How To Make a Knife - paring knife in s35vn

[@tracybrickey2686]

The wax process will work a lot better if you don’t bitch the sides of the tang until just before final glue up. Leave the tang smooth during the 1st glue up with paste wax and it will slide right out for ya. Love your videos and I’ve learned so much from them. Keep up the great work Brother!!

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Shape is a traditional Japanese paring knife. Wonderful craftsmanship.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@JonnyBuilds]

Your on-cam explanations are fantastic! Learning a lot watching your channel. Thanks!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I enjoy your videos too. Cheers 👍

[@stanislavstrecker7476]

Scrolling through the comments, looking for questions i have. I really noticed that you almost answer every one of them. Really appreciate that in videos.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on, thank you! 👍

[@reidguhr5313]

Small knives this size will always have a place in my heart. Awesome knife and video.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@joecoastie99]

Excellent job on the knife and video

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@the_sharp_carpenter]

Wax won't override a mechanical lock. Glad you got it out.

[@tuckerabbott]

There wasnt a mechanical lock though there wasnt a pin

[@the_sharp_carpenter]

@@tuckerabbott there were notches cut in the tang, which would create a mechanical lock with the epoxy, that's the point of the notches.

[@shawngivens247]

Thanks for the added bit of instruction during your bevel grind. As someone who is just starting freehand bevels, that was very helpful!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on! You’re welcome 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Absolutely excellent sir! These videos are helping me build my first kitchen knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! I’m glad that these are helping you out 👍

[@peterc938]

Awesome as always

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much 👍

[@johnviewer2305]

Jeremy love these start to finish builds...and a awesome build to boot...thx...

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! 👍

[@eoinkirwan1635]

Such a precise craftsman, a joy to watch!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that! 👍

[@walkerhussey2987]

Hey just a little tip that has helped me get the handle of a beded tang would be to but the groves in that tang there after you bed it so the epoxy doubt catch. ;)

[@SuperJaXXas]

Just discovered your channel. As a knifemaker wannabe I'm seeing so many tips, tricks and methods that answer many of my questions. Even those I didn't know I had. Thanks for all your efforts!

[@TheTryHardDad]

Love the step by step commentary

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks 👍

[@Stillpoint23]

So many hidden gem tips in this video, one I picked up on is where you mark up the handle, I saw few tricks in that process that will go into my tool chest of methods. Thanks again :)

[@mramanya]

Another beautiful knife....

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Super nice knife. It should be great in the kitchen. I like that you made the handle big enough for a man's hand. Even in a woman's hand it gives better control.

[@mikeds750]

The epoxy probably set in the grooves when you were bedding the tang. I use paste wax when i do it then add grooves in my tang just before final glue up to help the epoxy hold the knife.

[@donhalligan7279]

Wow, I've watched your videos for years now and they just keep getting better and better. Thank you for what you do Jeremy this is so helpful and interesting!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that! 👍

[@maxrv8274]

I also make knives through blacksmithing but also decided to use stick removal for some types of knives. Your videos were my inspiration. Great work, great videos, and love the knives you make!

[@АбилсейтСатвалдиев]

11111¹

[@jmsmith1767]

I’d purchase this knife or this style right away. It’s a paring knife BUT a little bigger. Great video great knife

[@tuckerabbott]

Its for sale on his website in the describtion

[@jmsmith1767]

tucker abbott yup thanks I commented :30 seconds before he said it was going to be listed

[@chriswenkle2635]

Great little knife! Not quite as cold here in north Idaho (Rathdrum), but we're getting there. They're predicting heavy snow for us this winter, but what we expect is probably is probably a light dusting for you (130+ inches(.

[@raymondclark1458]

Loving these videos. You have the heart of a teacher. Lovely little knife. Thank you!

[@Edwards7084]

I really like this knife, good job 👍

[@18deadmonkeys]

dude, that is gorgeous and the handle construction method is absolutely brilliant!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@TxStang]

Great looking knife , the color combo on the handle is spot on .

[@simonhopkins3867]

Cool little knife bud

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@kaskristensen]

Nice With a good long knife build video! Thanks J!

