Making a custom knife in M390 Steel and Carbon Fiber by Bulgarian knife maker - Silverman

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

This video is made in the workshop of Bulgarian knife maker Stoil Manchev - well known here in Bulgaria like "Silverman".
During the two days project I spent more than 10 hours with the knife maker and I filmed parts of his work on this beautiful knife - "Model 1" in Carbon Fiber and M390 Steel.
The knife is special Carbon Fiber edition to the basic "Model 1" in M390 or K110 steel with green micarta.
Overall length - 20.5 cm
Blade length - 10.5 cm
Blade thickness - 4.5 mm
The M390 steel blade is heat treated to 62 Hrc at 1075 C in stainless foil and have a cryo in liquid nitrogen.
M390 composition:
Carbon 1.90%
Chromium 20.00%
Vanadium 4.00%
Molybdenum 1.00%
Silicon .70%
Tungsten .60%
Manganese .30%
The hollow grind was made on a 20 inch wheel - during the video you will see the thickness of the blade behind the cutting edge.
The abrasive belts for grinding and finishing the blade are:
- ceramic - 36 grit
- cubitron-II 60 grit
- ceramic - 120 grit
- trizact gator - A65
- scotch brite - medium
Final sharpening on diamond rotation wheels.
The knife is skeletonized full tang with SS corby bolts and SS lanyard tube.
The prices starts from 150$ to 350$ (depending the steel choice and handle material + leather sheath) with free shipping to EU or USA
You can reach the knife maker on - stoilmanchev@abv.bg

Пікірлер: 307

  • @VPDJTrump
    @VPDJTrump Жыл бұрын

    I adore Beethovens 9th symphony and I ❤️ the knives you create. 👏 edit: OMG while researching channel I found that Stefan Wolf passed away from Covid in 2020. Rip sir, you will be missed.

  • @FedByFuel
    @FedByFuel10 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work and amazingly clean work shop! That 20" wheel is huge, I've never seen anyone use a wheel that large!

  • @todds3
    @todds39 жыл бұрын

    best hollow grind vid on youtube , excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @markslinger3327
    @markslinger33278 жыл бұрын

    beautiful knife great techniques the rotating stone........yes please

  • @MrAntibeast
    @MrAntibeast10 жыл бұрын

    Now that is one good looking knife. Liking it very much.

  • @chavezchavez556
    @chavezchavez55611 жыл бұрын

    I have never seen such a HUGE hollow grinding wheel. That is a very slight hollow grind that probably cuts like a lazer

  • @654597601
    @65459760110 жыл бұрын

    knife making and classical music. a very zen moment i think.

  • @kaziklu79
    @kaziklu7911 жыл бұрын

    Eugene, this is one of the best Bulgarian knife makers. His knives are marvelous, I hope someday I can afford one. If you want I can give you a link to a forum page with photos of his works.

  • @Camrographer
    @Camrographer10 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work. It's always wonderful to see an idea come to life.

  • @MadMaxWill
    @MadMaxWill6 жыл бұрын

    That sharpening setup... Awesome video man.

  • @reagan860
    @reagan86010 жыл бұрын

    simply perfect . amazing steel! great handle materials and timeless design

  • @moparmadness1
    @moparmadness110 жыл бұрын

    One word; beautiful

  • @leobergman1674
    @leobergman167410 жыл бұрын

    Офигенный мастер и офигенный нож!!!

  • @petertenev6873
    @petertenev68734 жыл бұрын

    Много добра работа! Браво на майстора и благодаря за клипчето! :)

  • @canofbud101
    @canofbud1016 жыл бұрын

    Quite simply brilliant.

  • @SK-xg9rs
    @SK-xg9rs8 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work & nice tools ... wow

  • @norahmad7060
    @norahmad706010 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Beautiful knife was born.

  • @dave3gs
    @dave3gs10 жыл бұрын

    Great video, great musical accompaniment.

  • @Coton202
    @Coton2028 жыл бұрын

    You are a craftsman of you trade and should be very proud. Bravo

  • @natek1993
    @natek19935 жыл бұрын

    Incredible work

  • @Biblicalgiants
    @Biblicalgiants4 жыл бұрын

    That's a beautiful knife! That CF handle turned out nice too. You have some nice belt sanders. Great upload!

