This is by far the best Knife creating video I have seen. I really admire your craftsmanship and work. It really explains the process very well. 1. Do you actually forge the steel yourself or can you just order blocks or sheets of the desired steel alloy? 2. Do they have any schools, classes or one week programs where you can physically go and do work like this or is it strictly something self taught? I would love to turn something like this into a hobby. Thanks.
The least number of videos but yet the most informative. THANK YOU for posting. I learned quite a bit. I look forward to learning more from you. Thanks again!
It’s do using a electro-etching machine. You need a etching machine, stencil of you logo, and electrochemical. Look it up on YouTube and you’ll find examples.
hey man, your knives seem to be the best on youtube so far.Im a beginner in knife making and need tips for when and how to heat treat/temper my knives. And also what's the cheapest and best tools of the trade?love your knives, cant wait for any more videos and good luck with any new knives and machetes.
1095 carbon steel is the cheapest steel I use without sacrificing quality. 440c stainless steel is the lowest grade I would use but it’s still a good steel. ATS-34 is a step-up from 440c but if your knife is larger than 12 inches go with 440c. 5160 carbon or alloy steel is one of my favorites but it might be hard to find in small quantities. For more detailed info on blade steels go to bladeforums web site and do some searching. Good luck.
I’ve decided not to get into training videos on YouTube. But here is a DVD on how to do filework and it goes into a lot of detail and shows how to do the three most common patterns.
Good luck with you knifemaking endeavors. Currently I’m making a large batch of 1095 blades and machetes and I’ll probably do a video on testing the machete. But the next video will be the making of an O1 tool steel bowie knife, stay tuned.
When you epoxy the handles and you have filework, I see your spacer but how do you keep the ooze of the epoxy or do you apply excessive to fill the filework? Im curious I like filework but some people have hollow filework and some a filled... If we want hollow what is a simple trick to keep epoxy from filling them even if used sparingly Just curious, beautiful work and it goes to show, you got to have the tools! Thanks, Steve
One option is to add a powdered pigment to the leftover epoxy and fill the gaps with it and then sand it flush when it cures, nice effect. Or use Q-Tips and acetone to wipe-up and remove the excess epoxy from the filework. Use rubbing alcohol to clean off the epoxy from your fingers and hands.
Yes, I am gearing up to start the next video “How to make a hidden tang Bowie knife”. Unfortunately it’s about a year out to make the knife and video. Very time consuming.
I get my leather at Tandy Leather here in town. It gives me the opportunity to inspect the leather before I buy it. I use vegetable tan cow hide leather in thin, medium and thick ounce grades based on the knife I’m making.
Soldering the guard to the blade adds strength and prevents moister from seeping into the joints. Soldering is a messy processes and it always needs cleaning up. The back of the guard need to be perfectly flat for the handles or scales to rest flush on the knife. I put an extremely clean finish on this knife, hens what it’s pricy.
this is awesome :) ive made 2 knifes first not so bad 2nd come out way better after buying few tools etc i love it my 3rd well i learnt from the last 2 and few books and videos we will see :) great video mate. :)
Grandioso trabajo amigo ! gracias por compartir su video del proceso de fabricación.
marioalanisl 3 weeks ago
This is by far the best Knife creating video I have seen. I really admire your craftsmanship and work. It really explains the process very well. 1. Do you actually forge the steel yourself or can you just order blocks or sheets of the desired steel alloy? 2. Do they have any schools, classes or one week programs where you can physically go and do work like this or is it strictly something self taught? I would love to turn something like this into a hobby. Thanks.
MindBullets2142 3 months ago
Beautiful work!
iksan205 4 months ago
The least number of videos but yet the most informative. THANK YOU for posting. I learned quite a bit. I look forward to learning more from you. Thanks again!
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how do you do that engraving you name ? what equiptment do you need ect could you do a vid?
catapultkid1 7 months ago
@catapultkid1
It’s do using a electro-etching machine. You need a etching machine, stencil of you logo, and electrochemical. Look it up on YouTube and you’ll find examples.
drrougeau 7 months ago
how long does it usually take you to make a knife like that?
jkent1996 7 months ago
@jkent1996
I didn't time it but I would guess 15 to 18 hours with the sheath.
drrougeau 7 months ago
hey man, your knives seem to be the best on youtube so far.Im a beginner in knife making and need tips for when and how to heat treat/temper my knives. And also what's the cheapest and best tools of the trade?love your knives, cant wait for any more videos and good luck with any new knives and machetes.
