Dirty Little Secrets of Knife Making - Nightfall Project Day 6

The hardest parts of knife making are not necessarily what you think they are. Another day in the knife shop with blade smith Walter Sorrells as he pulls back the curtain on the making of his latest tactical fixed blade, the Nightfall.
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[@johnnymills9546]

Hay Walter just a suggestion from a 36 year machinist try cleaning your tumbler and media more often. When it gets where it is that thick on your hands it's time to wash everything. and what are you using in it? just water or coolant or water with a couple drops of dish detergent I use Dawn . when i say just two or three drops thats all you need

[@CerberusForge]

For me the "blade making hell" is the introduction of too many new variables. Changing adhesives, materials, processes. With one knife you adapt and fix things with a little more effort, when you make a production run of many knives... that increases exponentially. Cool video Walter, glad you got things sorted

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

Maybe Sand blast the knives i remember that gives a nice finish. I remember will stelter did this some time ago and it looked really good

[@LastBastian]

"Nobody I know is getting rich making knives"
...main reason I'm happy to remain a hobbyist maker who keeps his knives for himself. lol
I have people asking me to sell, but there's just no way I can justify selling something I put so much time and effort into. When it comes to cash, I make more just doing my regular job.
I enjoy your videos btw!

[@MJ-wh1ny]

I do the same and do agree with your comment. Merry Christmas

[@LastBastian]

@@MJ-wh1ny Merry Christmas!

[@michaeldalbis4631]

Help me out please...Best 2x42 belt grinder for beginners? Thanks in advance!

[@darnellnepia1629]

So you are a millionaire 🤔 🙃

[@robsonez]

Yeh didn't you know? All knife makers are millionares.

[@par2228]

Billionaires!!

[@aviweisbach7816]

I think you hit a home run with your photography carousel, and whatever lighting you have set up. Nicely done!

[@Dreweldeenknives]

I was born in Mississippi ! Relocated to South Dakota as a baby

[@davebrookbank4831]

Thank you Walter for your time.