Knife Making - Making a hidden tang knife

[@Thatdadthang]

Just wanted to say that I really appreciated you keeping that blade getting yeeted on your buffer. I think that's the most dangerous (and perhaps most useful) tool in the shop. It's a great teaching that you left that part in. It only takes a fraction of a second for something bad to happen. Nicely done and taught.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I agree 100%. I use tools every day and even after years of experience they can surprise you. Glad I wan’t hurt and figured it was good for everyone to see👍

[@Viewofandrew]

I like that you left in the clip of the polishing wheel grabbing the knife and tossing it. This shows the realism of knife making. Good work 👍

[@joej.jamison8725]

Just beginning to make knives-- have repaired/restored firesrm for thirty years. Respect quality in the shop. Four years old & still very informative...keep it up.

[@GAN369]

I have watched your videos from the start of your channel, Each knife you produce gets better and better, I especially liked this video for the reason it was a detailed start to finish video, you put a lot of time and pride into the production of not only your knives but the videos that accompany them, Keep up the great work, its always a pleasure to watch your channel.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! I really do appreciate these comments and they mean a lot. Thanks again!

[@ohheyychristian]

Newly discovered your channel and have to agree. Even with this video being done over a year ago, this work is stunning. Also very clear you've branched out, tried new types of knives, expanded your skill, and have learned how to make your channel and videos stronger. Keep it up - really great to see content creators like yourself stick with something and see the progress on multiple fronts! You're what makes KZbin great - would have never thought I'd stumble upon blacksmithing/blade crafting in a million years but I've found something that I'd love to get started in when I have a space that would allow for the tools to begin the basics.

[@lukedawson6873]

I'd just like to say that I find your videos very informative and entertaining! Jeremy you are very talented and have inspired me to take up this craft myself! Thank you!

[@markoi.83]

Oh snap! Now that's what i'm talking about! Simple beautiful and practical! Wish I had me one like that.

[@davidklement3774]

Best music in a knife making video is awarded to this guy! Subscribed.

[@davidklement3774]

Welcome to Alberta :D

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! 🙏👍 Good old Alberta. My home sweet home ❤️👍

[@TonyDiscenza]

Your video held my attention from start to finish. Your tools are top notch and your work is impeccable. The knife is beautiful.

[@tknoerle1451]

I truly admire your precision and all of the steps you take to get perfection in the fit. Of course I also appreciate sitting similar precision in the finish... but I learn a lot by when I see HOW you achieve that "fit". Those videoed details matter to me. Thanks Jeremy! Now I want one!

[@castleincorporated]

Great video, I learned a lot about making a hidden tang knife from this video. I am a very new knifemaker and I learned a lot about the details of fit and finish. Layout, metal fabrication using a mill, squaring up etc.. Thanks a lot.

[@TheRealAnarchrox]

That's a really good looking knife and also a very uncomplicated way of making a hidden tang handle. I was overcomplicating it in my head thinking I was going to have to cut the tang shape into some wood (going to make my first handle for a kitchen knife that had a mangled handle) so this video has been very helpful. I hope to have a respectable handle on this knife.

[@badhobbit1]

Great video. Good looking knife. You may consider squaring up the corners where the tang meets the blade after you do the heat treat. 90 degree angles during heat treating cause stress risers and a weak spot in the steel at the 90 degree corner. (thats why so many knives fail at the tang) I round off the corners to 1/8" and then square them after tempering. Just a thought. Cheers.

[@Jonas_GD_1234]

Keeping them round will be a general good idea even after heattreat, for the same reason.

[@waverlymosdef]

I must say, you've inspired me to take on a new hobby. I love the attention to detail. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@WhootyPie]

Good build.. I'll have to admit I didnt like the rounded pommel at first but after grinding and sanding it really worked out. Beautiful piece bro

[@kenmarapese9085]

Excellent vid, very entertaining, beautiful fixed blade.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@jasonmackenzie2994]

But its a hidden tang knife?

