Hidden Tang Take-Down-ish Fighter | Knife Making

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 19. 11. 2020
  • Hope you guys love this build video as much as I enjoyed making this knife! While this knife was not truly a takedown knife; it was the first hidden tang knife I've build in the "spirit" of take down knives.
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  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +19

    Hope yall enjoyed this build! Links to the 1/16'' hardened dowel pins are in the description. 🙌

    • @hamitup01
      @hamitup01 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Hey! Thanks for the video. I converted my mill, which is similar to yours, to DRO’s a while back. Fairly simple and only cost me maybe 120.00. I used igauging DRO’s from Amazon. It took me maybe 3 1/2 hours to complete. Best time and money I have ever spent. Message me if you would like some tips or pics of the project. Take care!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@hamitup01 Thanks man, good to know you like yours. I've heard many people say that it's the best money the spent on their mill. Cheers!

    • @rontremblay719
      @rontremblay719 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the video. Your attention to detail is amazing and I hope to learn a great more from you down the road. The liquid you sprayed on your Scotch-Brite belt was that just water? to keep it cool?

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@rontremblay719 Hey Ron, that was WD40. I feel like it keeps the belt cleaner

    • @kennycampbelljr5896
      @kennycampbelljr5896 Pƙed 3 lety

      When I first saw it I thought it was a canister damascus blade. That handle is absolutely stunning.

  • @patrickshaw7983
    @patrickshaw7983 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    A beautiful knife. As a maker myself there are always little things that could be improved upon that anyone else looking at the knife would not notice. We strive for perfection but seldom achieve it 100%. Nevertheless we keep trying. I like your style of narration, you are a natural speaker and your explanations are clear.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you very much Patrick! I'm stoked you enjoyed this one!

  • @ronamedee2475
    @ronamedee2475 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    You threw around some "Big Hitters" when naming knife smiths but missed Jim Keeton. Nice job an keep 'em coming.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Lol, thank you sir, glad you enjoyed this one!

  • @Bootes1
    @Bootes1 Pƙed 2 lety

    I'm not a knife maker but I know beauty when I see it and Wow what a Beauty you made there. I'm afraid I can only dream. Thank you.

  • @TheFlyingKiwiNZ
    @TheFlyingKiwiNZ Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love the look of this knife!

  • @RyanJohnson-yv7te
    @RyanJohnson-yv7te Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Just beautiful!

  • @robertdodge8587
    @robertdodge8587 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    That is a knife of true beauty, a superbly crafted item, Exellent!!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Much appreciated sir! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @russellfaulkner9074
    @russellfaulkner9074 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I don't find myself telling folks they're overly humble, but you sir, fit the bill. That is great work you're doing and your skill and attention to detail are great to watch. Great job and I look forward to the next video.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      THank you very much Russell! Your comment is much appreciated!

  • @indiedavecomix3882
    @indiedavecomix3882 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    That is a gorgeous piece!

  • @maverick5006
    @maverick5006 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    OMG, your attention to detail is ridiculous!! I mean that in a good way. I'm not a knife smith, but appreciate the art, ingenuity, and talent that goes into this craft!!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thanks Maverick! I'm stoked that you enjoyed this video!

  • @vathouisk
    @vathouisk Pƙed 3 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you sir! Have a great weekend!

  • @donrsanders4772
    @donrsanders4772 Pƙed 3 lety

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @DB-qt1kh
    @DB-qt1kh Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Fantastic knife. Thanks for sharing.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you sir! Glad you liked this one.

  • @polaris8126
    @polaris8126 Pƙed 2 lety

    WOW! Beautiful work! 😉

  • @mitondo6123
    @mitondo6123 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Beautiful work!

  • @MrSoloun
    @MrSoloun Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Great Knife and amazing detailed build, was good to see all the steps and what worked, what didn't and how you overcame things. You should be proud of that finish it looks super tight and clean. I love that stone wash finish on the blade :)

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you ! Really glad you liked it man. I'm pretty proud of how this one turned out for sure. The stone wash on a hidden tang seems a little unique.

  • @theriversexperience9383
    @theriversexperience9383 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Man, you absolutely killed it on this build. It turned out fantastic.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you sir! The forged hidden tang knives take me out of my comfort zone for sure. Take longer and are harder to make... but the feeling of success when they're done is worth it. I have a ton to learn

  • @waynecurie71
    @waynecurie71 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love the style of this knife and your tutorial on how you made it is clear and prisice 10/10 chap

  • @Joe_Bandit
    @Joe_Bandit Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I have to say you are making some of the best videos out there, your explanations, techniques, and finished products are totally on point.

