San mai by hand - forging a san mai knife with a hammer

Lets hand forge a san mai knife with a hammer! San mai by hand is easier than you might think. We start with 2 different types of steel, a core layer and an outer layer, san mai is essentially a laminated steel product. I like to use metals that will give you a striking contrast in color between the 2 steels. For this san mai knife I chose to use 1084 for the core and 15n20 for the outer cladding. The 1084 will darken and the 15n20 should stay bright giving it some good contrast. The goal here is to show you that you don't need anything more than a forge and a hammer to make san mai by hand! If you want to buy me a cup of coffee click here! I REALLY appreciate it   / aleeknives   Click here to see more knife making build videos    • Making a war Cleaver - knife making   Click here to check out the Tutorials!    • Stock Removal Knife Tutorial - Pt. 1 The D...   Click here to subscribe to the channel!    / @aleeknives   Show your support for the channel by purchasing some cool Aleeknives merchandise here! I designed some cool coffee mugs so far with shirts to come soon! https://teespring.com/stores/my-store... 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 = https://amzn.to/2AZYzhr Easy to heat treat 1095 steel bar stock = https://amzn.to/36uIg7Y 1/8th inch brass pin stock = https://amzn.to/3cYQV4F Ironwood handle scales = https://amzn.to/2TzuNWX 2 part Epoxy that I use = https://amzn.to/2ZCX4jv Here are the links to my shop Power Tools! Dewalt cordless drill = https://amzn.to/2TBmzhf Bosch 4 1/2 inch angle grinder = https://amzn.to/36sDure Ryobi drill press = https://amzn.to/2XqkkOF Skilsaw portable tablesaw = https://amzn.to/2LVU3Cw Black and Decker jigsaw = https://amzn.to/2ZybcKv Dremel kit = https://amzn.to/3bZ6aJy Shop Vac dust collection = https://amzn.to/3e96ozi WEN bandsaw = https://amzn.to/2A6o6Vq Bosch plunge router = https://amzn.to/2WV8wFb Shop Heater = https://amzn.to/3bT50zq Hobart Handler Mig Welder with gas kit = https://amzn.to/2TzD6Ci Spot welder = https://amzn.to/2XjxFbG Lotos Plasma cutter = https://amzn.to/2A1FCKA Good starter gas forge = https://amzn.to/36pwhs8 Wood Stabilizing Supplies link! Vacuum chamber with pump = https://amzn.to/2WVnATm Cactus juice stabilizer fluid = https://amzn.to/36ryjrV Toaster oven for curing wood = https://amzn.to/2TzcscA My most used Hand Tool links! Mitutoyo calipers = https://amzn.to/3gaZFH0 Mitutoyo outside micrometer = https://amzn.to/2ZIDlir Machinist squares = https://amzn.to/2LSGhR4 Height gage = https://amzn.to/2WXPtdq Granite surface plate = https://amzn.to/2WWfKZt 1-2-3 Blocks = https://amzn.to/3bVNB99 Metal Rulers = https://amzn.to/2A8AUKU 2x72 hogging 40 grit AO belts = https://amzn.to/36uOKn5 2x72 Norton Blaze 36 grit ceramic belts = https://amzn.to/2AWQc6a 3M Respirator = https://amzn.to/3gc6J6p Blue Dykem layout fluid = https://amzn.to/2LXO0NK #sanmai #sanmaibyhand #sanmaiknife