Making a knife blank, start to finish.

[@gkeyman565]

Not sure how I missed these knife video's but I'm getting them now. Have a great day

[@Uniqueness82]

You sir are heavensent. I'm really happy i found your channel. You are the key i needed to start my own bushcraft adventure. I hope you and your family is doing good. God bless your creative and adventerous spirit. Sorry for my bad english.

[@henryknight7876]

I just bought a portaband to cut blanks with, I was grinding flatbar in a vise but I wanted to use up these 14 inch concrete blades. I said this before I am a concrete finisher I am Cultured Concrete on FB most of the work I do is stamped concrete I was tired of slabs and track builders about 30 yrs ago, your portaband mounting system is on point cheap and useful thanks Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Henry. .....from a fellow concrete guy.

[@FabianVasquez6]

No, you are the best! Haha! Great vid as always. Need one of these first run knives in my life. Keep us posted.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Fabian.

[@tango-bravo]

Nice content and approach to this build. I didn’t realize you were a knife maker, too. I also like to make knives when I can, but I don’t have the shop space to do noisy metal work. That is usually do these days is reprofile or regrind old kitchen knives down into new patterns and then put new handles on them. When I was younger living with my parents in a rural area, I could do things like blacksmithing and heat treating of steel, but that’s pretty much out of the question in apartment living.

[@WeTheArmed]

Very intelligent decision, in making your first run a Kephart style blade! Right down to the lanyard hole. I personally don't like lanyards, but it's very smart to include it, for those that do! Sign me up for a two hole!!! Pro tip.... make a bunch.... thank me later, lol!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks ATB. I figured if I didn't put in a lanyard hole then 50% of the folks would want one....

[@erndtnorthmichigan628]

Still looking forward to three. One for my grandson, one for my son, and one for myself. You won't have to ship them to Holland. I will come pick them up. I would like to shake the hand of the man who handmade our knives. Love the design and looking forward to following your process.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks EM. Look forward to it.

[@yvettenoel8333]

Enjoy watching your videos Dave. It reminds me of my husband who was a jack of all trades, collected a lot of used things to restore them next to new. If he didn't have what he needed, he would build it. He was raised in a family of 14 children & they never had much. Their Dad never drove a vehicle but did have a tractor. They lived from what they produced on their farm like our family of 13 did. At least my Dad had a car.

[@Bushradical]

Thats hard core. Where di you grow up?

[@yvettenoel8333]

I grew up on a farm 20 south from the town of St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, My husband's family grew up on a farm 40 north of St. Paul. @@Bushradical

[@Bushradical]

I wish I had more time to see your province. I know both sides of the YellowHead Highway ( and 43) but thats about it.

[@yvettenoel8333]

Yes, I also watched the videos when you travel to Alaska & the help you received when you passed through Fort Saskatchewan. I cherish all the work you & Brooke do while you are living in Alaska. The cabins you are building are very interesting.@@Bushradical

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@billyb.9878]

Good move young man. Can't finish concrete till your 64. I'm a retired Carpenter & was done @ 57. I pray this works out for you. Good luck.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Billy.

[@davidpaulgriffin]

Another great vid. I really appreciated your thought process in the design of your knife blank. Keep up the good work.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks David.

[@LandonWills]

Looks great brother! Can’t wait to see your first run!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Landon.

[@aksalaman4689]

Here we go!!! I believe you are going to be swamped with knife orders Dave! I wish you the best of luck in the knife business and hope the kids can start to help you in the near future. I look forward to owning a Bushradical improved Kephart design knife in the future.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks AKman. I appreciate it.

[@aksalaman4689]

Of course.@@Bushradical

[@13yrag]

Your welcome Dave and thanks to you for keeping us entertained I do hope your channel grows just because your a good genuine person. Knife is looking good

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Marvell

[@bobjoncas2814]

..lookin' forward to the finished knife and the process you use..good luck on your build..

