Sandy what wood is the scales made out of on this jacklore? also sandy, what's the pros and con's in having a tapered tang v not? Does it aid knife balance?
Hi Andrew. The wood is Figured Belah from Australia. The pros of a tapered tang is aesthetics and weight reduction bringing the centre of balance forward. Especially usefull if the handle material is dense. obviously metal is removed from the tang to form the taper, but there is still plenty of strength remaining in the knife.
Beautiful Sandy, very nice work. I really like the mosaic pins you make to. I am a cobbler by trade and leather worker, as was my Dad who taught me, I hope you don"t mind me saying but you could save yourself a lot of time by using a leather wax pad wheel and clear or white wax brush both would fit on your grinding wheel setup to buff your sheath edges after grinding and buffing the leather dye so as it dosent come off, it also adds some water proofing to the leather. And for your hand sewing a knee grip board its used in saddlery a lot, it saves your hands so much. An old trick we use for forming leather to shape is to add a little vinegar to the water before steaming it gives a very high luster and slightly hardens the leather. Thank you for this and your other vids its great watching your how to vids and your camping vids.keep making them
Sometimes I admit that I think you reveal too much of your wonderful working methods. Oh, what did I say! Thanks for showing us, Osmo ps. this video is a year old and I saw it just right now for the first time. Your video productivity is so overwhelmingly numerous!
It's great that you share what you do, but even if you were to tell all very very few people would be able to reproduce your results. A skill like this has to develop with experience. Your knives are much more refined now than when you first started - don't you agee? Anyway thanks for passing along your craft.
Ken, There is a rumour which may be true. I possibly have Russian blood in me! My father was a Scotsman and his father we think was a Russian sailor, but he didn't hang around!!! So maybe the cold is'nt too bad for me to bear! My skills continue to develop and I am taking them to a finer level now. I guess I must have learned a thing or two building over 100 knives. Many thanks Ken. Pass on my wishes to Debs. Sandy
Give me a shout when your ready Mark. I have quite a waiting list now. As for camping here in the UK it is difficult. But largely tollerated especially in areas where there are long distance public foot paths. The landowners knoow people like to walk them and have to camp somewhere. Every inch of this land is owned by somebody. Wish things were a little free'er in the UK. I don't much like the ruling classes! Sandy
Hi Sandy Again, thanks for sharing your workshop activities. Glad that outdoor temmperatures in this part of east Texas never get as cold as your workshop!!! burrr, I'm cold looking it it. Beautiful blade with striking scales. I'm continually impressed, my friend. Ken
Great looking knife Sandy that wood is very nice, if I was you I would buy a box of latex gloves and use them when you dye the leather sheaths it will stop your fingers looking like you been sticking them up your bum LOL.
Hi John, Go to Audionautix website. You can download and use the music on your videos for free. It is available under the creative commons licence. Thanks for watching Sandy
John, I don't get on with latex. t brings my hands out in a rash. Will you be on skype later? And how did youknow I stuck my fingers where the sun don't shine??Hahaha
Lovely work - I like your mosaic pins, very elegant design. Too often mosaic pins just look like high-tension electrical cable chopped up but your design is great :-)
Sandy Did you know today LESS than 1% of the population owns MORE than 50% of the rural land in UK ? And that literally only TEN people in the country own more than 1 MILLION acres between them !! Its disgraceful-,the wealth of all nations (not just UK) is being transferred into the hands of just a very few individuals - its about time that ordinary folk woke up to whats happening, researched the facts for themselves, & said enoughs enough - if only for sake of their future generations
Exquisite work! A true beauty, Sandy! I have thoroughly enjoyed your "tramping & camping" videos immensely. I had heard that camping in the UK was challenging in some respects, because of the laws governing property. I guess that was wrong because I see you going all over! I have recently been watching your knife making videos as well & I love your shop! You definitely need some heat though! My goal is to see a video of you making a knife for ME some day! Cheers and 73s Sandy!! Mark KC7AVW
I understand that you are doing handmade knives, but the pantorouter is a handmade tool, that duplicates in 3D in wood. You could make your template so that it would make your scales just a millimeter or so proud of the finished shape, so that you'd have a little to sand at the end to clean off the glue. It would also cut down on the number of sanding belts you go through in a day.
A proper craftsman at work mate. I may need a billy hook making mate as i cant find a proper hedgelaying billyhook anywhere and those that are about are cheap and nasty. My old and trusty pre war billy hook went missing i think my mother gave itt to one of her friends when i was in the forces. Needless to say ive not found another one thats upto scratch.