  • @diot74
    @diot746 жыл бұрын

    Woohh beautiful knife !!!

  • @SK-xg9rs
    @SK-xg9rs7 жыл бұрын

    Great work mate , you have fantastic tools!

  • @HuntingTime1
    @HuntingTime111 жыл бұрын

    Master craftsman ,great video,nice equipment and shop .work of art

  • @losenut59
    @losenut5911 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME job , man that is one sweet knife . Thanks for sharing with us .

  • @daniilkulikov2489
    @daniilkulikov248910 жыл бұрын

    Real nice FREEHAND grinding. Liked it alot!!!

  • @nq3052
    @nq30527 жыл бұрын

    thank you for making such a passionate video for us knife nerds..sweet blade man I want one

  • @lotcusebastian5055
    @lotcusebastian50559 жыл бұрын

    Simply amazing , congratulations

  • @northroad1
    @northroad110 жыл бұрын

    Great looking blade, and awesome tools

  • @svd9175
    @svd91759 жыл бұрын

    Страхотна работа, беше удоволствие да гледам :) благодаря!!!

  • @fedderback1
    @fedderback111 жыл бұрын

    Very Beautiful knife and a pleasure to watch an artist at work.Thank you for posting your work.

  • @maxvogele9434
    @maxvogele94348 жыл бұрын

    really professional, great video!!!

  • @Penguin_of_Death
    @Penguin_of_Death10 жыл бұрын

    Nice skills, and a nice knife at the end. Like the jigs etc you use to help with the grinding...good work

  • @6SLipoJuice
    @6SLipoJuice11 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful knife!

  • @achimesser9668
    @achimesser966810 жыл бұрын

    After watching this video, I ordered a knife from silverman made from M390 steel and G10 handle. Email contact was great and production and delivery super fast. It is a great knife, extremly sharp. I recommend it. Thanks for your video.

  • @a.gunguy1054
    @a.gunguy10549 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful piece of work!

  • @franklinzappa
    @franklinzappa8 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous.

  • @jobyEN
    @jobyEN11 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Superb clip! Thank you!

  • @chrisboddy9775
    @chrisboddy977510 жыл бұрын

    love the grinder nice work

  • @tested004
    @tested00411 жыл бұрын

    nice knife! a classic with contemporary materials!

  • @MrJohn714
    @MrJohn71410 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work indeed!

  • @stefanwolf88
    @stefanwolf8811 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words - Cheers from Bulgaria!

  • @jpdel31
    @jpdel3110 жыл бұрын

    Full flat grind, a piece of fine art

  • @ThreeMuskeQueerz
    @ThreeMuskeQueerz10 жыл бұрын

    You should make a tutorial to show how you made that sharpener.

  • @Smocky1983
    @Smocky19837 жыл бұрын

    Very nice knife and a vey well-made video. Thx

  • @h4z4rd42
    @h4z4rd4211 жыл бұрын

    Good job, spectacular video, beautiful knife, accurate hands and perfect tools. I thank you too. Greetings from Hungary.

  • @TartaricKnight
    @TartaricKnight10 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous knife!!

  • @bomaite1
    @bomaite111 жыл бұрын

    Very simple and elegant. Everything in its place. Well done.

  • @clippertalk
    @clippertalk11 жыл бұрын

    wow that's the nicest workshop i've ever seen. beautiful blade. thanks for the vid

  • @ridnovir
    @ridnovir10 жыл бұрын

    excellent video. Great knife.

  • @skimenruslan
    @skimenruslan11 жыл бұрын

    Good job . good video . Thank you.

  • @NoOne-ex4sx
    @NoOne-ex4sx10 жыл бұрын

    That is one beautiful knife! Can't find anything I dislike!

  • @victorsouza1901
    @victorsouza190110 жыл бұрын

    excellent, very good work

  • @opichocal
    @opichocal9 жыл бұрын

    Great job and man you've got skills

  • @mikhaildisturbed6658
    @mikhaildisturbed665810 жыл бұрын

    great job, cool knife!

