Check out my website for more info: goughcustom.com/ This video has been in the making for over a year! Over the last 4 years I have been working continuously to improve my process for making the Resolute MkIII and this video documents what it has evolved into! First the handle material (G10) is prepared, then the blades and handles are CNC machined, then the blade is hand-finished, heat-treated and DLC coated, then the blade and handles are carefully married together. After the knife is completed the kydex sheath is made using a combination of CNC machining and hand work. This process has taken over 4 years to develop and has required thousands of hours of experimentation and design work, I believe it makes the most of modern CNC machining and old-school hand finishing! Nevertheless I continue to evolve this process and improve my knives every day! Hope you guys enjoy the video! If you have any questions let me know in the comments! -Aaron High-res photos of the knife from this video: i.imgur.com/GLMCEyY.jpg i.imgur.com/gN45usR.jpg
@@480Mase Sure! I can do that custom for you if you like! If you look at the G10 colors on the Alpha Knife Supply website: www.alphaknifesupply.com/shop/handle-materials I can do any of those colors as a liner or as a whole handle.
As both an aerospace machinist and a traditional bladesmith, i can appreciate this process from multiple perspectives. Say what they may, but nobody can doubt that edge. They seem like quality knives.
I'm a former tool maker turned manufacturing engineer (Mechanical Engineering degree) and I disagree. There is no sign of quality control and the methods are amateur.
As a new machinist this is really cool, I was wondering if u program this yourself or have someone do it for u and if u do it yourself what program software do u use
I remember asking you a knife making question a long time ago and you were so kind and generous in your reply, I’m so happy to see where you are on your journey and the level of excellence you always reach for, cheers from down under!
I have one in my garage. $35k. Couple hundred dollar course to learn how to use it. Thousands of dallars on bits. Thousands of dollars on measuring tools, deburring tools, and other equipment. 1 flaw in your code can put a hole right in the tray and fuck it up. Don't be like my dad.
Wife: can we have food to feed the children? Husband: My machine and I are working hard to put food on the table! But seriously, CNC machines are awesome and I wish everyone had one!
@@brertt8350 that's like saying "you probably could gave googled how to do surgery" yeah you could but it would be dumb to do that cause you'll likely kill the patient, or in this case break every bit you get and put a giant fucking hole in your table, then break the rest of the mechanism costing you $40000 rather than an extra grand on courses
@@TimothyFHW My previous job is basically unfuck those fucked CNC machines, sometimes shit really hit the fan, we need to call the real professional unfuckers to unfuck them, and that would cost tons of money.
Imagine my surprise to be the lucky owner of No 475 shown at 7:24. Now I know what it took to make the best knife I own and use. Thank you Aaron, both for the amazing knife and the video of the process. I only regret one thing ... why did I only order one.
@@GoughCustomthought it looked old as well. Green electron tube display and a toolchanger driven by a geneva mechanism, that thing gotta be around my age (and turns it is ^^)
old? I've worked with machines so old they were having us replace the punch card readers! This thing is practically new compared to some shops. Also looks in reasonable condition as well.
@@addmoreice Haha yeah I can imagine there are some crazy machines floating around out there, particularly bigger iron like bridge mills and boring mills! My machine was in very rough shape when I got it, I did a full rebuild on it to get it to where it is now!
DUDE! That's incredible. I utterly loved it when it turns out you used your own jig on a shop grinder with custom CBN wheels. And CBN wood strop is the best. I have long decided my dream sharpening supplies would be custom CBN, and that wood strops are the most precise. The level of precision from start to finish on these is outstanding.
It clearly stated in the title 'High Tech Way', to those whom come for tradisional method, you're at the wrong video. Keep that in mind. And I enjoy both tradisional and modern. Nice work there.
Thanks very much mate! I too think both ways have their charms! Personally I love beautiful processes as well as products and this is obviously reflected in the way I make knives!
It's great seeing how far you've come from simply using files to make your knives. I highly respect your passion to create the best knife you're able to. Thanks for sharing, it was definitely fun to watch!
Love the sharpening process. Being an amateur but obsessive sharpener, I really respect the abrasive & substrate choices. Incredibly elegant solution for consistent edge integrity and temper preservation. Bravo.
Aaron, I remember the first video I saw of you crafting a knife by hand with simple tools and had to have one. A year and a half later it finally arrived at my house and have abused it, hammered with it, cut and chopped with it, sharpened it, but most of all cherished it as a one of a kind work of art from passion. As soon as you’re taking orders again I’ll be on the list as it’s well worth the wait! Fantastic what you’ve been able to do from a basement work area to what I see now...what a journey mate! Keep going. Thank you. Dr. JM
Thanks very much mate! Yeah it's been an interesting journey so far! It had been fun though and I've learned lots! I'm looking forward to the next few years as well as I have plans for lots more refinements!
Also I'm really glad you're still loving your knife! Really happy to hear it's found a good home and is being used hard! Hopefully late next year it will be easier to get another one!
Thanks Luke! I tend to think along similar lines, but obviously I don't call them that as I don't want to mis-represent how they're made... Glad you like my work!
This is one of the clearest examples I've ever seen of technology combining with craftsmanship to create the perfect product. You, sir, are an incredible artist.