  • @DESERTTACTICAL1776
    @DESERTTACTICAL1776 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Heck yeah, new video!

  • @kasiakowalska500
    @kasiakowalska500 Pƙed 3 lety

    It is a beautiful job too!

  • @thefamily_ak1863
    @thefamily_ak1863 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    the one weve been waiting on , ❀❀❀

  • @Gabriel_Uramoto
    @Gabriel_Uramoto Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Very good material and knife. Thanks for share it.

  • @klimeksam
    @klimeksam Pƙed 3 lety

    Amazing work as always!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you sir! Have a great weekend!

  • @drakos2000
    @drakos2000 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Crazy fit and finish! Good job sir!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you Petru! Glad you liked this build!

  • @bhein67
    @bhein67 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Absolutely enjoyed watching this build. Excellent description of what you did and why you did it. Some real patience with the details! Very nice looking knife!
    Cheers from Canada

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you! Cheers from Texas! Hope your weekend is going well.

  • @stanstanley8400
    @stanstanley8400 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great work mate! Well done.

  • @MrMchussey
    @MrMchussey Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Awesome as always man!!

  • @johnnyp628
    @johnnyp628 Pƙed 3 lety

    It’s a beautiful piece.

  • @blufordbirdsong1834
    @blufordbirdsong1834 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great video. I've watched so many of your videos. It's really cool to see how far your skills have come since the early videos. Your build process has really come along as you've added equipment and knowledge. I have only made four knives myself, but that's enough to appreciate your journey. Finally, I like how you are giving back to the community with these videos. Keep up the great work man. God bless you.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Glad you like them! Thank you sir!

  • @craig2963
    @craig2963 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Beautiful final product. I am a new sub, so I am going back through your library. So I am commenting on some old videos, lol.

  • @RyanKirk99
    @RyanKirk99 Pƙed 3 lety

    Love these videos - thanks man!

  • @deansmallwood4652
    @deansmallwood4652 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Exceptional work there chap!!

  • @workshopredraven
    @workshopredraven Pƙed 2 lety +1

    ĐŁ Вас ĐŸŃ‡Đ”ĐœŃŒ ĐŸŃ‚ĐČДтстĐČĐ”ĐœĐœŃ‹Đč ĐżĐŸĐŽŃ…ĐŸĐŽ Đș Ń€Đ°Đ±ĐŸŃ‚Đ”! ĐžŃ‚Đ»ĐžŃ‡ĐœŃ‹Đč ĐœĐŸĐ¶ ĐżĐŸĐ»ŃƒŃ‡ĐžĐ»ŃŃ!!!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 2 lety

      Đ‘ĐŸĐ»ŃŒŃˆĐŸĐ” ŃĐżĐ°ŃĐžĐ±ĐŸ! Đ’Đ°ŃˆĐ” Đ·ĐŽĐŸŃ€ĐŸĐČŃŒĐ”

  • @valentinigarageworks
    @valentinigarageworks Pƙed 3 lety

    NICE JOB!

  • @peterchristensen2528
    @peterchristensen2528 Pƙed rokem

    That is a beautiful take down knife.

  • @Denis_Smolov
    @Denis_Smolov Pƙed 3 lety

    Very beautiful!

  • @andrewroberts707
    @andrewroberts707 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Very neat!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Looking very good. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend forge on. Can't wait to see what you decide to forge on next.

  • @gjkymsafishing45
    @gjkymsafishing45 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    your knives are awesome, i can just dream to make something this gorgeous. you are phenomenal.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you very much sir! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Have a great holiday!

  • @terryzimmer5151
    @terryzimmer5151 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I think that’s really a sweet looking now did a good job

  • @sare1052
    @sare1052 Pƙed 3 lety

    Learned a lot watching your videos, thank you very much and keep up the good camera work and the conversation mode you have honed so well! Jim

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Awesome, thank you! Have a great rest of your weekend!

  • @Stefanhallusa
    @Stefanhallusa Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Stunning manđŸ€˜

  • @clintonshank5137
    @clintonshank5137 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Loving the channel, I'm a new knife maker and learn allot from you. Thanks

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you sir! Really happy the videos are helping out!

  • @markfulmer67
    @markfulmer67 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Wow! Pretty complicated build, turned out great! Very impressive!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed this one!

