I made this folding knife

Let's face it: no one actually "needs" to carry around a super sharp knife in their pocket and most pocket knives are probably mainly used for cutting bits of apple into pieces that suit the hands of small children.
But folding knives are really nice and the slipjoint mechanism has exerted a certain fascination on me since the first time I broke a Swiss army knife. There are only two moving parts but it is quite challenging to get it to work properly.
I accepted the challenge and designed and built my first folding knife. It is a simple design with wooden scales made from piece of holm oak that I nicked from a firewood pile in Corsica years ago. It's not perfect but I like the clear straight lines and it cuts pieces of apple rather well.
It was a lot of fun to make and I hope you enjoy the video!
Please subscribe if you like my stuff!
If you are interested in making a knife like this yourself, you can find a pdf of the hand drawn plan on my patreon page: / imadethischannel
Follow me on instagram: / i_made_this_official

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Check out my patreon page if you are interested in a pdf of the hand drawn plan for the knife: www.patreon.com/imadethischannel On Patreon you also get ad-free access to all of my videos.

[@aleksandrkhudadarov1689]

Great knife! What do you think about the mechanism of locking Urakov's knives? Can you repeat it?

[@omid7665]

استاد عزیزودوست داشتنی. تبریک

[@aleksandrkhudadarov1689]

@@omid7665 не могу перевести, что написано?

[@imadethischannel]

@@aleksandrkhudadarov1689 Thanks, looks interesting! I'll check it out.

[@R-C.]

WOW, actually someone who didn't overkill the craftsmanship with 6000$ worth of tools. Mad respect. What a role model. ASMR, smooth sounds.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@contextspecific]

"The tang has to have the same thickness in all directions" - really appreciate this attention to teaching detail.

[@contextspecific]

Yeah, that is the video that has given me the most confidence about being able to do this, at my level of skill and resources.

[@imadethischannel]

Hey, I am glad that someone is paying close attention to this. Thanks for watching!

[@jonasbrinkworse5436]

Knowing the entire proces, what a gorgeous end product! And it cuts like butter! And spreads, too. What a peace keeper!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@essexmirage]

That's a stunning build, totally usable and all with hand tools too, well done 👏👏

[@dgundeadforge17]

Im glad i got this recommended, very good job with the minimal tools. I am inspired to make my first folding knife for a friend.

[@cjspurky1965]

Everything is made with hand tools and the knife looks so good. Incredible!

[@Dan_Ondutydriving]

Drill press?

[@imadethischannel]

@@Dan_Ondutydriving It's an old Ixion drill press from Germany, I believe from the 1930ies. I made a short video about it, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3TeKekr5mMfLc

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

That drill press is awesome, I didn't even know something like this existed 🤩 very handy tool that helped creating another handy tool 😁

[@jackgriffis96]

do you know the model?

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

@@jackgriffis96 i'm pretty sure it's made by Genko, but I couldn't find the exact model

[@imadethischannel]

@@Kleiner_Lutz It was made by Ixion in the 1930ies. Here's a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3TeKekr5mMfLc

[@DrGurple]

As a fellow who also made a thing this weekend, I can say, files are amazing tools

[@tikofthetoka5650]

Anyone that makes their own folder deserves the follow!

[@user-co1xt9po7v]

Междупрочем отличный нож. Особенно форма и дезайн. Это нож для пользования , а не смотреть на него. Лезвие это просто бомба. Супер.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@polishmachine8303]

I was surprised by the detailed drawing technique, and the process of making the knife is very slick and I enjoy🙏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@alisaberiii]

Like a teacher in the classroom, step by step. Thank you very much

[@imadethischannel]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@outpoorcamping3516]

Hand tools? Ok, take my like .

[@ibpopp]

Nice job. Love the pedestal drill.

[@BeWolf.]

Perfect work and super detailed, congratulations !!! 😍❤️

[@ticknick_7679]

It looks so clean! Nice job!

