How To Make A Bushcraft Knife Step By Step

[@darrenl4031]

I'm a simple man. I see an outdoors55 knife making video, I press like... And double check that I'm subbed.

and joined 😎

[@tomjjackson21]

I dig it. I've been stuck in this *"Unless you're forging your steel this isn't knife making"* rut lately. I made a quick knife recently using finished steel like this, and was martyred on the forums by knife makers espousing *"UNLESS YOU'RE FORGING YOUR STEEL, YOU'RE NOT A REAL KNIFE MAKER!"* I'm not a knife maker, I'm just guy that makes a few dozen knives a year out of boredom. I wonder if that logic extends to procuring, and smelting ore as well? Regardless, I dislike how elitist the community has become.

[@doomcookies]

Gatekeeping sucks. I've gotten some myself in my own hobby because I use 3D printing. Keep doing what you enjoy and try to ignore the nay sayers.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Yeah its silly. You can make a really bad knife using both methods (ive made a couple myself 😬). So I guess the wood worker has to grow the trees as well🙄 Most of the forum's are full of a lot of "faceless opinions" that just don't matter. The worst thing you can do is start caring what other people think and basing what you make on someone who doesn't give a crap. Do what you like, and make what you like 👍

[@nefariousyawn]

Unless you procure and mix your own pigments and binders and weave your own canvas and craft your own brushes from your hair, YOU'RE NOT A REAL PAINTER.

[@ColdHawk]

Listen brother, don’t listen to all those posers. What is this “procuring” stuff all about? Get a shovel, pick and helmet. If you aren’t _mining_ your own ore you aren’t really knife making. Also, if you are going to use electricity anywhere in the process you need to make your own. I recommend hooking up an exercise bike to a generator.

[@ssunfish]

EXACTLY, I quit going on Facebook groups and talking to people in person about my ideas. I felt like such a dumbass for my dumb ideas and poor thinking. I'm just going to isolate myself and nobody needs to know my failure or any triumphs/ achievements.

[@lukearts2954]

I really love the autumn camo pattern on those handles! Especially given the reason you picked it hahaha ;)

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I thought I was the only one routing my scales 😂. Love Stumpy. He learned his lesson.

[@infidel24]

I wish you sold these. I'd be proud to own something like that and to pass it on to my son when he's older. Beautiful knife.

[@denizwieteck]

Man I just realized how much I missed your build videos 😁👍🏼✌🏼🤙🏼

[@OUTDOORS55]

More to come!👍👊

[@denizwieteck]

@@OUTDOORS55 about time ☝🏼🤘🏼

[@symons666]

I am soooo glad to see that it isn't just me that has that problem with those green belts !!!!

[@OUTDOORS55]

I usually roll them but one slip amd you're fumbling with the things for a minimum of 5 minutes 😂

[@symons666]

@@OUTDOORS55 I tend to fold mine and put a weak spring clamp on them, but as ytou say, one slip.....!

[@Thestargazer56]

I love your work. I haven't made a knife or any serious smiting work in over 30 years. I keep coming back to your comment, "Is this even wood?"

[@paullmight42]

the chatoyancy on the kirinite is really ducking gorgeous...

[@theurbanyankee]

The buffer heats up the scales, your right it better to buff by hand 👌

[@Revenant483]

For that soft handle material you should try clear Cerakote. That stuff is marvelous and a very durable surface. It goes on like regular polish no need to heat.

[@Robin6512]

Man those scales! I love them. Beautiful knife.

[@karlsavacool5751]

Thank you posting this video!

[@georgepattinson1036]

Nice to have u back !

[@_kartu]

I absolutely love your videos! we need a house update too

[@thui7889]

Very talented! I’d be interested to see a (budget) version of making a knife. I don’t have power tools readily available and would like to learn how to make a primitive knife using primitive tools

[@e.t.preppin7084]

You’ve really stuck with that blade style ( grind) and understandably so. When you first made one years ago I had to copy it ( sorta) and I really love it too. That’s an awesome build 👍👍👍

[@miker5502]

Wow! You have come a long way from the days of a kiln made out of cinder blocks and a torch..lol😅! That knife is a piece of art, my eyes anyway. Thanks for the video..watched the entire process and enjoyed every minute of it. Cheers Mike in Nova Scotia.

