Making a Custom set of handle scales! Copper liners! VLOG style

[@buzzbladz7142]

I would love to see more of the process of being a full time knife maker👍

[@dominicdwk]

I ordered a set of those dust collection tubes and the bags you recommended. Completely changed my shop. Thank you.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I need to order a couple more of those tubes. Super handy

[@trainwon5699]

Mat another simple and informative video! Well done friend 💯

[@Jeff-lt8wc]

I'm not a full time knife maker, I just make knives as a hobby (sometimes just as a way to frustrate myself), but I wanted to thank you for making/sharing the video and experience. I have enjoyed them from a couple years ago as well as this one. Thank You, Jeff

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Well I really appreciate that and totally understand your frustrations 😂

[@bkohn]

I’d love to see more videos about being a full time knife maker. Seems like a crazy lifestyle🤪

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

lol 😝

[@582ChevelleSS]

excellent work and attention to detail

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thank you!

[@Pro-Trucker68]

looks absolutely fantastic matt

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thank you!!!

[@LARRY-cc6yl]

Yes keep it up.im new to this and like your teaching.great job

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thank you!

[@traviscampbell7081]

I've been geeking out on your segmented scale videos lately. I'm getting ready to do my first set for a chef knife for my mom. I think I've decided on (front to back) Bocote, stainless liner, black peal kirinite space, stainless liner, purple heart and it's terrifying! Watching these definitely is helping to calm the nerves a bit

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

That’ll be an awesome combo! Good luck!

[@Wildgoatknives]

I’ve noticed too that the two part epoxy fails very easily when it gets warm. CA glue for the win

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Ok glad it’s not just me that thinks that lol

[@willardjames2685]

You got to make more video's like this!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Well I’m glad you liked it!

[@LCantwell]

Awesome info, thank you for sharing..................The one thing I struggle with the most especially with copper,is the copper liner and drilling through it. Sometime if I dont have enough support under the scale while drilling the pin holes it deforms and pops right off the scale, even with a super fresh drill bit. Ive learnt to use a sacrificial bit of flat mild steel under the scale while drilling the holes to support the soft copper

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

That is so true and a great fix for that issue! Copper and brass is a pain!

[@harryvanniekerk7269]

Hello Matt, your video was a delight. Good information. I got inspired.😃

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@dominicdwk]

I’d love to see that video of how you do full time making.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I’ll try to put that together, what would you like me to talk about?

[@dominicdwk]

@@gentrycustomknives8008 the early investment you put in hoping it would turn into sustainable work. Investment like pricing early knives, where you went-conventions, local rod and gun clubs or events you looked for to sell.

[@falcononpc]

I'll have to give the CA glue a try. I'm gonna be doing some brass liners in a set soon here and the last time I used brass the heat build up wrecked the epoxy like you mentioned. It's definitely worth the trouble though. It might just be chimp brain talking, but shiny lines just look soooo good in a handle. Lol.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I totally agree!!

[@jetrancher5676]

Thank you 👏👏

[@TWKKNIVES]

I really like your instructionals man! Please take this following statement as a compliment because it is 💯 the reason I like your instructionals so much is because though (in my opinion) you are a very prolific knife maker you don't pretend to never make mistakes or edit them you actually highlight the same mistakes I'm making or would have made had I not watched one of your videos. I feel truly honored that you put out as much content as you do especially when monetarily speaking you don't make anything off of these yet you still need to make a living. Have you said my piece there I just wanted to comment that fully I agree with the medium starbond bond to Copper Brass even nickel silver I think it's better than two part epoxy I actually do a fair amount of work with Copper , and Brass I even make some of my own copper and brass mesh Raffir scales. I really enjoy making segmented scales as well. I agree with you that it isn't THAT hard of a process to make something that REALLY can elevate the end product. It gives your customs a more high end look and when done seamlessly can really blow people away. Idk if you've made any videos about pricing any of your customs but what are you going to ask for or what are you getting for the copper carbon camel fiber knife that you're making in this video because I do stuff very similar and I feel like I'm just underpricing them way underpricing what I'm doing and putting out because I'm just a no-name but I do really good work at least that's what I've been told... I am however my own worst critic so ya know I try to take that for what it is . Ive made less than a dozen knives on the two years I've been doing this how good can they really be? Thanks in advance for reading this and hopefully responding!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I really appreciate the positive feedback! And there’s a few people now that agree with using CA over epoxy so that’s cool to Hear! As far as pricing goes you have to charge enough so you’re happy to go in the shop every Day! That’s what it’s all about .

[@joshuajack6973]

Do you have any videos as to how you started into full time? Or anything about the actual business side of things?

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

One of my first videos on KZbin talks about that!

[@JohnnySharpINC]

I made 4 sets of scales with silver nickel and it was a nightmare with epoxy. The blade pro is amazing but any heat just delaminated it like nothing. I called starbond and they recommended the starbond medium flex and it’s absolutely amazing. It’s twice as impact resistant vs the normal starbond medium. It’s their sb-keg-500 to be specific that’s what they recommended for this application.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Very cool to hear! I need to pick some of that up

[@JohnnySharpINC]

@@gentrycustomknives8008 it’s impressive stuff I would give them a call if you had any questions about it. Awesome videos thank you for putting them out there.

