How to make a knife - a bushcraft knife

[@ko4gpa]

Of all the knife making videos I've seen this has to be the best. The information, your voice, and the camera work was perfect.

[@TJackSurvival]

Seriously beautiful knife.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@happyknife8785]

Bloody oath, I just don't have the machinery for it.

[@seanherlihy7309]

Happy Camper you can do all of that with hand tools that's what I do except I have a power med drill but you can have a handheld one that'll work fine

[@fazdvdsvvxcvxcv9182]

I TJack Survival

[@RickFisher]

I've never seen a complicated process made to look not only simple but fun! great job and that's a really nice knife.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Rick Fisher thank you very much!

[@RM-io7qo]

I don't know what more I can say, that knife is awesome and beautiful. Take care

[@Simplelittlelife]

+John King thank you very much. I really appreciate you sharing this. I'm humbled by the kind words. Thank you.

[@sudarshanjuyal]

knife making explained so gently and simply... I am now encouraged to make some.

[@mattcampbell5547]

Excellent job! a pretty little knife from Simple Little Life. Keep up the good work!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@TH-bl9gg]

Two big thumbs up, lately I've been very interested in learning how to make knives. This video was very helpful to me. Thank you. PS I'm really looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. 🙏. Cheers👍

[@marciofernandobarci]

really enjoyed your video and knife making - BUT - your tools are top - congratulations

[@brandonbeddigs2450]

Wow. This was made on my birthday and it's the best bushcraft knife I've seen in a while

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Brandon Beddigs That cool. Thank you very much!

[@theworldofstuff4032]

That knife is gorgeous. Good job.

[@rebkong]

you are the intelligent Canadian knife maker also makes the excellent video

[@Simplelittlelife]

hahaha. Maybe I'm one of them? Thanks for the compliment!

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Very nice looking blade. Some awesome tips to thanks for sharing atb John

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Turtle Bushcraft Hey John, thanks a lot! Much appreciated! All the best to you also!

[@manuelwebe]

Wow! That is one beautiful hand-made knife! Amazing skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Manuel Weber Thank you very much!

[@jstenuf]

very nice clean knife with clear instructions!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Julia Mahaffey I'm glad you find it that way. That's what I was hoping for. Cheers!

[@JimG31547]

Love your knives. Thanks for sharing. Jim

[@Simplelittlelife]

+James Gilliland I appreciate that Jim thanks! And you're welcome. Cheers!

[@griffithshandmade-knives]

This popped up on my feed! So cool to watch where you where at when you made this knife vs today👍

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahaha, thank you! I just gave it a quick watch and it cracked me up😆 could I be anymore serious? 😆👍

[@evolutionglitch4739]

That roundy thing at the beginning of the cutting edge is a choil. In this case, a sharpening choil. Beautiful blade by the way!

[@pauliepipes2593]

Awsome. You made a beauty!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@wadejensen3301]

Mate....that is a nice shaped knife...and I really enjoyed the way you presented....thanks very much for sharing

[@Simplelittlelife]

You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@wadejensen3301]

+Simple Little Life Mate would you consider taking an order for a knife like that? I like the blade shape and I like the handle, my only extra requirement would be if you could leave a couple of extra mil protruding out the end of the handle so I can use that for hammering/cracking stuff?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah for sure. I've actually been drawing a few designs with some of the tang sticking out to use as a window breaker. If you want you can email me at [e-mail] and we can discuss further. Cheers!

[@wadejensen3301]

+Simple Little Life cheers mate, will do!

[@erikvandam5685]

Realistic and very clear video, thanks a lot. 😊

[@randallkelley3599]

This is my favorite style or design for a field knife, works for fish, wood, and anything else I might do! Terrific...

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@rickhand8392]

Nice job , Good looking knife , I do enjoy making knives ..

[@nmda9578]

Incredible tutorial. Gorgeous knife.

[@watermain48]

Nice build. Thanks for sharing it. I like your sanding block idea.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Bill K. Thank you! It's amazing how much great feedback and even better ideas come back my way when I share stuff here on youtube. Cheers!

[@Pripyat1]

very nice looking knife, great job

[@nkgaming8635]

Simple and perfect knife, I will also try making them in the future

[@descattysBushcraftbydescattys]

Mate...thank you for showing us your process. That knife is very nice...superb work 👌

[@skidzkeepitstreet7499]

Turned out beautiful mate

[@Simplelittlelife]

notyou83, for some reason I cannot possibly reply to your comment (maybe a youtube glitch?) but I used O-1 tool steel, 3/16" thick and pay $1.56 per inch in CDN dollars. Cheers!

[@bhazen406]

I was wondering how much it would cost for you to make a combat knife that can attach to our moly vests. I like promoting other people's knifes within my unit

[@Simplelittlelife]

+lifeisbeautifulbysix that sounds like a really cool thing to do. If you want, you can email me at [e-mail] Chees!

