Neil Kamimura - Kukri Forge Part 1 

Whenever a neil kamimura vidéo comes out, you know your evening is going to be a nice one

I don't usually simp in the comments, but... This channel is super underrated. 1. Neil is great to watch. Even though I'm older than him, I aspire to be like him, I really appreciate him (as a person) and his work. 2. Whoever is running the camera and editing, you are killing it. These videos have a great vibe. 3. The shop is amazing, dream material.

It's Khukuri. Love from Nepal🇳🇵

Man you're cranking out the high quality content lately, really appreciate it brother

Awesome that you are all going to help another maker that has given so much to the knife making community! Safe travels and enjoy Nashville. It’s my hometown

That hammer control @20:43 , impressive!

Your dedication to the forging art form is inspiring

These videos are freaking gold!! Great job Neil and team,keeping us smiths informed by true professionals priceless.

Let's be real, forging a kukri that well with that shape is f'ing HARD! I've tried many many times and never really gotten exactly what I wanted out of it. The problem I have seems to be in the pre forming and I think I learned a LOT from this video on how to move the steel out on the front of the blade to get the chunky part right. Excited to give it another try.

I respect how Neil says "I have the luxury" but the truth is he has EARNED the luxury with dedication and choosing the road less traveled.

Thank you for sharing your process. 26C3 might be the best steel out there for a hamon. I can't wait to see how you finish it.

I dig the way you explain your process. I know F*^k all about forging, I am a wood turner. My point is that you explain things in a way that anyone can understand what and why you are doing something. Not everyone is a good teacher but you certainly are. Thank you brother.

I can forge a point too but I'm with you, I usually cut my bars at an angle so I don't have to worry about it.

Absolutely fantastic instructional video. I have been forging Kukris for a couple years and this has seriously helped my game. Thank you Neil, you’re a forging master

Mate so good to watch very good blacksmith its my favorite knife as well . As unwell as you are it was fun to watch love your shed will keep watching cheers

so greatful for the high quality videos and the knowledge that just spews out as you work. Love the modern twists but the knowledge and respect for the past. Thank you Neil!

As always the blade looks awesome! Huge thanks Neil and crew! I really appreciate how detailed you describe and show your processes! I also find it inspiring that you and others step up and help others!

love your style of instruction. You give excellent practical info on whats actually going on. I could watch these for days.

Hey bruv, I’ve been watching for about, 4 minutes thru the forged in fire and 1 shirt from somewhere, I’m hooked and subscribed

Thank you for letting me watch you work. Kukri are fine tools. I use old leaf springs to make mine.

Watched this twice all the way through and am so inspired, Thank you for sharing these videos!

I grew up travelling to Kailua-Kona every couple years. I've been there enough to know that stretch of Ali'i Dr like the back of my hand. Its fun to now be learning about my new interest from someone that grew up there. You're also the Japanese/Hawaiian version of my Filipino tattoo artist. Neck to knuckles in tats and super chill haha this channel is great

Thanks for sharing man, being sick and all. Safe travels. I wouldn't mind seeing a video of you grinding this when you return.

Awesome as always

this is that good shit. I could watch a few hundred hours of this type of content

i still dont understand why you only have 28k subs this channel by far is 1 of the best here on YT i just love how you explain everything this is going to help mewith my forging skills cant thank you enough Neil cant wait to watch part2!!!! Mark

Dude! So glad I found this video and your channel!!! Absolutely amazing work! I know where I’m coming next time I want to get schooled in this craft! 👊🙏

Yea man! Love that explanations! Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Great video and excellent forged kukri!

Excited to watch your episode of “On The Roam”

Bro you are a beast that is going to be an epic kukri can't wait to see it finished

Your videos kick ass..no bullshit,straight to the point, and all the details in-between 👊

This will no doubt be a sweet piece.

nice work !

Great forge. Thanks for explaining things. Mahalo

Greetings from South Africa! I am really enjoying your videos, learning a lot, and really appreciate the life philosophies you share.