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bob.

[@Revenant1431]

I just checked and you have 20,073 subs. Congrats Dave. Blank looks great. Cheers.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks John.

[@lincoln2douglas]

The drop point tip of your knife is similar to my Ontario RAT1 folder which I carry every day and love. It is very useful in all situations and agree with you that the shape will serve most users in most uses very well. I like your approach. If a knife buyer wanted one that was perfect in every aspect with laser accuracy, then any one of the mass-produced models would do. If one is looking for an artists' eye, then yours would fit the bill. Thanks, Dave for letting us look over your shoulder in your shop.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Lincoln. I really appreciate that.

[@aaronnelson1099]

Congrads Dave! Indeed 20 is a milestone!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Aaron.

[@kristopherkohtala4341]

Congrats on 20K eh! Im from the U.P. but currently live in Toronto. Have always love the Whipple family channels. keep it up and get me one of those knives!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks KK!! Where in the U.P. are you from? Brooke and I spent a winter in North Republic ( south west of Ishpheming)..... Thats where I picked up the (EH!) that I have never lost since.

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

Love all the old shop equipment. Congrats on 20K. Thank's Dave

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Ruthie. The old equipment is such fun to use. I just love the vintage stuff.

[@mitchalgreen7244]

Awesome, you can not go wrong with a kephart design, love it.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mitchel.

[@lrrp692]

Can't wait to see it finished....love the style ......

[@Bushradical]

Thanks LRRP69!

[@cherylt8590]

Can't wait to see the finished look,just awesome I bet,ty for sharing 👍😊...

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Cheryl.

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Dave good video man I enjoyed it one day hopefully I'll have all the tools that you have and I could do my own thing and you just keep being Who You Are that's what makes us watch you love you man stay safe God bless

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Scott. I appreciate that brother.

[@wildlifebushcraft6819]

Can't wait to see your finished products and congrats on 20,000 !!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Wild Life BushCraft!

[@1rdgrnnr]

Dave, I make knives, I like what you're doin, and your presentation. Good luck in your endeavors !!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Calvin. I'll keep documenting the process.....let me know if I get too far off course! LOL

[@bronzesnake7004]

Davy Deals! Hey brother, man I love this channel, I really and honestly do Dave. You and the little lady are just awesome salt of the earth people who I would be proud to have as friends! At 56, or as those punk kids and their transistor radios say "fiddy six" I've been places, seen things, scary things, like the day I met my wife! ") You don't meet many people with the body of knowledge you have Dave, but then there's two of yus! Brook is an absolute firecracker, and just full of knowledge and skills that would take regular slobs like me three lifetimes to know half! Then there's the skill of being great teachers! I've known people who could tear a Jumbo Jet engine apart and put it back together in a few days! Incredible mechanics, but ask them to show you how to do something and they're completely lost! You just have to look at the state of a large percent of university students today and you know that nonsense took truly monstrous incompetence at the "professor" level!! Again, if one of you two cats was a good teacher on top of all that body of skill and knowledge you both have, that would be pretty cool, but AGAIN, you're both awesome, pro teachers as well!! If that doesn't sicken jealous people enough, you're both fantastic musicians and writers too!! ! There's but one thing a person can say...HOW DARE YOU!! I love this channel, can't wait to see the next one Dave! Superior job maestro!! Jack - Canada

[@Bushradical]

Thank you Jack. I feel very humbled by your opinion of my wife and I. Thank you for the kind words.

[@darbybronn248]

I've always felt the same as far as the point on a Kephart. I would definitely be interested in purchasing one of those knives when you have some for sale! I love the videos, thanks Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Darby.

[@russellblankenship8164]

Just started watching your videos a lot of good things here thank you

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Russell

[@tjosey8885]

Awesome video Dave! You should make up a bunch and bring them to the Michigan Bushcraft Spring Gathering! I'll be bringing mine with me.