[@stevengrimes4473]

Keep it coming dude! Love the vids!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thank you!! 👊👊

[@LARRY-cc6yl]

I do alot of wood working, Amazon sells heavy double sided tape for wood working try it. Very strong ,will with stand router speeds and torque.

[@dominicdwk]

I noticed the Axe Wax sign, is there a way to order small sample sizes of it?

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I use the pelican paste now. Message Travis on Instagram and I’m sure he can hook you up! amzn.to/3TjB5ta

[@dominicdwk]

Do you use the hard or soft wax?

[@richardbranton190]

Love the video those things turned out awesome 👍 unfortunately I am about to start selling knives after I swore i would never sell knives. This is a very expensive hobby because im not happy unless I make high quality blades. I've made 3 to sell so far but they turned out so nice i decided to keep them. I got a pretty good feeling im not going to be very good at selling knives 😂

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

lol that part of it is tough! But… you can always make more!

[@rgcrowman3188]

what size brass flat bar is best to use in the handle area, as in the with 1", 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" I guess I'm looking for the average knife making so that you have plenty to work with but not a lot of waste.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I buy the .60 thickness mainly

[@rgcrowman3188]

@@gentrycustomknives8008 What size piece of metal metal do you start with example 1"x1-1/2" before you start filing and sanding on your scales ?

[@rgcrowman3188]

this question is for a hidden tang knife !

[@supermannyg3]

Thank you Matt!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thanks for watching man! 👊

[@FlameofUdun9]

I’ve been making a few knives as a hobby for a few years. Last knife I made was a big hit with a lot of people I’ve been showing it to. Now the demand has put me into a spot to start selling. My question to you is; how did you deal with selling knives with minor imperfections, grind lines being off a hair? I work out of my garage, pretty primitive.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I always say if you are happy with them that’s all that matters! If not don’t let them leave your shop

[@Antlersandarrows]

Tell Anthony he ain't no designer, to leave that to you 😂

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

😂 😂

[@technicsc600200]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge..God Bless you...

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thank you!

[@norcalbowhunter3264]

"I need a camera guy for those close ups..." There are cameras you can get that will follow you around and you can make them follow your hands or your face. Might be worth looking into for you.

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Hey Matt, I just bought some elk antler to try out. Are you still using cactus juice prior to the CA? And yes, I’d like to hear more about being a full time knife maker. Thanks for your content!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Yes I do both but honestly doing a really good job with the thin and medium CA glue seems to hold up great too

[@JohnnySharpINC]

For the liners do you still use ca glue or two part epoxy?

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

With copper and brass I’ll use CA for liners but epoxy when installing on knife

[@vincentcocuzza8679]

Awesome video man! I like watching these type of vlog type knife making videos. Keep up the great work. I did have a small question , what blades do you use on the porta band? TPI ect. I haven’t found a good one I like most, so I figured I’d ask. Thank you

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Thank you for watching! These are what I’ve been using. Can’t say they are better or worse than others but they are cheap. amzn.to/3IiUKTR

[@vincentcocuzza8679]

@@gentrycustomknives8008 awesome thank you so much for such a fast response! So do you use these for steel and scale material?

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Yes! 👊

[@vincentcocuzza8679]

@@gentrycustomknives8008 thanks again man, I’m ordering some right now, thanks again and keep up the great videos/knives!

[@ASMRmalaysiaboy]

Great info! By the way, do you know where can i buy some nice resin blocks?

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Yes 285 woodworks makes great ones!

[@edwardjarrell2900]

I greatly appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@billtorrey1479]

Hey brother I’m absolutely interested in this becoming my full time gig I would love to get any advice I can I’m about 20 knives in and I’m calling it mountain, sharp cutlery in located in se Colorado thank you and I like watching your videos I learn something every time

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Awesome I’ll try to do a video on that!

[@Semerich_Knives]

Hi bro! Great video! Why is there no hood on the surface grinder? Carbon is very harmful to health!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

I normally have my dust collector setup for that but just didn’t have it going for the shot. I totally agree

[@LARRY-cc6yl]

Where did you buy the graffiti??

[@HudsonHandel]

Say chatoyant as much as you want. While maybe not the exact right context of the word (for gem stones), it literally is from the French word for shimmer and that COPPER CAMMO CARBON FIBER sure does shimmer!!!

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

That stuff is awesome!!

[@mistold]

chatoyance... lol

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Fancy lol

[@Alex-ib6tm]

When you cut the antlers, I could smell the dust! 🤢

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

So nasty 🤮

[@polisheverything1970]

Great looking scales however please don't be a Royer and use the word "chatoyant", he's made it so all you knife guys use it but rarely does it ever get used correctly. Other than that those finished scales looking bloody fantastic.

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

Was that the incorrect use of it?

[@grafftools2559]

Hi, your channel is really amazing and this video is great :) We are a brand of power tool accessories and want to collaborate with you! How could we get in touch, if you are interested?

[@gentrycustomknives8008]

My email is [e-mail]. I look forward to hearing from you!

[@grafftools2559]

Thank you so much, I'll send you an email tomorrow!