Forging A Hunting Knife | Knife Making

[@Mwwright79]

Brother, don’t change a thing on how you do these videos! Your voiceover narration and clear concise explanation on what and why you are doing is excellent! You are constantly trying new things without stating “this is the only way to do it, anything else is garbage “. You are very good at what you are doing and constantly improving still, and free and generous with your knowledge. I appreciate ya! More words than needed to just say... good job.

[@RedBeardOps]

I appreciate your comment, sir! That's great to hear since it's 100% the goal of my channel to keep learning and share what I learn. Cheers!

[@d.j.roberts187]

You’ve quickly become one of the big hitters. Thanks for the modesty in your work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Wow, thank you! Still so much to learn!

[@andreav4515]

I congratulate you for your great work in the manufacture of knives and the perfection with what you do. I am Colombian and I am studying forging to make knives. In your videos I saw the base that you made for the endless saw, since I have the same one, I would like to know if you sell it and if you can send it to me

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers! Bandsaw Stand - (Swag) - amzn.to/2LN9QoE

[@Aquatic_Bat]

Hey man, a good tip I just learned myself is, when you start forging a blade from some bar stock with 90 degree corners, take those corners off with your grinder just by a bit. That will vastly reduce the chance of fish mouthing/cold shutting. Cheers ~ The Norse Forge

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man! Cheers

[@bluecobra6294]

Ok , were not looking at just any old knife maker here we’re looking at the genesis of a master builder, wow, outstanding attention to detail it’s like looking at a fine watchmaker make a knife ... really good video many thanks.

[@RedBeardOps]

Blue, I'm flattered by your comment! Thanks a million. I have a ways to go for sure with this style of knife, but I'm happy with how my first one turned out!

[@airborneangler9355]

I appreciate your candor when going over all the details. I think this came out great and look forward to seeing what you make from here. These are great videos and I’m grateful for the knowledge you share.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Really happy you liked it!

[@xxshadow84xx]

Me too , I love knifes and been reading about them lately and want to start getting on it ( as a hobby), and Red Beard videos are filled with info , especially for a beginner like me , thank you

[@vyranlaise8356]

Ya I've made a few knifes that have had issues. Nothing is ever 100% perfect. Just do your very best. That's the best way we learn. By using our hands. The knives that are messed up. Make great gifts to family or friends. Most people don't even see what we see. I love the fact, you given credit to the guys you learned their techniques from by watching there video's. Few tips, get a cheap set of thin wet stones to sand with, instead of sand paper on the steel its faster. Pick up some 3M elastic sandpaper for your scale handles. If that handles feel great in your hand and doesn't want to twist around or close your eyes and your can feel your scale handles are in the right direction that's perfect. Nice shop, Enjoy making knives. Thanks for sharing your video's.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for your comment and the tips! Lots to learn! Have a great weekend!

[@stevenjennings8347]

I like that thick looking handle , I like this knife just the way it is, the more knives you make the more you'll make changes to improve them

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Steven! Much appreciated

[@stevenjennings8347]

You're Welcome

[@mattroberts7337]

Bro I have watched thousands of knives being made on KZbin and I believe that yours may be the only one I would recommend turning up and listening to.... Thank you so much for pointing out your flaws and how detailed your instructions are. Must be from Texas you seem like a pretty solid dude. Love your channel keep it up!

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey man, thanks a lot! I don't know why, but KZbin marked this as SPAM... so sorry for my late reply. Anyways, thank you sir!

[@wmillios]

The flat platen is a great idea. You can avoid the grab by running the belt in reverse. You can also avoid messing up your filing jig by adding two offset screws that you butt up against the edge of the flat platen on either side of the belt. This also allows you to sneak up on the final line by slowly changing the position of the screws.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good ideas sir! Thanks!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Nice blade! Nice to see you forging. You have a mill, why not do the shoulders on the mill? You gonna try a take-down after this? 😉

[@RedBeardOps]

Man you nailed it. I think I'll use the mill on my shoulders next time and try a take-down! Cheers sir!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

In my last chef knife video I talk about setups for doing shoulders on the mill if you want to check it out. 😉

[@jasonvaughn2294]

I don't have a beard, and I still like your video! It's very informative. As soon as time permits, I've got a new little forge and belt sander I'm biting at the bit to use to make my first knife. Thanks for the video!

