Building A Chopper From 80CRV2! Will It Do It All?!

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  • Designing, building and testing an 80crv2 chopper! Check out Knifeprint here:
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Komentáře • 231

  • @GreenBeetle
    @GreenBeetle  Před 5 lety +16

    Check out Knifeprint here: www.knifeprint.com/u/omkrn
    5 or more laser cut knives are shipped FREE in the US from Knifeprint!

    • @samkaplinsky3655
      @samkaplinsky3655 Před 5 lety

      I signed up for the service and asked for a quote. the prices were outrageous. it cost almost $35 dollars for a 6 inch blade blank to be cut.

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  Před 5 lety

      @@samkaplinsky3655 yeah cutting out a single blade is not going to be cost effective no matter where you go.

    • @samkaplinsky3655
      @samkaplinsky3655 Před 5 lety

      Green Beetle Ok thank you. I guess I just gotta order in bulk, Which makes a lot more sense now that I think of it. The knife designing program is amazing though.

    • @davisjeffcoat4850
      @davisjeffcoat4850 Před 5 lety

      Do you sell the knives you make in the videos? I'm a big fan of your stuff.

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  Před 5 lety

      ​@@davisjeffcoat4850 greenbeetlegear.com

  • @magnetomage
    @magnetomage Před 5 lety +39

    i was kind of expecting the "Blue Dykem" song when you busted out Marking dye.

    • @Bottlemaker1
      @Bottlemaker1 Před 5 lety +2

      Bluuuuuuuueee dyyyyyyyykuuuuummmmm

    • @BradGryphonn
      @BradGryphonn Před 5 lety +1

      It comes into my head every time I see someone use it.

    • @falcon-jy5wt
      @falcon-jy5wt Před 5 lety

      Sorry that Alec Steele's thing.

    • @S8tan7
      @S8tan7 Před 4 lety

      I recntly bought some blue dykem
      I now always sing a song while using it
      damn you alec

  • @m032682daniel
    @m032682daniel Před 5 lety +3

    knifeprint is a great tool. i'm really bad at complicated cad software. for some reason i ended up with like 6 weeks of free premium membership sometime last year and it shook up my whole design game. really basic and easy to use while having all the required tools to make knife blank designs. i never used the cutting services so i can't really comment on that but the cad stuff is great.
    i'm glad you guys found each other.

  • @Urusay
    @Urusay Před 5 lety +28

    Chopping wood ? Works great. Paper ? Easy ! The tricky part ? Finding some leftover hair on that arm for the shave test !

    • @Niavar
      @Niavar Před 5 lety +2

      That's when you move on to the legs!

  • @paranoiia8
    @paranoiia8 Před 5 lety +1

    There is all-in-one knife.
    Its called "Table Knife" or "Butter knife". That one we all used as screwdriver, to peal potatoes, use to cut apple and of course cut sticks when we where kids :]

  • @moredankmemes3755
    @moredankmemes3755 Před 5 lety +3

    I suck at drawing and designing knives. Knifeprint is going to change my game. Thank you!

  • @jeremy5354
    @jeremy5354 Před 5 lety +23

    I like these more informative videos you’ve been making. You’re really educated on knife making and have a great way of explaining it to the rest of us Neanderthals

  • @0MisterGibson0
    @0MisterGibson0 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Steve, figure I'd drop a line and let you know I Still have that chopper and occasionally whip it out and roam my suburban neighborhood streets as the sole protect against all things evil...OK maybe not that, but I do breakdown cardboard boxes and little sticks for bonfires with it on occasion and have yet to touch the edge up. Keep up the work love videos.

  • @fvazquez64
    @fvazquez64 Před 3 lety

    "pick and choose... when you get one thing you usually giving up something else..." Oh man, that's so profund and applies to so many things and stages in life... as always a pleasure watch your projects... thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @beezo2560
    @beezo2560 Před 5 lety +2

    Every time I watch one of your vids I learn something new. Who am I kidding. I learn lots of things every video. Can't wait for the next one.

  • @leppeppel
    @leppeppel Před 5 lety +24

    I'm going to start using the term Sasquatch knife.

    • @InstrucTube
      @InstrucTube Před 5 lety

      Right? I spat out my drink when I heard that, it's friggin hilarious.

  • @fvazquez64
    @fvazquez64 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Steve, I know next to kothing about forging but I love blades and the more I watch, the more I love watching your videos, thaniks for sharing such interesting stuff..

