How to Make a Hunting Knife - Part 2

[@callanklimts]

Love your videos Walter! Without having access to your videos on youtube I would never have been able to learn enough to make my own knives. At the end of the day these videos are priceless. It IS free education. Thank you !

[@louiscaraballo7354]

You are a Good Man. I have been instructed by many. I am listening to a Genius that is a Real Man...Thank you Sir.

[@EctopicElm00707]

Love the solvent gag at 12:30! Baby wipes or regular hand wipes are great for cleaning up fresh epoxy.

[@troydavidson6955]

Awesome videos Walter. Big difference between a craftsman and a teacher and you're both.

[@yliyahhawkins9928]

Awesome....one of if not the best videos on drop point hunter knife making...Thanks

[@kevink7228]

Another Excellent series.

[@richardturietta9455]

Thanks, Walter. You are really an inspiration for a newbie knife make!

[@tomboyle7901]

Mike, Thanks so much for putting this out, I love making knifes. A new passion for sure,

[@jonduffer4340]

Walter, I need this knife for the up-coming hunting season! Love the burl!!!

[@roybear9052]

Could u show us how to make a knife w/ just a bench grinder

[@fluxbe2737]

Awsome informative videos. I am a beginner knife maker and your videos a wicked useful.

[@cleberviniciusribeirohomem]

It's a very usable tutorial and help me to much develop skills to do my knives. Tahnks a lot!!!

[@xavierferri]

man, I love your videos and I watch them in bed with my headset when my wife is sleeping. if I may, you have a problem with your computer, which induce a low buzz when your using the computer mic. 2 solutions: - checking the ground on your IMac - setting a low pass filter @90 Hz in your post production software thanks a lot for your knowledge ;)

[@loko3ysa-plays762]

Nice video| keep it up| I like the learning pause.

[@brianolson3988]

Prior to my question, a tip of the hat to you sir for your amazing tutorial(s). Question: How were you able to make the pins in the bolsters disappear after sanding and polish? Obviously there are 4 pins in the bolster...though it looks as though they've melted into the bolsters and left no evidence of 4 holes? (see video pt.3 @8:05) Does the heat from the belt grinder allow this?

[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

+Brian Olson No, it's just a function of having a very tight fit between the pin and the hole. By peening it into the hole, the pin expands to fit the hole and it more or less disappears. You can see it on very close examination, though.

[@brianolson3988]

+Walter Sorrells wow. I thought I had a pretty clean/close look at the bolster when I paused the video. It look's so smooth, guess I'll just have to take your word. faster in law gave me a chunk of burl from his backyard. going to use it as a gift back to him as a knife handle. just purchased Hunters Delight Blade with CRYO, with Stainless Bolsters (BL543C) from Texas knife. so the step I most concerned about is the bolsters and pins. any who... thank you again for sharing your gift to us all... wish me luck.

[@mrblacktrh]

+Walter Sorrells how much of the pin do you usually save for the peening? Ie. how much of the pin length exeedes the thicknes pf the knife?

[@ericsprado4631]

Thanks or great video. I wonder if we could get a closer look at the ground edges ..... thanks, Eric

[@circuscase]

That's how you make a phenomenal knife....

[@Hunter30394]

Thanks for the well made, no nonsense collection of videos. I am wondering how you decide on what bevel angle to use before you start the freehand grinding. I started a kitchen knife last week and now realize that my bevel angle was too shallow making the blade wider in cross section than I would like. I could resort to trigonometry but that seems like a pain in the ass if there happens to be a maker's rule of thumb out there.

