Building a Traditional Leather-Stacked Hunting Knife!

[@ChadMorgan709]

A heirloom piece mimicking a heirloom piece. What a gorgeous hunter. Almost too nice to use for hunting, but I totally would. And of course we want to see the leather work.

[@chapiit08]

A tip for leather stacked handles for knives, hatchets, goloks, etc. is to moisten the leather and pound it lightly or run it between rollers to compress the fibers, let it dry thoroughly then shape the handle and finally saturate with neatsfoot oil. I built dozens of such handles for the tools described above for myself and for others, with many still holding up after decades of hard use out in the field.

[@brianhelgeson1208]

Knife: Beautiful work. Very nice. As always.

[@stevejette2329]

I just spent my Labor Day ... laboring. Sharpened the knives for the crew at the local Coast Guard station. Gave them a nice pair of Nikon binocs because they need to see well !!

[@SugarMapleForge]

That's a dandy little spanner wrench you made! The knife is nice too! Lol

[@philholman8520]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your video! 👍✌️🇬🇧

[@imsim6064]

Smashed it my dude. looks great

[@michaelsteele2510]

unbelievably beautiful.

[@clintonroushff7068]

Wow! Maybe one of your best..... Thanks for sharing the flat bed going to church, I didn't see that coming. Take care Kyle

[@JustCantGetRight]

Yup! That's preeeeety spectacular!

[@Hungrybird474]

I thought I was subbed , my bad . I ve been watching these vids from my tv and wanted to come tell you how interesting all of the vids are and thanks . I m pretty content to work for myself as well and comfortable in a garage all day creating something cool or beautiful or on a job site . Speaking of not getting some days off a tornadoe came through last night and I got the call to check it out and it was a mess for a 150 ft touchdown hit one building and skipped the two I maintain . What luck . They’re good people so I imagine something of a higher power was involved . We love our older trucks too . I just gave a 2000 to a friend I had for years and we did a flatbed like yours to a duelly thst was all rusted , lol. It was so gone the plastic liner was the bed . You would have got a kick out of it but the motor is excellent . The things we like to do , haha . I love the knives too . Weather is changing here in ohio . Always this time Krueger and always a few days of rain this time of year

[@ronnieahman6958]

That is a piece of art! What a beautiful knife, you nailed it this time. I love to see the leather work.

[@twodeepupyours508]

Wow great job

[@JS-hu7pv]

Kyle - appreciate your expertise, dedication to quality, and use of your platform and gear (that sweet flatbed cab-over) for the ministry.

[@TomBostian8255]

Another very beautiful job very well done! I agree with you on the forge look, just hit it on a wire wheel. Looks great!

[@tombrown879]

Thats a beauty.

[@Daniel.Conway]

Man that's a gorgeous knife

[@amudlifecrisis]

Wow! That is completely bad ass! I bet those would sell like crazy!

[@famasmaster2000]

Kyle, that knife is off the hook gorgeous. The craftsmanship and expertise is second to none. Just beautiful buddy. It will be loved for many years to come. Awesome blade !!!!

[@stevemcguire948]

Very cool build

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

beautiful knife i love that handle and guard

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Man... You are so lucky... And I ain't talking about the hard work... That is awesome as well. But some so good and work hard and still don't receive such things. You seem to have a lovely business. Cool toys... You found yourself a beautiful lady... I'm guessing the dream girl. Maybe since school days like most ended up doing. Having some lovely little ones...

[@jaawa31]

What a beauty, wouldn't mind going hunting with that! Great video!

[@LeLilley1]

What a beauty!!!

[@douglasbutler5195]

Great job 👍

[@capitanshaf5751]

That is the most beautiful knife I've ever seen. I would buy this all day

[@jimmyc7803]

work of art Kyle. truly amazing!!!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Fantastic knife !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fredallen7493]

Kyle, I really like how that turned out. I'm a fan of the old SOG Bowies, Black Jack and other leather stacked handles. That was awesome.

