Make knives 10X faster with these grinding tips

Teaching profile grinding tips to 10X your knifemaking skills! Make knives faster by speeding up your process. I also complete several knives for your viewing pleasure. Please let me know in the comments which knife you liked the best and why! Also smash the like button for me "If you care to"
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[@Aleeknives]

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[@dwayneburbridge3283]

Love the Fordite handle!

[@Gunny672]

Good job.

[@robbieduke944]

Love the small one

[@giceliovasconcelos4071]

Ficaram lindas gostei parabéns...

[@Aleeknives]

Agreed 👍

[@BertchCustomKnives]

I love the mammoth! I love how mammoth ivory and bark finishes out. Especially when it has the blues in the bark.

[@LockBits-ts6eo]

All 3 are lovely.

[@rroberts8501]

love them all... the middle one is my favorite. I stayed away from the thinner blades for a bit as I found them harder to grind, but now that I'm a bit better on the grinder, I think I'll try some again so knock out some smaller knives. Great work, as always!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Robert! I appreciate that!

[@bkohn]

The CTec and elm is my favorite👍🏻 I’m really impressed in how quickly and accurately you profiled them!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Bryan! Hey what is your role in the work for it knives?

[@blacksmithideas8554]

very good job

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@leeopolka604]

wow that grinder is unreal

[@BigPoppaSD]

All of them are amazing! Love the last one! The black resin is nice

[@Aleeknives]

Nice! Not many have picked that one!

[@jessesanchez9529]

Great looking knives. Great video. Thank you.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Jesse!

[@creedcastguides]

hard choice there all perfect

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@NicholasStOnge]

My favorite was the largest one. Love the scales on that one!

[@Aleeknives]

Me to

[@stansistrunk7279]

I like the c-tech with the honeycomb. Nice shape. Looks amazing.

[@alpalmieri8644]

I like the last one

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Great video, Airin! Those knives came out amazing!

[@Aleeknives]

Definitely some of my favorite knives so far!

[@scottstrong1989]

I like the fordite, it almost looks like some exotic natural material

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Fingerchoil grinding tip was awesome.I love all the three.Handle material are awesome.👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Aleeknives]

I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@6Sally5]

Black, thin one! Looks damn badass.

[@itstheintern3679]

I zoned out halfway through this video just because the grinding is so satisfying!

[@dominicdwk]

I like the shape of the Ctek the best. It looks fast, love the colors and the choil makes the blade very controllable.

[@Aleeknives]

Agreed!

[@csabe89]

Nice job 👏 2 handle 3 shape

[@Aleeknives]

Cheers to that! I loved the shape on 3 also very much

[@jeremynedrow7003]

I like the medium one.

[@Aleeknives]

Me to! Thanks man!

[@ryanpeters5020]

First one. All look great!

[@haroldvanbrunt4098]

# 2, I love wood , like your combo. I Will have to try a combo scale soon.

[@bradleach4947]

Check and elm burl is my favorite. They are all beautiful!

[@Aleeknives]

100%

[@philochristos]

I like the one in the middle the best. Good job.

[@Aleeknives]

I think that's my pick also!

[@wizbangdiving]

C-tech and Elm really nice design and the handle materials suit as well as so attractive.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I totally agree!

[@chrisrevell6889]

One of the things I really enjoy about making knives is that I get to play with different sizes and characteristics. The only absolute I’ve come to is that control/feel is imperative to a good knife. The larger the knife the greater need for finger well and/or guard. Everyone has a different feel and hand shape which makes custom knives all the more valuable to those that have the smarts to go that route.

[@jhdaniels1]

I like the middle one best because of the look and handle construction.

[@Aleeknives]

By far my favorite also!

[@jeremylambert9604]

That last knife is really cool. Don’t get me wrong they are all very nice. Thanks for the videos and the advice. I just got my first 2x72 and seeing how fast you can grind them blanks out has me really excited.

[@Aleeknives]

Very exciting stuff for sure man!

[@terrywiggs7526]

#3 i like this one , nice job.

[@Aleeknives]

Me to

[@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363]

Loving your work 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you sir!

[@uncleknife9887]

Way to Throw a Grind!

[@809bartuso]

Great knives ! My vote goes to number 2 ... Not sure why . I think it is the mammoth bark on it .... You do great work. I have been making knives for the past 3 years and you have been such a help, showing me things and validating aspects I am finding out on my own....thanks...Be well and Happy New Year!

