I know this is an old video so you'll probably never see this... But you make the absolute best knife tutorials on all of KZread. Thanks so much for all your effort. Please make more.

If you ever needed a second job you could be a shop teacher. You'd make a good one. Probably the kind of teacher kids look forward to getting to your class on time.

Thank you for taking the time to do this. Your a very talented guy.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Welborn Thank you very much!

Thank you for the video! The counterboring with a masonry bit is really clever and exactly what i needed. I'm looking to make scales for my pocket knife and this has got me started on the right track.

Mike, I am a police officer in central Florida, and a knife creator enthusiast. I am no way a computer/internet guru, and I determined this comment thread to be the best way to contact you. I work as a motor cop (motorcycle) and we all (well, most of us) carry folding knives on our motor boots. I am sick and tired of carrying a garbage knife while on duty. How do I go about buying one of your knives? I find your passion and creativity for knife making absolutely captivating. Hope to be the proud owner of one of your folders in the near future.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+TheLagwagon6040 I'm not much of an internet guru either so no worries there. So you attach the knives to your boots with the pocket clip or is it in a pouch of some sort? I haven't finished my locking folder prototypes just yet but they are in the works. I want to be sure that the design is up to par before I start selling them. The folders I make now have been all non-locking friction folders which likely isn't up to the task of an officer's duty knife. I plan on starting up a website to make the knives more readily available, but as of now I've been selling the majority of my work through Instagram on a first come first serve basis. I will be sure to make a video once they are ready and the website goes up. Thank you for watching and your service!

@TheLagwagon6040

8 жыл бұрын

+EKIM1428 Yeah, we carry the knives with the pocket clip facing out, at the top edge of the boot (Chippewa Police Motor Boots.) The actual knife rides inside the boot. I'd attach a pic but I don't think I can on the comment thread.

Mike I have got to say your how to videos are the best I have seen on KZread thanks mate keep up the great work 👍👍

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Fatboyblades Thank you very much that really means a lot to me!

You have explained how to make removable handles better than anyone I have seen to date. others seem to omit stepsbutnyou have done a great job of showing all the dtails. I can't wait until part 2! Great video!

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+4trout12429 Thank you very much! I may go at a slower pace and have looong videos sometimes but I truly believe that stuffing as much info into the video is the most important thing.

Pure awesomeness! Really want to try this for a couple of my neck knives. Very informative as always. Thanks for sharing Mike.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Neil The Knife Guy Thanks Neil. Definitely give it a try sometime. Knife making almost always starts with knife collecting and the modifying lol

Love your portaband setup. Almost identical to mine. lol. Got the saw in a vise clamp, and the vise clamp is clamped to the bench. Unfortunately my HF saw like yours took a crap. Got a Milwaukee on the way. Cool vid.

Great videos, thanks for the info!

Dude your videos are the best

I hope I can eventually make a fixed blade just near your standard ..love em

Hey Mike! See, I'm re-watching old videos because I miss you ;o) Can't wait to see your new setup man, bring in on! Even if you are not there yet, drop a quick update, it would be nice! Cheers!

Awesome. Thank you for the vid.

Love the vids. What brand of sand paper do you recommend ( I remember from a vid I can't find that it wasn't 3m), and starting grits. Thanks!

as always a great informative video, a pleasure to watch

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Rector Thank you! I really appreciate the support.

Another great tutorial. Thanks for sharing..

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Palacio Thank you for the support!

AWESOME MAN!!

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+SSR KNIVES AND GUNS! Thank you!

Don't the 123 blocks have threaded holes? Can't you use them to use a mill type hold down to help prevent the knife from helicoptering? Might have to make something custom to that thread size though.

Any issues with getting these mocked up before heat treat?

Nice. How much would it cost to have handles like that put on a knife. similar style, 3 1/4" holes

Great video. Thanks

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+icecoalman smith Thank you for watching!

