I'm not a knife maker, but I do work with metal. We use many of the same type of tools. Interesting video. FWIW, I have several calipers including a digital Mitutoyo. Mitu, Starrett, and Peacock analog. If anyone is debating between digital and dial, get the dial. Obviously, there's a good deal of personal preference involved, but if you're not sure.... Good luck. Oh, BTW, it can be very handy too have an inexpensive caliper that displays fractional values. As 1/64 is a bit over 15 thou, we're not exactly looking at precision. Mine is an iGaging. It was only about $25.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. love the teaching style. Future Knife maker in the Virgin Islands.

So many great ideas and tools, Mike! Thanks for throwing all of those links in too, much easier to order the right thing. :) Love the framelock teaser/example you used?! ;)

Great video. I'm liking the optical center punch, great tip. I need a slab too. The list grows!!!! As always the list grows Great tip on the masonry bits as well. I have a bunch laying around now I have counter sinks bits without growing the list

Completely new to knifemaking. Just tonight I was looking at some digital angle finders and found your video. Nicely done with some VERY important tools and one heavy tool that few spend any time on teaching the newbe. Thank you for doing this! I pressed like and I'll be back! Really liked the concrete but you for countersinking. No competition from me, I do fixed blades only. HA! Cheers!

I'm amazed how long it takes knife makers to catch on to things we have been doing in engineering for years.

Dude your videos are great. You're the man

Just starting out as well. I really appreciate your videos.

as an about-to-bebeginning knife maker this vid was very useful. Thank you

Okay, as a soon-to-be beginner knifemaker, I like you and your videos. Great content, keep up the excellent work (please?) :)

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

+Test Mobile Thank you! I'll do my best to keep the knife content coming! Good luck to you for when you get started.

you're awesome mike!

Thanks for the links ;)

great tips bro...thanks for sharing your knowledge

Thanks again Mike!!

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

David Sowell Anytime!

you can sharp the carbide insert of those masonry bits and drill hardened steel, I do this even in a lathe

lots of grate info, that thing on counter sinking the holes with the mason bits,who new! good little tip,thank you for taking time to make this video.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Blane Biondolillo Thank you for watching! I'm glad the video was helpful for you!

@drcustomblades2984

7 жыл бұрын

You are so great!! These tutorials are invaluable to me. I havent produced a knife worthy of showing yet, but I'm on my way. Quick question, Do you not recommend the digital vernier calipers? and why?

Great tip on counter sinking.. thanks man saved me a but load of material lol

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

+gonzo-trey Lol I'm glad I was able to help!

I literally ordered that optical centre punch before i even finished the video

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

DB Blades I'll never go back to a regular punch after using one. Probably my favorite tool on the whole list.

Really nice video with loads of helpful tips thanks

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Palmer Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

Another top video 👍🏻 cost me s wad by the end 😄

Mike Just ordered from Enco. Well with the web specials and the email deals my surface plate with free shipping and 15% off!! THANKS for the tips. Love your work and good luck with the shop.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas Nichols Thank you! I'm glad I was able to help out!

where do you get the lay out die,never have seen it at home depot?

also msc direct has all this stuff and enco, which is cheaper, and will give you a further discount if you are a ''student''', another option on the granite go to a granite counter top place and they will sell you one cheap or free!

Mike, on your countersinking and center punching needs I'd recommend a set of center drills. Much better than the masonry bits and 9 times out of 10 you won't need to center punch to start a hole. Sets are usually cheap as well. Also I'd like to plug littlemachineshop.com I am a hobby machinist and love them for inexpensive tooling and whatnot. Good job on the video as always!!!

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Davis Great tip! Thank you. I'll have to pick up a center drill set and I too have heard great things about little machine shop. When it comes to machining, I am all ears as I still have a long way to go before I consider myself even a novice. Thanks again!

I would suggest getting the little $1.29 plastic handle covers for the Kant-Twist clamps.

@EkimKnives

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Misener I didn't even know they made them. Great tip! The small clamps could use a comfort upgrade for sure.

GREAT TIPS

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

SSR KNIVES AND GUNS! Thank you!

Awesome awesome vid brother

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

KNIFEJUNKIE 13 Thanks bro!! Oh I forgot to comment on your video but because of you I decided I needed a laser too lol. I was surprised to see how inexpensive they are.

@MattSalgeKNIFEJUNKIE13

9 жыл бұрын

Hahaha nice brother Nd yea ther awesome and cheap lol

Outstanding video! Need me one of those angle cubes and a good set of calipers.

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

Neil The Knife Guy For the price they are definitely nice to have. One of these days I'll stop being cheap and spring for some Mitutoyo calipers

Can you write list tools? I'll find on internet online shop. Thank you.

very cool mate 👍👍

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

SharpStuffau dwayne Thank you! Glad to see you stopping by here too!

@sharpstuffaudwayne5086

9 жыл бұрын

+EKIM1428 lol yep you've got a new stalker 😅😅

@EkimKnives

9 жыл бұрын

LOL

*Good Quality* (made in Germany) :D

This is why China can produce the exact same product, with a lot cheaper price. Cause they dont waste money buying useless tools when there are cheaper ways