I've been watching a lot of blacksmithing and knifemaking videos on youtube lately, and I've been pretty consistently surprised and impressed by knifemakers, both in terms of what they make and how they work. Rarely do you see a group of people with such a combination of respect and enthusiasm for a craft, and such a commitment to quality, learning, and improvement.
This is very true Matthew Groves. I think the trade really evokes a strong sense of pride and independence that pushes makers to at least strive for excellence.
I used to make knives in Australia. And then I had a motorbike accident which left me paralysed. I am back in India now. This video of yours has inspired me to pick up that hobby again. I just placed and order for a 2x36 sander and a Bosch Angle grinder. I shall start a new project about sometime next week and show you my results. I will gave to just use an old grill with a hole on the side for a blower for heat treatment. Tempering will take place in the oven. If it isn't too difficult to do it on the wheelchair, I might think of investing in better equipement. Thank you!
I look forward to seeing your finished knife Amrinder! I'm honored that my video was able to inspire you to start making knives again. Thank you for your support, my friend. : )
I wish the 80's were 20 years ago lol. I'd be at ft Stewart georgia getting ready to go to Germany for 3 years! Miss those young army days. I retire in 5 months. It went way too quick.
Excellent video. Really appreciated the commentary. It cleared up some aspects of the process for me. And thanks for the R&D knife. The bevel on the blade is very nice. Good touch on the grinder. There is definitely a market for your projects. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.
I’m actually working on some new knives right now using 1095 and I just ran across your channel and man what an inspiration!!! You do a wonderful job and just watching you work has answered some questions I had of myself and gave me some better ideas on some fine detailing work. I also use the cold bluing on knives and never thought of using the paste. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!!
Wow, beautiful knife! I love the bluing color, and the layered scales look fantastic! Very cool blade shape, too. A nice leather sheath would be perfect for it!
Beautiful Knife Ben! The way the light is the blade comes off brown, which is just gorgeous! or maybe that was the intention using the blue stuff. I'm still very new in learning. I'm very much looking forward to following your channel, and learning your techniques. Very stunning results.
This is the first video I've seen of yours but judging by the content definitely not my last. And that knife turned out absolutely gorgeous, the colors worked really well and the use of the liner was a nice touch
Turned out very nice. I will have to get some of that bluing paste. Also a good idea with that hollow grind under the scales. Can provide for some interesting designs with a skeletonized knife.
Very very good! Interesting and easy to follow thanks to your pleasant narration. I love to see knife making with such more basic tools, results are awesome. Thanks FRK, keep them coming!
You just got a new subscriber. Really enjoyed the video. Very good at explaining what you're doing and why. Cannot wait to watch some more of your videos.
This was my first time watching one of your videos and/or seeing one of your knives. Also the first time I’ve ever subscribed to a channel having seen so little of it. I guess I’m trying to say is, well done on the video for sure. Super well done on the knife as well. I am currently in the midst of making my very first knife and as exciting as the process is, I think now I will take some time and watch very much more of your channel before continuing. I feel like it could only help at this point.Thank you for sharing your knives and their processes. Keep up the great work on the videos. Thank you very much.
Great knife. Love the two different materials used with the white liner, gives a good contrast. I just came across your channel a few mins ago, glad I did. Keep up the good work!
Love this knife. I watch just about all the knife makers and this one stand out with the best of them. The handle is beautiful. Hope you keep going with the channel.
Great job man... well done. Ive been leathercrafting awhile, but im just getting started in knifemaking, so these videos are inspiring for a beginner like me.👌🏼
I am a very big knife enthusiast. I love them. But i am very particular about how they look, how there made, but most of all how they function. I have to say the knife in this video is extremely nice. I am very impressed with your work sir. I would be proud to own that knife... Very Good job!
I fuck looove how real you are about, you rarely see a youtuber that really goes into detail what they did wrong, and i would say it really brings out a trust just watchin what you are doing. Oh and please do make more with voice over, you did an awesome job ! Have a lovely day :)
Thank you for noticing Andreas. I wanted people to understand that there are no perfect knife makers. We all make mistakes, and it's ok to make mistakes sometimes, as long as we learn from them. Even the best bladesmiths and knifemakers were new to the trade at one point. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. : )
Love the voice over. For your first time it was very smooth and didn’t ruin the video. Btw the “holes” you put into the tang to reduce weight was called a “fuller”, or at least I think it is
Joe_the_squid, thank you sir. I can see how that could be considered a fuller, since it’s used to reduce weight. I’ve always associated fullers with the blade though, not the tang. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😉
well, you did a great job man. I'd love to see you trying jade pins for the knife, they're pretty difficult to make because it's so brittle but they just look so good, especially on knives like this one.
