Working with Mammoth! Making a knife handle using Fossilized Mammoth tooth and Ancient Bog Oak!

[@Aleeknives]

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[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Love the mammoth molar! Beautiful!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Denis! Are you perfecting your S grind?

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

@@Aleeknives ha, I will be soon!

[@Aleeknives]

I bet!

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

That knife turned out great! The mammoth ivory added just the right touch to complete the knife!

[@DardS8Br]

It’s not ivory. It’s just regular tooth.

[@Aleeknives]

I wouldn't say "regular" tooth! I mean it is prehistoric and all😂😁😉

[@DardS8Br]

@@Aleeknives I meant in the sense that it’s not fossilized and it’s composed of what a normal tooth is made of.

[@dimitrisglynos6808]

The blade looks as great as the handle!!!!! Prety neat!!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@zombieslogic8390]

Yep bog oak compliments the mammoth perfectly, beauty knife

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you

[@rodgerklindt3165]

Beautiful! Love the mammoth tooth. Home Run.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Rodger! Honestly I didn't know how people would respond to it!

[@ohiovalleyforge5383]

Love the finish of the mammoth tooth

[@Aleeknives]

Dude mammoth is sooooooo amazing to be able to work with! I was to scared to use it for a long time because of it's price but I just add it to the build cost and pass the buck down the road. People really dig it man

[@larryblair4765]

I think that the molar was very nice addition. And you did an outstanding job on that whole project.💯 👏👊🤙

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Larry! Cheers

[@mountainwolf1]

Again this knife is brutal very well done.

[@robertgolden1080]

Excellent knife. Fantastic handle. Outstanding instructional video.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Robert! 🤜💥💥🤛

[@K3Flyguy]

Very nicely done blade shape, lines and patina, mammoth is outstanding! I agree the bog oak actually turned out better being dark brown.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! Cheers Michael!

[@brianfalls5894]

Now that's a mighty fine looking knife there. Well done sir! Well done!!

[@Aleeknives]

Man, thank you Brian! 🤜💥💥🤛

[@brianfalls5894]

@@Aleeknives Any time my friend. I like watching you build your projects.

[@SaintBigAl]

So so sweet it's sick yes it is. You've outdone yourself AGAIN!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@nyukknivesandleather889]

Excellent build! The pairing of the handle material with that blade is top notch. Really liked how you incorporated the flow from the swedge into the chamfer at the top of the handle. Really nice work.

[@Aleeknives]

I wasn't sure I would like it but I do!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@jeffreydauterman]

Just wow. Fearless with new materials. Like it sir!!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Can't say I was fearless! I am glad it all worked out! Thanks Jeffrey

[@jeffreydauterman]

@@Aleeknives fearless has so many meanings. You did not shy away you conquered your lack of knowledge and kicked it’s butt!!! This is inspiration. Have a great evening.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Jeffrey you do the same !

[@stevemorris1328]

That looks absolutely stunning. Fantastic job mate!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Steve!

[@vincec.202]

Wow! That blade...

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@yaimchamreun2536]

Beautiful knife

[@bjornjohannsson2607]

Wow!!!! Awesome looking blade!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@Fernguy3.0]

Beautiful knife😍 great work and good tips👍👍👍

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Jon! Cheers

[@conradbowland]

Beautiful knife! Thank you for sharing

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Conrad, glad you liked it and commented!

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

You really have best practices down pat. Your videos can save a lot of people a lot of heartache. And you're absolutely right about material transition areas. Dogen Zenji once famously said there's a thousand eyes on the tip of each finger. And what a great little knife! It's like a kaiken and a puukko canoodled out of wedlock and made a very handsome baby. I love your attention to geometry.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@Bladeshed]

Take turned out really nice, great.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gothamantiquities2595]

Awesome fit and finish! Reminds me of an old mini Japanese blade I have!!! Aces!!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@jblueforge3131]

This 100 percent put you into a new category... You leveled up my friend

[@Aleeknives]

🤜💥💥🤛 man thank you!

[@TheRedhawke]

I think the entire knife is stunning. I prefer a bit more of a bulbous end to the grip to hold onto but in this case the cut away mirrors the blade tip and adds a beautiful touch to the overall appearance. Fantastic work sir.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I totally agree with you about the handle design! I had never made one like this before! It does have it's place though

[@TheRedhawke]

@@Aleeknives absolutely agree, very well done.

[@nickinthefield4202]

A unique and beautiful knife.👏

[@bizzidy]

Gorgeous. That’s a unique piece. Very impressive. Cool katana like design.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Mathew!

