Is there anything more beautiful than seeing a free man work at his passion. These two simple men exemplify rugged American individualism as it’s best. They don’t need millions of dollars in machinery. A DOS-based CAD program works just fine too. This is what REAL engineering and ingenuity looks like. Bravo.
One word: RESPECT! Respect to you for your efforts on this great vid and respect to this father-and-son team who have been churning unique and innovative stuff as their trademark!
Amazing work. I had the opportunity to work with Grant many years ago when he designed and made wooden drums. His knowledge and craftsmanship of everything he built was astounding. Grant often designed and built his own jigs; quite often he built the tools he needed to make what he was building. He always held a high standard for the work he did and had a deep appreciation for detail.
@@adamlykkegaard7289 yeah he started his own little company. I think it is called "knafs" I know they make a little takedown that and then some other things. I definitely miss Ben and Zack both. I really like Kurt, and hoping they find another solid host for knife banter. Knifecenter takes a little bit more of the informative only route but part of bladehq's formula is the entertainment factor.
For some reason this video puts you in a good mood. Every fathers dream to have such a good relationship with his son ( or daughter). Very well done. Love these guys.
This is my favorite video on RUclips. Every so often I have to watch it again. Such a great story. Such great guys. And such a well put together production.
I've never been a fan of non ordinary knives and locking mechanisms, but this video made me realize how much work, trial and testing, and passion these guys put into their knives designs. Loved it! thanks!
That was without a doubt the coolest shop, story, people, and product I have ever seen. I had no idea that you guys designed for so many other makers. Well done gents
There are some really good vid's on RUclips. And then there are outstanding ones. This one is so far above anything else out there. Way beyond outstanding. Ben, you did a fabulous job. Loved it, everything about it.
WOW! What a beautiful craftmanship. Love the way can see how the mechanisms work, almost like steampunk. You guys should be very proud of yourselves, but you don't strike me as the type. Hats off! Seems like a wonderfull way to live.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Such ingenuity in their actions. I'm a knifemaker, and the level of engineering in those actions is ridiculous! Truly groundbreaking.
Crazy to think that some knife makers have huge expensive machines that almost take the craftsmanship out of knife making. This guy lived out of a truck for years and makes knives with machines from early manufacturing! True knife makers
Nice to have the people making the video be truly in the background and let the makers shine. This style of video is really enjoyable, do more of this, and less bro giggle fest.
Great video guys! I clicked it anticipating I would only watch a minute or so, and ended up watching the whole thing! If you guys are ever in Canada, give me a shout and I'll walk you through my shop! :)
I'm amazed at who they are. He's just an old-timey miner who lived in a tent for years, and moved on to making batshit crazy knives? Awesome. I'd always assumed they'd be like like the grimsmo brothers, but even more technical. Nope, just a man and his son in a very homely vintage workshop. So cool
Really loving this run of videos as they show us a part of the knife industry that we might never see otherwise. Thanks for the great work and great videos
Guys, ya'll are amazing! What you have developed (I just purchased your QuarterMaster QTR 11-TT General Lee Texas Tea Model), and to say that you're way ahead of innovation is an understatement. Although I have ordered it from BladeHQ, I haven't yet received it; it's due to arrive by this weekend. Sort of a newbie in the Knife collection hobby having been collecting only about two years now; but have accumulated well over 100 knives so far. I decided early on that I would vary my collection, and the result is that I've bought everything from Custom hand-forged hunting knives (from the best bladesmiths), to flippers, and recently to the new OTF types by MicroTech, Piranha, and the like, and was really taken in by the QTR 11-TT. Amazing, innovative, and can't wait to get my hands on it! Undoubtedly this will put me on the "Hawk bandwagon"! BTW, this is a great video.
This is an amazing production, of real people doing Incredible things. I am a new found knife lover. I have to say that out of all the research I have done. this channel has done more for fueling my interest in knives than any other facet I have been able to find. Thank you very much.
Great video; love seeing a father and son working so well together, They are both arists !!!. Dig the power wagon ambulance, been wanting that exact truck for years....keep up the great vids, well shot, informative and inspiring !!!.
Who would have thought Mining Claims and a TeePee (Apparently it's genetic.)??? 100% Brilliant! I hope you stay as well grounded while achieving your dreams! Thanks Grant and Gavin and BladeHQ
Excellent video. I really enjoyed the history of the company and designers,which only makes me want the knives more. You guys at Blade HQ continue to impress me.
