Making a vintage marking knife

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  • Опубліковано 28 лют 2017
  • The design of this marking knife was inspired by a vintage tool.
    I thought the way the blade is attached to the handle is much better than the ferrule we use these days, since the tool is narrower and can get easier into tight spaces.
    To keep with the vintage look I used copper and left it unfinished so it will develop a patina in time. I also used an old piece of wood for the handle, partially rotten, cracked and full of worm holes, to go with the theme.
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  • @TheSmallWorkshop
    @TheSmallWorkshop  7 років тому +214

    If you are interested in the tools used in this video: www.thesmallworkshop.com/my-tools
    If you'd like to support this channel: www.patreon.com/TheSmallWorkshop

    • @caelica8918
      @caelica8918 6 років тому +3

      The Small Workshop u should try hardening the steel instead of trying again it really isn’t that hard and u can get away with it with a blow torch or if u are patient enough you can use a bbq lighter and dip it in water

    • @kuzenlercakmakc9019
      @kuzenlercakmakc9019 6 років тому +2

      İyi günler arkadaşlar

    • @sebastiancoetzee9672
      @sebastiancoetzee9672 6 років тому +2

      The Small Workshop your saw is super SHARP!

    • @lucasferreiragomes8255
      @lucasferreiragomes8255 6 років тому +1

      The Small Workshop . Why do not you try wandering Harry Potter?

    • @ashmatthews9122
      @ashmatthews9122 6 років тому +1

      That is really impressive

  • @tomi3888
    @tomi3888 5 років тому +127

    I don’t think I can express to you how terrified I am for your fingers.

    • @G3n10s1TY
      @G3n10s1TY 3 роки тому

      Especially when he restores the rusty objects. He can get tetanus without gloves or anything. Unless hes got the shot for it.

    • @thalastianjorus
      @thalastianjorus 11 місяців тому

      ​@@G3n10s1TYalmost every person in the USA/EU has had a tetanus shot within the past 10yrs... every year. Only way to really avoid it is to basically never go to the hospital or doctors office. Ever.

  • @ninadjandjgava5593
    @ninadjandjgava5593 3 роки тому +114

    He's not only good at making things, but he's good at drawing TOO! I wish I was this guy

    • @everettwhite9874
      @everettwhite9874 3 роки тому +6

      Ya know I noticed that too about his sketches. 😊
      All-around artist and craftsman. I watch this and now I want to try but don’t have any of those tools. I better stick to drawing and just enjoy the next guys’ work.

    • @mariomario-hc8lx
      @mariomario-hc8lx 3 роки тому +1

      chang😆😂

    • @bellarobosky7574
      @bellarobosky7574 2 роки тому +2

      Tell me about it I’m 13 and I draw like my 5 year old sister

  • @DiesInEveryFilm
    @DiesInEveryFilm 6 років тому +128

    That's beautiful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @rubb3rlizard607
    @rubb3rlizard607 3 роки тому +96

    Him: what could go wrong
    Me: everything

  • @alanna_anderson_6547
    @alanna_anderson_6547 5 років тому +171

    9:47 I did that once on one of my metal work projects at school, thought I was gonna die
    11:41 that’s the most satisfying thing I’ve seen all day 😂

    • @MegaEmmanuel09
      @MegaEmmanuel09 5 років тому +8

      That's why I love lathe work, whether it be metal or wood, as watching the material change like that is so satisfying. Bringing metal to a chamfer or squaring an end off, ring by ring, or adding oil or wax to wood, on and off the lathe

    • @senanbarrett1180
      @senanbarrett1180 5 років тому +3

      Love metalwork, I regret not doing woodwork

    • @nazbr01
      @nazbr01 5 років тому +2

      IKR u should watch the cleaver restoration video

    • @GMPStudios
      @GMPStudios 5 років тому +2

      @@nazbr01 that is not as useful as its satisfying IMO

  • @kellyvcraig
    @kellyvcraig 6 років тому +2

    This is half the fun of owning shop equipment - making more equipment and improving the shop.
    Really great job on both the video and the project.