  • @cosminv4745
    @cosminv474510 жыл бұрын

    excellent work ....all the best from Romania

  • @sqcboise
    @sqcboise10 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work. Some different tools that look custom made, but awesome either way!

  • @AggroRadius
    @AggroRadius11 жыл бұрын

    Nice looking knife. Well done

  • @jpdel31
    @jpdel3110 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @skiboyscuba
    @skiboyscuba10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @knifeman1122
    @knifeman112211 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite knife making video I've seen on you tube

  • @MrSzymonSz
    @MrSzymonSz10 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work. I like the music too :)

  • @chicher075
    @chicher07511 жыл бұрын

    как же я хочу такие станочки ) а нож супер !

  • @pomak6511
    @pomak651110 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I will order soon..I'm hoping a trip to Arda Bulgaria as my father was from there..maybe I can pick it up directly

  • @MrChesteraz
    @MrChesteraz9 жыл бұрын

    awesome grinder wow having great tools is wonderful good job

  • @shelwood983
    @shelwood98310 жыл бұрын

    Хорошее видео. Классный мастер.

  • @SavedbyHim
    @SavedbyHim9 жыл бұрын

    Looks fantastic, It looks like you want to hold it in your hand!

  • @darrenkawasaki6345
    @darrenkawasaki634511 жыл бұрын

    nice one thanks for shearing lovely knife

  • @fallencrow6718
    @fallencrow67186 жыл бұрын

    the mother of all contact wheels.

  • @OtsoBorz
    @OtsoBorz10 жыл бұрын

    beautiful

  • @benjamincarrier9976
    @benjamincarrier997610 жыл бұрын

    wow you're very good and your knife is beautiful.

  • @bessiebraveheart
    @bessiebraveheart9 жыл бұрын

    nice knife. look smart with staghorn scales. each to their own.

  • @skipskip75
    @skipskip7510 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful knife and a fantastic video. I'm very impressed with your steady hand while grinding. The knife sharpening system you have made is incredible too, you should put it into production. There's a gap in market for a powered sharpener for knifes with an angle guide

  • @lbcustomknives
    @lbcustomknives11 жыл бұрын

    outstanding, love that wheel must get one of them.

  • @LUCKYB.
    @LUCKYB.9 жыл бұрын

    one word describes this or these blades SWEET .. grind line came out better than I thought very nice knife .. this make may be the next R W Loveless ..

  • @fireguzziforge1357
    @fireguzziforge135710 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I totally have belt grinder envy now.

  • @davidr.massey419
    @davidr.massey4194 жыл бұрын

    You are very very good at your knife making skills. Here is just a tip for another way to attach scales to tangs: NO PINS--- by grinding 3mm. rectangle cuts in each side of tang(3 to 5 of them)----then route 2 to 3mm. deep channels matching the corresponding cuts in the tang so you can wrap a single 3K Carbon-Fiber strand removed from a short of cloth maybe a little less than 3 meters long around scales and tang. I do it by wrapping Gorilla Duct tape around the tip of the blade and as far astern on the tang------when wrapping the duct tape you use "Jump Stretch Bands" they are rated at 10 pound pull when stretched a bit more than 2 meters, but have a 6 to 7 pound lighter pull pulled out to a meter &3/4----- so these bands are suspending your knife once they are attached to your bench----- use supper glue to start that meter&1/2 3K strand of carbon-fiber to your scales----spin your blade 15 to 20 times and use a heavy wrench loosely fit to your blade(your blade doesn't spin till you take off the wrench(must have a hand on bands on one end or part of the blade{gloves!} to start the feeding of that Carbon-Fiber into the groove-channel) to control how fast the Epoxy resin tub with the length of Carb-Fibr goes around your scales and blade. Your scales and blade WILL NEVER COME LOOSE no matter what abuse+++ the SHOW appearance is stunning+++NO DRILLING to weaken temper----end result is Beautiful.

  • @juancarlosleon1021
    @juancarlosleon102110 жыл бұрын

    Hermoso trabajo!

  • @edgeobserver
    @edgeobserver10 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @stefanwolf88

    @stefanwolf88

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Have a nice day.

  • @BrutalTruthMediaMaui
    @BrutalTruthMediaMaui10 жыл бұрын

    I have always appreciated ancient swords and beautiful knifes..

