Make a Throwing Knife with Basic Tools!

[@AdamCeladin]

Nice design but there is use for that middle hole except of breaking the knife,) Definitely dont recommend do that next time ,)) Glad you tried that though

[@gagedawson9352]

Your one of my favorite you tubers please keep up the good work.

[@gagedawson9352]

Robert Maurin he’s not tho

[@arrifjoe]

@Robert Maurin he's knife throw expert and he just giving an advise bro.. I'm pretty sure he's not being mean at all

[@kenpetit3641]

Yesterday, before I had seen this video i made my own throwing knife, using the same techniques as described in this video. Only I used a file and a waterstone for the edges. It was made from scrap metal and I also haven't heat threaded it. The next knife will be a little better thanks to this video! Thanks Mister Sorrells.

[@AbdallahNofan]

Mr. Sorrells is the cure to my knife making sorrows. Honestly! Thank you sir and keep 'em coming!

[@MRDeadfamily]

I just finished makeing my very first Throwing knife. It is a little rough to look at, but my third throw i hit the bullseye. I have never really made anything like this before and i am pretty excited i could do it. With your help of course. Thanks

[@marbles430]

Not a knife maker yet, just blacksmithing. Really great video thanks for sharing.

[@lpblewis]

Thanks for the video, I work in a steel-cutting factory and I might try this in my breaks with some leftover scraps.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Pretty cool tips! Awesome project!

[@jackgyver4683]

I always freehand, thanks for the advice with the wood block

[@Smoke2Jays]

Great video! Throwing knives is how i got into making knives, they were too damn expensive to buy so i decided to try and make my own!

[@johnjude2685]

If I knew the finish knife weight it would be helpful as I've got some coil spring for building several .About drilling in the start is smart. Big THANKS for teaching

[@MrMZaccone]

"Harder on your weak hand side" is an understatement. Even a well known knifemaker like the late Jody Samson had notoriously (some would say "trademark") uneven grinds.

[@kamikazekunze]

Until you killed it. The knife or the tree?

[@crherniman]

This was a great informational video. I really enjoyed the way it was explained!

[@ansilatoms]

Just a comment on your presentation. It's very easy to listen to you. Have you ever considered voice over work, in general? I think you'd be very successful.

[@TheMrWoodsman]

You are a master of your art sir, it's a pleasure to see your work!

[@jomorkenstrseth3526]

Would a railroad spike be suitable for making a throwing knife out of?. I was not thinking to make the blade thin at all, just flatten the sides down a little

[@jimhoney165]

Great video. -- Wish you'd post the dimensions of the blanks you started with - especially the thicknes. -- Would it be possible for you to trace the outlines of your knife and scan it into a PDF for download? Or after tracing the outline on a blank piece of paper, lay a ruler next to it and take a picture? -- Can I quench with motor oil? -- Any idea what the speed was on your bench grinder? The slowest so as not to heat up the blade?

[@nathandunning7150]

Have you ever used a Filing jig? I've been making knives with files for a bit over a year & get pretty good results. Definitely easier for beginners than freehand grinding on bench grinder.

[@850Tech]

This video is more satisfying to watch than any movie I watched in 2022 😊👌

[@GarryWhitelaw]

we need the 2023/24 updates

[@dahveed284]

How thick was your stock that you started with?

[@GabbyBillNumberOne]

I really liked the ending theme music Walter, the knife wasn't too bad either!LOL JBAWA starts out "Just being a", you can finish it from there,I'm clicking the thumbs up! I always enjoy and learn from your videos.Gabby

[@mattnobrega6621]

Nice work. I don't have them tools. I do things the hard way with hand tools. That's all I have at the moment. Thanks for the tutorial

[@tom_olofsson]

Always fun watching you work.

[@adrianpimentel7014]

Hey Walter, I know you have a background in Sword making. Can you show how to forge a blade shaver and how to use it?

[@skeets6060]

Thanks a bunch, the hints you gave will surely help me along!! Even making one from a lawn mower blade.

[@angellee1763]

Hey, did you ever get that one made out of a lawnmower blade? I've got an old lawnmower blade that I was thinking of working on this week end.

