I Made Three Stunning Handles For My Knives [What Do You Think?]

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Kyle is making three stunning handles for the integral knives that he is making! He needs to fit the handle to the tang of the knife, then he needs to embed the handles in epoxy so he can get a glove tight fit. Once he is done with the epoxy fitting, he will shape the handles to make them get that stunning shape that makes Kyle's handles stand out!
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[@KyleRoyerKnives]

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[@bradleyholcombe6114]

I thought you used sudo ivory for your second sword.

[@TheChzoronzon]

The imitation ivory... is it Elforyn, perchance? Or maybe "Resin-Ivory+S" ?

[@psalmo6351]

Been asking for a couple of years now to buy a knife off you, any chance of purchasing one of these 👍👍

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

This is the first time Glad you’re here my friend Dad

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

We think it may be resin ivory

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

The Royer family is always on the cutting edge of knife making 👏

[@toddsmash]

I see what you did there. Dad joke aside...I've yet to find someone on KZbin that makes more beautiful blades.

[@TheChzoronzon]

they have really bolstered their knife production

[@toddsmash]

@@TheChzoronzon hahaha...nice!

[@Jimmy-2-Times]

They make great Clips 😜

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@Jimmy-2-Times U have a point there.... hope they can handle the expectations Ok, this is becoming too much, I'm out :D

[@beezo2560]

Kyle, you really showed your Master Smith chops on these little knives. The way each knife and handle layout is measured and ground precisely and uniformly is astounding. Each knife is perfect in it's own right, but making 5 knives exactly the same by hand is mind blowing. Go Team Royer.

[@stevespielman]

Dude you crack me up. You had to be taking the piss with that layout on the end of the handle and the sledgehammer. That clean / clear layout!

[@fencingrocks3]

Okay the dead pan delivery of the lines about the nice layout and the sledgehammer was killing me hahaha!

[@sudo_nym]

Always blown away by your level of care and attention to your craft, Kyle!

[@JayRussellDuramax]

These knives are incredible!! The fact that you do all of this by hand is unbelievable!

[@imherkhan]

Always a pleasure to watch a master work. Your attention to detail is properly impressive.

[@redwolfknives3174]

Those knives’ elegance is really starting to pop! Can’t wait to see them finished!

[@VaskosArt]

Amazing work Sir! Thank you for sharing!

[@simsalien1]

I love these man, incredibly beautiful!

[@chuckbowie5833]

Beautiful work as always!

[@kimfucku8074]

I cannot HANDLE this awesomeness!

[@adamr989]

I get so excited for every new video. Love your work and sense of humor.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Adam Glad you’re here Dad

[@christiancorrado7686]

I really missed these longer videos

[@fieryiceforge]

Those are looking so cool! They are gonna go fast!

[@robertlunsford1350]

Really liking the purple maple handled one.

[@mariocoradini8131]

Very nice! This handles are beautiful! I am trying learn do this! Thanks for pass this knowledge!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Glad you’re here mario Dad

[@jorgenaseiro1467]

That blue is amazing

[@keithhill8735]

2:10🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE THAT LAY OUT. That's going to be an amazing fit lol

[@michaelrobertson8795]

Coming along real good looks awesome bud

[@Kat_Van_Forge]

What the heck do I think? Your work is inspiring and your dad is awesome May the forge be with you Thanks again for sharing 🤘🏼 Literally perched on the edge of my seat and holding my breath during these vids! Anyone else?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Kat Feeling the love my friend Dad

[@cheffandrewscookingshow1455]

Those handles look awesome

[@ducksauce2285]

Freaking amazing Kyle as always !

