How to make a Boat Knife

Visual tutorial on how to make a knife. The boat knife.
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This channel has sort of turned (inadvertently) into a knife making channel. But the original idea behind what we wanted it to be is this description below:
Videos on our journey to homesteading. With a recent purchase of a little piece of the Alberta prairie, we're looking to sell our nice suburban home in search of a more meaningful life beyond chasing the "American dream" working for some big company and making someone else rich. It's not about the money, it's about getting the most value from the work I do to improving the life of my family.
Some preparedness, DIY, building quality things with your hands, guns, gear, and outdoor exploration.
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[@joejhurojr3914]

Looks like A real work of ART!!!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!

[@Sztivmon]

I love the variety on your channel, man. The videos where you talk about every step and explain really thoroughly and the videos like this where you just let to process speak for itself. And that's just the knife content, all of your stuff is great and a pleasure to watch. I hope you keep doing what you're doing. You're a fantastic inspiration and teacher.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate hearing that! Thank you🙏

[@robertgray9802]

Your detailing is so on point you don't miss nothing.

[@ppalmero21]

That is one beautiful blade my hat off to you.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!

[@johnylindgren4779]

Yet again another great craftsmanship and product out of his shop.

[@xxmickeymoorexx]

I love what you said in this video. Also this is the first I have seen you using the blade vice since moving out of the container.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahaha! Yeah i actually broke the bolt on the cam lock and hadn’t gotten around to fixing it. Glad to have it back in action. 👍

[@sethprice8468]

The time and hard work you put into those pieces is just astonishing and they look beautiful well done!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that.

[@MrMarsBlades]

Clean, beautiful, wish my knives were like that!

[@mramanya]

The colors in that handle were awesome. I especially liked the thin black lines next to the blade. You are truly an artist. 😁

[@masoodamg6633]

Very beautiful and excellent . hope you are well

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I hope you are well also. Cheers 👍

[@vyranlaise3297]

You did a wonderful job in your knife. I love your knife jig with the golf balls handles. I've got to make one myself. I just keep putting if off and just use a 2by4 and clamps. Ya I better make the time. Thanks for sharing your video. Simply done

[@connervickrage2742]

That was beautiful, i love the perfection

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@NuManXplore]

Turned out awesome!! That bevel finish looks amazing, and that wood is stunning.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks Nathan! I really do appreciate it buddy! 👍

[@thrasherknives9541]

Another great reason to have a grinder that will run horizontally- being able to see what is coming off when grinding the palm swell has gotta be so much easier than running vertical. Awesome knife and vids man. Keep it up! 👍🏻

[@chrisosh9574]

Another gorgeous knife. From my own sailing experience, I would recommend a lanyard hole. I would really hate to lose a knife as good as that. Working on boats I have dropped a knife and a cell phone from the top of a mast, both bounced and disappeared into the oggin. I have also lost at different times a leatherman and a cell phone boarding from a dinghy. Various other tools and odds and sods have gone in the same direction and that's only the stuff I have lost.

[@jasonbrooks4221]

I love your videos, you seem like a really humble kinda guy. Your knives are awesome & you do a lot of cool things I’ve never seen before. I’ve been making handmade & custom knives for about 5 years now, it’s always very interesting watching other makers/it’s better the TV..

[@lightning4871]

You do great work. You also have a lot of pretty cool equipment to work with.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! It sure helps that’s for sure 👍

[@villamasewani5309]

The flattening vice is genius .Must make one

[@danesen]

So relaxing to see a master of their craft. Sharpest knives on yt!

[@dracfher]

Excellent work! It looks amazing

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@AD4MRick]

Very nice looking knife. I appreciate you showing additional detail in this video. Thanks. R

[@sourmashjack2]

That is a great looking knife. Your channel is awesome. Your whole operation is stellar. I look forward to the day when I can own one of your masterpieces. Thank you.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@RedBeardOps]

I love this design! Any chance you have a PDF of the plans somewhere? Thanks for your content, I've learned a ton from your videos and suggest people go to your channel on the reg. I also just made video on making the jig like the one at 5:40. Very handy!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that. I don't have any available right now but I am planning on putting them available to Patreon supporters. Right on!👍

[@LockNLoad777]

Great surface contrast on the blade.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Looks to be warmer up there than is is here in the states. Good looking little knife also

[@Pitbullflboy]

I am sitting here on a Friday night drinking a glass of scotch, and thinking how does one get this talent? I can't even screw in a light bulb. All I can say is cheers! You are one of the finest craftsman I have ever seen! God bless!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that 🙏👍

[@Shutyourjibbs]

Beautiful knife! I really like that design.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

I have saved this video to my playlist United We Stand KZbinrs look forward to hear from you God bless bye for now Ken keep up the great work

[@MrRigmunkee1]

This is a sweet knife. Kudos!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@rudaripu]

A really beautiful knife! I find the handle and the blade finishing superb.... now you need a sheath accord to that thing

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@jstsumguy29]

Thats one slick chopper.

