It's been 10 years and this video is still one of the most useful. Thank you very much for this content.

I know that you made this 9 years ago, but I just want to say how incredibly helpful this entire video is for every part of knife making and bevels. Incredible video. Thank you.

No stupid jokes or entree's, no music I'm not in the mood to hear, no verbose sentences and words. STRAIGHT TO THE POINT APPROPRIATE DETAIL. Excellent!

added to my favorites list so i can go back and watch it some more. i love the way the bevel looks using the file and jig system

I spent about 30 minutes tonight making this filing jig. All I can say is ... AWESOME! Very easy, and inexpensive to build, and once I got my angle adjusted where I want it I was able to file some beautiful bevels. Thanks so much for sharing this, and for all your other videos.

This was most useful tutorial I've seen in months, thank you!

The number of times ive searched for simple knife making videos, only to just have this show up on my feed is disgraceful. This has to be one of the best explanations, if not the best, of this technique on youtube. Absolutely perfect for those beginning or wanting to make a one off knife for themselves. Clear, well filmed instruction, build, use, technique and advice. Mate thankyou, well done and very much appreciated. As for youtubes reccommedation algorithm......best left unsaid.

I made this jig last night and used it to make the bevel on my first file knife. It turned out great! Thank you for the great how to!!!

That's great! Congratulations! It's a good feeling isn't it! The anti-scale compound that I use is called ATP-641. It's available from Brownells in the US. In Europe the most commonly available compound is called 'Turco'. Glad the videos have been helpful!

This was incredibly helpful! I’ve seen jigs like this in a lot of knifemaking videos and this really clarifies how it works. Plus you went the extra step to explain how to use it and some helpful tips. Thanks so much for this video!

Absolutely! This jig works very well for partial flat grinds like you're describing.

I built the jig and made my first knife with it. The bevels are beautiful and perfectly symmetrical. Worlds better than I was accomplishing freehand. I prepared the file like you said and got awesome (perfectly symmetrical, very clean) plunges. Thanks again!

Dearest Gough, this is a wonderful channel. you are very kind and knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing your invaluable information , you truly are a kind person.

The best jig for making knives, made mine last week and it takes all the guess work out of the angle. Thanks for the how to vid, this should be watched by anyone who want to get into making there own blades. I even used this jig to make a 15in sword blade!!!

You have no idea how much this video has helped me. I have been into knives and knife making for years but have never made anything significant because i was afraid of messing up the bevels. Thank you soooo much.

Thanks for the tip. I just made one for myself and finished beveling a blade on it. Works great. Thanks

I love how descriptive this is! I love the patience and care taken in the making of this video. Thanks for the information. Honestly, been doing this for months and I'm really glad I came across this.

I built one and used it. It does a Great job. I did however use a 1/4" bronze sleeve and slid it onto the "Stop" screw. This helps the file slide easier without wear on both the guide screw and file. Thank you for such a great video!

Still the best jig video I’ve seen! Thank you!

Absolutely top rate video, thank you. I've been using a Lansky for years (for sharpening), and have wanted to "upscale" the concept for filing. Thanks to your video, I now know how:)

Great jig!! Loved the comment about the "cheap 40 dollar belt grinder" being no good for grinding bevels. That certainly is the truth. I have tried multiple times and got nothing but junk...then I found this video (via Sugarcreek Forge) and built your jig. I "fixed" one of the belt ground blades and look forward to doing a complete blade with it, when I get more steel. Thanks for posting this!

