Years back I had a marking knife made from a broken lathe tool. I used to do a lot of plastic fabrication, building and retrofitting custom lab equipment like fume hoods, plating stations, etc. The marking knife worked great on plastics like PVC, Polypro and Teflon. Anyway it disappeared and I've never replaced it. Been on my list, and I think It's time to run a few off. Thanks for the video, nice work!
Do prefer the look of rounded handles on tools but it's so difficult to tell what's going to be more comfortable and usable until you can feel it in your hand. That's my excuse for needing two anyway
I have a chunk of Peroba Rosa given to me around 35 years ago. Would make beautiful scales. But...if I don’t win I also have a tall stack of dead saw blades. Oh, and a chunk of ancient crosscut saw plate I dug out of the ground that has already yielded one fabulous kitchen knife. Best steel ever!! 🤗
Thanks for the inspiration! I made 1 of these marking knives for my Dad for Father's day, and another for myself! It was a great way to get into tool/ knife making.
I like the finger notch. I can see how the chamfered edge would register in your hand easier and the rounded might feel more comfortable. That’s a tough choice. Great video, Thanks!
I found it helpful to watch this video compared to the one on the other channel to understand the sequence of epoxy/drilling the scales. I assumed that was the case from the other one, but it was definitely clearer to see here. Thanks again!
Enjoy your hand tool skills! My Dad made me a marking knife for use in a HS shop class years ago, which I used for many years. Yours looked similar, except for the tang. Nice!
Hi James, Prior to watching you demonstrate making a marking knife, I saw your video showing how to correctly mark accurate lines around aboard. Both were very instructional. Nice job. PS: I'd sure like to have one of those knives.
That Live Oak is great. Living in Austin, TX we have tons of it. Unfortunately most of it is still in the ground! I'm moving to NY soon and hoping to get my hands on some mesquite and live oak to take with me.
I really like the idea of a longer blade. I have a short doubled beveled marking knife and it can be frustrating at times. The finger notches also appear to be a good design.
Very nice marking knives. TayTools offers some really nice products. I've purchased several of his offerings and have never been disappointed. I only have the cheap knife you can find on Amazon. I think i'd much prefer one of these with the longer blade and finger notch.
I've typically preferred the look of straight sided marking knives, but the one you made with using the finger notched blank that has the rounded walnut scales is quite nice.
Looking forward to this video. I just saw the other day while looking for some PEC layout tools that taytools started doing the knife kits. Hope they come out awesome
Good to see some of Leo's waste going to good use! Never thought of live oak as useful material, back to the firewood pile again! Lol. I really need to review your stabilization video.
Think ill have to make one of these, my current marking knife feels nice, great shape etc but it was cheap and dulls very quickly. Would love a good quality blade with a handle ive made myself 😁
Nice job on the marking knives James. The style with the finger notch seems to fit better in my hand, and gives a little more control when marking. Have a great day , and keep up the good work. Keep well and stay safe. Greetings from Australia
Nice video as always, I think the finger notch is a nice touch. Might be a nice project for a damascus blank when the forge in oakland finally opens up again.
Those are awesome, beautiful simplicity. I don't really have a marking knife, tried to make one and it didn't go well. Mostly just use a razor blade now. I think I would prefer the finger groove one, but I've never used a proper marking knife so I'm not sure. Thanks for the opportunity!
I was just looking yesterday at different persons that have marking knifes as I do not have one yet. I saw your from a previous video and liked it. I like your content and also subscribe to you on Patreon but watch you mostly on You Tube. Thanks for all the good content.
Morning, James. Haven't been on UA-cam much lately, glad I got the notifications for this video. I really need a better marking knife. The one I have now must be substandard as it dulls rather quickly. Thanks for the opportunity.
Thanks for the video James. I really should get around to making a handle one of these days. I'm very curious about the finger groove. It looks like a good feature.
Tried to do something like this from a chunk of stainless steel, an olivewood pen blank for the scales and oak dowels for the pins. Steel was a bit too thick and by the time I finished shaping it ended up too short. Looks nice, doesn't work so well as a marking knife but works fairly well as a weird dual bevel small skew chisel for carving, definitely liked the finger indents even if I couldn't really use them. Could definitely do with a proper marking knife though (fingers crossed lol)
Thanks for the link to Tay Tools! I've been wanting to make a new knife. I got 4 blanks coming, 2- 0.100 and 2- 0.60. I can't wait to make my own, I have a little Osage Orange for the handle.
Nice looking blades. I've been meaning to pick one up but haven't settled on one I like. A kit would be perfect as I can then make it however my heart desires. Thank so much for the video!
