5 Tips for Grinding Better Bevels on Your Knives - Grind like a Pro!

[@pmcmva]

This vid deserves MASSIVE views. All five tips are relevant and well-explained. In my experience thus far, this video is a MUST for new bevellers (?) Well done, Jeremy.

[@patrickwagun8713]

Paul newbie here. Bought my first beltgrinder today, can wait to pick it up sunday and take these tips in to use!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks Paul! Really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@smcockrell]

i couldnt agree more! i think every tip really goes back to tip #1. you cant be afraid of messing up, or youre almost sure to mess it up. i heard someone say one time that knifemaking is basically getting a knife-like shape, then spending the rest of the time fixing your mistakes. hahaha. making mistakes is a part of the learning process, whether its learning how to avoid that mistake again, or learning how to fix the mistake. either way it makes you better at the overall process. obviously i try to correct any big mistakes that i make but you cant get fixated on your mistakes and spend hours and hours trying to get everything perfect. i think that defeats the whole purpose of hand making stuff to begin with. the little imperfections that are in each knife that i make are part of what makes every one unique and its a part of me, like a little stamp that gets put into each and every blade that i make. if i wanted something absolutely perfect id buy one made by a machine instead of a person.

[@Wasabiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Michael Cockrell well said

[@SlappFunk]

Hey Jeremy, I live in B.C. And can't find a good place to buy belts. Where do you get yours? Or do you know a good place online to get them in 🇨🇦?

[@Desi-qw9fc]

"When you're approaching something new, ignorance and confidence are the two keys to success."

[@ToddKing]

That needs to be on a T-shirt/bumper sticker/bar sign. 😎

[@IWillBrutalyRemoveYourBalls]

I am going to ignore this with confidence

[@PeanutButter-ew3ul]

Haha

[@kylestephenson3004]

Your ears work

[@michaell397]

Good advice for the beginning maker! Well done. KnifeMaker/retired after 47 years in the shop.

[@dandowney836]

A great way to practice bevels without ruining a lot of good tool steel is to go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy mild steel bars. It comes in the same thicknesses and widths as good knife steel but cost a fraction of the price of good steel. Cut and profile pieces and then grind away. You can get a 1.5" X 3/16" X 36 inch piece of mild steel for under $10. Depending on your knife designs you can try to grind 4-5 knives out of the one piece. Bear in mind that if you do a good job and like the knife, it won't be worth a crap because it won't harden LOL. But once you get to that point, it's time to use good steel. If I'm trying a new design, I'll still grind it first with mild steel just to learn from the process and also determine if I like the way it comes out without investing in a good piece of steel.

[@tommyapocalypse6096]

Great idea, and your results can become templates, if I'm not mistaken. Thanks!

[@irresponsiblyblue1411]

You can make it harden. You'd need to case harden it. Probably not worth it to most people, but if you had the gear lying around anyway for whatever reason.

[@allenoalleno6247]

You are a great knife maker and encouraging to those who are still learning, instead of belittling to them. Lots of class! Mad respect bro. Thanks for the tips and advice!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!

[@davidscadlock5569]

Rewatching this video for the umteenth time & still learning!!!! Thank You!!!

[@richardjones1743]

Your so right about confidence!! When your confident more chances you'll do good work!

[@snitzle96]

Definitely one of my favorite makers on youtube, being skilled in what you can make and also being able to communicate and give advice without being preachy is whats keeping me around.. good stuff mate 👌

[@jasonherrington2002]

I just took a knife grinding class and we started with 1/4" thick oak knife blanks that we profiled and then ground the bevels then we did a metal version. I think doing the wood first was a great idea and I am going to be doing several more wood ones before I try metal again on my own.

[@IronWolvesMC-Original6]

I've watched a lot of knife making videos here. This is by far one of the best.

[@keithjohnson5933]

Thank you for the tips. I will be putting them to good use.

[@Simplelittlelife]

You’re welcome, I’m glad they were helpful 👍

[@Dalan612]

Man, seriously one of the most well put together tip videos I've seen in a while. Simple and directly to the point. Props!