[@frontierasset1965]

Simple Little Life

[@Simplelittlelife]

paranoy69 I'm just outside of Calgary. That's cool you're from Rouyn-Noranda, my dad did some work at the airport there a few years ago. Cheers!

[@davidm3463]

Simple Little Life do you sell to the states?

[@Martin-pb7ts]

Beautiful knife and a great video. Thanks.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks and you're welcome!

[@davidleasure9138]

Outstanding. The tools you made to sand and clamp are great. Please do a vid on them

[@BatholomewWinterbottom]

Mate. That is very well crafted knife. I'd be proud as hell if I did half as good a job. Nice work.

[@ahazureus]

I notice you making your own tools, and remarking about how much emery cloth you go through. Here is a tip, take a strip of emery cloth and, using your favorite wood glue, glue the strip of emery cloth to an equal size strip of leather, like a length of an old belt, use a high quality cloth backed emery cloth, to give some longevity to your new "Belt Sander" Pah-ha-ha-ah-ha, I crack me up. Really enjoyed you video, man you do a good job, and your narration is easy to understand, the simplicity is great, and all of the tools you have made, really cool dude, thanks.

[@Simplelittlelife]

hahaha, that cracked me up a few days ago when I read it. Finally got a chance to respond and say thanks. Cheers!

[@kodiakwoodworks9359]

Curtis Jackson That was a good one lmao. I had to send this your way bro. Humour is a very valuable thing. You have enriched me. Thank you brother.

[@PAULNAT]

Nice work, the knife came out very well. keep up the good work.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@tylernewcomb4509]

Beautiful knife! Thanks for the video-very informative and clear!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

Awesome looking knife! Looks a lot like a Bradford Guardian 4.5, I love it!

[@highplains7777]

You are a gifted craftsman.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Dick Tracy Thank you for the compliment but I just fumble through things enough times that I start to figure it out:) Cheers!

[@dasbull0101]

Just recently came across your channel. I'm considering getting into knife making and really appreciate your videos. Thanks for putting these out there.

[@anthonymendez1015]

Awesome knife. Reminds me of a bark river

[@ChateauBeaufort]

Very good video... crisp & informative ("just the facts" Mam!?!). The Lil Bush-crafter knife is just right: elegant simplicity... Really like your wise approach to bench-making! Thanks

[@VALIANTTHOR383]

Outstanding video, craftsmanship and knife. Really enjoyed it, very well done.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it! Cheers!

[@VALIANTTHOR383]

+Simple Little Life You're a legend.continued success and good wishes.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thor Thank you! Certainly not a legend, but thank you! All the best wishes to you also! Cheers!

[@johnbrisbane4676]

I found this video stangely fantastic. So enjoyable I am ready to make knives, aren't you? Gosh, great job. Lol.

[@craigpierre2765]

awesome job....you have a great looking knife there. Great command of the trade. Thanks for sharing

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the command of the trade compliment. somedays it sure doesn't seem like it, but it's always enjoyable to continue to learn it. Cheers!

[@Charcoal300zxTT]

Thanks for taking the time to make a video, picked up many helpful tips!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Right on! I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words👍

[@Seren1624]

Gorgeous...I hope to start my knife making soon...thank for the great video....

[@kevinpoole3989]

Seriously very good video. Lots of step by step, but I really appreciated the tips you picked up along the way based on your trial and error. Subscribed. Keep 'em coming.

[@k-entertainment]

You deserve way, way more subs, good sir.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Ven Volkov Well thank you very much! I really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@lordkestlerful]

wow nice work beautiful knife!

[@rukaks]

Dude you rock! That looks like such a good knife!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate it!

[@kirrus4781]

beautiful knife 👌... looks soothing to the hand.

[@FargoFX]

Absolutely loved this video. Lots of valuable info for future projects.

[@vinylandvideogames9698]

I like the Drill bit idea I use a Carbide Scribe cause I have it but that it a great idea for people starting out. Thanks for sharing

[@boharihamen]

Great work with the knives. Can you make a nice little folding knife? Would be interested to see that

[@outdoorsforever1027]

Really like this. I’ve made a couple knives totally using hand tools. I like your method of heat treating. Very simple and inexpensive. Wish I had a belt grinder for perfect blade angle. 👍🏼thumbs up!

[@birbbirb6078]

Brilliant job sir!

[@sirplebs489]

thanxalot4upload ! Very beautiful piece ! :)

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@reubenwills3595]

At around 07:20 in your video you are filing in the choil to the blade. It helps with sharpening so you can get the full cutting edge of the blade on a whetstone. Fantastic video man, I subscribed, looking forward to more from ya!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Reuben Wills Thanks for the info and thanks for the kind words! Cheers!

[@bushcraftchip]

You really make some cool stuff. I love being creative as well but never dove into making a knife. Love the bushcraft design... Nice! Great channel as well.

[@sherwinpalacio3227]

Awesome knife!

[@Andre_NS]

Woow! Beautiful.

