Lovely craftsmanship again Sandy. You cant beat the smell of linseed oil takes me back to when my Dad used to fix a broken window (usually my football/cricket ball/airgun pellet lol)my job was to soften the putty .Looking forward to see what you produce for the knife show.
I know this is an older video Sandy but the sheath for the UK Knife Show knife is absolutely stunning. On the video it almost looks translucent. Stunning!!
I'm actually picking up some linseed oil tomorrow mate and I 100% agree with you on carbon steel and wood. It takes a little more effort with the upkeep but that's all part of pride of ownership, and it has so much more character. Nice one Sandy
+Redpath Knife and Tool Thanks Dell, Cactus juice is great stuff but it is not the answer for every knife. I finished an Oak scaled knife a couple of months back and the oil has hardened nicely now. It really is a beauty. ATB Sandy
The effort you put into producing top quality Knives Sandy is, in my opinion, unsurpassed mate, many proud owners across the globe would agree, as I use Oak for my scales I'm going to look into and try boiled Linseed, at the moment I use Danish oil, and I like your ethos on producing some more natural/organic and traditional knives, some more lovely works of art for some excited buyers I see and the Tracker is a lovely smaller knife, oh and Google can be a wonderful thing for searching iff people used their common sense haha, EUROS ! no way, cheers mate, atb,.
BEAUTIFUL knives,truly a craftsman at work! Thanks for all the information that you share,seems I learn so much from your informative videos. From Mesa,Az.
Sandy you are a true craftsman, sir. Eventually I'm gonna breakdown and order two knives and a fire steel. But for now I'll just keep watching these great videos.
Very informative especially re using linseed oil... I am just starting off and I am doing 6 months theory watching all your videos and others, gathering hand tools and bits before taking my first step of putting Oak scales on a ready made blade, finishing it to a good standard and making a sheath. Then one day make one from a piece of 01 to completion. Great you take the time to share your experiences and knowledge....Thank you!
Hi Sandy, Brilliant knives as usual, I love the Massur Birtch, mosaic pins with tapered tang that is a beautiful combination hope you have some more of those scales... :) Looking forward to your next video...! All the Best Louis.
Thanks for the mention Sandy- it is worth the wait for the quality of work you do and the amazing product you create. Thanks again- i love the fire steels you are doing right now too. Jay in Canada :)
Good and interesting points in knife making Sandy. Great to learn new things. You are so right, Google search as a servant is the most essential part in internet! Best wishes, Osmo
Great knives as always Sandy - world class. My knife was treated with linseed oil (before the advent of your resin process) and it's as good as new - I love it. The other point about folk asking for a US dollar price is that from the time you quote it to the time the knife is built and the balance is paid the exchange rate could significantly alter - either way. Noel
Sandy thank you again for setting me straight on the currency conversion, you were most helpful, Great looking knives, I'm saving up for one of your blades, hopefully by summers end...Peace.
Just to follow up on your American cousins comment, there are some of us who periodically venture out of the woods to be aware of the geographic exchange rate and pounds ver euros so don't give up on us yet, throughly enjoyed your "how to" vids and excellent work !!
Awesome knives and I love how you deal with the questions! It's a shame that "common sense" in the States is becoming an Albatros, and that's where I'm at! Kudos Sandy.
your knives! i just received a great knife yesterday an LT Wright bushcraft knife and is a bulletproof product,but your work is impeccable,if the good Lord be willing,maybe I can own one someday! just as I was thinking of how nice a blade that awesome lil tracker was you said it,also,I really like the tapered tang idea,your knives are near perfection.
Stunning job. I love the linseed finish, really classic, organic, sexy. I hope to be lucky enough to purchase a Jacklore someday. Lovely work once again.
Glad to find your channel, new to knife making and just starting my first blade with wood scales and was looking at ways to finish it, glad I already have boiled linseed oil as I already spent more than I should on tools and supplies haha
G'day Sandy. Thanks for another great video. Regarding your comments about Americans.. wow I need be careful here. My experience working with (mostly military) Americans is that they are, very smart, very intelligent people. They seem to be very driven by this online consumer market. Some people don't get the currency conversion idea, but most are pretty good. IMHO most Americans, (apart from the Aholes) pretty damn nice people.
