Knife Making - Make A Knife With An Angle Grinder And Basic Hand Tools

[@OUTDOORS55]

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[@stanciugabi6932]

iron thickness is 0.508 cm?

[@ravanabrahmarakshas4263]

stanciu gabi that was steel. iron is not good enough.

[@ravanabrahmarakshas4263]

great work.

[@Jacob-su8zq]

Hey man can u send me a link a page of that template to print thanks

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

FYI... after hanging out with with some amazing KZbinrs this past weekend, know that your knife making videos have inspired a TON of folks to start making their own creations!!! Your talent and gift is far reaching brother!!! Keep on crafting your art!!! 🖒

[@OUTDOORS55]

I really wish I could have been there! I had wedding stuff to do for my brother. We have to meet up at some point 😀 it looked like so much fun! Thanks man!

[@maxrez74]

i was inspired and am i the works of my first knife making process

[@rickeybullington6314]

@@OUTDOORS55 what kind of steel is in a metal bed frame. I have made knife s from them and they get very sharp .

[@RossTheRandom]

I thought for sure you shot the arm shaving clip BEFORE beating it through that wood.. Then you blew my mind 🤯 Outstanding!!

[@michaelhearn3831]

So refreshing to have someone on KZbin who actually makes something we can all have a go at no fancy machines needed ...thanks

[@Alex_Rosefur]

Agreed.

[@nicholasstgelais2112]

When I was 12 an angle grinder was an expensive machine lmao

[@apodis4900]

Nice job man, and zero knife technique snobbery. I like that. 😀

[@OUTDOORS55]

As long as it works😀 Thanks for watching my friend!

[@rickeybullington68]

@@OUTDOORS55 what inch blade do you prefer.

[@smokinjoe1256]

what a ugly piece of steel

[@McGowanForge]

@@smokinjoe1256 your right, but he turned it into a beautiful knife so that's a win

[@smokinjoe1256]

@@McGowanForge i meant the knife...because its a ugly knife.

[@martinelmes6742]

One of the best videos I seen dealing with the basics. I am just getting started with knife making and think your instructions were spot on and easy to follow. Great job, thanks!

[@jeffreymontgomery4091]

Wow, this vid has inspired me to get with the program and get to it! I just hit my 38th trip around the sun and nobody is getting any younger. Time to pursue my dreams and do this!! Thanks so much for the vid even tho I'm late to the party as usual...

[@macgyver5108]

Nicely done! That mirror finish does do a couple things for the blade... For one, it slides through whatever you're cutting with less resistance making it cut MUCH better! Second is RUST! Rust only likes to form in pits in the metal, the mirror polish has very few if any pits so it's very rust resistant.

[@nicholasstgelais2112]

Wouldn't the polish he used act as a moisture barrier too?

[@macgyver5108]

@@nicholasstgelais2112 depends on which polish is used, most will wash off easy... There's always hot bluing if you like blue, then 100% (edible grade) carnauba wax. You can use an oven to hot blue/temper, or even a stovetop if you carefully start from the tang and heat the spine slowly working towards the tip. Just don't let the tip turn purple or it'll want to snap off later!

[@justinbartone6531]

Just wanted to say. Thank you . You got me started in this hobby. I watched this video last year and since then I have bought and or made tools to have a nice start in making knives . I tried to forge a spike over the winter but my hand crank blower from 1902, One of the bearings came loose right when a spike was just getting hot enough to start moving the steel , the 400 champion blower stopped turning.. Justin ,north Dakota

[@dnelly9967]

You've convinced me to finally start making knives

[@OkieDokieSmokie]

I love how consistent you are with putting your channel name in your videos. Gotta let em know who does all the work around here

[@stevehammond9916]

Thank you Alex , after watching quite a few " other " vlogs , I was still having misgivings as to how simple this could be . You have proven to me that it's only as hard as you make it on your self .

[@mydearriley]

Such is life, ey?

[@gfweis]

I'm so ignorant I wouldn't have known to make the straight cuts before trying to cut around the curve. What a great teaching moment for us dummies. Thanks.

