I'm Neels van den Berg, an American Bladesmith Society Mastersmith and a voting member of the Knifemakers' Guild of Southern Africa.
My journey in the world of bladesmithing is more than just a profession; it's a fervent love affair with the craft. Every moment spent in my workshop is a dedication to honing and perfecting the intricate details of my creations. As an artisan, I immerse myself in a perpetual state of learning, always seeking to elevate my skills and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of knifemaking.
Daggers, with their historical significance and intricate designs, have become the focal point of my craft. The challenge lies not only in the technical aspects of creating these blades but also in infusing each piece with a soul and character of its own. Crafting a dagger is not just about the blade; it's about telling a story through steel.
Are these practical/battle ready and if not do you sell ones that are and if not where can i get one bc i cant seem to find practical edc type real combat lil fancy pokey stick, thats all i want man. Not a rondel tho. Or a thin quillion.
Your editor cut off the sentence being spoken at 00:31. You really should proof your content before publishing it. Additionally; I'm hearing lots of buzz words repeated at nauseum but nothing of substance which actually explains why this specific product exists or accomplishes the used buzzwords. Overall this promotional material is at a C+ level.
Find somewhere else to be, this isn’t about the video it’s about the tools, being made for makers and hobbyists not some lame ass keyboard warriors on RU-vid. Neels is an amazing guy and a fountain of knowledge. Go troll somewhere else .
Really nice! I got the Honshu one for fun and sometimes to carry (for fun) and love it and since then have wanted one with an o-ring and cool style like this. I wish i could blacksmith my back and neck are too messed up but i imagine youd have a lot to teach!
I'd be curious to know how you went about it. I've got a diktator grinder which I'm pretty sure are made by obm as well and I'm curious how you mounted yours up. Thanks
Neels! That is awesome. I have been chasing a dagger centerline and now the knife is super thin. Glad to see an explanation on what to do differently. My only question is how do I fix it on a 2x72 without creating other grind lines?
I really hate the fact that I completely understand what you are saying and how you are going about it but for the love of God I can't yet get my eyes and hands and grinder to all come together in unison with eachother. I feel as though I'm slowly getting better little bit by little bit but damn am I ready to throw grinds down on a knife exactly as I want them to be. Thanks for sharing with us all. I know it's an old video and I've rewatched it several times but every time I watch it I pick up things I didn't before.
Another fellow did this same video but while smithing a project and the difference was VERY evident. I’m building a base for my anvil, I’ve got chain and WILL be wrapping mine.