  • @JustinTopp
    @JustinTopp Před 5 lety +5

    You’ve inspired me for a while and I finally got around to Damascus. Thanks

  • @eyeofjake
    @eyeofjake Před 4 lety +3

    I love the content. Disappointed in the lack of beetles. You totally need a beetle mascot.

  • @stanleyshedd2643
    @stanleyshedd2643 Před 5 lety +2

    I've watch nearly all your videos, I like this knife the best as far as being a practical knife. Good job

  • @jebowlin3879
    @jebowlin3879 Před 3 lety

    Jack of all trades, master of none, still not a bad little knife, I wouldn't be ashamed of it :D

  • @peterdurnford3594
    @peterdurnford3594 Před 3 lety

    I love the Beetle. Keep ‘em coming 👍

  • @DatBoiOrly
    @DatBoiOrly Před 5 lety +2

    15:10 gardening with beetle buddy

  • @reddenw5501
    @reddenw5501 Před 3 lety +1

    I did quite like this video, but I'd like to see a sequel (maybe there already is, idk) where you get blade stock only 0.20" thick, or perhaps even 0.1875, and perhaps a few other optimizations as well.

  • @lattethunda1131
    @lattethunda1131 Před 5 lety

    Try a double edged knife! One edge thin and acute, one fatter and more wedge-shaped.
    I love your dedication to the craft and your curiosity when it comes to experimenting and pushing the boundaries of what makes a good knife, or even a not good knife!

  • @Dapstart
    @Dapstart Před 5 lety +1

    The speed and quality at which you make knives is amazing :D

  • @padraicmcgraw
    @padraicmcgraw Před 5 lety

    @8:20 cool shot in the quench. First time seeing a shot like that. I like it.

  • @UncleMuin
    @UncleMuin Před 5 lety +1

    Your term "Sasquatch Knife" is equivalent to my term "Magic Hand Axe."
    This is the first time I have seen 80CRV2 used. Thanks! I was wondering how well it worked in the "home forge" versus the industrial shop setting.

  • @redgreenblue998
    @redgreenblue998 Před 5 lety +1

    Aldo claims that 80crv2 is a great sub for 5160 and a lot of forums suggest 80crv2 has similar edge stability to 3v. With that said, zero degree bevels are the only way to see what this steel is good at. If you see any problems add the micro bevel then. Excellent video!

  • @Mwwright79
    @Mwwright79 Před 3 lety

    I would say that is about as good of a compromise for all around that you could get. Tough enough for rough use, yet delicate enough for most fine tasks. That would manage any camp chores you would ask of a knife. It would also be great for breaking down medium to large game or livestock. Well done sir.

  • @hatsuro100
    @hatsuro100 Před 5 lety

    I need one of those !!!! Excellent work !!

  • @shanemcguire170
    @shanemcguire170 Před 4 lety

    I think you just found your true "Sasquatch Knife". Nice Job!!!
    Steve, let me know when you've got them up for sale. I'll buy one. That thing is awesome!
    -Shane McGuire

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  Před 4 lety +1

      I haven't made any more but if I do i'll buzz you

  • @astaschak
    @astaschak Před 5 lety +1

    I just discovered knifeprint a few days ago on my own, searching for something knife related. It seems pretty cool.

  • @thomaschetney990
    @thomaschetney990 Před rokem

    Yes 80crv2 is awesome steel because of the high carbon and Chrome Vanadium which makes a very tough edge and with my convex edge is stays sharper 3 x 5 longer

  • @RadDadisRad
    @RadDadisRad Před 5 lety +1

    I love this knife. I keep telling myself I’m gonna get a BM Arvensis but I never do. Love the blade shape.

  • @Bottlemaker1
    @Bottlemaker1 Před 5 lety

    I think the blade did very well in the testing so gotta give you credit man very good job. Love you videos. When I first started watching you videos I binged like all of em and now I’m so excited when o see that you uploaded one. Keep up the good work brother.

  • @dwaynegibbs8371
    @dwaynegibbs8371 Před 5 lety

    Great video. I like the way you mix the humor with the educational aspects.

  • @edanpino5035
    @edanpino5035 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for turning me to the Nessmuk trio. It actually seems a lot like what Wranglerstar has been talking about recently about what the right pack should have. I have an idea of what the "nessmuk" in my trio should be, but I'll continue working on the design

  • @colsoncustoms8994
    @colsoncustoms8994 Před 5 lety +4

    That blade but from 3/16" stock with a flat or convex grind and the same edge geometry would have handled that grapefruit just fine. I've moved away from 1/4"+ stock on all but the largest blades, and on those it really is still overkill. Like trying to cut with a splitting maul. Depending on the blade design / edge geometry, steel, and ht, .140"-.180" is more than strong enough for virtually any knife, even choppers.