[@eosman888]

Really enjoyed the video......very nice !!!!!

[@78joelee]

Amazing work !

[@007Jaredboy]

Really nice job! Also I really enjoyed the video and your detailed explanation.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@SimoneOrtisi]

GREAT WORK!!

[@vinylandvideogames9698]

The angle guide is nice My neighbor is a Master Smith so he is making me learn how to do it freehand, I am not very good right now lol

[@MikeTheMaker1]

This was a great video. Really helpful for those of us without tons of tools

[@magedmos9958]

I am very impressed with your work wow

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@rodneysparks77]

Very nice! Now I want to make one! Great video!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Rodney Sparks Thanks! And, you definitely should make one:)

[@TheNomadBowhunter]

This blades look great! Very similar to a Survive GSO 4.1. You do amazing work my friend! And the contour on the handle looks incredible! Keep it up!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Eric Authement Thank you very much! I really appreciate that. I've never heard of the Survive GSO 4.1. I'll have to check it out. Cheers!

[@bsouza4441]

very cool it seems a sea of monster knifes 👏

[@survivalsquad7980]

This knife looks amazing great job.

[@Tigadee00]

Fantastic! I especially love the handle, looks amazing!

[@Sleeper519]

Great craftsmanship. Very informative video, thanks!

[@sasquashtowers1067]

I appreciate your instructions. I want to start making skinning knives myself. Thank you.

[@robertvilla2997]

Cool knife it look nice. I like my knife straight on upper full tang side also. I think it's missing the upper non slip and grip cuts. Still say this knife is outstanding.

[@miketownsend6108]

Thanks Nice knife . Awesome Job !!!!!!!!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Mike Townsend Thank you very much, I appreciate it! And, you're welcome. Cheers!

[@franklinwattimena5894]

awsome craftmanship!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks!

[@parryreposte6585]

Very nice. the look reminds me of my Corby knife, which I miss very much.

[@Bloodline616]

Very Very nice...well done.

[@drycomplexity]

great video, and great looking knife. thanks!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@torba4u]

awesome looking knife...

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you very much!

[@marakihau5.567]

Beautiful knife

[@rkzoliveira]

nice work. :) Keep Sharing :)

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Enrique Oliveira thank you very much!

[@X_explorer]

Amazing clip!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

It’s actually called a sharpening choil a finger choil is larger to accommodate your index finger. I think this is one the best videos on knife making I’ve seen thus far. Thanks for sharing it with us. I like your description of the many sharp tools you end up with while learning this skill. Even the ones I mess up I still put a handle on them for practice. Maybe I’ll call them knools. Knife/ sharp tools. Lol 😂

[@ryans8162]

Nicely done!

[@donking1017]

Great job. Knife looks great.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Don King Thank you very much.

[@Pleumel]

Some amazing tips! Thank you!!!

[@ethancreamer1952]

Beautiful knife. I would love to have one made if that's possible.

[@Maciste982]

Good work man, it´s simple and excellent, congratulations

[@JTD19881369]

this is beautiful.. im slowly working on my own with hand files.... so ill be done in 2017... i dont have a lot of free time.. lol but all this filling... is kind of zenning me out..

[@Simplelittlelife]

+JTD19881369 yeah, I hear you. I used to hand file my blades and it's a lot of work. I'm actually doing a little video series on hand filing a knife (I've had a lot of requests for it) and in a way I'm not really looking forward to filing blades by hand again... But, that's why I'm just making a small neck knife:) How big of a blade are you working on?

[@JTD19881369]

+Simple Little Life its about 4 inches long and one inch wide i figure its just going to be some sort of utility knife..

[@Simplelittlelife]

JTD19881369 right on. One of my first knifes I made was a garden knife of similar dimensions. I still use it all the time. I hope comes together for you quickly and that that finishing it up doesn't take forever (like it seems too). Cheers!

[@mdirtydogg]

Another excellent video. Thank you for the upload.

[@makeorbreak6674]

Spot on man nice design!

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Make or Break Thank you.

[@forzapaq]

What a great video. I've watched so many on KZbin researching how to get into knife making and this one nails it. Many thanks and keep making the vids 👍.

[@petertaillaert7559]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video. It's my dream to make my own knife one day ! Cheers man

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Peter Taillaert You're welcome! Make that dream come true! When I made my first blade, I was shocked how simple the process really was and that I was actually able to do it. It's wasn't the best looking blade on earth but it cut, and it was mine. Very rewarding. Now go get on it! Cheers!

[@petertaillaert7559]

+Simple Little Life Thanks man, I appreciate that ! When it comes so far I let you now !!!

[@davixavier3261]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing!

[@pharaun159]

Great Vid! Thanks for your time!

[@barneylow8724]

beautiful piece.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+Barney Low Thank you!

[@jacksmith7849]

That...is a NICE knife.

[@Simplelittlelife]

+jack smith Thank you very much!

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job love your work keep it up