How I make my knives

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Lovely knifes. Great workmanship. Liked and subscribed.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

I've watched this video probably 4 or 5 times. You and your Dad (I'm guessing) have really refined a great process. It's fascinating to watch. I would really like a video on your 2x72 belt grinders with those big wooden wheels. I'd like to see how that's built and what sort of motor you have hooked up to it.

[@andylopez3763]

Little trick I learned about the way the epoxy comes out both at the same time.... sometimes they don't both distribute the same amount. Cut them apart and use one at a time. Love your videos 😍❣️😍❤️😍

[@sidneymoore2231]

Excellent work! Love your streamlined process!I've made many knives out of files and with all the normalizing,hardening and tempering it is very time consuming.I like the homemade grinder;I have a Burr King ,but damn ,I like yours!I have never worked with leather but have wanted to try it!My shop has been sitting inactive for some bv time now,but this has motivated me to rethink my process and get back in the game.Great video and would love to see more on your grinder and your leatherwork!

[@timmo491]

Great job good to see real workmanship. All the best from England. Cheers mate.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

I would like to see a video on your belt grinder. It appears to be self made. I think a lot of people would like to see how you made that.

[@aldenunion]

No doubt,I was admiring myself..... WHAT YOU GOT A 8 inch wheel at home? :Ugh yeah!!!!.lol..

[@billt7283]

Man thanks a lot. You've inspired me to try this! My dad recently passed away and didn't leave me much except a bunch of machinist tools etc, soI'm looking forward to putting them to use.

[@haveblue117]

You are making such a simple work of it - amazing! I admire you americans for your pragmatism. Great job, I think I learned something today!

[@lewisworkshop]

Awesome work. Watched your dad's videos as well. He must be very proud to have you follow along his path. I love how your tools and design are so symbiotic - tools and design so cleverly linked, nothing more than is needed. Beautiful. Can't wait to get one of your knives. Thanks for the quick response to my e-mail.

[@VWBUSman67]

Thank you Chris.

[@nortagnan2135]

Nice. Good to see the sheath making as well as its often overlooked in these videos

[@csabavarady4711]

Yes this is really DIY work presented by a talented Man. That belt grinder from OSB and plywood balanced with bores... Stunning. Malybe the file's core metal is soft a bit because files generally are made by cementing process. A heat treatment would be better. All in all great inspiring vid. Congrats Man!

[@sergiodelgado2412]

Excelente trabajo hermano, felicidades, saludos desde Managua, Nicaragua

[@brentvadenais6567]

A definite Craftsman and man can he work fast !!

[@nandaleknakaima5680]

Great video and beautiful knives, I’d love to see a video of how you made you’re belt grinder.

[@ХантНизямский]

Молодец!!! Руки откуда надо растут!!!

[@kevlarsteiner8978]

Usted es un genio. Cómo me gustaría ser su vecino (ja, ja, ja) Un saludo desde España y gracias por compartir.

[@markheppleston1117]

clever use of the drill press! The big grinder is interesting too!

[@jeffhorn1978]

OMG!! This is just the most interesting and useful video I’ve seen to date. I’m a disabled veteran wanting to get into knive making. Thank you, so so very much for this video. Please post a video of how you made that little wheel grinders on your drill press. How did you get the sand paper fastened. I was thinking just glue but didn’t want to speculate as to what. I LOVE. your blade grinding jig. Please please post how you did that. I’m learning so much watching all you guys build knives, but by far your video has been the best.

[@HammerSmashedFace92]

Jeff Horn try Simple Little Life. Way better than this. Actually explains the process.

[@lewiswereb8994]

Jeff, those little grinders are an off-the-shelf item at any good hardware store or a Sears if you can find one. Even try Amazon or Harbor Freight. They come in several different sizes and grits. I am a veteran also, and I make knives all the time (since about 1978) as my hobby and if I can help you in any way, I certainly will. I make folders and straight knives both, and miniature straight knives.

