⚡ Open Sourced RBO Templates Here - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tpGxrP_NCXzY40mHO1tjBhOCKQETKSb8?usp=sharing 🗡This Video's Knife Template - www.patreon.com/posts/harbor-freight-105137133?Link& 🛠 Supplemental Supplies Used In This Build: Iron Wood Scales - amzn.to/3RaChxt Fancy 1/8'' Pin - amzn.to/3R6TEiL 1084 Steel - popsknife.supplies/collections/steel/products/1084 🛠 Suggested Beginner Tools / Items: Grobet 6'' File - amzn.to/3zLR0Hc Long Gooseneck Light - amzn.to/3fcEyYO Cheap Drill Press - amzn.to/4c0GpIC Bauer Bandsaw - www.harborfreight.com/10-amp-deep-cut-variable-speed-band-saw-64194.html Bandsaw Stand (SWAG) - amzn.to/4bBTZ53 🎥 Tutorial Videos: Knife Handle Drilling Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYvMoGCdqtWfY7c 1084 Heat Treating - kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOsmoqtltx-ibs Easy Plunge Lines - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXjLcpeZg8aZnqM Free Hand Grinding - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3myn2qOaN9soqM 🙏All Social Media Links: linktr.ee/redbeardops ✖Twitter: twitter.com/RedBeardOps
@clarencesmith23056 ай бұрын
FYI you can use MAPP gas in place of regular propane, it's a hotter flame.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
@@clarencesmith2305 For sure!
@WannabeWoodsman6 ай бұрын
To add to your harbor freight list, get a hardwood dolly. The wood that is used is maple, a great all around wood. The bigger the dolly, the more scales available. The large one, in my location, is LESS than $20 and will provide MULTIPLE sets of scales
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Good idea!
@adonut4u27 күн бұрын
Ideally you’d go buy the wood elsewhere.. Unless you want the 4 caster wheels for something, that seems wasteful.
@JoeSyxpack5 ай бұрын
The needle file set is super handy. I've used them for so many projects and they hold their edge for quite a while.
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
They sure do!
@sleazy1drache6 ай бұрын
This definitively proves the point that fancy tools are not necessary... but also that the skills of the craftman make all the difference. Thanks for sharing this cool and didactic video!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the build and the concept!
@samdahlandsonsforge6 ай бұрын
Great concept for a video. There is so many folks trying to get their starts and this really points them in the right direction.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks man. I agree; getting started can be daunting.
@samdahlandsonsforge6 ай бұрын
@@RedBeardOps the calculation you had at the end was perfect. I do have to ask, how many hours do you think you had into making that knife, including the buying and design stage?
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
@@samdahlandsonsforge Man that's a hard one; I'm not a full time maker, so a lot of these project span over the course of a month. It only took me a few hours to get to the store and back. Drew up the knife in about 1 hour and had it traced out in Fusion 360 for the PDF. I think if I had no other obligations, I could have gotten the knife done in one weekend.
@samdahlandsonsforge6 ай бұрын
@@RedBeardOps oh yeah man for sure. I have thought about doing a “knife cost” video and just explaining the materials, tools, and time cost. I was figuring for beginners between 10- 20 hours depending on tooling and attempts they made with failures.
@christopherzdana90606 ай бұрын
I haven't stopped by the channel in awhile, but being a Harbor Freight addict... color me intrigued.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad you enjoyed this one. My cart always ends up more full than I expected leaving that store!
@christopherzdana90606 ай бұрын
@@RedBeardOps Solid stuff, man. Dug it! If you ever end up doing this again, the HFT Central Machinery 1"x30" belt sander can usually be had for ~$30. Thanks again!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
@@christopherzdana9060 100% true! that was actually my "first grinder" --- I decided to go a little more basic on this one, but you're spot on
@christopherzdana90606 ай бұрын
@@RedBeardOps Dude, I use that little beast so much. I picked it up years ago and it always finds its way into a project. I'm primarily a woodworker, but enjoy watching blade smithing/knife making as a "one day!", since it's pretty woodworking adjacent with several shared tools and skill sets. Thanks again for the video, I'll be sure to stop by more often. ;)
@terryobrien93352 ай бұрын
Wow! I love it. Beautiful end-result. I love your teaching manner, teaching voice, videography skills. Nice time spent with you in your shop (via KZbin)
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it sir! Cheers!
