Basic Knife Making Tools - Part 1of 3 of a YouTube knife making class
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2016
- Official Simple Little Life video of basic knife making tools - part 1 of 3.
This video is part 1 of a 3 part series that I've started on making a knife by hand from scratch. If you have always wanted to make a knife, but haven't really known where to start, or thought that it might be something complicated and difficult; these videos are for you.
I will take you through the process that I went through to make my first knife, and I think you'd be surprised at how easy it is.
In this video I'm outlining the basic hand tools that we are going to use. In the second video I will show you a basic knife-making jig to make, and in the 3rd video I will take you through the actual process of making a knife.
The idea behind these knives being uploaded (roughly) a week apart is to allow you, the viewer, enough time to gather the tools, build the jig, and be ready for the video where we actually make the knife. Without being a live video, I want to make this as interactive and as close to live as I can.
So, have a watch of this first video, check out the basic tool list below; gather those tools, and then we will get ready to make a knife. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to answer them and work with you to make sure you're ready for the next video in the series when it comes out. Cheers!
Tool List
1 - A design. Make your own, loosely copy another, just make sure you have something that you can use to base your knife off of.
2 - Combination square
3 - Hack Saw - To cut the steel black out.
4 - Jig saw - to make finer cuts in whatever material you are going to use for the scales (handles) of your knife.
5 - A file - a basic hand file will be a tool of huge value to you. Ultimately an assortment of various files will be very useful to you. Round files for different features of your blade, and even jewellers files for adding fine detail to your blades. A flat file will be the minimum requirement for making a knife (can you can make a great knife with just this file) but make sure to get a file card as well (see video for explanation of file card)
5 - Hammer
6 - Center punch
7 - Drill bits - get good quality ones.
8 - Sand Paper - 220, 400 and 800 grit are great options to have available.
9 - A bench vise. By far one of the most important tools when making a knife.
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i understand completely, U want people to stop using blade designs while they have their whole imagination to make use of. Yes, its fine to look for ideas, but make sure to make your own design. Love u man, peace love and joy. Ps is anyone watching this during lockdown? XD
I wish i could like ur videos twice! UA-cam needs to make a 2x Like buttons! Cuz this series deserves more than 1 like
Knives and veggie gardens for the win! I'm trying to get into both now
Right on! 👍
man, I'll tell you, I've been addicted to UA-cam for only 3-5 months, and found you today. very very well done!
I'm a welder for over 40 years, very excited about getting more into blacksmithing, however the past several months have been seriously engrossed in Bladesmithing. this video was the most informative of all. in excited to begin making my first neck knife. I have a lot of years left, and I plan on spending them mastering all of the crafts I haven't yet.
thank you thank you thank you.im looking forward to learning much more from you and talking much more...
Awesome man! Glad you find the videos enjoyable. I love UA-cam also for the people that make things on there. It's a great place to learn, and there are so many different ways that people go about the same thing, it's like hanging with a bunch of tradesmen whenever it's convenient for you. I'm a millwright by trade and there is just so much to learn in metal working that it makes it very exciting! Always lots of new techniques and methods of doing things. Keep in touch for sure! You're enthusiasm is refreshing! Cheers!
Absolutely agree on the digital calipers!
Absolutely a fantastic video very very well done in educational thank you, beautiful piece of work
I really appreciate what you said "make your own design". Now I have opened my mind for a 6 inch knife from end to end.
Thank you so much Jeremy for going the extra mile to film and post videos on UA-cam. Your work is so inspirational to me. I have been slowly buying all sorts of tools for my little woodshed knife shop. I haven't been able to complete a knife yet, because I wreck the grinds so bad. I am learning thanks to you. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your hardwork. Hopefully soon I will have a knife I can be proud to show you. Thanks again from Conway, Arkansas USA!!
+Derek Reed thanks so much Dereck! I really appreciate the compliments and glad to hear that you're tools set up and getting into knife making. Cheers👍
I am 14 and hope to get into this hobby especially when I get a job when I'm 15 but I want to do this!
You should! Cheers.
