Duration 12:6

Making a Knife in 2 hours, 7 minutes

by Simple Little Life

381 057 watched

6.9 K

Published 5 Apr 2020

I had this off-cut of O-1 that wasn't long enough for most knives I make. I thought it would be fun to see how fast I could make a knife. Total time working on the knife was 2 hours, 7 minutes. You can add 4 hours and 50 minutes to that for the various time the knife spent in the oven, ferric chloride and stone tumbler. I really enjoyed the free-hand profiling and not working off a drawing with this knife. I've never done that before and it was refreshing to change it up a bit. #simplelittlelife #knifemaking #howto Amazon affiliate links: Find that checkering file (for thumb grip) here: https://amzn.to/2V17i9p My rotary tool: https://amzn.to/2UHip8f Bristle Brush for rotary tool: https://amzn.to/2yrtodl Subscribe to Simple Little Life: /channel/UCUSz ... Watch More Simple Little Life: /channel/UCUSz ... Follow Simple Little Life: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplelittlelife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplelittlelife.ca/ Follow Homestead Knives: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hsknives/ Official Website: https://simplelittlelife.ca Knife Store: https://homesteadknives.com Watch More Simple Little Life: Latest Uploads: /watch/JJPwnJw ... Popular Videos: /watch/JJPwnJw ... Knife Making: /watch/wyXa8ya ... DIY: /watch/ye2_we_ ... About Simple Little Life: This channel has sort of turned (inadvertently) into a knife making channel. But the original idea behind what we wanted it to be is this description below: Videos on our journey to homesteading. With a recent purchase of a little piece of the Alberta prairie, we're looking to sell our nice suburban home in search of a more meaningful life beyond chasing the "American dream" working for some big company and making someone else rich. It's not about the money, it's about getting the most value from the work I do to improving the life of my family. Some preparedness, DIY, building quality things with your hands, guns, gear, and outdoor exploration. Mailing Address: Box 6, Site 16 RR2 Strathmore, Alberta Canada T1P 1K5

