Advice for starting out with knifemaking

[@dropbearknives4831]

Hi Kalia, I just wanted your viewers to know that 3 years ago, you and a number of other knife makers online inspired me to get involved and start making knives. After I watched you make the KHO hunting knife I made one of similar design for a brother as well as a number of kitchen knives for 4 other siblings all out of 1084 steel, using a filing jig. It wasn't long before I purchased a bench top grinder made by Ryobi which saved a lot of time and was much easier to use, with practice. I made a coffee can forge, which works well for small knives but I send out my larger knives to a heat treater now, an even heat oven would be great but beyond the budget at this point in time. A very good friend built a 72 x 2 inch linisher for me recently, in exchange for a series of knives, so now I will be able to make some heavier and larger gear. So keep up the great work and I hope you eventually obtain a degree of wealth you truly deserve with your knife making career. Making things with your hands is truly satisfying and a god send if someone wants to buy them.

[@jxcellent790]

I used to consider myself a steel snob, then I started stock removal on some old files...I have a serious respect for 1095 now.

[@lazyeyesurprise]

1095 is good steel if you want to do Hamon as well.

[@shantamay]

Am really a fan from India and really am a knife addict, although its damn expensive addiction since we dont have any standard/ quality knife maker or culture in this country. Your channel really gives me a honest and great tips when I try to use really prehistoric manual tools that are available in our local hardware store to make knives out of blanks that I buy from various USA based website. Keeping giving me and others like me inspiration, and practical honest tips or tricks of the trade that none or most of the DIY videos from popular experts actually show. So kudos to you.. KEEP UP

[@beorngolden7923]

Can't believe there's men complaining to you about what to do wow. you dont have to apologize for no one dude your badass, your doing your thing and your setting a great example for people do follow there dreams.

[@paulws58]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It sounds like you have your plate full with work, your daughter, dogs and your ill mother. I enjoy your videos.

[@stevewelborn8744]

People that say how could you pay that much for a knife should watch this video. You are very inspiring. The great knives you make come from that little shop. It's easy to see you have worked very hard. I got something from this video.

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

People that worry about how much you pay for anything have some issues if their own.

[@cliffordpierce2109]

I appreciate your humility and honesty. I've been making knives for 6 years and still learning of course. I thank you for the tip on USA knife makers! Keep being straight!!

[@dhdesigns9008]

i'm 14 year old guy and i got into knife making thanks to people like you

[@jxcellent790]

Dude, I didn't even know you had a KZbin, was expecting a couple hundred followers...but 49k!? Damn, can't blame you for being a little busy.

[@hackdlc]

I started my knife making adventure with a home built 2x72 belt grinder from plans I got off the internet and harbor freight 3x36 belt sander and spindle sander and drill press. Within the next year I will invest in a professional grinder and will replace the harbor freight stuff with better equipment as needed. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@jcknives4162]

Great video. Encouragement for new folks to take a step or two. Nice!

[@MrSenset]

You just do you! I just think it’s fantastic that more and more women are getting into knives and knife making. Thank you very much for the video. 🙂👍

[@RockyMountainBear]

I found an old leaf spring while digging in my backyard (no idea how it got there), and after cutting a 4in. square for a bench block, I figured I'd try my hand at making a blade. Thanks for the tips.

[@jcknives4162]

Spring steel is a great steel to work with for beginners. The down side for spring steel are holes and usually heavily pitted rusted surfaces. For those using a forge, the pitting is no problem. For Stock removal folks it can be. good stuff!

[@RockyMountainBear]

@@jcknives4162 thank you! I was going to do stock removal. During rust removal I wondered if that would cause problems, and now I know. I guess I'll be heating it up.

[@59chris1]

Builds knifes shoots guns hunts and pretty what more does a man need. Love your work 👍

[@benonablacksmith454]

You have to be the most beautiful knife maker in the world.

[@patricioveliz4509]

Jeremy Blohm No. It’s Chelsea Miller!!!