[@mkivy]

Hey Kyle, I sure do enjoy watching your chat! Give my blessings to your family. I miss your dad too. But I have learned so much from you Kyle. And what I’ve learned is I could never do this! LOL. Take care of yourself.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Mike for being a blessing to our family Cheers Dad

[@sanguinemoon9201]

I haven't made any knives yet, however, your videos have helped me tremendously making gun parts. You are a maestro of metal. I will work on knives soon enough though.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Excellent my friend I’ve got a print made for an awesome cut-shoot. 12” damascus bowie with a damascus 30 cal cap and ball on the side. Having a hard time figuring out how to design a hidden flip down ‘out of handle’ trigger with hidden cocking mechanisms. Getting closer each time I revisit the project. Keep Forging On Dad

[@TheAkimboPro]

I guess I'd say I'm... stunned. Beautiful work man!

[@tt55k]

Looking good 👍🏼

[@tanmaykumar6243]

I had watched so many works of Kyle but everytime he introduces a new legendary work

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Tanmay Kyle

[@zov640]

Great job👍👍👍👍😊

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Chao Dad

[@poorblacksmithskills]

Woow, nice knife..

[@jamesradney5560]

Really awesome choices for the handle material! I like all of them but if I had to pick a favorite, it would have to be the black ash! I am a huge fan of black ash for handles and the blue in it is stunning! Every time I watch one of your videos I seem to learn something new so thank you for showing all the steps you go through and doing into good detail of what you are doing and why. It is super helpful! I can't wait to see these finished up and I hope I will be quick enough to snag one when you put them up for sale!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks James Follow us on Instagram for availability Dad

[@assisdelira]

Sempre um show de informações.

[@realeyesrealizereallies1194]

Purple and Blue are my favorites.

[@oneshotme]

Great looking handles and can't wait to see then all finished Keep up the great work!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks oneshot Kyle

[@oneshotme]

@@KyleRoyerKnives You're welcome Kyle!!

[@Strohann501]

I‘m only 12 seconds in the video and I already love you 😂😂

[@outbackladas]

Great knives, a very useful size, really like them !! Love your sense of humour Dad, “do it again, do it again “ 🤣😂 Regards from Down Under.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Feeling the love my brother in the south Dad

[@Josh-cm8vp]

This guys channel is a perfectionist’s wet dream. All of his projects are incredibly precisely done. I would love to see him make a katana, a sword known for its meticulous craftsmanship. It would look so badass with his carefully planned Damascus

[@Headliner99]

Great video Kyle…I appreciate the time you take to make your videos. Also, I learned a lot. What do I think about the handles? Simply amazing work. I really like the line you made to define the front and back of the handles. Oh, and you have a lamp inside that guitar. Cool!🐋

[@SugarMapleForge]

Total master. Found you through listening to forecast with Sam and Alex. Amazing work!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks RB Those guys are a hoot 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Glad you’re here Dad

[@robertbeckman2054]

That is smart how you showed how long the "shout out" was going to be, with the yellow percentage line at the bottom. The "shout out" was plenty short to not care, but I appreciate knowing how long I might need to wait until it's back to the subject matter.

[@fxnepilogue]

Crisp layout lines Kyle 😂🤪

[@mxxy2k]

I love this channel

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Feeling the love my friend

[@TheRogueRockhound]

Very Nice sir, looking ace. Museum shop is back open so I'll send you some stone ASAP!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Wow spectacular Rogue Dad

[@d.valerianovich.3484]

very cool job👍👍👍🇬🇪🤝🇦🇺

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

[@rsuneppongen7999]

That's an entire chapter of handle making in 18 minutes... 👍

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

The black ash burl is a real beauty. Even though stabilized, I imagine the durability of the cf and faux ivory will be better. I appreciate the classic Bowie style on these smaller belt buddies. If I was on Instagram I'd be likely to bid on the ash one. Great job Kyle! ✌

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks James Kyle

[@clintwestwood1895]

They all look rad, but I like the faux Ivory one the best.

[@druwk]

They so small! Can’t wait to see the final outcome.

[@borislavdj]

I have never seen such a small explosion on KZbin before! Yeeeey :)

[@MichaelBassVideos]

The people who acquire these beauties need to meet up and take a Captain Planet style photo... all touching tips!

[@georgeallalunis292]

Hilarious, really appreciate the dead pan humor.