I been in this guy's exact shop my family has been friends with these guys since before I was born. Grant still rolls his own cigarettes by hand, and if he can't smoke in a restraunt he won't eat there.
What an awesome video...very much appreciate you putting this together. Like it's been said, the atmosphere is just right. Love how they work together & the designs they have come up with. Great piece all around.
I really enjoyed this video. Aside from the interesting topic of knife design and knife making, I have to say that the efforts on acoustic guitar are well worth hearing. You may never earn a penny playing, and maybe have no interest in that, but don't ever stop playing because you most definitely have something to say with six strings.
G and G got me in to Knives when I saw my first E.T.. It took me over a year to find a a E.T.. ( a G&G E.T. not a kershaw) Im so happy you guys at Blade HQ made this movie, every one thinks CRK, Strider and Todd Begg, but these guys come up with some of the best knives. Still looking for a ZT Mudd got any hidden away?
Wow just an outstanding video, great people, great info and stories and the camera work and post edititng just awesome, well done and big thank you for sharing
You really outdid yourself on this one. Gavin is a great guy, and I hope a Beetle is my next knife. Keep it up! I'll be sharing this with the guys at work in the morning... :)
love these tours. keep it up blade hq you guys are my go to knife supplier. Good job ben for applying videography the the knife industry =) love the feel of this vid
Beautiful craftsmanship. Love the otf deadlock double edge. Only wish I could afford one. Unfortunately I'm disabled with no income. But it can't hurt to dream right?
Awesome video. Such an amazing contrast between their production and Chris Reeve's. Both produce excellent work however within a nearly polar opposite environment. I wonder if this was an intended choice for the second shop tour following CRK.
Pretty great video. Would love to buy a TOAD. Too bad you can't find em. In fact it seems to be hard to find many of the designs seen in this video. Kershaw makes some, but with inferior steels.
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Is there anything more beautiful than seeing a free man work at his passion. These two simple men exemplify rugged American individualism as it’s best. They don’t need millions of dollars in machinery. A DOS-based CAD program works just fine too. This is what REAL engineering and ingenuity looks like. Bravo.
This video sums up how this country was established, and the exact sort who built it. This is America! Superb video.
One word: RESPECT!
Respect to you for your efforts on this great vid and respect to this father-and-son team who have been churning unique and innovative stuff as their trademark!
I also have to say respect.
Best shop tour to date.. and will probably remain so.
Best 19 minutes I've spent on the Internet in a long while. Thank you G&G and Ben for an awesome insight.
Amazing work. I had the opportunity to work with Grant many years ago when he designed and made wooden drums. His knowledge and craftsmanship of everything he built was astounding. Grant often designed and built his own jigs; quite often he built the tools he needed to make what he was building. He always held a high standard for the work he did and had a deep appreciation for detail.
a beautiful awesome look into the life of two very cool and underrated influential inventors.
When your knives fetch as much as their knives do, and they sell out as quickly as theirs do -- you aren't underrated.
Good to see there are people out there still making NEW designs, not the same knife in 30 colors.
You should've never let Ben slip through your fingers. This video is top shelf in every way!!
Top late
@@adamlykkegaard7289 too late again. Ben left for CRKT, came back and then left again recently.
@@jolness1 oh shit really?
@@adamlykkegaard7289 yeah he started his own little company. I think it is called "knafs" I know they make a little takedown that and then some other things. I definitely miss Ben and Zack both. I really like Kurt, and hoping they find another solid host for knife banter. Knifecenter takes a little bit more of the informative only route but part of bladehq's formula is the entertainment factor.
I clicked to watch a minute and stayed the entire 18 minutes. Compelling and inspiring.
Thanks to Ben, and props to the Hawks!
For some reason this video puts you in a good mood. Every fathers dream to have such a good relationship with his son ( or daughter). Very well done. Love these guys.
I love this video. I go back and watch it every once in awhile. Ben is great. I love watching Gavin grind that perfect edge at the end. Amazing skill
This "Meet your maker" series is genius! Thank you for making these videos! 😃👏👏👏
This is my favorite video on RUclips. Every so often I have to watch it again. Such a great story. Such great guys. And such a well put together production.
I've never been a fan of non ordinary knives and locking mechanisms, but this video made me realize how much work, trial and testing, and passion these guys put into their knives designs. Loved it! thanks!