[@franko1372]

One of the best Grinding Videos on You Tube I have ever seen! Your explanations are Outstanding! Thank You so much!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. I’m glad it helps you out and thanks for the awesome comment. Really appreciate it! Cheers👍

[@Unclelarry766abc]

Grinding my first blade now actually. LOVING the process and learning from the mistakes I am making. This video really helped me out. Thanks!

[@jonathanrodriguez9543]

I’ve been getting in knife making, and making a Bevel on a knife has been the hardest thing for me. After watching this video I’ve learned so much thank you.

[@dylanmiles5005]

This video is so much better at describing how to make a good bevel than any other video I've found! Thanks for this one!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that. And, you're welcome👍

[@danieldeliege8802]

Just starting out and ive watched dozens and dozens of how to's. This is the easiest, simplest explanation of straight bevels. Well done

[@oldguy3525]

Really liked the bit about coming in on the wheel and using it to line up the area to grind... well done.

[@Waffle_cones]

Well done. Thank you very much. Its so refreshing to see someone just give away so much valuable experience for free, to help the craft go forward, and give people who have no one to learn from. Good job!

[@Waffle_cones]

Who have no one to learn from in a direct personable way...

[@Waffle_cones]

I would like to ask another question, i see videos of people who have shops full of hi-dollar equipment who've been doing this passion for years. My question is can you earn a living in the knife craft, and can you make some money in it? I mean videos, knife units (purists please forgive me), ads, taxes, someone to come in & help 2 days out the week... can you make a nice living out of it and justify the ten of thousands that you and so many put into it ? No offense but it could be a good video subject if nothing else...

[@joshwelch8288]

Sweet, those are the same belts i got! the orange norton ceramics. All i got so far. Just got done building my 2x72, making my first knife soon!! Thanks for the video!!

[@ssunfish]

Thanks. The first tip was GOLD. Great video once again!

[@TdSharp]

Just ground my first knife last night. It is far from perfect, but I'm super stoked that I got my first one done. Slapping some walnut scales on it tomorrow and then I'll be gifting it to my father in law for Christmas. I'm really looking forward to completing more!

[@jonathanboschman1940]

Perfect timing, getting a grinder soon. Greetings from next door in Sask

[@davecarberry8212]

Thank you for this great video!

[@Simplelittlelife]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching and for the encouraging comment🙏👍

[@kazuyasurioka5104]

Your video inspires me to wonder and make knives but I just collect information and tips before purchasing expensive equipments . I don't know how many months or years to get to start but it's a lot of possibilities, and enjoy it. Thanks!

[@lynchburgsky3025]

tnx for this tips, buddy.I just stuck on the same point and hope it will help

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on! You’re welcome👍

[@theneonapple1684]

I wish more knife making vids had awesome tips such as yours...great job and very helpful

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!

[@hillwellford9370]

I wish I had seen this before I learned all these things the hard way! He's right. Particularly #5. Good video.

[@samhouston1288]

I'm just getting into knife making, but you have given me the confidence to forgo using a jig and jump into doing the bevel by hand. Thank you for that.

[@yamfish6]

Man, I love the plunge line stop idea. I'm gonna make one next chance I get. Thanks!

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Another tip is that belts will be your biggest expense but you have to use them like they are free. Dull belts are a liability. Great video man.

[@ernhrtus]

love that you share your knowledge

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@watermain48]

Thanks Jeremy, your tips are always welcome.

[@Simplelittlelife]

You're more than welcome and thanks so much for the kind words! Cheers👍

[@deathrowconsulting7863]

Exactly 100% of the times I have approached a grind line timidly I find my self chasing it and it never works out. Take a steady stance bring those elbows in and grind. Cheers from Texas!

[@janivoutilainen2610]

This is pure gold, thanks for sharing.

[@tln25]

Tip #4 blew my flippin mind- thanks for this video.

[@briankirkness6430]

thanks again for all the tips that you share

[@TheBigKahuna3000]

You are a master thank you for the shared knowledge

[@patrickvilda9929]

Very useful 👍, thanks!