    • @mike85364
      @mike85364 5 років тому

      I'm 63 now but, I have bought and collected Homemade/Handmade tools for Years especially from Estate Auctions....

  • @kani92
    @kani92 5 років тому +72

    "Hmm, I really want a vintage marking knife."
    *shops around on the internet, doesn't find one to his liking*
    _sigh_ . . . "Okay, I'll just make one."

  • @Mikhandmaker
    @Mikhandmaker 7 років тому +62

    Very beautiful tool, I love it

  • @carnage1402
    @carnage1402 4 роки тому +70

    14:07
    Look at that brush trying to sneak away

    • @Tylermanguy58
      @Tylermanguy58 3 роки тому

      lol

    • @lilstheangel1522
      @lilstheangel1522 3 роки тому

      It's like "he's focused on that if I just slowly move then I can escape him and never be used again ah crap too slow" 😂😂😂

  • @alanreynolds5985
    @alanreynolds5985 6 років тому +5

    Second video I've watched, I love the 'warts and all' approach with what can go wrong. We're all constantly learning and we all do things in different ways. It's what's rightand works for you that counts.

  • @keirfarnum6811
    @keirfarnum6811 4 роки тому +7

    Interesting design; turned out well. For my own, I made a blade with a “tang” that went the full length of the handle and mounted the wood handle on the top side only; sort of a hybrid between a Japanese steel blade knife that normally wouldn’t have a handle and a western style marking knife with a wood handle. I like it because it has no handle on the underside to get in the way if I want to use it with something thick.

  • @AWK007
    @AWK007 5 років тому +380

    9:44 now you know why we worry

    • @tallbeard7111
      @tallbeard7111 5 років тому +33

      A coworker was drilling out a hole of some piece of metal, and although he did used a drill chuck, he uderestimated the force of the drill once it got stuck, so he completly smashed his hand against the machine because he didn't let go. Took a few operations and a couple of months to get his hand working again. Another one was wearing gloves for protecting his hand against the drill cuttings untill a big one got stuck in his glove and almost took of his thumb. So the moral of this is that you always keep in mind that a machine doesn't have any remorse and kill or mutilate you in a blink of an eye without saying sorry :).

    • @pleasestop104
      @pleasestop104 5 років тому +17

      tallbeard good lord, that’s terrible. I think the moral is to use your goddamn brain and common sense to know that a machine will fucking kill you if you’re not careful. (So, basically your moral but with swearing)

    • @llama3809
      @llama3809 5 років тому +3

      @@tallbeard7111 off* ... Took *off* his thumb :D

    • @totoroco2772
      @totoroco2772 5 років тому +2

      :v

    • @mangigiri1677
      @mangigiri1677 5 років тому

      Edy

  • @CL0WN
    @CL0WN 3 роки тому +21

    8:36 every buildup in every 2016 "epic bass drop " song..

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 2 роки тому +2

    Sure glad I watched this before I made my first one! Thanks for posting this. Now I have something to shoot for; what a beautiful example.

  • @brunabaioni930
    @brunabaioni930 3 роки тому +6

    it must be amazing to imagine something and literally make it real 🤩👏🏼

  • @rileye6235
    @rileye6235 5 років тому +3

    I don’t know why but my favorite part is when you start carving the wood for the handle sooooo satisfying!!!

  • @Dariusz.K
    @Dariusz.K 3 роки тому +4

    This is pure ART. Grettings from Poland...

  • @Ameliapetrified
    @Ameliapetrified 3 роки тому +9

    me: ah i can't cut this cardboard it's too HaRd
    Man: proceeds to cut metal with a saw

  • @BobAmarant
    @BobAmarant 6 років тому +2

    Coolest marking knife I've ever seen. Has a mid evil look to it. Thanks for making such great projects and videos!!!

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett 7 років тому +12

    Always admire your craftsmanship.

  • @windsunh2o
    @windsunh2o 7 років тому +26

    Useful art. Love it!

