Making a Custom Ferro Rod Handle

[@TheChase008]

Not sure this will qualify for your give away , but it doesn't matter as i simply want to commend you on both your craftsmanship and also your warmth and integrity as a person. It's a joy to watch you at work and as an outdoors enthusiast myself i very much enjoy the projects that you pick to do. Whoever wins your axe should feel honored to have contributed and to have such a quality piece. I'm happy to have contributed to your subscriber list and i'm looking forward to seeing it reach one million which i'm sure it will. Keep up the great work and thanks for being on here.

[@stymieslc8484]

Nobody's perfect! Even Michael Angelo messed up once in a while! Don't be too hard on yourself! You just added some unexpected character to it! A one of a kind!

[@ayobali0121]

I actually like the epoxy pin's showing 🤩 happy accident 🥰🥰🥰 Looks stunning 😍😍😍

[@Matt-wb7lm]

This is 2 years later. I just got to see you now. Great detail and craftsmanship. I think your epoxy rivets look fine. Makes for a beautiful set. Hope you hit your subscriber goals.

[@theyakuza4927]

In this day of mass produced cheaply made imported products, it was nice to see the craftsmanship of taking an everyday piece and turning it into a matching heirloom set. The glow in the dark liner was a nice touch and made the set even more unique. Thanks for the video.

[@mariazachari8515]

It’s never a mistake, if you learn and expand your bank of knowledge. It’s not getting lost, it’s an adventure. Your meticulous plan and patient craftsmanship is something rare in this day and age. And it shows your commitment to craft by showing us your teachable moment! Thank you

[@anthonyzornes8001]

Man what a cool thing . Win an axe just for watching a regular guy make a even nicer knife man oh man what a day that would be .

[@TravelCentricSocial]

And I thought I was a patient man. Ha, I could tell when you saw that issue you weren’t moved by it. Ah, just keep rolling... it would have gone to the scrap bin for me as I kick myself in the arras. Excellent job! Your friend, learning patience

[@jarredcundith5319]

Epoxy pins = unique character. Glow in the dark is a nice touch...especially if you drop it at night. Well done!

[@karencauthen2286]

The drive of an artist is always to achieve perfection in their craft. What you see as a flaw turned out to be a thing of beauty.Very creative as well as functional to put low in the dark materials in the handles. Makes it so much easier to find in the dark!

[@terrybrower3437]

Exactly. "I planned it that way. If I wanted it different I would have done it differently." Anything that turns out so beautifrl can hardly be called a flaw. Well done.

[@macrodaddy25]

In my opinion those pinholes add personality. I like the look. In the words of the late, great Bob Ross- “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents!” Love that whole set.

[@williamheafner2396]

I liked the Alec Steele comment. Also, glad you didnt start over and edit out the mistake. Humanization of the craftsmanship is appealling

[@flux6472]

Alec is definitely a perfectionist lol.

[@billgregson2292]

Beautiful job. I’ve only discovered your site today. I especially like the fact you do the complete job; making knife, sheath and a vastly improved handle for the fire striker. Keep sharing and be proud of your work. It’s beautiful.

[@jimfurman3145]

Ferro rod, knife and sheath ... what a deal!

[@markp3488]

Yes! Thanks for keeping the mistake in the video!! It still looks great

[@scottmann3002]

Perfect in every way because it is you! And your dog supervising the whole project, just perfection!

[@johnrobertson8352]

Justin, thanks for your time and talents making these bushcraft tools and tutorials. Keep up the good work.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you !! It’s Dustin😉.

[@richardharvey4013]

After watching the bushcraft knife & firesteel series I have decided to make 4 of my own.I absolutely loved this series so keep up the great project videos, they are really inspiring. Thank you. Richard.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank for the kind words Richard.

[@joemion666]

Really cool Knife,sheath and fire steel. I do like the glow in the dark inserts. As you get older you want thing to glow in the dark so you can find them easier like a glow in the dark wife could be handy.

[@pizzajoejas1]

I love the way it came out. I have a Ferro rod with no handle, now I have the knowledge to build one. Thank you.

[@mikemcguire8351]

Right on the money. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigbuck762]

Personally I think they look cool in there gives it character nice job turned out great

[@dondevorss7359]

I thank the epoxy holes give it carer in the Ferro rod. The hold project of making the Bushcraft knife and sheath with the Ferro rod was a great gene to go on with you. I Thank You.

