Every man who enjoys the outdoors needs a good knife. For many, the original Jonah design handmade by Spirit of the Outdoors is the perfect shape, weight and size for most outdoor chores. Justin does an excellent job with the knife construction and puts a shaving sharp edge on the blade. His original knife, the first Jonah knife got its name after it was lost in the Mississippi swamp waters while he was canoeing. Justin went back into the swamp and rescued that knife from the bottom of the swap waters. Thus ever since that Spirit of the Outdoors knife design was named the “Jonah” knife. Justin Peden has since built many of these “Jonah knives” for folks like myself over the past few years. Now, the original Jonah knife has been lost once again in the woods, probably never to be found. So, Justin has taken the opportunity to make a new Jonah knife for his own use. The new knife turned out to be a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. The sycamore wood for the knife handle scales finished out beautifully. Sycamore is readily available in the South, is hard when dry, unlikely to split and takes a good finish. If you happen to be fortunate enough to get your hands on one of these Spirit of the Outdoors Jonah Knives , you’ll have a new friend for life. Thanks so much to Justin Peden for taking us along on these adventures each week on the Spirit of the Outdoors. God bless and keep y’all safe. - Tennessee Smoky
@@firestorm8471 its been the most practical ive toted. I always made a new knife every fall for hunting season and tried many designs but this one i couldn’t leave
It's good to see you makin another Jonah. I seen a good technique for holding two pieces together to cut and grind to shape on a Canadian guitar repair man and builder, Ted Woodford's channel. He stuck masking tape to the "inside" surface of both pieces, like the side that would go against the blade in knife making, and Superglued the tape to each other, then grinded the two pieces at the same time, making both have the exact same shape. Basically really strong, really thin, homemade two sided tape. Then when he was done, he just pulled the tape off each piece. It works good to get the ricasso area of both grips exactly the same before glue-up, and it's dirt cheap and easy. Works on wood, steel, or whatever. Purdy cool trick ol' Ted invented :)
I could hear a buck blowing in the background while you were using your bandsaw. Then the chickens started trying to tell you it was a sure enough shooter. You have a fantastic early warning system in place! God bless you my friend! I love your videos!
I made some scales out of repurposed teak. Teak has all the qualities that matches everything I will use it for. Its not pretty like burls or birdseyes but the density and "weather resistance " is a superb choice for my coastal environment in sc.
My grandfather had a grove of sycamore trees on his land in the foothills of the Sierra in California. He had his own sawmill. He made all the cabinets in his house from that sycamore wood. Beautiful grain throughout!
Those Jonah knives are some fine quality. I got one. It’s been put through the test. It’s still as sharpe as the day I got it. Only thing I’d done different, I should have had Justin put me a Ferrell Rod Holder a lanyard hole and had the belt loop placed sideways where I could wear it sideways behind my back. That’s just me. But that blade it top notch⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have some redbud wood left from a tree in our yard that I have made a knife handles and other projects. As soon as I get a chance I will send it you way.
You found most effective patern for tour everyday activities...I recently got Finland type....I guess their patern is result of living in ice and snow. Every environment and life styles dictates form and
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors Understandable after such a loss! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! (Heartfelt Sigh!) But... I have always liked the look of carrying a knife "Scout Style" and your "Optional Sheath Carry" is a very CLEVER idea. Perhaps maybe. design a sheath that hangs at an angle close to horizontal, so the weight of the knife keeps it in the sheath, yet keeps the vertical carry option available to those who desire it?!
Hey Justin: First off I didn't know you had lost Jonah, my condolences. Next, just a bit of an FYI. I see you floundering to scrape up that epoxy? Here's my bit of advice (for what it's worth) Get yourself a roll of CHEAP 2" wide masking tape at the Dollar Tree, tear off 2 or 3, 5" long pieces, and stick them "side by each" on top of your work bench then mix your epoxy right on them. When you're done, just tear them off and dump them in the shop trash can. God bless and have a fantastic Thanksgiving: Two Feathers
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors Thanks buddy: Did you ever get to read any of the document book I sent you awhile back? It was called Two Feathers: A Mountain Man Tale. I like the new Jonah. I just finished a Beaver Tail skinner for a customer. God bless: Dave, Stoney327, Two Feathers
Did you get the book I sent you? "A Land Remembered ". Ebay said it was delivered. If you got it don't start it if your busy. It's not one you can't just set down and walk away from. The author wrote several books. They all good reading..One you might enjoy is " The River is Home ". It's about life on the Pearl River in the old days. Anyway if you got the book. when you read it let me know what you think? That new Jonah is beautiful..
