Glad to see you continue to groove stitching area. Makes for a nice finished product. I don't which you enjoy more, Knife making, leather work, or making your own tools...maybe all of it-LOL
I make knives and I sometimes dabble in leather work as well. I'm pretty sure I'll be making one of these for myself. Thank you for another entertaining video.
Really love the overall esthetics of the knife. You've managed to turn a work tool into a fine piece of art. I really like the contrast of the woods and the red liner.
Thank you very much, sir! I agree... I didn't think it was going to look that good with just some scrap pieces! Goes to show quality wood shines! Have a great weekend!
Okay, I gotta acknowledge the addition of a new word to the knifemaker's dictionary: "Gription": A feature on a knife or other hand tool that increases the user's ability to firmly hold (grip) the knife or tool (e.g. jimping, stippling, texturing).
I like it. I also didnt know that you should do the leather stitches in this way and i just stitched mine without caring about that. Wonder how big of a difference it makes. That said your holes are much cleaner but i push mine open with an awl by hand (not perfectly squared) leading to uneven holes especially on thick leather
You know I'm not a pro at leather work, so it may not make much of a difference! I have a ways to go with sheaths for sure! Good luck with your future builds, sir!
Really neat project! I also thought it was dangerous when I ground the edge on that round axe. It looked like your soft jaws worked real nice to hold your diamond sharpener! Great video man!
Nice little project. Your stitch is good and improving. What i do instead of doing 1 needle at a time i insert both needles at once, that way you eliminate the chance of splitting the thread. I use the tag ends on the needle to help push it thru. Now before i pull the needles all the way thru i take the thread on the left and lift it over the needle coming from the right. Then i take the thread on thme right and lift it under the needle coming from the left. Basicaly looping the the thread over the opposite needle, creating the locking knot then pull the needles thru to tighten up. Great idea on the heat shield for the oven. Did you use reflective tape or metal plate? Looks like ill be catiching up on all jy youtube subscritions for a few days as i just broke the drive belt on my sander. So waiting for new parts now. Still have the 1 x 30 to fall back on, but will have to see how it goes.
Thank you very much for the tips man! I like that... catching a thread sucks! Here is the heat shield I went with. Heat Shield - amzn.to/3fPQNpG --- It has made a huge improvement in the ovens performance.... check out the graphs in this post - instagram.com/p/CC6DlimDnea/
Somehow missed this video, another fine piece of your work mate very talented, look forward to making one of these my self if it’s half as good as yours I’ll be a happy man. Cheers
Wow. I really enjoyed watching you make this knife. Very well done mate. You should put your makers mark on this blade. I know it's just a tool. But it was be cool to finish it off. Well done mate. I enjoy this something different from normal.
Outstanding work brother... I don't know if there's a market for mini head knives, but you might have just kinda invented one... Something I think a lot of leatherworkers would be interested in having on their bench... Well done... Sláinte
I continue to learn from and enjoy your video content... Please tell me what the little clamp you use is called... I've searched the web but can't find it. You mostly use it in drill press applications to hold parts squarely together... Looks like a c shape with a threaded tightener... Idk
@@RedBeardOps I did the same thing myself. Eventually, I ended up using them to drill through the blade, then using a #30 to enlarge the hole slightly for a perfect fit. It's definitely made the #30 drill bits Stay sharp a lot longer.
Can I ask what it is you get out of just useing a file to determine if the steel is hard. How do you know what your temper is at best it's a guess I would think. I've asked other that just use a file and no one will answer. Just wondering with all the precision knife makers talk about why you dont use a Rockwell tester and take the guess work out of it. Thanks for the videos i really like the narration and not just music.
Thank you sir. The file insures that you at least got the steel above the rockwell of a file which is generally pretty high. I know that by using 1084 and quenching in parks 50 that the chances of my quench going wrong is very slim. Each steel has a "standard" tempering curve that allows us to target the desired hardness... like you said this is not an exact science and having a rock well hardness tester would be helpful to nail down the process. They're expensive though and I don't currently have one! Maybe one day I'll be able to acquire a good one. Have a great week!