[@Aleeknives]

Good choice! That was my personal favorite! Happy new year my friend! glad your enjoying the hobby

[@JustinBlaustein]

I love all of your videos. I'm new to the world of knifemaking, and am very envious of your workshop! I made the foldover sheath from your "zero to hero" video and it came out perfect! My favorite blade shape here is the one with the c-tech and elm handle, but my favorite handle materials is the mammoth, so... that's me. I don't like the artificial materials on the handles. Just my pref. Also, when I'm not learning to forge/make knives, etc with one son, I'm out hunting for fossils and minerals with my other son, so the mammoth bark is extra special! Thank you for all of your videos. I especially like that yoiu allow and show mistakes and move on. Its good to see your skill is incredible, but even you make mistakes.

[@NjordArtisan]

Obviously they're all great! The Fordite one's shape looks super comfortable to use, but my favorite has to be the mammoth one because I dig the blade shape with the sharpened clip

[@Aleeknives]

I agree, that clip elevates the knife if you ask me!

[@nickk.827]

Sweet! Love em all!!😁👍

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Nick!

[@nickk.827]

@@Aleeknives 👍

[@Aleeknives]

🤜💥💥💥🤛

[@nickminderman7380]

Mid with the mammoth is my favorite and the long second

[@Aleeknives]

One of my favorites also!

[@bretttaylor5608]

The mammoth tooth is awesome!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Brett!

[@jjppres]

They all came out great but my favorite of the 3 is the C teck and elm

[@Aleeknives]

Classy taste my friend! Cheers

[@TheOGfrenchy]

They are all cool! Dude where are you!? Come back to us!!!!

[@gerryballuta]

Again my friend, thank you for the videos. My morning breakfast

[@Aleeknives]

Yeah buddy!

[@Logan.H.L]

Clip point with mammoth and wood. 🙌

[@yizhuolin3906]

Since I saw Simple Little Life's portable bandsaw video I bought a little bandsaw and that saved a lot of time and scrap steel. it is loud but with the scrap steel I saved I can probably make 100+ chisels by forge welding.

[@autechrr]

I like the mammoth knife the best.

[@davidpugh4527]

I'll round this out for you I like the short one

[@Aleeknives]

Love it! Thank you

[@andyc750]

personally I like the mammoth and wood version, I like the traditional stuff so that has that sort of theme going on, another good how to lesson as well, thanks

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Andy! Cheers I also like the naturals

[@zootycoon246]

The elm burl honeycomb was my favorite because of the contrast- I do think if the pins were brass, it would even look sicker!,

[@OffTheBlacktop]

No 2 nice and sleek 🤙🤙

[@volkangunyeli]

Happy Sunday Airin, Understood. Thanks for the answer.👍🙂🙋

[@Aleeknives]

Cheers to you to!🤜💥💥🤛

[@volkangunyeli]

Bon Appetit😁🍻

[@rodgerklindt3165]

Mammoth all the way!

[@Aleeknives]

I like it also!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Very nice i like the thine scales i think a lot of maker make them to thick.

[@henryknight7876]

I like the black resin knive 1 peice scales

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Henry! I like it also!

[@benr8772]

Great classic profiles on all of them. My thoughts on the handle material: the Ctek is cool, and I love natural burl, but together they're a little busy. Would rather see some subtle material next to the Ctek, single color Micarta, faux ivory, etc. Thanks for the demonstration of how fast a grinder can hog steel!

[@Aleeknives]

I see your point about the C-tec being busy! Thanks for your opinion Ben, I think I will try that next time. Cheers

[@johnjude2685]

Partly green handle and finger slots is my choice. All beautiful and Help ! I'm having troubles with steel not staying flat after quenching ,Help! Thanks

[@rafaelhernandez7074]

Man you seem like a easy going cool ass dude. I had to subscribe to your post take care god bless USMC veteran

[@Aleeknives]

Man I appreciate that! Thank you for your service sir! Cheers

[@MrFrankjp]

Greetings from South Africa. I like the knife with the Mammoth bark.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Frank from south Africa! That mammoth is definitely a conversation starter

[@michaelkanter3068]

Love the one with maple. I wish you used elm on the entire handle but I’m partial to all wood handles.

[@Aleeknives]

👍

[@azizbekumarov4725]

I like black one for handel, it looks modest👍 thanks for making videos, like your mood, the way of your work👍👍🤝 wish u success ☺️🤝

[@Aleeknives]

Wonderful comment! 🤜💥💥🤛 Thank you!

[@danwerkman]

You make it look so easy... I seem to goof around much more...You have much more skill than people realize... Cool video.

[@Aleeknives]

Well I appreciate that compliment Dan! Experience and skill go hand and hand. I have been using the grinder for 8 years and have become fairly comfortable.

[@danwerkman]

@@Aleeknives It really shows.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Dan!

