Knife Making: How To Make A File Knife

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Get started with knife making by making a knife from an old file! Metal working files come from the manufacture very hard since they need to cut into steel; with some grinding and tempering they can make great knives.
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00:00 - Template / Intro
00:58 - Profiling
01:59 - Pre-Temper Grinding
02:59 - Tempering
04:11 - Grinding Bevels
04:44 - Slack Belt Rounding
05:16 - Cleaning Flats
05:29 - Kydex
06:36 - Sharpening
07:02 - Final Thoughts
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@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

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@harleyd2900 Жыл бұрын

This template is legit

@PspZombie 19 күн бұрын

I am a newcomer to making knives and found your channel. Thanks for the videos because even an old goof like me can understand them. I appreciate them and thank you.

@RedBeardOps 19 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard! Good luck with your builds!

@Maggioretom Жыл бұрын

My father built knives and chisels for wood in the same way: I still have 2 or 3 with me for almost 40 years! Great job, Ty very much!!!🙏

@mgannotti Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea for folks starting out. Love how you called out even using the Harbor Freight 1” grinder. 👍👍👍👍

@DrewJacobson61 Жыл бұрын

Love to watch you create!!

@NagelHausForge Жыл бұрын

Great project like you said for someone looking to get into knife making! File knives, along with RR spike knives, always seem to sell quickly as well! Fun quick projects!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Cheers sir

@theayatollahofrockandrollah Жыл бұрын

I just really like the look of it. The remains of the file structure give it such a high end look and feel. Looks very purposeful.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you greatly! I agree!

@nikitaskypridemos8378 Жыл бұрын

Superb minimalist design. Turning a scrap file into such an elegant and useful (ie non "tactical") knife was great to watch. Thank you.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ralphh4131 2 ай бұрын

Good job.

@jabari189684 9 ай бұрын

Need to give yourself more credit n be nicer to yourself that’s not just a throw away gift you made a really great knife man.

@RedBeardOps 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@aaronlbuchanan9861 Жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks for sharing.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dorianrodriguez40 7 ай бұрын

Loved it.

@RedBeardOps 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Getouttahere78 Жыл бұрын

I made my first knife this way and returned to this process a few times already. Files make very nice utility knives.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

They sure do! CHeers

@bentravis99 Жыл бұрын

That looks awesome!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brazzy1467 Жыл бұрын

I made my first Pukko knife out of a file it's still my go to knife when I'm hunting, camping, and when I hiked half of the Appalachian trail.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@konstantinkurochkin5695 Жыл бұрын

beautiful and aesthetic

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@x1x4x1 9 ай бұрын

finaly.. no forge, simple and efficient :) thnx man

@RedBeardOps 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@x1x4x1 9 ай бұрын

@@RedBeardOps yes i did. i have one such project on my shelf for the last half year because of a missing forge. now i know how to finishit :D thnx again

@dlstephens Жыл бұрын

Your videos have me wanting to try this as a new hobby. Great commentary!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

You should! Good luck sir!

@greenchiliforge1059 Жыл бұрын

Be careful, it could turn into the dog house. Before long you'll start finding excuses to get sent to the dog house....... just saying

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

@@greenchiliforge1059 lol

@jamesbumgarner5737 Жыл бұрын

There are some cool grinding jigs you can make yourself. Several channels on here have vids. Great job/tutorial. Another winner.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, Cheers!

@jamesbumgarner5737 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Thank you. Really digging what you’re doing.

@calamityjane5479 Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@S1CKTR1CKY 17 күн бұрын

Dang if I got that in a white elephant, I would lose my mind! That came out great!

@RedBeardOps 16 күн бұрын

Thanks man!

@seangere9698 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to give this way a go on making my seax knife. I have a bunch of old files and wood wrasps, most being way too thick to work with this style but I do have around 100 or so close to that thickness that I could use for different style of knives with this method.

@codymayrer5059 Жыл бұрын

That is cool, I would buy one if you made another one!!

@kcb9455 9 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@RedBeardOps 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@BecksArmory Жыл бұрын

Nice build!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@richr7604 Жыл бұрын

Nice project! Something we can do at home without going broke on equipment.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Very true! Cheers Rich

@mikefox7947 Жыл бұрын

Great video sir!! I been thinking about making a blade this vid gave me plenty of info your thoughts at end are very appreciated!! Keep up the great work 👍

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@likara6667 Жыл бұрын

That knife looks like something I would love to have! There's projects I would definitely use it for. Also, I think the sheath is fine. It looks nice and performs its function well.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@carlcrathorne7298 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic ❤

@RedBeardOps 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@troyam6607 Жыл бұрын

Bloody Nice knife mate!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@PabloP169 Жыл бұрын

I am just a home handy bloke, and during CovID19 lockdowns, I made 2 knives for campcraft activities, from old files ,and also 2 draw knives for woodworking projects. I used timber for one knife handle and Micarta from the leg of a pair of old jeans for the other one. I used an angle grinder, flapper disks and a cheap belt sander for all the grinding activities.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Very nice ROb!

