Knife handle shaping

[@josephtiangsing7687]

Ive seen a lotof knife makers in the past but this iscthe first time that ive seen a knife maker who prioritize safety ,cleanliness and neatness while working CONGRATULATIONS

[@Nativesurvival]

An artisan at work, even down to a micrometer with a hand finish. Nicely done Sandy.

[@brucebanner9911]

Vernier

[@killy2626]

Best video for knife handle shaping. Thanks for sharing it Sandy.

[@mayhem1988]

It's always satisfying to watch a man who knows what he's doing! You've got a really nice flow to your work and everything is set up so you can work comfortably and efficiently, a pleasure to watch! Thanks for sharing!

[@jbradshaw4236]

Real craftsmanship... I treasure mine Sandy.

[@thanassisandrinopoulos5449]

Great design for handles ... not the typical coke bottle design. Makes a difference. Well done!

[@AndrewByham]

You're incredibly generous with the amount you share, showing your processes. I have a nearly 16 yr old who wants to do this. He's put some wicked edges on old chefs carving knives but really wants to move into making bushcraft knives. We're looking enviously at the gear you have there, but one step at at time!

[@ShelleyRaskin]

Amazing work Sandy and thanks for taking us along for the journey, the green liners really make it pop!

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks Shelley, Yes I agree. I thought the green went well with the Yew wood.

[@freenational]

@@Jackloreknives, what are the red indications on the lighter coloured wood?

[@grahamecarter]

brill vid Sandy craftmanship at its best, a pleasure to watch.

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks for watching Grahame and glad you enjoyed my video. Sandy

[@raat9980]

Beautiful handmade knifes! Great work

[@CKKnifeandTool]

Always a pleasure Sandy. You put quite some thought into how you want to video. Great video during my coffee, eggs and potatoes this morning! You inspired me to begin my own stabilizing and remodel my shop. I now have a TurnTex chamber and the shop is about complete before the fall. Thanks again Sandy! Chad~ CK Knives

[@Dustypilgrim1]

Love watching the work ... So much more than just a manual process. I don't know if you ever get any relaxation from it, but I do when watching...

[@baconsoda]

And this is why we would all like a Jacklore knife. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@roamingrichy]

Incredible craftsmanship there! Great video.

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

It's a pleasure to watch you work, I'm a survival intructor but also a D.D.S. Love your work!!

[@andyevans8824]

I'm hooked on watching your knife making, its absolutely fascinating to see the process and finished product. What a brilliant craftsman you are Sandy.

[@WiltshireMan]

Good Evans. Thankyou Andy. Sandy:)

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

Beautiful work Sandy! Love watching a master do his thing. Cheers from the states. ATB.

[@oscarmarulanda9021]

Great process Sandy, lots of work is involved in the making of great knives

[@Jackloreknives]

There is a lot of work Oscar. I know you understand:) Will be some more Scouts build in coming week or two. I will contact you soon. Sandy

[@oscarmarulanda9021]

Great! Will be looking forward.

[@windhamcabin]

Wonderful video demonstrating the time and effort put into each process at the Jackloreknives workshop!

[@reevehandmadeknives628]

Nice work Sandy. Ive found the large extractor makes the world of difference.

[@Jackloreknives]

I've had my extractor for about 3 years now Jason and still works well. It sometimes runs all day:)

[@TheMendipman]

Great video Sandy. It shows how much skilled hand work goes into each part of your knives. Noel

[@Jackloreknives]

It's a lot of work Noel but I have done a few now such it's just a formality for me now:)

[@chriswilliams7480]

I just noticed the Jacklore sign on the wall. Real quality and I wish I could afford to buy one

[@kh1991]

Very nice Sandy!

[@leebarker4207]

You have all the toys to work with Jack!

[@stevenpressman3535]

Sandy, Very gratifying to see how you work. Liked the Axminster APF 10 Evolution powered respirator. In the states, like respirators have a belt mounted blower assembly and the cartridges are magenta. Will check your site regularly I would like to have one of your knives.

[@watermain48]

Very rewarding to watch a true craftsman at his trade. Thank you.