[@jgbullen]

The first 2 knives I made were from file blades. The one I got fancy with broke after about 3 throws. It is now a small knife. These days I deal with knives cut from bar stock. Consider nothing less.

[@wa0vus]

Need to temper the knife after profiling it. It will then not be brittle but still hard. 2 hours in 400 degrees and let cool down slowly. Do it twice Good luck.

[@jgbullen]

@@wa0vus I always temper my knives, and exactly as you describe.

[@henrytesla9247]

Those ain’t knifes!, it’s art with a edge ❤️❤️❤️

[@planecrazyish]

WOW!!! you have amazing skills. Really enjoyed this video.

[@sadeep2]

Awesome knives. Would love to have those. Enjoyed watching the video.

[@hikids7189]

Just bought one of your fixed blades at the frankenmuth gun and knife show I LOVE IT!!

[@jaredbradley4095]

I had a Columbia jacket made out of the same material as your jacket. Until one day last year the sparks from my grinder melted it. The troubles of a southpaw craftsman 😆

[@tomrobertson4983]

Jared Bradley scissors are the worst for me.

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Dude, you are a super hero!!! Very impressed!!!

[@footandfurrowfarm397]

Great video and very nice knives. Maybe a little music to mask the high pitch humming and grinding would be a little more soothing to the ear!

[@jcnme2020]

Excellent Video Brother ! Thank you for sharing this with us. I will check out your website.

[@joebalabuszko8863]

A great, precise, informative video on " how it's done ". I will watch your videos for the info. every chance they are available. One of the most satisfying parts is the clarity of every step in the process. Another plus thing is the lack of the shit forced " music " other videos stuff in our ears, and the non stop blether while the process takes place. People with a brain get it well by watching what you do. Your videos are the BEST.

[@RustyGunn7]

Very cool video. Enjoyable and educational. What drill bit are you using to drill the file? Thanks.

[@sweeler3216]

Awesome knives. I like the high pitched time lapse music

[@ahanuabedanu6798]

✌🏻😉😎

[@amir2867]

Dude, you make fantastic knives, the designing of the knife you made in this video is great. and sheathe is good too.

[@Gabrulo_knifemaking]

never trust youtube telling you the video is shacky!!! however i really love your homemade way to make knives and also the tools!!! the grinder is just amazing! i made my grinder too

[@muzza6007]

Wow! You have all the equipment and knowledge to make such amazing knives, I watched in awe! Too bad I live in Australia and with this virus! I would love to own one of those knives for sure.

[@lugulinux]

Hola amigo impresionante tu video, consulta que mecha usastes para perforar, tienes la plantilla para hacer ese cuchillo, saludos

[@davidtrutwin3790]

1 1/4 inch wide band saw blades make nice filet knives.

[@petercasey175]

Always really nice to see a one-man-show doing it in America. Wonderful work. I wonder if they'll ever realize you spent more time sewing than grinding the bevels. Nice jigs, great workshop. Knives like this are a true craft. Is the grinder you are using at 13:00 central machinery? I am looking at a new bench grinder myself.

[@shedmanx3640]

Outstanding work mate. You’ve won yourself another subscriber. Greetings from Australia. 🇦🇺👍

[@aldenunion]

I just bought ome of your MULTI TOOL ATTACHMENTS for my bench grinder...Love it!!! But now I see this guy's Giant wheel to work with and wishing I seen this first.lol...A I BEAM work rest one can forge a Giant's sword...

[@marselakhmadullin7924]

Great work and interesting construction of belt grinder. Is there any coating on the big wheel working surface? Rubber or smth? Or just smoothed plywood?

[@waaagh3203]

Your first and main mistake is that everything isn't a giant two handed cleaver type sword. I'M JUST KIDDING! Great work, my friend. I love using farrier rasps and files for knife making!

