That knife is almost perfect for opening packages, without worrying too much about cutting what's inside.

@patimationstudios

2 жыл бұрын

Stonks time

@chickenmonger123

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a box cutter.

@UnboundedArtandCrafts

2 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought too, a box cutter

@Anon-zv3my

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with the others. Totally a Box Cutter.

@RagingMattyB

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a letter opener!

you’re what TKOR was all about ❤️ looking forward to supporting your future endeavours

@theuriah01

2 жыл бұрын

F-ck TKOR now!

@7-ten

2 жыл бұрын

@@theuriah01 sad, but true...

@theuriah01

2 жыл бұрын

@@7-ten They are garbage now. They lost my respect when the put out that CO2 third grade "experiment." If you could call it one. They got involved in politics and the people saw right through in. Here is a word of advice for these dumb dumbs..dumb... Do NOT get involved into politics unless you are a politics channel. Did you NOT learn from the NFL and NBA in 2020?

@coltonkoepp655

2 жыл бұрын

Actually not really Grant the channel founder is the true King of Random but sadly he had passed away in 2019. Nate was meant to be a assistant to Grant but he was so well received and did so well that Grant took a step back and decided to continue to work behind the scenes

@7-ten

2 жыл бұрын

@@coltonkoepp655 long live king Nate 👑!

I loved the old TKoR when it was just you and Callie and prior with just Grant. But your new channel here is just awesome! I love how you show the mess ups and fails. TKoR was great, but it was too "clean cut", which can turn some people off when they start making mistakes trying to do what they seen on the channel. But, when you show the fails, it gives others confidence in their failures and the intestinal fortitude to drive on.

When you first came to TKOR I didn't really like the change. I missed Grant and didn't love the change in video style and content. These videos you are doing now reminds me a lot of the early video Grand did and I'm loving it! I really feel like you are doing a fantastic job of keeping Grant's legacy alive!

@vidhoard

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I didn't like Nate on TKOR, but I am loving him on his own!

@I-C-Y-U-N-V

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy I feel the same. Nate grew on me after grant passed away. I like him even more now he's on his own. He looks happier and more "himself".

@chrisa3094

2 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head with this comment!!

@AndysBees123

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! This video reminds me so much of the early TKOR videos!

You're such a routined KZreadr, you're videos are just like clockwork, Nate! You have the magic I miss at TKOR these days 😊

Nate I just have to say I am glad to see you back doing projects like this again! This is why I started watching in the first place.

The fact that the knife did not come out well, but you still published the video makes this awesome. It shows there is a learning curve and it's okay to fail.

When you were using the hole saw on the bucket. I noticed you had the drill set to 1, which is slower but has more torque. If you set it to 2, you should be able to slowly cut a perfect hole.

@Minemac2

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that as well, spinning faster is does not have a chance to grab so hard. Has worked better for me that way.

@TravisFabel

2 жыл бұрын

Also if you use a backer, like a piece of wood with just a simple clamp on the top to hold it there, it would cut right through without trying to move around or anything

@leighmcauliffe

2 жыл бұрын

Or just use tin snips

@MrNoPuppet

2 жыл бұрын

I use a corded drill with a keyed chuck, and just use the hole saw in reverse. Works on siding (vinyl and metal) with a finishing blade put on backwards on a circular saw, so I tried it on some metal roofing one day for a vent pipe. Reversed hole saw worked a charm.

@DARTHFEAR0N

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrNoPuppet I was gonna recommend the reverse trick 😂😂

I love that part at 8:27 where you just turn around for a few seconds some foam pieces fly out the side then the foam version of the knife is done

I appreciate your videos. They give a good level of information without talking to me like I'm a child. Well done.

perfect for opening packages, without worrying too much about cutting what's inside.

You can tell Nate was being held back from showing his sense of humor in TKOR . Nate you know how to make me smile by showing how human and real you are, Keep up the great work!.

Most would scrap the failed cast and try redoing it but I love that you embraced it and even shaped/sharpened it to a tiny blade 😂😁

@bendingwater7780

2 жыл бұрын

she said it was big :'(

@Mistertbones

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how BigStackD would handle the fail. Sometimes he remelts, other times he'd like it.

I'd love to hear more about your green sand process as I've wanted to do that too and use a similar foundry and crucible. I've seen some recipes/techniques for homemade green sand, but haven't pursued them yet

Gotta love Nate He's the true legacy of TKOR

I like that you did not have a sucesfull cast and stil went on with it and not just deleting that Clipp and do it over. Shows the realism much more. Keep up the Great work mate

The original smelter/furnace build was when and why I subscribed to TKOR so many years ago. I thought it and Grant were the coolest things on KZread at the time. Glad to see you carrying the 'torch'. Thanks for keeping it real, Nate.

