Making a custom knife for an Infantryman

[@mattsaunders8812]

when i first saw you cutting out your blank with a hacksaw i was thinking the knife wasn't going to be that good. man was i ever wrong, very nice work man.

[@GoughCustom]

thanks mate!

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

Isn't it nice to see a fantastic blade created with simple tools? I'm glad he now has all the fancy toys to make his life easier, but there's something satisfying about seeing that quality come from hand tools.

[@brutalbrital]

at last a true craftsman who understands the importance of proper heat treatment, lovely knife thank you for sharing your process

[@RoyalGreenthumb]

Craftsman??? Filing and grinding a stock bar to something that looks like a knife. IS NOT CRAFTSMANSHIP!!! Shitty tool-handeling, my 1-year old daughter could use a hacksaw better than that.

[@brutalbrital]

KATJA KAJ you jelly bro don't be mad

[@jasonjohnson6938]

Bladesmithing is an art... I suppose u could do better

[@GoughCustom]

KATJA KAJ We're all really looking forward to hearing your suggestions for improvement!

[@lhtrf]

KATJA KAJ Please, come tell us how to work with tools when you obviously have no idea what way of working is comfortable and proven efficient for the maker.

[@davidbothof1077]

Finally! A video that has been edited to show only the necessary concepts, and not 10 minutes of talking. Thanks, this was nice to watch.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! Hopefully a new and improved version of this video coming soon.

[@funkyprepper]

this a great video - it really goes into the work involved in making a good full tang blade. 100% total respect for doing this the old way. your a skilled man for sure thanks very much for sharing

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks for watching mate! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@matthewshannon6946]

I agree with this comment 100% with the added impression that your patience is epic. Well done! I'm certain that soldier will treasure that knife as long as he lives.

[@cjanquart]

"Ding! Knife's done!" Awesome!

[@GoughCustom]

Chris Janquart Haha, thanks Chris!

[@Joseph-rc7hf]

Quite possibly the best knife making tutorial I've seen yet. And all with basic tools! Very impressive.

[@nj4x4fever2]

You truly take pride in your work, that was a fantastic video from beginning to end.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@DavidLaFerney]

In the Antarctic knife video you used all of the high end specialized equipment that everyone would like to have but many of us just can't justify. In this one you are making an equally cool knife, but with much more common general purpose shop tools. In the time lapsed one - only hand tools. Outstanding. You prove that this art can be produced by anyone who really wants to - and also show how the professional or more involved hobbyist can be more productive. Great work.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! I'm planning to do another video soon that's a tutorial if making a knife start to finish with only really basic tools, should be fun!

[@leloodallasmultipass]

Gough Custom And then you responded to David LaFerney telling him that there would be another video coming soon on the subject of knifemaking with only hand tools. Outstanding. Please let me know if you need further narration of your actions.

[@smannee]

The shop was a lot simpler back then. Congrats on all the success. It is testament to the quality of your work.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! Yeah the shop has definitely expanded a lot! The next step is to separate production from the prototyping side so I can do both at once, rather than only one or the other, the current setup has made it hard to experiment over the last few years and I'm working on fixing that!

[@bcsorensenman]

Great vid, excellent looking blade and sheath. Impressive design and execution. Thanks for sharing the process. You're a craftsman, ignore the critics and judges.

[@boadamsen1165]

Damn good job. Nice to see you use manual tool, instead of a angle grinder. I only use file and stone for stock removal, but electric drill. Keep up posting. Best regards from Denmark. Bo Adamsen

[@camaro8477]

You are a true craftsman. I could see you becoming one of the top knife manufacturers with your own company. Anyone would be proud to own one or more of you knives.

[@GoughCustom]

jay robertson Thanks very much Jay!

[@iwantosavemoney]

I bet he was very happy with the knife it looks great.

[@GoughCustom]

iwantosavemoney Thanks mate!

[@GoughCustom]

Michal Urbánek They will be available again hopefully around the middle of the year, by the end of the year it should hopefully be a fair bit easier to get one. There's just been so many people wanting one and I can only make so many by hand...