[@fisterlendfiend2035]

killer!! you are the best!!!!! ive been making throwing knives out of saw blades they work fine im getting my hands on some better steel from the njsb and some new black smith cole for my forge. cant wait to get back out to the forge, this winter has been the worst. lol

[@jamesgroomes1812]

Hey Walter, I wondered if you have any Admiral Steel Hitachi steel. I have 72" and the six that I decided to experiment with was 100% failure rate, forge welding it disintegrated inside the wrought iron jacket and forging the flat bar into a leaf shape at the tip it split. More experiments, me and dad watch you once a week together. Trappers, me and him feel your knives are practical for skinning.

[@TheBladepolisher]

Hey Walter, Thanks for the great video ! ! One question though . . . . . why would you want to bevel a knife that requires a certain amount of weight for penetration. Do the bevels aid in the flight of the blade ? ? Just wondering.

[@macewen1]

Looks like a good profile for a no spin thrower.

[@spencerhartth]

This mans and his HWEELS

[@MsterChiefPettyOfficerJohn-117]

Guys, i got a question. When we throw something, does the heavier end tend to be at the front or does the lighter end tend to be at the front?

[@shawnkelley1825]

Mr. Sorrells, thanks for putting your experince out here for those of us trying to learn the art of knifemaking. I just watched your making a throwing knife wideo. Your use of a peice of scrap as a grinding guide was a great inspiration, i have had troubles with getting my center ridge even and centered. I have noticed that as you progress with the grind, due to the devolping bevels, how the edge contacting the guide changes degree. What do you do the compensate for this? Just switched to freehand now that i had a flat to work off. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@joseph7336]

Experience*

[@DanteYewToob]

I literally just bought steel to make throwing knives yesterday! I'm teaching my mother to throw knives and she loves it and wanted to make her own knives.. QUESTION: Will "Plain steel" work for a thrower? I just grabbed what Lowes had a which is a 2x36x3mm flat bar labeled "plain steel" Obviously I'm not looking for edge retention but do you think it will break or keep a decent tip? P.s. have you ever made throwing stars? I'm working on some K shaped ones for my mother, and I'd love to see you make a video on them. You always add a cool unique take on everything you do and I bet they'd be amazing! Thanks, as always I learn a lot from you Walter and hope the best for you.

[@Saumos_UAP]

do the spark test mate, if you grind it and the sparks come off and explode at the end of the spark its high carbon, it should look like a sparkler crackle, if its soft steel it will just fly off no explosions.

[@DanteYewToob]

Corey Townley Hmm, I've heard of that but never tried it.. I'll give that a go! Thanks. I have no idea how I'd heat treat this mystery steel so I'll have to just be careful not to "burn" the steel and anneal it.

[@Saumos_UAP]

like walter says use a magnet, when it stops being magnetic go a little bit further and then quench in warm oil, remember only to heat treat the blade and not tang, the tang is soft steel to absorb shock without it you will have a higher chance at shattering your blade on a throw. being such a short blade there is zero need to normalise the steel

[@DanteYewToob]

Corey Townley Yeah but if it is file hard it will chip and break, it's the tempering I'm worried about. I'll just experiment with some smaller pieces and see what happens and after more knife making practice I'll buy some decent O1 or something easy to work with like that. Thanks for the help, do you make knives?

[@coen8323]

danteelite it will bend the tip pretty quickly

[@DCavalcade]

Absolutely wonderful!!

[@michaelmcdonald2792]

Great video! Very instructive.

[@lalmuanzeeralte9481]

You dipped the hot knive into an oil? Is it okay in every oil?

[@DahVoozel]

If the heat treat doesn't result in proper hardness, do you have to normalize the blade before re-treating?

[@abdullahsameddemir8170]

Nope. When you reheat it to hardening temperature it will be softened some time ago. No need for normalizing.

[@guachingman]

DahVoozel am no expert but if you failed, would that be akin to normalizing it?

[@Seeker85420]

What happens if you attempt to harden the same piece of steel more than 3-4 times?

[@guachingman]

Seeker85420 walter torches you with his oxycontin torch while saying "weren't you listening all this time!"

