Very good video man. People would do well to at least listen to this and take the fact that the man talking in the video is one of the best knife makers hands down.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks Justin for those kind words and the view.
@WvSoldier20129 жыл бұрын
Perfectly put William, perfectly. I agree, entirely, with your views on this. Justin is right on, you're absolutely in a class all your own. Kindest regards from Wv-- J. Linville
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Sparrow Woodcraft Thank you so much, I am blushing right now. LOL!! Seriously, I do appreciate the view and support.
@WvSoldier20129 жыл бұрын
Credit where it's due William, your "Whittle Talk" provides a service, a service of great, insightful wisdom from a genuine standpoint. My dad is an old school carpenter and woodworker, working construction now, I learned a long time ago to pay attention to folks that know a thing or two about a thing or two. It'll carry you a long way in life. It's just as applicable here. Again, kindest regards from Wv. -- Jonathan Linville
@collinjohnson70065 жыл бұрын
440 is a series of steels, 440 C is a specific recipe in the 440 series. It has chromium in it with about the same carbon content as 1095, that chromium forms carbides. As far as wear resistance is concerned it is far superior in comparison to 1095, but those chromium carbides are larger than the iron carbides that 1095 solely relies on making the edge less tough compared to 1095. This all assumes that these steels have an ideal heat treat that causes the carbides to form. The steels with the most carbon are the new super steels, popular non stainless "high carbon steels" have about 1.2 or below carbon percentage. A steel like ZDP 189 has 3 percent carbon. In fact it has so much carbon in it, the 20 percent chromium bonds to that carbon and forms so many carbides that it isn't even anywhere near stainless steel despite having 20 percent chromium. Use steels you prefer to use, carbon steel are incredibly tough and STRAIGHT carbon steels have unsurpassed edge fineness due to the super small grain structure and the super small iron carbides. Get a steel you like, just make sure you can sharpen it. Man has used iron for thousands of years, straight carbon steel is as close as it gets to iron without being soft. Carbon is cool, stainless is cool, tool and alloy steels are cool. Pick something cool and more importantly enjoy it.
@bladetherapy37972 жыл бұрын
Im obsessed with knives, i have watched countless hours of knife stuff and this video right here says everything so pefectly i love it, subscribed
@wcknives2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. I share your obsession.😁
@MichaelTravis12c279 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best talks I have heard about considerations when choosing a knife. There is that delicate balance between geometry, materials and interface (handle) which are all determined by the knifes intended purpose as well as the end user. Change any one of those and the whole equation changes. That's why the "what is the best knife...." Kind of questions are so difficult and subjective. Great job detailing the important elements.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors Thanks, appreciate the view and contribution to whittle talk.
@bruceprosser83329 жыл бұрын
As always William, your wisdom is invaluable. Thanks!
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Bruce Prosser Thank you Bruce.
@TurtleBushcraft9 жыл бұрын
I always come away with some good information from your whittle talks. Thanks for the great videos you put out. All the best John
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Turtle Bushcraft Welcome John, appreciate your visits.
@ktc196619849 жыл бұрын
Every knife person should watch this video. It is hands down, the best advice I have saw on KZfaq. Keep up the great work and thanks!
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Compton Thank you so much. Appreciate the view and kind words.
@sargefaria9 жыл бұрын
Another great whittle talk William. Some sound advice here
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
sargefaria Thanks Derek, appreciate the support my friend.
@sargefaria9 жыл бұрын
you got it bud....call it like I see it ; )
@TheMountainwoodsman9 жыл бұрын
Great information, well said!
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Brian Simmons thanks Brian. Appreciate the view and comment.
@briargoatkilla9 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! Ease of sharpening is so important when I'm in the field. If I can't get it tip top sharp with just a pocket stone and my leather belt, I ain't carrying it.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, field sharpening is very important. Some of these specialty steels used today would be near impossible to sharpen in the field.
@wcknives3 жыл бұрын
@@LubberKing yep, use them almost daily.
@wcknives3 жыл бұрын
@@LubberKing key is not to let them get dull. Stroke for stroke is what I referring too. Ease of anything is a result of skill and that comes with practice.