You gave me a great inspiration with this. I will try to get a smilar one ( 6 weeks ago i wrote it to you this in instagram yet still not finished the knife but i made it half the way "yay" ) Keep on going strong mate i wish you all good there is.
You thinks its possible to get a pdf template of this knife ? I like the size and style and would love to try and make this myself. Amazing knife btw. I’m a new Knifemaker and am looking to try and make some knives that already been done to get myself used to the steps and do some of my own . Thank you
1:44 from my experience, using a brand new belt for profile grinding will always give such results so next time, try using one that has been briefly used beforehand
KNG ALZ all the belts used for profiling were used. The only time I use new belts is after I have the bevels partially ground. Thanks for watching and commenting. : )
I've been watching a lot of blacksmithing and knifemaking videos on youtube lately, and I've been pretty consistently surprised and impressed by knifemakers, both in terms of what they make and how they work. Rarely do you see a group of people with such a combination of respect and enthusiasm for a craft, and such a commitment to quality, learning, and improvement.
This is very true Matthew Groves. I think the trade really evokes a strong sense of pride and independence that pushes makers to at least strive for excellence.
'. . . . Which is a good confidence booster for me.' I laughed out loud! Great video!
I’m glad you liked that. Thanks Donylyn Knives 😉
Just getting started on the process of building my own knife. You're low-key humor and step by step is giving me the push I need to get started
Grayson Fox, I’m glad I could be of help. Thanks for watching my friend.
Ben... we need more of these videos. Just like this.
I used to make knives in Australia. And then I had a motorbike accident which left me paralysed. I am back in India now. This video of yours has inspired me to pick up that hobby again. I just placed and order for a 2x36 sander and a Bosch Angle grinder. I shall start a new project about sometime next week and show you my results. I will gave to just use an old grill with a hole on the side for a blower for heat treatment. Tempering will take place in the oven. If it isn't too difficult to do it on the wheelchair, I might think of investing in better equipement. Thank you!
I look forward to seeing your finished knife Amrinder! I'm honored that my video was able to inspire you to start making knives again. Thank you for your support, my friend. : )
Best reason to use an angle grinder I've ever heard. Turned out great. Classic dimensions. Cool handle
Thanks Adam Smith.
That knife looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you jjs811, and thanks for watching. 😊
Looks really nice. Your on your way no need to be so humble or hard on yourself. Can’t wait for the next one.
Thanks for the kind words Dan, and thanks for watching. 😉
I love watching your videos. and your voice is somewhat soothing.
tisoihardcore, I’m a man of hidden talents. 😉
Thanks for watching.
Just ran across your channel and wanted to congratulate you on your knives, they're outstanding. Keep up the good work and videos
I wish the 80's were 20 years ago lol. I'd be at ft Stewart georgia getting ready to go to Germany for 3 years! Miss those young army days. I retire in 5 months. It went way too quick.
first time viewer here... awesome knife, really like the commentary
Thank you Stefan Hall, and thanks so much for watching. 😊
Fantastic commentary and editing. Nice work! Thank you!
Thank you CORZER0. 😉
Excellent video. Really appreciated the commentary. It cleared up some aspects of the process for me. And thanks for the R&D knife. The bevel on the blade is very nice. Good touch on the grinder.
There is definitely a market for your projects. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience.
Thank you for you feedback Walter Chason. I appreciate it. 😉
I subscribed to you yesterday after watching one of your other videos, this is a great channel, keep up the good work mate and hello from Australia.
Thank you, my friend. : )
I’m actually working on some new knives right now using 1095 and I just ran across your channel and man what an inspiration!!! You do a wonderful job and just watching you work has answered some questions I had of myself and gave me some better ideas on some fine detailing work. I also use the cold bluing on knives and never thought of using the paste. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!!
Just perfect , you are very talented !!! Keep on going witth great jov !! Regards and Respect from Croatia / Europa,,,,,,,,,,XXXX
Thank you tikataka. : )
I really like the narration. Great looking knife!
Thank you Doug. 😀
think it looks great. the liner material separating the scale material, repeated with the liner looks really good.
Thanks, Lyle W. 😉
Awesome knife very simple to the point video
Thank you Marcel Santiago. 😊
I'm with you about the turn out of the knife. Turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Eliazar Castillo Jr, I appreciate it. 😊
Wow, beautiful knife! I love the bluing color, and the layered scales look fantastic! Very cool blade shape, too. A nice leather sheath would be perfect for it!
Seth Heijermans, I agree. Thanks for watching. 😉
Nicely done man, very informative and educational.
Thanks, Casey. : )
fantastic video. I really do appreciate all the info from the narration.