[@RedBeardOps]

Nice! Good luck Jason!

[@krazmokramer]

WOW! JUST WOW!! What a beautiful knife. That is exactly the knife I have had pictured in my brain for the past 34 years since I watched the knife making series on PBS in 1989. I don't have the equipment or the skills to make anything like that, but as a retired dentist, I really appreciate your attention to detail and your aesthetic design ability. Your video voice over is very similar to Cam from Blacktail Studio videos. You both make great videos, with lots of build details and explanations. I would sure be interested in knowing if you sell these knives, or if you build to order. Thanks for this video. I learned a lot!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you for your comment sir! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos; I'll do my best to keep them coming. I'm not taking custom orders; when I do have one for sale I put it up here - redbeardops.square.site/ As a dentist... I bet you'll get a kick out of the rotary tool I use in this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGq5noObmbB5rK8

[@krazmokramer]

@@RedBeardOps I couldn't tell exactly what that handpiece is at 11:18. Looks like an electric motor driving the handpiece through an umbilical. I was surprised to see you using a Dremel in this video. I use an electric dental handpiece with the motor in the handpiece. I find it has less pullback and less weight than an umbilical driven handpiece. My handpieces in my office were air driven. Very fast (450,000 rpm) but not real torquey. You made a beard comment at the beginning of this video. I shaved off my 6 year old Santa Claus-ish beard four nights ago. I forgot how much a short beard itches!!

[@jkcbrah4708]

Such a beautiful, clean, simple knife. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this and use it until it were unuseable, seriously I use knives every single day being out in the country, on a farm, hunting every day. Less is more when it comes to knives and this is peeeerfect. Not too much, not too little

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you for your comment sir! Cheers!

[@joshuac6796]

As far as machining goes, this old Tony and suburban tool are excellent teachers.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! I've seen some of their stuff! Love it.

[@dashy8200]

That knife turned out beautiful, it was interesting watching the different techniques you used. I am trying to learn how to make knives but there really isn't anywhere to learn where I am.. Especially for a 16 year old with not a lot of money, this is why I find your videos helpful. Do you have any advice? and keep up the good work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey man, really happy you enjoyed this one. My advice is to research as much as you can online with your off time (both KZbin and BladeForums Shop Talk Section). And then don't be afraid to mess up! Just start making some knives! Cheers sir.

[@laertelima...]

the most perfect knife I've ever seen!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@henningbergmann5494]

*Handy product. Works well.*

[@glenpaul3606]

WEN products are really good and a value for their cost. Great job on the knife...super video and narration.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it Glen!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Forging is fun. Thats a beautiful knife enjoyed full making process. Bevels and getting plunge lines symmetrical was the best part. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Really happy you liked that part... took a bit to get right.

[@danielivanov3463]

Very good knife congratulations

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated! Glad you like it!

[@rayroid6656]

Nice nice nice . Thanks 🙏

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Glad you liked it

[@rayroid6656]

Red Beard Ops . i enjoyed the time . Wanne ask you something .

[@philochristos]

I enjoyed this video. I just shaped a coke bottle handle today, and it turned out better than I expected it to. I just hope I don't screw it up tomorrow when I sand it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck sir!

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Man I think you did a very good job on that knife and for that matter every knife you make.. I know when you look at the finished product you see things that maybe you dont like or think you could've done differently or better.. but that doesn't mean other people see what you.. I wouldn't point things out to people that probably still wont see them..beautiful work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Anthony! Means a lot. I'm happy my 1st one is behind me... I hope to build on this knife in future projects! Have a great weekend sir!

[@anthonystrunk5360]

@@RedBeardOps you do the same!

