Your first batches and attempts at leatherwork make some professionals look like amateurs, you got a knack for this stuff. That tiny cleaver is especially nice.
You got skill I would buy any one of those I haven't listened all the way through but I was looking where I could go to buy one of your knives keep up the good work it will pay off I'm watching 9 months later you better still be making knives
Thanks! I don't have anything for sale, haven't made any knives since last fall ...but coincidentally I was just planning on starting up again this weekend!
If these knives had a certain name behind them, they would be charging in the hundreds for those blades. Do yourself a favor and drop the "amateur " tag. Just let people know you "can make knives and sheaths" They are amazing looking blades and your sheaths look second to none. Let me correct you, you are a great knife maker. Thanks for showing these I see I've been here before after looking at the comments. Lol
Amateur??? Come on brother, those are some of the best little edc knives I’ve seen. Not sure if you’re seeing them, but you need to be, wow, I’m blown away. I love the very guest one you made, love it!! Keep up with the good work, greetings from SoCal, God Bless You, this is Alan. John 14:6
@@LastBastian well as has been said in other comments, I'd buy one if not several. I feel some flaws are the beauty that lies behind those things that are truly hand made, it's what gives them their true air of uniqueness and quality. I'm not to say, but if I were, I'd suggest you take your work to the next level and start selling what is very high quality craftsmanship. Wish you all the best. Have subscribed and will look out for one of your pieces in the future.
These are better than any production knives I have seen or even custom mades including the leather work. You could make boat loads of money from the knife community on You Tube. Ask any of us on here!!!
@@armandcouture4655 Yes, and I appreciate it, but I have too many hobbies and not enough time to pursue them! I'm very slow at finishing knives, so for now I only make for myself.
These little beauties are really luring my intention of spending my savings, really like the design and made, and even the sheath. Those are some art works, man!
Very nice work! I really dig the knife with the skeletonized handle and the two Bird & Trout style knives!! Your sheaths are beautiful!! I am envious, you making your own knives the way you want must be satisfying! Great job, man!! I’ve become a small fixed, edc kinda guy. 6.5” - 7.5” overall is my sweet spot. Those last couple were also very good looking knives!
Thanks man! I appreciate it! I'm really enjoying knife and sheath making, and improving little by little as I go. I have no idea how anyone makes money off this, lol! So I just make stuff that I like, for myself. There are some really nice EDC fixed blades out there. I can only get away with the really small ones where I work, but around the house or campgrounds anything goes!
Pero que hermoso trabajo, tanto el de forja, como el de cuero, hay un par que me encantaría tener, son muy muy bonitos, felicitaciones por el gran trabajo
Dude your blade styles are” right on the money” , that stubby now that’s a great looking bushcraft style knife along the others so the big question sir are for sale plz 😎🇺🇸🤙🏼
Your work is excellent for any level of experience. You don’t seem to be using very expensive/industrial tools. Would consider listing what tools and machines used in the notes? That would really help us beginners that don’t want to spend a lot on tools upfront. Or even a short video?
Not a bad idea. Honestly I made this video mostly to document some of my progress for myself. Didn't expect many people to see it. My main equipment consists of a cheap Craftsman 2"x42" belt grinder. A table top drill press, an old little Dremel rotary tool, and a modded porta-band saw.
Ya bro.shit is on point you got swag looking at yournwork in a whole.minor master bro i love them.all.an indont like leather at all but you did good id pay 100 bucks for the first knife its like my boker bobbie an vox its same color its perfect to make his and hers set for the wife when we get back together lol
I've been using a fixed blade for EDC 4-5 years ago and never looked back. Lionsteel M1, MKM Makro 1*(actually it looks EXTREMELY close to the second knife you showed with the sheath that has the clip At the 9:02 mark). Both are perfect. I'm surprised more companies are using magnets like MKM do. That little leather sheath when the magnetic belt loop can be mounted pretty much everywhere: belt, waist band, sock, pocket. In the winter time I usually keep the knife in the sleeve of my coat. It has nothing to do with using it as a weapon, I carry knives as tools. I use a knife at just a dozen times a day, at this point I open everything with a knife so I need to get to it. Usually id leave 6-7" of cord hanging out at the tip of the sheath that I'd leave hanging out of my sleeve that I'd use to pull the knife to my cuff so I can draw it out. With that sheath I just put it in my cuff, and have the loop wrap to the outside of the cuff and the magnet will hold it right there. *I did manage to erase my key card to get into my building and had to do a Fred Flintstone at 10:30pm, banging on the door to be let in. So that is a drawback...
