I Made An Everyday Carry Knife (The Beginner Bladesmith)

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Making an everyday carry knife does not have to be hard, or expensive. Mastersmith Kyle Royer shows you what it takes to make a simple everyday carry knife that has the detail everyone loves. So join us on this fun and relaxing adventure.

[@amigi968]

The most amazing thing about Kyle is his patience.

[@piccalillipit9211]

Patience is largely what separates the professional from the amateur. I used to work with an old cabinet maker - he would spend 3 hours making a gig to make 1 perfect cut.

[@knifethrower9733]

This is why he's a master bladesmith, his hand made stuff always looks machined

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks amigi Happy new year Kyle

[@joejones9520]

I agree.

[@wildanelsalman6053]

couldn't agree more

[@GreenBeetle]

Inspiring

[@MotivateThis]

GB, I am a sub of yours as well as Kyle's. I have been a sub since you made a knife out of bacon and quenched it in beer! I love the new stuff you're doing with the bearings, but that lawn mower tapanga/parang is gonna be hard to beat.

[@zproducts6080]

Same as Jody, GB. Been a sub of yours and Kyle's for a long time and I agree with you on this as well. Kyle has some amazing knife making skills, as do you. Speaking of which... still hoping to see you make some copper mai. :D

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

You're Inspiring!

[@amigi968]

I knew Steve followed Kyle. Nice to see two of my favorite smiths here.

[@jerrieyum]

Green Beetle you are awesome 👏🏾

[@RedBeardOps]

Phenomenal work from a phenomenal Master Smith! Goes to show you don't need a garage full of tools to make an epic knife!

[@tyleranderson8751]

I think this truly shows how you’re a master Bladesmith so much better than your mosaic swords. So clean and elegant made with minimal tools. Shows it’s not the tools that make the smith but your knowledge, thank you!

[@MarcoSantosMAMS]

Don't forget, this guy have knowledge and ability, but also a good amount of talent!

[@j0hnn13K]

Kyle "Lets make a simple every day knife" Me "i'll be needing a display case for that knife!" Dang it Kyle, even if you keep it "simple" you make something that is downright gorgeous to see. As always, love your content man, to see a master at his or her craft is always inspiring and a true joy to watch.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks jOhnn Happy new year my friend Dad

[@j0hnn13K]

@@KyleRoyerKnives a happy new year to you too :D may 2021 be an amazing year for you :)

[@rorydonaldson2794]

This was a nice little surprise for us Kyle! Your persistence and dedication to all that hand filing was very impressive

[@Thisismycomment.]

That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@harpodjangorose9696]

Be honest. You made this while you waiting for the Excelsior pieces to finish bluing.

[@FireCreekForge]

Just proof once again that a craftsman is a craftsman regardless of the particular tools at his disposal.

[@Aleeknives]

What a beautiful sweeping design Kyle! I love that you forge the blade and the handle to shape before grinding! Your work always impresses me and also inspires me!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend Merry Christmas and happy new year Dad

[@brodypayne2671]

thanks kyle, that was excellent. i tend to get caught up in filling my workshop with equipment etc but this was a great reminder that only basic tools and a lot of patience and practice are required to make great knives

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Brody. Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@blackbeltjones7463]

Kyle, you are the quintessential dork. You make knives with a vision, a vision possible with your tools and capabilities, all while honoring your craft and the object itself. You create, in this case, applying the "more with less" mantra. You set out to realize a dream. Long live the dork!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Your too kind my funny friend Cheers from the Ozarks Dad

[@zanecoetzee5561]

Just files and no belts. Your attention to detail is on another level. You got my sub!!!!!!!

[@codysimmons4489]

Just goes to show that practice and patience matter more than the amount of money that you spend on tools. Great work as always!

[@BarbershopCustoms]

Simple and beautiful! Well made as always :)

[@jb8086]

I’m going to start a petition to officially add a G in front of MS. You really are Kyle Royer, Grandmaster Smith. Strong in the forge you are.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks J B Keep Forging On my friend Happy new year Dad

[@brysonalden5414]

Always refreshing to see a MS work with hand tools, and the knife speaks for itself; the maker is more important than tool choice.