@Anmobgoccult20 Жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL, I have no words, always super perfect and unique precise product, wonderful work and video, well done and good luck, respect from old BG.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@williamvdberg6393 Жыл бұрын

cool that you can go back to one of your tutorials to see what you did ...i make temples of my knives to and it helps... thanks for this cool learning experience...smiles

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Man, it's kinda funny, but I find myself doing that pretty frequently... it's a note system that I didn't expect! Cheers William!

@rizab660 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing it. My first DIY file knife was completly disappointing. Because of the video I should try it again, there are some old rusty files in the garage yet:-)

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Good luck on number 2!

@Blacksmith354 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

@miguelhernandez2706 Жыл бұрын

Nice build. I do like neck knives. My go to sharpener is my Worksharp Ken Onion with belt grinder attachment. Small and simple to use.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the idea! Cheers sir

@user-bx1qh8hy4s Жыл бұрын

Ты чудо в ножах не прешь

@user-bx1qh8hy4s Жыл бұрын

Смотри Архангелького

@Notric Жыл бұрын

Nice job. I have a couple of old files kicking around somewhere, now I just have to find them....

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, make them useful again! Cheers Nortic!

@tedspens Жыл бұрын

So in final review, the knife is perfect in every way but the sheath is only almost perfect, but not really, it's perfect too. I agree! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks Ted

@ogsavage1928 Жыл бұрын

With that sheath, I think I would use it as a neck knife. Very nice!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the build! Cheers!

@MrMarsBlades Жыл бұрын

awesome

@scottsilva7730 11 ай бұрын

Id love to see a video about using a knife sharpener, like the work sharp precision adjust, to put a secondary bevel on a knife.

@RedBeardOps 11 ай бұрын

Here is one - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJ97asyVqM7Dhok.html

@davidlargen6945 9 ай бұрын

That would make a nice edc knife

@geraldstamour1312 4 ай бұрын

Knife looks hella dope, @RedBeardOps. Now you've gotta stitch up an equally dope sheath as well!

@haeryvlog7757 Жыл бұрын

Preety knife... I loved 👍👍👍

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@reflectmore5416 9 ай бұрын

Who's else watching this it was awsome back in 2012

@sudo_nym Жыл бұрын

I wondered where you'd gotten to, brother.. Great to have you back! Everyone likes to revisit their knife-making roots with a file knife video! 💪🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I'll be around. May be a little slower on releases than normal with some non-knifemaking-related-stuff going on. Nothing bad. Cheers sir

@sudo_nym Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Glad to hear it! Still wearing the RBO hoodie!! 💪🏻

@magdyelkamel Жыл бұрын

Actually, it looks great 👌 I really hope if I can get it 🙏😊

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! This knife has already been sold though. Cheers!

@KenanOmerbasic 7 ай бұрын

What file did you use? Not all files are hardened all the way through so it's nice to know which one's are able to be tempered!

@RedBeardOps 7 ай бұрын

I actually don't remember where I got this one.... Older files made in the USA are a good bet.

@blauertknives Жыл бұрын

When hollow grinding you want to try and line up your edge with the center axle of the grinding wheel. I understand exactly what you said about having the edge thicken and can be very frustrating to figure out. Also Travis wuertz does several excellent video explaining hollow grinding and they are worth a look. Nice work as usual on the build.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'll take a look. I think I would of been better off free handing it and dipping the tang down during the grind. Allowing the edge to land at the same point on the wheel when grinding the belly and tip of the blade. That's I've I've done it in the past with good success, but wanted to try the work rest.

@blauertknives Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps that works well. It is similar to free hand flat grinding in that way with moving your pressure where you want to grind. It is just a little different working off a tool rest but is quick and effective once you get your tool rest height adjusted. I’m sure with a little practice you will have it down in no time.

@jasonvliet-odonataknifeworks Жыл бұрын

You should get the Ameribrade sharpening system. They make it for 1.5 inch tooling arms as well as their proprietary 2 inch. I have one and it’s fantastic! Plus, if you get it and review it, I’m sure I’ll learn something new about it.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions Jason! I saw the Walter Sorrells video on it. Very cool! Looks like good kit

@vlademirbenevides9850 Жыл бұрын

Belo trabalho ❗️🇧🇷

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Obrigado!