[@rodrussell8941]

Next time instead of a fire steel I am going to add a bottle opener. Missed those fine micro brews you had on the sheath build. You prompted me to build one just like it. Also did one for my son.

[@davidreyes7198]

very therapeutic never get tired of watching...inspired to give it a try, thanks for tip tips.

[@donpatterson136]

The difference between art and production is in the eye of the beholder. Your work is art and we like the ferrel rod holder!

[@peterhuggins9267]

I have the woodworking skills of a well-meaning rhinoceros, and have learned a lot from watching your channel. I made my own handle for my fero rod using some stag horn I "found" at PetSmart. Its not as sexy as your build, but I made it myself. Thanks for sharing your skills. And thanks for sharing your "oops" moments - nice to know I'm not alone with those.

[@kellymohler533]

Wonderful job. I wouldn’t have thought of redoing the handle to match. Very inspiring. Keep up the good work.

[@jamieayy260]

*plot twist* ........ it glows in the dark WTF!!!! thats beyond awesome!!!!!!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😂😂

[@CF-rx7hx]

Old school hardcore honest talent. Outstanding! Thank you for sharing.

[@davidkappelmd2537]

Accidental art is still art. That is a very classy looking bushcraft knife system. I too am inspired.

[@calebperkins2464]

I liked the little spot. Added personality to it

[@MrBllrscoob1989]

I'm sad but glad i found this channel

[@tylerjenkins91]

I’m glad you didn’t scrap the blank i think the epoxy looks interesting. I watch this channel with my 7 year old son, and got to explain to him that just because something isn’t perfect doesn’t mean it’s trash. Keep up the goos work!

[@markbennett2557]

Loved watching! Thanks!

[@mortdiver]

I was recently involved in an explosion at work leaving me with severed nerves in my leg and now I have no use of my leg so I have had a lot of KZbin time. Came across your sheath making, subscribed and I have been on a The Art of Craftsmanshipathon for a week now!. Love the simplicity and the beautiful end results in everything you do. Never stop. Thank you so much for sharing your art.

[@shanesims2864]

I no it’s been 3 years but how are u now my friend ????

[@GordonMarkHarris2]

Loved the series! Very much enjoy the work, the music selection, the videography. Thank you 😊

[@jackdawg4579]

Like the idea of the glow in the dark liners. Very handy for a klutz like me who is always putting stuff down and not being able to find it again! oh - and as for the exposing of the epoxy pins - if you were Alex Steele, I wouldn't be watching...

[@RandallRCTherapy]

Never stop learning from our mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes can bring a new look on things. Be proud of your talent!

[@uxb1112]

Excessive grinding together with absence of reverse notch cutting. One creates the other.

[@magnusshawn4698]

Because of that ax/ hatchet I made one like it and gave it to my best friend. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@MrMuddyWheels]

The epoxy pins look cool visible like that adding color to the epoxy and doing that again on purpose would make even cooler.

[@HillbillysNdaBush]

In today's "throw a way" society of manufacturing, its great to see people with a keen eye keeping alive the Art of Craftsmanship. Knife and firesteel looks awesome, and it would be an honor to be included in your giveaway. BTW the cameraman does a great job at capturing all those closeups.

[@dlbknives4869]

I think it looks fine with the pins showing. Nice job!

[@patrickphillips3671]

Watching your videos reminds me of watching my father make things and makes me want to start making useful stuff. That look on your face when you revealed the "epoxy pins" was priceless. I'm glad you soldiered on and completed the project.

[@majoroverkill1376]

Epoxy pins showing or not, that came out great and your sheath work is amazing! There is really nothing better then the feeling you get when you create, fabricate, modify or invent and see your project come to life. You sir have a new subscriber and thank you for the video!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Doug.

[@billruark2879]

After watching this and the one where you made one for your wife , makes me want to try it I'm only 68 and still have slot to learn.you have a great week.

[@stun9771]

Nice job...no need to cry over the poxy pins...they looked fine...love the glow in the dark layers...the critters will love it...lol...

[@lupio111]

I really like the minor mistakes, they add character to the project and in a very special way the projects become unique. Alec Steele comment was funny, but we must learn to be patient, it is okay to be a perfectionist, but we must remember that we are human and everyone makes mistakes. we will never be perfect. Great work

[@nelsondiaz4344]

Sometimes the most perfect art is that one that includes those imperfections. Like those waves that you watch from shore. Each one different. Some break, some don't, some split once, others in many locations, some louder than others but each and every one of those waves are perfect. YOU, are the creator of that art of that handle. Those pins exist on that handle because of you. Your creation is therefore perfect. Thank you for bringing us the beauty that you make.