[@Seeker85420]

Bad dog. Go lay down in your corner.

[@gcardinal]

Awesome series! cant wait to see cnc method

[@henrysscrollsawworks6367]

i like your vids a lot could you use regular mild steel or old lawnmower blades these are the things easeir for me to get also trying to locate some old leaf springs i like the way you put every thing in detale

[@saboione]

Great video Walter!

[@mrtadreamer]

Considering a file is hardened so it can cut other metals, it's also brittle. So a knife made from one should be tempered in an oven at a temperature of 400 degrees for one hour. Air cooled for ten minutes and reheated for another hour at 400 degrees.

[@tonywalker8030]

Feel like a kid again, how I miss those days. I was wondering if its possible to grind brittle steel and skipped the heat treatment process. As soon as I have the space, equipment and the time that was logically stolen from me. I will give it a try.

[@br0k3nilluzion]

awesome video.. thank you for sharing

[@paulmullins102]

good tips thanks

[@samwilliams5283]

Could you anneal a vehicle leaf spring, work it then re-treat it?

[@Saumos_UAP]

thanks walter, knew pretty much all you went over except the keeping the guide true, I caught your appearance on forged in fire last night! i was devastated in the outcome mate you seemed to be cruising it compared to everyone else better luck next time, cheers from down under.

[@THEOGGUNSHOW]

Awesome! I was just doing this myself and was hoping you would make a video about it. I'm making mine from a cheap crowbar.

[@brandonhobby7435]

Tommy Walker make sure you have a scrap peice of the crow bar to test the hardening of the material. heat up a peice that is about the thickness of the blade and quench in oil. lock it in your vice and hit it until it snaps or bends. if it snaps, heat treat in oil. if it bends, try water quenching. if it still bends, you got the wrong steel.

[@THEOGGUNSHOW]

Brandon Hobby Thanks, for the advice. I will do that.

[@guachingman]

Brandon Hobby thanks from me too, that's why i read the comments!!!

[@ForgedInStone]

Thanks! Due to recent events in a country near me (Syria) I might need these.

[@trampmaster13]

Ironclad lol get fucked I love living in a safe country

[@miitch99]

Ironclad Not sure a knife will help with explosions but yeah sure... Whatever makes you feel safe xD (jk, seriously hope all goes well and gl)

[@zumbazumba1]

Better trade your chiken for a ak74 on a market.

[@birkmh]

Some people...

[@thomasarussellsr]

duck and cover bro, if you have to get close enough for a throwing knife I hope you're well practiced. Additionally, make your self a machete, if their close enough to use it it will take them more time to swing their gun around a get off a clean shot than for you to chop off their arm or head. Hope it does not come to that for you and your loved ones. Prayers.

[@sethkleinhanenveld6930]

thanks again, Walter!

[@donaldcho21]

i wish there were knife making classes. id totally sign up.

[@guachingman]

Donald Cho you just attended one..

[@travislayh6586]

I have been trying to find information online for tempering temperatures of different steels but have been unlucky so far. Any thoughts on where I could find Tempering Temps and times for various steels?

[@brandonhobby7435]

Travis Layh I'm using .9 to .97% carbon steel. oven at 400 for 1 hour. let it cool naturally on the stove top and then back in the oven for another hour. but I am sticking with simpler metals, not super steel plate quench air hardened stuff.

[@jackdawg4579]

So you going to show us your throwing style in this series Walter? I'm a handle grip, no turn thrower myself.

[@randoprior4130]

Jack Dawg depends on the target and the distance for me. I throw with a spin but it is a calculated spin. most comfortably I throw from the tip.