  • @christiaanjordaan8428
    @christiaanjordaan8428 Pƙed 3 lety

    Beautiful

  • @d.comeaucustomknives2677
    @d.comeaucustomknives2677 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Excellent presentation. Next stop...folders.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Lol! no joke man. Thanks for your comment!

  • @kevincolwell9575
    @kevincolwell9575 Pƙed 2 lety

    I really like that jig! The straightening jig. Good work. thanks for teaching us about the scotchbrite surface conditioning stuff, also. I love the creativity on the tumbler. I only hand sand, but maybe some day I can find something different when I make using knives for friends and family. You are getting very good. congrats.

  • @gurvinderkau1e5w18
    @gurvinderkau1e5w18 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Beautiful knife. Great tutorial. Really like the handle👍👍👍👍

  • @prywatnepriv5866
    @prywatnepriv5866 Pƙed 2 lety

    Beautiful knife !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Lambman001
    @Lambman001 Pƙed 3 lety

    Give the man a BELLS. beautiful knife!!!

  • @sudo_nym
    @sudo_nym Pƙed 3 lety +2

    This is yet more evidence, if it were needed, that the more effort you put in to your project, the better the outcome will be!
    Awesome job, James. Picking up new skills AND making a kick-ass knife - can't fault that!
    đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡§đŸ€œâšĄïžđŸ€›đŸ‡ș🇾

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you very much sir! Glad you enjoyed this one.

  • @philochristos
    @philochristos Pƙed 3 lety +2

    That turned out really nice. Kyle Royer inspired me to make a through tang knife, too.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thanks Sam, he is a ledged!

    • @XBullitt16X
      @XBullitt16X Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RedBeardOps Kyle is amazing, makes the prettiest knives and swords I have ever seen and has a fantastic work ethic.

  • @spurs3483
    @spurs3483 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Beautiful job, brother! I really like this one.👍

  • @nightwalker2830
    @nightwalker2830 Pƙed 3 lety

    That knife looks amazing

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you! Glad you like it!

    • @nightwalker2830
      @nightwalker2830 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RedBeardOps hell I loved it so beautiful one of the nicest knife i seen

  • @andrewneilson227
    @andrewneilson227 Pƙed 3 lety

    Bro that's some crazy craftsmanship. Kudos. Really like the way it came out.

  • @mariomagana130
    @mariomagana130 Pƙed 2 lety

    Congratulations, great job...

  • @rickhall5399
    @rickhall5399 Pƙed 3 lety

    All that being said excellent job

  • @Vijay-cg8fm
    @Vijay-cg8fm Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Wow, this man clearly explains everything, and the handle is soo good.

  • @ClenioBuilder
    @ClenioBuilder Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing Sir.

  • @KarlBAndersen
    @KarlBAndersen Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Nice job on the guard shoulders. It's all about repeatability and using whatever tools you need to suit your building style.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you sir! And thanks for replying to my DMs on Instagram. Along with your videos on youtube they really helped my process. Cheers sir!

    • @KarlBAndersen
      @KarlBAndersen Pƙed 3 lety

      I also trust the dial indicator more than I do a DRO. It's just me.

    • @KarlBAndersen
      @KarlBAndersen Pƙed 3 lety

      And thanks for giving credit where credit is due. There's not enough of that in the knife world.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@KarlBAndersen I do my best to! I learn so much from you guys! Thanks for all you put out there.

  • @peterkanzler7397
    @peterkanzler7397 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I like your addicton to precision. Very nice knife.

  • @JesusLopez-fc7bd
    @JesusLopez-fc7bd Pƙed rokem

    Good job Big Red.!!

  • @JK80s
    @JK80s Pƙed 3 lety

    Super clean Nice blade

  • @jacobbrooks1574
    @jacobbrooks1574 Pƙed rokem

    Great build your very informative great tips to

  • @williambundick349
    @williambundick349 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Bro I always in joy and learn something from every video keep on making

  • @skipwatson5258
    @skipwatson5258 Pƙed 3 lety

    Man I always look forward to your videos.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you sir! Glad you're enjoying them! Have a great weekend!

    • @skipwatson5258
      @skipwatson5258 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RedBeardOps home recovering from a heart procedure and can't get into my own shop for awhile. So I enjoy watching for relaxation.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@skipwatson5258 Excellent sir! Get well soon!

  • @carlosargueta3005
    @carlosargueta3005 Pƙed 3 lety

    That’s some nice work man. I enjoy your work and your voice over style Videos.