[@JesusLopez-fc7bd]

Nice job.. I like the hunter knife.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@johnwilliams242]

its typical that were over critical on our work and ourselves in general, but thats how we make ourselves better.... that being said, that knife is VERY nice you should be proud of it, another great build

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much John! Going to be a long road of making these hidden tang knives better!

[@MrEst1953]

Very nice work .

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Edward!

[@Bridgercraft]

Awesome stuff and greetings from a bearded man in the UK! I'm at the early stages of my knife making and forging journey myself and it's always good to see how other people do it and hear the steps explained. I've had a few successes (and a few failures) but thankfully more of the former than the latter.

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome, Cheers Terry!

[@craigtravisfehr]

Been watching for a couple days, will be buying some merchandise and sharing. Thank you for the videos, very informative, much appreciated.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like them! Cheers

[@thunderstruck1078]

It's really great to watch you work and learn. Nerdy, in a good way.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Theo22317]

In my opinion that was a really good attemp at a hunting knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@luthereirich3579]

Great work. !! Don't be so hard on your self. Perfection is a wide open space, with little discussion on our side. Forge on...!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! I posted my next step into the hidden tang world yesterday. Hope you like it! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXZZJmgbp6pr68

[@DanielCarothers]

Hey there... Thoroughly enjoyed your video... Sharing details and why you did or didn't do certain steps. I appreciate the mathematics, although beyond me at this point... Very inspiring and nice props to the people you have gleaned techniques and info from to help you obtain the skill level you've obtained... Thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Dan! Really happy you enjoyed this one and may have gotten something out of it. Have a great week!

[@pepejuan2924]

You’re work is really good and it’s the end results that counts, your grandfather’s anvil and the fact that you’re using it now is really cool, I’m sure he would be proud 👍😁💪🏻🇺🇸

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Juan!

[@ClenioBuilder]

For the first forging looks very good.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Really appreciate that!

[@waynewalker315]

Dude, you did a great job on that knife. Hidden tang knives are far more difficult than one would realize! A few things I noticed: First, yes I actually DO imagine Nick Wheeler standing behind me as I hand sand. So when I think I'm done, I keep going trying to get out every scratch and make it perfect. Next, not too sure about the plunge of the end mills. I just use a drill bit of same size, drill, then start milling. I tried the same Kyle Royer Dremel deal on my last one and it worked ok (will work better with more practice and steadier hands). Third, still jealous of your surface grinder! Guards are a pain in the butt! However, I just can't seem to stop trying to use them on every freaking knife and trying to make them better. It is definitely an art. Love the Royer top platen that you made. I made one a few months ago, but could never get it to run right on my grinder. However, in looking at yours, I think I will start over and make it like yours and give it another chance. Overall, again, I think you did an awesome job. Unless one of your customers complained, i wouldn't think too much about the critiques of the internet haters. Chances are, unless they are some of the men you mentioned in this video, their opinions mean diddly! Would absolutely love to come out to Texas and spend a weekend learning from you and trading techniques and tips. Thanks for another great video brother! r/ Wayne @deep_sea_forge

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Wayne, thanks for your comment. You made a ton of good points there! The guarded knives are such a challenge... but I really enjoyed the build. Lots of new things to learn for sure and lots of techniques to prefect! This won't be my last one for sure! Hope all is well man. Keep on grinding. Cheers!

[@Kalavera574]

Me gusta ver cómo te superas día a día, excelente trabajo y bien detallado. Saludos desde Casilda 🇦🇷

[@RedBeardOps]

¡Muchas gracias señor! Saludos desde Texas. ¡Ten un excelente fin de semana!

[@jackyoung1155]

quick tip try compsoing the bevels instead of pinching them this results in no warping or it curving back when

[@RedBeardOps]

Warping is bad for sure. Cheers Jack

[@jaimeherrera5892]

WOW, congratulaciones, trabajo perfecto , saludos de Chile

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you, cheers!

[@Aleeknives]

Well done man! It is easy to watch all of your videos man! Great work and you do extremely well with your narrating work. Extreme detail and passion go into each and every one of your projects! Cheers buddy

[@RedBeardOps]

Really appreciate that sir! Lots of time went into this one.

