How to start knifemaking without expensive equipment!!

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  • @demoths
    @demoths Жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, a DIY short that doesn't involve $50,000 worth of machinery! You get a like

  • @joshdiblasi8404

    @joshdiblasi8404

    Жыл бұрын

    Just so u know ima fulltime knifemaker and u can make LEGIT ass chefs knives with like $2000 or less in equipment & materials , if u were interested

  • @demoths

    @demoths

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joshdiblasi8404 oh I know, I have a steel wheel laying around with the intent to make it into a charcoal forge, just haven't found the time or motivation. I was more referring to the "DIY" videos that include a CNC machine, lathe, plasma cutter, depleted uranium, and top notch CAD.

  • @mikayla_collie

    @mikayla_collie

    Жыл бұрын

    You know KZread has a search feature, right?

  • @demoths

    @demoths

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikayla_collie you know your comment is utterly irrelevant, right?

  • @hoodedgull88yt55

    @hoodedgull88yt55

    Жыл бұрын

    Ong

  • @CarolinaCarHaulers
    @CarolinaCarHaulers Жыл бұрын

    Can we talk about how perfect his bevel was with an angle grinder? Dude could literally be a world famous pipe fitter!

  • @calculatedsurvival

    @calculatedsurvival

    Жыл бұрын

    I was a pipe fitter

  • @CarolinaCarHaulers

    @CarolinaCarHaulers

    Жыл бұрын

    @@calculatedsurvival I wish I was your welder. We would’ve been a perfect duo.

  • @dewal5772

    @dewal5772

    Жыл бұрын

    @@calculatedsurvival was...what happened bro, me n my mom are both in the trade although she only works for about 6 months out of the year now n days

  • @calculatedsurvival

    @calculatedsurvival

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dewal5772 my passion was the outdoors.

  • @dewal5772

    @dewal5772

    Жыл бұрын

    @@calculatedsurvival so now you just do KZread or...do you still have a day job I fully support the grind if you are trying to become, a KZreadr my friend it's a decision I could never make after many years now

  • @tedipaduraru
    @tedipaduraru Жыл бұрын

    Bro , that is so cool, I think this is the only video that I feel I can do tomorrow, no problems. Boom I have a cool knife ! Great content !

  • @CS-zn6pp

    @CS-zn6pp

    Жыл бұрын

    Until you realise the absolute sick grinder skills required to get those bevels right, free hand, with the least precise tool in the whole workshop... Good luck but this video is a skill flex....

  • @andrewo5296

    @andrewo5296

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I just noticed that bevel/grind skill. Yeeeeeeeah, gonna be a min on that.

  • @treecooper8557

    @treecooper8557

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CS-zn6pp Way to shit on someone that wants to learn something new. Your mentality is part of the problem with the internet as a whole you negative douche.

  • @sawyerbarnes7439

    @sawyerbarnes7439

    Жыл бұрын

    Would you make it a Chod knife as well?

  • @brertt8350

    @brertt8350

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CS-zn6pp and getting the blade thin, but not so thin that the temper warps it, then grinding the rest of the bevel in without fucking up the heat treat, also most ovens will shoot up to 500 and drop to 350 before regulating temperature so the heat treat cycle is really inconsistent.

  • @artmoore1917
    @artmoore1917 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe the best do it yourself video that wasn't dragged out for a hour

  • @knuckle12356

    @knuckle12356

    Жыл бұрын

    Or played at 5× speed, creating that horrid fast-forward audio; Hammer: BRRRRRRRRRTRTRTRTRTTR. Cutting: TZZZZZEEEW TZZZZZZZHEEW. Sanding: _chshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchshchsh._ I mean, it's not ASRM, it's just annoying. What's more, the FFW is designed to give a sense of a DIY with few steps, most of them easy. But inevitably the video goes far too long, to the point of astounding how much scouring/cutting really must take place, to make a clip feel like it's dragging on when it's overcranked AT LEAST 4, 5× normal speed. Never got that impression with this video. Great pacing and length.

  • @sumptingfrickedd

    @sumptingfrickedd

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree...it was short, to the point and it didn't have any distracting, annoying background music or "special effects". The sounds of tools playing their natural rhythm is more than enough. Hell, I feel that this is one DIY project I can attempt over the weekend...all on my own! Thank you!