  • @thesaltycracker7102
    @thesaltycracker7102 5 років тому

    I've watched the video about six times. It never gets old. I enjoy it more each time. Thanks for sharing.

  • @saskscott26
    @saskscott26 6 років тому +2

    Wow, truly a beautiful piece. Might be one of my favorite builds I've come across on youtube. Excellent craftsmanship.

  • @smallmagnum
    @smallmagnum 7 років тому +83

    I laughed out loud, when i read your comment "You worry too much"! ;-)
    Also your circular saw with the unprotected blade makes me nervous, only by looking at it. But hey, safety is boring, isn't it? ;-)
    The knife is great, it's a little piece of artwork. You're an excellent craftsman with sense for aesthetics. Thank's for sharing this video with us.

    • @nowonmetube
      @nowonmetube 5 років тому +1

      I watch many of these kind of videos and they seem to NEVER use a safety blade 😑 I don't know why the fuck you would do that to yourself!

    • @tymccormickvlogsandmore3528
      @tymccormickvlogsandmore3528 5 років тому

      were is the comment at

  • @welp5468
    @welp5468 3 роки тому +34

    I didn’t know steel could be soft.
    *the more you know*

    • @tortis6342
      @tortis6342 3 роки тому +2

      I mean everything is relative.

  • @juanfranciscomunozrodrigue6180
    @juanfranciscomunozrodrigue6180 4 роки тому +1

    your videos are very entertaining are what takes away my stress and relaxes me thanks for uploading them

  • @Rimuru54
    @Rimuru54 3 роки тому

    The time and patience this man deserves 10,000,000,000

  • @LeatherneckGarage
    @LeatherneckGarage 7 років тому +3

    I've decided, in the future, to make as many of my hand tools as possible so I have been doing a lot of "research" (read: watching UA-cam). Your interpretation of a vintage marking knife is really inspiring. I love to use "worthless" wood whenever I can, so it was great to see the firewood handle! Looking forward to more builds in this vein from you. -Mike

  • @ferMADify
    @ferMADify 3 роки тому +7

    Wow watching my third video of yours... Subscribed already! You, sir, are an artist ;)

  • @marcusmller2608
    @marcusmller2608 6 років тому +2

    I'm so impressed by how you do everything so precise by the eye. Very cool knife !

  • @jasonmccabe5915
    @jasonmccabe5915 5 років тому +1

    I want one. This is one of the most beautiful tools I have ever seen. If I had a lathe I would try to make one.

  • @Zambicus
    @Zambicus 3 роки тому +61

    Having to remake half the piece all over again and skipping to "back on track" in 10 seconds is practically DIY porn.

  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects 7 років тому +8

    Huge thumb up! I always like your work mate. Keep it up :)

  • @TheOMAR617
    @TheOMAR617 3 роки тому +2

    Its incredible how you turn a piece a tree into a masterpiece 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @trashmix2184
    @trashmix2184 3 роки тому

    My favorite thing is the handle making, just satisfying

  • @shafayasghar5710
    @shafayasghar5710 6 років тому +25

    11:40 is the coolest part

  • @Unknownperson-wi1ln
    @Unknownperson-wi1ln 5 років тому +18

    **Deadly metal sprung around**
    "Whoops!"

  • @georgechard4977
    @georgechard4977 6 років тому

    What a treat to watch your skills in operation.

  • @azreenafique177
    @azreenafique177 6 років тому

    this is awesome, remaking the vintage tools. i love it!

  • @benjaminamezquita3112
    @benjaminamezquita3112 5 років тому +39

    *in thanos voice* "I use the saw to cut the saw"

    • @m__4dm
      @m__4dm 4 роки тому

      its just like i said it to my friends but i said i use the metal to cut the metal

    • @dhanyacharandevarapalli6855
      @dhanyacharandevarapalli6855 3 роки тому

      😂😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @lilstheangel1522
      @lilstheangel1522 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂

    • @benjaminamezquita3112
      @benjaminamezquita3112 3 роки тому

      @@lilstheangel1522 bro i made this comment over a year ago lmaoo.