Great video! One question though...is your epoxy stir tool 3 pieces of grilling skewer taped or glued together? It's been a while since I bought any of those so I can't remember what they cost, but I use a popsicle stick. Much easier and probably similar in cost. Walmart in the crafting/sewing area. Again, it's been a while so I don't remember the exact price, but they are pretty damn cheap.
Sorry, Off Topic Question: I just bought the Bauer bandsaw, but I are Total Noob and dont know about bandsaw blades. Figured I would ask you, since I'm basically copying all the things you do(already had the beard). How many teeth per inch for general knifery?
Hello sir! I'm not planning on selling any, however, if you're looking for a good head knife check out Dave @ HorseWrieghtClothing - www.horsewrightclothing.com/
@@RedBeardOps I have a buffing wheel for my big bench grinder but havent used it. Instead i use a 4" buffing pad on my drill press and it does good. I think I'm going to get a Harbor Freight metal cutting portable bandsaw. This angle grinder cutting is rough by comparison. I'll make my own stand because the commercially made Swag is too expensive. What I'd really like is a 2x72 but those are very pricey so doubt I could ever justify getting one. I'm just knife making as a hobby. If I was selling them like you then the investment would be worth it. What do you sell your knives for ?
Red man, i gloom to inform you that there maybe a horse loose in your home. Please tame this wild beast. Also where is the Karambit video? I AM INDONESIAN!!!!
@@RedBeardOps Red European - My village will be patiently awaiting, as for the stallion in your home, forge a saddle, mount the wild beast, ride off into the desert and never show your face again if you do not use master craftmanship. We are counting on you, man with the beard of blood. Do not disapoint or this stallion will exhile you back the Anglo land your decedents come from
👍 Very nice build , good to built your tools if you have the skills required, once again good job .I have built mi belt grinder too, feel free to check it out.
Love the finished blade! very nice to have this small maneuverable knive I imagine. I use a filing Jig to bevel the head/roundknives I make this makes it easy and safe to create a nice even bevel following the curve of the blade. I also use old circular saw blades to get the steel for these, works great and they are wide enough for a full head knife. here is my version, I copied the design from a leather worker and knife maker chartermade. instagram.com/p/CBahNBND-LU/
I love your work and videos yet the mono tone commentating puts me to sleep ! Get Samuel L.Jackson to narrate or safe drivers save 50% lol. Well at least you throw in ya'll every once in awhile to represent Texas.I'll keep watching though when I wake back up.
If anyone is interested in building a knife like this; I put a link to the PDF drawing in the description above. Cheers!
Scrap build's are the best, it allows you to goof off and have fun without worrying about loosing $ and time on a build. Keep on keepin on...
I agree! Thank you sir! Have a great week!
Glad to see another knife maker from the lone star state. TEXAS RULE'S!!!
Heck yeah, best state in the country for sure! Have a great week!
nice little project, your narration style vids seem to work really well, thanks man
Thank you very much sir! Have a great week!
Good job on this one... I need one of those! 👍🏻
Thank you very much sir!
Another video to inspire us. I believe you will come to love this knife.
Thank you very much for your kind words, Bob! I hope I do! Have a great week
Glad to see you continue to groove stitching area. Makes for a nice finished product. I don't which you enjoy more, Knife making, leather work, or making your own tools...maybe all of it-LOL
Man, they change places in the ranking of what I like most! They're all hard in their own way! Have a great week and thanks for your comment.
Beautiful knife
Thank you very much!
Man those scales are fire
Thanks Nicholas!
I make knives and I sometimes dabble in leather work as well. I'm pretty sure I'll be making one of these for myself. Thank you for another entertaining video.
Awesome!, thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it.
That pouch was really nice, I’m envious of your leather skills!!
Knife looked awesome too
Thank you very much sir! I have a lot to learn!
