Bushradical knife shop part 3........New knife designs

[@mikethompson8712]

Great designs Dave. And as for the shop, Radical Knifeworks.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

That 3rd knife without a name... The Bushradical of course.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks C2. I haven't handled one of those yet, but I like the lines.

[@ricksousa9480]

Hi Dave, Bushradical would be a great name for your knife if the price is right I would be interested. Thanks Rick

[@MTwoodsrunner]

David, now your talking!...you have waaay to much talent to have the bulk of labor out sourced! Your designs are spot on for the BC community, as well as for hunters!...shops com'n along...should be exciting to see where this leads you...wishing you much success amigo!...woods

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Woods! I'm getting most of my blanks cut out and grinding the bevels.....pretty soon I'll be ready to heat treat. I ordered a Stamp today to stamp the blades....so once I stamp my knives I'll be ready to heat treat.

[@russclewley6945]

I like your direction and thought process, keep it up.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@uncle_creepy2743]

i missed this at the time somehow but what a great series Dave.... ive been knifemaking for a lil over 10 years now, a mix of grinding and forging. have a great day

[@stevensnell9888]

I like the color of the handles. Keep up the great work.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@tgrif04]

Great idea-each knife will be a one of a kind. Good Luck.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@gosmoothgolight6285]

Oh Man! LOVE where the point is on your Kephart blade!! I agree completely, the spear point on most Keps is midline ... looking forward to seeing one in my hand. Kihelakayo, my friend ... God Bless

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dave

[@lesliesadler8524]

I think you have made the correct decision. I always went with freedom of design.

[@Bushradical]

I think thats the best way to go for a small volume operation. I'm happy with it so far.

[@stephensgate1]

Dave, I mentioned earlier that a good name would be: The “Whipple”, and even the “Whip” for short. I love it. Think about it. 👍🏻 -Stephen, Ohio

[@tonyroberts9009]

I concur, The Whip!!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Your evolution of thought & design is very interesting. I like all of your patterns, & everyone has different uses and likes, so you are doing fine. I'll just throw this out for giggles...the "Yakut" knife, done by stock removal...what an interesting project that would be.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks. Is there such a thing as a Yakut knife? I do all these knives with stock removal..

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

@@Bushradical :- The "Yakut" knife is an old Siberian design. Many examples on KZbin but usually forged to shape and a stock removal version would be an instant world wide hit!

[@morrispate1936]

Really like that little Kephart! And thank you for the lanyard hole! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@Bushradical]

Funny you should mention that...I think EVERY knife I EVER make will get a lanyard hole. And I never even use lanyards........better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it

[@morrispate1936]

@@Bushradical completely agree. I mostly just like them to help pull the knife from a good, deep, pouch type sheath. But so many Kepharts don't come with them.

[@prestongilbert4199]

On the same journey as a green wood worker and metal worker Dave .... just naming the shop as well. Just retired and now I can do this full time. Also just started as an apprentice to a blacksmith at 68 years old!!! LOL

[@Bushradical]

Congrats! Its never too late to start something new. When you figure out blacksmithing show the rest of us how to do it. Thanks Preston

[@1rdgrnnr]

I think I've told you I make knives, so , I appreciate your thoughts and ideas. I think they sound really good . I might make 5 knives a year ( grandsons ,nephews etc ) I'm an anxious to see your finished product . I have a feeling it will be fantastic !!!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Calvin. What type of knives do you make generally?

[@1rdgrnnr]

I started out making knives for my nieces and g-daughters for gifts basic butcher knives . but I got into making knives for my g-sons and nephews. they were to be used as a skinning knife gutting skinning. basic outdoor knife all my knives all full tang and have a skanty grind and were made of old files . annealed , worked , tempered .@@Bushradical

[@jeffsmith6441]

Sounds like you've been busy! I'm sure you're end product will be a slam dunk! I can't wait to see it.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff. Ive been having a great time dialing things in. Now I need to go buy leather.

[@fp3359]

Hi Dave, I wish you lots of succes with this enterprise. Greetz from Holland.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks F P

[@eamonsrockymountainadventu2296]

Hi Dave, I just want to give you a quick bit of information you might want to look into. I started making puukko knives last year and I messed around with how to make the most comfortable handles, what I found was that when you grasp a knife, the most comfortable handles didn't allow any fingers to wrap fully around the grip. My first knife had a handle that allowed my bottom 2 fingers to wrap all the way to my palm, this made it so my hand fatigued quickly during use with a standard hammer grip. I have since made knives that followed the rule where none of my fingers wrapped around all the way to my palm and they cause little to no fatigue in use. Not sure if this will help much but it was just something interesting I observed through trial and error that may be useful for you in the future.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you very much, thats a good piece of info. I tend too make handles a bit on the small side so its a very good thing to be aware of. I appreciate it.