I have to live amongst those people Sandy.....it can be frustrating to say the least :D I love the natural linseed finish! I'll be checking your website in a week :) take care -Chris
I run a business and put up with the repeated questions that can be found about any where but I am in a business and I find it makes for better business to do all the work/answer to questions the buyer wants. The UK has a lot to be proud of but the country has become sissified. Here in America I can walk down the street with a knife or gun and protect myself, dont even try it there even if they break into your home. Your work and knives are at the top of the best, none better.
Hi Sandy , I'm coming to your neck of the again soon , alas, no knife order to pick up this time around . My Jacklore Classic is three years old now and of course is as good as ever. It gets plenty of use. Cheers, Denis
That massa birch is totally amazing!!! The grain patterns are out of this world. BTW, a quick tip (if you don't know, or others don't) You can convert almost anything directly in the search box like: convert 300 gbp to usd Or convert 200 cm to inch Google has made it very very easy to convert pretty much anything.
I wonder if you could share how you achieve the two-toned effect on your sheaths, that is a great look. At 71 I have just begun my knifemaking journey, have just completed my first knife (all by hand) and made leather sheath, have also made four sheaths for tomohawks which I restore. I love the process of making knife and sheath, wish I'd started this many years ago.I really enjoy your video's.. Cheers Mike, from Waikato NZ..
it's amazing how some of these "independent thinkers" (preppers, bushcrafters, survivalists, and the like) still want to have their information spoon fed. I've seen quite a lot of the pricing question come up in these comments as well as your instagram feed.
+James76 A lot of my fellow Americans are intellectually lazy. Unfortunately, it is something that is learned in schools these days: absorb what is taught, but no independent thought. Sandy, you're not just a craftsman, you're an artist.
Love your knives mate. I'm a Britt living in USA. Id find a way to pay you in shillings if I had too ;) Love you knifes mate. seriously works of love and art.
I absolutely prefer unstabilized wood over stabilized. I just like the feel of a natural handle. Can not deny the benefits of the stabilization, but for me and my taste I’ll use a knife with a tough wood handle over any synthetic material or stabilized wood.
With the many forms of research tools at our hands , it's amazing people do not know how to convert money from different countries. An old saying , if you have to ask how much , then you can't afford it , lol. Great tools are priceless !!
Love my Stabilised Cocobolo Sandy. Don't know what it would of looked and felt like with Linseed oil. Perhaps you could do some small test pieces with different woods. alb PEACE :-) PS. Great still shots at the end, beautiful handles as always, Perfection!!
I really like the idea of the Linseed Oil for the hardwood scales, not only does it smell nice but it adds another level of responsibility on the knife owner. Knives should be cleaned and oiled after ever use if you want to get the best performance and beauty. That's what I think anyway :)
I came across a quotation today from Italian cyclist Daniele Bennatti; "La mamma dei cretini e' sempre incinta.", meaning, roughly, "The mother of all morons is always expecting." This is as good an explanation as any of the people you've had to deal with.
could you just stabalise with the lyn seed oil just like you do the other stuff ? put it in one of those vacume things you make and make it saturate 100% like with the rosen ? beautiful work as always Sandy. All the best to you and yours
I work with many currencies in my business and get the conversion question all the time. Perhaps you should add a link on your web site to a currency converter. This might head off some of those questions.
All joking aside Sandy. Have someone add the currency converter to the prices page on the website. Should be easy and free. I buy gear for my horses from a place in Australia and they have a converter on their site and it is very useful.
jack what would it take to own one of the worlds best built knifes i swear i haven,t stoped thinking about your knifes ,are they hard to ship to canada ?i only hope to own one day.i work in the woods could i ever use that fine knife like you make most trapers in canada love to own one.i hope some day they will be easy to get thanks .jim b
did you know you can use 1 part beeswax,1 part linseed oil,1//2 part turpentine,to waterproof you boots . heat up beeswax in a pot,after its melted mix in the linseed oil and turpentine. it will turn in to a paste after cooling. apply with cloth or paint brush,the smell or turpentine will go away after a short time. this recipe is from the 1800,s .trappers used it.
