First: amazing work! Fantastic attention to detail! True dedication there. Regarding time: with that design, you can most definitely slackbelt that handle. Turn your speed waaaaay down and use light pressure and work through a 220 jflex up to whatever grit you want to finish up on. The longer a section of the belt you work the easier and more predictable it tends be. It avoids undercutting the pins and as long as your rough geometry is correct, everything will come out very even very quickly. On your etch, you can bring that time to about 5 minutes if you move to silk screen stencils with a cleaning pass afterward. IMG Electromark has a sampler pack of electrolytes you can experiment with to get the best results. Really crisp edges on the mark are totally attainable with silk screen stencils and they last ages - I'm not sure why more makers aren't using them anymore. Can't wait to see the work you don on the press! That is exciting news!
It's an octagonal handle, I don't think using the slack belt would have worked out. I used to use silk screen stencila for etching but I never could get crisp lines because they wiggle around. It's a lot easier for me to keep em clean with the adheaive vinyl. Thanks for watching!
Boom! 2k! Congrats! Look forward to a chance at that beautiful knife. Do you have or have you considered an oscillating sander? They can really be useful for shaping and finishing handles. Great for getting into finger grooves too.
I could definitely see a SAS agent being proud to call this his or hers. Great job and God bless.
To see one made from scratch on a coal forge is just TH-cam Gold. Beautiful work!
This man knows the knife.
My grandfather also works knives.
That’s a smart idea using the tape when sharpening
Enjoyed this video. I've always thought the Fairbairn Sykes was such an elegant knife.
Thank you for capturing your entire process.
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
MAD SKILLS BRAH... Anyone would be proud to take that dagger into battle. or shave in the morning with it.
great job Smithy.
Outstanding true knifesmithing that is what i call true fordged in fire
This is a beautiful blade and an excellent preview.
Awesome work. Amazing craftsmanship! Keep on keeping on!
Thank you! Hope you're doing well.
Beautiful work and great knife.
You did a nice job on the tang, many people would think to over do it and make it needlessly thick
This knife was about as thick as a chef knife should ever be IMO. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for showing us how you made it.
Awesome work and thanks for the giveaway.
Absolutely amazing build!!!
Superb craftsmanship
Very nice Knife!
Great video! I own a B2 Fairbairne-Sykes in collector mint condition, bluing intact and blade point needle-sharp.
You're really good.
Beautiful knife, thank you.
nice work bro,you really put some effort to it...keep it up.power up!!
This was awesome!
Beautiful blade!
I saw how much handwork and time went into yours and figure it’s probly worth it.
Very cool dude
First: amazing work! Fantastic attention to detail! True dedication there. Regarding time: with that design, you can most definitely slackbelt that handle. Turn your speed waaaaay down and use light pressure and work through a 220 jflex up to whatever grit you want to finish up on. The longer a section of the belt you work the easier and more predictable it tends be. It avoids undercutting the pins and as long as your rough geometry is correct, everything will come out very even very quickly. On your etch, you can bring that time to about 5 minutes if you move to silk screen stencils with a cleaning pass afterward. IMG Electromark has a sampler pack of electrolytes you can experiment with to get the best results. Really crisp edges on the mark are totally attainable with silk screen stencils and they last ages - I'm not sure why more makers aren't using them anymore. Can't wait to see the work you don on the press! That is exciting news!
It's an octagonal handle, I don't think using the slack belt would have worked out. I used to use silk screen stencila for etching but I never could get crisp lines because they wiggle around. It's a lot easier for me to keep em clean with the adheaive vinyl. Thanks for watching!
@@helmwoodshopandsmithy3582 Ah! Gotcha on the handle - my mistake, I see the facets now that I'm rewatching it. Looks fantastic!
hey it's unbelievable woooooooooow
Шикарно!!!
Great knife
Thanks man, I appreciate you always watching and commenting. You're probably my most consistent viewer
Boom! 2k! Congrats! Look forward to a chance at that beautiful knife. Do you have or have you considered an oscillating sander? They can really be useful for shaping and finishing handles. Great for getting into finger grooves too.
I used to use one of those when I made guitars. I have a small wheel attachment and tool rest on my 2x72 now so I just use that.
I almost bought a Case Replica a couple months ago…till they took it out of the display and I saw it was 410 bucks!
hello I was very impressed with your talent, congratulations what's the knife cost?
However you may not wear any loose clothing whilst operating a lathe. Man, I was wincing watching somebody do that.
I would advise to watch all loose clothing around all machinery.
Awesome knife
Thanks!