Making a Hidden Tang File Knife with Antler Handle
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- Here is a step by step video explaining how I make a hidden tang antler, brass, and leather handle knife from an old rusty high carbon steel metal file.
I start this video with my knife blank already annealed, cut, and shaped. Please check out my previous "how to make a file knife" video here, • Making a knife from a ... , for an in-depth look at how I prepare the metal files before starting the knife making process.
Thanks for watching and I hope you all enjoy the video as much as I did making it.
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Beautiful work with the simplest of tools the sign of a true artist ! Bravo
Great job, I like the handle left long. I have been doing this for only 3 years. I am 85 years old. I Get more good ideas from watching you than
I’ve watched this video twice now enjoyed both times. One trick I use when I have a small opening between my bolster/guard is to hold it in place tight and lay it on my anvil and hit it with a hammer. The brass is soft and will close the gap. Then take it and use sander on both sides to get back flat. 👍🏼
Great Work.
Leave it as it is.
Tim Mizell
Thanks Tim. I appreciate input and thanks again for watching.
great knife, leave the handle it was there when it was originally thought out. Thanks for all the great ideas. Tang of the file, tip of the antler, perfect marriage.
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Leave it long definitely,it really sets it off ,one knife maker to another, thanks for the video ,you did a good job
I started out with a harbor freight belt grinder and my bevels we're nothing like yours. Great job!!!
I love how the captions when the grinder was turned on was “Applause”
Lol. I haven’t seen that. That’s great!
If you want to know where 37:40
Cut Handel to length then add a brass button or shell casing
I have not attempted a knife yet. I have been just trying to control my hammering and make different tools. I enjoyed this video and since I have bought a lot of files from farm auctions. I am going to try this. I like how you adjusted the 1” grinder to get your bevels set. Great explanations of what you were doing
I got pretty much that same sander at H F. I created a larger top to replace the tiny work area. Also tapped out for a screw to adjust the angle, with a needle gauge on the side so I know exact degree. Your videos are relaxing and informative. Thanks.
I think that knife is perfect as it is. The blade is still fairly thick, so the extra mass of the handle should help with Balance. 🤷♂️
I love the effect of the weather and brass alternating before the bone handle. I wouldn’t of thought of that, I figured the brass guard and a piece of leather right before the antler would’ve been fine, but you are the man, and proved me wrong.
Thanks for the motivation. Been saving materials for a long time. Tried a couple of things but need to get back at it.
It’s perfect like it is don’t cut it!! Good job and that’s a great video thanks for sharing ur time with us! May God bless you and keep you safe through these bad times!!!!
I really appreciate seeing the equipment you work with. Seems too many people are fixated on having the most expensive, top of the line stuff. I am new to this and have been a bit reluctant as my equipment fits my budget. I love the knife and as to the handle, looks great as is! Thank you for taking the time to show us starters how it is done.
Great video, love you're work, please live it long that give caracter.
I love your work and the videos!
It's nice to see someone use Harbor Freight tools and show that one doesn't HAVE to have the most expensive things on the market to create GOOD, USABLE knives!
BTW, leave the handle long. For 2 reasons, most Mountain Man types like the handles left long and 2, if they don't like the handle's length, the buyer has the option of cutting it off and shaping it as desired. Both ways are a win!
Great video!
I'd leave it just as it is. Great video and thank you for what you do to inspire us all!
I enjoyed watching this video of you crafting this beautiful knife and I would the handle as is.
Fantastic knife and I would shorten the handle but obviously it's up to the individual .Great work.
I like the handle as it is. I think that is a beautiful little knife. I truly enjoy your videos Thank You .
My vote is leave it as is. You have such a great imagination of your art.
Love it! No fancy tools etc! Great job!
You did a really good job and ended up with a GREAT looking knife! The vid is definitely inspiring me to get out and make something! Thanks for the content, keep 'em coming.
I would leave the antler the way it is, looks great.
Cool video great craftsmanship leave the handle as it is
Mark Gutierrez
Thanks for the input Mark.
quite nice! My suggestion is to leave the handle as is. If used as a carver, the extra length can act as leverage, or for a two handed cut. And besides it just looks cool the way it is.
I recently found your channel while looking for a video on making and osage selfbow. I've now watched all your videos and can't wait for more. I like your simplistic ways of doing things and the attention to detail. Now I've already purchased a belt sander and have a lead on some files I'm going to try my hand at a knife as well. Keep up the great videos!
I love your video, especially that you’re using beginners tools, I learned allot from your video 👍🇺🇸🙏
Fantastic job! Loving your channel. Looking forward to the sheath you create for this beautiful knife!
Leave it long I’d love to see a custom she’s made for it. It’s a beautiful life.
Keep it..thats where the beauty stands out.. i enjoyed watching your work.. shout out from a small island SINGAPORE to you.. 🫡👍
Leave as is. Great work, beautiful knife.
Wonderful job!!! Looking forward to viewing more vids. Forrest
Don’t cut the handle, love it as is. Beautiful knife!
A great piece of art. Please leave it long ,i love it .
Leave it long, looks great like it is. Nice job. It will look more authentic with the full length.
Leave as it is! Really nice looking knife!
Great video, just exactly what I was looking for.
