Making a Half Moon Knife

Patreon / thesmallworkshop (Behind The Scenes)
In this video I make a small knife for leather work from an old rusty circular saw blade. It was an old blade, without carbide teeth, so the steel was hard and could be heat treated.
The major problem was that the metal warped during heat treating and I tried to straighten it while it was warm, as I've seen them do on Forged in Fire... didn't go so well for me, the blade broke and I had to change the design of the knife.
I used mostly hand tools, which was a challenge. This took a lot longer that it would've been with power tools but it was much more enjoyable overall.
The handle was made from olive wood, repurposing an old cutting board.
00:00 Designing The Knife
00:44 Splitting Wood
01:00 Annealing The Blade
02:14 Shaping The Blade
04:41 Sharpening The Knife
05:02 Heat Treating
05:27 Reshaping The Blade
06:07 Making The Handle
09:24 Final Assembly
10:27 Finishing The Handle
11:00 Testing

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

That time when you forget you were subscribed to a channel and then remember why you did in the first place. Beautiful work, mate. Cheers.

[@j_mccool9651]

literally me

[@zjedinite]

😂 Me, commenting “awesome video, you got a new subscriber” then realized I’m already subscribed. That has happened to this (me) idiot a couple times 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@MrDDiRusso]

Love the combination forge/barbecue grill! And I like the final shape! It makes it unique.

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks a bunch!

[@KeiKeiXx]

@@TheSmallWorkshop hey! It’s been so long since you last posted! Glad to see your back 😊

[@AlexanderMason1]

Not a forge. He was annealing the steel. A forge gets much hotter.

[@Charlielizard]

That small break made it especially customized. You created a fantastic blade and I'm sure it cuts leather as it were butter. Great video.

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you Chuck!

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

Absolutely haha

[@tomhappening]

@@DyslexicMitochondria your username made me click on your profile. Your channel is a hidden gem bro

[@Khae.]

Missed your videos dude! Gotta say, I love seeing your older creations getting into the videos.

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks for sticking around m8!

[@oldcomrade_5825]

the final shape of the tool kinda grew on me the more i watched this video, greta job as always!

[@cringyuploads4284]

Probably my favorite video he has uploaded

[@muff1iat0]

The fact that you can free hand that sketch blows my mind, then YOU BRING IT TO LIFE!?!

[@boneman137]

Awesome to see something of this quality made with hands tools!

[@Menezarian]

i like that this is a channel doesn't have bots in their comment

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

I don't know m8, that "first" guy looks very suspicious!

[@Menezarian]

@@TheSmallWorkshop bruh out of 10 "first" comments, 14 have 0/1 like

[@FinnJenkins]

This is such a "laymans accessible" process. I have everything I need and have been stuck on my lack of a forge. But you have inspired me to give it a go. Beautifully filmed and very entertaining as well. Nice one.

[@horantelgar8730]

Yippieee ... It lives again. .. Feels good, to see you back after this long time

[@Nicksta101]

I was just watching your videos, wondering where you have been, and then you post this. My man!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks for still being around m8!

[@NTRprojects]

Wonderful how you handled all the challenges in the video and on the way to the video. Glad you're back. Enjoyed this transformation a lot!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you m8! It was nice talking to you on the other site. You have great content as well, keep up the good work!

[@radder76]

Красивая деревяшка и нож сам не плох. Не пропадай так на долго.

[@brendaramirez4761]

You have no idea how much i have missed these videos

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you Brenda!

[@AndreiIR000]

Dude, so happy to see you posting again! (a neighbour in your city :-) changed my KZbin name because of problems)

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Multumesc!

[@AndreiIR000]

@@TheSmallWorkshop cu mare plăcere! Toate cele bune îți doresc!

[@texanthom]

Good to see you back!

[@j.tastic9132]

The return of the king

[@T-80BVM_enjoyer]

Underrated channel

[@schu1707]

I love. so much when the footage is sped up. the manic energy to it. *chef's kiss*

[@IrishLion-re8bu]

Glad to see you back!!!!!