Incase you are like me and like to see it in the video but find written steps helpful as well, here is a transcript of the construction of the jig (Any edits for mistakes are welcome): 1. Take the 11 and inch piece of wood and mark the center long ways (5 inches) 2. Mark the center of the 10-inch piece of wood the short ways (1.75 inches) 3. Once center lines are marked, put glue on the 14-inch piece of plywood 4. Stack the 11-inch piece of wood on the 14-inch-long ways and the 10-inch piece of wood perpendicular lining up the center lines we just made. 5. Once the the boards are lined up, drill 4 1/8 inch holes 6. Screw the #8 1-inch screws into the piloted holes 7. Once everything is screwed together mark center lines in the 11-inch board running lengthwise (2-inches top and bottom) and draw and line connected them down the center of the board. 8. Make 1-inch tick marks down the 11-inch board 9. Repeat steps 7 & 8 for the 10-inch board 10. After you have marked the 1-inch tick marks for the holes, center punch them to ensure each hole goes exactly where it’s supposed to 11. Drill each hole with 7/32-inch drill bit 12. Now create threads by drilling a 1/4-20 Stove bolt, 1-1/2" long in and out of each hole 13. Put the eyebolt in to the farthest thread 14. Cut the steel rod to length by putting the steel rod into the eye bolt and laying the bastard file down so the top of the file is flush with the bottom of the jig and place the steel rod at the top of the handle. ( 15. The rod should be the length of the file + the length of the jig, roughly 26 inches (mine was more like 30 inches) for a 12-inch file. Mark the proper length 16. After the rod is cut you should deburr the end so that it doesn’t cut you with a file 17. Round corners of your file on sander, grinder or dremel 18. Wrap tape around the places where the claps will fit on the steel rod this will help them from slipping 19. Attach the clamps connecting the file and rod at the top of the file handle and the top of the file 20. You’re now ready to start using your jig. Set your screws, one for a plunge line and the other more deeply set to stop the blade from moving back as you file

thank you so much for the tutorial! I made this jig yesterday and made my first beveled blade, it worked awesome and turned out flawless!

I bought a Damascus blade blank to put my own handle on,and will be getting a raindrop billet in a few days. I have no tools and had no idea how I would grind bevels and an edge,so happy I found this vid. Thanks heaps mate 👊🏻

Wow, a not to complicated but very detailed tutorial! I love it! Greetings from the Netherlands btw

Nice jig! I woukf add, after you flip the blank over it may be helpful to support the underside to reduce flex.

Glad it was helpful mate! Don't be afraid of messing up, making mistakes is the only way to improve!

Your videos are a great inspiration. I've CNC milled a knifeblank, and made a filing fixture similar to yours. I've surfaceground the blank to near final dimension, and are now excited to file the bevel. So many great tips! I really appreciate it.

i have just taken my first steps into knife making and you are going to be my new best friend :). the files is the part that scares me at the moment haha. im checking out your videos :)

That's filing jig looks like Lansky system :D

No worries! Glad you found it useful!

Just completed the first stages of construction here this evening. I’ve been wanting to take on this project for a coon’s age! Excellent video, beautiful bevels.

This little jig is crazy good , takes a bit longer but the results are great , been grinding some mild steel with it and there's not much it cant do if you play with the config a bit , would you consider commercializing its design and making it available for sale online at a reasonable price for starter knife makers ? im sure tons of people would benefit from such a tool in their workshops.

@Fireworxs2012 That's not very helpful for the people that want to get their feet wet with knifemaking and don't want to spend $2k on a belt grinder. I have a belt grinder, use it every day, it's not something I would recommend for a person that's new to tools or knifemaking. It took me 12+ blades to nail my grinding technique. Most people want to make 1 or 2 knives for personal use, not point buying a grinder for that.

Awesome! Thx for the reply bro. Went with your size to start. Finished the build a minute ago. Can't wait to grind!

Thank you for showing us how to not only build the jig, but all the pointers on how to use it. Extremely helpful!

Interesting setup, question though; how would you file using that if you didn't want a bevel going from cutting edge to the spine?

Thanx for the video .... just had to subscribe .... my name is Gough also .... if I get good at knife making, I won't use that name ... LOL!

This video is pure gold. I watch it again and again. Thanks for shearing Aaron...!!!

One of the most influential videos in knife making!

By the way, is your first name "Van" ?

I am glad I found this channel, you make it look so easy the way you explained everything and it was very enjoyable to watch.. Thank you very much!!

Congratulations! I'm glad the jig worked well for you!

Really excellent instructions, I'm going to make one of these this weekend. Thank you!

Just finished heat treating my first knife using this jig. Turned out AWESOME! Thanks for posting these videos.

I want to thank you once again for this video. Yes I have a 2x72 belt grinder, but this jig allowed me to make more accurate bevels than what my skill level could allow on the belt grinder alone. To me, the grinder is great for stock removal, but for accurate, consistent bevels, this jig allows me to slow things down and make the final cuts precise. I did an arrowhead shaped dagger with 4 scaled holes down the center of the blade. Then both sides were cut so the center bevel line was able to go straight down the center of each hole. Very accurate, controlled cutting with this jig. I could never do that on my grinder with my abilities. Furthermore, my co-worker seen it and built the same thing because he cannot afford to buy / make a 2 x 72 grinder. So THANK YOU again!!! I (we) so appreciate you making this.

