You get an A for being resourceful and making a tool you need, young man. Please get yourself a spark lighter for lighting your torch. You can find one for less than $5.00 at the building supply stores or hardware store. Using matches to light a torch is a very dangerous practice. Get a pair of safety glasses while you're there. Protect your eyes. Remember, no one expects an accident to happen to them. Another source for inexpensive knives to modify is your local GoodWill or other second-hand store. You may find a knife with significantly better steel than what you'll get at the dollar stores. Too, don't overlook estate sales. Keep up the good work!
It’s funny how everyone is a knife expert, you showed it carve so well done. The definition of expert is ex is an unknown quantity and a Spert is a drip under pressure.
If anyone is curious the pliers are also called vice grips they are called many things depending on where you live but where I am they are vice grips so if you were confused this hopefully helped
I honestly had no idea what I was doing back then, the hardening process I went through was for carbon steel, and at the time I thought it was a good idea. This is more of a starter/disposable tool, something to just get your feet wet with.
Knife appears dull in use. Not surprised with this chinesium "stainless" steel. Good shot though bud. Many people don't know what a truly sharp tool feels like. They are a pleasure to use and significantly safer. I might suggest picking up an antique tool or knife from an antique store for the next try. Thicker steel, more carbon, better made, and possibly a full tang as opposed to the chinesium dollar knife. Still cheap, though maybe not a dollar cheap. next time attach a pair of those vice grips right before the handle. They will act like a heatsink. You can use this trick when soldering too. Maybe try doing an oil quench next time too. For anyone that read this far, you may want to consider the safety of your hands if you make one of these. I wouldn't use one. Not made in this manner anyhow. Those are my thoughts, take 'em or leave 'em. I'd love to see a video using improved techniques. And a video of making such a device with a custom handle would be neat!
Usually stainless steel can't get hardened that way, the procedure you showed would work for carbon steel (although it would probably be better in oil) as a result I am not really convinced that the resulting knife is in fact hardened. In the end though it works and you may have to resharpen it more often than if it was correctly hardened. Good job and thanks for the video
You're exactly right. Now that I'm a little older I've realized that I'd rather take an extra 20 seconds to get eye protection on than possibly hurt my eyes. But hey at least we have two of them so that leaves a little wiggle room...right?
very VERY cool video for cheap entry-level tool! good idea, easy to follow, logical. i might want to carve a few things but im not sure yet how that'll work out, so i don't wanna go and give 30 bucks for a knife i might not end up using much. if you'd be around, i'd buy you a beer just to say thanks! now i'll go pester my dad round the workshop.
I was afraid the Keyboard Elite were going to be down here slinging armchair expertise. I'm happy to see everyone had the same feelings about this video that I did. This kind of thing plants the seed of resourcefulness in the fertile soil of an artistic mind. The tools a person tends to make for themselves can be as much of a work of art as the peices they use those tools to create. You're doing more good than you know, my friend.
Good video man. You did well. We all got to start somewhere with the crafts and learn the skills, and yours is a very useful way to get into the hobby/craft, whatever people call it. And improvisation is good, we got to learn with "less" to appreciate the "more" we may or may not later have. I learned this lesson the hard way, and still use some of my improvise methods in the craft i currently do. I am not saying that i would not like some better tools and material, but i can make do with some alternatives.
Nice job, sir. I read through some comments and your respectful responses, even to disrespectful comments. Good on ya. Follow the things you're passionate about. Thank you.
Cool beans dude! I made a carving knife from an old sidewalk edger blade. I still have enough left to try this. Of course i will have to put a handle on it but... thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for making this video, just what I needed to inspire me to try it myself. I like the simple: heat to cherry red and dunk, no tempering approach - as also used by Paul Sellers, 50 year woodworking master craftsman, when re-purposing an old knife. For spoon carving, I would go for a more open curve, perhaps with a slightly tighter curve at the end ;)
Nice vid man, good way to show people how to make a okay starting spoon knife..and maybe later on if you find you really like it you can opt to make one, or buy one, out of the high grade carbon steel...
If you don’t have one mora is great for everything bladed love them they come sharp not shaving but still sharp and are a wonderful knife for a great price
Well done! ☺ If I had the tools ... - but I don't. (that grinder would sure be great to have! In my one-room-flat it's just not possible). Anyhow, as a laywomen I wonder if the red-hot stadium won't make blade turn blunt?
Thanks, pretty much since I started to build things I've always had to improvise when I didnt have the right material or tools. It really just takes an open mind!
Suggestion: Open up the pliers and hold the knife to the pipe and then bend, you might get a better curve that reproduces the same curve as the pipe. I am going to give it a try and you know what happens. Your video was very helpful thanks!