[@williamburns-uw2gf]

Hi Alee, where are you buddy,? Haven't seen a new video for a very long time now. You video's were the very first I saw and I learned so much from all of them with your easy to follow instructions, your video's were so inspiring. Hope you and your family are well friend and hope to see you soon on YT. 🤗 🤗

[@drdemers1970]

Love it! Great tip on sanding from hardest material to softest. Thanks!!

[@Aleeknives]

Something I have known for a while but still tend to get wrong every now and then!

[@benholmgren8138]

That's an absolutely beautiful knife!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Ben!

[@kuramatd]

@@Aleeknives Do you think Mammoth Tooth as a material would be okay to carry around in an EDC?

[@Aleeknives]

100% super tough stuff as long as it isn't on the end of the handle

[@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives]

Amazing looking! Great work

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@jasonstrong6608]

Great looking knife.

[@Aleeknives]

thank you!

[@cliftonshotwell7847]

Awesome job!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@Take_And_Make]

Absolutely gorgeous, brother! Blade and handle match together perfectly, creating one badass prehistoric look knife!

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man! And best of all it's "new" content! I am making the best out of my time away from home! I jave just enough footage to put together one more new video. While I am on the road so I will probably have to do another re-edit of old content with a voice over also.

[@Take_And_Make]

Hey man, it is what it is, trust me your viewers(most of them) won't even notice you upload your old stuff, besides your re-edits look real nice! Take care buddy! Don't be a stranger, come over my channel!

[@Aleeknives]

I will man! That new forge looks sweet!

[@trainwon5699]

Awesome job thanks

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you sir!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Beautiful handle.hreat tios aling the built. But i cant take my eyes off that beautiful blade👍👍🔥🔥

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you so much Gurvinder!

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

That is amazing, it looks like a prehistoric knife that has felled beast and man alike!

[@Aleeknives]

Yessssss!

[@SavageAlaskan1]

Amazing

[@caballitodehierro27]

beautiful knife in every detail, you should be proud! congratulations.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! Honestly I didn't know how people would react to it!

[@caballitodehierro27]

@@Aleeknives no problem, have a nice day!

[@Aleeknives]

Will do, you do the same

[@jacoklopper4772]

Very nice!!!!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@SoggyBottomForgeJoe]

That blade is SICK! The Mammoth tooth looks amazing, defiantly worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!

[@Aleeknives]

Glad you liked it!

[@SoggyBottomForgeJoe]

@@Aleekniveshow could I not? That knife is beautiful to say the least.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks man!

[@jblueforge3131]

Amazing work

[@a-sheep-of-christ]

These videos are always good to watch and educating. The knife is really beautiful and the mammoth ivory makes it pop nicely.

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks a bunch! Cheers

[@jeririce4928]

beautiful knife

[@larrylee5778]

Dude this blade is sick. I love that type of finish. The Mammoth tooth is cool Beyond cool

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks a bunch dad! Cheers man

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

Beautiful. By far the best looking knife l have ever seen! The cut of the handle looks like a tooth. I love knifes that help bridge our past to present. Fantastic! The time span on that knife. Hundreds of years. Thousands of years. Present day. I don't think any one on KZbin has your creative abilities. This knife speaks to that. Just a little jealous! Your right. Any craft is a mosaic of small details. Take care of the little details. And the big ones will take care of themselves😊

[@Aleeknives]

Man you did this video poetic justice! Thank you ! I appreciate that!

[@sevenarchers5953]

Very nice, good selection of materials. They compliment each other very well. Nicely done. 👍🏻

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you!

[@jochenwelte4071]

Admirable build. Perfect combination of the Mammothtooth and the wood. Looks great.

[@Aleeknives]

I appreciate that!

[@brysonalden5414]

Very useful tips, thanks! Beautiful knife, but that goes without saying.

[@Aleeknives]

Well, thank you Bryson! I appreciate that!

[@stokermeister3]

Amazing job making the knife it’s one of a kind 🥰

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Robert! I l I ke it more every time I pick it up!

[@theriversexperience9383]

Probably one of my favorite builds that you have done so far. I've got a ton that I really like but this over all profile and the materials just stand out amazingly 👏.

[@Aleeknives]

Wow Erick! Thank you sir!

[@jeffburkenmeier6832]

Very nice. I just recently found your channel and have been enjoying your videos.

[@chrisgilbert3305]

Absolutely beautiful/amazing, I can't wait till the next one and so on a so forth

[@Aleeknives]

Thanks Chris!

[@chuckadams195]

Very nice a nice lanyard would really make it pop.

