Why Forging Damascus Steel Knives Takes Years to Master - Handmade

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Bladesmith Quintin Middleton makes Damascus steel knives. His pieces are inspired by a blend of Japanese and European knife styles, and sword-brandishing childhood heroes like Conan the Barbarian and He-Man. You can buy them here: middletonmadeknives.com/
Credits:
Producer: Carla Francescutti
Directors: Carla Francescutti, John Barnhardt
Camera: John Barnhardt, Kristina Crum
Editor: Mike Imhoff
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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@SexyBibliophile 3 года назад

I’ve bought several of his knives for myself and as gifts and every single one of them is a masterpiece. I am glad to see that he is finally getting the spotlight he deserves.

@Ehawkjj2 3 года назад

You must be rich

@user-oe2xk6ud1y 3 года назад

How much ?

@stagger9660 3 года назад

They range from a couple hundred to over a thousand dollars. All sold out.

@danielmac8780 3 года назад

Damn his knife is all sold out.

@niksack 3 года назад

Check the website got a few new still available

@BryanDavidScott 3 года назад

Like most Chefs with tenure, I have had thousands of knives through the years. NOTHING compares to the knives I have had custom made for me by Quintin Middleton. They slice with precision. I've held each knife in my hand for hours without exhaustion. He deserves every ounce of respect and honor among the highest places in the world. Way to rock, Quintin! God is with you and so am I. 💥💥💥

@JR-xn6yu 3 года назад

The $5 chef knife I got at the swap meet works perfectly and not $1000.

@leekzonyt9591 3 года назад

@@JR-xn6yu He’s talking about the elegance and quality of this man’s passion, the attention to detail, craftsmanship and his experience with this man’s product. Your response is the equivalent of a caveman hating on cars because “WALK ON FEET MOVE ME JUST FINE, CAR DUMB”

@HiECorp 3 года назад

@@leekzonyt9591 dudes name is tyrone watermelon lol, he's obv a troll, don't mind him

@ZZ-vl5nd 3 года назад

@@JR-xn6yu why buy a car for 1.000.000 when you can get a $700 one? 🤔

@jaysonnomz1719 3 года назад

@@leekzonyt9591 lol

@WarChortle 3 года назад

Shout out to his dad. Any 7 year old running around with a "knife" seems dangerous and but he didn't throw it out. Keeping it in a safe place perhaps even knowing only his son would know where to look for it when he was old enough.

@samsonli9490 3 года назад

Or he didn't want the kid to have it so he put it in a high place and forgot about it.

@TheRealist1. 3 года назад

@@samsonli9490 Don't be that guy... Nobody likes "that guy".

@aztro.99 3 года назад

@@TheRealist1. wym thats prolly what happened or maybe not we dont know who tf his dad was smh

@TheRealist1. 3 года назад

@@aztro.99 you wanna be "that guy" too...

@andrewlanford2378 3 года назад

@@TheRealist1. In a slightly paradoxical move I "liked" your comment.

@eriktorp-olsen1706 3 года назад

Greetings from a norwegian knifemaker living in Sweden: -God bless you and your work.

@evanjohnson4559 3 года назад

Can this guy make his own RU-vid channel?! He seems like a really cool guy who could produce a lot of fun content

@imnotsurewhy 3 года назад

I second that

@messaoudanekamel7277 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HrG8P7YlHbM.html

@edward.doctor1892 3 года назад

He truly has compassion for this type of craft and good quality content

@thegreat4954 3 года назад

Doesn’t mean he can film, edit and produce enjoyable quality video’s like this channel. There are ALOT cool guys

@luciferslettuce 3 года назад

@@thegreat4954 he could hire people that can help with that, man you're dumb!

@beautyjolie9595 3 года назад

He's definitely a funny guy who put everything in just one knife. What a wonderful person

@msdeaver1 3 года назад

Anton. He does great space content. RU-vid wonderful person.

@mrithulmkumar5263 3 года назад

Hey Looks like you know things about knife making. Then you must be familiar with "forged in fire" tv show. Could you please clarify my doubt. Why don't they do this tempering and slow cooling of knifes there? Don't they have to do that so that their knifes can withstand all the torture they have to face?