Thanks for the tip, as I've gotten more experience with video making, iv'e been trying to not only make the content more interesting but also make the quality of the videos better.
As long as you don't hold it on the belt for more than a second or two you should be fine. Since its such thin metal it will heat up easily. If you've already hardened & tempered it, i suggest you do quick passes on the belt sander.
They work well for small projects like spoons and maybe finishing a small bowl, nothing too big. I'm not gonna lie to you and tell you its a great tool, because its a $.30 piece of china steel. But it can get the job done for people on a budget.
Use a 2 dollar Nicholson file instead of the belt sander and it’s a lot cheaper plus if you don’t have the tools then that’s your fault and if you don’t have the tools then don’t do ot
Also how is it under a dollar you need a sharpening stone.,the knife,and a blow torch and by the way you do not know tools that tool is called channel locks not pliers
The knife itself is less than 1$ which is why I titled the video "How to make a hook knife for less than a dollar." However I do realize that not everyone has tools like a blow torch, in that case they can use a stove or even a campfire. I also assumed that people would have a sharpening stone if they are looking into knife-making, if they don't then this video stresses the use and need for sharpening stones if they are looking into the hobby of knife-making. Lastly, the tool that I call "pliers" are in fact not channel locks, they are vice grips. I made a mistake with what I said too, just like you. But the main point of saying "pliers" is to inform the audience that they need a tool that will hold onto the blade, it does not have to be specifically "vise grips," or "channel locks." Thank you so much for your view and your input, have a great day!
I already thought of this - It's not full tang. The Cheap plastic will break on it's first use. Maybe if you used the thick strapping metal used to re-enforce large boxes or crates?
"stainless steel, which is always a good thing" No, it's not always a good thing. For detail woodworking, many often prefer a carbon steel instead, in part because you can put a finer edge on it. And for a spoon knife, thin steel that bends isn't a good choice. Also, you probably used at least $5 worth of propane and sanding belts, so I wouldn't call it less than $1. ( Especially not for those who would have to buy a torch, sander and pipe wrench too.)
It's a really nice video - it really shows how cheaply and easily it can be done better than any I have seen. But Art makes a valid and useful point. Most fine woodworking tools use some sort of carbon steel: given a choice, I opt for carbon steel.
Curved knives are hard to keep a good edge on compared to flat bladed tools so when you pay more your buying a hard steel or carbon steel that won't need an awkward sharpening process every 5 mins....just strop a good woodworking tool & your ok all day carving easer & safer as your not forcing it through every cut risking slipping etc...you can make your own but you must use very hard steel & that's more brittle so not easy to turn into a good carving tool you also want a handle ergonomically set to not strain or rub your hand causing blisters angled & shaped exactly to suit the knife edge. Realistically your wasting your time with this like making your own shoes....
You get an A for being resourceful and making a tool you need, young man.
Please get yourself a spark lighter for lighting your torch. You can find one for less than $5.00 at the building supply stores or hardware store. Using matches to light a torch is a very dangerous practice. Get a pair of safety glasses while you're there. Protect your eyes. Remember, no one expects an accident to happen to them.
Another source for inexpensive knives to modify is your local GoodWill or other second-hand store. You may find a knife with significantly better steel than what you'll get at the dollar stores. Too, don't overlook estate sales.
Keep up the good work!
+MudflapDB grow up
It’s funny how everyone is a knife expert, you showed it carve so well done. The definition of expert is ex is an unknown quantity and a Spert is a drip under pressure.
Nice clear instructions and use of common equipment and materials.
Thanks!
If anyone is curious the pliers are also called vice grips they are called many things depending on where you live but where I am they are vice grips so if you were confused this hopefully helped
Just curious about the hardening of stainless?
I honestly had no idea what I was doing back then, the hardening process I went through was for carbon steel, and at the time I thought it was a good idea. This is more of a starter/disposable tool, something to just get your feet wet with.
Knife appears dull in use. Not surprised with this chinesium "stainless" steel. Good shot though bud. Many people don't know what a truly sharp tool feels like. They are a pleasure to use and significantly safer.
I might suggest picking up an antique tool or knife from an antique store for the next try. Thicker steel, more carbon, better made, and possibly a full tang as opposed to the chinesium dollar knife. Still cheap, though maybe not a dollar cheap.
next time attach a pair of those vice grips right before the handle. They will act like a heatsink. You can use this trick when soldering too.
Maybe try doing an oil quench next time too.
For anyone that read this far, you may want to consider the safety of your hands if you make one of these. I wouldn't use one. Not made in this manner anyhow.
Those are my thoughts, take 'em or leave 'em. I'd love to see a video using improved techniques. And a video of making such a device with a custom handle would be neat!