Great video! Your way of teaching how to forge is so much more enjoyable than most. I’ve watched Jason do the same thing but your version helped me more. Your whole attitude and the banter in the shop is inspiring. Maybe after watching this one several hundred times, I’ll get it right😂. That blade has been scary and that’s probably why mine don’t come out right. I’ll try your method next time. Thanks for the great instruction! Keep it up. Also thanks for helping Mr Steve, he’s an inspiration to us all

Love this guys content

Another great video. Lots of good information. Would love to see more on your technique to get the handle area flat for scale setup

I'm really enjoying these style videos, watching the process in real time is awesome! I'm learning a lot and appreciate that you're sharing your knowledge! 🤜🤛

Very nice i knew you could forge a bad ass kukri. Sorry to hear that you were sick during this video hope you're doing better. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us all godbless and be well.

“One must use dat two-finger grip.” Neilamoto Mushashi.

I learn so much from your videos, you explain things in a very simple way👍🏼

Come al solito un capolavoro,adoro le tue spiegazioni di forgiatura,spero di riuscire a metterle in pratica 🔥

I really appreciate this demo! Would love to know the actual time it took.

Been forging everything tip to handle. Ive done a couple of kukri's but the next one will be handle to tip. Me thinks that is a mo easier way. I cant thank you enough for these vids. Uber inspirational and uber motivational. The educational value is unmatched, imo. Forging to shape allows you to enter that zen state when perfecting the profile. At least it does for me. Quick heats and uber light taps are a calming and peaceful state of existence. I happen to have 4 ft of 80CRV2 2" x 1/4" and Im now itchin to try another kukri but handle to tip this time! Forge On!!! ps I gotta say that your input on the Paragon kiln is spot on. I tried to use that touch pad and Im 6'1" and 250 with big ol sausage fingers. I cant even hit the right letter which was a nightmare trying to enter my WiFi password. Only took 20 tries and I could not hit the delete key so I had to start over and hit cancel when I hit an incorrect key. I notice there is a calibrate setting for the key pad and I really hope this helps with fat fingeritus. Kind of excited to heat treat to a specific Rockwell hardenss as I will test different ones to see which holds up to the most abuse without failure.

Thanks!

More kitchen knives please 👌

Glad to be here. Ohio

Amazing xo

Love that fire

Letttttttsssssssss goooooooooooooo!

AHHHHHHHH😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 I LOVE SEEING A SMITH ACTUALLY USE THE PEEN OF A HAMMER IT'S SO RARE!!!!!!! There is no such thing as wasted metal, if you have a bit of excess, you cut off...save it in a scrap bin, and throw it in a canister later, or forge weld it with other scrap pieces, make something small out of it. 🤔... i think i make tips different than a lot of Smiths😅 its the last thing i do before beveling. i like to hot cut a section off so that section is the edge and then hammer it to shape i want it to be if it's too long I will do another hot cut. I hate having to grind the shape of the tip.

Nice

Awesome....U can learn so much by watching your Videos...Btw is that a Magnet stuck to your anvil for Vibration reduction? Thx

Sorry you got sick, I extreme enjoy your forging, I hope you don't got a covid shot. You will never be the same person again, get well

Where'd he get all those wonderful toys

comment for the algorithm

Yesssahhh

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First off, thanks for the great content. I am curious how you can make your business viable. I've been making metal for over 10 years, and there is no way I can turn a profit that would make it viable. I thought about making some blades that are not forged. Just grind the shape. But, to be honest, it feels like cheating. Any advice? Sorry for any spelling mistakes. I can't find my glasses.

Yaaaaaasssssss

Mayjah cuz 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

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where to get a hammer like the one you use sir

What is your planned max thickeness of spine?

Are the car number plates your past vehicles ?

52:52 are those "box-jaw" tongs?

Great video. But I wonder.... how can a bladesmith afford those costly machinery... Coal double press, powerhammer, HT oven etc... ? I would love to have it myself, but even though I sell my knives at a good price, Im not even close to being able to buy such nice tools.... how do you afford it?? 😅

Ahhh he blurred it lmao 😅

sorry my wife's account it's Brian

This got a like from me as soon as he told the ppl who freak about fishmouths to chill

So much contradictory statements depending on who you watch. Some say if your blade curves upwards while beveling, you arent hitting it right. I wish i could see the old school smiths at work. I guess if it works its right?

what did they mean by the rising sun flag?

Its not kukri bro.its khukuri

Traditional Mongolian knife Simple but elegant try it and thank you