    • @lilstheangel1522
      @lilstheangel1522 3 роки тому

      @@benjaminamezquita3112 don't call me bro also I didn't notice it definitely doesn't say that

  • @ra-rarasputin210
    @ra-rarasputin210 5 років тому +10

    12:00
    “Hahah yeah baby all finished and varnished”
    12:10
    “NOOOoooOoooOoOoO”

  • @DylansDIYWorkshop
    @DylansDIYWorkshop 6 років тому +1

    now this piece is really inspirational! Thank you so much fro doing what you do!

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen1 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful quality. Thanks for the great video.

  • @freddiemercurious
    @freddiemercurious 3 роки тому +7

    That's a fine lookin' marking knife.

  • @manuelr.7461
    @manuelr.7461 5 років тому +86

    *11:41** So Satisfying ... 😍*

  • @gundamleader
    @gundamleader 6 років тому

    Wow! You are great! This is the real Arts and Craft.

  • @kinoko6096
    @kinoko6096 3 роки тому

    That’s a beautiful little knife! My little crow brain has fallen head over heels for it

  • @fionastewart7813
    @fionastewart7813 7 років тому +30

    i like this so much im in the middle of making my own. so far so good although, ive had to take another look at this vid to see how im gona attach the timber part of the handle.

  • @carolinec4289
    @carolinec4289 3 роки тому +5

    I’m just thinking of the millions of ways I could die in there

  • @dantheman1398
    @dantheman1398 5 років тому

    Why am I so addicted to these sorts of videos.

  • @Nccp9
    @Nccp9 6 років тому

    working with all those tiny metal shavings without gloves... the absolute madman

  • @bumbocactonis7519
    @bumbocactonis7519 5 років тому +5

    This channel is so satisfying.

  • @BDM_PT
    @BDM_PT 7 років тому +9

    Hi there from Portugal,
    Nice Knife :D
    Obrigado(Thanks)

  • @Bepeze
    @Bepeze 5 років тому

    This guy takes real pride in his work.

  • @charliedurham1954
    @charliedurham1954 6 років тому

    Beautiful ! A functional work of art. Thanks for sharing.

  • @angeliquesgarden
    @angeliquesgarden 5 років тому +3

    THAT POLISH CLIP THOO WAS EVERYTHINGG

  • @singsingmei
    @singsingmei 7 років тому +31

    "you worry too much" 😂😂

  • @ameeralikhan9288
    @ameeralikhan9288 5 років тому

    now i cannot understand how ancient civilizations made some beautiful things without these machines..

  • @lonec1777
    @lonec1777 5 років тому +1

    Very beautiful, I wish I had these tools to make my own stuff like this.

  • @fuadhakim94yearsago86
    @fuadhakim94yearsago86 5 років тому +117

    I like carving my pencil

  • @bigronxxxx
    @bigronxxxx 7 років тому +21

    the marking knife is absolutely beautiful and goes above and beyond a basic shop project,thank you for sharing your hard work with us,all the best to you and yours :-)

  • @brettsv1269
    @brettsv1269 5 років тому

    It is just amazing how you made all the job again just because it was soft steel, Im kinda grateful that you took that much of a job, so, new sub, keep the good stuff coming

  • @kingofcastlechaos
    @kingofcastlechaos 3 роки тому

    Literally two seconds before you mentioned the steel being too soft I had said the same thing!! Freaked me out. No worries, just harden it after you do the work. I usually anneal hard steel to work it and then harden it at the end. Well done, I have subscribed.

  • @aidencauger5743
    @aidencauger5743 7 років тому +11

    other youtube channels have thousand-dollar tools an here you are making the same types of blades with a hacksaw and a bench vice

  • @valentincoquelet5631
    @valentincoquelet5631 7 років тому +11

    beautiful

  • @chethanasrao
    @chethanasrao 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful work 👏👏👏... As mech engineers, we get tempted too... But we neither have such great skills not a workshop!! Keep it u up!!

