Making a $5,000 Damascus Cleaver

Jesse Hu December 26, 2023
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Jesse Hu

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I'm Jesse Hu, an 8-time Gladiator of the Forge on History's Forged in Fire, and I have the 2nd most wins in the show's history (9-0). This Channel is all about my journey in the world of bladesmithing, where I'll share in-depth videos of my full build process. From raw material to finished blade, you'll witness my triumphs, my bone-headed mistakes, and everything in between. You'll be getting a first-hand look at how I forge, handle, and finish each piece. If you are interested in owning a piece of my work, want to check out my past works, or simply learn more about me, head over to my website https://www.jhublades.com/ For some epic behind-the-scenes content, make sure to follow me on Instagram @jhublades

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Get an exclusive @Surfshark Holiday deal! Enter promo code JESSEHU to get up to 6 additional months for free at https://surfshark.deals/jessehu Thank you so much for watching!!! This build was a ton of fun. There were a lot of cool techniques that I used in the build that I've never shown before. I hope my video brought you some enjoyment or at least a smile to your face :D Check out my links below: Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JesseHu Join my Mailing List here: https://www.jhublades.com/mailinglist Website: https://www.jhublades.com/ Greenberg Woods (Code: JHU): https://greenbergwoods.com My Instagram: @jhublades Joey's Instagram: @photosby_hu Shop Equipment I use and recommend: https://amzn.to/3WjPZAJ Camera Equipment I use and recommend: https://amzn.to/4jd9d4U Music: Epidemic Sound CHAPTERS: --------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Making the Damascus Steel 2:45 - Sponsored Segment 3:46 - Back to the Video 13:20 - Tile Welding 18:30 - Forging the Blade 20:35 - Forge Welding the Bolsters 22:36 - Rough Grinding and the Heat Treat 24:49 - Final Grinding 26:54 - Prepping the Handle Pieces 33:32 - Handsanding the Blade 36:01 - Etching my Maker's Mark 37:16 - Finishing the Handle 41:53 - Etching the Damascus Pattern 45:08 - Final Touch-ups 46:27 - Final Reveal 47:18 - Sharpness Testing #blacksmith #damascus #knife #forging @Surfshark