[@Bushradical]

Maybe I'll do that. At the rate I'm getting things done, I hope they are done by may :)

[@tjosey8885]

@@Bushradical ah, you'll get em done 🙂

[@tonycorvair]

Looks like you got a great design can't wait for the next video

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Tony

[@mikethompson8712]

The first blank of "B Radical knifeworks". I look forward to more designs and content. Congratulations on 20k Dave. Have a Happy and prosperous New Year.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mike.

[@buckeyecodger3448]

Congrats on the 20,000 subscribers. I really enjoy both your and Brooke's videos. I like the knife design and look forward to the upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Murphy.....I'll pass on the good word to Brooke...she's right here.

[@tonyroberts9009]

Congratulations on 20k+, Awesome job on knife blank Dave. I would suggest getting a respirator, I just did, it makes breathing so much better around all the metal dust..... save them lungs .

[@Bushradical]

I have one. When I'm doing Ulus I use my respirator through all the handle work. I wouldn't do anything without it. I actually have asthma, so its important to me to use one....but here I was just taking the burs off so I didn't really think much of it.

[@jeffcarter3139]

Run with it brother. 5/32nds. heck yeah! Orange G-10? D-2,? Great minds think alike? What the heck. Hope I can afford one of your first masterpieces Dave. Get that heat treat and temper most excellent!!! Yeah buddy. I'm a old counter top man and we water jet all of our granite in house. Brass rods cut down for pins w/ epoxy will be cost effective. Go Dave Go. I hope I'm in a position to be one of your first customers with your new knife shop. Tennessee

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff. I like the simplicity of solid pins for sure.

[@JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON]

...Sent you an email about knife prototypes before I saw your video and suggested these things...lol. Looks great Dave. Can't wait to see final job.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff. I hope to get them to water jet next week.

[@LiveToSurvive]

Great looking knife so far. Keep up the good work.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks LTS!

[@Aussiehomestead1965]

Dave, I draw mine on paper and cut out. Use small magnets to hold on position on steel and hit It with white spray can lightly and then cut the blank out.

[@RoundBoyRanch]

Dave! Man you're doing it!!! I'm excited to see the progress you're making. I'm a firm believer that people that influence a good circle of like minded people are of the best character, keep it coming brother, great video.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks !! I appreciate that.

[@Bruce_S]

Think I'd like that design very much!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bruce.

[@kevintulak9987]

Congrats on hitting 20000 subs. Well deserved. I got a knife blank for Christmas and put the scales on, I think I may be starting an addiction. I am already planning on making some files knives.I am looking forward to watching your process, I have lots to learn. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Kevin.....but you probably know as much as I do..So you may not learn much LOL.

[@Pencil-b4m]

I've always thought the same thing about the Kephart design. I'd love you get one of your blades when they're ready.Congrats on 20k subs!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bama Woodsman!!

[@Pencil-b4m]

Bushradical you're welcome!

[@samc705]

Congrats on the 20k David and a Happy New Year to you, Brooke and the kids.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great video. Cool looking blade shape.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks TZ!

[@donaldhofman296]

I've added metal to a axe with a welder that someone abused very badly and then retempered it! It came out pretty good!

[@Bushradical]

Awesome!

[@CliffManis]

enjoyed, and thanks.. Keep up the positive YAK, never stop it.

[@lennelonge2626]

You are making headway! It is going to be a great knife for sure! Congrats on making 20k.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Lenne.

[@grantlee459]

Good video !!!! cant wait to see the finished product. good luck in all you do . Going to want me one . I'm a knife freak hahaha .

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Grant.

[@gstokely7]

Great video and enjoyed watching.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Gail.

[@gosmoothgolight6285]

High-fives to you, Dave! 20K Subscribers :) Way to go!! I'm really liking your design mods on the classic Kep. I agree on the thicker blade for batoning kindling as well as the blade tip shape. Really loving this series, sir! Kihelakayo ... God Bless :)

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dave!

