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Glad your knife took well! That’s one of the major advantages of a well tempered carbon steel blade is that can always be repaired. That is a great idea, I think that will be my next video. I get questions often about sharpening and I think I could put out a better video than the first one I did. Thanks Daryl!

@@MarsFireForge Your previous videos were good, and I learnt a lot. My problem is that my sharpening is a bit hit and miss. Sometimes the knife is razor sharp, and sometimes struggles to cut orange peel. I suspect that I'm not stropping it at a great enough angle, as I have been told not to do so on straight bevels because overstropping can dull the knife, especially if you don't get the angle right. I think I have a subconcious habit of stopping short of stropping the edge and removing the burr.

Actually that’s exactly what I was going to say may be the problem. I had a FAlkniven and I could never seem to get it sharp, until I just stropped a little steeper and realized I’d just been polishing the blade not stropping the edge! I’ll do another sharpening video, though, I think I can make it better and also get some better camera angles with my tripod.

@@MarsFireForge Great, thanks.

Thanks Anton, happy New Year to you also. Glad you like it! It’s a little different than I’m used to, but certainly offers a lot of utility and he will be happy with that orange handle the first time he sets it down in the woods and forgets where it was!

@@LKS-1976 awesome! I think I have a review of yours not yet published I’m going to look into my footage. Thanks for the comment!

@MarsFireForge yes sir!

@@FullofEyes we have a winner!!!!!

Thank you! I appreciate you watching the video and chiming in on the comments. I love these little knives, they go anywhere and are that last companion when all the other gear has to be shed.

Thanks so much for watching Anton! (I’m guessing that is your name from what I can remember of Russian) glad you enjoyed it and the sheath! These ones are a bit more work, but very satisfying to complete.

@@MarsFireForge да, всё правильно, меня так зовут!

Hahaha some indoor bushcraft! Maybe I would have but that Christmas tree was expensive!

You're a lucky guy. I love the knife I bought from Sean.

Finished your sheath last night! Won’t be long now.

@@darylbrenton4839 oh yeah!

@@MarsFireForge holy mackerel!

Thanks so much, I’m glad you appreciate that extra bit. When I first started out in 2008 my mentor taught me to forge it that way, but it wasn’t until years and years later that I realized the performance difference it makes. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

@@LKS-1976 that’s the one!

@MarsFireForge oh yeah!!!

Lighten up Francis. I carry it AND my glock.

@LKS-1976 nice :0

@@mathews749 absolutely, this is one I’m shipping off to a customer shortly, called the BlackBird Bowie and runs $250. All hand made, in fact check out my channel and you’ll see a video of it being made. You can see more cool stuff at marsfireforge.com or get in contact with me at marsfireforge@gmail.com. Thanks for watching!!

@@АнтонВоробьев-с8е Hey! I spent a few years learning Russian on duo lingo and I actually know a little bit of what you’re saying here! I can read “hello Sean, and then please…and possibly that your name is Mark, haha I’m going to translate this and get back to you! Oh and I think I see “nosh” which I’m pretty sure is knife. Thanks for your response!

@@АнтонВоробьев-с8е Большое спасибо за комментарий, для меня большая честь, что мое видео смотрят по всему миру, в том числе в России! Я какое-то время занимался изучением русского языка в свободное время, мне очень нравятся язык и культура. Что касается моих ножей, они изготовлены из углеродистой стали марки 1095, и я беру сталь из разных источников: Amazon, Jantz Supply, Texas Knifemaking Supplies, Old Town Cutlery. Также мне очень повезло с использованием листовых рессор. Спасибо за ваш пост!"

@@MarsFireForge вот это да! Какая неожиданность! Приятно удивлён! Спасибо, что ответил, Шон!

@@MarsFireForge кроме того, что я смотрю твои видео, я ещё и подписан на твой канал!

@@MarsFireForge Шон, а с порошковыми сталями работаешь?

@@darylbrenton4839 thanks Daryl! Yes it’s my tradition to use the knife I’ve made to make the sheath, it’s also a good low-impact test run for the knife. That leatherman I’ve had for 14 years and I pretty much can’t exist without it. It’s so helpful for the process. Thanks for watching!

Thanks! That one is a great EDC with the trip point and overall size. I love these sheaths they just look so good and unique when they’re all done, they really stand out.

@MarsFireForge absolutely agreed

@MarsFireForge I wouldn't mind the blade you are making me to have that sheath for left hip carry. Lol

@@LKS-1976 sure! send me an email and we can talk about price change to reflect that.

@MarsFireForge already did

Thanks! One of the reasons I love leather work (as you can tell in the video) is because you can do it inside and around the family without too much inconvenience. Even during a movie you can still be accomplishing something! Thanks for engaging with the video!

@@LKS-1976 so glad you ordered one, making them is my favorite thing to do

@MarsFireForge indeed and you're great at it.

Thanks! I love that box! It’s just one they had at Harbor Freight! Less than $100!! It was being displayed but I’m sure they’d know what you were talking about if you asked them.

@@MarsFireForge Got it! Harbor freight: WINDSOR DESIGN 8 Drawer Wood Tool Chest Found it, thank you!

@@LKS-1976 thanks! That means a lot coming from a leather guy! I’ve been selling these for 250 (sheath included) and I could probably get you one before Christmas. Have one order and two pending order (people who will order but haven’t put in a deposit yet). Shoot me an email at marsfireforge@gmail.com and we can discuss, I’d love to get you one!

@MarsFireForge ok. Cool. I'll work on it.

@@LKS-1976 I currently have one of these with a black oak handle and leather belt sheath in stock for 250 www.marsfireforge.com/ Email me at marsfireforge@gmail.com if you’re interested, I can work with you on the price if you need.