I don't know why UA-cam only showed your channel today, but I will never leave. Loved your work, and I'm a little jealous of your workshop, tools and skills. Amazing work you are doing, keep going. Signed and Bell Botton here.
That CNC router looks like something from Doctor Who. Great job on restoring it and putting it to such good use! Watching that knife come together is a pleasure.
I am thoroughly impressed with the amount of care given to each unit. Additionally, the balance of innovation and old school craftsmanship is finely tuned. Alex, you are creating next generation knives that one day will live on as works of art and craftsmanship. Not disposable razor style mass production. Outstanding !
After few weeks of shopping and agonizing over who/what/where/why, I placed my order for Resolute MkIII DLC w orange liners today. This video was the clincher for me...now for the wait.
Really glad you like the video so much Eric! I have been making a lot of improvements to my process lately, looking forward to making an updated version of this video some day!
@@GoughCustom I've been keeping up, Lots of changes in your shop/business/process lately. Just watched the vmc refurb video. Very much looking forward to an updated video like this one of your new setup!
Here I was yesterday making the Gough bevel jig to file down my very first bevels. Little did I know the degree of madness going on behind the scenes! The shop looks like a lab. Brilliant work!
As an X butcher here speaking. Sir you got that down to a fine art. I have to say that all the knifes I have used in my trade. I can tell a good knife just by looking at how it’s made. And to me I think you knifes are just about spot on for size and width. Not from a butcher prospective but as someone who has a keen interest in blades and workmanship. You nailed it.
I was wondering why the belt loop was attached by screws, while everything else is rivetted. Then it occurred to me, it's so that it can be put on the other side for left-handed people! Great design!
Chapeau Aaron. You are producing the best quality products possible with the right philosophy. The power of this video outweighs anything in a marketeers arsenal.
AS LKTN pointed out there is actually a drain in the sheath, it's just at the end where you can't see it very easily, which is very much the point as I think drilled drain holes are ugly :) Curing the resin at temperature is not a bad idea, but probably not worth the hassle in this application. This is a marine grade epoxy and the bond strength is already way above what is actually needed! Speed is not an issue as I just leave it overnight to cure...
I've been following you for some years and what strikes me the most is the fact that back then, when your production process was all manual, the fit and finish was allready at a perceivable industrially made look. These days your knives are even more outstanding. I can't wait to own one of them...
This process well describes how a perfection is made. It's got so much attention to details it satisfies the most hardcore perfectionists! It's amazing how sharp the knife is! Can't wait ordering one.
I haven't seen your knife in over a year plus. I always wanted one but the waiting was insane. I totally understand being a one man show at least from what I saw over a year ago.
Hey Bruno! I am still around, and still making knives! This year has been a little slow though as I've been making the transition from taking pre-orders to making knives in advance... Next year I plan to significantly ramp up the number of knives I'm making though, so hopefully they should be easier to get!
Stunning! Only just starting to get interested in knife making...nice to see the other end of the art. New materials and techniques do create something spectacular - coupled with your clear skills.
I just started making knives 2 months ago. This is just mind blowing compared to my grinding and filing.... You have a very expensive process, but the quality is well worth it. Simply amazing.
Thanks mate! I started the same way! This process is definitely more complicated and much harder to get right, but once it's running it's easier to keep going!
+Rich Giroux hey Rich! Believe it or not you're actually one of the few people that recognizes that, I'm guessing you're in manufacturing or you run your own business :) At the moment I'm maxing out at one a day, but with minor tweaks I should be able to get more, that's the nice thing about this process being very repeatable! I've kept my price the same because I want my knives to actually get used, and I worry if in raise the price then they'll end up only being bought by collectors!
Yes I am in manufacturing. For 26 years now. I think you are going about this the right way. You have to go through the growing pains to make a name for yourself. Keep it up, i'm sure you will be very successful.
I have been following you (and the grimsmo brothers) from your beginnings and I am amazed at how far you have come ! I still remember wanting to build a grinding file gig like the one you described in your early videos and I am really thrilled to discover today that you went CNC ! I always wanted to own one of your knives, it’s the kind of tool I love because you acquire one, use it all your life an pass it on to your kids ;). Now that I can afford one (they were always quite affordable) and I see how much more work you put into them I will definitely try to be in your waiting list. Love your new shop also and seeing as well it is organized and clean really shows your attention for details and perfection. Thanks for all your amazing videos, I have been too rewatching them all from the beginning today and had a great time. I wish you all the best and success you deserve, hope 2018 will be fantastic to you !
Not really. I designed the knife, the fixtures and all the processes for making the knife shown here. In a very real sense I make every knife, even though I have help along the way.
@@GoughCustom not really... Your comparison would be like saying an architect or designer are the ones who build a house or other building. Nothing wrong with either way... But there are big differences.
@@graydation Agreed, there is little carftmanship involved here, the most work went into setting up the process, which is impressive. Yet, once it's running, it's sit and wait, plus having it hardened and coated some where else., etc. Still an impressive knife, and process, but I wouldn't be interested in owning one of these knives.
