Making a Chopper Knife - Complete build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey guys, here is the compilation of footage from the previous blog series on building a large chopper knife. A few key features we go over: grinding a fuller, a convex grind and a few tips on handle shaping.
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Vlog Part 1: • How to Make a Knife - ...
Vlog Part 2: • Making the Chopper Par...
Vlog Part 3: • I didn't want to make ...
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I am not from the U.S and I missed the name of the different tools you are using for scribbing. Much appreciated if you could scribe me in the right direction. thanks a million. One of your international admirer, keep up the great work!
I think you're talking about the calipers!
Indeed thanks need to find similar ones 🙏✌🏼👍🏼
Like the voice over much better. You can see and hear, which makes it much easier to understand. Thanks
Right on. Thanks so much for the feedback! Cheers👍
never thought of it that way- I always downloaded knife templates - going to make a knife tomorrow with my own design
How did it go?
@@jonjohnson102 I don’t think it ever went down bruh sadly
Awesome I’m in the process of building comp., chopper thank you for the drilling tip using the 123 blocks
" That's not a knife, THIS is a knife."
Fancy panda0 i see you‘r a man of culture aswell
Þungur hnífur
Looks a lot like a knife that Chris Tanner designed and is made by Bark River. Chris's knife is much better steel tho. I think its called the JX6 maybe but aha The Vengeful 1
I absolutely agree with what you said I myself did not drawl out the knife I am making i’ve literally been shaping it at random and it’s come out pretty well but I’m at the handle stage in my randomness and I’m looking for good ideas because I don’t wanna mess this part up lol
just ran across your video, very well made . I totally agree, design your own blades and the experience of making your own knife is a lot more meaningful. I've recently started making my own knives and using my own designs. Thank you for putting that out there.
Where do you buy your belt grinders?
That is pretty much my version of a perfect '1 tool option'. I say pretty-much because i would want a finger-choil in something that big..but thats just me. You have a working hammer pommel there (with nice jimping as well), which i *LOVE,* I hate silly spikes that you're never gonna be able to use. A really nice 90% spine, good jimping, excellent handle contours (also hate blocky square scales), convex grinds..which is a superior grind in-general..but makes complete sense for a knife like this. Love the fuller as well. Good steel choice. Aesthetically pleasing (which is of course the most important part of any blade :D ).
You did everything right on this blade, *color me impressed,* and somewhat covetous lol...and by somewhat i mean completely.
Cant believe anyone would thumbs-down this!
*Great* job man !!
Fantastic! Love the voice over, it really helps to understand what your doing.
Thank you so much! I’m glad it helps. So many people get mad about them saying, “I can see what you’re doing I don’t need you to tell me!” 😆👍
Does it make a structural difference to use a fuller hammer rather than to cut a gouge?
if you ask me, you are makining a mistake that you don't sell your knifes, there will be a lot ppl that will want to buy such a knife...
I make my living selling knives. For the past 3 years.
@@Simplelittlelife oh, excuse me brother, my mistake ! During the video i just thought that i heard something like that. I apologize, my friend, sorry ! : )
By the way, what's the price for the chopper knife from this video ?
VIКING he literally has the link in his description
Absolutely fantastic knife and video!
That’s a nice knife I’d like one with a leather sheath
So what would it cost
I was sceptical that you didn't forge the shape, then I was sceptical about the fuller running out the end of the blade, then I was sceptical about your choice of scale material, then I was sceptical about about the angular design of the handle, then I was filled with admiration for the end result. Bravo,sir!
After 2 years I am back for reference and I still love this video, you are as sharp as your knives and designs 👍🏼
Great looking knife and a well put together video. I liked and subscribed. Great job.
I love this knife. If possible I want to buy this knife. How much you ask for this knife??????
Thank you so much. This one sold when the video was released. I might make more in the future and when I do it will be available at homesteadknives.com 👍
That’s a beautiful design and well crafted.
WOW!! I've been watching a LOT of knife making videos recently and this is the most beautiful looking knife I've seen. Also I love the workflow.
Bravo!!!!
Man, that's beautiful.
