One of the better solo videos I've come across by Nate since TKOR. My favorite restoration channel is "My Mechanics" because of the level of detail he puts into restoring things. I wasn't expecting much from Nate because that's not his background, but I've gotta say, that was some pretty good craftsmanship. There were some pockmarks still left in the blade, but understandable to want to keep the Italy stamp.
@@mot1215 most of the time they force rust and patina. That’s what the always look so bad. If you look at multiple videos the rust always looks the same because they’re left in solvent to rust.
@@mot1215 Mostly it comes down to two sides - recognising what actual antique and normal aging look like, and recognising what responsible, ethical and appropriate restoration methods look like. This video, for example. uses a naturally corroded vintage item, but is a modification, not a restoration because it fails in the second section.
@My name is Marko tsystube put a carbon fibre handle on an axe and used a grindingwheel on it. That isn't responsible restoration, that's a hackjob. He shouldn't be allowed within 100m of a genuine antique.
Nice restoration Electrolysis is line of sight, so rotating or surrounding the item being cleaned helps a lot. I use graphite gouging rods as the sacrificial rod, they last longer, gunk doesn't stick to them and they leave less scum in the water, they do turn the water black. I use a manual battery charger, a newer, automatic battery charger will work too, but it needs to be used with an appropriate battery (6V or 12V battery). Using an ultrasonic cleaner with a mild acid will also remove rust. I use LemiShine or vinegar, depending on what I have handy at the time.
THANK YOU for taking fine particulates seriously!!! it is extremely heartening to see proper respirator usage in home and DIY settings; you are setting a great example
Nate, this is a beautiful restoration! Love the subtle touch of colors in the handle that were requested. I'm sure this knife will be passed on for many more generations.
Great job, Nate. As someone who restores knife edges (old thrift shop and garage sale knives), this is my next step eventually with restoring well aged knives and creating new handles. Love watching these.
Wow Nate! Awesome content! Also thank you Katie/Katy for the idea! 🙂🙂 Did not realise such real restorations would be so much entertaining and fun to watch.
Fantastic job Nate! I loved seeing the whole restoration process and the final product was beautiful. I'd love to see more restorations in the future. I actually have a fairly old and rusted machete from my great grandfather that you could restore if you're interested. It would certainly be a challenge but I'm sure you'd be up for it. Great video, looking forward to the next one!
Prem job on the handle and blade Nate. Great choice of wood to contrast the stripes (Excellent use of color btw.) you made from the G10 liners. I think its one the best handles you made imo. Simplistic yet refined.
I've ben watching you since you started on "The King Of Random" and watched you grow so much.. You deserve so much more credit.. Keep up the great work, your AWSOME..
Blasting media choices provide some opportunities to control how much surface damage happens in the process. Glass beads are often used when a more satin-like appearance is wanted. Pulverized walnut shells pretty much don't disturb steel at all - but they don't work as well for removal of embedded corrosion; they're more useful for stripping paint and coatings. Washing soda electrolysis is certainly cheaper than using a dedicated solution like Evaporust; I've seen several uses of it now, so I guess it's time for me to try it. There's one additional step that I'd have used, nickel-plating the tang to reduce the tendency for corrosion to form inside the handle again. Nice job, though; much better than I'd have probably done.
I have done a few slab handles and re handled knives i like to put several small 1/8 inch holes in the tang and matching ones on the back side of the scale slabs that i then open up so they are almost a cone shape with the small opening on the side nearest the blade not all the way through obviously but it makes the handles stay on for ever
well done indeed. the only thing i'd advise you to get would be a leather strop. that will give the sharpest end finish after using either a wet stone or any other sharpeninmg tool. essentially it'll get rid of most of the burr. it's worth it.
a) Gorgeous, love seeing you get back to your knifemaking (in addition to everything else you do) b) I really love the music choice while working with the handle, I know it's probably one of those royalty-free TH-cam music bits but I don't suppose anyone has an artist/title?
