🔥 Ковка Дамасского Ножа Из Подковочных Напильников!

Today, I forged a Damascus knife from an old horse shoeing rasp file, turning a piece of worn metal into a strong, functional handmade blade. This project is a tribute to the beautiful transformation that takes place at the anvil — where raw steel meets fire, hammer, and skill to become a tool with new life and purpose. This video is dedicated entirely to blacksmithing and bladesmithing craftsmanship, with a deep focus on the forging process, pattern development, heat treatment, grinding, handle shaping, and final sharpening. 🔨🔥 In this build, I start with a used farrier rasp — a high-carbon steel tool originally made for trimming horse hooves. These files are known for their tough structure and carbon composition, making them excellent candidates for forging blades. After thorough cleaning and preparation, I cut and stack layers to begin creating a Damascus billet. With careful heating and repeated forging, the layers consolidate to form a strong and beautiful patterned steel block. Once the billet is set, I draw it out into the rough shape of a knife and refine the geometry. Hammering, flattening, and adjusting the profile are essential steps to ensure the blade develops structural integrity and efficient cutting geometry. I take time to forge the bevels, thin the profile, and shape the tang so that the blade will handle comfortably once completed. 🔥 Heat Treatment Phase After shaping, the blade is normalized multiple times to relax internal stresses. Then I harden the steel by heating it to critical temperature and quenching. Afterward, tempering brings strength and toughness into balance, ensuring the knife can perform well in real-world scenarios without being brittle. ⚙️ Grinding & Finishing When the forging and heat-treating are complete, I move to the grinder. I refine the bevels, taper the spine, and clean the blade surface. The Damascus pattern begins to reveal itself gradually. After grinding, I polish and etch the blade in acid — this is when the layered structure becomes visible with its unique flowing pattern, making every knife truly one-of-a-kind. 🪵 Handle Work To complete the knife, I craft the handle to balance strength, comfort, and visual elegance. The handle shape is designed to sit comfortably in the hand for controlled cutting. Once polished and oiled, it becomes the perfect complement to the Damascus blade. This project highlights how traditional blacksmithing techniques meet modern precision principles. Every step — from forging the Damascus billet to sharpening the final edge — requires patience, attention, and experience. I hope this video inspires both blacksmiths and craftsmen to explore creative metalworking and to revive old tools into unique, durable blades. Thank you for watching! If you enjoy hammer-work, forging, toolmaking, or Damascus steel projects, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. More knife builds, experiments, and metal projects coming soon! damascus knife from rasp farrier rasp knife horse shoeing file knife DIY damascus knife tutorial how to make a knife from rasp bladesmithing techniques blacksmithing damascus billet hand forged custom knife rasp file steel forging pattern welded steel knife heat treating blades knife bevel grinding acid etching damascus steel homemade knife build knife forging at home custom handmade knife best knifemaking guide how to forge damascus blacksmith knife build high carbon steel knife rasp steel blade repurposing steel into knife knife forging YouTube unique handmade damascus blade knife handle making knife sharpening final edge