@MrJohney6 ай бұрын
This would be an awesome challenge 👏 . This is a great way to get more people into making knives.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Glad you like it! Cheers
@YoutubeFanatic9165 ай бұрын
Man i love this video. I never did anything like this before or even own alot of those tools but ive been watching knife making videos consistently for a year now. Definitely gives me a exact number of what I'll need and what the prices are. This is dope as hell and im sharing this with my buddies!!!!!
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your builds sir!
@garyamusic3 күн бұрын
Nice job RB! I've made a few knives in my day and that one you made is impressive for sure. Start putting your makers mark on them!
@RedBeardOps3 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked the build. I generally do put my mark on em, but not for the demo knives like this one. Cheers!
@ryeguycoulter6 ай бұрын
This was a phenomenal video. I've purchased few pre-ground blades and made the handles and sheaths, but you've given me the confidence to finally try a blade.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Good luck with your builds!
@norcalbowhunter32646 ай бұрын
Funny you upload this while I’m searching for videos exactly on this topic. Great video as always. Thank you for these, they’ve been so instrumental in my journey as a knife maker.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Heck yeah, glad they're helpful! They're fun to do... I feel like I should do a "back to basics" build once a year.
@norcalbowhunter32646 ай бұрын
@@RedBeardOpsIt's definitely fun watching all the new techniques and tools you've picked up over the years and seeing you grow and share that wisdom. I'm still making knives using this more basic method. I saved up to get a portaband and swag table, and a wen drill press, but the rest is still angle grinder and a file jig lol. I'm hoping to get some extra money in June and if I do I'm going to be buying the Brodbeck Grinder kit and then I'll need to learn how to use a 2x72 😅
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
@@norcalbowhunter3264 Very nice!
@jvmiller19956 ай бұрын
@@norcalbowhunter3264 I made a simple wood stand my babsaw sits into. Took me 30 min to build and I cust put a clamp on the trigger. You can grab a saw as low as 100 bucks if you watch. Mine cut railroad Iron like butter. Not even 3 min. It was after market blade but it had no trouble at all. look into building a treadmill 2 x72 grinder.
@jamie.maclennan29 күн бұрын
This is the first video I've seen from your channel, and I'm ready to watch many more! Some people get all the gear and have no idea, but it was great to see you prove that it can be done on a budget!
@RedBeardOps29 күн бұрын
Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoy making these type of videos about once a year to show off the low tech ways!
@jamesherndon35042 ай бұрын
Great video. The harbor freight 1x30 belt sander is a fantastic tool for doing your profiles and bevels as well.
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
100% - Cheers sir!
@rudraighАй бұрын
I have that sander. I wouldn't call it "fantastic". In fact the platen is terrible. I've made a couple of mods to make it better. I did use it for shaping handles on wooden wasters that I used to make. I actually removed the platen for that. Yeah, the main issues are lack of power and a shit platen.
@JosephOlson-ui2pg5 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. It's encouraging. Wayne Goddard said if you got to make knives, nothing stops you. On the other end of the spectrum is the ones who keep buying stuff and making plans, but don't quite get started.
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
This is true!
@danielanthony96213 ай бұрын
You made my favorite style of skinner. Really the only style of skinner I use. I love the slightly longer handle and the wider blade. Very good Craftsmanship! Thanks for this video!
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! Cheers!
@THR33STEP6 ай бұрын
That knife looks great!! I would buy that in a heartbeat!!
