Make A WAR Knife | My First Hollow Grind | Knife Making

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

This knife is killer!! Beautiful handle, clip and hollow grind, and stone finish. Love it!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir! Always fun to try new techniques out!

[@giorgimolodini3615]

@@RedBeardOps Great job! may Ask you what was the tmp you heat the blead for the first time ?

[@RedBeardOps]

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[@giorgimolodini3615]

@@RedBeardOps thank you so much!

[@mikemiller322]

Wow, you are a great presenter. All needed information is clearly and precisely vocalized while showing how to actually do it. It appears you are being spoken to by a Special Ops operator who is as calm as corn flakes and knows axactly what his plans are, improvising where necessary and again clearly explained! Congratulations on a great build and absolutely wonderful video....Thanks

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol thanks man! #CalmAsCornFlakes over here!

[@BR5494]

You.have.nothing.to.be.wored About.your.craftmanship.is A.10.keep.doing.what.your.doing BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Charles

[@MichaelBassVideos]

The shape and proportions, as well as the fit an finish on this knife are fantastic. Well done!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Michael!

[@chriskiwi9833]

Love the confidence to hand hold an almost complete knife and grind those scallops in the handle.

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thanks Chris. I wish I would of done some more layout on that handle! It came out pretty good, but really could have been better.

[@mitch3384]

The stonewash on the darkened surface looks so incredible. Putting this in the top 3 of all knife builds I've watched on YT.

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah Mitch! Thank you so much!

[@scotthodson2467]

Thanks James, as always, impressive and thoughtful, thorough in your process explanation and demonstration.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Glenfilthie1]

That is a blade fit for a warrior OR a gentleman, Red! Well done!😊👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks John!

[@cosmicsloth246]

Your videos are SO helpful for a new knife maker such as myself. I really appreciate your clear concise and detailed voice overs that follow along with your builds. The editing is spot on as well, please keep them coming. The knife turned out great, that bowie with a clip has to be my favorite blade design of all time, just such a classic undeniably good looking profile. Thanks!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Jordan! Really happy you're enjoying the videos.

[@coldwind]

The stone finishes always look amazing. The color on the scales came out nice as well.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RedBeardOps]

The template for this knife and most of my knives can be acquired on Patreon - www.patreon.com/RedBeardOps or one at a time from Etsy - www.etsy.com/shop/RedBeardMakes

[@yax75]

What is the name of the mouth piece you use for grinding?

[@RedBeardOps]

@@yax75 Resp-O-Rator - amzn.to/2M6PMN7

[@yax75]

@@RedBeardOps thanks man

[@MrCeo1978buddy]

Beautiful knife reminds me of the jeotec knife

[@resneckjoe]

I'm interested in the belt sanding system you're using. Plus attachments.

[@ilprevi5088]

Oh man! Your art of making kinfe is absolutely outstanding! Really compliments!! Keep it up!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! Have a great weekend!

[@yriiyrii7861]

Всё видео смотрел на одном дыхании , невероятно круто !!! Появился стимул и вдохновение👍 вы профи 80 уровня👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Большое Вам спасибо; друг!

[@j.r.tidwell3318]

FRIEND THAT KNIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! THATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR A PERFECTIONIST!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Sir!

[@sususmongus2514]

HE’LL YEAH BROHER GOBBLESD

[@MarekTabi]

Nice work 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@franciscobuay2564]

I love all of your knife designs and this particular design is my overall favourite. I like the way you make knives and every detail of it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Francisco! I like this one too!

[@JZ-xu3vg]

that tumbler is awesome. (PERIOD)

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Joseph!

[@LynrydsDad]

I feel like the lines are actually very traditional and functional. This might be my favorite design of yours yet. Handle looks great too, total workhorse.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! I really like this one too

[@JGV_IX]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Absolutely magnificent!!

[@vondoredhorse6711]

U can also use an angle grinder for hollow grinds. ( Just my opinion)

[@RedBeardOps]

Angle grinders are so versatile!

[@NOFX0890]

Great vid Red.. the design, material selection, finish... one of my favourites of yours so far.. it came out spectacular.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers! It was a fun build for sure!

[@kotogray8335]

Awesome knife build Whatever tool we have to get the job done is what I believe in using I think the knife looks great I would carry it

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@heikolang335]

You nailed it again! I am not a huge fan of g10 myself, but the lines are just superb. Keep em coming!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly sir!

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

G10 seems to lend itself well to scalloping and lots of contours, a lot of that detail is hard to see in more traditional materials.