Haha... Nice! Funny, the first knife sheath I ever made, I lined with magnets to help hold the knife in. It was pretty crude though, I'd be a little embarrassed to show it off. I am a fan of being able to clip a knife anywhere you need it. Your cuff/sleeve idea is interesting. 👍 So far I've only made leather and wood sheaths, but I want to try Kydex one of these days. Leather looks nicer, to me, but Kydex is more practical in some ways.
@@LastBastianI walk a lot of the time. it's just easier than carrying it in a scout position where I have to unzip a winter parka to get to it and put it back.
@@LastBastian I'd imagine you could probably knock out couple dozen Kydex in the time it takes you to do one of the leather ones. Of course there's quite a difference between something like those with all the tooling and a plain plastic sheath.
@@timwhite5562 Yeah, I like leather for it's warmth and aesthetics, and I get to exercise my artistic side more with it... but sometimes a waterproof sheath that the knife just snaps in and out of, is a bit more practical. I just haven't invested in any of the material or tooling for Kydex yet.
Solid work brother, if this is your first batch of knives you’re off to a great start. My first 8-10 were absolute garbage, the first 2 were mild steel from Home Depot and “case hardened” all were super thick behind the edge and while using stock that wears way too thick anyways. Great work!! Sub’d!
I have been researching for a neck knife for awhile and I seen your video, wow I'm hooked on that style, love the blue handled knife, amazing work, Let me know if you ever start selling.
I'm new and just experimenting with different styles and designs. Box cutting etc... is pretty much the main intended use for most of these tiny knives. What style knife and use are you looking for?
@@LastBastian that’s super cool. I’ve been getting more and more interested in getting into leather working/knife making. Some day when I have a garage! Best wishes.
Hi I’ve just watched your video and your little knives are beautiful. Very hard to find somebody that makes knives like them and does such a good job as you do. I am from Australia and it is near impossible to find people doing work like yours down here just wondering, do you sell any of your knives or could you make a custom one for me and ship it to me? Let me know if you can keep up the good work. Des
Thanks! You know I bought those clips so long ago, I can't say exactly where. The slim plain steel finish ones I think I actually bought off a guy on bladeforums years ago.
I really like the little one that looks like an angled chisel, it's a cool design to use for a hidden blade I'm some other item. I also like the little swirl you do on the spine near the tang, you might want to use them all the time as a signature type thing. Do you heat treat these at all?
@@LastBastian right on. You should throw some up for sale, the designs are great and the sheaths are great. I'd get a sheath for a couple of mine. I like the Celtic knot on one of them.
@@LastBastian you know the one thing that NOBODY does, and I think is something that would be huge if it existed is custom handles. I don't really mean micarta vs G10 vs Carbon fiber or even design, it's size. Offering different size handles for a knife that would fit different size hands, or different grips and thickness. There's a company that make knives that are designed to have two fingers go through a skeleton handle that require an actual ring measurement, and the different handle scales you can get for the Esee Iluza is about it. I see so many CZcams reviews with people saying "oh I wish the handle was longer, or thicker/thinner or do/don't have finger grooves, etc." And yet…nothing. Edit: I mean making a knife where you offer different sizing, more than just scales.
@@timwhite5562 Gotcha! Good idea. As a maker, I could certainly make any size, shape or thickness. I actually kinda started out customizing knives. For a while there people were paying me to customize their ESEE knives. Especially the Junglas. I also made custom scales for it that were thicker, and more contoured to the hand. I also made my own version of an Izula but with a longer wood scaled handle. My problem is that I have too many hobbies and not enough time for half of them. Lol! So I stopped taking orders for others, and basically just putz around making stuff for myself when I have time.
Your knives are pretty awesome!!! The smaller kiridashi at 1:48, the little straight blade at 9:11 & the little cleaver at 13:00 are on my favorites if you ever sell one let me know. The little cleaver looks a lot better than the stuff that dude you said you take inspiration from, his stuff is too futuristic looking. What tool did you use to do the texturing on the kuradashi handle? Also do you mind telling me what suppliers you use for knife making stuff & leather working stuff? Also what is your main grinding tool you use?