@mike-carrigan6 ай бұрын
Great video. My first, and well only knife so far was completely hand made with files, hacksaw, and sanding paper while in Iraq. Heat treat didn't go well, the blade is only RC52 (I tested at the machine shop I work at now). I am so close to getting my shop building cleaned out and ready I can taste it.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Heck yeah man! Best of luck getting your shop going! While I'm sure you'll make higher performing knives in your future; that first knife out of RC52 will hold a special spot in your heart for sure.
@kellyskinner101Ай бұрын
First time seeing your videos. I did subscribe. Thank you for showing me how to do this with basic tools. Great video.
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your builds!
@AxelXeron4 ай бұрын
I chuckled to myself when I saw your vise attached to a 2x4 being held by your Wilton vise 😂 Not throwing shade, nice work.
@RedBeardOps4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! lol
@DavidCadena-h1l22 күн бұрын
An excellent video tutorial. Knife was simple and well executed. Well done Sir 👏
@RedBeardOps21 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sdnlawrence56402 ай бұрын
A beautiful little knife. Thanks for the idea and the insider pro tips. This would be an excellent camp knife.
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Cheers!
@timfoster50433 ай бұрын
I like this! This is an excellent example of thinking. Thinking your way from problem to solution, using cheap tools to make symmetry and accuracy. Subscribed.
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Gundyadventures4 ай бұрын
Great video. I appreciate the budget friendly options you showed.
@RedBeardOps4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mgannotti6 ай бұрын
Great video. So many folks think $$ has to get in the easy but I know I started on a literal shoestring budget. Most of my first equipment was Harbor Freight. Heck I still have a bunch of Harbor Freight equipment 👍
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
So true! Doesn't take much to turn out quality work!
@benjaminsente74306 ай бұрын
Simple, yet elegant.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-ww4od4jl1f3 ай бұрын
*Very well made knife. Also nicer than most shown here. Congratulations! 🙂*
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@meltin90265 ай бұрын
I ran my knife shop for 7 years using things from harbor freight. Used the 4x36 belt sander and the $70 drill press. I used to make some really nice knives. Have to improve some things, but I did very well with the set up
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
For sure! THanks for your comment
@Richard--338176 ай бұрын
Entertaining. The 90 second epoxy was a WTF, glad it was you that had to deal with it.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
LOL... yeah... I could have done some things to make that easier on myself for sure.... I forgot to clean the scales before mixing it... so that was a big waste of time. I'm surprised it ended good
@drunkwoodswyllia48855 ай бұрын
Wow that’s very impressive Sir!! Cool camp knife!!
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@jeffreyknotts4148Ай бұрын
Using your video, I can finally make my own knife. Thanks!
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@wildfree42036 ай бұрын
That was an absolute badass awesome!! You've made a beautiful piece of cutlery!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@basshunter28696 ай бұрын
Beautiful knife! Love the chunky handle 😊
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@edanpino-xt1ph6 ай бұрын
This helped me get some much needed perspective. I already have a 1x30 and a drill press, so I just need an angle grinder and I’ll be good for making knives. I’ll have to be sending them to get heat treated though, which I’m not opposed to
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with that! Good luck with your builds!
@sudo_nym6 ай бұрын
Great job, James! And congrats on the 100k subs!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@rudraighАй бұрын
Huh! I used to make wooden wasters and the techniques that you use for your scales are exactly the same that I used for the handles on my wasters. I've never made a metal knife but after a couple of your vids, I think I have the skill set and the tools to do a creditable job. Thanks! Edit: I had to add ... those pins are SICK!
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Awesome! Good luck with your build!
@animusreptorcrafting6 ай бұрын
i'd like to point out that if you have a granite slab or pane of glass to use as a reference flat, you can glue or tape your sand paper down at the edge to sharpen your knife, works great for chisels and plane irons too
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Good point!
@TheRedhawke3 ай бұрын
I’ve used a piece of black marble tile from HD for years. It still works great, I haven’t broken it yet.
