Making A Knife Out Of Rebar - Sharp Works

Today, I’m going to practice forging a knife. I’ll use rebar since it’s a cheap, easily accessible steel. I’m not too concerned about the function of the knife as I am more concerned with furthering my skill and knowledge on making different types of blades. You will see throughout the video that I change direction a few times on this knife. I didn’t really have a plan going in. I originally started to forge out what would have become a spear point blade, but later on I changed my mind. While grinding, I decided to make it a clip point. This knife is not my best work, but I’m happy with the final outcome of this project, even though I wish I had forged more to the shape that I ended up with.
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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[@christophercrahen9302]

I love your design...my rebar knives need more flair and I'm going to try your design. You've got a great setup except for the anvil base. A base from an oak tree trunk can be cheap or free. 6" lag bolts and the steel's response to your hammer hits will make the effort totally worthwhile. Just my 2 cents. Beautiful knife. 👍

[@flip2724]

i need a chef knife you got me

[@acidplatypus5270]

what a fantastic piece

[@SharpWorks]

Acid Platypus thank you!

[@PatrickDustman]

Great video, I really enjoyed watching. Thank you for uploading. SurvivalAustria

[@marcosrobertodeoliveira5405]

Nice shape.

[@iamshrek9559]

Nice..

[@mje3055]

very nice

[@DanMarcelino]

Cool geometry!

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you!

[@CFG_Carnage]

I found you in the comments of a Shawn Woods video and I'm glad I did. Nice vid

[@mrbrick6867]

Gorgeous knife👍.Knife making is a terrific way to spend time.It uses a lot of effort but the result will be satisfying.I even spent hundreds on dollars buying equipment for my son to make knives.Great talent you have.Keep it up.I have already subscribed and liked!

[@mrbrick6867]

You don’t even have any dislikes.Lol

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you so much for this comment! I love making knives. I just wish I had more time to do it. When I have children I hope they will be like your son and have the same passion for this craft.

[@iyimontageziyi9079]

Really nice knife I wish I had the skill and tools you have but for now I only have a hammer and a fire bin I made my first sword from a hollow pipe but the steel is too thin

[@CFG_Carnage]

This is my time watching you and I'm hooked. Besides that I was wondering can you consider doing Challenges making knives. Like knives out of metal rod with antler handle or something like that. A Forged in Fire type thing

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you for watching! I definitely want to start making challenging knives. Once I learn more of the basics of forging, I will definitely make some videos like that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hotsauce680]

Wow.Great talent there mate.Next time try making a spear with the rest of the rebar. Plus I have already liked and subscribed

[@SharpWorks]

Much appreciated and that’s a great idea, I just might have to try that!

[@JoeyAtilano]

I missed this one. I liked the design you ended up with. Does rebar hold a good edge ?

[@SharpWorks]

I heard rebar has different grades. The one sold by me can be hardened and hold an edge fairly well, but it’s not nearly as good as 1095. Rebar makes some good practice knives.

[@valentinflores7117]

Now I know where do the guy from jeepers creapers buy his knives , nice work

[@Freizeitflugsphaere]

Turned out great!👍🏼💪🏼 It's terrible though to watch the anvil vibrate that much. You would do so much of a better job if it would stand on a solid log in the ground. I think I comented this already on one of the last videos, just wanted to remeber you😃 Even a chopping block would be a huge improvement🤔

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you. I agree, after the winter I’ll look at replacements for the stand and try to fix the vibration.

[@CFG_Carnage]

I agree

[@flip2724]

thats what i was thinking wouldnt it just make it more difficult as the force goes more into the ground instead of the piece

[@holdenhsv6714]

Really cool knife.I’m think of forging as well.i have made a few knives but through forging.Do you suggest any good quality anvils?

[@holdenhsv6714]

Try making a switch blade.You definitely have the talent for it.

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you for the suggestion. As for a quality anvil, I’m not too sure about. But I can’t tell you to avoid the harbor freight anvil that I’m using. It’s good if it’s the only thing that you can find locally, but it isn’t made from quality steel and will dent whenever you hammer on it. It works if you’re like me and you just want to play around with forging. In the past, I’ve used a 16lb sledge hammer head as my anvil. I have made a few videos using it. I think it worked very well as a beginner anvil. It was just really small.

[@zombiejoe13]

Awesome knife! glad to see you are still making videos. Just some constructive criticism, in the future I would recommend using some steels with higher carbon content like files, springs, or wrenches. Rebar doesn't get as hard since it has a lower carbon content. Also I run a discord server for knife makers so if you are interested in joining that dm me and I will send you an invite 👍

[@SharpWorks]

Thanks for the feedback. I’d love to join your discord. I first have to figure out what it is lol thanks for reaching out.

[@AntonioLopez-sg4hy]

Could you send that link

[@AntonioLopez-sg4hy]

Im just getting started

[@Tomahawk-rl3ml]

Very beautiful knife👌🏼Great talent you have.Forging is a great art.You are so creative.I only have one question.How did you discover the fun of making knives?

[@Tomahawk-rl3ml]

P.s I am 13 and I have made an ok knife which only has a bevel on one side

[@SharpWorks]

That’s great to see you have the passion for knife making too. I first started in my early teens with just one file and a hacksaw. And from that, once I got more tools and knowledge, I began to make better quality knives. In the beginning it took me forever to make a single knife, but it was worth it to see myself getting better and faster. I wish you luck in your craft. One of the first things I learned is that you can’t let anyone/anything discourage you, you’ll be surprised what you can make with your own hands.