[@tomasoscalzo1999]

Nice knives! Can you make a video where you talk about your homemade beltgrinders?

[@terrapinrocks]

I was about 30 seconds in and a bit unsure. Then I saw his mustache and instantly felt compelled to subscribe.

[@valvol4388]

Excellent works. Thanks a lot! 👍👏

[@lxplumm1]

I like the way you make knives.

[@raliro8986]

Fantastic work. one question. What is chucked up in that drill press that drills holes in a hardened file and where do I get it ?

[@dalemartin7886]

you've got some blow out in the wooden scales around where you drilled for the pins, can be seen at 12:31. You either need sharper drill bits and/or back up the wood with something so it doesn't blow out when you drill through.

[@ahmadnabeel2788]

What a nice job a stone turn in diamand your idea is very very intrasting a razer cuting knifes

[@maine420247]

His father put out a multi part vid that goes into there shop made set up & some of the tools & jigs they use. The link is on there web site... he talks a little about there grinders. Not as much as we all want but definitely worth a watch...

[@TobiasMcGriff]

Beautiful to watch. Great vid.

[@MNDAS-iu2kf]

Excellent craftmanship, really appreciable.

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

Ok did a great job I just came across you channel if I may ask what kind of files did you use I would like to try that

[@josecardoso3975]

Super...Very nice job and video.... I wish you are closer from Lisbon....! Congrats..

[@ralstonraz]

You drill bits went through the hard file like butter. Did you soften the file.

[@AZ.tattoo]

Beautiful work and the video was nicely done too!

[@davidbej3960]

Great craftmanship! But how do you know what type of file (steel )to start with? For me 90% of the knife is about the steel. Too hard - tough to sharpen, too soft won't hold an edge. Guys are using circular saw blades, old files and even old bolts..

[@VWBUSman67]

I annealed the file off camera

[@trooper2221]

very nice indeed! so I know nothing about making knives, but looks like annealing not necessary?

[@luisrodriguez-ex7ud]

Hola soy de lima Perú me gusta tu maquina con la que haces el bicel de cuchillo como la hiciste y como tiemplas la banda de lija

[@ericsprado4631]

Nice work but do you NOT heat treat you metal before final steps???

[@dyermker250]

Unpretentious genius. Thank you

[@woodlandsnorth]

Love the knife design, how were you able to drill through a file?

[@davidendres7808]

Hey mate if only you would talk it would be a great video worth watching you workmanship is great

[@joebalabuszko8863]

Don'd need any jabbering . The videos speak for them selves.

[@eddiebattles3868]

Would love to know how you built your grinder

[@fritz3548]

Dude, i need a video about your homemade belt grinders, those are genius !

[@jonmiller19845]

Yes please

[@wolf_of_old]

And a third. Awesome setup

[@JEFFALLENOFFTHEGRIDIRON]

Indeed. Perhaps a little show and tell of set-up.

[@LukeMcMullin]

I concur, please do show how you adjust the tracking of your belts at least...

[@iaincwil]

Mick wilkins Indeed would like how you make your grinding set up Thanks

[@stevek2645]

where can i buy this knife and how much ? awesome work

[@Voroshin00]

Excellent work!!!

[@jerrymoates7037]

what type of drill bit do you use to drill holes in the knife

[@frankbrown5312]

Brilliant craft skills, well done that ma. Its inspiring.

[@patanvalle9379]

Muy buen trabajo. Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina... (aquí también nosotros usamos las limas marca "Nicholson" para hacer buenos cuchillos criollos)

[@lewiswereb8994]

Senor Patan, If it says Nicholson, it is great. If it says "India" or "China"it is junk. You have made a good wise choice.

