How to make a full tang knife - Part 2

Nevada designer and knifemaker Derick Rougeau, walks you through the process of how he makes a full tang knife from start to finish. This video is to give you a better understanding of the knife making process, but won't bore you with all the little time consuming details. For more information on what he has to offer please visit: www.rougeauknives.com. This video was produced by Rougeau Designs.

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Howto & Style

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• How to
• knifemaker
• knife making
• knives
• blade
• steel
• Micarta
• hunter
• stock removal
• leather
• sheath
• hollow grind
• grinding
• custom handcrafted
• Derick
• Rougeau
• Nevada

[catapultkid1]

how do you do that engraving you name ? what equiptment do you need ect could you do a vid?

[drrougeau]

@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.

[jkent1996]

how long does it usually take you to make a knife like that?

[drrougeau]

@jkent1996

I didn't time it but I would guess 15 to 18 hours with the sheath.

[GageMassoli]

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.

[drrougeau]

@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!

[marioalanisl]

Grandioso trabajo amigo ! gracias por compartir su video del proceso de fabricación.

[MindBullets2142]

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.

[iksan205]

Beautiful work!

[carbonxhawaii]

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!