@timvest81415 жыл бұрын
Me and my wife set on the front porch and whittle most evenings.
@wcknives5 жыл бұрын
Tim Vest highly recommended. 😁😁 thanks for the view and sharing.
@Soulman-lb3gg9 жыл бұрын
Good info in this vid. This vid just reinforced why I ordered a knife from you. I can tell you've put a lot of thought into the design and construction of your knives.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Soulman1282 Yes I have and appreciate your trust, view, and comment.
@whengrapespop57285 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with the tapered handle being more comfortable. I never understood why people don’t mention this more often, that your pinky is shorter and it would therefore make more sense for it to be able to wrap around something narrower. So many knives are narrow close to the blade and wide towards the pummel.
@toddgibson98618 жыл бұрын
you're dead on with the balancing of edge retention and ease of sharpening......!! I'll take the high carbon steel every time. I'm not a "one cutting tool option" type of guy though....I sorta wish I was. I think I love knives too much is my biggest problem lol. To tell the truth, I like to take multiple cutting tofols with me when I'm out. A case CV trapper on my belt for skinning game (love the spey blade), a victorinox alox farmer in my pocket for general tasks, a mora 510 or classic for carving/general use, and one bigger sheath knife for heavier tasks. I also pack in a folding saw and a trail-hawk. So I'm really heavy on the cutting tools.....too heavy I guess....
@wcknives8 жыл бұрын
Can never have to many cutting tools;-)
@snaponjohn1009 жыл бұрын
Man. I love watching your. "Whittle Talk" videos. Be blessed my friend. John
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
snaponjohn100 Thanks John, appreciate the support and you be blessed as well.
@johneykennick1025 жыл бұрын
Very informative video I agree with your thoughts. I've gone on the endless search for the best steel and then found myself back where I started off. Once I became proficient at sharpening, I prefer the high carbon Steels and the 440 series etc..
@trippingonroots51437 жыл бұрын
I'm a camper and hunter and find bushcrafters and survivalist have taken a cutting tool and made it impractical for true use to thick and scandi grind for everything I have multiple blades for many tasks thanks for bringing back the knife as a cutting tool
@wcknives7 жыл бұрын
LOL, I agree and appreciate your thoughts and support.
@YankeeWoodcraft8 жыл бұрын
I believe it was Kephart who said that a good knife's steel should be soft enough to bend or roll and not chip or break. I agree. I should be able to hone my knife enough to have it workable quickly. If I have to sharpen (as opposed to just honing) my edge every time I need to get it right, that's too much work. 1095 and O1 are getting the job done for me quite well.
@wcknives8 жыл бұрын
+Yankee Woodcraft Appreciate your view and thoughts!
@shannonbtanner9 жыл бұрын
Great Points, I loved it!
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
TrueTexan Thanks!
@johnp.58825 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, Bill. I used to like thick, beefy “pry bar” knives but over the years I’ve found I like thinner, non-“super steel” blades that are easier to sharpen. My idea of sharpening is not to get a new knife or send it somewheres to have it done! However, sharpening takes practice and the better I got, the less I became interested in supersteels. Strange, huh? 😁
@TheBeardedBurton9 жыл бұрын
This is a great great video, thank you for talking about this and sharing your knowledge, very thankful. Keep it coming and great job!
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
The Bearded Burton Very Welcome! Appreciate your view and comment.
@three08reaper6 жыл бұрын
You are very enjoyable to watch and hear. Great job brother.
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
Spacelord thank you so much and welcome to the channel.
@PrimalOutdoors9 жыл бұрын
I have a knife that cuts and cuts really well got it from great knife maker, you might have heard of him, lol. Jason
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
primalarcher LOL, maybe I have. Thanks Jason.
@jmh78849 жыл бұрын
lets see the knife
@PrimalOutdoors9 жыл бұрын
***** I will be putting a video of it up next week, I love this knife William did a fantastic job on it. Jason
@davidrogers1824 жыл бұрын
Excellent whittle talk William! I love your channel!
@wcknives4 жыл бұрын
David Rogers thanks!