[@HickSquatch]

Beautiful outcome!! The tool is so simple it’s elegant. I really enjoy watching your work. I’ve done a number of re-handle projects and a few re-profile things and really enjoy the leatherwork!! I’ve forged one blade myself: did everything wrong, but it was pre-KZbin and really widespread internet days. Did the best I could with a wood stove and some tongs I found at a yard sale. Finally finished the knife and heat treated it in the oven; it’s good enough for a wall hanger 😜. My favorite part of your videos is the accent. I grew up in Montana, and wandered Alberta and BC a good bit. I really enjoyed The Great White North eh!! ♥️🇨🇦👍. My grandfather and great grandfather wandered Nova Scotia too. It’s in my blood.

[@countryguitarcanada3074]

Beautiful work! Now he won’t know which knife to use because the one you made is way nicer! Haha. Im from north Ontario here, but I’m visiting in Newfoundland near St. John’s, took a drive up to Bonavista a couple days ago, but I wish I could have done a drive through of Middle Arm! Newfoundland is a beautiful province with a rich history and some of the most genuine people I’ve ever met, and you’re one of them! Keep up the amazing work Kyle, and I always love to see a new video posted!

[@austinclarke2514]

Beautiful knife, great work Kyle.

[@gorancvijovic2635]

Men. Love this knife. Greetings from Croatia

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Very nice Kyle. Leather stacks always look nice.

[@jayb3337]

What an incredible knife. Well done sir!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Jay!

[@RookieLock]

You get you ham License yet? You were one of a few who inspired me to get mine! Thanks kyle !

[@engo8207]

Very well done! Now you have to make a sheath that fits to this beauty.

[@thriftshop2609]

Excellent job as usual, thanks for this video

[@peterkuti95]

Another great looking knife. I can't wait to see what you do for the one I have you making for my brother-in-law!

[@troybranaman316]

Hey Kyle !! I would love to see the leather work . I have learned alot from your leather work as well . I hole all is well with you ! Great informative video as always Kyle!! Take care and stay safe my friend!!

[@brianfisher3991]

Great job Kyle , I would like to see the leather work as well .

[@williammrdeza9445]

Awesome knife build, Kyle. Yes please--would love to see the leather work too. Working with leather is on my list to learn, so any time I can see a competent craftsman building a leather project, I look at it as a chance to learn a skill. Keep up the outstanding work!

[@bwell6863]

Awesome build! Next time let us hear the preacher! ✝️

[@arrosiu1188]

I would love to see the leather work!!!!!!!

[@terryw.milburn8565]

1st, Class Masterpiece Wonderful Job Kyle, Hap-E Labor Day ! ATB T God Bless

[@simonstokes369]

Beautiful

[@sharpfactory3705]

Very nice knife

[@tk91802]

Beautiful knife, I'd love to see the leather work :)

[@CrimeVid]

I have had several knives and hammers with stacked leather handles, they look great, feel good in the hand,and have no real longevity, nobody I know has ever made them properly waterproof ! if they get soaked,they swell and then shrink and eventually all the washers get loose, I have tightened them up. but never found that very satisfactory. In fact I must be the last guy to have an Estwing leather handled hammer working, it’s a bit odd and takes work to keep it going, I think leather is for indoor tools !

[@wrecksricardus4911]

Happy FRUITS of your LABOUR Day

[@scottdunbar4898]

Beautiful!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Scott!

[@RPrice_OG]

Sweet knife.

[@TimParker-Chambers]

Absolutely beautiful piece, amigo, once again, your craftsmanship has created a masterpiece 👍👍👍👍 For some reason, I've never been a fan of how leather handles look, but I couldn't even say why, I guess simply personal preference, and, they're simply 'not for me' 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂ That being said, I still think that this is an absolutely beautiful piece, a true work of art 👍👍👍👍 I especially admire your solution for keeping the handle tight, with the adjustable nut to clamp everything in place and under pressure: Absolutely ingenious solution to the 'future-problem', of when the leather ages and thins 👍👍👍👍 Kudos indeed 👍👍👍👍

[@rickydeldo8596]

For cutting the leather you should try a carbon cutter blade.

