Making A Knife Handle (Quick Tips)

[123MYMILKSHAKES]

Can you get the brass rods at home depot? or like the do it center?

[HiImMahong]

Love the killer instinct soundtrack

[jeffsvideos2009]

super job on making your video. i only wish other people could edit like you.

thanks so much!!!

[Pawnbroker00]

@ThatSage lol.. you really dont need to use your brain to find out how much. Just search it on google or ask at your nearest craft shop

[VideoGameLogic]

Whats with the Killerinstinced Sound track dude XD came with SNES Lol

[Ghostkamo]

@VideoGameLogic I was really into that game back in the day. Must have played it thousands of times with my daughter. She kicked my butt a lot but, I kicked the one eyed beast down many a time.

[natofyelsew]

love the music.

[LoganSkateOrBike]

Cool Cool but i dont have the time to do that.

[pbplaya42]

What r those rods called?

[Ghostkamo]

@pbplaya42 3/16 inch brass rods

[IRealBored]

would it be obtuse to bend and maneuversome off cuts from the brass rods into the gaps in the handle for a comfy & decorative finish?

[nickdibiase123]

cool



[spinafire]

Anything I can use in substitute to a backsaw? I don't trust my hacksaw because it tends to wander... and miter saws are a bit big for this application... Maybe I'll try something different...

[Ghostkamo]

@spinafire The backsaw is the best for keeping it straight but, you may be able to use a regular hand saw.

[crazystreetskater1]

how did u make that blade?i need a new hunting knife and am only 13 so dnt gota lota money.thnx

[monkeybuttbubble]

@crazystreetskater1 He used a filer for like big stuff and grinded it to be very sharp i do that to all of my knives.

[justinking19951]

nice dude i might make this but it looks like my old kitchen knifes lol but still 10/10

[factionxvt408x]

I've seen many japanese knife sets have black wooden handles. How do they make the wood black and so fade resistant? They never seem to fade.

[GreenBoob12]

@factionxvt408x Ebony wood.

[factionxvt408x]

@GreenBoob12

Thanks. At first I thought they would do a really good stain job but then that couldn't be it. Ebony wood looks fantastic. Thanks.

[Thomaslloydguy]

how do the rods stay in and hold the handle? apoxy?

[Ghostkamo]

@Thomaslloydguy Handle and rods are very snug but, are secured with epoxy.

[lebohusla]

wood thickness?

[Pawnbroker00]

Nice handle, but the metal is showing, which ruins the nice look :(

[ahuramichael]

s that the soundtrack to Killer Instinct?

[Ghostkamo]

@ahuramichael You got it.LOL, I like some of the stuff on that soundtrack

[Takuan66]

should use knives rivet!!!

[Ghostkamo]

@Takuan66 What if you don't have one?

[Takuan66]

@Ghostkamo Good point! It' just what I use. Cheap, eazy to find and use and on top of that very resistant.

Good work

[Ghostkamo]

@Takuan66 Thanks for the tip, I'll have to look for one.

[Takuan66]

@Ghostkamo Can't send you a mail so I'll write it here. I also make knives. I can exchange one with you if you'd like. Mine are solid and eazy to make. Not so cheap anyway I'll give it to you but my guess is that you won't cry if you loose it.

[DustyFlapjack]

What kind of rods do you use?

[Kamoyaker]

I used 3/16" brass rods

[66D5AVWP]

cool

thanks

[SimpleSurvival101]

I like useing files for making small blades

[Kamoyaker]

I agree, smaller blades are probably a better fit with this sized stock. I will have to post a vid.

[sonydude46]

Try sanding the handle with the knife on it, you wont get those gaps in there. Epoxy would also help keeping the handle on and stop water from entering.

[Kamoyaker]

Yes, I did that on another knife (my Ghostkamo Channel). With this one I left plenty of handle and uneven surface for grip. The knife works fine. I've been using it in vids on my Ghostkamo channel.

BTW- I did use Epoxy, the vid is on this channel.

[DaviHorse]

ok....thank you very much for answering...

[DaviHorse]

Excuse me, I'm Italian.... in this way will the handle split up while using the knife?thank you...

[Kamoyaker]

I've had no problems with the handle so far. I'm sure hickory is better but, No problem with mahogany.

[QuietBearr]

@DaviHorse try using stabilised woods instead of natural if you are looking to prevent cracks from weather and climate and whatnot.

[DaviHorse]

ok...thank you

[76bts]

great video, you make it look very easy, would love to make my own knife one day

[Kamoyaker]

It's not easy but, you can do it. This may seem labor intensive the first time but, it gets easier with practise.

You've got to give it a try.

[yojialjimbo]

how to the rods stay in the handle?

[Kamoyaker]

The rod holes are very snug, once the wooden portion of the handle is held in place against the metal part by the epoxy mix, the rods will not move ( the epoxy works on both wood and metal as well as other materials). I have a vid on my channel where I epoxy the handle called "epoxy and dip handle".

[iamnetminder]

what type of drill bit did you use to drill the holes in the metal i've tried different types and none have worked

Thanks

[Kamoyaker]

I softened the steel first by heating it in hot embers and allowing it to cool slowly as the fire died out. Then I hardened the blade while leaving the handle portion in a softened state.

There are drill bits for wood, concrete, and steel. Make sure you buy the bit that is hardened for drilling steel and use a little oil as you drill. I bought a set of drill bits that contained all three type for less than ten dollars at walmart.

[iamnetminder]

Thanks I finally found a bit that works but its still a pain to try and get done

[Kamoyaker]

Make sure to use some oil and pause to let the bit cool several times.

[Kamoyaker]

I cut the rods by removing them from the handle after marking them and cuting them with a high carbon hacksaw blade with 14 teeth per inch. Brass cuts easily. You will need to sand the cut edge to remove burrs and flatten evenly.

[Kamoyaker]

This turned out better than I had expected. I gave more attention to details and it paid off.

[nj4x4fever2]

Wow Kamo that turned out fantastic, you have to make one of those for me!!

You must feel pretty good after handcrafting that knife. Great Job 5 stars!!