When you're doing stuff like hand-sanding that takes quite a bit of time, do you ever put on a podcast or something similar in the background? I have friends that like to do that sort of stuff while doing long sewing projects and the like.
While I love the electrolysis method, have you ever tried using Evapo-Rust? I was skeptical when I saw a video where someone used it, but I bought a small bottle from Harbor Freight, stuff is nuts! Works great. Just soak it and come back later. And it only effects the rust, so no worry about leaving too long.
I've been making knives for a little over a year and a good handle is the hardest part IMO. If you're willing to spend 6 hours on the grinder then you can put a really fine edge on just about anything, but a good wooden handle is a lot of work.
Two things, if I may: 1. Electrolysis embrittlement is a thing that is not well known - I love electrolysis, but this has to be said; 2. A file is never supposed to cut on both strikes. You'll dull it prematurely.
I am attempting to restore an active cleaver used at home... It may have taken a coating off because if have some weird splotching. What grit did you use? Looks like I am not the only person wondering.
I didn't see what would be appealing about the three small stripes, but boy the time you were done I could see how less was more. The subtlety was really nice!
That face respirator looks like it works great. Does it fog up any? I have a half face res with full seal glasses but they fog up. Also, have you tried removing rust with scotch brite belts (for the grinder) or wheels (for the bench grinder)?
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One of the better solo videos I've come across by Nate since TKOR. My favorite restoration channel is "My Mechanics" because of the level of detail he puts into restoring things. I wasn't expecting much from Nate because that's not his background, but I've gotta say, that was some pretty good craftsmanship. There were some pockmarks still left in the blade, but understandable to want to keep the Italy stamp.
My Mechanics is excellent!!
This is so much better than all the fake restoration videos out there!
Those fake restoration video even the wood can rust.
genuinely curious, how did you know those are fake and what part of them makes it fake?
@@mot1215 most of the time they force rust and patina. That’s what the always look so bad. If you look at multiple videos the rust always looks the same because they’re left in solvent to rust.
@@mot1215 Mostly it comes down to two sides - recognising what actual antique and normal aging look like, and recognising what responsible, ethical and appropriate restoration methods look like. This video, for example. uses a naturally corroded vintage item, but is a modification, not a restoration because it fails in the second section.
@My name is Marko tsystube put a carbon fibre handle on an axe and used a grindingwheel on it. That isn't responsible restoration, that's a hackjob. He shouldn't be allowed within 100m of a genuine antique.
Nice restoration
Electrolysis is line of sight, so rotating or surrounding the item being cleaned helps a lot. I use graphite gouging rods as the sacrificial rod, they last longer, gunk doesn't stick to them and they leave less scum in the water, they do turn the water black. I use a manual battery charger, a newer, automatic battery charger will work too, but it needs to be used with an appropriate battery (6V or 12V battery).
Using an ultrasonic cleaner with a mild acid will also remove rust. I use LemiShine or vinegar, depending on what I have handy at the time.
THANK YOU for taking fine particulates seriously!!! it is extremely heartening to see proper respirator usage in home and DIY settings; you are setting a great example
If this rusty old knife can go from dull and neglected to shiny and sharp, there's hope for all of us
Really nice man! I wouldn't mind seeing more restoration content.
Great job. You said it would have a simple handle and I thought, boring. Turns out it looks really amazing. Thanks.
Nate, this is a beautiful restoration! Love the subtle touch of colors in the handle that were requested. I'm sure this knife will be passed on for many more generations.
I started watching you on TKOR, but this content is so much more up my alley. LOVE IT
Great job, Nate. As someone who restores knife edges (old thrift shop and garage sale knives), this is my next step eventually with restoring well aged knives and creating new handles. Love watching these.
Great work, Nate! 👏 👏 👏
You did an absolute amazing job. Didnt think it would turn out so great
Great job, Nate, on the clever! Love the red, yellow, and blue stripe on it too! I'm sure the customer will really love how it turned out! 🥰💖
The handle looks so good. Absolutely love the idea.
Beautiful restoration Nate!
Stunning work. It makes me so happy to see you making content with full creative control.