[@nerxboy]

@@patricioveliz4509 chelsea makes shit knives lol

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Great points Kaila, thanks.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Kaila, Thank You for the video and explanation on Knifemaking. Not sure about the United States but here in Canada all the Radio Shacks became The Source.

[@jcknives4162]

Another possible option is the plans for sale by USA Knifemaker. $25. The grinder is a no weld grinder (they suggest bolting everything and show how). I built 3 of them. I have a welder so I didn't use the bolts and so can't comment on how well it works. But the frame and box tubing components is as cheap as you can get. then buy your own wheels, find a motor and pulley system... anyway... it's an option and mine works great!! Ive been making blades for over 40 years, this is now my primary grinder.

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

I wish I would've read your comment a couple weeks ago.

[@jcknives4162]

@@ChuckNorrisUltra groan... and there in lies the ebb and flow of life. Hey, start preparing for another grinder. hahahah. We can never have enough grinders and other toys... errr. I mean tools.

[@jcknives4162]

@@ChuckNorrisUltra Also, I have a short video of sanders on my channel. Getting started isn't hard. Just get started and improve on your abilities and tools from there.

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

Thanks for the tour of your knife shop Kaila!

[@andrewbortz8951]

Thanks glad to see your channel grow and that you can support yourself and you're daughter and your fur children

[@billclancy4913]

I wish I saw this a year ago! I'm loving this new hobby none the less.

[@waspstinger01]

On International Woman's Day, I salute you. Kaila, you are an example that other girls and women can look up to. Could you please do another KZbin explaining WHY you decided to be a Knife Maker?? While you are at it, tell us WHY you got into doing the KZbin series. And, finally, HOW did you get on Naked and Afraid? You are such a beautiful, strong, independent woman. Again, I salute you. Thanks.

[@JohnSmith-gi7zl]

Thank you so much for doing what you do and taking the time to post these videos to help us noobs out

[@Aaron_Barrett]

Kaila, let me add something-to start work it is nessesary to have building (even if work outdoour-to keep stuff and tools safe and dry), anvil or something flat and hard to forge on, basic tools.

[@richardingle7540]

Your awesome , you always have been ,I remember the great knives you were making with what little you had in your shop all those years ago 😊 , thanks for taking the time to make this video 👍😊

[@josephrector8735]

Hey Kaila..suggestion...seal up the kaowool on that forge..sobt want those fiberglass particles blowing around..satanite works great..

[@lancepugh4138]

Awesome stuff sister!!! Just the inspiration is more than enough for me. Thanks so much!!!

[@cheaneysaddles]

Thanks for the update and a look at your shop.

[@josephrector8735]

Hey its the "leather king"

[@mikesbees6251]

We had a great time learning so much from you last week. Your nephew loves his new knife that he made with you. And i learned so much making one with you too.

[@sylvialategan6345]

Thank you Kaila, that was all very straight forward, you certainly know what you are talking about.. u Rock!

[@TheMemoryOfAllThat]

Thank you Kaila. Consider a rest for the phone when stationary filming. Then you can pick it up when you need to change the view.

[@spellenerrer6648]

This is a great video. Exactly what I needed to see for my future hobby.

[@jcknives4162]

It's a great hobby. You can make gifts for others. You can sell a few and use the money to buy more supplies and equipment. If you get bit by the bug, you can "find" more money in your budget and add to the hobby. make 1 knife. then make another just like it but use your lessons learned to make the second one better. Then do it one more time. The 3rd knife should be better than the first two and you will be on your way!!

[@timbishop6586]

I love watching your vids and I understand you can't answer everyone and I'm cool with that.... Rock on! !!

[@DavidDavis-Photography]

Great video Kaila, thanks for sharing. You're a very strong admirable woman, I find it impressive how you manage all this. Respect! greetings from Germany and all the best to the Woman's Day.

[@JohnnyDragon25]

Awesome video. Super helpful!

[@PreacherBoyRonP]

I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers! I love your work and someday I hope to have a custom made. Take care.