[@hotsauce680]

You are so kind

[@hotsauce680]

The world could use a lot more people like you

[@holdenhsv6714]

Wow a 13 ye old knife maker!!!

[@intoxicated2.023]

Nice one.Next time try to make a wooden handle.You don’t have to if you want to.Your knife is beautiful.

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you! I’ll definitely be making some knives with wood handles in the future.

[@CFG_Carnage]

I killed a buck that I'm pretty proud of so I was wondering would you have any idea how to make a necklace out of its horns?

[@SharpWorks]

Good job on your buck! Unfortunately, I never worked with horn or antler before so I don’t know what’s the best tools/methods to use.

[@CFG_Carnage]

@@SharpWorks I actually found a way, I used my Grimal to make it. Thanks for the reply though.

[@CFG_Carnage]

Do you have a certain upload schedule. If so plz tell me so I can stay updated. I am in the notification squad but that doesn't always work. Plz tell your schedule if you have one it would mean alot. I love your vids and dont want to miss any of them

[@SharpWorks]

Unfortunately as on now, I don’t have a set schedule. I’m trying to upload at least every month or so, but I can never predict when I’ll have enough free time to make and edit a video. Thank you for the support I’m really glad that you enjoy my work. I’m hoping by the end of January to have my next video complete and uploaded.

[@CFG_Carnage]

@@SharpWorks Thanks for replying that's what separates you from other KZbinrs you are actually good to your fans

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you so much. You’re too kind!

[@CFG_Carnage]

@@SharpWorks No thank you, I've never seen a good KZbinr that is in touch with his fans. But I do have one more question do have any ideas on your next vid Like what it will be about.

[@SharpWorks]

I think I’m going to forge out a few spikes that will hopefully help hold my anvil to the ground and reduce vibrations. Since I have to bring my anvil in and out of my shed, I can’t put it on a 100lb log so I was thinking of making some sort of wedge or staple that will hopefully lock the base into the ground better. I’ve been waiting for a decent weekend to do this, one that’s not raining or excessively windy, which has been hard to find in the winter. If weather prevents me from forging, I’ll make a video on another method to force a patina on knives. I filmed it a while ago; it’s just been waiting to be edited.

[@ozonethegreat6948]

Is that 3/8 or 1/2 inch size rebar? Looks great!

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you! It should be 1/2” rebar. My local hardware stores don’t carry anything larger, even though I wish they did.

[@ozonethegreat6948]

@@SharpWorks Same here. One of the issues i have right now is I'm 50/50 on keeping a smooth flat surface when I start working a blade, get those little hammer ding marks on my flat surface. Any advice? Sure it comes with practice and time.

[@SharpWorks]

Ozone The Great I would suggest lighter hammer swings when you get near your desired size. I also heard that if you do light hammer blows while the steel is cooling it’ll help even out those dimples, but I haven’t had enough practice myself to know for sure.

[@ozonethegreat6948]

@@SharpWorks Makes sense and I figured it was hammer control issues. I got a bench grinder and that helped get rid of them. Thanks for the advice!

[@SharpWorks]

Ozone The Great Anytime! I love my bench grinder. It was the first power tool that I got for knife making and I love it for rough profiling. Good luck with the craft!

[@anthonyfeatherstone7696]

I like it. But thats a small handle

[@SharpWorks]

Thank you. I’m still learning how to forge and trying to figure out how much material I’ll need to cut off for each project takes some practice.

[@anthonyfeatherstone7696]

@@SharpWorks its a great video. I like the work. Im getting into forging soon. Haven't built my forge yet. And looking for an affordable hammering surface. Keep it up!!!

[@SharpWorks]

Thanks so much. Best of luck to you, but be warned, forging is addictive! Let me know what you end up choosing as your forging set up.

[@sweedishcarrot3901]

One time I had twenty dollars in my pencil case to buy lunch with.I was only 11 at the time and twenty bucks was a lot for me.Any way we had science and I was doing a worksheet.I was at a table sitting with my 2 friends.There was also another boy who wasn’t really my friend but he got moved to our table for talking.Any way halfway through my worksheet I caught the boy(whose name was Dylan) taking my money out.I thought it was just a joke and I took it back from him.After I finished my worksheet I started to pack up for lunch when I realised the twenty was gone.I knew it was Dylan but he Denied it.My other friends could have never taken it cuz I would’ve saw.I was facing them.The bell rang and Dylan just ran out the door.I searched everywhere there was no chance of me dropping it.For lunch I starved because I didn’t have any food.Ever since I just avoided Dylan.I knew he took it.Looking back I should’ve put the twenty in my pocket but I didn’t.I even thought about taking my money back from his wallet he left on the table a couple of times.But I couldn’t.I didn’t want to be thief and make someone else starve either.Its almost 3 years ago.I don’t know what to do

[@sweedishcarrot3901]

If you are wondering why I posted this on this vid it’s because everyone looks so supportive

[@SharpWorks]

Sweedish Carrot I’m sorry that happened to you, but it sounds like you did the right thing. No need to lower your standards to someone else’s. Now you know to avoid Dylan.

[@CFG_Carnage]

Good job at being the bigger man 👏👏👏👏

[@iyimontageziyi9079]

Report him to the teachers and if that don’t work spin his jaw

[@shanesullivan4699]

Awesome knife. Terrible video.

[@SharpWorks]

Thanks. What was wrong with the video so I know in the future?