Hey, thanks man! I appreciate you checking out my knives! I use a Dremel sanding drum to texture the handles like the kiridashi and the "stubby" green handled knife. And a hand file for spine file work. My main knife making tools are a bench top drill press, a modded porta- band saw, and an old 2x42" craftsman belt grinder I bought years ago for around $150, and modded a bit. It's not great, but I make it work. I'd love to upgrade, but it's a big price jump to getting a multi-thousand dollar 2x72" grinder. The leather, I bought a whole side, or shoulder (I think) of a cow years ago. (Vegi-tanned) I can't remember exactly who I ordered it from, but there are a few nice leather suppliers online. Then I bought a few tools and dyes off Amazon. Mostly Tandy brand. I ordered 1084 and 1095 steel from "New Jersey Steel Barron" He has a good reputation, I believe. I send my blades out for professional heat treat to: "Peter's heat treat" they are real pros. 1084 is relatively easy to work with and heat treat, but I haven't the set up to do it myself at this point. I get most of my hardware and handle materials from usaknifemaker.com. Though there are other places like "Jantz" and "Alpha knife" Abrasives I've bought from a few different places, I just kind of shop around. You don't want to use regular hardware store belts and sandpaper for working steel, so you need to order specialty stuff online. Hope that helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions!
@@LastBastian Thanks for the detailed response, I really appreciate it! Definitely going to put all of that in my notes. You're very inspiring. Keep up the good work!
Dude wow.... Where can we order some work of yours? Looking for a tough pocket knife fore edc... Have a great folding one but it keeps making me inconfortable that it could close, and locked knives are forbiden in my country... Let me know if you sell stuff 😁
Basically yeah. I have an old craftsman 2x42 belt grinder that I modded a little. It's not fancy, but that does like 80% of my knife work. For the rest, I have a small benchtop drill press for drilling holes, a Dremel to help with handle shaping. I did splurge on a hand held metal cutting "porta-band" saw for cutting stuff. Though the same can be accomplished with a $20 angle grinder or cheap "sawzall" saw. Also lots of sandpaper. 👍
@@AreUmygrandson Yeah, if you buy knife blanks that are already cut to shape with pin holes drilled, then you just need a way to grind the blade bevels and shape the handle material. Just FYI, getting good grinds is tricky, but can even be done with files. Though a grinder definitely makes things easier.
@@LastBastian the cursive F. On the knife. When I had seen em I thought they were too good to be true. I wonder if they took the pics from your video. I buy on eBay, and Amazon. So I'm assuming it had to be one of those two
Honestly, all of these knives look pretty darn good for being your first batch. I would buy a couple of these
Thanks! I appreciate that!
Your first batches and attempts at leatherwork make some professionals look like amateurs, you got a knack for this stuff. That tiny cleaver is especially nice.
Thank you!
I was thinking the same thing. His steel work and leather work are beautiful! He is a real craftsman.
Astoundingly good work. Great job.
I think your level of beginning would equal me working at it for a decade. :). Very impressive . You are gifted .
Thank you! I appreciate that.
That cleaver style blade is awesome.
Thanks!
Those are sweet dude, I like those two wooden knives you showed about midway through. Great leather work too.
I like how you say "my attempt", you didn't attempt shit, you flat out did it! Really nice work man!
Haha... Thanks man!
Super cool knives. There are a couple I wouldnt mind having. I hope he eventually sets up an website.
My friend you make lovely field tools
Excellent 👌
I love these! Want to order several.
Your knives are awesome man 💯💪. Dont ever stop doing what your doing, people will love you for that🙏🤙😊.
Thank you!
Algorithm brought me here. Your work is fantastic. I subbed.
Thanks!
Like miniature works of art😘
your first attempt is beautiful man
Great work 👌🏻
You got skill I would buy any one of those I haven't listened all the way through but I was looking where I could go to buy one of your knives keep up the good work it will pay off I'm watching 9 months later you better still be making knives
Thanks! I don't have anything for sale, haven't made any knives since last fall ...but coincidentally I was just planning on starting up again this weekend!
Function cemetically ground and pleasing to the eye
Nice work they were awesome, thanks for sharing.
Thank *you!*
If these knives had a certain name behind them, they would be charging in the hundreds for those blades. Do yourself a favor and drop the "amateur " tag. Just let people know you "can make knives and sheaths"
They are amazing looking blades and your sheaths look second to none. Let me correct you, you are a great knife maker. Thanks for showing these
I see I've been here before after looking at the comments. Lol
Well thanks again then!
Great designs mate! Knives and sheaths are spot on yea!
