Making a Damascus Chef's Knife For Blade Show

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Go to https://surfshark.com/stelter or use code STELTER at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deadlines don’t forge steel—people do. With Blade Show looming and pressure mounting, Will Stelter sets out to create a chef’s knife worthy of the spotlight. There’s no script, no safety net—only fire, steel, and a ticking clock. The forge roars louder when the stakes are real. In this episode, witness as Will: ✅ Crafts a chef’s knife from Damascus stock ✅ Balances performance with aesthetic under showtime pressure ✅ Pushes through the chaos to chase perfection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 – Introduction 01:41– Function, Form, Design 04:01 – Forging 06:21 – Normalize, Heat Treat, Temper 08:27 – Why We Run Temper Cycles 09:54 – Sponsor 11:18– Matts JS Set 13:47 – Grinding The Blade 17:54 – Hand Finishing The Blade 18:54 – Handle Work 25:22 – The Etch 25:50 – Final Finishes 30:13 – Final Shots 30:59 – Outro ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're excited to be bringing quality products to your door, make sure to sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date as we get going. Stelter Manufacturing- https://www.steltermfg.com/contact-4 The best place to follow along with the day to day updates in the shop is through my Instagram @Will_Stelter https://www.instagram.com/will_stelter/ And the Stelter MFG co. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stelter_mfg?igsh=MTJvZWw0YWRwNW53eA== Make sure to check out Patreon! You'll get your name in the credit roll of the video, and it's the best way to directly support us. https://www.patreon.com/join/Willstelter%E2%80%8B