[@Afisch00]

For someone who doesn't have much, it's nice to see you use tools that I know I have around to create. Keep inspiring!

[@Playingwithsettings]

I dig the little epoxy pins. There aren't enough enough epoxy pins in our lives. I would, however have liked to see little brass pins there. Revealing them like that would be unique and interesting.

[@barrytonner5517]

That glow in the dark liner is a nice touch. What a piece of kit. Keep up the inspirational videos

[@bormatnor]

Great job, epoxy projects always seem to be full of surprises. We always seem to be our own worst critics.

[@Pilph1966]

Love the Alec Steele reference. I have seen him restart so many projects. I love the work you do and it is what I aspire to.

[@ericwilliams323]

Thank you for your work and teaching us all I can’t wait to see another video.

[@udorechner6846]

Very nice Knife-Sheat and Firestarter set. Don't worry about the happy accident with the handle. In the end it looks fine. It is an unique set set that should make you proud of making it. Greetings from Germany.

[@plamenpetkov4890]

Your work is amazing! I always happy to see your job , tanks!

[@edperron2002]

Always like seeing new videos.

[@LSGUNSS]

I found you on accident and it has changed the way I do things. Thank you

[@michaelprue9024]

I missed the video of making the knife and the sheath, but this one came up first. I am going back to watch the others. I’ve been toying with putting handles on my fire steel. I have 2 1/2 think 6” long ferro rods that need handles. This was impressive, especially with the glow in the dark bits. Thanks

[@keithwilliford850]

As Bob Ross said, "There are only happy mistakes". that just gives it some character. Great Job on the project

[@GHOST0766]

Great craftsmanship, would be proud to have them. Till the next one...

[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

I like the matching handle for the fero rod! I have used empty .30-30 shells for handles on 5/16 rods! Keep up the good work my friend.

[@billthomas8635]

I think the knife,sheath, and fire steel looks great! Thanks for sharing

[@afriendofB]

I love the luminescent strip. Should be handy for finding your fire starter in the dark (I always end up dropping mine...) The only down side is you may get jumped by some feral fire flies. Keep up the inspiring work.

[@willamballard7857]

I realy wouldn't mind the opoxy pins showing I think it showcases the craftsmanship of the piece and the whole project turned really awesome just wish i had the skills and tools to pull it off awesome job keep up the good work

[@Doog513]

Hi Dustin, the oration for your video should have been "awe man what a surprise, those epoxy pins turned out better than i thought they would, i didn't say anything about what i was expecting just on the off chance they turned out wrong" no body would have been any the wiser. Good work keep it up.

[@archiecox7126]

I really appreciate your art. You've taught me a lot in the short time that I've been watching you. It's only been about 4 months. I have a 8 year old daughter and every time I see yours on the screen it reminds me of her. Your kiddo makes me laugh. Thank you for that!

[@mcinroe44]

Just stumbled across ur channel yesterday. Ur voice and attention to the details are calming I don't have the patience for that kind of detail

[@joshuadodson4302]

A Craftsman never stop learning from his or other people mistakes

[@kaspersegers3028]

Like the glow in the dark feature! The epoxy holes give it a nice touch, they kinda break the wood. I love all your videos and they really inspire me to make and restore tools!

[@dennisleblanc7933]

Great work ! You're tiny miscalculation doesn't amount to a hill of beans in the light of eternity! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@johncaster8037]

Outstanding series of videos. Thank you for sharing both your successes and your oops moments!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

You got it! No one is perfect, just make.

[@greggrunwald3267]

Doing unique projects always has unforeseen problems on the first run. Great job thanks for showing your mistakes!!!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@robertweldon7909]

Ya, I know,You have a reputation to keep up. Little mistakes do happen, it's called prototyping. For a bushcraft project, it need not be perfect, just functional. I have found that even though you are a craftsman you are honest in your approach, and say OOPS if needed in all, of our projects, I've learned a lot, I'm sure others have also. Therefore, don't beat yourself up over some tiny error. One of the greatest craftsman of them all is a man named Norm Abrams. He always builds a prototype before the real stuff, finds the little errors and variances, corrects them and makes wonderful stuff. You don't have his shop, expensive tools, rare woods, or a big TV show behind you, but you do alright. ;-)

[@donnycody6393]

Wow that’s a great idea there are some ppl out there that could really benefit from having that. No more lost fire steel unless it rolls in the fire. You could do that to an axe also

[@tfrederick9]

I dig the look of the epoxy pins on the finished work, looks kinda like wood features.