Sounds itchy! :) My CNC is worth less than $20k. I wish I had $500k to spend on a machine... I would definitely get one that came with a toothbrush attachment! XD
UA-cam's 'recommended' led me to this video, and I watched it with some trepidation, since I normally watch knives and tools being made on a forge with heat and hammer. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome; this looks like a well-crafted and durable knife. I actually inhaled sharply (pun intended) when you stripped all your arm hair with a single stroke. As to the video itself, you have earned a 10/10 from me for a cogent and well-presented process, without annoying music or self-aggrandizement. Keep up the good work, and I hope you get the recognition & rewards that you deserve!
Well I have learnt an awful lot from making knives so I don't think it's been a wast of time, but I do get what you mean. Hopefully I'll get to make other as well soon!
My kids were asking about making knives tonight and we watched this video and your infantryman knife video. They were fascinated! My 9 year old has requested that you make her a small sword...
Dang man, I am speechless. So many ways to make knives and I appreciate the hard work and effort made to produce them and this video. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@GoughCustom yea I believe it, I'm a knifemaker myself, but I don't have the machinery to remove hours of forging like you. not like I have the technical ability to make those machines do what I want tho lol
@@yaboiranger5465 Yeah I basically bought everything at scrap prices and put in a bunch of time fixing the machines up, not an approach for everyone though for sure as it just eats so much time. The learning curve on the CNC side was steeper than I expected for sure, but it's definitely climbable, especially with all the resources out there now that can help people learn! 10 years ago when I was first interested in CNC the options were much slimmer and much more expensive! Keep up the good work my dude!
@@yaboiranger5465 haha yeah I totally understand man. Honestly having all the machines is nice, but paying for the space to keep them is also pretty stressful. Stay well mate!
I've been wanting one of these knives for such a long time i'm a huge fan of this man's work. He's a true knife maker and definitely an artist with an unmatched skill. One day I'll be able to afford one these knives for my collection.Lol
Absolutely love my #1074! In one word, perfection. I really like Aarons concept of choosing a single design and perfecting it to incredible standards. Its different from many other makers. I see some critical of the fact that he makes use of technology rather than as he had by hand but his goal is making the best product possible. Humans made these machines for a reason, to achieve what is simply impossible to do alone. Just seeing his work shop speaks volumes to his work ethic. Looks like he could be making mechanical time pieces its so clean. If you are after the individuality of a custom made by hand with all its character and imperfections there are plenty of great knife makers doing that. I rest assured that every detail on my knife is absolutely perfect, the fit and finish, the materials chosen, the heat treatment, the blade finish, its all been thoroughly tested and chosen for a reason, to be as good as possible. My first slice through cardboard seriously impressed. It slid through with far less resistance than any other knife I have used including far slimmer folders. Zero compromises.
Thanks mate, really glad you like your knife so much! I am also really glad to see that you totally get what I'm trying to do with my knives, just push closer and closer to getting them as perfect as I can! I am slowly working on the next version of the Resolute as well as a new kitchen knife design, and I am excited to keep pushing toward that goal with these next steps!
Dear Aaron, I love to return to your channel to see what can be achieved with passion and hard work, from file jig to cnc in couple of years, a role model not just to knife makers. Yesterday, after I received mail that you are open for orders, I’ve decided to get myself early Christmas gift, one of the best knives in the world, I just hope 3 months will fly 😀 Best regards
This may sound cheesy but I dream of someday having the level of dedication, skill, efficiency and equipment to make knifes comparable to yours. You are making some astonishingly perfect knifes!
Sir I sincerely hope that your proud of your trade because that was living poetry, the blade you produced was absolutely flawless and beautifully crafted. Thank you for sharing.
When I first started watching I hated the process. But then as you watch more you can see the level of thought that has gone into this and can't help but appreciate how intelligent the approach is. I feel like you should send one to Joe Rogan and Steve Rinella. It seems like an amazing product.
Thanks mate! Yeah it has been a crazy amount of work to get to the point that you see here, and I'm continuing to push on as I learn and experiment! Feel free to send them my video :)
Check out my website for more info: goughcustom.com/
This video has been in the making for over a year! Over the last 4 years I have been working continuously to improve my process for making the Resolute MkIII and this video documents what it has evolved into!
First the handle material (G10) is prepared, then the blades and handles are CNC machined, then the blade is hand-finished, heat-treated and DLC coated, then the blade and handles are carefully married together. After the knife is completed the kydex sheath is made using a combination of CNC machining and hand work.
This process has taken over 4 years to develop and has required thousands of hours of experimentation and design work, I believe it makes the most of modern CNC machining and old-school hand finishing! Nevertheless I continue to evolve this process and improve my knives every day!
Hope you guys enjoy the video! If you have any questions let me know in the comments!
-Aaron
High-res photos of the knife from this video:
i.imgur.com/GLMCEyY.jpg
i.imgur.com/gN45usR.jpg
@Chris Russell Thanks Chris!
Do you ship your knives overseas?
@@RandomGuy-sc6lu yep! All the time!
Will red and black be an option in the future?
@@480Mase Sure! I can do that custom for you if you like! If you look at the G10 colors on the Alpha Knife Supply website: www.alphaknifesupply.com/shop/handle-materials I can do any of those colors as a liner or as a whole handle.
As both an aerospace machinist and a traditional bladesmith, i can appreciate this process from multiple perspectives. Say what they may, but nobody can doubt that edge. They seem like quality knives.
Thanks bud! I appreciate the kind words and it means a lot coming from a fellow machinist!