Really love the overall esthetics of the knife. You've managed to turn a work tool into a fine piece of art. I really like the contrast of the woods and the red liner.
Thank you very much, sir! I agree... I didn't think it was going to look that good with just some scrap pieces! Goes to show quality wood shines! Have a great weekend!
Okay, I gotta acknowledge the addition of a new word to the knifemaker's dictionary:
"Gription": A feature on a knife or other hand tool that increases the user's ability to firmly hold (grip) the knife or tool (e.g. jimping, stippling, texturing).
Heck yeah! I love it. Solid word sir.
Have a great weekend!
@@RedBeardOps Hey--you used it first
What a fantastic looking and practical tool! Well done!
Cheers from Canada
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!
I like it. I also didnt know that you should do the leather stitches in this way and i just stitched mine without caring about that. Wonder how big of a difference it makes. That said your holes are much cleaner but i push mine open with an awl by hand (not perfectly squared) leading to uneven holes especially on thick leather
You know I'm not a pro at leather work, so it may not make much of a difference! I have a ways to go with sheaths for sure! Good luck with your future builds, sir!
Really neat project! I also thought it was dangerous when I ground the edge on that round axe. It looked like your soft jaws worked real nice to hold your diamond sharpener! Great video man!
Hey man, appreciate the comment! Those curves are damn hard!
That’s awesome! I just made one of these the other week for some up coming leather projects.
Heck yeah! Thanks Steve, glad you liked it and I'm happy you made one! The grind is hard!
Pretty cool and useful tool. Looking forward to see how it works out for you
Thank you very much Mark! Have a great weekend!
Very useful project! Super like!❤
Thank you very much! Have a great weekend!
Nice little project. Your stitch is good and improving. What i do instead of doing 1 needle at a time i insert both needles at once, that way you eliminate the chance of splitting the thread. I use the tag ends on the needle to help push it thru. Now before i pull the needles all the way thru i take the thread on the left and lift it over the needle coming from the right. Then i take the thread on thme right and lift it under the needle coming from the left. Basicaly looping the the thread over the opposite needle, creating the locking knot then pull the needles thru to tighten up. Great idea on the heat shield for the oven. Did you use reflective tape or metal plate? Looks like ill be catiching up on all jy youtube subscritions for a few days as i just broke the drive belt on my sander. So waiting for new parts now. Still have the 1 x 30 to fall back on, but will have to see how it goes.
Thank you very much for the tips man! I like that... catching a thread sucks! Here is the heat shield I went with. Heat Shield - amzn.to/3fPQNpG --- It has made a huge improvement in the ovens performance.... check out the graphs in this post - instagram.com/p/CC6DlimDnea/
That's pretty sweet. I will be putting this on the things to make at some point list haha.
Heck yeah man. I have some testing to do with it for sure. have a great weekend
Somehow missed this video, another fine piece of your work mate very talented, look forward to making one of these my self if it’s half as good as yours I’ll be a happy man.
Cheers
Cheers sir! Have a great weekend!
Прекрасная работа. Уважение Мастеру.
Спасибо, сэр!
Nice knife, I have to make one. Love your videos.
Thanks a million Gary! Really happy you liked this one!
Want a tool, make a tool!
That came out super nice, James!
Great job, man!
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Thanks man!
I’ve been wanting to make one of these for a while, I’ve just been using either scissors or a razor knife. Good job!
Thank you sir! The grind is tricky for sure! Have a great week
Wow. I really enjoyed watching you make this knife. Very well done mate. You should put your makers mark on this blade. I know it's just a tool. But it was be cool to finish it off. Well done mate. I enjoy this something different from normal.
Thank you sir! You know, I completely forgot to during this build. Maybe on the next revision of the design! Have a great week!
Very nice and useful knife good job
Thank you ! We will be testing it for sure. Have a great weekend!
@@RedBeardOps you too
Very nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
Great work as always..