That was without a doubt the coolest shop, story, people, and product I have ever seen. I had no idea that you guys designed for so many other makers. Well done gents
There are some really good vid's on RUclips. And then there are outstanding ones.
This one is so far above anything else out there. Way beyond outstanding. Ben, you did a fabulous job. Loved it, everything about it.
What a influencing duo the love of the craft is crazy.
WOW....this is really well done. Authentic and strangely comforting....after this crazy week, I really needed this.
WOW! What a beautiful craftmanship. Love the way can see how the mechanisms work, almost like steampunk.
You guys should be very proud of yourselves, but you don't strike me as the type.
Hats off! Seems like a wonderfull way to live.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Such ingenuity in their actions. I'm a knifemaker, and the level of engineering in those actions is ridiculous! Truly groundbreaking.
Crazy to think that some knife makers have huge expensive machines that almost take the craftsmanship out of knife making. This guy lived out of a truck for years and makes knives with machines from early manufacturing! True knife makers
I had no idea they were the designers of all those lock types. Mad respect to these guys. Makes me want a Deadlock bad!
Nice to have the people making the video be truly in the background and let the makers shine. This style of video is really enjoyable, do more of this, and less bro giggle fest.
Great video guys! I clicked it anticipating I would only watch a minute or so, and ended up watching the whole thing!
If you guys are ever in Canada, give me a shout and I'll walk you through my shop! :)
Gough Custom I did the same... It's addictive! Love your work too by the way.
Really enjoy this series. By far one of my favorite videos on youtube ever, this one was.
I'm amazed at who they are. He's just an old-timey miner who lived in a tent for years, and moved on to making batshit crazy knives? Awesome. I'd always assumed they'd be like like the grimsmo brothers, but even more technical. Nope, just a man and his son in a very homely vintage workshop. So cool
I absolutly LOVE my kershaw R.A.M 1910! Such a fun mech to fiddle with
These guys are just so great and make knives like no other.
Wow! I could watch these two all day...amazing craftsmen and inventors.
thanks Ben for providing these insight videos into the makers and designers of knives, your videos are really top quality don't stop them.
Really loving this run of videos as they show us a part of the knife industry that we might never see otherwise. Thanks for the great work and great videos
amazing video! outstanding work Ben. i always admired their work and now seeing this, my mind is blown...
Guys, ya'll are amazing! What you have developed (I just purchased your QuarterMaster QTR 11-TT General Lee Texas Tea Model), and to say that you're way ahead of innovation is an understatement. Although I have ordered it from BladeHQ, I haven't yet received it; it's due to arrive by this weekend. Sort of a newbie in the Knife collection hobby having been collecting only about two years now; but have accumulated well over 100 knives so far.
I decided early on that I would vary my collection, and the result is that I've bought everything from Custom hand-forged hunting knives (from the best bladesmiths), to flippers, and recently to the new OTF types by MicroTech, Piranha, and the like, and was really taken in by the QTR 11-TT. Amazing, innovative, and can't wait to get my hands on it! Undoubtedly this will put me on the "Hawk bandwagon"!
BTW, this is a great video.
This is an amazing production, of real people doing Incredible things. I am a new found knife lover. I have to say that out of all the research I have done. this channel has done more for fueling my interest in knives than any other facet I have been able to find.
Thank you very much.
This is incredible. Very cool to get a glimpse of the Hawk's in their "natural environment"! Great job!
Great video; love seeing a father and son working so well together, They are both arists !!!. Dig the power wagon ambulance, been wanting that exact truck for years....keep up the great vids, well shot, informative and inspiring !!!.
one of the best knives videos i have ever seen
Wow, amazing the age of the equipment they're using yet the extraordinary blades that they make!!! Very interesting video
What a cool little documentary.....felt like a movie. Well done guys!
Who would have thought Mining Claims and a TeePee (Apparently it's genetic.)???
100% Brilliant!
I hope you stay as well grounded while achieving your dreams!
Thanks Grant and Gavin and BladeHQ
Excellent video. I really enjoyed the history of the company and designers,which only makes me want the knives more. You guys at Blade HQ continue to impress me.
A Good Life. Brilliant minds...and Power wagons. Thank you
Wow.. This is an amazing look into someone's life. The person in question is .. I'm just speechless to be honest. Thank you all.
