We used to get sheets of this at the paper mill to make insulators for electrical panels. Very expensive and it usually was a pink color which is usually not what you want for knife scales. Yours came out great. Thank you for the how-to, Mark
Just made some Jute scales for my blade today as Jute is our history in Dundee Scotland and it was the largest jute manufacturer in the world. Many thanks for the video from Scotland its looking great so far.
Hell yeah thats AWESOME perfectly done my friend im pleased with this cant wait to try it out!! Thanks for sharing stay strong&healthy safe&happy brotha!!(=✌💚
Good job on the micarta Mark. I have made a few pieces myself using almost exactly the same process. Only difference was I called the end product "Markarta"😉. Thanks for sharing brother
Markcarta...lol I like it. After the Hudson bay camp knife micarta fiasco I wanted another crack at it. I love the look of this one and the shape is far more even than the last one. Thanks for watching brother. I hope all is well?
Awesome job on the DIY-carta my brother! One thing I might add if I may, contrary to popular belief, O1 is not a very good beginner steel. To get the best out of it, O1 requires a good soak at critical temp. which is next to impossible to achieve w/ a normal forge or torch. A good carbon steel to start out with would be 1084. Easy to heat treat w/ good results. Hope I don't offend w/ my commentary, just trying to help. I look forward to the next video!
Brother I will take pro tips from you any day. I had a hard time finding 1084 at local spots around me. Actually it was like I was asking for them to send me a unicorn. 1084 was actually my first choice but couldnt find it locally. I was able to find O1 all over at a decent price. Next time around I will be ordering 1084 from the US. I have heard that it should be soaked for 20 minutes, 10 minutes, 5 minutes and not at all. I was thinking I would try and keep it at just non magnetic for about 5 minutes before I quenched it. Probably not the best idea but the best I can do with my simple tools. I do know I need to get it to temp slowly and I need to get it in an oven to temper before it drops below 125°. Also heat up my oil a little before I quench. I will take any tips you can share with me brother. Depending on how things turn out I may just send it out for heat treat. But I am hoping to save some $$. After the last build I was hoping I could put this whole knife building thing behind me but my brain wont let me. I have been fighting the urge for weeks.........I gave in. The creative bit in my mind wont let me rest. Lol it just pesters me until I satisfy it. I hope all is well brother. It is always great to hear from you.
That jute micarta looks absolutely amazing!! Well done. 👍
Nicely done
Canadian knife making FTW!!!! Great job on the micarta!!
I just love the color of natural tan burlap, and yes some red liners would be beautiful accents!
nice content
We used to get sheets of this at the paper mill to make insulators for electrical panels. Very expensive and it usually was a pink color which is usually not what you want for knife scales. Yours came out great. Thank you for the how-to, Mark
Just made some Jute scales for my blade today as Jute is our history in Dundee Scotland and it was the largest jute manufacturer in the world. Many thanks for the video from Scotland its looking great so far.
Thanks man. Cool bit of history.
Hell yeah thats AWESOME perfectly done my friend im pleased with this cant wait to try it out!! Thanks for sharing stay strong&healthy safe&happy brotha!!(=✌💚
Good job on the micarta Mark. I have made a few pieces myself using almost exactly the same process. Only difference was I called the end product "Markarta"😉. Thanks for sharing brother
Markcarta...lol I like it. After the Hudson bay camp knife micarta fiasco I wanted another crack at it. I love the look of this one and the shape is far more even than the last one. Thanks for watching brother. I hope all is well?
Awesome job on the DIY-carta my brother! One thing I might add if I may, contrary to popular belief, O1 is not a very good beginner steel. To get the best out of it, O1 requires a good soak at critical temp. which is next to impossible to achieve w/ a normal forge or torch. A good carbon steel to start out with would be 1084. Easy to heat treat w/ good results. Hope I don't offend w/ my commentary, just trying to help. I look forward to the next video!
Brother I will take pro tips from you any day. I had a hard time finding 1084 at local spots around me. Actually it was like I was asking for them to send me a unicorn. 1084 was actually my first choice but couldnt find it locally. I was able to find O1 all over at a decent price. Next time around I will be ordering 1084 from the US. I have heard that it should be soaked for 20 minutes, 10 minutes, 5 minutes and not at all. I was thinking I would try and keep it at just non magnetic for about 5 minutes before I quenched it. Probably not the best idea but the best I can do with my simple tools. I do know I need to get it to temp slowly and I need to get it in an oven to temper before it drops below 125°. Also heat up my oil a little before I quench. I will take any tips you can share with me brother. Depending on how things turn out I may just send it out for heat treat. But I am hoping to save some $$. After the last build I was hoping I could put this whole knife building thing behind me but my brain wont let me. I have been fighting the urge for weeks.........I gave in. The creative bit in my mind wont let me rest. Lol it just pesters me until I satisfy it.
I hope all is well brother. It is always great to hear from you.
no, the screw is for making a removable knife scale, you don't need epoxy
How tough is the burlap micarta compared to linen and linen and g10?
Not really sure but it is hard as rock! I really dont see it coming apart.
@@AdventureTimeOutdoors thank you for your answer!