[@johnwhitehead4809]

nice tutorial and work jeremy,well done.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

After watching several of your videos I've come to the conclusion that I definitely have got to get me a bandsaw.

[@Simplelittlelife]

They are super handy 👍

[@waynestinyworld]

Man, I really like that knife. Very nice looking!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! I appreciated it. 👍

[@az80311]

Beautiful knife man and a good job and even better video. Keeep up the good work. Thank you

[@pointer7756]

So beautiful work...

[@ManCrafting]

Great looking knife. So dang many questions. I guess it’s off to Patreon to listen o the Voice Over version of the video. 🤣. So smart Jeremy. 👊🏼

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahaha, thanks buddy! And really, if you have specifics, ask away!

[@ManCrafting]

After I watch the voice over. If it doesn’t answer them.

[@kenmarapese9085]

Just beautiful!

[@wadejensen3301]

When it's right it's right...and this sir is right!

[@rodneyyazzie3739]

I love the look...keep up the great work/info/how to

[@NewtonWashinton]

Great looking knife, You put a lot of work into it.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@santosmelendrez9310]

Muy buen video amigo saludos buenísimo trabajó

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Well, that approach to "vacuum forging" is definitely a lot safer and less messy than how I did it. Since I have a gas forge and no temp controlled oven, my only option was the salt bath. I quickly learned that molten salt does not like it when you suddenly introduce a cold piece of steel; it spatters all over the place. Warming up the steel first, and slowly lowering it into the salt helps though.

[@SR-yl7yj]

Très bonne vidéo sans blabla merci

[@danieldiaz7092]

super bonito!! te felicito por tu trabajo.

[@Vitalii_Zheltov]

Супер. Нет слов. 👍👍👍🤘🏻Работа шикарная

[@SNACKS1414]

Beautiful knife thanks for the video . ❤️

[@MakinHicks]

That’s my favorite to date. Definitely. That would be perfect for kayak fishing/camping. 👍👍

[@hbcgraphics5058]

Yeah

[@ВикторКузнецов-ф2ж]

Офигенно получился. Самая любимая форма клинка. 👍👍👍

[@kravmaga2304]

Just awesome, I'm really excited about your style ..... 👌

[@RusticByNature]

Looks great

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@mahimac8126]

Beautiful work. What’s the purpose of the aluminum foil and the press? Is that another form of heat treatment?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! It’a stainless foil tool wrap and plate quench 👍

[@sergionakahara9730]

Perfect. Congrats

[@Mario199169]

Great video, excellent knife! One question, if that is no secret! What kind is wood you used for handle?! I never seen interesting green wood before, like that! Thanks in advance for any ansver!

[@heyimamaker]

Looking... Sharp!

[@horusvivonaterra7222]

Very nice knife

[@kaskristensen]

Wow!!! Thats A Nice one. Thanks J!

[@maxforest3071]

Great video thanks for sharing.

[@Joe_Gaismeier]

Very nice and super workshop

[@mister_gibson1837]

Hey Jeremy, I know this video is a couple years old now and I've watched it several times, but I gotta know where to get that goon shirt. It's awesome!

[@DocHolle1]

Very nice !

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@jamesbond9873]

Beautiful

[@tomlee7966]

nice piece!!

[@supdus]

love this jeremy! keep up the good work

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. 🙏👍

[@supdus]

@@Simplelittlelife still waiting to see if you can make the ultimate electricians knife

[@nkcwilliams]

Great knife build. Well done. Whats the details on the knife sharper? I really like it. Thanks Nick

[@steelzzzzzzzz]

It looks like a 'Wicked Edge' sharpener

[@frederickkeppers8791]

Stunnning as usual. How about an orange or yellow scales ?? Gotta have a kydex sheath too !!

[@NawafAlsaleh]

Great knife 👍🏼🔪👍🏼

[@dmi80]

Wow really nice

[@bradymcphail9690]

Love the knife Shawn! Question- what is the hole in the top of the blade used for? Thanks Jeremy...🤙😉

[@billbaggins]

Lovely job Shawn 👍 is Jeremy making the boat to go with it ? 😁

[@dahlmasen3084]

bill baggins LOL

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

I saw you over on for Jeff x Andrew here to your channel keep up the great work in a very nice knife design good job

[@cyl-6731]

super nice would like to make some of my one and nowe some silly questions what exactly makes it a particular boat knife? and what exactly is the hole for?