  • @durrwooddude
    @durrwooddude 6 років тому

    That is a work of art!

  • @asvarien
    @asvarien 7 років тому +9

    Really like those copper langets.

  • @pavski
    @pavski 7 років тому +41

    Awesome video glad to see new video from you!

    • @TheSmallWorkshop
      @TheSmallWorkshop  7 років тому +4

      Thank you Pawel!

    • @wsccogsniperyt8234
      @wsccogsniperyt8234 7 років тому

      The Small Workshop I know this is checky but can you send me one cuz I don't have a lot of money nor the tools to make something like this if you can I would be happy

    • @xtheory
      @xtheory 7 років тому +3

      Lol. Strangers asking for handouts. That's rich.

    • @ibuildedthat2344
      @ibuildedthat2344 7 років тому +1

      send him the one made with the soft metal lol

  • @boywonder2556
    @boywonder2556 6 років тому

    the sound of cutting metal sends shivers down my spine

  • @informationdesk3468
    @informationdesk3468 3 роки тому

    This is so good I am getting jealous . Well done !!!!!!

  • @uzmandoktor7091
    @uzmandoktor7091 5 років тому +4

    It became an ideal weapon for the primitive hunting....

  • @s0ulXII
    @s0ulXII 5 років тому +12

    12:49
    Random guy: Oh shhh-
    Another random guy: it’s the predator!!! Run!!!!

    • @Himmothyong
      @Himmothyong 4 роки тому +1

      Haha you funny heres a like 👍

  • @valterleao6795
    @valterleao6795 6 років тому +1

    Amigo....é de arrepiar tamanho capricho!!! *ADOREI*!
    Muito obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos.
    Abraço

  • @TurkIsAwesome
    @TurkIsAwesome 5 років тому +1

    when i saw you cutting through the first blade like butter, i was like that steel is really soft.

  • @humbertoferreira2185
    @humbertoferreira2185 4 роки тому +3

    Uma obra de arte parabéns!!!!
    Brasil.

  • @michaelkim4251
    @michaelkim4251 5 років тому +6

    9:47~ What a happen! Take care bro.

  • @JulianDoIt
    @JulianDoIt 6 років тому

    Looks like a arrowhead to me, great idea

  • @BADALICE
    @BADALICE 5 років тому

    Great tool for a nice shop. Looks like you had some other nice hand made items in this video. Great job.

  • @tipiq1357
    @tipiq1357 4 роки тому +5

    the best tool to use when drawing a tattoo on someone

  • @halfportion5764
    @halfportion5764 5 років тому +5

    Coolest thing ive ever seen

    • @communistjesus
      @communistjesus 5 років тому

      McDoodle ChickenBoi what about Siberia, whatever remains of the North & South Pole s??????

  • @ColorContactCrazy
    @ColorContactCrazy 6 років тому

    Your vids are SUPER relaxing.

  • @valerityx9910
    @valerityx9910 5 років тому

    It's so relaxing watching these videos

  • @gvozdencekicevic1322
    @gvozdencekicevic1322 7 років тому +13

    You, fine sir, are a good craftsman!

  • @davian68
    @davian68 7 років тому +203

    that is some hacksaw, it went through the blade quick or did i miss something, the blade must be soft

    • @josuelservin2409
      @josuelservin2409 7 років тому +24

      ian edge That's when I realized the metal was to soft, I'm glad he noticed before continuing with the protect. It came out nicely

    • @B3RG3RS0N
      @B3RG3RS0N 7 років тому

      ian edge I was under impression that is the only reason to destroy saw blade (too soft maybe warped?...). but still way too soft for knife edge.

    • @csabagyarmathy6386
      @csabagyarmathy6386 7 років тому

      Robert Kajor The saw blade was ptobably not sharp anynore, missing some teeth, etc. It was probably softened for easier use.