[@TangoDownProduction]

This is an absolutely beautiful knife and a true work of art!

[@drpeemac]

You are a true sword smith mate...I pray to God you should be paid in gold...!!! Love from Australia...!!!

[@jamesvanminnen2676]

Seeing the attention to detail and thorough methodology you employ in your knife making is truly inspiring. It would be a dream to own one of your bushcraft knives one day and an even more mind-blowing dream to upgrade my workshop and get to this level on crafting myself! Please keep up the great content!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@robdavis05]

Nice!! It's so great that your back.

[@BohnsBlades]

I’ve been waiting for more build videos I’m hyped

[@jeffallen3382]

Amazing how sharp you can get a knife! Sering you feather that paper made my jaw drop!

[@swghfa1]

sounds like the handle material feels like glass, grips to skin but fabric or paper towel will slide. beautiful knife, you make knife making look easy, and i know its not, great video

[@wyattkesler7805]

I am a butcher in Utah and I just wanted to say thank you for all your sharpening videos! They have helped me tremendously with keeping a good edge on my knives! The only questions I have are about strops and what is a good strip progression?

[@OUTDOORS55]

Hard to say. It would depend on your final stone grit. My two most used are 6 micron and 1 micron. You really dont need anything else imo

[@ColdHawk]

Dude, a butcher dropping a comment to say your knife sharpening videos have been really helpful is about the highest form of validation I can think of.

[@clarencetaylor1813]

Where can I get a book from

[@Sonny_V]

He's Back With A Vengeance. Outstanding Work! Thanks!

[@ColdHawk]

Hey thanks for the pointer on the amount of pressure when using ceramic belts.

[@olmanoutlaw]

You need to start making knives full time and selling them to the public. I'm hoping that is what you are getting at. I would love to buy the knife in this video. Have you considered doing some convex or Scandi-vex blade grinds on the bushcraft style knives? Love convex and love Scandi and Scandi-vex is the kinda the best of both worlds. Great video. I was in the machining/tool making trade for over 32 years and I loved this video. BTW, hit me up if you want to sell that knife. LOL

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Very nice! I wasn't a fan of the scales, but after watching this twice, they've grown on me.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for watching! Really appreciate it🙏🙏👍

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

Good to see you back up and running in the knife game!! Can we get an update video on the house reno, the ultralight knife and the saw?

[@danjeln]

Excellent work. I tried making a knife after i watched your video on making knifes without fancy tools. It came out great. Maybe just a smudge too hard. Thanks for sharing this beautiful knife. Regards /Danjel

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@hulkthedane7542]

I think you should contact Kirinite, since they claim, it buffs VERY easily - there might be a trick to it somewhere. I like your video 👍👍

[@OUTDOORS55]

It does buff easily just not woth a power buffer. It buffs bu hand in a couple minutes

[@bokusimondesu]

Beautiful knife 😊 Excellent process tutorial 👍 But, it left me wondering if there could be some kind of coating for the handle scales. On the other hand I'd really like to see how it ages without being buffed out.

[@adelacour]

Very nice, Im not that keen on that type of scale material, but I have to say that looks lovely. thank you for sharing.

[@RobertBranch-FL]

Another informative video! Thank you!

[@gunnerbaugh1898]

So exited to see the knife videos back keep it up 🎉🎉

[@shawnstrauss363]

Now you need an etching laser so you can etch the steel type and maker’s mark/logo into the blade steel. Made in America by a fine craftsman. Nice job, Tom.

[@MrBowser2012]

I really like that handle. Nice work!

[@jeffdowns2146]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@paulottowell8835]

When finishing the Kironite I always use a car paint polish it gives a great shiny finish

[@blackbirdpie217]

I might try dipping the handle in epoxy or UV cure resin to help protect it from scratches. Beautifully done!