  • @twistedhillbilly6157
    @twistedhillbilly6157 Жыл бұрын

    Damn people sure do love to bitch and complain.. It was very clear to me that he is showing a rock-bottom way to make a knife.. Of course a forge and belt sander makes it much easier and more precise.. BUT that is not the point of the video..

  • @CS-zn6pp

    @CS-zn6pp

    Жыл бұрын

    He is using skills to substitute for more expensive tools.

  • @keithmccartney8970

    @keithmccartney8970

    Жыл бұрын

    More like memory retention ...but mediocre grinder skills can do this....I'm or saying his skill is mediocre btw. All around cool vid..... tomorrow is never promised retain simple knowledge like this

  • @twistedhillbilly6157

    @twistedhillbilly6157

    Жыл бұрын

    @@camden7488 Your level of stupid doesn't stroll through these parts very often.. Cute little cartoon picture you chose from the list, does that mean you are dumb as a rock or just a whiney little biotch? what kind of fuel do you use in your rock bottom forge that you use to collect your iron ore?

  • @devingeary455

    @devingeary455

    Жыл бұрын

    Belt sander? You mean grinding wheel and buffing wheel?

  • @joe-hl9rl

    @joe-hl9rl

    Жыл бұрын

    100+ dollars in the grinder, torch, steel and bricks is not rock bottom, at that rate i personally would just rather buy a knife for 80-150 bucks

  • @lextheap1638
    @lextheap1638 Жыл бұрын

    Youve got mad skill with that grinder. Most people dont realize the amount practice thats gone into that.

  • @donaldwirtz4731

    @donaldwirtz4731

    Жыл бұрын

    Was thinking the same. Steady hands

  • @grass5496

    @grass5496

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking "grind your bevels evenly by hand?? Bravo sir!"

  • @daddydankmemes6260

    @daddydankmemes6260

    Жыл бұрын

    No kidding. It's hard even with a belt sander.

  • @torockiusz8836

    @torockiusz8836

    Жыл бұрын

    Took like 8 years for me to do something like that with little to no effort (I'm 19)

  • @tedstyle3798
    @tedstyle3798 Жыл бұрын

    The UK government hates this one single trick!

  • @doinksinthePM

    @doinksinthePM

    Ай бұрын

    Pretty sure they wouldn't even let you ship that piece of 1095 to the UK at this point. But you could always just cut it off of something else.

  • @ryanwood6006

    @ryanwood6006

    20 күн бұрын

    Lol that sounds crazy but with their policies i could believe it ​@doinksinthePM

  • @timarchy
    @timarchy4 ай бұрын

    I have over 15 years of passion for knives and forging and this is the first video that is actually straight to the point and gives actual value... all my respect m8, all my respect. !!!!

  • @Nitzbenyk
    @Nitzbenyk9 ай бұрын

    Wow! Now these are the kinda videos that get people into a hobbies... most people hear of forging and think of all the stuff they require and the space the would need and get discouraged... seeing this really put things in perspective...❤❤❤

  • @ryanwood6006

    @ryanwood6006

    20 күн бұрын

    Exactly. Something I can make on my porch without a dedicated toolset

  • @aniquinstark4347
    @aniquinstark4347 Жыл бұрын

    I've been making knives since I was 13 and only had a bench grinder, dremel, and hand tools. Even made my own propane powered forge so I could heat treat them. This stuff is not as complicated as a lot of people think, it just takes a lot longer when you don't have all the tools you want like a belt sander and a metal cutting band saw.

  • @russelljohnson9116

    @russelljohnson9116

    8 ай бұрын

    My first one was shaped out with a grinder then cut my bevels in with files only. I honestly thought it was gonna take longer than it did but a good set of files will cut that in fairly quickly. I did the heat treat at work where we had a torch and also used the drill press at work for my pin holes. I was proud as shit of that knife. It was a Bowie I made from a horseshoeing rasp. I even cut several trees down with that thing about 6 inches in diameter. That was the first of .any more to come and now I haven't touched a knife in almost 15 years. I'll get back to again eventually

  • @jarodmorris4408

    @jarodmorris4408

    4 ай бұрын

    If you get into different types of steel your have to be more precise in the heat treat. I'm sure you know but people reading these comments may not.

  • @pauljarrell8162
    @pauljarrell8162 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, this is the video I’ve been looking for. I don’t need to be a master knife maker. Just something to start off making a cool knife. This is an amazing video please keep doing stuff like this

  • @FoeHammerTime
    @FoeHammerTime Жыл бұрын

    Still a much better blade than you'll get from the gas station.

