How to Make a Stacked Leather Knife Handle

It was some leather, now it's a knife handle, which means now it's both.
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Music:
In the Atmosphere - Bad Snacks
Mood Swings - Harris Heller
Ambient Gold - Harris Heller
Green Leaves - Harris Heller
In my Shadow - Harris Heller
Bloody Tears - Quincas Moreira

[@Ididathing]

Great knife mate!

[@kaladin7487]

🐦

[@ZNA_Productions]

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[@ethanhughes33]

Collaboration? I hope so

[@peanuttoe6115]

woah its that upside down guy

[@seanadams9629]

Nice, 69th like

[@Yace]

I love this mans videos. Everything is so wholesome and chilled, his voice, his corny jokes. 😫

[@maxmonteiro3385]

Mans illegally underrated

[@benlevitt5017]

Eli, your production quality has skyrocketed recently. I have been binging you videos the past few days to try and get some ads (also because I love them), and I gotta say that the video quality has always been great, but you just keep getting better and better man.

[@silvyboi4150]

Same

[@macuahuitlman]

I know right. One can only hope to make it to that level of video making:)

[@JamesTheAxeThrower]

His edits are smoother now but he definitely used to get better camera angles on his videos like two years ago

[@coltonlavender3316]

I was going to say this

[@garrettzell5517]

This dude literally has to move back in with his parents because of youtube and still makes the coolest things ever I love you and your content keep it up

[@ammonchristiansen4518]

I'd forgotten how funny Zednaught's sense of humor is

[@eetan384]

Zednaught? I havent heard that name in years...

[@zelkark9793]

Man I haven’t watched him in years and this video popped up in my feed today, had me dying too😭😂

[@andrewc4781]

I'm so glad you got all of your videos recovered!!!!

[@ElectricalExistence]

haven't been this early since the leather he used was still on the cow.

[@almba10]

I havent been this early since the leather used was still being formed in the womb

[@williwonti]

@@almba10 It's not leather until the cow momma decides it is

[@jesliey2526]

alternative title: Eli being an S-Tier comedian and oh yeah theres a sickass leather knife grip for like 10 minutes

[@Benchi88]

Been watching you for the last 5 years or so, through the nonlethalbychoice stage, the sharpened squares, the bone splitter, nearly all of it. You’ve been my inspiration for the longest time and you are actually the reason why I’m where I am atm. I just wanted to thank you for everything, it’s been amazing seeing your content improve vastly over time, you can see the changes video by video, the lighting, the sounds, the consistency. You’re great. Thank you Eli. - Benjamin L

[@ZNA_Productions]

More like Benjamin W

[@jacobsidorov]

@@ZNA_Productions haha epicly

[@zakprom7850]

@@ZNA_Productions overbuilt and mercilessly attractive bone splitter build 2021?

[@leavemealone930]

I imagine this gets commented at least a few times every video, but as someone who's been here for a heckin long time, it has been extremely nice watching Eli's skill set grow over the year. Hecka proud of our boy.

[@donny_hellfire257]

Agreed man. Ive been watching since Parcourse (1/2) and the quality of his builds, videos, stage presence, and humor have just skyrocketed, even with KZbin just continuously crapping on his groove, he keeps chugging along and makes some of the best content on the platform. He even got some sweet biceps along the way.

[@SCP--os5sc]

@@donny_hellfire257 the real ones remember nonlethalbychoice

[@treetheory8465]

I honestly feel like Eli's humor is pretty underrated. I came for the builds but stay for the memes.

[@cbro553]

Yeah I was looking for variations in people’s leather techniques but I’m subbing for the humor

[@Grim_Bones]

same

[@yannik246]

The way you apply the grind without any rig for keeping a constant angle is absolutely amazing.

[@landonnorris272]

That Arnold clip is legendary, CUZ IM A STUD I SMOKE STOGIES WHEREVER I WANT

[@lorenzogallee5190]

YES

[@zackgalasso523]

Thank God someone else noticed!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@sirthompson22]

I searched for this comment as soon as he said that

[@squiremontressor3747]

He got an instant like

[@sarahrandom78]

I am also a Landon. Cool

[@TheIronfistlavely]

The one thing I hate about your videos is that there isn't enough of them. I need more!!!!!!!!!

