Beginner knife making: Making a simple budget friendly hunter

[@bernardstevens3613]

Thanks for taking the time to Teach! Great Video!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!

[@voodoojuju1519]

Great shape to that blade

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@kurt5490]

Yes. Very simple, efficient knife. The curves and lines are aesthetically pleasing. Nothing more than it needs to be.

[@spurs3483]

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise. 👍👍

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I appreciate you watching!

[@williamguillIII]

Nice easy build! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us newbies!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you checking it out!

[@boaragile82]

Lapping the pin hole is a neat trick :)

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching!

[@StrayWolfForge]

Thanks! I always learn something from your videos.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Fantastic! I appreciate you watching!

[@gregpassmore7716]

Great job

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching! 🤜🤛

[@mulepowerforge]

Ive heard conflicting ideas on the tang holes, whether you should or should not have them and why etc. Personally I think its better to have both a lighter knife and straight through epoxy bonds connecting the scales.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I agree completely, allowing the epoxy to interconnect is much better than it just bonding to a flat surface with most of it squishing out due to no place to go. I appreciate you watching!

[@boaragile82]

There is nothing wrong with having just flats glued. With scales and tang prepped and degreased, and pins in place, it'll take quite an abuse to, ugh, "disassemble" the knife :)
Lightening the tang is great idea anyway.

[@metalmanproductions9267]

Great video, did you see the new grizzly knife belt sander? Nice build. Never underestimate the power of new files, I would prefer them over a 1x30. I have a harbor freight 1x30 it is a good tool for small stuff. Thanks Matt

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! Those new grizzly ones look really handy, I am considering getting one for the shop eventually. A good set of files and a filing jig is extremely handy. I appreciate you watching!

[@pdd84]

You videos are the best! What thickness are handle scales on these? Thanks so much

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! They come in 3/8 inch thick scales but I usually grind them thinner, closer to 1/2 of an inch. I appreciate you watching.

[@geraldstamour1312]

Dope AF results, @Mysticmountainforge! Now it needs an equally dope sheath/scabbard to complete the package!