[@willk5413]

That mirror polish is amazing!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks! It did come out nice😀

[@wadebowden6446]

Clogging

[@TarqPick]

Alex, your videos are just amazing. You're a good teacher, a good communicator, and a good smith.

[@edgoad7129]

As always, excellent video. I appreciate the fact that you used just the grinder to make the knife because I don't have the money right now to buy the more expensive tools at this point. But I do have a paint can forge, grinder, drill press, and canola oil. Keep making the videos on the layman level. Great work.

[@bublik11]

This video deserves a comment and a like. Nice work

[@vinnysmith587]

This is pretty cool, didn't know such a good looking knife could be made with such basic tools. I'm going to give this a shot! Keep up the good work!

[@R34L157]

Still alive there Vinny? 😅

[@vinnysmith587]

@@R34L157 haha yeah. Haven't tried it yet... building myself a workbench first

[@joshuarussell8396]

Have watched it at least 5 times. Awesome tutorial man! Thanks for the guidance!

[@thomasmurray4717]

The best video available on “how to”.

[@valente.victor]

This is the best video on youtube about knife making using basic tools. Very informative yet straight to the point. Very nice!

[@alursino3213]

Wow, that was impressive! Man what a shine on that blade, plus held a razor edge after a pounding workout. Thanks for sharing this.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Its still sharp! That convex grind is a thing of beauty😀

[@joeyp1748]

You have inspire me to attempt to make a knife with my son, great videos, thank you!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Awesome👍 Good luck😀 Im sure it will turn out great!

[@7himo534]

Your sharping skills are awsome

[@darkmatty204]

Best chef's knife/bushcraft knife i have ever seen!

[@fecalmojito5252]

Wow! That knife is a work of art! I recently came across your channel and I’m thankful I did... I especially appreciate how you convey your (extensive) knowledge in a way that can be easily understood by beginners, like me!! I have NO DOUBT you have large following that loves your work as much as I do!! Keep doin what you’re doin!!!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend! 😀👍

[@RileyNA]

Found my new quarantine hobby. Thanks so much for the video!

[@FargoFX]

That is a super badass build. Love the final look and the performance is superb. Also a big fan of convex grinds for toughness. 👍

[@Anmobgoccult20]

Bravooooo, ful respect for the work , product and video, masterclass's, from old BG.

[@dukeman7595]

Excellent instructional video. This the second video I have watched on this channel and I was impressed enough to subscribe. Thank you for the knowledge I gained.

[@SugarMapleForge]

Nice work man! Working on my first now. I took an old hammer drill bit and used my coal forge to flatten it. Shaped and ground with my grinder and belt grinder. Now I need to get some canola oil and a magnet!

[@jangalexisruiz7491]

Because of this video angle grinders are now banned in the U.K

[@7784000]

You're so funny haha... But no. They banned steel 😂😂😂

[@josephreardon2955]

wait really

[@chrisc4239]

It is cute that you think this video is legal to watch in the UK, without a license that is.

[@buckstarchaser2376]

@@chrisc4239 What is a license? Is that like a loicense?

[@sonofchlar6144]

7784000 Alec Steele... that’s why he moved to Montana.

[@danielduvall4154]

I love the way a scary sharp convex edge pops arm hairs. A convex edge just cuts differently and its my preferred edge

[@rexpahinag982]

Wow this is one of the most amazing video i've ever seen,, so good and clear explanation,, thanks for sharing,, good job,, i want to watch all your videos,, one more thing can you include on how you wrap the rope in the knife handle?? Thanks man

[@aaronhughes827]

I totally agree with you! This is awesome!

[@BassSniperTV]

Zombie Apocalypse Approved 😎

[@pramienjager2103]

He literally says he is "just winging" it with the wrap and that there are already better videos out there.

[@bugzart9239]

You just saved me a lot of time. Thank you for telling us the sandpaper grits you used

[@bensartakamcas1n126]

DAMN AWESOME JOB MAN

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks man!

[@FASIGMAN]

Brilliant friend it's more than adequate............

