Making Feather Damascus with Ben Snure

This video is my process for forging feather damascus from 1045 and A203E which will later become a pair of one piece spurs. I chose these specific steels for the feather damascus because of their compatability, contrast when finished and the lack of need to be hard as a knife. All of the forge welding and drawing out is done on a hydraulic forging press. I'm doing all my clean up of the damascus with a Beaumont Metal Works KMG-TX. Editing help, music and voice over by Matt Stagmer of ThatWorks channel.
Beaumont Metal Works Grinders-
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  • @jcubetube3778
    @jcubetube37782 ай бұрын

    THAT was the best most comprehensive explanation for feather Damascus…🔪❤️

  • @ThatWorks
    @ThatWorks2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your process with us!

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    And thank you so much for the help, you know how much i needed it.

  • @jeremyjjbrown
    @jeremyjjbrown Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining how it's actually done.

  • @andrewoperacz7427
    @andrewoperacz74272 жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic Ben!!!! Hope you Like doing this video. I’d love to see more of your content!!!!👍🏻

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy! I’ll definitely be putting out a few more. Now that I’ve had some help from a pro, Hopefully I’ll be able to make them better in the future.

  • @jackcraft3054
    @jackcraft30542 жыл бұрын

    Well done Gunther.

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you much Mr. Craft.

  • @HeavyForge
    @HeavyForge2 жыл бұрын

    What! The man himself on KZread! This is awesome!!👍🏻

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah buddy. I’m gonna try to put out some videos with a bid more regularity.

  • @russellayton6408
    @russellayton640811 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I could watch content like this all day!

  • @iFriendofYours
    @iFriendofYours Жыл бұрын

    Ok. Now I’ll watch it a second time to get it through my head. Fascinating!

  • @Jellooman
    @Jellooman2 жыл бұрын

    Everything is just so tidy, well done!

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Josh! I tend to get a bit ocd about having everything square and clean while forging.

  • @outlawwaterjetdesign
    @outlawwaterjetdesign Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

  • @davidscadlock5569
    @davidscadlock5569 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You!! Great presentation & info!!!

  • @rigoniironworks
    @rigoniironworks2 жыл бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks John!

  • @peresknives
    @peresknives Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jwcaz59
    @jwcaz59 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @brickroadbladeworks4630
    @brickroadbladeworks46302 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic feather!!

  • @mitchellmacdonald1116
    @mitchellmacdonald11162 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah!! Would love to see more cool stuff from you. Perhaps your basket weave metal tray?

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s not a half bad idea though it’s probably not as exciting as you’d expect.

  • @marcleblanc1994
    @marcleblanc19942 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting,thank you for sharing I hope we see more vids from Ben!!

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    After seeing how good a video can turn out I think I’ll be doing some more.

  • @snake2261
    @snake22612 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful pattern!

  • @ohiovalleyforge5383
    @ohiovalleyforge53832 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your work sir

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo.2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful job Ben. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge on. God bless.

  • @the_sharp_carpenter
    @the_sharp_carpenter2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice!

  • @edwardsnowden1380
    @edwardsnowden1380 Жыл бұрын

    I really like the look, hope to see more…

  • @craigbeardcustomblades
    @craigbeardcustomblades2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Now you have to keep them coming

  • @donny6363
    @donny63632 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, pattern turned out incredible!!! (Matt's Ben Snure impression may have been the highlight!)

  • @ThatWorks

    @ThatWorks

    2 жыл бұрын

    :D

  • @jbaileyknives7282
    @jbaileyknives72822 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ben, Chris Cash would be glad someone found a use for one of Roy’s axes. Lol

  • @jeffhicks8428
    @jeffhicks8428 Жыл бұрын

    nice soundtrack

  • @kenh8979
    @kenh8979 Жыл бұрын

    That is a VERY good video of feather Damascus - I really like your idea of using an axe to make the split. I just might have the nerve to try that one of these days. GOOD JOB!! and a VERY good job with the video. Music was where it should be - background!