[@Simplelittlelife]

You’re welcome. Glad to hear it’s helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time with a nice comment 👍

[@Smashpatate]

you are a masterful master and much more than a knife "instructor" thank you for inspiring me🤩

[@johnbrown5724]

Great video. I just got into blacksmithing+knifemaking and this shed some light on why my knives haven't been as good as id want

[@triggercrysisjames142]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video and the simple explanation. Undoubtedly this alone will raise my "grinding game" to an entirely new level. Even though this was done in 2017 and it's now March 2021, it is great tutorial on some basics! Great job!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! So glad it helps and hearing that is a great reward for sharing. I thank you for watching! 👍

[@triggercrysisjames142]

Make no mistake, your tutorial videos are amazing and help people around the world to become better at their craft. Kudos & God bless!👍

[@thatkyleguy1289]

this was a great video man. I've made around 15 knives or so and I still learned a ton from you. Thank you so much!!

[@warnersmith1344]

Well done....helpful to me as I'm just starting out. I've been doing my bevels with files and a filing jig. Takes LOTS of time and effort. I'd love to move to a grinder.....but the thought of making mistakes SO MUCH faster is a little daunting, too.

[@stoneblue1795]

All great tips, thanks for taking the time to put those out here for us.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoy and you're more than welcome. Cheers!

[@res31cue]

Excellent video. I’m new and struggling with grinding. I’m surprised that for me, it’s the most difficult part of making a knife. I needed this info. Thank you.

[@TomofAllTrades]

I have many years in architectural blacksmithing. The forging aspect I got, but the grind is tough to get acceptable results off the cuff. Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@RB-xc9vh]

Ignorance and confidence are the keys to success. I love that sentence so much! :D

[@MSgulfScuba]

Thank you for taking your time to make this

[@ShawnCantwellKnives]

Thank you for this video. I been making knives off an on for awhile. I really wasn't sure what my Trizact belts actually did. I do have some course to fine grits though.

[@ChopKnives]

Great tips - tip 1 is so true. OWN THAT GRINDER!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!👍

[@agorastudio1969]

I've been a machinist for 27 years. I've freehand sharpened drills, for years. I don't remember how bad I was, when I started, but sure it was pretty bad. All that aside, I'm new to knife making. This video is a great reminder that this is a learning experience. Some things translate, because hardenable steel reacts predictably. But beveling is a "new to me" skill set. Thanks for the plungline jig top, very helpful. Add well as the angle modifying tip.

[@kimcurtis9366]

Good ideas! Practice makes perfect...as long as you are practicing the right things!

[@rackjabbit973]

great video for the amateur kinifemaker - great job thanks!

[@akker-5397]

Thank you mate! Working on my first blades it was a very useful video for me. Greetings from Hungary!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on. You’re welcome and glad it helped. Cheers 👍

[@beltxabeltxa]

Good advice, thanks very much

[@CWReid]

This helps my shortcomings & affirms some strengths; I have used that 5th tip with success as well--always trying to get the most from my equipment. Thanks for taking the time.

[@djericanthony]

I say that first tip like “commit to the grind”. If you back off, adjust while grinding, it shows R.W. Wilson told me that when he was showing me how to grind

[@bigrickg7332]

I've been grinding mild steel flat bars as practice. I found put quick that it's no where near as easy as you make it look...lol .I want to do a good job on my first knife bevel. Thanks for all the wonderful content. You are tha man

[@Simplelittlelife]

That is an excellent way to practice. Good on you for taking the time to do that. I hear you for sure. I ground dozens of blades that sucked before I got one that was really ugly. But eventually it gets better. Thank you for watching 👍

[@paulmouradian8968]

thanks for this video of tips, practical encouraging and ensightful Paul M from Toronto

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that! 🇨🇦👍

[@einarvolsung2202]

I enjoyed the information. Thank u

[@rickhall5399]

Good video your tips are right on the money.

[@lighthousefilms5530]

Wonderful video, thank you Sir

[@richb3284]

I love your channel and am trying to go back and watch them all. Mostly I want to say thank you, thank you for sharing this hard earned knowledge and helping me stick with this difficult yet rewarding art. BTW I would love to see more grinding tips if you can squeeze some in. All my best- Rich from Modesto.

[@SouthFloridaRealEstateGuru]

Great honest dialogue, love your channel.

