Woodworkers marking knife

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2019
  • The woodworkers marking knife or striking knife is a traditional tool for laying out lines that need to be sawn or chiseled. The knife line is much more accurate than a pencil line. The reverse end of this knife forms an awl point used for other marking and layout purposes.
    Thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in Southern Colorado.
    If you would like to take a more active role in the production of these videos, you may provide financial support through one of the two links below.
    www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge
    Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon
    / blackbearforge
    I have set up a Facebook group just for my RUclips channel.
    If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos
    This is the place to do that
    / 101400907400310
    Find my shop on line at:
    www.blackbearforge.com
    www.blackbearforge.etsy.com
    / blackbearforge
    / black-bear-forge-20986...
    If you have something you want to send my way you may do so at:
    Black Bear Forge
    P.O. Box 4
    Beulah, CO 81023
    The following list provides just a few resources to help you find supplies and equipment for blacksmithing.
    CPO Outlet www.anrdoezrs.net/click-885600...
    Milwaukee power tools www.kqzyfj.com/click-8856008-1...
    www.saymakhammers.com/
    www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/
    www.piehtoolco.com/
    www.centaurforge.com/
    www.blacksmithsdepot.com/
    www.blacksmithbolt.com/
    www.oldworldanvils.com/
    www.nimbaanvils.com/
    www.abana.org/
    www.mcmaster.com
    kensironstore.com/
    Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.

Комментарии • 114

  • @tkjazzer
    @tkjazzer 5 лет назад

    Anvil sounds so good. No pain in my ears. I could get in to blacksmithing if I could deaden an anvil like yours

  • @stevenjohnson2273
    @stevenjohnson2273 5 лет назад +1

    I like Paul Sellers channel. He tends to put me to sleep with his soft spoken easy going style.

  • @havokca
    @havokca 5 лет назад

    +1 for Paul Sellers. I tend to watch both of your channels a fair bit.

  • @bunyanforgings7849
    @bunyanforgings7849 5 лет назад +9

    You know? I've been woodworking for decades now. I have been aware of scratch awls and striking knives for years, but this is the first intelligent and coherent explanation I've heard for using one. Now I will have to try one out. I never stop learning something. You da man!

  • @steelpennyforge5152
    @steelpennyforge5152 5 лет назад

    I don't do any woodworking but I have several friends who do.....this looks like a good barter item)) Thanks for the great video!

  • @holo379
    @holo379 5 лет назад +6

    Oh man do I love that solid anvil.

    • @bobbg9041
      @bobbg9041 3 года назад

      Yes thats a monster. It didn't even budge.
      A railroad track chunk isn't bad but thats really nice.

  • @johndilsaver8409
    @johndilsaver8409 5 лет назад +1

    I was aware of the striking knife, but don't have one. Yet. Excellent, thanks!

  • @nicolaasporter3215
    @nicolaasporter3215 5 лет назад +2

    Fun to see you with a wood working backdrop.

  • @k00lice58
    @k00lice58 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад +3

      You are welcome

    • @alexfullmer4707
      @alexfullmer4707 5 лет назад

      @@BlackBearForge could a man use a broken drill bit to make something like this?

  • @3870TheDad
    @3870TheDad 5 лет назад +1

    Wish I had known about these Wood-Workers Marking Knives a long time ago. My Farmer Farther-in-law was a serious hobbiest, woodworker that would have loved a left-hand knife.

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 3 года назад +1

    I worked in a machine shop. I spent 8 hours a day with a 4" angle grinder, when I sharpen my mower blades I use it becuse i can freehand 2 stright edges.
    I'll put a nice 45 edge down each side of the blade, sometimes ill do it on the mower. I know i should balance it but I'm pretty much right on the money most the time. Plus on a signal piston motor I dont think its doing any more damage to the crank the pistons doing anyway.

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 4 года назад +1

    I was researching marking knives and I found your channel. And I'm sure glad I did because I have never seen this type with a combination of an awl and marking blade. I have 3 drawers of pen blanks in every species you can think of. I paid near to nothing for them so I figured I could use them to make a few handy tools to sell and give away as gifts to my family of woodworkers. I love your shop and all of the tools hanging on the walls. I have a love of old tools and vehicles and it is my dream to purchase an old Macgregor or a Parks bandsaw. I don't know how much one weighs, but I know I will have to either reinforce the floor or cut a section of the floor away and pour a cement pad. I just love the weigh a simple tool can look beautiful! They put so much work into iron tools back then. Like the wheels on a Parks bandsaw, or all of the extra iron-work they put into a Singer Sewing Machine. Well, I'm going to watch more of your videos. Thank you for making this style of a hand tool.

