Knife Making - How To Make A Belt Knife From An Old Broken File.
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Knife making, how to make a knife from an old broken file. This is just me making a knife from a broken file.
I first annealed the file so it could be drilled and worked easier. Then I shaped the knife out of the file and hardened the knife in canola oil. The knife was tempered at 400 degrees for 2 one hour cycles. I sharpened the blade to 8000 grit then buffed out the flats with white buffing compound. The belts im using are surface conditioning belts and are great for knife making. I was going for a rough polished look with this.
The sheath was made from kydex. And has para-cord belt loops. Its pretty tough getting in and out but I think thats a good thing. I don't want the knife to come out while im wearing it.
Thanks for watching😀
If you have any questions about knife making ask away but realize im just a beginner 😀 Thanks!
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Hi, Im Alex and my channel is Outdoors55. It Is a channel based out of southern Pennsylvania, that delivers family friendly content focused around knife making, knife sharpening, outdoors, hiking, backpacking, and bushcrafting and whatever else I can dream up! I try to remain active in the youtube community and welcome everyone! Thank you for taking the time to watch! I REALLY appreciate!
I enjoy the ones with no narration, just seeing the work is pretty relaxing.
The ones without narration are easier to make😉. I’ll probably start doing more of these, but I’ll still do the others as well. Thanks for watching my friend 😀
FoulOne i prefer the ones with narration, cause maybe he tells you some tricks or tips, and in my opinion those videos are better
agree.....
didn't miss a thing...
Just a man in his shed, doing his own thing.......
You keep setting the bar higher for yourself ......
Way to go Alex.
Dude, you are truly the master. That was off the charts. The editing was first class as well.
Haha thanks! But, I’ll leave the mastery to you and your superior brain👍😉 Thanks for watching man! I really appreciate it 😀
I love it. I made my pops a knife for Father's day and it was my first time. I have no power tools so it was a lot of work. It wasn't the greatest but he loved it.
You know... back here in Ohio... we have a place called Sauder Village... in there, they have a glass blowing shop where these BEAUTIFUL pieces of art are being made daily, each piece of blown glass a piece of art into itself... could sit there for days watching these folks craft their art!!! You are like that for me in the knife crafting community!!! Each piece of art you produce just keeps on getting better and better... c'mon man, a broken file which 99% of us toss in the trash, you turn it into that!!!! 😮..... damn... that's all I gotta say!!!! 🤣
Haha! I try my best! Thanks for watching man! I know knives are not really your thing😉 One day ill change that though!
After two years ，I thought this is your best video
Man, that was amazing. Video editing with this music - and i was whole time with jaw on the floor.
Than you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!😀👊
Like how you left the file teeth in the knife...well done
I wasn't liking it at first, but now im loving it😀 Thanks for watching my friend!
out-freaking-standing job! you have inspired me to try this, well done!
Nice! I don't mind a video without narration. Your shots are detailed and tell the story just fine in this case🖒🔪
Thanks man👊
Concur ...
Love that little file knife 👍👍👍
Liked the video. No apology needed. LOVE the knife!
Thanks man! At first I didn’t like it but have been carrying it the past week and it’s great. It literally disappears on the belt. Thanks for watching my friend 👊
I think that's the nicest file knife I've seen. Usually they come out rather crude. This one is actually nicely refined and functional. Nice job brah.
Thanks man! I agree I usually don’t like file knives. This one is growing on me though 😀
Great E.D.C knife. And the kydex, very nice too.
There is a elegance in simplicity. This came out awesome!
I'm even more of a beginner! I have an interest in restoring and using old hand tools, and your knife triggered a bunch of ideas...special use gouges, riffles, scrapers, draw blades, marking knives.
I've been dreaming that someday I would put together a brake-drum forge, and get my feet wet but your little forge could greatly jump me from fantasy to reality.
Carved refractory brick? Map? Would you share some details?
And by the way, both the knife and sheath, and the belt system are gorgeous! I can offer some tips on rawhide sheaths and guards if that is of any interest.