@chief5002 3 года назад

@@mrithulmkumar5263 I’m pretty certain they just don’t have the time to do it on the show

@sammygallagher5368 3 года назад

@andrewcarlson3486 3 года назад

How much for it 💰

@rvyyvn 3 года назад

He seems like such a genuine and nice person to just go for a beer with and talk about things like making knives

@aufaraldhani1147 3 года назад

this guy be grindin modern warfare in shipment for days to unlock damascus knife

@danihaddad358 3 года назад

If only I was able to unlock it as fast as he made it

@olefatcheeks4112 3 года назад

@@danihaddad358 if only i could ahve COD MW to have it

@bumblebee6686 3 года назад

By smoke, while sliding! 🤣

@YaBoi-cx8yu 3 года назад

He makes the knives for the players lol

@kalyatuwei6293 3 года назад

Underrated

@OmgWtfTsuji 3 года назад

Saying that Jason Knight was his mentor made me instantly like this guy. That dude is one of my favorite knifemakers

@andrewlanford2378 3 года назад

In a moment of intense déjà vu- dude said, "Jason Knight" in the video at the very same moment I read his name in your comment. 2spoopy4me bruh

@KatotownUSA 3 года назад

Great dude. I’m a chef and I’m a knife enthusiast. Quinton Middleton is one of my favorite guys in the world of food and cutlery. He makes astoundingly beautiful, insane quality knives

@authenticjaes8641 3 года назад

Damn, this dude knew he failed so many times...but he learned/improved from each mistake and became an absolute legend.

@jambajoby32 3 года назад

Exactly! That’s how you TRULY know your craft !!

@galahadthe1st518 2 года назад

Yeah, no one can nail something first try... It takes a lot of retries to perfect something

@RByrne 3 года назад

Really felt that when he was talking about his dad. I lost my father dec20 2017 and still can't believe he's gone

@zakjackson2610 3 года назад

Sorry for your loss, bro. 😔

@chirodiesel 3 года назад

As a knife enthusiast, you eventually go down the rabbit hole of how they are made and likely wind up becoming obsessed with the entire production process. It just happens. I am one of those people. That being said, this man knows a lot about the knifemaking process and is a master Craftsman. His wonderful word economy in his explanation and narration would also hold up to even the most aggressive of knife pedants.

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

And then he ends up not know what Damascus steal is Damascus is a high carbon steal that make extremely small water wave like patters on the blade The high carbon gives that blade a higher chance of being a better blade, how ever sulfur impuritys can make the blade much more brittle Its not welding two steals together

@matthewhall9692 2 года назад

@@geinstein8407 How about before you criticize others you look at yourself first. It is spelled "STEEL" not "STEAL". What's worse is your comment has already been edited. I feel it is safe to conclude you are suffering from Dunning-Kreuger. He doesn't know what Damascus steel is, however he just created an impressive Damascus steel blade before your very eyes. What you are complaining about is a mere semantic issue and has no reflection on his craftsman abilities. It is likely due to him attempting to find a simple way (or example) on how the wave pattern can be achieved because if your brilliant mind didn't notice he was being interviewed and was given a spotlight to show his craft. He likely concluded there would be laypersons, unfamiliar with smithy jargon.

@crisvega7588 2 года назад

@@matthewhall9692 well said.

@terrellbeast7369 Год назад

@@matthewhall9692 2nd!

@terrellbeast7369 Год назад

@@crisvega7588 yup.

@rajeshroshan2877 3 года назад

I greatly admire men like this, they've spent time and labour mastering their craft and creating a domain for themselves where they are the master.

@bigblob1623 3 года назад

This guy is amazing! I've been blacksmithing for decades and the ability to judge and control temperature that Mr. Middleton has are very hard to develop.

@blazednlovinit 3 года назад

I like his story about his dad and his crude knife, very touching. Love how he made a deadly tool at 7 years old, truly meant for this line of work.

@ltsBoxes 3 года назад

I’ve been a fan of his knives for a while, glad to see him getting more recognition

@TheLeonipangemanan 3 года назад

What his name and what’s store name he own ?

@andrewlanford2378 3 года назад

@@TheLeonipangemanan His name is Stabby "Slash" McKnifington. His retail establishment is Slyce n Dyse CUTstom CUTlery.

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

@dt2419 Год назад

@@geinstein8407 Everyone in knife-making knows what wootz Damascus is, he would too, we all still call pattern forge welded steel Damascus because it is easier for others outside of knife-making to understand(and get's views).

@engelwyre 3 года назад

Great video! I'm an intermediate beginner knife maker (stock removal), Quintin's breakdown of the various steps makes this art accessible to anyone interested in pursuing it. It's great to see genuine, passionate people succeeding in doing what they love.

@StuninRub 3 года назад

He is a stock removal knife makers too if you watch the video. He doesn't forge out a knife.