  • @dmanx500
    @dmanx500 Před 5 lety

    I made my first prototype knife for work a few weeks ago and there are definitely some learning curve things.

  • @charlesparmele
    @charlesparmele Před 5 lety

    Very nice looking and functional blade. Sweet!

  • @ibanez7412
    @ibanez7412 Před 5 lety

    A masterpiece!

  • @JoeyKnifeInnovations
    @JoeyKnifeInnovations Před 2 lety

    I was first like what is this and then I was like this is beautiful!

  • @jaksilver3656
    @jaksilver3656 Před 5 lety

    Still better than a lot of common kitchen knives, lol

  • @Gigachad-Thundercock
    @Gigachad-Thundercock Před 5 lety +2

    The limiting factor on the grapefruit is the blade thickness

  • @jimbobtheimpaler8403
    @jimbobtheimpaler8403 Před 5 lety

    Get the CHOPPAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 Před 5 lety

    Very interesting process on making a chopping knife Sir. I like the profile of the blade.

  • @007sprintman
    @007sprintman Před 5 lety

    Well done

  • @Molonlabe07
    @Molonlabe07 Před 3 lety

    My Winkler woodsman in this steel is pretty good at everything 🤙

  • @ripfletching
    @ripfletching Před 5 lety

    Fantastic knife 🔪 I love it

  • @ultragamingag
    @ultragamingag Před 5 lety +1

    I use the 1.2235 steel a lot too it is realy good for many uses it even can cut steel . Impressiv steel

  • @Hookahchefreviews
    @Hookahchefreviews Před 5 lety +1

    It's weird seeing you cutting out a blank instead of just forging it lol I still loved the video and the info in it! Cant wait for even more videos I've already gone through all of yours lmao

  • @jagolee2536
    @jagolee2536 Před 5 lety

    Definitely do a super steel next. I've watched your videos prior and during my blacksmithing/metalwork apprenticeship and it's been invaluable. Many, many thanks, and I'll be watching your forged in fire should it be the case.

  • @Ltrain732
    @Ltrain732 Před 4 lety

    That was most informative and interesting. Well done.

  • @KovaaksDemon
    @KovaaksDemon Před 5 lety +1

    When you whispered that you didn’t have any tomatoes I died 😂

  • @attchoum
    @attchoum Před 5 lety

    Amazing vid. Very inspiring

  • @trauma4883
    @trauma4883 Před 5 lety

    I got to see a sweet sweet chopper get made and a free logging show to boot

  • @rickeyearnest
    @rickeyearnest Před 5 lety

    Sweet knife

  • @Slyder2828
    @Slyder2828 Před 5 lety

    Might be cool to see some dimples along that primary bevel so it lets go of tomato and fruit, cheese for slicing and still chops. Cool project👍

  • @allooutrick8266
    @allooutrick8266 Před 5 lety

    That branch at 15:18 had a lot of personality.

  • @alifetomake
    @alifetomake Před 5 lety +3

    I'd go for more than 1% carbone to have a strong chopper. Enjoyed the video, love your humor, man!

    • @greygleam
      @greygleam Před 5 lety +1

      more carbon doesnt necessarily mean a tougher blade. more carbon increases max possible hardness and edge holding. a steel like 5160 would make a much tougher chopper because its likely to form primarily lath martensite vs the plate martensite in higher carbon steels - but that comes at the price of hardness and edge holding capability. So overall a steel like 80crv2 being somewhat more in the middle of the extremes is a good choice for a tough blade that has decent edge holding. just my 2ct...

    • @JTL-knives
      @JTL-knives Před 5 lety +3

      Well... the carbon content dosnt really say how well it will hold up to impact... the grain size and the temper has WAY more to do with it... and 1+% carbon is deffinently NOT ideal for a chopper... rather go for a 0.65 - 0.8 for something that will recieve strikes like that... 1+% is mostly used for cutting items that need to hold a very fine edge for long... the carbon content makes the steel more wear resistant (in normal carbon steels) and gives it more hardness but with less flex... if you want something that holds an edge better but can hold up to the strikes you need more vanadium (0.1+%) or another carbide suspended in the matrix... hope it helps...

