BLADESMITHING | How to Forge Without A Power Hammer | Basics

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!

In this video, I am using 80CrV2.

IG - @jasonknightknives

[thedarwinexperience]

One of the best pieces of advice. Don't worry about selling knives or anything, just simply be a maker. Find something that you can enjoy. NOT for the sake of making money, just for self satisfaction. Thanks for mentioning that.

[raymondraptorclaw]

I love blacksmithing because you can literally make all the hand tools you want or need for any craft. It’s one of those crafts that are at the center of everything.

[veteranironoutdoors]

“Some of you may not like what I just said, I DONT CARE” finally. I wish more craftsmen said this. I learned a few things from this video, thank you.

[TeamJacobWV]

"Not really any rules about any of it, except keep it hot and hit it! Hit it accurately! It doesn't matter how hard you hit it, just hit it accurately!" AWESOME advice! GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[blairdiviak]

Dear Sir,
I dont know if you personally read these comments, but I just want you to know that I enjoyed this video SO very much! I myself am A beginer knifemaker, and have yet to see ANY instructional video that gives me the confidence that you do! I LITERALLY get butterflies when I see you reach a method to do something that CANNOT wait to try! Being a recovering addict as well as a anxiety/depression diagnoses, bladesmithing, at least today, is saving my life, one day at a time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Mr. Knight. I look so very forward to further instruction from you sir!

[DiesInEveryFilm]

Such an informative video thanks for sharing what so many others try to keep for themselves. Big fan of your work and style overall.

[ShikokuFoodForest]

My grandfather first learned blacksmithing in Czechoslovakia likely in the early 1920s, then immigrated to Canada. I always heard he could do what no other blacksmiths could do. I was always fascinated with the artistic beauty of everything he made, especially his knives, axes and tools. Always wanted to set up my own blacksmith shop. Seriously considering it now.

[feralcarbonfiber]

My friends and I got into forging about 5 months ago now, and I still cannot get enough of it. I'm loving every second of it. This video is excellent, and your mentality on forging is amazing. Not only are you teaching blacksmithing, you're teaching people to do things out of enjoyment and not for the $$. love it, keep up the great work!

[cosminvladconstantin]

Hey Jason,
You're a true motivator for us rookies who are searching for the support and courage of getting into this beautiful craft. Really appreciate that man!

[vicentefernandez]

Jason: "It just moves steel like it's butter"
Me: "Yeah, ok, buddy, whatever you say"
Jason: *proceeds to move steel like it's butter"
Me:

[jamesdouglas]

I really like a person who isn't interested in changing the way someone else expresses their artistic talent. It's refreshing to see a person who just wants to increase someone else's skill level by teaching what they know, the best way they know how to, yet doesn't teach what did NOT work, or didn't work as WELL. When you learn a better way of doing something, no matter how long you might have done it another way, you benefit. THAT is the way to teach, but more importantly, that is the way to get BETTER yourself. Thank you Jason for a good video that I learned something from. And learned something I have been doing wrong for MANY years. Old Man Andy.

[myndbombjt]

Anytime the masters share knowledge, they have my ear. I'll definitely try these techniques on my my next blade. Thank you sir!

[charleshoward]

I'm 100% with you on the importance of being a Maker. Throughout my life I've sought out any skills I could find that would allow me to create the ideas bouncing around my head: video games, software applications, screenplays, woodworking, leather working, and I started blacksmithing a few years ago. I watched this video with my son in preparation for firing up the forge together this Fall. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[jmjm]

Folks like you have shown me a craft I didn't know I needed, until I started. Without the lengthy reasons, just wanted to send you a thank you.

[superblahman]

The most fascinating thing I always found about when you go to work bevels, that the steel at the tip just curves back due to the way you hammer, it just does it itself, you do not need to force it to curve. It kind of reminds me of the heat treat technique of a Katana, where it curves inward briefly, and then the spine begins to cool and it curves back. Steel is so simple, yet so fascinating to watch being forged in so many ways.

[marciofernandobarci]

Hi Jason - thank you for sharing. I'm beginner blacksmith at spare time, Incredible the simplicity of your work - as beginner I made 'thousands of tools and hammers' for this or for that, and discovered that we rarely use it.
My aim is always do not 'evolutes from basic root blacksmith' and watching your teachings, I had insight that my dream is possible.
This art cannot die - all my ancestors from Italy, last four centuries, were blacksmithers and warriors - and at third (and final) part of my life, when the shadows of time approach, I can do the dream to honnor my Ancestry.
Thanks for it

[zak]

The way you used the edge of the anvil to make the steel form the bevel was great to see.

[skipwatson]

I love going back to these older videos. I find some new tidbit every time I watch them.

[TheTruthHunters]

You know you're a master when you don't need fancy stuff for excellent results. As always, great job.

[jamestrotmancoaching]

There is nothing more satisfying than making something with your own hands and observing the finished piece. Even if it's a little rough around the edges