I hope this helps inspire someone that may not have the tools to get out there and try this. You can do it! If you have any questions just give me a shout. Thanks for watching!
@bashkillszombies2 ай бұрын
Might I suggest a broken back seax design, leaving the "blade" edge untouched with the cutting wheel, thus regulating the temp far better, and instead removing material from the spine?
@TonySeverioKnives2 ай бұрын
Here ya go, a Seax for ya. 👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eamXloNuqdySgqMsi=O9uW6epR93bEBAra
@justingoodman5600 Жыл бұрын
Great job Mr Tony. Like ADVENTUREFEVER said “No more excuses people”. They have seen it done and now they can use a hair dryer and pvc drain pipe to make a sheath for it. Totally functional and hand made. Total cost under $50
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. I made several of my first knives with a file and sandpaper. I heat treated and tempered them with a torch. It’s slow but also achievable. This is another method that eliminates everything but tempering and a little hand sanding. I plan to make a simple kydex sheath for it which is also very easy and achievable by anyone. Thanks for watching!
@Duckrabbit_Forging Жыл бұрын
Something to consider for anyone who tries this is that some files, especially newer ones, are case hardened. This means that only the outside is hard and the core is still soft. Thats good for files because it means they don't snap as easily. It also means you wont get a good knife out of it without hardening it. Just something to consider.
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Yep. That’s why I used an old Nicholson. Thanks for watching!
@Gilgamesh_King_Of_Uruk4 ай бұрын
Good tip. I've been buying a couple old files for a buck or two everytime I go to a flea market and breaking it a little on the tip ofthe ones you're considering using for a knife let's you check out the interior grain and you can always just clean up the tip after on case hardened ones and use them as files anyways if they're not too dull.
@TonySeverioKnives4 ай бұрын
@Gilgamesh_King_Of_Uruk yes indeed. 🙂
@johnrhodes33502 ай бұрын
The significant point it that you can't through-harden it, because the core doesn't contain enough carbon and or other alloying elements. The centre is a mild steel.
@Duckrabbit_Forging2 ай бұрын
@@johnrhodes3350 yes and no, depends on how the file is made
@ChrisR676 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive, the handle notches made the wrap look spot on! Great job
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah that helps keep it in place and keeps it from being too large. 😁
@TheOGfrenchy Жыл бұрын
Great video Tony!!! it was because of a similar video that I got started making knives started with a file! Videos like this are great to inspire people to get into the craft!!!!!!
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was my hope to inspire folks that may want to get into the craft but don’t have the tools yet. Thanks for watching!
@TheOGfrenchy Жыл бұрын
@@TonySeverioKnives later today I’m going to review a new 2 x 42 belt grinder from grizzly! Tons of features for 300 dollars! I have a feeling this machine will be the go-to for people who can’t afford a 2x72 and are sick and tired of their 1x30 like myself! 😂 come check out the video later today! Thanks Tony!!!
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
@theogladouceur1986 awesome man! Can’t wait to see!
@willardjames2685 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking your time to make this video Mr. Severio!
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome my friend!
@AaronCain-y6d29 күн бұрын
Absolutely awesome 👌 thank u & what a great video & job!
@TonySeverioKnives29 күн бұрын
Thanks! You’re welcome. 🙂
@seribas19 күн бұрын
Super cool man really liked the video
@TonySeverioKnives19 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@cseverio Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Love the music, loved the blade, and the hard work constantly put in on these!
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy!
@dannyspring51468 ай бұрын
Looks great to me.
@TonySeverioKnives8 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
@lc17178 ай бұрын
Respectable skills. Well done.
@TonySeverioKnives8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@janneskruger0018 ай бұрын
Thank you. That was downright impressive!
@TonySeverioKnives8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙂
@TewaAya3 ай бұрын
So this is how those tourist trap blades are made. Although a diamond sharpening tool could help sharpen a better apex for those 65+ hrc metals.
@TonySeverioKnives3 ай бұрын
I’ wouldn’t know how those blades are made but this one was properly tempered and no longer close to 65 Hrc. It sharpens just like any other blade. 🙂
@adrianpike73364 ай бұрын
U re a genius,u re old but i can see a real man...only few left these days. Respect!
@TonySeverioKnives4 ай бұрын
Thanks. 🙂
@bobbyvjones20457 ай бұрын
I appreciate your dedication to knife making. Totally inspired!!
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend.
@RockSteel-mi3ib6 ай бұрын
A gorgeous knife, you did a great job.