[@Chevelle_addict]

Beautiful work non the less.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Have a great day! Thanks for your comment

[@ExtremeAidan]

I'd love to see you make some composite knife handles. I've seen a few people combine materials and they almost always turn out beautiful. Stuff like birch wood and micarta, or multiple types of wood. Even just using different kinds of G10 or micarta together would really make those amazing knives you make into pieces of art. I'm going to start making knives myself because of your videos. Great work as always!

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man! It's a great hobby for sure; happy to hear your going to start it. Good ideas too! Cheers, have a great weekend!

[@ExtremeAidan]

@@RedBeardOps I've got a quick question. Where do you get your wood for handles?

[@RedBeardOps]

@@ExtremeAidan I get most of my stuff from Pop's Knife Supply

[@tullydj2]

That was an excellent tutorial video, thank you very much. The ricasso is different and unique to your style and looks great.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@robkhkaiser]

Excellent video. I am absolutely certain that the 10 people who have currently given a thumbs down, are watching from the toilet and failing at their mission. I feel for their plight. Beautiful work as well.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, cheers man! really happy you liked it!

[@lyleh1659]

Nice work, I like the attention to detail and constant self critiquing. I always learn something watching your videos.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Really glad to hear that

[@mister3722]

Red beards unite. Sadly mine is dark until it gets to half an inch or so and then you see some red, by the time it hits an inch you can see my redbearded colours shine through. When its a got to the bottom of my Adam's apple it's like a red brown Jackson Pollock blue poles but in red. Love it. Worth watching your knifemaking just for the glorious red beard

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah man, glad you're enjoying the videos. Keep the beard glorious my friend.

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Knife is beautiful!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@devinboothby1514]

J. we mostly do hidden tang knives in elk horn because of the porous nature of horn/bone I have found that marine tex 2 part epoxy works well. As for guards I have found that brass works well

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah, thanks for the tips man! Working on my second now!

[@stevegladue8644]

Beautiful knife and my favourite kind of knife cause I'm a hunter myself

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Steve! Really happy you like this one. I'll have more of this style to come for sure!

[@davidhalpin7600]

Dude so many awesome tips. 🙏 I tried to make a carbide file guide. And it worked well but had trouble keeping the carbide adhered. Then when watching this saw you madd a vid on the build of that!! Off to watch that now. Much respect, thankyou.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey David, it works decently. I've knocked them off with the grinder before. No issues with files.

[@francoisvermaak1764]

Nice looking knife that.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@twiiiniced]

Good work. Like your honesty.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Have a great weekend!

[@RB-fn5om]

A wonderfull knive an a very professional approach. A great film contribution that will be helpful to many knife makers. Thanks a lot.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Jack!

[@azizbekumarov4725]

Excellent working process 👍👍 very good knife 👍💪

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Have a great day!

[@anthonyj4933]

A beautiful knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Anthony!

[@grahamturner2469]

Wow you are a perfectionist, beautiful job. Like a true professional you are always looking for little things to improve on.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Graham!

[@joshuamiller8506]

Excellent work. Welldone

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir!

[@YanCheh-uj9lu8tt9yan]

Perfectly splendid.

[@RedBeardOps]

Many thanks!

[@depelolio2814]

This guy making knife with love and calculator,that's amazing man.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@gradymcnutt2247]

Brother for your first forged knife, in my opinion it is beautiful. They always say that you are your own worst critic. Stay safe, stay healthy and keep your powder dry 👍👍😎👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Grady! I have a ways to go with these skills but I think this is promising.

[@gradymcnutt2247]

Yes sir.

[@Lambman001]

Give that man a BELLS!! You are very talented, well done!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Keith!

[@BENNYBIGGUN]

Love the way that knife looks great job

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! I like how it came out too! Cheers man.

[@REKKnives]

Very nice!! Thanks for all the work in this!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Stillpoint23]

Gotta love that height scribe! You're kind of the King of the knife shop DIY tool making! I really dig watching your build videos where in addition to the build, I also get to see the tools you made in action.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank yo sir! Glad you like that.