Making the plunge line using that screw as a stop and reducing the corners on the file, just brilliant. Thanks, so innovative.

Thank you for making this video. It's a HUGE help to total novice knife makers like myself.

I made your file jigs yesterday, it's an excellent design. very functional. your videos have been a lot of help to me. thanks man

Very nice. Thank you very much. I'm on my second knife and learned much of what I do from your videos. I needed a jig, as I've just been resorting to full draw filing the entire bevel (takes forever), which leaves thick areas near the plunge and tip (near the plunge it's almost impossible to fix it). I'll be out shopping for these supplies tomorrow!

I used this jig to create my first bevels today they came out great thank you for sharing this info!

That particular part at the end where you can see the bevel form showing through the paint was very very helpful. Really great quality video!

Excellent , talented bloke , gotta love being an Aussie.

Thank you Aaron, I made the Jig and have been blown away at the results. Thank you so much for all the tutorials

Thank you for this post. Using your design, I made my own version of this file jig, and it works great! Thanks for sharing!

I built your jig today and for a first time knife maker it works beautifully. Thank you

Yep your right I figured out I didn't have enough room on my bench so I just finished mine I'm testing it out now in my vise thanks again I was ready to give up because I couldn't achieve accurate grinds with my 1x30 but this little jig has given me the breath of fresh air I needed to continue making knives.Greetings from Pennsylvania.

true, i like a challenge though. the only eye bolts ive found so far are massive and i dont have a bit big enough to drill out that size hole. hopefully i will get lucky enough to get out and look for some more supplies soon. if i can figure out how, ill send you some pics when im finished. i wouldnt be this far without your videos and guidance, always much appreciated for them

I also wanted to thank you for sharing your wisdom with us all I personally prefer hand filing even though it takes more time. For me it is relaxing I forge my bevels and then do finish filing so again thank you godbless and be safe.

This is a great idea for my tool i will use for sharpening my knifes at home. Thanks for posting the vid.

I've seen a couple of videos about filing jigs now but yours was the best. Lot's of attention to details! Good job!👍

If you are going to be using this over and over and aren't using a hardwood, just drill it out and add some threaded sleeves. I did this and it makes the adjustments so much easier. Great jig!

Absolutely! It's actually not too hard to get nice straight bevels, I've even done a double-edge dagger on a similar jig in the past.

By a long shot the most helpful video I've found on filing jigs. I'm mostly doing scandi grinds but some day will try a flat grind. Thanks

Just finished making mine...added a 2and row of threaded holes to accept 1 1/2" wide blades....works magnificently....thankyou

This was, by far, the best Information for beginners (myself) that I have found. I've been watching a lot of videos on this topic, and this one is by far the best for what I needed to know to get started. Thank you for the details you provided! Can't wait to get started and make my first knife! This video took away a lot of the intimidation.

Thank you for your clear explenation.

By far the best tutorial on file jigs I have seen. Thank you for this video going to try this out on my first knife.

Thank you, made the filing jig, and the 2 brick forge and my first knife. Thanks for the instruction and inspiration

I made the jig aside from gluing it took about 20 minutes in the shop. Works like a champ. Two things I did different; Instead of using a screw tot tap the holes, I just chucked a 14/20 bolt into the drill and went to town. Second, I made a second row of holes about 1" from the file end of the jig for thinner smaller knives so I would not keep filing the plywood. Oh, and I used a set screw for the backstop. I can see that depending on the back line of the knife a few different screws could be used for the back stop to keep the edge parallel to the jig. Thanks for a great video. Hope that VMC mill motor driver hangs on for you.

What an amazing file guide and video, great job and instructions that you gave board lengths, drill sizes, screw sizes everything. I am going to make one for myself I know it will work well thanks for sharing this build, I'm sure there are many people you helped like myself with your clear instructions.

The accent makes me take every concern as more of a tip and less a criticism haha Very well done. Can't say I agree with everything, but such a great quick jig for beginners and more.