I'm just glad you still posted the video, a lot of channel wouldn't have, but learning to fail is invaluable

Much respect, even though the TKOR team done you dirty you only have good things to say about Grant’s legacy. Keep up the great content 👍🏼

@PixelKingEmpire

2 жыл бұрын

That kind of an addatud he has towards tkor is what makes him a real man after what they did

@Rainforest132

2 жыл бұрын

Dang I've been gone for awhile what happened

@KoiMan_

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rainforest132 now i want to know lol

@Jc-qu9hr

2 жыл бұрын

What did they do I thought it was kind of him wanting to go do his own thing what video explains what they did thanks

@Inspiremediapf

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/npea1ryyo9axlrg.html He released this 2 months ago

Ayoooo I love your vids so much. Keep up the good work. You remind me of og tkor with grant. Thank you so much Nate you’re best :D

@codybacon1530

2 жыл бұрын

i love the videos too especially ones like this keep it up please

@aldeybrutus4109

2 жыл бұрын

The spirit of the channel is what makes it worth watching, just a tinkerer doing what he loves

@neayt9952

2 жыл бұрын

So true

Videos got so much better editing wise and audio also the videos themselves legit making a forge and a knife in 1 video please keep this type of content feels so original

im really glad i figured out why casters use green sand as opposed to the regular stuff. its also neat that it came from your channel. i do hope you do more castings in the future. they seem like really cool projects if you have the space to do them

I got a hearty chortle out of seeing that you finished the little bit of the blade into an actual blade 🤣 Well done! Thank you for sharing!

Loved you on TKOR. I am actually surprised, but also happy that you still refer to them and their videos. You are a true professional for sure.

Dude, I really love your content. I'm so glad that you decided to make your own channel. Stuff like this is why I subscribed to Grant so many years ago

Great video, Nate! You were the reason I watched TKOR for so long. I don't anymore, but I hope you've felt you have found a home here. Plan to be watchin and liking your videos for a long time!!

I would really like to see you do some high quality castings in green sand. And instead of casting a whole knife you could just cast an ornate guard and/or pommel that would really bring out the best in your knives.

@JD-128

2 жыл бұрын

Then use said pommel to end someone rightly. XD XD ( _Someone_ will get the reference... Hopefully...)

Nate: "I can make this work" This is why I like you so much.

Nate has got to have the most insane resume. Knife maker, foundry maker, giant candy creator, wood worker, sculptor, ... the list is endless.

@Chocoffee_battery

2 жыл бұрын

He calls himself this before and we know him as "The Jack of Trades" Its true

Love watching you figure this all out. The new projects, the new channel... all of it. You're just like The Batman. You have a mission, you just gotta fine tune how you go about accomplishing said mission; and all of your fans will be here with you, and for you, along the journey. You made TKOR. For real. When Grant died you became the face behind the mask. Now it's time to be that guy again. I know you can make this channel amazing.

Just went to a sword casting class today and I have become increasingly interested in casting since 10:00 am this morning. I would love to see more like this!

This made me think of Grant and what TKOR used to be. So glad you're making videos Nate! I see massive success in your future!! Great job man!

You should cast your symbol/logo in brass or aluminum so you can practice casting for your future knives. Even a metal stamp with a handle would let you practice with casting thinner and longer types of shapes.

Nice job Nate, I am here to support you in your new channel. As you already know TKOR is suffering without you, but it's definitely time to shine with your own channel. I look forward to more videos. If you make another foundry try using castable, that is what we use in our tundishes. We don't use sand at all in the mill, all electromagnetic stir in molds.

When drilling thin metal, it’s all about high speed, LIGHT pressure, gotta get a feel for it

can we just appreciate ho well made hits video is. man it just keeps getting better

Grant would be so proud 💜

OG tkor fan here! I just wanted to say that your videos are absolutely amazing and I am so happy to see you keeping it alive. I'm so excited to see this channel grow! Keep it up Nate!

Nate, been following you since the beginning. I have to say that I love your style of videos, especially the words just popping up on the side. It just makes me smile. Keep it up

Wonderful video. I love how you own your not optimal result and find positive features. This video makes you so human. Now I wait for your future videos.

I have a feeling your channel is going to make it past TKOR Channel very quickly. You are the reason that made that channel watchable

It is good to mention that when melting metal is very important to always pre heat any metal you add for melting, all the tools and molds you are using to prevent steam explosions. Before starting the furnace put a piece of cardboard on the buttom to prevent the crucible sticking.

Filling the bucket with water and then freezing it will help you get a better hole, as it supports the metal well. Awesome video to see from you!

It's so nice to feel like I'm watching the real TKOR content again! I wish you luck with this channel :)

Okay. We are already ready for round 2! I can’t wait.

Very respectable of you to tell us to watch the TKOR videos. Top notch honorable man right here

Definitely like the chaotic creative energy. Also, fancy shank

Looks like a beautiful knife for opening boxes!

this brings back memores

Hahaha, loved it. Definitely need a different kind of sand for sure. Thanks for the video.

That looks like a perfect box opener to me. Fun project, sir.

Might be cool to see Nate build a concrete and brick outdoor pizza oven whenever it gets warmer there.

Lets go Nate! Keep up the content TKOR isnt the same without you! I know you can build your channel just as big, if not bigger. Happy to see there doesnt seem to be bad blood between you 2. Hopefully a collab in the future if their channel doesnt die off because of your absence.

Nate, thank you for this video, and the result of your cast is amazing! 10/10, knife of the year.

This looks like a great “life gives you lemons” moment.