[@LaurentGouzouAKALynx]

Well done And clear explanations specially regarding the heat treatment 👍👌👏👏👏👊✌️

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks! Ill probably do a heat treatment video soon with more detail. Thanks for watching!😀

[@thochewy9738]

👱🏿‍♀️👱🏿‍♂️

[@markletts2000]

I was going to start with an old carving knife,but now know it will have been hardened in the factory,so hard work to sand,etc..need to buy some steel bar..🤔great video mate..TY

[@juandavidortiz-romero2720]

learned a lot about the tempering and heat treating. dig the magnet trick. cool video dude!

[@randomocitycats]

this makes me wanna go chop some wood!!!!! this is epic, i love the dramatic music during the angle grinder warning lol. ur knife is GORGEOUS!

[@jansidorownin3034]

Thanks to Your videos I ordered some steel, and I'm going to my first attempt in knife making this weekend. Keep Your fingers crossed!

[@HarshmanHills]

Very nice. I have been tipping my toe into blacksmithing and think this is a much easier way to do a knife.

[@HarshmanHills]

Also, do you have a site that I could download that template?

[@Richard-mz7qu]

This and many of your other videos is the reason I subscribe to your awesome channel. I have always wanted to make my own knife. After watching your video, I went out and bought an angle grinder and I am going to give it a shot. Thanks for the inspiration, information and confidence.

[@willk5413]

3:46 The clamp with the wooden handle is running away 😂😂

[@legion2media252]

Lol!

[@antonprenkaj4434]

Will K 53shyrete

[@WhiteDragonSecurity]

"DANGEROUS GRINDER!!! AAHHHH!!!"

[@lostbuffalo196]

I just found this video. EXCELLENT. I subscribed. I think it is the best video I've seen on KZbin in regards to "explaining"/demonstrating what and when things need to be done. (I've been watching KZbin vids for over a year) Such a simple concept, yet SO many videos leave out basic information. You did not and it is very, very helpful. KEEP IT UP. I'm going to look for your other videos right now.

[@thisisabadname7599]

Would a butane (a type of heating/cooking gas) flame be able to heat treat the steel

[@viperstrike3827]

yes but you would need more than one torch to heat the entire blade to red you would run into the issue of having an uneven heat but for tempering one torch is plenty

[@cristophercaraway8703]

Use map gas. Gets hotter and last longer

[@grahambambeck7452]

Annnnd now I'm going to find some steel and make a kitchen knife lol. Looks like a ton of fun!!

[@Koda716]

Grinders are the sketchiest tools known to man

[@michaell.9431]

idk man, they're pretty balanced; I mean, i used to have 11 fingers.

[@cuttheloop]

yeah...you're gonna want to tuck in that shirt tail. don't ask me how I know.

[@johnrichy2k6]

Table saws are far more dangerous than an angle grinder I’d say

[@dirtrider88]

no, your the sketchiest tool known to man. sorry, i had to

[@martinnielsen5851]

@Obstaclez 615 why? they don't come loose. the nut is going contra, so why are you nervous?

[@fredbalster3100]

I use flap disks for the bevel. And have used 1/16" cutting disks for cuved blades. For shaping the handles i use a flap disk followed wth hand sanding. I love that angle grinder. 😊

[@David-xy5sd]

One of these days I'm going to get off my lazy ass and try it. I'm addicted to guns & knives. Always wanted to try. Never been good with freehand sharpen i use lanskey kit.

[@luisstanker1491]

THANK you very much,,,show the sanding so nice. Your Video was a big help for me. Regards from Germany.👍🏼

[@Woodswalker1965]

You make it look easy Alex🖒. Very nice job with minimal tools! Wade

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks man!

[@Clambelly]

Great video. Instructions are easy to follow, and it didn't take too long. Beautiful job.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend😀

[@Timbo868]

Alex, this video is excellent. I watch alot of knife making, and your is outstanding! Yes I just subscribed!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend! I really appreciate the sub! Thanks for watching 😀

[@michaelbatts5655]

Beautiful knife. Definitely something for Kali or Eskrima demos! Love it!

[@russelltalker]

Thanks for this. I've seen a crap loaf of knife making videos but this one is in my top 5 for sure. This is going to be my first knife.

[@Xehemoth]

The best grinders in the world are the worst welders on earth. :D

[@worxharder9470]

Thank God I suck at both.