GageMassoli 9 months ago
@GageMassoli
Thanks for the kind words. A good place to start learning how to make a knife is BladeForums, lots of good info. Good luck!
drrougeau 9 months ago
What type of steel is a good quality steel that is relatively cheep not like dirt cheep but not over 25 dollars for one knifes amount of steel?
13FirePyro 9 months ago
@13FirePyro
1095 carbon steel is the cheapest steel I use without sacrificing quality. 440c stainless steel is the lowest grade I would use but it’s still a good steel. ATS-34 is a step-up from 440c but if your knife is larger than 12 inches go with 440c. 5160 carbon or alloy steel is one of my favorites but it might be hard to find in small quantities. For more detailed info on blade steels go to bladeforums web site and do some searching. Good luck.
drrougeau 9 months ago
how about a video demonstrating how you do the file work on the knife. It looks great and I would like to try to do it.
tomptrson 9 months ago
@tomptrson
I’ve decided not to get into training videos on YouTube. But here is a DVD on how to do filework and it goes into a lot of detail and shows how to do the three most common patterns.
Fileworking- By Dwayne Dushane. Good luck.
drrougeau 9 months ago
great video! I just started making my own knives from 1084
S1L3NTP1G 9 months ago
@S1L3NTP1G
Good luck with you knifemaking endeavors. Currently I’m making a large batch of 1095 blades and machetes and I’ll probably do a video on testing the machete. But the next video will be the making of an O1 tool steel bowie knife, stay tuned.
drrougeau 9 months ago
When you epoxy the handles and you have filework, I see your spacer but how do you keep the ooze of the epoxy or do you apply excessive to fill the filework? Im curious I like filework but some people have hollow filework and some a filled... If we want hollow what is a simple trick to keep epoxy from filling them even if used sparingly Just curious, beautiful work and it goes to show, you got to have the tools! Thanks, Steve
BOHUNTER 10 months ago
@BOHUNTER
One option is to add a powdered pigment to the leftover epoxy and fill the gaps with it and then sand it flush when it cures, nice effect. Or use Q-Tips and acetone to wipe-up and remove the excess epoxy from the filework. Use rubbing alcohol to clean off the epoxy from your fingers and hands.
drrougeau 10 months ago
This is proof u can't rush art wow... i want one
IbarackyomamaI 11 months ago
U can't rush art!
IbarackyomamaI 11 months ago
i am in awe. now i know how a true craftsman does it. bravo.
ANXIETOR 11 months ago
@ANXIETOR
Much appreciated.
drrougeau 11 months ago
how thick is the handle material, and where can you buy the mycarta
tomptrson 1 year ago
A very well made knife and excellent quality video, I enjoyed it so much-are you going to upload more-well done...Nick.
LEAFCUT 1 year ago
@LEAFCUT
Yes, I am gearing up to start the next video “How to make a hidden tang Bowie knife”. Unfortunately it’s about a year out to make the knife and video. Very time consuming.
drrougeau 1 year ago
job well done sir. i was just wondering where you get your leather, and what kind?
hawkdlb06 1 year ago
I get my leather at Tandy Leather here in town. It gives me the opportunity to inspect the leather before I buy it. I use vegetable tan cow hide leather in thin, medium and thick ounce grades based on the knife I’m making.
drrougeau 1 year ago
how come you soldered... re-finished... THEN removed excess solder? im not saying your wrong as im a newb, just wondering :)
TheDamaskVlogs 1 year ago
Soldering the guard to the blade adds strength and prevents moister from seeping into the joints. Soldering is a messy processes and it always needs cleaning up. The back of the guard need to be perfectly flat for the handles or scales to rest flush on the knife. I put an extremely clean finish on this knife, hens what it’s pricy.
drrougeau 1 year ago
@drrougeau
its a beautiful knife, ill be checking your website out :)
TheDamaskVlogs 1 year ago
I'm using a Electro-Chem Personalizer etcher. Stencils made by Marking methods.
drrougeau 1 year ago
btw what kind of electro etch machine is that?
poida84 1 year ago
this is awesome :) ive made 2 knifes first not so bad 2nd come out way better after buying few tools etc i love it my 3rd well i learnt from the last 2 and few books and videos we will see :) great video mate. :)
poida84 1 year ago
thats a beautiful knife!!!
killerkowalczyk 1 year ago