Those look beautiful. I’ve only recently gotten into using a knife for marking. (From both you and Paul Sellers influence.). I can see how the finger bevel would allow you to keep more pressure so you can cut deeper and straighter on wood that has less than straight grain. So far that’s been a recurring mistake for me, keeping the blade against the straight edge to have a clean cut. Mind you I’m using an old paring knife out of the kitchen. Don’t tell my wife.
These are amazing !!! Right now I'm using a paring knife from the kitchen to make my marks and knife walls !!! I'd love to win one of those !!! I'd prefer a finger groove but I'd be happybwirgbeitger !! Thank you for this opportunity to win this :)
I like the finger notch, been planning to one day make one out of an old saw blade, but you know how "plans" go... I've even tried "Marking" my calendar! To no avail..
Great knives and cool to see the grain pop once they come out of the oil! In your other video you indicated that the finger groove gives you a better feel and control. Would be great to find out and see what wood would fit best to make it pop. Thanks for all the great content and keep it up :-)
Great video as always! Love the DIY tools and their implementation. Also appreciate the process of coming up with new projects, the design elements and unique characteristics. Keep up the great work and happy Mother's Day to your lady.
I have short fingers so the shorter blade probably works better. Also rounded handle fits better in the hand than. Most things with handles feel bulky in my hand and I'd had to adjust a few. I do live outside the US so the giveaway isn't necessary. I enjoyed the video and info given anyway. Making my own from basic material is on my bucket list.
I’ve been using the Swann Morton SM01 blades, yet as my skill improves, I find the beveled angle on the blade less accurate. I’m keen to try this knife as I think it will eliminate some of my marking errors due to compensating for the bevel. I’ve been buying my layout tools from Taylor Tools since I began woodworking. They have amazing customer service!
These are nice. I just use a small Stanley 10-598. These are a bit hard to find but work well. Also, we have knife laws in Australia which mean you get get into serious trouble if a police officer decides you are carrying offensive weapon. Folding knives are less likely to get you into trouble here.
Wood by Wright 2 is by far the superior of the two channels. Thanks for what you do James!
Years back I had a marking knife made from a broken lathe tool. I used to do a lot of plastic fabrication, building and retrofitting custom lab equipment like fume hoods, plating stations, etc. The marking knife worked great on plastics like PVC, Polypro and Teflon.
Anyway it disappeared and I've never replaced it. Been on my list, and I think It's time to run a few off. Thanks for the video, nice work!
Love watching you work. Therapy. Wish I had found this 67 years ago, guess I would be a little more proficient by now. Thank you
I use a Stanley 049 for a marking knife. I used a pencil til I started watching your vids. That live oak look beautiful. Very satisfying.
The oak marking knife looks great. Count me in. That marking knife project looks like a crat way to use small pieces I have in the shop.
Do prefer the look of rounded handles on tools but it's so difficult to tell what's going to be more comfortable and usable until you can feel it in your hand.
That's my excuse for needing two anyway
I have a chunk of Peroba Rosa given to me around 35 years ago. Would make beautiful scales. But...if I don’t win I also have a tall stack of dead saw blades. Oh, and a chunk of ancient crosscut saw plate I dug out of the ground that has already yielded one fabulous kitchen knife. Best steel ever!! 🤗
I like the finger notch version myself. That contour just makes them feel better in the hand.
Thanks for the inspiration! I made 1 of these marking knives for my Dad for Father's day, and another for myself! It was a great way to get into tool/ knife making.
Sweet work man.
I like the finger notch. I can see how the chamfered edge would register in your hand easier and the rounded might feel more comfortable. That’s a tough choice. Great video, Thanks!
I am a 13-year-old beginner woodworker with not much money but I still I love the art form and try my best with what I have
I definitely like the notch. It gives it just enough decorative look, while giving function. I dig.
Knives look fantastic! I hadn't seen bow sanding before, I'll have to try that out.
Love it! When I grew up in central Texas live oak was a main stay of our homestead life.
looking great as always! The finger notch and the long flat side really make this a a perfect marking knife, I'd guess. And that live oak, oh boy..
You have inspired me to pull out some of my grandfathers hand tools out to work with in recent times, thanks for helping me reconnect.
I love your self-deprecating irony! Great guy!
I'd definitely like to have one of these. In the past I've always used straight style, so I don't know if I'd like the finger notch or not.
have straight sided one currently but would love to try one with finger notches
Love how you make most of your tools and make it look so simple. Knives look great!
I found it helpful to watch this video compared to the one on the other channel to understand the sequence of epoxy/drilling the scales. I assumed that was the case from the other one, but it was definitely clearer to see here. Thanks again!
Love your channels im starting back to do wood work after leaving it for years thank you
Sounds like fun.
