd have to describe your style as meticulous, which is a good thing.

  • @AManCalledMoose
    @AManCalledMoose9 ай бұрын

    Another fascinating project to watch you make. It's coming together nicely. The pattern is stunning. Hope your blood pressure has normalised after the explosion! Hope you were all OK and no injuries

  • @MrGarycoww
    @MrGarycoww8 ай бұрын

    Another masterpiece in the making, love your work dude 🤙

  • @alanlsavoy
    @alanlsavoy9 ай бұрын

    This one is hilarious. I'm glad everyone is okay after the explosion. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

  • @DanielEPiza
    @DanielEPiza8 ай бұрын

    WOW, amazing results. definitely a piece of Art

  • @Tom_Emody
    @Tom_Emody8 ай бұрын

    You are on a different level than anyone else. I hope to own one of your knives in my lifetime. Your work is just simply amazing. ….. Tom

  • @Innlandetknives
    @Innlandetknives7 ай бұрын

    thanks for sharing Kyle, hugely inspirational

  • @captdocwalk
    @captdocwalk9 ай бұрын

    Love the new background!

  • @musharioh
    @musharioh9 ай бұрын

    Please upload more, your work is inspiring

  • @PeacemakerT1
    @PeacemakerT16 күн бұрын

    Every single time you make any blade I do admire your work. This time you got me concerned that you still not using any coolant on your surface grinder. If you used cooling liquid you wouldn't get problem with heat bending your blade while grinding. I can see that you have pipe to direct it to your stone. have a look if you have sump pump fitted and start using it. It will help you a lot in this operation

  • @A_Tempest
    @A_Tempest4 ай бұрын

    There's just something about watching steel go squish

  • @thedastardlykitchen1257
    @thedastardlykitchen12579 ай бұрын

    Another masterpiece, love watching your channel.

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden54149 ай бұрын

    Wow, even mastersmiths' blades warp during HT! I've had two 1/4" thick blades do this recently even though they were spine-down in my Evenheat and the bevels were even, and beat myself up because I couldn't figure out what I'd done wrong. Beautiful mosaic!

  • @paullmight42
    @paullmight429 ай бұрын

    i wouldn't have thought the gold would survive the heat treat...Can't wait to see this beaut...it looks like the most expensive tie i have in my closet right now haha, gorgeous

  • @outbackladas
    @outbackladas9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful looking pattern in that blade, top job 👍 Regards from Down Under .

  • @aucuneexpertise9805
    @aucuneexpertise98059 ай бұрын

    I like the face while hand sanding, it's fun =D

  • @jettaphillips5023
    @jettaphillips50239 ай бұрын

    Awesome, love your work!

  • @kingscorpion7346
    @kingscorpion73469 ай бұрын

    yay! new project from Kyle! for a future project, I would LOVE to see you make a mosaic Damascus rapier. if you already made one, could you send me a link for the playlist? also, I only recently became aware that Will Willis, the host of Forged In Fire is no longer the host, someone else is. But I saw him in an interview about why he left the show, and as he listed his reasons, I could see why. will miss Will.

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone44259 ай бұрын

    Stunning.

  • @zproducts6080
    @zproducts60809 ай бұрын

    The hand sanding segment really got me XD

  • @_FJB_
    @_FJB_8 ай бұрын

    Insanely beautiful. I want to buy one!

  • @silvioluizkrugnerkassimura9920
    @silvioluizkrugnerkassimura99208 ай бұрын

    It was good, a work of art, congratulations on the result obtained. Silvio from Brazil 🇧🇷.

  • @andrewscott6789
    @andrewscott67899 ай бұрын

    Just wonderful you are a real talent

  • @shaunhall960
    @shaunhall9609 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous!

  • @LeahNicole...
    @LeahNicole...6 ай бұрын

    "just a little bit, the right amount, amount." yes. exactly that. ;)

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging9 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful knife 👏👏