  • @MrJonnabob
    @MrJonnabob10 жыл бұрын

    Excellent production showing all of your processes. Thanks for sharing. Quite obviously, money for equipment is no object of concern. Wow, what fantastic machinery! I thought it rather humorous that a craftsman of your skill worked all of the processes "Free Style" yet you finished the sharpening process with a jig! :-)

  • @Stolaman

    @Stolaman

    10 жыл бұрын

    This is the way to make a precise angles of the secondary bevels.

  • @taziktazikkoff6641
    @taziktazikkoff664111 жыл бұрын

    ЦАРЬ :) The KING !

  • @MrAkimdim
    @MrAkimdim11 жыл бұрын

    Колесо "огонь" просто. Уже хочу такое.

  • @NaluKnives
    @NaluKnives11 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @todormclaren8170
    @todormclaren817011 жыл бұрын

    neveroiaten noj momcheta! pozdravlenia!

  • @RedDevilVolvo
    @RedDevilVolvo9 жыл бұрын

    Damn that was a nice knife :)

  • @user-md3hf6id5z
    @user-md3hf6id5z8 жыл бұрын

    Зачётный нож!👍

  • @behemothsuperknife
    @behemothsuperknife11 жыл бұрын

    Rockin the big wheel.

  • @KhanggiTanka
    @KhanggiTanka10 жыл бұрын

    nice! and it sounds like a knife opera. :)

  • @kaziklu79
    @kaziklu7911 жыл бұрын

    Благодаря!

  • @nihadjapanes5611
    @nihadjapanes56117 жыл бұрын

    Good working

  • @Blaisedone
    @Blaisedone9 жыл бұрын

    Stefan, I really appreciated the time spent filming such an awesome knife maker and your willingness to share that experience with us. I'm drooling over the belt grinder and was frustrated that I couldn't find it online. Custom is nice and I am an envious hobbyist! Just a couple constructive hints if you'll allow me. Actually, now that I'm seeing this video is more than a year old, maybe you've already figured it out and if you have, please forgive. Listening to the grinding would have been nice. How much pressure was he putting on the blade as he held it to the belt? The sound gives us a clue and even though you did mix in the sounds of the knife maker, I had to mute most of the video because of the music. It's was great that the video wasn't accompanied by some version of "Extreme Death Metal because I'm doing something extreme and I want to be in your face about it," but because I'm an uncultured Yank, the Wagner (or whomever that was) was killing me! It started off so nice...until the singing. I'm sure that has to be the best part, but it's very jarring to ears that are unaccustomed to such things. Just saying. Maybe a little Haggard or something? Just kidding about the Haggard, but instrumentals are great in such situations. Having said all that, the silly reason I started this whole diatribe was your abuse of the fade-in and fade-out that you somewhat assaulted our eyes and brains with. Short, 2 second cut-scenes with fading-in and out in between each one is very distracting and you gave us no time to re-focus attention to the wonderful stills you got of the knife in various stages of completion. From what I could tell, you spent some time setting up the knife and camera for each of the stills making sure the light was hitting it just right and it was well framed in the camera. Pity we didn't get to have more time with the stills. It was great to see Silverman's bench and some of his tools and I learned a little about how to properly bring the blade to the belt with this one, so thank you.

  • @ayhankudu
    @ayhankudu2 жыл бұрын

    30 min video no heat treatment , by the way great job

  • @giupio88
    @giupio8810 жыл бұрын

    Great idea that home-made constant angle sharpener you use at about min. 26!

  • @henrywilson5204
    @henrywilson52049 жыл бұрын

    Nice knife

  • @MrBassinhuntin
    @MrBassinhuntin10 жыл бұрын

    I dream of a shop like yours. $320 is not enough for the amount of work and quality of steel. You got to pay those bills and some new belts........

  • @margyoan97
    @margyoan9710 жыл бұрын

    Прекрасен нож наистина!

  • @jackruss4
    @jackruss411 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Hope to hear from you soon!!

  • @pohpatebazuk1767
    @pohpatebazuk17679 жыл бұрын

    Super

  • @8188bsck
    @8188bsck8 жыл бұрын

    Great soundtrack.

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