World's Simplest Knife: You CAN Make This DIY Project!

[@forgelefemme]

One of the best hits of advice I've learned along the way in my knife making journey is this: "Get yourself a good set of files. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can remove material with only a good set of files. Remember, power tools make power mistakes."

[@joelaut12]

Nice video Walter, although I do prefer the ‘talkies’. Your self effacing wray sense of humor is most enjoyable. Thanks again.

[@kylebates3627]

Especially as a young knifemaker, I loved your dedication to providing the most minimalistic approach to creating possible, it really helped me out when I was first learning. That being said, I really hope you find satisfaction in them too, with the plethora of projects you've already done, if you just made high tech things that got your gears moving from now on, I don't think anyone would complain. Thanks again walter

[@yizhuolin3906]

and the dude looks like 200 y/o, still cranking that file and hacksaw. we all have seen his paracord survival knife and 0 power tool machete video, when I thought he's too old to quit these labor intensive build he would just jump out and do it again.

[@netwak]

@@yizhuolin3906 200 y/o lol ouch. You never feel 200 even when you get there. It's not hard cranking out the work, it's hard getting out of bed the next day. You'll never see that video :)

[@xFalconFixer]

Walter, I greatly appreciate your use of a hand file(s). I think these precision tools are overlooked with today's variety of power tools. As always, thank you for sharing your humor, skills, and wisdom.

[@cadmiral3d146]

I love the CNC sounds in the background as you manually work. Its epic.

[@unclebob1959]

His machete skills are awesome too!

[@BadPandaWoodworks]

I got tired just watching this.... Your dedication is unmatched, sir.

[@RonParker-iq7vx]

Sounds like Haas has you multi-tasking again. Great job Walter!

[@norcalbowhunter3264]

I really love these kinds of videos. Keep them up! There have been a few people instrumental to my growth as a knife maker, and you are one of the top 3 for sure!

[@justingoodman5600]

Really takes me back to some of your old videos, especially the blue shirt! To think I complain about hand sanding…. Walter your hands, arms & shoulders are better than mine. Great example of how you CAN do it without fancy tools. To anyone else that has zero patience, like me, a $15 angle grinder from Harbor freight would get the bulk done and then finish by hand.

[@yizhuolin3906]

to me that o power tool machete video is classic. dude's forearm's harder than file.

[@howardpayne4128]

I like this design, going to scale it down a bit to use as a marking knife for my woodworking.

[@sleazy1drache]

Looking forward to the sheath. Thanks for the video

[@fredmonroe6042]

Thank you sir!

[@davidmatheis7260]

Nice work as always

[@yizhuolin3906]

Being a subscriber since earlier than 2020, watching this video is like seeing Mighty Atom pulling car with his teeth in his 90s on america got talent. Dude may look old but his forearm ain't joking, he can take on any armwreslting match with any 20 y/o anytime, anywhere, out drink the brat and still win the bar fight.

[@leafinitup1]

What can I use to hold the knife in the forge, since I don’t have those fancy grabbers? Thanks.

[@jbyrd3304]

Great video! I would love it if you could teach us how to draw a knife using your knife program! If you ever got time

[@forgelefemme]

This is something shared with me by an accomplished blacksmith when approaching something and wanting to keep it aesthetically appealing. This is a more broad sense in how to approach composition. It is used by artists of all disciplines, it's known under a few different names: Golden Mean, Rule Of 3/5's, Golden Ratio, Divine Proportion and I'm sure other names. But it all boils down to the same aspect. Hope this helps, cheers!

[@BarlowBrigade]

Being from Mississippi and a diehard Braves fan...I am wondering about your shirt...please explain this thanks in advance....a mostly silent fan of you channel...!!!

[@raffs367]

Nice! How long in the oven ? Do you do a single pass (like 400 degress for 1-2 hours) or multiple passes ? Thanks!

[@TylerSnyder305]

If you ever do another hand tool only build and video like this I think it would be great if you included times for the various more labor intensive steps like shaping and edge beveling, maybe just a 20 minutes later...etc. I'm no stranger to using a file and have a good idea of how long stuff can take, but I know from experience how frustrating it can be when it's taking so much longer or is much more difficult to do something than an expert made it seem. It can have you wondering what you're doing wrong or whether your tools just suck or something.

[@johnreavis5024]

Can you Walter or Anyone know the name of the bit that he’s using to make the drill holes look nice and recessed?

[@netwak]

It would be a countersink. I've heard it called a chamfer tool as well. I think Lowes has a 5 pack of Irwin for 20 to 30 dollars and they worked OK when I used them. Hope that helps.

[@manuelmvega7040]

Hi there Sir, have a design for a machete, but I need to make it in Stainless Steel, which type would you recomend? Thank you.

[@johnreavis5024]

What thickness of steel are using?

[@Wooden_yeti]

So.... How long into the filing were you second guessing this video? lol In gunsmithing scholl we had to master our file work befor we could use machines. I'm glad i have that skill but man that part sucks. lol Great video!

[@59Catfish]

Where is Walter Sorrels from? He’s always wearing Mississippi shirts.

[@ArrowHeadForge]

How long does one take to make!?

[@ArrowHeadForge]

@WalterSorrellsBlades can you give me an estimate on this??

[@deee1979]

What is that drill bit called for widening the edge of the initial drill holes?

[@sgtshootme]

Pretty sure its a countersink bit, but there might be a better name for that specific kind.

[@brianbaldwin3700]

Why so thick?

[@daveh777]

You could have made your initial shaping so much quicker by using a nice hack saw and some Tap Magic cutting fluid, and still be doing it by hand. All that filing to profile was over the top. You have used Tap Magic before, right. It's great with hack saws.

[@JohnDoe-sw4kg]

Dude whatever. That's the way he made it and it was dope. Why the condescending tone? He's Walter Sorrels and you're not

[@jimstottlemyer9670]

If you are going to quit talking I will have to unsubscribe. I watch to learn and the comments are very valuable.

[@edburdo]

Are you going to show you making the sheath, or the knife going through your pocket and stabbing you in the foot? 15:47