That's fun. I'm writing a book about bladesmithing and I start almost the same. It's instructional and I start with a stock removal knife that's made by hand filing with a jig
Good instructional video. I was a bit surprised you mention 1095 for new beginners though. It does take a bit extra care and a quality quench oil. 1080 you can quench in just about anything. I never used to draw out my knives when I started but now I always do and this is great advice for the beginner. I’ve grown to love knifeprint.com and I use it all the time. I like that it stores my designs so I can reprint them whenever I need it. Great video though, seems like it’ll be nice series.
I almost never draw out knives these days! This is directed mainly for beginner's, so I think it's a great idea to have a plan to work towards. I agree about the 1095, it does take a little more care to get the steels full potential out of it, however, even if your quenchant is not ideal for 1095 it will still harden to an acceptable rockwell for a good knife. I have never run into any problems heat treating 1095 (yet)😜 thanks for watching man!
I've made a few knives now, and this tutorial series is EXCELLENT. Lots of little tips about avoiding common errors; some tool options; super detailed. Definitely recommend you follow this series, he goes over how to avoid little errors and blemishes that I've been guilty of, I'll definitely see an improvement and if you're just starting out you'll avoid those problems by following along to this.
Aleeknives no problem, is it going to be a weekly thing or more often for each part . I have some interested in learning I’ll refer them to your channel thanks
These will be published a little faster than usual. I am going to try 2 videos a week for this series. I also have a tutorial series planned out to do a forged knife for beginners!
Awesome! This is the stuff I look for when I look for videos. Thank you for sharing some knowledge and I look forward to bevel grinding, which tends to gibe me the most issues. I am getting much better thougg and have ditched the guides I previously made.
I am glad you like it John! I am uploading Pt. 2 right now! These are going to publish a little faster than my usual build videos. feel free to ask questions man! Thanks for watching my channel. Cheers
Yes I agree, especially an old Nicholson! However, I don't think it's good for a first knife, if you don't get it fully annealed it can be a bear to cut, grind, and drill. I think it is fun to make knives and swords from old scavenged steel but that is down the road a little. I think if more people have an early success they might stick with it! I am sure you agree! Thanks for watching and send some pics of your knives! I would love to see them! Cheers
I hope this information can help you in your journey of knife making! Here is a link to see some of my knife build build videos th-cam.com/video/fWpfeB_Tt3M/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the help videos. You don't happen to be near North Carolina do you? I am currently trying to find someone that can help me learn knife making
Love this channel man! Have told you on FB as well. I have a question I can’t seem to find an answer to or perhaps there is no definite answer, but what about thickness when ordering steel? Obviously it depends on how big of blade but what thickness would I want for a knife similar to this Hunter you are teaching us?
Hi - really loved watching the full series - I have not seen anyone else go through the full process step by step in as much detail. I want to follow this to build my first knife with my 14 year old son. I am thinking of a drop point hunter knife - would you suggest 1/4 or 3/16 thick 1095 bar stock?
That is fantastic! I have a lot of father and son builds in my shop! It is a great way to bond and make something cool that will stand the test of time! I would suggest going with the thinner stock on the first knives and I would use 1084 due to the fact that it is more forgiving when heat treating it. Feel free to ask me any questions along the way and I would love to see pictures of what you guys make! Cheers
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That's fun. I'm writing a book about bladesmithing and I start almost the same. It's instructional and I start with a stock removal knife that's made by hand filing with a jig
thanks a millon, i just finished my first knife and did right. grate job teaching.
Good instructional video. I was a bit surprised you mention 1095 for new beginners though. It does take a bit extra care and a quality quench oil. 1080 you can quench in just about anything.
I never used to draw out my knives when I started but now I always do and this is great advice for the beginner. I’ve grown to love knifeprint.com and I use it all the time. I like that it stores my designs so I can reprint them whenever I need it. Great video though, seems like it’ll be nice series.
I almost never draw out knives these days! This is directed mainly for beginner's, so I think it's a great idea to have a plan to work towards. I agree about the 1095, it does take a little more care to get the steels full potential out of it, however, even if your quenchant is not ideal for 1095 it will still harden to an acceptable rockwell for a good knife. I have never run into any problems heat treating 1095 (yet)😜 thanks for watching man!
