Excellent work, buddy. It is good to see someone of your generation have realistic expectations and be willing to put in a little work to make something they can be proud of. I have seen videos on here of people who are old enough to know better complain about having to put in a little work to make a cost effective knife meet their standards. They complain that it wasn't sharpened the way they wanted or the handle was a little rough or not shaped just right. I can understand having these complaints if they shell out 500 bucks or more but these are complaints on a knife they spent 40 dollars on ebay for. They don't realize how much it is worth to produce a high quality blade. Also, they don't see that a little work can turn a low cost kit into a terrific belt knife. Keep up the good work, little brother.
Thank you very much! I couldn't agree with you more. There's a lot of instant gratification and unrealistic expectations these days. It's sad really but a lot of people don't know the value of time and work. They just was great stuff and cheap. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and I'll do my best to create more content that will hopefully inspire others.
You did very good. I've assembled several Green River knife kits. Still have them to this day. Very good knives. As for the rivets, you should have counter sunk the heads and used a center punch to set the rivets. I also made a small anvil with a round raised part, so I could set the rivets flush. But you did a very good job.
Man that shines it truly does, if you ever process game with that, it will ruin other knives for you. The green river is a friend, and as you use it it becomes a best friend. The one I got has coffin lid shaped scales and criss cross checkering that really helps when your hands are bloody and greasy.
No doubt in my mind about that. I’ll be processing some chickens with it before long. I can’t wait to see how well it does. There is just something about the classics...
Working on two of them right now, one for a birthday gift, one for me! Both will have micarta scales though! I did not order the kit, I bought just the blades! 🤠🤠
I've done two kits, and bought two more, pre made. However, ALL of the accompanying sheaths we're handmade by me. Not period correct for the beaver fur trade, but excellent knives. Understand that this hunter design was popular with buffalo market hunters in the mid 1800's. Excellent bushcraft knife. Handles most camp chores well, and isn't a bear to touch up the edge when needed. BUT don't even THINK about batoning wood with this knife, unless you like a broken blade, or replacing scales. The cutler's rivets will not take the stresses of batoning, and the thin blade isn't designed for such work. Use a thicker bladed knife, if you absolutely MUST baton wood, or better yet a , 'hawk, hatchet, or axe.
Oh yeah a lot of people like them. My LT Genesis has them and I just never found them helpful for me. They actually got in my way as a hot spot in a hammer grip. Looking back though, aesthetically scallops or a taper would have made it look way better.
I’m not sure if you’re joking or not but those are tools I have had for some time for different farm projects. The belt sander is just a cheap belt sander from Harbor Freight. It was truly the first one I’ve ever made.
Beautiful knife man!!! Great job!
I absolutely love the simplicity of that knife. Looks great.
10/10 job! That blade came out scary sharp too!! Scalpel with a handmade handle!!
Excellent work, buddy. It is good to see someone of your generation have realistic expectations and be willing to put in a little work to make something they can be proud of. I have seen videos on here of people who are old enough to know better complain about having to put in a little work to make a cost effective knife meet their standards. They complain that it wasn't sharpened the way they wanted or the handle was a little rough or not shaped just right. I can understand having these complaints if they shell out 500 bucks or more but these are complaints on a knife they spent 40 dollars on ebay for. They don't realize how much it is worth to produce a high quality blade. Also, they don't see that a little work can turn a low cost kit into a terrific belt knife. Keep up the good work, little brother.
Thank you very much! I couldn't agree with you more. There's a lot of instant gratification and unrealistic expectations these days. It's sad really but a lot of people don't know the value of time and work. They just was great stuff and cheap. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and I'll do my best to create more content that will hopefully inspire others.
This walkthrough was a blessing to me. I left with a smile, impressed, and informed.
Thanks brother! The compliment means a lot to me 😁
Very nice man! An James seems like some good folks! Love the blade!
That came out great. I've recently got started making knifes from kits. Much fun, very satisfying when all done.
👍 Beautiful knife. Nice job. Thank you for sharing.
You did very good. I've assembled several Green River knife kits. Still have them to this day. Very good knives. As for the rivets, you should have counter sunk the heads and used a center punch to set the rivets. I also made a small anvil with a round raised part, so I could set the rivets flush. But you did a very good job.
That’s nice. Good job
I want your knife. Had to watch this video one more time.
You're far too kind.
Beautiful work! 😎👍
Man that shines it truly does, if you ever process game with that, it will ruin other knives for you.
The green river is a friend, and as you use it it becomes a best friend. The one I got has coffin lid shaped scales and criss cross checkering that really helps when your hands are bloody and greasy.
No doubt in my mind about that. I’ll be processing some chickens with it before long. I can’t wait to see how well it does. There is just something about the classics...
I think I’m gonna give this a shot. Really cool.
Working on two of them right now, one for a birthday gift, one for me! Both will have micarta scales though! I did not order the kit, I bought just the blades! 🤠🤠
Very cool. Nice property too.
Thank you very much! :)
Nice job! Very helpful and informative. Looking forward to checking out your other content.👍
Great job! all I need now is a drill press, belt sander and a buffer. 👍🔪
Nice job. I'm going to make a green river buffalo skinner for deer and pigs. So I appreciate the walk-through. Thanks!
That’s awesome! Gotta love the classics. Good luck on your endeavor and I’m glad the video was helpful 😁👍🏼
Did a great job and let me know that someone can build their own knife
I've done two kits, and bought two more, pre made. However, ALL of the accompanying sheaths we're handmade by me. Not period correct for the beaver fur trade, but excellent knives. Understand that this hunter design was popular with buffalo market hunters in the mid 1800's. Excellent bushcraft knife. Handles most camp chores well, and isn't a bear to touch up the edge when needed. BUT don't even THINK about batoning wood with this knife, unless you like a broken blade, or replacing scales. The cutler's rivets will not take the stresses of batoning, and the thin blade isn't designed for such work. Use a thicker bladed knife, if you absolutely MUST baton wood, or better yet a , 'hawk, hatchet, or axe.
Absolutely! It’s made to slice. This is the kind of knife I pair with other tools for sure!
Very cool!! It reminds me of a kit knife CVA used to put out. It did not require as much shaping, just some finishing work. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thumb scallops would be sweet to Great work👌
Oh yeah a lot of people like them. My LT Genesis has them and I just never found them helpful for me. They actually got in my way as a hot spot in a hammer grip. Looking back though, aesthetically scallops or a taper would have made it look way better.
Mighty pretty knife. Let us know how she fares.
Thanks!
Well done
Good job!
Great job! Well done!
Those are beautiful knives...esp for the price
Agreed! I’m surprised I don’t see them more on UA-cam.
Nice knife.
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Really good job! You need to make more videos about knifes
What was the music used in this video? It’s great!
Awesome Work! Can you please tell me what brand your sanding belt machine is and model number. Thanks.
Yeah! It’s a Central Machinery 1x30 from Harbor Freight.
Would like to see the sheath you make for it.
I actually ended up using a JRE sheath from one of my LT Wright knives because if fit so well.
What size drill bit? My instructions say 3/16 and that can’t be right as it doesn’t fit the predrilled tang holes.
Right, never done this before but he had all the right tools including the knife making belt sander!! BS! Thumbs down for lying!
I’m not sure if you’re joking or not but those are tools I have had for some time for different farm projects. The belt sander is just a cheap belt sander from Harbor Freight. It was truly the first one I’ve ever made.