Hi Sandy, very interesting about the linseed oil. Have you thought of placing finished knives in a linseed oil bath and pulling a vacuum on them, essentially stabilising them with the oil, for better penetration of oil into the wood. Something else that you could think about is dissolving some shellac into the oil and then pulling the vacuum. Should help the solidification process. French polish is an intense polishing with a solution of linseed oil, shellac and methylated spirit. Would be a brilliant, renewable finish for the knives. And I believe that a word you were looking for to go along with organic is "tactile". Feels better in the hand. More natural.
+Biting Mongeese - Geoffrey Bynoe Thanks Geoff, Yes I have tried vacuuming the oil in the past but not sure that such through penetration is required? Good tip on the shellac:)
Lovely work as always Sandy, the lack of initiative of some people in this world regardless of where they come from is unbelievable at times lol :) ~Peace~
Jackloreknives Alas i'm not going to any of the main gatherings or shows this year but have a lot of my own trips planned. If timing permits I may come to the knife show but i'll know closer to the time, would be good to see you as it's been a long time
Pounds to dollars conversion rates vary from day to day (usually by a little) and from month to month (sometimes by a lot), so you really need to check the exchange values on the day you're buying something.
Nice knives sandy I had a pair of knifes returned after fitting stabilised hardwood scales didn't make a penny on them after paying postage to and from the states
Sandy, I really enjoy watching your videos, they're packed with information even for the non knifemaker. I think I've watched almost every one. I really like those small adjustable lights you have and I would like to get some of them. If you have the time and wouldn't mind, could you give the manufacturer of them? I'm in the states so I may not be able to get them anyway. Keep up the great work and great informative videos! Mark
Have you ever tried to use the linseed oil in your stabilizing vacuum? If the linseed oil polymerizes and gets in that deep it seems it would be great at keeping moisture out. I'm guessing the epoxy wouldn't adhere to that too well so you'd have to do finished knives for this to work out, which may be prohibitive, but I'm making just couple knives for myself and it may be feasible for me. I've really been enjoying, and learning from, and applying all the information you have in your videos by the way. Soon enough I'll be tempering a couple knives I've made and putting the scales on and I'm sure they're quality is orders of magnitude better quality than I could have made without your help. Thanks.
I'm doing Pacific Yew scales on one, and Hickory on the other and I'm curious if you have any opinions or advice on using either of these woods. Thanks.
Googles currency converter is fine, but its maybe simpler to just google for instance "50 gbp in usd". You can convert all sorts of units that way, like "4 liter per 100 kilometer in miles per gallon"
I'm sure you've thought of this, but would there be any benefit of putting a finished knife with a non-stabilised oak handle in your vacuum tube along with the linseed oil? Just to get good penetration of the oil. I don't know if it would work, or if it would deform the fitted scales. Maybe if it was only in there for a few minutes or something. Just an idea!
Some real beauties there Sandy. I bet you could take a truckload of knives to the show and they'd be gone in no time. Deservedly so I should add. I recall last year I think they sold before the show even got started! I feel your pain regarding questions etc. I know instagram can be a blessing and a curse as well as all other media too I recon. Oh well, that's the world we live in. Take care Sandy.
Just a thought Sandy (or anyone else)..... any thoughts on stabilising the Oak using your vacuum system using Linseed oil rather than Cactus Juice? I would think this could only be done on a completed knife as the glue may not work well on oily Oak. Maybe just a short period rather than 24hrs?
+Jackloreknives Rule of thumb from old loggers on linseed oil for axe handles is.... once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and once a month for a year.
Hi Sandy , as you know I've been watching your videos all week. You have. Inspired me to have a go and make myself a hunting knife . I would still like one of yours when you have one available . I want to be your apprentice !! Any chance you could harden it for me ?
Sandy, how do you finish your Cocobolo handles. Do you soak in or use Linseed Oil, Tung Oil or do you simply polish the handles given the wood is already oily. I read somewhere that cocobolo also doesn't require stabilisation due to its inherent dense properties. Have you had any success with stabilsing this wood.
hi like more of your info..i work with01 and d2 steel I make hunting and cooking knives,not making any money,like to... I live on fix income not much...I like your handles,,if I may like to look like yours I cant make finger guard,, with the handle being the finger guard.... how is all with you,,last your wife.and doges were sick I pray all is good your awesome thanks walter,,I may want to get and 01 knife for grand son from you...and I think you may be working with stanless steel what will you be working with so many thank you walt
U make really nice knifes. It’s sad that u can’t translate currency for your friends across the pond. We have excellent knife makers in the USA and we’ll spend our money here.
