JP's Bladeworks

JP's Bladeworks

Hey guys its JP and welcome to my shop. I'm just a beginner bladesmith on his was to learning how to make cool art. I enjoy challenging projects and learning new things. Follow me on my journey to becoming a professional bladesmith and making some great works of art. Ultimately I want to be selfsustained and be able to make anime inspired weapons. One of those weapons is Zenitsu's Lightning katana from Demon Slayer. I want to make the best sword with the proper techniques and I also want to inlay the lightning pattern with gold. Please help support my channel to help be able to reach these and many other goals and in return I will provide the best content possible for you guys. If you have read this far thank you for spending your time and interest to read this far and I appreciate you. Don't hesitate to comment what builds you want me to make or just say to say hi.

Making a Viking Seax Knife

Making a Viking Seax Knife

Forging A San Mai Clever

Forging A San Mai Clever

Forging Hooks

Forging Hooks

Vevor 3 Burner Forge

Vevor 3 Burner Forge

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  • @col.mustard1233
    @col.mustard12338 сағат бұрын

    The blade smith I use has a leather loop he can put on his grinder to strop knives, they come out beautifully.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks7 сағат бұрын

    I have a lesther strop i use as well but i dont have a leather belt. I just never bought one.

  • @user-cc3bo4lp7o
    @user-cc3bo4lp7o9 сағат бұрын

    can you give me a link or a name for that black glue you used for your handle. i would love it if you could.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks7 сағат бұрын

    I have an amazon link in the description of my video. Its Black CA glue.

  • @reaperrt1019
    @reaperrt101910 сағат бұрын

    The only way to get better is to simply keep trying. In the end you didn’t get the pattern you wanted but you still made a nice looking knife. Good work

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks5 сағат бұрын

    Thank you. Pattern aside it is one of my best knives that i have made in terms of feel, weight, and grind.

  • @reaperrt1019
    @reaperrt101950 минут бұрын

    @@JPsBladeworks I think it’s sick and i subscribed and can’t wait to watch more! I own a knife from a Forged in Fire champ and knowing it was hand made makes it my favorite knife.

  • @colejester161
    @colejester16110 сағат бұрын

    Keep it up. I look forward to seeing you progress.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks7 сағат бұрын

    Thank you

  • @destroyerthewolf
    @destroyerthewolf10 сағат бұрын

    Awesome work 👍👏 100000/10

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks7 сағат бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Dark808Soul
    @Dark808Soul12 сағат бұрын

    I don't quite understand one thing. Why do you actually use the pliers for pressing? It always annoyed me, I always weld on a rod, it's much more comfortable.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks11 сағат бұрын

    Because i like to press top to bottom on the first press and if i have a tod welded on it gets in the way. Thats the main reason

  • @Dark808Soul
    @Dark808Soul12 сағат бұрын

    Mimimi i f8rged 3 years with my hands and now i would never do it again. Why not use the press when you have one ? Today i work only with the press. Why invent Technology and not use it. Only dumb people that never forged can talk trash like this.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks11 сағат бұрын

    People that never woke up the next day sore from all the hand forging

  • @edwintorres2839
    @edwintorres283912 сағат бұрын

    You went to Ace Hardware for those?

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks11 сағат бұрын

    Tractor supply

  • @user-ig9fv7vl7p
    @user-ig9fv7vl7p15 сағат бұрын

    You should have Twisted it

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks15 сағат бұрын

    and shred the whole billet?

  • @jonbottoms8988
    @jonbottoms898817 сағат бұрын

    I was hoping to see the ball bearing pattern

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks17 сағат бұрын

    Me too

  • @toumicarlos4037
    @toumicarlos403721 сағат бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks19 сағат бұрын

    👍

  • @GaisaSanktejo
    @GaisaSanktejo21 сағат бұрын

    Lovely knife, I kinda guessed there wouldn't be much to see from the etch because the bearings are all the same type of metal and I believe the only way that would change would be if there were two different types of steel bearings mixed in or add the steel powder you *deliberately* left out.😉 All in all, I would call this experiment a success and the minor inclusions in the blade are character marks to me, not defects! 😊

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks19 сағат бұрын

    The bearings have a chrome coating on them and i was hoping that coating would be the second metal and give it a cool outline but alas it didnt turn out that way. The knife is cool regardless 😎

  • @GaisaSanktejo
    @GaisaSanktejo17 сағат бұрын

    @@JPsBladeworks true enough and I understand, though it sounds like the chrome burned off before it had a chance to bond (darn, my fixing a typo removed your thumb up 😮‍💨)

  • @draconicwolf6499
    @draconicwolf6499Күн бұрын

    Cool idea, but I really prefer to watch smiths actually forge out the blades rather than cut and grind the shape, 3/10 looks good, though.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks22 сағат бұрын

    🍪

  • @arminjahan
    @arminjahanКүн бұрын

    Lie

  • @Musrusticus6890
    @Musrusticus6890Күн бұрын

    I’ve never made a knife in my life but, for what it’s worth, I think it looks really good, well done.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mattfranklin3622
    @mattfranklin3622Күн бұрын

    Do you think if they had these tools in the past they wouldn’t have used them? Exactly!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    I like to think that they were invented for a reason.