  • @MrMarsBlades
    @MrMarsBlades Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Wow, nice work man, I must look into getting one of those mini mills, cheers

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you sir! It is handy for sure. If you're going to be buying one like mine, make sure to get the little machine shop version of the machine...

    • @MrMarsBlades
      @MrMarsBlades Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RedBeardOps cool, thanks for the tip

  • @shawnoubre2171
    @shawnoubre2171 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Your one hell of a narrator man. Great video and most of all .... one beautiful Knife. I like the way you show theres no room for short cuts and taking your time produces extreme top quality results!!!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you very much for your comment Shawn! The narration takes a ton of time... since I'm actually not that great at it! I end up saying the same thing 3-4 times before I like it, lol.

  • @craig2963
    @craig2963 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I have noticed that your mill could use a set of stops for the table.
    Here is a new project for you when you get some free time, you can make a nice set of stops for the mill.

  • @jaimeherrera5892
    @jaimeherrera5892 Pƙed 3 lety

    Wow man, hermoso trabajo, saludos de Chile

  • @alexanderkalandarishvili4547

    love your content man keep it up

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Glad you enjoy it!

    • @alexanderkalandarishvili4547
      @alexanderkalandarishvili4547 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RedBeardOps please make a fun video where you make a knofe with the material you find in the streets or maybe backyard or abandoned train station or whatever i love your vids your content is amazing and it motivates very well â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžđŸ˜»đŸ˜»đŸ˜» never stop makin videos

    • @alexanderkalandarishvili4547
      @alexanderkalandarishvili4547 Pƙed 3 lety

      I wish i had sruff to make my own knife . Like from my design because i live illustrating and drawing and designing sruff đŸ„șâ€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïžđŸ˜»

  • @wintercustomknives13
    @wintercustomknives13 Pƙed 3 lety

    man that came out sweet

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @mattgreef1676
    @mattgreef1676 Pƙed 3 lety

    Beautiful mate im just starting my first hidden tang. As always learned alot

  • @georgeskandalaros8661
    @georgeskandalaros8661 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Nice. keep on.

  • @adrianhernandez974
    @adrianhernandez974 Pƙed 3 lety

    Hola amigo, cada vez estĂĄ mĂĄs sorprendente tu trabajo, eres un artista. Felicidades !!!
    Un abrazo desde Ecatepec, MĂ©xico đŸ‡ČđŸ‡œ

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      ÂĄMuchas gracias! ÂĄSalud desde Texas!

  • @mute4471
    @mute4471 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Nice

  • @Waskul72
    @Waskul72 Pƙed 3 lety

    Really nice video, I also recently made my first hidden tang knife using a different method but I gotta say hidden tang knives are so much more work but once done correctly the work is worth it. I think the more you make hidden tang knives it will get easier, thanks.

  • @FredrikSpare
    @FredrikSpare Pƙed 3 lety

    Super sweet. You really stepped it up with this build! One method I would use since you seem pretty handy with the mill, is to mill down some shoulders on the tang to make the fit-up with the guard even smoother and easier.

  • @oathman1
    @oathman1 Pƙed 2 lety

    What a scientific knowledge you put on to this knife mate
    Love it super like 👍

  • @dalibortrkulja9582
    @dalibortrkulja9582 Pƙed 3 lety

    Great job, cheers from Croatia

  • @shanetranchell5247
    @shanetranchell5247 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Jim, I just wanted to say that I came by your videos by chance. I was never into knives until I watched one of your videos. Now I'm hooked. Im even considering buying one from you if possible. I just need to factor in the cost including shipping. Great work man. Plesse keep it coming.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Welcome aboard! Glad you're enjoying them, sir! I really don't sell many now days since my volume is so low. I'm also not taking any custom orders due to the commitment. But when I do have one available for sale I post it up on Instagram. Cheers man, have a great weekend!

  • @NRiggiKnives
    @NRiggiKnives Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great looking knife James- you certainly do get your moneys worth from the 45 degree jig and your 123 blocks!

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Lol, for sure! Cheers Nick! Thanks for stopping by

  • @danielivanov3463
    @danielivanov3463 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Exellent congratulations

  • @ahmetvarlk1114
    @ahmetvarlk1114 Pƙed 3 lety

    Great MASTER....

  • @evloftis4143
    @evloftis4143 Pƙed 3 lety

    nice job bud

  • @buddyhutchins3782
    @buddyhutchins3782 Pƙed 3 lety

    Almost a perfect Nomad style which I consider to be the very best all around for bushcraft ..... Well done, a beautiful knife. Saludos, Anaco, Anz.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you greatly Buddy!