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@augie.74 years ago I have been making knives for a couple of years but still find myself at my workbench or desk and do not have a knife handy. I decided that I needed to make several to lay around. This is the perfect idea, small, utility, easy to make, and made of scrap....perfect. Thanks again my friend for sharing your ideas. ... 23
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@stephaniecureton56574 years ago That just shows how great of a knife DESIGNER you are. You started grinding and the shape just came out of the steel like it was meant to be lol. Beautiful little knife 16
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@seeingthepattern4 years ago Splendid little knife.
Someone else has already said it, but the full two-hours and seven minutes unedited would be a great thing to watch …
That was a hint. 40
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@Extra300kb4 years ago Honestly one of my favorite knives you’ve made! The simplicity just makes it so amazing to look at! I wish I had one!! 17
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@cofaul11744 years ago Probably my favorite small knife on the Chanel yet! I can think of a million uses for this little guy as an edc piece. Well done!
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@coastwatch2034 years ago A fantastic diversion from the crisis we are all in at the moment.
All the best from Australia. 32
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@scott51064 years ago Such a beautiful little work of ergonomic art from a strip of steel... thank you for sharing your artistry!
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@thefathomsofforteana66244 years ago Super impressed with your progress over the years. Top notch. Practical. Pro-grade man. Really stellar. This build is one of my favs. 1
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@amishplumber42514 years ago Now all that little guy needs is a nice kydex pocket sheath with a thumb ramp, and a minimalistic lanyard. 2
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@thepowerbill14 years ago I just love everything about that little knife... and the video. Great stuff. Many thanks!
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@TheMobster4504 years ago Love your vids man. They are exactly what we need to see to get by in these isolation days. Keep safe and stay home. 1
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@EastCoastScaleCustoms4 years ago How is everyone talking about the knife and not the fact that this guy has incredible handwriting 1
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@globyois4 years ago Wow! Love that little knife, great job!
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@forsakenrider4 years ago I love when you do videos like this! amazing!
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@bay4west4 years ago You should do more "free form" builds. Just metal and imagination. 15
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@RedBeardOps4 years ago Amazing work sir, thanks for the links to the rotary tool and the checkering file... two items I wanted after watching this video.
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@baldbassclef4 years ago Nice. And the jazz at the end is killer too. 2
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@Aleeknives4 years ago I consider this the inspiration to make something cool! Thanks man
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@Drdodge4 years ago I like your skinny knives! Challenge accepted, i'll try to make "this" one too. Thx for your ideas :). Greetings Dennis 3
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@michaelshearer35594 years ago I really like this. So cool anytime you make an off shoot (one of a kind) type. Really good work, and feel like I can learn by watching your various steps and techniques. Thanks for sharing!
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@mohamed75464 years ago simple yet functional just love it. pulse it will be a great EDC 1
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@heyimamaker4 years ago I really like the proportions, almost like a tactical camp butter knife 😁 1
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@RainyDayForge4 years ago Nice little knife. I just received an order of O1. I'm looking forward to playing with it.
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@craftsmanscutlery60024 years ago I will never get tired of watching a belt grinder chew away metal like that! I long for the days when my 1x30 gets a upgrade and I join the cool 2x72 club haha. Great video!
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@yubes884 years ago Beautiful knife, I would love to own it if you ever decide to let it go.
Also, I agree with the above comments, a slim little kydex sheath would make this a perfect neck knife. 3
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@ninety2amigos273 years ago Good ol' Strathmore Alberta, some of the best tools I've ever owned have been from small towns in Alberta. 1
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@fabiannieto11444 years ago beautiful work sir, and nice song jazz to finish
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@johndoe-se5ky4 years ago Bonjour, vraiment super ce petit couteau !!!
Je l'adore !!! 1
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@davidscadlock55694 years ago Nnnice little knife - Adorable as my granddaughter would say!! Handy EDC to slip in a leather pouch pocket sheath. Great build presentation - Thank You - Stay safe!!!
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@rkclahainamaui87424 years ago Aloha 🤙🏼
Miss your videos, great content and lessons. Praying you and family are well 🙏🙏
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@markfulmer674 years ago That's one cool little knife, great job 👍 1
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@irespectmuzik4 years ago Nice handy little knife. You could get many uses out of this.
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@TheBrannagan4 years ago Brother, I love your videos so much. Thank you! 2
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@the1andonlydjt4 years ago This was fun to watch. I've seen enough of your videos to make the steps you take. The free hand was fun to see. Stay healthy. 3
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@randomguyfromtexas11854 years ago I’m so glad I have discovered your page!!! I’ve been making knives off and on for a few years now, nothing really major, but as of late I decided to start back to making them in more of a serious manner and watching your YouTube videos inspires me to really work harder at it and take my time. I’ve got about 15 blanks I’ve cut out and a couple I’ve finished up out of that batch and they have turned out really well and they’ve turned into something I can really be proud of. They’re nothing fancy, but they are tough knives and hold a really good edge even after I have beat the crap out of them to make sure they hold up and to make sure I have my heat treating steps down and consistent. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great work!!!!! ... 3
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@Tristansubrosa4 years ago Awesome video and such a sweat knife! Your a big knife making inspiration for me!
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@ysidiqui4 years ago Awesome I wish I could have such skill!!!
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@72jesvil4 years ago Piece of cake......... for you. Nice blade Jeremy
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@MurrayBarton4 years ago nice to see the new grinder in action! 2
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@markcloudchaser8744 years ago Beautiful little looking knife. I like it. Good Job 👍😉
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@andrew52nyangler304 years ago Jeremy, I love this little blade. If you could make a sheath so I could wear it as a neck knife I would love to purchase it from you.
Stay healthy and GOD bless 3
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@RickSolid14 years ago I love fixed blades. Carrying them is what’s most difficult. Making a fixed blades as easy to carry as a folder.
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@stevenjennings83474 years ago Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
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@evaderknives4 years ago Nice little build... Hope all is well & you guys are staying safe. Take it easy 1
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@nsmturbo59024 years ago Sorry to hear about Canada's firearm situation, I wish you all the best. 1
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@ivanshardy4 years ago amazing little knife. wish I had your knowledge 1
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@Restorationfurnitue4 years ago wow great video, thank you friend
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@chrisosh95744 years ago Some of the most rewarding projects are the off the cuff ideas. I like everything about that little knife, it would make a perfect fixed blade pocket knife in a nice leather sheath.
I am guessing about 5-5 1/2" ? ... 1
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@legacytoolworks1494 years ago I want a grinder like that! Shoutout from New Zealand! 2
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@williamhart48964 years ago Nice little knife man thanks for the video and take care from Edmonton
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@riazghuman86984 years ago You made something very useful with very good shape with such small piece of matirial which normally get thrown by people .
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@truck2stevo4 years ago such a relaxing video to watch, I must be weird.
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@StarkKnives4 years ago Looks great Jeremy! A few of my now standard models started out as an attempt to make use of a scrap piece of steel. 1
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@chadparkhill40644 years ago This video is the reason I subscribed! You have a new fan for life 1
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@Jimmy-iz2rx4 years ago Haven't seen a video from this or your other channel in a while. Just wanted to check in on ya. Hope you and your family is staying safe and healthy 1
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@dansoare49192 years ago Nice. An useful little knife. Beautiful shape. You have very good tools, and you are very handy. Try something more difficult and unusual!
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@TFWS64 years ago Man, I want that knife. It would be the perfect fit in a sheath I'm making tonight sere style.
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@Stefanhallusa4 years ago So this is great and all but with all my quarantine time I would have loved a 2 hour and 7 min video.... 😉🤣 5