[@benclark7312]

Cyl - the lack of a super pointy tip called a warren cliff or a sheep’s foot blade so when you are rocking around on a boat there’s less chance of slipping and cutting your self. As for the hole I can’t think of a need other than aesthetics. If I was making it I would of made it a slit so it could be used as a Shackle key

[@pawelszweda3775]

What kind of pins you use on this one pls??? Beautiful knife fantastic job. Enjoyed all your video's.

[@diybyed6984]

Mine Blowing... Thanks for showing this awesome build.

[@BarbershopCustoms]

I like to watch these videos while handsanding blades :D

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahaha, right on 👍

[@oldstyle9020]

love your T-shirt.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@ancientmariner7473]

Excellent workmanship. What is the hole for in the blade?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. Honestly I just put it there for looks. Something different. 👍

[@HumanCreativity]

Wow, just wow

[@lucasferraric]

Nice Job

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you

[@Malegole]

Thanks for the work put into this video😁

[@Simplelittlelife]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoy it 🙏👍

[@desnatao]

Brutal !! Lovely job !!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

The knife turned out great. Now to make the boat to use it on...…….. :-)

[@mariyus009]

that knife is good for grafting :) awesome

[@JoeyAtilano]

Beautiful as always. Just wondering on why 440C? I know you use NitroV alot. Have you found 440C to be more rust resistant? I have only AEBL stainless and it rust a little.

[@tek9102]

Very nice

[@paddymooney4812]

I love the hockey t shirt

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks 👍

[@canuckknives5746]

Another great build! I gotta ask, how come your lawn is free of snow? I'm in quebec and we have about 3 feet of snow.

[@jpof]

I've many questions! Great video, so enjoyable and relaxing to watch. 1) What happens at 7:55? 2) Why drill out so much of the handle? Just for weight? 3) Why did you clamp after the oven? Thanks!!

[@okkrom]

1) Sandblasted the G-10 for better glue adhesion 2) Substantial weight saving and it creates more surface for the epoxy to bond 3) This is how this steel is hardened

[@joeyholloway322]

Your knives always look so flawless !

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. They’re certainly not flawless but getting better with each one. (That’s the goal at least). Cheers👍

[@joeyholloway322]

I’ve watched 100’s of knife videos online and I make knives myself, honestly hands down yours are the cleanest and most detailed nicest knives . Frankly I just enjoy watching your videos lol there relaxing in a way

[@magzpony]

Great craftsmanship, just found your channel an subscribed immediately

[@zhran369852]

Good job

[@saipullari5471]

Wow nice i like it

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@hooda90]

Probably silly question sorry... Why do you heat treat the knife before putting the final bevel on it? Is it because the difference in material thickness?

[@ndfspd2]

Wow very nice do you sell them?

[@akloot1]

Any chance you could explain how you got the flats to have that darker colour compared to the polished bevels?

[@dillaboo16]

What kind of edge do you prefer? Convex or edge you would get from a wheel?

[@bklyn_line]

In another time, you sir, would no doubt be Michelangelo’s subject of study for “The Creation Of Knife.”

[@SaintBigAl]

Great vids,and the blade as sweet as always?

[@bootlegblades6276]

Awesome idea to sandblast the liner material instead of sanding it!!! I’m going to have to start doing that as soon as I get around to putting my blast cabinet together lol. Also if you dont mind me asking, how do you get your video to run so fast? I’m using iMovie and it only lets me do 2x speed. Thanks any help and thanks for the great videos you do! I always learn something from watching other makers!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks pal! I was on the same boat. Had a sand blaster but it wasn’t set up. Now that I have it ready I’m amazed how much I use it. I use Final Cut Pro but I thought you can do various ffwd speed in iMovie on a Mac. I think if you’re using iMovie on a handheld device it only has the option of 2X ffwd. Hope that helps 👍

[@bootlegblades6276]

Simple Little Life Huge help partner! I’m using an iPad Pro, only thing I’ve got at the moment. Add new computer to the list right after the rotary platen and just before food, lol! Thanks again that was a huge help!

[@InvaderNate]

Bootleg Blades just an idea, and I’m not sure if it will work. But try speeding the video by 2x, saving, and theoretically you should just be able to speed that by 2x, giving you 4x and any other multiple of 2. I don’t use iMovie so I’m not sure if this works, or what exact speed you want, but there’s an idea.