[@samvittoria9692]

Where does Dad sell his knives ? Does he have a website on the inter-screen ? He has got to have a bunch of knives for sale because he is always working in the background. You guys are great

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Check out Dad's work here. Dad has no knives available so you will have to make a custom order. royercutlery.com/

[@simsalien1]

Can I ask, what percentage do you run your VFD when you’re rounding your handles and getting those crisp lines? They look amazing.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

1/4 to 1/2 speed Keep Forging On Dad

[@BrunoAlves-db1ri]

Eu vi uma ferramenta brasileira na oficina desse mestre? 👏👏👏 TFORCE

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Grazie my friend Dad

[@MrJdsenior]

When you are sanding carbon fiber or fiberglass you really should have a mask on. Those microfibers float in the air and if you breathe them they can stay lodged in your lungs forever. Even though they are inert they cause constant physical damage, just like asbestos fibers, and can really wreak havoc with your health, long term. Many of these type warnings are silly, this one is not. There are also common allergies that arise in many people with exposure to the epoxy dust, and like any allergen, adverse effects until a sufferer can no longer enter that environment. Just a tip from a Long EZ builder. What the heck was that mess you showed on that tang layout marking? It looked like one you had marked wrong and then scribbled over to make sure it wasn't used. :-) I was about to comment on your epoxy 'drying' and then you flat out got it right. Drives me nuts every time I hear that, for some strange reason. Obviously my problem, not yours. Many people don't realize epoxies can 'dry' (cure) under water, though I expect the ones made for that specific application are probably formulated differently to maximize their performance. Typical epoxies are actually quite water absorptive, even cured, and setting them under water for any period of time results in them clouding, which goes away with drying. In THAT case the epoxy actually IS drying. :-/ Yeah, sure, grab that goofy press guy's thunder. If anyone here hasn't seen that channel it is pretty much a riot. The plasticine, or whatever they are, pressings are a good place to start. He's a total 'idiot' with a great sense of humor, if you have a strange one like I do. He actually does some interesting semi 'sciency' stuff, as well. "do it again, do it again"... reminds me of one of the characters the kids used to watch on Nickelodean, or maybe later, Adult Swim....Cheese, except he says it really quickly and more times. That, and Angry Beavers were too shows I actually found funny, especially Beavers. Futurama was pretty decent, too. "Where are we going to get a doomsday machine?" Old man raises several on an elevator floor. "Oh, I suppose I could spare ONE". And your 'cutting edge' in the description....GROAN....good one. :-) My kids were home schooled to (academic reasons) and it does provide somewhat different 'results'. Often people less afraid to act silly when they feel like it, case in point. Spectacular knives, as always. I should just forego that comment. It seems to be a given. The flip check for parallelism, yeah, good tip, works with checking straightness of straight edges, spirit level calibrations, etc. as well. I call it a reciprocity test, probably the wrong term, but it has a certain je ne sais quoi. It is amazing how accurate properly scribed lines can be, you can just 'drop tools' into them for near perfect set up, if done carefully. Kevlar is a vicious material to work as well, tool edge longevity wise, it used to dull very high quality steel scissors in no time, and they stood up to fiberglass quite well, amazingly well, actually.

[@skoitch]

I want the one with blue stabilized ash handle!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Follow us on Instagram for availability my friend Dad

[@skoitch]

@@KyleRoyerKnives I’m there dad!

[@cedricmines4476]

Do you use the squiggly pencil lines as a sort of ''layout fluid'' for wood? If so maybe using a block of graphite would cover the whole surface. Great Vid :)

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Funny guy 👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

[@nickminderman7380]

So I wana try my first hidden tang. I need to order so materials for the bolsters. Can you tell me what I should get. I’m usually making my knives with 1095 and 1084

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Make your bolsters integral Our go to steel is 1084&15N20 Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@niklasfischer3915]

I really like those random SUBSCRIBE pop-ups. Keep doing this, it's really fun!