[@brlearning1351]

nice working

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Glad you liked this one

[@TheScottJeter]

I don't think the ricasso looks bad. Different, yeah, but not bad. The thickness of the knife makes it look like it would be comfortable to hold. Since this is a hunter and not an EDC, does it need to be sleek?

[@RedBeardOps]

Good points Scott! I normally like a thinner "faster" look, but it is comfortable to hold! Guess I'll just need to test it out!

[@rodandakiko2187]

Great video. Great knife. Just like to suggest using coolant (soluble oil and water) when you are milling or drilling steel. Your cutters will last a lot longer. You also get a better finish.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed this one. I got me some rapid tap to use. Have a great week!

[@marioblanco9830]

Igual fuè un muy buen trabajo de ajuste de la guardia.En total quedo muy bonito el cuchillo.

[@RedBeardOps]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@grickbrown]

I couldn't just leave a like. I don't want to repeat what everyone else has said but bro, that is some fine work that you can be proud of. Beautiful knife!🤜💥🤛

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Rick! Much appreciated!

[@korgan7779]

Beautiful blade, and a great job doing it! The only thing I would worry about is the actual strength of the hidden tang with that pretty good sized hole in it. I understand it's a hunter so you shouldn't be batoning with it but i've had a couple hunters brake on me in the handle because of it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good point sir! I don't think I'll put that large of a hole in the tang again after looking at it now

[@drumdog53]

Nice knife and great video. I haven't tried a hidden tang yet so this was good. Suggestion : If you want a deep rich purple color to your purple heart put it in the oven at 350 for 60 minutes before you work it. I've done this on about 3 knifes handles and the difference is amazing. Keep up the good work. I Subscribed.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tip sir! I'll have to try that. Have a great weekend!

[@MrMarsBlades]

Wow, so detailed, coincidently I have just built a hidden tang knife, comparing what i do to what you do I think I need to spend a bit more time being careful on the fit and finish, thanks for the upload MMB

[@RedBeardOps]

I'm sure it came out great! Thanks for your comment sir! Have a great rest of your weekend!

[@rroberts8501]

Watched and re-watched today and will re-watch again. So many good tips and such. I had seen the Royer method of getting plunge lines squared up, but to be honest, I've been a bit afraid to give it a shot for fear of messing up a knife. Really great content and a beautiful outcome. Thoroughly enjoy your work and the tips/tricks/narration that goes along with it. I've said before and will say again, I learn something new each time I watch one of your vids.

[@RedBeardOps]

Sir, your comment is much appreciated! Makes making these videos worth it. Have a great weekend!

[@gean.knives]

If my work was that good, I'd be ecstatic!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir! Comment means a lot

[@aliabazaid4293]

Careful work, produce a masterpiece

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@Solidbrass1934]

Great job. Very detailed . ive been watching you for a wile and you shure have come along ways. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Jerry, I think you're really going to enjoy the video Friday!

[@andrewkln1486]

the anvil despite being a 100 years old it still looks really clean to me . great blade btw

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir!

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Beautiful knife!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@poopyfacehole1426]

Watched a few of your videos now and your knives look amazing 👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@MrBrokenwrenches]

Awesome work. Congrats on your first forged knife! lol love that you mention your mistakes. I’m learning a lot from these videos.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much, Cody! Have a great weekend, sir!

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much Steven! Have a great weekend!

[@dominickmaone]

Great, really detailed video. Enjoyed watching it. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir!

[@welitonbigotmelo3972]

Uma preciosidade,parabens

[@RedBeardOps]

Muito obrigado!

[@rayroid6656]

How long do you leave the blade in the forge furnace or how do you know that you have reached 850 degrees Celsius? Great performance my friend.

[@RedBeardOps]

This video goes into great detail on how I HT 1084 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOsmoqtltx-ibs

[@rayroid6656]

@@RedBeardOps yes , thanks

[@rickhall5399]

I think you do great videos very informative

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much, sir! Have a great weekend!