Enjoy your hand tool skills! My Dad made me a marking knife for use in a HS shop class years ago, which I used for many years. Yours looked similar, except for the tang. Nice!
Very inspiring.. Wish to get my hands on one of those knives.. How simple a block of wood turns the knives into a beautiful piece..
As a teenager, I am trying to gather tools and build my experience for later in life. It would be amazing to get one marking knife you made!
Hi James,
Prior to watching you demonstrate making a marking knife, I saw your video showing how to correctly mark accurate lines around aboard. Both were very instructional. Nice job.
PS: I'd sure like to have one of those knives.
thanks Michel. sorry but the drawing is already done on this one. I will have more giveaways in the future.
Nothing better than a marking knife with a oak handle!
Finger notch is the one 👌the boiled linseed oil really does set them off, get your mark on them James 👍
That Live Oak is great. Living in Austin, TX we have tons of it. Unfortunately most of it is still in the ground! I'm moving to NY soon and hoping to get my hands on some mesquite and live oak to take with me.
Don't forget to grab some bois d'arc/osage orange. It's a beautiful wood and tough as nails could only wish they were.
I really like the idea of a longer blade. I have a short doubled beveled marking knife and it can be frustrating at times. The finger notches also appear to be a good design.
Very nice marking knives. TayTools offers some really nice products. I've purchased several of his offerings and have never been disappointed.
I only have the cheap knife you can find on Amazon. I think i'd much prefer one of these with the longer blade and finger notch.
I've typically preferred the look of straight sided marking knives, but the one you made with using the finger notched blank that has the rounded walnut scales is quite nice.
Nice job James! Thanks for being such a down-to-earth teacher.
Very nice, and the shinto rasp looks gorgeous!
Yet another great project! I like the finger notch and the rounded edges.
I’ve only tried a rounded handle but I like the idea of a chamfer handle that doesn’t roll around the bench.
Those are awesome! Glad TayTools has a blank to make these. Wasn’t looking forward to the metal work involved with making one! Great video!
Looking forward to this video. I just saw the other day while looking for some PEC layout tools that taytools started doing the knife kits. Hope they come out awesome
Good to see some of Leo's waste going to good use! Never thought of live oak as useful material, back to the firewood pile again! Lol. I really need to review your stabilization video.
wow this is a smart product to sell. let the metalworkers do the metal and the woodworkers do the wood. good luck everyone
Amazing! I think I would find the notched marking knife more beneficial since I do more of a finger forward with my marking!
I tend to be the same.
Nice set of marking knivea really like the live oak grain and the shape looks cofortable too.
So cool. I think I wold prefere the one with the finger notch. Will you mail it to Canuckistan?
Hey you all...my preference would be for the finger notch.
Think ill have to make one of these, my current marking knife feels nice, great shape etc but it was cheap and dulls very quickly. Would love a good quality blade with a handle ive made myself 😁
I'd love to try one of these. I like the finger notch in the blade.
Nice job on the marking knives James. The style with the finger notch seems to fit better in my hand, and gives a little more control when marking. Have a great day , and keep up the good work. Keep well and stay safe. Greetings from Australia
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I think the curved ones are better.
Looks good! I've been using a Japanese style knife, but don't love the single bevel.
I made the same switch a few years ago tool
Nice video as always, I think the finger notch is a nice touch. Might be a nice project for a damascus blank when the forge in oakland finally opens up again.
Been watching for a few months now, and really enjoy your channel, thanks
I like the notch for the finger and the thin blade.
Those are awesome, beautiful simplicity. I don't really have a marking knife, tried to make one and it didn't go well. Mostly just use a razor blade now. I think I would prefer the finger groove one, but I've never used a proper marking knife so I'm not sure. Thanks for the opportunity!
Great looking marking knife James, appreciate showing the build process.
I was just looking yesterday at different persons that have marking knifes as I do not have one yet. I saw your from a previous video and liked it. I like your content and also subscribe to you on Patreon but watch you mostly on You Tube. Thanks for all the good content.
Morning, James. Haven't been on UA-cam much lately, glad I got the notifications for this video. I really need a better marking knife. The one I have now must be substandard as it dulls rather quickly.
Thanks for the opportunity.
This inspires me to try and make one myself. Both woods look great
Very sharp video James. Especially enjoyed the useful tips about spilling solvent on the workbench, I knew I was missing something.
That would be a nice birthday present . . . (today). Cool tool, with some own touch to get it workable. Looking forward . . .
A marking knife is one of the few remaining tools I need to finally start building my workbench. Would love to get one!
Sweet, my favorite is the oak!
A Wood by Wright marking knife would be awesome.