Thank you. I'm glad you appreciate it.
Absolutely beautiful knife! That is something to be proud of. Great Job!
Beautiful Knife Ben! The way the light is the blade comes off brown, which is just gorgeous! or maybe that was the intention using the blue stuff. I'm still very new in learning. I'm very much looking forward to following your channel, and learning your techniques.
Very stunning results.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Brady McPhail. I appreciate it. 😉
Awesome knife. Really like how you go into detail, thanks for the great vid.
Juan Medina, thank you sir. 😉
Superb job with the knife! I do like the narration with the vid
Thanks vagrant8484! : )
Thanks for making this great video, I can't wait to build my first knife!
You're welcome. Let me know how the knife goes. : )
Great video that gets straight to the point. Well done bud
Thank you Humberto. : )
Very nice looking blade!
78thilton Thank you.
Best knife making video I’ve ever seen
Why thank you Tempo. Appreciate it.
Excellent craftsmanship and beautiful knife!
Thank you for your appreciation, Larry. : )
This is the first video I've seen of yours but judging by the content definitely not my last. And that knife turned out absolutely gorgeous, the colors worked really well and the use of the liner was a nice touch
Thanks, Nathan Heggen. Appreciate it. 😊
i really admire the color scheme and media blasting. good job
Thank you , Jorge Rivera. 😉
Turned out very nice. I will have to get some of that bluing paste. Also a good idea with that hollow grind under the scales. Can provide for some interesting designs with a skeletonized knife.
Thanks benjamin felland. 😊
Beautiful knife. Good video. I liked how you explained everything.
Thanks, Sam Baggins.
Great job Brother!! It’s a great looking R&D knife!
Thanks, Tracy. : )
Very very good! Interesting and easy to follow thanks to your pleasant narration. I love to see knife making with such more basic tools, results are awesome. Thanks FRK, keep them coming!
Thank you John J. Jay. 😊
You just got a new subscriber. Really enjoyed the video. Very good at explaining what you're doing and why. Cannot wait to watch some more of your videos.
Thank you Trent, I really appreciate it. 😊
Wow, that knife's amazing. Super video.
Thank you Kari Kovacs. 😉
Really nice knife, I have been wanting to make one for the longest time.
It's a lot of fun. Be careful though, knife making is very addicting! : )
Awesome craftsmanship Ben!!
Thank you Jon. : )
Honestly, some of the best commentary ive seen, rival to Green beetle, certainly keep up the amazing work im SO looking forward to your next video!
poo why not, thanks for the encouraging words. 😉
This was my first time watching one of your videos and/or seeing one of your knives. Also the first time I’ve ever subscribed to a channel having seen so little of it. I guess I’m trying to say is, well done on the video for sure. Super well done on the knife as well. I am currently in the midst of making my very first knife and as exciting as the process is, I think now I will take some time and watch very much more of your channel before continuing. I feel like it could only help at this point.Thank you for sharing your knives and their processes. Keep up the great work on the videos. Thank you very much.
Great video!! I really liked the narration!
Keep up the good work!
I definitely will. Thanks for the words or encouragement. : )
Great knife man, don't sell yourself short. I actually like that you do everything by hand vs using a belt grinder. You got skills sir.
Thanks for your support DW Strange.
Very nice! Usually not a fan of micarta, but that looks good.
Thanks, Bucky Raunch. I appreciate it.
Thanks, Bucky Rauch. : )
Great job. Awesome knife for just an experiment. I would love to experiment with it if I had it in my BOB. Again great job.
Thanks, big Mike! : )
nicely done!you make it look easy.
Thanks Jered Phillips. 😉
Great knife. Love the two different materials used with the white liner, gives a good contrast. I just came across your channel a few mins ago, glad I did. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Thomas McMahan. I’m glad you liked my video.
Thanks for watching and commenting. 😉
Love this knife. I watch just about all the knife makers and this one stand out with the best of them. The handle is beautiful. Hope you keep going with the channel.
Mike Whipp, thanks for the kind words, sir. 😉
Nice knife... looking to start knife making, so thanks for the explanation
Great job man... well done.
Ive been leathercrafting awhile, but im just getting started in knifemaking, so these videos are inspiring for a beginner like me.👌🏼
Great and entertaining commentary! Nice knife and tools btw...
I am a very big knife enthusiast. I love them. But i am very particular about how they look, how there made, but most of all how they function. I have to say the knife in this video is extremely nice. I am very impressed with your work sir. I would be proud to own that knife... Very Good job!