[@Simplelittlelife]

+jason Mackenzie hidden tangs are always fixed blade.

[@shaunmostert1585]

Gorgeous knife, I love the wood you used and the direction of the grain flowed well with the handle contours and blade shape.

[@mattbrown5511]

Lord Allmighty, you are a true craftsman.

[@masoodamg6633]

I really liked this knife. It became very beautiful

[@georgebrown6540]

Excellent craftsmanship and video, thanks for sharing.

[@lordramz]

im jealous u have your own machine shop. . .nice work man. . .

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Another beautiful knife you’ve made. I really wish you could do this video in more real time but understand why not. That was a lot of work and time to make that masterpiece. Great job !!!

[@Airik1111bibles]

With all those toys I would have to be dragged out if that shop....i got one belt sander and my wife already has to stop me from building LOL. Awesome stuff man.

[@gordonelliott1847]

wow that's a lot of work you put in to making that knife and it look awesome when you finished it good job I like watching the hole video

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@grantoyamaha]

Excellent work, nice knife .

[@AC9DJ]

Beautiful knife, this is one I wouldn't mind having in my collection!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. Cheers!

[@KhaledAli-dk3zc]

Clean knife. Irealy enjoyed the video keep the great work.

[@driver3025]

Another beautiful job. Well done sir.

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

Beautiful thing, so nice to watch a beauty like that done by hand. Oh, btw, I'm a DDS, I do know how it is to do delicate things by hand that can be used to do a hard job...Thumb up!!

[@JohnCinOz1]

I somehow missed this one in your vid sequence Jeremy but glad I found it today. Another great build mate! Glad the blade didn't come back at you when it caught on the buffer; had that happen with a chisel (very near miss). These days I wear a face shield at the buffing wheels. Thanks for another inspiring video, Jeremy. John

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you for the kind words. Cheers!

[@jacobjacob1835]

Really nice cool simple knife, it is definately 1 of my favorites.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@HABU]

Really nice done!

[@murtazakhan8055]

What a beautiful knife in the world really..:)

[@LifeinFarmland]

Wow. Little scary with that close call. Man that thing turned out amazing. Such simple and clean lines. I love the care you put into this. It really shows in the end product. Great work and great video.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. Yeah, it was a little scary. Just one second of slight lack of attention, and you pay for it. Cheers!

[@tylernewcomb4509]

+Simple Little Life I was cleaning a grinding wheel once with a bunch of sharp steel disks that you would place against it. Long story short, the bolt was loose and 25 micro saw blades went flying. Let's just say that's the last time I'll ever doubt the need for safety gear, especially glasses.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Tyler Newcomb oh wow! that's crazy! PPE should always be on:)

[@morrow.m]

Beautiful knife, great video. Both very well made. That polish was sick!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@outlawrallyrob]

Very nice I like that one as well

[@dragonmaster8916]

its nice and you have skill that started fro a piece of metal and a block of wood

[@wadejensen3301]

another great knife mate....lot of work goes into it....but it is a loverly knife

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you

[@petermurdoch3001]

using an older putty knife ones with a wooden handle make cool little blades, trace and cut

[@akisp3592]

Beautiful knife.Thank u sir.

[@robertomarchi4394]

Magnifico coltello e video !

[@jajajaja2006]

your best video by far

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@ryanmurray5013]

great quality video and great quality knife, keep up the work man!

[@madmaxx1971]

Love watching your videos, gonna give knife making a try soon! Been trying to acquire some tools and steel. Have a very small amount of extra cash for this hobby but gonna give it a try, wish me luck

[@Simplelittlelife]

Luck my friend, luck! I think you'll do awesome. Really, knife making on the cheap is where it starts. And maybe where it is at it's purest. If you enjoy the process, and you end up with a sharp object; it was a success. You're going to love it!

