Hello, what is the thickness of the metal you used?

New into making folders so I really appreciate the content! Thanks brother!

A pencil eraser works great!!

I needed this! And😂

By far one of the best instructional videos on machine grinding a kitchen knife. Thank you so much for breaking down each of the steps and posting a video for all of us to use!

He’s in the Belt game know. He developed his own company called Lizard Tail Belts. He’s all over Facebook.

Mike, we're still waiting for ya brother. Looking forward to the day we see you here again.

Thanks

Is possible to go to 1000 grit with these wheels, did you only go to 120, wouldn't it save you lots of hand finishing to go to finer grits as well?

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This is a awesome build series! Was the plans for this knife ever posted for the guys following along at home!

Man it looks like it may cost some good dollars to make a knife

Haven't watched these in years but still glad you shared the videos. Interesting first comments though haha. Cheers sir.

Great video, thanks for sharing your process!

Mike, I’m new to knife making. Not even a year in. And this video hit me hard. Thank you for the hard facts and truths. I’ll be using this video as a reminder to be patient. Trust the process and have fun doing it. Thanks again.

I used mine for a wood shop. Only lasted 2 years I was very surprised coming from grizzly.

Youre stupid garbage idea doesnt work.

I was sharpening a convex on a slack belt facing into the belt once, I won’t ever do that again. Rolled my pinky between belt and knife. Tip of my pinky didn’t win that battle. I wish my grinder would run in reverse. Is that a Pheer you’re running. Looks like mine.

There’s just something about perfect angles on the edge pro I can’t part with. And especially with diamond stones it can be extremely quick.

It’s crazy how which edge of the paper you cut makes such a difference. When you can cut any side of the paper you’re beyond sharp.

What happened to you bud? Hope all is well.

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I bought DMT extra fine 1200 grit from Amazon for 40 euro and DMT fine/coarse combination stone for 60 euro ,Both of them are 6 inch

Hi Mike, you’re my hero dude. Without your tutorials I would not be able to journey down this knife making path. It’s still frustrating and challenging as hell but that’s because I keep rushing through the process. I’ve learned to slow down instead of being impatient and rushing which causes A LOT of mistakes. Anyway, I wish you would come back and let us know how you’re doing and what you’re up to nowadays. All the best to you and the family and hopefully you’re doing well and succeeding in everything you do. Take care my brother from a different mother.

I'm a knife maker and I feel that some customers are chasing the method instead of the end result. When it comes to free hand grinding or jig grinding the end result is what you pay for.

Part of the reason I decided to do this was because of my old man I wish he was here

Thank you brother and a late congrats on your wedding

I love this

By the way, I already signed up and I really like your videos, thank you.

Hello here from Brazil, could you send me a drawing so I can try to make it?

You seem to enjoy what you are doing

Exopy goes everywhere but where you want it to go

I am too old to learn how to free hand grind especially as I love hollow grinding.

Why are you not doing any videos anymore

Just the facts and great visuals for learning and understanding. Thanks!

I like your videos, why did you stop making them You got to be good , your from Long Island

Hey, buddy, I really love your videos. I'm just curious. Why did you stop making them? Thanks a lot

Such a great video thank you so much

Belmont metal works makes a 9" disk that has a 1 degree bevel which lets you work on longer piece's(when you cross the center it wont grab). The down side it everything you grind end up with a slight concave but its insignificant for most makers. Think they said of the width of a 2" blade you would have a concave that's .0001" basically your hand isn't able to hold it that flat anyway on a normal flat disk. Just thought id share.

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Also, is a serrated wheel a bad idea for doing hollow grinds?

What size wheel is that? Also how do you bring the finish up to say 600 or higher grit? Are you hand sanding or using belts all the way?

Dear Mike, I've been watching a lot of videos on KZbin about folding knife making for about a year now. In general, everything is very weak - the videos are of the same type and demonstrate primitive skills and technologies. KZbin recently recommended your channel and I almost went crazy with joy! Finally the Lord heard my prayers! For the first time I saw the technological process in great detail + cool design. I urgently subscribed to your channel (+ to your Instagram). I thank you for what you do + I admire the dynamic design of your knives + I respect your skill! Konstantin (Ukraine).

Thanks for sharing , great knowledge

Why are you not still doing videos. You do,a great job sharing

Thank you so much. It worked. I heated a coffin nail up on the stove, holding it with a leatherman

I do all my grinding with home made jigs. I dont mind dipping my jigged knife because my jigs are like 10% the size of yours. I would not be able to use such a large and awkward jig as you have. A simple piece of angle iron and a few bolts and screws is all you need. I really don't care what anyone thinks. I proudly show my jigs to anyone that visits my shop.

Love your videos!! Glad to find you. Now I’m gonna need a knife from you!! 🫡😉💪🏽