Thank you very much! 👍
Originally such groves where meant for strength and better use of the material. In a sword less steel could be used, a fuller would then give width and strength. Moving the material. Grinding it is removing material, giving a lack of strength, not as important in this instance, but we often se Vikings swords with grinded fullers breaking. Nice job.
Little tip for starter makers... If you have a large knife you like draw round it multiple times on separate sheets of paper with a pencil and design your own from it rub parts out and add idea's until happy then copy that to new blank sheet and do same without loosing first ones you liked to get further ideas and directions to build on.
Jeremy, A good test of the patients I am sure, but and excellent result! Your videos have provided inspiration and motivation to start learning the craft of knife making. Looking forward to the next one.
Definitely like the voice over. Always enjoy all your videos, but from a learning stand point this is awesome. Love how detailed you are. Thanks for sharing.
The most beautiful knife I have seen on your channel so far. Awesome work!
Very, very well done!! I love the symmetry and clean lines. The simplistic look belies the complexity of the actual build and attention to detail... And that edge speaks for its self. I'd love to own a knife like that....
i make my own designs
I agree that you should try and design your own. I’ve taken references from other people’s designs but always make them my own. This is awesome!!👍🏼
Top class work and excellent videoing. The commentary you provided was most helpful in explaining the how and why of things and the absence of useless music was much appreciated!! liked and subscribed.
Dear Simple Little Life.....I'm a recent (new) viewer...You're an accomplished artist...great videos!! What is the brand name on your grinder and band saw??Thank you.
This served as great inspiration for a knife I’ve designed. I don’t have anywhere to make it, so it’ll be relegated to the sketchbook until I can make it a reality. Started calling it the Civ-Mod Bolo because I’ve wanted a bolo but no one makes it like I want it. So I decided to try to make it myself when I can
Being a good knife maker takes technique, for people to ask for your templates is just like a reference. Does not mean they don’t have creativity or lack any other skill for this endeavor. For beginners, its great to ask for templates because they can concentrate on forging or stock removal techniques more. Obviously people should always design they’re own blade at some point but people always want lol nice work👏🏻
How much did this knife sell for? I'm curious so I have a reference point for future knives I plan on making. I hope you did not sell this for under $800 though, there is some excellent craftsmanship here.
all these real cool tools.....then bust out the turkey pan....lol
Beautiful work, One Fine Blade ....Why no makers mark?
I Absolutely love that blade! I have to have one! How can I get in contact with you to get one made? And love your channel. Been watching for a long time. Keep up the amazing work!
Is your YT name in every shot to keep people from using your clips or being like diresta?
that’s one beautiful and badass looking piece of metal
couldn’t believe you really talked throughout the whole video
Sorry for bringing back an old video. Beautiful knife. I did notice that it looks like you did not temper after the quench. I was just curious about the decision not to temper it.
Really nice work !! Regards from France 🇫🇷
Thank you very much! 👍
Wow good work, i'd like to have such a well-equipped workshop with all that Machines too. But there are two probs, less space and less money :(
I'd like to see that knife in action. How do you like your electric oven? It looks way easier to clean up your blade after using that for heat treating. I'm using a propane forge and keeping the blade in constant motion to prevent the heat from being concentrated in one spot. It works well, but the clean up afterwards is pretty labor intensive.
Buen trabajo 👏👏👏👏🙉estaria bueno q te calles un poco, amigo hablas demasiado 🤷♀️
Hi I am thinking of starting knife making as a hobby and also to sell. I have tried forging a lawn mower blade in a very crude home made force. Do you have any tips for me.
Loved it!! 👍👍👍👍 nice format... great work..
Use the pan but go to harbor freight and buy a small revese pump drain back into oil bucket . You style . Eyes for detail.
as with many of the makers here on TH-cam many of the people, myself included, do not have all of these tools, heck i dont even have a sander and i live in a small rental. but still, i like your work. unfortunately, i cannot afford alot of tools.
Planning keep on track with a pinch of luck. Skill and experience. Thanks for sharing.