[@samlee458]

Great looking knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@PIPERJIM2024]

Very Nice, Thanks for sharing with everyone. Top$

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@jono999s]

Pure artwork Thanks for sharing

[@jshenbdjwla1463]

awesome video. nice work,

[@andrewcrowell1265]

I have watched several of your videos and I am impressed by your skill. I really enjoy the less talk more action approach. I am definitely a subscriber. Keep up the good work sir.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Cheers!

[@frankbutta9344]

Beautiful!

[@TheWoodWerker]

Beautiful knife!..... Gus

[@danklovell8104]

VERY nice work!! I love the look of this knife. I wish I could do this but I know it takes long hard work and dedication.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@robertjosch7981]

Excellent music choice

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks! I never used to like this type of music but it's really starting to grow on me. Cheers!

[@jrf6989]

awesome knife man, great vid!

[@RickRabjohn]

Hey Hey - great video and beautiful knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Rick Rabjohn thank you kindly!

[@arnoldperez5411]

Nice knife keep up the great work

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@lilmipi3438]

Love the knife

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@Potatobrains_]

she sure is an elegant beast.

[@danielvelabarrera3094]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

[@jamiemcdougall8365]

really very impressive

[@TheGopoznan]

perfekcyjna praca

[@tronxx101]

felicitaciones, hermoso cuchillo.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@BarsCoskun-hc5pz]

Wonderful

[@Xyienced]

I really like your stuff

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that!

[@habichthatzweih1163]

Awesome Work!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@habichthatzweih1163]

Simple Little Life at the moment i am making my own/first knife. I could send you some pictures when i'm done.

[@richardmyhan8755]

Nice work!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@onlineoffgrid]

Very nice knife

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks! Great to meet up with you today! Anytime you want to talk drones or see it in person, just let me know! Cheers!

[@delesdog]

dude... well done!

[@burntbean7815]

Nice music choice there in the beginning

[@alpsoutdoor9351]

Good job 👍

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Really nice knife design, should be a real useful tool to use around the homestead. Now it needs a nice leather tooled sheath to complete the job. Well done.

[@josephconradbaker]

gorgeous

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@moquant947]

Beautiful!! Does anybody know what was use to buff the wood handle? Thx

[@vlainic]

great job!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@metropol2112]

Superperfecto!

[@Laffy1345]

nice, good job

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@danielivanov3463]

Very good

[@onlineoffgrid]

Thanks again for the knife Would be good to get your advice on the phantom 4 at some point.

[@Simplelittlelife]

You bet! Yeah, we should figure out a time and get together and I can show it to you. Cheers!

[@daniellorona2932]

That is a beautiful knife!!!! How can I get one?!?!?

[@NuManXplore]

Very cool my friend! I really enjoyed watching the precision and accuracy in which you made that knife, as well as the expert use of the variety of tools. You definitely need to make more of those! By the way that knife definitely needs a leather sheath...maybe time to aquire that skill too? :>) All the best, and keep those vids coming! ...Nathan

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! I agree on the leather sheath though. Anything less just wouldn't fit. I was thinking it's time I give leather another try. I hope I can get better than I've been, because I've always had such trouble with leather in the past. I admire your skills a lot! Cheers!

[@nikfeo]

Отличная работа!

[@Simplelittlelife]

спасибо!

[@theodorwittwenmacher3793]

beautiful and good music too, espacially around minute 10

[@landonyoung3290]

Theodor Wittwenmacher

[@j0h2ny4n]

Very nice vid, it can also be used as a walkthrough for a beginer. In my opinion you shouldn't have a perfect 90° angle between the blade and the tang though...😁

[@Simplelittlelife]

You're absolutely correct. I had heard that before, but didn't do much research before making this and wasn't even really planning on making one before I bought the wood. Next time I will certainly have a radius between the blade and the tang. Even during my machining courses in my apprenticeship we talked about how every time you put a hard edge on something it creates an inherent potential fracture point. Good catch! Cheers:)

[@1biggazza1]

Hey man, really nice work you do. I'm not sure if you have mentioned in other videos, but I'm interested in your tempering device. Can you give any info on this please.