@John-yt5zr Жыл бұрын

Less is more, as in a Porsche 911, this knife is is a brilliant combination of function/form. I would pay you at least 125$ for this knife with sheath. Well done sir!👏👏

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Cheers John!

@LiamMacInnes Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for a cheap starter belt sander. I've been wanting to dip my toe in knife making for a while and this seems like a good place to start

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Man, if you're really just looking to get going, just about any 1x30 will save you time. Note that they generally run pretty fast, so you need to make sure to use nice sharp belts. Preferably ceramics. Here is a good video on it - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g6qUddN-xq2WhHk.html

@4estral 11 ай бұрын

I have a bunch of scrap files from yard sales for this purpose, and this video is good motivation to just do it. Would you say that tempering first makes the profiling process substantially easier?

@RedBeardOps 11 ай бұрын

I guess it depends on the tools you're using for the profiling. I could see it going either way.

@blackwell2322 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos. I am super interested in starting to make knives. This looks like a really great first project. Is there a list of moderately inexpensive tools and equipment I could get off one of your videos? I don't mind spending several hundred dollars to get started. I don't want to do just an angle grinder alone. I've seen videos like the one you did with just an angle grinder. Thanks for any help you might be able to give.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Hey man, this video shows a few different methods for multiple operations with varying tools. Mayby helpful - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNFnqdhjt7_cpn0.html A drill press would be #1 followed likely by a cheap belt grinder and maybe a bandsaw,.

@blackwell2322 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps thanks so much man. Really appreciate it.

@adrianreyno1 Жыл бұрын

Great tips on making a knife without using a forge. I really didn't know anyone could make a knife without a forge. Just pop-it in the oven at 400, too easy.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Nothing to it! Cheers sir!

@gregchapman2634 Жыл бұрын

Please review the Wicked Edge sharpener

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Greg; on my radar for sure.

@kbhulett22 Жыл бұрын

Can you use a rasp for these too?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Atleast i think so...

@timothygee8566 Жыл бұрын

What belt grinder do you use? I'm looking to purchase one

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

I'm using the NorthRidge Grinder. Big fan; but honestly it's one of the only belt grinders I've used so I could be bias

@timothygee8566 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps thankyou so much

@dubtheeditor 29 күн бұрын

do you happen to remember where you got your eyelet tooling for the arbor press?

@RedBeardOps 28 күн бұрын

Kydex Eyelet Dies - amzn.to/2JujjzE Best Kydex Eyelets - amzn.to/2LeLlkI cheers!

@dubtheeditor 28 күн бұрын

@@RedBeardOps dude, you're my hero. Thank you so much! Eyelets have been my nemesis, but now I will overcome.

@willw7595 Жыл бұрын

Nice knife. Kinda a short way to build a knife.. Oh, was this knife the one you pictured on Instagram?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

It is for sure a quick build. Good starter project. Yep, this is the one I posted on Instagram today. Cheers will

@user-ch7xx3dn5y Жыл бұрын

Молодца! Без комментариев

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@KarenMorris-hw4zc Жыл бұрын

Where were you able to find a file as wide as this for knife making? I have looked everywhere and can only find a file that is 1" wide. I would like to have one that is nearer to 2" wide, and 1/4" thick. Thanks for any help.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

A "12 inch bastard file" is around 1-5/32'' wide - Like this one amzn.to/3K0zCTS

@forestmorris2996 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Thanks! I appreciate it!

@vcommandarv5916 Жыл бұрын

Can you try making a Yakuta knife? Am not sure if it's a camping/bushcraft knife or just a general purpose knife

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Seems like a fun build!

@vcommandarv5916 Жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Ikr! Looks quite unique

@diymsthuanvt Жыл бұрын

knife verry good you

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nanomachines2985 Жыл бұрын

What's the HP of that 1x30 belt sander? Does that power even matter as long as you're patient with it?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what the HP is, but good belts go a long way! These guys make good ceramic belts for 1x30 - trugrit.com/product-category/abrasives/abrasive-belts/abrasive-belts-by-size/1x30/

@raheemck3587 Жыл бұрын

Which type of the equipment wanted for a begginer start a small knife making workshop

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

This video may help you get an idea of what you'd need - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNFnqdhjt7_cpn0.html

@dennyperkovitch 5 ай бұрын

If you use an angle grinder and a belt sander and go slowly even if the metal heats up in places you can sand it off if you don’t take it back the entire way and cool it using water

@RedBeardOps 5 ай бұрын

In my eyes if you change the color past straw it needs to be re-heattreated (for use as a knife).

@bshort1964 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever sell any of the file knives like this one ?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Hey man, I really don't turn out a large quantity of knives. So honestly no. When I do have a knife finished up for sale I put it on my website.