    • @addictedartist4416
      @addictedartist4416 7 років тому +5

      just wanted to say the same xD crazy how it goes in like butter

    • @karlhurtubise7073
      @karlhurtubise7073 7 років тому +7

      carbide blades have noticeably softer disks (depending on brands). This had carbide edges. industrial size blades are harder even with carbide tips since the stress and speed of the blades are quite high.
      You can see the second blade has no carbide tips on it, hence the hardness in the whole blade.

  • @shnacallanan2656
    @shnacallanan2656 5 років тому

    This looks so cute! I love it!!!

  • @psmayaps
    @psmayaps 4 роки тому

    this is SUCH a gorgeous tool. automatic subscribe by the quality of it 😍😍

  • @mkh1688
    @mkh1688 7 років тому +6

    Beautiful work. Really enjoy the craftsmanship exhibited.

  • @chiddiddychip123
    @chiddiddychip123 7 років тому +154

    That's beautiful. How long did the project take?

  • @josephwinkler4863
    @josephwinkler4863 6 років тому

    That’s really nice work a beautiful piece

  • @Spiritual.Mystique
    @Spiritual.Mystique 6 років тому

    Very Beautiful Piece!

  • @thatdumbass8962
    @thatdumbass8962 5 років тому +7

    WhAt COulD gO WrONG? famous last words buddy, famous last words.

  • @420cm
    @420cm 6 років тому +18

    11:40 Ultra satisfaction

  • @ataarjomand
    @ataarjomand 3 роки тому

    Another beautiful job.

  • @oneillong6511
    @oneillong6511 6 років тому

    Man, I was watching your vid and saw the pruning blade knife and busted out laughing. I thought to myself, maybe I am not the only one using imagination when using other items for blades. I made a couple of them and gave one to a doctor wanting one for deer hunting. Way to go.

  • @heriberthuber54
    @heriberthuber54 7 років тому +57

    I love your channel and would like to see more videos uploaded ;-)
    You really should do a patreon so you can justify the time commitment. I bet you would be surpised at the amount of people willing to give something back :-)

    • @TheSmallWorkshop
      @TheSmallWorkshop  7 років тому +3

      Thanks, I have a patreon account and had it promoted on my channel for a while last year and I only got 1 patron. You are right I was surprised :) As for new content I'm filming last scenes of a new project right now.

    • @heriberthuber54
      @heriberthuber54 7 років тому

      Why did you remove the link then? Give it some time :-)

    • @heriberthuber54
      @heriberthuber54 7 років тому

      Was searching for your Patreon account. Only getting an error message when I try to open the link :-/

    • @TheSmallWorkshop
      @TheSmallWorkshop  7 років тому

      Here it is: www.patreon.com/TheSmallWorkshop I'm adding some info to it right now, I think I'll give it another try. At first I planned to give my finished projects as rewards for patrons, but it turned out it was against the rules, so I was kinda disappointed and deleted all the content on patreon.

    • @heriberthuber54
      @heriberthuber54 7 років тому +1

      IMHO: Forget about the rewards.
      Just make a dedicated video promoting it (for example explain that it helps you staying motivated and makes it easier to justify the time and expenses that go into the production of a video) and mention it briefly at the end of every video (with link directly to it in the videos, not only in the description [most people don't read the description]) and it will work out :-)

  • @cassanoa
    @cassanoa 7 років тому +7

    excellent old world craftsmanship - well done

  • @Patbwoy
    @Patbwoy 5 років тому

    I'd buy your tools in a heartbeat!

  • @adamsloan9616
    @adamsloan9616 6 років тому +1

    Very nice! Makes me want to make one with my dad. He and my grandfather have always been wood workers, and I have become more and more interested in metal and wood working. Sounds like a great father son project that we could do together. And I bet we could use one of my grandfathers old pieces of metal (saw blades, files or something) to make one of these. The aesthetic is even exactly like the stuff that my grandfather would have made. We can use his old lathe and lathe tools to make the handle. I have a piece of black walnut that might look really nice.

    • @TheSmallWorkshop
      @TheSmallWorkshop  6 років тому +1

      Go for it! I had a lot of projects planned with my father that we never got to finish, now I regret postponing them.