Made this jig Today, And was able to perfectly file the bevels of the knife I had just forged. Thank you so much. This is a gamechanger

That makes sense. As you mentioned, I have also found that straight plunge lines are impossible to finish nicely, so this should be much better. Thanks!

Perfect jig for finishing hand forged knives. I also put a smooth cut file on another rod for finer finishing. I mounted my hard Arkansas hone of this and after rising the bolt a bit it works like a poor mans edge pro!

Than you so much for sharing the design of your bevel jig. I built this jig and started my first knife yesterday. Can't wait to see the finished product. I have viewed all of your videos for learning tips. Please keep posting information that helps amateurs like me. You are one hell of a knife maker!!! Keep up the good work.

Really enjoy your videos GC. They're not only very educational, but entertaining as well. You've inspired me to have a go at making my own knife Thank you and keep 'em coming.

A dandy little jig and lots of very useful information. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

This thing certainly separates the men from the boys. I built this jig to make a kitchen knife. I adjusted the hole patterns a bit for the larger blank but it works perfectly. I feel like i'm getting my cardio in as i shape it. Your added advice at the end is spot on. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

Great video. Easy to follow guide. Thank you.

Just made your jig, worked out amazing. Thanks much.

I built this jig and made probably 20 or so knives on it before I had saved up enough to buy a belt grinder. It performed extremely well and I was very pleased with the outcome. Thanks for making this video; it really helped me on my jouney as a knifemaker

I also wanted to say how special it is to come across skilled artisans like yourself who are so generous with their time and information - I can't thank you enough

Hi Aaron, I made a version of this jig today and it's already made a huge improvement on my otherwise bodgy filing technique. Good job mate and thanks for sharing.

I know that you made this 3 years ago, but I just want to say how incredibly helpful this entire video is for every part of knife making and bevels. Incredible video. Thank you.

Made one of these today and it works a treat. Thank you for thank you for sharing this video!!!

Im a diy knife maker my self and that has got to be the best jig ive seen yet just jealous it wasn't my idea and great instructions on how to use it ill have one by the end of the week ! Thumbs up and just subscribed thanks again

I'm learning A LOT everyday from this channel. I'd like to start making my own knives, but it seems to me an expensive hobby; now I'm reconsidering it. Another great and informative video, thanks for your work!

Thanks for this Aaron, your videos have been a big help so far on my first knife using an old 14" Saw Blade. Got the bevels down beautifully, working on the satin finish now (shouldn't have hardened and tempered first but it still works) and I have some nice Red Gum for the handle. Watching this video was the thing that kicked me over the edge into making it...

Great! I hope the filing jig works out well for you!

VERY good tutorial video. Thanks!

1st of all - Another great video. 2nd, I just wanted to let you know that I was told on a Facebook "beginners knife making" page to check out your Gough Custum videos. I've also heard two knife making KZfaqrs mention you and/or your ideas, just today. Which is how I came to this particular video. My point, is that you're helping lots of folks and I have to imagine that it feels pretty good to know that people are spreading your word. That's all. Just one more adda boy from some knife making wanna be stranger out here in the world.

Anyone else notice that when he was demonstrating the jig in use that he didn't have the rod attached? Anyway, I'm going to make one this weekend. Thanks for the tutorial Aaron.

This thing works very well. I helped a buddy put a grind on a chopper he's making. Its quarter inch stock so it took awhile but its very clean. Also the grind is about 2 inches deep . Definitely works. I'll be making my own jig soon since I can only use his on the weekend lol!!

Wow!! How wonderful of you to share this! I'm going to go and build one. Knifemaking has always interested me, but I've always worried about messing it up. This'll be a great adjunct to my Blacksmithing.

Very good video; I appreciate your detailed articulation of the most pertinent information on the subjects presented. Glad to have found you.

Just wanna say thanks for posting this video as my brother and i are having a knife build off lol this fixture just put me in the green and i really do see a good amount of handcrafted knives in the future. You have me as a new subscriber for sure, thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos.

Thank you for making this video. Last weekend i started on my first knife with no jig and i struggled. I watched your video and went to the hardware store and bought the parts to make this. Cant wait to get out there and get it working

I'm getting ready to start my first knife, gathering materials, etc. I'll build one of these for sure. Thanks for posting!

Love it Simple and effective. Gonna build one tonight. Having my boys make their own bushcraft knife and this is going to make the filing easy for them