[@mikewalsh5872]

Beautiful, clean and minimal design…well done, lad

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@blairdiviak1978]

Nice! I CANNOT wait for the day I get a grinder that allows me to start doing hollows! Looks superb!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Good luck Blair!

[@blairdiviak1978]

@@RedBeardOps I ave a question before you go sir... I dunno if you're familiar with the EXTREMELY frugal grinding option of the harbor freight 4×36 belt sander... But I was wondering if You thought it might be possible to affix a diy surface grinder(not unlike the older surface grinder I've seen you use in older videos) to a rig like the above mentioned 4×36.

[@RedBeardOps]

@@blairdiviak1978 Hey Blair, with enough effort anything is possible. I can't say I'm sure though on your grinder.

[@NRiggiKnives]

Great job as always James- not too much not to like here. Hollow grinds are addictive- I almost exclusively use them on all builds.

[@RedBeardOps]

Man it was different for sure! Do you hollow grind thinner stock as well?

[@NRiggiKnives]

@@RedBeardOps I do. Have done .100 on a 10 inch wheel. Bit more care needed for that.

[@RedBeardOps]

@@NRiggiKnives I bet... I need to get me a 10''.

[@NRiggiKnives]

@@RedBeardOps Yes. Can still do a thinner blade but also gives you the ability to do a wider one without making multi-faceted passes to get the hollow in.

[@rpc717]

Fantastic! That's a beast as well as a work of art.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@Street.Hermit]

absolutely beautiful work bro!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MoonshineSazerac]

Very pretty. Reminds me of the Becker BK7 only with nicer lines and scales. Top work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@sudo_nym]

Neat job, James. I'm always impressed at how sharp and crispy your lines and finishes are. Top notch! Well done on not screwing up the hollow grinds, too! If any knife has a beard, it's this one! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@RedBeardOps]

Lol, thank you sir!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

I find it easier to do scallops with a dremmel for some reason. I think it’s easier to see what I’m doing. I do love the clip point with the false edge. You’ll see that on most of my knives. 😜

[@RedBeardOps]

Good tip sir! Yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about them. They don't feel bad in the hand though.

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

​@@RedBeardOps If you put them closer together but only go half-way across the handle and then come from the other direction but offset the width of your scallop, you'll get a cool snakeskin pattern. I've done that on several "tactical" knives. I'm with you on G10.. if I'm not doing wood, it'll be G10. I hate micarta personally and think G10 is a superior product.

[@RedBeardOps]

@@TyrellKnifeworks That would of been a good look for sure!

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

Great stuff! I'm getting ready to make my first knife, and have learned so many things from your videos to get me ready for it, I'm excited! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us so we can learn!

[@thehumblepundit9790]

I'm at the tail end of my first knife and am loving it! I used Red Beard's "Your First Knife" knife template and it coming along very nicely. Good luck!

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

@@thehumblepundit9790 Nice! And thank you!

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome guys! Thank you!

[@jimmynoname336]

Red Beard you are too awesome! You are a natural man super talented man. I'm diving into knife making at 65 so not sure how far I can get but the info is out there and your videos are really help. Thanks for taking the time bro!

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Good luck with your builds sir!

[@yewwtooob]

I like the water bucket to cool the sparks from the grinding belt.

[@RedBeardOps]

THanks!

[@debuenzo]

Looks really cool! Reminds me of a venomous snake

[@delcorsi8191]

Nice work, was expecting a belt sander. This is awesome! Nice work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@davidhawkins8830]

Stunning piece of work sir👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you so much 😀

[@globeeartheulogy9126]

Beautiful job ❤! I’m going to try your lanyard hole idea on the knife I’m in the process of making!

[@RedBeardOps]

Good luck with your build!

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Awesome job man! Now that you have done a hollow grind have you ever thought of mimicking a loveless drop point hunter? Hollow grind, tappered tang, bolster, just a beautiful knife. I know that's on the top of my list to try once I get a 2*72.

[@RedBeardOps]

Man, maybe one day. That's a very impressive blade design for sure. Cheers

[@lifelibertyfreedom]

Handle looks great

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@McKildafor]

Hey Red. An other blade done with patience and care. That's a formatable looking knife! P.S. your voice overs with shop sounds are a pleasant watch and listen. Please don't ever switch to music. Looking forward to the next one.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Marco. I've been trying to do shop sounds, voice over, and light music behind it all. Hope that's not distracting. Cheers!

