I Just Got Schooled! (Learning How to Make a Knife...Again - Pt 2)

Bladesmith Walter Sorrells goes back to school and learns to make a knife from scratch. In Part Two of this month's "Pops Project of the Month," Walter learns how Pops partner Joey Berry makes his signature tapered tang knife. Then he goes back to his shop and shows you what he learned. The knife is a hunter/utility/EDC type knife made from 1084 steel from Sheffield, England with a handle of vintage micarta and brass pins. Walter steals dozens of cool tips and tricks...and gives them to you!
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[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

Some jerk is spamming my videos with "hello, you're a winner" comments. It's not me. Please ignore.

[@kennethbriody8396]

Ok thank

[@ColdHawk]

Man! POP’s definitely got their money’s worth from this sponsorship! Whew, Walter said “POP’s” so many times that will be the first hung I think of when I think of knives for a while to come.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Easy to advertise when you already loved the business!

[@thesleepyweasel3775]

This reminds me of Paul Harrell's video, "How to spot a fake expert." It really means a lot when a respected expert in their field says, "I don't know everything, my way isn't the only way, etc." In more than a few industries, the experts are in simply in a sales competition with each other rather than teaching each other. Excellent video, as always!

[@leweyfountain8442]

Awesome video. Most experts in a trade wouldn't admit that they learned something new from someone else. The fact is, no matter how good you are, you never know it all. You can always learn from others, not always necessarily a better way, but a different way.

[@douglasyoung927]

My experience tells me that craftsmen approaching the intermediate stage of learning are often the ones that are reluctant to admit that there's more to learn. There seems to be a point when your experience lets you know that you don't know what you're doing, even if you've been somewhat successful at doing it.

[@paulwiggins183]

That micarta is beautiful. This knife is about as simple as it gets... good for beginners.

[@joelongstaff7601]

Mr. Sorrells great pair of videos Thankyou Sir. You've probably just saved the first three years of trial and error for a neophyte like myself.

[@gustingdis]

Every time you said "Joey does this" , I kept imagining that your name was Joey and you were talking in the third person.

[@gean.knives]

George likes spicy chicken

[@gustingdis]

@@gean.knives George is getting upset!

[@mattw7949]

JOEY DOESN'T SHARE FOOD! :D

[@garrettshadbolt6443]

Wow that knife just really made me happy.

[@philochristos]

I like knives. I miss making them.

[@bobjones8864]

2 truly handsome knifes, thanks Walter.

[@jbyrd3304]

They come to a hammer in here in south Mississippi every year! It would be great if you could come next year!

[@solarstorm50]

Doh! great tip on using the bandsaw to cut pins. I dont know why I never thought of that!

[@jbyrd3304]

Great bunch of people at pops!

[@eastoforion]

that gradient micarta and double liner combo is glorious!

[@mistold]

Thanks!

[@billclancy4913]

I'm going to try that handle grind process.

[@Superbus753]

Well after ht you should always use active watercooling when grinding. There is also a article on it by larrin thomas.

[@bobrees4363]

The one thing that I found strange was using CA glue to attach the liners to the handle scales, then using epoxy for final glue up.

[@eddybarker5072]

That surprised me as well. Always used epoxy for the vulcanized material just like the scales.

[@brysonalden5414]

I believe that was just to hold everything in place temporarily so things stayed oriented during the next process.

[@daveh777]

I learned some new things to try from this video. Thanks!

[@christurley391]

Thanks again

[@ActualSighs]

Sweet knives

[@j.pearceknives8664]

Thanks for sharing

[@eddybarker5072]

I’m always fascinated with tapered tangs as it just seems like the scales wouldn’t lay flat. Such a nice touch and weight reduction. Beautiful job and love the vintage micarta.

[@plumtiger1]

Beautiful knife

[@johnjude2685]

Good coaching Thanks

[@drmanleyk]

Beautiful knife!

[@erikcourtney1834]

It’s funny that I grind handles the same way. I always thought that was the only way to do it so I never changed the procedure.