[@helicrashpro]

When using epoxy, I have a couple tips to offer. Tip 1, when using epoxy to connect metal to metal parts (like bolster to blade handle) use JB Weld. It's an epoxy specific for metal. It's terrible for plastic but for metal to metal, it's much better than normal epoxy. Tip 2, Walter mentioned degreasing the handle before the epoxy though did not elaborate. In my opinion this is very important if you want an epoxy bond that will last. There is a simple test you can do to know if your metal is clean enough for epoxy. It's called the water sheet test. Look it up on youtube to get details, you will find the best info for anodizing aluminum and painting metal. But in my opinion, clean the metal with Comet or something similar. A chlorinated cleaner like Comet works the best in my experience. Quick explanation of the water sheet test. Dribble water over the metal you want to epoxy. If the water beads up than the metal still has oils on it that will negatively effect your bond. Clean the metal until the water seems to sheet across the surface and does not bead up. It's almost like the water absorbs across the surface. If the water no longer beads up you are ready for epoxy. Hint: your hands have oils on them to try not to touch the metal with bare hands through this process.

[@payton7394]

+helicrashpro JB weld will leave a thin black line, which is typically not preferable when working with bolsters (as you typically want a seamless transition)

[@beautesney1223]

Hey Walter, what's the name of the 3-in-one product you're using when sanding the blade?

[@tsgillespiejr]

Sir, how much extra would you charge to make a "the making of" video to go along with a commission blade? I love your videos as much as your blades!

[@domeniclarosa6156]

Beautiful knife! Is that birds eye wood you used for the handle?

[@jwit76]

Walter, curiosity is getting the better of me, the folder you deployed about half way through the video when you were preparing the epoxy, is it your creation? Well done and very informative as always. -Josh

[@MysticKnight38]

Just a thought, but have you ever considered adding a water line to your belt sander?

[@brottarnacke]

I'm looking to get into knife making right now. Everybody says that you should start off grinding the bevels free hand, but I kinda feel like making myself a nice jig right away anyway. I can always practice grinding free hand on pieces of wood or really cheap steel, but if I'm buying a piece of nice knife steel, I'm thinking I'd really prefer to make sure that it will turn into a decent knife and not go to waste by practicing on it. What do you guys think?

[@ThreeMuskeQueerz]

try How to make a Bevel by Trollsky

[@brottarnacke]

Already saw it, but thanks for the tip :-).Great video.

[@beardogtube]

Excellent video Sir! Please put some sideguards on your glasses. I want to watch more of your videos.

[@scarletlightning565]

Most all knifes I've seen ever have had pis fastened scales. Have you ever maid or seen a knife with a riveted tang like medieval swords? I'm thinking of making a field knife with that sort of design.

[@buffordevans6942]

Can you braze a bolster on using mapgas and silver solder if the blade has been heat treated ? If so can you give me a brief how hit can I get the blade ? Best regards..... Love your videos

[@terrychorn1503]

At 8:05, how do you get four 1/8" pins out of 3/16" stock?

[@digsfossils]

I noticed that you don't use the dye along the blade edge when scribing the center line. I guess your eyes are much better than mine because I definitely need the contrast.

[@hasdrubal121]

Nice job

[@supacoolgearho1299]

Nice riggers belt!

[@RSM_1]

Very informative though...thank you very much!

[@RSM_1]

So much imperial system mumbo jumbo going on in this video :)

[@patrickhamilton8547]

Awsome knife. Im 13 and I make knifes off of a work bench my parents got me for fun just using a grinder a couple of files and a vise feel free to give me any tips

[@RyanB.222]

Are you angling the knife as you draw it across the belt sander or are you holding it flush so to speak against the sander? I'm trying to figure out how you keep the bevel consistent down the length of the blade.

[@Enderwiggan1]

Serious skill

[@Mr1SUPERdoodle]

i enjoy your video, maybe i missed it, but do you use like loc-tite on the threads so it doesn't back off

[@TheEpoxyExperts]

Enjoying your videos very much. Let me know if you needs some aerospace grade epoxy resin as that is my 'cup of tea'. Thank you again for your post

[@MrGary3777]

HI, love the instructioin vids, quick question; do you taper ream the holes for the bolster? I did not and the results show the pins clearly through after polishing. Thanks

[@swboltin]

Hello Walter, Did you make your own scribe for the knife edge or purchase it some where?

[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

+swboltin I made it. It would be a lot nicer if I'd bought it. Like most of the tools I make, I was sort of making it up as built it!

[@swboltin]

Looked pro enough to me! Thanks, Walter. I really enjoy the channel!