@@seth_ocaster thanks, Seth, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and like the knife. Nice Millennium Falcon avatar, I love that ship. That and the Slave 1 are my top.

@@nikildhumal9384 thanks for the comment! Could you send a link for me to check out that knife?

@@jmbstudio6873 Thank you! I’ve been doing it 16 years but never shared or demonstrated my process much, I’m glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, it means a lot!

@@michaelritter2180 HAHAHA! Thank you! And, that’s authentic, I do that all the time, not just for the camera! I appreciate the comment and subscription, Michael.

@@darylbrenton4839 hahaha it’s actually a difficult technique to get that thing lit without burning myself, but it’s a bunch of fun. Yeah I don’t have many tools and only recently got the belt grinder, but you REALLY want to see a guy who does stunning work with minimal tools it’s Slovik Telly. He makes immaculate and extremely complex knives with shear virtue, and very few tools. At least his old stuff I’m not sure if he’s upgraded his shop recently.

ruclips.net/video/XwxfTM-JWJs/видео.htmlsi=jdIbaGUHYjhs9GU1 here is one of his builds

I’m really pleased you like it! The ultimate satisfaction for me is when someone loves the blade and uses it all the time. This one should serve you admirably!

@@MarsFireForge I bought the black handled mini-Accipiter from Sean's video, and its the same. It is better than the video makes it out to be. I use it as my utility knife at work and home, and it doubles as a fidget spinner, because it feels so good in my hand as I spin it from forward to reverse grip. That's why I have a few nicks in my study desk now.

@@kennethomeara9848 you know I really should! I fact I’ve been meaning to get a design I have put onto a stamp, just haven’t done it yet. I’ve marked my blades in various ways over the years but never found one I really liked. Thanks for watching!

@@MarsFireForge Yeah, I searched mine for a touchmark, but couldn't find one. You really should.

Che bello che apprezzi il coltello! Sono contento che ti sia piaciuto il video!

Thanks David! This is one of my “old” videos so my methods of reviewing I think are a bit better now, but I’m so glad you watched this because this is one of my favorite blades I’ve made! I’d be happy to make something custom for you sometime just send me an email at marsfireforge@gmail.com and check out the website marsfireforge.com to see more good stuff too!

Thanks for watching and for the question! I could do that for you for about $350. Feel free to give me an email at marsfireforge@gmail.com if you have any specific questions.

@@darylbrenton4839 Thanks Daryl! SO glad it got down there and is serving you well! I love knowing that something that was born in my forge is now serving in Australia, that’s awesome. In fact, though I’ve had military/ govt guys take my knives overseas, you’re the first person to have bought a knife overseas so that’s pretty cool!

@@MarsFireForge I'm glad its down here too.

Hey it arrived, awesome!! I’m so glad it wasn’t one of things where it just looked good on camera but failed in real life, what a disappointment that would be. I love the model you bought , considered it being my edc for a while, hope it serves well!

@@MarsFireForge I'm glad you didn't keep it. This is the perfect size for a utility knife, and this one is so versatile. It shaves hardwood curls so fine, that I didn't believe my eyes at first, and then it can rip out big chunks as well. I love it.

Thanks! I always try to make these both informative and entertaining.

@@BCD2024 thanks for watching! I’ve seen various guys use those pocket sheaths and this is my first one. I really like the speed and utility of using it.

@@RamonMarais-k2k Hey Ramon, glad you liked the knife! Yeah when I rewatch these after I make them I notice I use the same words over and over, especially “super”. Funny what you notice when you see yourself on camera. Thanks for engaging with the video!

@@BadlandsRifleman thanks! Really glad you like it, it was a fun project for sure. I didn’t even know this knife was so often used by electricians but I’m realizing there is a decent demand for it! Thanks for the comment

Yes, some knives can be used for almost anything, like the Accipiter. Others, either due to size or shape, are very specialised but they do the job well. Otherwise, one design would fit all uses. This is like a cross between the Sheepsfoot knife and a recurve, with double the power for cutting with the tip.

@@darylbrenton4839 yes actually I’d really like to make a sheep’s foot or seax version of this, that would be awesome!

@@darylbrenton4839 yeah that’s the exact thing, I’m glad you’ve got it! I’m saying this is an apple, this is a pear, I think the pear is better, here’s why.

@@MarsFireForge I watched this again, its better than I remembered. You could start out saying that you will be comparing apples and pears if you do another comparison video. Also, is that thick piece of foam rubber you used to sharpen your beater knife the one you use to put the initial convex grind on your knives?

@@darylbrenton4839 yeah if I do another I might say something up front like that. Yes that piece of foam rubber is what I use to refine my convex edge after I put it on with the belt sander. I have a video I’m making of an entire knife build so you will see it briefly then!

@@MarsFireForge Great, I'm looking forward to that.

@@The_Watchful_Eyes thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@@darylbrenton4839 yeah I was even thinking of reposting this video since I think it’s a great one, but didn’t get as many views as my new ones!

@@MarsFireForge Perhaps you could re-edit it, maybe with something added. It really is a great video, and the one that made me realise just how good you designs are.

@@geneshin7031 Hahaha What’s more ancient than noodles?! lol. Thank you, I absolutely need to do that, in fact I wrote a note for myself to add that to the site. Thanks so much for engaging with the video and the website!

@@darylbrenton4839 I agree 100%! I’ve heard some people say convex is hard to sharpen, but it’s just objectively not. You can be less precise with sharpening convex and still do it right.

@@MarsFireForge A good thing for those of us who are not androids or cyborgs.