[@sgwknives2184]

great work and attention to detail sandy. very inspiring.

[@captnaidy6122]

So relaxing watching you create those beautiful handles Sandy PEACE :-)

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks for watching Ade and glad you now feel relaxed:) Sandy

[@pawlett1]

Beautiful work Sandy! I was stropping the Scout you made me whilst watching. Verry relaxing after a tough day in the office! My brother can't wait to get his knife. G

[@Jackloreknives]

LOL Thanks Uncle G. Just read your email and glad your bro is happy:) Sandy

[@yewtreeknives5834]

Hi Sandy, thanks for sharing your "art" with us all, great knives, verry beautiful!!! Yves.

[@davidmcminn1843]

Nice one :) There's not enough videos around on knife handle shaping. Blades are easy, we all dream about blades. Handles are the tricky bit that most don't talk about! :)

[@karymwillemsen5564]

That looks like a very comfortable handle. great job

[@dbeez1075]

Great work . What is the name of the vise you are using at 13:28 when fine sanding? Thanks

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

Very nice Sandy, them are some beautiful blades. I have been neglecting my B.O.V. project and firearms and will be spending my money there, but next year I would definitely like to purchase a knife made by you sir. wonderful craftsmanship, and worth every penny.

[@DillonW87]

Absolutely beautiful work sir. This makes me look at my work with a more humble view.

[@ShogunJimi]

I like everything about this video - great job! Plus this is really timely for me - as I have to finish a knife this week. Great inspiration!

[@RDPproject]

Great video Sandy....Well done mate.

[@vivekkhavnekar]

Excellent work,great job,great explanation, all in detail.Thnks for sharing.

[@maxpower9672]

It's nice to see a fellow take so many safety precautions concerning the dust created.

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

Max Power And yet he uses his band saw as a drawing table.

[@jackspradt1562]

@@itsawonderfulknife7031 it was off - you nitwit

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

@@jackspradt1562 Sounds to me like you are the type of guy that uses band saws as drawing tables as well. Good luck lefty.

[@brucebanner9911]

"We live in the pussy generation" Clint Eastwood

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

Artwork Sandy. Thats a true pair of art.

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks Wiggy

[@toddparnaby5799]

Hey sandy from Essex , lovely job sir . Funny thing is I've been doing the exact same thing all afternoon myself using the same wet & dry lol great stuff

[@Jackloreknives]

Welldone Todd. The wet n dry works ok but it doesn't last long. I get through a lot of it.

[@toddparnaby5799]

Yes it does I thought it was just me lol

[@toddparnaby5799]

I've just finished my my first freehand grind blade today and making my first sheath tomorrow

[@MrWilsonGeek]

Great video just goes to show how much time and effort you put in to all your knifes great work and good videos Thank you

[@haroldclark9794]

It's very enjoyable watching a true master at work

[@mattw7949]

I just love the "trashcam". Good video. Thanks!

[@billhambelton7698]

Lovely work as usual Sandy. Al the best. Bill

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks for watching Bill. Hope the health and safety in this video was OK?

[@JimsonMakes]

Lovely work as always. Cheers, Jim

[@martinfoy5167]

detailed consistency from a master craftsman

[@TacBlades]

Facinating to see the process, that is a lot of man hours in one knife. Those belt sanders look awesome :)

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks Garry. To build a knife to a high standard takes time thats for sure. The grinders are both Downland grinders. They have served me well.

[@yougoattube]

Possibly a bit off-point, but I really dig the logo on your banner. Very cool! Your work is superb... but dozens or maybe hundreds of others have already commented on that. Thanks for sharing.

[@nizamuddinansari1317]

So beautiful knife

[@waltersmith4743]

hi MR sandy your the best, I did not think about all the dust,wow im putting up shower certins, grinder area leather area..

[@Gixer750pilot]

I envy you Sandy , making your living doing something you love and enjoy and can sell them as fast as you can make them . If I could go back to when I left school I would like to have been a gunsmith , or a knife maker !!! You need to take on an apprentice 😉

[@sergiolevantino2099]

bellissimi coltelli !!! quanto costerebbe uno cosi??

