My June Hunter - Knife Making - Part 2/3 - (Guard Fitting)

[@RedBeardOps]

Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnrToJmZm9drsLM Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWLZko17aLeamLs Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omObdKmDgsd0b9E

[@rodb3154]

Where do you get your belts?

[@RedBeardOps]

@@rodb3154 ​ @RodB All over to be honest. Pops Knife Supply, Jantz, etc

[@pittbullcustomleather6509]

I definitely learn when watching your videos. While I’m not able to purchase a mill, I enjoy your videos & respect your opinions. Thank you 🫡

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

The 123 block to keep the tang square to the platen is a good idea. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@RedBeardOps]

You bet!

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Looks great! JS quality fit up! 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Much appreciated Tyrell! I have a lot to learn, but JS is on my goal list now. Have a great day!

[@JeffreyMcLain]

Man that makers mark looks super clean, looks great

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@JeffreyMcLain]

@@RedBeardOps you know it! Thanks for the content, love it!

[@chrispennington8053]

Your knife making skills are getting really good!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Chris!

[@garycallahan7867]

Larger makers mark looks good on the bigger blade. Great video as always.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Gary!

[@OrrCustoms]

Nice job on the guard fitup. I don't have a DRO so I use gauge pins to measure my slot. I mill it out .003 under the thickness of where it will fit and use a press fit. I can usually come straight off of the mill and tap it on.

[@RedBeardOps]

Very nice! I'll likely give that a go on one of the next ones

[@OrrCustoms]

@@RedBeardOps also, put Vaseline on the tang before you drive it on to reduce the galling.

[@atomicpsych0]

Great looking knife. Can't wait for the day these are available for purchase

[@RedBeardOps]

We're getting there sir! With the hidden/through tang knives, I feel like I'm still dialing in my process and design. I want it all to be right before selling them. May be a slight perfectionist here... For instance, you may be able to tell on this one; but the guard is slightly canted in the wrong direction (slightly canted backwards instead of forwards)... This really bothered me on this knife. Let me know what you think on the Part 3/3 that's coming out Friday. Cheers sir.

[@atomicpsych0]

@@RedBeardOps nothing wrong with being your worst critic as long as you're your greatest supporter. Cheers 🍻

[@Drew_lininger]

That’s looking REALLY Good so far!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Drew!

[@rickg9456]

Loving the detailed format. Thank you for all the hard work and information.

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Wengelsworkshop]

Man I'm gonna have to try a little guard bend on my next hidden tang. It came out nice!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man!

[@justin_ray]

Beautiful fit up and I think that bend will work well.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you Justin!

[@_BLANK_BLANK]

I agree with the others. The makers mark fits the knife well. I also like the placement. I'm not a big fan of seeing logos on the blade itself, and I feel like the ricasso is the ideal place for it when possible. If it's going to be on the blade, then up towards the tang like Japanese kitchen knife makers do it is the best place imo. Anyway, great job like always I can't wait to see part 3.

[@RedBeardOps]

I agree! Thank you!

[@BeckTools]

That guard looks great! I totally use my 1 2 3 block that same way when I make knife bevels. I'm not good enough to free hand so I hold it against my 1 2 3 block and title the Platen.

[@RedBeardOps]

Nice! - Cheers

[@tullydj2]

Great content. The larger makers mark looks really good.

[@RedBeardOps]

Awesome, thanks Donald! Glad you like it

[@danielwhipple5147]

Another killer video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MrSoloun]

Good vis, I'm enjoying watching the process.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers

[@njbaquatics4827]

This is looking really good mate I think this is gonna be one of your best knives yet. But you have said that bar pretty high. Looking forward to part three

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly Nathan! I'm getting there. One knife at a time

[@joewhitney4097]

Great work as usual. This is looking really good. Looking forward to the finished knife. Thanks for sharing.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sudo_nym]

You always produce great, clean lines, James. A⭐ from me.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man!