I'm a former tool maker turned manufacturing engineer (Mechanical Engineering degree) and I disagree. There is no sign of quality control and the methods are amateur.
@@theupscriber65 where is your product and website?
As a new machinist this is really cool, I was wondering if u program this yourself or have someone do it for u and if u do it yourself what program software do u use
@@theupscriber65 that's because the QC guy was stabbed. Knife proved useful as a knife.
I remember asking you a knife making question a long time ago and you were so kind and generous in your reply, I’m so happy to see where you are on your journey and the level of excellence you always reach for, cheers from down under!
Thanks Walter! :) Really glad I was able to help mate! Sometimes I'm a bit slow answering these days because I'm swamped, but I still do what I can!
Wife: can we have food to feed the children?
Husband: No we bought a cnc router that automatically interchanges bits.
I have one in my garage. $35k. Couple hundred dollar course to learn how to use it. Thousands of dallars on bits. Thousands of dollars on measuring tools, deburring tools, and other equipment. 1 flaw in your code can put a hole right in the tray and fuck it up. Don't be like my dad.
Wife: can we have food to feed the children?
Husband: My machine and I are working hard to put food on the table!
But seriously, CNC machines are awesome and I wish everyone had one!
@@TimothyFHW you probably could've googled how to use it instead of taking those courses
@@brertt8350 that's like saying "you probably could gave googled how to do surgery" yeah you could but it would be dumb to do that cause you'll likely kill the patient, or in this case break every bit you get and put a giant fucking hole in your table, then break the rest of the mechanism costing you $40000 rather than an extra grand on courses
@@TimothyFHW My previous job is basically unfuck those fucked CNC machines, sometimes shit really hit the fan, we need to call the real professional unfuckers to unfuck them, and that would cost tons of money.
Imagine my surprise to be the lucky owner of No 475 shown at 7:24. Now I know what it took to make the best knife I own and use. Thank you Aaron, both for the amazing knife and the video of the process. I only regret one thing ... why did I only order one.
+Peter Drahoš hey Peter! That's awesome mate, really glad you saw the video and your knife! I'm sure I'll be able to make you another one soon!
Looking forward ordering a more classic black satin one once they are available ...
Thats awesome!
I can't imagine the amount of time and effort that went in to perfecting the set up on all this. Fantastic results.
+The Average Viewer thanks very much mate! Yeah it was definitely a crazy amount of effort, but I've learnt a lot and the work is really paying off!
no joke
That CNC looks ancient... which makes it 10x cooler XD.
Haha yes it is not exactly new! It was made in 1994 and I restored it after buying it... It has done a lot of great work for me so far!
@@GoughCustomthought it looked old as well.
Green electron tube display and a toolchanger driven by a geneva mechanism, that thing gotta be around my age (and turns it is ^^)
old? I've worked with machines so old they were having us replace the punch card readers! This thing is practically new compared to some shops. Also looks in reasonable condition as well.
@@addmoreice Haha yeah I can imagine there are some crazy machines floating around out there, particularly bigger iron like bridge mills and boring mills! My machine was in very rough shape when I got it, I did a full rebuild on it to get it to where it is now!
how much have you paid for that machine and restoration?
> parts cut with CNC that costs tons of $
> heat treated and coated with contraptions that cost even more
> assembled with $10 hammer
Haha well I don't have too many uses for a $300 hammer unfortunately!
>be random guy on the internet
>wishes he could have a cool job like my boy Gough Custom
>"get a new hammer beta"
As long as it does the job...
like what?! lol you must have some things to complain about in life junior xD
Nice arrows did your mom buy them for you?
Aaron your process is as much a work of art as the beautiful knives you make - just sensational mate. Cannot believe that cutting edge!!
+Clickspring thanks very much Chris! That means a lot to me mate, especially coming from you!!
Two masters exchanging pleasantries. Both of you guys inspire me a great deal and have taught me so much.
Your channel and Clickspring are so satisfying to watch its unbelievable....I'm saving $$$$ to buy that knife cant wait
Chris commenting on a video I've enjoyed. Ah... the little joys of the internet...
his method is flawed. he doesnt use files
DUDE! That's incredible. I utterly loved it when it turns out you used your own jig on a shop grinder with custom CBN wheels. And CBN wood strop is the best. I have long decided my dream sharpening supplies would be custom CBN, and that wood strops are the most precise. The level of precision from start to finish on these is outstanding.
It clearly stated in the title 'High Tech Way', to those whom come for tradisional method, you're at the wrong video. Keep that in mind. And I enjoy both tradisional and modern. Nice work there.
Thanks very much mate! I too think both ways have their charms! Personally I love beautiful processes as well as products and this is obviously reflected in the way I make knives!
Davey Enjan : Traditional NOT Tradisional ;-)
It's great seeing how far you've come from simply using files to make your knives. I highly respect your passion to create the best knife you're able to. Thanks for sharing, it was definitely fun to watch!
came here to say this. it really is incredible
Was thinking the same thing watching this video. amazing blades
Agreed. Your hard work and attention to detail shows. Been a fan since the Antarctic knife build and cnc rebuild vids.
+lsubslimed thanks very much mate, really appreciate the kind words! Glad you liked the video!
+crapatron17 thanks mate! The CNC rebuild was fun, hoping to do more of that kind of work over the next few years!