@@craigcook1571 had it in horizontal sheath at camp working in feeders and moving stands and reached for it and it was gone. Backtracked and never seen it
i dont reckon id ever have to buy me a knife if i followed you round them woods how long afore you drop that fancy fishin knife have i got time to get there lol just yankin yer chain a lil iffn id seen ya drop it youd still have it cuz i was raised up that youll never appreciate something ya didnt make or work for its all something to do with them ill gotten gains n such that second knife is a dandy too
Every man who enjoys the outdoors needs a good knife. For many, the original Jonah design handmade by Spirit of the Outdoors is the perfect shape, weight and size for most outdoor chores. Justin does an excellent job with the knife construction and puts a shaving sharp edge on the blade. His original knife, the first Jonah knife got its name after it was lost in the Mississippi swamp waters while he was canoeing. Justin went back into the swamp and rescued that knife from the bottom of the swap waters. Thus ever since that Spirit of the Outdoors knife design was named the “Jonah” knife. Justin Peden has since built many of these “Jonah knives” for folks like myself over the past few years. Now, the original Jonah knife has been lost once again in the woods, probably never to be found. So, Justin has taken the opportunity to make a new Jonah knife for his own use. The new knife turned out to be a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. The sycamore wood for the knife handle scales finished out beautifully. Sycamore is readily available in the South, is hard when dry, unlikely to split and takes a good finish. If you happen to be fortunate enough to get your hands on one of these Spirit of the Outdoors Jonah Knives , you’ll have a new friend for life. Thanks so much to Justin Peden for taking us along on these adventures each week on the Spirit of the Outdoors. God bless and keep y’all safe. - Tennessee Smoky
@@tennesseesmoky9012 thank you Smokey. Ive made several designs over the years but this one is hard to beat
I love that knife design as well, .it looks like you took a Cold Steel roach belly and stretched it !
@@firestorm8471 its been the most practical ive toted. I always made a new knife every fall for hunting season and tried many designs but this one i couldn’t leave
It's good to see you makin another Jonah. I seen a good technique for holding two pieces together to cut and grind to shape on a Canadian guitar repair man and builder, Ted Woodford's channel. He stuck masking tape to the "inside" surface of both pieces, like the side that would go against the blade in knife making, and Superglued the tape to each other, then grinded the two pieces at the same time, making both have the exact same shape. Basically really strong, really thin, homemade two sided tape. Then when he was done, he just pulled the tape off each piece. It works good to get the ricasso area of both grips exactly the same before glue-up, and it's dirt cheap and easy. Works on wood, steel, or whatever. Purdy cool trick ol' Ted invented :)
@@tommylitchfield3450 might have to figure that out
I could hear a buck blowing in the background while you were using your bandsaw. Then the chickens started trying to tell you it was a sure enough shooter. You have a fantastic early warning system in place! God bless you my friend! I love your videos!
Nice to see you working on a knife; good to watch is come together..............
I made some scales out of repurposed teak. Teak has all the qualities that matches everything I will use it for. Its not pretty like burls or birdseyes but the density and "weather resistance " is a superb choice for my coastal environment in sc.
We witnessed the making and christening of Jonah #2 take care and wishing you and the family a blessed Thanks giving 👍✝️
Love the blade. Really nice blade shape. I can see why it would be everyday useful.
My grandfather had a grove of sycamore trees on his land in the foothills of the Sierra in California. He had his own sawmill. He made all the cabinets in his house from that sycamore wood. Beautiful grain throughout!
Nice knife,good video.🔪😉🏕️
Those Jonah knives are some fine quality. I got one. It’s been put through the test. It’s still as sharpe as the day I got it. Only thing I’d done different, I should have had Justin put me a Ferrell Rod Holder a lanyard hole and had the belt loop placed sideways where I could wear it sideways behind my back. That’s just me. But that blade it top notch⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@DeverVision you dont want it sideways. That is the very reason making a new one
@@SpiritoftheOutdoorscopy that hand. I’ll take your word.
I have some redbud wood left from a tree in our yard that I have made a knife handles and other projects. As soon as I get a chance I will send it you way.