[@robertkoontz7865]

I bought some wood scraps for handle with than same grain structure, I took a pic ran it through Google Pics that identifies plants, so cool. It says American Walnut, not sure, I got some cocobola but yeah I think its Walnut, Nice work, heat treat and cryo is a bonus.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! It’s some weird name. I know I will recognize it as soon as I see it but it’s driving me nuts. I have cocobolo and walnut in the shop and when they’re side by side there’s a distinct difference in the grain. I appreciate your input though! When I do find out what it is i’m going to make a little community post about it 👍

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I just love this lil kitchen knife. I’ve probably said that several times already in other posts. Forgive me I’m really just trying to learn. 👍👍👍

[@EphemeralRage]

Super nice knife and superb video!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that 🙏👍

[@natek1993]

Incredible work.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much.

[@kenglass1980]

Love it!!!!! That handle technique looks fab. Must try it. Cheers

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on. I’ve found it to be really useful. Cheers👍

[@bowtechlover1]

Another amazing build!!! Great job!!! Thank you for this!! 💪🏿🎯❤️

[@Simplelittlelife]

You’re welcome! And thank you for the great feedback. 🙏👍

[@MNgunhead]

good looking knife. I just made my first wa handled knife with some advice I took from you. it turned out nice. thanks for sharing your knowledge. p.s. I use one of your sanding blocks too. I love that thing. worth every penny

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that! Yeah it’s a slick way to do it and took all the hassle out of wa handle for me when I learned about it. Thank you for buying a sanding block too! I appreciate the support 🙏👍

[@ed.sol.crafts]

Awesomejob! Love that petty/paring knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

So you have been my inspiration to do some knives. I have built a belt grinder and was racking my head over the belt oscillating a bit side to side, but I see yours does too. I have yet to start even figuring what knife i wanted to start with. I think it will be a paring knife. Thanks for sharing your work and passion. Hope to be able to send you a a picture of a knife soon.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on. I find it depends on the belts. Some belts run perfectly true. Some wobble. 👍

[@albertosbrolla8424]

Nice knife, love watching your videos!👍

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!

[@jmiles25]

Awesome, like always

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!!

[@ЖахонгирГафуров-з1ь]

good job👍👍👍👍👍

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you .

[@Kolvert]

Stress fractures at the ricasso, due to non-rounded edges, are a thing seen it happen a bunch of times on Forged in Fire (even after the competitors beeing warned in the first round. So not just a theory. You did great by playing it safe. Very nice knife, btw.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks you! I don’t watch a lot of FIF though I enjoy it when in do. I remember in grade school anytime we were turning a part down in a lathe they wouldn’t have us radius any internal 90 degree cuts. We had to calculate the numbers once with engineering manuals and it’s incredible how much stronger that little radius makes a part👍

[@Kolvert]

@@Simplelittlelife same goes when designing electronic circuits, no 90 degree angles in the tracks.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Ah, that’s interesting. Makes sense but never tough how far it would cross over into other fields and disciplines.

[@Kolvert]

@@Simplelittlelife BTW I just remembered that stress fractures are also avoided by any kind of gas, propane, butane, etc. manufacturers, that's why the containers are round (even though they are less space-efficient). In order to minimize leaks and ruptures, due to internal pressure or mishandling, they avoid edges.

[@muledeerdude]

I’m fairly certain the wood at 14:01 is teak, in case anyone was curious. Nice knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

That wasn’t the name that was on there. Unless teak has sub-species with different names? But thanks for the input 👍

[@muledeerdude]

Simple Little Life there are a few subspecies but as far as I know they have the word teak in part of the name. Do Iroko or black locust sound right?

[@dom8420]

Finally another knife build🤘🤘

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah!! 👍

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Very nice it's beautimous!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@user-wr6wo6vr8r]

that is a sweet knife

[@vikmoj2426]

About the radius at 3:25: It actually IS a thing! There are two different problems you have to face, static stress and fatigue stress. It's relatively easy to prevent the first one (you can't bend the steel bar with your bare hand), but if there is a sharp angle, that's the place where material is stressed the most and where will eventually a fatigue fracture iniciate. Any kind of radius can relax this at least a little bit. This should be definitely your concern if your knife is made of thin steel. If you overdo the radius (kinda enter the bar), trust me or not, it's even safer in terms of fatigue (of course this will worsen the static toughness). Fatigue fracture can be seen with cheap kitchen knife, where they spare money on every part that isn't visible. Radius designed for preventing a fatigue is a thing in shaft design and some are ostensibly weakening the part, but in the end, fatigue is what really matters. Summarized, it's even safer to make a hole in the corner with a drill than keeping a sharp angle. Anyway sorry for my english