Using some of the most advanced production techniques to produce one of the first tools mankind made. There is poetry in there somewhere...
I think so too :)
When your overqualified for the job
Haha yeah guilty as charged I'd say!
When Walmart Robit take your job...
*you're
Lol
If the profit is good it compensates
Love the sharpening process. Being an amateur but obsessive sharpener, I really respect the abrasive & substrate choices. Incredibly elegant solution for consistent edge integrity and temper preservation. Bravo.
Thanks very much! Yeah working the system out was kinda expensive, but it really was worth it in the long term!
Aaron, I remember the first video I saw of you crafting a knife by hand with simple tools and had to have one. A year and a half later it finally arrived at my house and have abused it, hammered with it, cut and chopped with it, sharpened it, but most of all cherished it as a one of a kind work of art from passion. As soon as you’re taking orders again I’ll be on the list as it’s well worth the wait! Fantastic what you’ve been able to do from a basement work area to what I see now...what a journey mate! Keep going. Thank you. Dr. JM
Thanks very much mate! Yeah it's been an interesting journey so far! It had been fun though and I've learned lots! I'm looking forward to the next few years as well as I have plans for lots more refinements!
Also I'm really glad you're still loving your knife! Really happy to hear it's found a good home and is being used hard! Hopefully late next year it will be easier to get another one!
That is not just a knife, it is a piece of art. Gorgeous work!
Thanks very much Frank!
With you attention to detail and quality design i still consider this a handmade knife. I want one.
Thanks Luke! I tend to think along similar lines, but obviously I don't call them that as I don't want to mis-represent how they're made... Glad you like my work!
This is one of the clearest examples I've ever seen of technology combining with craftsmanship to create the perfect product. You, sir, are an incredible artist.
Thanks very much for the kind words mate!!
You‘ve come a long way from the days of a filing jig, an ancient belt sander, the lansky and a plywood kydex press. It‘s a pleasure to see this.
+Smü thanks very much mate!!
When the UA-cam algorithm magic wand makes you sell all your stock of knives
Haha I was actually sold out before the latest rush unfortunately :) Good problem to have though I guess!
@@GoughCustom yeah, seems to be going great for you! You deserve it, because the knife looks really great and I hope that I can get my hand on one
I don't know why UA-cam only showed your channel today, but I will never leave. Loved your work, and I'm a little jealous of your workshop, tools and skills. Amazing work you are doing, keep going. Signed and Bell Botton here.
Thanks very much mate! Glad you like my work!
Beautiful! Nice process, too!
+Cosmas Bauer thanks very much mate!
+Ian Kyle Maturan again? Already??? :)
That CNC router looks like something from Doctor Who. Great job on restoring it and putting it to such good use! Watching that knife come together is a pleasure.
Thanks very much Nick! Yeah I love the old-school vibe of the CNC machine too!
I am thoroughly impressed with the amount of care given to each unit. Additionally, the balance of innovation and old school craftsmanship is finely tuned. Alex, you are creating next generation knives that one day will live on as works of art and craftsmanship. Not disposable razor style mass production. Outstanding !
Thanks very much Leon!
i remember when you were making knives with firebrick furnaces and files :) Im so happy you get to do you passion for a living
+PingOverwatch thanks very much for coming along on the journey mate!
This is an insane amount of craftsmanship and organisation.
And I don't go saying that very often I promise you.
Thanks very much for the kind words Adam!
This must make some very high quality CONSISTENT knives. Great job!
+Johan Vanzanten thanks Johan! I think it does, and that's why I've been chasing down this process for so long!
After few weeks of shopping and agonizing over who/what/where/why, I placed my order for Resolute MkIII DLC w orange liners today. This video was the clincher for me...now for the wait.
Thanks Andrew! I appreciate your support and I'm looking forward to making your knife!
I've watched this video at least 20 times. Amazing craftsmanship and production process. I salute you from a fellow manufacturing guy.
Really glad you like the video so much Eric! I have been making a lot of improvements to my process lately, looking forward to making an updated version of this video some day!
@@GoughCustom I've been keeping up, Lots of changes in your shop/business/process lately. Just watched the vmc refurb video. Very much looking forward to an updated video like this one of your new setup!
utterly blown away...
what you're making is art on a whole other level. must....own!!
+Bernard Black awesome! Thanks Bernard, glad you like my work mate!
You’ve come a long long way from when I first subscribed to you, you have it down to a fine art, hard work always pays off, well done😃
Gareth Ga Wilmott I was thinking the same thing!!!!
+Gareth Ga Wilmott thanks Gareth, really appreciate you coming along on the journey with me mate!
Here I was yesterday making the Gough bevel jig to file down my very first bevels. Little did I know the degree of madness going on behind the scenes! The shop looks like a lab. Brilliant work!
Thanks very much mate! It's only going to keep getting crazier from here on!
It’s a masterpiece. I’d love to own one someday.
+xkukubax thanks mate!
+xkukubax would love to mate you one!
xkukubax not quite a masterpiece, relying too much on machine, not pure skills
some people have a gift .. you knives are art man
before money there need to be a vision
+Wjelk thanks mate!!
As an X butcher here speaking. Sir you got that down to a fine art. I have to say that all the knifes I have used in my trade. I can tell a good knife just by looking at how it’s made. And to me I think you knifes are just about spot on for size and width. Not from a butcher prospective but as someone who has a keen interest in blades and workmanship. You nailed it.