Hey Sandy, have you seen Matthias Wandel's channel. I have an idea that his pantorouter would be a bit fiddly to build, as would the templates, but once it was built, you could knock out scales for your knives over and over and over. It would cut hours out of your build time.
Thats, a good looking grinder you have there, did you make it or is it a factory machine, nice and quiet. Hope you can send us pictures of your machine, Thanks for the video.
I whole heartedly agree and understand what you are saying. The whole system of ownership, control, economy, attitude is sick. How to change it? That is one reason why I wildcamp and leave no trace. It is so wrong in my eyes that such a minority can "rule" over others and have power over assets that not only should belong to the whole nations, but the flora and fauna that live there too. Instead they will exploit, spray chemicals, put up no trespass signs etc just to get more. They are sick!!!!!
Absolute treat to watch Sir, I really enjoyed the whole set of vids for that knife. Thank you once again for taking the time to edit the vids. I have a new laptop so gonna make a similar vid, although mine will be much more down and dirty haha
Very nice. As instruction it might be helpful if you included what grit you use for each stage. Beautiful craftsmanship. A knife anyone would be proud to own.
Thank you for a great video on shaping handles. I have a question if you don't mind. At 14:33, could you tell me the name of the song and the artist, please?
This is the knife I want if/when one becomes available. I've lived in Wiltshire almost 20 years and I'm totally in love with the place. This knife has a kind if heritage that speaks to me, being created by Sandy (Wiltshire man) and having the Whitehorse logo. Lovely video to watch over a cuppa!
I have been watching your videos for awhile now and must say I love the design. I was hoping to use your handle design on a couple of knives I am making for my sons. I do not make knives to sell, just for friends and family as gifts. Thank you.
beautiful work your definitely a master at the trade, I have a question is putting rivets at the top and bottom edge of the sheath really just a personal preference?
Sandy what wood is the scales made out of on this jacklore? also sandy, what's the pros and con's in having a tapered tang v not? Does it aid knife balance?
Hi Andrew. The wood is Figured Belah from Australia.
The pros of a tapered tang is aesthetics and weight reduction bringing the centre of balance forward. Especially usefull if the handle material is dense. obviously metal is removed from the tang to form the taper, but there is still plenty of strength remaining in the knife.
Hi Sandy,what a beautiful finished product,a true craftsmen at work👍,Atb & a merry Christmas Colin P.
Beautiful Sandy, very nice work. I really like the mosaic pins you make to. I am a cobbler by trade and leather worker, as was my Dad who taught me, I hope you don"t mind me saying but you could save yourself a lot of time by using a leather wax pad wheel and clear or white wax brush both would fit on your grinding wheel setup to buff your sheath edges after grinding and buffing the leather dye so as it dosent come off, it also adds some water proofing to the leather. And for your hand sewing a knee grip board its used in saddlery a lot, it saves your hands so much. An old trick we use for forming leather to shape is to add a little vinegar to the water before steaming it gives a very high luster and slightly hardens the leather. Thank you for this and your other vids its great watching your how to vids and your camping vids.keep making them
Sometimes I admit that I think you reveal too much of your wonderful working methods. Oh, what did I say! Thanks for showing us, Osmo
ps. this video is a year old and I saw it just right now for the first time. Your video productivity is so overwhelmingly numerous!
Osmo,
Yes this is an old video. Now I do things a little differently and subtle things I keep close to my chest!!!
It's great that you share what you do, but even if you were to tell all very very few people would be able to reproduce your results. A skill like this has to develop with experience. Your knives are much more refined now than when you first started - don't you agee? Anyway thanks for passing along your craft.
David LaFerney Thanks David, Yes over time I have improved. Experience is probably the best teacher of them all.
Ken,
There is a rumour which may be true. I possibly have Russian blood in me! My father was a Scotsman and his father we think was a Russian sailor, but he didn't hang around!!! So maybe the cold is'nt too bad for me to bear!
My skills continue to develop and I am taking them to a finer level now. I guess I must have learned a thing or two building over 100 knives.
Many thanks Ken. Pass on my wishes to Debs.
Sandy
Give me a shout when your ready Mark. I have quite a waiting list now. As for camping here in the UK it is difficult. But largely tollerated especially in areas where there are long distance public foot paths. The landowners knoow people like to walk them and have to camp somewhere.
Every inch of this land is owned by somebody. Wish things were a little free'er in the UK. I don't much like the ruling classes!
