Ekim Knives

Ekim Knives

Lover of all things sharp and part time knife maker aka Ekim Knives

Some Great Things Happening!

Some Great Things Happening!

Knife Shop Tour late 2016

Knife Shop Tour late 2016

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  • @johnjaconsky4488
    @johnjaconsky44882 ай бұрын

    I used mine for a wood shop. Only lasted 2 years I was very surprised coming from grizzly.

  • @andyanderson7712
    @andyanderson77122 ай бұрын

    Youre stupid garbage idea doesnt work.

  • @e.t.preppin7084
    @e.t.preppin70842 ай бұрын

    I was sharpening a convex on a slack belt facing into the belt once, I won’t ever do that again. Rolled my pinky between belt and knife. Tip of my pinky didn’t win that battle. I wish my grinder would run in reverse. Is that a Pheer you’re running. Looks like mine.

  • @e.t.preppin7084
    @e.t.preppin70842 ай бұрын

    There’s just something about perfect angles on the edge pro I can’t part with. And especially with diamond stones it can be extremely quick.

  • @e.t.preppin7084
    @e.t.preppin70842 ай бұрын

    It’s crazy how which edge of the paper you cut makes such a difference. When you can cut any side of the paper you’re beyond sharp.

  • @Trevlee74
    @Trevlee743 ай бұрын

    What happened to you bud? Hope all is well.

  • @othername1000
    @othername10003 ай бұрын

    Checking back in.

  • @othername1000
    @othername10003 ай бұрын

    Checking back in.

  • @othername1000
    @othername10003 ай бұрын

    Checking back in.

  • @hristov71
    @hristov713 ай бұрын

    I bought DMT extra fine 1200 grit from Amazon for 40 euro and DMT fine/coarse combination stone for 60 euro ,Both of them are 6 inch

  • @triqpham
    @triqpham3 ай бұрын

    Hi Mike, you’re my hero dude. Without your tutorials I would not be able to journey down this knife making path. It’s still frustrating and challenging as hell but that’s because I keep rushing through the process. I’ve learned to slow down instead of being impatient and rushing which causes A LOT of mistakes. Anyway, I wish you would come back and let us know how you’re doing and what you’re up to nowadays. All the best to you and the family and hopefully you’re doing well and succeeding in everything you do. Take care my brother from a different mother.

  • @user-rl8ly6kj7n
    @user-rl8ly6kj7n3 ай бұрын

    I'm a knife maker and I feel that some customers are chasing the method instead of the end result. When it comes to free hand grinding or jig grinding the end result is what you pay for.

  • @billtorrey1479
    @billtorrey14793 ай бұрын

    Part of the reason I decided to do this was because of my old man I wish he was here

  • @billtorrey1479
    @billtorrey14793 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother and a late congrats on your wedding

  • @billtorrey1479
    @billtorrey14793 ай бұрын

    I love this

  • @chacalcutelaria
    @chacalcutelaria4 ай бұрын

    By the way, I already signed up and I really like your videos, thank you.

  • @chacalcutelaria
    @chacalcutelaria4 ай бұрын

    Hello here from Brazil, could you send me a drawing so I can try to make it?

  • @johnbladykas4885
    @johnbladykas48854 ай бұрын

    You seem to enjoy what you are doing

  • @johnbladykas4885
    @johnbladykas48855 ай бұрын

    Exopy goes everywhere but where you want it to go

  • @trevorbeckett3248
    @trevorbeckett32485 ай бұрын

    I am too old to learn how to free hand grind especially as I love hollow grinding.

  • @johnbladykas4885
    @johnbladykas48855 ай бұрын

    Why are you not doing any videos anymore

  • @Unclelarry766abc
    @Unclelarry766abc5 ай бұрын

    Just the facts and great visuals for learning and understanding. Thanks!

  • @johnbladykas4885
    @johnbladykas48855 ай бұрын

    I like your videos, why did you stop making them You got to be good , your from Long Island

  • @wadeking
    @wadeking5 ай бұрын

    Hey, buddy, I really love your videos. I'm just curious. Why did you stop making them? Thanks a lot

  • @DaleElder11
    @DaleElder116 ай бұрын

    Such a great video thank you so much

  • @dmounce5513
    @dmounce55136 ай бұрын

    Belmont metal works makes a 9" disk that has a 1 degree bevel which lets you work on longer piece's(when you cross the center it wont grab). The down side it everything you grind end up with a slight concave but its insignificant for most makers. Think they said of the width of a 2" blade you would have a concave that's .0001" basically your hand isn't able to hold it that flat anyway on a normal flat disk. Just thought id share.

  • @sukrusevis3958
    @sukrusevis39587 ай бұрын

    Haloooo

  • @dominicdwk
    @dominicdwk7 ай бұрын

    Also, is a serrated wheel a bad idea for doing hollow grinds?