[@Sillyworld82]

There's an argument that bare hands are safer around the high rotation router bit so take that safety Steve's 🔥

[@myslash09]

Real nice job

[@RodrigoFreitasRF]

Beautiful work.

[@scottdunbar4898]

I truly enjoy watching you create. Thanks for the video, Alex.

[@OUTDOORS55]

I appreciate that!

[@timmarshall4881]

Really appreciate this. Just the joy of seeing this. Love and peace. Tim

[@yo.mama100]

I like that knife he had with the black acid finish in the wooden handle that are used for handle scale reference

[@ПетрИванов-ы6е]

Alex is back! Glad to see such an interesting video. Not too abstrusely, but it's answering most common questions either. Awaiting more knife making, knife sharping videos. Best of luck!

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@Gman1024]

Thanks for showing the process, gorgeous piece.

[@deansmallwood4652]

Excellent work there. I don't know if the names are any different over there but, here in the UK that pattern is called "Bengal Tiger" and it's the most popular request I have for kirinite knife handles.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Yes thats the exact name👍 I definitely dig it😎

[@deansmallwood4652]

Have a look to see if you can get hold of some called "Axis". It's grey/black/white in daylight but, the the lighter parts are luminous. Amazing effect.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Yes! Ive seen it. Was wondering how it looks in person. Sounds like a winner👍

[@RazorsEdgeDIY]

@@OUTDOORS55 This has to be one of my favorite knife builds I've seen on KZbin and I've watched plenty! You made it a simple process and the knife came out fantastic! I would be proud to own this knife! I want one so bad, I have everything I need to make it except for my health and the space in my house. I purchased all the tools and materials to make knives, but then I had my right leg amputated and have Stage 5 kidney disease. I'm only 48 and God it sucks to lose a limb! I still hunt and shoot when I feel okay and that knife would be my best friend if I had it! GREAT JOB!!

[@erikcourtney1834]

That handle material reminds me of acrylic scales, which I’ve used quiet a bit. Fancy woods are nice and durable. But sometimes a colorful man made material is a better choice.

[@OUTDOORS55]

This definitely isn't acrylic. Its much more durable than acrylic. I was never one for wood, stabilized or not. Not sure why, just personal preference. Thanks for the comment 👍🙏

[@autumn5592]

I looked what it was made of, because it behaved strangely. Their own website says it's a type of acrylic, meant to he tougher than the usual stuff you find. I am usually a wood or simple micarta man, but I did find myself thinking that these scales did look good.

[@bargeporch]

Beautiful knife! Function and Form.

[@80srocker65]

Beautiful

[@silvergrizzly316]

Alex, you build some absolutely beautiful knives!!! AWESOME STUFF!!!👍👍

[@benhoover4762]

Man I've missed your videos. Hope all is well. Great video as always, but yeah, the 1 2 3 block sharpening? Would love to see a video on that.

[@KendrasEdge757]

Absolutely beautiful knife brother. I prefer full flat grinds on knives like these and micarta or G10 scales, but this is gorgeous nonetheless! Learned a lot about sharpening knives from your channel brother and just ordered the “unicorn diamond knife sharpener” the sharpal in one of your latest videos. I got the 8” block and the diamond syringe stropping fluid and the leather belt material for stropping. Hope and praying that your health is improving brother. Prayers 🙏 for you and your family!! God bless~

[@mikemolina949]

Was wondering when we would see some knife making videos from you.! Enjoy watching your videos!! Beautiful work!

[@118blades4]

Great outdoor knife buddy. Hit me up for a surface grinder when you’re ready to get one. We will have stock in a week again.

[@snakeplissken3061]

I glad you are back making knife videos...your vids are informative and excellent...just like your knives...keep up the good work!

[@miketownsend6108]

good job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love it and drop point knifes

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

I snapped a Kirinite handle scale somehow once while assembling a knife. I stopped using it. Cool results on that bush blade.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Ive had a knife out there for a couple years now with kirinite and haven't heard anything about it breaking yet😂 I made this one specifically for me to use and test with. I like the way it looks and feels 👍

[@bikesandbeyond618]

Wow! great lookimg knife!