Rest in peace Grant Hawk...
Credit to these guys, and to you on the video. I'm impressed by how some people do what they do best.
I'm blown away! just awesome!
I been in this guy's exact shop my family has been friends with these guys since before I was born. Grant still rolls his own cigarettes by hand, and if he can't smoke in a restraunt he won't eat there.
Fantastic. Really enjoyable and inspiring. Awesome level of fearless creativity!
hawk sr. looks like a badass dude from true grit, too cool!😁 love the creativity and the unique designs from this guys!
Ben, this was another awesome video. You're doing great things with these shorts. I'm so freaking impressed.
Wow! Loved this! Zen and the Art of Knifemaking!
What an awesome video...very much appreciate you putting this together. Like it's been said, the atmosphere is just right. Love how they work together & the designs they have come up with. Great piece all around.
I really enjoyed this video. Aside from the interesting topic of knife design and knife making, I have to say that the efforts on acoustic guitar are well worth hearing. You may never earn a penny playing, and maybe have no interest in that, but don't ever stop playing because you most definitely have something to say with six strings.
G and G got me in to Knives when I saw my first E.T.. It took me over a year to find a a E.T.. ( a G&G E.T. not a kershaw) Im so happy you guys at Blade HQ made this movie, every one thinks CRK, Strider and Todd Begg, but these guys come up with some of the best knives. Still looking for a ZT Mudd got any hidden away?
Just a fantastic story. Thanks for sharing . Happy Trails
Why am I just now seeing this?! Great video guys!
I can't wait to meet you guys at blade show TX in March.
I really enjoyed this video. Awesome to see how they started from scratch and built it up. Thumbs up.
Thanks for this very interesting and entertaining video, Ben!
You knocked this one out of the park Keep up the great work!
Wow just an outstanding video, great people, great info and stories and the camera work and post edititng just awesome, well done and big thank you for sharing
Very cool. I'd love to see more of these.
Great video and nice getting some back ground on the people making the art.
I love their stuff !!!!! I hope to one day to be able to buy a knife right from them .
You really outdid yourself on this one. Gavin is a great guy, and I hope a Beetle is my next knife. Keep it up!
I'll be sharing this with the guys at work in the morning... :)
That is really cool that they kinda build that out of the barn.
100% American Ingenuity at its finest.
love these tours. keep it up blade hq you guys are my go to knife supplier. Good job ben for applying videography the the knife industry =) love the feel of this vid
wow what a great video... appreciate all the work put into this, hope there are more of this type of vid to come
so much more than a shop tour, great piece!
I love the shop tour/meet your maker videos! Thanks bladehq!
Beautiful craftsmanship. Love the otf deadlock double edge. Only wish I could afford one. Unfortunately I'm disabled with no income. But it can't hurt to dream right?
Awesome vid. Love the father son work. Beetle is so wicked.
Really proud of you guys... Amazing!
This was an amazing tour and Interview... I am an instant fan of these two guys and hope I follow in there footsteps..
thanks, does it work well for noisy rooms while doing interviews, like shotshow ?
Very interesting video, many thanks! I'm a resident of Idaho.
I need more of these videos.
Amazing video can't wait to purchase your product
National treasures right here.
Absolutely incredible.
Such a cool pair of knife makers.
Idaho has some fine knife makers for sure!
YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! LOVE YOUR WORK.
May as well stop the shop tour series, I don't see how it could get any better than this. Great video!!
Great video ---I would like to see more knife makers roots
Great job, very well filmed.
Awesome video. Such an amazing contrast between their production and Chris Reeve's. Both produce excellent work however within a nearly polar opposite environment. I wonder if this was an intended choice for the second shop tour following CRK.
Clever minds there, nice designs
Pretty great video. Would love to buy a TOAD. Too bad you can't find em. In fact it seems to be hard to find many of the designs seen in this video. Kershaw makes some, but with inferior steels.
I always wondered about Ben,now I see what he brings.
This was great. Thank you for sharing your lives. Brent
Awesome video Ben...very well done.
Best one yet !!!
Man! Those guys are awesome. And the movie is great as well :)
Amazing video, True engineers of the knife world.
Man you guy's missed your calling, you should be working for Discovery. Really enjoyed the atmosphere you created. Great video!!!!!!!!
Can we buy this knife from asia??
Can someone please send their website link please???
Great work ... watched it twice