[@stuartdavenport2952]

I'm not sure about your forge set up, but O-1 tool steel really needs a good 15 minute soak at about 1490°F for the best heat treatment. If your forge has a controller on it that can hold a fairly tight temp window, you're good to go. I hear all the time people recommend O-1 for a beginner's steel and it simply just isn't true if you don't have the means of holding a precise temp. But, again like I said, there are ways to get a forge to hold a fairly tight temperature for soaking. 80CrV2, 8670, 1084 are all fairly forgiving steels to heat treat in a forge.

[@stuartdavenport2952]

Great looking knife BTW! I like that clip point! Prefer a hand rubbed finish (tip to tang) on custom knives, but this project looks pretty good!

[@aaronconde0343]

Looks like the blade profile on an MK1 Navy knife

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Dude... That's an awesome way to build a knife... I would love to know what you could get for such a Knife...

[@jeffb1311]

would like to see these knives in your store

[@Bing457]

Do you have a video on how to sharpen a serrated bread knife

[@malcolmholt2010]

I am very interested in the leather work. Hope u show us

[@pondgators]

Awesome video! Your channel seems really cool!! Just subbed too!👍

[@alme6743]

Looks very nice, personally I would have added spacers to liven up the handle a bit and add some contrast, nothing wrong with what you did just a little to simplistic IMO. The ole red white and blue would have added a lot, and gave it that classic look, I love using g10 spacers because they are a lot more stable and easier to work with than vulcanized fiber, very clean work though keep it up!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Not a bad idea! Preference!!

[@twatmunro]

He was trying to replicate the grandfather's knife. If granddad's knife doesn't have red white and blue spacers in the handle, why in God's name would he just randomly insert them in there because he felt they might improve the look?

[@gregevans9869]

would love to see the sheath made

[@zackaryk2000]

Ah, I was wondering why you didn't throw some red loctite on those threads, until you explained why at the end. Some blue 242 might not be a bad idea though. Nicely done.

[@jspeedadventures]

Of course we want to see the leather work...we want to see you sharpen it also.

[@billhatcher2984]

I bet if you added that design to your catalog you would sell a bunch I am going to build one just a little bit bigger I love that blade but I want mine to be 6inches long and 1and one eighth tall with a 5 inch handle

[@floydmorrison2025]

Beautiful knife! Would you oil the leather pommel at all before sending it out to the client?

[@TheLeeattwood]

I could make that but it would look like a spoon 😂

[@Michaeljm84]

Amazing work holy shit

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Michael!

[@nivesknight]

That is a pass through full tang knife. Rat tail is welded on... and is normal round...

[@brokefisherman4557]

What bandsaw do you use for metal?

[@stephansandberg3031]

Halleluja

[@jimmac1185]

Do you post videos of your church services?

[@oldschool3484]

Don’t you use wax and burnish the leather ?

[@francissobotka8725]

The brass nut looks good but you should of made it out of steel

[@theajthomas]

That preacher sounds like a guy I know!

[@kennethking817]

Can anyone suggest a knife making store which sells the little nut that holds the pommle onto the end of the knife ? ? ?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I may be able to custom make you one! Email me! [e-mail]

[@amgaga689]

Hello, I am interested in purchasing this knife. Tell me how I can get it. Best regards.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Email me! [e-mail] thanks!

[@markoateljevic1580]

Second

[@Michaeljm84]

First

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Noo.. I guess it was labor day for you there...

[@adamnichols476]

are they really going to use a custom knife over a generic production one thats just old? Why not have the grandfathers name be engraved on the new knife and use the old cheap one?

[@stephansandberg3031]

When you just made this channel a religious one, then you lost me, sad, bye

[@tysay8170]

Unsubscribed

[@kyle_noseworthy]

What caused it?

[@tysay8170]

@@kyle_noseworthy The god fearing. Each to their own, I respect that. But not for me.