Great work
Amateur??? Come on brother, those are some of the best little edc knives I’ve seen. Not sure if you’re seeing them, but you need to be, wow, I’m blown away. I love the very guest one you made, love it!!
Keep up with the good work, greetings from SoCal, God Bless You, this is Alan.
John 14:6
Thank you Alan! I appreciate that!
Awesome, inspiring me to get in to this one day
I love your knives, I think you have a natural talent
Thank you very much!
You need to have much more pride in your work and abilities. Incredible. A skill I would love to learn.
Thank you. I'm still learning, and tend to focus on flaws too often. Always striving for improvement!
@@LastBastian well as has been said in other comments, I'd buy one if not several. I feel some flaws are the beauty that lies behind those things that are truly hand made, it's what gives them their true air of uniqueness and quality.
I'm not to say, but if I were, I'd suggest you take your work to the next level and start selling what is very high quality craftsmanship. Wish you all the best. Have subscribed and will look out for one of your pieces in the future.
@@alexpervanoglu7420 Thanks again!
Are you going to sell any? I’m sure I’m not the only one ready to buy one.
These are beautiful my guy! These are the kinda knives I love to collect.
Thanks!
Deymm ur work is impressive 😱 from philippines bro shout out
Amazing work!!!
Thanks!
Awesome work
Thanks!
Great work, very impressive.
Thank you!
Very nice, you’re quite a craftsman
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Your collections are all great, I really want to have them.
Especially the orange one
Thanks!
Those are insane!! I want some!!
Beautiful, beautiful works of art! Salute to you and your craftsmanship!
Thank you very much!
Those may be the coolest little knives I’ve ever seen. Each one of them!! Very impressive work my friend.
Thanks!
I really like that skeletonized fixed blade...id have one for sure
These are better than any production knives I have seen or even custom mades including the leather work. You could make boat loads of money from the knife community on You Tube. Ask any of us on here!!!
Thanks man! ...if only I had more time! haha...!
@@LastBastian Has anybody ever asked you if they could place an order?
@@armandcouture4655 Yes, and I appreciate it, but I have too many hobbies and not enough time to pursue them! I'm very slow at finishing knives, so for now I only make for myself.
Certainly got the skills to pay the bills! Beautiful work😙👍🏻
Thank you!
I would buy all this knifes they all look great and your leather work on point 💯
Thank you very much!
Just awsome 😎
Thanks for checking it out!
These little beauties are really luring my intention of spending my savings, really like the design and made, and even the sheath. Those are some art works, man!
Thank you!
Beautiful work man. Knives and sheaths both are on point. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work for sale, hopefully really soon.
Thank you! I appreciate you checking it out!
That's dope
More than OK for sure!
Thanks!
@@LastBastian I find them absolutely beautiful.
@@IddoPinkas Hey, I appreciate that!
good work brother
Thanks!
Very nice!!!
Beautiful work! Both the stubby blades and the leather sheaths.
Thank you! Glad you checked it out!
You are Definitely on the Right Track.
Good Designs and Good Work.
Thank you!
Very nice
impressive work for a beginner. you are demonstrating high skills in your leatherwork as well as your knifework.
Thank you!
Awesome work...I like every single one...nice sheaths too
Thanks!
Amazing
Thanks!
Wow I wish my skills were this good! Absolutely beautiful knives
Thank you!
Very cool video bud, really enjoyed the different blades and sheaths you had.look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks
Appreciate you checking it out!
@@LastBastian if you ever sell any of those let me know, seriously
Typically you need to hold the knives in hand to appreciate them when watching these videos not in this case your work is excellent
Thank you! I appreciate that
Bird and trout one..
Very nice work! I really dig the knife with the skeletonized handle and the two Bird & Trout style knives!! Your sheaths are beautiful!! I am envious, you making your own knives the way you want must be satisfying! Great job, man!! I’ve become a small fixed, edc kinda guy. 6.5” - 7.5” overall is my sweet spot. Those last couple were also very good looking knives!
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
I'm really enjoying knife and sheath making, and improving little by little as I go.
I have no idea how anyone makes money off this, lol! So I just make stuff that I like, for myself.
There are some really nice EDC fixed blades out there. I can only get away with the really small ones where I work, but around the house or campgrounds anything goes!
Pero que hermoso trabajo, tanto el de forja, como el de cuero, hay un par que me encantaría tener, son muy muy bonitos, felicitaciones por el gran trabajo
nice knifes but now with all the new new type steels = people in the know are looking for more rust resistance...