@TonySeverioKnives6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SemicrazyMagatrucker7 ай бұрын
Excellent love the wrap
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@ambushthesniper57299 ай бұрын
Very inspirational and thanks for showcasing your skills sir. Look forward to making my own file knife using the same methods.
@TonySeverioKnives9 ай бұрын
Awesome! I’m glad you got something out of it. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@ChrisBarnard-vd2fj5 ай бұрын
I would brag about it, great work, thank you for sharing 🙂
@TonySeverioKnives5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@zachreavis13457 ай бұрын
I have the exact same ceramic and rod. I love it!!!!
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
Sweet! They are hard to find now. Hang on to it! 🙂
@richardbranton190 Жыл бұрын
You will be surprised of the knives people make with hardly any tools. I made my first knives with a modified 4x36 sander and they turned out really good. I used two map gas torches set up facing each other to do the heat treat. Don't let not having good tools keep you from having fun. Good tools just make the job go easier and faster but you don't need them 👍 great video
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Got that right! Did the same thing when I started. Used a file and sand paper then graduated to a craftsman 4x36. Then I bought a cheap 2x72 and made a good many. I now used what’s left of that first 2x72 on my surface grinder. 😂
@willardjames2685 Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea!
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@davidergle932011 ай бұрын
Nice video, good looking knife.
@TonySeverioKnives11 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@user-Rockstar119 күн бұрын
Very nice one thing I learned about using files though as they rust easily I don't know if that was just mine or what I made two or three of them and they tended to rust I mean I used them outside but they got Rusty even in the drawer 10:47
@TonySeverioKnives19 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yes they will rust. But that’s normal for any high carbon steel. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@RD-qb2qt2 ай бұрын
How much time between the two tempers in the oven ?
@TonySeverioKnives2 ай бұрын
Not too long. I cool it down to room temp then go for round two.
@RaulHernandez-kn4lm7 ай бұрын
Where do I get a scribe like that to score the blade.
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
This is one I made but you can get one at a hardware or big box store in the tools section around drills bits and other small tools. You can also make one from a broke drill bit by sharpening it to a point.
@RaulHernandez-kn4lm7 ай бұрын
@@TonySeverioKnives Thanks for the response.
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
@RaulHernandez-kn4lm you’re welcome 🙂
@ShabanSabra17 ай бұрын
May God always enlighten and grant you success I am following you from Egypt If the hand was plastic, it would be better instead of floss
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. 🙂
@rahman.3457 Жыл бұрын
excellent My teacher 🎉🎉🎉😍
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thanks. 😁
@cookiemonster887710 ай бұрын
Sir, could this project be done with a horizonal 4.3-Amp 4"x36" belt sander or a 5-Amp 8" variable speed bench grinder? If so, would one be better than the other? If at all applicable, how would either one stack against the angle-grinder? The reason I ask is the angle-grinder scares the crap out of me. I have access to one, and I have used it before, but it felt like I was holding onto way too much power. The sander and the bench grinder, I don't have either one, but both appear to be relatively inexpensive. I just want to avoid a trip to the ER. Thanks🙂
@TonySeverioKnives10 ай бұрын
You probably can but the KEY thing is not to overheat the file or it will ruin the temper. Be careful and good luck! Thanks! 😊
@warlockuk69398 ай бұрын
Hi, Just out of interest what was the total time needed from start to finish of this project ? Thanks.
@TonySeverioKnives8 ай бұрын
With the tempering, about 5 hours
@warlockuk69398 ай бұрын
@@TonySeverioKnives Many thanks.
@TonySeverioKnives8 ай бұрын
@warlockuk6939 you’re welcome 🙂
@aberdeendh7 ай бұрын
For those experienced with angle grinders, what safety equipment should one have? I have impact resistant eye protection and a ton of leftover N95 masks. What else do I need to minimize the risk of injury?
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
A leather apron is a good choice. Gloves and face shield.
@aberdeendh7 ай бұрын
@@TonySeverioKnives Thank you! Going to hit up Harbor Freight and Amazon!
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
@aberdeendh there ya go! 🙂
@Nathan-hb3pu22 күн бұрын
People go on and on about what steel is better for knifes, swords and axes. The never stop to think that the Egyptians only had bronze and they slaughtered thousand and thousands of people with bronze 👍
@TonySeverioKnives22 күн бұрын
Well yes, prior to steel and even bronze civilizations were lethal. Stone cutting tools being the most prevalent. Even up to the 1890’s in the US were Native Americans using stone cutting tools. But none of it is superior to steel. The best steel is a the one you have. 🙂
@yuuuoppp51304 ай бұрын
Haven't you used a file and the tools you created to make sharp edges? I just looked back at your old clips and wanted to follow along, but I don't have any. That's a lot of money to buy a good sandpaper polisher. I think what you did It's like a manual knife sharpener. It's pretty good and the price isn't high. I want to be a knife maker.