[@007af]

Dave you are just a great person and I hope that you have time to make a second run of your knifes because I want one!! Your videos are awesome

[@DanoLXF]

You're making it happen Dave, and you deserve all the good things to come. Congratulations on the 20k !

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dano. Its cool to see the sub count go up. Its nice to know you're doing something somebody enjoys.

[@DanoLXF]

@@Bushradical You're like the dude everyone would like to be friends with.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dano, that was very kind of you brother.

[@DanoLXF]

@@Bushradical You're welcome Dave, happy grinding.

[@mikecole1624]

Great video Dave!! You rock, brother!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mike!

[@justpettet3506]

GREAT LOOKING KNIFE!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jutty!

[@madonnaokeefe594]

Would like to see you make a filleting knife 8" blade...love your videos, great job!

[@Bushradical]

Maybe someday

[@woodswomenlukinichgreen1888]

I really want to learn to do that. You make it look easy.

[@Bushradical]

Its been easy so far.......but I need to get more done. I procrastinate.LOL

[@woodswomenlukinichgreen1888]

Oh how I know that feeling. From the property up by Homer to the 2 wrangell island propertys, and the Rental in Salem OR I'm rebuilding from the ground up , the 3 1/2 Acres in Canby Oregon where we live. Crap I'd like to just go up and work on Alaska and build and carve.

[@Bushradical]

I would like to sell it all sometime and live in a tent.....

[@woodswomenlukinichgreen1888]

Lol, but not a homeless man,lol. Just camping fishing and hunting , yup the good life.

[@dalet6250]

Congratulations on the 20k! When I started watching you had under 1k and I couldn't figure out why. It was just a matter of time. Your videos are a great way to relax and learn some cool stuff at the same time. Keep them coming.

[@Bushradical]

Thank you Dale. 1k was a while ago!! It doesn't seem like Ive been at this almost 2 years. I really enjoy doing youtube. It doesn't feel like work

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Congrats on 20k subs!! I just sub'd today. Been watching a lot of videos on making knives and came across yours this morning. I am going to attempt to make my son and myself a nice bushcraft knife. We are just getting into bushcrafting. We already have Condor Bushlore knives, but being that I am from WV where we like to make our own stuff, I want to try my hand at making a knife. We have been hunting, big thing here in WV, for years. I have been hunting for over 38 years and my son has been hunting for 15 years. I haven't seen all your videos, so I am going to be browsing around looking at your selections of videos, and keep and eye out for updates to this video. Thanks for sharing. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@Bushradical]

Hey Juddie, thanks for the sub. I wish I had more knife vids up but I'm just getting started too. I have cousins down in West Virginia....down in Chapmanville.

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

@@Bushradical small world Dave! Well I live in Fayetteville a few miles from the famous New River Gorge Bridge. Lived here all my life, in WV, originally from Oak Hill which is only 6 miles from Fayetteville. I will be keeping an eye on your channel for updates on your experiences on your knife build. I might do a video of mine, but mine will be mostly all by hand. Don't have a band saw, do have a hand grinder and I need to make a gig for doing the bevel. Trying to gather as much information that I can gather right now. Have a great day. Juddie - J & J TOA

[@Bushradical]

Best of luck Juddie.

[@3dock694]

you should do weekend, or week getaways. I would pay to come hangout with you for a weekend or a week, learn some things, enjoy what life tastes like off grid. Maybe make a knife or two.. even fish.. you name it lol.. you could make a business out of those cabins you make on your land.. food for thought

[@vossierebel]

WOW!! From 20K to over 440K... that is some increase! Mostly because your subs really enjoy you... and the content is cool!!!👍👍😁😁

[@73FORGE]

Cool design Dave! Looking forward to some grinding soon eh! Let the therapy begin! 👍🏼🍺 Cheers brother

[@73FORGE]

Oh and congrats on the 20K subs! That’s Awesome!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Steve. I really need to get grinding for sure. It seems like Ive done a lot of work and got nowhere so far.....but really I've just done a lot of thinking and very little "doing" . It'll be nice to have some work to go through.