[@TSGEnt]

I like baby powder because it keeps me from chafing! ;) Beautiful knife and crazy sharp! Btw, I love very thinly sliced tomatoes! Thanks again. I always learn something from you. What to do as well what not to do, like use paste wax when epoxying up a handle. ;) I've been playing with making knives with scrap metal around the house but I'd like to get my hands on some clean 1095 or even play with s35vn or s30v. Do you have a recommendation for what "real" steel to make a "real" blade from and where to get it?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! I would get it anywhere you can buy that stuff online but all depends on where you live. I always like O-1 tool steel.

[@TSGEnt]

@@Simplelittlelife Thanks for the tip! I'm in Central Texas.

[@TSGEnt]

@@othername1000 Thanks for your suggestions. I'll give them a look

[@BrianBusser]

Beautiful knife, keep it up.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

*Nice knife 🙂*

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@user-ww4od4jl1f]

@@Simplelittlelife Greetings to Canada ;-)

[@jakemotley6071]

Nice knife. I think the reason the tang wouldn’t come out of the handle easily is because you put the grooves for the epoxy in the tang. Maybe try making those grooves after bedding the tang. Great video thanks

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks! I moved the blade up and down for that reason and thought it would help. These are just two of several ways to get it done and I think it’s always best to stick with your personal preference. That’s the last time I try waxing it 😆👍

[@jakemotley6071]

Ok have a good one

[@jacknemo8021]

Yep, wax works a treat with straight or tapered tangs. but the divots leave a place for the resin to form protrusions that you have to drag past to withdraw it.

[@cutenose38]

Another beautiful knife i wouldn't mind that for peeling my vegies

[@eddie5211]

Enjoyed that thanks Jeremy. Respect the poppy.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. On both accounts. My boys are placing poppies tomorrow during a Remembrance Day ceremony. It’s really important to our family. 👍

[@jackspradt1562]

@@Simplelittlelife it's a shame what they did to Don Cherry. I live in LA - big Kings fan and I've loved and cherished Don since the early 80's. just a shame. take care.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

This was pretty cool. New friend

[@ratsniff]

Cool video. How come you glue the handle up, then remove the blade only to glue it back in later?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. I do that so I can true the handle to the blade and then shape and profile the handle workout the blade in it. Makes it so much faster to shape the handle. I have a few recent videos where I go into detail on how I do all that 👍

[@dennisfischer9930]

Glad to see you repine' the poppy!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. My boys had 2 shifts each selling poppies with the Air Cadets this remembrance season. Going to a ceremony tomorrow. I’m proud to say we take it fairly seriously in our house. I could never be grateful enough for the sacrifices made. 👍

[@dennisfischer9930]

@@Simplelittlelife Yes, we must always remember. My dad - Navy South Pacific and my father-in-law - Battle of the Bulge.

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

That is an amazing knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@Petergabriel555]

Hi Mate, I don't know if you're still checking comments on old videos. The wood is Afrormosia. Excellent work by the way!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Oh yes!!! That is exactly it!! Thank you so much! Just last week I was working with it and wondering still what it was. As soon as I saw the word I remembered that was what was written on the side of the block. Thank you so much for taking the time. I really do appreciate it. I'm going to screenshot this and write it down. Thanks again!🙏👍

[@danheitman2527]

Love your videos, not certain but that wood looks like padauk.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I’ve started considering what size small wheels I have to consider my design of my knives. Large wheels too. Just makes it easier when I have a tool for a specific radius.

[@cheezez1904]

dude you are my favorite knife maker for a few reasons, one: both your knives and content are amazing and inspiring and 2: YOUR FROM CANADA and better yet, your from Alberta which is so cool bc i live relatively close to you keep up the great work my dude (and p.s i made a little knife "company" with my buddy and i feel like i may be undercharging for them, so is there any way i can send you one of my knives for you to see because i want to get an honest opinion from a more experienced knife maker, as ive been making knives for about 2 going onto 3 years now, thx)

[@vandelftcrafts2958]

Wax only works realy well if the tang is more or less smooth, the grooves/notches in your tang make nice pockets for the epoxy to harden in and make it hard or impossible to take out without any damage to the handle. One way would be to make the grooves/notches after you glued the Handle. Or... you could just do it like you have always done it, seemed to work just fine for you. Loved this vid!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