I've made a few knives now, and this tutorial series is EXCELLENT. Lots of little tips about avoiding common errors; some tool options; super detailed.
Definitely recommend you follow this series, he goes over how to avoid little errors and blemishes that I've been guilty of, I'll definitely see an improvement and if you're just starting out you'll avoid those problems by following along to this.
Thank you Dean!
I will be a useful guide when the series videos are gathered...^^
Thanks for watching! I am uploading Pt. 2 now! I hope this helps make someone comfortable to try making a knife! Cheers
Excellent first tutorial video brother it’s going to be a great series for the first time knife maker i know it . Keep up the great videos
Thanks Rob! Working on part 2 now!
Aleeknives no problem, is it going to be a weekly thing or more often for each part . I have some interested in learning I’ll refer them to your channel thanks
These will be published a little faster than usual. I am going to try 2 videos a week for this series. I also have a tutorial series planned out to do a forged knife for beginners!
Awesome! This is the stuff I look for when I look for videos. Thank you for sharing some knowledge and I look forward to bevel grinding, which tends to gibe me the most issues. I am getting much better thougg and have ditched the guides I previously made.
I am glad you like it John! I am uploading Pt. 2 right now! These are going to publish a little faster than my usual build videos. feel free to ask questions man! Thanks for watching my channel. Cheers
Superb! 👍
Thank you!
Great series man. Super helpful. Subbed. Thanks a lot!
That's fantastic! Glad to have you on the channel!
I wimped out and bought o-1 ground stock
Getting my steel soon going with 80crv2
.220 inx3x33.5
That's awesome! Be sure to send some pics man!
Have you been able to get started yet?
Not yet, I still lack a few big tools. On my way
I plan to do a video where I make a knife with just an angle grinder, not even a drill!
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What is a good thickness to start with when making a knife
1/8th inch
Old USA made files are basically 1095, it's the only scrap steel I will use, and I would recommend it to someone else too...
Yes I agree, especially an old Nicholson! However, I don't think it's good for a first knife, if you don't get it fully annealed it can be a bear to cut, grind, and drill. I think it is fun to make knives and swords from old scavenged steel but that is down the road a little. I think if more people have an early success they might stick with it! I am sure you agree! Thanks for watching and send some pics of your knives! I would love to see them! Cheers
I hope this information can help you in your journey of knife making! Here is a link to see some of my knife build build videos
th-cam.com/video/fWpfeB_Tt3M/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the help videos. You don't happen to be near North Carolina do you? I am currently trying to find someone that can help me learn knife making
I am in Kansas city but north Carolina is beautiful!
How did you learn to knifemaking?
By watching others and asking questions. That's actually why I started a channel!
Do you use cold rolled or hot
I use cold rolled or precision ground. I prefer precision ground these days but I might use hot rolled if I was forging!
Thanks man, I'm getting back into making a few knives here and there. I bought the d-d grinding jig. Need to learn how to free-hand grind ;)
I mean, did you even watch the video? Geez!
Where do you source your precision ground steel from?
New Jersey steel baron
@@Aleeknives got it, thanks man! Love your content by the way. Has helped me a ton in getting started.
Love this channel man! Have told you on FB as well. I have a question I can’t seem to find an answer to or perhaps there is no definite answer, but what about thickness when ordering steel? Obviously it depends on how big of blade but what thickness would I want for a knife similar to this Hunter you are teaching us?
You are right about using different thickness steel but that knife was made from 5/32 x 2inch bar stock
Hi - really loved watching the full series - I have not seen anyone else go through the full process step by step in as much detail. I want to follow this to build my first knife with my 14 year old son. I am thinking of a drop point hunter knife - would you suggest 1/4 or 3/16 thick 1095 bar stock?
That is fantastic! I have a lot of father and son builds in my shop! It is a great way to bond and make something cool that will stand the test of time! I would suggest going with the thinner stock on the first knives and I would use 1084 due to the fact that it is more forgiving when heat treating it. Feel free to ask me any questions along the way and I would love to see pictures of what you guys make! Cheers
Are you a full time knifemaker?
No sir I do this purely in my spare time
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What did you think? Will this series help you in knife making?
Almost can't get heat treating 1095 wrong...well I'm a big loser then...lol