[@demostenesfsjr]

One of the most amazing tutorials I've ever seen, demonstrated the uses of currently forgotten hand tools, congratulations.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[@user-vw1zn4ng8p]

Классная у вас ножовка по металлу 😂👍🤝 отличный нож 🔪 получился

[@JohnFleshman]

Ive never seen a hand cranked drill press before. too cool.

i LOVE the reverse tanto shape, and this one is awesome too! Great job!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@WoodieMan]

only hand tools , no power tools! 💥👌

[@ZyKnife]

Very beautifully crafted and certainly not easy to manufacture. Great.

[@DePistolero]

If you havent taken a bite out of that toast, I wouldn't subscribe... Awesome work and a great way to name your channel !!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@derweakzaeg894]

what a beauty! thumbs up for using simple tools!

[@chefordinaryz5760]

Perfect pocket knife. This will come in handy in plenty of work situations.

[@imadethischannel]

Yes, it is actually more useful than I expected, when I made it.

[@domelxx8379]

Love wood on the handle looks Awsome. Good job

[@TheDogWalksTheDog]

Beautiful knife off grid cuts like a knife through butter!

[@johnellis4796]

Excellent planning and work practices equals an Excellent product. Well done.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@ginopezzini]

No power tools at all !!! You’re amazing !

[@jrx2662]

beautiful job! simple! down to earth! and yet functional!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@Skidgiz99]

Awesome work! I've been meaning to try a slipjoint and you gave me a lot of motivation with this video

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, make your own. It‘s fun!

[@fgexpertlwfabricegueroux3840]

Very skilful. Beautiful knife very well done. I want one like that

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! You can make one yourself!

[@vonHannersdorf]

You made this. I like it. Simple.

[@danielherndl7264]

Wow, really great work! You belong to the less knife making KZbinrs, who don't use the angle grinder, but saw and file. This is real craftmansship!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! I’m glad when people appreciate that I don’t use an angle grinder!

[@creyuss1983]

Full handmade. That was awesome.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@RestorationEndeavours]

Lovely work. And excellent design too.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@brittain522]

I’d be so proud to own that! Nice craftsmanship! Thanks for the video!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-nf5yx1xq3i]

I like the look of the blade. It kinda has "TANTO" kind of look. Nice job.. practice it'll comes perfect.. all the best! 👍

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@mishamish3610]

Просто и надежно. Удачи.

[@howardappel3596]

Just found your channel, subscribed, rang the bell and downloaded almost all of your videos. Great work and I look forward to seeing more. Thanks.

[@diegobou1007]

i was looking for plans and you taught me how to design my own foldable. it is interesting how you did it without any electrical tool and the final result is awesome. i will try to mine using your video as reference. Great work!!

[@PopsGG]

You got to love how the expression "It cuts like a hot knife through butter." has been reduced to "Cuts like butter". ;)

[@JoeRedstone]

Amazing job ! No special equipment but no matter this you have made an amazing knofe !

[@sarath89892318]

thoroughly enjoyed the video, watching the video of a folding knife for the first time.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@siduspulverem2001]

I really like it. GJ man.

[@Gus0046]

Muy buen trabajo. Eres un artista!! Te felicito.👍😉

[@ms-ht1cj]

Awesome ❤ This is the first knife maker who makes a folding knife. Looks great.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@pedroeugeniopezzana8903]

Exelente trabajo,usando herramientas normales,y mucha habikidad.Felicitaciones desde Argentina

[@eddieeggleston6642]

Very inspiring! Such a nice job. 👏👏👏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@wooddavid8293]

I am very impressed and jealous! Nice job on your handmade knife!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@joshwalker5605]

wow what a great drill

[@rhynovanzyl7725]

Very nice. Love it.

[@robbottos9487]

This was one of my favorite fabrication videos

[@imadethischannel]

Cool, thanks!

[@WolfKenneth]

I love your hand-table drill

[@dans1769]

Daaang bro that’s cool as hell. Good job. Thanks for sharing the process

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching! Glad you like it!