[@MarkMcCluney]

Sorry to hear you've been unwell mate, certainly hope you get back to full capacity very soon. Don't rush, take your time and get better properly. Oh, and this is a brilliant vid! Thanks so much.

[@abdulrahmanfadel8573]

I'm still around TSW , I love your videos

[@centercraft969]

The legend is back!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

LOL... legend! But thanks m8!

[@jaanguusteer]

Thanks for the upload, mate! Have sorely missed your content!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@alexandertsema9500]

Great work! Glad to see you!

[@catiagrou6737]

this is amazing, and it truly is a beautiful knife! thank you for this great, great video!

[@PMichaels]

This is the best channel on KZbin and it’s not even close! I’m thrilled to see another new and awesome creation from you. 👍🏼

[@hankcalloway3590]

I’m so happy you are back!!! Feel better soon man, you will always be my most respected KZbinr!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you Hank!

[@Wastelander1972]

“I’ve made this mistake before…” As a former prosthetics and orthotics fabrication specialist, I can confidently say that I’ve used a drill press more than once… and I have too.

[@AnonymousAnonymous-xy9tz]

Excited to have you back. Great video, love the way you heated the blade 🤣

[@johngilmore9517]

Cool video. More please!!

[@Mr.potato1847]

This is my favorite he has uploaded its a shame it doesn’t have that many views

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Yup, the channel pretty much died at that point. Every new video performed worse than the one before.

[@lappf]

Very nice, good to see you back!

[@Colty00]

Welcome back Sir! 🙏🏻

[@Browkisanak]

Wewww.. its really awesome master 👍👍👍👍... Success for your channel.. regard 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩✌️✌️✌️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jnub]

every video you make is a gift man

[@leylafa9077]

I missed your videos! I'm always awed by your expertise. Makes me want to try it myself, maybe one day!

[@SergeantBlue29-gi1pn]

You have really great art and tracing skills

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Beautiful work😊😊

[@gigachama]

I love the shape, and please make more videos. This is amazing to watch.

[@connector8748]

Wow!! Now this is something really.

[@joedotphp]

Welcome back! Good to see some new content! Hope you and your family have been well.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job looks very nice!! Thanks 😊 🙏

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nobuckle40]

Great work. Glad you were able to overcome the set back. Wasn't sure you were still out there. Glad to see that you are still posting.

[@DvilishOfficial]

Great Job!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Cool 🛠👍😊

[@lifeskillsdn]

Wow so amazing

[@RhettRO55]

He’s back!! Yes!!! YESSSSSSSSSSS!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

LOL, thanks!

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Come full circle 😁 Nice build, thanks for sharing, Cheers

[@Hamdiplaysgame]

He's finally back

[@omanthebroman320]

THERE BACK WOOOO

[@daveturnbull7221]

Hmm...you got me thinking with this one. Got a bunch of old handsaws that cost me under £1 each. Wonder what I could make from them... Really enjoyable and glad to see you back. Please don't push too hard and take care of yourself.

[@qtv9806]

Epic 😎

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@isacpgoncalves]

Super cool shape! It’s unique! Really liked the video

[@3DIYOriginal]

Very Cool !! Amazing Work !! 😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@stuffalecmakes]

Great project, I hope you feel better soon

[@kellihedges8055]

So glad you are back and amazing video

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you!!

[@milomirradovac178]

Welcome back!

[@brigittenamyslo2321]

Me forgetting there was something in that fire:Why the hell you grilling sauseges Me remembering the knive:hey at least give me some

[@2dividedby3equals666]

Despite the mishaps it turned out great! I hope you get better soon, best wishes!!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@jeffcarroll1990shock]

I actually think it looks better that way.

[@gotbread]

my dumb ass would have pushed too hard on the band saw and cut off my finger lol beautiful craftmanship

[@ChannelCubChan]

Nice👍

[@strokenzee]

You're a god, we missed you

[@richardwhite3711]

like how you mostly use hand tools

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

I like the final shape and definitely the pink towel 😅👌 great job tovarase

[@blackhat4864]

Amazing

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@km.civil.2379]

👏👏👏👏👏sikder bravo

[@iicreateiicreate3010]

In some way, it's satisfying. I love these types of videos. Keep it up!