+Simple Little Life thanks
Tanzerite how's the hobby going?
@@Joshua-hz3cl i gave up lol
Same, I turn 15 next month.
That was a brilliant video. You know how to explain without confusing the viewer. Thank you.
As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I can't get enough of these videos
I really appreciate for your comprehensive video series. So impressive and encouraching. Thanks a lot.
Well, this is going to be interesting as hell.
hey hey yeah it is! And fun:)
Raindance Bushcraft ikr
I think that was sarcasm dude.
VERY comprehensive and helpful. I'm totally new to this hobby, and having someone run through the basics in such a way gives me a great deal of confidence in successful bladecraft. I thank you very much.
Great this was exactly what i was looking for, thanks
Watched all three videos, super informative and appreciate the content.
Thank you so much! 🙏👍
im looking all the time videos about knife making and you sir got the best. well explained, clear words and go to the bone, this for this and that for that. greetings from Argentina
New favourite channel
Great video. Looking forward to the rest. Thanks.
Cool topic man, very inspiring.
Thanks for the great informative video!
thanks man . great help you were . you gave me the will power to make a knife . I am gona send the pic once I m finished
very good tutorial 👍🏻
I started making my first knife after watching these vids... will send you pics when it's completed
great video, helps a lot for beginners
Watched the vids in oposite direction now back to part 3! Awesome video Jerermy!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. Cheers!
thanks for this video.
I like this man
Right on. 👊 thank you 👍
Really nice video! Thanks
I can't wait to see your channel explode with subs. a lot of people are missing out right now. Congrats on 2k subs :)
+Warndog Thanks so much! Really appreciated!
I’m watching this 2 years after you comment and there is over 150,000 subs
Excellent video, thank you!!
You're welcome!
Thanks Jeremy for the informative video and the entire series on bladesmithing. I have always been fascinated by knives. Collected for years and wanted to my own. Financially I assumed it would require at least 500 to 800 intial investment seeing as I have zero tools but recently I had decided that I WILL figure out a way without such a large (for me) investment to start up. Upon really looking into it I was ecstatic to find others who started up with less than $100 investment. Some even less than ,,$50. And finding your channel, this series and this video was a jackpot. I'm going to get my starter tools tommorow. Mostly from harbour freight. Low price and surprisingly decent to good quality on a lot of this list. This Sunday I will be working metal for sure and the journey begins. Finally!!!! Thanks again
Awsome video you have been an inspiration for me to want to try to make a knife.
Great video! Lot's of good tips, thank you!
+NUMan14 Thank you very much!
Thanks for these videos. Keep up the good work. You're very straight to the point, good video production, speed, technic, instructions. Just subscribed. Will make an attempt myself to one in the future. Thanks :)
Hi,this is a great channel specially for people like my, without pro machinery, i live in Cuba, i love make knives and also have basic tool, so thanks
+Iosmel Sánchez Martínez great, glad it helps you out! You're welcome and cheers!👍
Excellent video.
Subscribed.
Thank you very much! I appreciate that! 🙏👍
Remember to have them trace your templates on paper and send you back your original. Nice tool list so far and can't wait for later video. Harbor Freight tool run to get my tool list together.
What you called "a small jig saw" is actually called a "coping saw"
Have a great day 👍🏻😀
great video im a new sub and i cant get enough of this channel... also
second
+Brennan Glazier Right on and thanks!
Very cool channel! Thanks
Thank you and you’re welcome! 👍
Great channel!! Congrats on the 2k mark.
+Ken Brannon Thanks!
شكرا على المعلومات القيمة
+R. Almodafeer you're welcome!
I want to start making knives, and i have a (i think at least) really cool looking knife. I didnt even use those templates, i used a fork and a resturant knife while at dinner and i was bored. I got the rough design and cut it out of wood with a hack saw. i then made notes and cut another one out of wood untill i was happy. i still dont even have the measurements, but i have used a ruler to drawl out some pices i wanted to remove on the knife so i can put some paracord in to it. im going to suqare it up with a ruler and measurements, then put it in metal.