[@jesusduarte3783]

What wood did you use? It looks really nice!!!

[@horatio71]

Hi Walter,would you not recommend to stabilize the wood?What is your view on stabilizing wood?best,John

[@guachingman]

woud a drop of araldite inside the corby thread be a good idea or is it not needed/helpful at all?

[@leadingseamanphilbillingto100]

An idea for fixing the bolster would be tig welding the pins instead of peening them. I understand everything about being super careful about not ruining your temper but it can be done by running your weld nice and hot as to limit your heat input and then drop it into water or even running the weld while the blade is wet.That would ensure completely invisible pins after a good polish. Yeah you may not have a tig welder but it could be very useful for a lot of things. For example, tacking your stack of flat bar together for forge welding a Damascus billet. This way you aren't mixing mild steel filler wire into your billet. (If that's even something you worry about.)

[@nizmojoeblows]

quenching welds.......excellent idea. I take it youre not a welder?

[@leadingseamanphilbillingto100]

+nizmojoeblows I am actually. I'm not saying to quench a big fuck off structural weld, these are 2mm pins to be tacked onto flat bar. It's a way to blend the pins with the bolster and quenching saves the blade at the risk of breaking the welds. Do you have another solution?

[@MnPfan]

I noticed the top of your belt grinder has no platen. What are your opinions on convex ground blades vs full flat ground?

[@jarredkeegan2056]

Hello Walter, i love your videos, they're very informative keep up the good work. I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your belt grinder and how much it was? or if you could recommend any cheap grinders online (i live in Australia and i cant find any in my local stores)

[@DonutCrunch45]

i only use hand tools to make my knives "apart from cutting out the rough shape" is a grinder better for begginers, or will a file do me fine? I have been using a file and it seems to give me a decent edge.

[@noahshenadar5329]

Hi Walter, I live in Australia and i was wondering what celcius '58 on the rockwell scale C' would be. Thanks.

[@lindsaythompson6389]

Beautiful knife. What would be the $ value of a knife like that? Just curious.

[@asd7959]

Quick question Walter. I have a various speed 2x82. Max speed is 2800 rpm what speed would you recommend with zirconia 60 grit belt for gridding bevels?

[@williamvdberg6393]

if you solder infront the bolster you don't use epoxie just the pinning?

[@pvinny2]

I'm about to heat treat my first knives how much material on the edge do you recommend i leave? I'm doing this with hand tools so I want the least amount of material possible.

[@ThreeMuskeQueerz]

If you dont have one of those scribes shown at 0:57 , you can get a drill bit, in his case, 1/8", or yo can get calipers and do some math. i hate math, so i choose the drill bit

[@zuzanaistokova5317]

I LIKE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BIGbirdG]

you probably wont see this but whats that folder youre using to open the apoxy

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

Is it not necessary to use thread locker on the Corby fasteners?

[@skiboyscuba]

Thank u!

[@RobChitterbug]

Why not add the distal taper to the handle steel?

[@jayunitedwestand1810]

your work is amazing!! any chance i could get something from you i could use a nice fixed blade for my hiking trips??

[@ffu100]

Yupp you can..........just shell some good money $$$$ and you can buy anything in this world..bîtch go to his website

[@jayunitedwestand1810]

is this comment towards me i don't think i was talking to you little man!!

[@malachilarsen594]

Could you give me a link to a professional heat treater because i don't have an over to heat treat them and I would like to make this knife

[@cigarcaptain]

this is great

[@desertdanblacksmith1394]

Great Videos Walter...thx so much for sharin you knowledge......love your simple approach and explanation..."don't clamp the snot out of it".....rofl

[@nicholaswingler4759]

What wood did you use?

[@Fauwst]

Holy shit your jokes are awesome! I almost fell out of my chair laughing :D.

[@vict1054]

where can you buy the scribe online? :)

[@breklim98]

Hi I woul like to now where can I get thoose corby bolts Thank you

[@fmfspaz7776]

What type of wood is that

[@9mil]

Fantastic skill Mr. Sorrells! I have watched this video 6 or 7 times now. Still too chicken to try it yet! A question though: How do you match the angle of the handle face to the face angle of the bolster? Thanks. Jim M. Weatherford, Tx.