Cool marking knives, gonna have to make one at some point. Looks like a fun easy project.
Thanks for the video James. I really should get around to making a handle one of these days. I'm very curious about the finger groove. It looks like a good feature.
Tried to do something like this from a chunk of stainless steel, an olivewood pen blank for the scales and oak dowels for the pins. Steel was a bit too thick and by the time I finished shaping it ended up too short. Looks nice, doesn't work so well as a marking knife but works fairly well as a weird dual bevel small skew chisel for carving, definitely liked the finger indents even if I couldn't really use them. Could definitely do with a proper marking knife though (fingers crossed lol)
Thanks for the link to Tay Tools! I've been wanting to make a new knife. I got 4 blanks coming, 2- 0.100 and 2- 0.60. I can't wait to make my own, I have a little Osage Orange for the handle.
The finger notch seems to be the best style
Wonderful work like always. Could (and do) watch you all day!
Nice looking blades. I've been meaning to pick one up but haven't settled on one I like. A kit would be perfect as I can then make it however my heart desires. Thank so much for the video!
Those look beautiful. I’ve only recently gotten into using a knife for marking. (From both you and Paul Sellers influence.).
I can see how the finger bevel would allow you to keep more pressure so you can cut deeper and straighter on wood that has less than straight grain.
So far that’s been a recurring mistake for me, keeping the blade against the straight edge to have a clean cut. Mind you I’m using an old paring knife out of the kitchen. Don’t tell my wife.
Cool marking knives, might have to break out the old forge and make one myself.
I would be proud to own one knife you have made.
These are amazing !!! Right now I'm using a paring knife from the kitchen to make my marks and knife walls !!! I'd love to win one of those !!!
I'd prefer a finger groove but I'd be happybwirgbeitger !!
Thank you for this opportunity to win this :)
I’m with you, a bit thinner is less clunky in the hand. Love the finger divot as well.
Been wanting to make one for a while now. Looks good
I like the finger notch, been planning to one day make one out of an old saw blade, but you know how "plans" go... I've even tried "Marking" my calendar! To no avail..
Like the one with the finger notch you made! Grate Chanel.
Nice looking blades, I would need to find so really wild grain!
I like the design with the finger notch also, amy have to make a couple. Nice instructional video
Great knives and cool to see the grain pop once they come out of the oil!
In your other video you indicated that the finger groove gives you a better feel and control. Would be great to find out and see what wood would fit best to make it pop. Thanks for all the great content and keep it up :-)
Thanks James, these kits look like a great way to go!
Good job. Love BLO/wax finishes.
I don’t have a making knife yet but have been wanting to make one. These look like a fun project
Awesome looking knives. I enjoy your work and teaching. Thanks for everything you do for the woodworking community.
Great video as always! Love the DIY tools and their implementation. Also appreciate the process of coming up with new projects, the design elements and unique characteristics. Keep up the great work and happy Mother's Day to your lady.
I'd love one of those marking knives!
They turned out great! The kits look like a fun little build
Thanks James, that has made the process look possible. I had no idea that Lignum Vitae was easy to work. Who knew? Very much enjoyed as always.
I prefer the straight edges on the blade rather than the curved. Thanks for the contest.
I have short fingers so the shorter blade probably works better. Also rounded handle fits better in the hand than. Most things with handles feel bulky in my hand and I'd had to adjust a few. I do live outside the US so the giveaway isn't necessary. I enjoyed the video and info given anyway. Making my own from basic material is on my bucket list.
I’ve been using the Swann Morton SM01 blades, yet as my skill improves, I find the beveled angle on the blade less accurate. I’m keen to try this knife as I think it will eliminate some of my marking errors due to compensating for the bevel. I’ve been buying my layout tools from Taylor Tools since I began woodworking. They have amazing customer service!
Looks like a great diy project!! Always like making my own tools!! So much more personal than buying somebody else thought of what’s right.
I'd love to try one with a finger notch. The rounded handle looks so ergonomic. Might try the taytools kit one day.
Ohhh, I think I have a scrap of purple heart lying around somewhere, these would make great knife scales for this!
Very Nice, love that grain of the live oak.
I have only used a straight style but would like to give the finger index style a try.
These are nice. I just use a small Stanley 10-598. These are a bit hard to find but work well. Also, we have knife laws in Australia which mean you get get into serious trouble if a police officer decides you are carrying offensive weapon. Folding knives are less likely to get you into trouble here.
I love using Marking knives. Using some saw blades from the operating room that they use for total knees. This would be much easier to make lol.
How cool of them and you! I like the finger notch with the complete round over handle. Thanks my friend
Those marking knives are quite nice. I’ve never used one and would love to win one.