[@GoughCustom]

Michal Urbánek The best thing to do would be to sign up for my mailing list, you can do so from my order page: goughcustom.com/ordering.html Everyone on that list will be notified when I start getting knives out the door again!

[@DaxHamel]

Just WOW man, what a beauty!

[@akarhome]

I chose this video for a reason. It was from this video that I myself began to make knives. Probably I looked at it a hundred times just like that and then I also watched it in freeze-frames for a million. I miss the time when I started making knives and took your videos apart in order to learn how to do it well. Probably you are too busy but still I am so sorrow that you stopped teaching and even motivate me and people like me. Be well whatever, Aaron. And thank you so much.

[@GoughCustom]

Hey mate! Sorry to hear you feel that way, I am still teaching (via my instagram mainly) and I plan to start making videos again soon! I will hopefully do some more 'making a knife by hand videos' soon too!

[@akarhome]

@@GoughCustom Still. this one is my favorite one. Never get tired of watching. I'm not hinting at all btw…

[@KaniFuker-Sir]

Wow you have a great skill and eye for detail. Totally engrossed from start to finish and parts took me back down memory lane to the mid 80's when i used some of those techniques in your video in class in Metalwork. Fantastic video, subscribed and thanks for taking time and sharing, UK.

[@GoughCustom]

Kani Fuker Thanks mate!

[@The_Northerner]

You truly have come a long way since this!

[@GoughCustom]

+unTamed Very true! It's pretty crazy to look back and see where I've come from!

[@The_Northerner]

Gough Custom Are your knifes more expensive or cheap now that the making process is easier?

[@GoughCustom]

+unTamed Well truth be told it's really not easier, right now it actually takes me a little longer to make the knives the new way than it used to by hand! I've had to raise my prices just a little to cover all my costs... Hopefully things will get faster in the future though.

[@The_Northerner]

Gough Custom Yeah, I can imagine the machines being pretty darn expensive!

[@BJJandBS]

+Gough Custom Takes you longer but more knives are made in that same time frame. I love your knives and appreciate your craftsmanship. Do you have any available for shipping right now?

[@philliparnold3]

Wow you have mad skills. Thank you for serving our service men.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@robc1765]

bro you have skills, the finished product really looked excellent, nice job on this, look forward to more videos, cheers from Canada!

[@junito1957]

dude that was awesome, epic knife , nice work!!

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Looking back, 4 years since I last watched this and am amazed how much your build process has changed Aaron. Still in awe of your creations!!

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! Yeah I need to go back and watch them all to remind myself of the changes! Thanks very much!

[@antoniogallegos2352]

I Wish I Could Have A Knife Like That But I Can't Ever Find One That Amazing

[@landonjacobs1034]

By gerber knife expensive but are very good

[@Jgraz7]

You make sick ass knives dude keep up the good work man

[@GoughCustom]

Joel Alcaraz Thanks Joel!

[@sigung01]

Honestly, this is the best knife making video I've seen. Your use of simple hand tools and simple methods painstakingly and professionally executed is impressive to say the least.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@abdullahsaleem6179]

Thats a beautiful knife.

[@Loperenco1]

I wish I have more skill and more tools to make some beauty like this :c

[@tjejojyj]

It impressive how you process and workshop have developed. It's strangely comforting to know you were once in a grungy workshop. Good stuff.

[@GoughCustom]

+Tim J. Thanks Tim!

[@mysticmac2905]

So, I kinda want one of these knives...

[@mutualpaine6022]

Same.

[@Deltaxk38]

same here

[@nickbreitwieser7984]

He sells a very similar blade in his online store called the resolute mk3

[@iSoulKiller1]

Great video!! You just gained a subscriber!

[@pbpinftworth]

So, it's interesting to see your old style of making knives to your high tech process today. Just incredible to see what you've been able to do with a little time and money. It's like watching the original Model A being built to now watching a car being made.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks Philip! Yeah it has been a really cool journey so far, and even cooler to get to share it with everyone! Hopefully I still have a lot of things to learn and improvements to make!

[@csl84030]

Love the knife, you did a great job!