[@shawnr771]

Nice. Knives are coming along.

[@Bushradical]

I'm doing my best! LOL

[@indigenousoutdoorsman3125]

Love the last knife

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@trevorshuma2507]

hahahaha yes you did have a condor bushlore and I bought it from you. I love that knife and its getting lots of use. looking forward to getting another knife from you. keep the videos coming

[@JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON]

If you got one I got the other one off Dave...lol. What was the history behind yours?

[@Bushradical]

Awesome! I'm glad you're enjoying the Bushlore. I'm working on a similar design right now, but a bit shorter with a slightly more compact handle.

[@Bushradical]

Which one got the micarta and which one got the wood?

[@JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON]

@@Bushradical I got the wood handles with dark brown leather case. Used in many Alaska builds. Love it.

[@JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON]

@@Bushradical Yes... The Minto. Keep me posted on this one when ready.

[@mr.fisher3973]

Love the knives - I'm with cyclist01222 - I would name it the bushradical. I really like the kephart design. The kephart is timeless classic for one reason - it works, plain and simple design that has stood the test of time.

[@stephenzevetchin]

Save bushradical for future knife; after more design and execution experience reveals his best design.

[@littlepony6762]

Looks like you are off to a good start Great work👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@carmemwickman5594]

I love your kephart design, someday I have to have one, that slight change in the tip is brilliant and I am in love with that knife, thanks for the video, I always enjoy your content

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Carmen. I appreciate that.

[@larry323]

Hi Dave, I just got back from vacation so I'm getting caught up with your videos.I really like the direction your going with your knife shop. Common sense goes a long way.Take care Larry

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Larry.

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Doing it in-house also makes it yours. “Too many men work on the parts of things.” -Dick Proenekke I’m liking the look of that Minto. Are you doing sheaths too. I don’t buy knives often, and I only own a very few, but I’d buy one of yours if it comes with a sheath.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Kevin. Yes, I'll be doing sheaths too.

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Great, put me down for one. Will you make mine with a micarta handle? Let me know if you need a deposit, and how much? When you’re ready. I’m a serious customer. I’ve been a fan of yours since Alone. I’d love to have a Dave Whipple knife.

[@jeffanders7249]

Hallo, The Knive locks very comfortable, i like when thumb and index finger are in Touch! And the in Wood integrated fingerguard is nice for me! I like scandi grind, but when i ground my first Morakniv to the convex, because i had to learn grind, i started loveing convex grind, in its simple way!! Cherry is very nice Wood, i never saw it on a knife handle, so i think: Locks cool!!!

[@Bushradical]

I will probably do some convex knives in the fall

[@adroniga]

Nice designs Dave! I think The Whip would be a great name for that knife!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks for the video . Looks like you are all set and now about time to close the shop, for the summer , I suspect for the summer, as you travel to Alaska ? I have been aiming to try and make some knives for my self for 25 yrs and never got to it . Glad to see you at it . I know your the type who will be successful at anything you want to do. Be safe, good luck and can't wait to see you next video !

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Victor. What Ive enjoyed the most is hunting for old equipment....grinders, saws, sanders, drill presses etc. I have had more fun "tooling up" than anything else. When it comes to actually grinding on knives........Its been a "relief" to find out that I enjoy that too. LOL you go so far in one direction its good to feel like you've been traveling the right way.

[@bugoutbasics1070]

BOB would be a good name lol. Awesome as always thanks really enjoy the videos.

[@bugoutbasics1070]

I rather buy yours than major groups. More personal to me.

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@OzMan9989]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product and sheaths. Have fun!

[@christopheducouder6491]

Nice knives Dave ! Great job ; simple, useful, ... and radical :)

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Christophe

[@DanoLXF]

Dave, you're a craftsman's craftsman.

[@Bushradical]

I'm a hack! But I do like to make stuff. LOL

[@DanoLXF]

You don't give yourself enough credit Dave.