@Dadbod20194 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I have been considering getting into this, but the price point was too high, this could get me started as I could slowly build up to bigger tools
@RedBeardOps4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dubtheeditor6 ай бұрын
holy cannoli 90 second curing epoxy!? You absolute madman lol. I have to do dry runs with 5 minute cure just so I know it'll go somewhat smoothly. Great premise for a video and outstanding execution. Most of my starting tools came from harbor freight and most of them still serve some purpose 3 years later. Only tool to ever give me a problem was the bauer band saw, but it was quickly replaced under the extended warranty.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Very nice! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah I should have had my ducks in a better row with that epoxy. I've been running that Baur for like 4 years now; almost surprised it's still going!
@benjaminsente74306 ай бұрын
I love this. Very educational.
@borneo4x45 ай бұрын
Great build. Simple, straightforward and nice pratical shape.. all easily manageable except for the furnace.
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@Babymoonblades6 ай бұрын
Awesome video to help people get into making knives without breaking the bank.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@Babymoonblades6 ай бұрын
@@RedBeardOps I always enjoy your videos, brother. We can all pick things up from each other.
@chrismayo49023 ай бұрын
My absolute favorite pattern knife! That’s a beauty!
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnreavis50245 ай бұрын
Red Beard any tips on a good 1 burner forge for a beginner? I have 14 knives right now that need heat treating. I refuse to pay someone to do it for me. Any suggestions plz sir? Your videos are awesome love the way you explain the grits of belts used and why you use them!!!!
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Well you could make something like this pretty cheap - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooC6k4uYd7R9ntk Or get an Atlas Forge - atlasknife.com/product/atlas-mini-forge-v2-stainless/ Or if you want bigger build an Apollo - housemade.us/collections/apollo-forge
@18echo5 ай бұрын
Bravo 👏 Superb craftsmanship .💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@CrackedPlates2 ай бұрын
Such a good knife for what you used
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@leoleo74866 ай бұрын
Un grand merci pour ta vidéo ! J'ai beaucoup appris comme dans ta première vidéo pour débutant. Encore merci et à bientôt !
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Content que tu aies aimé! Acclamations!
@wyattlouisjane75846 ай бұрын
Great video thanks, you don't need expensive gear to make a great knife as you've shown. I still make a few myself with very little but yeah, love your work.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Cheers!
@Jim-np9it5 ай бұрын
Perfect! Great job, thanks.
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@StarsForward6 ай бұрын
I completely understand, agree with, and relate to your sentiments of always spending more money in Harbor Freight than planned! 😂
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
It's a thing for sure! lol
@AnthonyT-js9yg6 ай бұрын
Thie is an AWESOME tutorial!!! Thank you for doing this!!!!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Anthony_Williams121615 күн бұрын
Great video man!
@RedBeardOps14 күн бұрын
Appreciate it!
@TonySeverioKnives6 ай бұрын
Good job brother. I use several harbor freight tools. Mostly grinding wheels, clamps etc.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Right on; cheers sir!
@KenMoss-musicАй бұрын
Very impressd...good job
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@CALDues5 ай бұрын
Geeze! The guys that use the carts must have much more understanding wives than me. If I can't carry it all to the counter I better save it for the next day. Amazing video. You always do a great job to cover all the bases. Maybe not heirloom quality but at least $160 of that total spent will be able to be used on the next project with Harbor Freight being Harbor Freight you could possibly knock that down $50 with sales and such over several months. Thanks for another great video!👊
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Lol, glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
@greyscout013 ай бұрын
I like the beginners video. One question... where did the steel blank come from? An HF tool, or special order? Thanks.
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
You'll need to order the 1080/1084 online. Here is an amazon link to some steel - amzn.to/470cr64 Many knife supply shops sell it as well
@MASI_forging6 ай бұрын
Great technique. The knife looks beautiful 👏👏
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@geico19753 ай бұрын
I'd love to try this, but I think I need more videos on the whole heat treating and cooling the steel side of things:) HA!
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Good luck with your build! Heat Treating = kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOsmoqtltx-ibs
@brandon87ize5 ай бұрын
Question, I’m hoping to get started making soon. How’s the 1084 edge retention and hardness when heat treated like this?