[@ShootingUtah]

Looks pretty dang good man! Just get back on the grinder and slim up the handle. Maybe you have by now. Probably sick of working on the same knife for the video.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thanks man! Something I'll probably need to do. Have a great weekend!

[@MrSoloun]

A great looking blade, I'd go with a different color for the spacer if using similar handle, all in all a beautiful knife, good build to watch and very informative.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir! Happy you enjoyed it. I agree with the red

[@latpras]

Amazing work sir, keep up the good work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@wesley115777]

So you make a pretty nice video for a guy with a beard (or even one without). Agree on the ricasso length; during the build i was thinking it was way too wide. In the end though, that's a really nice looking knife.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hah! Thanks Wesley! Appreciate your comment. Have a great weekend!

[@leeschanck4037]

Love the straightening jig. I’m going to have to make one now. Great job!

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jamieofalltrades536]

The artist is always their own worst critic. Brother I think the knife is a work of art, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Jamie!

[@brodypayne2671]

unreal mate. the knife is excellent, and the video is also really well done

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much sir!

[@CCCfeinman55]

I agree with your thought on the length of the ricasso. It should be just long enough to comfortably transition from the blade and choil to the bolster. Also, I’d say you might want to do a bit more finish polishing on the bolster, so the polishing marks left from the finish sanding all go in a more uniform direction. In spite of your criticisms, it is a fine piece of craftsmanship. Not overly decorous, but useful and comfortable looking. Also, I for one, prefer a handle that’s a little broader across the back and a little thinner near the bottom where the fingers wrap around. I have remade handle on many of my knives over the years, and while this is unusual, several of my friends ask me or copy my changes for the greater working comfort and control this give the user. Of course, it also means it is more fitted to an individual user, so perhaps, less marketable.... looking forward to your next project.

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey Chuck, thanks for your thoughts! I have a ways to go with this style of knife for sure. Lots of adjustments to be made! Have a great weekend sir!

[@Siebs81]

Nice job, I just finished my first forged hidden tang knife too, also with a Purple Heart handle. (mine is a chef’s knife though). I found that I really got the purple to pop by heating the handle with a heat gun. Not the best for the epoxy I know but it really makes it pop.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you, sir! I'll have to try this! Have a great weekend!

[@wildmanstudios6534]

that purple is gonna turn brown eventually.

[@bhein67]

Great job on that knife! Cheers from Canada

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir!

[@mattjohnnielsen2998]

Vermiculite? Haven't seen this before. On Amazon they have some for gardening and some for fire places. What type do you use? Thanks for the great video. I love the tips!

[@RedBeardOps]

That is correct sir. I found it in the gardening section of Home Depot. Works pretty good for holding the heat! You could also use play sand.

[@Waldo9162]

That first cut you made with your hatchet can also be achieved quite easily with the edge of your anvil face. Place your hot piece of steel over the edge at a 45 degree angle right where you want your cut and hammer directly into the corner of the steel. Keep hammering until a black heat, quench the crease and then it should work harden until in separates. Bending back and forth once or twice will separate it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tip sir! I have much to learn with the hammer and anvil!

[@Waldo9162]

@@RedBeardOps I’m not blacksmith by any means but I’ve learned some really good shortcuts and similar things from my first instructor Jonathan lambert. He’s badass makes all kinds of tools local south of Sacramento in Elk Grove. Keep up the good work!

[@tectalabyss]

Love your channel Sir. Has always I liked,shared. All my best.

[@RedBeardOps]

That you very much Bobby! Have a great weekend, sir!

[@alexall5750]

Good work! Nice geometry.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alexall5750]

@@RedBeardOps Hello from Ukraine!)

[@RedBeardOps]

@@alexall5750 Cheers, stay safe over there

[@adrianhernandez974]

Hola amigo, podrías decirme qué es lo que usas para proteger tu respiración?? Saludos desde Ecatepec, México 🇲🇽

[@RedBeardOps]

Resp-O-Rator - amzn.to/2M6PMN7 - Ha estado agotado desde COVID

[@adrianhernandez974]

Gracias por el dato. Saludos