  • @dominicdwk
    @dominicdwk7 ай бұрын

    What size wheel is that? Also how do you bring the finish up to say 600 or higher grit? Are you hand sanding or using belts all the way?

  • @datikon7843
    @datikon78437 ай бұрын

    Dear Mike, I've been watching a lot of videos on KZread about folding knife making for about a year now. In general, everything is very weak - the videos are of the same type and demonstrate primitive skills and technologies. KZread recently recommended your channel and I almost went crazy with joy! Finally the Lord heard my prayers! For the first time I saw the technological process in great detail + cool design. I urgently subscribed to your channel (+ to your Instagram). I thank you for what you do + I admire the dynamic design of your knives + I respect your skill! Konstantin (Ukraine).

  • @johnbladykas4885
    @johnbladykas48857 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing , great knowledge

  • @johnbladykas4885
    @johnbladykas48857 ай бұрын

    Why are you not still doing videos. You do,a great job sharing

  • @the_swinging_axe
    @the_swinging_axe8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. It worked. I heated a coffin nail up on the stove, holding it with a leatherman

  • @daveh777
    @daveh7778 ай бұрын

    I do all my grinding with home made jigs. I dont mind dipping my jigged knife because my jigs are like 10% the size of yours. I would not be able to use such a large and awkward jig as you have. A simple piece of angle iron and a few bolts and screws is all you need. I really don't care what anyone thinks. I proudly show my jigs to anyone that visits my shop.

  • @James-blond007
    @James-blond0078 ай бұрын

    Love your videos!! Glad to find you. Now I’m gonna need a knife from you!! 🫡😉💪🏽

  • @livinggods1j
    @livinggods1j9 ай бұрын

    It has been 5 years, anyone know if Mike is all good? I really would love to get my hands on one of his knives. He made some awesome stuff. Hope he's doing well.

  • @Raaa1111..
    @Raaa1111..10 ай бұрын

    how do i remove the screw if on the other side thats smooth keeps spinning and just keeps turning without actually popping off i used tape to hold the smooth side down from spinning while trying to remove it from the other end and its not budging

  • @wildflower1542
    @wildflower154210 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing , Good learning process very helpful video ,,,, You're one of the best 👏👍🏼

  • @aarronroberts811
    @aarronroberts81110 ай бұрын

    Learned a lot thank you

  • @samanthabentley3649
    @samanthabentley364910 ай бұрын

    The knife sharpener arrived quickly and in good condition kzread.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I was happy to see that that packaging was easy to open. I did not need a chain saw to get into the package.The sharpener was smaller than I expected but that might turn out to be and advantage because it will be much easier to store than my old sharpener. The instructions on the package were simple and concise; perfectly adequate for this product. I liked that the two slots were labeled with "Course" and "Fine" on both sides of the sharpener. Now, how does it work? It's fantastic. A few swipes of the knife through the two slots and the knife was sharper than when it was new. The rubber surface on the bottom held it in place while sharpening. I thought the small size might be a problem but it was not a problem at all. In fact, I prefer it to the larger sharpeners I have used in the past. On top of that, the small size makes it very easy to store.I love it and highly recommend it.

  • @paulmendolia8483
    @paulmendolia848310 ай бұрын

    Are yu still in business

  • @paulmendolia8483
    @paulmendolia848310 ай бұрын

    this is an old video. alot of guys use jigs now.

  • @marktabor4415
    @marktabor4415 Жыл бұрын

    I just transitioned from jig grinding to freehand. I had a couple of questions on how to wven up my grind lines, and your video answered them, and I was able to fix the problem with my current project. Thank you!

  • @jbfthree1
    @jbfthree1 Жыл бұрын

    Everybody uses jigs! Natural jigs! Aka "your hands"-(jigs) are built for us to carry around all day so we don't lose em! ..that's the only difference. No shit.

  • @luisconstantino3531
    @luisconstantino3531 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations your products are great. I would like to know what material the grips are made of if it is stainless or another metal. Thank you very much in advance, best regards, Luis Constantino

  • @CheneMario
    @CheneMario Жыл бұрын

    👍 is your gig for sale ? . . . .

  • @jhard94
    @jhard94 Жыл бұрын

    The Spydercro Para 2&3 are my favorite knives. There’s nothin better

  • @seanbracy3799
    @seanbracy3799 Жыл бұрын

    I’m on prototype #2 and you have been the single best resource on the whole of the internet. You’re the best, man. Excellent series

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome . How many knives have you made now in all this time ?

  • @nahte123
    @nahte123 Жыл бұрын

    You can also turn a carbide bit backwards in a mill or drill press to press in a detent ball (if you have one bigger than your feeler gage hole), if you don't want a two-step method.