[@Glenfilthie1]

Spectacular, Red!!! I think that front false edge just smartens that thing right up.Will you make the sheath as well?

[@RedBeardOps]

Hey John, Thank you! I think so too. I may be, we'll see how it turns out.

[@willw7595]

This is a interesting knife build. Will be looking for part 3.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks Will! Glad you're enjoying it

[@Stillpoint23]

Damn fine work there my friend. I always learn something, or see a new or different way to approach the execution of a step or stage in the process of crafting a high quality knife. Your delivery of the content is second to none 👍⚡

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you greatly! Happy you're enjoying these.

[@JesusLopez-fc7bd]

Nice job Big Red.!!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenborders4654]

Nice build. Be tough to do without the mill though.

[@toolman9081]

Outstanding! I hope one day I'll be on your level.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks man! Glad you're liking them. I have a ton to still learn! Knife making is a fun journey for sure

[@toolman9081]

@@RedBeardOps I've only been going for about 3 months now. Your channel and the knowledge you share has been extremely helpful. Much appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[@larrykelly2838]

Very nice, looks great.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mohammadyounus5138]

Absolute Fantastic machine work ....SIR GEE

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks!

[@Anderson-HandForged]

james looking good brother i learned a couple new tips from this video Mark

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad you liked it! Cheers man

[@trainwon5699]

Looking great!

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulocrosa6435]

Congrats on your works. In your engraving process, could you disclose what substance you use to make the back of the letters to become very dark (black)? Thanks for your lessons.

[@RedBeardOps]

Cheers Paulo! That's call "Brass Black"

[@paulocrosa6435]

@@RedBeardOps Thank you very much for the information👏👏👏

[@MG-hx3ym]

That is a beautiful knife

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks MG!

[@MrMarsBlades]

Great work mate 👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Garage4Life]

great tips ,learned a lot , thanks , great work

[@RedBeardOps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cristoferlarrosa1803]

nice job bro, what are the measures of the guard steel? Tks for sharing cheers

[@RedBeardOps]

About 1/2'' thick

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

Where do you get the vinyl work for your maker's mark? All the vinyl guys in west Texas I've talked to said they can't make details that small. I'm so tired of hand engraving under a microscope to get all the details right :/

[@RedBeardOps]

From here - Cheers - tustech.com/live/electro-chemical-etching-stencils/

[@jamesperkins9833]

Nice work.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnkennedyswenja]

I can't believe how tight your guard fit up is. Another method I think means an easier quicker way, no?

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks John. There are multiple ways to skin the cat here. Nick Wheeler likes to press fit on his guard with no step in the ricasso, and Kyle Royer likes to inset his ricasso into the guard. I've seen Karl Anderson do it with both a ricasso back cut and without. Tyrell does it more like Nick.... Long story short, is messing around with different methods till I find one that is easily repeatable. I may try Royer's method next!

[@Skinflaps_Meatslapper]

@@RedBeardOps Tyrell's fitment always looks great, I especially liked the museum/heirloom fit he did with one of his.

[@KarlBAndersen]

Even though you mill the shoulders and back cut on the mill - you still need to true that up with a file guide. And know that file guides are NOT true until you dial them in with a diamond plate. I've been milling guards this way for over 20 years there's never a fool proof method until you dial things in.

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks for the tips Karl!

[@scififan698]

Looking 👍👍👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Thanks 😊

[@labibahmed5000]

Can you sell knife?

[@RedBeardOps]

No sir, won't be selling this one

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏👀

[@lorneclose7312]

416 stainless is way easier to work than 316

[@RedBeardOps]

That's what I hear! I'll give it a go on the next one

[@_BLANK_BLANK]

Is it because 316 is an austenitic steel, and tends to work harden?

[@jonenglish6617]

if you can, go to a .25 endmill. You can break a 3/16 with a fart

[@perry186]

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[@RedBeardOps]

You must really have liked my knife

[@perry186]

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