[@RyanGr33n]

I love your channel! I can’t wait for these knives to be for sale!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Ryan. I'm glad you like the channel!

[@charlesmontgomery5475]

Please inform when I can pre-order, congrats on your 20k milestone, your content is great bud! Keep at it!

[@Bushradical]

Thats Charles.

[@cousineddie7898]

Really enjoy the videos you post, learn a lot from you. Would be interested to see what kind of stand you made for that Bauer portaband saw that you are using as a benchtop bandsaw. Thank you!

[@jhend8038]

Happy new year Dave! Love your videos

[@Bushradical]

Thanks J!

[@larry323]

As always Dave great job on the video! I really like your simplistic way of doing things. It's still bugging me that your working in that cold garage when there is a wood burner a couple feet away. I know your a tuff guy but maybe you could include it in your videos with a short fire side chat at the end of each video. Thanks again. Larry

[@Bushradical]

Hey Larry, you're the second person thats mentioned the cold garage :) The thing is the garage is right next to the house so its easy to skip on over and do something then pop right back in the house....I don't start a fire unless I plan to be out there for a while.

[@stephenzevetchin]

Dave, try this:take pencil edge and cover the back side of drawing with broad graphite lines, make it as covered/thick as you can. Flip it over and now trace it onto the cardboard. It will preserve your original drawing AND the image won't "grow" with any mistaken lines you may have the other way.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@stephenzevetchin]

@@Bushradical you're doing a great job. I love your passion and drive.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@Paulbeck]

I watched this the other day. I've been thinking about those larger scraps you have left. Just a thought, how about using those to make small replica of the bigger knives, and sell some in pairs. My Dad had a beautiful set a long time ago. The sheath had a smaller sheath sewed to it so both knives used the same one. They must have came from an oriental country, because they had dragons embedded in pearl handles. Absolutely beautiful. Now I know you probably don't want to get that involved, but the big knife, small knife combo would probably sell good. Just a thought from Paul.

[@Bushradical]

Interesting thought...

[@aubreymaxam7465]

Keep up the great work! Knife looks good. Please stop begging for negative comments too! Lol!!! God bless!!

[@Bushradical]

LOL. Thanks Aubrey.

[@jeffnotti9932]

Excellent ideas.. very cool Great start... I got a bk62, Ian beckers reproduction of the original (he managed to acquire an original) it is a real nice knife, it has an interesting balance and can cut. I completely understand your issue and desire to change it up just a bit. What grinds are you going for. I like a saber grind.. it cuts great in all kinds if situations especially with food!. i like a knife i can cook with after all those feather sticks are carved up. Your knife is your life!.. what are your handle thoughts. i opted not to get a genesis because i didn't like the thumb notches at the blade so i got a outback the custom lt wright made for blade hq, and it is great. my other real favorite is a BK2 it is an awesome beast 1/4" thick and can cut a tomato, and field dress a Buick. Sweet knif . I love knives.. they are so much fun.. Keep at it. making a knife is the ultimate.. i am still learning (yea 50 years) to use a Washita Stone, and a Whetstone, made a strop and am considering giving up and getting a tormek just cause i want all those edges to shave... Talking knives .. love it J

[@Bushradical]

Hey Jeff, I'm into Saber grinds too, so that will for sure be one grind I 'll work with. I like Wood and Micarta for handles, but I'm not into much thats "exotic". I like simple. Check out my LT wright genesis review.....I feel the same way about the thumb notches ( great knife otherwise).

[@ergezinger]

That clip point is exactly what i think of everytime i see a kepart

[@KillingerUSA]

Looking good buddy!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks K. How's the sheath business coming?

[@KillingerUSA]

@@Bushradical busy! Very busy!!

