How to handle a full tang knife. My way.

Here I put a handle on a full tang blade.

[@rhettoracle9679]

Anyone would be extremely proud to possess a knife and sheath with that level of craftsmanship! Excellent job in the video as well. Cheers

[@welshwoodsman]

Excellent video. Quality workmanship 👍🏼

[@PossiblePouchPete]

Beautiful work Rob....nice to follow along the process.

[@Macovic]

Now, that’s what a knife looks like. Great

[@turkishdelight7083]

Someone asked for UK based channels on a FB post which led here, nice work. Greetings from over the pond. Best of luck with the channel.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Great, thanks for joining me.

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Great video Rob! We all love knives and I especially like watching them being built...so this was awesome to see a badass, quality blade in the making!! I appreciate you bringing us along with you on tasks & adventures...stay safe & God bless you brother!

[@johnw.brunson9400]

Nice looking knife

[@howardvarley8795]

Watching the amount of work, care and craftsmanship that goes into a handmade knife I'm amazed that anyone has the bare faced cheek to complain about the price especially since a big chunk goes to the UK government as well - and that includes Ray Mears knives. Cant wait for my Bushtool Rob.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I wish I had more time to make them my list is growing and I don't seem to be getting anywhere.

[@howardvarley8795]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Didnt Alan Wood have the same problem?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@howardvarley8795 Alan was and still is a full-time maker, I have a day job that I'm sick of and I could go full time knifemaker but my sense of duty to my workmates and my wife not wanting me to risk finishing work are keeping me from doing it, I'm calling it a day at 50 , 15 months to go!!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@howardvarley8795 I think Alan was sick of making Woodlores and had a rediculous waiting list of about 10years, that's enough to put anyone off!

[@ANNvonMMP]

After this, i rehandle one of my kitchen knife, because the woodhandle was broken, not perfekt as your work, but for the first time iam happy with it. thank you for all the Tutorials

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

My pleasure. I don't really like doing tutorials.

[@ANNvonMMP]

You are an inspiration. I always learn something watching your vids, and my english skills getting better.

[@cujomojo]

This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for, easy to follow instructions. My nephew has had a SWC blade since 2010, never got round to doing anything with it, I told him to hang fire until we had worked out how to get the best handle on it. I bought a Casstrom Lars blade only to have a go at first, struggling would be the best way to describe my efforts so far, practiced on some mahogany scales I had, I messed them up badly when I came to drilling them out. I’ve got some Oak Dymondwood scales that I am attempting to put on it now with orange liners. Doing as much as I can with basic hand tools, a half round file a drill and a few sheets of sandpaper. I’ve got the loveless bolts but saving them for the SWC, so I’ve gone with aluminium Corby bolts and aluminium tube for my first attempt.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Corby bolts are more awkward than loveless bolts to fit, that's why I only use them if I run out of loveless.

[@cujomojo]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Damn, I was hoping the aluminium would be easier to work by hand. To get the colour contrast I was aiming for I would have to go for the stainless loveless bolts, the only ones I can find have a 3.8mm screw. The pre-drilled holes in the Lars blade are 5mm.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@cujomojo where in the world are you? Stainless are definitely more work, brass loveless are far softer to work.

[@cujomojo]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I’m in South Yorkshire. I know Stainless is a hard metal, but I wanted the silver on the dark Oak of the handle, that’s why I went for the soft aluminium.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@cujomojo I didn't realise you were in the UK

[@farquharwilson2523]

Great to see the handling and finishing process. The new owner is very lucky to have such a wonderfully crafted knife. Fantastic video.

[@janvanoverdijk8116]

Hey Rob , Awsome job !! thxs For sharing grtz from Holland , Janneman

[@patricksullivan2816]

Well done sir. I always appreciate the artistry and care taken to create this wonderful piece of kit! Thank you for sharing your process with us.

[@voodoosausage4137]

Great to the the master craftsman at work. Tidy!

[@ChrisSurrey]

Going through some of previous videos Rob, this is a corker! Great bit of skill, had no idea how they were made. I need a knife and its a bit of a mind field so will check out all your knife related vids. P.s I have a cheap mora I started out with years ago 😆

[@sAx____]

Another beautiful work!

[@feralgrandad4429]

Rob, it's amazing to watch a bit of wood and steel turn into a knife. Just amazing mate. Top job.

[@perebird]

An outstanding job as ever Rob 👍

[@fatrambosvlogs8858]

Great information rob great video buddy

[@neilcastell6951]

Excellent workmanship Rob, am always impressed watching you work,

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Loving WaspSting you made me, just waiting for the orange 🍊 Light My Fire Ferro Rod to Land 👍🏻

[@simongriffiths4067]

Really enjoyed watching the build process. Would love to get one of your knives!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

If you want to go on the waiting list drop me an email [e-mail]

[@robertlawrence7958]

Hello Rob, I've just come to your channel via recommendation from Greencraft review of a knife you gave him. Have already watched two videos and looking forward to browsing your back catalogue. Very entertaining and good to hear a fellow Welsh man. Regards.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Welcome Rob, good name!!! Hopefully you will find something informative . Welcome on board mate.

[@jdnotariano]

Very much enjoyed watching 👍🏼

[@kennywheelus6857]

Wow, didn't realize you made your own knife handles, awesome job Rob.

[@JourneymanHandcraft]

Very much enjoyed watching that mate. Amazing to see the process from start to finish 😁

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

All for you Brian!!

