Rest assured that no-one expects apologies for your perfectionism Sandy! LOL! If customers want instant gratification and next day deliveries then they need to go for a mass produced knife... there's hand-made and there's HANDCRAFTED, your knives and leatherwork are crafted with real soul and dedication Sandy. I feel very privileged to own and use one.
Dear Sandy - you are a great teacher! I really love your workshop videos. There are years of intense work conveying your skills condensed into only a few minutes of video. Loved it. Thank you so much. All the best from Switzerland, Rob
Hi Sandy I have resorted to this method in the past doing a number of jobs. It is the only way for best results., it has to be kept steady but cant be clamped in any way otherwise there is distortion. Its nice to see you doing this as the old tried and tested methods are still the best and achieve the best results. They are exhausting and time consuming but do achieve the best results.
Lots and lots of work,hand made jacklore.A labour of love for sure.lucky enough i have one of these works of art.every film makes me feel very special sandy. thanks for sharing!
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I learn so much from your videos - and to my ear the music I enjoy hearing is the sound of the sandpaper on the steel :)
Thanks so much for sharing Sandy, the quality and spirit of your work continues to be a major source of inspiration. I have been subbed to you for a while (different username) and your how to vids are a major part of why I got into knife making and started this channel. I refer to them frequently. Thanks a lot and best wishes to you and the family.
Another great video Sandy, I truly believe people do not know how much time and items go into one of your knifes, and your sheaths. It is and has been a real eye opener for me. I think I will leave the knife building to you mate, I don't think I could do it. You don't just build knives, you make art as well. Now I know how much went into my little WISP, thank you for so much for such little money. I just hope I get the chance for a WASP one day. Dave
Thanks Dave. It's easy to build a knife but perhaps not see easy if you want to do it well. I have always strived to improve where possible and the reault is that my knife making has improved over time. Sandy
soaking temperatures and times of particular steels are very important brother(, so many of todays super steels require so much babying in the heat treat stage), it helps in prevention of warping if you know well your start material, product knowledge.....the exact carbon and manganese ratio etc etc is so useful, but for beginners, and I cannot stress this enough, do NOT rush heat treat! So many people wreck perfectly good metal because they lack one thing.....knowledge.
Thanks Sandy. More ideas to improve my finish. Funnily enough I hand finish on a strip of corian so cutting a sanding block will be next. I like the idea of a small block as there's less chance of rocking and spoiling the grind lines. I started using a stress relief cycle two heat treats ago and have had less problems with warps.
hi sandy i apologise for calling you chris on one of your other videos as I've only just started using computers anyway I've been collecting old bowie knifes for over twenty years and to see you working on your blades is fantastic I'm now hooked you are a talented man also love your knifes hope i get a chance to own one a,t,b you yours stevie
Thank you for taking the time to make and post your videos ..I'm finding them tremendously helpful ! p's if you ever decide to take on a mature apprentice. ..😂 I make a mean mug of tea and am a superb sweeper- upperer! In all seriousness tho it's really enlightening to see just how much work goes into a quality knife, quite astonishing. .👍👍
Very interesting indeed. I wonder if your learning this by trail & error or have prior knowledge to this process. Always amazed at the time & effort you put in to each knife. Each are real gems. Thanks Sandy
Great stuff Sandy, you should talk to your mate LBcustom to get one of his sanding blocks. It's interesting to see how people do different things, I always take my blades up to 1200 grit by hand before heat treat, then start at 1000 after heat treat and go back to 1200, I also do the edge so the whole lot has a semi mirror finish...I go through a LOT of sandpaper though.
Like I said in your last video, where you made the sheath, the amount of time you put into each knife is phenomenal! I love your work, and would love to be a proud owner of "Jacklore" Classic, and a little Wasp. Could you please let us all know where you are now selling your knives? Thank you. Have a good one! :-) Kev B.
Another great vid, thank you english man ! You ve an old video in which you made a knife out of an old file, would you please give me the link i need to watch it again. Thank you
Ah well ... You have stuff on that will need coping with anyway , stuff that will take up any time you have spare. So, we'll have to cope. Any time you get spare will be needed for relaxing and 'head straightening destressing'. I'll just bombard you with question after annoying question and get proper snotty when you're too busy to reply . Take care ... all of you ... :)
Hi Sandy, genius as always - I appreciate you are busy but if you have a minute can you let me know where you purchased your Evenheat kiln - distributor - site? Many thanks Mic
Enjoyed that watch Sandy mate. Just out of interest...how many times have you sliced yourself while working on a knife? Can honestly say that blood, sweat and a bit more goes into your knives! Best wishes - Steve
Hello Sandy,nice video, drives me mad at the moment with comments and messages, do people no longer know how to be polite, if I dont get a polite message or email with please and thankyou I just delete it.(or tell them to fu*k off, Ha Ha)
This video makes me think your mum had an idea of what was to come when she named you Sandy. The hand sanding is always the worst part. Going to bed with cramped fingers...