[@stevenmcginty3079]

Ego loves a critic lol I've been guilty of such. I've learned so much, far much more from KZbin videos than school and college. Skills they just don't teach you and you need. Use the tools we have or can borrow to get the job done. I even learned locksmithing and making my own picks. Also hydroponic growing before it was cool in college and school. Locksmiths are a majority of rip off merchants, destroying the locks and replacing them when they could have just picked them. Even safes are simple to open if someone asked me. Not for crime!

[@4ikemir]

That's hilarious

[@tiendaforense]

The best video i have seen so far on knife making...very educative!!!

[@inadequis6132]

I was pondering making my own knives last year, but I saw all these people with $20k+ worth of tools and equipment, I decided not to. Now I see it can be done $200 max to get started. Guess I'll have to look into it again

[@apaiya8159]

I start knife making with file, angle grinder, clamp, cans, tang,vegetable oil, charcoal and vaccum cleaner. (:

[@abhisheksakharkar2098]

@@apaiya8159 hey why the vacuum cleaner bud..?

[@lunadab9641]

@@abhisheksakharkar2098 for making the coals hot enough to make the steel hot enough to be able to be hardened

[@WhiteDragonSecurity]

$10-15 Harbor Freight grinder, some oil for quenching, and a place to start a fire. Get some scrap steel somewhere and you are good to go! Less than $20 all in. Work your way up from there.

[@jookehuang9089]

basically in China，there are quite a few of teenagers like knife making，even myself when I was in high school，I buy all the tools and materials--until I found that my roommate was annoyed by the electools noise，also the power tools cause too much power bills（-.-） but I still enjoy watching others doing knife making especially handmaking.thumb up for your video！

[@jackals1737]

When you Trace the design of your knife into the steel you can use spray paint and just spray all the way around the knife design in the paper.

[@Dacicusify]

Nice design and good presentation.

[@עמיתחדד-ט7ז]

you can do the minosharp 3 ??

[@Erikisat]

You covered every step specific to grinder stock removal; steps I missed when I tried it! Thanks for the great vid!

[@paulcookies]

7 inch grinder all the way, it won’t overheat.

[@Griff33]

Wow that was awesome. I learn more from you than any other KZbinr. Thanks for the great info. Im going to give it a shot. Thanks

[@OUTDOORS55]

Awesome! I guess your learning what NOT to do😉 Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Xehemoth]

10:05 What in the 80's porn are you listening to?

[@Dylan-xf7mn]

he said now lets se what it can do

[@hartonoX69]

You are very humble but you outcome is extraordinary... 👍

[@KevinsAdventures]

LOL@ keep the sparks out of your face >.< ..also sad you needed to have a PSA scroll at the bottom but in this day and age, its a must for the dopes. You definitely make it look way to easy Alex but then again it's clearly not rocket science. What a great looking chopper man and the editing is awesome, loved the quenching instant replay graphics :D

[@OUTDOORS55]

Haha I was worried that if I didn't do the "instant replay" someone would think I quenched it twice. It did turn out nicer than I expected. Taking it to the woods today to do some real testing! Thanks for watching Kevin👍

[@markopajovic1789]

best video ever...especially for beginners! Thanks man !!!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks for watching my friend 😀

[@markopajovic1789]

you are welcome...keep up the good work

[@ThatGuy-ou4ev]

Table saw is nr.1 dangerous tool. Many of human fingers have been lost to ge danğourus machien.

[@gavinm8669]

Idiots fingers were lost

[@theshankman8682]

until you realize the consequences of a wheel breaking on an unshielded angle grinder

[@theshankman8682]

@FrogZ suggest reinforced wheels to your manager because I can smell someone cheaping out which is not good if you do heavy work

[@robertgreenlaw4198]

I can vouch for the danger of a table saw. My left hand is missing a couple of fingers. When fingers and saw blades meet, the blade will always win. Use the safety equipment always, and be careful!

[@robertgreenlaw4198]

@@gavinm8669 I'm no idiot. I am much wiser now.