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
I've had great success with the performance of 1084. I think you'll be pleased.
@DaDon131313Ай бұрын
Have you ever used Mesquite for scales? I'm thinking about using it for my first knife.
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Hmmmm I've never tried!
@DaDon13131329 күн бұрын
@@RedBeardOps On your glue up, as a helicopter mechanic, I never use anything faster than a 5-minute epoxy for any glue up. I love Harbor Freight for a lot of my tools, but the cheap sharpening stone is cheap, it is cheaply made as well.
@turdferguson17564 ай бұрын
If you enjoy making the occasional knife out of "unknownium", those small Habor Freight nail puller/pry bars (the ones about 12 or 15" long) will make a surprisingly good knife. There is enough flat on one to make a knife about the length of the one here. I have made several that look almost identical to that one, and all have been excellent. They sharpen and hold an edge very well. I heated the steel until a magnet no longer would stick to it and quenched in oil. The bars are like $3-$4 dollars.
@RedBeardOps4 ай бұрын
Very Nice!
@chrismansfield31266 ай бұрын
Great video. You make it look so easy with expensive tools. You make look even easier with basic tools. Thats what i have tried to use for the last year and a half with no food luck. Its made me lose interest. I have issues with all things i guess. Grinding and bevels. Proper Heat treating and sharpening. I am trying to get back at it. Just moved back in august from michigan to florida. Still trying to work out a work area. Was the shed in michigan but here in florida not much room because my neighbors are closer. We live in a sub with an hoa😢😢
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Good luck with your craft sir! It takes time to get the nack for sure
@chrismansfield31266 ай бұрын
Definitely seems like it does. Wish i could share some pictures for some added knowledge.
@TooTall5536 ай бұрын
Outstanding video very informative 👌 Rick from SoCal
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
@priority26 ай бұрын
Another excellent video! I sourced my granite “surface plate” from a local memorial shop that makes gravestone markers. They had many nice size “falloff” pieces that they were happy to sell me. Mine is 12” x 18” x 1” and I was charged $20 😊
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Niccceeee
@joeminter9016 ай бұрын
Great concept and great project/video.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@kennethomeara98486 ай бұрын
Well done!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@albertwashingtonjr20894 ай бұрын
Quite a beautiful job I must say.
@RedBeardOps4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@K2LNick2 ай бұрын
always love these videos. "I used all harbor freight stuff!" - proceeds to use many things they did not get there.
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! ....
@TheClaudfry5 ай бұрын
Terrific Video! Thanks for Sharing!
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Cheers!
@JSmith-nn5mi6 ай бұрын
What is the steel you started with and where do you get it? Very nice thank you.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
1084 and you can find it all over. Look at pops knife supply and alpha knife supply
@STUFFWEDO6 ай бұрын
Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Isheian5 ай бұрын
Ok. Great starting video and yeah I have most of the tools. But you missed three big points, where to get the steel, which steel is recommended for an absolute newb, and what to price the knife if your gonna sell it.
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Get 1084 for any of the major knife supply shops. And for new knife makers... probably the best bet is to give them away to family and friends not only for cool gifts, but also for testing.
@kraftaculousgreekgodofcraf1113Ай бұрын
Hi, newb here. What metal was used? Or what should I use for my first time trying? I have no one to yell at me for using the oven so I should be good messing that up. Great video!
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
I suggest using 1084 to start. It's a forgiving steel to work with.
@1badombre823 ай бұрын
I went to HF to get that $14 angle grinder. They were out of that and next 2 cheapest ones. I ended up having to get the $35 and im glad I did. I do a lot of grinding and I'm really tough on my grinders.
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
Niccceeee
@havoc3mr6 ай бұрын
Great guide J
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Blizake542 ай бұрын
I sure appreciate the cost break down. There are so many how to videos using tools very few can afford. I wonder how many work hours did it take to complete? How many could you make before the tools failed? How much could you sell one for? What are comparable knives selling for?