[@timtallent4355]

They all came out really well but my favourite would have to be the one on the left with the maple burl

[@Aleeknives]

That one is classy! Thanks

[@charlesharkins8034]

I really like the second one with the mammoth!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Probably my favorite also!

[@charlesharkins8034]

I also like how thin the scales and the overall look of the knife. A lot of the time people tend to have really thick and bulky handles I like them like you made them outstanding work my friend.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Charles

[@neolithx]

Mammoth for me. cant go wrong with classy natural materials

[@Aleeknives]

Totally agree!

[@brysonalden5414]

How could I chose? They're all beautiful; your handle work is outstanding.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Bryson!

[@3228000]

Hope if you have time, or maybe you already have a video concerning the small wheel adapter or how to use the small wheel in grinding applications.....Love your videos, best training vid's ever......

[@Aleeknives]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@jasoncampbell6222]

For me 1.6mm thick blades only have one place and that's the kitchen, 3mm minimum for my own preference.

[@krissteel4074]

The mammoth and elm burl ones are probably the prettiest and i reckon they would fly off any sales desk. However! The fordite one's blade shape would lend itself to being a great skinner with a bit of double duty for boning out large cuts of meat, with the necessary finesse to also do some fiddly work on smaller fish and game. Its a classic shape that works really well.

[@Aleeknives]

I love them all!

[@wadewhetstone4280]

I like to see Tech

[@Aleeknives]

C-tec is awesome material! Thanks

[@trainwon5699]

All

[@Aleeknives]

Well done Don!

[@Sharkdog11b]

I clicked on this cus I thought I’d learn a thing or two on grinding bevels faster especially on blades that thin then you slipped over that completely 😂 still love your videos tho.

[@Aleeknives]

The video was about how to grind profiles faster. I can do another video specifically on bevels with thin stock. I am getting ready to make three more new designs! Cheers

[@Sharkdog11b]

@@Aleeknives you are the man I really appreciate all your videos

[@gubertog]

I like the first, second , and third, maybe if I can see it and feel it then I can say. Awesome knives. Now I am working on my first knife, but I want to know about the type of band sand , grit and size so I can get one of those, seems like a must have.

[@Aleeknives]

Revolution grinder by house/work and 36 grit zirconium belts from Empire abrasives!

[@hrdcoreme]

I love the third one, have you made many knifes with the hook at the tip for gutting I’m making my brother one for hunting and I’m just not sure the best way to sharpen that part. Any insight is very appropriated

[@Aleeknives]

No I have not made a gut hook. Mainly because I am not a huge fan of the gut hook

[@jmartigue8359]

Which one is best is like asking which is your favorite child. All are tremendous! I love the handles of one and two more than three. I'm not real fond of that notch on top of two, (I just like sleek curves). Honestly, the overall portions on all three of excellent and seem "balanced". Like a Ferrari, they seem to be in motion while being still. But if we talk about that, that is totally the "art" part of knife making. You totally rock!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you sir!

[@Wengelsworkshop]

I think I'm going with the Ctech and Elm!

[@mcrich1978]

I think I'm with ya on that. 🤘

[@Aleeknives]

I like that combo also! That C-tek is some expensive stuff though!

[@sudo_nym]

I'd be pleased to have made any of those 3, Airin. The C-Tec (?) handle material is niiiiice. Every one of them is a cutter!! 🤜💥🤛

[@Aleeknives]

One of them was very close to the design you sent me bro! Thank you

[@Aleeknives]

Been thinking about you! I am back down in the gulf working again living in the RV! Then off to Colorado with the family to go dirt biking!

[@sudo_nym]

@@Aleeknives My pleasure entirely!! 👍🏻

[@sudo_nym]

@@Aleeknives Bless you! I have a week off this week, so plan on starting a new build. It's been too long! I'll drop you a mail or two very shortly. See how things are going.🤘🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸🤘🏻

[@robertgolden1080]

Again, another fantastic video. Outstanding insights on grinding the profile. One of my distant projects is to make a multi purpose bug out cleaver. Would you use 1084 our something else ?. I’m thinking about just edge harding it and keeping the spine soft so you could hit it with a hammer without breaking it. Just bouncing some ideas around

[@Aleeknives]

That's exactly what I would do! 1084 differentially heat treated!

[@clitt4730]

All of em are outstanding knives, my favorite handle is the mammoth bark, my favorite knife profile is the one with the fordite handle. I've got to get a 2x72, I can't come close to profiling like that with my 1x30's.

[@Aleeknives]

Ya that 1x30 boggs down quick!

[@clitt4730]

@@Aleeknives absolutely, just don't have the money for a 2x72 at the moment.

[@Aleeknives]

I totally understand! That is why I am partnering with house/work to show how easy it is to make your own for much less money than buying one complete!

