Making A Knife From A Lawn Mower Blade? | Knife Makers Vlog

Today we are making a Drop Point Knife with a recurved blade. Tell me what y'all think about it.
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[@johnjude2685]

There's a location that your grinder location and you have your place and shur got skills. I understand it comes from working experience Thanks for showing and encouraging people like me and others

[@redwolfknives3174]

Very cool build! Very cool video! First time I’d witnessed you before your 2x72

[@pepejuan2924]

Really cool knife, I have one that is similar like a Modified Nessmuk and it’s 3/16 thick with Molave wood ( a Philippines hardwood) handles, it was made by a local blacksmith here in the Philippines to my specifications and then I made the leather sheath 👍😁💪🏻🇺🇸

[@brandon87ize]

Just getting my thoughts and tools together to start knife making and this exact style/design is what I drew. I want the first knife I make to be my edc IF I don’t screw it up to bad. I think Iv done enough research and if I take my time should be fine. Beautiful knife!

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@murrayfurness1010]

Great skinning knife.

[@danielivanov3463]

Very good and very beautiful knife congratulations

[@sariputraeymiller]

knife looks beautiful

[@Dailyartpallette]

Sweet looking knife

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks!

[@merleswanger5749]

I like that belt sander did you make it and if so do you have a video on it …. I’m just starting out and that would be prefix for me

[@davidhuggins1383]

Really good job

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks!

[@jcl1201]

If it had a reverse hump on the top closer to the handle as to lay your pointer finger on top of the blade it would make a very comfortable knife to skin with.. I have always imagined that style but have never seen one made ..nice knife👍

[@theriversexperience9383]

I'm actually going to be making one similar to what your saying soon.

[@teebugg66]

I like it!

[@ethansewell1762]

Looks awesome

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks!

[@bushcraftoregon]

beautiful knife

[@TheRedhawke]

I like it but think it has a bit too much belly for a a great skinning blade. I tend to like skinners a bit more pointed and less belly to them. I realize skinning may not be the end use for this blade but that is where it takes my mind. Beautiful work and a very nice looking knife.

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks! I was meaning for it to be a good multi purpose knife.

[@bwell6863]

Beautiful knife. What type of steel is a lawnmower blade?

[@theriversexperience9383]

1080

[@chrisroosendaal4169]

Love it

[@elvisguerrero1494]

great knife ! i see that your belt sander is powered by an angle grinder . do you have the plans for building this setup ????

[@theriversexperience9383]

I wish I would have made plans for it. I haven't used that grinder in a long time, but one of my friends has it now. I might see if I can grab it and make some.

[@asd7959]

whats the name of that pad you have on the drill press?

[@ytwilhemg]

OMG I really like it , it is a beast of a knife 🔪 now we need some testing batoning something he he he well I really live in the city 🌃 so Batoning is just for fun...

[@theriversexperience9383]

I might just have to do some testing on a shop talk Tuesday episode.

[@ytwilhemg]

Yes for the viewers pleasure he he he

[@artofaagiir]

That beltgrinder, have you made it your self? Do you have a blueprint of it?

[@theriversexperience9383]

I did build it myself and I wish I would have blueprinted the design.

[@ubiraciescobardesouzabira3778]

Show de bola

[@roastyotoast8026]

Another amazing video with great content Mr Riversssss! I seriously will have to pay you for a knife for me either for work or daily usage. :)

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thanks man! Just let me know when your ready.

[@roastyotoast8026]

The Rivers' Experience for sure brother!

[@garylantinen2819]

The lawn mower blade would already be heat treated wouldn't it ?...and what type of drill bits do you use...? Thanks

[@theriversexperience9383]

Yes it was originally heat treated but I had to Anneal it to be able to drill through it.

[@garylantinen2819]

@@theriversexperience9383 got ya...I have been using 100 plus year old hardened buzz saw blades for my blade stock...I'm trying to skip the softening process but have been having fits trying to drill pin holes. I use cobalt bits (or misuse) do you know any better bits to use...I heard maybe masonary bits ?....thankyou

[@jamesjenkins3889]

Did you heat treat the blade after you formed it

[@theriversexperience9383]

Yes, I did.

[@theriversexperience9383]

It's at the 3:50 mark.

[@murrayfurness1010]

Beautifully done. Now send it to me and I’ll sharpen it properly

[@staceymain4563]

I want one

[@debuenzo]

Beefy

[@johnjude2685]

My little experience is lawnmower blades are not equal.

[@theriversexperience9383]

That's 100% true. You really need to know the brand to see if they are good steel. Most new lawn mower blades do not make good knives.