  • @crazeeaz

    @crazeeaz

    8 ай бұрын

    To be fair, he paid more for the steel than a gas station knife

  • @kniferewiewscool2646

    @kniferewiewscool2646

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@crazeeazthat steel is like 1/3 of a $10 billet.

  • @lilbow_peep6139
    @lilbow_peep6139 Жыл бұрын

    Everyone In London taking notes

  • @adamarens3520

    @adamarens3520

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @GarthKlaus
    @GarthKlaus Жыл бұрын

    Also, sanding disk, magnet, fire bricks, salt, water, and an oven...

  • @lIlIlIlIlIlllIII

    @lIlIlIlIlIlllIII

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget the metal

  • @adamb8317

    @adamb8317

    Жыл бұрын

    Man I feel bad for you, don't have access to a hardware store, running water, an oven, or even salt to put on your food.

  • @RIVERAEDGE

    @RIVERAEDGE

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@adamb8317LMFAOO

  • @bmffafo5004

    @bmffafo5004

    3 ай бұрын

    Don't forget the striker or lighter to light that torch, oh and the air so you can breathe while constructing a knife.

  • @fapangel7771
    @fapangel77717 ай бұрын

    heat treatment instructions were the best part. thanks for this bro

  • @hyprvoiton
    @hyprvoiton Жыл бұрын

    As a knife enthusiast, this is awesome. Simple. I love my Benchmade but its cool to see simple crafting like this.

  • @fergusonto-2032

    @fergusonto-2032

    3 ай бұрын

    I’ve been wanting a bench made Osborne 940 but the price tag is a bit hefty but also I heard just a few days ago that they were anti gun , do you know if that’s true ?

  • @LatinDanceVideos
    @LatinDanceVideos Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Simplification of heat treating needs to be a thing. Well done

  • @joelewis999

    @joelewis999

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a lot more to heat treating than just one big dip

  • @L-Train0ne

    @L-Train0ne

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm still corn fused about the heat treat. He said he puts it in the oven for a hour @ 400⁰....he does this twice? So, he takes the knife out, resets the timer for a hour, puts the knife back in?

  • @samcoon6699

    @samcoon6699

    Жыл бұрын

    @@L-Train0ne That's not heat treating, that's tempering. Heat treating makes the metal hard but brittle. You want enough hardness to retain an edge but it will be too hard and become brittle. Tempering will bring down the brittlness and it will be easier to sharpen. Every steel for knives has to be heat treated and tempered. The heat treating is the same, bring it to critical temperature (so hot a magnet will not stick) and then quench is some liquid to "set" the grain structure. The tempering can be different for different types of steel.

  • @kniferewiewscool2646

    @kniferewiewscool2646

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@samcoon6699 ht is the entire process, hardening makes it hard, tempering makes it soft.

  • @markboston2850

    @markboston2850

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@L-Train0ne yes two cycles air cool to room temp then do it again

  • @benb5745
    @benb5745 Жыл бұрын

    “It will kill” 🤣

  • @Dadnoobian

    @Dadnoobian

    Жыл бұрын

    Keeel

  • @patrickhayes3099
    @patrickhayes30996 ай бұрын

    Inspiring. You have created an avenue for thousands of makers to try a new craft, some will actually use this to launch a more serious effort, others it will be a cool experiment!

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 Жыл бұрын

    Easy and clever. I suggest leaf spring steel when available. Either way, that's a proper decent piece of kit.

  • @nickhadfield3192

    @nickhadfield3192

    Жыл бұрын

    Leaf spring steel is objectively a worse idea. Could have microfractures from use, but even worse, it could be a range of various different steels depending on manufacturer and age, and that's a recipe for inconsistency and sub par results.

  • @nobody2087

    @nobody2087

    Жыл бұрын

    I have made a few knives with spring steel! They have turned out nice!

  • @jackkincaid9705

    @jackkincaid9705

    Жыл бұрын

    If you really wanna bitch, how do you know it's really 1095?

  • @jackrichards1863

    @jackrichards1863

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nickhadfield3192 no. it can be normalised and tempered.

  • @jackrichards1863

    @jackrichards1863

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jackkincaid9705 Send a sample to Underwriters Laboratories ? Nope, that might not be the best idea yet.

  • @Ratrazor
    @Ratrazor Жыл бұрын

    Oh that's awesome I never knew you could judge the temperature for heat treating by using a magnet.