[@chrishenning8829]

Im a machinist, and make the occasional knife in my spare time. Just found your channel and i love it. 😊Subscribed!

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very honest and good story about knife making Kaila, you like what you do, not rich.....but happy

[@mangemoilcul1]

Awesome little creative space 👌currently setting up my 10x12 shed workshop also, so inspiring to see🔪🙌🏻♥️

[@hku99]

Thanks for sharing the details

[@johnmccallum9542]

Shared ,,,, Best of luck to all who start ,,, Regards J

[@lazyeyesurprise]

Great video and advice! I don't know if the kaowool inside your new forge has rigidizer applied to it or not, I would apply a layer of refractory cement such as Kast O’Lite, Mizzou or Satanite, just to be on the safe side.

[@Robinhoel75]

Thanks for an informative video. Love your work. Keep it up :)

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

Hey there, just got into knife making only Im doing things backwards. I have built half a knife shop and still havent even ground my first knife. Really, I love making tools. But my question to you is, Should I start with or without a bevel grinding jig? Thanks for sharing your work and passion.

[@BladeBanter]

Nice overview and getting closer to 50,000 subscribers.

[@MrMarsBlades]

Nice one Kaila, thanks for the inspiration

[@TufStockdogs]

I thank you very much for all the info and great deal

[@MarksWorld-GetOutdoors]

Thanks for making this video... thinking about trying this... have always wanted to make my own hunting knife... Your knives look awesome.. Just subscribed....

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

I sent an email asking your opinion on getting the Grizzly 2 x 72" and some other machines or getting the more modern 2 x 72" since I noticed you had both. I went with an Ameribrade 2 x 72" 2hp variable speed belt grinder. The other machines will have to wait. lol

[@MichaelTessin]

Thank you for this great video!

[@Karateka95]

Thanks for the video Kaila! Which dremmel bits did you use for getting in curves on handles etc? The little grinding stones? I havent got a contour wheel for my grinder...but it just went on the shopping list.

[@lazyeyesurprise]

I use a Dremel sanding drum 60 and 120 grit. Keep in mind that the sanding drums don't last long.

[@shadeshiest22]

Loved watching you on Naked and Afraid!!! Think your the only girl ever in the shows history to successfully take big game with a bow out hunting....

[@LawlissLanterns]

Did you rigidize the insulation in the new forge?? Please, for your health make sure you aren't using bare fiber! Cheers :)

[@MajWinters100]

Just wanna give my greetings and my love

[@MajWinters100]

This comment is 100% unrelated to march 8th, but let me take the chance and give you Happy International Women's day

[@rebornspawn]

You are so gorgeous and normal, down to earth. Talented and creative. Subbed young lady, keep being you!

[@retroguy254]

Hi Kaila, I am a knife hobbyist , maybe 5 a year. I have been using a 1x30 and actually perfected but takes forever. I would like to upgrade to a Grizzly 2x72. I noticed that was something you used a while back. I can not afford a commercial 2x72. Any advice?

[@bladeandcloak666]

First, and ty great video

[@womanofsteel8948]

I'm a female 9th maker to and I think you're wonderful

[@dalemartin307]

I would like something with orange handle

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

I LOL at people getting upset because she doesn't personally respond to them. This woman has a 50k KZbin Channel, a husband, kids, a knife business. Why is it surprising that she doesn't have the time? So many self entitled people anymore. Kaila, don't let their rude comments get to you. It's just adults acting childish because they are not the center of the universe.

[@justinkirck6137]

Hows the evenheat treating you? What size did you wind up getting?

[@pattreadwell6149]

When tempering my billet I put my damascus knife in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour ,it turned gold in color After a couple days I put it back in the oven and it turned dark blue. Is the knife blade hard enough do you think?

[@schlc77]

why do people knock or trash talk railroad spike knives so much? if you case harden and temper your finished knife blank properly, a railroad spike makes a great knife that has a very hard case with a soft interior that is very tough. I have had railroad spike knives case harden to 3/32nds of an inch deep with a HRC of 67 and had to remove some of the hardness.

