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Stark Knives
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Приєднався 13 чер 2014
Welcome to the Stark Knives UA-cam channel, where we show the story behind the handcrafted knives that come out of our workshop. We make a wide variety of blades, from kitchen knives perfect for creating a gourmet meal to sturdy everyday carry knives that you can rely on when you need them. From the initial designing and grinding of the steel blanks to the final sanding of the handle, each step of the process is done by hand, which makes every knife that comes out of our shop 100% unique. In all of our blades, we strive to combine the clean lines of modern design with excellent performance, so that your knife will do its job properly and look great in the process.
Follow us on Instagram (@starkknives) to stay up-to-date on our latest projects and available knives, and check out our website (www.starkcreationsus.com) to purchase knives/merch.
Thanks, and Stay Sharp!
-Benny & Philip
Follow us on Instagram (@starkknives) to stay up-to-date on our latest projects and available knives, and check out our website (www.starkcreationsus.com) to purchase knives/merch.
Thanks, and Stay Sharp!
-Benny & Philip
How to Make a Set of 3 Knives with a Hamon Finish | Knife Making Tutorial
In this video, follow along as I make three custom Kwaikens for a customer's Christmas presents! I explain the whole process from start to finish and give some tips along the way Please leave us a like and subscribe if you enjoy the video, since your support helps us grow!
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for lots of cool knife shots and updates on new products.
Check out our WEBSITE: www.starkcreationsus.com
to learn more about us and order knives/merch.
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to be notified about new knife drops and special promotions/sales.
If you have any questions about the processes shown in this video or any other general knife making questions, please leave a comment below and we'll do our best to answer!
Music from: bensound.com
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We are a team of two brothers that creates handcrafted knives. From the initial designing and grinding of the steel blanks to the final sanding of the handle, each step of the process is done by hand, which makes every knife that comes out of our shop 100% unique. In all of our blades, we strive to combine the clean lines of modern design with excellent performance, so that your knife will do its job properly and look great in the process.
Thank you very much for watching! If you enjoyed the video and would like to see more, we'd love it if you would subscribe by hitting the subscribe above.
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Follow us on INSTAGRAM: starkknives
for lots of cool knife shots and updates on new products.
Check out our WEBSITE: www.starkcreationsus.com
to learn more about us and order knives/merch.
Sign up for our e-mail NEWSLETTER: eepurl.com/0u4ir
to be notified about new knife drops and special promotions/sales.
If you have any questions about the processes shown in this video or any other general knife making questions, please leave a comment below and we'll do our best to answer!
Music from: bensound.com
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We are a team of two brothers that creates handcrafted knives. From the initial designing and grinding of the steel blanks to the final sanding of the handle, each step of the process is done by hand, which makes every knife that comes out of our shop 100% unique. In all of our blades, we strive to combine the clean lines of modern design with excellent performance, so that your knife will do its job properly and look great in the process.
Thank you very much for watching! If you enjoyed the video and would like to see more, we'd love it if you would subscribe by hitting the subscribe above.
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#knifemaking #knives #customknives #etching #diy #makeit #maker #hamon #metal #metalwork #artisan #crafting #craft #instantcoffee #etching #damascus #kwaiken #christmaspresents #coffeeetch #christmas #droppoint #hunter #hunting #huntingknife #boxcutter
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Loved your video, can you please let me know where can I buy your belt sander that you are using on your video.
Thanks! It is a Brodbeck Ironworks grinder!
Why do you go one way in a belt but then sharpen the opposite way on a wet stone?
I like being able to see the burr forming in this direction. It’s easier when it’s fast like on a belt vs stone.
does coffee work on D2 steel?
I haven’t tried it but I’d be a little concerned that the composition of D2 might not lend itself well to coffee etching. The coffee might not be strong enough. You could give it a shot and if it doesn’t work, use something stronger like ferric chloride acid.
@@StarkKnives i tried lemon and vinegar only made a mild change so d2 might be an odd 1, ill try coffee if not then ferric chloride, thanks for the help.
@SirPraiseSun yeah I know D2 has some stainless properties so it’ll likely need something pretty strong to have a real effect on it.
Can you tell me where you get your etching stencils ?
TUS Technologies
Man, great work. But can I buy you a proper screwdriver? Please?
Haha I have one! I was a bit limited in options when I was filming the video. Appreciate the offer though! 🤝
How do you put your makers mark on?
An electro etching machine. I have a video on that too! How to Etch a Logo on a Knife | Knife Making Tutorial ua-cam.com/video/2L5YUhbubP4/v-deo.html
Hi, is coffee good for famasco San mai VG 10? A hug from Italy👍💪
Hi! I haven’t tried it with that steel. If it’s a stainless steel it likely won’t work as well though.
WAY faster than using stones, I use a 1x30 variable speed Rikon. Exactly as you show, works perfect.
Nice !!! Thanks for the tutorial!!!
Absof*ckinlutely remarkable!! You do really beautiful work!!
Great job with the details! I'm an old timer looking to start making my own blades. You do great work! How much would you sell that knife for? I'm an old disabled veteran with a love of unique blades ❤
Thanks! One like this is typically in the $350-450 range depending on what options you choose. Feel free to send me an email if you’re interested: starkcreationsus@gmail.com
Nice work, Thanks Mate
Thank you!
Beautiful knifes, super talented👍🏻
Thank you!!
Price
These are around $375-400. Let me know if you’re interested!
Awesome job dude 💪💪🤘🤘
Thank you!