  • @tekken.universal2343

    @tekken.universal2343

    18 күн бұрын

    you can't it loses magnetism at a irelevant temperature its 725 something and deired ranges feom 750- 1000 depending on the material

  • @patrickdavis9566
    @patrickdavis9566 Жыл бұрын

    Nice instructions. But that propane torch tank sure looks like a MAP gas tank. Just saying because there's a little difference between the two. As one probably wouldn't heat the metal hot enough.

  • @MonkeyJedi99

    @MonkeyJedi99

    Жыл бұрын

    Truth.

  • @leggoego

    @leggoego

    Жыл бұрын

    This.

  • @patrickdavis9566

    @patrickdavis9566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@leggoego mmmm. U confuse me. Maybe I'm to ignorant. Please explain

  • @calculatedsurvival

    @calculatedsurvival

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah it was MAPP gas… I mis-spoke

  • @patrickdavis9566

    @patrickdavis9566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@calculatedsurvival I read messages. I apologize. Yeah lots of peoples pointed this out. As Mapp Gas is a stabilize form of Propane and acetylene oxygen enriched. So technically you're right.

  • @BeegMike
    @BeegMike5 ай бұрын

    I love knives, and watching them get made. Never thought i would be able to make one. This kinda feels doable

  • @douggiles7647
    @douggiles7647 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome to see, never got into it as a hobby because I figured I'd need some good equipment to start, so it's great to know you can build up to that and don't need to spend a bunch of cash to get started!

  • @jamesbarisitz4794

    @jamesbarisitz4794

    Жыл бұрын

    Charcoal and a foot pump works too. ✌ 😃

  • @fatboyshadetree5139
    @fatboyshadetree5139 Жыл бұрын

    This is bad. I just went to amazon and bought some steel....i also have the torch and clamp and angle grinder and files.......im making a knife!!!!

  • @TheWoodsman90

    @TheWoodsman90

    Жыл бұрын

    The internet is 👀, Do it and show it.

  • @demoths

    @demoths

    Жыл бұрын

    Bad? You should find yourself an og anarchists cookbook. That was one of my favorite PDFs in middle school, good memories

  • @bfnurgf1

    @bfnurgf1

    Жыл бұрын

    How's the knife going?

  • @michaelzamoraii2161

    @michaelzamoraii2161

    8 ай бұрын

    Any follow up?

  • @MackBanjo23

    @MackBanjo23

    3 ай бұрын

    Planning on making one during spring break or over the summer.

  • @Thoushallshred
    @Thoushallshred Жыл бұрын

    Hell of a bevel with a grinder 👌🏼

  • @Mr.GoodBarr_Makes
    @Mr.GoodBarr_Makes Жыл бұрын

    Ah crap, one of those I guy watch and hey, I could do that. Add to the list of hobbies to pursue

  • @theruralrenegade8911

    @theruralrenegade8911

    Жыл бұрын

    DO IT!! I got into and love it, you wont regret it, it is so rewarding using a knife you made.

  • @josiahgreen5483
    @josiahgreen5483 Жыл бұрын

    Might be the shortest yet most complete starter video there is 🙌

  • @geofflawrence4356
    @geofflawrence4356 Жыл бұрын

    Oven temp and time is something ive never heard a knife maker state.

  • @russelljohnson9116

    @russelljohnson9116

    8 ай бұрын

    Yea I've been amazed that noone ever shows the tempering process. We always used a toaster oven. Easier to control heat and doesn't heat the whole damn house up lol

  • @juangonzalez9848
    @juangonzalez9848 Жыл бұрын

    Oil is far better for quenching. The water can flash evaporate to steam creating a tiny pocket of gas that will prevent that part of the blade from cooling at the same rate as the rest of it.

  • @Survivor1942

    @Survivor1942

    Жыл бұрын

    Water quench is also more aggressive and greatly increases the likely hood of cracking.

  • @Skidgiz99

    @Skidgiz99

    Жыл бұрын

    This is brine though which is great for 1095

  • @jeffwells2586
    @jeffwells2586 Жыл бұрын

    Water can cause cracks in the steel. Use tempered oil

  • @wastelandwarrior9738

    @wastelandwarrior9738

    6 ай бұрын

    That's why he added salt

  • @landscapingspecialist
    @landscapingspecialist Жыл бұрын

    Very nice my guy 👌🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @mhansome1
    @mhansome1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @newera3757
    @newera3757 Жыл бұрын

    Honorable mentions: 1. Metal purchased from Amazone 2. Oven Bricks 3. File 4. Salt 5. Cup 6. Water 7.Oven 8. Sand paper 9. Paracord

  • @Kakashiseye

    @Kakashiseye

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget… 10. Electricity 11. Money 12. Gloves 13. Tongs 14. Sweet Apron 15. Spare Time

  • @danno8852

    @danno8852

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like to add : 16. Magnet 17. A 24 grit sanding disc 18. Desire to make something you could most likely buy cheaper on Amazon.

