Carved Plywood Knife Handle & Leather Sheath // Morakniv Companion Mod

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Making a power carved baltic birch handle and wet-formed leather sheath for my Morakniv Companion heavy duty bushcraft knife. A beautiful knife deserves more than plastic!
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    TOOLS / MATERIALS I USED IN THIS VIDEO:
    Morakniv Companion knife - amzn.to/2Qrn2DP
    Worx MakerX Cordless Rotary Tool - amzn.to/3c9xcl2
    Ryobi Cordless Brushless Circular Saw - amzn.to/3s77nrI
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    Varathane Diamond Exterior Wood Finish - www.homedepot....
    Cutting Mat: amzn.to/364bWcV
    Rotary Cutter: amzn.to/3qrDqAM
    OLFA Utility Knife - amzn.to/3pIw4by
    Fiebings Light Brown Leather Dye: amzn.to/36iKoRK
    Barge Contact Cement: amzn.to/3nvLWNK
    Fiebings Chocolate Leather Dye: amzn.to/3qMz1sn
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 52

  • @jokeal3613
    @jokeal3613 3 роки тому +2

    Thought of making a Baltic birch handle for my Diresta knife- now I know how

  • @FixitFingers
    @FixitFingers 3 роки тому +1

    A little bit of everything in this one 👍

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому +1

      My favorite type of project!

  • @poultonprojects
    @poultonprojects 3 роки тому +1

    Dang that Baltic birch looks coool!! Right on

  • @MakerCuisine
    @MakerCuisine 3 роки тому +1

    The handle came out awesome Morley

  • @BearMaked
    @BearMaked 3 роки тому +2

    That's a good looking knife! And sheath! Really put that rotary tool to work.

  • @dean_duplantis
    @dean_duplantis 3 роки тому +1

    Big upgrade, but plywood and nails, still utilitarian. Great project!

  • @TheGrantAlexander
    @TheGrantAlexander 3 роки тому +2

    lol sad between coats... it's both a typo and true! I remember when you pulled that knife out on our backcountry camping trip. I thought it was some kind of cheap knock off knife with the plastic handle/sheath. I really like how you improved it!

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, man! Yeah it was a functional handle for sure but the cheap look of it always irked me. Much happier with the knife now

  • @DeadriseWoodCrafts
    @DeadriseWoodCrafts 3 роки тому +1

    That came out great Morley. Thanks for sharing.

  • @EthanCarterDesigns
    @EthanCarterDesigns 3 роки тому +1

    Really cool Morley! Great look to it!

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job on the sheath. Great simple solution to stretch and clamp it, no complex forms required. I love the color.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому +1

      Wet moulding is the best!

  • @wafflebeaver
    @wafflebeaver 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice Morley. Very resourceful. I like the idea of making without needing a garage.

  • @BYOTools
    @BYOTools 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful work Morley. Love the finished product.

  • @kellertatom9612
    @kellertatom9612 Рік тому

    FYI there are Morakniv blades with full tang available for sale! Saves you the work of removing original handle with the dremel😃

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart 3 роки тому +1

    So much sanding! Beautiful results, those layers look nice.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому +1

      The most satisfying kind of sanding! Thanks Dave ❤️

  • @MadeByMarylou
    @MadeByMarylou 3 роки тому +1

    Turned out great! 👌🏽

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому

      Thanks, Marylou 😁❤️

  • @danddiversified8477
    @danddiversified8477 2 роки тому

    That was awesome!!!

  • @grumpywoodchucker
    @grumpywoodchucker 3 роки тому +1

    That's awesome! Great work as usual... :)

  • @CheapGeek
    @CheapGeek 2 місяці тому

    Very Nice!

  • @ColtFacer
    @ColtFacer 3 роки тому +1

    Great job buddy. Really like the look and feel of that!

  • @Zahtoots
    @Zahtoots 3 роки тому +1

    Just discovered your channel, you definitely deserve more views. Don’t give up, your videos are awesome!
    I didn’t watched your videos yet so maybe I missed it, but it would be great to see some tutorials on leatherworking. Explaining the tools, products you use, ...

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much, that means a lot! Some of my leatherworking videos do have detailed explanations ☺️

  • @ricardoa6186
    @ricardoa6186 6 місяців тому

    Muy bueno

  • @chrispyd603
    @chrispyd603 3 роки тому +1

    Dope

  • @AndyCPugh
    @AndyCPugh 3 роки тому +1

    That looks great.
    What do you think of the Worx Maker X?

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому

      Thanks, Andy! It’s pretty good, the brushless motor is very nice on a rotary tool. Battery life left a bit to be desired when I was cutting off the old handle, but it seemed to last for a very long time when I was power carving. Maybe I just overstrained the motor with the cutting.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому

      Another big pro - it’s way quieter than my wired Wen rotary tool, meaning I can use it indoors from time to time!

  • @mistrider444
    @mistrider444 3 роки тому +1

    -Sad-

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому

      Haha glad you caught that. Thanks!

  • @ricardoa6186
    @ricardoa6186 6 місяців тому

    Más anchura para meter el cinturon

  • @aweirdguynamedjeff
    @aweirdguynamedjeff 3 роки тому +1

    When is it acceptable to use nails in your project? When you're using them as pins 😉🤣

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому +1

      Haha is it ever unacceptable to use nails?

    • @aweirdguynamedjeff
      @aweirdguynamedjeff 3 роки тому

      @@MorleyKert nails are a last resort, like flat blade screws 😬

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  3 роки тому +1

      Interesting philosophy! I kind of like using nails, there’s something very satisfying and ancient about them. And they’re about 100x more enjoyable than flat head screws 😂

    • @aweirdguynamedjeff
      @aweirdguynamedjeff 3 роки тому

      @@MorleyKert Pinnails are handy for small parts, otherwise I save them for construction grade projects.

  • @ivanlopez5897
    @ivanlopez5897 4 місяці тому

    Awesome my friend, I know the feeling of working hours on something that can be purchased for $30 dollars 😅 but I rather spend endless amount of time and money buying tools and stuff I’ll never use again just to get the high of knowing I made it myself 😊 you have my admiration and respect 🫡