Thanks for the input and advice! And your right, you get what you pay for.
Thanks for the input and advice! And your right, you get what you pay for.
Usually stainless steel can't get hardened that way, the procedure you showed would work for carbon steel (although it would probably be better in oil) as a result I am not really convinced that the resulting knife is in fact hardened.
In the end though it works and you may have to resharpen it more often than if it was correctly hardened. Good job and thanks for the video
Chinesium? Someone is a AvE fan...
Great video. Please keep them coming. I would like to reinforce the need for eye protection. All it takes is one slip up.
You're exactly right. Now that I'm a little older I've realized that I'd rather take an extra 20 seconds to get eye protection on than possibly hurt my eyes. But hey at least we have two of them so that leaves a little wiggle room...right?
very VERY cool video for cheap entry-level tool! good idea, easy to follow, logical. i might want to carve a few things but im not sure yet how that'll work out, so i don't wanna go and give 30 bucks for a knife i might not end up using much. if you'd be around, i'd buy you a beer just to say thanks! now i'll go pester my dad round the workshop.
Thanks for the feedback!
Nice. Well done. It is not a finest metall but it cost a buck. Going to make one just for fun and try it out. Love the video!!! Sub. now!!!👍👍👍
TH-camr David Canterbury has an easy to follow video on sharpening hook knifes
good job.
Thanks!
Good idea
I was afraid the Keyboard Elite were going to be down here slinging armchair expertise. I'm happy to see everyone had the same feelings about this video that I did.
This kind of thing plants the seed of resourcefulness in the fertile soil of an artistic mind. The tools a person tends to make for themselves can be as much of a work of art as the peices they use those tools to create.
You're doing more good than you know, my friend.
Good job young man! Keep up the hard work!
That was cool
Thanks!
Good job. Well done! Thanks for the video.
What does it look like finished ?
Good video man. You did well.
We all got to start somewhere with the crafts and learn the skills, and yours is a very useful way to get into the hobby/craft, whatever people call it. And improvisation is good, we got to learn with "less" to appreciate the "more" we may or may not later have. I learned this lesson the hard way, and still use some of my improvise methods in the craft i currently do. I am not saying that i would not like some better tools and material, but i can make do with some alternatives.
Thanks, You have a good point!
Nice job, sir. I read through some comments and your respectful responses, even to disrespectful comments. Good on ya. Follow the things you're passionate about. Thank you.
Thanks, I appreciate what you said
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I love your voice you handsome beast lol I wish I had the tools for this lol well just like it any ways
Cool beans dude! I made a carving knife from an old sidewalk edger blade. I still have enough left to try this. Of course i will have to put a handle on it but... thanks for the inspiration.
Your Welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Feel free to let me know how it turns out!
Thanks for making this video, just what I needed to inspire me to try it myself. I like the simple: heat to cherry red and dunk, no tempering approach - as also used by Paul Sellers, 50 year woodworking master craftsman, when re-purposing an old knife. For spoon carving, I would go for a more open curve, perhaps with a slightly tighter curve at the end ;)
Youre welcome! Im also a fan of Paul Sellers, but I havn't seen that video. Ill have to check it out.
Nice work, thanks SU take care.
Thanks for the video!!!! had everything at home so 0 dollar!!!!!
keep it up
Nice vid man, good way to show people how to make a okay starting spoon knife..and maybe later on if you find you really like it you can opt to make one, or buy one, out of the high grade carbon steel...
Thanks!
If you don’t have one mora is great for everything bladed love them they come sharp not shaving but still sharp and are a wonderful knife for a great price
nice idea , i'd rather not spend 40$ on one . thanks for the video
Wonder if you could use an old butter knife or steak knife.
Ha ha, very good video, you understand alot for such a young guy. Keep it up!
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback
I'd love to hear you sing a Johnny Cash song
cool! like+ (but remember the gloves mate!)
Well done and I plan to build a hook knife like your video- and thanks for sharing
Awesome, let me know how it goes!
Proof that not every "kid" out there is eating Tide Pods. Good on you. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
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I think I'll give your tech a try. I use many of the Mora Kniv line, and I'm sure a few of these home-made models will join in use just fine.
Better to use an old carbon steel knife blade - you can get a much sharper edge.
Well done! ☺
If I had the tools ... - but I don't. (that grinder would sure be great to have! In my one-room-flat it's just not possible). Anyhow, as a laywomen I wonder if the red-hot stadium won't make blade turn blunt?
Thanks, pretty much since I started to build things I've always had to improvise when I didnt have the right material or tools. It really just takes an open mind!
way to go!Awesome video!