  • @danno8852

    @danno8852

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adamb8317 yessir and you’re missing a sense of humor

  • @adamb8317

    @adamb8317

    Жыл бұрын

    @@danno8852 nope I thought it was kinda funny. It was a tired joke by the time I got to it though.

  • @codyburk84

    @codyburk84

    Жыл бұрын

    19. Hands

  • @MEscribbles
    @MEscribbles Жыл бұрын

    Also, a propane torch, salt, and Amazon

  • @_JohnRedcorn_
    @_JohnRedcorn_ Жыл бұрын

    How to make a knife with and angle grinder, a torch, a c clamp, some fire bricks, sand paper, para cord, magnet, salt, file, and an oven. 😜

  • @dg7851
    @dg7851 Жыл бұрын

    That edge grind was damn near perfect!! WTF... Shit is not that easy! Good job....

  • @stephenkarnes3595
    @stephenkarnes3595 Жыл бұрын

    Badass

  • @DrizzySinceTime
    @DrizzySinceTime Жыл бұрын

    Now THIS was cool! One of the best videos I’ve seen on YT. Thank you bro

  • @outlawcustoms132
    @outlawcustoms132 Жыл бұрын

    I've actually wanted to do this for a while now you've inspired me to do it much sooner, I was gonna build a Karambit

  • @fredstone3875
    @fredstone3875 Жыл бұрын

    That is a map gas torch. Hotter then propane.

  • @OregonDonor87888

    @OregonDonor87888

    Жыл бұрын

    Does not matter.. you can get yourself map gas for any propane torch and do this yourself.

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie Жыл бұрын

    Impressive bevels with a grinder

  • @samcoon6699
    @samcoon6699 Жыл бұрын

    For those of you who want to do this but want to do it cheaper, a hole in the ground will work just fine as a forge. Firewood will get plenty hot enough but you'll need a forced air system. A 3' steel pipe (do not used a galvanized pipe) and a bicycle pump will work fine for a bellows. A piece of railroad track works for an anvil. I've used smooth rocks as anvils. Sure they break but..... A claw hammer, ball peen hammer, small sledge hammer will work. You just need something to hit the steel with. Files can be had cheaply. Use your imagination. Good luck!

  • @Romeosoul

    @Romeosoul

    3 ай бұрын

    How long would the filing take for a knife a similar to this one?

  • @kameronz5283
    @kameronz5283 Жыл бұрын

    This may come in handy, into the pile you go.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 Жыл бұрын

    This matter of fact tutorial just made chumps out of thousands of knife making videos! 👍 😃

  • @Embiid-is-my-God
    @Embiid-is-my-God Жыл бұрын

    To every aspiring knife maker, come to the realization that there’s gonna be a point where you’re gonna need to learn to forge. This is a starting point, but don’t linger at this level long. Make a cheap forge, get a piece of cheap railroad for an anvil, a decent quality smithing hammer and get to forging.

  • @lowccperformance4059

    @lowccperformance4059

    Жыл бұрын

    Good tip on the railroad I never thought of that! I’m on a budget starting my knife making and an anvil is expensive for me

  • @Necrocide1336
    @Necrocide1336 Жыл бұрын

    Well, to be honest. You used the three mentioned, firebricks, paracord, a file, a magnet, and a sand disc. Oh yeah and the steel.

  • @B2Pproduction
    @B2Pproduction Жыл бұрын

    For buying the steel I'd recommend looking at your local welding shop. They'll sell them to you the exact amount you need without shipping cost and most of them no taxes too

  • @koryhoward4640
    @koryhoward4640 Жыл бұрын

    And in oven… And an angle grinder… With a cut off wheel… And the sanding disc… And fire brick… And para cord… With these three items just kidding good video👍🏻

  • @tonyzone8999
    @tonyzone8999 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video and explanation 10/10

  • @jacobbusbee9170
    @jacobbusbee9170 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work my guy

  • @gthree0239
    @gthree0239 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget fire bricks, a magnet, belt sander, paracord, and I guess you could include an oven.