  • @KevinSmith-gh5ze
    @KevinSmith-gh5ze 5 лет назад +1

    I really like the spear point knife in the middle with a twist!

  • @thetradesman7478
    @thetradesman7478 5 лет назад +1

    Another great video. Thank you for your video's Sir.

  • @ghostforge3303
    @ghostforge3303 5 лет назад

    another great tool as always!

  • @grantoyamaha
    @grantoyamaha 5 лет назад +1

    Love your vids John , u r a master .

  • @charlesdanger23
    @charlesdanger23 5 лет назад +1

    The lighting of the shop shots looks great! I know that's not the point of the video but I just really appreciated it. Thanks

  • @grandadz_forge
    @grandadz_forge 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this. Simple but useful. Would make an amazing gift for a few folks i know

  • @TomokosEnterprize
    @TomokosEnterprize 5 лет назад +1

    Love your wood working area my friend. Quite the different space than the forge for sure. I love to make tools. They are all so satisfying to work with.

  • @adampablodayc
    @adampablodayc 5 лет назад +1

    Crucial tool.Your vids are theraputic.I now have a monitor for the shop ,so i can bring you into the shop, on a bigger screen.

  • @random40s
    @random40s 5 лет назад +1

    That's a cool little knife. Never seen one of those before, but it makes total sense. I'll definitely be forging a few of those. Thanks for the great videos as always! 👍

  • @saartal4524
    @saartal4524 5 лет назад +2

    Nice!!! I made myself one and I highly recommend!

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! I’ve recently made a few ice pick/ scratch awls out of Ford pushrods. I like making those tools. Thank you for the subject!!!

  • @TheRustyGarageandHomestead
    @TheRustyGarageandHomestead 5 лет назад +1

    Awsome video John. I havent seen one of those before. Definitely has a good pur6in the shop

  • @jackreeves3001
    @jackreeves3001 5 лет назад +1

    Super good video. I love your wood shop. Blacksmithing and woodworking, the best of both worlds.

  • @tonysimpson5885
    @tonysimpson5885 5 лет назад +1

    great video sir!

  • @floydlivingston8205
    @floydlivingston8205 5 лет назад +1

    Your teaching is great thank you for sharing your experience

  • @JacobvsRex
    @JacobvsRex 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent! Been thinking of making one, one of the only if not the only comprehensive explanations I’ve seen!

  • @willlothridge3197
    @willlothridge3197 5 лет назад +1

    Made one for my brother in law a week ago. Really a great project

  • @hannemannironworks1651
    @hannemannironworks1651 5 лет назад

    Very cool little tool John! I hadn’t heard of these before and will make myself one!

  • @jeremystuck4775
    @jeremystuck4775 5 лет назад +1

    I've been watching for a while now, but have never commented before. I have enjoyed your lessons and I am learning a lot from you! I particularly like the close-up camera shots you used in this one. Good job!

  • @ericericson192
    @ericericson192 2 года назад +1

    I always make the awl end square (about 3/16 tapering to 1/8 at the point) It fishtails into the blade which usually ends up about an inch wide tapering to 1/8th in thick and 1 1/4inches long they are ground like a double bevel skew chisel. I file it just enough to get rid of the sharp edges. The local woodworkers say they work better than anything they can buy.

  • @danpar1184
    @danpar1184 5 лет назад +1

    Great tool, John. I'm going to teach my class to make this.

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 5 лет назад +1

    And O, btw. Great job on the wing dividers!!! I’m going to attempt to make a set...! Key word, try!!!😂😂

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 5 лет назад +1

    As a new woodworker I bought a spear point marking knife (I didn't even realise that there are left and right handed ones) and love it. It probably helps that I'm ambidextrous so I'd probably really struggle with one intended for left or right handed!!! LOL
    At the moment I'm watching almost every one of your projects and thinking that I need to make one for myself!!! Stop making great tool idea's! 😋 Definitely got to make my own marking knife 😊

  • @thuss5162
    @thuss5162 3 года назад

    Other then keeping the edge . To me what makes the difference between good and Great is will it stay in your pocket ! No good if I have to look for it. Nice work always enjoy your presentation.