[@forestlampcraft472]

SUPER!

[@truck-kun941]

Nah .... EPIC

[@blackscreen6862]

@@truck-kun941 Nah ... SUPER!

[@norwegiancarrot433]

@@blackscreen6862 it's SUPER DUPER

[@truck-kun941]

Stares @@norwegiancarrot433 ........no

[@norwegiancarrot433]

@@truck-kun941 stares back...............yes

[@kartoshka5134]

Yea, this dude smokes his stogies wherever he wants.

[@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901]

He’s a stud. He’s ballsy.

[@mickhowie3012]

He doesn’t take shit from no one

[@squidwardtortellini4982]

He doesn't need to find a hideout place, like you! *Hohohohohohohoho*

[@luissantiago5163]

Awesome to see you back! Appreciate the uploads

[@beef_kick]

My favorite thing is seeing this guy grow. Content, projects and even the laughs. Thank you Saitama

[@loozer9598]

4:08 My nigga really just did the Kyle Royer trick of recessing the guard so the blade fits perfectly. Crazy how you're always improving.

[@LilyBlossom1337]

Eli's gonna hit us with the gold inlay and blued steel next.

[@Rodigo-v1n]

I've come to realise why I love this channel. Your videos are very reminicsent of the early youtube era in which it was about the love of making the video and the product. You don't start the video yelling at me and you don't have constant shit barraging me throughout the video, just peaceful and clean video editing. Please keep grinding and innovating an original style of video making.

[@Patrennessy]

Haven’t watched a ZNA vid in a far minute and it feels good to be back

[@epicarcher999]

I love how good Eli has clearly gotten. Like this video is all about the handle, but then it starts and he realizes he needs a knife to put the handle on so he just slams one out in a few hours like it’s the easiest thing in the world. “Bada bing bada boom knifes done handle time”

[@mesophelioma]

"I don't have to hide it, like YOU" - Mr.Freeze

[@lynnmcneely7549]

Now thats a reference

[@haroldbalzac6336]

Arnold is an alpha male.

[@bradmarkus7768]

HOHOHO

[@EthanJahnz]

This is the most classic channel on KZbin

[@Jack-et7xc]

Merry late Christmas Eli, hope you got all that stuff sorted out after you got hacked.

[@lolsos419]

Is it just me or have Eli's vids become a lot more pleasant to wach?

[@Sam-ib1pw]

He kept saying "somehow nothing had gone wrong" he finally has perfected his craft. Epic

[@smig_grig]

I wanted to finally try my first stacked leather handle on one of my swords so I hop onto KZbin and who else do i find but eli. Thanks for not only giving me the confidence to get into making swords and armor almost 8 years ago but for still being here all these years later with more to learn. Heres to many more years to come. Thanks Eli

[@THEFORGO10]

I love being part of this journey, to see u improve on your crafts bit by bit, despite any setbacks u keep pushing, thank you Eli, u are an inspiration for many

[@thotboi3291]

Just love how you still use the 4x36 grinder. Shows you don’t need all the best tools to make stuff👍

[@joelbarraza5444]

I’ve been watching this channel for years and this dude only gets better and he always finds a way to make it funny too😂

[@tomishere3401]

The first video I watched was the army of two mask about 5 years ago and since then I've been hooked. I'm 14 and you have been a huge inspiration to me and why I make things. I recently started wanting to make knifes and my grandpa is going to help me with it. But I just wanted to say thank you for being one of my biggest inspirations in life, and for being there to upload and cheer me up when I was depressed! - Alex L

[@wwelshwoodworking3017]

Man your quality of work has improved so much over the years and it's a great thing to see, watching you fueled me to start making things and now try and start my own woodworking business and it's all thanks to you. You're an inspiration and an incredible guy

[@wicklash9065]

I took a trip back to your first video for old times sakes. Even though youre older than me, (im 19) ive got to watch you grow up. I started watching 7 years ago with part 1 of home made weapons, and went on to watch the rest of the parts (i think you had part 3 up at the time). So awesome to grow up with you in a sense. i can say i dont think id be doing it if it were not for you. I remember the video where you encouraged us all at home to “just do it” as shia would say. And that day i cleared off our workbench in my basement from all the clutter, put in a vise, and ever since ive been making everything from pvc bows, to bullwhips, to makeshift bongs with my glass cutting bits, and JB weld (i knew about it first😉). So i just wanted to thank you for getting my creative but lazy brain to do something productive. You are a legend. Thank you, Eli. Seincerely, Chase.