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

I love that you are showing how to do this with simple hand tools that most people can access.

[@XBullitt16X]

Even your "hand tool" knives look like masterpieces, the time patience and attention to detail always shows in your end piece. Isn't an understatement to say you're one of the best at your craft, certainly the best I have seen so far here on YT thats for sure.

[@chandlerevans3645]

A true master at work! Incredible how you made this with just basic hand tools

[@camerongunn7906]

Wow! You make it look simple. Skill and patience right there folks.

[@Aleeknives]

It was especially cool to watch all of the shop tool hacks in this video! Showing the alternative methods will help a lot of new smiths out that don't have all the fancy equipment yet! Just goes to show you can make an absolutely stunning product even without high grade tools! A+

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks my friend Merry Christmas and happy new year Dad

[@americancanyonknives6528]

Skills, skills of design,patience, hammer, file, technique it’s all here, sped up, but here. Very cool 😎 loves it

[@Lopro94]

I do appreciate that you let the process and the result speak for itself without comment. The montage is thorough and involving and I like to think you were listening to that music while making that knife.

[@Garlaug]

This is one of the best tutorials on a knife build with only hand tools I have seen. Well done!

[@brianschott8162]

Wow... What a beautiful, yet elegantly simple knife. Who knew something like this could have so many hours dedicated to it!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Brian Kyle

[@mkivy]

It just amazes me at the skill level in which u create. U deserve all the kudos u receive. May u always grow and create! Thank you Kyle for all u show us and teach. Bless u and ur family. My parents are not with me anymore and it is lonely but watching u gives me strength and 🥲 joy!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey Mike thanks for your transparency about your past. We are with you my friend. Dad

[@ameddler5370]

This knife has so many details. It is awesome. Great lokking knife.

[@breakawaybooks4752]

The taper on that tang is really nice.

[@davidsegovia2397]

This just shows that you don't need expensive tools to make something beautiful

[@albertledesma5173]

Very true. You DO need a ton of patience though. 😬

[@davidsegovia2397]

@@albertledesma5173 I learned that out too when making knives from his course

[@abidwizardofoz9079]

Absolutely amazing. I don't even know how you don't get tired. Attention to detail is outstanding. Great jobs MS

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Abid Kyle

[@Jakeito413]

I would die to have a "simple" EDC knife made by Kyle.

[@QuinchGaming]

The level of skill in your hands and your eyes is nothing but awe inspiring. Such a level of personal craftmanship is, unfortunately, rarer these days and it makes me hopeful that people like you around the world keep these skills alive.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

We all choose daily what we will make of it my friend. Failure in not final and fear is not fatal. Happy new year mate Dad

[@wappkid]

That's the most badass knifemaking video on KZbin.

[@brendanesposito]

So cool you demonstrated this with simple hand tools... very cool. Never underestimate a file!!! The forging saved some time away from the grinder too. And a quality product. Very reminiscent of the knife making I grew up with... the days before belt grinders... the days before grinders ... period!

[@briansfattofitjourney2805]

Love the use of the Harbor Freight anvil...

[@andrejohnson6731]

Kyle goes from crafting the most intricately detailed mosaic sword, using an assortment of power tools over a period of several months, to making a simple yet gorgeous, straightforward full tang knife with only handtools and elbow grease in one day. Bravo!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Grazie my friend Happy new year Dad

[@indianahoosier7113]

His workmanship is just outstanding.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks

[@TheRedhawke]

Beautiful work Kyle, I'm always amazed at how smooth and elegant your able to make that line at the top of the blade before you get to the scales look.

[@SamPeers1]

Absolutely stunning, patience and care at every step and a flawless result. By far the best quality and attention to detail I have seen. Bravo

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Grazie my friend Dad

[@cloudforest4087]

The colored wood handle is marvelous.