[@mountman5386]

Very cool end result, as others have said. Best thing about the video is that despite being a klutz at most DIY type tasks you made me think that I actually could do this if I had the vid playing on a screen near me. It would take me more than a day lol. Congrats on your teaching & video skills.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thanks my friend! Its not as hard as it looks..just takes some time😀 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@cookaroos21]

How long is it

[@cookaroos21]

How long is it from the end of the handle to the start of the blade. And then how long is the blade.

[@cookaroos21]

And whats the width of the knife.

[@oldguy7528]

O hell ya!!! Nice, just what I need , A new hobby.

[@johngray9702]

Thank you for the video. I can't wait to try.

[@kentuckyboy541]

I've watched so many of your videos in the last month or so trying to learn as much as possible before I took the plunge. I bought a good bit of tooling as my birthday present to myself this week and started on an old file. I'll be building my forge this weekend and got an email notification my 4 ft bar of 1080 is out for delivery. I'm jazzed and I appreciate all the information!

[@chriswilliams3322]

Life changing video......well (future) knife making changing video anyway :) Legend!!! Thanks mate!

[@Jppd47]

Thanks for all the videos. They are great!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Thank you very much😀 Thanks for taking the time to watch👍

[@1leg956]

You are so talented you make it look easy I wish I had a quarter of your talent

[@dude28405]

Absolutely going to give it a try

[@jdhenry6300]

Very cool video. I make knives myself like most everyone else , using forge and anvil, and belt sander. But ur making a knife with just a grinder brought back fond memories of when I first started. I only had a grinder and a couple files to start with. Hand polishing like u did. Everyone asked me how I chromed it. Lol. Very inspirational video bud. I’m going to make a few the old way again thanks to u bringing old memories back. Keep up the good work. And I subed . Thanks again

[@tamalpal5257]

no nonsense all sense. really good. keep it up.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

If you add a good file to your tool list you can cut plunge lines in with a file and then grind to them with the angle grinder.

[@hotwheels8092]

Awesome job!!! Thank you!!

[@toomuch9762]

Wow that knife is beautiful

[@islandlife6423]

Best video I've seen yet , answered all questions I had. Very nice knife. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@Aikidoman06]

I use a thin coat of slow dry epoxy before I wrap my handles. A little heat from my heat gun to tighten it up at the end. Beautiful knife! Great video

[@Gutslinger]

I don't think I would ever use epoxy. Wrapping can be pretty secure if you do it right. You would also still be able to use the paracord for survival/camping needs if you don't use epoxy. And you would still have the option to change out the paracord for a different color or wrapping scheme, in case you just want a different look or if the handle gets dirty.

[@Aikidoman06]

@@Gutslinger Probably is most situations. I always put my tools and weapons to the extreme because of the job I was in. For general use I rather not have a handle come apart in my hand.

[@kolutavitaminy4]

Крутой нож! Отличный результат.

[@dagthewog6290]

Beautiful! This video makes me think I could actually do this. Thank you.

[@derKischda]

Looks super fun to me. I'll definetely will try to make one if I have some time for it

[@Datartari]

Congratulations! It's a fantastic video. I am a beginner and it helps a lot. Thanks!

[@Essethegamer]

I will make such a knife as i will go to education mostly about forging but also much about using modern day tools, seems simple, the rough part of the knife to do with angle grinder seems easy and is known to me as i have used such a lot. The rest seems just making it look good and removing scratches by contunious swiping with sandpaper, good educational video

[@eastsider5199]

Like your channel making knives with the simplest of tools as someone who is into knives I can appreciate that thanks

[@clarkpitts5393]

That's a sick knife ! Using only a grinder, amazing. . A+

[@willi1978]

Simplistic and beautiful. Haven't seen anything like it before else i'd have bought one already

[@carlosmatos9848]

Nice job. That thing turned out great and I had fun watching.

[@manny1470]

Great video!! Straight to the point. Amazing finished product. I think I'm gonna begin my first knife project.

[@wickeddubz]

good job! I'm gonna make few blades for camping and bushcraft, but design is completely different. Thank you for tips , really useful for me at this point

[@ytwilhemg]

Knifegams!!! Now I need to know how to sharpen a convex .... Great and inspiring video.

[@javierantoniovarasgenestie5313]

I want to become your padawan!! Nice work!!!