@hiramhaji78132 жыл бұрын
Great video William
@daryooshfatemi4 жыл бұрын
A dark secret here, many many people buy/choose knives based on appearance. And many of them choose appearance that a real user never understand anything about it. Specially youngsters.
@wcknives4 жыл бұрын
Daryoosh Fatemi yes sir, haven’t we all. Trying to share what little I know to keep someone from making to many of those mistakes. Appreciate your view and comment.
@randyreichert59113 жыл бұрын
I use a lot of 1075 and it holds a great edge and is tough as nails.
@knifesharpeningnorway8 жыл бұрын
now this i agree totally on!! see so many people buy so expensive machetes i would cringe to swing it at anything else than air.. cheap steel like old truck springs etc are superb for machetes look what they use in the jungle and such
@wcknives8 жыл бұрын
+Modernbushcraft Appreciate your thoughts.
@victorcastle18408 жыл бұрын
Ditto Brandon below and thanks you for your excellent explanations on knives and the different grinds. You are very good at it and it makes it easier to remember and understand . About anyone who has had a extended stay in the bush,can relate to your explanations . Mine was in Vietnam and we never went in like other outfits(67-68 1st Cav. 1/8th jumping Mustangs) Yes I took a 6" stone to Nam :-)
@wcknives8 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your view, support and service.
@williamprendergast65105 жыл бұрын
Best channel on KZfaq William.
@johnnybeanz12966 жыл бұрын
Well spoken, thoughtful, and cool hat!
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
johnnybeanz1 thanks and thanks😀
@raulcruz66014 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@Travonous16 жыл бұрын
Either side of Perfection is Too tough, Being soft. and Too Hard. Fragile as a shard of glass. A Japanese Tanto or To sword. Full flat Convex edge. like a carving knife edge.
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
Travonous when talking about a knife perfection is the razors edge that isn’t fragile but holds a fine edge for a reasonable long time. Appreciate your thoughts and view.
@paulie4x17 жыл бұрын
Say Heah William, After a few 24's, I agree if the edge is thin enough that you can sharpen it to cut, That's where I'm at, I have a couple of knives, that I kind of know what I want. Yeah, I have a few that are 5/16" thick that cut. But if you get it razor thin and try batoning instead of using the proper tool, You will be disappointed, and complain about the knife and steel, The best knife that you have with you at the time, is the best knife. Because I generally select for what I think I'll be doing. That's why usually I like to multi carry, One of my Fav. is my Piggybacked Rodent 7 and my Rodent 3. I can use my Maxpedition Kodiak Gearsling and on the side I can slide my G. B. Small Forex Axe with no problem and still carry my piggyback. As far as handles, I don't like sausage style handles, because if round had good control, Hockey Sticks would be round. ,, .
@benbraceletspurple91084 жыл бұрын
Size wise, the best knife is the one you have with you. If you can't or won't or don't carry it you shouldn't consider it as useful.
@CBGMaker9 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Thanks for sharing your expertise on knives. Your thoughts on survival are different than mine. Yes its life or death, but there is a lot of space between the two. I call it the "suck factor". Anytime your life starts to suck a little, your in survival mode. Most people can handle a little suck. They get things fixed or find a way to improve their life so it don't suck. But on the other end of the scale, when the suck gets so bad that you cant handle it, like having to do with out water, food, shelter, or warmth, it really sucks. The ultimate suck is death. Learning how to deal with the such thru knowledge, and the right mental attitude can help you keep the suck at a manageable level. When you have everything you need, there really isn't any suck. There may be things you want, but there's a difference between wants and needs. So really survival is all about needs. You can either get your needs from others, or provide your own needs. Being self reliant is the only real way to do it, because you can count on you.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
CBGMaker Appreciate your point of view and support.
@brandonmitchell36179 жыл бұрын
just saw this video.not sure how i missed this one lol. good advice on qualifying a good knife without putting like 100 different restrictions on it lol
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@budm.14506 жыл бұрын
I made knives back in the 70's and 80's, (Grizzly Custom Knives) Ontario, Canada, and the best knife I ever made was made from an old Power Hacksaw blade. Held and edge, easy to sharpen, and lasted a while. Couldn't buy one better than that.