[@Acollyt]

A beautiful process

[@Jackloreknives]

Thankyou Athos

[@matthewho826]

I learned something new today. Thanks sandy.

[@ganicwil]

Very nice Sandy as always, you're going to need a bigger box I think, it's nice to see the amount of work that goes into each knife, it makes owning one that bit more special😁

[@Jackloreknives]

LOL. It is amazing just how much dust a mess is created in knife making. Thanks Gareth. Sandy

[@williamgrice4790]

Where did you get your full face dust mask from? I like it!!

[@dandetande288]

hey Jack, do you put Micarta handles on you knifes? I would be interested in purchasing a clasic jacklore în micarta scales! thank you and I hope to get an answer from you

[@DonMetal]

Forgive me if you have touched on this topic in one of your other videos already. But solid vs a serrated contact wheel, what are your thoughts?

[@wayneofox1081]

what a treat,thanks for sharing sandy

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks for watching Wayne.

[@ShalomYal]

thanks for showing your work! I'd love to see in detail how you clean up the glue in front of the handle next to the blade without scratching up the blade. Even when I wipe it down after i clamp it - the liners seem to expand out a bit requiring finishing later - any words of advice?

[@johnstanton8499]

Great video thanks Could you please let me know where to obtain the dust mask with the filters at the top thanks

[@1Reilly2Enns3]

Are these belt sanders custom made or made to order? I have no idea where people are getting these. I’m trying to get this quality of handle shape with my ryobi and no band saw… it’s tough

[@Brummiejohn200]

Great video Sandy your a master at your craft and the knives look fantastic, atb John key & leather smith lol.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

It is a long and dusty process mate, I have the same adjustable small vice and spend hours sat in front of it sanding away but the end product is satisfying, cheers Sandy and atb to you and yours.

[@davidclarke4040]

hi sandy nice work

[@trentfatboy]

Great stuff mate I love your videos I always pick up great tips thank you very much for sharing 👍👍

[@dougieranger]

Great stuff Sandy.

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks Dougie

[@ombey88ombey70]

Nice work...

[@PARANOOB]

You can see why they fetch the price they do.. Lovely work sir!

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Paul. A lot of work and time goes into making them.

[@garyrgjoutdoors5325]

thank you sandy its a pleasure to watch you at work a true master at your craft atb gaz

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks for watching Gaz

[@4trout12429]

As usual great video. Thanks for the view of the process. I have never seen a full face mask as you were wearing. Would please let me know the manufacturer? I may be able to find one here in the States. Thanks!

[@Jackloreknives]

I bought the dust mask from a store called Axminster over here in the UK. Not sure if it's available in your country. Not sure who the manufacturer is.

[@LukeBelanger1985]

What grit sand paper are you using when you sand it down and it touches the metal? I didn't see any scrapes on your metal, even though I could see it was touching it.

[@huronchess4810]

Thank-you for sharing, very interesting, instructive and beautiful!

[@daffybeauashblue]

Huron Chess I

[@MrKBartlett]

Two more works of art! :-) Anyone would be proud to be the owner of either of them! Have a good one! :-) Kev B.

[@unkadave6769]

If you could can you tell me where you got that face mask you use in the video. Thanks

[@justaguy-e3w]

what type of blade are you running on your band saw that you can go through the brass bolts so easily?

[@eZTarg8mk2]

It's a pleasure to watch your attention to detail. Very helpful as well seeing how you shaped the curvatures of the handles. Out of curiosity, what is the highest grit of sandpaper that you usually go to? My instinct is to go up to 1500 - 2000 grit before buffing the surface...but my background is from automotive bodywork and for a smooth finish, that was essential, but I've seen folk making handles stop as low as 240 and others go as high as they can. You showed using 320 grit then went back to the belt sander which looked like it had an unusually thick belt on it (may have been the angle and lighting) so was wondering if that was a finer surface of some sort? I've only recently started making knives and woodworking to a high finish is still a little like alien territory. Any way, thank you for putting these videos together, they've been hugely informative and the time you've taken to give some insight into your craftsmanship is appreciated