Sandy
Hi Sandy
Again, thanks for sharing your workshop activities. Glad that outdoor temmperatures in this part of east Texas never get as cold as your workshop!!! burrr, I'm cold looking it it. Beautiful blade with striking scales. I'm continually impressed, my friend.
Ken
Great looking knife Sandy that wood is very nice, if I was you I would buy a box of latex gloves and use them when you dye the leather sheaths it will stop your fingers looking like you been sticking them up your bum LOL.
Hi John,
Go to Audionautix website. You can download and use the music on your videos for free. It is available under the creative commons licence.
Thanks for watching
Sandy
John, I don't get on with latex. t brings my hands out in a rash. Will you be on skype later? And how did youknow I stuck my fingers where the sun don't shine??Hahaha
Hi Robert. Don't worry. I will get it done before the next winter sets in. I can tell you I have had a few cold days in there this winter.!!
Yes I agree. A nice cuppa will do well. I dye the edges black just to give a little contrast really. No other reason.
Sandy
Thanks for your great video. It is inspiring to assist an artisan that performs his trade with so much care and passion.
I always love the music you put to these vids... Where do you get it?
very good video! this should have more views based on the decent quality content
subbed and liked
Lovely work - I like your mosaic pins, very elegant design. Too often mosaic pins just look like high-tension electrical cable chopped up but your design is great :-)
Sandy
Did you know today LESS than 1% of the population owns MORE than 50% of the rural land in UK ?
And that literally only TEN people in the country own more than 1 MILLION acres between them !!
Its disgraceful-,the wealth of all nations (not just UK) is being transferred into the hands of just a very few individuals
- its about time that ordinary folk woke up to whats happening, researched the facts for themselves, & said enoughs enough
- if only for sake of their future generations
Exquisite work! A true beauty, Sandy! I have thoroughly enjoyed your "tramping & camping" videos immensely. I had heard that camping in the UK was challenging in some respects, because of the laws governing property. I guess that was wrong because I see you going all over!
I have recently been watching your knife making videos as well & I love your shop! You definitely need some heat though! My goal is to see a video of you making a knife for ME some day!
Cheers and 73s Sandy!!
Mark KC7AVW
I understand that you are doing handmade knives, but the pantorouter is a handmade tool, that duplicates in 3D in wood. You could make your template so that it would make your scales just a millimeter or so proud of the finished shape, so that you'd have a little to sand at the end to clean off the glue. It would also cut down on the number of sanding belts you go through in a day.
A proper craftsman at work mate. I may need a billy hook making mate as i cant find a proper hedgelaying billyhook anywhere and those that are about are cheap and nasty. My old and trusty pre war billy hook went missing i think my mother gave itt to one of her friends when i was in the forces. Needless to say ive not found another one thats upto scratch.
Hey Sandy, have you seen Matthias Wandel's channel. I have an idea that his pantorouter would be a bit fiddly to build, as would the templates, but once it was built, you could knock out scales for your knives over and over and over. It would cut hours out of your build time.
I always learn so much from your videos, thank you
Thats, a good looking grinder you have there, did you make it or is it a factory machine, nice and quiet. Hope you can send us pictures of your machine, Thanks for the video.
Those scales have turned out very nice, that's striking piece of timber.
Its about time you insulated that workshop of yours before you get frostbite!
Hi sandy I really enjoyed this video maybe because it’s the wood part, and the solo guitar and pipe music ,great work mate Regards MARTY
How on earth can someone dislike one of his videos?
Scrotus Maximus most likely not... You probably disliked it
Truly a labor of love! What a beautiful knife! Such a great video! You've got skills my friend!
stunning mate what part of the country is the twin of mine off to hope they keep in touch lol great work mate alb
Such a Joy to watch a true CRAFTSMAN
Working his magic.
Great vid Sandy watching the wood transform beautiful job Thank you
Thankyou for watching
Sandy
Ed, I cut your knife from stock today!
Sandy
Thankyou for your comment
What a beauty! Well done. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for taking me along on this journey ! enjoyed it very much...joe in ny
Great video, your a pure craftsman. Loved the music at the end.
I whole heartedly agree and understand what you are saying. The whole system of ownership, control, economy, attitude is sick. How to change it? That is one reason why I wildcamp and leave no trace. It is so wrong in my eyes that such a minority can "rule" over others and have power over assets that not only should belong to the whole nations, but the flora and fauna that live there too. Instead they will exploit, spray chemicals, put up no trespass signs etc just to get more.
They are sick!!!!!