  • @pauljarrell8162

    @pauljarrell8162

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh hey, internet dumb fuck that loves to ruin stuff. We weren’t waiting for you and you can fuck off now. 😘

  • @SouthGlass

    @SouthGlass

    9 ай бұрын

    Whats the use of the oven?

  • @williamwhite9481

    @williamwhite9481

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@SouthGlass when you heat treat it it makes it very hard, which in turn makes it brittle, the oven kind of gets rid of some of the heat treating, but not all of it, getting rid of the brittleness while not making it too soft again

  • @aaaaaaaa9478

    @aaaaaaaa9478

    7 ай бұрын

    The fire bricks are unnecessary would could argue.

  • @free-birdrocker8809
    @free-birdrocker8809 Жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @gregwilliams2009
    @gregwilliams2009 Жыл бұрын

    It is nice to know how to do it I just bought a k bar for thirty five bucks and I'm happy

  • @CrissHanssen
    @CrissHanssen Жыл бұрын

    bro I never thought about just using a blow torch. Thanks for the idea

  • @Aunt1eSlayr
    @Aunt1eSlayr Жыл бұрын

    What do you know I happen to have a slab of 1095 and could easily acquire the rest of that stuff

  • @generalconservativeviews4878
    @generalconservativeviews4878 Жыл бұрын

    Astounding skill…WELL DONE!

  • @generalconservativeviews4878

    @generalconservativeviews4878

    Жыл бұрын

    Always use patience and persistence as you work. Your skill and technique are amazing

  • @craigcolbourn8351
    @craigcolbourn8351 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid brah! That forge is bad ass. Thanks for sharing it😉

  • @everettplummer9725
    @everettplummer97254 ай бұрын

    I have a rotorary, a handheld grinder, a Craftsman combo belt and disc, with the blue abrasives. Electric oven, and a torch set. I like his use of water hardening materials. They are considerably, softer than other materials, and can crack when quenching. The draw back times, are kinda extra precautions. One hour per inch, is the most common preference. I have used them all, air hardens are the toughest materials. Plastic mold mirror metals, make pretty finishes. Blades used for camping, and batoning, need tougher materials. Kitchen knives can be thin and hold an edge. A EDC, somewhere in between.

  • @arvinderbains7346
    @arvinderbains73463 ай бұрын

    something beautiful about crafting your own knife. especially when done so efficiently with readily available equipment. great vid.

  • @graw1538
    @graw1538 Жыл бұрын

    A very nice flowing video and knife!

  • @danresterhouse6882
    @danresterhouse6882 Жыл бұрын

    Great video👍

  • @calculatedsurvival

    @calculatedsurvival

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @FliGuyRyan
    @FliGuyRyan6 ай бұрын

    One of the best videos I've ever seen on KZread...

  • @wyatt2139
    @wyatt21398 ай бұрын

    Simple, effective and common man supplies. Love the video!!

  • @amyguitar7535
    @amyguitar7535 Жыл бұрын

    my friend and i want to get into knife making and we want to start with this video as inspiration. what material do you recommend for the angle grinder blade to safely cut 1095?

  • @calculatedsurvival

    @calculatedsurvival

    Жыл бұрын

    Cut-off wheels work just fine for cutting 1095. They are ceramic and relatively cheap. Just be careful that you don’t twist your angle grinder once you are in the cut. Those blades are fragile at any angle other than straight.

  • @MelancholicSaiko
    @MelancholicSaiko Жыл бұрын

    This guy looks like mr beast mixed with captain America

  • @thomasmcdavid3244
    @thomasmcdavid3244 Жыл бұрын

    Way cooler than it should’ve been

  • @FlymanMS
    @FlymanMS Жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool, seems like a decent DIY budget knife that doesn’t require a lot of skill, except for grinding part.

  • @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943
    @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943 Жыл бұрын

    I am a bladesmith and own Alphadog Blades. The only thing you should do is use oil to quinch and don't heat treat twice. Instead heat treat once and quinch in vegetable oil. The water can cause stress fractures. Good job though.

  • @AutonomousVII

    @AutonomousVII

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just started doing research to get into this and have barley scratched the surface. That being said I was reading an article that explained the different quenching mediums for steel types and explained oil, water, brine and air all had their individual purposes. Would you be able to further elaborate on this? Is oil the best medium for blades more specifically?