Do it!
Don't the cord handles hurt your hand?
I just subscribe to your channel. FINS UP 👍 👍
13:37... lol LEET
Thanks for the video mate u got a new sub. What type of steel do you use for your knives
Thank you Jeremy first of all for explaining this stuff on videos, I still have a couple of questions and if you happen to read them, and maybe have time to answer that would be of a lot of help: 1) what kind of steel do you buy and how much you think its a fair price? 2) Say someone wants to make a profit out of this activity, is there margin or is it an attempt destined to fail? Thank you a lot!
i want to start making my own knives and i thought this 3 part video about the bare requirements was great and very informative. i did was to ask because i came across a piece/sheet of nickel (12in×8in). Could I make a knife with this piece of nickel?
I actually made a knife out of a loose bit of concrete reo, it's not much to look at or use but hey it's an awesome feeling. thanks for the great video by the way
+Chwe Walle That's cool. That awesome feeling is where it's at for sure:) Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
GOT THIS BALD KEANU REEVES GOING ON THERE.
He really look like Keanu Reeves
Couldn't help but notice your nod to Canadian tire. mind me asking what part of Canada you're from?? (asking cause if you're close I'd love to see if you're interested in teaching how to make knives)
thanks 😊
Great video, I've seen it many times! Greetings from Mexico.
What is the name of the song u use at the end of your video, i'd like to download it, it's so relaxing 😊👍🏻
Wow one of the first helpful how-to's thanks man keep it up , btw what wood was used for the handle on the knife at 3:06?
Thank you! It's Babinga. Cheers!
How do I heat treat without any blow torches or proper equipment? And what oil could I use?
so im thinking of doing this. I have a electric sander for wood working with sandpaper for wood would that work?
What thickness and width should I use for a knife. I am very much so a beginner. Should i be using 1/8 or 3/16 thickness? And would you recommend 1 inch width, 1-1/2, 1-1/2?
As far as far as the type of steel, I know that most people recommend 01, 1084, or 1095.
What kind of steel you use? You get it from home depot?
I'm very new to this but I've always loved to make things. plus I love knives, so I figured why not put them together! is there a profit to be made in this to keep this hobby alive?
Yeah I would say so. Not in the beginning. But as your knives get better you people are willing to pay more for them. But I wouldn't do it to make money. Do it for passion first and if you're good, then money will come. Like most things in life I suppose. Cheers!
Hi... i want to know what type of oil do you use for your knife not to get rust
why hollow sir wht kind of tool do I need to make a knife
What type of drills bits do you use?
Hi Jimmy, what sort of drill bit I should use and should I use high speed or low. Thanks William
low speed
Neck knife ..............WOW
1:57 I appreciate the sentiment.
you got a sub man. you got useful information, presented in a rational way.
I want to make a small neck knife what steel should I use
Somebody once told Me "to be good at something First You have to bad at it "
Can you make the bastinelli raptor knife?
I only have a dremel but it gets me by only making medium sized knives but it uses cuting wheels really quickly
Yeah those little cutting wheels disappear too quickly I think. It's a bummer they don't make longer lasting ones but cause they are so handy!
do you think anyone called that number that is written on your hand just for kicks?
The knife you show at 3:15 is that something that you made your self or is it like a bark river or somthing? :P
Any chance you can do a video on the jig you use to get the proper angle for the grind on your blade when using the belt sander?
+undertheshadowhc you know what? I actually have that info in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TyS8kU81y4c/v-deo.html and it's right at the 3:30 mark. I hope it helps. Cheers!
Thanks!
can i use scroll saw to cut steal?
How do you drill the holes with no drill press
What minimum size vice would you recommend? I'm hoping a 4.5 inches would work, I don't see why not but I ask anyway
Steve Sowinski yea
Steve Sowinski I was wondering same thing
Steve Sowinski I have a 4" vice, works amazing no need for anything much bigger than 4-5"
what material of metal should I use
Hello there sir. I've been searching for someone to make the custom knife I've drawn up...do u do that?