That tip for air escape on the dowel is epic. That's a Liliputian Chef Knife not a paring. I'm making one this weekend in 440c and maple burl. That looks like a great take on different way to a mini - petty? 👍

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks! Hahaha, I want to make a paring but drew this and liked what I saw and figured maybe the next one will be a paring 😆👍

[@triune_blades]

I'm working on my first hidden tang knife. It's a kiritsuke. I'm going to be using your method of fitting the handle. I've had 2 failed attempts already and watching your video REALLY helped me see things differently. When it's done, I'd like to show it to you, but I'm not sure how. How would that work? I just wanted to show how much your videos really do assist novices like myself. Thanks again!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! Shoot me an email at viewersknives at gmail dot com 👍

[@nicholaswillis9555]

Great little knife. What kind of sharpener is that and where can I get one?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. It’s a wicked edge but I’ll warn you; they’re really expensive. I have a review video on it and most comments are people freaking out about the price. But it works awesome and I love it. I’ve sharpened at least a hundred knives with it and it still performs just as well as when it was brand new. 👍

[@nicholaswillis9555]

@@Simplelittlelife holy crap. You weren't kidding.

[@biglumpy12]

I made knives that looked very much like a few years ago for Christmas presents.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on.

[@andyliu3148]

Perfect 💯

[@Simplelittlelife]

🙏👍

[@Augcliffe]

Another great video! I loved the music editing

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. Cheers👍

[@MrMarsBlades]

Awesome, thanks mate

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! 👍

[@oneshotpete6.591]

Absolutely awesome 👏 as always, beautiful work !!!

[@Peixos.]

Looks great dude! Good job!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@ajmckay2]

22:00 - I'm thinking the reason it was so hard to get out is because the grooves were catching on the epoxy. I wonder if you could put those in after the initial epoxy?

[@sudo_nym]

Jeremy, man - that’s sweet!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@bryanjase6930]

You should do a whole set of Kitchen knives like this

[@Simplelittlelife]

That would be awesome! I have a potential client who wants a set of 17 matching knives (kitchen and steak). If they say yes I will most likely do a big ole video about it. 👍

[@bryanjase6930]

@@Simplelittlelife awesome hope it happens I'll be watching for all that

[@Spectt84]

What would happen if you took the red hot pouch out of the oven, and put it straight into the cryo treatment? Extreme warpage? Extreme brittleness? Extreme hardness? or just shatter?... I'd like to see that experiment and the resulting hardness. Nice job & nice video work.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I have no idea. Probably just boil all the LQ without much effect. That little dewar is. $140 fill for me so I don’t think I’ll be trying that anytime soon 😆. But that would be really cool to see....🤔👍

[@andrewmapes2050]

Very amazing! How did you get that texture on the blade? Thanks!

[@Simplelittlelife]

That’s the mill scale finish the steel came with. Love that about it 👍

[@shiranistraker7572]

very helpful, thank you!!!!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on! Glad it helped and thanks for watching!

[@TimJohnson-x1o]

nice work on this little knife. I am not a fan of the recurve on the heel, I've seen some from takefu that have that also and I always get rid of it. really serves no function and you just wind up nicking yourself on it. for larger knives I really like the fujiwara style notch. anyhow, this was a nice little build. great work.

[@rroberts8501]

Just subscribed to your channel and was looking for a follow up to your inexpensive anvil purchase from a couple years back. I think I saw the same anvil on vids as late as 4 months ago, that anvil seems to be holding up. If there is a follow up vid, I've missed it. I just purchased the 137lb version and am hoping that it holds up. Regarding today's vid, nice little pairing knife. Looks great!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you for subscribing! I really appreciate that. I haven’t done a follow up video but the anvil is holding up well. Having said that I probably only use it once a month or so. But I’ve had a few really good 5-6 hour sessions on it and even some do those with my kids learning (which isn’t always the greatest for equipment 😆) so I’m fairly hoot with how it’s doing. I hope you find yours to last well too. Cheers👍

[@rroberts8501]

@@Simplelittlelife Thank you, sir. I've watched a ton of your vids and for whatever reason, didnt subscribe yet....but that's rectified. I think once or twice a month would be all the use my anvil will see as well. I'm certainly no pro so I would consider it to be 'light usage'. But for the price, I couldnt resist and started looking for review vids and saw yours. Thanks a lot!! Looking forward to skimming through whatever of your vids I may have missed!