[@Aleeknives]

That's a great idea!

[@duneforever8932]

Another informative video, please keep them going

[@Aleeknives]

I will as long as you guys are digging on them! I love this stuff

[@trevorparkin580]

Very nice ...

[@Aleeknives]

Appreciated

[@pintsizedadventures6282]

Heck yeah it was worth it good work brother 👏

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I think so also!

[@kenmorison6464]

BADASSED.

[@Aleeknives]

🤣😂🤣 I love it! Thanks

[@dmitryk754]

Great!

[@Aleeknives]

Thank k you! Dmitry!

[@tomassumbera7569]

Well done, what kind of pin did you used? If brass, how did you make it dark? You should also put your own maker mark on your work.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you Tomas! This was a black micarta pin. I do sometimes put my mark on blades but it is not super important to me personally

[@andyc750]

worth the effort without a doubt, looks really good, like that one a lot, would also look really good on a simple, traditional style blade like a Pukko maybe or a Yakut blade, either way well worth the effort and a great finished product, not got as far as bog oak yet, must try to grab some, on a local beach when the tide is very low the remains of an ancient forest sometimes shows so might just have to go and get some wood from there at some point

[@Aleeknives]

That would be really cool Andy!

[@petterdasshansen8054]

Great work. Would like to see you do a handle with molar only.

[@Aleeknives]

I like the molar but I wouldn't want it on the butt end of a knife just in case you drop it. It could chip, or even worse shatter. None the less I will probably do it anyway!

[@petterdasshansen8054]

@@Aleeknives I would at least see you do a handle with a bigger piece of molar.

[@Aleeknives]

Definitely!

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful blade and a beautiful handle and a wonderful job making it Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! I really appreciate it man!

[@oneshotme]

@@Aleeknives You are very welcome!!

[@alexpastrav3436]

Awesome resut . My opinion is that between the mammoth tooth and the wood piece you should add a transition material, something shiny ( copper, brass or that same material like the guard ) to put in evidence and value both materials the tooth and the wood . Although awesome blade and handle .

[@Aleeknives]

That is a neat perspective Alex! I will try that next time!

[@sudo_nym]

“The Fang” Looks great! Very unique style, and the ancient handle components really set it off! A1👌🏻 Hope you’re doing okay over there, buddy 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@Aleeknives]

Crazy stories from the bayou! I will hit you up in an email soon!

[@vincenttimbalier7842]

hello, what an amazing job! but where can i get this amazing material, the mamouth tooth ? thx

[@Aleeknives]

Vincent try the seller stabwood on eBay. I have had really good luck with him!

[@barryrowe657]

Great learning tutorial again, I watched the complete build and was truely captivated your skills are amazing. I watched the floating Scale Knife Handle tutorial earlier this morning and have decided to do the same to the knife I am designing. I need the extra metal top and bottom on the handle as the Carved Mammoth Ivory is going through the 2.5mm thick Damascus Tang and will not leave much for strength. I sent you an email a few days back and another just now. regards Barry

[@Aleeknives]

That's awesome Barry! My email gets blown away so sometimes it takes me awhile to get back to everyone! Cheers

[@barryrowe657]

@@Aleeknives Looking forward to chatting with you when you have time. A little cold and wet here this morning, I'm watching the UFC fights at a local Bar with h my mates. I prepared a Greek style Butterfly Leg of Lamb that I marinated for 24 hours. Cooked it over a Charcoal BBQ, and now we are all full. I brought one of my Damascus Chef's Knives with me to carve the meat, the Chef was amazed at the sharpness and ease she could cut the Lamb. She is Thai and has never had a really sharp knife it was quite amazing to see her reaction when she made the first cut.

[@kiplambel4052]

Awesome build, Airin! Do you run the same grinder speed for the mammoth tooth as harder stabilized wood, like maybe desert ironwood?

[@Aleeknives]

Yes and a brand new sharp belt

[@lancemillward1912]

Its awesome. I'm wondering about a sheath

[@Aleeknives]

That makes 2 of us!🤣

[@MrJoellouie]

Amazing video and build! Where did you get the mammoth tooth from? And the pressure Pot setup you have listed under your affiliates is no longer available.

[@Aleeknives]

This mammoth came from Siberia. Really appreciate you letting me know about the link failing! I will take care of that asap!

[@MrJoellouie]

@@Aleeknives is this one of those situations where you just knew a guy? Or is there somewhere I can go to buy some? I always see you working some of these unique materials and really wanna try doing scrimshaw on something besides cow or coyote bones.