[@patanvalle9379]

@@lewiswereb8994 (Laughter) ... yes ... of course ... I mean the old ones that say "made in the USA" ... I have other made with files from Austria or France (also old and worn of course). .. This custom was very common here in Buenos Aires, knives for daily use were made and handle was made from strips of cow or foal leather .. people with a lot of money bought a knife blade from some european country and gave it to a goldsmith to make a silver sheath and handle ... Thank you for your comment . Cheers and have a nice year

[@sergiovillalpando3262]

Buen video ¡¡ un trabajo con herramientas mas al alcance de quienes queremos iniciar por hobie' a elaborar cuchillos Solo una pregunta. No les dio temple o si?

[@أبوجاسم-م6ي]

Nice idea with the magnit.

[@julioiglesias516]

Estan divinos esos cuchillos felicidades desde URUGUAY me encantan saludos

[@markharrisllb]

Brilliant video. You make it look so easy which they say is the mark of a true craftsman. I know nothing about metal which this next question will probably demonstrate. The steel used for files is very hard which makes it brittle if I have it right, would it not be better to temper it? If I have this wrong I do apologise and it’s a question purely out of curiosity as I want to learn. The sheafs looked fantastic, I’ve not made any yet as I thought I didn’t have the tools as I never even thought of using my drill press. I don't know about America but with this awful pandemic the prices for second hand tools on eBay has dropped dramatically. There's no 'car boot sales' (flea markets) which limits where they can be sold, a lot of people are losing income and having to sell their less essentials. I just made an offer for some old files for more than it looked they were going to sell at, my income is not dependent on my salary. It’s just another way we can be helping each other and we will still get tools cheaper than they were two months ago.

[@VWBUSman67]

I tempered the files before I decided to make a video.

[@konstantinosampatzidis9856]

Perfect work ! Can yougive a video about your homemade belt grinders? I mean the wooden conduct wheel is awsome, how is made its center ? how does it roll? Thanks, KONATANTINOS

[@pumpen81]

Hej! Is it you that make friktion folders from files ? They are relly nice looking. I desided to make My own from Aebl and raindeer antler. This was like 10 years ago. Hope you make more vids like thise one. Best regards from Sweden.

[@samterian7694]

great video, any future instructions on how to make that belt grinder?

[@robertlangley258]

Wow love the knives but very impressed with belt grinder......any plans?

[@jarodmorris611]

I like the grinder set up. Have any videos of it in detail?

[@VWBUSman67]

No, I don't yet. I didn't want to pay for a $1000+ knife grinder, so I made my own for about $90.

[@m.r.watson9202]

One of the most amazing things in this video is that you still have a phonebook

[@feel7251]

I have to ask when do you do the normalizing and yempering of the metal I didn`t see any of that ????

[@panagiwtiskalampokas9808]

Very good Knives!!!!!!bravo.

[@asefsha8378]

Great job. Loved everything about this video. Hats off to you! As you have mentioned in your replies you already annealed the files to make them soft for your work. But at the end of your work you do need to again temper them right? Once we anneal a metal we need reverse it again to make the knife harder isn't it. Please clarify further! Forgive my lack of knowledge about this.

[@VWBUSman67]

Asef Sha, no it is finished and done. No further heat treat required

[@msmarkwest]

very cool ...fun to watch...how did you make your sanding/grinding tool ???? i`ll watch some more...

[@scottkline2496]

awesome what was the little drum sander in the drill press and what grit. the finger grove came out so clean.

[@shopnwoods9901]

How did you harden and temper your knives?

[@joshjackson6680]

I had the same question

[@bobbymundi2706]

He didn't need to. He used files for knife material so it was already hardened steel. Just had to make sure not to overheat the steel

[@juanjosegarciaalonso7418]

Las limas no se tienen que someter a tratamiento térmico?

[@spiritualcramp8000]

next time temper the blade, is easy, fun and makes it stronger, by the way great job.

[@VWBUSman67]

Tempered the whole batch of files I chose those 2 from before i decided to make a video.

[@spiritualcramp8000]

@@VWBUSman67 ok

[@mauriciorotta1665]

ok, nice work, but what about the heat treatment?

