Making An Heirloom knife Out Of An Old File

[@theriversexperience9383]

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[@impalervlad1456]

THank you

[@amazinblaze9115]

What shape is this knife I need a template to try it out for myself!

[@kieranlowry645]

beautiful knife and great idea how much would you charge to make 1 please thanks

[@cedriclewis2696]

Awesome

[@kieranlowry645]

would love 1

[@justingriffin5802]

I finally received this beautiful piece of art from my father. It’s hard to describe what it means to us... The quality is second to none. Thank you so, so much for creating this for me!!!

[@theriversexperience9383]

I'm happy that you like it and it was a joy to create. I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

[@joetheblacksmith8071]

Christ only took almost a year

[@rickeybullington68]

@@theriversexperience9383 you done a really great job .I have seen many of knifes made from a file but this is by far the best one that I have seen on utube .

[@chrismee3083]

you're a extremely lucky lad. congrats 👍

[@ITALJUTE]

Wow, I can only dream of someone making such a beautiful thing for me. I hope it gets passed down to your great, great, great, great grandchildren and further.

[@jimbusmaximus4624]

That's a BEAUTIFUL knife! You picked the perfect shape for that thick old file! It screams high quality vintage craftsmanship you can't get from a factory. ✌️

[@013105070510]

That is possibly one of the coolest knife builds I have seen on here. Well done and thank you for sharing!

[@deezball6422]

looks great some modern things on it and itll still be timeless and look nice for years to come

[@JGV_IX]

Astounding workmanship! Truly a heirloom and doing justice to the heritage a tool can have!

[@ricaradovargas8104]

That knife is the most beautiful knife i have ever seen in my life...the shape, color, handle...everything...i'll be dreaming to have one.

[@khure711]

So much knife making content on KZbin anymore that it’s really hard to make a knife stand out in the crowd. Well you got my attention, absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.

[@philponder5460]

Wow in my 50+ yrs of playing with knives that might be the most beautiful knife build ive ever seen. Great job wonderful work.

[@PhillyRacer121]

Id love to do this with one of the files i got from my wife’s grandfather. He was a union boiler maker and then a union electrician later in life. I inherited a ton of his tools including a plethora of files.

[@kotogray8335]

I like it Leaving the file intact on the middle of the blade works really well on this knife

[@jaylintz1683]

Apart from the music bringing back to watching Southern Comfort, lol, the quality craftsmanship of this knife was beyond outstanding.

[@terryoldham108]

You gotta love American craftsmanship. Job well done.

[@wiggsan]

I can't get enough of file knives!! Awesome work, Erick!!

[@ferenczieugen2984]

A very pleasant shape of the blade and the handle, I like that you left the patern of the file on the blade, it looks good but most of all I like the handle, the colors, the shape and the finish, they are all perfect for my eyes. Thanks for the video

[@stormnnorman7769]

Who couldn't love that knife. It's gorgeous, well done!

[@benmerritt5641]

That knife will outlast us all. What a fun video. Thanks for sharing!

[@gnillut]

I really like how elegant it looks from the side. I thought it would look big and fat with that beefy file, making the handle thick. You made it work perfectly! Nicely done!

[@craigerickson-z9q]

Beautiful knife. Really like how the file part was left on it.

[@Ben-ry1py]

Beautiful knife, I love the thickness of the tang and the pattern of the file. Thanks so much for sharing. I started a small file knife about a year ago and got it ready to heat treat, but stalled on it. This is helping me get back on it. Cheers

[@theriversexperience9383]

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@broadspectrum8933]

Fantastic. What's amazing is you made use of an old file and made a durable beautiful knife.

[@jeremeybeck7203]

I am a knife Smith, wanted to say this knife is something to be proud of.

[@brandysigmon9066]

same here

[@zacharywarner1678]

Very nice craftmanship on that bad boy! Great video also thanx.

[@kevinfontenot5907]

Beautiful knife , love the shape. Definitely something to be proud of.

[@darnick54]

A work of art…….absolutely stunning

[@jaymanjay1030]

That is pretty damn sweet and the fact that it has meaning makes it even more spectacular. Nice work

[@bd9375]

Beautiful knife and 1st class workmanship. Love your shop.

[@fredford7642]

That is a really fine knife that would be much appreciated, and a very fine hand it down. My most sincere compliments!

[@tfrowland]

That’s truly beautiful. I love the way the texture fades into the knife face

[@timdoyon1964]

I carve, create and build as a professional woodworker, so I’m a pretty skilled maker myself, and I gotta tell you: good job man! That was an awesome build and the final result was absolutely gorgeous! Your creativity, skill and workmanship are top notch. You have the right to be so proud of your work. You deserve great praise... Beautiful, just beautiful!👍

[@luckywop]

Just diving into knife making. This knife is beautiful, man! I love that you left the file design as it also serves as a cool memorial to the history. Great job

[@bernysoto3096]

Excelente trabajo , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@chetanpanchal5517]

Nice utility knife from an old file. Thanks for your video.