[@christopherconkright1317]

I saw a cool vice on etsy that will hold any shape

[@mje3055]

Very nice

[@angellee1763]

Hey Walter, I like your videos. I was wondering if you could tell me why you make the throwing knives so short. I also watched your video on bo sherikens , I think you said to make them about 7" long. Again, I was wondering, why so short? I like my throwing knives that are 14" long the best. My 12" ones are about as short as I like. I even like my 16" throwing knife, but, I have a little bit of trouble with my targets. Yep, the problem is they just don't last very long. I don't really understand why people get so close to their targets, 15 or 20'... I just don't see much of a challenge or excitement in that. I am much more comfortable throwing from 45 or 50' away, a minimum of 40'... any closer than that just doesn't seem like I'm accomplishing anything, except maybe dodging my knife if I get a bounce back. I don't worry about that though, they don't bounce back anywhere near 40'. I just put 1/4" thick, oak scales on one of my 14" knives. It is still out in my garage, so the epoxy can dry over night, before I even go around it, because I'm going to want to throw it first thing.. I sure would like it if you let me know what you think about the things I was wondering.. one reason I like longer knives is they seem to fit with the mechanics of my arms. 1 have a reach of @ 32"... im about 6' 4" .

[@tomthompson7400]

nice simple project ,,,, still dont overlook the humble flap disc in a 115mm grinder

[@nicolascancio1240]

How many watts is your bench grinder?

[@canusakommando9692]

As usual Walter I always learn something from you. Thanks

[@amirkhan8225]

Hi Walter, Can I make knife with K460 Böhler steel? I have some flat stock lying around. Thanks. AK

[@PiranOfficial]

Looks promising, give it a go :)

[@amirkhan8225]

Piran, Yes I'll try cheers. It's an oil quench steel and I think it's kind of tool steel hence very hard. AK

[@PiranOfficial]

If it's hard now it may be already heat treated so be careful not to damage Your tools :) From info online it supposed to ba a typical steel for industrial cutters and dies, about twice the carbon content the steel from this Walters video :)

[@ktrain420247]

We're you stationed at ft carson? (Your shirt is from colorado springs ) your channel has got me into knife making. Thank you from a retired joe with nothing better to do with his free time. The ascent is an ass kicker. I try to get to the incline and barr trail a couple times a week.

[@herreragonza5891]

awesome video as usual.

[@davethompson2881]

Is it the video tricking me or are you running that grinder speed slower than a 'normal' bench grinder? And if I can't slow my grinder down, should I just use less pressure and keep quenching the blade more frequently to keep it cool? Also, with the angle grinder, are you taking care to keep the heat down there as well, or is it not too important? Sorry for the noob questions. Dave.

[@catscradleforge2891]

I hear people talk about steel holding a edge all the time. What is a good steel for holding a edge?

[@oathkeeper926]

Walter..do you sell or make knives for customer's? If so how much would a bush craft knife run me?

[@jimmyjudo5276]

nice work

[@iaidoman]

looks like Bruce Willis. sounds like Philip Seymour Hoffman and you make knives... what a life you have.

[@TheJKDGuy]

Thank You Great Video 💪🔪❤️🙏

[@andrewbeverly4332]

Thanks for the great ideas ; don't laugh yet - this weekend I'm going to try my first build. I'll get my son to show me how to do the video , so I can send it to you - I'm old school ; then you can get your laugh on . Just don't be too hard on me . Like you said ; "it'll take practice...

[@DaveWuzHere]

What weight did it end up being, is there a special place where the balance point needs to be for throwing?

[@lynnehubbard1254]

What is the footage that you Charlie and I from

[@thomasarussellsr]

so is it impossible to harden weld steel, or just really difficult?

[@thomasarussellsr]

additionally, water or oil if one was to try it?

[@kiksforge]

weld steel contains so little carbon the answer is no, it can become work hardened but still will not hold an edge. weld steel can how ever be case hardened by baking it in an envelope filled with sugar for and hour or so at a temp of maybe 1100 Celsius, the carbon leeches from the sugar to the softer mild steel but only imparts about 0.5mm to 1mm of hardness to the material. in short, buy carbon steel, its just easier. the envelope is made of steel, incase that wasn't obvious

[@sergiomaastricht]

Thomas Russell Short answer, you can't. The lack of carbon in welding (mild) steel makes it impossible, because quenching (heating to critical temperature, rapidly cooling in oil/water) the steel doesn't result in crystals being formed, which normally would harden the steel. If you really like to make a knife, I suggest you use an old bastard file. Choose a flat one, and the process will be fairly simple. First grind the perimeter, file(!) the knife with a filing jig (for the best results). After doing this sand the blade to any desired grit. Because you grind the steel, it heats up. This will let the file loose it's heat treatment, but you will be able to file the steel. However you are able to file it, you can't use the new knife yet. Heat treating is fairly complicated, but not impossible. Watch one of Walther's videos on heat treating, an I guess you'll be able to figure it out... Good luck making your knife ;)

[@sergiomaastricht]

Oh before you start sanding like a mad man, don't go any further than 600grit before heat treating, it will be a waste of time!