[@johnfitzgerald4628]

would like to see a grind on 1/16 material Thank you for the insights

[@Aleeknives]

I could do that!

[@ericavitia5097]

Mammoth

[@jeffreymiller9706]

I am absolutely in love with the longer one...that dark blade and the green and wooden handle combo is off the charts!!!!! Where are they available?

[@Aleeknives]

These are all spoken for my friend! Sorry. I rarely have a knife make it to market anymore

[@jeffreymiller9706]

@@Aleeknives NO Wonder!!!!

[@russellblankenship8164]

Like all of them what width material did you say bird and trout knives

[@Aleeknives]

The material says 1/16. I feel like it's close to 1/8th

[@mcrich1978]

Personally I like the finger choil in profile A. It seems to be a staple in my designs lol 😆

[@Aleeknives]

I fancy that also!

[@BamaDanKnives]

I like the mammoth too! Could you made hamon on any of them if you could have with out putting the bevel in?

[@Aleeknives]

Interesting! I bet I could have or even differentially hardened them but just kept them plain on this one

[@huntintrailmetals9343]

I like the C-tech and elm for sure my next favorite is the fordite where did you get the fordite?

[@Aleeknives]

Bradley over at strange materials

[@jeffreymoore5037]

I've been using a lot of 1/16 and appreciate the tip to do bevels after heat treat. How many normalization cycles do you do?

[@Aleeknives]

I don't normalize the steel I get from new jersey steel baron. It comes completely annealed.

[@idwolverine1867]

Definitely love that maple with mammoth bark! Not a fan of the harpoon blade (sharpened clip) shape though. At least not on that little knife

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@Stillpoint23]

Now I know how and when to use my 36g belt on my high speed 2x42 Norse belt grinder! Sweet! Any other application with low grit belts in the little beast is too too risky, especially since there's a bit of flexion between the tracking wheel and drive wheel. I've added a brace, and a new, DIY fabricated tool rest, but there's still a little bit, which throws off accuracy. In my opinion, if one masters the little beast, a 2x72 is likely going to be a trip through the lily fields on a warm spring day a few hours after a light morning shower bringing an iridescence to bursting blooms of sparkling wildflowers never seen before cascading into a cool pool of water... (hmmm maybe I made my tea a little too strong today...)

[@Aleeknives]

This was crafted so eloquently!

[@dulcimerjunkie8516]

I’ll take the second. The elm if you had applied an oil or finish of some sort

[@owenscool112411]

Love the elm burl knife. Where do you get your blade steel?

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man! I use the new jersey steel baron for my steel

[@bjornronaldson6017]

I am really stuck between the mammoth and maple and the elm. Both are amazing beautiful.

[@Aleeknives]

I am dead torn between the two!

[@Belows682]

would normalizing the steel be necessary for this style of grinding and the heat it generates? i only have a forge so holding a specific temp for extended times or allowing a very slow cooling is kind of tough(I do have a steel bucket of vermiculite though). id like to profile like this though; currently, I am taking it kind of slow. when the blade gets to hot for me to touch with bare skin it goes in the water real quick.

[@brandonmooney3989]

I like the longest one I ha e big hands and I looks the best with the 2 tone scales.... Hve you ever made a gut hook knife... I'd really love to see how you do it

[@Aleeknives]

I have never made a gut hook mainly because I don't care to use them.

[@brandonmooney3989]

@@Aleeknives i get that... my brother hunts every year and he said he wanted me to make one for him and I'm not sure how to do the hook part...

[@DefectorOfFutureDays]

Did you just heat treat it once in the forge?

[@Aleeknives]

Heat treated in the forge and annealed in an oven

[@justapatrolman4246]

Are there any belts this efficient for a crappy harbor freight 4x36? The ones from Lowe’s suck bad. At least that’s what I’m assuming the problem is. Takes forever to grind anything

[@rexwillmer759]

The Mamoth handled knife is best for me Are you using G10 or carbon fiber pins on this knife?? Staysafe Rex , melbourne Australia

[@Aleeknives]

These are micarta

[@volkangunyeli]

Hello Airin, Mass production is definitely accelerated with this grinding machine. But it looks like you need to change the sander every 2-3 blades. How many grit abrasives did you make these knives with, man?👍🙂🙋

[@Aleeknives]

Happy Sunday Volkan! I get about 10-15 blades out of each 36grit belt. I use fresh belts to grind the bevels and old belts to hogg off material

[@blakejones4958]

Man I wish I had a 2x72 my life would be so much easier haha. I feel like Wayne Campbell from Wayne's world when he wants that guitar. One day it will be mine oh yes one day it will be mine haha

[@Aleeknives]

Party on dude! 🤣😁