I made this folding knife

Let's face it: no one actually "needs" to carry around a super sharp knife in their pocket and most pocket knives are probably mainly used for cutting bits of apple into pieces that suit the hands of small children.
But folding knives are really nice and the slipjoint mechanism has exerted a certain fascination on me since the first time I broke a Swiss army knife. There are only two moving parts but it is quite challenging to get it to work properly.
I accepted the challenge and designed and built my first folding knife. It is a simple design with wooden scales made from piece of holm oak that I nicked from a firewood pile in Corsica years ago. It's not perfect but I like the clear straight lines and it cuts pieces of apple rather well.
It was a lot of fun to make and I hope you enjoy the video!
Please subscribe if you like my stuff!
If you are interested in making a knife like this yourself, you can find a pdf of the hand drawn plan on my patreon page: / imadethischannel
Follow me on instagram: / i_made_this_official

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[@aleksandrkhudadarov1689]

Great knife! What do you think about the mechanism of locking Urakov's knives? Can you repeat it?

[@omid7665]

استاد عزیزودوست داشتنی. تبریک

[@aleksandrkhudadarov1689]

@@omid7665 не могу перевести, что написано?

[@imadethischannel]

@@aleksandrkhudadarov1689 Thanks, looks interesting! I'll check it out.

[@R-C.]

WOW, actually someone who didn't overkill the craftsmanship with 6000$ worth of tools. Mad respect. What a role model. ASMR, smooth sounds.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@contextspecific]

"The tang has to have the same thickness in all directions" - really appreciate this attention to teaching detail.

[@contextspecific]

Yeah, that is the video that has given me the most confidence about being able to do this, at my level of skill and resources.

[@imadethischannel]

Hey, I am glad that someone is paying close attention to this. Thanks for watching!

[@PopsGG]

You got to love how the expression "It cuts like a hot knife through butter." has been reduced to "Cuts like butter". ;)

[@essexmirage]

That's a stunning build, totally usable and all with hand tools too, well done 👏👏

[@jonasbrinkworse5436]

Knowing the entire proces, what a gorgeous end product! And it cuts like butter! And spreads, too. What a peace keeper!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

That drill press is awesome, I didn't even know something like this existed 🤩 very handy tool that helped creating another handy tool 😁

[@jackgriffis96]

do you know the model?

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

@@jackgriffis96 i'm pretty sure it's made by Genko, but I couldn't find the exact model

[@imadethischannel]

@@Kleiner_Lutz It was made by Ixion in the 1930ies. Here's a video about it: th-cam.com/video/bLpGtnz4YFU/w-d-xo.html

[@cjspurky1965]

Everything is made with hand tools and the knife looks so good. Incredible!

[@Dan_Ondutydriving]

Drill press?

[@imadethischannel]

@@Dan_Ondutydriving It's an old Ixion drill press from Germany, I believe from the 1930ies. I made a short video about it, if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/bLpGtnz4YFU/w-d-xo.html

[@DrGurple]

As a fellow who also made a thing this weekend, I can say, files are amazing tools

[@dgundeadforge17]

Im glad i got this recommended, very good job with the minimal tools. I am inspired to make my first folding knife for a friend.

[@demostenesfsjr]

One of the most amazing tutorials I've ever seen, demonstrated the uses of currently forgotten hand tools, congratulations.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@WoodieMan]

only hand tools , no power tools! 💥👌

[@tikofthetoka5650]

Anyone that makes their own folder deserves the follow!

[@JohnFleshman]

Ive never seen a hand cranked drill press before. too cool.

[@polishmachine8303]

I was surprised by the detailed drawing technique, and the process of making the knife is very slick and I enjoy🙏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@alisaberiii]

Like a teacher in the classroom, step by step. Thank you very much

[@imadethischannel]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Skidgiz99]

Awesome work! I've been meaning to try a slipjoint and you gave me a lot of motivation with this video

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, make your own. It‘s fun!

[@ibpopp]

Nice job. Love the pedestal drill.

[@BeWolf.]

Perfect work and super detailed, congratulations !!! 😍❤️

[@ticknick_7679]

It looks so clean! Nice job!

[@outpoorcamping3516]

Hand tools? Ok, take my like .

[@ginopezzini]

No power tools at all !!! You’re amazing !

[@derweakzaeg894]

what a beauty! thumbs up for using simple tools!

[@domelxx8379]

Love wood on the handle looks Awsome. Good job

i LOVE the reverse tanto shape, and this one is awesome too! Great job!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@TheDogWalksTheDog]

Beautiful knife off grid cuts like a knife through butter!

[@user-vw1zn4ng8p]

Классная у вас ножовка по металлу 😂👍🤝 отличный нож 🔪 получился

[@diegobou1007]

i was looking for plans and you taught me how to design my own foldable. it is interesting how you did it without any electrical tool and the final result is awesome. i will try to mine using your video as reference. Great work!!

[@user-nf5yx1xq3i]

I like the look of the blade. It kinda has "TANTO" kind of look. Nice job.. practice it'll comes perfect.. all the best! 👍

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@ZyKnife]

Very beautifully crafted and certainly not easy to manufacture. Great.

[@DePistolero]

If you havent taken a bite out of that toast, I wouldn't subscribe... Awesome work and a great way to name your channel !!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@vonHannersdorf]

You made this.
I like it.
Simple.

[@pedroeugeniopezzana8903]

Exelente trabajo,usando herramientas normales,y mucha habikidad.Felicitaciones desde Argentina

[@fgexpertlwfabricegueroux3840]

Very skilful. Beautiful knife very well done. I want one like that

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! You can make one yourself!