[@mulepowerforge]

i do a similar thing with the handle but i tape em on the tang side and super glue there. then i do everything with them till glue up. drilling holes, doing the fronts of the scales, shaping to the tang, all done on both at the same time. then just split em apart, remove the tape and its good to go

[@iancrump4369]

Awesome video mate 😎🔥⚒️👍🔪👍

[@greekveteran2715]

That's the perfect knife design and size!

[@unclebob1959]

Knowledge is the key to success!

[@toddferguson4987]

Awesome knife Walter, love the tapered tang and that vintage material is so good.

[@ericmoore2236]

I enjoyed watching you and appreciated your time Sir.

[@johng1097]

Nice series !

[@ramonade_knives]

It's funny, I'm a beginner and started by making Spyderco Mule Team handles. The way I did it the first time, is very similar Joey Berry's way. I made the process better with each Mule but man, he is YEARS in advance over me ! I'm gonna refer to this video many times during my next work sessions ! The results must be so much more consistent :D

[@marvinbrock960]

That’s a beautiful knife… that handle grind is amazing!

[@mikeo8790]

Amazing job. I aspire to be as knowledgeable as you. Thank you for sharing your art with us. masterful!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Great video! It's awesome to keep learning. I'm down for the series continuing. Thanks Joey and Walker!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Joey got his methods out there through your excellent video. Thank you guys!

[@fredbalster3100]

How about doing a short segment on blade styles and their purpose. Do one style per show. I'm always looking for new ideas. 😊

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

Much of the vintage textolite can be asbestos fabric.. By the way.. (not the one you are using though)

[@michaelmorrison4843]

What a great tutorial on making a knife! Learned a lot, thanks! 👍🤔

[@ChaunceyBronson]

Thank You Man, I really appreciate and get a lot out of your videos!

[@fredbalster3100]

You make wonderful knives with wonderful equipment. How about making the same knife using basic tools in a bushcraft finish and compare the two. 😊

[@Bargle5]

Interesting series. Definitely would like to see things from the other guys.

[@podcat2]

Really great series! would love to see more in the same style!

[@szolling]

Great video - lots of new stuff to try. Thanks.

[@davidscadlock5569]

Thanks to you and Joey!! Very informative! Look forward to future detailed builds like this.

[@chuckbowie5833]

Beautiful work!

[@jvin248]

What exactly is 'vintage micarta'? Found old cotton in an antique Navy locker?

[@dimasdwicondro]

Nice knife..I appreciate it ❤❤❤

[@lwj2]

Very interesting, sir. I'm not at all sure why one would want to taper a tang, but hey, I'm a knuckle-dragger anyhow. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers from Virginia's southern border.

[@benr8772]

Tapered tangs do two things, first, it adds style! It looks cool, and it's not something you'll find on a commercial knife. Secondly it reduces the handle weight a lot, which makes a thin, short bladed knife like this balance out better, same as the extra hidden holes drilled in the tang. The heavy 1/4" pins kinda contradict this, but, hey, style?

[@livinonlimiter]

Really sweet blade! I really love the oxidized micarta and how it comes out after shaping and finishing!!

[@bwell6863]

Does Pop's sell the locator pins?

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

Did you smack the pins with a hammer to swell them a bit or just use epoxy?

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

If he made agricultural knives, would they be popsickles? I'll just let myself out.

[@kestersmith3400]

Learned a lot as usual with your video but… something you didn’t bring up and I am curious about is. Does the tapered tang cause any type of weakness vs the standard tang???

[@joeywaters7718]

Maybe I missed it, but what temperature did you temper the at?

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

thats a fine knife.will it be on your site for sale or is this just a demo

[@arkas6797]

Master, how much do you want to drive us crazy? Listen to micarta vintage... However, justify your choice, the knife is beautiful.

[@jasonscott7803]

👍✌️

[@kennethbriody8396]

How do I sign up for Patriot

[@kennethbriody8396]

@WalterSorrellsOnNicegramm / cant get to you on telegram so how do I get you on Telegram?

[@danhandke5012]

👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@vigilannie2]

You sure like to hear yourself talk.

[@swampcritterisbackbaby1740]

Apparently so do you.