Unveiling My 53k Layered Damascus Steel Sword

Join us on an epic journey as we embark on the creation of our most ambitious project yet - the "Griffin" sword! This legendary blade, inspired by the mythical creature, will take approximately 7 months to craft and will be the most intricate and advanced sword I've ever forged. Follow our progress as we meticulously design, forge, and perfect this awe-inspiring sword, and witness the birth of a true masterpiece. Don't miss a single update on this incredible adventure - subscribe now and be a part of the "Griffin" sword's story!

[stevenofalltrades]

Your craftsmanship is other worldly. If you didn’t ever say anything and showed only the project I would watch obsessively. However, your mini bloopers and family involvement shows us who you really are and makes your content just absolutely outstanding. I love getting to know you guys. Keep up the good work and keep being you. Love it!!!

[gameface]

I just want to give a shout out to Josh. Your camera work and editing has really improved as much as Kyle has with knife making.

[tdg]

I no longer have any words to add for these insane knife builds. That pattern is absolutely gorgeous, bravo. A true maestro and master craftsman. Lets not forget the videography here and team work behind the scenes (mom, dad, sister). I don't even make knives or collect but I love watching these videos. The passion for excellence is like no other. I cannot wait to see the final product. Much gratitude for sharing these videos. I always walk away from them learning something new each and every time.

[jvbknives]

What a good day when a video from Kyle Royer is posted!

[Emponix]

Imagine if people around the world would put the same effort into doing good for other people. Kyle is just an amazing human being. Also that pattern is gorgeous of course.

[MohammdAlObaidi]

I get the biggest dopamine rush when i see a new video from you in my feed, your content and craftsmanship is unmatched on youtube

[nickotten]

By FAR the best blade smith I’ve ever seen. Just above and beyond anything else out there. Great work! You and your family make a great team! Fun to watch.

[mikekooz]

Surface grinders use a diamond dresser. It’s industrial diamonds mounted on rod that is mounted to a base. You magnetically stick the dresser and carefully run the wheel across the dresser tool.

[KevinMichael]

As an avid blade collector it is my dream to have a Damascus Bowie knife made by you. Your filming style music choices and ultimately the work you do is absolutely fantastic.

My dad passed away recently and he was the one who got me into your channel and blade collecting as a whole. Keep forging on my dude!

[kittakongoudom]

man I love how you have a bond with your dad. My dad migrated to US in the 80's. so all he knew was work work work to provide for family.

[Joe___R]

General, you don't want to rough up a stone on a surface grinder. If you want a coarser cut, you simply change out the stone. I suggest you get a 60 grit stone as well as a second arbor to mount it to so you can quickly swap them out. They make stones as coarse as 24 grit if you have to remove a large amount of material.

[lukewilliams]

It feels weird to try to give advice to a master smith, but I'll bring up a few things in case you didn't know.

Forge inserts for flux
Something to take the damage of the flux instead of the forge floor, to be replaced regularly as needed.
For something quick and short term, a shallow, thicker gauge sheet metal pan will help.
If you know it might come up, you can buy or make a tile. "Chile forge" where I know to get them. To make them you simply cast it with forge refractory. Kast o'lite 30 is the favorite of the forum I studied (I buy it from "high temp tools"), I think I heard it's more flux resistant than satanite, but satanite is still okay.

Straightening a sword hot
1. Clamp it straight while it cools.
2x4s and clamps are the most common I've seen. Doing this regularly, I've mounted a vise with 48" jaws made with steel rectangle tube and wood.
2. Having it hot and vertical
Ideally you have a tall vertical oven like Kevin, but otherwise heating it in a long forge and then hanging it can work.

Grinding a sword straight
1. Flat reference surface and belt grinder, contact wheels and platten.
2. At blade show "burr king" showed off their machine, a 2x72 two wheel grinder with a long magnetic chuck. They have 12, 24, and 36 inch chucks. It had a 2 axis tilting base for distal taper and hogging some material off of bevels. They said the belt grinder was 3k and the chuck was 5k. I would love it if brodbeck made a 48" surface grinder attachment, because we'd rather not spend the money and space on another belt grinder.

[victorpapaavp]

36:00 The fact that you have random sharpies floating around your shop exactly where you need them is amazing! I'm glad I'm not alone in that...

[colinkobel]

Your father deserves a tremendous amount of credit! Instilling his knowledge of working metal and allowing you the freedom to use your imagination, which by the way is amazing.

[XvoseEthereal]

i think this is the most beautiful piece of metal i have ever seen in my life

[gurraman]

Never clicked a video so fast. Thank you!

[chasetoncain]

okay the slowmo shot at 28:27 with the heat waves distorting the area around the billet is i love all the fun shots put in here you guys rock

[swingin]

I was living in MO all this time with a legend and didn't even know it and now I moved to CO 😢 I would have loved to come to a knife/gun show that you attended for a meet and greet. You have such a genuine quality and positive vibes that are infectious. I'm not even a Smith and I love watching your videos and enjoy seeing how much you love your craft. May the forge be with you.

[xxitz_prgxx]

I love your childlike sense of wonderment, Kyle! I can always cheer me up when I am feeling down!

[VinceW]

The fact that you make absolutely amazing swords and knives, and at the same time don't take your self to seriously makes watching awesome