HAH! I've been working on several swiss army knives making Sambar stag scales for them, and just finished up an Opinel No.8 project using a Sambar stag roll (all the Sambar was bought off of ebay)... I used my 4" belt & 6" disc sander and a 1" belt sander for my swiss army knives... just the 1" belt sander for the Opinel knife... definitely generates some burning bone smell, even with a dust collector hook up to my shop vacs (this is my basement do to cold weather)... I kind of like the smell, but my wife had a fit after I started on the Opinel knife project, claiming that the smell was making her sick... I had to wait for her to go to bed so I could do some final Dremel tool sanding on the Opinel, mainly using a metal sanding disc to cut the blade slot, which is really the hardest part of the Opinel project.
Thanks for this. The intimidating part for me was shaping the neck. I used a Dremel but your hacksaw/file method smells a lot better and has more room for mistake Also tip for anyone reading, use a spring loaded auto punch/window breaker pen to take out the pin. Super smooth stuff and costs like $5
Nice video... wish I would have seen it before my first Opinel project that just finished using a Sambar Stag roll for a No.8... a Dremel tool really comes in handy... didn't know they made a hand belt sander like that... I used my Harbor Freight 1" belt sander to form the core that holds the knife. I had already watched a couple of videos that inspired me to do an Opinel knife... they both made it look too easy... I realized after finishing my first Opinel project ! I used a 40mm diameter circular metal saw disk on my Dremel tool to cut the knife slot, which worked fine until I reached the pointed knife end of the handle, then had to use a small file and a broken off hacksaw blade, and a couple different Dremel tool bits... had to use the small file pretty much on the hole slot. I like how you changed the shape of the blade... it took some time for me to get the slot just right so the knife was completely recessed into the handle so the point didn't stick out. Good idea on using the Superglue to strengthen the part of the handle that secures the blade... I'm going to do that with mine now too ! I always use mineral oil on my stag knife scales & handles... suppose to keep them from cracking... plus it gives them a nice look & sheen ! The Sambar stag roll that I used is about 3 3/4 inches long with the end being about one inch in diameter... I found a nice 1 Franc silver coin, dated 1918 (on ebay of course) that is about the size of a USA quarter, and epoxied it on the end of the handle... Looks great ! Now I am thinking about how to tighten up the metal rotating collar that holds the knife open and closed... I think it might just need to be removed again, and squeezed in a bit.
I liked the opinal blade . I stopped using mine right away . In the field it got wet and swelled. I will try this next time mine turns up . Thanks for sharing.
Das ist das schöne am Opinel -man kanns ganz nach seinem Geschmack bearbeiten,ich hab das aus Carbon, die Klinge mit Senf bearbeitet,den Holzgriff bearbeitet,nun ist's perfekt für mich 🙂
Very nice! I usually don't care the modified Opinel handles I see on youtube. But your antler handle is cool and looks great. Opinel should consider offering stag horn and/or bone handles.
A very nice video. I want to try something like this eventually but first I have to get ahold of an antler big enough. All but one of the deer I've managed to bring in so far have been does.
Hmm Im not a hunter but first piece a friend sent me was plenty large for a piece to shape for no 8 handle. Ebay is full of Antler far more than size, too
Мой вам совет - когда ставите лезвие, добавьте две хорошие шайбочки латунные, ну или фторопластовые. Тогда ход клинка будет приятнее. И не забываем отверстие под темляк.
@neonpike. Try your local pet store or Pets r us, They sell deer anler as dog chews! I have used them for scout woggles, knife handles and tops of thumbsticks.
I woulda used the original beech hinge joint and hollowed in into the antler as even stabilized the antler core is pretty weak as its just too porous. its a beautiful piece just my thoughts from my exp using antler for fixed blade puko style knives :)
I’ve always wondered where to find deer anglers! Never passed through my mind that all petshops have dog chewing anglers . Brilliant!thank you!
Having worked with antler, I can smell this video! Great job!
it's lovely isn't it 🤢
HAH! I've been working on several swiss army knives making Sambar stag scales for them, and just finished up an Opinel No.8 project using a Sambar stag roll (all the Sambar was bought off of ebay)... I used my 4" belt & 6" disc sander and a 1" belt sander for my swiss army knives... just the 1" belt sander for the Opinel knife... definitely generates some burning bone smell, even with a dust collector hook up to my shop vacs (this is my basement do to cold weather)... I kind of like the smell, but my wife had a fit after I started on the Opinel knife project, claiming that the smell was making her sick... I had to wait for her to go to bed so I could do some final Dremel tool sanding on the Opinel, mainly using a metal sanding disc to cut the blade slot, which is really the hardest part of the Opinel project.
Wow
That’s fantastic I would buy one in a heartbeat
Great work
Thanks for this. The intimidating part for me was shaping the neck.
I used a Dremel but your hacksaw/file method smells a lot better and has more room for mistake
Also tip for anyone reading, use a spring loaded auto punch/window breaker pen to take out the pin. Super smooth stuff and costs like $5
I was wondering what you were going to use to make the groove. Genius idea with the hack saw.
Looks great with an antler handle. Nice work.
