Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Several key tips to the easiest way to forge a san mai knife with super striking figure! This method is fool proof and gives you an amazing high contrast color transition between the layers! This covers basic hand forging techniques used to make san mai steel! If you have questions please leave it in the comments!
If you want to buy me a cup of coffee click here! I REALLY appreciate it
patreon.com/Aleeknives
This is the link for Empire Abrasives, be sure to enter AleeKnives at checkout for the discount that I was able to work out for you guys!
bit.ly/2WhEKx6
Here is the link for the Revolution Grinder!
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Commence the forging
5:32 The Design
6:00 Stock Removal
7:40 Heat treating
8:50 Finish grinding and cleaning up the lines
10:27 The coffee etching!
Click here to see more knife making videos
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Click here to check out the Tutorials!
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Ironwood handle scales = amzn.to/2TzuNWX
2 part Epoxy that I use = amzn.to/2ZCX4jv
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Bosch 4 1/2 inch angle grinder = amzn.to/36sDure
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Bosch plunge router = amzn.to/2WV8wFb
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Hobart Handler Mig Welder with gas kit = amzn.to/2TzD6Ci
Spot welder = amzn.to/2XjxFbG
Lotos Plasma cutter = amzn.to/2A1FCKA
Good starter gas forge = amzn.to/36pwhs8
Wood Stabilizing Supplies link!
Vacuum chamber with pump = amzn.to/2WVnATm
Cactus juice stabilizer fluid = amzn.to/36ryjrV
Toaster oven for curing wood = amzn.to/2TzcscA
My most used Hand Tool links!
Mitutoyo calipers = amzn.to/3gaZFH0
Mitutoyo outside micrometer = amzn.to/2ZIDlir
Machinist squares = amzn.to/2LSGhR4
Height gage = amzn.to/2WXPtdq
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1-2-3 Blocks = amzn.to/3bVNB99
Metal Rulers = amzn.to/2A8AUKU
2x72 hogging 40 grit AO belts = amzn.to/36uOKn5
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#EasySanMai
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Several key tips to the easiest way to forge a san mai knife with super striking figure! This method is fool proof and gives you an amazing high contrast color transition between the layers! This covers basic hand forging techniques used to make san mai steel! If you have questions please leave it in the comments!
If you want to buy me a cup of coffee click here! I REALLY appreciate it
patreon.com/Aleeknives
This is the link for Empire Abrasives, be sure to enter AleeKnives at checkout for the discount that I was able to work out for you guys!
bit.ly/2WhEKx6
Here is the link for the Revolution Grinder!
housemade.us
0:00 Intro
0:38 Commence the forging
5:32 The Design
6:00 Stock Removal
7:40 Heat treating
8:50 Finish grinding and cleaning up the lines
10:27 The coffee etching!
Click here to see more knife making videos
youtube.com/watch?v=fWpfeB_Tt3M&list=PLSM-WO0gM7PEnQzToe-qMqdaXqXp7ybpC
Click here to check out the Tutorials!
youtube.com/watch?v=rEtZ4B0QKFk&list=PLSM-WO0gM7PHlRgyHPXCp8rulgXHXalJ1
Click here to subscribe to the channel!
youtube.com/channel/UCFH1ZixK1tJ_fmq4Um2Sv1A?sub_confirmation=1
Visit my online store to purchase available knives!
etsy.com/shop/Aleeknives?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
These are affiliate links for you to use, this channel receives a commission at no cost to you!
Links for knife making Materials!
Easy to heat treat 1084 steel bar stock = amzn.to/2AZYzhr
Easy to heat treat 1095 steel bar stock = amzn.to/36uIg7Y
1/8th inch brass pin stock = amzn.to/3cYQV4F
Ironwood handle scales = amzn.to/2TzuNWX
2 part Epoxy that I use = amzn.to/2ZCX4jv
Here are the links to my shop Power Tools!
Dewalt cordless drill = amzn.to/2TBmzhf
Bosch 4 1/2 inch angle grinder = amzn.to/36sDure
Ryobi drill press = amzn.to/2XqkkOF
Skilsaw portable tablesaw = amzn.to/2LVU3Cw
Black and Decker jigsaw = amzn.to/2ZybcKv
Dremel kit = amzn.to/3bZ6aJy
Shop Vac dust collection = amzn.to/3e96ozi
WEN bandsaw = amzn.to/2A6o6Vq
Bosch plunge router = amzn.to/2WV8wFb
Shop Heater = amzn.to/3bT50zq
Hobart Handler Mig Welder with gas kit = amzn.to/2TzD6Ci
Spot welder = amzn.to/2XjxFbG
Lotos Plasma cutter = amzn.to/2A1FCKA
Good starter gas forge = amzn.to/36pwhs8
Wood Stabilizing Supplies link!
Vacuum chamber with pump = amzn.to/2WVnATm
Cactus juice stabilizer fluid = amzn.to/36ryjrV
Toaster oven for curing wood = amzn.to/2TzcscA
My most used Hand Tool links!
Mitutoyo calipers = amzn.to/3gaZFH0
Mitutoyo outside micrometer = amzn.to/2ZIDlir
Machinist squares = amzn.to/2LSGhR4
Height gage = amzn.to/2WXPtdq
Granite surface plate = amzn.to/2WWfKZt
1-2-3 Blocks = amzn.to/3bVNB99
Metal Rulers = amzn.to/2A8AUKU
2x72 hogging 40 grit AO belts = amzn.to/36uOKn5
2x72 Norton Blaze 36 grit ceramic belts = amzn.to/2AWQc6a
3M Respirator = amzn.to/3gc6J6p
Blue Dykem layout fluid = amzn.to/2LXO0NK
#EasySanMai
#ForgingSanMai
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