It's also sad that some folk from other parts of the world can't translate currency themselves by using google currency converter. It's called "self help". There are people not just from across the pond but elsewhere in the world and it is not feasible for me to do the conversions for all. You buy your knives from US makers if you want. There are some awesome makers over there. Sandy
Agree completely with the stabilisation it's a good thing but it does feel that 01 and wood that is just oiled go together . Do u think your old way of stabilising with wood hardener would have a better result with oak or pulling a vacuum with the oil ? I love looking after my jacklore oiling the blade after use its part of buying a one of a kind knife .made me laugh at the end of the vid very dry atb scott
+Scott Fisher Hi Scott. I have pulled a vacuum on the oil in the past but dont think it is really needed. Like you say, caring for your knife is part of the fun of it.:)
Lovely craftsmanship again Sandy. You cant beat the smell of linseed oil takes me back to when my Dad used to fix a broken window (usually my football/cricket ball/airgun pellet lol)my job was to soften the putty .Looking forward to see what you produce for the knife show.
+llwynog 67 Cheers Stew:)
I know this is an older video Sandy but the sheath for the UK Knife Show knife is absolutely stunning. On the video it almost looks translucent. Stunning!!
Again a beautiful work of art Sandy! My compliments!
+Frank Peters Thanks Frank
I'm actually picking up some linseed oil tomorrow mate and I 100% agree with you on carbon steel and wood. It takes a little more effort with the upkeep but that's all part of pride of ownership, and it has so much more character. Nice one Sandy
+Redpath Knife and Tool Thanks Dell,
Cactus juice is great stuff but it is not the answer for every knife. I finished an Oak scaled knife a couple of months back and the oil has hardened nicely now. It really is a beauty.
ATB
Sandy
The effort you put into producing top quality Knives Sandy is, in my opinion, unsurpassed mate, many proud owners across the globe would agree, as I use Oak for my scales I'm going to look into and try boiled Linseed, at the moment I use Danish oil, and I like your ethos on producing some more natural/organic and traditional knives, some more lovely works of art for some excited buyers I see and the Tracker is a lovely smaller knife, oh and Google can be a wonderful thing for searching iff people used their common sense haha, EUROS ! no way, cheers mate, atb,.
BEAUTIFUL knives,truly a craftsman at work! Thanks for all the information that you share,seems I learn so much from your informative videos. From Mesa,Az.
Sandy you are a true craftsman, sir. Eventually I'm gonna breakdown and order two knives and a fire steel. But for now I'll just keep watching these great videos.
You are a true gentleman Jack I appreciate the advice you give it has been a big help....Thanks
Very informative especially re using linseed oil... I am just starting off and I am doing 6 months theory watching all your videos and others, gathering hand tools and bits before taking my first step of putting Oak scales on a ready made blade, finishing it to a good standard and making a sheath. Then one day make one from a piece of 01 to completion. Great you take the time to share your experiences and knowledge....Thank you!
+John Carroll You are welcome John. Thanks for watching
Very beautiful knives you do a great job thanks for sharing
Hi Sandy,
Brilliant knives as usual, I love the Massur Birtch, mosaic pins with tapered tang that is a beautiful combination hope you have some more of those scales... :) Looking forward to your next video...! All the Best Louis.
Stunning knives as per the norm Sandy👍
Atb Shaun
+Skids Outdoors Thanks SAhaun,
Are you going to edale?
+Jackloreknives yes mate can't wait
Outstanding work Sandy. Truly a labor of love.
+Wingman115 Thanks John and hope you are well.
Sandy
Thanks for the mention Sandy- it is worth the wait for the quality of work you do and the amazing product you create. Thanks again- i love the fire steels you are doing right now too. Jay in Canada :)
+jay stevenson Thanks Jay. Hopefully will have something ready for you soon
Absolutely Perfect Sandy!! I cannot wait to go out and use it!
ATB, Dan
Good and interesting points in knife making Sandy. Great to learn new things. You are so right, Google search as a servant is the most essential part in internet! Best wishes, Osmo
+thetopicala Thanks Osmo. I like natural woods and finishes. Yes internet. We have tons of info at our fingertips now:)
Sandy
Yes, we do!