[@Robinhoel75]

Looks awesome. Maybe make some for sales...?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. Yeah I plan on doing that 👍

[@MikeGrayMakesIt]

What's the file guide you use? Great video thanks!!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

It's a Bill Bhenke. The best in the business 👍

[@baer1204]

top kife 😎😎👍👍

[@Loan--Wolf]

3:20 watch forged in fire i lost count how many fails from hard corners

[@Simplelittlelife]

OH I see. I know even when turning a part on a lathe if you can leave a radius instead of a hard 90 you significantly increase the strength of the part 👍

[@007Jaredboy]

Yes if you're smashing the blade into metal canisters and pig carcasses; this is a simple paring knife to cut tomatoes. I doubt it would break but regardless it doesn't hurt to round the corners...

[@griffithshandmade-knives]

Excellent video, and great little knife. Glad to see Jeremy you are still president of the Canadian Chapter of the Right Angle Grinder Community 👍👊👌😂🤣

[@007Jaredboy]

Nice build. Maybe Im cheap, but I probably would have split the steel in half lengthwise and made two of those blades, making it slightly narrower if needs be :P

[@ianmoz7313]

That's a slick little knife Jeremy! You used the needle scaler to make the dimples on the flats right? I missed it if you said you did in the video somewhere. Great work as always!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. That’s actually the mill scale finish that comes on the steel. Handy 👍

[@CaudillsCustomWork]

I'm sure you've said why before, but I'm just curious why you wrap the knife into foil? I'm definitely new to the game and only have one completed knife, but I did start the project builds that you posted on here, hopefully I'll get them done soon.

[@Miguel_ON65]

😪😪 Ohhh nice & great new knive. I have not a workshop to practice... Pity. Please, tell me or explainme please the sharpener used for you. Thanks!!

[@nicom-68]

Hello Simple, At 7:30, what does this operation consist of? Sorry I don't understand English ... I'm French. Thank you. 😁

[@mattwyeth3156]

Nice little knife question what would happen if you put the blade into the oven before you have turned the oven on and left it there while it came up to temperature then quench it

[@joseluissantiago8414]

I like the knife you make in this video I want too know how much cause I check your website they show one chef knife to buy

[@brazkie]

That is a b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l knife

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@triune_blades]

What angles were your primary and secondary bevels? I'm working on my first hidden tang kirisuke. Also, I like your method of fitting the handle sections together. I've been fighting that for a long time now. Even when I roughed up the mating surfaces before applying the epoxy, they would come apart during even gentle handling. 😟 The knife turned beautiful by the way.

[@supermannyg3]

The notches cut into the tang definitely fought against the wax.

[@danielobrien5343]

Hey, I am a beginner knife maker and I have been watching your videos for a while... I am looking to get a legit belt grinder that will be more effective for shaping and beveling my knives. However, I do not have the space, and can't afford a large 2 x 72 belt grinder. So, I was wondering if you or anybody else had any suggestions as to what would be an effective yet affordable grinder that I could purchase. Thanks! Ps.: I have been inspired a lot by your content, and I am really grateful for that. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@jamesm3268]

Use Vaseline for the tang and only a very light thin coating not wax leave in for 5 mins only or less once it's aligned clean off the Vaseline and reinsert 10 mins or so later and you will be fine. lastly holes through the tang provide a better means of mechanical retention compared to rounded outside curves. Sweet work Regards fifty50 knives.

[@RaulVillaMxl]

what kind of metal do you use for blades? any special alloy ? Greetings from Mexico bro !!

[@aserta]

3:17 not in theory, in practice. I've fixed knives for a friend who can't weld. Nobody in the manufacturing department (of the quite expensive knives, i might add) bothered to do something as simple and as effective as you're doing, so the result was broken handles on otherwise perfectly good knives. But hey, i learnt to weld stick stainless under water and he got good knives back with the proper radius in the handle, so i suppose win, win.

[@cameronavery8897]

Nice knife! Do you ever make knives with local viewers or people interested in the craft, not necessarily lessons more like collabs with less set up hobbyists? 😁

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! I haven’t yet but that would be cool 👍

[@liamjack5944]

21:40 - if you have grooves in the blade tang it's going to be difficult to pull it out regardless of whether or not you use paste wax

[@jackspradt1562]

LOL.