Great video! Your channel has helped me immensely, I’ve been interested in getting into blacksmithing for years now but it seemed so daunting that I never got serious about it but you vids have showed me I don’t need thousands of dollars to start. I’m currently building a Forge similar to your charcoal grill one and I’ve picked up some of the basic tools I need like files a hammer and a grinder. Thanks for your work!
a lot of people criticize using scrap and unknown steel, i enjoy using railroad spikes and lawnmower blades because my dad gives me old lawnmower blades for free and i have a guy who gives me barely deformed RR spikes. they certainly dont hold an edge well but i still prefer using/maintaining them than buying knives for cost to performance. i choose free knife that i have to sharpen often over expensive knife that i never need to touch. i enjoy working on knives.
I feel like trying to use a part of the blade that's already sharpened would be more fitting, if one could find a blade that's got at least slightly closer to a flat profile for the ends.
If you flip the grinder over so the sparks shoot down you'll have less probability of sparks going towards your face/eyes and if the blade does decide to snag and jump it won't come towards you
i think every knife maker of any skill bleeds on their blades, lol, i know i have...having a angle grinder kick and bite into my palm was the worst, thank God it was hot enough to sear the skin so i didn't bleed a whole lot....that taught me volumes about safety
Isaac.J Gilpatric I’m actually using two of them now. I have a cheap one that I got from Harbor freight, and a Black & Decker it’s a very popular one on Amazon. The Black & Decker is usually under $30, I’m testing it, planning to do a review at some point. Seems to be holding up well so far.
Please learn to use an angle grinder properly, the way you're holding it isn't safe, the sparks has to be thrown down, not up towards your face, and never remove the guard Nice little knife by the way Be safe, keep the good videos ;)
Great video!
Your channel has helped me immensely, I’ve been interested in getting into blacksmithing for years now but it seemed so daunting that I never got serious about it but you vids have showed me I don’t need thousands of dollars to start. I’m currently building a Forge similar to your charcoal grill one and I’ve picked up some of the basic tools I need like files a hammer and a grinder.
Thanks for your work!
a lot of people criticize using scrap and unknown steel, i enjoy using railroad spikes and lawnmower blades because my dad gives me old lawnmower blades for free and i have a guy who gives me barely deformed RR spikes. they certainly dont hold an edge well but i still prefer using/maintaining them than buying knives for cost to performance. i choose free knife that i have to sharpen often over expensive knife that i never need to touch. i enjoy working on knives.
I don’t know why I like the look of crude blades more then some of the expensive and beautiful looking one’s
Very nice. Great commentary and loving the simplicity of the knife
Don't force the grinder ever and it will not kick back. This goes for all power tools. Hold firm and steady, don't force, just let it do it's work.
I immediately went outside and started to make a knife just like this.
On that 1x30 I use the platen cause it keeps the line more even. But that’s just me. Everyone like you say has to find that feel for doing everything.
Fantastic video, huge fan. Awesome work!!!!
King Omri Hey much thanks, my friend!
Maybe put slight edge on end, for a potential spatula in the bush.?
I love the video as always keep it up. I love the handle it’s beautiful
GuardedDig2 Much Thanks!
Amazing video 👍 It's amazing that you have 0 disklikes on any of your videos. Maybe you can do a outdoor knife from high carbon steel if you want 😊
Great job, love it 👍👍👍
Hi, excellent video, I have a question, can you put a bevel on a knife using a bench grinder?
It'll be rough. Since the bench grinder has round wheels, as opposed to a belt sander that has a flat surface. You'll get a rounded bevel
Great video! I really like that handle material.
pyrotech1999 Thanks! Yep, The handle definitely works on the style of knife. Really adds to the grungy, urban, apocalypse feel.
Once again: outstanding!
Thanks for sharing!
woodsman forlife You bet, much thanks!
Nice video
what do you use to prevent rust or corrosion?
Amazing video love all your videos
Can you make forging videos because those are my most favorite videos you make can you please try to make a Bowie knife
How's this holding up?
I feel like trying to use a part of the blade that's already sharpened would be more fitting, if one could find a blade that's got at least slightly closer to a flat profile for the ends.
Start with a blade that's not all twisted up like a commercial lawn service blade - they are mostly flat and thicker.
Is this, or could it be made food safe?
If you flip the grinder over so the sparks shoot down you'll have less probability of sparks going towards your face/eyes and if the blade does decide to snag and jump it won't come towards you
Really like the idea for the scales gives a cool effect while still being functional!
Great video
Luke Hobbs Thanks!
Thought this was ZNA productions for a second
great and amazing knife m8
ALEX COOMBE Thanks my friend!
Do u sell your products
I make knives out of mower blades also. I can send you a pic of my most recent.
You might be able to grind that bevel easily by standing the blade on end.
i think every knife maker of any skill bleeds on their blades, lol, i know i have...having a angle grinder kick and bite into my palm was the worst, thank God it was hot enough to sear the skin so i didn't bleed a whole lot....that taught me volumes about safety
RI-RE-right way
What's the hardness of the blade ?
ok, 40 to 50.
I love the design but come on the finish really
I see you have a different grinder. What brand did you get. (Sorry if you mentioned it I didn't hear it if you did.)
Isaac.J Gilpatric I’m actually using two of them now. I have a cheap one that I got from Harbor freight, and a Black & Decker it’s a very popular one on Amazon. The Black & Decker is usually under $30, I’m testing it, planning to do a review at some point. Seems to be holding up well so far.
FargoFX Cool. I personally bought one for almost 30$ at Walmart. But I have only used it for wood working. But soon it will be used for blade making.
Can u make this knife for me
when i started knife making i ferst uesd a lawn mower blade
tristan barnett I love lawn mower blades, very tough steel, soft enough to work with, but definitely hardenable. Also usually pretty cheap.
I got all mine for free and I have about 20 of them
You can Cleve a chicken wing😳
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Please learn to use an angle grinder properly, the way you're holding it isn't safe, the sparks has to be thrown down, not up towards your face, and never remove the guard
Nice little knife by the way
Be safe, keep the good videos ;)
Gaetan Thomas Noted. Thanks for the input. 👍