Those are great little knives, congratulations on such talent, work and interest in jnife making!
I really enjoyed this video!
Thank you very much!
Dude your blade styles are” right on the money” , that stubby now that’s a great looking bushcraft style knife along the others so the big question sir are for sale plz 😎🇺🇸🤙🏼
Thank you!
...but I'm not selling anything at the moment. 😓
Beautiful work, wondering how it works a year on!
Woow!!! Sono tutti bellissimi e tu sei davvero bravo!!!
Vendi e spedisci in Italia?
Your work is excellent for any level of experience. You don’t seem to be using very expensive/industrial tools. Would consider listing what tools and machines used in the notes? That would really help us beginners that don’t want to spend a lot on tools upfront. Or even a short video?
Not a bad idea. Honestly I made this video mostly to document some of my progress for myself. Didn't expect many people to see it.
My main equipment consists of a cheap Craftsman 2"x42" belt grinder. A table top drill press, an old little Dremel rotary tool, and a modded porta-band saw.
At the 832 mark i need 1 of them
Ya bro.shit is on point you got swag looking at yournwork in a whole.minor master bro i love them.all.an indont like leather at all but you did good id pay 100 bucks for the first knife its like my boker bobbie an vox its same color its perfect to make his and hers set for the wife when we get back together lol
I've been using a fixed blade for EDC 4-5 years ago and never looked back. Lionsteel M1, MKM Makro 1*(actually it looks EXTREMELY close to the second knife you showed with the sheath that has the clip At the 9:02 mark). Both are perfect.
I'm surprised more companies are using magnets like MKM do. That little leather sheath when the magnetic belt loop can be mounted pretty much everywhere: belt, waist band, sock, pocket. In the winter time I usually keep the knife in the sleeve of my coat. It has nothing to do with using it as a weapon, I carry knives as tools. I use a knife at just a dozen times a day, at this point I open everything with a knife so I need to get to it. Usually id leave 6-7" of cord hanging out at the tip of the sheath that I'd leave hanging out of my sleeve that I'd use to pull the knife to my cuff so I can draw it out.
With that sheath I just put it in my cuff, and have the loop wrap to the outside of the cuff and the magnet will hold it right there.
*I did manage to erase my key card to get into my building and had to do a Fred Flintstone at 10:30pm, banging on the door to be let in. So that is a drawback...
Haha... Nice!
Funny, the first knife sheath I ever made, I lined with magnets to help hold the knife in. It was pretty crude though, I'd be a little embarrassed to show it off.
I am a fan of being able to clip a knife anywhere you need it. Your cuff/sleeve idea is interesting. 👍
So far I've only made leather and wood sheaths, but I want to try Kydex one of these days. Leather looks nicer, to me, but Kydex is more practical in some ways.
@@LastBastianI walk a lot of the time. it's just easier than carrying it in a scout position where I have to unzip a winter parka to get to it and put it back.
@@LastBastian I'd imagine you could probably knock out couple dozen Kydex in the time it takes you to do one of the leather ones. Of course there's quite a difference between something like those with all the tooling and a plain plastic sheath.
@@timwhite5562 Yeah, I like leather for it's warmth and aesthetics, and I get to exercise my artistic side more with it... but sometimes a waterproof sheath that the knife just snaps in and out of, is a bit more practical.
I just haven't invested in any of the material or tooling for Kydex yet.
@@LastBastian sure especially with carbon steel.
Solid work brother, if this is your first batch of knives you’re off to a great start. My first 8-10 were absolute garbage, the first 2 were mild steel from Home Depot and “case hardened” all were super thick behind the edge and while using stock that wears way too thick anyways. Great work!! Sub’d!
Thanks man! I'm having fun trying out different knife styles, and I'm progressing in quality... But I'm slow. Takes me a while to complete things. Lol
I have been researching for a neck knife for awhile and I seen your video, wow I'm hooked on that style, love the blue handled knife, amazing work, Let me know if you ever start selling.
Thank you! Will do!
Que hermosa colección, no vendes algunas?
I think you're quite skilled. Impressive. Keep it up. I'd buy from you. Let us know if you're gonna start a book
Thank you!
Outstanding! You have a knack for that. The sheaths with the clips are sick! Ever consider making some to sell?
Thanks!
Too many hobbies and not enough time, lol! ...Haven't made enough to sell anything.