@TonySeverioKnives4 ай бұрын
I started making knives over 30 years ago using just a file working in a tiny garage closet. I worked and saved until I could get another tool. I did that for years until I got the tools I wanted and needed. It didn’t happen overnight and no one gave it to me. I had to work hard and save to get what I needed. It’s what I wanted to do. But this vid was to show that you could use a cheap angle grinder and an old file to make a knife. Now I make knives for a living. I need the tools I have and use to do that. It didn’t come easy or cheap. 🙂
@yuuuoppp51304 ай бұрын
@@TonySeverioKnives Thank you brother for giving me directions on how to speak. I translated it. It might not be very accurate. Because our languages are different, I watched your clip and was really happy at my house. Knife craftsmanship is considered an art. For one type, the price is reasonably high. I can pursue it as a career to support my family. Thank you for the great story, I also watch you do this and I remember what you did. Thank you, brother.
@TonySeverioKnives4 ай бұрын
Oh I understand my friend. I appreciate the conversation and interaction between cultures. Language is always a barrier that we can overcome by sharing. Knifemaking is rewarding for me as an artist and for the last several years my full time career. It can be done but it has many challenges like any business does. We have to consider not just the ability to make the knives but the marketing of yourself. It all takes time. But persistence will pay off. Thanks for watching and participating my friend. 🙂
@josephsedgedtools6464 Жыл бұрын
Very Nice Shop Shank! I foresee many packages being opened and this knife outlasting anything bought in the store for the same purpose! Just one question . . . did Bubba duck tape your angle grinder sideways???
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. I’ve seen similar sale all day long at gun shows. 😂😂 Yeah. Uh yeah Bubba did that!
@commonlogic28649 ай бұрын
Even know that I have 2x72 and another 3 belt grinders ,I make the most of my knives with angle grinders....it's more funny...😁
@TonySeverioKnives9 ай бұрын
I don’t make any from an angle grinder unless I’m trying to show someone they can. 😁
@checoleman8877 Жыл бұрын
This is for all those people that say "well anyone could make a knife with $10,000 worth of equipment". :)
@TonySeverioKnives Жыл бұрын
Very true! 😁😁
@segamakar38934 ай бұрын
Буду делать по твоему рецепту😅
@TonySeverioKnives4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching. 🙂
@segamakar38934 ай бұрын
Мужик лайкос тебе , я такой хуйней тож люблю заниматься👍
@TonySeverioKnives4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes a lot of fun. 🙂
@Dav6247 ай бұрын
Its so stupid people sell knives for 1000 bucks when u can buy all the literal equipments for 1000 bucks that can make u any knife u want as well as a forge for other metal working tools in less than an hour it just baffles me i mean this knife from a file can pretty much outperform all these folding 1000 bucks knives ur literally not paying for quality but just for the brand like absolutely only for the brand there is no way a folding 1000 bucks knife will outlast this knife from a file its just not gonna happen
@TonySeverioKnives7 ай бұрын
Yeah wait until you see the automatic liner lock folder I make from a file and a side grinder. 🙂
@smudge70573 ай бұрын
I'm sorry who is buying $1000 knives, folding or fixed? Rich people, maybe. I prefer ones that are $50-100, of which there are many options.
@TonySeverioKnives3 ай бұрын
Oh quite a few. I make a living making and selling them. 1000’s of people make knives and sell them for way more than 1000 dollars.
@Dav6243 ай бұрын
@@smudge7057 I'm not talking about who is buying them because the answer to that is obviously whoever can afford them and wants to buy them what I'm saying is that many people will buy expensive knives without looking at the quality at all and saying "oh it's expensive it's better than anything else that's cheaper than this" That's what I'm talking about
@TonySeverioKnives3 ай бұрын
MOST people who buy expensive knives, know what they are buying. You should see what custom built firearms cost. I used to custom build 1911’s. They were way better than anything you could get off the shelf. But the clients know that.
@bashkillszombies2 ай бұрын
Looked lovely right up until the horrible paracord handle. Those things SUCK in the hand, and serve no purpose. Just put scales on it!
@TonySeverioKnives2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the awesome feedback! I just did a Napoleon Dynamite YESSSSSSS