Thanks for a great/informative video! I didn't know, for instance not to store my knifes in their leather sheaths. Where do you stand on those silica gel sachets to cut down on air moisture? I scatter them in the draw l keep my knives in. BTW. New subscriber and l hope to see you again at the bushcraft show.

Very useful. Need to do a bit of shopping for oils! How often should we treat the handle with linseed ( I appreciate that's a tricky question)? I use the knife several times a week. Thanks

I've, a couple of stag handled knives, what's the best for them,? (as regards cleaning and long term preservation,)?? ps, you've reminded me to get the garryflex block out, to remove pesky scratches on my watch bracelet,, 🤣 Cheers,,, John 👍

Good vid. New sub for you

What grit Garryflex please Ben?

Great advice, Ben.

Love to see the same and a sharpening video for a Damasteel blade

Good video. Are you bringing any of the wax or rubber blocks to the bushcraft show to sell?

perhaps charge $3000 you two morons

Great video as always. It served as a reminder to mink oil my orford belt. Its at least 10 years old of almost daily use on my chainsaw trousers. Hardly a scratch on it. Theres a few loops that are stretched out from use but im sure it will last at least another 5. Do you do a re leather service for eventually when it dose go.

Good tuition Ben 👌 I swear by that renaissance wax Ben especially on antler and exotic unstabalized wooden handles ( Desert ironwood ) 🙌🍻👍

I can see this was 3 years ago. But also coming from Herefordshire, what you held up was not a Bill Hook. In Herefordshire, it's called an acker. Absolutely brilliant video. Thank you.

First of all, take it out for a nice dinner.... oh, wait

That's a thumb lanyard for retention and is meant to hook over the thumb, hang over the back of the hand and grip the handle. How has this become forgotten knowledge?

You've just made me want to take up the hobby. This is great and looks therapeutic

Straight to the point, clear, concise and definitely the best video I've seen regarding sharpening bevellers. Thank you.

I got the green woodcarving kit recently. Am looking forward to using it. I can tell it is all great quality. The fence wire in the handle reminds me of an old kitchen style cabinet made of solid pine. It had to have been made in the early 1900s. There was linoleum lining the shelves. Under the linoleum, I found a hand written grocery receipt from the early 1930s. The board on the end of the cabinet has what at a glance appears to be a knot, but closer inspection showed it to be a piece of lead, probably a bullet. The tree had grown a long time after the bullet lodged in it. I expect it was hit in the early to mid 1800s. Could be a muzzleloader roundball, or a minie ball. No way to tell now. Part of it was removed when it was sawn and planed. When I look at it, I wonder where the tree grew, and what it could have seen throughout it's life.

Hi Ben - Great to have W.I.P. Wednesdays back! Elm as handle material - obviously a great hardwood and looks great on the elemental Woodlanders, but I was wondering - what do you do to 'stabilise' the wood prior to using it, or is it just a question of leaving it to season? If the latter, how long do you leave the wood to season before you can use it? Good to see you and Lois - best of luck with everything this year!!

Hola buenas noche enviáis a España

It’s good to be back with a WIP Wednesday 🎉

I really missed your "Work in Progress Wednesday" videos 😀. Thanks a lot for this one 🙃😉

Whoop whoop strausberg 🙌🙌👌 love these WIPW Ben & Lois 🥂

Hi Ben & Lois, My knife arrived today, thanks. Kind regards, Phil

Ben, can you do a video of making the bevel video please? Thanks.

Really enjoyed the whole process of making the woodlander in the workshop. What surprised me was the belt sander on the surface grinder. A lot safer than a grinding wheel. At least if the belt gives way it will flap and fall unlike a wheel that shatters and goes everywhere. I can tell you that a brown mist fills the area when it does. All the best to you both 🦘🦘😁👍

Amazing video, thank you so much!

It‘s a difficult question… I love both grinds. Earlier I only used Scandi, but I must admit, that Flat is nice to use too… I own the new „Odenwolf Fritz Meinecke“- Knife with a thick spine (4,8mm) in D2-Steel… Very useful for almost every task in the wood… Greetings from Germany! Marc Domin Outdoor Channel

Will this etch technique work on San Mai Damascus steel? Also, to clearify, the blade should be polished to remove scratches? Not necessarily to a mirror finish? Thank you for the excellent instruction.

Thank you for that tip about wd40 to clean infront of the bolsters.

You should be using not the best materials but in materials in the middle range so that we could afford these knives.

So yall just make all the weeds into a fence what a great idea

Nicely done Ben,awesome. Is the masur birch stabilised ? What do you do with the thin off cuts? Yes would love to see more videos. Regards Davy

I just can’t seem to get that Coke bottle handle right. I’ve tried twice and had to burn it off and start over twice. It sucks to be that close to finishing only to go back and start another handle.

Beautiful work Ben!

All of my favorite knives are similar in design but not beauty.

Just got my Limited Edition Woodlander in today here in Texas! And then I found this video uploaded on the same day! Apparently meant to be. Thanks Ben, for the knife, and thanks to Lois for the beautiful sheath that holds it.

The best part of the video is Craftsmanship creating Art, thank you.

🔪 So many processes involved in making each knife, and we only just scratched the surface. Let us know if you’d like to see more knife making videos? 🔪

A perfect blend of form, function, and beauty. I’d love to see a video showcasing how you grind the bevel, as it seems to be one of the more challenging and intricate aspects of knife making.

The flying sparks of the metal work are the alchemy, but the beauty of bringing out the grain when applying the oil to the birch handle is mesmerising! A work of art!

Wow just beautiful and the work and love that gets put into making it is amazing.

i think a lot of the confusion around axe sharpening is that people want their axe razor sharp which doesnt make any sense from a useage perspective unless its a broad axe or carving axe.. wood doesnt need a razor to split the grain... an axe isn't a chisel and your edge is compromised when its thats sharp

Wonderful! Thanks

A lovely story Ben and a 25 year testament to your skill and the spirit of friendship you offer to all who meet you 👌🍻🔥

A true jewel for sure 🤩‼️

Beautiful ❤️😍

I have been following you for years and your progression with knife making. I like the fact that Bob Loveless has inspired you in your journey. I am a lover of all Loveless made knives and have been inspired to make knives using some of his techniques and styles. I have made several hundred knives over the past ten years which I have given away as gifts mostly. I use 01 and CPM154 exclusively with a wide range of handle materials. I like the durability of micarta but the looks of natural wood products. You and your wife turn out amazing products and I wish you both the very best life can bring. From Georgia, USA Ya'll take care!

Beautiful, classic Woodlander. There’s something special in the simplicity of O1 and figured wood.

These knife drops are a chance to try something new in the workshop and share our love for all the unique combinations you can create. If you get one, let us know what you’re using it for👌