@jeff_the_panda9034 3 года назад

he’s that type of dude who everyone thinks is annoying but is actually the most humble and funniest guys you’ll meet in life

@jashanestone 3 года назад

✅✅✅

@bobweiram6321 3 года назад

Why would they think he is annoying?

@jeff_the_panda9034 3 года назад

@@bobweiram6321 people who comes off as annoying is super energetic and is just super friendly, ya I know that’s messed up but once you start watching him in the video and started getting to know him than he is what I said

@BestKCL 3 года назад

@@jeff_the_panda9034 bruh why you insulting him.

@casualbeluga2724 3 года назад

@@BestKCL he's not

@shadrackosambula8558 3 года назад

The 9:32 mark was the most fulfilling part of the video, I just love how the whole process just seemed to come together.

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

Sad that he knows nothing about Damascus at the end tho

@kevinoconnor7439 3 года назад

Beautiful knife! The difference is the love he puts into his craft.

@Golden_God_Untethered 3 года назад

I love that he's turned his inner child into a career.

@acintron3Dmfg 3 года назад

What a humble human being, we need more down to earth and highly skilled person like him.

@evalynkazlauskas3819 3 года назад

I just wanna spend a day with this dude and vibe with him while he’s making knives. His passion is so admirable. I’m so happy to see someone living a dream of theirs :)

@al_constructor7313 3 года назад

His knowledge and passion is what true craftsmanship is made of. I am buying his knives

@einundsiebenziger5488 Год назад

His knowledge and passion are* ...

@chubbspeterson9546 3 года назад

His mentor was ABS Jason Knight. No wonder this man has mad skills.

@Ryan-en2zh 3 года назад

I really like how he gives a little bit of the technical details of each step in the process. It really shows his passion for the craft!

@missSDW 3 года назад

He's very charismatic! I loved listening to him talk about how to do this and his love for it! Get's you so excited to make stuff.

@zeparanimo8191 3 года назад

His first knife was like a wand... Filled with magic.

@gustavotorres3388 3 года назад

This is the first 14 minute video on RU-vid, that I sat and watched in full. Such a skilled man.

@matthewgoodman7588 2 года назад

Seeing masters at their craft is such a nice thing to observe.

@gumpotronic 3 года назад

Watching Middleton Made Knives grow these past few years has been a fun ride. Seeing Lowcountry craftsmen do their thing continues inspiring the future of our great region.

@pt9502 3 года назад

The personality on him is amazing, started looking to see if he post

@CH-hh4mq 3 года назад

Dude pulls out prison shank "My first knife"

@udcaps 3 года назад

haahhahahahah i was lookin for ya

@ihaveasmallpenisbut5129 3 года назад

@@udcaps hahahahahahaha

@meiXshit 3 года назад

Lmao my exact thoughts

@RadDadisRad 3 года назад

Saw that part and starting hunting the comments, wasn’t disappointed.

@VidaDhierro91 2 года назад

Thats one scary first knife 😬🤣🤣

@ThisPageIntentionallyLeftBlank 3 года назад

I would legit love to chill with this dude. He’s super into his craft and that in and of it self is such an important part of mastering anything. He has such a great personality

@MSMETALBABY 3 года назад

Man, I can definitely appreciate a true craftsman. Someone who is that passionate about their work.

@elijandrosabayev 3 года назад

That's definitely an art! What a pleasure watching a pro making his masterpiece! Such a dedication..

@Vanguardkl 3 года назад

One of the most interesting videos I've seen. A guy who is humble and funny but actually a genius. Aspiration

@leightoncooke 2 года назад

This man is a maestro. The passion he puts into his craft is awe inspiring.

@corners3755 3 года назад

I've been saying "set it and forget" for a while now because of those infomercials, so glad to hear someone else say it because so many people have no idea what im talking about. He use to get the whole crowd to say it.

@athenazoey5093 3 года назад

when he said " my knives has own personality " This man is a Legend

@EikottXD 3 года назад

That makes him a LEGEND?

@BestKCL 3 года назад

@@EikottXD shh nonsensical hyperbole is fun

@EikottXD 3 года назад

@@BestKCL ok ok

@bjsreef6620 3 года назад

You need your own RU-vid channel. You are a master of your craft.

@Dreadtheday 3 года назад

This man is a gem. He is preserving history while also creating something new and absolutely desireable and beautiful. This is brilliant, so much respect. The wall fan in the background is in fallout 76. I buried my dad last year... So many feels.