[@GoughCustom]

csl84030 Thanks mate, appreciate that!

[@StreetArtillery]

How about making a wooden bowl to feed a hungry child? Just kidding. I´m just trolling. That is a badass knife, I will be making one out of a piece of bunkbed when I get sent to prison.

[@ValeryLevchenkoTurin]

Special gratitude to the Master for complete silence, so that only work sounds entered this video. It is pure enjoyment to watch this film. Thank you again and good luck in your work and life.

[@KevinHernandez-li7pb]

where do I get one of your knives

[@YL_AmericadoSul]

Aron, great video/knife! I'm thinking about etching my next blade with Ferric Chloride. I really liked the color and consistency of the patina on your blade. I was wondering if you could share with me the finishing you used before etching (grit and sanding pattern) and also the etching process (sololution concentration, cycles, temperature)? It would really suck to waist a finished knife by etching it the wrong way! Ahhahah Thanks again for the awesome video!

[@tfoen7678]

Dude-that's some skills you got there. Love the toaster oven bit and the portable blast furnace made with two bricks encased in a metal box and using a blowtorch as a heating element-just brilliant.

[@GoughCustom]

Tien Foen Thanks man!

[@ImCaveJohnson]

Why do you use a hand saw and not power tools?

[@jordansteggerda6897]

yes that's what I use

[@nickleaver8682]

He probably likes it better that way. I find it more satisfying

[@millizaable]

Im pretty sure power tools might heat up more during the shaping process, i guess to prevent that would be to use oil... this is just my guess...

[@damionshanafelter2621]

hand saw reduces friction heating so your blade material dosnt weaken from cutting due to the grain structure becoming more unstable, plus there a certain satisfaction from making things without power tools

[@thedood7930]

metal bandsaw moves very slow... if I am cutting anything less than 3/16 I can hold it in my hand after cutting with it only just being warm. It still has to go through he treat anyway.. you can normalize it if you think you may have damaged it so.. it really doesn't matter. All my knives have good edges. Metal cutting bandsaws are nice... he probably just does not have one. They are expensive.

[@yonipoalses4360]

What did you use for the acid etch? And would it affect micarta?

[@zombieteenager007]

+Yoni Poalses It's probably ferric chloride.

[@GoughCustom]

+Yoni Poalses It is indeed Ferric Chloride! It will likely stain Micarta so you should test it on a small piece first.

[@zombieteenager007]

Gough Custom Woo! Bonus points for me. Great video, by the way.

[@survivalsolutions5345]

I just wanna say well done man. Its truly an honor to watch a craftsmen work his trade and take such great care and pride in what he does. Thank you for sharing. - Stay frosty, stay safe.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! I appreciate that!

[@triune_blades]

BeAutiful knife! (The 'b' and 'a' were capitalized on purpose-I'm sure you will figure out why- :D ) The ONLY thing I would have changed would have been the handle color, otherwise I loved the design. You definitely dedicate a lot of time to perfect your finshed product. I'd defnitely buy it! It was scary sharp too! Keep up the awesome work! Just subbed! :D

[@pheonixmann1114]

Like walnut or a red mahogany color

[@KlepticHeist]

8:46 dem eyes doe

[@RandomGuy-ev2ds]

When art meets steel. Simply beautiful !

[@GoughCustom]

Jodi Faulkner Thanks Jodi! I'll be responding to your email shortly!

[@thecrimsonloki4436]

I wanna be a vigilante one day. I want you... to be my blacksmith. I'll call you... Mr Smith.

[@irondariostino6807]

Get a real job, maybe hairdresser??

[@terrykotschwar6876]

Make one for the 4th Infantry US Army and I will buy one. Sgt. 1st Bn. 22nd Infantry.

[@jasonc2111]

Dude, you are brave re-contouring those scales after glue up, without taping the blade!!! I absolutely love this design.

[@GoughCustom]

+Jason C Thanks mate! Contouring the handles isn't too dangerous, I've actually never scratched a blade doing it!

[@александркротенко-ш9з]

ваше видео украдено недобросовестным человеком и выложено им от его имени.вот ссылка kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4G3mIuurbJkn5I примите меры,вор должен быть наказан

[@GoughCustom]

Спасибо , я буду получать , что снесли .