I'm glad you made another knife video, great restoration!
Excellent work, Nate. I can't believe how beautiful it turned out in the end
From trash to treasure 👍🏻
That knife looks brand new. Also watching the sped up process is very satisfying
Beautiful result. 👏👏You did a great work. 😃😃
Nate! I love resto videos, so glad you did this. Been watching you since kor
Great restoration and that’s for such clear explanations on what you were doing! 👍🙏👏
Wow Nate! Awesome content! Also thank you Katie/Katy for the idea! 🙂🙂 Did not realise such real restorations would be so much entertaining and fun to watch.
Nate that is beautiful. Nice job man.
Nate, I really enjoyed watching that. Fantastic job!
Nice Job. I love your work.
Absolutely knocked it out of the park nate!
Fantastic job Nate! I loved seeing the whole restoration process and the final product was beautiful. I'd love to see more restorations in the future. I actually have a fairly old and rusted machete from my great grandfather that you could restore if you're interested. It would certainly be a challenge but I'm sure you'd be up for it. Great video, looking forward to the next one!
So cool, well played sir!
COOL Railroad chunk!!
Too satisfying man, great vid
I'm doing knife and tool restoration as a hobby and in my opinion you did pretty well.
This is awesome! I hope you keep up the good work doing these cool projects. It will pay off I promise.
Remind me of the good old days from another chancel you used to be a part of! Great work! Keep it up🎉
That looks reallygood. I want a full set
Well done!! You should do more of these!!
Great Video! It'd be cool to see more like it. Thanks
Awesome video as usual Nate!! Congrats on yours and Calis award!! 😎 🎉 I love the podcast!!
Prem job on the handle and blade Nate. Great choice of wood to contrast the stripes (Excellent use of color btw.) you made from the G10 liners. I think its one the best handles you made imo. Simplistic yet refined.
That looks amazing!
Very cool video! Would enjoy seeing more content like this!! Keep up the awesome work NFTI!!
Beautiful result. Great job!
Handsome knife! Well done.
Beautiful work! I like to think of the hand sanding portion as putting some love into it. 🙂
Excellent content Nate. Been watching a while and this is my favorite. Please do more restoration and electrolysis.
Beautiful result! That was really nice to watch Keep it up good sir!
I've ben watching you since you started on "The King Of Random" and watched you grow so much.. You deserve so much more credit.. Keep up the great work, your AWSOME..
Wow! 😲That's beautiful!
Awesome job, Nate! Looks amazing, dude! :D
Guten Tag. ❤ 🇩🇪 ❤
I never expected to see a Restoration video from Nate. Cool. 😎👍💯
Beautiful work. 💯
I'm sure many people would love to see the re-edit off this video to one of those ASMR restoration videos too. I'd rewatch it.
Very nice Nate, more videos please 😊(of literally anything)
chunky boy looks great, turned out nice as Nate. like how ya gave a lil more grip to it as well at the back end. enjoyed the vid 👏👊🍻
I love watching you making/restauring knives. The knife you made for guga is my favorite. The green is magnificent ^_^
9:03 Nice Nate, your really Pro at making knives!!!!
knife making videos are some of the most satisfying there are
That’s looking epic well done nate
Hiya Nate could you try copper plating some stuff? I love the process and I think you’d find a lovely way to make it fun to watch
this was so cool and fun to watch
definitely looks great! I'm sure they'll be happy.
Nice restore!
Would have been a fun collab with backyard scientist if you used his rust destroying laser
I think that would also take off a lot of material though I'm sure it's not worse than sandblasting.
Man you are so talented
Blasting media choices provide some opportunities to control how much surface damage happens in the process. Glass beads are often used when a more satin-like appearance is wanted. Pulverized walnut shells pretty much don't disturb steel at all - but they don't work as well for removal of embedded corrosion; they're more useful for stripping paint and coatings. Washing soda electrolysis is certainly cheaper than using a dedicated solution like Evaporust; I've seen several uses of it now, so I guess it's time for me to try it. There's one additional step that I'd have used, nickel-plating the tang to reduce the tendency for corrosion to form inside the handle again.