Well I don't mind telling you direct. I had a brain tumour. It paralyzed my face. This meant I could not blink my left eye, then my vision began to degrade in that eye and I now have poor sight in one eye. So they put a gold weight in my eye so that it would help it to close when I go to sleep at night and hopefully preserve what sight I have left in that eye. That is what the lump is. It is a gold weight! So now Ashton you know all about me...Almost!
Your skills you have developed over the past few years never cease to amaze me Sandy.
Rest assured that no-one expects apologies for your perfectionism Sandy! LOL! If customers want instant gratification and next day deliveries then they need to go for a mass produced knife... there's hand-made and there's HANDCRAFTED, your knives and leatherwork are crafted with real soul and dedication Sandy. I feel very privileged to own and use one.
Thankyou Peter:)
A craftsman and a perfectionist. I salute you my friend.
Noel
A true craftsman a man who takes pride in his work I love your videos
Thank you Sandy - really appreciate you getting back to me so soon and on a Sunday. In your debt! Best Mic
Dear Sandy - you are a great teacher! I really love your workshop videos. There are years of intense work conveying your skills condensed into only a few minutes of video. Loved it. Thank you so much. All the best from Switzerland, Rob
Thankyou Rob. Still learning now even after a few years.
Hi Sandy I have resorted to this method in the past doing a number of jobs. It is the only way for best results., it has to be kept steady but cant be clamped in any way otherwise there is distortion. Its nice to see you doing this as the old tried and tested methods are still the best and achieve the best results. They are exhausting and time consuming but do achieve the best results.
Lots and lots of work,hand made jacklore.A labour of love for sure.lucky enough i have one of these works of art.every film makes me feel very special sandy.
thanks for sharing!
Thanks Wayne:)
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I learn so much from your videos - and to my ear the music I enjoy hearing is the sound of the sandpaper on the steel :)
Thanks so much for sharing Sandy, the quality and spirit of your work continues to be a major source of inspiration. I have been subbed to you for a while (different username) and your how to vids are a major part of why I got into knife making and started this channel. I refer to them frequently. Thanks a lot and best wishes to you and the family.
Great help many thanks as I'm only a newborn to this intriguing hobby.
Your welcome
had to pump up the volume on that video sandy , brilliant 👏👏👍
Another great video Sandy, I truly believe people do not know how much time and items go into one of your knifes, and your sheaths. It is and has been a real eye opener for me. I think I will leave the knife building to you mate, I don't think I could do it. You don't just build knives, you make art as well. Now I know how much went into my little WISP, thank you for so much for such little money. I just hope I get the chance for a WASP one day.
Dave
Thanks Dave. It's easy to build a knife but perhaps not see easy if you want to do it well. I have always strived to improve where possible and the reault is that my knife making has improved over time.
Sandy
Sandy you build the best knifes so very well mate, that's the thing with a Jacklore, Quality not quantity.
Dave
soaking temperatures and times of particular steels are very important brother(, so many of todays super steels require so much babying in the heat treat stage), it helps in prevention of warping if you know well your start material, product knowledge.....the exact carbon and manganese ratio etc etc is so useful, but for beginners, and I cannot stress this enough, do NOT rush heat treat! So many people wreck perfectly good metal because they lack one thing.....knowledge.
Greetings from the states Sandy! Good tutorial as always. Well made video and well explained. Hope Mrs. Jacklore is doing well.
Morning Sir another lovely video keep up the good work
Thanks Sandy. More ideas to improve my finish. Funnily enough I hand finish on a strip of corian so cutting a sanding block will be next. I like the idea of a small block as there's less chance of rocking and spoiling the grind lines. I started using a stress relief cycle two heat treats ago and have had less problems with warps.
Mother great lesson! Thanks for sharing.
this will help me out on my first few knives thanks mate
Great job. Congratulations.
hi sandy i apologise for calling you chris on one of your other videos as I've only just started using computers anyway I've been collecting old bowie knifes for over twenty years and to see you working on your blades is fantastic I'm now hooked you are a talented man also love your knifes hope i get a chance to own one a,t,b you yours stevie
Thank you for taking the time to make and post your videos ..I'm finding them tremendously helpful !
p's if you ever decide to take on a mature apprentice. ..😂
I make a mean mug of tea and am a superb sweeper- upperer!
