FREE Guard Tutorial: Hidden Tang Knife Build

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9 ай бұрын

This is an in depth look at my process for fitting simple guards or bolsters on hidden tang blades.
My goal is a high level of fit and finish in a practical setting. By that I mean I need to complete the project in a reasonable amount of time, with accessible tools.
Like most of you, I don't have a milling machine in my shop, so the fitting process must be possible with basic tools. The most expensive tools I use are a belt grinder and drill press, something that can be obtained fairly inexpensively, but a hand drill can be used if care is taken.
DISCLAIMER: Using equipment and tools and building knives can be dangerous. Proceed with caution, at your own risk.
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Пікірлер: 40

@theriversexperience9383 9 ай бұрын

I know that these long form informational videos don't make us a bunch of that Viral Video money. But, it's nice to see other guys on here doing them. Great video man.

@FireCreekForge 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@VirginiaBronson 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoy this longer, detailed video. Thank you!

@brysonalden5414 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process; this should become known as the "one-stop-shop" video for fitting guards, as you covered pretty much everything anyone making hidden tang knives needs to know on the subject. I especially appreciate your side note on choosing the right brass, it does make a difference!

@FireCreekForge 8 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it!

@rescd3336 16 күн бұрын

Great pace to the video and great information.

@chewyakarieckenicholas6049 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting us see your progress on fitment of your guard and tang very good video and information

@user-xx4up9ty7v 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the education

@michaelmorrison4843 9 ай бұрын

Very detailed info in fitting the guard to the tang/ricasso! Great job! 🤔👍

@kevinpayne5588 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! I've been messing around with knife making fir a year now, wish I'd seen this video a year ago! Very straight forward and easy to follow.

@danielwainwright7113 9 ай бұрын

That’s was a great vid mate. Guard and bolster fit up is a tricky thing to get right and I really struggle so I’ve watched as many vids about is as I can find. Thanks!

@jeffreygarey6185 5 ай бұрын

I love the precision fancy ghetto pipe. It’s fire,( no pun intended)🤗😁🤗

@TalRohan 8 ай бұрын

excellent stuff thankyou, I just recently started making the odd knife again so brushing up by watching your videos is a great help Thanks for sharing

@SilverbackBazz 9 ай бұрын

Thanks ,great tutorial, nice presentation.

@peterskey8155 8 ай бұрын

Very informative, thankyou

@RedBeardOps 8 ай бұрын

Solid!

@FireCreekForge 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@jeremiahthomas9744 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Definitely needed those tips! Thank you for the content!

@hulkthedane7542 8 ай бұрын

👍. Interesting as always. 👍

@michaellutke654 8 ай бұрын

Great info really helpful. Thank you

@renepicard8113 9 ай бұрын

Thanks champ great advice

@jamesharmon3827 2 ай бұрын

You can get an XY axis vise fairly cheaply . Harbor freight has one. But you need to do a bit of refining to get it to run tightly

@GodseyKnives 6 ай бұрын

Great video,

@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648 8 ай бұрын

Another trick for filing the guard is to clamp it in your file guide. That way you know you're square and flat.

@flyphishr 8 ай бұрын

Been making knives for fives years and this will help me do my first hidden tang??

@insertnamehere2521 9 ай бұрын

Yay #1

@andrewneilson227 7 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful and informative video!!

@TheMotownPhilly 9 ай бұрын

Very good video on guard fit up with minimal tools. Thanks! Also do you ever do hot fit ups? If so can we expect a video at some point?

@DebakulumToughguts 9 ай бұрын

👍 für den Algorithmus

@trainwon5699 7 ай бұрын

Great job! thanks

@sjohnson4882 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@FireCreekForge 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dominicdwk 5 ай бұрын

Have you seen a Kydex sheath made for a knife with a single guard?

@FireCreekForge 5 ай бұрын

Yes I believe so

@dominicdwk 6 ай бұрын

What width and thickness of the brass stock you used?

@FireCreekForge 6 ай бұрын

I believe this was 3/16"x1"

@jamieskok514 8 ай бұрын

*Promosm* 😊

@leencand Ай бұрын

Long.