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! I could make a knife like this in a weekend. Not sure how many these tools could make, but I bet a ton... How much to sell for is debatable. If you're just starting out it won't be much. I sold most of my first knives for a little over the cost of materials and to friends and family. I don't make comparable knives to this one since my general knives have a much higher level of fit and finish.
@bigGeo54606 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful blade you made and the handle is nuttin to sneeze at either brother, just found out about your channel and subscribed 🇺🇲😎🙏🗡️⚔️🔪🗡️
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the build!
@MrNonStopOrator6 ай бұрын
You should offer in person courses with like 3 people at a time I’d love to learn more about knife making and start making them for family and friends also, your work is very quality 👍🏼
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! maybe one day!
@TCCBLADES6 ай бұрын
Man I really appreciate your videos
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@erichealey14346 ай бұрын
Great video.
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kevinarco98276 ай бұрын
This was an excellent video, thank you!!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
@berwickacres6 ай бұрын
Great video
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@TangoDownProduction2 ай бұрын
Can you use old motor oil for the quench.
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
I would advise against it. Canola is cheap, cleaner, and will not throw-off potentially harmful fumes.
@fredb78146 ай бұрын
Great Video n Idea behind IT.... Started Out Like that but wouldnt do it Like that again....would buy a cheap beltgrinder to Speed Things Up. Although with Files U learn patience.good Thing when IT comes to knifemaking 😅
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
For sure! Cheers
@mazonbulk733 ай бұрын
great video, always wanted to know how to make a knife
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@gregorygolden12965 ай бұрын
Great Video. Do you "Normalize" your knives?
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
I generally do... I feel it's mor important when forging is involved... but normally do even with stock removal kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOsmoqtltx-ibssi=pM1-dl_Fnyq4QvE0
@genemyersmyers6710Ай бұрын
Very cool ,this old boomer is gonna try it ,THANKS.
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Good luck with your build!
@davidisthisАй бұрын
Harbor freight has a belt grinder. I think it's $60. It was when I got it. It could use some modifications. A mirror speed control of nice
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
Good option to start out! Probably a little fast, but I bet it can get the job done
@tomedelkowski65672 ай бұрын
which steel did you take for the project, i missed that on the final list.
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
I used a bar of 1084 and HF tools to make the knife.
@adrianlouviere76506 ай бұрын
Very very very NICE! Thank YOU!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL135 ай бұрын
I strongly suggest the 4 sided diamond from harbor freight over the stone. The stone is horrible especially if you aren’t very experienced with the correct pressure and holding an angle. It’s super soft and crumbly and dishes out super fast. The diamond doesn’t last super long but it stays flat and removes material well. Definitely worth the few extra dollars
@RedBeardOps5 ай бұрын
Nice, thanks for the comment!
@gregpassmore77166 ай бұрын
Cool build
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@6Sally56 ай бұрын
Great job!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@micahpickering20682 ай бұрын
Have you tried using one of the files from harbor freight to make a blade?
@RedBeardOps2 ай бұрын
I haven't, but I bet they could
@xxitz_pr0gxx6313 ай бұрын
Big W on this video!
@RedBeardOps3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@connormarsh25352 күн бұрын
Where did you get your soft fire brick?
@RedBeardOps2 күн бұрын
ordered mine from amazon - amzn.to/3VG4Q8t - lots of options on there
@geraldstamour13126 ай бұрын
Dope AF results, @RedBeardOps! Pair this up with an equally dope sheath and you've got something worthy of a high-end sporting goods catalog/retailer!
@RedBeardOps6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@bulldogkesel291Ай бұрын
Very nice lowe
@francisplante-bm6emАй бұрын
What insulation material is used in de glass door of the toaster oven?
@RedBeardOpsАй бұрын
amzn.to/4fjczR6
@BarryCastle-n2e4 ай бұрын
I would like a pdf on the knife you made with harbor freight tool's just starting out knife making