[@KMLifeadventure]

Can't believe I missed the knife videos. 20K subs now your at 46K subs cheers!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@marklaurenz2131]

Congrats on 20k Subs

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mark.

[@WRLoco]

​@@Bushradicalcongrats on a million.

[@tinyz81]

its a sin in germany to not vice grip the blank while drill pressing it :D so satiesfying to see the good ol industrial tools now seing working and paying off for you i love it =) !

[@Bushradical]

hanks DH! Its fun to use the old stuff.

[@geemac7267]

looking forward to your 2" x 72" belt grinder build :). You know it's coming. lol

[@Bushradical]

LOL, I actually have another 2 hp motor and I might do just that!

[@bradharris8307]

Love the video's. I just became a subscriber the other day. Hope you and your family had a good Christmas and New years.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Brad! I hope you enjoy the channel!! As for Christmas we had a great day......unfortunately Ive been sick ever since. I must have edited out 200 coughs in this video. LOL. Thanks for the sub!

[@bradharris8307]

Awww that sucks hope you get feeling better. And I love the channel. I'm from the same small town you are so it was pretty neat to see your channel. As a matter of fact you probably don't remember me I was a little peeler the last time I seen you. Oh congrats on 20 k for subs can't wait to see the finished knifes.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Brad. You're from Morley?

[@bradharris8307]

Yes sir. My father is Lonnie Harris

[@Bushradical]

Right on!

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Congrats on the 20 K subs. Well deserve and much more to come, im sure

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Diane.

[@woodswomenlukinichgreen1888]

thanks for great video.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Patty.

[@zRockin1]

Hi Dave, my pc did a nose dive, so I'm sorry for not commenting lately. Doing this a my notebook is a pain lol. Cool video bud, Rock On!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Z. Sorry about your computer.

[@trevorshuma2507]

I bought your condor knife on ebay and im looking forward to getting one of these

[@Bushradical]

Hey Trevor! Did you buy the Micarta Bushlore?

[@trevorshuma2507]

@@Bushradicales bought it for 61$ thanks for the great deal

[@donaldhofman296]

I've dug out lots of slivers with a knife, its got to be a sharp and pointed!

[@Bushradical]

YES! I feel the same way.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

I'm tracking with you on the blade tip. I do prefer something a bit more stabby-er-ish (I made this word up) than the traditional Kephart spearpoint so nicely done! Since you are over 1/8" thick be sure to get the grind high enough so it will still cut through space and time easily and not just be a pry bar. Congrats on the 2,000,000 subs... aim high right!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks C2. I was thinking probably a saber grind or a full flat . I don't want to make pry bars . LOL

[@gordonfleming7976]

Awesome Dave, the ball is rolling on the knife production dream, you must really be feeling the excitement now, nice to see all the machinery keeping up to the task :) looking forward to seeing the finished product. Dave have you decided on a logo or name to have stamped on the blade. Always a fun entertaining video, stay warm, be safe.

[@gordonfleming7976]

P.S. congrats on reaching the 20 thousand sub plateau, i'm sure your channel numbers will increase hugely this year with the attraction of the knife production videos and all your regular content that you produce which makes your channel a fun and entertaining watch :)

[@Bushradical]

Good question.....I don't have a name or logo settled on yet. I might do a video asking for recommendations. So far the majority of the work has been mental.....just taking it slow and trying not to waste money on the wrong things. The fun part has been collecting old equipment. The old drill presses and grinder are super fun to use. Its equipment you can respect. Its got history. Our Grandparents and great grandparents made all that stuff back when there was a totally different approach to making things. It was meant to last. It says a lot that those old folks are gone but the machines they made in the 30's and 40's and 50's are still here. I don't know if I "could" use anything else...I admire and respect those folks and the way they approached building things.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Gordon. I appreciate that.

[@denniskeuntjes6385]

Will be waiting Dave! Good video! Thanks, LOL DKJK wis.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dennis.