  • @mr.frogman9939
    @mr.frogman9939 Před 5 lety +1

    Personally, I use fusion360 to model up knives, cause I love being able to see them in 3D as well as being able to easily modify the shape

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman Před 5 lety

    I was learn something from your videos, thanks for sharing.

  • @jonfeuerborn5859
    @jonfeuerborn5859 Před 5 lety +1

    The laser cut price for blanks sounds like a bargain. Waterjetknives.com charges 'round about that price for their existing designs, and quite a bit more if you want to build something custom. I think they're not out of line in the slightest.

  • @JoeyKnifeInnovations
    @JoeyKnifeInnovations Před 2 lety

    Awesome!

  • @clydecox2108
    @clydecox2108 Před 4 lety

    Nice knife by the way

  • @DynamicDurge
    @DynamicDurge Před 5 lety

    I gotta say bro, the production quality has skyrocketed. Keep on rockin'

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme Před 5 lety

    I've never seen a grapefruit so small but that might be because I live in Florida LOL
    Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @jamessnodgrass7055
    @jamessnodgrass7055 Před 5 lety

    I like the build Steve. I also got my knife. Thanks

  • @pagedeveloper
    @pagedeveloper Před 3 lety

    Being a part time chef I love the knife. The handle appears to be a little longer then it needs to be. Still a wonderful looking preforming blade.

    • @iruwild
      @iruwild Před rokem

      that longer handle is probably longer on purpose, giving you more length for chopping. and when cutting stuff, you can choke up on it, having more control

  • @typhoon8620
    @typhoon8620 Před 5 lety

    I would've put the first hole not at the narrowest point where blade meets handle but rather where that spike shape is with some meat on it. Not trolling, just my 2 cents. Keep up the killer work, beetle!

    • @typhoon8620
      @typhoon8620 Před 5 lety

      I comment as I watch. I see another design with the 1st hole where I would've put it. SWEEEET! Had me worried for a min

  • @BradGryphonn
    @BradGryphonn Před 5 lety

    Okay, I'm 4 minutes in and yep, being a fixed blade fan, I know that journey. At 5 minutes I already like that design/shape. The finger choil is awesome. Very functional. Anyway, back to the video...10:30 mmm, slicey...17 degrees. Nah, all good bro'. Go hard. Love your work mate. That handle is brilliant for chopping and getting up close. If I was a rich man, I'd ask you to make one with a blade about 25mm (1 inch) longer. I really like that knife.

  • @jeraimie
    @jeraimie Před 5 lety

    Cuz knowledge, brother

  • @billwoehl3051
    @billwoehl3051 Před 10 měsíci

    Unless it's a demascus pattern you don't want to mess up, forging is a stronger option than stock removal.

  • @exvious6066
    @exvious6066 Před 5 lety

    Very neat concept to delve into
    Wonderful video

  • @Lapeerphoto
    @Lapeerphoto Před 5 lety

    Nice!

  • @JTL-knives
    @JTL-knives Před 5 lety +2

    heey... just a tip... most professional kitchen knife sellers use carrots to compare sharpness/geometry in the kitchen

    • @ellas8129
      @ellas8129 Před 5 lety

      But it's not for kitchen use

    • @JTL-knives
      @JTL-knives Před 5 lety

      @@ellas8129 well... that would also deam the fruit slicing invalid... why not use the "industry standart" if its cheaper... (carrots are often alot cheaper) and would give a more relatable comparisson..

    • @JTL-knives
      @JTL-knives Před 5 lety

      @@ellas8129 and a 50* bevel could take a "shaving" of the fruit... but would stumple badly at a carrot...

  • @ChrisR676
    @ChrisR676 Před 3 lety

    One day I will use electricity to heat up steel!!! The knife looked great loved the handle

  • @daathseverus
    @daathseverus Před 5 lety

    Ok. That’s a great intro. Good job!

  • @clydecox2108
    @clydecox2108 Před 4 lety

    I'll have to ask bigfoot if believes in green Beatles. LOL

  • @harveyjoneswoodsman5956

    I have large hands the handle would work for me just fine and extra length means little bit more leverage for chopping

  • @evaderknives
    @evaderknives Před 5 lety

    It drives me crazy when people label different methods of getting a knife done as "cheating". Jigs, CNC, freehand, it all takes skill. Of coarse, I always preach you need to learn freehand, no matter what method you use, but they all have their purposes. If getting blanks cut saves time & money, it's definitely worth looking into. I wonder if that 20 blanks includes different designs... Lately, I've been realizing, just because I'm a knife maker, doesn't mean I have to make every type of knife... I love the process & for the experience, but take a chef knife. I rarely cook, so other than to say I made one, my heart really isn't in it... Great video, hope all is well, take it easy...