[@Aleeknives]

The seller goes by the name stabwood on eBay. Super reputation

[@flatpicker9]

Hi, there. That blade is totaly awesome! Could you give us a video of making it? What material is that? Is it a carbon steel? Thanks for your answer

[@Aleeknives]

I actually do have a simple san mai video available and it shows how to make a blade like this!

[@flatpicker9]

@@Aleeknives great! Is it a sandwich of three plate of steel?

[@Aleeknives]

Yes sir!

[@henryknight7876]

How much would this knife cost ? it was awesome watching you work, and the coffee was a really cool trick

[@Aleeknives]

$325

[@CreativeFanSs]

I watched 1 minute, liked and subscribed !

[@Aleeknives]

That is fantastic! Glad to have you here! Would you like to see any particular type of build video?

[@darryldoonan2205]

I have to say that u you ou make it look easy man ! Another home run ! I wish I had 1/2 ur eye for detail. Was that just the coffee etch that made the blade that dark? Ohh n thanks a million for sharing all of d bits n pieces of ur process brutha I’ve learned a ton from your channel!

[@Aleeknives]

Darryl I did a real quick dip in ferric chloride then went to the coffee to achieve this contrast. Thanks Darryl!

[@krisvind1715]

I just found your channel and i love it, great work and you make gorgeous knives, sub'd ✌🏻

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the library of videos I have available here!

[@DardS8Br]

Noice dude. I’ve got some complete mammoth teeth in my fossil collection and they’re really cool. I can imagine it’d be just as awesome on a knife too

[@Aleeknives]

Yes sir!

[@nateand3]

The whole thing looks amazing. I love these two handle materials together. I can't imagine what that piece of tooth cost. I'd be nervous as a cat in the dog pound working with that

[@Aleeknives]

It wasn't crazy a peice this size was like $25 bucks. I was still nervous!

[@nateand3]

No kidding? I figured it was $250 or more.....it's not like they're making any more of it

[@Aleeknives]

Nope but they are finding a lot in the thawing perma frost

[@widneyburton5559]

Man, I absolutely love your work!! Where did you happen to obtain your bog oak and mammoth from? I have been wanting to get my hands on some both of those

[@Aleeknives]

Both of these came from Siberia. Thanks man! I appreciate the compliments

[@widneyburton5559]

@@Aleeknives no problem! Is there a specific website I could maybe visit to get some?

[@Aleeknives]

Stabwood on ebay has some extremely quality products!

[@widneyburton5559]

@@Aleeknives awesome :) thank you so much.

[@Aleeknives]

For sure! Good luck with it!

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

Have you ever tried to blacken steel with the heat and linseed oil method?

[@Aleeknives]

Nope not yet, what is the process?

[@hammerstoneartifacts4986]

@@Aleeknives no idea. I watch a channel called Tod's Work shop. Out of the UK. He makes swords, crossbows and mid evil impact weapons. He mentioned it in his latest video.

[@Aleeknives]

Cool I will check it out! Thanks

[@Fishingforpredators]

These things happen to me on a daily basis 😂😂😂 great work by the way

[@Aleeknives]

Awesome!

[@jacknemo8021]

Lovely, but without a slight finger choil or guard I would worry about sliding onto the blade.

[@Aleeknives]

Totally agree, my preference would be a finger guard also but I like to make knives of all kind and this one was Japanese inspired

[@xthemadplumberx7110]

Nice, I need an antler handle tutorial, I don’t remember any videos of you working w antler?

[@Aleeknives]

Oh, will definitely do one for you soon! Thanks for the idea!

[@xthemadplumberx7110]

@@Aleeknives hidden tang plz sir. I refer everyone to you in the forums! You are the man with the little details. Well, Terrell fully explained heat treating not to long ago. I’ve had some really good looking knives turn out, but I’m out of wood due too an epic error on my last knife. I do have elk antlers though.

[@Aleeknives]

I watch Denis tyrell all the time! I harvest a lot of wood a couple years ago and patiently waiting 3or4 years before cutting into it! Collect it sooner than later and start the timer on the drying time!

[@xthemadplumberx7110]

@@Aleeknives I have Koa coming from Hawaii that I purchased from koality.com at a very very reasonable price. It’s the best deal I have ever seen for Koa. I run pretty lean on wood, I order as I need it but I forgot to Kant the block on a downward slant on a Bowie my first hiccup, then second attempt I found the guard to be uncomfortable until I ground it away to much and it didn’t look like a Bowie anymore so I ground it all away and I’m treading water now. I strictly like burl wood myself and really not anything else if I’m gonna make it; but I have antlers... it would be a bummer to fail a third time on the same knife so I probably won’t try antlers on this one, but to have future reference would be great! I’m long winded, I know.