Thankyou for watching
Thanks Chris
Sandy
Really helpful. You are among the very best at this.
fred goodenough
Awsome as always ! what thickness do you use on the sewing tread?
How much would u sell just the blade without the handle for?
very nice, beautiful work Sandy.
Thumbs up for the song alone. Good video.
Brilliant Craftsmanship as usual Sandy, Respect Brother! ..Tony.
Hi Albert.
Keving is going to collect this knife in person from me. I think he lives in Melksham or Chippenham which isn't too far away.
ATB
Sandy
I will take a look at Matthias's channel. Thanks for the heads up. However I do enjoy shaping the scales by hand and eye.
All the best
Sandy
1500 on the motor, 3000 on the back shaft 36000 inches per minute belt speed. I only have a fixed speed grinder so have to make do for all tasks.
A super knife.great craftmanship.hope to get one soon. :)
Just beautiful built with pride truly a lifetime tool
gets me all warm and fuzzy inside, just beautiful Sandy!
If it wasn't for John, I would be claiming unemployment benefit and having my house reposessed!
He is a true friend.
Sandy
That is to beautiful, what type wood did you use?
Ending song, feels from ac black flag is incoming
Show!!! mestre qual lixa usou no cabo
Very informative, thanks.
It was a pleasure watching you work
Thanks Tony.
Have been speaking to Keith. He's a good lad. You brought him up well.
Sandy
Nice video. That’s a beauty!
Thanks for the nive comment. The mosaic pins are simple and elegant.
Sandy
Late to the party but great video man!
Thanks Chris. It turned out nice. I hope Kevin likes it.
All the best
Sandy
Beautiful work Sandy, lovely scales, .....Les.
Perfect ....Congratulations....... .
Excellent job man, thank you and good luck
great watching a craftsman at work Sandy...
Absolute treat to watch Sir, I really enjoyed the whole set of vids for that knife. Thank you once again for taking the time to edit the vids. I have a new laptop so gonna make a similar vid, although mine will be much more down and dirty haha
Thanks for watching. Glad the vids are of interest to you.
Sandy
Your knives are fantastic
Excellent Sandy Excellent,Chris g
This is a super instructive tutorial. Thanks.
Beautiful work sandy.
Simon.
Thank you for sharing your work!!! You do a beautiful work!
you need a stitching pony, my friend. I use the wife's jeweler's vise. makes stitching life easy. Good work though. enjoy watching you build.
what RPM are you running?
Fantastic instructional video, great music choices, Stunning end product as always PEACE :-)
wow very nice work.
Thankyou Joe. Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice. As instruction it might be helpful if you included what grit you use for each stage. Beautiful craftsmanship. A knife anyone would be proud to own.
Thankyou Dean.
Best wishes
Sandy
Thanks Les,
All the best
Sandy
Great video,beautiful knife,classic sheath.Thanks for sharing your skills and talents.
Thank you for a great video on shaping handles. I have a question if you don't mind. At 14:33, could you tell me the name of the song and the artist, please?
Nice work!!! Congratulations !! How many HP and rpm the engine?
Great video
Nice work.
This is the knife I want if/when one becomes available. I've lived in Wiltshire almost 20 years and I'm totally in love with the place. This knife has a kind if heritage that speaks to me, being created by Sandy (Wiltshire man) and having the Whitehorse logo. Lovely video to watch over a cuppa!
Thankyou for watching
Sandy
What kind of glue do you use to secure the handles to the knife? I'm an aspiring knife maker and want to put out a quality product.
Fantastic video, I'm going to try shaping my first handle this week and this video is exactly what I was looking for.
Greetings from Florida.
Thank you so much for making this video. I learned a lot from you.
I have been watching your videos for awhile now and must say I love the design. I was hoping to use your handle design on a couple of knives I am making for my sons. I do not make knives to sell, just for friends and family as gifts. Thank you.
I didn't think the end result would be that great, I'm now thinking you have a great talent. Very few can do with leather what you did. Nice work.
That Sandy, is an amazing piece of craftsmanship! I'm desperate for one of those beauty's.
Thank you Sandy. That is a stunning knife and sheath. The grain in those scales is wonderful. Thank you for loving what you do.
Gorgeous knife!
beautiful work your definitely a master at the trade, I have a question is putting rivets at the top and bottom edge of the sheath really just a personal preference?
Have to say its a great video and I got so much out of it. Just outstanding work. Thanks for all your help!
That looks awesome Sandy, just loving the attention to detail. The oil does wonders for the grain detail of the wood.
Keith.