Nice job, though; much better than I'd have probably done.
I have done a few slab handles and re handled knives i like to put several small 1/8 inch holes in the tang and matching ones on the back side of the scale slabs that i then open up so they are almost a cone shape with the small opening on the side nearest the blade not all the way through obviously but it makes the handles stay on for ever
I love seeing the channel grow, hopefully one day with surpass Tkor
Man. You do a great job.
the star of the show is actually the handle. dang it looks so good
Beautiful!!!
that looks siiiick. very nice 👍
well done indeed. the only thing i'd advise you to get would be a leather strop. that will give the sharpest end finish after using either a wet stone or any other sharpeninmg tool. essentially it'll get rid of most of the burr. it's worth it.
Very nice job!
Love to see your videos doing better than TKOR videos! Keep up the awesome work Nate!
We made eye contact at Nielsen’s in SG. Lol I didn’t want to be a fan geek but it was cool to run into you. Love your content.
Dis da best choppa eva 😊 will work wonders as a cleaver now ment for cutting primal joints and separating bone so that will be awesome :)
Excellent job as always Nate.
I would really love to see you make a sword.
This reminds me of my favourite TV show Leave it to cleaver
Wow that is gorgeous
Super cool video. Do you have a link for the electrical power supply box?
Awesome restoration! I love your knife making content. Have you ever considered competing on Forged in Fire?
that was fun to watch
a) Gorgeous, love seeing you get back to your knifemaking (in addition to everything else you do)
b) I really love the music choice while working with the handle, I know it's probably one of those royalty-free TH-cam music bits but I don't suppose anyone has an artist/title?
The song is Kenji by Ooyy, and I agree, it's a really good song.
@@DarthSears Thank you, this is about to send me down a Spotify rabbit hole.
Holy shit I hadn’t watched TKOR in years. Didn’t see Nate anywhere and assumed another Grant incident happened. Glad it’s not the case, subscribed
When you're doing stuff like hand-sanding that takes quite a bit of time, do you ever put on a podcast or something similar in the background? I have friends that like to do that sort of stuff while doing long sewing projects and the like.
While I love the electrolysis method, have you ever tried using Evapo-Rust? I was skeptical when I saw a video where someone used it, but I bought a small bottle from Harbor Freight, stuff is nuts! Works great. Just soak it and come back later. And it only effects the rust, so no worry about leaving too long.
Well done, Nate Ramsey will do in forged in fire 🔥 to forge largest blades someday 😊
Nate, would it be possible to once make a video on using wetstones? And how often to use them on certain knives.
King of random right here
8:46 Looks like something out of a sci-fi movie
That handle looks awesome. Would the edge geometry be any different on a cleaver vs a chef's knife or something else?
Much wider angle. Maybe 25° per side.
Very nice . I may have missed it but what kind of wood was that?
I've been making knives for a little over a year and a good handle is the hardest part IMO.
If you're willing to spend 6 hours on the grinder then you can put a really fine edge on just about anything, but a good wooden handle is a lot of work.
Epic!!!!!
😲holy sharp cleaver batman!
Alright, now we need a follow up vid from Kate making something bomb with the snazzy restored knife.
Two things, if I may:
1. Electrolysis embrittlement is a thing that is not well known - I love electrolysis, but this has to be said;
2. A file is never supposed to cut on both strikes. You'll dull it prematurely.
I am attempting to restore an active cleaver used at home... It may have taken a coating off because if have some weird splotching. What grit did you use? Looks like I am not the only person wondering.
I didn't see what would be appealing about the three small stripes, but boy the time you were done I could see how less was more. The subtlety was really nice!
That face respirator looks like it works great. Does it fog up any? I have a half face res with full seal glasses but they fog up. Also, have you tried removing rust with scotch brite belts (for the grinder) or wheels (for the bench grinder)?
Good job on this Nate, came out great and the stripes pop on the handle.
I know you mentioned it quick but what's the belt grinder you use?
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