[@simonbox6259]

Learned a lot . Thanks.

[@c.r.5106]

Awesome, thank you Jeremy for sharing your knowledge, grinding is the part of knife making I struggle with the most. Excellent tip for using a grinding jig for the first half of grinding the bevel. One tip that was given to me was to practice using some cheap hardware store steel or even wood to help with technique and muscle memory before ruining a nice more expensive piece of metal.

[@TheGarner77]

Thanks for the great info

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Great tip on the confidence mindset. Also the connection you develop when grinding freehand. Well done.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@maynard5955]

Thanks for all the information

[@TheGarner77]

Thanks sir, ground my very first knife yesterday and it’s far from perfect or rather what I expected but practice makes perfect

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on. Good on you for actually doing it. And you’ll be amazed and how fast your grinds get better with more practice👍

[@happyhawg]

Thank you! Being a new knife maker this was a must see for me

[@jeffplatt7826]

Very good video, with lots of great info. Thank you

[@ALLENNEWLIN1979]

Thanks for making this video. Great stuff!

[@Simplelittlelife]

You’re welcome. Thank you! 👍

[@timmytombstone2028]

Thanks for the info, super useful!

[@jimbojones3400]

Nice tips I’m just getting started

[@tikiduck]

I actually feel quite confident about my first grind, as I have a strong background in working with metal. I hope it works out.

[@DRAWKCABLLA]

cute looking shop. i still gotta make mine

[@worshipdrummer1977]

Great video, I can flat grind and Scandi grind a knife fairly well but I am getting board with just doing flat grinds so I was looking to learn the hollow grind. Great tips, thanks.

[@Fishy1764]

a fantastic video mate as usual .thankyou.

[@Simplelittlelife]

thank you so much! Cheers!

[@FranklinBallowe]

Excellent Content!!!! Thank You!!!

[@themichiganangler4746]

Very good advice! I’m using a 1x30 just getting started and am realizing even bevels are very tricky! Thank you for the tips!

[@aaronsellers7734]

I just got in to knife making an this helped me a lot

[@squatchy1986]

Great video to the point. Good tips keep em coming. Thank you.

[@dgloodt]

Bruh. The first tip is exactly what I needed to hear.

[@manbearpig2164]

Awesome tips ,I'm new to knife making and I'm gonna use all your tips, I've made one knife already using free hand, it looks like a knife, kinda, I'm gonna make a jig right now

[@maverickforge4929]

Good advise! I have been building knives for around 6 years now off and on and have found the jig thing is not good at all. I agree with the free style way of doing things when it comes to grinding knives. You have more control of the blade and you can feel the angle better. Thank you for the info on the sander belts. I am working on building my own bigger sander and was wandering what belts i could use to make things better on my finesh product. I am using a fifty doller 1× 30 inch belt at this point and don't have many options on types of belts to use. Thank you and God bless. Maverick

[@rsitch1]

Good advice!!! Bob

[@jeremywear1706]

Thanks for sharing. I've been wondering what kinds of belts you use for a while. I'm working on my first knife and I can already tell that my second one will have less mistakes. Keep up the good work!

[@neilyeag]

Excellent as always thanks!

[@ferguslundy2253]

Well explained, very informative. Cheers

[@ramakrishnan173]

Really good tips. Thanks for sharing your expertise knowledge.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it, and you're more than welcome.

[@d3vnull86]

Love your work man! Great video and tips - highly appreciated!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@wesley7910]

Exactly what i have been looking for! Thanks jeremy.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Sweet. Thanks and you're welcome. 👍

[@de1mystery]

Thanks for the guides Jeremy.

[@9976mark]

Amazing tips... going to go give them a try now...

[@TristanDare]

Very helpful! I'll try to keep this in mind when using my 1x32 grinder :)

[@creedcastguides]

great advice thank you

[@j.b.2958]

It's really as simple as investing time and money into the thing you want to do, and you never know you can do something until you have at it. Like Michael said, just do it.

[@KnightsArmory]

Dude thank you. I have made 3 knives so far and am working on my 4th (in like 2 weeks) and your videos are super helpful.