[@germccoy8113]

Excellent tutorial. I love all your videos because they are natural , mistake or not. Hey that's life and we're here to learn. But my God beautiful craftsmanship. Looking forward to more in the future.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Ger! Always learning.

[@winstonbrooks6254]

I enjoy the process you go through in making your knives, you demonstrate the true art in craftsmanship, your metal work, wood work, and leather work excells. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@jeffvaughn7987]

Glad I watched this...gave me a couple of new ideas..

[@garythesaint44]

Another very informative video on what actually is possible to do with a little knowledge and and time and to how we can take a very basic item and change it into a work of art. Love the fact that you have put thought into the little things like the glowing liners, what a genius thought! I was skinning a deer a while ago and we ended up having to work past sunset for the carry out and lost my knife as I put it down and that was the last I saw of it😂 if it had glow in the dark liners then id still have it😂 awesome addition to the build so well done👍🇦🇺

[@WarGrrl3]

I think the exposed pins look great. Looks like it was on purpose. Nice design. I wish I had half of your creativity. Be Blessed.

[@jdcole2112]

The funny thing about Ray Mears the creator of the woodlore was all about teaching and sharing knowledge and that is exactly what you are doing in your videos ! Awesome job my friend!

[@rayrichmond2325]

I really like watching your videos the knife is nice but I really like your hatchet and axe's

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Ray. I love making them all, but I am more of an Axe guy then a knife guy. Keep an eye out for more axe content.

[@leestone1885]

What a beautiful project now just need to see some videos of you using the knife

[@jamescarryl9690]

Very beautiful craftmanship, the knife sheath and ferro rod. Am glad you went thru with the video even though you made a bit of mistake. We are all human, we be make mistakes. The true key to life is learning from our mistake so we don't repeat. Thanks for sharing this beautiful series. Keep up the great work. Both leathercrafting and knife making. I would be proud to own one of your hand made items.

[@donaldbooth122]

While the "dots" were not planed for I like that he didn't cut himself any slack on the error. Further, I liked them, just an additional thing to add to the project.

[@willwetherington]

I think those exposed pins on the handle actually look pretty cool myself. It's almost like you had planned on that happening and that was part of the design the whole time.

[@roughnecksurvivalgear1644]

Turned out nice we learn from our mistakes! Keep doing what you guys are doing.

[@franciswallace4932]

I really like your videos. Showing the problems that come up in a project makes it seem a little more doable. More importantly tryable.

[@Theallis1961]

I really liked the screw up on that ferro handle. I gave a real industrial look! love your video's. You have a delivery that is easy to follow and enjoyable at the same time. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbiz8450]

I like how when you make a mistake or something goes wrong you just roll with it I usually just get mad and throw things lol. love the videos keep it up

[@stevekingsbury7190]

Nice looking set. Love the glow in the dark material in the handles. Loved the leather working video of making the sheath. Keep 'em coming.

[@woody2009]

Fast becoming one of my favourite channels. So worth watching that I find myself rewatching like a collection of fine reference books. Godspeed.

[@stevekauffman9881]

Wow just watched this and you said you were at 20k subscribers and to comment to win a bushcraft knife. Just looked and you are at 78k. Well done. Sorry to have missed the contest, and wanted to say thanks for what you do. Really appreciate the learning opportunity.

[@jrocks1971]

I fully enjoyed that relaxing break in an otherwise frenzied day. If you can just figure out a way for a steaming cup'a jo (or a frosty brew) to come through the screen for me, you'll have the ultimate dude's relaxation product. ;-)

[@oliver6able]

Sweet set up!!! Wonderful job on the bushcraft knife and rod!!!

[@norbertzapf7546]

Wooooow...now you have finnished your bushcraft-pack and I have to tell you...thats an outstandding pack. I love your kind of craftsmenship...please keep up your excellent work. best regards Norbert

[@rickcamden8357]

You have inspired me to start making my own knives.Your Craftsmanship is out standing, this video came just in time I just bought a Ferro Rod with out a handle.

[@franklargen9142]

Personally, I think your “mistake” is an attractive feature. I like the symmetry of the epoxy pins.

[@johnjacobson876]

Thank you for all your great project vids. As for you mistake on the handle looks great and if you wouldn't have said something not sure many would have noticed. please keep the vids coming , it is truly great to watch so much skill , made look so easy.