You found most effective patern for tour everyday activities...I recently got Finland type....I guess their patern is result of living in ice and snow. Every environment and life styles dictates form and
I know you are happy to have a Jonah to carry again. I would have never thought sycamore would have made a good looking scale.
@@UncleSasquatchOutdoors all of it dont. When its sawed its just in places or certain ways it is cut i guess
A lot of time goes into making a knife good job Justin
That sycamore does look good
Nice Knife!
nice knife
Now that you've built Jonah 2, I bet you find Jonah 1! 😁
@@rodneydunaway2945 if i do im retiring it
I agree, i can't find things until i have replaced them with other ones
Awesome knife.
Hey Justin!
Jonah II looks even better than the Original! May it serve you long & well!
@@martinmeltzer2696 no more horizontal sheaths
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors Understandable after such a loss! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! (Heartfelt Sigh!) But... I have always liked the look of carrying a knife "Scout Style" and your "Optional Sheath Carry" is a very CLEVER idea. Perhaps maybe. design a sheath that hangs at an angle close to horizontal, so the weight of the knife keeps it in the sheath, yet keeps the vertical carry option available to those who desire it?!
Hey Justin:
First off I didn't know you had lost Jonah, my condolences.
Next, just a bit of an FYI. I see you floundering to scrape up that epoxy? Here's my bit of advice (for what it's worth) Get yourself a roll of CHEAP 2" wide masking tape at the Dollar Tree, tear off 2 or 3, 5" long pieces, and stick them "side by each" on top of your work bench then mix your epoxy right on them. When you're done, just tear them off and dump them in the shop trash can.
God bless and have a fantastic Thanksgiving:
Two Feathers
@@Stoney327 i like that idea
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors Thanks buddy:
Did you ever get to read any of the document book I sent you awhile back? It was called Two Feathers: A Mountain Man Tale.
I like the new Jonah. I just finished a Beaver Tail skinner for a customer.
God bless:
Dave, Stoney327, Two Feathers
It's a great design and i think the lanyard hole is a good deal, i gotta have a lanyard on a fixed blade, if nothing but decoration.
Very nice, just found your channel, new subscriber here! Good huntin and stay warm!
@@blademan175 thank you
That knife turned out real nice
Very good job on that knife! What kind of steel is that made of, how thick is the blade, thanks for sharing your video
@@susanlebeau3967 3/32, its high carbon steel saw blades
Thanks for letting me know, God bless
You might want to use orange parachuted!
@@MikeCulpepper-pp9qq might do
I heard your neighbor getting that buck. Oh well Justin. Listen to the chickens next time you are not too busy to stop for a deer break!
Hey Justin, would love a Jonah blade. How do I go about ordering one? Thanks!
@@Majormusket email me or message me on the facebook page
Beautiful knife. What kind of steel do you use?
What the price off the knife you tote?
@@kennethdavidson6002 $150
Did you get the book I sent you? "A Land Remembered ". Ebay said it was delivered. If you got it don't start it if your busy. It's not one you can't just set down and walk away from. The author wrote several books. They all good reading..One you might enjoy is " The River is Home ". It's about life on the Pearl River in the old days. Anyway if you got the book. when you read it let me know what you think? That new Jonah is beautiful..
@@thorkinsey4793 yea i got it. Couldn’t remember who sent it. When i finish hanta yo im gonna read it
Do you buy the blanks?
@@kelleyheard5790 no they are saw blades when i start
Tell me where to order . I could not find it in your store
@@rogerb7530 i cant get caught up on orders. I take them via email or message me in my Facebook page
So how did you your knife? I must have missed that.
Jona too now
@@craigcook1571 had it in horizontal sheath at camp working in feeders and moving stands and reached for it and it was gone. Backtracked and never seen it
@ I was hidin behind a tree 🤣
i dont reckon id ever have to buy me a knife if i followed you round them woods how long afore you drop that fancy fishin knife have i got time to get there lol
just yankin yer chain a lil iffn id seen ya drop it youd still have it cuz i was raised up that youll never appreciate something ya didnt make or work for its all something to do with them ill gotten gains n such
that second knife is a dandy too
@@rdnkrfnk ive lost a few over the years but its been a while. I knew that horizontal sheath wernt for folks that actually do stuff
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors yep its fer them cocacola cowboys