[@3rdgrade738]

the handle is outstanding

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

Can’t believe this was 3 years ago…definitely took a lot of inspiration from this one!…Love the banjo!

[@theriversexperience9383]

Heck yeah lol, it's been a while.

[@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks]

@@theriversexperience9383 Hey, I forgot to ask, there is no “join” button on any of your videos for the members section you’re creating…at least for my YT app. I don’t know if it has something to do with me being on YT premium or not, but I’d like to join…just can’t see how to do it. Let me know.

[@seandanielsen8311]

This knife is epic! I’d be stoked for my dad to pass that onto me !

[@Lou.B]

Great work! I love that you highlighted the character of the original heirloom tool as part of the design! A terrific three-generation treasure.

[@ScubaOz]

Really like how you left the file markings on there, and that grain of the Zebra wood contrasting the laminate, very cool for sure, great knife!

[@ManoNegraCG]

It's not just you - it actually is awesome. Very beautiful piece. I also like how you preserved some of the old file on the blade as a reminder of its history and its previous owner. Two thumbs up!

[@78abmoreno]

I'm normally partial to layered steel but this was a nice piece. And great idea as an heirloom.

[@bjones2513]

I’d say that it turned out absolutely beautiful and what good craftsmanship. Outstanding!

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you very much!

[@bjones2513]

@@theriversexperience9383 anytime!

[@davidperez4325]

great job. i just wish if i knew about this type of hobby back a few years ago, i might be making my own. sorry i missed that window. arthritis. its a bummer

[@asaalul4561]

Excellent material and workmanship. Worthy of a collection. Thank you for sharing.

[@lencoGaming]

This knife is awesome, I had seen lots of knives making videos but only commented on this video so far, its because I love this knife and enjoyed seeing you makes this knife. Thank you

[@stjohnsriverrat7161]

Beutiful job with super end results.

[@reneericci1398]

THAT is a perfect knife. I'd love to see it with a nice quilted maple handle or something with a lot of chatoyance.

[@DreadSpawn1]

Definitely a knife worth handing down for generations to come.

[@jjosifek1]

You, sir, have some skill! That is one damn fine piece!

[@Gunn4u]

Beautiful work , would love one . Looks like a good skinner too.

[@Gunn4u]

I so love this knife I have to have one. I will send you my contact info to your email. I am so exited!!!

[@zekejohnson4995]

It would have been super cool to have seen the reaction from your friend when he seen it. Super cool knife.

[@gregh7766]

That is a beautiful repurposed tool into a blade! Thanks for putting this on line!

[@BananasFroggy]

Very nice knife, and what's catching MY eye, is the shop! Tidy, neat, arranged, very pleasing to see!

[@kurtbilinski1723]

On top of it being something that his grandchildren and great grandchildren can admire, is that they can watch it being made on YT, pretty much forever.

[@paulhanley6571]

Truly a work of beauty

[@АртемийКлочанов]

There's full-tang, and then there's this. Awesome build!

[@theriversexperience9383]

Nice and thick!

[@700bond700]

I'm willing to trade my wife for that knife. she has a strong back and good teeth.

[@theriversexperience9383]

HAHA, this is an amazing comment!

[@strengthchain]

But can she catch a chicken? That's becoming important these days, lol

[@David-xy5sd]

Teeth are overrated 😉😉😉

[@p.dejong4160]

Shane Van Wyk thats the reason why he still has his own teeth

[@stevenross5859]

mines got a crook back and no teeth she cant bite ya but shell give ya a nasty suck !! luv the knife brilliant job she a work of art !! thanks old mate!

[@Stepjam1]

Spectacular knife. Absolutely amazing creativity and craftsmanship. 👍

[@Seniorsix]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@mylife6453]

Super fine knife! Really great functional shape too.

[@retiredtom1654]

What a nice way to keep a family heirloom. Different job for the tool but the "soul" of the piece has been past down...

[@janetjackson7031]

One million views and 1.6k comments on my favorite knife! I’m so proud of you son!

[@mikeperreira3451]

Who the hell are the thumbs down people... I’d really love to see their craftsmanship.

[@CarlAquaForce]

How do you even see the thumbs down number? 🤔

[@freedomisntfreeamerica7151]

Awesome job! Looks great! The blade was a little short for my tastes, but that's me. I'm sure the son will love it. 👍

[@onurkarabulut2429]

It is really a very nice knife. The body size and thickness are very nice. I really like

[@williamgrissom1995]

I wish I could afford a knife like that with an all macarta handle on the grip slabs for my EDC. Great looking knife. Thank you for making and sharing the video. Subscribed

[@triune_blades]

If you ordered one one from me, it wouldn't be ridiculously priced. Look me up on Instagram and/or Facebook. 😊

[@riavanniekerk3596]

Absolutely love this knife... wow.. awesome.. greetings from South Africa..