[@randomsomebody7958]

Haven't watched u in 2 years. Glad to be back. I'm so glad your still doing you

[@mathewjarvis7748]

Awwww man. Been watching you for 3 years now. Your return is well received.

[@AxrlVids]

Me: *sees tool shop logo* hooooo boy Eli: is broke

[@predator3299]

@Zion Nightmare this is definitely a big chungus keanu 100 moment

[@RockNRolisss]

that Schwarzenegger reference cracked me up. nice video man.

[@nbogota5293]

Damn... Awesome build!! It looks like a lot of things came together over the years during this project. Also, that threaded pummel was epic.

[@bigaldogqueenslander5569]

Got given a dark green ZNA shirt recently, today is the first of wearing it, man it’s so soft, never worn a shirt so nice.

[@Gubgubgoober]

“for some odd reason, nothing had gone wrong.” Gets hacked

[@RamezB.]

one of the unluckiest people I've seen

[@Jawru]

I remember watching the pvc bow video 7 years ago and how excited I got when I made my own. Love the channel, it’s crazy to see how good everything’s gotten

[@JungleLadd]

Hey thanks man ! Im finishing a hatchet im refurbishing tomorrow and ive been torn between wood scales for the grip or stacked leather and I think after seeing how that came out Im gonna go with the stacked leather !

[@ZNA_Productions]

Good idea 👍 it's fun

[@guybernoir9093]

Dude its been 4 years and i just now am seeing your newer content on the reccomend,bout to go watch the old stuff

[@bjarnetodte5017]

Eli 3 years ago : 20 min knife build, and yeah, I slapped a handle on it, so... Eli today: 2 min knife build, so yeah, that's the knife, on to the 10 min hadleing-part ladys and gents Loved it tho, great vid 🙌🏼

[@laughoutloud7844]

He knows we like it when he highlights his new skills. I’ve been loving the leather stuff. Someday he will get a full forge and make a knife from a billet hopefully we will see an Eli and Alec collaboration eventually too.

[@kerbalairforce8802]

Perfectly balanced

[@HD1003x2]

I’ve been watching this guy for years, never once disappointed

[@mylifeisacomplexpastiche7901]

8:18 YOU ACTUALLY MADE THAT MEME FAMILY FRIENDLY

[@cookieschocchips5551]

Seeing proper use of a tap/die set has restored my soul. Seeing you grab the swarf from your drilling with your bare hands immediately returned it to its shattered state.

[@goldfish2953]

Yes!!!! i saw this and you instantly cured my boredom

[@zycrovex_xx8038]

This has a very nostalgic feeling because my dad used to make home made knives and I’d always watch him make them after school cause I was bored

[@jacksonstewart2022]

“When the world needed him most he vanished.”

[@fartypebbles]

Hey Eli! I've been a viewer for a few years. I haven't watched anything in a while due to work and busy schedules. Just wanted to say I'm really glad to see the progress you've made over the years. I know you hit a rut for a while but when you put faith in God and yourself then nothing is impossible. A bible verse my grandmother taught me has helped me through many trials and tribulations of, not only my faith, but my mental and physical struggles. Psalm 37:24 "Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds his hand."

[@everettcootes4403]

New upload AND its monetized? Now that’s epic

[@bingledorf]

probably not. youtube runs ads on demonetized videos anyway

[@jakobesparza]

@@bingledorf no they don’t. They run ads on claimed videos and monetized videos. The whole point of demonetization is that brands don’t want to put their products in front of non brand friendly videos

[@williwonti]

@@jakobesparza Actually, they reserve the right to put an ad on anything they want now

[@Seelenschmiede]

Got no ads, so it is already demonetized... 😡

[@jakobesparza]

@@williwonti that literally isn't how that works, and you saying that is a clear representation of what you don't know. Lets say I run a business and I want to advertise that business. I buy some ads on KZbin and I say in the contract or in some other thing "don't put these ads over non brand friendly videos" something of the sort like that. and KZbin does it anyways, am I going to buy ads from KZbin again? no, which is exactly why its a horrible business plan to do what you think that they do.