[@McKildafor]

@@RedBeardOps no, not distracting at all..that whole video done perfectly. I didn't mean to suggest the light music in the background wasn't working. Lol I was saying don't switch to that techno shit some maker's have blasting. ☺. Bro. Your calm voice over top of the shop sounds was right on the money! The contrast of a calm voice while working steel with 🔥 is perfect. Just my 2 cents, but you seem to have a good thing going. Nice talking with you bro.

[@citizen116]

First video. Instant subscriber! Well done sir. I usually go for forge work video over stock removal. Your videography and detailed account earned my attention. Thank you

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much! You'll be seeing some more forging in the future as well! Just got a press built :)

[@travismurphy762]

As always, well done, and well explained... Your process is always very detailed!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Martillo_de_Dios]

That came out nice! Great work... You really do an awesome job of explaining all the processes!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

It came out amazing

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@daveh777]

Very nice!!! Great video. Envious of your 2x72! That thing is sweet!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! I love that guy! Not sure if he's making them anymore.

[@francoisvermaak1764]

Spectacular piece of work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you sir!

[@Monsterman32]

Excellent work man.

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated!

[@adrianhernandez974]

Amigo, disfrute mucho el video, eres un artista de la cuchillería, hermosa pieza. Felicitaciones desde Ecatepec, México 🇲🇽

[@RedBeardOps]

¡Muchos gracias! ¡Ten un excelente fin de semana!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Beautiful design. It turned out very well there. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Can't wait to see ur next videos and next blade. Forge On. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@kiwich66]

Great looking knife. I appreciate the care you put into everything you do. Thanks for the videos

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Chris!

[@MrSoloun]

Great vid and Great Blade, really like the look of the finished blade and that scalloping of the handle really brought out the layers. I like my water sharpener as well, not sure why people complain about them.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks MrSoloun! Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@jjppres]

Over the top James! The hollow came out great. You'd think you've been doing them forever and that handle came out killer. Most guys use a rotary tool or dremel. I'm going to have to try using a small wheel on the grinder. It really cmae out nice! Congrats!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Jim! Glad you enjoyed that one! I really like this design...

[@speedsterwinston]

That knife looks killer! I may have to try making something similar. Love the stone wash on those tactical knives. And the hollow grind. The OCD part of me wished you could've somehow kept the stone washing on the exposed lanyard portion of the tang.

[@RedBeardOps]

I feel you sir! It's possible for sure with removable handle scales. Cheers!

[@jameswilkes3186]

Your grind lines are great, very sharp and crisp. My only suggestion would be to make the handle longer to accommodate gloves. Well done.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Aleeknives]

Super build! Good job with the hollow grind! I have been wanting to try sitting at the grinder but I just haven't felt comfortable trying it yet! Great work and great knife! A+

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man! It's different for sure...

[@BigAustria]

Absolute awesome Design! Incredible craftmanship!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@harlieduque5446]

VERY NICE ..YOUR A GREAT KNIVES DESIGNER

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@MilanPotterSmith]

Awesome build and wicked knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Milan!

[@BeefNEggs057]

Beauty! I really like that etch and stonewash together. Thanks for sharing your craft and Happy Easter.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! You too!

[@joeleon5718]

Excellent work! It looks great and as always this was super informative 👏👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Outstanding work! Much love from Switzerland

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lostbuffalo196]

Beautiful and as always, audio instructions were excellent.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@timjohle8876]

I’m pretty sure this is one of my favorites. Knice work as usual. Something has to change on my end. I’m still using a chop saw and a hand grinder for stock removal. I have a WEN bandsaw but haven’t tried a blade to cut steel with. Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think the WEN is strong enough for steel removal. Keep up the great work and new ideas.

[@RedBeardOps]

If it's the WEN portaband like mine I bet it will work. Cheers Tim!

[@timjohle8876]

@@CamaroZ28Nut3 yes sir,,, it’s a table top and I was pretty sure it wouldn’t work. Was thinking of getting a portaband and a swag table. Thanks brother.

[@joelklevnas3234]

beautiful, only thing to improve would be the steel pins

[@RedBeardOps]

This one had loveless fasteners :)

[@armadilloforge]

Use a dremel tool with a cone shape stone to do those facets on the scales.

[@RedBeardOps]

Good tip!

[@jahkristjanfari]

Very sick build my friend, love how chunky that blade is with the hollow grind

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly! Came out as a good cutter too!

[@kylesodaro5075]

Excellent work! I have always been too afraid to try a hollow grind.. however, I have made quite a few textured handles... I would try a larger diameter wheel, I typically run a 3/4” or 1” wheel for this operation. Also, I typically grind in the scallops after profiling but before shaping the scales (if that makes sense).