@GoBigC 3 года назад

Brother, I admire your craftsmanship, but I love your story. Praying for your success in all you do!

@SimonSaysTooMUCH 3 года назад

What a wholesome watch, I love watching people who are passionate, geek out on their craft. Keep up the good work!

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

Its good to always be working with your hands and work on your craft But its bad saying your making one thing when you making something else He couldn't even say what Damascus steal is. It has nothing to do with two metals or welding Its a high carbon steal with a higher chance of being a better blade

@byronreeves8607 3 года назад

@@geinstein8407 Modern damascus steel is known industry wide as simply being pattern welded steel. Meanings can change and this is simply what it's called now rather people agrees with it or not.

@bousemaster3989 3 года назад

now this man speaks a language i can understand. simple and easy to understand.

@adambombdon7798 3 года назад

Thanks for all your hard work. As a chef, this speaks to my heart.

@tanberetO 2 года назад

I love his passion. This is a man who is happy with his work and proud.

@christophermm23 3 года назад

That was awesome. A lot of work and dedication in that craft! You can't beat handmade, it's something special about it.. Beautiful knife, keep it up!

@ChristopherSparks 3 года назад

This guy's a true professional, they say less 'you know', you know!

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

@robdobson5056 2 года назад

This guy is a great storyteller and craftsman. Beautiful knife!

@edz2974 3 года назад

The detail in the description of his work is outstanding. Beautiful work. I need this knife.

@nataliep6046 3 года назад

Unlike all the knife making experts in the comments 🙄 I know nothing about knife making, this video was so satisfying to watch

@Leobynight 3 года назад

I thought I was the only one that noticed it lol

@JR-xn6yu 3 года назад

You're going to pay $1300 for a knife?

@kol8214 3 года назад

@@JR-xn6yu no

@mphomokoena8835 3 года назад

@@JR-xn6yu easily.....for us chefs our knives are like a gun to a soldier...don’t mind paying for the best..in my experience, chefs have at least 1 expensive knife in their set..

@Thorn2669 3 года назад

That blade is SWEET!!!!

@Sh3lbyd0g10 2 года назад

That sir, is probably the most beautiful knife I've ever seen. Glad I found your channel.

@ScottOrd 2 года назад

Love the details that went into this project - the dye and polish phases were dramatic indeed!

@aqueen1910 3 года назад

There’s not a lot of Black and Brown folk in blacksmithing so I love to see this!

@vladimirpia148 3 года назад

Thaaa Maaan 👏👏👏 This guy has an Awesome personality like someone that everyone wants to hangout with, God Bless him 🙏💖🇳🇿😌

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

Just hate that he's filled with wrong info, could even got what Damascus steal is wrong

@vladimirpia148 3 года назад

@@geinstein8407 Whoa, well if you say so brother, but yes I absolutely agree if you're right 👍

@mastervsolo2373 3 года назад

His energy is so great.

@nicholasmatuza728 3 года назад

So much passion and attention to detail. This is fantastic.

@sschannel6922 3 года назад

Dedication and perseverance makes perfect.

@Lucky_Kounna 3 года назад

it does yes

@AkiraAlexisSoyra 3 года назад

Nothing is perfect, it makes art...

@bankerdave888 3 года назад

Nothing better than something one makes with one's own hands!

@manik7823 3 года назад

I am not into knives but , this is amazing his love and dedication toward knives an art forging the knives. Going to buy my first hand made knife.

@eatmoremusic3650 3 года назад

I’ve been following him for years, total bad ass. Please more content from him

@brejackal 3 года назад

Pay this man his money...get him a RU-vid Chanel.

@JaceOG 3 года назад

This is where you know to buy your products if you want reliability and top quality, from a man who produces them as a passion and out of love for it

@ivanhaas9876 3 года назад

Wow this really helps me recall things I've forgotten in material science.

@Yuhabahhablast 3 года назад

That dad part was cute. Glad to see him doing something he's passionate about!

@WOWS-KeDoG3 3 года назад

IF you go to his business website, almost all of his knives are sold out and they aint cheap either. Man is making his dough and rightfully so!

@thebrokegirl 3 года назад

That look on his face when he's talking about his knives.

@davidelin89 3 года назад

What an awesome glimpse into an exceptional artists craft! Absolute beauty and perfection! One of the best short films I've ever seen!

@Rayzor714 3 года назад

Your great attitude shines through in the truly great knives you create Mr. Middleton

@jonikoplo2962 3 года назад

It's cool and all. But, will it KEEL??

@iamyourrealdaddy745 3 года назад

It will not keel.