[@richardcranium6554]

Very, very cool! You have an eye....err... a hand for it, for sure. I put handles on blanks, ALOT. Mora, Condor, Helle, etc. I have big mitts, and I make them to fit. The prob i found is, most hands are smaller than mine. I suggest letting the fam and friends handle your proto's, get opinions, then maybe offer diff thickness scales. Just my .02. I wish you all the best, brother. Guessing this is to be your winter/ UP hobby?

[@Bushradical]

Thanks RC. As for the handles...Mine are tending a bit on the small side so far. I have big hands ( I'm 6'2" and about 245) and I run into too many knives that have handles that are a bit big for my hand......So I figure I'll make my handles to have a perfect grip for a guy with my size of hands....Anything thats feels too big to me will probably feel a bit big for other people. You know the Condor Bushlore......I'm working on a similar pattern with a tighter grip to the handle.... that handle always seemed a touch longer than it needed to be ( IMO).

[@AdventureTimeOutdoors]

Dude......DUDE!! You are definitely on the right track with the mento and the un-named knife. I hope you do go to a convex with those. It will be slicey and durable. Great stuff man. I cant wait to see how a complete knife kit will look. Radical knives.... just sayin'

[@Bushradical]

Thanks ATO!

[@AdventureTimeOutdoors]

@@Bushradical do you have a website or something where one could buy one of those Radical knives?

[@Bushradical]

When I finish the first run I will post an announcement video. I may sell on eBay for now, in the fall I will likely do a website.

[@GODSOFTHEGUITARS]

Bushradical Great stuff Dave it’s all coming along great I can only imagine how awesome the knife shop will be once she really gets going. maybe use Etsy ask Brooke her opinion beings she has her awesome Etsy shop. Btw I hope y’all had a Blessed Easter Anthony 🐣✝️😊

[@JuiceThe511]

I like that the #2 and the kephart have that notch for a finger guard. I wouldn't trust myself with the first one. Can't wait to see the finished product though!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@TimpTim]

Good decision. Keep it yours and keep it fun!!

[@Bushradical]

Very good way to put it.

[@jimburns1666]

I like the Puko design I think you called it. And I think the meatier handle is a good idea. I have tried too many with a smaller diameter handle and they do fatigue you. Also the height from bottom to top of handle is too short to get a good grip, not enough meat again. If you make something like that show it I would like to have one.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

My next knife will be something Kephart-like. I liked your version, but it didn't feel like a Kephart, per se. Then again, everyone seems to be making a Kep and/or a Muck clone knife right now, as you noted. Since they tend to be thinner stock, it might be something to use that D2 for once you have a concept and mock-up done. Just a thought. If you need someone to give a prototype some working over for feedback, especially one of those Keps, lemme know. 😎👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@bosse641]

Maybe have a Kephart style in your line-up ? I love that style. Bark River has a very fine version of it with a convex grind.

[@Bushradical]

I take it you did watch the whole video. LOL I have one in this video.

[@Bushradical]

(didn't.) I do have a Kephart style knife in this vid. Its a bit different but I think its about what I would want in that pattern.

[@bosse641]

@@Bushradical I answered at the beginning of the video when the question was asked. I didn't wait till the end :-)

[@bosse641]

@@Bushradical How about -------- >>> Whipple Knives

[@stephensgate1]

Dave? I think a good name for one of your models should be: The “Whipple” I’m not sure how you spell your last name, but I like it for one of your knives. I would be honored to use one. -Stephen, Ohio

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Stephen. The spelling is correct.

[@Marco2710x]

-the Mintow does have a absolutly beautiefull Handle!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@dragonclaw88]

Awesome...love em..want one of your kepharts !

[@Bushradical]

Right on! thanks

[@kirkhobbs9003]

Good job there DAVE - B*R Knives > just off top of the ole coconut - have blessed safe day there to you & yours

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Kirk! I like it.

[@normabrand9522]

Radical bush knifes would be a great name

[@CChrisL]

I like the straighter or flatter back design, and you can call it the Flatback. Also, I like your drop point Kephart with the thicker handle idea, but I prefer wood scales with black liners, because I really like a 'classic' looking knife with a leather sheath. I would definitely want to buy one of each of those from you!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Christian. I will probably do a few different versions of the Kephart pattern.

[@justpettet3506]

Flat back sounds cool for the flat backed one hahaha

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@73FORGE]

Looking good bro👍🏼🍺

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Brother.

[@randygarmon7382]

Nice work Dave! I think your designs are solid and they should do very well in the woods. Looking forward to seeing how they progress. "BKW" Bushradical Knife Works

[@Bushradical]

I think that might be the winner.