You, sir, are way too modest.
You are also an artist and a craftsman.
Is any of your work for sale?
Thank you very much.
Sorry, but I do not have anything for sale. ...I'm very slow at finishing knives. lol
When is your work gonna be for sale I can't wait to buy bout every design you have there all badass
Nice work but imho only 2 or 3 looks actually handy and usable for more than box opening.
I'm new and just experimenting with different styles and designs. Box cutting etc... is pretty much the main intended use for most of these tiny knives.
What style knife and use are you looking for?
Bro that cleaver is sick man. I want one how much?!?!
Really nice work I want one we’re and how much
I would love to buy the one with the holes in the handle
Sorry I'm not selling anything, but thank you for your interest!
I’m sure you get asked this all the time, but do you have a store/Etsy page? Your work is gorgeous, man.
Thanks for sharing your creations.
Thank you! No, I've never been on Etsy or anything. I mostly just make stuff for myself as a hobby.
@@LastBastian that’s super cool. I’ve been getting more and more interested in getting into leather working/knife making. Some day when I have a garage!
Best wishes.
Those are awesome man!!! Are you taking any orders?
Thank you! Sorry, but I'm not selling anything at this time.
I have to agree my favorite is the one you're wif likesi. Any of these for sale
Thanks! Sorry, I don't have anything for sale right now.
@@LastBastian thank you, drop me a line when you get some more finished I like the design you made for your wife
Hi I’ve just watched your video and your little knives are beautiful. Very hard to find somebody that makes knives like them and does such a good job as you do. I am from Australia and it is near impossible to find people doing work like yours down here just wondering, do you sell any of your knives or could you make a custom one for me and ship it to me? Let me know if you can keep up the good work. Des
Thank you! ...but I do not sell anything at this time.
Great work where are you buying the metal pocket clips
Thanks!
You know I bought those clips so long ago, I can't say exactly where. The slim plain steel finish ones I think I actually bought off a guy on bladeforums years ago.
Where could I get the yellow tiny one
Where are you selling these? They look great
Thanks! I'm selling anything right now though.
I really like the little one that looks like an angled chisel, it's a cool design to use for a hidden blade I'm some other item. I also like the little swirl you do on the spine near the tang, you might want to use them all the time as a signature type thing.
Do you heat treat these at all?
Thanks!
I've been sending out to Peter's Heat Treat. They do a great job, and I'm not a full time maker. My tools and shop space are pretty limited.
@@LastBastian right on. You should throw some up for sale, the designs are great and the sheaths are great. I'd get a sheath for a couple of mine. I like the Celtic knot on one of them.
@@timwhite5562 Thanks again! Not ready to sell right now, but I'll let you know if I do. 👍
@@LastBastian you know the one thing that NOBODY does, and I think is something that would be huge if it existed is custom handles. I don't really mean micarta vs G10 vs Carbon fiber or even design, it's size. Offering different size handles for a knife that would fit different size hands, or different grips and thickness. There's a company that make knives that are designed to have two fingers go through a skeleton handle that require an actual ring measurement, and the different handle scales you can get for the Esee Iluza is about it.
I see so many CZcams reviews with people saying "oh I wish the handle was longer, or thicker/thinner or do/don't have finger grooves, etc."
And yet…nothing.
Edit: I mean making a knife where you offer different sizing, more than just scales.
@@timwhite5562 Gotcha! Good idea. As a maker, I could certainly make any size, shape or thickness.
I actually kinda started out customizing knives. For a while there people were paying me to customize their ESEE knives. Especially the Junglas. I also made custom scales for it that were thicker, and more contoured to the hand.
I also made my own version of an Izula but with a longer wood scaled handle.
My problem is that I have too many hobbies and not enough time for half of them. Lol! So I stopped taking orders for others, and basically just putz around making stuff for myself when I have time.
Is there a way to buy the kiridashi whit the fancy sheat ?
Hey, I'm not selling anything right now, but thanks for checking it out!
Your knives are pretty awesome!!! The smaller kiridashi at 1:48, the little straight blade at 9:11 & the little cleaver at 13:00 are on my favorites if you ever sell one let me know. The little cleaver looks a lot better than the stuff that dude you said you take inspiration from, his stuff is too futuristic looking.
What tool did you use to do the texturing on the kuradashi handle? Also do you mind telling me what suppliers you use for knife making stuff & leather working stuff? Also what is your main grinding tool you use?