  • @brettsayers7768
    @brettsayers7768 5 лет назад +2

    I own a brought marking knife, i don't use it a whole lot. If i made my own, i'm sure i would use it more often. Great video John, thanks for sharing.

  • @amgironworks9091
    @amgironworks9091 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the tips. This will definitely help when I make my next kiradashi.

  • @oscara.8176
    @oscara.8176 5 лет назад

    Thanks sir.

  • @petepeterson4540
    @petepeterson4540 5 лет назад

    thank you

  • @jetblackstar
    @jetblackstar 5 лет назад

    Hmm awesome idea. Both for my woodworking and I suspect great for my leather work too.
    Also also thanks loads for the slightly different differential hardening tip. I prefer to use an oven but hasn't realised you could achieve different tempers by selectively hardening. Quite simple really when you realise. Thanks
    Really enjoying your video production style at the moment too.

  • @plusdier
    @plusdier 5 лет назад +1

    merci encore pour cette bonne vidéo
    meilleurs voeux pour 2019
    Didier France

  • @emmengel
    @emmengel 5 лет назад +1

    Well thank you John, now you can tell everybody that you have made a knife and, I used one years ago and I always called it a cabinet installers awl

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      I have made lots of knives over the years. I'm just no that good compared to so many others, so it isn't the focus for the channel. This would be the third made for a video.

  • @1averageamerican
    @1averageamerican 5 лет назад +1

    Great camera angles! Thanks John. My brother is a wood worker. I will be making one of these for him.

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211 5 лет назад

    Good job brother john. since i'm primarily a woodworker, i have 2-3 marking knives... ALL made from knives that had broken blades and of course with ready made handles.

  • @hosiercraft9675
    @hosiercraft9675 5 лет назад +1

    I actually get a good steel for this project often. Like to let you know, the package I'm trying to send you is delayed again. Wanted to get it to you Christmas. Just got a house with 15 acres. 6 tiled farm, 3 hard wood 3 pasture and brick House. Moving out of City. Now I can build a real smithy. And I'll have to break my package down. It weighs more then my anvil. And my wife doesn't approve that shipping cost lol. Do I'd say another 90 days. Love the videos. Always inspiring. Always educational. God bless you and yours.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the update. Don't stress about it, shipping can be expensive.

  • @dalekidd420
    @dalekidd420 5 лет назад +7

    Very interesting. I have seen striking knives previously, but never gave them much thought. The Japanese version, the kiridashi, seems to currently be more in vogue among knifemakers, and I have seen several of those made in RUclips videos over the past few years, but this is the first time I recall seeing anyone show the making of the traditional western-style striking knife.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад +4

      Its not often I can come up with an original idea.

    • @Luis-eu2ow
      @Luis-eu2ow 5 лет назад +1

      ​@@BlackBearForge Though you don't give yourself enough credit. Even if the ideas aren't always original the way you present them is.
      I have learned more from your channel than any other channel on RUclips. You keep trying new things and explaining them in an easy to understand way. You help us explore and grow to do bigger better and greater things! (edit) That and you show your humanity, instead of being perfect you show how to fix the screwups and make due with what you've got.
      Keep being awesome!!

  • @manga12
    @manga12 5 лет назад

    one downside though with a knife mark is that you cant erase it like a pencil line, but a tool for etching lines is still used, and has its place, and is desired especially if you are carving.

  • @yamahabiker1937
    @yamahabiker1937 2 года назад

    Look out, folks! He's goin' octagon......Let's get ready to ruuuuuumble!! LOL ( I know, but couldn't resist ).

  • @AlbiesProductsOnline
    @AlbiesProductsOnline 5 лет назад +1

    Great idea having both the awl and knife in one I am definitely making one. I have heard that heating up the oil will actually give you a more severe quench and will cool the steel more quickly will that make cracking more likely than cool oil

  • @Loan--Wolf
    @Loan--Wolf 5 лет назад

    i watched his tutorial on a workbench he definitely knows his stuff

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      If I ever get more serious about woodworking i will probably sign up for his online class.

  • @davidstevens5908
    @davidstevens5908 3 года назад

    I lost one I bought, need to make one.