[@xthemadplumberx7110]

I didn’t think about having to stabilize the Koa until right now, hmmm. Maybe not a great deal if I have to outsource. I also meant I strictly like burl unless it’s Koa

[@russellkinsey3096]

What was the pin made of

[@Aleeknives]

Paper micarta

[@Rezornch_and_Dvelenktronx]

What is the music at the very end?? Thanks!

[@Aleeknives]

Don't know, sorry man. Thus was a long time ago for me and I pay for music so I don't feel the need to add it to the credits

[@HouseMadeUS]

You answered my first question in the first minute. What’s the smell like?

[@Aleeknives]

Love that you still watch my videos man! Thank you! I see you found Oleg also! I told him to take care of you

[@HouseMadeUS]

A CIRCLE MARKS THE SPOT. 🧐🤓

[@Aleeknives]

It really really does🤪

[@samgriffin5354]

I'm getting ready to make the wife some stainless steak knives with bog oak handle scales. Where did you get the bog oak at?

[@Aleeknives]

The best bog oak I have come across has been from stabwood. He sells on eBay out of Russia. Shipping times are hit or miss but every single product has been perfect and his stabilized wood is some of the best, ranks right up there with the best for a fraction of the cost. I give him an A+

[@johnbelusko6347]

This looks amazing. So i think the million dollar question here is where would a guy find an ancient mammoth tooth lol? This is the first vid of urs i have watched but i hit that subscribe button my friend. Look forward to seeing more of ur wrk.

[@Aleeknives]

Thank you! There are a select few sellers out of Siberia and Russia that have really good mammoth products. I buy from the seller named stabwood

[@charliebowen5071]

I’ve noticed that in general you do very short tangs on your knives like the Japanese... any reason??

[@Aleeknives]

Really just working with certain size stock sometimes. Also sometimes I don't have a longer drill bit. Sometimes I do longer tangs

[@aaronlopez8991]

Is there a place that you recommend that I can send my knife to get a handle made.

[@Aleeknives]

I would urge you to make one yourself

[@virtualvegan7376]

You should try a vaccuum cleaner for the mill filings instead.

[@MrNicovdw]

sir where you get that tooth from ? link to webshop ?

[@Aleeknives]

Ebay seller "stabwood" great vendor!

[@MrNicovdw]

@@Aleeknives thanks sir

[@MrNicovdw]

i order a tooth , it is all ready underway , so you sand / grind the tooth till a 500 - 600 grit before you use the polish wax ?

[@Aleeknives]

Did you catch the 2 mistakes in the video?

[@alexpastrav3436]

Yes I had . The one with the 2x72 grinder is not so bad

[@jamesball7322]

I Inlay a piece of brass in the pin hole to the blade tang even if the epoxy fills that hole I recommend it over not 👊🏼👊🏼

[@Aleeknives]

I will take that to the bank James! Thank you!

[@jamesball7322]

@@Aleeknives it’s cool to watch the brass come up with the wood while drilling the hole knowing you nailed it just right I drill a 1/4” hole in the tang when I use an 1/8” pin ,allows for even the smallest miss measurement

[@Aleeknives]

Love it! I will be doing this

[@chrisgilbert3305]

Sick sick sick

[@MySickstring]

You need some Ways Trays, my friend. Go to Wally World and pick up some cheap cookie sheets to protect the ways.

[@Aleeknives]

Good call! This machine is completely clapped out already though😁

[@MySickstring]

@@Aleeknives been considering going to a scraping class myself. I picked up an older Rockwell knee mill and it’s taunting me to get it ready for precision work.

[@Aleeknives]

This one has already had the ways re-surfaced and hand scraped some time in the distant past. The machine found it's way into the hands of a true idiot. When I got the machine they had been pumping the entire machine full of axle grease! They thought all the zeros were for grease😂🤣😂 took a good amount of time to dismantle the entire machine and clean out all of the way oil tracks

[@alfazio047]

Ok bother I have my knife 80% done .... No where near your completed work but it's my first one lol Ive been watching on my other channel pint-sized adventures lol I'm kind of a dork when it come to techno crap lol how do I send you pictures?

[@Aleeknives]

I would love to see pictures! My email is [e-mail]

[@charliebowen5071]

Ok.. so now I can see a close up on the block... that is not bog oak.. that is torrified oak no question

[@00ironcross]

How much? $$$$

[@Aleeknives]

After I make a sheath I will determine the price tag. I am a couple weeks out from completion