In all seriousness tho it's really enlightening to see just how much work goes into a quality knife, quite astonishing. .👍👍
Awsome video Sandy great tips
You make it so easy!
Very interesting indeed. I wonder if your learning this by trail & error or have prior knowledge to this process. Always amazed at the time & effort you put in to each knife. Each are real gems. Thanks Sandy
To be honest Andy it's a bit of both:)
Spot on Sandy some useful tips to use, atb.
Great stuff Sandy, you should talk to your mate LBcustom to get one of his sanding blocks.
It's interesting to see how people do different things, I always take my blades up to 1200 grit by hand before heat treat, then start at 1000 after heat treat and go back to 1200, I also do the edge so the whole lot has a semi mirror finish...I go through a LOT of sandpaper though.
Truely inspirational
Fantastic as usual Sandy! A master at work. Out of interest can you tell me the piece of music at the 15 minute mark. I love it!
Great tip
Like I said in your last video, where you made the sheath, the amount of time you put into each knife is phenomenal! I love your work, and would love to be a proud owner of "Jacklore" Classic, and a little Wasp.
Could you please let us all know where you are now selling your knives? Thank you.
Have a good one! :-) Kev B.
I thought it was Keith Flint for a minute there Sandy ;)
Hhaaa haa yes I had to google him and see what you mean :)
VanSolo lol
Thanks sandy. As a matter of interest, how much does one of your knives go for??They are amazing. Cheers, val in south africa
"so if anyone fancies making knives and making some quick money,,they got another thing coming,." yep!! Jack Law laying it down haha!!!
Wessex Blades&Bushcraft gotta do it for the love :-)
Thank you!
Another great vid, thank you english man ! You ve an old video in which you made a knife out of an old file, would you please give me the link i need to watch it again. Thank you
You keep uploading and we will come and watch them ...
No more vids on this channel for a while now Will. I got to crack on and make some money otherwise there will be no food in the cupboards. :)
Ah well ... You have stuff on that will need coping with anyway , stuff that will take up any time you have spare. So, we'll have to cope. Any time you get spare will be needed for relaxing and 'head straightening destressing'. I'll just bombard you with question after annoying question and get proper snotty when you're too busy to reply . Take care ... all of you ... :)
Hope it was 'lunchtime' half way then ready for the other side Sandy!
atvb t ..
Hi Sandy, genius as always - I appreciate you are busy but if you have a minute can you let me know where you purchased your Evenheat kiln - distributor - site? Many thanks Mic
Hi Mic,
I had to import it from the states. USA knife maker is where I purchased it. It cost me over £200 on import duty though.
never tried it like that before may have that a go next knife
Enjoyed that Sandy. Have you worked out how much each knife costs you in ancillary materials such as lubricants and abrasives?
To be honest Bill I haven't, but I would say the abrasives don't add to much to the overheads.
Great video, I am in the UK and would like my own logo stamp made, can you let me know where I can get my own stamp made please? Regards
Really good video sandy atb scott
Enjoyed that watch Sandy mate. Just out of interest...how many times have you sliced yourself while working on a knife? Can honestly say that blood, sweat and a bit more goes into your knives! Best wishes - Steve
if you hand rubbed a spot were you drilled a hole it gives it a cool look in my opinion
Corian wasn't easy to find but I finally have a couple pieces coming in the post.
Great video! But why did you switch to stamping your logo?
It's quicker and guaranteed permanent.
Cheers for that
Least favorite part of knife making for me is sanding the blade.
Also this method wears your fingers away and now I have lots of pain in fingers and hands . but it was worth it lol.
what angle degree is that
Please and thankyou would not go amiss!!
Hello Sandy,nice video,
drives me mad at the moment with comments and messages,
do people no longer know how to be polite,
if I dont get a polite message or email with please and thankyou I just delete it.(or tell them to fu*k off, Ha Ha)
Hi Jason, my thoughts too. What happened to good old fashioned manners.
boom,,,,and the Jack Hammer comes down.....
LOL
This video makes me think your mum had an idea of what was to come when she named you Sandy. The hand sanding is always the worst part. Going to bed with cramped fingers...
Wat happened to his eye
Well I don't mind telling you direct. I had a brain tumour. It paralyzed my face. This meant I could not blink my left eye, then my vision began to degrade in that eye and I now have poor sight in one eye. So they put a gold weight in my eye so that it would help it to close when I go to sleep at night and hopefully preserve what sight I have left in that eye. That is what the lump is. It is a gold weight! So now Ashton you know all about me...Almost!
why just don't you do one motion back to tip...alto less work an makes a more even finish
I do towards the end. Going one way all the time will take you forever and the final finish is no better