[@ffu100]

+Jim M. I have not watched this 6-7 times just once so when I watch it 6-7 which I won't I will make a knife

[@tobyward8792]

How thick is the steel?

[@Razorbaker1]

Anyone that knows this can answer me. I was wondering how thick the edge of the knife is left before heat treating. I read some people saying with 01 steel, it needed to be left about the thickness of a dime to keep it from warping during heat treatment. Is it the same for stainless? Great videos, by the way.

[@ThreeMuskeQueerz]

stainless is heat treated differently. you can make it 6 or 7 thousandths thick

[@tonielfving6870]

Again, me from finland. (that guy just not sop). little bit advise, use more rpm on those wood drill and use somekinda "counter blok of wood" prevent chiping ur beatyfull "master wood".

[@djscrapmosely2739]

hello walter awesome knifes man where do you get your tool steel for this

[@jesusduarte3783]

DJ Scrap Mosely he showed it in a video but I advise knifekits.com

[@emielbeus]

can you mayby show how to maak a knife with sawtooth?

[@ThePioneerChannel]

when making the bolster.. can a guy glue it on first then drill the holes and then add the pins after?

[@justjoe5373]

I don't think drilling glued bolster is smart or even possible but if you think you can do it then do it.

[@justjoe5373]

***** I usually use clamps too but when I don't have free clamps I glue everything and very slowly drill it

[@gabewilson799]

Walter do you think you are a professional at what you do? Just wondering

[@rotinguyen367]

Good

[@TheWilliamlk]

I was wondering if heat treating is really necessary. I'm making a similar design to yours and the blade is right on the 5" mark. Would it really affect the performance is I don't heat treat it?

[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

Absolutely heat treating is necessary. If steel isn't heat treated, it won't hold an edge.

[@TheWilliamlk]

Walter Sorrells Thanks. I'm going to have to improvise. Probably just going to dig a hole, put some charcoal and put it on fire

[@TheGrimrose]

can any steel be heat treated or just stainless? can regular flat bar steel from homedepot/rona be heat treated? thanks

[@WalterSorrellsBlades]

cody adams The short answer is that it has to be high carbon steel -- whether it's stainless or not. Home Depot steel is low carbon steel intended for structural and welding purposes. You can't harden it. You might check out my "How to Choose Steel for Knfiemaking" video for more info.

[@TheGrimrose]

Walter Sorrells I really appreciate the quick reply. I have since took what i could from your other video and tracked down/purchased some o1 tool steel. Thanks again!

[@lamby9103]

cody adams If you wanted to get steel quick you could have bought a Nicholson file from your Home Depot. They tend to be a good quality steel.

[@justjoe5373]

I'm not sure but I think some steel types can't be heat treated

[@fmfspaz7776]

What type of wood Is in the handles

[@skyblue9991]

Watch the first video, I forgot what it's called.

[@sv8313]

where can I buy the metal?

[@highplains7777]

Google is your friend. New Jersey Steel Baron is good one. I get my 1084 from them.

[@StarCoreSE]

I don't like the idea of using epoxy resin. It kind of makes the rivets/screws pointless, and I don't think people used that kind of chemical back in the old days. It just feels wrong, cheaty, and it's toxic on top of it.

[@ThePirateburke86]

Are you a veteran or former LEO?

[@syndicate4417]

surprised theres no keyboard warriors bitching about how he carries tip down....

[@vasyayatsenko9427]

plans from woodprix are awesome!

[@tonielfving6870]

My mistake, i didnt look video far enough...ookke, i did see mistake to be...ignore me.

[@curbcuddler]

What does being a masochist have to do with grinding a blade lol?

[@michaelbook2019]

he's saying that he enjoys doing it the hard way and suffering through it, rather than take the easy way out

[@cleberviniciusribeirohomem]

Sorry. too much.....

[@circuscase]

That's not how you make a knife....