[@chastenlang8806]

Oh my god when did he hit a million subs, Jesus . Listen I haven’t been watching your channel since day one, but I have been for a long time good for you seriously your the one channel I’ve just always had a spot for. Good for you honest to god. You put a lot of hard work into this you’ve earned every bit of what you have. God bless man

[@jackmtb3098]

Stacked leather is playing jenga with cows

[@asurasyn]

So is a triple decker from Big Boy's!

[@steirabua861]

_*POLICE!*Is that fucking cow jenga?_

[@jackmtb3098]

Don't you mean hecking

[@sampuhhupmas5666]

@@steirabua861 NO

[@zohargolbert2692]

OOF

[@stokesnotes2263]

Totally forgot about this channel. Glad I found it again

[@gideonebeling]

WHY THE H*CK WAS THAT TAP AND DIE SCENE SO WELL SHOT? Like that was amazing cinematography. Well done, Eli. Well done.

[@subalt5945]

This IS, one of the cleanest knives I've seen you make

[@criticalproductions4845]

Haven’t been this early since before the literal apocalypse.

[@almba10]

Me either damn...

[@RecoilOperated]

The last time I was this early he was getting hacked.

[@joshuahind]

Ditto

[@dumyfubar_034]

I thought your comment said "liberal apocalypse"

[@demetriussalas8787]

@@dumyfubar_034 same thing...

[@stayfrosty1323]

I’ve watched since the homemade weapons videos. It’s amazing to see you go from bolting things together to forging your own knives and making your own handles. Congrats, you make amazing things.

[@chugwater56]

That tap and die joke had me really concerned. Don't do that to me

[@skelitalmisfit12]

I wish more channels had this level of insanely good editing. Honest. The best by a long shot!

[@kirkpatrikballares3291]

I really like that edit at 0:41 "but before we do" *Music plays "oh-okay..."

[@lincolnlunt6678]

It was where the nord vpn spoofers wouldve gotten there sponsorship plug if they weren't actually scammers

[@josephcalderone6677]

I got freakishly happy watching this video. Been watching for many years and just seeing the build quality and the happiness in his eyes brought me pure joy. Keep up the amazing work Eli. You are the reason I know most of what I know about knife/weapon making and the reason I started! Much love

[@thebigbadsloth2188]

I very much appreciate the Arnold Schwarzenegger cigar meme you added in😂

[@christianguerzo5410]

Can’t believe it’s already been 6 years since I found the channel. Keep up the great work

[@shadeth90]

i literally busted up laughing at the end. You sir, will get a like forever from me.

[@minimalmike1410]

Man, that tap & die joke was GOLD!

[@pamacons]

“For some odd reason nothing has gone wrong” wish thats a quote i couldve ever said 😂😂😂

[@fuckmedude8167]

Damn are you ok?

[@coletonanthony9588]

You've come a long way in not only the build quality, but also the video quality as well. I remember watching you when I was 14 or 15 and just starting to do my own builds, which were very lackluster. Took a trip down memory lane and was hit by nostalgia about being excited to see what you'd done this time. Keep up the good work brother, you're an inspiration to so many people.

[@bingledorf]

the arnold schwarzenegger reference killed me lmao

[@christianbenfell2715]

If you know, you know

[@creeplife2802]

Where?

[@creeplife2802]

The Arnold cigar clip

[@_hi_pwr]

You know...eli'd editing has always had some charm

[@anmoose8338]

He's discovered through tangs. He's becoming too powerful...

[@jonenglish6617]

great video, very cool knife. Pro tip on the tapping; throw a counter sink on the hole before you tap on both sides. No burr and it helps to align the tap.