  • @robertokpo6761
    @robertokpo6761 Жыл бұрын

    Excelente máster

  • @WiscoMike920
    @WiscoMike9202 жыл бұрын

    I want a knife made with that Damascus.... Hot damn Mr Ben 🔥

  • @penonton123
    @penonton123 Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @parisnails7970
    @parisnails7970 Жыл бұрын

    Why you only have 484 subscribers? Your video is very fun to watch. Btw I subscribed

  • @PatheticPeasant
    @PatheticPeasant2 жыл бұрын

    Can this pattern be achieved with a power hammer and elbow grease? I don't have a press. Awesome work. Thanks for posting!

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    You bet it can.

  • @richardpreisler3352

    @richardpreisler3352

    Жыл бұрын

    You can even make it without a power hammer and a press but it will take forever and you won´t get a big billet together :D

  • @abitoffcenter383
    @abitoffcenter3832 жыл бұрын

    Ok ok ok........Ben did some jam-up work right there!! OUTSTANDING imho!! BUT!!!! Although this is not necessarily a bad thing. But that's the best dressed smith I've EVER seen!!! So either he's single. Or his wife said "Ooh no No NO!!! You are NOT going to be in a video wearing that!!!" (Normal work clothes). Because if my wife EVER caught me working in shirts that nice. I'd definitely be in a very unpleasant place for an undetermined amount of time. Or.....I'd get the Ooh no No NO thing. I mean really it's a toss up. Because ya never truly know which one you're going to get. Anyway, all in fun Ben. OUTSTANDING work Sir!!

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I had fun making this video. As for the shirts, I wear what I wear and it never hurts to look professional.

  • @abitoffcenter383

    @abitoffcenter383

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bensnure2284 By all means Sir!! You do you. Obviously you're doing a great job!! My comment was strictly in fun, not making fun. I've always told any new technicians that "just because you work in the automotive repair industry. That doesn't mean that you have to look like a Greasemonkey!! Would you want a Greasemonkey getting into your 60, 70, or 80 thousand dollar vehicle? I think not!!" So I do wholeheartedly agree that looking and being professional (regardless of trade) is important!! I appreciate your time and efforts. Not just in your videos. But your time to respond to my comment. Thank You Sir for all your time and efforts! They are truly appreciated Ben 😊

  • @anglerseawolf9919
    @anglerseawolf99192 жыл бұрын

    Just out of curiosity, what are u going to make with the billet?

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a store ? Is there a way one could purchase a feather blank for knife making ?

  • @smalltownrifleman
    @smalltownrifleman2 жыл бұрын

    What hydraulic press is that?

  • @russellhenckel2887
    @russellhenckel288710 ай бұрын

    Ben, are you in Beaumont, TX?

  • @jmbstudio6873
    @jmbstudio68736 ай бұрын

    An axe?!? Perhaps a hot chisel made out of H13 should be on your list instead of ruining axes. Also you are supposed to cut the billet with minimal resistance and an axe isnt the best choice. Im not sure why no one adds a piece of stock to the middle after splitting the billet. The stock would be the hollow shaft of the feather and dramatically improve the realism and overall appearance. Forge On!!!

  • @bbforgeandleathercompany9228
    @bbforgeandleathercompany92282 жыл бұрын

    I love the narration. But, I have to say the he sounds nothing like you. You can't turn the Maryland accent into Texas! Lol great job though

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha, reckon next time I’ll have to try to do my own narration. Just need to learn how first.

  • @bensnure2284

    @bensnure2284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha, reckon next time I’ll have to try to do my own narration. Just need to learn how first.

  • @ThatWorks

    @ThatWorks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bensnure2284 Def misses your touch!

  • @bbforgeandleathercompany9228

    @bbforgeandleathercompany9228

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThatWorks no offense to you Matt. Your narration is always great but, you don't sound a damn thing like Ben. 🤣

  • @ThatWorks

    @ThatWorks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bbforgeandleathercompany9228 I cant even imagine Snure Voice Overs. The world may not be ready for it!