Yeah, have made a lot through the years, from old files, leaf springs, saw blades, bed frames and other things !
You just have to WANT TO and put your mind to it !
Looks good !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
For sure 👍 leaf springs are hard to come by in my area for some reason 🤔 Files on the other hand are plentiful 😀
Gorgeous knife. Production value was top notch too
Thank you my friend! Thanks for watching 😀👍
Love the knife
Impressive work.
For something you just threw together i think it's pretty good
Awesome knife, enjoyed the format....pure, concentrated creating!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
This video has a good soundtrack and that's the first time I've ever been able to comment that on a DIY CZcams video.
That transition effect at 0:54 was SICK! Had to watch a few times. Good music too. 👊
the music is relaxing bro,,,,
Nice blade, I am a big fan of small blades.
Cute little knife and very very cool footage ! A real pleasure for eyes and hears ;-)
Just wow.
That's awesome. The size is perfect, especially for a small edc knife. I'm sure someone who pay $100 or more for a knife like that.
Great video of a great knife. Honestly I was waiting for quite a while for you to sand off the file pattern. At first I was like "What?" then I was all "Why would he do that?!" and then I was like "Ooooohhhh that's nice"
Beautiful job man
I love it. I went to several pawn shops looking for old files to practice making knives out of, but none of them had files...Oh well. I love the way the groves on the file transitions into the bevel on the blade. That is a sweet little knife. Thanks for sharing! And I enjoyed the music. Many of us have seen so many knife videos that we could probably narrate it for you ;)
Have a good day, and happy spring!
What a great and beautiful little knife for a EDC wow !!! Wow wow!! Hermoso!!!
Cool and simple ,I think you are amazing in this ,I like your style
Dude i love that blade. The contast of new and used. Smooth and rough.
Thanks my friend! Love the contrast as well. The looks are growing on me😀
that was beautiful
Thanks!😀 And thanks for watching 👍
Looks great!
Another fantastic video. Seeing the results you get with basic supplies, like your Kydex "fixture," is pretty inspiring actually. If I start making my own sheaths and knives soon, I'm blaming you.
You will at some point😉 You can blame me though😀 Thanks man!
I like it how you are being very informative and doing a great job in explaining stuff in some videos and then you do styles like these. Great channel!
Great job.....
absolutely epic video 😎
Always great watching you work your magic. It makes me itch to go make something. Thanks for the video.
I like it, sharp little knife. I'd like to see you make a rounded belly knife, like a Jessmuk.
I enjoyed the vid i think the belt knife loos awesome. I just started my file knife build today only because i was working on a custom back rack. Thx for sharing. I do enjoy the verbal guidance but ur vid made it easy to stay focused on the vid. I think for me the most difficult part will be putting and edge on my knife but thats what trail and error are for thx again!
Cool knife
Very nice, that is a sweet looking EDC 👍
Very cool.
Really enjoying your videos....with narrative and comments and like this one with classy music and clear illustrations of the process. you're one of my favorite channels! Keep it real! The only downside is that I'm finding it harder to just watch and not get my old self out in the shop and DO! :D
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it! I know what you mean. Sometimes its hard to get out and DO. Im always happy I DO, though😉 Again thanks my friend!
Your craftsmenship is exceptional, and your camerawork and editting skills have evolved into the statusphere. BTW loved the logo on the belt sander. congrats!
Haha, yeah I just drew my logo everywhere😂 Stickers cost too much! Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful work! Your videos make me want to try this for myself!
Do it! It’s alot of fun! It is addicting though lol😀
That's a really good knife. It's small, sharp and easy to carry. I like it. You can try making a throwing knife from the old file you have.
Yes a throwing knife will be soon! I actually used to be pretty good at knife throwing. Ill have to see if I still got it😉 Thanks for watching my friend!
Great job as always!
Thanks!
Looks great! Good job!
Thanks my friend 😀
Great job I want one of these very well done
Thanks my friend 😀👍
Awesome blade man...I just got my first piece of steel... slow process working on my first knive.