  • @johnreavis5024
    @johnreavis5024Күн бұрын

    Just wondering why you didn’t use in powder steel in can. Not criticizing just wondering

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    To see what kind of end result i get. You never know unless you try.

  • @thejamppa
    @thejamppaКүн бұрын

    Tools exist to be used. There's a reason why those tools were developed. That is not to break your body like an old time blacksmith. Awesome knife!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    some people refuse to understand that

  • @4shinta
    @4shintaКүн бұрын

    Most people don't understand the amount of physical exertion hand forging everything takes. They fail to take into account that most of us just do this as a hobby and have actual jobs that we have to go to everyday. Saving some time and not being completely shot/sore the day after is important as to not affect performance at work.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    Just turn to all modern Japanese knife makers. They all have power hammers they use for 95% of their forging. Its just more efficient and easier on the body.

  • @AdoreYouInAshXI
    @AdoreYouInAshXIКүн бұрын

    Great piece as always man, and don't be ashamed of using tools. Like you said, it's 2024 and we have better ways of doing things. It doesn't make sense not to take advantage of them, especially after spending money to buy the tools. I'm betting anyone that says something like "why don't you do it the old fashioned way" has never forged anything in their lives. As someone that's trying to get into forging at 40 years old (with a connective tissue disorder) it's extremely hard to swing a hammer for an entire build, at least for me. I'm very thankful for presses and power hammers.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    I've never done a fully forged to finish knife. Even when forging to finish i use the press to get a lot of the heavy work done in getting my piece to the appropriate length. Forging a whole piece to finish from start to finish is exhausting and time consuming. And time is something i have little of right now.

  • @eskimo1000
    @eskimo10002 күн бұрын

    The knife looks very good for chopping up some onions 👍💯

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    its going to be a work horse in my kitchen

  • @irishmike519
    @irishmike5192 күн бұрын

    The brass colored plating is cadmium plating. Great work.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    Thank you. I learn something new every day.

  • @Look_What_You_Did
    @Look_What_You_DidКүн бұрын

    You must not know what brass looks like.

  • @AaronBosterMD
    @AaronBosterMD2 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    Thank you for always watching. I appreciate it.

  • @concernedcitizen2868
    @concernedcitizen28682 күн бұрын

    A idea, i think part the reason i like my #1 SO MUCH, is the ASMR aspect, you can take all your videos, make a JP's Bladeworks ASMR. As a second channel. Some people really into that. I also don't mind you talking at all. I like the insight to why or how for what reason. Just a idea, hope you get well soon.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    Thank you. I appreciate it. I used to do mainly just machine noises with little intermissions to talk about the piece but the videos didnt do as well as they do now but im sure if i did a fully asmr channel it would eventually take off.

  • @concernedcitizen2868
    @concernedcitizen28682 күн бұрын

    you in my top 5. Shurap is #1, he at like 1.3m subs. My one complaint, the wielding bro. I got sensitive eyes, the sun some days is so bright my eyes water and can't open them. I see better then 20/10 like i make 20/10 look like joke. the welding was bright so bright. Besides that, you killing it. Keep up the good work.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworksКүн бұрын

    Yeah i need to figure out how they put green over the welding the way shurap does it. Editing isnt my forte and im learning as i go. Hopefully one day i can make enough to hire and editor that know what they are doing lol

  • @ianstradian
    @ianstradian2 күн бұрын

    Those guys telling you to forge your knifes fully and not use the modern tools probably live in an apartment complex and don’t have any tools or equipment and will never be able to afford the equipment and tools.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    They tend to be people who have never held a hammer and have no intention of doing so. They just feel better making a fool of themselves online in the hopes to get a crumb of attention from another human.

  • @joem1413
    @joem14132 күн бұрын

    this guy has a lot of shop tools, but the way he does thanks doesn't impress me much.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Good thing im not trying to impress you bud.

  • @charlescox290
    @charlescox2902 күн бұрын

    Have you considered electroplating the ball bearings with a contrasting metal after you've cleaned them?

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    No but it sounds interesting

  • @leeadam2632
    @leeadam26322 күн бұрын

    I didn't see a single lock washer here.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    🍪

  • @joanrucker1568
    @joanrucker15682 күн бұрын

    Are you sure lol?

  • @telecatsermaster
    @telecatsermaster2 күн бұрын

    Nicely done!! You have to take risks to make an impact. Im impressed

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    I love experimenting. It doesnt walways work out but its always a learning experience.

