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Making a Machete from Woodcraft with a shop made Micarta handle, Mosaic Pins, Personal Etching, and 10 ft. cordage Lanyard.
Woodcraft Machete: www.woodcraft....

[@DaveGatton]

Great video Stephen. I really enjoyed watching the process. Well done my friend. 👍🏻

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dave. Glad you enjoyed this project. I enjoyed the process as well. Take care my friend.

[@robertmanley7556]

Great Knife !! I love it ...Very nice work !! And killer idea of using the shirts !! Very nice way to honor your father and always have him with you !! Really liked this video !!👍👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much Robert. Your comments are and inspiration! Glad you enjoyed this project my friend. Take care.

[@darylreinke2619]

Really enjoyed this! What a nice family heirloom idea! In the end, it’s memories that survive and remind others of who we are/were. God Bless.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Daryl. God Bless you also. Glad you enjoyed this project my friend. We should all have things to pass down to our kids. I think it helps build character also.

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Handle came out awesome Stephen!! Thanks for documenting your process. Great family heirlooms now. Hope your son and brother gave you some small trade in exchange for the knives.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jeff. Glad you enjoyed this project. My family are close and we are always doing for each other. I enjoyed making these knives for them. Thank you for your comments. Take care.

[@royothebuzz]

So here I am, it's 3am in the UK and I'm awake looking for something to watch on yt when up pops a notification for this vid... PERFECT. I've done projects with resin before but I've never heard of Micarta until now. What a great machette, you could hack your way through a tropical jungle with that beast. Thanks Stephen

[@StephenOgle]

LOL!! Thank you very much. Sorry to keep you awake, but I am very glad you enjoyed this project. It is very sharp and is balanced really well also. Hacking vines would be fun! Take care.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

I would definitely watch some reviews before hacking through, well... anything really... with that machete. It's a shame watching this guy so thoroughly apply lipstick to a pig. A Tramontina would be infinitely better, and would probably be cheaper too.

[@pkpropertysolutionsltd701]

had never heard of micarta before this, i like the way it turned out and the sentimental aspect is special.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project. Hopefully, my future Grandson and Nephews will have them. Take care.

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Very cool keepsake/heirloom piece Stephen! Good job!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dave. So glad you enjoyed this project. Take care brother.

[@joanbusby3213]

Came out great. Thanks for sharing how to do the etching.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Joan. Glad you enjoyed this project. The etching is easy and can give a nice personalized touch to any blade. Take care.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Awesome knife Stephen, nice sentimental micata handle, i looked at the link and i see that the blade is on sale , $25 😲 that would be over $100 in Canada, must be nice having a woodcraft with those great prices. Take care Rob

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Ok so i had to order one

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed this project and decided to try it for yourself. Good luck with your build and let me know how it turns out. I think you will enjoy it. Take care.

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful Stephen.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Jack. So glad you enjoyed this project. Take care my friend.

[@daveporter2555]

Looks great!!! Now I want to make one, LOL.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dave. Glad you enjoyed this project. These knives are relatively inexpensive and not hard to make. You should give it a shot. They really are nice. Take care my friend.

[@stevenbeedham9737]

Thank you. Great video 🙂

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Steve. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome knife Handel

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Donald. Glad you enjoyed it, my friend. Micarta really does make a nice handle. Take care brother.

[@woodturningwithDave]

Really enjoyed this video 👌👍👍

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dave. Glad you enjoyed this project. Micarta also makes some pretty cool pens and bottle stoppers. I wouldn't go much larger than that though. Too messy. Thanks again and take care.

[@johnmeeks9618]

You should do a video on how you make the mosaic pins. I had to buy mine on line.

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you John. Glad you enjoyed this project. I am not sure if I will be making the Mosaic pins for a while because I still have over two feet of it for future projects. I researched it on KZbin and found a lot of information on making them. They are easy to make you can find the tubes and even epoxy at most all Hobby Supply stores and a handheld vacuum pump for very cheap at an auto parts store or Harbor Freight. I hope this helps. Take care.

[@dougrowe1583]

That came out awesome

[@StephenOgle]

Glad you like it Doug. Thank you very much. Take care.

[@BAILEYWOODWORKS]

Very cool project!

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Baily. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.

[@JuanPerez-ek8wd]

nice knife, and you get to carry a piece of your dad along with you when you go camping.. one for your brother, one for your son, and one for you.. what a real tribute to your father.. another great job and great instructions.. thanks for the trick to drilling stainless steel and I hope to see you someday on down the road..

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Juan. Pop, was a great Dad. He Loved the outdoors and spending the quality time with the family. I just thought these knives were a cool idea and my Mom also loved the idea and gave me the shirts. Glad you enjoyed this project my friend. Take care!

[@bryanholden6487]

Really great knife and handle Stephen. Loved the details and the care you took over the project. Just one small thing . . . that wasn't YOUR nail polish was it? ;-) Well projected!

[@StephenOgle]

LOL!! Not my nail polish brother. I use nail polish to dye epoxy for my pen castings. So glad you enjoyed this project my friend. Take care!

[@bryanholden6487]

@@StephenOgle LOL As you know I was only jiving you! I use my wifes left-over make-up for all sorts of things. I'm gifted to have a daughter and 3 grand daughters who all use make-up. (+ a great grand daughter). And I get all the left-overs and sometimes I think, " what am I going to do with all this stuff". But I find a way, some times. Isn't life and family wondeful? :-)

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Another great project Stephen! I am unfamiliar with the term "Micarta". Can you explain how you made this please. Thanks very much. My best to you and your family. Stay Safe!! Regards Dennis

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Dennis. I already have my footage for making Micarta and that video will be next. Glad you enjoyed this project. All the best to you sir and yours. Take care.

[@annlaurie1484]

Looks very good but I don’t know what Micarta is? Thanks 😊

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Anne. Micarta is essentially cloth or paper that has been soaked in resin to form a block. It is extremely durable and one of the best handle materials for knives and handgun grips. My next video will demonstrate how I make it myself. I hope you will enjoy that video also. Take Care.

[@thomasjohnson3586]

I have made handles for two of these one for grandson and one for me I used wood and brass pins I don't like the supplied hardware

[@StephenOgle]

Thank you Thomas. I knew I wanted the Mosaic Pins before I got the blades home. I agree about the standard hardware. Glad you enjoyed this project. Take care.