[@mickspain330]

Good video Rob and a very nice knife and sheath, keep safe 👍

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Rob ☺, nice work mate, it's good to see a craftsman at work, stunning finished product, full mark's, stay safe mate, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

[@facelesssman]

Art!

[@maveraver]

Enjoyed watching that, very imformative, shared to my page.

[@greekveteran2715]

I wish I had one of your knives! I love ballbearing steel, heat treated for a bit more edge retetnion. Actually I own 2 hunting knives with that steel, one is ok holds it's edge like 1095, however, the 2nd holds it's edge like supersteels, I could never get it to dull. It only lost it's super sharp edge a little, after tons of use. Problem is, I'm not a hunter, but I love wood whittling. That's why I wish I had 1 from your hands!!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

you are welcome to join the waiting list, email me [e-mail] no deposit but it's around a year wait.

[@dhammo749]

Luvd that vid most intresting and informative 10 outa 10

[@dhammo749]

Didnt realise id watched it before must stop watchin vids when half cut lol

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Watch them I probably got 1/2p from it. 😜

[@richardnichols1392]

Thanks for the prep video ,am going to try a g10 scales on a bps .

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Like putting a tiara on a turd.

[@richardnichols1392]

So what would you reccomend ,i thought g10 to hold up to impact if i want to pound on the base of the handle ,but did think id be using materials that cost as much as the blank just for a general purpose blade from skinning and boneing out biggame to general bushcraft work ?

[@dvdstry]

You my friend have an amazing talent fair play....

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Practice makes perfect mate. Done a fair few of them.

[@siftordekemet7790]

Thanks for sharing this, truly a work of art, delightful to witness. I am definitely getting a knife from you,just wandering about price range? Thanks again sir

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

A carbon knife starts at £200 and RWL34 stainless steel at £300. I'm not taking any orders until the new year as I'm snowed under at the moment. Email me [e-mail] after Christmas, there is about 12 months waiting.

[@siftordekemet7790]

@@RobEvansWoodsman will do Rob,thank you.

[@Boxerrich121]

That is one well made knife. How much are we talking for one of these?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I don't make these anyone, I concentrate on the Bushtool, FTP and Mors tribute knife, they start at £200.

[@domrumble8243]

Just what i needed to watch as i plan on re-handling an MOD survival knife.Can you recommend a supplier for the scale bolts?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Loveless bolts are the easiest ,eBay is a good bet . If you're in the UK buy from G.M.Handmade knives eBay shop, I think he also has a website.

[@domrumble8243]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Cheers Rob

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@domrumble8243 you can just use bar , with good epoxy and clean surfaces you don't need bolts, stay away from Corby bolts they are a pain to fit.

[@domrumble8243]

@@RobEvansWoodsman I had considered using brass bar,but had a thought that i might split the scales when it came to peening.Loveless bolts look to be the safer option for me.Cheers for your advice bud,much appreciated.

[@JamesGMunn]

Please let us know where we could buy the blade blank. Lovely results! Thanks!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

You can't buy that blank because I made it.

[@mattyp80]

Hey Rob great vid! Do you have a preference as to what material you use for the liner?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Vulcanised fiber on wood , G10 with micarta or G10

[@mattyp80]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thanks chap

[@ellasmith9280]

Great video! Whaddya charge for one of your fine bush tools?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Making bushtools next year, £220 carbon £300 RWL 34 and 3v, I'll make an announcement on my channel when I'm ready to make them

[@ellasmith9280]

Excellent! Thanks, Rob.

[@krisshh1587]

Hi Rob. Got a question, when grinding the handle, when the belt is in contact with the metal, doesn't it ruin the heat treatment? and another question, should i coat micarta with some sort of oil? helpfull video mate!

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Provided that you don't push too hard the steel won't get hot enough to damage the HT, worn belts get hot because they don't cut anymore, careful around bolts and tubes because if they get too hot you will burn the epoxy and micarta around them, I only use sanding sealer on very light micarta and G10, orange , ivory etc.

[@krisshh1587]

@@RobEvansWoodsman thank you mate! Geting one step closer to my dream of knife making. I Wonder where could i heat treat knives, without buying the furnace, phreaps a service in Eu?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@krisshh1587 plenty of guys over here offering HT service. I bet you'll find someone.

[@melarch.5424]

Do you make knives for customers outside the UK?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I only do commissions for people I know, when I have something to sell I put a photo on Instagram. Not a full time maker and commission stress me out! Happy to post overseas. There will be three knives up for sale very soon. Check my Instagram out. Thanks .

[@melarch.5424]

@@RobEvansWoodsman Thanks for the reply, will keep it in mind!

[@robanddawnjowett4918]

Another top video mate great tip on the double sided tape 👏 where do you get your drum sanders from?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Axminster tools

[@davidcummings5798]

Do you have a knife store if so what's it called how can I get your knifes or axs

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

No store just a waiting list on bushtool and Mors tribute knives, I'm not taking custom orders. [e-mail] if you want to email me to get on the waiting list.

[@lisantica]

Do you have a order book I could get on for an order?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Order book is closed until the new year. Please email me after Christmas [e-mail]

[@rodneykinnaird7613]

i would like to buy your bushcraft knife?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Follow me on Instagram Robevs 73 , there will be some knives available towards the end of next week.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I think I have one of them blades available, email me at [e-mail] if you want one, price starts at £180 +fees+postage

[@dhammo749]

How much fer 1 of them rob ?

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Not making any more of them for the foreseeable future.

[@Bluenkight]

how do we order a knife??

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

Email me, [e-mail] I'll put you on the waiting list