FREE Guard Tutorial: Hidden Tang Knife Build

This is an in depth look at my process for fitting simple guards or bolsters on hidden tang blades.
My goal is a high level of fit and finish in a practical setting. By that I mean I need to complete the project in a reasonable amount of time, with accessible tools.
Like most of you, I don't have a milling machine in my shop, so the fitting process must be possible with basic tools. The most expensive tools I use are a belt grinder and drill press, something that can be obtained fairly inexpensively, but a hand drill can be used if care is taken.
DISCLAIMER: Using equipment and tools and building knives can be dangerous. Proceed with caution, at your own risk.
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[@jamesharmon3827]

You can get an XY axis vise fairly cheaply . Harbor freight has one. But you need to do a bit of refining to get it to run tightly

[@flyphishr]

Been making knives for fives years and this will help me do my first hidden tang??

[@michaelmorrison4843]

Very detailed info in fitting the guard to the tang/ricasso! Great job! 🤔👍

[@peterskey8155]

Very informative, thankyou

[@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648]

Another trick for filing the guard is to clamp it in your file guide. That way you know you're square and flat.

[@Frank-y7t]

Thank you for the education

[@theriversexperience9383]

I know that these long form informational videos don't make us a bunch of that Viral Video money. But, it's nice to see other guys on here doing them. Great video man.

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks man

[@VirginiaBronson]

I really enjoy this longer, detailed video. Thank you!

[@RedBeardOps]

Solid!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks man!

[@Devonleys]

very helpful video, now I'm going to go see if I remember it all. Thank you

[@dominicdwk]

Have you seen a Kydex sheath made for a knife with a single guard?

[@FireCreekForge]

Yes I believe so

[@ResaJo1]

Great tips & tricks!❤

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Very good video on guard fit up with minimal tools. Thanks! Also do you ever do hot fit ups? If so can we expect a video at some point?

[@insertnamehere2521]

Yay #1

[@dominicdwk]

What width and thickness of the brass stock you used?

[@FireCreekForge]

I believe this was 3/16"x1"

[@TalRohan]

excellent stuff thankyou, I just recently started making the odd knife again so brushing up by watching your videos is a great help
Thanks for sharing

[@DeeJayEll]

This video was a MASSIVE help. Thank you. 👍

[@chewyakarieckenicholas6049]

Thanks for letting us see your progress on fitment of your guard and tang very good video and information

[@danielwainwright7113]

That’s was a great vid mate. Guard and bolster fit up is a tricky thing to get right and I really struggle so I’ve watched as many vids about is as I can find. Thanks!

[@DebakulumToughguts]

👍 für den Algorithmus

[@jeremiahthomas9744]

Awesome video! Definitely needed those tips! Thank you for the content!

[@michaellutke654]

Great info really helpful. Thank you

[@brysonalden5414]

Thanks for sharing your process; this should become known as the "one-stop-shop" video for fitting guards, as you covered pretty much everything anyone making hidden tang knives needs to know on the subject. I especially appreciate your side note on choosing the right brass, it does make a difference!

[@FireCreekForge]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@SilverbackBazz]

Thanks ,great tutorial, nice presentation.

[@renepicard8113]

Thanks champ great advice

[@hulkthedane7542]

👍. Interesting as always. 👍

[@jeffreygarey6185]

I love the precision fancy ghetto pipe. It’s fire,( no pun intended)🤗😁🤗

[@rescd3336]

Great pace to the video and great information.

[@leencand]

Long.

[@jamieskok514]

*Promosm* 😊

[@kevinpayne5588]

Much appreciated! I've been messing around with knife making fir a year now, wish I'd seen this video a year ago! Very straight forward and easy to follow.

[@GodseyKnives]

Great video,

[@andrewneilson227]

Extremely helpful and informative video!!

[@sjohnson4882]

Thanks

[@FireCreekForge]

Thanks for watching!

[@trainwon5699]

Great job! thanks