Thank you very much sir!
good stuff. Thank you.
Thank you sir!!
It is small but cute!
I agree! Thanks!
Great job on the mini head knife. Hope it helps you in the art of leather craft.
Man it did! I did end up making a larger one. Seems easier to control.
I bet it does. Myself I have a large one that cuts my leather like a hot knife though butter
Outstanding work brother... I don't know if there's a market for mini head knives, but you might have just kinda invented one... Something I think a lot of leatherworkers would be interested in having on their bench...
Well done... Sláinte
Thank you very much sir! Glad you liked the build. I'll be doing some testing with it! We'll see how it works out. Have a great week!
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya, love this knife
Thank you sir! Have a great week!
your knives are very beautiful
Thank you very much!
nice job again !!
Thank you very much!
I continue to learn from and enjoy your video content... Please tell me what the little clamp you use is called... I've searched the web but can't find it. You mostly use it in drill press applications to hold parts squarely together... Looks like a c shape with a threaded tightener... Idk
Yes sir! It's a Kant twist clamp - Here it is - Kant Twist Clamp 1'' - amzn.to/30roENx
Try #30 drill bits for 1/8th inch pins. Perfect fit every time.
I feel ya mike... but I have sooo many of these 1/8'' bits now! I don't want to waste them. LOL
@@RedBeardOps I did the same thing myself. Eventually, I ended up using them to drill through the blade, then using a #30 to enlarge the hole slightly for a perfect fit. It's definitely made the #30 drill bits Stay sharp a lot longer.
Nice knife
Thank you!
I would be interested in buying one.
Hi Tara! I'm not looking to sell these, but thanks for the interest!
Has always I liked,shared. All my best.
Thank you!
Can I ask what it is you get out of just useing a file to determine if the steel is hard. How do you know what your temper is at best it's a guess I would think. I've asked other that just use a file and no one will answer. Just wondering with all the precision knife makers talk about why you dont use a Rockwell tester and take the guess work out of it. Thanks for the videos i really like the narration and not just music.
Thank you sir. The file insures that you at least got the steel above the rockwell of a file which is generally pretty high. I know that by using 1084 and quenching in parks 50 that the chances of my quench going wrong is very slim. Each steel has a "standard" tempering curve that allows us to target the desired hardness... like you said this is not an exact science and having a rock well hardness tester would be helpful to nail down the process. They're expensive though and I don't currently have one! Maybe one day I'll be able to acquire a good one. Have a great week!
Fricken sweet
Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it, sir!
Wah bagus banget juga indah sekali motif nya
Terima kasih banyak!
Great Job!
THank you!
Nice.
Thank you sir! Glad you liked it.
Is the surfacing grinding jig something you made, or are they available commercially?
Yes sir! Check out the build here - th-cam.com/video/_Q2aujE3pWk/w-d-xo.html - You can purchase one from OBM for around $900
thank you i'm brazilian
Cheers from the USA
Great video! One question though...is your epoxy stir tool 3 pieces of grilling skewer taped or glued together? It's been a while since I bought any of those so I can't remember what they cost, but I use a popsicle stick. Much easier and probably similar in cost. Walmart in the crafting/sewing area. Again, it's been a while so I don't remember the exact price, but they are pretty damn cheap.
LOL, yeah, Walt... I ran out man. Had to rig it up! I 100% agree, not the best tool for the job for sure! LOL. Have a great week!
Amazing work, that handle looks fire,, btw what finish did u use on the handle?? Thanks,
Thank you very much sir! I brought it up to 1000 grit and hit it with some car wax on a rag. Have a great week!
Thank u so much, I think I’ll try that on the next one!!
Sorry, Off Topic Question: I just bought the Bauer bandsaw, but I are Total Noob and dont know about bandsaw blades. Figured I would ask you, since I'm basically copying all the things you do(already had the beard). How many teeth per inch for general knifery?
lol, sweet man! I love by Bauer. These work pretty well for me... I ride them till they die. I cut everything with them - amzn.to/2Z4fMRV
@@RedBeardOps thanks for the prompt reply!