Great knives as always Sandy - world class.
My knife was treated with linseed oil (before the advent of your resin process) and it's as good as new - I love it.
The other point about folk asking for a US dollar price is that from the time you quote it to the time the knife is built and the balance is paid the exchange rate could significantly alter - either way.
Noel
+Noel Adams That is right Noel. It doesn't take muct to type Currency converter into Google. LOL.
See you next week.
Sandy
Sandy thank you again for setting me straight on the currency conversion, you were most helpful, Great looking knives, I'm saving up for one of your blades, hopefully by summers end...Peace.
More developments Sandy, always good to see the finished product looking spot on as you would expect. atvb t ..
Just to follow up on your American cousins comment, there are some of us who periodically venture out of the woods to be aware of the geographic exchange rate and pounds ver euros so don't give up on us yet, throughly enjoyed your "how to" vids and excellent work !!
Awesome knives and I love how you deal with the questions! It's a shame that "common sense" in the States is becoming an Albatros, and that's where I'm at! Kudos Sandy.
+Rogue inWA1775 Thanks Commonsense in the UK is becoming a thing of the past too!
Common dense isn't very common!
Sandy as always absolutely beautiful work, stunning craftsmanship. Take care friend, Danny (the one with the Jacklore screen saver ) :-)
your knives! i just received a great knife yesterday an LT Wright bushcraft knife and is a bulletproof product,but your work is impeccable,if the good Lord be willing,maybe I can own one someday! just as I was thinking of how nice a blade that awesome lil tracker was you said it,also,I really like the tapered tang idea,your knives are near perfection.
Beautiful ! That knife you made for the lady is perfect !
Stunning job. I love the linseed finish, really classic, organic, sexy. I hope to be lucky enough to purchase a Jacklore someday. Lovely work once again.
Superb work !
Excellent workmanship could watch your videos all day great to see a craftsman at work
Glad to find your channel, new to knife making and just starting my first blade with wood scales and was looking at ways to finish it, glad I already have boiled linseed oil as I already spent more than I should on tools and supplies haha
From Simon Box in Australia. Good video. I will be getting my handle timber this week and will get it off to you. I just love the knives.
Great video, beautiful knives. Danish oil works very well but you can't go wrong with linseed.
G'day Sandy. Thanks for another great video. Regarding your comments about Americans.. wow I need be careful here. My experience working with (mostly military) Americans is that they are, very smart, very intelligent people. They seem to be very driven by this online consumer market. Some people don't get the currency conversion idea, but most are pretty good. IMHO most Americans, (apart from the Aholes) pretty damn nice people.
RE the Dollars / Pounds comment, I must say you`re very polite Sandy haha. English politeness at its best :-D
ATB
+Isleofwight Dave Thanks Dave
I have to live amongst those people Sandy.....it can be frustrating to say the least :D
I love the natural linseed finish! I'll be checking your website in a week :)
take care -Chris
+Windham Woodcraft Send me a PM Chris. I don't seem able to send you one?
Message sent Sandy. But I don't have much faith in youtube's messaging system either :D
Excited. Hoping to grab a knife!!!! Love the new (old) finish.
Looking forward to that archery video Sandy, not been out with my bow yet... but it's calling!
I run a business and put up with the repeated questions that can be found about any where but I am in a business and I find it makes for better business to do all the work/answer to questions the buyer wants.
The UK has a lot to be proud of but the country has become sissified. Here in America I can walk down the street with a knife or gun and protect myself, dont even try it there even if they break into your home.
Your work and knives are at the top of the best, none better.
Hi Sandy,
I received the knife today ... simply beautiful!!!
ATB,
Dan
As usual your craftsmanship is outstanding, nice work!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Sandy , I'm coming to your neck of the again soon , alas, no knife order to pick up this time around . My Jacklore Classic is three years old now and of course is as good as ever. It gets plenty of use. Cheers, Denis
+Denis Morton When are you coming over Denis? You can pop in and say hello if you like?
More stunning work, that will give there owners years of pleasure. enjoy watching these vids.