[@MsGepo]

Gough Custom Hi! reply please. What rostvor stuck at the end? that for the resin was?

[@GoughCustom]

MsGepo Sorry mate, I don't understand.

[@ChadBrunner]

Gough Custom Excellent work! And MsGepo wants to know what kind of acid mix you are using to etch the blade.

[@GoughCustom]

***** Ah! The acid is called 'ferric chloride' Thanks for translating!

[@nohope112]

Gough knives; giving handmade a whole different meaning. Superb mate!

[@aarongough8284]

Thanks very much!

[@zstick]

Just BEAUTIFUL, as always. Your craftsmanship is just incredible. This video was perfect as well. Show, don't tell. That's the ticket. No rambling like so many other KZbinrs out there. Just show it. Amazing. Please keep up the good work.

[@GoughCustom]

Budsygus Thanks very much mate! More videos to come soon hopefully!

[@zstick]

Gough Custom Seriously, watching the knife making process is a very zen experience when there's no talking over the top of it. Keep it coming, and keep setting a high bar for custom made knives. Yours are always just crazy good looking and incredibly functional as well. As Nutnfancy puts it, both kinds of cool.

[@GoughCustom]

Budsygus Thanks mate! Glad you liked the video!

[@toddpnewton]

A true pleasure to get a glimpse of your work.

[@robertrendaric8485]

i have no words this is the best job at knife making ever

[@GoughCustom]

Cheers dude!

[@st3vieuk]

I can't stop admiring - I find the scallops for index finger just so .... pleasing !!!

[@GoughCustom]

+st3vieuk Thanks, Glad you like it!

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Damn, owning a knife you know has been made from hand and crafted like this beats having a mass produced one.....pride in ownership, worth every damn cent you charge, great video !

[@GoughCustom]

I couldn't agree more!

[@FlintandSteelSurvival]

Wow that knife is beautiful! Excellent work and craftsmanship! The owner of that knife must be incredibly proud!

[@GoughCustom]

Flint and Steel Survival Thanks mate!

[@MikePescador]

Dear Aaron your knives are a gem. You are an artist of the knives, congratulations. Greetings from Chile

[@GoughCustom]

+MikePescador Thanks very much Mike!

[@ShadowNuke]

This was one of the first videos I watched on KZbin on knife making!! Over the last 8 months or so, I have been acquiring the hand tools I need to make knives. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to make a jig to do knives by hand, before we started packing up to move. I have however, had a chance to give a Sure-Mak grinder a test drive over the summer, and now, once I finally move, I will be buying the kit I need to start making knives! I just wanted to say thanks Aaron, because it was you Infantryman knife that got me hooked! I have read dozens of books, read hundreds of pages online, and watched hundreds of videos on KZbin, including all of your videos! I am so looking forward to being able start making my own custom blades! So thanks for getting me hooked!

[@GoughCustom]

+Kevin Smith Very cool Kevin! Glad the videos were helpful! Sorry for the expensive hobby :)

[@ShadowNuke]

+Gough Custom Hahahaha! It's my wife you should be apologising to. I've been driving her crazy with our move, and how I need a small shop or garage. The upside to it all, is that she's ok'd the big purchase of all the kit I need, including a 2x72 and a heat treat oven. I just have to decide if I want to make these items, or buy them new!!

[@GoughCustom]

+Kevin Smith Well sy sorry to your wife on my behalf :) Sounds like you're going to be well setup mate! Hope you have fun!

[@artochoamovies]

Your regular job must really pay well or give you immense satisfaction if you are not crafting knives full time. You have some talent there.

[@ChuckHydro]

A nice, clean and functional design, that's about all you can ask for.

[@hellicon139]

Man... pure art...

[@raulvoicu4226]

You are the best custom knife maker. Respect!

[@GoughCustom]

Raul Voicu Thanks very much Raul!

[@ynvch]

I really miss your videos, hope you're doing great in your new workshop.

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

I still need a Gough Custom my friend!!! Love ya man!!! We need you back!!!