Nice video... wish I would have seen it before my first Opinel project that just finished using a Sambar Stag roll for a No.8... a Dremel tool really comes in handy... didn't know they made a hand belt sander like that... I used my Harbor Freight 1" belt sander to form the core that holds the knife.
I had already watched a couple of videos that inspired me to do an Opinel knife... they both made it look too easy... I realized after finishing my first Opinel project !
I used a 40mm diameter circular metal saw disk on my Dremel tool to cut the knife slot, which worked fine until I reached the pointed knife end of the handle, then had to use a small file and a broken off hacksaw blade, and a couple different Dremel tool bits... had to use the small file pretty much on the hole slot.
I like how you changed the shape of the blade... it took some time for me to get the slot just right so the knife was completely recessed into the handle so the point didn't stick out.
Good idea on using the Superglue to strengthen the part of the handle that secures the blade... I'm going to do that with mine now too !
I always use mineral oil on my stag knife scales & handles... suppose to keep them from cracking... plus it gives them a nice look & sheen !
The Sambar stag roll that I used is about 3 3/4 inches long with the end being about one inch in diameter... I found a nice 1 Franc silver coin, dated 1918 (on ebay of course) that is about the size of a USA quarter, and epoxied it on the end of the handle... Looks great !
Now I am thinking about how to tighten up the metal rotating collar that holds the knife open and closed... I think it might just need to be removed again, and squeezed in a bit.
Very nice job. I can almost smell that antler working smell.
great work best part is the space on the pinkey and i got the same bad habit working on stuff in the living room
I liked the opinal blade .
I stopped using mine right away .
In the field it got wet and swelled. I will try this next time mine turns up .
Thanks for sharing.
...получился отличный обновленный опенок, молорик, хвалю!!!
Thank you for transforming the good old Opinel of the Frenchs
My favourite knife ,I dont leave home without one in my pocket , great job.. may just have a go at this modification ...
Das ist das schöne am Opinel -man kanns ganz nach seinem Geschmack bearbeiten,ich hab das aus Carbon, die Klinge mit Senf bearbeitet,den Holzgriff bearbeitet,nun ist's perfekt für mich 🙂
C 'est génial ,bravo .
Круто!!!!👍 Руки из нужного места!!!!👍
A fine bit of craftsmanship! Nice work! Peace
Superb mod. Great video.
Хорошая рукоять получилась крепкая и красивая
Very nice! I usually don't care the modified Opinel handles I see on youtube. But your antler handle is cool and looks great. Opinel should consider offering stag horn and/or bone handles.
thanks , i tried to use wooden ones for gardening - after cutting anything wet the knife wouldnt close or open - something had to be done .
A very nice video. I want to try something like this eventually but first I have to get ahold of an antler big enough. All but one of the deer I've managed to bring in so far have been does.
Hmm Im not a hunter but first piece a friend sent me was plenty large for a piece to shape for no 8 handle. Ebay is full of Antler far more than size, too
Superb! I recon you could put opined out of business! Well done 👍
Very nice work. It was nerve wracking just watching.
Wow! Fantastic job.
Пока ты пилил эти рога, у меня от запаха ком к горлу подкатывал....))
Классный нож получился
Good job. Well done 👍
That's a great job u done there.
Beautiful!!!
Мой вам совет - когда ставите лезвие, добавьте две хорошие шайбочки латунные, ну или фторопластовые. Тогда ход клинка будет приятнее.
И не забываем отверстие под темляк.
Good work and beutifull pocket knife.
Wunderbar, gratuliere Danke
Awesome video ❤️👍
Very nice!
Outstanding
Superb!
awesome video...thanks I have always been wanted to do this for my opinel but don´t know where to start.
molto bello. bravo
Where did you get the hand held belt sander? Never seen one with such a narrow belt.
Very nice job. I want one
Good job!
bloody nice job.
Very nice!!!
Супер! Буду делать такой же
Excellent work I may attempt this next time I find a shed
thanks . best of luck . there ought to be a rent-shed company
@@neonpike I ment an antler shed lol
ah , right , im just shed (workshop) fixated
antler off of a deer killed while
antler was still attached MUCH
better than dead dry sheds
@neonpike. Try your local pet store or Pets r us, They sell deer anler as dog chews! I have used them for scout woggles, knife handles and tops of thumbsticks.
Amazing work, i wish i could replicate this.
Nice!
Awesome
If you have headphones in, go to :37 for a glorious sound!
I woulda used the original beech hinge joint and hollowed in into the antler as even stabilized the antler core is pretty weak as its just too porous. its a beautiful piece just my thoughts from my exp using antler for fixed blade puko style knives :)
Very nice
super
super ☺
Man needs a dressing
Nice my son wants to make one
👍
how can I buy one? beautiful!
Muy bueno enumeró es
Красава!!!!!!!!!
Hermosas puñaletas
👍👍👍
Why using a crown part of the antlers if you cut it away?
i want a practical knife rather than decorative . when i,m using the point , the cut and rounded end gives me something to push comfortably against .
👊👏👏👏👏👏👏
Whaou... Nice mod , i'm impressed .. You should work for Opinel
mate !! Greetings from France
merci
That just says, “I am a knife and a pleasure to use. Just see if there’s something else needs cutting.”
do you sell
not very often , sorry
someone doesn't like a clip point haha