[@danyoungs4061]

Randy Garmon I agree Brushradical knife shop make sense to me ... keep the brand moving.

[@Bushradical]

thanks Dan

[@drkwolfhere]

Can call your first knife your set on the radical bush. I love the one with the cherry handle..nice looking knife.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@wayneandrews1933]

Very good job my friend keep I like to see one with a hand Guard on it and a knife not just for Bush craft but hunt to

[@Bushradical]

What do you have in mind for a hunting knife?

[@genefoster9770]

thanks for the tour dave every thing looks good great designs i just bought one of those bandsaws i love that thing wish i would have had it thirty years ago name for that third knife how about the BR 3 see you on the next one

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Gene. I feel the same way about that saw.....should have owned one a long time ago!

[@jeffnotti9932]

Dave i like your Kephart the way it is.. maybe a little longer blade... i wanted a kephart and was hoping Becker would make one and he did. I was one of the first kids on the block to get one. I like the slight flair on the scales, and i like the wood scale. Your version is a great modern adaption of that blade. It looks almost perfect the way it is. After studying blade and shapes before i got the BK62 i got a LT Wright Outback made for Knife HQ. It has a smaller blade with a little more rounded handle, I got it because i liked the handle flare Kephart had. Kepharts philosophy and practice lead him to that thin, homely, noting special knife. But i agree with becker, the knife feels real good in your hand, it indexes perfectly, and it just wants to cut. I find the thinner handle unintuitively does not fatigues my hand . the bigger handles have hot spot they hurt my palm. The BK62 is an exact replica. Kephart use the knife a lot.. any wide shoulder rounded or not with a strong grip has a hot spot in the palm. Yours looks Kephart perfect. don't change a thing. the your innovation to the drop point is nice over the spear, and a full grind or a very high sabre would be ideal.. after all you have to cook with thing and a scandi just doesn't cook well because the shoulder of the grind gets in the way fast. easy to sharpen for the novice but it does not cut elegantly and after the cut crushes as apposed to moving through cleanly making thin slices. the thin scales on the Kephart make the for better control with your fore finger down the back of the blade with a nice grip on the handle and the flair on the scales is a more comfortable stop for your grip( better the pinch grip on the genisis or the brothers of bush craft) for skinning. Fore finger on the spine thumb on the flair and man the knife is anchored. solid. The LT outback is similar but the bulb in the center of the handle hurts my palm. i think in general people want a one tool knife that is a mistake, a blade that will skin, butcher/fillet, whittle/carve, cook and eat with is a real good knife. Beating it trough a log is a 'Primitive Pete" thing. Dude keep the wood handle and get that flair on the heel and you have a GREAT kephart. if you insist on a fat micarta handle make that a different knife.. the bush crafters are going to love your Kephart the way it is. .i know i do.. J

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff. I'll probably do a scandi, a Saber, and maybe a full or convex grind. I appreciate your input on the handle thickness. I like the thin scales, but they seem maybe a bit too thin......but I will for sure work in the flare on the back of the handle.

[@jeffnotti9932]

@@Bushradical the heel base of the bade.at the front.. has the flair..the thin thing is un-intuitive i would suggest you sharpen that skinny thing up and use it .. really use it .. it will speak to you.. but i digress and i have a small hand.. i'll bet you do a good job coming up with some thing that works better than most. i love knives and love talking about them i have a nice bunch of em. i have my mom's chef's knife, it is older than i am. My friend gave me her grandfathers wolf jaw handled knife that is very old.. i have my dads wwii 4'' kabar, we used it to cut bait the first time he took me fishing, we were not allowed to have it. I have lost of knives all with differing purposes I love em.. j

[@joesneon]

Lookin good Dave!!!! Love my ulu!!!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@antoniomanuelfidalgo7565]

Great Work....

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@LarsRibe]

I think going for the finished O1 is a very good decision. That'll work great. I'd go for the Minto 2.0 (Bushradical?) and the blade stamp could be calligraphic REK. Radical Edge Knives

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Lars

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Dave good video man I enjoyed it thank you 4 it and I hope that's you and your family had a nice Easter and then knives look good I think you should call him Bush radical knives and I have a suggestion maybe you can make some hatchets and some axes to

[@Bushradical]

Axes and hatchets are out of my skill set .....but it would be super cool. Thanks

[@scottsmith4111]

Bushradical you're quite welcome Dave

[@aksalaman4689]

Hi Dave Whipple. Knives are coming along great. I really like your design on the Kephart and cant wait to see them for sale. I like the idea of the wood handle myself. As far as a name for the Minto look alike....how about "The Eklund" or just "Eklund" ?