[@tolga.cakmakci]

So good to have you back! Hopefully you will get back soon :)

[@JohnnyWooh]

Hey man, hope you fell better soon. Health comes first. Always enjoying your work! :)

[@1137MOHAMEDKHOUELDI]

BRAVO 1000

[@homemadetools]

Nice knife. We shared this video in our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@Tranqxxlity]

That sausage looks so good

[@dumitruclaudiu4148]

Love from România friend. Love your videos!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Multumesc!

[@kanovic472]

He is finnally back, thank god because i thought something happened to him

[@Daniel-bf1xq]

Welcome back :)

[@racma8698]

Very very knife !

[@mister_r447]

Well... Now i'm hungry for sausages, thx a lot.

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

:D

[@ping170]

Great half-moon with an amazing break-up recovery ! I could never suspect from final product it was not the initially intended shape... Did you temper the blade at some point ?

[@lisag2771]

it turned out beautiful!! I like the final shape better. I wish you would share it.

[@robt2151]

Buna treaba. Mă bucur că te-ai întors, fii sănătos!

[@Blue_Jackal]

Don't rightly know whether or not it was intended, but take a blowtorch or forge (low heat) and bring the metal to a gold finish with heat to prevent the metal from being so hard it snaps. This is called Tempering. You can likely research the exact steel type to find the proper temperature for your desired Rockwell hardness (usually about 56 for my knives) to maintain its edge as well as prevent snapage. It'll be tough but not brittle. You've taught me some things I didn't know in this video, so I reasoned it would be right to return the favor (assuming I'm not making an ass of myself because you already knew) to a fellow bladesmith. Great knife and great cinematography as well. Cheers!

[@Blue_Jackal]

@miasma wut

[@SevenHorsesWorld]

Nice

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks

[@ClubDeHockey]

Yes your back

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Hope so!

[@minion1764]

I have been waiting for you to make a video

[@joshwalker5605]

That’s a lot of distance to cut with those lil jewelers saws, must have taken forever! Great video, thanks for sharing it!

[@mainamaseeti]

Fun to watch...

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks! Sadly not many people liked it...

[@mainamaseeti]

@@TheSmallWorkshop ...hard to believe...I enjoyed the whole thing, satisfying build and great editing and videography too!!

[@kuul2k]

I have to give credit for your determination to stick with it after it broke

[@martymardb7878]

Good to see you back , appreciate the content , you got a like from me, keep ‘em coming !!! 😉

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Much appreciated!

[@TheOptinater]

Omg mam when the hot dogs got put on, I lost it lol

[@veljkoangelovski5349]

This channel is absolutely beutiful, i got into watching your content lately and it is pure gold(or pure steel i guess lol). The way you film and edit theese creations and restorations is really incredible and is what differs you from the other flashy edited restoration/creation videos. Please keep making good content, don't leave us again!

[@rubyxx69420]

Good job lad, Keep it up love your videos! Long time you didnt upload something

[@rubyxx69420]

@@TheSmallWorkshop Aw, Hope you get better

[@olitinthird1196]

Man its been so long how are man nice to see you again

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

Hope you feel better soon Dude!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

@@TheSmallWorkshop No problem! Glad to see another video from you!

[@user-on5bg9rt1s]

Great sausages! Yammm yammmmm

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Great job..now I want to bbq sausages🤣

[@cutiepatotiesammy]

cool

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

ty!

[@googleforcedhandle]

just saw you made an upload again! weird how i didnt get a notification of it, pretty cool!

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

I guess KZbin thinks the channel is dead and does not push my new video, it's been performing very poorly, worst video in a long, long time. Thanks for sticking around, m8!

[@googleforcedhandle]

@@TheSmallWorkshop yeah, youtubes a mess. will prolly get better over time!

[@chromosomemusic2202]

Please! It’s almost midnight and I just want to sleep! Spare me oh mighty one. Spare me and my freaking sleep schedule. Please.

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

LOL, almost midnight... you gotta pump those numbers up, kid!