Pretty cool and smart. Ty
I’d like to try on my kitchen knife but am not sure how to retain the coffee etch? Any advise On that?
If it’s Damascus then you can just let it air dry and then oil it like I showed in the video. The darkness might fade a bit with use but should be relatively durable.
what is the speed of the sander......is it fine to sharpen at high speed
I think mine goes up to 1800 rpm or something but I usually turn it slower. It can be okay to sharpen at high speed but you want to make sure you do quick passes and dunk in water to prevent the heat from building up.
I've always thought it makes more sense to sharpen. In the direction you do. I've seen some popular people on UA-cam sharpen with the belt going towards the edge. Rather than away, and that seems to me like it would wear the belt. Out of a lot fasir, is that why you sharpen away?
I like it because I can really easily see the burr being raised and I don’t worry about the edge catching. :)
I really like how you showed and reviewed the belts in the progression sequence you would use.
Awesome video thank you
is that real damacus? whys the patten only on half the bladE?
It is real. The pattern is on the entire blade, so not sure what you mean exactly. If you mean under the handle, it’s just harder to see since I didn’t polish it as much since it would be getting covered by the scales.
I followed your work for years on imgur. Super glad to see you have a channel! I'm gonna use this technique today on my edc blade that I had to refinish. I can't wait to get one of your chef knives someday. You're a modern Hanzō, just flawless work!
Thanks so much! Good luck! Definitely let me know when you want something. 👍🏼
Beautiful, little, cute!!.😍
When Arizona is in the mood, she creates masterpieces.
Sweet
Babys
Nice work! Wondering... how many hours does it take to say make a (non-serrated) knife?
Thanks! It depends on the complexity, materials, and size, but I’d say anywhere from 4-8 hours.
@@StarkKnives Skills mate. 😉👍🏻
So I am going to get all this. Thankyou! 2 questions; How long to the stencils take to arrive generally, and haw many times can one stencil be etched. Cheers.
Nice! I’d say they usually take 1-2 weeks once the order is placed. In my experience, a stencil can be used for at least 25-40 knives before they start to show signs of wear. It probably depends on how you use them too.
Thank You!@@StarkKnives
Beautiful knives BTW. Nice work Mate.
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching.
From your IG post, looks like this is fairly recent. I miss seeing your build videos on youtube. Welcome back!
Yeah I’d like to make more videos but they take a lot of work and I need some new ideas haha!
Pretty dang good job
Thanks!
Ilike the cut of your jib young fella . Im making a kangaroo tail strop ATM so im here watching any and all vids .
Nice! Thanks for watching!
@@StarkKnives Their are two types of kangaroo tail where I come from , Local and inported The imported ones are very expensive
Hey Brother I like your work and you deliverrd the information in a manner that this country boy could could follow made a handful of knives all by hand I need to get a grinder like that much faster you do pretty work and Inspire me to do first tanto Thanks
Appreciate the kind words! Good luck! :)
Nice job buddy. Good work
Thank you!!
Damn knice!!!
Thanks!
You're using the wrong side of leather unless you're stropping a straight razor
Say you have a good damascus etch but a light scrape from sharpening... can sand paper be used to buff the scratch marks out without resorting to re-etching the whole knife?
That’s tough, sandpaper will probably be very noticeable when you sand at the scratch. I’ve just re etched over the scratch before and it has worked decently.
No dust collection...
How much baking powder in the water?
I’d say a few tablespoons for a liter of water. The ratio isn’t super important.
could I use any other acid for etching?
Some people use muriatic but that is even more toxic than ferric. There’s also an etchant made for knife making called “Gator Piss” that a lot of people are using now.
do not dry with papper?! what happening then if i will use it to cut meat and wash it well?
Once the dark oxides harden, they are less likely to be removed when cleaning! Just the first time they are more sensitive to being rubbed off.
hi how about the thinned blade like nakiri knife should still need 4 to 5mins etching ?
I don’t think the thickness of the blade should affect how long to etch!
@@StarkKnives i see thank you so much mate , i never done etching before until i got a damascus from garage and its pretty worn out ,, barely need serious restoration
Cool, thanks. I got the Work Sharp Onion edition. It works great. But, I will try out 1x30 sander for my next purchase in the future. I actually tried an oscillating multi tool(Milwaukee) just for fun, and it actually worked really well. I put the knife in a bench vise and then sanded the edges at a 15 degree angle.
Nice! Turns out there’s a lot of ways to sharpen knives haha!
I WANT THAT GIANT CLEAVER!! JUST TELL ME WHERE CAN I BUY IT!! NOW......THIS IS FOR EVERYONE WHO READS.....INCLUDING YOU,THE GIANT CLEAVER MAKER.....GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS CHRIST. HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE DOES. AND HE ONLY WANTS TO DO GOOD TO YOU. ACCEPT HIM AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR TODAY.
This cleaver is sold but I’m making some other kitchen knives or smaller cleavers if you’d be interested! Feel free to send an email to starkcreationsus@gmail.com
Good video! Maybe at the glueing stage, you could place an other scrap wood on the leather and then use the clamps, so it will give a more even surface
Thanks! That’s a good tip! 👍🏼
Great vid, this beats sharpening by hand. I have 1" belt sander, I might set it up. Nice sharpness test! Sharp as a Samurai sword.........😄
Yeah that’s what i used for a long time! Works well, just have to make sure you don’t overheat the edge. Thanks!
Very inspiring, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
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great video i will def try this
Good luck! Thanks!