Did you hammer down your stichline? Makes a world of difference when I do my amatureish projects :P
I'll give it a shot! I did not on the back. Thanks for the tip, sir.
I loved the vidéo. Can you make me a throwing tomahawk ? And a set of throwing knives ?
Hello sir! I'm not taking custom orders, but I do want to make some of those in the near future! Have a great week! Glad you enjoyed this one.
@@RedBeardOps thanks for the reply..to bad you are good
Would you sell one of these? Don’t have the ability to make my own yet but in need of a good head knife.
Hello sir! I'm not planning on selling any, however, if you're looking for a good head knife check out Dave @ HorseWrieghtClothing - www.horsewrightclothing.com/
Red Beard Ops 10/4 great work and that’s unfortunate. I would be happy to purchase one if you change your mind. Really like the design of this knife.
What material did you use to insulate the glass on your small oven/where did you buy it? Mine definitely needs it!
Cheers Dwayne - amzn.to/3R3qOxS
James, have you ever found that the post-temper water dunk harms the temper in any way?
Cheers
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Nope not at all. You're not doing anything negative with a post temper dump. Just speeding up your process. Cheers sir!
Red Beard Ops
Cheers James! I’ll try that out on knife No 2. 👍
Cute but it looks awkwardly small for use.
I'll be testing it out, I think it may be on the small side like you mentioned though. Have a good one!
It's very nice but would look even better if the handle was buffed and shiny.
Yeah at the time I didn't have a buffer! lol
@@RedBeardOps I have a buffing wheel for my big bench grinder but havent used it. Instead i use a 4" buffing pad on my drill press and it does good. I think I'm going to get a Harbor Freight metal cutting portable bandsaw. This angle grinder cutting is rough by comparison. I'll make my own stand because the commercially made Swag is too expensive. What I'd really like is a 2x72 but those are very pricey so doubt I could ever justify getting one. I'm just knife making as a hobby. If I was selling them like you then the investment would be worth it. What do you sell your knives for ?
How many lines per inch is your checkering file?
Never mind, found your link
Checkering File - amzn.to/3bg2iER
Good deal!
Red man, i gloom to inform you that there maybe a horse loose in your home. Please tame this wild beast. Also where is the Karambit video? I AM INDONESIAN!!!!
i think a karambit would be epic!
Lol! I'll get on it! Thanks for the suggestion
@@RedBeardOps Red European - My village will be patiently awaiting, as for the stallion in your home, forge a saddle, mount the wild beast, ride off into the desert and never show your face again if you do not use master craftmanship. We are counting on you, man with the beard of blood. Do not disapoint or this stallion will exhile you back the Anglo land your decedents come from
@@DefyDistrict hahaha, cheers to Indonesia from Texas!
what is the name or what kind of file?
Checkering File - amzn.to/3bg2iER
👍 Very nice build , good to built your tools if you have the skills required, once again good job .I have built mi belt grinder too, feel free to check it out.
Awesome dude! Belt grinders are the bomb... Couldn't live without one.
Love the finished blade! very nice to have this small maneuverable knive I imagine. I use a filing Jig to bevel the head/roundknives I make this makes it easy and safe to create a nice even bevel following the curve of the blade. I also use old circular saw blades to get the steel for these, works great and they are wide enough for a full head knife.
here is my version, I copied the design from a leather worker and knife maker chartermade. instagram.com/p/CBahNBND-LU/
Thanks for sharing sir, that's a great looking round knife you have there!
Brasil
Greetings from USA!
I love your work and videos yet the mono tone commentating puts me to sleep ! Get Samuel L.Jackson to narrate or safe drivers save 50% lol. Well at least you throw in ya'll every once in awhile to represent Texas.I'll keep watching though when I wake back up.
Sorry Ron! I'll try to take in some caffeine next time. Have a great weekend, sir!