[@Fred13Mr]

Homestead. Wait is that where Chris Pratt was headed in Passengers? Jk, nice video and a great inspiration!

[@lvd2001]

Beautiful knife ...How thick is the blunt Edge? ...btw...very smart way of sharpening the edge...Great Invention ..Thank You

[@Simplelittlelife]

1/8". That's the razor sharp edge making system. They work so well. Cheers!

[@squat224]

In the future, try drilling out the shoulders for the tang, that's your only weak point with this knife, and with heavy use it could very likely snap off the tang. Otherwise, that turned out great, good work!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. And yeah, I totally did that wrong. I'm going to mill the next one with a 1/4" cutter so I don't have the inherent weak point from that hard 90º. Didn't think of that when I was doing this. Oh well, the first one (and almost every one after that) are learning processes:) Cheers!

[@ExecutiveEDC]

You did that so fast! Ha! Great video.

[@Simplelittlelife]

hahaha. Doesn't take me a whole day to do a days work:) Thanks. Cheers!

[@ExecutiveEDC]

Do you sell your knives?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yes I do. www.homesteadknives.com for what is available but mostly I'm doing custom orders that never make it to website. Cheers!

[@ExecutiveEDC]

+Simple Little Life awesome I'll visit later today

[@coupe76]

Great knife, when are we going to see you on the Forge tv show ?

[@Simplelittlelife]

hahaha. Thanks. I'm pretty sure never. I've only seen one episode and those guys had mad skills. I'm still learning the craft but I certainly enjoy it. Cheers!

[@TheRealAnarchrox]

What would you recommend as a start point to re-finish a blade to something of a satin matte type finish? This kitchen knife I am working on had the blade snap in half (was a big ol' blade too) and I re-profiled it (didn't keep a point on it, rounded it as it's a slicer now) and am going to have to redo a new handle but the finish is crappy. Eventually I hope to forge blades but until I finish my forge and get a good anvil I'm working in modifying knives, putting new edges on and handles for now.

[@bartvdbvdb]

Very nice video (craftsmen )

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it. Cheers!

[@schmidtforge1946]

awesome man. how did you like making a hidden tang vs a full tang

[@rebkong]

cool video. not really into knives but the music is choice.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the compliment. Cheers!

[@8bitInfidel]

great vid! keep it up !!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

thank you very much!

[@tylernewcomb4509]

I know I asked you for a video on how to finish knives, but could you also show how to treat wood handles? Thanks

[@Simplelittlelife]

I could do that to. Cheers!

[@thenewseorarek9625]

i feel petty that i do all of my shaping on a grinding wheel like you used to buff the blade. I only use sandpaper to make the handle smooth lol

[@DivingSparrow]

When you make a hidden tang you don't want to leave the shoulders at a sharp right angle try and leave a slight radios thee. Also the buffer is the most dangerous tool in the shop never buff at a right angle without tilting the upper edge outward away from the wheel. Good luck.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks for the tips. I wasn't thinking about the 90º edge when I was making but absolutely that create an inherent weak spot. Next one I will mill with a 1/4" end mill so I have a nice radius on there. And yeah, this was a new buffing wheel setup for me and the one I was previously using wasn't nearly as powerful. One of those oops things that I should only do once. Thanks for the info! Cheers!

[@ALMfacas]

Man, i need to ask something... What is that "wood" that you apply to clean your belt?

[@jellydono7229]

It's like a rubber bar or something like that. If you just look up sandpaper cleaner you can find them.

[@gil9931]

love it!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@AStrangeEvent]

That was a close call with the buffing wheel!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah it was. One second of carelessness and you pay for it. That will certainly be in my mind every time I use that for months to come. Cheers!