Hey, thanks man! I appreciate you checking out my knives!
I use a Dremel sanding drum to texture the handles like the kiridashi and the "stubby" green handled knife. And a hand file for spine file work.
My main knife making tools are a bench top drill press, a modded porta- band saw, and an old 2x42" craftsman belt grinder I bought years ago for around $150, and modded a bit. It's not great, but I make it work. I'd love to upgrade, but it's a big price jump to getting a multi-thousand dollar 2x72" grinder.
The leather, I bought a whole side, or shoulder (I think) of a cow years ago. (Vegi-tanned) I can't remember exactly who I ordered it from, but there are a few nice leather suppliers online.
Then I bought a few tools and dyes off Amazon. Mostly Tandy brand.
I ordered 1084 and 1095 steel from "New Jersey Steel Barron" He has a good reputation, I believe.
I send my blades out for professional heat treat to: "Peter's heat treat" they are real pros.
1084 is relatively easy to work with and heat treat, but I haven't the set up to do it myself at this point.
I get most of my hardware and handle materials from usaknifemaker.com. Though there are other places like "Jantz" and "Alpha knife"
Abrasives I've bought from a few different places, I just kind of shop around. You don't want to use regular hardware store belts and sandpaper for working steel, so you need to order specialty stuff online.
Hope that helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions!
@@LastBastian Thanks for the detailed response, I really appreciate it! Definitely going to put all of that in my notes. You're very inspiring. Keep up the good work!
Ok saw your reply to another commenter re tools. thanks for that! A few notes or video on your process would be very helpful. Great work.
The ones that had the identical sheath, i would love to get one some how. Do you have a website
i like the 'bird and trout' knife, brown one with the 'lighter' style sheath with the lanyard. How can i buy it from ya?
Nice work do you sale any knifes
I'm not really selling anything right now, but thank you!
Dude wow.... Where can we order some work of yours? Looking for a tough pocket knife fore edc... Have a great folding one but it keeps making me inconfortable that it could close, and locked knives are forbiden in my country... Let me know if you sell stuff 😁
So these were made with just a grinder/belt?
Basically yeah. I have an old craftsman 2x42 belt grinder that I modded a little. It's not fancy, but that does like 80% of my knife work.
For the rest, I have a small benchtop drill press for drilling holes, a Dremel to help with handle shaping.
I did splurge on a hand held metal cutting "porta-band" saw for cutting stuff. Though the same can be accomplished with a $20 angle grinder or cheap "sawzall" saw.
Also lots of sandpaper. 👍
@@LastBastian awesome. I’ve only recently found out I can buy blade steel blanks and don’t have a lot of space for tools. Think I’ll give it a shot
@@AreUmygrandson Yeah, if you buy knife blanks that are already cut to shape with pin holes drilled, then you just need a way to grind the blade bevels and shape the handle material.
Just FYI, getting good grinds is tricky, but can even be done with files. Though a grinder definitely makes things easier.
Do you sell these anywhere? Trying to find a good little edc pocket fixed blade.
Thanks! But I'm not selling anything at this point. Still experimenting making things for myself.
Hello!
Someone can tell the name the "page" under the knifes?
Thanks the answers.
Cool knives! Do you sell them?
Thanks! Sorry, I'm just a hobbyist and don't really have anything for sale.
I really dig pocketable fixed blades for carry they just need a good sheath.
@@nicopandecoco Yeah, I only do leather at the moment, but I want to try making some kydex sheaths sometime. 👍
I've seen that emblem before. Where were you selling these?
Which emblem? The pattern on the sheath, or file-work on the spine?
I have never sold any of my knives, so I'm curious.
@@LastBastian the cursive F. On the knife.
When I had seen em I thought they were too good to be true. I wonder if they took the pics from your video. I buy on eBay, and Amazon. So I'm assuming it had to be one of those two
@@BlueOrtiz1 Oh wow, that's my hand signed signature. If you happen to see that again somewhere, please let me know!
I had actually clicked on the video cause I thought you were reviewing em... Then when I heard you say you made em that's what made me ask. Very nice!
@@BlueOrtiz1 That's interesting, I'm flattered lol! But I hope someone isn't out there ripping people off with images of my knives!
Are these for sale anywhere?
Where can I buy one I want :D
Thanks!
...don't have anything for sale though. But I appreciate you checking it out!
Do the overall shape of the knife carry names? If so what are the design names of the knives #1, 3,4,5