Knife great as usual! Music to distracting, bro!!! Keep it smooth!
Mute
Very nice!!!
NICE!! Also thanks for showing the process for the Kydex sheath. I have read the process, but never really seen it.
Beautiful knife! Love how you made the sheath too. Wish that part was more detailed or slowed down.
Top job mate, loved it.
thanks!
Love it. It's definitely and awesome blade. Like I said never gave any thought to a file knife until you posted pics of this and now I feel like I need one. Great video Alex 👍
Very nice job bro
Looks very nice. I like the shape. The only thing I would suggest is to hand sand the scratches off the blade before you polished it up.
@Chris R I'm sure he knows how to do hand sanding. Every knife maker knows how to do it. If that's a new concept to you, perhaps you should review Nick Wheeler's video, and stop being a wise-ass. czcams.com/video/4I4x4QLpfnk/video.html
Are genius :) best knife ever
Love it!
Thanks for watching 😀
Frigging insane great build my friend you've earned my subscription!
Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it! And thanks for watching👍😀
Nice little piece. I love the way it goes on the belt. 👍🍻
Great job love your work keep it up
Thanks my friend!
Loving and thanks for making a sheath it’s what I’ve been waiting for
Cool little knife.
That Knife Looks Superb! I Would Buy that from you!
Awesome
I’m almost done my file knife and it turned out really good
I really loved this one. Great video and that simple rustic/modern design completely functional and badass. 👌
Thanks man!
Awesome video dude thanks
Thanks my friend! And thanks for watching👊
That's dope
Awsome vid as always
Such a cool texture on that, and loved seeing you create the sheath!
At first I wasn’t liking it but it’s becoming one of my favorites for sure! Thanks for watching my friend 😀
Great looking knife
Thanks man👊
Hey Alex! Really top notch work bud and I love that you left the file textures mostly intact for the finished knife. It's got really nice character man. Keep at it man. Kydex sheath was impressive too! Looking forward to more creative file use hahaha!
Thanks my friend! I have a lot more files so there will be more haha!
one of your best yet
Thanks 😀 And thanks for watching 👍
excellent video!
Thanks!
You make it look so easy. Nice work as always.
Love this music.
Dude, take my money... PM your mailing address and I'll send you payment for one of those. Total EDC badass, great video Alex and I loved the sheath. 👍
I'd love to have one of those 😍😍😍 beautiful as ever 🤟
Been carrying it the past week or so and it’s great! It literally disappears on the belt. Thanks for watching my friend 😀
OUTDOORS55 I love to watch your videos I really Appreciate your work and passion for the knife making 😊
great little knife, really like that file texture, makes it unique design :) and video was great as always, good job
Wish you could make me one!! Amazing work man!
Thanks man!😀👊
Wow! Awesome Alex! Great project! Loved it! Thanks my friend! Doug
Thanks Doug !
When using the counter sink on your drill press if you slow down the spindle speed you won’t get that chatter, also shortening the length extended out of the spindle, if you can, would help with that.
Yeah the slow pulley on the drill press is broken so I’m stuck with a faster speed. Have a new on on the way. 👍 Thanks my friend 😀
Awesome work and editing is top shelf!!
Love these videos, but also love the narrative ones. Learn a lot from them:)
Do a video on that sheath please!! :)
Great job. Congratulations.
Thanks my friend 😀
so cool
I've benn watching your videos for a while now and finally subscribe to your channel. I habe no experience on knife makin but I really want to give it a try. Keep up the good work and Im looking forward to new videos and ideas
Thanks for the sub! Knife making is a great hobby. It is addictive though 😉
Awesome! Your production is fantastic! 👍🏻
Great little build dude! Nice size and profile too. 👍🏼
That's a great looking knife/sheath combo and a great video! I always look forward to your vids guy.
Thanks for taking the time to watch 😀
This is sick first vid of yours I’ve watched!! You’ve earned a sub 👍🏼
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate you taking the time to watch 😀
Crafty!