+LFH02 Thanks Oz
That massa birch is totally amazing!!! The grain patterns are out of this world. BTW, a quick tip (if you don't know, or others don't) You can convert almost anything directly in the search box like: convert 300 gbp to usd Or convert 200 cm to inch Google has made it very very easy to convert pretty much anything.
+Robert McKenzie thanks Rob
I wonder if you could share how you achieve the two-toned effect on your sheaths, that is a great look. At 71 I have just begun my knifemaking journey, have just completed my first knife (all by hand) and made leather sheath, have also made four sheaths for tomohawks which I restore. I love the process of making knife and sheath, wish I'd started this many years ago.I really enjoy your video's.. Cheers Mike, from Waikato NZ..
it's amazing how some of these "independent thinkers" (preppers, bushcrafters, survivalists, and the like) still want to have their information spoon fed. I've seen quite a lot of the pricing question come up in these comments as well as your instagram feed.
+James76 A lot of my fellow Americans are intellectually lazy. Unfortunately, it is something that is learned in schools these days: absorb what is taught, but no independent thought.
Sandy, you're not just a craftsman, you're an artist.
+Darryl Machtmes Thanks Daryl. Yes I see them too. That is the purpose of the website. All the info is there for those who look. ATB
Sandy
Absolutely pissing myself laughing at that currency part hahaha
Beautiful work as always - Google is great
Lovely sandy - so much time & effort going in to these knives.
+Andyb2379 Thanks Andy.
ATB
Sandy
Your knifes are amazing. Nice work.
Love your knives mate. I'm a Britt living in USA. Id find a way to pay you in shillings if I had too ;) Love you knifes mate. seriously works of love and art.
+Steve Philipson Thanks Steve
I absolutely prefer unstabilized wood over stabilized. I just like the feel of a natural handle. Can not deny the benefits of the stabilization, but for me and my taste I’ll use a knife with a tough wood handle over any synthetic material or stabilized wood.
With the many forms of research tools at our hands , it's amazing people do not know how to convert money from different countries. An old saying , if you have to ask how much , then you can't afford it , lol.
Great tools are priceless !!
One more thought......if a dummy has a smart phone , does this still make the phone smart ?
+Bryan Resch LOL. Thanks Bryan
Sandy..
Stunning, truley stunning work mate, love how you always strive for a better knife mate....
Hope to see you at Edale mate.
+mack tightwad Cheers Mack
Love my Stabilised Cocobolo Sandy. Don't know what it would of looked and felt like with Linseed oil. Perhaps you could do some small test pieces with different woods. alb PEACE :-) PS. Great still shots at the end, beautiful handles as always, Perfection!!
+Capt'n Aidy Hi Aid,
Cocbola cant be stabilised as it is full of it's own oils which is supposed to stabilse it anyway.
Peace man
Sandy
I really like the idea of the Linseed Oil for the hardwood scales, not only does it smell nice but it adds another level of responsibility on the knife owner. Knives should be cleaned and oiled after ever use if you want to get the best performance and beauty. That's what I think anyway :)
+Mint Outdoors I agree Jeff. Great minds think alike.
your knives keep improving so much. Good on you Sandy
I came across a quotation today from Italian cyclist Daniele Bennatti; "La mamma dei cretini e' sempre incinta.", meaning, roughly, "The mother of all morons is always expecting." This is as good an explanation as any of the people you've had to deal with.
could you just stabalise with the lyn seed oil just like you do the other stuff ? put it in one of those vacume things you make and make it saturate 100% like with the rosen ? beautiful work as always Sandy. All the best to you and yours
I work with many currencies in my business and get the conversion question all the time. Perhaps you should add a link on your web site to a currency converter. This might head off some of those questions.
All joking aside Sandy. Have someone add the currency converter to the prices page on the website. Should be easy and free.
I buy gear for my horses from a place in Australia and they have a converter on their site and it is very useful.
Wonderful knifes still waiting to get me one
jack what would it take to own one of the worlds best built knifes i swear i haven,t stoped thinking about your knifes ,are they hard to ship to canada ?i only hope to own one day.i work in the woods could i ever use that fine knife like you make most trapers in canada love to own one.i hope some day they will be easy to get thanks .jim b
Excellent craftsmanship sandy. ;-)
The Art👍
did you know you can use 1 part beeswax,1 part linseed oil,1//2 part turpentine,to waterproof you boots . heat up beeswax in a pot,after its melted mix in the linseed oil and turpentine. it will turn in to a paste after cooling. apply with cloth or paint brush,the smell or turpentine will go away after a short time. this recipe is from the 1800,s .trappers used it.