[@woodfather]

Cuts like butter 😂 Beautiful as always man 👍

[@BDL090754]

What an excellent job, that would be very satisfying to make that.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! I think it is generally satisfying to make things.

[@newagelumberjack9292]

Dude you've inspired me. I am going to try this for myself

[@imadethischannel]

Good to hear! Don’t hesitate if you have any questions!

[@robjsmiles]

This is super cool, it looks perfect

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@lumotroph]

Bloody excellent!

[@egoist712]

🤩 good job!

[@MrConminer]

Nice build! Keep up the good work, you are inspiring in a sense of you don't use a lot of fancy equipment, just basic tools

[@imadethischannel]

thanks!

[@shannongolden]

I love it, its beautiful! Could even use it without the oil. I like both. Great video.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@patpearse5647]

U did a better job than I would have.

[@dixonqwerty]

Great looking knife!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@C-Mah]

Great looking knife.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@auraminion]

Nice hand work.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@sedoyjan]

Nice shape!

[@azeraliyev1724]

very nice . it is a motivation for who wants to make a knife 👍

[@moonlightsnowfall6734]

Nice work. Fun to watch. Cracking toast.

[@Koulter]

Sencilla, bonita, elegante y muy bien ajustada. Me ha gustado. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@oneshotme]

Nice looking knife!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@oneshotme]

@@imadethischannel You are welcome!

[@johnlabuschagne5627]

i am 80 years old and as a kid my pocket knife looked something similar to that one. how i would like to own one like that again. very well done

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Really amazing work, dude! Fantastic! 😃 And what a beautiful piece of wood! 😮 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@HansKnives]

Good job. Video editing is also great

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@cooperwelsh3471]

Job well done sir.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@armandbrunette9291]

Great Job!!!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@carlosdemetriochavez5825]

Que trabajo tan bien realizado,excelente artesano

[@TheGreatSnafoo]

Nice clean looking knife. 👍🏻

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@pumpkinplanet608]

Excellent!

[@ajoybanerjee2819]

Well done 👏

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@gerthuman3220]

Fantastic!

[@jackmill4235]

Very nice, very nice knife

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@Princemohamed8]

The camera shake when the wood fell made it seem really heavy. Also the knife looks really nice!

[@alphamale3643]

Great video, cool knife.

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks! It’s an honour to hear that from an actual alpha male!

[@maxciencomp]

When I opened this video I had a shred of hope that I would learn something that I could do myself. Now I'm sure I won't be doing this one, I would need a couple decades of mastery hahaha. Once again, superb work!

[@imadethischannel]

Don‘t worry, it doesn‘t take so long. If you are new to working with metal it‘s maybe better to start with a knife that doesn‘t fold. But also, a lot is in the editing. I don‘t get everything right on the first attempt. Just start making stuff and you‘ll be fine!

[@maxciencomp]

@@imadethischannel Thanks for the kind words! I'm new to woodworking, but hope someday will get to play with metal too. It's so great to getting to do things yourself and seeing the results materialize and improve. 😌

[@imadethischannel]

Yes, it’s great!

[@ericma6151]

Good handmade 👍👍👍

[@paullsvorobev3280]

Термичка на ГЛАЗОК ....Это КРУТО !!!!

[@JucimarPereira]

Fantastic! Congratulations for your job! I want to made one foldable to me too! I am inspirated!

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching! And yes, make one!

[@WhiteoutMonster]

thats awesome

[@franciscofa7635]

Hecho , todo con herramientas de mano muy buen trabajo

[@I_want_to_be_a_modeler]

Отлично получилось 👍 действительно настоящая ручная работа

[@snoopjake420]

Respect you made it withuot power tools

[@montu3161]

good and simple knife thanks

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello mister beautiful knife professionally made well done

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@majranawake4240]

wonderful!

[@Postman_1979]

Красиво, надёжно и просто. Супер.

[@Al-gh6sk]

Great job

[@imadethischannel]

Thanks!

[@studyhotspot9719]

When you need overengineered butter knife😂😂. The build was amazing though.