Totally cool...leave it just the way you made it. Awesome.
I was taught to bring carbon steel to the peach orange, Quench then heat to a dull red and leave to air cool, The second quench will retain the hardness but won't be brittle any longer!, Lovely work by the way ;-)
That bolster is too nice. Love the idea of using the cymbal.
Leave as is. It's a good patch knife
Great work my friend. Love and respect from Greece ❤️
I personally like the longer handle. Beautiful 😍
Leave the handle! That's a sexy knife and handle. Nice work.
That is a sweet knife! Amazing! I would keep it the way it is! It has an elvish blade look to it :) Thanks for the video and I just subscribed!
Leave it the way it is looks awesome
Very nice looking knife. Leave it long, I think it looks balanced as it comes to a point at both ends; aesthetically kind on the eyes.
Great looking knife....leave the handle long.....and hey, I like how you work in your shop that is just cluttered enough to be comfortable.....THUMBS UP..!! Anaco, Anz.
When I saw the brass block I thought you were going to melt some and pour your bolster with a tinkers dam. Great knife, and I like the long handle.
your time invested in it . leave it how ever you like ( nice job )
It's perfect...& Video was 💯% therapy
Beautiful Job, my Friend!
Good job man. I have the same 1x30 and they do the job well with a little bit of time. It is tricky to get your plunge line even though, you can adjust the tracking a little bit but not much. Keep up the good work
Beautiful job, enjoyable to watch.
Another beautiful knife! Great video! Like the handle just like it is!
leave it, it is the most natural way and how is supposed to look like. Great job! Cheers
Great video, I am intrigued by your forge. Please do a video on that.
Another gorgeous work of art.
Very good work with ingenuity and recycled materials
Great looking knife... Awesome video work..
Looking forward to seeing more..
Just found you. Love that you are a creator working with tools normal people might have. Great work by the way.
I agree, I think I had seen one of his videos awhile back and for whatever reason hadn't subscribed. I am now however, and look forward to seeing what he makes next.
Small tip, a Q-tip dipped in acetone works wonders for cleaning the epoxy squeeze-out and cleaning up the blade.
Very nice presentation on making a knife from a file.
Again, pleasure to watch, hope you left it long. Would like to see it now. It is a beautiful piece of work.well done sir!
I did. Stop in for one of the live streams and we will show it to you. Thanks!
Very beautiful work. The combination of brown leather, brass and antler looks great. Nice handcrafting too
Thank you.
Great knife mate. Leave it as is. Adds to the individuality and look. I really do like this knife. Thanks for the video. take it easy.
Dude. This was so inspiring! I am totally going to try this now. Making a forge based off your design and using a file as a starting place :)
Yes sir!
You do some beautiful work mate keep up the good work
I think it is beautiful just like it is. I would leave it long. Great work.
knife is perfect as it is really good job
Leave long looks organic. Nice knife.
Personally love the handle. I had bought I knife years ago in West TX just like that one and lost it. Would love to have another one made!
Would leave that handle as long as it is for an outstanding look and balance of the knife... 👌
I thought this build was really interesting because of the tools you used. Really like the finished knife and leave the handle like it is.
Absolutely excellent job. Thanks a lot.
WoW ! leave it like this , just perfect 👌
Great Job as always , do live it long , it has spirit
Very impressive and great tips thank you.
hermoso cuchillo!!!!. mucha sabiduria y habilidad para construirlo. Desde chile te envio mi admiracion y felicitaciones!!!!
Beautiful knife
It's a gorgeous knife and you are a magician. Keep the handle as it is.....its looking fab!!🌹
Thank you!
If I may suggest , brazing the blade and brass bolster together with silver solder to improve the joint and help "hide" any slight imperfections in fit and it improves overall appearance .
This guy is very Very good at what he does
Full, great look!
You are good guy, making good job, continue with posting videos... Regards from Serbia
Who payed you to play the russian?
Great video, became a big fan of your channel. Made a couple knifes like this but never in combo with leather, awesome ... i would leave it as is, itll make it easier taking it out of the sheath.
Nicely made I like the idea of using cymbal leave it long
Leave it long , looks awesome great work
I wish I would have seen this video years ago...awesome I might just buy another one I wore out that belt grinder LOL I have the old one still I might need to do some adjustments love your angle iron piece it is like mine an old Rusty Bed Rail....Awesome Video...
I once saw a dyed bone handle super cool looking ....this one would look nice with red or pink dye.
Congratulations for this beautiful work! 👍
This is DIY at it's very creative best!
Magnificent knife makeing and instructional thanx a million
Keep up the great work! Look forward to seeing more! Very watchable top quality videos. Perfect for inspiring knife maker like me!
joseph humphries
Thanks for the comment! We work to make sure our videos are informative as well and cinematic, so I appreciate it when you guys notice.
I am now inspired to try to rehandle a carving knife and fork set in antler
very good job ... exactly what I do my knife
Good job man. It looks GREAT.
Nice work I learned allot from your video, have been doing the same with a different procedure.
Turned out nice and I made three or four of those last year and people loved them.
Drill a hole in the point and insert a lanyard hole made of brass tube. That way you have a good reason to smell that hot antler dust! Mmmmmm!
Great Video! I would leave it the way it is.