[@Bushradical]

Yes, someone else mentioned that too.....I will definitely name one of my knives the "Eklund".

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Knifes are looking good

[@Bushradical]

Thanks LT

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

Brand name "D.W.O." on every handle. (Dave Whipple Original) Been waiting for another knife vid. Looking good Dave! 3rd knife name "Solus Ambulo" Latin for I walk alone, or "Solum" latin for alone. Cheers!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Joshua. I have several knife vids ready to go .....i'll be uploading soon.

[@aaronnelson1099]

I thought you had a water jet in your garage Dave!? 🤔😂🔥👍👌

[@Bushradical]

Oh heck no! My house doesn't cost what a water jet set up would cost!!

[@wandasample9568]

The new name should be (The Yukon) since its made in Alaska. Hugs Jody

[@SeanFarrR]

Hey Dave! We love Minto Flats too. Headed back in about a month and will be flying out to stay a few days out there near the convergence caches. In that light, we suggest "The Pike" for knife 3. :). Maybe catch you up there soon! Keep up the great channel work bud!

[@Bushradical]

you mean where the Tolovana and the Chatinika come together?

[@SeanFarrR]

@@Bushradical yup, where the old Athabaskin caches are, across from the plywood cabins. Know the spot I assume?

[@jaypadulchick1355]

Nice!! For the shop name I like Bushradical Knife Works! Maybe you could name a knife after Mayzie!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks. I think I'll go with something just like that....and just stamp "Bushradical" on the blades

[@stephensgate1]

Dave? I’m serious......I would like to buy one brother. -Stephen, Ohio

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Stephen. How have you been? Long time no see. Hope all is well

[@bronzesnake7004]

"BUSHRAD KNIVES" Bushrad Knives are making their point and cutting through the industry with some of the sharpest designs and innovative new takes on some of the old standards, and putting true Bushmaster blades in the hands of some of the most seasoned, experienced bush craft experts on the planet!! The pros got their experience spending thousands of hours in the bush, and where most of us would starve or freeze in an emergency situation, these experts have not only defeated tremendous odds surviving under any number of emergency situations, and folks like Les Stroud will always embrace changes and new tech, as well as innovative changes on tools every pro survivalist uses and cannot do without. So I submit, "BUSHRAD A CUT ABOVE THE REST", WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO EVEN US MERE MORTALS AND YOU DON'T NEED DEEP POCKETS, THIS WON'T CUT INTO YOUR RENT/MORTGAGE/GROCERY bills either! These are sharp knives both physically and aesthetically! Do NOT take a stab in the dark and buy knives based on labels, that can only lead to unnecessary danger and disappointment! Why not buy a knife from the actual person who makes the knives by hand as opposed to the conveyor belt mass production blades made by programmed machines on long assembly lines. For my peace of mind, and for my money, Bushrad Knives are the very best quality knives anyone could make or buy!! When it comes to tools you may need to save your life, or your family's lives God forbid, tool failure at a critical time!! With the Bushrad knives, you know each and every single one was lovingly and very carefully crafted from start to finish. If you want little custom details, you let the knife maker know and BOOM, you got it!! If there's some issue with your blade/handle, you contact the maker and get whatever it might be resolved fast!! Good luck trying that with...the other guys...sigh. There's my submission brosephus!! :) Jack - Canada

[@onionhead5780]

Love the last kephardt style knife with broom handle type handle. My personal request would be a micarta handle that is removable.

[@Bushradical]

I don't know if I'll do a removable handle ( I don't know how) but I will probably do micarta.

[@onionhead5780]

Bushradical Google search for “round threaded nut studs” or “threaded sleeve rod bar”. The underside of the micarta is recessed where the nut studs will sit. You install the nut studs through the holes drilled in the knife blank and sandwich them in between the micarta scales. Attach you screws and you have a removable handle. I would send pics or video if you have email

[@rev2kev]

No name suggestions but I think doing your own cutting and treating is the way to go. I'm about where you are in setting up a shop, although I don't yet have a big grinder.

[@Bushradical]

Hey Kevin, what type of knives are you planning on making?