@JesusLopez-fc7bd 5 ай бұрын

Very nice job.!!make me one.?

@RedBeardOps 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm not taking custom orders current, but I appreciate the request!

@MrTimmmers Жыл бұрын

Most modern files are case hardened as that's all a file needs, hard teeth, and it's easier and cheaper to manufacture. So best to test by cutting a bit off.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Good point!

@michaelsteinmann529 Жыл бұрын

The file in its current state is brittle and vulnerable to brake. Put it in an oven for two hours, at about 180-200 degrees Celsius and you will get steel that is already where you need it. This will allow you to save abrasive materials and you can skip all the heat treat and thermal treatment steps.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

...... 3:00

@johnproffitt3272 Жыл бұрын

Torek sharpening system

@HarryCallahan-tf3qr 4 ай бұрын

How much would this cost to buy??

@RedBeardOps 4 ай бұрын

I'm not making these for sale, but thanks for asking!

@HarryCallahan-tf3qr 4 ай бұрын

@@RedBeardOps That's a Stunning 🔪

@wizrom3046 Жыл бұрын

I would have kept the handle at full hardness so it is a useful file. 🤔

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

not a bad idea

@rightherewaiting666 Жыл бұрын

Why temper the knife if you aren’t quenching it for hardness?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Files are hardened and need to be tempered to perform as a knife. Too brittle otherwise

@TWKKNIVES Жыл бұрын

I definitely think you accomplished what you sent out to do with this video I think this will as you said get the wheels turning in those on the fence about making a knife this is totally accessible and very inexpensive Route to go... ⛔🐰🕳️ VERY Deep

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Very true! Cheers Travis

@joestlouis2110 Жыл бұрын

@Red Beard Ops how long do ya temperature the blade for and what temperature

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

@@joestlouis2110 3:00 - Turn on the audio

@pz3j 5 ай бұрын

Wouldn't it be easier to reharden the blade after doing the cutting than constantly worrying about overheating the metal?

@RedBeardOps 5 ай бұрын

If you have the capacity to do that

@Liews 7 ай бұрын

口钉是铜的吗？？😊

@RedBeardOps 7 ай бұрын

护套连接器是黄铜的

@_BLANK_BLANK Жыл бұрын

Yeah i know someone that cut themselves pretty good on a scotchbrite wheel

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

I believe that!

@whiskeyjack3 Жыл бұрын

Казалось бы ничего особенного, но такая красота

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Большое спасибо

@dannykrajcovic2699 Жыл бұрын

Ameribrade 2x72 knife sharpener attachment

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

In the mean time... looks like Walter just came out with one - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hciJdLarq5-sqZc.html

@appel9214 Жыл бұрын

Isn't it after all cheaper to buy a few ovenstones for a small forge than f***ing up your sanding belts with a metal this hard?

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Belts are cheap. I grind hardened steel often. Cheers

@taylorbussey4488 3 ай бұрын

Some blood on that paper

@RedBeardOps 3 ай бұрын

I lived!

@user-yh3rj1fh5s Жыл бұрын

Привет из России.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Ваше здоровье!

@jeanlouismuller5042 Жыл бұрын

Tormek t8

@carlpeiffer291 Жыл бұрын

nice but not a fillet knife.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

nope... sure isn't

@December314 Жыл бұрын

@phhdvm Жыл бұрын

SO important to get a file that isn't case hardened ! The center is soft, and can not be hardened, Total waste of time. don't ask how I know.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

That's a very good point!

@christophersherratt7299 Жыл бұрын

Why do all yanks call a G clamps C clamps if you draw a capital G with a tail vertical it's a G clamp 😂😊

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Lol, G does make more sense !

@dvldog_ Жыл бұрын

So this is a tutorial for people who have an awesome workshop, but have never made a knife.....

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNFnqdhjt7_cpn0.html

@user-pd4xc4mh1v Жыл бұрын

Когда кончится это бормотание на чужом языке? Моразм какой то! В России на ин.язе! Чушь!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Извините, я не знаю русского!

@JroyHovik Жыл бұрын

Вы очень хороший мастер. Я тоже занимаюсь в свободное время. Но у меня нет такого нáвыка. Удачи, здоровья ВАМ!!! ПОДПИСКА И БОЛЬШОЙ ЛАЙК!!!

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Большое спасибо! Я не уверен, насколько хорошо этот инструмент перевода передаст мое сообщение; но я хочу сказать спасибо за вашу подписку и зрителей.

@paulshometheatercom 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial video I decided to make my own using your method here is the result if you are interested in seeing it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7mZgZWdxK3DY58.html