  • @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943

    @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutonomousVII yes Oil with a high flash point is best. Water will cause metal to have stress fractures down to a microscopic level and inevitably cause blade failure. There are experienced blade smiths who use water but they use it in an exact method. Oil is far better for a beginner and anyone who doesn't specifically know water techniques etc. The only time I use water or brine is on softer steel to get as much hardness from it as I can. Even when using oil be sure it's not cold. I heat up a large bolt or railroad spike and drop it in my quench oil. This will also to prevent cracks.

  • @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943

    @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutonomousVII also if you use recycled metal you may want to test its carbon content by grinding it and looking at the spark s. The brighter and longer the sparks the more carbon in the steel. They almost look like a mini sparkler.

  • @AutonomousVII

    @AutonomousVII

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeffcryptohulkstewart2943 Thanks for getting back to me I appreciate it! I have some old steel from welding projects I want to try and make some blades out of. I also have some old railroad spikes would making a knife out of it be feasible? Would hardening work on it?

  • @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943

    @jeffcryptohulkstewart2943

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutonomousVII when starting out you should use anything you can get your hands on. The more you make the better you get. Mild steel will only harden up so much but if you know you have a mild steel blade then it's no big deal. They dull quickly but also sharpen easy. RR spikes come in varying amounts of carbon. Most are low carbon but I have made some decent knives from them and lots of tomahawk. Experiment with quench methods on mild steel.

  • @favoritemustard3542
    @favoritemustard3542 Жыл бұрын

    Pro-Tip: if a C-clamp is unavailable, a D-clamp will suffice

  • @creed2409

    @creed2409

    Жыл бұрын

    We use G clamps where I'm from.

  • @hellfire66683

    @hellfire66683

    Жыл бұрын

    F clamps are a thing

  • @stephenhurd1489

    @stephenhurd1489

    Жыл бұрын

    Assholes lol

  • @oliverklozhoff

    @oliverklozhoff

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm partial to the ol "v" clamps myself

  • @hellfire66683

    @hellfire66683

    Жыл бұрын

    @@oliverklozhoff the V clamp works very well with the D clamp

  • @eatmaass7226
    @eatmaass72267 ай бұрын

    I appreciate people sharing useful information. Keep up the good work.

  • @slipperyground7007
    @slipperyground7007Ай бұрын

    Ive seen his videos but this earned an instant subscribe, only a solid man shares knowledge

  • @osoman818
    @osoman818 Жыл бұрын

    That was freaking dope

  • @joebinion1
    @joebinion1 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video,GOD BLESS

  • @Lyken30
    @Lyken30 Жыл бұрын

    Haha... Sizzling hot knife. Quick! Cool it in a red Solo cup!

  • @campingmantv8094
    @campingmantv8094 Жыл бұрын

    That’s actually useful, thanks man!

  • @Apoc_Bone_Daddy
    @Apoc_Bone_Daddy Жыл бұрын

    Damn I wanna do this

  • @enderwiggin9303
    @enderwiggin9303 Жыл бұрын

    Ohhh... Bro! Nice hack-smithing! It's .. what it is, but damn good job!

  • @mrarmy300
    @mrarmy300 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool, thanks for sharing!

  • @theabsentmindedprofessor8357
    @theabsentmindedprofessor8357 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video! This from a tig welder, with heat treatment processes and many different quenching processes under his belt. USN Avation Structial Mechanic and Cirtified Suport equipment and Aircraft welder.

  • @oliverklozhoff

    @oliverklozhoff

    Жыл бұрын

    They didn't bother showing u where spellcheck was tho huh?

  • @eman1818
    @eman1818 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done very helpful I have bean wanting to make a knife for so long

  • @flyingfool5215
    @flyingfool5215 Жыл бұрын

    Salt water quench? That’s a new one to try. Probably cheaper than using oil too.

  • @FartInhalerSlamPoetry

    @FartInhalerSlamPoetry

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you never changed the oil in your car? I've got like 30gal just lying around from a decade of not being a stupid shit.

  • @chaz7346

    @chaz7346

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FartInhalerSlamPoetry mmm, vaporised ball cancer.

  • @FartInhalerSlamPoetry

    @FartInhalerSlamPoetry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chaz7346 lmao 10/10 would inhale

  • @chaz7346

    @chaz7346

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FartInhalerSlamPoetry ok George Bush, lol

  • @autumn5592

    @autumn5592

    Жыл бұрын

    You shouldn't use brine on most steels, it's far to agressive (fast) of a quench, it can cause lots of stress and cracks on the blade.