  • @kambranictay1
    @kambranictay1 5 лет назад +1

    Great tool. I will make one because I have troubles at times starting out my hand saw. Thanks for this John. Nice how 2 trades come together and to be able to see how. 👍🏼

  • @luukderksen8810
    @luukderksen8810 5 лет назад

    Level up on the editing skills!

  • @jjppres
    @jjppres 5 лет назад +1

    Another great video John. Thanks for teaching me a knew knife. I currently use a kiridhasi as my marking knife. Very simular but know I'll be trying a few of these. Oh by the way I noticed on the video that you wooden tool cabinet still doesn't have the new handles on it. I know your a busy guy but that cabinet would look really sharp with that assortment of handles on it.

  • @stanervin6108
    @stanervin6108 5 лет назад

    Noice! 🐾🔥⚒

  • @CockatoobirdmanBill
    @CockatoobirdmanBill 5 лет назад

    John if when you hot cut for the angle if you made two cuts you can make it a left and right handed knife, I myself don’t like the two ended tool if I am using the scribe I must have a very sharp knife pointing at me? And in the tool box Drawers when you reach fi it there will be a sharp end pointing at you. If on the other hand you make two tools you will have more time at the anvil (practice) and you will have two pieces of (art) tools to show off. Thanks for all your time and tips. Be well and be safe

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      This was based on the old style tool. But most newer ones are single ended.

  • @shawnwaldrop4462
    @shawnwaldrop4462 2 года назад

    Colloquially known as the "widow maker" marking knife.

  • @chrismallory8292
    @chrismallory8292 3 года назад

    Can you forge weld stainless steel to a piece of door spring steel for decorative purposes? I’m curious if they will.

  • @jimhumphrey
    @jimhumphrey 5 лет назад +3

    Sometimes you really make me feel lazy. I would go straight to the belt grinder! I do understand why you didn't though.

  •  5 лет назад

    As they come in either right or left handed configurations or both as diamond point would a knife on each end one right and one left instead of the awl be more useful? They are beautiful tools.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад +1

      Perhaps, but this is the style of the old tools.

  • @dbryant3500
    @dbryant3500 5 лет назад

    Heard you mention a while back that you were interested in having a ribbon burner. If you were to build one, it would make for a great series of videos. If I understand correctly they are much quieter than a regular lp forge

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      Perhaps that will finally get done this year.

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 3 года назад

    I want one, I dont have a forge any of thoses tools to use.
    Grinder and sanders ive got.
    Do you sell them?

  • @shadecustomsawing
    @shadecustomsawing 3 года назад

    Great video. What do you use to light your torch? A candle of some type?

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  3 года назад

      Its a gas saver valve with pilot light ruclips.net/video/HdO_zo1I_Sw/видео.html

  • @johnwest4788
    @johnwest4788 5 лет назад

    Another great video. What is the benefit of using glass cleaner on your sharpening stones? Thanks.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      The diamond plates are steel with a diamond coating. Using water will lead to rust and the glass cleaner (not the same as window cleaner) from an auto parts store seems to avoid that problem. Oil tends to end up being a big mess.

    • @johnwest4788
      @johnwest4788 5 лет назад

      @@BlackBearForge Thank you

  • @onegreenev
    @onegreenev 5 лет назад

    I notice you keep turning off the propane to your forge. Do you just let the residual heat re-ignite the forge or do you have like an electric spark to re-ignite? Looks like good practice. Im building my forge stand so need to figure out a good setup for turning on and off as needed.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      I only turn the gas off to improve audio quality during the videos. It isn't something I do in my regular work day. Generally there is enough residual heat to relight the forge when it is hot enough. I have seen a few forges with a small burner added for use as an idle or pilot light.

  • @goingdurden967
    @goingdurden967 3 года назад

    Technically, each one would make a good pole lathe chisel if mounted on a long handle :)

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  3 года назад

      I think they are way to light and thin to be a usable lathe tool

  • @topanteon
    @topanteon 5 лет назад

    Hey, can you make a croatian "kosir"? I want to make one but being a complete beginner I don'tknow how to best make the curve on it.
    Besides, I guarantee most americans have never seen one so it might be a cool project :)

  • @jarntagforge5351
    @jarntagforge5351 5 лет назад

    Could you perhaps show how to make a weather vane? I sometimes have people asking about those and now it seems I have a very interested client asking about prices. I've thought about how to make it before but I'm making it much more complicated than it needs to be. It would be the silhouette of two common cranes (the bird). Maybe I should rivet sheet steel onto connecting metal pieces that then go around the metal rod they rotate around.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      I have never made a weather vane. It may take some research.