[@jdmDC2ftw]

Glad to see new uploads

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for stopping by👍

[@andrewzach1921]

enjoyable video. Thanks for making it.

[@kevinjohnson2528]

Man, I enjoyed watching that even though I will never make a knife. You are a very good videographer on top of a talented artisan. Thanks for sharing

[@OUTDOORS55]

Never say never my friend 👍

[@jesseleep8921]

Excellent info and beautiful knife man, hope the house is going well

[@tylerkrug7719]

Sweet knife! Love it!

[@jessebond4221]

Dico makes a blue buffing compound specifically for plastics like kirinite use a loose buffing wheel medium speed light pressure ... If you want you can do a CA glue finish totally mitigates the scratch issue

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

Wow that looks awesome.

[@johnporterfield7523]

Very precise information and excellent results. Nice build

[@Oz710]

Beautiful knife. I absolutely love the scales. I always enjoy seeing your work, as you do a wonderful job of walking us through your thought process. Another great job.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks appreciate it🙏👍

[@adamdarcy2840]

Can’t wait to see your next project. Excellent build quality right there fine tuned

[@stevoc123]

Simply gorgeous knife. Love it

[@scottd5540]

You are amazing bro.

[@sagi434]

Great video and work as always keep it up 👍

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Beautiful knife that will be 100% reliable. Thanks for taking us along on your build.

[@peterlaw3544]

Beautiful knife mate.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks appreciate it🙏

[@stevekushman3030]

Another excellent build video. Glad to see you back to building knives again. Such a great looking knife at the conclusion.👏

[@poncho151]

This was excellent! I’m sure filming probably nearly doubled the time it took to actually make the knife but it was very enjoyable! I’ve always loved your commentary as well as your ability to describe things in detail and give instruction. Well done and thank you for this!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for the comment and support 👍👊

[@TheAndreaux]

Please do more knife making content!

[@mr.drewpaintswithyou9034]

Beauty! 😃👍. A couple years back you were attempting to make the lightest, strongest fixed blade for hiking and camping. I think you were using 3V and you skeletonized the handle. Did you ever come up with a solution that you were happy with?

[@OUTDOORS55]

I made one that was around 2.7oz ive been using on and off for the last couple years. I plan on revising it sometime for sure!

[@MrJankert64]

now that is a absolute beautiful piece of work. thanks for sharing. greets from the Netherlands.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thank you very much!

[@jjhallswhips4411]

Simple but a wonderful blade ! Nice work man!

[@cd9359]

Love your work!

[@tyleroutdoors]

My home drill press recently broke, can I use a normal impact or power drill with a drill bit?

[@groosbro1]

Been a while, welcome back!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend 👍

[@andriosz]

Shiny. I like it 🙂

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

As always, another brilliant video. You make it look so easy

[@MrBigbuckzilla]

I always enjoy your videos. I can only imagine how much time it takes to put one together so for that we thank you. Very entertaining and educational.

[@meatheadjose2856]

nice job

[@nacidocoqui]

Oh yeah, that's absolutely worth a sub! Great work, love the clear-and-concise approach to your methodology, and I'm looking forward to seeing your projects!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Appreciate it👍👊

[@loosieclocker]

I now go bright colors on all my smaller devices to make them easier to find

[@aaronhope8366]

Thanks for the explanation on that handle material. I just stumbled onto it on usaknifemaker. I'll definitely keep your experience in mind when I move forward with it.

[@dano727]

Great video ! I learned more in this video than I ever have. Thanks !

[@pbfirearms5388]

Is this type of handle material easy to break? Is it better to use liners?

[@LockBits-ts6eo]

Great stuff.

[@salvfak]

Missed your knife making videos man

[@philw8049]

That’s a gorgeous blade. I’ve been eyeballing that Kirinite for a while. I wonder if a final coating of epoxy would cure that easily getting scratched on the handle?