[@rev2kev]

@@Bushradical Hi Dave. I have a neck knife design I made from an old blade I had laying around. Also working on a larger bushcraft style knife. It will have a drop point and a little deeper sweep. Also the handle will be contoured for finger grips. I just have HF 1x30 grinder so its a reaallllyyy slow process! It'll also be my first heat treat. Fun and challenging! Hope you do well with yours.

[@tonycamaro1677]

Great designs. I’d be considering ordering one. A beveled handle where it comes into the blade might be nice. Thank you.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks...What exactly do you mean "beveled handle" ? Could you describe what you mean a bit? Thanks

[@tonycamaro1677]

Thanks for your question. I mean narrowing the top of the handle/scales so they taper into the blade, where you might otherwise put a bolster. A bevel makes it easier to choke up for close work like whittling, and helps index the knife by feel.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

I will be watching your take/concept of the Kephart. Will you be offering them via ebay? I looked, but couldn't find the Ulu.

[@Bushradical]

I took the ulu ad down when they sold out, so if you didn't see it then they were gone. As for the knives I will probably take paypal and skip eBay altogether. They take a big cut and would rather not have to raise the prices 10 % to cover the bay fee.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

@@Bushradical Right On! LOL I HATE eBay Fees...

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Bushradical Paypal/eBay whatever is fine ... but when a service (like eBay) get's too big they get greedy and try to overcharge. Human nature I guess. As long as there is competition things tend to self regulate. But when there is no longer competition then other solutions (e.g. the state) will hopefully be working. (getting of the soap box now)

[@richarddeschaine1340]

Great designs, I'm getting ready to start making my own knives just have a couple more things to purchase. By the way, I'm going with o1 because of heat treat

[@VahidCullsberg]

Exciting 👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Vahid.

[@timgallimore1678]

Hey Dave , love your channel. How can someone go about buying one of your knives?

[@JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON]

Dave. Great to see the shop up and working. Why the bandsaw switch? Hoping to hear from Alone shortly but perhaps a name derived from that adventure? Take care.

[@Bushradical]

Hey Jeff, to answer your question, my old bandsaw was my metal cutting saw and it just ran too fast. It kept ruining blades. I think it ran 600FPM, and the port a band runs at 300. Also the portaband has blades I can get at lower....where the old Delta saw I could only get wood blades locally.

[@Bushradical]

As for a name from ALONE.... I don't know...but I am in the process of designing a Hudson Bay knife ( the knife I Took on Alone.

[@danyoungs4061]

Love the direction with O1 and the protaband . Style one I think needs a a little longer handle in my opinion, love the kephart . Are you using a grinding gig? Great idea to use cheap cold roll for mock ups. Thanks for letting us learn with you. I got my 14 inch wood band saw and drillpress from being inspired by you. Keep leading the way Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Right on, thanks Dan. As for the gig, its a block of wood with one corner cut out at a 90 degree angle.......then I tilt the table on the grinder to the angle I want but the gig is just a 90. My gig is made from a 2x4.

[@scottevans5038]

Good luck with knifes.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@wilmamowery3272]

Hey get us a video with Brooke little hands on the new minnow for us women thanks Dave and the minnow. Is pretty

[@Bushradical]

Its actually called the "MINTO" but I like the name "Minnow" too!!! Maybe we should do a smaller version for smaller hands.

[@Ubette-th7kw]

Great idea.. I was thinking the same thing.. Smaller hands

[@samc705]

I must admit that the straightback Minto looks like a good one. Why not make the Minto in different blade lengths David...Variety brother...Variety. :)

[@Bushradical]

I could do that.

[@Jackalopestravels]

The Kephart is very interesting to me. The other looks too easy to cut all my fingers off with. I have several custom built and production knives. Hell, I even have one of your Ulu knives. But, I just haven’t found the perfect knife for me yet.

[@justpettet3506]

David H that kephart looks like perfection. We can all stop looking finally hahaha

[@Bushradical]

Me Either. But I'm sure I will get close now ( for me anyway)

[@Bushradical]

LOL, Thanks

[@Jackalopestravels]

I just ordered another Mora Companion right after watching your video. I’ve also got a Mora Bushcraft that I almost always reach for over all of the other more expensive and or fancy knives I own. Maybe that’ll hold me over until you decide to make that Kephart available. At that point, I’d sure like at least a chance at one, assuming it’s not priced out of my range (and if it is, I understand. A lot of work goes into those). Anyway, I bought one of the first ulus you made, and maybe I can get one of the first of these.