Worlds heaviest box cutter. Nice Job Nate!

I'm really impressed. That is a great foam structure and attempt for a first try at this.

YASSSSS I always got so motivated when I would see that foundry. Id get up and go to build my own then remember I live in an apartment building and really shouldn't do that in my kitchen. Glad I can continue to live vicariously through you for now Nate!

Lol! That's how you see the bright side! One tip Nate, not because I'm an expert (far from it) but from other videos I watch, but maybe try to press the sand as you fill so it isn't so soft allowing the cast to "spill" through the sand. This turned out more like a guess than a tip but worth a shot 😅

That knife is adorable! Thanks for the video. You're always entertaining!

I'm a welder, full time. You aren't a welder, yet you're welding better than most people on KZread lol. I can tell you know how to set up the machine because it sounds perfect

YES!!! You have a forge again! It's on now!

This is the kind of "figure out how to make it" content that made me want to follow tkor, which then led to finding you when you came on. Now that you are doing your own thing, you took that spirit with you.

Grant spirit is guarding the channel 🥰

Can't wait to see where this channel takes you

Maybe try casting the knife in more of a horizontal position in the sand. Not on its side, but more like if it were on display on a wall, but in the sand. I hope that makes sense.

@rockyroadmagic4152

2 жыл бұрын

yeah this would probably work better

You could probably try casting metal handles directly onto the tangs of steel knives using a lost foam technique like this.

What if you cut off the small blade, and then drilled out the center of the handle. You could then key the hole a bit (so the blade doesn't twist), and then make a knife blade with a round tang (just big enough to fit inside the drilled hole, keying the tang for the keyed hole as well). Then I think you might be able to epoxy it together, and make more of a functional knife, with a brass handle. 🤔

@paranoiarpincess

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, but I don't make knives so I was thinking it with a far inferior vocabulary lol.

@peterdodge8590

2 жыл бұрын

just what i was thinking

@conorstewart2214

2 жыл бұрын

The brass should be quite easy to work with so he could even pin it if the epoxy doesn’t work or maybe potentially solder or braze it depending on the blade material.

@12345.......

2 жыл бұрын

That foundry will not be hot enough to melt steel

you could try making your blade out of steel, then casting your handle around it. plus you could get a better brass if you cleaned the gunpowder and lead out of the casings first. Love seeing you do your own thing and thriving with it!

It's hilarious that you added that Forged in Fire clip. I've been thinking you'd be a blast to watch as a contestant on there.

Awesome job Nate. Love this. Keep up the good work. Always nice to see you in your shop. 🌟

I like the style of these videos! Reminds me of the kind of content I used to watch before everyone had fancy forges and giant workshops

Love this Nate! I am definitely trying this!

amazing work nate! keep it up!

amazing walkthrough with a hilarious twist.

I'm so charmed by the red solo cups.

i love this guys channel and its growing so fast hope you reach 1 million soon man

the perfect box opener. Brass finger cymbals could be pretty cool. maybe spurs? for the aesthetic and not actual use because I imagine they'd bend in a day. those old school slide whisles

You should go on the Safety Third podcast again, I loved the dynamic between you guys.

That looks like a knife you would use to pry open a oyster/mussel. Not sure if brass has the required strength for that.

That is such a cute 'widdle' knife. OMG 😲

Bro, you made a solid brass box opener.

Loving the personality you bring to your projects, like when you turn away to cut out the foam and turn back and it's done, lol Keep it up!

I guess its pretty appropriate to have a small brass blade. Its much less likely to break like this. Brass is quite brittal actually (thats why it is so cool to machine)

I stopped watching tkor a long time ago. I am so happy I found your channel I like the raw videos and pure diy like Grant did. I wish you the best and will be subscribing and liking all your videos. This is great good old raw videos not all the dazzle of KZread keep them raw I think you have a great future on your own.

So excited to see where this channel goes!

Most enjoyable Nate.

would love to see more of your fountain making too!!!!

That is one good box opener!

Always good to see fun not so serious projects like these. Was a lil worried about you getting sunburn with the exposed skin when welding but its prob fine with quick welds like these.

For lost foam sand casting I've had good results with coating the foam in layers of thinned drywall plaster.

Internate is just the coolest guy 😍

I loved that Forged in fire reference 😂

Congrats on casting your new box cutter.

i love how you basically just made a fancy box cutter

Try green sand. Regular sand will not keep its shape. Also you need to compact it a lot by stages so it compresses correctly and keeps its shape while the casting pours. Try a smaller container as well to cast in to.

keep it up. Idea: try to make some more resin maybe like a sculpture.

OK now that's a good unboxing knife

Another great video. Your stuff was my favorite on TKOR and i am happy your own content is as good and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

For everyone that does not want to go through Nate's holesaw problems... Put a piece of wood behind where the hole will be. And then use a clamp to hold it on. Then when you're drilling the drill bit goes into the wood and kind of holds it there and supports the back of it so instead of tearing everything and catching and ripping your wrist off, it'll stay in place and cut through it.

@NFTI

2 жыл бұрын

Works great if what you're drilling is flat. Harder if you are drilling into a curve.