[@donavantew8278]

Job well done 👍. Well done indeed

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you!

[@jameshattaway7017]

Wow. Really beautiful knife.

[@smashrhythm]

I would be very proud to own a knife like that

[@rohitmitra7814]

Great what to say. No words. Just BEAUTIFUL. Gorgeous..👌👍

[@Abda.lkader.gta89]

Wonderful beauty. Finishing a knife is very beautiful. It is nice to have such a knife. I hope you have a beautiful knife like this. Thank you, brother

[@stradostrado]

Great job making that knives. I just got almost done making a knife out of a horseshoer's rasp. I still need to do the final sharpening on my 6" belt sander. I wanted to put the brass lanyard pin in the end of the handle like you did but I had to settle for 4 brass screws because of a stupid mistake while sanding. I made my own sheath that turned out ok ( not my best work). All in all it's 75% to your 100% perfection. It's stout. I also have a large Old Nickelson that I have cut out and will be working on next. It's 1/8 of an inch thick and now I have some great ideas because of your video. I found both files metal detecting in 1985 here close to home.

[@theriversexperience9383]

That is awesome. What a story to go with them too, as they are found treasure.

[@maelf7921]

hi, i really like the design of the knife, you could give us the patterns please

[@PabloEnoc01]

Wow, great craftsmanship and you make it look doable!

[@darthbaker820]

I have some of my grandfather's old files and would love to meet a knife for my daughter. Great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Sporty looking and nice craftsmanship.

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you!

[@MrZoo223]

That is hands down the most beautiful knife I've ever seen.

[@frankpineda1832]

That’s a beautiful knife, good video. 👍🏼👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ytwilhemg]

What a beautiful piece you made there, when your clients ask for a knife how many days o time do you need for deliver the piece? Love your work. 🔪

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you! It really depends on the design of the knife and the difficulty. I try to make sure I leave enough room in my time estimates for life stuff to happen, if I get it done before that then that's just a plus lol.

[@zamrizain4873]

One 4 me to...

[@stayhealthy6954]

Awesome and beautiful knive.

[@ryanshaw3543]

Stunning knife dude but... please lower the volume of the music. No problem with the actual banjo ditty itself rather it's just a little too loud so that it distracts a little

[@stevie8763]

I am going to put a bid on some old files. Don't have anywhere near your amount of equipment but I will have a go with what I have and see how it turns out.

[@abhijitghosh5662]

This knife felt sharp even before it was made.

[@ITALJUTE]

One of the most beautiful knives I've ever seen. You're right to be proud.

[@FrancoSattamini]

Absolutely awesome work!

[@brianminkc]

Shes a beauty. Your very good at that trade.

[@marklenz7065]

Beautiful. You video makes me want to accelerate the completion of my wood shop and incorporate some metal working tools into the process. Thank you for the video.

[@TheMadSqu]

I have to admit that I am a littlebit jealous that its not my knife...

[@darrylstarkey962]

Wonderful craftsmanship a very fine knife

[@christiandolan4421]

Great knife , but STOP with that annoying music. Had to turn the volume down!!

[@jakobwheelhand9907]

Gorgeous your freehanding is second-to-none Sir

[@theriversexperience9383]

Thank you!

[@celtdawg01]

Would like for the 127 people that disliked this video to post videos of their own.

[@aisabygrave5901]

Trolls will be trolls. They're always gona be there and there isn't anything we do about it.

[@TheMotownPhilly]

I think that knife is a work of art. Heritage blade. Good work

[@theriversexperience9383]

thanks!

[@johnnyboy1586]

Should have read your coment further down about you tempering the steel 🥴

[@jro341]

Nice work! I've been through a bunch of files being a machinist for 25 years. I need to make some knives. Thanks for the video.

[@muratkose4800]

Süper l want this kanife

[@smokechaser529]

Beautiful knife...I really like this design...

[@topherz9109]

Hanzo:If you should run into GOD, GOD himself would be cut. Great video and what a great looking knife

[@americanfreedom2324]

I really like stock removal. Less chance for fractures and cold shuts. The buffing wheel in the press is a cool idea. I have had close calls with buffing wheel on bench grinder and actually damaged a blade I was working on because it caught and threw it into the grinder guard.

[@simonkangiser6183]

Dude,please for The love of God, get a guard on that grinder. I am watching this returning from the ER to stitch a grinder wound back together from not having guard on.

[@TekamsTheOne]

A guard on the grinder????? What about that band saw??? Yikes haha