This video is incredible, minus that high pitched audio in the background. Hopefully you can edit that out next time. :)
Why you talk too much?? Just make knife in peaceful dude.... Thumbs down
a tip with the foil pan: put it on a sturdy cookie sheet for more stability when transporting
I love the orange on the handle. It really makes the knife pop. The voice over makes the video so much better. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! 🙏👍
Much as I enjoyed every part of the video series, this compilation is equally good, if not better. I say again, that is a fantastic looking blade and one you can easily imagine holding with that lovely chunky blade. Great series, great knife, many thanks. Steve
the polished fuller looks awesome like that
Thank you so much!
It looks great 👍 love it
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
Beautiful job if you need to use the aluminum pan again put it on a baking sheet easy to move 👍🤠
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
You've got skill man.
You are a skilled and gifted craftsman sir. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks man I really been wanting to make one of these for a while, do you just order your metal? Buy local?
what's the best angle to sharpen a 3mm thick knife thank you everyone for your help
hola. sos un maestro! soy principiante, y queria consultarte con que hiciste el cabo. que material es la empuñadura?
Awesome Video, Very Informative and Educational
Thank you for sharing... I am learning, More power to you!
the blahh blahh narrative is way better then some overly loud bad techno music love the knife
Up say people should not copy others knives but yours is the same copy of a barkriver lollol
Hey there, Love your videos. I'm struggling to find a capable bandsaw to cut steel for my very custom knives (not production ones). I see you have a kind of Milwaukee brand. Could you give me more advice on a good one? I need to get one in Switzerland, which already is a pain
Thanks in advance for your reply and the great videos!
Hi, there are different types of band saw , wood cutting, butcher( carcasses) or metal cutting among others, a metal cutting bandsaw will be slower and more suitable for cutting flat stock, I use a Clarke cbs 45 md and put it vertical, and buy a bi-metal blade rather than carbon, I hope than helps
Wessex Blades&Bushcraft hey brother, yup, already have a wood bandsaw but in Switzerland it’s a pain to get a steel cutting bandsaw. I’ve been looking for one but most are not designed to be adapted on a workshop surface. But I think I’ve found what I was looking for! Thanks bro!
no worries, try and see if you can source a bi-metal blade for it...ATB!
did you strop the knife into the blade or is it just the shutter speed that makes it look like that?
pls tell me I saw that wrong
I want to see a big coffin handle chopper. This knife is beautiful
I would gladly slice my chest and fight Predator with that!
Large thick rubber gas line works well as sanding blocks...
Nice knife but ever thought about adding a distal taper to a knife that big?
I love a nice fuller. I really wish I had the equipment to do one properly.
Ficou muito linda! Excelente trabalho.
Great knife! Love the voice over, makes it more tutorial.
Some one is a fan of Chris Tanner... JX5.... vengful 1
I may have missed it but did you temper the blade?
yeah no temper :/
Watch entire video...he did temper this blade...then made a big mess moving a pan of oil.
@@radoe6096 He didnt mention that he tempered it, just hardened it in the video
This thing is a BEAUTY and a BEAST!
Well done, mate! Awesome.
whoa wait, whats that file called you use for jimping
Excuses me, could you tell me what is the material of the handle?
bir şaheser bu, kutlarım kardeşim.
Will you make a true competition chopper ?
I like to buy this Chopper knife how can I get a hold of you
This is very nice work and Beautifull knife 👍
To bad you don't do videos of you actually testing out your knives
Can i use spray paint instead of dye
ugh... why didn't he chop anything/he did a great job
Absolutely Love that KNIFE!!!
Indeed very beautiful big knife,good work i like it.
Cool knife. Excellent. It is a amazing knife.
Nice... Really man love the tutorial.... please keep the narration... I have the TH-cam videos with this weird crappy techno music playin... again awesome job... subbed
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Good workmanship. Well done mate 👍
Excelente video saludos desde gudalajara jalisco mexico
Working very good me presenteou com ela Júnior fron Brasil
The groove. Any practical purpose there?
It was good I really enjoyed the video. Thanks
u r right sir it's not a recipe but everyone should be creative
Very beatiful knife. Good jop pro.