[@davidberry8498]

Hand made is the way to go. I especially like individual knives VS. carbon copy clones.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

David Berry:- One problem with individual production vs. waterjet pattern cutting a couple dozen knife blanks is boredom of doing the same thing over & over for your customers' orders and the need to keep your fan base happy by delivering those knives in a decent time frame. It's one thing to hand make a dozen knives of one pattern, but a whole different story if your orders get into the hundreds. The answer is of course to do both...hand cut some for experimentation & fun, but waterjet popular selling knives to keep up with demand. Let's hope Dave has the orders for this to be a problem!

[@Bushradical]

I think you have a great point.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@TonyGeneseo]

First I know its about 1 1/2 year old video but I'm still catching up. Lol. Second and probably most important damn that's a kickass design and to be making your own knives is something I can't even put into words ! I'm a knife nut and have way too many to count !! Can't reinvent the wheel but there's always room for a personal twist ! Third I think at least one of your knives should be called the Whipple ! It's an awesome last name thats my vote for one of them if your still making them ! Just rolls off the tongue has something about it that screams for a knife especially to be named that ! Maybe a bone or antler handle on those. Maybe a gut knife. Ripper maybe or maybe not. Fourth how do I get a Minto (sp) ? Knew it was your place as soon as u said the name ! Sheath ? That one looks like the true all around knife ! Also a thinner blace one could be called Brookie for obvious reasons but more of a fish cleaning/filet knife. Thanks and stay safe Dave !!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.....as for getting a knife, I'll do another batch at some point...

[@mrnelson1911]

Very nice Dave. Please post some prices when your time allows.

[@Bushradical]

Hey Mark, I don't know what I'm gonna charge yet. I haven't got into making sheaths yet, so thats a (?) I may just auction of the first run of knives on eBay.

[@mrnelson1911]

@@Bushradical Appreciate your response Dave.

[@LandonWills]

You will find your groove and we will like your groove brother

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Landon.

[@spider5001]

Really like that puukko 🙂

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!!!

[@stuartkcalvin]

Wow!

[@GaerHampton]

Even if it is more work, I think that it's better that you are going to cut out your blanks and heat treat them yourself. That more of the knife crafting that you do, the more it's a knife that you hand crafted (to state the obvious). And yeah, It sounds like it just makes more sense to not committing yourself to farming out those tasks. I'm very interested in both Minto and the "improved" Kephart designs. Knife brand name? "Boreal Blades"? (I'd say something like "Boreal Bladesmithing" but I guess that would imply that you were hammering out the steel on an anvil.)

[@Bushradical]

Thanks MCO. My brother and I were going to go in together making knives under ( Black Spruce Knives) but I decided it would be better to Not be in a partnership, so He will use that name when he gets ready to put out some knives. But I like that whole up north vibe. Boreal Blades is a good name

[@pilgrim8610]

would you help me a good wetstone?and best way to use it...they are so expensive something not to pricy but effective and durable

[@StevanOutdoor]

My preference would be a puuko style blade with a straight spine and high scandi or even a saber grind and a broomstick handle with a palm swell. Pins but also epoxy so no water or dirt can come in between the blade and the handle. The handle thick indeed because most of these knives have handles that are too thin and cause fatigue. I would say the BCNW1 knife with a bit longer handle and a rounded of pommel. A lot of knife handles are too small for big hands. As handle materials micarta or G10. I do prefer a lanyard hole. I very rarely use a lanyard but I like the option when working above water, deep snow, steep hills, etc. For a smaller knife like this for me the most important is comfortable in the hand with a long and thick enough handle for every grip and easy to clean. A narrow puuko style blade to get in these small paces when doing fine carving or butchering. That's also the reason why I don't like the Kephart style blade design. It's just to broad for fine tasks. As a name I would suggest Alas knives because you're from Alaska.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the input DB! I appreciate it. Just yesterday I met with a guy named Ben Piersma who owns an online bushcraft supply website....Ben's Backwoods. He just lives right up my road. Anyway...he designed a knife called the "Lagom". LT wright makes this knife. And it sounds just like what you're talking about. I got to check one out, and it was a very nice design.

