Knifemaking- A Day In My Life

Hey everyone! This video very simply shows what a work day looks like for me. In this I am finishing handles and blades on a batch of san mai hunters and every day carries. This is for those of you who wonder what it looks like to make knives for a living (at least for me). I hope you enjoy!
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When I started making knives I had a few amazing knife makers near me that I could ask questions and they would either answer by word or by showing me something. That information would push me forward in this craft every time i went back and applied it. I wouldn’t be where I am in knife making without those guys in my life. That’s why I am passionate about teaching and this platform allows me to do just that! If you want to learn more about how I make knives you can join my Patreon where I make more in-depth video tutorials and am available to answer the questions that you might have. When you join you get a new video every month AND gain access to all the previously made tutorials on there on everything from hand forging blades to making damascus and san mai to handle making (hidden tang, full tang, and integral) to sheath making (with a sewing machine and without) and much more. These videos are for every level of experience so try it out! You never stop learning. I know I don’t.
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Tools and Materials that I use:
The grinder and grinder attachments:
brodbeckironworks.com/collect...
The grinder belts and sandpaper I use are from Red Label Abrasives:
www.redlabelabrasives.com
Ball Peen Hammer- amzn.to/3JYYIjb
Nickel silver pin stock- knifemaking.com/products/nick...
Trojan Horse Forge Stabile Rail Vise- www.trojanhorseforge.com/prod...

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

This is the relaxing part of knife making hand sanding and it is one of my favorite parts of making my knives call me crazy but it's the truth

[@OriginalFloridamanforge]

Tremendous video and inspiring!

[@drmarcosmancini]

Amazing!

[@Robpearceknives]

I loved seeing a well studied Bible on your lunch break. I follow on IG, but this is the video I’d seen. I’m even more impressed now.

[@CurtisHaaland]

Yes sir! Sharper than any two edged sword 🗡

[@connerwallmedia5424]

This could have been an hour-long video, and I would have watched every second. Awesome man! 🔥🔥

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks bro!!

[@a2zblades46]

Yep what he said bravo sir

[@nickminderman7380]

Flipping loved this.

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks!!

[@HeavyForge]

Awesome!!🔥👌🏻

[@ianpalm]

nice work! loved the video

[@bjorn9847]

Like it! More please

[@CurtisHaaland]

Will do!

[@wadejensen3301]

Stunning work sir!

[@Aleeknives]

Rare bread to find comfort in silence! Love your work man!

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks so much brother!

[@ZyKnife]

Thx for sharing 😝👍

[@maxencejaunet2104]

I love this kind of video This calm throughout the video is really soothing and the work done is great Continuous as well Excuse me for my English im French

[@CurtisHaaland]

So glad you liked it!

[@anthonystrunk5360]

Beautiful work!.. well done..

[@user-iv2yx9ge6e]

Заворажевающая работа!Очень крутые ножи!

[@markdarlington9914]

Calm controlled exacting work beautiful to watch

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks so much!

[@josephlyons473]

Good to see another Brother staying in the Word, Shalom. Any tips on knife making? I just started with stock removal

[@CurtisHaaland]

Definitely! I have a Patreon where I teach knifemaking (with stock removal tips) www.patreon.com/freehillblades

[@jemieASMR123]

Wow so unique and relaxing💕💕 Thank u good night🌙 From korea🇰🇷

[@rhomanubis]

Really nice!!! I didn't feel tingles jajaja

[@CurtisHaaland]

Haha dang it!

[@JH_Forgeworks]

This was oddly satisfying. Just draws you right in. Awesome to see your process for things and the finished product is outstanding. Happily enjoy more of the same!! Keep them coming!

[@CurtisHaaland]

Will do!! Thanks!

[@Papa_ohne_plan]

What an awesome video. Love to see longer videos of your work then on Instagram. Im a huge fan of your work. Greetings from Germany

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks so much! Greetings from TN!

[@tnhillbilly1307]

I really enjoyed the video.... it's really cool to see a little bit of what goes into making a knife...those are really good looking knives 👍

[@CurtisHaaland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philochristos]

This video is full of different camera angles. Well done!

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks! It is a ton of work but I do love the results.

[@oniascarlos9128]

👏👏 fron Brasil

[@tyronebuggums2954]

Just subscribed....beautiful work!!! Damn something about a awesome blade gives me goose bumps!

[@CurtisHaaland]

Thanks so much!!

[@trojanhorseforge962]

Great video! It really shows the typical solitude of a knifemaker's life. Beautiful work.

[@CurtisHaaland]

Definitely what I wanted to show a bit of. Thanks for the reply!

[@markhaaland6332]

Nice getting to hang with you for a day.

[@CurtisHaaland]

🤜🤛

[@martinpagola]

Curt good afternoon, I hope you are doing well, I wanted to ask you when you reveal the sheet with the acid, then do you neutralize it in some way? Or do you just clean it and that's it?

[@CurtisHaaland]

Hey! I use windex and then coat in a layer of oil after etching to neutralize the acid

[@adamhackman2089]

Awesome video! Where did you get too blade vise? I need one in a bad way. I realize they are fairly easy to make…

[@CurtisHaaland]

Definitely can be made but this one is very well done by Trojan Horse Forge. Great guys. It’s called the Stabile Rail Vise

[@Banjoandguns]

Gave me anxiety watching this you sanded 3 knife handles and started eating and reading a book. This is what happens when you hire family or a friend.