[@jacobweisth7180]

For an integral like this, a Wa-handle construction would be a simple and solid way to fit the blade and block together, right? Especially the carbon fiber. Epoxy and a pin should still be plenty enough to prevent the handle from twisting too. Regards from Norway 🙂

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

The West system 105+206 epoxy is very aggressively good at sticking wood to steel. Good to have you hanging out with us all my friend. May God bless Norway,you, and your crew Dad

[@jamesl2950]

I love these knives. do you sell them/take orders, Kyle? prefer without damascus for a lower pricepoint. I'm following you on IG but haven't come across FS posts. Love your videos and the way the knives look.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks James. You can contact us at [e-mail] for availability and pricing

[@astormofwrenches5555]

I like purple. Showing batch work has alot of utility for your viewers. But I won't complain when you start your next masterpiece. The "high/low mix" works well. Do you have any experience with a hot roller?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Not yet but we have looked at buying or building one. Would love to have one Good to have you here my friend Dad

[@nuclearkibbles]

Where did you get the blanks?

[@ericmoore2236]

Looking forward to the ability to learn from a mastersmith

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Glad you’re here hanging out with us my friend Dad

[@dwipras1965]

I want that one

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

These were gone in less than a 30 minutes. But you can contact us at [e-mail] for availability and pricing my friend Dad

[@BlueMax333]

Handles made from Abalone Shell are so pretty! Any views?

[@ashleycarey3190]

Where do you sale knive as love your demascus blades

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

You can contact us at [e-mail] for availability and pricing

[@Flying0Dismount]

Were you grinding carbon fibre without PPE?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Yeh. Probably should. The new 2000cfm exhaust blower has really made a difference in the shop. Chao Dad

[@REKKnives]

Kyle, when you coat the tang in Vaseline and bed it in the epoxy, are you not worried that the Vaseline residue will remain in the tang and negatively impact the final glue up?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Good question REK. No. It’s all cleaned out. Plus occasionally the awesome epoxy we use actually thicks through the Vaseline and creates a challenge for removing parts. Glad you’re here hanging out with my friend Dad

[@williamemerson1799]

Have you ever tried STP oil additive as a release agent for your handle/tang? I just watched your 12/2019 Santa gave me coal video. Tell me about that anvil please.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Not yet William We hand cut the profile out of a crane counterweight probably A36. Surface Welded top with 7018 wire. It has a decent rebound. Somewhere around 400lbs Cheers Dad

[@allencummings7564]

Gonna' be five very happy people soon

[@timothysheetz1235]

Holy Smokes!! I thought I was the only person whose layout lines looked like spaghetti :D

[@tonyohrnberg7738]

Looks great like always. The length of the video is good. Only disappointment is got no coffee break. 😉

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️🔥

[@pastorjuanloredo5615]

How can I purchase

[@mesmaayan]

Btw, what do they start at? My son turns 18 in a few months and he loves knives. I’d love to get him one…

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey friend all the intel is on Instagram Follow us there. Cheers Dad

[@mesmaayan]

We’ll, “Kyle Baby”…. What do we think? If you start with the word “Stunning” then you already said it all for us. No? 😆 Love your work and your persona. You’re one cool cat!

[@dasein12345]

Why do you round the handles on a wheel in stead of a slack belt/ scalloped? Great content. !

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Little more direct control of amount removed Dad

[@dasein12345]

@@KyleRoyerKnives makes sense dad.

[@timjackson5555]

I'm having trouble finding a piece of carbon fiber for my dagger. Need 2" diameter, round would be great.. sq still ok. Any help

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey try hillside composites my friend Dad

[@timjackson5555]

KyleRoyerKnives Thank you so much 🙌

[@chrisroosendaal4169]

The sledge hammer is the most delicate tool in the shop

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Nice 😬🥊

[@pseudomonad]

What's the supplier of the imitation ivory? And what's it like to work?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

USA knife maker supply. It works pretty fast. Has a distinct smell. It reminds me of cutting holes in acrylic tubs. Cheers Dad

[@pseudomonad]

@@KyleRoyerKnives cool, thanks!