    • @buddyhutchins3782
      @buddyhutchins3782 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RedBeardOps Keep up the good work.....I've watched several of your videos and all are very professional and educational.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@buddyhutchins3782 Thank you!

  • @jclardy3710
    @jclardy3710 Pƙed 3 lety

    Very nice

  • @NuManXplore
    @NuManXplore Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Very nice knife build!! I have made a lot of hidden tangs, but none to the tolerances and precision you made this one. Your attention to detail on the guard and pommel and use of your machines is really awesome. The only thing I would suggest (and I think this could be more of a personal preference) is to make the handle less square. NOT a criticism at all, but with no tang to show on the handle there is so much more shaping potential than full tangs and rounding those corners more will make it fit better in the hand.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you sir! I totally agree! It's one of the things I like the least about this knife as well. It all started at the spacer... I made the spacer very square and I wanted to match the handle to the spacer. Next time around my spacer will be more oval. Cheers

  • @chrisroosendaal4169
    @chrisroosendaal4169 Pƙed 3 lety

    Those shoulders looked awesome and solid, worth the effort! And so did the ones one the knife

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thanks Chris! I'm stoked with how this one turned out!

  • @glenpaul3606
    @glenpaul3606 Pƙed rokem

    Beautiful bevel grinds ! Someday I hope to be able to do that , although that may not be possible with a 4x36 belt sander. Having the right tools helps no doubt.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed rokem

      The right tools do help! And practice... I still mess up on them from time to time.
      The variable speed really helps.

    • @glenpaul3606
      @glenpaul3606 Pƙed rokem

      @@RedBeardOps Yes they do. I like your 2x72 and surfacing attachment. You've gotten really good...your knives are awesome.

  • @pablomyerspy
    @pablomyerspy Pƙed 2 lety

    I love your job. And this is a proof that even with machines the result isnt 100% perfect. But beautifull knife đŸ€©đŸ˜

  • @nickg5473
    @nickg5473 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love the mini mill action alot people own them but there isnt many videos on them

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thanks Nick, man... the thing is handy!

  • @franotoole2702
    @franotoole2702 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Turned out very nice m8!! Hidden tangs take alot of work to get right, ironic tho considering they are an easy knife to build!

  • @rickhall1381
    @rickhall1381 Pƙed 2 lety

    I have a couple tips for you , number one , make your guard a little bit thinner they look more pleasing to the eye around 150 Thousands on guards . When slotting your spacers to go on the tang make them tight Press fit like the guard that way they don’t move around and would eliminate the use of pins from the spacer to the guard, so when you pin your handle to it it’s always in the same spot no movement will help you a lot. On the pommel Take a punch and peen around where the pommel nut meets the pommel Been grind it off those seams will disappear. When grinding your handle to your spacer put one wrap of gorilla tape Around your spacer then grind the handle Until you just dust the tape all the way around that will give you your perfect museum fit , then just round over slightly with sandpaper. That’s all I have for now you’re doing a great job keep up the Chase for perfection It’s never ending.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tips Rick! The journey continues

  • @richardmiller8670
    @richardmiller8670 Pƙed rokem

    I could not add anything to this build to improve it. It is incredible, as is all of your works. I am a jeweler/hand engraver. That big, beautiful, pommel and bolster/guard is begging me to do some scrollwork, or even a running leaf pattern around it. I am jealous of your grinding setup, btw.

  • @kevincolwell9575
    @kevincolwell9575 Pƙed 2 lety

    you may like the RF version of mill sold by Bolton Tools. It ranges from about 2K to just under 4K. I have the cheapest version, geared head, ZX45. It is the non-CNC mill you see in Walter Sorrells's videos. They are way more rigid than the smaller benchtop mills (about as rigid as the mini bridgeport clones). But, the machine doesn't take up too much area, it can be used with 110v electric service, and you get a new machine without breaking the bank. Just mentioning it. You are right, it is so much better to have flat and square things to fit together. Thanks for the detailed video.

    • @RedBeardOps
      @RedBeardOps  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Glad you liked it sir! I recently got my hands on a HiTorque 3990 from Little Machine Shop... big improvement. More to come on that this month! Cheers

  • @jeenumahabhoj3232
    @jeenumahabhoj3232 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Nice kinef 👍👍👍⚘

  • @carycleland9506
    @carycleland9506 Pƙed 3 lety

    Great job. I love how you find ways to use your other tools to help you along the way. Are you still happy with your mini mill?