@bsgk-red 3 года назад

LOL!! 😂😂

@idrisie6720 3 года назад

It will keel some seafood

@northerners2828 3 года назад

Lol..far out 😄

@KatotownUSA 3 года назад

Definitely. I’m a huge knife guy and Middleton’s knives are better than the majority of anyone who’s ever been on FIF

@mrjothescholar1149 3 года назад

Magnificent work, I'm a chef and I'd really love to get one of those beautiful knives, I mean seriously, the holy spirit itself told the guy "make chef knives"

@nicodemusharding2310 2 года назад

That part

@Kevan808 3 года назад

Wonderful story, especially about his dad. Keep up the great work!

@KahlevN 3 года назад

Just bought a carbon steel Bunka a few weeks back, fantastic knife, love using it, such an underrated shape and style.

@unidentifiedcreature2271 3 года назад

*It will KeEeeEeEElLL!~

@doobie3992 3 года назад

Forge and fire

@gdoeniroclippergod9977 3 года назад

We need him on the show asap

@mackcherryjr4987 3 года назад

finally we have a fellow brother 👏🏿🙏🏽✊🏽

@LearningToLove.. 3 года назад

Amazing episode. He’s a passionate and ambitious man! We love to see it 🏆

@darshanbabu457 3 года назад

Those grains sure did pop!! Amazing workmanship🙌🏾

@Queve1000 3 года назад

If you liked the video i recommend checking "The Birth Of A Tool. Part III. Damascus steel knife making" from NorthMen (Neeman Tools back then) you gonna love it.

@juiceplanet147 3 года назад

Excellent job Q...your knives incredible 🔥. Ignore the goofy comments.✌🏻

@wnfernand 3 года назад

In India there is a tribe of knife makers who live in tents and build their own furnace in the ground. They are nomadic and you can't find them stay in a place for more than a couple of months. They use the leaf springs from old trucks as base material for the knives. They have a traditional process for heating and shaping the knives. The knives they make have an exceptional cutting edge and they are handle very well.

@jusjos1970 3 года назад

Legendary craftsman for sure. Beautiful work.

@captivesojourner 3 года назад

When he spoke on his father i realized where his passion originated

@Damage_Inc 3 года назад

This advertisement was highly effective

@geinstein8407 3 года назад

Not very effective to anyone who knows Damascus steal tho, it was basically a big red flag to stay away from he's products

@blessedgullah4096 3 года назад

Great job Eatery for showcasing Quintin, excellent job. St. Stephens I see you. Watch out for his brother Chef Marcus too.

@colinsmith6116 3 года назад

That's a lovely looking knife Quintin. A lot of skill has gone into making it...Well done.

@maxair95 3 года назад

Man builts his own knife from scratch and test it in his kitchen!

@justinhsu3253 3 года назад

"BLADESMITHS!!! YOU HAVE ONLY 30 MINUTES LEFT!!!"

@royn.1968 3 года назад

WOW!! Quentin, You are truly an artisan, and and artist! What a beautiful knife!!

@johnwicked78 2 года назад

What a sympathetic man and master blade smith!

@sinful5372 3 года назад

wow i just looked at his store and every single knife is sold out ,glad that his job is really popping.

@bumblebee6686 3 года назад

If this guy doesn’t have a best friend... I would like to submit my application!!!

@marlontorres2752 3 года назад

Just don't sting

@chocho563 3 года назад

You can tell he is a master at his craft.

@Russeljrjs 3 года назад

He is incredibly talented yet so humble.

@theonlyari 3 года назад

"Safety! safety! safety!" (uses nitrile gloves as welding gloves. Got it.

@GG-hl2jt 3 года назад

I was about to comment this exact thing 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

@meatwad600 3 года назад

And nothing covering his arms. Ultraviolet radiation from an arc is no joke.

@abob2457 3 года назад

Exactly

@davidmiller9220 3 года назад

Lol. I was going to post the same thing. He only needs to light a glove on fire once to never do it again.

@DavidBasonic 3 года назад

I guess all y'all have 18 years doing this.

@iamyourrealdaddy745 3 года назад

Passion is the most important thing.

@tomaszgalec864 3 года назад

most important

@originalmianos 3 года назад

I'd probably say knowledge, skill and safety. He's good to go on one.

@neilknox2587 3 года назад

So happy for coming across this video, this really made my day , thanks man

@bumblebee623 2 года назад

This boy followed his dreams.. perfected it. Made a living of it. And continues to perfect it. The American dream