[@AnthonyPotts]

+Walter Sorrells, I love the shirt! I'm making my third attempt at the Pikes Peak Ascent this year. What year is that from?

[@kennruckey]

Where can I get the pattern?

[@lukepope3633]

whats with the blow torch?

[@lukepope3633]

16:10, why does he remind me of Daniel Craig? James Bond?

[@DaveWuzHere]

2:20 Cutting oil wouldn't go amiss lol

[@ZZZ7773]

Awesome 👍 Thank you so much ☺️

[@artur_art_92]

Great channel, love your videos! I'm really interested in Roman history and I'd love to see you make a Roman pugio. I don't know if it's your kind of thing but I'm sure you'd do an amazing job.

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

I've got a hammer. Can I use it to make a throwing knife?

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

A corded drill! I haven't seen one of those for a long time...

[@danielbarden8664]

Oh, okay, you make throwing knives. I was throwing a jack knife at 7, back in 1960.

[@lanehill6123]

This is definitely NOT the knife to choose to attempt to make for your first knife. The double bevel is nerve racking and by the time i got them remotely even, i had rounded off the tip.

[@lanehill6123]

Been watching your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is definetly going to be on my list of knives to make. Are they center weighted? You throw a mean knife.

[@connermonier8669]

Woodprix is nice for that.

[@emafex]

5160 doesn't hold an edge very well.?what if it was water hardened. thanks

[@brandonhobby7435]

Emafex if it can garden in oil, use oil to garden. it will garden in water but you won't get much different results. But you may crack your blade in water. that is why oil quenching is easier.

[@nathanjohnson7430]

Hi Mr. Sorrells. Thanks for doing this video. This is actually a project I've been excited about doing for a long time. But question about the heat treat on this knife. Would 5160 benefit from normalizing before hardening? Or would that be unnecessary for a throwing knife? I'm looking forward to the remaining two videos. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@brandonhobby7435]

Nathan Johnson normalization is generally used when forging not stock removal. hammering the metal to shape creates "stresses". stock removal doesn't "upset" the material used.

[@MrBildo6969]

Damn you , now I anna start making knives. your videos are entertaining and educational, and I love to hate your skills

[@NKG416]

I need the will to do this

[@henrysscrollsawworks6367]

slso can these be scalewd up

[@quiker83]

your hands its from azbest???

[@benjaminledford7233]

Did you kill the knife our the tree?

[@fernandovinuela3417]

Hey Walter, are you going to the "Forged in fire " show?

[@PiranOfficial]

He already was! :)

[@Oberkaptain]

Which episode?

[@PiranOfficial]

S3E14 "Naginata"

[@whails]

That was massive bad luck for Walter - -"

[@leewright1887]

I'd buy some of those throwing knives if your selling them

[@randallkelley3599]

Pretty damn cool, Mr. S........

[@toddparnaby5799]

Cool young man

[@danisubi6]

why hollow grinds?

[@jackhancock2872]

dani subi they are much sharper than other grinds etc scandi grinds.

[@danisubi6]

Jack Hancock i know, but it's a trowing kife...

[@Demolishionist]

Because it's a "basic tools" video and a bench grinder makes hollow grinds.

[@rock_machine01]

Who sharpens throwing knives! Nice looking but!

[@Jimbobscommentarychannel]

How about doing a video on how to throw a knife for us Kid's who want to know how. Thanks for the great video. Jim

[@harismpalatsoukas2777]

what is the name of fhe intro song

[@guachingman]

Χαρης Μπαλατσουκας i believe its a custom riff for him

[@wanjooalexkim]

Cool! You did it!