Thanks very much mate!
I was wondering why the belt loop was attached by screws, while everything else is rivetted. Then it occurred to me, it's so that it can be put on the other side for left-handed people! Great design!
That's correct! Thanks mate!
The best knifemakers think ambidextrously
Also more versatile as you can remove the loop and attach the sheath to a MOLLE vest or backpack
Chapeau Aaron. You are producing the best quality products possible with the right philosophy. The power of this video outweighs anything in a marketeers arsenal.
Thanks very much Paul!!
So glad to see a vid after 2 months of waiting
+Chris Froden thanks bud, hope you liked it!
Nice!
Two things I'd all/modify: curing resin in 150-200 C to improve strength of the bond and speed up the process, and add water drain in sheath.
he has a drain in the sheath
@@lktn62 yeah and honestly doesnt need it with the coating.
AS LKTN pointed out there is actually a drain in the sheath, it's just at the end where you can't see it very easily, which is very much the point as I think drilled drain holes are ugly :) Curing the resin at temperature is not a bad idea, but probably not worth the hassle in this application. This is a marine grade epoxy and the bond strength is already way above what is actually needed! Speed is not an issue as I just leave it overnight to cure...
I've been following you for some years and what strikes me the most is the fact that back then, when your production process was all manual, the fit and finish was allready at a perceivable industrially made look. These days your knives are even more outstanding. I can't wait to own one of them...
+SAAMBJ thanks very much mate! I've worked very hard to get my fit and finish as good as possible, glad it shows!!
I’ve watched this video 10 times! Just impressive work! Love it!
Thanks very much mate!
Beautiful job describing the workflow.
+Bug Robotics thanks mate! Hopefully the voiceover wasn't too much?
Gough Custom I didn’t mind in the slightest.
I am impressed. And that is a lot to get from a seventy year old toolmaker. It is nice to see a handle that will fit a XXL hand. Keep on keepin' on.
Thanks very much Robert! That definitely means a lot to me coming from a toolmaker!
I've been making a knife in my garage with a harbor freight belt sander & an old grinding wheel, no doubt it will be just as precise.
@@Pleasestopthat kind of goes without saying.
I just ordered the 1x 30 one
Hahahahahahahaha...I have tears! Same precision with what amounts to $12 in tools. Bwahahahaha...get a clue, internet commando.
@@scbane That was satire...
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Refined. Precise. Beautiful.
+Thomas Mclaughlin thanks Thomas!
I'm a fan of yours after this video. My grandfather was in fact a famous knife maker. Bravo.
Thanks very much!
SAND BLASTING. of course! I cant beleive I didn't think of that. Great work as always, Aaron. Hope to own one of your knives one day.
+Geof Dumas thanks Geof! Yeah blasting for glue up works well, I plan to make a turntable blaster soon to allow more automation of this step...
Thats a seroiusly streamlined process, nice one
+xlf thanks mate!
Am I the only one who doesn't want this video to end?
I'm glad you like it so much mate! I have a few other similar videos on my channel!
This guy just sacrificed his manly arm hair just to make a point and for our viewing pleasure, that's dedication... RESPECT!
Haha thanks mate!
Not for the first time Im sure!
A lot of work, for an amazing result. Nicely done.
+russtuff thanks Russ!!
Its hard to believe these don't cost more than they do. Such high quality, a job done that well must provide such satisfaction.
Thanks Jacob! I appreciate that you see all the hard work that goes into my knives!!
What happened to that guy in in basement with hand tools? ;-) Truly beautiful. So pleased to have watched your progression from the beginning!
+Chris Lewis thanks very much Chris! Really awesome to share the whole journey with you!
I love this old-world craftsmanship
Not exactly old world for sure, but there is still a lot of craftsmanship that goes into each knife, and into the process itself.
That is just the sharpest looking knife and sheath I've ever seen. No pun intended. It is a work of modern art to be sure.
Thanks very much Robert!
Man, nowadays you can say we have some CUTTING EDGE technology. Lol
Haha, cutting edge cutting edges! Maybe that should be my new motto...
Ba dum tss
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Hacking Expert Perk required for Terminal use. **fallout reference**
バンクスアレックス Nice Fortnite save the world reference lol
バンクスアレックス haha thank you for that that made my day
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''dolor est volatilis''. ''Pain is fleeting''.
There HAS to be a story behind that!
Great job, as ever, Aaron!!🤜💥🤛
Thanks very much mate! I'm impressed you were able to translate that! The reverse side says 'Gloria est aeternus' :)
@@GoughCustom
Nice!
“Glory is forever, pain is temporary”
Sweet! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
You are an epic perfectionist! Nice job!
+Vanatorul de Copaci haha thanks bud!
Nice video, really awesome new process.
+moose2638 thanks very much moose!
This process well describes how a perfection is made. It's got so much attention to details it satisfies the most hardcore perfectionists! It's amazing how sharp the knife is! Can't wait ordering one.
Thanks very much mate!!
"High tech, knife" - the first thing I thought that blade would be some single crystal alloy piece... Instead it started with HANDLE... :)
Haha yeah perhaps that wasn't the best place to start, but hindsight is 20/20! :)
Who said high-tech knife though?