Hey what clamps are these? Would love to pick a few up.

great video..as usual...after making a shitload of removable handles I thought I have done/seen/heard every way of doing it...guess not...2to3 steps u mentioned will speed up my way of doing it for sure.THX. ..... a few notes from my side...u for sure know but didn't mention/use.....drillbits can be used instead of standoff all the way..especially when the standoff are not such a snug fit....counter sunk head screws can make life easier...especially on thinner handle material....and by using a counter sink there will be more meat left..i prefer them....to keep the screws/standoff from spinning while tightening make one screw shorter...screw it all the way in and use 2 screwdrivers....while u screw in the other screw u can hold everything in place...most of the time u don't even have to...oh n u can use a scribe instead of a sharpie so the outlines will be closer to the actual spine n u can grind the scales almost flush without messing it up...btw u got balls to make scales without taping the blade...have scratched so many finished blades that i always tape them up good now...just my thoughts ...keep the great videos coming...your followers (ha that sounds like out of the Kevin Bacon tv show)need more ..take care

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Fred L Glad I could help streamline your process a little bit! Those are some great tips as well. I made some purpose built assembly pins but couldn't find them for the video. definitely a little easier then smacking standoffs with a hammer. I've been meaning to try some flat head screws too. My next order I'll make sure to pick some up and give them a go. Lmao the amateur knife maker colt following hahaha As far as taping goes, I tend to get grit under the tape somehow and scratch it up anyway so now I don't bother unless Its a tough finish to touch up. Thanks for watching!

What brand of glue did you use to glue your liners

Wonder if you could do it without a drill press

Question: I've tried many times drilling holes at the exact size of the pins and its a pain trying to get them back out. So what I do now is use the appropriate letter or # drill larger for the pin. 1/8" - #30, 1/4" - F drill. And its worked great. But for this style handle, I see why they need to be tight. Could you explain how you get the standoffs out of the scales and blade without completely ruining them?

@jacobacostamasterscribe2200

7 жыл бұрын

Corey Lueneburg I just use a pencil and push em out

what size are those cant twist clamps

Great video mate. How come you weren't using your milling machine? Wouldn't that give you a digital depth and make the job easier? I use a Bosch digital drill press and it makes life super easy as it has a clamp similar to what your fingers do so you can clamp it down firmly and use a digital depth and set up makes life super easy thanks for another sweet video could you do a video on brass bolsters etc would love it Thanks.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+James M I would use my mill but I figure a lot of guys don't have one so it would be easier to follow using a more common machine. It would be easier and I clamp my stuff to some 123 blocks in the vise on the mill. I've never done bolsters before but I want to learn how, Once I do I'll definitely share what I've learned. Thanks for watching!

Macmaster Carr has counter bore for those scews at around 20 bucks

Hi Mike Rambly? You?? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As always, another great video Power to you, bud Keep up the good work

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+TD Hughes LOL Thank you!

Can't remember if you said, what length are the standoffs?

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+theelfman They are 3/8 long 1/4 wide and 8-32 threads

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That looks like a masonry drill bit, am I right?

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+theelfman Yep it sure is. A cheap and easy way to get the job done.

@theelfman

8 жыл бұрын

Sweet, I've got plenty of those! Thanks for the vid mate mate

FIRST!!

@josephrector8735

8 жыл бұрын

see I told you....you don't sleep and are youtube 24x7

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+SSR KNIVES AND GUNS! Love it! Lightning fast!

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Rector I don't sleep either lol its 5 am here and i'm late for work haha

@josephrector8735

8 жыл бұрын

+EKIM1428 umm you drive truck right you need to sleep please, if I fall asleep at work all that happens is my screen goes off or someone's password doesn't get reset (I'm in IT) you need to sleep if you drive truck...

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

Oh don't worry, after a close call about 10 years ago, that truck doesn't move if I'm falling asleep. That's why I was late to work today lol

I really enjoy plans from woodprix.

If you ever needed a second job you could be a shop teacher. You'd make a good one. Probably the kind of teacher kids look forward to getting to your class on time.