[@StevanOutdoor]

@@Bushradical I have heard of him and know the Lagom design and like it! Ben Piersma you say. He's Dutch like me. Piersma is a Dutch last name. Well, he's probably American but his ancestors arrived from The Netherlands, probably Friesland. I did not know he lives in Alaska, but that's great that he lives close to you. His Lagom design is very well tested and has many likes on youtube. It's indeed the design I talk about. Simple and straight forward and easy to clean. I do like LT Wright knives and BHK also. O1 steel is not the best for the damp and wet environment I live in or go on vacations. Never been to Alaska but visited the PNW and love the nature there. But I also love Colombia and the nature there. Planning on organizing bushcraft trips to different parts, like the PNW, Colombia, Brazil, etc. Maybe Alaska? I have tested many knives in my life because I'm old, including some Enzo knives from Finland. In Colombia the Enzo Elver in 12c27 stainless and one of my most used bushcraft knives is the Enzo trapper in D2 but I did round of the pommel section because it gave me hotspots. I read about the problems some people were having with D2 steel in cold conditions so I took it out in winter, left it outside the camp in freezing conditions and in the morning started batoning and all is fine. Never had a chip in that blade (knock on wood). I like the fact that's it's semi stainless for food prep reasons. I'm not a knife maker, but I'll give you some food for thought I only gave to Enzo/Brisa so far. A lot of knives come with different size blades but never with different size handles. I would introduce these different size handles if I was a knife maker. Atb from Holland and say hello to Ben also Steve

[@harrybachmann9815]

Sounds like you made the right choices with all the changes you made. My question is... when can I order one!?🔪 😎

[@Bushradical]

LOL, Thanks. I hope to have some ready in a few weeks.

[@Caintuckee64]

*liked the Saw blade Ulu's! Do you make any with Antler handles?*

[@Bushradical]

No, I don't have any experience with bone or antler.

[@Caintuckee64]

@@Bushradical Talk to Jay Valente on FB tell him I mentioned him. He has made knives for The Wooded Beardsman and others on KZbin. He is EXCELLENT and he's good people!

[@normabrand9522]

Radicals knifes is a great name

[@bronzesnake7004]

I nominate Dave AKA Bushradical for "Forged in Steel" !! DO I have a second?? Also, this is the "BUSHRAD" knife in my reality!! I am STOKED to see you're creating a forge, which is the next video for me!! Awesome stuff broham! Would Bronzesnake dude ever be stoked to have one of your prototypes!! Bronzesnake's birthday is Aug 2nd!! WHAT THE??!! How did that get in there???? :) Jack - Canada

[@Bushradical]

LOL! Aug 2nd eh?

[@bronzesnake7004]

@@Bushradical "LOL! Aug 2nd eh?" I already told folks that I don't know how that precious information got posted!! tee hee hee! ") Jack - Cana tah daaaaa AKA Canada

[@soisitimpossible]

How about the name wanderer....I just find when I'm in the bush that's usually what I do the most of just wander around. Like the BR Wanderer. Hey if you make any of your larger pattern how about albatross as they've got a big wingspan. Dunno just a few ideas.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks. I like the wanderer. Cool name

[@jamescarryl9690]

Dave how about Bushman or Littlebush? Since you're making them brand them to you.

[@OzMan9989]

James Carryl Little bush!!! Haha. I’d like a littlebush too!!!!

[@earljtsmoot9421]

DW put a circle around it so it will look like branding iron was used on it. That would be a nice logo on the blade.

[@Bushradical]

That would be nice! But, I think there is a DW knives already...

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

So where is the website I can buy one of these through? Can we mail a pattern to you and just get some finished blades back for us to put our own handles on? (I need something to do between when i finally get my degree in December, and when I return to S.E. Alaska in May/June.)

[@Bushradical]

I'll be doing knives in the later part of fall.

[@paulthomas2337]

Dave I really like the name of Whipple, but since most of your series is about BushRadical bushcraft I really like that name very much. But everyone needs a new Whipple knife! @@@ Ok here is a different type of name: Raspberry - reason is that it is made using rasps and also is a berry good knife. Sorta funky I know.

[@Bushradical]

LOL

[@sarahgrooms5606]

D-2 is a soft metal and if you heat it to harden it it will become brittle

[@barryhopesgthope686]

Are you going to make a classic Bowie knife? I like the name Bushradical. I live in El Paso, Texas, I had to ask. I think I might have to start saving my pennies.

[@Bushradical]

Good question. I will probably make a Hudson bay style knife, but I don't know about a Bowie yet.

[@turtlecreek4633]

The Bama-rama-bis!

[@Bushradical]

LOL. right on

[@stephenzevetchin]

Progress! Name idea: whiporwill