Yes I do, just as long as it’s in my “wheel house” if you know what I mean. You can email me jeremy@homesteadknives.com 👍
wait is that true with all files are just single cut files?
What kind of steel should I buy?
I would like to know as well.
he uses 01 tool steel. but any high carbon steel should be good. My only problem is no one sells it where I live and i don't want to buy it online because shipping prices is retarded
Try old sawblades.
They might not be as thick but they are good steel.
I ended up getting some 01 steel from onlinemetals.com, was a pretty reasonable
O1 is good, 5160 is alright but is fussier to heat treat if you want to do that yourself, 1084/1085 also are nice simple carbon steels to start with. 5160 equivalent spring steel can be had from old car or truck leaf springs, just keep in mind that used leaf springs could have micro fractures from the stress of being used. Most knifemakers recommend starting with known steel, just because there is more information to be had about working it and heat treating it. It costs a bit more that way, but it's safer and easier in the long run.
get a drill bit the thickness of the knife blank then use to scratch the center line of the blank since the point of the drill is half the thickness of the blank so you have a center line to file or grind down to and take off to much on one side
Is it worth it to drop $60 on a cheap belt grinder 1x30 when just starting with knife making?
I would say yeah. It will let you know if you love making knives or not and if you don't, you're not out a whole bunch. If you do, you'll use it even after you upgrade. I made a 2X72 and then even after buying a KMG, I still use my homemade one all the time. I quite like having two grinders. I'd say a cheap 1X 30 is a great way to get started. Cheers!
Which file is best for knife making?eg:double cut/single cut
One file with one cut on each side 👍
where would I be able to buy the steel to make the knives??
All depends on where you live. knifemaker.ca is great if you live in Canada. Or Metal Supermarkets has locations across Canada and US. Other than that I can't say. Cheers!
Lawn mower blades should be made from a pretty good steel for knives, and are generally quite rectangular in shape.
Lawnmower blades work good will teach u lot cheap to start with l have one made out of it works good with walnut handle
What type of steel should I use
Nolan Palaima O1 Tool steel is a good one to get started !
Does anyone know a place online where i can get 01 tool steel for cheap?
Hey I'm new to your channel was looking at buying some grinders and sanders for a great finished knife was wondering if you could help me out?
i used a bench grinder to set a concave bevel, then used 220 over a piece of steel flatstock to flatten it out. if you really want a belt sander it will run you quite a bit. just wondering, did you ever get around to it?
My problem is space. Santa Barbara, Ca ... the space for work area is so much more costly than any tools. :-/
Where are the second and third videos? Can I have the links?
Can you show how to make the Bevel jig
+Big fish That's coming up on the channel.
Sorry, I've grown up with video games and electronic music and TV, but all this cuts in the video make me crazy...
You put jigsaw but in the UK there called coping saws
holy crap I used to have the same set of French curves
+TNTMAN0_0 They work well. I remember this set kicking around my dads office when I was like 8. I eventually stole them and have been using them ever since:)
Sorry if this is a stupid question I am new to all this. Why do people make scales out of non metal things ???
You can use metal things if you want. It's mostly a preference thing. Handles for tool are more comfortable with something like wood or synthetic materials. Synthetics like G-10 and stuff are chosen because they are very tough, water resistant and fairly easy to work. Also, I live in Canada, and a metal handle on the knife would make your hands cold faster during the winter. Cheers!
Thank you for the info and vid
tommy tran You betcha! Cheers!
A digital readout caliper isn't actually that expensive. Harbor Freight has a few different models that run from under 10 bucks to around 35-40, I believe. I'd recommend not getting the base model, because it lacks the precision of having that adjustment wheel.
I thought this was going to be bare bones basic......but this is like going to college.
Not sure if you have but can you list all the tools you showed.
Sorry lol I won't be lazy. Great video. I am just watching without a pencil and paper handy. Forgive my laziness lol
Can't find good drill bits anywhere.
Drill bits, so I assume a drill too? What type?
Any good ideas for a cheap one? Around 100 dollars?
Endlar Filmations U Can find a cheap drill press for 100$
First