[@Jimmy-2-Times]

Kyle you ever made a grim reaper Sythe?? That would be Wicked 🇮🇪🍀

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Not yet Jimmy Cheers from the Ozarks Dad

[@lazaromartins3058]

Tudo bem aí? Aqui no Goiás agente não tem nenhum ms ain

[@lorneclose7312]

I love your tilted humour

[@BlankofMaterial]

You know Kyle's a master smith and a pro as he shapes the handle and blade separately. Too many knife makers are compromising on their handles, or blades, or both, by gluing up a chunk of wood then trying to shape the handle.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Good eye my friend We use both techniques from time to time pending on type of knife and tang Bedding tangs takes a lot more time and cost more because of that. Dad

[@andrewmyers7131]

Kyle, back when you used mammoth ivory I thought it was pretty cool and searched for artificial ivory, but I don’t know what I’m looking at. I’m a hobbyist woodworker/woodcarver, and don’t have a specific need, but some day I will think of something to use it for. Are you willing to share your source?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Andrew this is the first time we used this synthetic ivory. The jury is still out. We got it from US knife maker’s supply It’s nice to work with. Team Royer

[@andrewmyers7131]

@@KyleRoyerKnives thanks so much!

[@guybramwells]

Is carbon fibre dust dangerous to inhale? I would think so.

[@boges11]

I don't have instagram. My acct got hacked and can't be bothered with dealing with them. Is there any other way to get one of those knives?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Sorry you hacked. The knives are only available through instagram Dad

[@jamessnodgrass7360]

Is that John Henry or Kyle ? The idea of a big hammer around one of your knives would terrify me. They look beautiful as always.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Good times James Dad

[@ianscriptus3633]

Really need to use a respirator when sanding buddy.. 👍

[@pastorjuanloredo5615]

Will make chef’s knives for me? If so how can order them and buy them purchase them?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Absolutely You can contact us at [e-mail] for availability and pricing

[@emrysmyth]

These are amazing and I apsire to your level of quality. But all the ads in the middle of the video were infuriating

[@allencummings7564]

That's bizarre that I just got one advert. I heard you can get an adblocker to take care of them, but I also heard that the Royers will get less ad revenue if you block or skip their ads

[@emrysmyth]

@@allencummings7564 odd indeed! I got no less than 3 mid-video ads while I watched this morning 🤷‍♂️ I'll look into adblocker options - thanks for the tip!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks for the heads up We are working on finding balance in ability to make content and revenue to produce content. Cheers my friend Dad

[@evloev..]

👍🏼

[@klasiks92]

STAY SAFE OUT THERE BROTHER,WORKING WITH CARBON FIBER WITHOUT ANY BREATHING APPARATUS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS....GREAT WORK AS USUAL

[@lukewarm_fuzz]

am I tripping balls or did we not see a coffee break this time?

[@TheChzoronzon]

Strangely enogh, I think the fake ivory one is my fav

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Your knives are worth every penny plus. Where is the video when you etch the blades?

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

It’s coming my friend Dad

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

@@KyleRoyerKnives LOL! You are correct, sir. You are an amazing man in skill and person. God Bless you in all you do. Sincerely, it is an honor to watch what you do and the fact you take the time to share that with all of us. That is a huge task in itself, let alone building the knives that you make.

[@user-wm9sx5rs1o]

👍👍👍

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Cheers from the Ozarks my friend Dad

[@ValhallaIronworks]

I'm getting you an egg-timer for Christmas, mate hahaha

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️ Cheers my friend Dad

[@drewwilson8811]

The imitation ivory handle looks great wished you woulda shown it a lil more in depth I’ve watched you work the real stuff wanted to see what the imitation was like

[@TheChzoronzon]

in the thumb at least, it looks quite gorgeous... my fav of the 3, I'd say

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Probably will use again It works nicely Team Royer

[@TheChzoronzon]

Here you can see something: usaknifemaker com/shop-categories/handle-material-hardware/resin-ivory.html Or google "GIA resin-ivory+S"