[@outbush1]

Well done sir! I have had a "file knife" now for 32 years, I used it when I was a professional Kangaroo shooter all those years ago! and I still use it today. Anyow's really like the finished product brother how or did you treat the file before you proceeded? Sure you been asked before I know you need to heat treat but sure like to know your procedure you seem to know whats going on and I like your simplicity.

[@VWBUSman67]

steve bushdog - last month my dad and I were at the Sydney knife show. We met a fella who took us kangaroo hunting, we got 2. With the files I have a heat treat oven I use to anneal them before I begin because the files are too hard "off the shelf" they could chip or crack. So I anneal them and then after I'm done making the knife and put an edge on them, they are all done. My dad and I make knives professionally full time. Check out our site if you like. Www.michaelmorrisknives.com

[@outbush1]

had a look at the site and its real good! some nice work thats for sure I work in the outback as a tour guide have done for a 25 years now, and I met and old bloke who was a stockman for many years, I am also the cook and invited him to have a feed and eat with my group. He admired my file knife I was using and he told me that in the bush "you are never in strife if you have a good knife" ..love it. We drank RnR (rum and river water) on the banks of the Drysdale River to wee hours! Have caught up with him many times while I was on tour in the Kimberly region and all he wants to do is buy the "file knife" next time I will see him I point him towards your web site. Oh so you do not do anything to the knife after you have finished it? do you need to re-harden it? Kind of keen to give it a go during my off season. Stay safe brother.

[@Stoney327]

Howdy I have never seen anyone (myself included) make a knife from a file without first annealing the file. I guess you really CAN learn something new in this business? Great job. Blessings: Dave

[@Prefer2Hibrn8]

agreed

[@jaychen4880]

Nice, this is the best. what is the steel of the file ?

[@lewiswereb8994]

File steel is usually SAE 1095, sometimes SAE 1075. Stick with Nicholson if you can.

[@bushcraftoregon]

super video; can you show a pic or do a video of your knife guide when grinding the blade?

[@jeffhorn1978]

ghosthonda I desperately need one of those. My hands aren’t that sturdy todo it free handed. Practice didn’t make perfect for me. Not at all. Lol.

[@andywest6113]

How many man hours does it take to make 2 knives like this ?

[@HelmutKohlrabi]

So the handles shape themselves, an interesting type of wood

[@jeffhorn1978]

Helmut Kohl yes you liked that also? Very very nice work. I bought some of that G10 handle material and it looked pretty good I thought but I couldn’t get it even. Now I know how the greats do it.

[@jaylawrence1479]

Nice chip in the handle where you let the drill bit tear out.

[@welitonbigotmelo3972]

wonderful job!

[@vicentecanonserrano886]

¿Precio? No lo veo en su pagina ¿?

[@straightedgereviews8946]

Do you have to do a heat treat won't those be brittle

[@001GAC]

The file is already handed cause its a file, could be overheated from all the grinding, unclear if he kept it cool. But as it is not tempered its gonna be brittle and likely to snap or shatter, hope whoever buys one of these custom knives doesn't get hurt.

[@Thorin7.62]

@@001GAC He stated above in the comments that he had already tempered a batch of files and chose these from that batch, so they have already been drawn back. I had the same thoughts and concern before reading the comments.

[@bradmiller9993]

Where in the world did you find all of those old files????? Great looking work, man.

[@dundalk7037]

Me too, I need to know how you made the belt grinder. I see the orange harbor freight disk grinder next to it. Also want to k ow what kind of drill bit you used to get through the file. I keep destroying bits on steel.

[@VWBUSman67]

I heat treat my files, saves my bits.

[@barracudas40]

Good job

[@vicentecanonserrano886]

Excelente. Me gusta mucho este modelo....

[@robappleby583]

No heat treatment? Nice practical knives but aren’t they brittle?

[@VWBUSman67]

Heat treat is done off camera