[@TheOtherBill]

Is that last hole too close to the lanyard hole? It looks as if the head of the rivet and the end of the lanyard tube will almost be touching - once the lanyard hole is larger and the tubing end flared. Looking good though and I like the idea of D2 (at around 60 RC). I have one and though it's a bear to get sharp it doesn't have to be resharpened so soon.

[@Bushradical]

I will probably not use that hole.

[@michaelross4176]

Awesome

[@marksparkplug7758]

Dave the clip point works well, more point function. Take care.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mark.

[@Myn6211]

Congratulations on your 20k subscriber milestone. Really enjoyed this video. I know you are just beginning your knife creations but I am wondering two things: 1) will they be available for people outside the U.S. to purchase and 2) will some of your designs favour smaller hands. I find the 5" to 6"and longer handles awkward with only a palm size of 3 & 3/4" "

[@Bushradical]

I'm not sure how things will shake out....I probably won't make many large knives if any.

[@chuckchamplin7391]

Helllo Dave W.i am going to want one of your first run.i guess we will see may be i'll get lucky.lol later brother GOOD LUCK...

[@Bushradical]

Awesome. Thanks

[@Lapeerphoto]

Is the Delta Band saw working? - I like the knife shape. I'd have spaced the holes differently, but I don't know anything about knife making! :D Can't wait to see the finished product. Cheers from a fellow Michigander.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks David. I may actually space the holes a bit different. I'm not sure they are what they should be.

[@PatrickDustman]

Great video, really like that. SurvivalAustria

[@Bushradical]

Thanks SurvivalAustria!

[@chevybill1833]

Hey Dave ! I always wanted a knife that is a little bit different then the rest! I kind of thought about adding a piece of sheet copper under each scale! Once polished out, I think it would look awesome! Especially with darker scales. What do you think?

[@Bushradical]

I like it. I have been thinking of doing part of the run with copper rivets, and lanyard tube. I just think it looks awesome. Sheet copper liners would be way cool!

[@mikerogers9711]

Congratulations on 20k. I’m ready to buy a knife. Let us know when they are ready

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Michael. I'll let everyone know when they are done, but at the rate I'm going lately.....LOL, it won't be next week :)

[@eddiewatson3759]

looking good

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Eddie

[@Marco2710x]

Man, I´m looking forward to your first Knife for offer, quite curious how muh it will be.

[@Bushradical]

I don't really know what I'll charge. Its will depend on my cost per knife/sheath, consumables like sanding belts & epoxy and how much time I have into each unit.

[@Marco2710x]

Yeah, that’s how you calculate it 😊 As I said, I‘m curious about the outcome and looking forward to it. Hopefully I can afford it 😉

[@user-jk9zr3sc5h]

I wonder if you could utilize 3d printing to quickly prototype a knife design

[@andyanderson6958]

Congrats on 20K subs, what do recommend as the best steel for a beginner to make a knife out of, thanks and look forward to seeing your first completed knife.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Andy! To answer your question about what is the best to start out with......I'm just starting out myself!! LOL Ive read that o1 is good for beginners. Also that 1084 is very forgiving to work with.

[@andyanderson6958]

@@Bushradical Thanks Dave

[@phyllismulkey3778]

congrats on your 20 k

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Phyllis.

[@JesseAdams]

congrats on 20k. I hope you do something other than D2 in the future. I was hoping you meant A2 and misspoke:)

[@Bushradical]

I had ordered A2 steel but the supplier called and told me they were out and didn't catch the mistake in time...so they asked if I would be good with D2......thats why the first run will be D2

[@usernick8928]

Congrats on 20k!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Nick. Where in the North west are you?

[@usernick8928]

@@Bushradical US, Washington State

[@usernick8928]

SW Washington more specifically, bordering Portland

[@Bushradical]

Oh right on.

[@Bushradical]

Good luck with your channel. The beginning of show me your steak was funny. Keep up the good work.