[@joshwalker5605]

wow what a great drill

[@mishamish3610]

Просто и надежно. Удачи.

[@jrx2662]

beautiful job! simple! down to earth! and yet functional!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@johnellis4796]

Excellent planning and work practices equals an Excellent product. Well done.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@danielherndl7264]

Wow, really great work! You belong to the less knife making TH-camrs, who don't use the angle grinder, but saw and file. This is real craftmansship!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! I’m glad when people appreciate that I don’t use an angle grinder!

[@JoeRedstone]

Amazing job ! No special equipment but no matter this you have made an amazing knofe !

[@MrConminer]

Nice build! Keep up the good work, you are inspiring in a sense of you don't use a lot of fancy equipment, just basic tools

[@imadethischannel]

thanks!

[@Gus0046]

Muy buen trabajo. Eres un artista!! Te felicito.👍😉

[@snoopjake420]

Respect you made it withuot power tools

[@sedoyjan]

Nice shape!

[@brittain522]

I’d be so proud to own that! Nice craftsmanship! Thanks for the video!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@azeraliyev1724]

very nice . it is a motivation for who wants to make a knife 👍

[@siduspulverem2001]

I really like it. GJ man.

[@creyuss1983]

Full handmade. That was awesome.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlosdemetriochavez5825]

Que trabajo tan bien realizado,excelente artesano

[@chefordinaryz5760]

Perfect pocket knife. This will come in handy in plenty of work situations.

[@imadethischannel]

Yes, it is actually more useful than I expected, when I made it.

[@WolfKenneth]

I love your hand-table drill

[@rhynovanzyl7725]

Very nice. Love it.

[@franciscofa7635]

Hecho , todo con herramientas de mano muy buen trabajo

[@ms-ht1cj]

Awesome ❤ This is the first knife maker who makes a folding knife. Looks great.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@lumotroph]

Bloody excellent!

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Lovely work. And excellent design too.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@woodfather]

Cuts like butter 😂 Beautiful as always man 👍

[@patpearse5647]

U did a better job than I would have.

[@sarath89892318]

thoroughly enjoyed the video, watching the video of a folding knife for the first time.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@pumpkinplanet608]

Excellent!

[@howardappel3596]

Just found your channel, subscribed, rang the bell and downloaded almost all of your videos. Great work and I look forward to seeing more. Thanks.

[@shannongolden]

I love it, its beautiful! Could even use it without the oil. I like both. Great video.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@Koulter]

Sencilla, bonita, elegante y muy bien ajustada. Me ha gustado. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@dans1769]

Daaang bro that’s cool as hell. Good job. Thanks for sharing the process

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching! Glad you like it!

[@WhiteoutMonster]

thats awesome

[@egoist712]

🤩 good job!

[@robbottos9487]

This was one of my favorite fabrication videos

[@imadethischannel]

Cool, thanks!

[@Juse347]

You have to put your signature or house stamp on it to complete the job.

[@imadethischannel]

Haha, yes. Good point.

[@wooddavid8293]

I am very impressed and jealous! Nice job on your handmade knife!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@paullsvorobev3280]

Термичка на ГЛАЗОК ....Это КРУТО !!!!

[@C-Mah]

Great looking knife.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Really amazing work, dude! Fantastic! 😃
And what a beautiful piece of wood! 😮
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@johnlabuschagne5627]

i am 80 years old and as a kid my pocket knife looked something similar to that one. how i would like to own one like that again. very well done

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@BDL090754]

What an excellent job, that would be very satisfying to make that.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! I think it is generally satisfying to make things.

[@thewalkingrob8840]

Why do I feel like your files and saws go through that metal like butter. I'd be over here for days trying to get through some of that.

[@studyhotspot9719]

When you need overengineered butter knife😂😂. The build was amazing though.

[@cooperwelsh3471]

Job well done sir.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@gerthuman3220]

Fantastic!

[@MyNameIsKnownToMe]

Beautifull craftmansship

[@eddieeggleston6642]

Very inspiring! Such a nice job. 👏👏👏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@jorgesandroherrera5072]

hipnótico proceso, fantástico final. en pocas palabras Arte puro.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@Princemohamed8]

The camera shake when the wood fell made it seem really heavy.
Also the knife looks really nice!

[@angeldorado549]

Muy buen trabajo
Es como una navaja marinera .por la forma

[@auraminion]

Nice hand work.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@ericma6151]

Good handmade 👍👍👍

[@user-lv8gc7wk7q]

Very cool

[@alimousaei7896]

Very very good

[@majranawake4240]

wonderful!

[@newagelumberjack9292]

Dude you've inspired me. I am going to try this for myself

[@imadethischannel]

Good to hear! Don’t hesitate if you have any questions!

[@robjsmiles]

This is super cool, it looks perfect

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@armandbrunette9291]

Great Job!!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@Phiz787]

Well, that's kind of amazing...

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@angelfabiansanchez1074]

que bien campeon .exelente .

[@montu3161]

good and simple knife thanks

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@eliasdasilva6407]

Ótimo trabalho !! Brasil

[@dominikakarolewska654]

Perfekcyjna robota,wszystko ręcznie i precyzyjnie,podziwiam.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@moonlightsnowfall6734]

Nice work. Fun to watch. Cracking toast.

[@MrLamalaeducation]

Complimenti !!!

[@pitotopuk]

Bravissimo!!!

[@dixonqwerty]

Great looking knife!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!