[@Trotsky.-.83_years_ago_-_and]

OMG I just turned in my phone. Thanks zna for stalking me with phycic powers

[@drawapretzel6003]

*30 seconds of confused realization happens* "Wait a minute, the like button!" IM IN

[@cryskullker]

Pretty damn convincing argument if you ask me

[@oskargozdz9883]

I have been a long time viewer of this channel (since the shovel armour) and i just love how much your channel developped over the years, the production quality of not only your props but your videos has increased greatly, keep up the great work and don't stop what your doing👍

[@fullerblacksmithing7954]

Man last time I was this early I told Eli he got hacked. Hope you had a good christmas my dude

[@jackofalltrades5199]

Greetings, I have an old Eastwing hatchet that the handle pooped out on years ago. So I thought I’d build another stacked leather handle. Having never made a knife, a handle, never built a house either for that matter, but I’m going to tackle this. I just want to say you do a really good job with your videos…yeah, pretty much, You do a really good job with your videos. Oh, sense of humor is great. Keep it up my friend no, I meant the good work.

[@THESLlCK]

The only thing that this could use as an improvement is having the leather a touch more compressed, it would help the visual look and feel a LOT.

[@135Jaeger531]

Kinda crazy how much you are advancing and all self taught your amazing dude

[@logantidwell7698]

You're a day late, but I accept this as a Christmas gift anyways

[@McTheRedNeckRaider]

Its so cool to see how far his skills have come especially compared to his older videos

[@theycallmesupa5928]

"looks like a juggalo's brain." Can confirm.

[@izadoks3672]

Hey Eli! Just wanted to say how happy it makes me to see your vids back up again. I hope you had a great Christmas despite this mess happening in the middle of it. Loved the video as always.

[@KhannUurrr]

Dude I love your content! You should maybe look into getting on Forged in Fire, you'll have to make some bigger blades, but it would be good to get your self out there and potentially win big! :D

[@samreddig8819]

Who would win Seasond blacksmiths with years of forging swords. Or one knifey boi. Maybe after he gets more practice

[@auronpheonix]

Its so insane to see how far you've come, seeing you as a lil baby showing off your first homemade weapons and now here you are making actual high quality things with love and care. Please keep going i love every video ❤️❤️

[@zacharydantzlerward6469]

Bruh I'd been watching you for like 5 years and recently hadn't watched you for awhile. I'm back now and was not disappointed lmao. Ps: the edits in this are I M M A C U L A T E homie

[@hazaelvega4366]

I’ve been subscribed for a long time, but lost track of the videos for a while. I gotta say, the production value on this videos has skyrocketed

[@Toni_231]

Its so interesting that he a come from making stuff like "The Penguin" to this

[@thatguybrody4819]

i still want to make the penguin.

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

Isn't it the "Fledgling?" That's what it seems to be named now, at least.

[@Toni_231]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 i distinctly remember it being called "The Penguin", but that video was made like 6 or 7 years ago.

[@leatherlass6730]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 he mad both. The penguin is featured in his homemade weapons series snd he made a video showing how he made it, and built the fledling

[@ihateyankees3655]

That montage was A+ . Great knife and great editing.

[@ajwykoff6182]

I’m watching this And I’m like damn he’s good

[@leebobz123]

I love your content, from the presentation to the final “product” (can’t be using that W word out here), but the thing I love most of all, is that I’ve never once turned off or paused one of your videos when it’s on in the background, no matter what I do. From the volume balance to the music, no video of yours that I’ve watched has anything offensive to the ears enough for me to notice and click off when I’m playing a game or studying, and that’s something I don’t think I can say for any more than a handful of channels I’ve come across. I love the content, I love the cringe humour, and I love what you make x

[@lukeethanboswell6338]

Where did eli go?

[@misteryA555]

Humor, brown eyes, AND he can make me all the knives I want? Dream guy over here

[@fabledelements]

Hold up, Eli makes this video then Alec Steele makes on 2 weeks later. Kinda sus bro.

[@crazycam2016]

Loved the editing and the build, keep doing what makes you happy

[@nate7316]

That knife handle is almost as stacked as you my guy

[@poisonbladex5342]

Agreed

[@redbirdmatches6881]

This man's his own unit

[@LWgaming2020]

Your videos can make Any of my bad days better

[@battiesvenus7]

Ben Shapiro: “okay, that was epic.”