  • @ClayAllisonNM
    @ClayAllisonNM Před 5 lety

    Great video, thanks! Really enjoyed it.

  • @tinkeringaround6241
    @tinkeringaround6241 Před 5 lety

    Awesome job as usual! Couldn’t find a bigger brush to clean off the table ?

  • @shitkicker86
    @shitkicker86 Před 5 lety

    i prefer my pencil for made up a design but the app looks not bad, makes it easyier

  • @makerofmanythings8447
    @makerofmanythings8447 Před 5 lety +1

    I really like that chopper, how much you charge for one EXACTLY like it? How long is the blade, and total length? I want an AWESOME servival knives this fits the bill.

  • @pagedeveloper
    @pagedeveloper Před 3 lety

    8:20 looks like shoes and bow

  • @Shane-Singleton
    @Shane-Singleton Před 5 lety

    So...... When are you ordering a bunch of pre-cut blanks to make a small run of Green Beetle Leaf Cutters? Asking for a friend.

  • @tuinarchitect.
    @tuinarchitect. Před 3 lety

    The only do-all survivaltool is how you use the knife, Cody Lundin for example could "chop" doen trees using a Mora classic NO.1, just because he knew how to use it.

  • @RadDadisRad
    @RadDadisRad Před 5 lety +1

    Boom 1k likes!

  • @workwithnature
    @workwithnature Před 5 lety +4

    I think the handle is too long, but great non the less.

    • @endopainss7946
      @endopainss7946 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah but with 9t being a chopper you need the levrige

    • @AYellowPepper
      @AYellowPepper Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, i think concidering this is a chopper, it wants the leverage

  • @godehardmatzel630
    @godehardmatzel630 Před 5 lety

    I was wondering how a canister damast of damast cutoffs would look..? maybe you got some tons of cutoffs in various patterns to weld in a canister?

  • @McGowanForge
    @McGowanForge Před 3 lety

    I have such awkward hands I can't design without a hard template to grab onto and feel, that's why I always make wooden templates

  • @Kurogane_666
    @Kurogane_666 Před 5 lety

    Funny thing is my family used to rob the tall Englishships will any tall ships that used to come into our lands steal the iron the steel and make knives and sell it right back to them my family has not changed much lol

  • @joseclovis9614
    @joseclovis9614 Před 3 lety

    Belo trabalho irmão

  • @dlbknives4869
    @dlbknives4869 Před 5 lety

    I want to know which one of your tools took a chunk out off your shirt! Great knife and video as always!

  • @uncleouch9795
    @uncleouch9795 Před 5 lety

    I remember the Sharpest Knife video. You took the Edge to the Foil Zone. I'm not sure that there is a perfect edge for every use. Something like that Tertiary Bevel can provide a more versatile overall tool. Being from the Sword world I always Convex the Primary to the cutting edge. It's not uncommon then to water stone a microscopic cutting bevel with a Komonagura Stone (a bit harder and courser than the Uchigumori Polishing Stones), just before use. Pretty much what you did to your secondary bevel.

  • @DaQQn
    @DaQQn Před 5 lety

    RIP Tree

    • @GreenBeetle
      @GreenBeetle  Před 5 lety

      DaQQn it was a dead tree. Saplings were green.

  • @InstrucTube
    @InstrucTube Před 5 lety +1

    I need something that has a high meataphysical fortitude, but will still fit in my purse after bedazzling. Whatcha got GB?

  • @drloqutis2492
    @drloqutis2492 Před 3 lety

    the long is great just curve it a little more towards the bottom

  • @jokosaputrasaputra3335

    Good knive sir👍👍👍

  • @MnPfan
    @MnPfan Před 3 lety

    I think there are a few "do all" outdoor designs. They CAN do everything ok but aren't really great at anything. Finding the compromise of functionality and skill set is the important part in my opinion. Great design by the way.

  • @pseudomonad
    @pseudomonad Před 5 lety

    That grapefruit manoeuvre does look like trying to peel a potato with an axe or something. (I ♥ my paring knife)

  • @historicalmilitaria7599

    What’s some advice for making good and even bevels because I’m horrible at making them

  • @bigghoss762
    @bigghoss762 Před 5 lety

    Looks good, I'd take it camping.