Petr, the knife isn't high tech, it's the way he makes it. Re-read the title
Wonderful attention to detail. Outstanding. :)
+scrubby4130 thanks very much mate!!
I haven't seen your knife in over a year plus. I always wanted one but the waiting was insane. I totally understand being a one man show at least from what I saw over a year ago.
Hey Bruno! I am still around, and still making knives! This year has been a little slow though as I've been making the transition from taking pre-orders to making knives in advance... Next year I plan to significantly ramp up the number of knives I'm making though, so hopefully they should be easier to get!
Stunning! Only just starting to get interested in knife making...nice to see the other end of the art. New materials and techniques do create something spectacular - coupled with your clear skills.
Thanks very much mate! Best of luck with your knifemaking!
On this weeks episode of How It's Made!
F Name L Name thank you, I’m going to go watch how it’s made now
Haha I consider that the highest of compliments! I love 'How it's made!'
@@GoughCustom You should. You have progressed a lot and are a true craftsman Sir.
I just started making knives 2 months ago. This is just mind blowing compared to my grinding and filing.... You have a very expensive process, but the quality is well worth it. Simply amazing.
Thanks mate! I started the same way! This process is definitely more complicated and much harder to get right, but once it's running it's easier to keep going!
If christian konigsegg made knives...
Now that's a compliment! Thanks mate! :)
This is so perfect ;-;
+Yuri Sierra thanks Yuri!
Knowing how to use technology is also an art. Congratulations from Brazil.
Thank you! I very much agree!
I need your shop!
+Sharp Works glad you like it!
Dedication
+7iga thanks bud! Yeah it was a crazy journey getting to this point!
Without a doubt this was the most interesting piece of craftsmanship and artistic work on knife making. So clean and orderly shop.
Thanks very much Robert, much appreciated!
How many knives can you make a day? I know the price you charge and it seems to low to cover your time and overhead.
+Rich Giroux hey Rich! Believe it or not you're actually one of the few people that recognizes that, I'm guessing you're in manufacturing or you run your own business :)
At the moment I'm maxing out at one a day, but with minor tweaks I should be able to get more, that's the nice thing about this process being very repeatable!
I've kept my price the same because I want my knives to actually get used, and I worry if in raise the price then they'll end up only being bought by collectors!
Yes I am in manufacturing. For 26 years now. I think you are going about this the right way. You have to go through the growing pains to make a name for yourself. Keep it up, i'm sure you will be very successful.
Rich Giroux thanks very much mate, I will do my best!
I have been following you (and the grimsmo brothers) from your beginnings and I am amazed at how far you have come ! I still remember wanting to build a grinding file gig like the one you described in your early videos and I am really thrilled to discover today that you went CNC !
I always wanted to own one of your knives, it’s the kind of tool I love because you acquire one, use it all your life an pass it on to your kids ;).
Now that I can afford one (they were always quite affordable) and I see how much more work you put into them I will definitely try to be in your waiting list.
Love your new shop also and seeing as well it is organized and clean really shows your attention for details and perfection.
Thanks for all your amazing videos, I have been too rewatching them all from the beginning today and had a great time.
I wish you all the best and success you deserve, hope 2018 will be fantastic to you !
Thanks very much Xavtek! I appreciate the kind words mate, and I look forward to making you a knife!
You should change the title to "Manufacturing and assembling a knife the high-tech way"
Not really. I designed the knife, the fixtures and all the processes for making the knife shown here. In a very real sense I make every knife, even though I have help along the way.
@@GoughCustom not really... Your comparison would be like saying an architect or designer are the ones who build a house or other building. Nothing wrong with either way... But there are big differences.
Except if the architect also built the house, you realize that's me in the video actually doing all the work right?
@@GoughCustom no... The machines are doing 95% of the work.
@@graydation Agreed, there is little carftmanship involved here, the most work went into setting up the process, which is impressive. Yet, once it's running, it's sit and wait, plus having it hardened and coated some where else., etc.
Still an impressive knife, and process, but I wouldn't be interested in owning one of these knives.
I learned my knife making here way back when you were using a file to flat grind. Great to see your success. Never rest.
Awesome mate! Thanks and I hope your knifemaking is going well!!
My underwear are made of Carbon Fiber and I only brush my teeth with a Delrin toothbrush mounted in a $500,000 CNC machine.
Sounds itchy! :) My CNC is worth less than $20k. I wish I had $500k to spend on a machine... I would definitely get one that came with a toothbrush attachment! XD
Love the work but give me a forge anyday. Just my preference keep up the good work
Fair enough mate! Thanks, will do my best!
UA-cam's 'recommended' led me to this video, and I watched it with some trepidation, since I normally watch knives and tools being made on a forge with heat and hammer. I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome; this looks like a well-crafted and durable knife.
I actually inhaled sharply (pun intended) when you stripped all your arm hair with a single stroke.
As to the video itself, you have earned a 10/10 from me for a cogent and well-presented process, without annoying music or self-aggrandizement.
Keep up the good work, and I hope you get the recognition & rewards that you deserve!
Thanks very much mate! I'm glad you stuck with the video, and that you like my process and my work! I realize it's not very traditional!
haters hate all you want .. all the way to hell ..this guy makes really an really nice knife ! love the machines !