    • @jarntagforge5351
      @jarntagforge5351 5 лет назад

      @@BlackBearForge okay, yeah I have to do that. Thanks anyway.

  • @jakobdorton6437
    @jakobdorton6437 5 лет назад

    He sounds like Ron Swanson

  • @stageforgejon905
    @stageforgejon905 5 лет назад

    My brother in law is in to wood working,these would be perfect I think for him!! I bought some steel(flat and round stock) I have no clue what kind of steel it is! I'm new to this! Any suggestions that a beginner can do to figure ethis out!

    • @cartercustoms4600
      @cartercustoms4600 5 лет назад

      Spark test and heat treat test. He has videos on that topic so just hunt through his videos and you can find exactly what you are needing. Good luck!

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/QNdUWxY5nZ8/видео.html

    • @stageforgejon905
      @stageforgejon905 5 лет назад +1

      @@cartercustoms4600 thank you! I will do that!!

  • @tkjazzer
    @tkjazzer 5 лет назад

    Putting these on Etsy?

  • @OuroborosArmory
    @OuroborosArmory 5 лет назад

    So where did you get the lidded quench bucket?

    • @joemelvin5254
      @joemelvin5254 5 лет назад +1

      I'm pretty sure that's called a rag can. An industrial supplier like Grainger or fastenall will carry them

    • @bwhip
      @bwhip 5 лет назад

      @@joemelvin5254 Also called oily waste cans and/or safety cans.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      The other commenters are correct. It is a rag can. I have a five gallon bucket of oil in the 10 gallon rag can.

  • @petepeterson4540
    @petepeterson4540 5 лет назад

    though these are knives they are used to do a job not just cut they are specialty knives like a big bowl knife that I am still having trouble with because of the curved blade

  • @johnnydrummond8216
    @johnnydrummond8216 5 лет назад

    I have a question for you John, if you don't mind. In the last few videos you have been using the lighter( according to you) diagonal peen hammer instead of the cross peen, is there a reason or did you just feel like a change????

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  5 лет назад

      Mostly its because some of these projects are smaller and don't really need the heavier hammer.

  • @j.wilson641
    @j.wilson641 5 лет назад +1

    I got my toaster oven at Salvation Army for $10. 😄

  • @williamwoehl3672
    @williamwoehl3672 3 года назад

    Thinking might be more comfortable if shaped more like an exacto hobbiest's knife.

    • @BlackBearForge
      @BlackBearForge  3 года назад +1

      while i am sure thats true, most modern ones are. This design is based on numerous historical examples

  • @howardrichburg2398
    @howardrichburg2398 5 лет назад

    Just curious. When you make something like this marking knife, do you make two or more the same time? Like when one makes a pie, alway make two. By the way I really enjoy your videos. I'm learning a lot. I will likely follow your footsteps and be a blacksmith once I retire from my 8-5 job. Learning now so I'll be ready.

    • @howardrichburg2398
      @howardrichburg2398 5 лет назад +1

      I guess if I watched the entire video before commenting I would have seen you made several.

  • @user-kt3nh3pm3j
    @user-kt3nh3pm3j 6 месяцев назад

    الفيديو خلص ونته ادك بلحديده اختصر يا اخي

  • @chriller7222
    @chriller7222 5 лет назад

    omg im dying!! look how big his eyes are at 1:12 omegalul!

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 3 года назад

    Lol cell phone app. Thers somthing they didn't say in the 1800s.
    Our welder used to cool parts in sand
    If he was doing some in-house heat treating. He also used oil.
    Welders kind of became the modern day black Smith. Well good ones anyway.

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 3 года назад

    I really think id give a wack at it remember strick wile the irons hot.
    I've done a little forge work years ago.
    If your upset you can work out your frustration on some metal and make somthing out of nothing. There nothing more gratifying then crafting somthing by hand. Machines are nice but hand tools give you a work out too.
    Thats one old guy id hate to get into a fist fight with. Not that I would.

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 3 года назад

    Ok my horse done yet?