Beautiful knife at 8:52, some kind of birch handle, I missed the name slightly. That would be my pick. Gorgeous work.
Hi Sandy, very interesting about the linseed oil. Have you thought of placing finished knives in a linseed oil bath and pulling a vacuum on them, essentially stabilising them with the oil, for better penetration of oil into the wood. Something else that you could think about is dissolving some shellac into the oil and then pulling the vacuum. Should help the solidification process.
French polish is an intense polishing with a solution of linseed oil, shellac and methylated spirit. Would be a brilliant, renewable finish for the knives.
And I believe that a word you were looking for to go along with organic is "tactile". Feels better in the hand. More natural.
+Biting Mongeese - Geoffrey Bynoe Thanks Geoff,
Yes I have tried vacuuming the oil in the past but not sure that such through penetration is required? Good tip on the shellac:)
Beautiful knives, as always!
Good work as always Sandy....One day I'd like one of your knives....
Keep up the vids....
Cheers Kim. Australia
Lovely work as always Sandy, the lack of initiative of some people in this world regardless of where they come from is unbelievable at times lol :) ~Peace~
+Zed Outdoors LOL that is true Zed. Hope all OK your end.
Are you going to any meetings this year?
Sandy
Jackloreknives Alas i'm not going to any of the main gatherings or shows this year but have a lot of my own trips planned. If timing permits I may come to the knife show but i'll know closer to the time, would be good to see you as it's been a long time
Pounds to dollars conversion rates vary from day to day (usually by a little) and from month to month (sometimes by a lot), so you really need to check the exchange values on the day you're buying something.
Beautiful knife that Tracker.
+Michael Casserly Thanks Mike. Hope your well.
Sandy
Love your knifes Sandy i must order one.
Stunning work as always mate, your perfectionism is always so apparent even in a simple photo.
+Peter Ford Thanks Peter. Still need to loose off a few arrows:)
Nice knives sandy I had a pair of knifes returned after fitting stabilised hardwood scales didn't make a penny on them after paying postage to and from the states
+Mike Palmer (MP Custom Blades) Sorry to hear that Mike. Why did the return them?
+Jackloreknives he didn't want stabilised scales even after sending them the link to the scales I ordered. At least he was happy in the end
Sandy: In your Wiltshire Man incarnation, do you pick up various woods for handle blanks on your treks?
Sandy,
I really enjoy watching your videos, they're packed with information even for the non knifemaker. I think I've watched almost every one. I really like those small adjustable lights you have and I would like to get some of them. If you have the time and wouldn't mind, could you give the manufacturer of them? I'm in the states so I may not be able to get them anyway. Keep up the great work and great informative videos!
Mark
Hi Mark, the lights come from Ikea in the UK. Maybe you have an Ikea store over there too?
Sandy
Have you ever tried to use the linseed oil in your stabilizing vacuum? If the linseed oil polymerizes and gets in that deep it seems it would be great at keeping moisture out. I'm guessing the epoxy wouldn't adhere to that too well so you'd have to do finished knives for this to work out, which may be prohibitive, but I'm making just couple knives for myself and it may be feasible for me. I've really been enjoying, and learning from, and applying all the information you have in your videos by the way. Soon enough I'll be tempering a couple knives I've made and putting the scales on and I'm sure they're quality is orders of magnitude better quality than I could have made without your help. Thanks.
I'm doing Pacific Yew scales on one, and Hickory on the other and I'm curious if you have any opinions or advice on using either of these woods. Thanks.
Googles currency converter is fine, but its maybe simpler to just google for instance "50 gbp in usd". You can convert all sorts of units that way, like "4 liter per 100 kilometer in miles per gallon"
Yes we do Sandy, Thanks!!
I'm sure you've thought of this, but would there be any benefit of putting a finished knife with a non-stabilised oak handle in your vacuum tube along with the linseed oil? Just to get good penetration of the oil.
I don't know if it would work, or if it would deform the fitted scales.