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
Bud M. Yep, old saw blades and files make excelent knives. Appreciate your view and comment.
@budm.14506 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and I enjoyed your videos, as well as the variety of blades you've made. They look like pretty good all round bush knives.
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sirroger10669 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who has grasped a knife characteristics and uses, and I agree with you 100% on carbon steel, I have a very expensive knife with a steel so hard you rot just by the thought of sharpening it. Then these knives that look like they come from outer space hmmm, perhaps I am conservative but I want my sharp, straightforward and not too heavy, Continue with your Gospel, Thanks
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Falukrop ezra Appreciate the view and comment. I will try to preach on.
@johntaylor62182 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this good advise. I have a Sleipner steel flat grind knife that I find easy to sharpen but retains an edge well. The middle way?
@MountainRaider9 жыл бұрын
great advices William.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
MountainMan Thanks, appreciate the view and comment.
@MajorGummie9 жыл бұрын
I am always surprised by how many people say they like something, but hate to do the maintenance. If you have knives and especially if you use your knives, you are going to have to sharpen them. If you like to shoot guns, you have to clean them. I always found the use of the tool exciting, but the maintenance calming. I put on some good music and can sit and sharpen my knives for a couple of hours easy. Maybe it is the rhythm. How about you William? Or do you just like to sit and whittle?
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Eliberto Villarreal I enjoy everything to do with knives but the most calming for me is to use a sharp knife on some strait grained hardwood with not particular outcome planned. I find as I get older that most good things require a little maintenance. This includes tools and relationships. Hey....that may be a good whittle talk subject? Appreciate the view and comment.
@MajorGummie9 жыл бұрын
William Collins That would make a good talk. I will be contacting you soon to make a new knife for me. I believe you will like it.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Eliberto Villarreal look forward to it.
@MajorGummie9 жыл бұрын
William Collins I find whittling on a stick or sharpening a knife calming for me. I have been teaching to my two young children as well. They are young and have plenty of knives. People are always so concerned about safety, instead of developing the skills to make it safe. You cannot go through just avoiding danger, you need to learn and grow in the knowledge and skills to overcome those dangers. IMHO
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Eliberto Villarreal agree 100%. Good to hear the skills are being passed down.
@williamprendergast65105 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video my friend,im not into super steels.Im a hunter and I carry a Scandinavian Mora companion in my game bag and a Buck light knife on my belt for field dressing Deer and other game.I have a collection of Scandi knives eg.Helle Mora, Martini and a few Buck,Gerber knives in my gun room,i use an odd one on occasion when I'm making Stalking sticks.I,m thinking of getting the Tops Bob knife any advice.Stay safe William.
@wcknives5 жыл бұрын
William Prendergast appreciate you sharing your preferred knives. I recommend my knives of course. LOL, visit my YOu Tube home page for playlist of my thoughts on knife designs and my website for more about my shop and designs. Www.wcknives.com appreciate your view and support.
@bradslone85114 жыл бұрын
Is there a difference in 440 stainless and the 440c stainless you mention? Reason I'm asking is I have two knives that say 440 stainless on them one is a case fixed blade with a 10 inch blade on it and the other knife says 440 stainless on one side and on the other says AVRSS-WM can you give me an idea on what that means? Also, I have used a wooden baton on them before and I noticed when I was doing it I had some dents on the spine of the knife so I've quit doing it. Is that normal with a stainless steel?
@wcknives4 жыл бұрын
Brad Slone there are several grades of 440 stainless. There is the plain 440 at the lowest lever then there is a 440 j or mid grade and then 440c with the higher carbon content. I do not recommend batoning any knife watch my batoning the good, bad and ugly video. But no, dents in the blade is not good.
@bradslone85114 жыл бұрын
@@wcknives thanks for the information. I don't baton any longer, I did it once with the knife and noticed the dents and quit. And not long after I did that I saw your video on batoning. So i don't do it anymore.