[@GoughCustom]

Hey mate! Long time no see! I would still love to make you one mate, I actually have knives available on my site at the moment! I am in the middle of moving yet again, back to a smaller space as I did not enjoy having giant overheads at the big space... Looking forward to running lean and making videos again!

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

Gough Custom Awesome!!! I hope the move works out for you! Just stay safe and wash your hands! Looking forward to your vids. I’ll be rooting for you matey!!! Headed over to the site now. If I can I’ll be ordering one! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 It’s great to hear for you. Wishing you ATB my friend!

[@GoughCustom]

@@bigfootbushcraft7063 Awesome mate, just saw your order! Thanks very much! Stay safe mate!

[@Paul.atherton]

i really do love the simplicity and beauty of the knife

[@GoughCustom]

Paul Atherton Thanks mate!

[@tazerguy]

Im probably minimum top10 knife enthusist here and what you did was just gorgeouse, I would be proud to have that in my collection, looking forward to more vids

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks!

[@NeillRobinson]

That knife is beautiful, such a smooth, well thought out and perfectly executed design. I can only dream of owning a knife that perfect one day. It's basically a piece of art. But functional and tough too! Amazing, perfection.

[@GoughCustom]

Cheers mate!

[@jeremydisbrow778]

Nice to see there is still some craftsmen out there. While everyone is going to have an opion about your process, the end result is what matters. I like this knife and your video. Can you link us to a web page where your knives can be purchased please.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Interesting to see your design hasnt changed much since the early days. When its right, its RIGHT! Beautiful work! Ill be in contact soon for my very own Gough Custom!

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate, I'll look forward to making one for you! There are actually *lots* of details on the knife that has changed, but you're right the overall appearance has not changed that much! That was always the idea for this knife, just to slowly improve it over time!

[@IM-ce7zc]

Perfect! One of the best video's about making custom knife.

[@charliebrown7517]

Absolutely beautiful knife. Excellent craftsmanship. Great job!

[@schmucatellischmucatelli1982]

I'm impressed. Finally a full tang tool!

[@neddmoulton1]

Thats one of the best knives I've seen made. I like that a lot man. I want one of those.

[@GoughCustom]

+neddmoulton1 Thanks dude! You should check out my newer knives in the newer videos, even better!

[@giupio88]

I rewatch this video every now and then: very informational, simple and even entertaining! And beautiful blade of course. I just wish I had the space to try and make some knives. Great job!

[@GoughCustom]

+Giulio Rossi Thanks mate! Glad you like the video! You should check out the newer ones too!

[@stephensano9156]

Beautiful work. Not only does your blade have perfect lines, but the knife scales edges are crisp and smooth. I would have been very happy to carry and use this as an infantry medic.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much for the kind words Stephen!

[@nerfboyali]

Wow really amazing! Gets me inspired! You can now open a knife company already. Great work there!

[@GoughCustom]

RobloxianVideos Thanks mate!

[@BravoAlphaTango]

One of the most coolest things iv ever watched... and what an amazing knife that is!

[@THM20120127]

I am truly impressed. First found your videos when I was trying to learn how to sharpen a knife properly. It is good to know there are real craftsmen even in this day and age. (I'll be getting my own 5" Resolute when the list opens up again.)

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@cristidrew9306]

Omg!!! Skill level = MASTER!!! You are by far the best at what you do!!! I tip my hat to you kind sir!!!

[@GoughCustom]

Cristi Drew Thanks very much mate!

[@BasheZor]

I watched this one after the Antarctic knife build; cool to see how much your equipment has improved in 18 months, but how much the basic process stayed the same!

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks for watching mate!

[@mrbreach9534]

Beautiful craftsmanship! I'm sure the soldier is happy with the result :)

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@seedseed5810]

I like these kinds of knives, you have passed the stage of creativity and professionalism👍🏻

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate!

[@johnnahas8474]

Excellent craftsmanship-unbelievable

[@GoughCustom]

+John Nahas Thanks very much John!

[@Ih8planes]

Honestly when I saw you start I didnt think this would be that great, but job well done sir! Excellent work!

