Dagger Making - Forging a Fairbairn Sykes

Second dagger build so far! Having a new belt grinder that doesn't wobble helped a lot with getting a nice clean grind! Handle is walnut.
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[jmiddlefinger]

There is very little in this world that compares to the beauty of the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife. There is also very little that compares to its brutal efficiency. Absolutely beautiful work!

[birdontheinternet]

I live vicariously through blacksmithing videos

[rickstrodder]

That was some pretty incredible freehand grinding on those bevels... lovely work. Thanks for sharing

[surfacehilly]

well as an old blacksmith in the uk 64 years young I have to say great hand skills and an attention to detail that a lot of younger people have lost, Well done, I was an apprentice to a guy who was the age I am now and he could make a set of tongs like shelling peas
I do worry that these skills being lost. So its its nice to see a young man with these skills KEEP IT UP AND KEEP POSTING

[wackyart]

That was incredible! I'm glad there are people still out there that have such incredible craftsmanship!

[boomer]

Outstanding! The Ranger Memorial on Fort Benning has the same dagger ... part of our lineage from our brothers across the pond ... British Commandos. Very well done, the work and the video. This is a labor of love!

[PraetorianAU]

This has to be the best looking dagger I've ever seen. I love the simple design. Less is more. I want one just like it. shut up and take my money.

[pittbullcustomleather]

Mad level skills at every different stage. Extremely impressive combination of skills along with a beautiful product.

[bronxcheer]

Great video! I own a ^B2 Fairbairne-Sykes in collector mint condition, bluing intact and blade point needle-sharp. I am a former SSF soldier and the Fairbairne-Sykes design is my favourite fighting knife. This man knows the knife. To see one made from scratch on a coal forge is just YouTube Gold. Beautiful work!

[t-bfr-]

Damn you are all around a good life maker from forging the blade to citing the wood for the handle to a true sharping with stones.

[ianmacbrooke]

I could definitely see a SAS agent being proud to call this his or hers. Great job and God bless.

[williamsmith]

That’s one of the finest examples of a Fairbairn I’ve ever seen. I’ve never really liked the FS. Most I’ve ever held were flea market junk. Didn’t seem very rugged. This one is a heck of a toothpick. A finely crafted chunk of wood and steel.

[richardmarriott]

Sir, may I thank you for recreating such a fine item of military history. Your attention to detail and the respect for the weapon is commendable. Unfortunately I do not own a forge or I would be tempted to have a go myself as I had to sell my issue one years ago to raise some extra income. I am an ex English commando who like many of my colleagues have been diagnosed with PTSD and struggle from day to day and need to sell off our, memories to keep going. If you could make a miniature version without forging it might help others like me to rebuild our lives. At least I managed to get £35 for mine which at the time (1990) gave me food for two weeks and kept me going. Please keep making wonderful works of art and keep our history alive. Love your channel and the stuff you make. RM

[thairatcatcher]

Jesus, that's not a knife it's a magnificent work of art. Beautiful!

[smtn]

Enjoyed this video. I've always thought the Fairbairn Sykes was such an elegant knife. Thanks for showing us how you made it.

[AussieRic]

An enormous amount of work for one knife, you are very professional and dedicated and that piece is surely a work of art, really Sir well done.

[snpq_gaming]

I spent 22 mins of my life time just to see this beauty thank you.❤️

[elguapo]

That is absolutely beautiful! Far far nicer than my issued one! Incredible to watch your skills in action! Brilliant!

[TheNomadBushCrapperIndianChief]

*It was a pleasure to watch you create... Dam you work fast..!* 😆🤣😂 :PEACE:🕊❤️

[trackerbuckmann]

This is by far the best video on the subject I have ever seen. You're an artist.