Suggestion: Open up the pliers and hold the knife to the pipe and then bend, you might get a better curve that reproduces the same curve as the pipe. I am going to give it a try and you know what happens. Your video was very helpful thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion!
use gloves for protection man!
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Thanks this is a good informative video . Now i will make one. cheers ! a thumbs up and a sub,
Thanks!
The bevel side, the cutting edge is on the inside of the curve. So when you sharpened it, you sharpened the side opposite the bevel side?
Ya he made the left handed version
All the stuff required is not less than $1.
Really cool, well done.
thanks!
Thats not bad for less then a $
Thanks for making the video and sharing it with us.
Great vid. Just a suggestion about filming. Lighting is everything.. get some cheap led lights to help light your shots inside..
Thanks for the tip, as I've gotten more experience with video making, iv'e been trying to not only make the content more interesting but also make the quality of the videos better.
Keep up the good work. Gods speed..
And don't listen to the trolls. You find them everywhere.
Great little video. Gonna make me a couple. I wonder if you could sharpen it with a belt sander, or would that take the temper out?
As long as you don't hold it on the belt for more than a second or two you should be fine. Since its such thin metal it will heat up easily. If you've already hardened & tempered it, i suggest you do quick passes on the belt sander.
Thanks!
Good share.
Ok thanks.
the duck dynasty cup says it all...
nice job...
cool
Good job bro,
Thank you so much dude...
very cool. Are they durable though?
They work well for small projects like spoons and maybe finishing a small bowl, nothing too big. I'm not gonna lie to you and tell you its a great tool, because its a $.30 piece of china steel. But it can get the job done for people on a budget.
Ya done good!
I love how he called channel locks pliers
I love how you call vice grips channel locks
Pretty clever!
Thanks
Well all those stuff cost about a 10,000$ so um ok
Use a 2 dollar Nicholson file instead of the belt sander and it’s a lot cheaper plus if you don’t have the tools then that’s your fault and if you don’t have the tools then don’t do ot
Also how is it under a dollar you need a sharpening stone.,the knife,and a blow torch and by the way you do not know tools that tool is called channel locks not pliers
The knife itself is less than 1$ which is why I titled the video "How to make a hook knife for less than a dollar." However I do realize that not everyone has tools like a blow torch, in that case they can use a stove or even a campfire. I also assumed that people would have a sharpening stone if they are looking into knife-making, if they don't then this video stresses the use and need for sharpening stones if they are looking into the hobby of knife-making. Lastly, the tool that I call "pliers" are in fact not channel locks, they are vice grips. I made a mistake with what I said too, just like you. But the main point of saying "pliers" is to inform the audience that they need a tool that will hold onto the blade, it does not have to be specifically "vise grips," or "channel locks." Thank you so much for your view and your input, have a great day!
Who are you? LOL...Those aren't CHANNEL LOCKS..LOL..They are VISE GRIPS....Another Know-It-All that doesn't know anything.
I already thought of this - It's not full tang. The Cheap plastic will break on it's first use. Maybe if you used the thick strapping metal used to re-enforce large boxes or crates?
I've been using it for a week now, and it has held up nicely. However I expect it to break sometime and when it does, ill make a wooden handle for it.
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all that for under a dollar ..wow
I am sure you can still buy handbook with all info you need on woodprix. Just google it.
You are so clever!I'm going to make me one of these.thankyou.
Your Welcome!
"stainless steel, which is always a good thing"
No, it's not always a good thing. For detail woodworking, many often prefer a carbon steel instead, in part because you can put a finer edge on it. And for a spoon knife, thin steel that bends isn't a good choice.
Also, you probably used at least $5 worth of propane and sanding belts, so I wouldn't call it less than $1. ( Especially not for those who would have to buy a torch, sander and pipe wrench too.)
trollllllllllllll...stfu, if you can do better make a video...keyboard warrior.
Art Heen what a genuis
It's a really nice video - it really shows how cheaply and easily it can be done better than any I have seen. But Art makes a valid and useful point. Most fine woodworking tools use some sort of carbon steel: given a choice, I opt for carbon steel.
Aren't you special. Don't forget the air he was breathing... and the cup of water...
go ahead find a carbon steel blade for less than a buck......good luck
Curved knives are hard to keep a good edge on compared to flat bladed tools so when you pay more your buying a hard steel or carbon steel that won't need an awkward sharpening process every 5 mins....just strop a good woodworking tool & your ok all day carving easer & safer as your not forcing it through every cut risking slipping etc...you can make your own but you must use very hard steel & that's more brittle so not easy to turn into a good carving tool you also want a handle ergonomically set to not strain or rub your hand causing blisters angled & shaped exactly to suit the knife edge.
Realistically your wasting your time with this like making your own shoes....