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Nick, I finish the handles to 1200 then buffm that seems to work well. Sandy

[@eZTarg8mk2]

@@WiltshireMan thank you Sandy

[@teapotwood2817]

Hi Sandy, when sanding the scales along the spine of the knife, how to you stop the wood from staining and dirt from abrasive and tool steel getting into the grain of the wood ? a.t.b Adam

[@eZTarg8mk2]

Only recently started, but the last knife I made avoided that issue by taking it to quite a fine grit, while making sure the spine was oil free, so metal particles didn't stick to the wood surface as I sanded. I guess the trick is keep it dry and work up through the grits and dirt shouldn't stick in...also if the resin glue hasn't entirely set it can also get in to the grain with metal particles...heat can melt the glue too (found that out making a wooden sheath) so be careful to not keep what you are grinding on the belt for too long and let it cool off between passes.

[@xlr8r17]

Great work! What kind of fiber liners are you using?

[@robertclarke7274]

Now that's a handmade knife.

[@Pasdechevredreamer]

Great work. Glad to see you're now wearing a Powercap, I've used mine for eleven years and wouldn't be without it. What were the two woods?

[@garyveitch235]

hi sandy , brilliant video as usual 👌could you tell me what sort of file you used ? atb veitchy 64

[@WelshGallivanter]

Superb Sandy thanks for sharing 👍

[@Jackloreknives]

Thanks for watching Mark. Still got a few beans left:)

[@WelshGallivanter]

let me know when you're out.

[@deenunya7735]

Great Skill and Patience Sandy, love the Green Insert sandwiched in between the handle n Tang From Start to Finish inc making a Sheath, how long would you say to Complete a Knife?

[@yakejjang]

I've seen it well. You make it a real touch.

[@MACK13]

Excellent video Sandy, thanks for taking the time to film and share 👍. Your watch caught my eye.. Which model is that with the canvas strap? Regards Robert, Huddersfield

[@MakinHicks]

They are beautiful.

[@aldogressa7781]

Exelente video lindo trabalho. PODE ME DIZER QUAL PINO USOU NA FIXAÇÃO DO CABO ?

[@Ltrain732]

I just recently discovered your channel. I must say that do enjoy watching you practicing your craft. Myself and a longtime friend are about to begin knife making. We will be using O-1 and our first project which will be a carving and whittler set. Do you have any words of advice for working with thinner O-1 ex.1.5mm to 2.0mm.

[@MikePalmer42]

Nice one sandy a real pleasure to watch you work. May I ask what size the contract wheel you use for shaping the rearmost part of the handle. Atb mike

[@Jackloreknives]

Hi Mike, I think it is a six inch wheel. Just right for the smaller knife. I have used a 10 inch wheel on the larger blades. It works ok but you have to be really careful. I think a 8 inch wheel diameter would be just ideal.

[@SirMidnightBravehear]

some serious sanding skills.... you dont learn that overnight

[@fgriffintx]

Beautiful work! You might consider adding a bit of dialogue overlay to infill the long silence while you work away with your multi-wheeled belt sanders (I want one!)

[@fulanodetal32]

Question. It looks like your scales are cut about 5/8"-3/4". Is that in the ballpark?

[@AZ.tattoo]

Amazing work!

[@natedunn5937]

Digging the music! ...which is rare in most videos. :)

[@oguzkan4651]

Hello, I like you, what is the epox adhesive brand you use?

[@wesleywernimont8690]

By far the best handle shaping video I have seen. Thank you for sharing! I am curious... how big is the smaller contact wheel you are using?

[@Gixer750pilot]

Nice video mate. Lovely to see how much time and attention to detail goes onto every knife . I can't decide which colour wood I prefer . I love em all! How's the eye is on the mend Sandy. Chris

[@Jackloreknives]

Eye's doing oK today Chris. I have ups and down with it unfortunately.

[@gustavocarlo7644]

Fantástico, congratulações pelo seu trabalho !!