[@lArtisanBrasseur]

No excuses. Simply

[@bilbo3474]

Love the idea that loads of knife makers or enthusiasts just walk around with bald patches all over their arms from where they test the sharpness of their blades.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Check the legs also 🤪🥊

[@mattybrookes1]

Wonderful! I find this way more inspiring than your usual videos. It really shows what can actually be achieved with the kind of setup that most of us have. Thank you Kyle and have a truly great Christmas.

[@keithkrone77]

This is just incredible to watch.

[@jazzdroid]

Amazing result comes from some simple tools.

[@DarthKuz]

If somebody want's to start knifemaking... that's the perfect example how to do it! Love it! Not a big amount of tools and a great result!

[@aflatminor]

Oh WOW!! 😲 What a beautiful piece of art!! 😍😍 Even the little Mesters of bygone days here in Sheffield would have tipped their caps to you!! 👍😎

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Cheers mate from the Ozarks Dad

[@jackwriter1908]

It looks really great and the wood... I don't have words for it.

[@ConvenientGreed]

Great showcase of your attention to detail even in your quicker builds. Love it!

[@hannable3871]

I love the wood for the handle scales its beautiful.

[@pandeketutdarmanto]

Very detailed at the process of making the knife👍

[@savos020]

I agree with all of the comments but the thing that sticks out the most is this Master of blades just showed that if he or any of us lost everything but the love of making blades, that you could literally build a knife with 300$ or less and make something worth 2-3 times the 200-300$ investment. That and he shares almost all his knowledge for free, that is what makes a true Master, passing down the knowledge to and for future Bladesmiths. Thanks Kyle.

[@piccalillipit9211]

When I was a kid I used to make walking sticks with carved horn handles, dogs heads, shepherds crooks and the like. I did not even have electricity in the shed. The drill was turned by hand under the light of an old paraffin storm lantern. But actually - they were some of the best things I have ever made. I have nothing else, all the time in the world and the enthusiasm. We think a workshop is a must to do ANYTHING. Its really not...

[@gustavoguerrero944]

Back to basics. Awesome as usual!

[@goldplatedbear2693]

after watching many of Kyle's videos i think he is the best knife maker out there.i yearn to own that knife.

[@motaman8074]

Meticulous work, as usual. Gorgeous!

[@sudo_nym]

Flawless! Moff Gideon would be proud to carry this! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@net-twin-de]

It's kind of nice when the obsession of a family member ends up integrating the whole family into the hobby or the job and that way you get closer together again. On the other hand, I ask myself - what is life like with an absolute perfectionist in the family? "Mom, today there are clearly 5 sugar grains too few in my good morning coffee, improve yourself - regards Son" hahahahaha. Kind regards from Germany, Andy ;)

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Working with family is the best Working with family is difficult Working with family presents many opportunities to practice giving apologies Working with family presents many opportunities to receive apologies Working with family is still the best 👍🏻☕️🔥👍🏻 Dad

[@net-twin-de]

@@KyleRoyerKnives great explanation, I can only agree :)

[@IanZainea1990]

I love that the tang tapers. very cool touch

[@jacobreynolds1072]

The distal taper between the tang and the scales is pretty awesome. Great work Kyle!

[@andreaburatta658]

An EDC knife by him. That would be an amazing present for Christmas

[@MrxSheeK]

Holy Molly Kyle, you're as precise as a machine!

[@jpanici]

How bout a close to authentic katana but with power tools? 🤞 Great little frog sticker, finish on the blade was suuuper sexy. 👍

[@arturhakobyan6850]

Simply awesome!!!! Everything was done with no power hand tools!!! You are amazing!!!!😲😲😲😲😲👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

👍🏻☕️🔥⚔️

[@alexanderguestguitars1173]

That holder you've got in the vice is a brilliant idea. Very simple and effective/easy to use.

[@jaehallett3743]

Thank you, this is a wonderful Christmas present

[@alexanderguestguitars1173]

Your quality of finish and attention to detail are phenomenal (like on the sword). Respect.

[@NickHanley]

It's pretty great watching you make a knife like this from scratch.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Nick Team Royer

[@sergeyo8023]

As always, GREAT JOB

[@HashtagWhattaNerd]

Looks great! Love the choice of wood

[@jakesells2379]

It's a beauty!