  • @telecatsermaster
    @telecatsermaster2 күн бұрын

    @@JPsBladeworks keep it up

  • @rvsbladesnthangs
    @rvsbladesnthangs2 күн бұрын

    Another Awesome video

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thanks. Im always appreciating the support

  • @KevinBurkman-rn1up
    @KevinBurkman-rn1up2 күн бұрын

    you do great work! One thing to remember, the good smiths get lots of views and they want to be's and the young kiddo's are watching. Dont wear flipflops in the shop! Be a role model equal and show case your talent!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    It was only for like 5 mins to quench my knife. Then i went back inside the whole day.

  • @bobbygarrett9588
    @bobbygarrett95882 күн бұрын

    Working Smarter not Harder! That’s a beautiful knife My Friend!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @DONJUILIO
    @DONJUILIO2 күн бұрын

    Looks great to me. Your work gets better and better every video. If they don't know about distortion in hand shaping. You might as well be arguing with a bollard.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    I am but i seem to like to state the obvious lately. The people who comment those things just want attention or to try to ruin others day because they are miserable. I dont take it to heart. I appreciate the support.

  • @DONJUILIO
    @DONJUILIO2 күн бұрын

    @@JPsBladeworks Stay true too you are and never give in to those who cannot.

  • @rvsbladesnthangs
    @rvsbladesnthangs2 күн бұрын

    People who complain about the tools are the ones who don't have them and don't understand...

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    I guess they dont know that the og smiths that were fortunate would make a waterwheel on a river and connect it to a wooden power hammer centuries ago.

  • @rvsbladesnthangs
    @rvsbladesnthangs2 күн бұрын

    Beautiful knife

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @virtusleather
    @virtusleather2 күн бұрын

    Beauty knife nonetheless brother!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you. I appreciate it!

  • @joefergerson5243
    @joefergerson52432 күн бұрын

    Make a knife anyway you can! It’s all 👍🏼 good! I would love to have a small hydraulic press 😊, I’m old😀

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Im 30 and my bones hurt. I cant imagine once im older. I want to take care of my body as best i can. I think that starts with a diet too 😅

  • @andrewneilson227
    @andrewneilson2272 күн бұрын

    The first rule of internet commenters is that the ones who comment the most/loudest are the ones that know the least. Your process is your process. I decided I was going to make knives the way I wanted to and everyone else can deal with it. Making knives is tough work no matter how you make them. Tools exist for a reason. Love your work, brother!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you. I know that and in some way i say that stuff so they can complain more because at the end of the day they are keyboard warriors that watched forged in fire so they are now experts. I really enjoy messing with them. Regardless i love the support. And ill keep making cool shit.

  • @Little_River_Forge
    @Little_River_Forge2 күн бұрын

    Gotta love the keyboard master smiths that have never had a callus or a hard days work in their life 😂😂 ❤

  • @samcostanza
    @samcostanza2 күн бұрын

    That's a beautiful blade, even if the pattern is hidden. I wouldn't be the least bit disappointed.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Its a holographic knife. You have to twist and turn it to see the coolness 😎

  • @AGRIV8TD1963
    @AGRIV8TD19632 күн бұрын

    WD-40?

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    It helps with the welds

  • @AGRIV8TD1963
    @AGRIV8TD19632 күн бұрын

    @@JPsBladeworks No kidding 🤔

  • @AGRIV8TD1963
    @AGRIV8TD19632 күн бұрын

    Sloppy! Sorry!😢

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    🍪

  • @user-pf6sn8rd2l
    @user-pf6sn8rd2l2 күн бұрын

    Being an amateur with no formal training allows you to do things that you don't know you can't! I don't recall seeing anyone doing a knife with that exact shape or finish. I'm impressed! I wonder what it would look like if you took the blade to a fine polishing wheel? Might be interesting. Awesome knife, man.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you. I appreciate the kind words

  • @AGRIV8TD1963
    @AGRIV8TD19632 күн бұрын

    Ball Bearings Dood!😂

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    🤣

  • @ih8music
    @ih8music2 күн бұрын

    Pattern or not, that's a very sweet knife.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Its on of my favorites when it comes to weight and feel.

  • @Joseph-Colin-EXP
    @Joseph-Colin-EXP2 күн бұрын

    Ever thought about getting a dc powersupply and doing a nickle coat on the balls, then doing the canister. Or do half of the bearings, then canister.... just a thought.

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Yea i have no idea how to nickle plate thing. I do want to buy some nickle plated ones in the hope of trying again but im not sure where i can buy some.

  • @michaelcb27
    @michaelcb272 күн бұрын

    I don't get it!? 😮 Why cut, Real forge!!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Rewatch the video. I explain why.

  • @johnblase7830
    @johnblase78302 күн бұрын

    Beautiful knife!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @bodiejay2859
    @bodiejay28592 күн бұрын

    Pattern or not, it's still a beautiful knife. ~Kevin

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @markinl.a.4954
    @markinl.a.49542 күн бұрын

    Perfect length of clip for my lunch break!

  • @JPsBladeworks
    @JPsBladeworks2 күн бұрын

    Glad i could be of service

  • @ctasdmebrc4925
    @ctasdmebrc49252 күн бұрын

    Mine too😂