Maybe if it was only in there for a few minutes or something.
Just an idea!
+magicdrshoon Thanks I have tried that but not sure such a thorough penetration is required. A 16 hour soak seems sufficient.
Some real beauties there Sandy. I bet you could take a truckload of knives to the show and they'd be gone in no time. Deservedly so I should add. I recall last year I think they sold before the show even got started! I feel your pain regarding questions etc. I know instagram can be a blessing and a curse as well as all other media too I recon. Oh well, that's the world we live in. Take care Sandy.
Just a thought Sandy (or anyone else)..... any thoughts on stabilising the Oak using your vacuum system using Linseed oil rather than Cactus Juice? I would think this could only be done on a completed knife as the glue may not work well on oily Oak. Maybe just a short period rather than 24hrs?
+John Carroll Thanks for your comment John
+Jackloreknives Rule of thumb from old loggers on linseed oil for axe handles is.... once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and once a month for a year.
I think you will find that is called the "London Stock finish" ruclips.net/video/R-uWkLK-bCY/видео.html
I am just getting in to the art of knife making, I have learned a lot from your channel....Thank you for your videos.
and.....once a year for life.
"I think that self help is a wonderful thing" ... 😂
Hi Sandy , as you know I've been watching your videos all week. You have. Inspired me to have a go and make myself a hunting knife . I would still like one of yours when you have one available .
I want to be your apprentice !!
Any chance you could harden it for me ?
I look forward to the 2mm carbon models...
Americans are not known for being very smart.
Sandy, how do you finish your Cocobolo handles. Do you soak in or use Linseed Oil, Tung Oil or do you simply polish the handles given the wood is already oily. I read somewhere that cocobolo also doesn't require stabilisation due to its inherent dense properties. Have you had any success with stabilsing this wood.
hi like more of your info..i work with01 and d2 steel I make hunting and cooking knives,not making any money,like to... I live on fix income not much...I like your handles,,if I may like to look like yours I cant make finger guard,, with the handle being the finger guard.... how is all with you,,last your wife.and doges were sick I pray all is good your awesome thanks walter,,I may want to get and 01 knife for grand son from you...and I think you may be working with stanless steel what will you be working with so many thank you walt
I use a site monitor to monitor changes to the knife sale page and I still can't get in fast enough!
I wonder what would be the effect of using linseed oil in your vacuum chamber?
I. Noticed that all your knives are Scandinavian grind........do you also to do flat grind or convex ?
The UK Knife Show at Wotton-Under-Edge been cancelled this year due to a lack of trader support, said the Shooting Times a couple of weeks ago.
+Celtic Woodsman Thanks John. I checked the website and nothing there about cancellation
+Celtic Woodsman I can confirm that the KNIFE SHOW IS ON. Have been intouch with the organisers who confirm the knife show is definitely going ahead:)
Have you ever used Blacklocust for a handle material? If not would you be willing to if that was what i wanted as a customer?
U make really nice knifes. It’s sad that u can’t translate currency for your friends across the pond. We have excellent knife makers in the USA and we’ll spend our money here.
It's also sad that some folk from other parts of the world can't translate currency themselves by using google currency converter. It's called "self help". There are people not just from across the pond but elsewhere in the world and it is not feasible for me to do the conversions for all.
You buy your knives from US makers if you want. There are some awesome makers over there.
Sandy
i would love to get my hands on one of these. living in canada unfortunately
I want to get one so bad...
Agree completely with the stabilisation it's a good thing but it does feel that 01 and wood that is just oiled go together . Do u think your old way of stabilising with wood hardener would have a better result with oak or pulling a vacuum with the oil ? I love looking after my jacklore oiling the blade after use its part of buying a one of a kind knife .made me laugh at the end of the vid very dry atb scott
+Scott Fisher Hi Scott. I have pulled a vacuum on the oil in the past but dont think it is really needed. Like you say, caring for your knife is part of the fun of it.:)
So .... how much are your Knives? and is that in old (lsd) or new money?
It says the uk knife show 2020 is cancelled
Self help that's a good one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert Clarke haha he’s a sweet man with wicked thoughts
Why don’t you have the Ferro rod with the knife anymore
so how much are your knives...... and what is that in Japanese yen?...........;-)