Hollow Grind freestyle

[carbonxhawaii]

what temps did you heat treat the file? air quench? thanks. awesome vids.

[COBladesmith80]

@carbonxhawaii Good question... It's called annealing.

I bring the file to about 1500 then quench in white ash for 24 hrs. Thanks for watching.

[glockstar76]

your an artist for sure. that came out nice.

[COBladesmith80]

@glockstar76 Thanks!!

Did you check out any of my other vids?

[deesterdee123]

very nice is all i can say

[mikestand714]

i'm just amazed your knives are so cool wish i had you skills i'd like a remake of my favorite knife my usmc K-bar maybe in the future..again thanks there great mike in mo.

[tradbowsportsman]

wow, beautiful!

[txrelichunter]

Dude, awesome, I need a price list or something!

[BTSchnauzers]

thats a beautiful knife!  How do you soften up the file steel?

[MrBasecampproduction]

you have some great skill dude steady hand. do you have a catalog?t

[COBladesmith80]

@MrBasecampproduction No catalog yet... long story....

If you're interested in a knife, I can make just about anything you want though!!!

Thanks for watching!!

[ArtistBlade1972]

Nice blade man. You do good work.

[Specksworld]

AWSOME..................

[COBladesmith80]

@Specksworld THANKS!!

[WelderRDT]

Beautiful job-some real craftsmanship there. You made that old file look like 400 series Stainless

[acenchief28]

Damn Neil that is one sick blade!!! super quality craftsmanship! i like knives made out of files. definitely a one of a kind knife and absolutely beautifull!

[COBladesmith80]

@acenchief28 Thanks ACE!!! I'll try and keep some knife vids in the works! Let me know if you see something you like!

[MrRickjitsu]

Man...you must have one steady hand!!That thing is freakin' beautiful buddy...Awesome material on the handle ,and the blade is cool.I've never seen a knife made from a file before.SWEET!!

[COBladesmith80]

@MrRickjitsu One mans junk will now be another mans treasure... The steel is top of the line too! I always leave some of the original file marks on there to add some character and eye appeal! I don't do too many out of files, but they're pretty kool! Thanks Rick!

[DesertWalkerMan]

Gawd! THat's awesome. What do you charge for a knife like that?

[COBladesmith80]

@DesertWalkerMan Thanks man!! That knife is sold for $250.00.

[DesertWalkerMan]

@COBladesmith80 I'll start saving for one. Thanks.

[Mr123easye]

Very nice. I was wondering if you were looking for an employee? I have good references and it looks like theres enough room in the shop for my hamock. P.S. I'm not good at not screwing things up

[COBladesmith80]

@Mr123easye Not good at not screwing things up... you're hired! Haha

[touchnova]

Holy crap Blade, that thing is SICK.  Materials used are way cool and the 8-pin setup looks really nice. Is this the first piece from your new shop? Bravo amigo, thanks for postin' up.

[COBladesmith80]

@touchnova Where the hell you been?? I send you vids and never hear a peep from ya...

That is the first piece, completely start to finish, from the new shop!! I still have some things to order, but we're making knives!! Can't wait to see you there!

[touchnova]

@COBladesmith80 Sorry man, am way behind over here...haven't even been able to reply to comments on my own last vid. lol Have your last couple in my 'short list' queue though, should be able to watch/comment this afternoon. It's supposed to be 57° here today...FINALLY! lol

[creekdalton]

I think that is one fine looking blade! I really like the blades, that I've seen, made from files, and I've only seen a few....and I think they were all in your vids =)

[COBladesmith80]

@creekdalton I don't do to many out of files, but yes sir, they do turn out so fine! Thanks for your kind comments Richard!! They always make me :)

[tnpoint]

Well, Let me tell you what I think. Since you asked for it..............That is one heck of a job my friend! You are good, VERY good! That customer should be Crazy over that piece. Thanx for sharin.............. I gotta show my wife this.....tnp

[COBladesmith80]

@tnpoint Thanks Man!!... And the misses too!

I'll try to keep some kool knives in the works! I might even show some of my knapped stuff some day!

[volcanicglass11]

beauitful !!!!!

[COBladesmith80]

@volcanicglass11 I'll keep you updated on yours.!!

[deblindsay2007]

Oh Neil! Your work is breathtaking! Beautiful......makes me wanna cry..... you are too cool!

[COBladesmith80]

@deblindsay2007 Ah thanks Deb! Try not to cry though :)