How to make a knife from a file with an angle grinder

Making a knife from a file using just angle grinder. The goal was to make a file knife with a very
basic machine tool and no other equipment other than some sand paper that anyone could do with the
cheapest angle grinder. The handle is paracord wrapped.
No forge, no heat treating kiln,no belt grinder, no drill press just an angle grinder.
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[@TonySeverioKnives]

I hope this helps inspire someone that may not have the tools to get out there and try this. You can do it! If you have any questions just give me a shout. Thanks for watching!

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

Something to consider for anyone who tries this is that some files, especially newer ones, are case hardened. This means that only the outside is hard and the core is still soft. Thats good for files because it means they don't snap as easily. It also means you wont get a good knife out of it without hardening it. Just something to consider.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yep. That’s why I used an old Nicholson. Thanks for watching!

[@justingoodman5600]

Great job Mr Tony. Like ADVENTUREFEVER said “No more excuses people”. They have seen it done and now they can use a hair dryer and pvc drain pipe to make a sheath for it. Totally functional and hand made. Total cost under $50

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. I made several of my first knives with a file and sandpaper. I heat treated and tempered them with a torch. It’s slow but also achievable. This is another method that eliminates everything but tempering and a little hand sanding. I plan to make a simple kydex sheath for it which is also very easy and achievable by anyone. Thanks for watching!

[@lumanpaul]

Excellent love the wrap

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks!!

[@Nap_Bg]

Perfect thank you 👏

[@TonySeverioKnives]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@richardbranton190]

You will be surprised of the knives people make with hardly any tools. I made my first knives with a modified 4x36 sander and they turned out really good. I used two map gas torches set up facing each other to do the heat treat. Don't let not having good tools keep you from having fun. Good tools just make the job go easier and faster but you don't need them 👍 great video

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Got that right! Did the same thing when I started. Used a file and sand paper then graduated to a craftsman 4x36. Then I bought a cheap 2x72 and made a good many. I now used what’s left of that first 2x72 on my surface grinder. 😂

[@janneskruger001]

Thank you. That was downright impressive!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@leetucker9938]

wow, its really good

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks!

[@lc1717]

Respectable skills. Well done.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! 🙂

[@dannyspring5146]

Looks great to me.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks! 🙂

[@chrisroosendaal4169]

Very impressive, the handle notches made the wrap look spot on! Great job

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks. Yeah that helps keep it in place and keeps it from being too large. 😁

[@OGfrenchy1986]

Great video Tony!!! it was because of a similar video that I got started making knives started with a file! Videos like this are great to inspire people to get into the craft!!!!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks! It was my hope to inspire folks that may want to get into the craft but don’t have the tools yet. Thanks for watching!

[@OGfrenchy1986]

@@TonySeverioKnives later today I’m going to review a new 2 x 42 belt grinder from grizzly! Tons of features for 300 dollars! I have a feeling this machine will be the go-to for people who can’t afford a 2x72 and are sick and tired of their 1x30 like myself! 😂 come check out the video later today! Thanks Tony!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@theogladouceur1986 awesome man! Can’t wait to see!

[@zachreavis1345]

I have the exact same ceramic and rod. I love it!!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Sweet! They are hard to find now. Hang on to it! 🙂

[@bobbyvjones2045]

I appreciate your dedication to knife making. Totally inspired!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend.

[@cseverio]

Awesome video!! Love the music, loved the blade, and the hard work constantly put in on these!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you buddy!

[@willardjames2685]

Thanks for taking your time to make this video Mr. Severio!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

You’re welcome my friend!

[@ShabanSabra1]

May God always enlighten and grant you success I am following you from Egypt If the hand was plastic, it would be better instead of floss

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend. 🙂

[@ambushthesniper5729]

Very inspirational and thanks for showcasing your skills sir. Look forward to making my own file knife using the same methods.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Awesome! I’m glad you got something out of it. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@checoleman8877]

This is for all those people that say "well anyone could make a knife with $10,000 worth of equipment". :)

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Very true! 😁😁

[@willardjames2685]

This is a great idea!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!!

[@davidergle9320]

Nice video, good looking knife.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you! 🙂

[@josephsedgedtools6464]

Very Nice Shop Shank! I foresee many packages being opened and this knife outlasting anything bought in the store for the same purpose! Just one question . . . did Bubba duck tape your angle grinder sideways???