  • @magnum8264
    @magnum8264 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job,sir!

  • @fritzsannes5762
    @fritzsannes5762 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work.

  • @andyhollister4610
    @andyhollister4610 Жыл бұрын

    Dude this is f****** rad thanks for sharing I'm actually going to f****** try this hell yeah I got all that s***

  • @surviver5738

    @surviver5738

    Жыл бұрын

    N* f****** p****** b**

  • @a_hol
    @a_hol Жыл бұрын

    Cool!🤘

  • @talon3995
    @talon39955 ай бұрын

    Honesty is the best policy. No BS title claiming he's forging a knife when he's not. Straight forward how to make a knife from a piece of steel with limited tools. Simply Amazing! 👍

  • @rayclark7763
    @rayclark7763 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your knowledge

  • @chikkenbonz
    @chikkenbonz Жыл бұрын

    Great job! Might try this. 99% of stuff on YT is beyond my idiocracy...I think I could actually do this! Very simple....like me!!! I 😁

  • @scottashe984

    @scottashe984

    Жыл бұрын

    Idiocy*

  • @atodaso2046
    @atodaso2046 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t be the only one who seen mr beast at first glance

  • @TheMikeMcCaffrey
    @TheMikeMcCaffrey8 ай бұрын

    Damn I needed this video when I was 12 and had many failed attempts at making a knife. Maybe I'll tap into my youth and give it another shot

  • @doyerknives9162
    @doyerknives9162 Жыл бұрын

    people always ask me- how long does it take to make a knife? I say- I can make you one in an hour. will it cut? ....sure.

  • @mitchek6509
    @mitchek6509 Жыл бұрын

    What does brining the metal do instead of quenching it in oil to add carbon. I assume the salt does something but never heard of it before

  • @TheDrag0nPotat0
    @TheDrag0nPotat07 ай бұрын

    thank you for lowering the bar to entry for so many people afraid to try 👍👍

  • @ragingmoderate6791
    @ragingmoderate6791 Жыл бұрын

    First I would quench in oil if using 1095 especially if you're a beginner. Second I wouldn't use a plastic cup as the quench bath. You can get a gallon of peanut oil, which has a high flash point, for about 15 bucks and an empty paint can for like 3 bucks. Source: me I've made about 30 knives out of 1095 quenched every one in peanut oil and they all came out perfect. Oh don't forget to heat your oil up to about 100 degrees maybe 120 warm oil draws the heat out of the steel faster. Next when you make a blade longer than 4 inches you have to learn how to straighten warped steel, just remember knife makers don't make mistakes they just make smaller knives.

  • @Skidgiz99

    @Skidgiz99

    Жыл бұрын

    Quenching in brine or parks 50 is usually better for 1095. I use canola oil which is not as aggressive as peanut oil and it still works but it's best to stay safe with parks 50 if you can afford it. Brine is scary since it can lead to cracks, but still better than peanut or canola oil

  • @ragingmoderate6791

    @ragingmoderate6791

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Skidgiz99 oh yeah for sure my comment was specifically for beginner knife makers. I'm still annoyed as fuck by the plastic cup.

  • @Skidgiz99

    @Skidgiz99

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ragingmoderate6791 lol yeah that's kinda sketchy. My first quench tank was a Tupperware. Melted straight through it. I spilled oil everywhere.

  • @ragingmoderate6791

    @ragingmoderate6791

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Skidgiz99 that's why I'm glad my very safety conscious brother was the one who got me into wanting to make knives. When we were looking for a quench tank I suggested using a Tupperware container and he just gave me this look like is was really dumb.

  • @tyladube801
    @tyladube801 Жыл бұрын

    This is some shit I wanna get into doing fr

  • @carrioncrow8191
    @carrioncrow8191 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @sherbetdab6066
    @sherbetdab60666 ай бұрын

    To be Fair,watching "Forged In Fire" got me wanting to make a Personal Knife, I`ve got the Basics like here,so Nothing Stopping me Now!! Great Vid,Great Skills too!! Thanks!

  • @aequitaszapp349
    @aequitaszapp349 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid & edit timing for 1min yt short👏

  • @ezesquire4643
    @ezesquire4643 Жыл бұрын

    WHAAT!! Fuckyeah