[@knifemakingcfdraperknives9577]

Thank you for the tips. Did I see you on TV?

[@kailacumings]

I was on naked and afraid a couple times

[@knifemakingcfdraperknives9577]

@@kailacumings Ha Ha Ha! That must have been where I recognize you from. I love that show. I hope that you weren't in one of the jungle episodes. Seems like everything there want's to sting or bite you there. Keep up the youtube vids.

[@gillianriveralim]

team KcK!

[@brucebarnes9138]

Heavy duty table vise

[@johnjones2151]

And also don’t have people water jet for you it just takes the hand made part and throws it out the window

[@ВадимПеристый-ю9е]

👍👍👍

[@kevinmathiasen7334]

Good video. Thank you:))

[@jimv.661]

I found a free source of steel. At least it looks like steel. There are these pipes coming out of my neighbor's house that go to a meter of some sort....... Just kidding. Great video.

[@wdntulik2no438]

One hot knife maker

[@louispretorius6901]

Hi Kaila why did you stop making videos its been 3 months. Please make some more soon

[@aldenunion]

Hope your mother gets well.

[@Greivous429]

I really would love do make knives. I hate my job so much lol

[@jcknives4162]

Consider making your first one as a hobby. keep the first one. then make 2 more of the same knife but use what you learned on the first one to make better knives. After those first 3 you should have far more information about whether or not you think you would like a self supporting hobby (sell knives to buy more tools and materials) or begin your own business.

[@Samuel_Lipscomb]

Are you on blade forums?

[@andreamoscioni9574]

Beautiful hands... No tatoo.... You beautiful❤️

[@S3ARCH_N_D3STROY]

Hey buddy your websites not working? If I wanna send you some freebies and possibly buy some of your work what’s the best way to get in touch with you? Thanks

[@pattreadwell6149]

I want to put a peal handle on my damascus billet .

[@massholevanlife9597]

I want a custom knife made by u and would love to film u making it on my Chanel and throw some arrows at a 🎯 we could have a contest for fun

[@ChuckNorrisUltra]

www.kailacumingsknives.com

[@johnjones2151]

Definitely don’t want to start with high carbon get some mild

[@BladeBanter]

Do you have your videos monetized? Might add a little side income to pay for your supplies.

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

I LOL at people getting upset because she doesn't personally respond to them. This woman has a 50k KZbin Channel, a husband, kids, a knife business. Why is it surprising that she doesn't have the time? So many self entitled people anymore.

[@steveducey3986]

The apology is not enough no excuse

[@kailacumings]

Lmao okie dokie

[@emankhalifa3738]

انتي جميله جدا جدا 💪💪

[@Aaron_Barrett]

Добра майстерня! Кайла, моє шанування! Привіт із України!

[@PreacherBoyRonP]

Make a video turning a rasp into a dagger!

[@Policia1942]

Preciosa Mujer, lástima que este llena de Tatuajes, no comprenden que eso les resta Personalidad y Belleza.

[@boonedalton6201]

General question....can you just make knives and not worry about everyone elses bullshit... 👍

[@jamesking5508]

CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS HE WAS BURIED AND ONT THE THIRD DAY HE WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD IN THE FLESH AND SEEN OF OVER 500 EYEWITNESSES AT ONCE THIS SAME RISEN SAVIOR COMMANDS EVERYONE EVERYWHERE TO REPENT AND BE BORN AGAIN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD ALMIGHTY, AND ESCAPE THE ETERNAL TORMENTS OF THE LAKE OF FIRE...TURN TO GOD ASK FOR FORGIVENESS TODAY- NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE - MAY GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES FOREVER IN CHRIST JESUS

[@BLdontM]

I don't think you're in any position to give advice on knifemaking as daddy Darrell stamps out all your knives in the same shop as his in china

[@gabbadj]

I'm not trying to be negative by saying this, but your shop looks like a fire hazard. I am a big fan and I say this out of concern.