Haha thanks very much Mark!
basically, using cutting edge methods to make a cutting edge?
Haha yes sir!
I love your pun, good sir
Can't get much more precise than that. Knife making at the ultimate level
Thanks very much!
Also, I hope you never attempt to take over the world... Because I'm fairly certain you could if you set your mind to it.
+MakerDad hmmm that gives me an idea!
You shouldn't be wasting your time making knives mate. Your skills can be far better used in other industries.
Well I have learnt an awful lot from making knives so I don't think it's been a wast of time, but I do get what you mean. Hopefully I'll get to make other as well soon!
This design is easily the most beautiful i've seen. So clean, elegant and reserved.
Thanks very much mate! Glad you like it!
anyday if you need any employee just let me know please. I will quit my job and start working for you. you dont have to pay me.
Haha thanks very much mate!
@@GoughCustom That would be great if you also accept me, you are doing art mate.
My kids were asking about making knives tonight and we watched this video and your infantryman knife video. They were fascinated! My 9 year old has requested that you make her a small sword...
Watching a cnc machine at work is truly hypnotizing.
I very much agree!
Dang man, I am speechless. So many ways to make knives and I appreciate the hard work and effort made to produce them and this video. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks very much for watching Mario!
I actually can't imagine putting this little effort in to making a knife, this dude has so many specialized tools it's insane!
I wish it felt like so little effort! Unfortunately everything is always much harder than it looks in a video...
@@GoughCustom yea I believe it, I'm a knifemaker myself, but I don't have the machinery to remove hours of forging like you.
not like I have the technical ability to make those machines do what I want tho lol
@@yaboiranger5465 Yeah I basically bought everything at scrap prices and put in a bunch of time fixing the machines up, not an approach for everyone though for sure as it just eats so much time. The learning curve on the CNC side was steeper than I expected for sure, but it's definitely climbable, especially with all the resources out there now that can help people learn! 10 years ago when I was first interested in CNC the options were much slimmer and much more expensive! Keep up the good work my dude!
@@GoughCustom thats a good way of doing things, I think Ill stick to the old hammer and anvil tho
@@yaboiranger5465 haha yeah I totally understand man. Honestly having all the machines is nice, but paying for the space to keep them is also pretty stressful. Stay well mate!
I've been wanting one of these knives for such a long time i'm a huge fan of this man's work. He's a true knife maker and definitely an artist with an unmatched skill. One day I'll be able to afford one these knives for my collection.Lol
Thanks very much mate! I hope one day I'll get to make you a knife!
Thank you, I hope so too keep up the amazing work Bud!
Absolutely love my #1074!
In one word, perfection.
I really like Aarons concept of choosing a single design and perfecting it to incredible standards. Its different from many other makers.
I see some critical of the fact that he makes use of technology rather than as he had by hand but his goal is making the best product possible. Humans made these machines for a reason, to achieve what is simply impossible to do alone.
Just seeing his work shop speaks volumes to his work ethic. Looks like he could be making mechanical time pieces its so clean.
If you are after the individuality of a custom made by hand with all its character and imperfections there are plenty of great knife makers doing that.
I rest assured that every detail on my knife is absolutely perfect, the fit and finish, the materials chosen, the heat treatment, the blade finish, its all been thoroughly tested and chosen for a reason, to be as good as possible. My first slice through cardboard seriously impressed. It slid through with far less resistance than any other knife I have used including far slimmer folders.
Zero compromises.
Thanks mate, really glad you like your knife so much! I am also really glad to see that you totally get what I'm trying to do with my knives, just push closer and closer to getting them as perfect as I can! I am slowly working on the next version of the Resolute as well as a new kitchen knife design, and I am excited to keep pushing toward that goal with these next steps!
Dear Aaron, I love to return to your channel to see what can be achieved with passion and hard work, from file jig to cnc in couple of years, a role model not just to knife makers. Yesterday, after I received mail that you are open for orders, I’ve decided to get myself early Christmas gift, one of the best knives in the world, I just hope 3 months will fly 😀
Best regards
Thanks very much for your kind words and your support mate! I look forward to working on your knife!!
This may sound cheesy but I dream of someday having the level of dedication, skill, efficiency and equipment to make knifes comparable to yours.
You are making some astonishingly perfect knifes!
Not cheesy at all mate! I appreciate the kind words, and I appreciate that you see how hard I work on my knives!!
Sir I sincerely hope that your proud of your trade because that was living poetry, the blade you produced was absolutely flawless and beautifully crafted. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much for the kind comment John! Very glad you like my work!
Beautiful piece of work! It has a balance between high-tech industrial process and old-fashioned craftsmanship.
Thanks very much mate! That balance is exactly what I'm going for!
When I first started watching I hated the process. But then as you watch more you can see the level of thought that has gone into this and can't help but appreciate how intelligent the approach is. I feel like you should send one to Joe Rogan and Steve Rinella. It seems like an amazing product.
Thanks mate! Yeah it has been a crazy amount of work to get to the point that you see here, and I'm continuing to push on as I learn and experiment! Feel free to send them my video :)
Wikipedia should have a link to this video next to the phrase "no expense spared"... Amazing work, friend.
Never in my life have I seen such a perfect piece of metal. Even in machining, I've never seen it this precise.
Thanks very much Peter!!