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks buddy. I’ve seen similar sale all day long at gun shows. 😂😂 Yeah. Uh yeah Bubba did that!

[@rahman.3457]

excellent My teacher 🎉🎉🎉😍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks. 😁

[@commonlogic2864]

Even know that I have 2x72 and another 3 belt grinders ,I make the most of my knives with angle grinders....it's more funny...😁

[@TonySeverioKnives]

I don’t make any from an angle grinder unless I’m trying to show someone they can. 😁

[@aberdeendh]

For those experienced with angle grinders, what safety equipment should one have? I have impact resistant eye protection and a ton of leftover N95 masks. What else do I need to minimize the risk of injury?

[@TonySeverioKnives]

A leather apron is a good choice. Gloves and face shield.

[@aberdeendh]

@@TonySeverioKnives Thank you! Going to hit up Harbor Freight and Amazon!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@aberdeendh there ya go! 🙂

[@cookiemonster8877]

Sir, could this project be done with a horizonal 4.3-Amp 4"x36" belt sander or a 5-Amp 8" variable speed bench grinder? If so, would one be better than the other? If at all applicable, how would either one stack against the angle-grinder? The reason I ask is the angle-grinder scares the crap out of me. I have access to one, and I have used it before, but it felt like I was holding onto way too much power. The sander and the bench grinder, I don't have either one, but both appear to be relatively inexpensive. I just want to avoid a trip to the ER. Thanks🙂

[@TonySeverioKnives]

You probably can but the KEY thing is not to overheat the file or it will ruin the temper. Be careful and good luck! Thanks! 😊

[@ninov6512]

Please forgive my ignorance. Would you recommend a beginner attempt a chisel-grind knife? I like the look and geometry on those. Would it be easier or more difficult than a traditional grind? Thank you for the video! PS would an older USA-made wrench be suitable material?

[@TonySeverioKnives]

A chisel grind is easier in my opinion because of the height of the grind and it’s flat. But you have to grind it to the edge. On a file the only difficulty would be doing this after it’s hardened and tempered because you risk overheating the edge. I’m not sure about wrenches. Normally I use known steel so I don’t ever fool with that stuff. The file video was risky too since I don’t know for sure what the steel is. The best thing would be to test it. Treat it as 1084, 1095 or 5160. Because you don’t know the steel type, guessing is all you can do.

[@ninov6512]

Please forgive my silly question, but I am genuinely curious. Is it practical to try to intentionally overheat the handle portion while grinding, with the goal of making the handle softer and tougher? Or, is this unrealistic, as heat transfer is impossible to control to such a fine extent, and thus doing what you did (careful cooling and then tempering at a set temperature) would be the smarter option? Thanks again.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Good question. And this is a practice I do on hidden tang knives so that I can drill the tang easier. I use a torch to focus heat on the tang while monitoring the knife blade heat. It’s a common practice. However for this knife, i knew it was going to be a wrapped handle so I wasn’t worried about softening the handle. On full tang knives I normally make like this one but with fully annealed steel, I drill all of the holes prior to heat treating. Thanks!

[@RaulHernandez-kn4lm]

Where do I get a scribe like that to score the blade.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

This is one I made but you can get one at a hardware or big box store in the tools section around drills bits and other small tools. You can also make one from a broke drill bit by sharpening it to a point.

[@RaulHernandez-kn4lm]

@@TonySeverioKnives Thanks for the response.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@RaulHernandez-kn4lm you’re welcome 🙂

[@warlockuk6939]

Hi, Just out of interest what was the total time needed from start to finish of this project ? Thanks.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

With the tempering, about 5 hours

[@warlockuk6939]

@@TonySeverioKnives Many thanks.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@warlockuk6939 you’re welcome 🙂

[@Dav624]

Its so stupid people sell knives for 1000 bucks when u can buy all the literal equipments for 1000 bucks that can make u any knife u want as well as a forge for other metal working tools in less than an hour it just baffles me i mean this knife from a file can pretty much outperform all these folding 1000 bucks knives ur literally not paying for quality but just for the brand like absolutely only for the brand there is no way a folding 1000 bucks knife will outlast this knife from a file its just not gonna happen

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yeah wait until you see the automatic liner lock folder I make from a file and a side grinder. 🙂

[@ellzey312]

Effortless!!!!!!!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

We’ll just a little. 😁😁