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks!

[@Ih8planes]

you definitely took a neat approach to this. Im new to this whole thing so it may be common, but that was by far my favorite build I've seen.

[@bashfulbrother]

Gorgeous knife and sheath; incredible craftsmanship. Great video.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much brother!

[@rekstok]

You realy worked hard at it, well done, your determination will see you through many future jobs.

[@GoughCustom]

dekkerdm Thanks mate!

[@TheThorgoesinya]

I seen the knife and then watched the video and was thinking the whole time that there is no way he made that beautiful blade with a hacksaw and a file! Lmao! It takes a lot to impress me, and you definitely did just that! Very impressive! I love it! Thank you for the video!

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked the video!

[@neiljborja]

Really inspiring showing how much you can do with minimal tools, been watching your videos to keep me motivated while filing away my first couple of knives!

[@GoughCustom]

Awesome! Best of luck!

[@smike230966]

I would be proud to carry such a well crafted tool.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much mate!

[@ericgilbert6793]

I was amazed at the craftsmanship that went into making a great blade. I think you have a awesome talent and thanks for sharing!

[@branonleonard]

MAN THAT LOOKS LIKE A SUPREME KNIFE!

[@GoughCustom]

+brandaman Thanks dude!

[@Unsound_advice]

Absolutely beautiful piece of functional artistry.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much Scott!

[@hemersonKenzo]

One eye in the knife and other in the camera.... Nice job, nice knife!!

[@jwhmerica504]

Absolutely beautiful. You sir are a true craftsmen!

[@GoughCustom]

John Heisel Thanks very much John!

[@periclesfreitas]

Man, it is beautiful. Love it. Regards from a brazilian paratrooper.

[@GoughCustom]

+Pericles Freitas Thanks very much mate!

[@rumplefourskin6775]

I just watched your video where you make knives for the arctic research mission before this one and it's super cool to see how far you've come in terms of tools but also seeing how nice you can make a knife with only basic tools. I'm just starting to get into knife making and, I have even less tools than you but, I'm still looking forward to making my first knife and getting into this craft.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much mate! You should check out my newest video if you want to see a big difference :) best of luck and enjoy knife making!

[@rumplefourskin6775]

Oh, cool, thanks for getting back to me, dude. I actually binged watched your videos right after I commented this and, I absolutely love your philosophy and pride in your craftsmanship. I can't think of a single knife that can compare to the quality for this price range. I'm on your email list now and I cannot wait to get one of your knives! Keep up the great work, Aaron!

[@lifesabuzzwhoopwhoop]

seeing that length 01 turn in to a top quality knife such as that, mate it made great veiwing. the infantry man has to be able to trust each part of kit every time he picks it up, you improved a part of that kit because that knife wont let him down whatever he uses it for.

[@GoughCustom]

+lifesabuzzwhoopwhoop Thanks mate!

[@aznlover26]

Sweet...thanks for the help bud...have a great and bless week.

[@1011ph]

I watched it twice, that is really excellent work.

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks!

[@lorenzomaldonado3523]

The knife is gorgeous and I love that you also showed how to make the stealth thank you

[@GoughCustom]

***** No worries man, glad you liked it!

[@akarhome]

Never got bored of watching this video. One of my favorite ever. But when we'll get pleasure to watch a new one? ))

[@GoughCustom]

There's a couple of new ones on my channel already! Just put one up on Sunday!

[@akarhome]

Gough Custom Have seen all of them already. Just wish more and more of videos. To be honest - i collect it in having a dream to make something like that someday by myself. First of my really well done knives will be honoured to you, i promise. So far my attempts was not worth it unfortunatelly )) BTW pardon my poor english, i'm from Russia

[@GoughCustom]

Александр Караваев No need to apologize mate, your english is much better than my russian! Keep trying mate, it takes a lot of practice!

[@FotoCreatives]

Beautiful craftmanship!!! A pleasure to watch! Thanks for this great video

[@GoughCustom]

Thanks very much Frank!

[@ErlefromVa]

Beautiful man, beautiful! Your Infantryman will be very Happy!