Thank you for the kind words Shane Brown. 😉
You did a fantastic job 👍
Great work Ben good design enjoyed the video all thru without ff i even rewind in some parts . Respect Boby
Thanks, Bob. I appreciate it. : )
I fuck looove how real you are about, you rarely see a youtuber that really goes into detail what they did wrong, and i would say it really brings out a trust just watchin what you are doing. Oh and please do make more with voice over, you did an awesome job ! Have a lovely day :)
Thank you for noticing Andreas. I wanted people to understand that there are no perfect knife makers. We all make mistakes, and it's ok to make mistakes sometimes, as long as we learn from them. Even the best bladesmiths and knifemakers were new to the trade at one point.
Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. : )
Great work sir, good thanks good voice
Great video, beautiful work!
Thanks, Anthony Alessi
Beautiful knife, great job.
Aikidoman06, thank you. 😉
Beautiful knife sir, thank you for posting your craft.
Yaroslav Batanov, thanks for watching. 😉
Love the voice over. For your first time it was very smooth and didn’t ruin the video.
Btw the “holes” you put into the tang to reduce weight was called a “fuller”, or at least I think it is
Joe_the_squid, thank you sir. I can see how that could be considered a fuller, since it’s used to reduce weight. I’ve always associated fullers with the blade though, not the tang.
Thanks for watching and commenting. 😉
You definitely have some grate skills beautiful and functional knive.
Thanks Freddie. : )
Man that looks alot like the 1911 knife. Great job...
Sweet ass knife!! It is awesome! Great job
Great job! Greetings from Brazil
Thank you Gabriel Schiavon. I appreciate it. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Awesome job. GF1 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
BRO MAKE MORE VIDEOS your videos are AWESOME
Great video, plenty of info given. Subscribed!
Thank you very much. : )
Pretty work dood!! Great style.
Thank you, sir. 😉
First one of your videos I have watched... definitely won't be rube last!
Thanks, Nathan Smith. 😊
Hi Ben, do you have any full-size templates or perhaps direct me to some?
that knife is gorgeous.
Thanks, Sam. ; )
Great video! I really enjoyed it.
Thank you, sir. : )
@@FlatRiverKnives Any plans to post some more knife making videos?
Thanks mate I really enjoyed that!
Thanks for watching. : )
Great knife Ben!
Thank you, dnick. : )
Excellent skills. This knife profile looks very functional
Thank you, BushcraftMtl Axe. Appreciate it. 😉
That knife is dope!
Thanks, Aaron.
Bro great knife im making some of my own now and can only hope mine turn out half that nice great job
That’s great Eric Fisher. Even if it doesn’t turn out the way you envisioned, be proud that you finished. Send me a picture of it when it’s finished.
looks great, i would definitely buy this
Thanks, Jake Hart. I really appreciate it. 😉
Beautiful knife! have a like dear sir.
Thank you, santiagodsl.
At first, I didn't think that brown and green micarta would look good, but by the end, i wanted one of my own
Thanks, Micamicamico. 😉
well, you did a great job man. I'd love to see you trying jade pins for the knife, they're pretty difficult to make because it's so brittle but they just look so good, especially on knives like this one.
Great knife!
You gave me a great inspiration with this. I will try to get a smilar one ( 6 weeks ago i wrote it to you this in instagram yet still not finished the knife but i made it half the way "yay" ) Keep on going strong mate i wish you all good there is.
Thanks Erhan Oğuz. That’s awesome. Send me a picture when you’re finished with it. I’d love to see it. 😉
Sure thing :)
great vid !! beautiful knife
Thanks, Jacob Mortensen. : )
First time viewer here, great job. Really enjoyed vid. Will be watching. Getting ready for my for my first build. Thanks. peace
Thanks, Dario H. 😉
This is like an asmr he has such a calming voice
Thanks Hayden. 😉
You thinks its possible to get a pdf template of this knife ? I like the size and style and would love to try and make this myself. Amazing knife btw. I’m a new Knifemaker and am looking to try and make some knives that already been done to get myself used to the steps and do some of my own . Thank you
Looks great!
Thanks, HumanFromTheEarth.
nicely done young man...
That’s a nice knife man! Send it to me in Aus! I thanks haha. Great work.
Great work man. Keep it up
Thanks, Oscar robinson -lll. 😉
Great work sir, you’ve got a new subscriber here
Great video! Thanks
Thank you for watching. : )
Thanks! Great video!
Thanks for watching, 78thilton.
1:44 from my experience, using a brand new belt for profile grinding will always give such results so next time, try using one that has been briefly used beforehand
KNG ALZ all the belts used for profiling were used. The only time I use new belts is after I have the bevels partially ground.
Thanks for watching and commenting. : )
Love your vid do more like this
Looks great.
Thanks Nick. : )