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tips!

[@grace_blades2616]

To fit the fighter and war style and theme you should sand or bead blast the handle to give it a really nice grip and texture since its hard to sand the grooves in the handle. Awesome video!

[@RedBeardOps]

Good idea Caleb, I need a sand blasting machine now...

[@astormofwrenches5555]

It never ends, lol

[@zaken1235]

A bit late bit if I am going to put scallops in the handle like that esp with handle material that has many alternating layers I like make it nothing but scallop and do my best to even it up by eye and use a moderate-high grit belt like 240 to do all of it. This will break it up visually and precision is less important since the eye doesn't really focus on how uneven it is since the handle material is many different layers and since it is all scallops there is no flat for a visual reference. It comes out looking good usually.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tips!

[@griffiths-handmade-knives]

I have to say that I find most knife makers like either 5/32 or 3/16 for most general purpose knives, so good recommendation for the subscribers 👍 1/8 is great for a Caper/ Bird and Trout knife. Also as long as you get the distal taper and thickness behind the edge right, there’s nothing wrong with 1/8 for kitchen knives. Also, love hollow grinds! Everything has its place, depending on the knife, but I have a real soft spot for hollows 👌

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Griffiths, good stuff there. I'm a big fan of a full flat grind on a 1/8'' stock, but this thing turned out great with a hollow!

[@griffiths-handmade-knives]

@@RedBeardOps Cool👍. If you’re looking for interesting handle patterns, several years ago TuffKnives (Tough Thumbz) on KZbin did two tutorials on his Anso pattern and his Reptilian pattern. I tried posting the link earlier, but for some reason the comment kept being deleted. Anyway if you do an easy KZbin search on Tough Thumbz Reptilian you’ll find it. Geoff of ToughKnives is a seriously talented and highly sought after folder maker. Him and Gavko both are two of the original KZbin knife making channels.

[@みいちゃん-d2y]

いつ見ても凄いし、完璧🥂

[@waynestinyworld]

Excellent video. This may be my favorite knife you've made. I always felt like a 2x72 turned horizontal would be very handy!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Wayne!

[@alhernandez7260]

Beautiful!!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

Really Great Work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oofie0]

great video! Love the tactical but also rustic look of the blade. It's not just tactical matt black.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Pim! Glad you liked this one.

[@virtualvegan7376]

That's a beautiful knife.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@khalilabukabeer815]

It’s a beauty

[@thehumblepundit9790]

Beautiful project! Love the finished product. Cheers!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@ghozt9119]

Looks like my $500 Winkler knife. So nice 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you like it! CHeers

[@Przemyslaw-H]

Just beautiful

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Yousoundvaxxed]

Beautiful knife as always!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@SupermanBB]

Nice design and super clean execution! Looks great bro! That’s a real nice grinder too

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@Chevelle_addict]

Absolutely amazing knife. Love everything about it.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks David!

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

Wow this came out awesome 👌

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stephenmorin6373]

Very nice build it's a beautiful knife❤

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@Twinhemlocks]

Great knife brother, it really came out beautifully!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you very much!

[@danielpoke4014]

Awesome knife mate

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Daniel!

[@ryanbestel5695]

Beautiful knife. 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you!

[@RichardOutdoors]

Hi. Where did you get the adjustable dust collector piping?

[@RedBeardOps]

⭐Dust Collection: Loc-Line Kit - amzn.to/3befBXe Loc-Line 1ft Extension - amzn.to/2M8s4U4 Loc-Line 2ft Extension - amzn.to/3k0GAK4

[@ClenioBuilder]

Fantastic piece.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@zaclapz4890]

Creativity and a chainsaw file will work very good for the scallops

[@RedBeardOps]

Good idea!

[@willroberts6777]

Awesome handle!! Nice work!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@futurefunds9353]

it came out great man!!!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks! Glad you liked this one

[@adelacour]

Very impessive, and very well explained , thank you.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bigdancustomknives]

I can see by watching your videos i need to invest in a more adjustable work rest for my grinder. Very good looking knife by the way

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tylermoore9423]

Great video as always, knife looks beautiful! And thanks for addressing my spine question! 🤜🤛

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Tyler!

[@lopovnd]

well done meistro

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Mik!

[@ghill1010]

Great stuff as usual. Thanks!!! Awesome stuff

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jasonnull2248]

Fantastic. Love this build. Great job.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!