[@richardland5563]

Okay you’ve just proved it the best Knife maker on KZbin....

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Feeling the love Smoker Happy new year my friend Dad

[@noo-winloi7006]

That fit and finish!

[@franotoole2702]

Flawless!

[@MuppetSlayer]

Master craftsmanship no matter the tool.

[@ibgeorgeb]

beautiful.

[@horiaatanasiu3173]

Amazing!

[@jasonfisher9909]

Amazing Mr. Royer you are truly a master at your craft and the reason I started blade smiting, I love the videos and it is an honor to watch and learn from you

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

May the Forge Be With You my friend

[@Hungrybird474]

1980 s disco wants this music back 👍👍

[@Nikki_Foxx]

simple yet masterfully done. I absolutely love this knife

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks!

[@levidedeaux5143]

Y’all I’ve watched a lot of kyles videos and I truly believe we are watching the best knife/sword maker in this world today.. I would love to see one in person

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks my friend We’re going to be at Blade in Atlanta this year Come find us. We’re in the first row We’ll have a coffee break Be safe and be careful my friend Dad

[@kdayan656]

Pure art ..

[@werner134897]

You’re the man!

[@timfrye9147]

Beautiful edc knife right there. Just like everything else I've seen you make. Great job. Keep the content coming plz.

[@asheddie]

Fantastic. Love this style of editing too

[@ScrewDriverxxx]

That is stunning. And to think you can do that with simple hand tools.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Thanks for making this video, Kyle. I hope it was as satisfying for you as it was for us.

[@richardjackson3939]

I'm just starting out on my knife making journey, that was so impressive! And with so few tools, on my 6th knife now, all with mistakes, but I'm learning from them. Thanks for the videos.

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Hey thanks Richard Have you checked out our online courses at learnknifemaking.com Beginner intermediate and advanced courses where you will have access to hours of Kyle’s detailed teachings . Glad you’re here hanging out with us Keep Forging On my friend Dad

[@jamesball7322]

Hell yeah ,beautiful and inspiring

[@glenpaul3606]

Beautiful knife. So much done by hand...lots of patience there. well done

[@fieryiceforge]

This course and the level of detail Kyle goes into is 1000% worth it guys! Go get it now! No instructional knife making videos are out there with as much information as Royers!

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Awesome Feeling the love my friend Dad

[@evaderknives]

Man, I don't know how you find the patients to do it all basically with hand tools. I did a few videos where I went back to a 1x30 & disc grinder & almost lost my mind, hahaha.... Hope you & the family have a great Christmas!!! Take it easy.

[@josephcarter1920]

Watching the knife take shape right before my eyes gives me a feeling like nothing else

[@jackspradt1562]

hope you're well Dave. luv your videos Merry X-mas

[@charliebowen5071]

That is the problem with machines.. they don’t have the touch.. I make all my knives completely by hand. No machines whatsoever. In fact no electricity whatsoever.. just files, sandpaper and my minds eye... I have tried the grinder and surface grinder etc but to me it just takes that magic I look for

[@fieryiceforge]

The bonus segment has the 2 by 72 instructional. Totally worth it.

[@MrKozure]

I think OCD is the driving force behind him.

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Wow man awesome job!

[@marcinc.9437]

Really nice, respect.

[@MotivateThis]

That's a really nice design, Kyle. Thanks for the video.

[@nighttracker1472]

Great job balancing the audio and the tools, and great job on the knife too

[@pabloramirezdiaz7668]

Wow, so talented Master at his craft. Very inspiring !!

[@dariocarafa3788]

You have the most amazing blade profile. I think out of all blade shapes and makers and companies your clip point is the most aesthetically pleasing and my personal favorite. Even this simple handmade everyday carry fixed blade is gorgeous I would love to own even your simple knife like this if ever the day came where I could it would be my favorite in my collection

[@KyleRoyerKnives]

Thanks Dario

[@jorgeciv]

Impresionante e inspirador!!!!

[@davidstarr4349]

A truely amazing man at his best. Well done sir

[@theindianblacksmith6493]

Beautiful 👌