@cr0cket019 жыл бұрын
to me he best knife is a sharp knife, and easy to keep sharp. openal sharp easy and get very sharp. trouble is i think they brittle in colder weather.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
cr0cket01 Most knives are brittle in cold weather. Opinal is a good thin bladed knife that holds a decent edge and cuts very well. Appreciate the view and comment.
@davidhilton89084 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@JOSEPH-vs2gc7 жыл бұрын
Any Modern Folding knives you suggest for whittling? Like a small EDC type knife that folds modernly?
@bushpig81092 жыл бұрын
Has anybody some expierence with marple ideal hunting knife with its thick convex edge or similar knives? I've played around with them many times and found them pretty much useless. Never understood why they were made this way!
@wcknives2 жыл бұрын
Not familiar with this knife.
@bushpig81092 жыл бұрын
@@wcknives Thanks for your reply. By the way nice to see someone who also likes wider blades. Thats why my personal favourite blade became the "17,5cm lauri metalli".
@MajorGummie9 жыл бұрын
Liking the new intro.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Eliberto Villarreal Thanks!
@annapeterson58977 жыл бұрын
One might say the best knife is the one you have with you and cuts what you need it to.
@wcknives7 жыл бұрын
That is what they say. I try to have the right knife with me though.
@wyattchinn10362 жыл бұрын
I want that hat.
@wcknives2 жыл бұрын
LOL, had this hat for many years. Glad it can’t talk.
@ericblades42309 жыл бұрын
Good informative video
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Eric Blades Thanks!
@GAUROCH26 жыл бұрын
you ‘re the best, mr Williams.I’m from the old times, never had a tv, and wittling takes the place of those “wonder drugs”… an hour of playing with a stick and rhen stropping, perhaps a bit of rubbing of Obenhaufs in the sheaths does wonders for those bad moments you have or the stress from work…Thanks mr William, stay safe.PS: I usually do not get cut myself often wirh my blades… But I seem to have been cursed on regards to sheets of paper, paper bags, cardboard boxes…There are a couple of shops in my town that have alternative methods of bags because they already know me and they do not want injured, bleeding people in their shops… well, I think I’ll have to live with it!
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
GAUROCH2 appreciate your view and thoughts.
@congamike19 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Mike W Thanks!
@jmh78849 жыл бұрын
can you do a vid on what you get by getting a custom knife comparing to a mas product knife and how do you pick a steel 1095 or o1
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
***** It would be difficult to compare custom to mas production because all knife companies and shops is so different. I think I explained in this video what I try to achieve in my knives so this can be compared to other custom or mass produced knives you have or looking at purchasing. I let the customer pick the steel. The O1 material is twice as expensive as 1095 and the only differences I see is O1 polishes a little better and is slightly more rust resistant. I do not see any edge retention or durability differences. Appreciate the view and comment.
@jmh78849 жыл бұрын
i did not know that about the steels thank you for the info great job wc
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
***** Very welcome buddy!
@johneykennick1025 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion of 5160 Steel for pocket knives?
@wcknives5 жыл бұрын
Johney5 Spot all steel works if properly heat treated. 5160 is a good average high carbon steel.
@johneykennick1025 жыл бұрын
@@wcknives thank you sir, I recently picked a Buck 110 in 5160 with the Paul Bos heat treat. I'm really enjoying it for hikes and day camps with my 7 yr old son. I enjoy your videos and opinions.
@wcknives5 жыл бұрын
Johney5 Spot appreciate your support.
@hawknives9 жыл бұрын
Performance and Function Brother! Then you got to make it look good! Lets see how many knives we can make, before Christ yanks us out of here! I use to sharpen my blades first, before finishing the handles. Backards....and I still have all my fingers! I sharpened a Titanium knife, once, for a long time, on a wet stone, before I realized what Titanium is! LOL! Peace and God Bless! Hawk.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
hawknives Thanks Hawk, appreciate the view and comment.
@hawknives9 жыл бұрын
William Collins Live Free Brother! Enter HIS Rest!
@RedDogBushCraft9 жыл бұрын
Have you used 4140 sawblade steel? What do you think about 4140?
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
RedDogBushCraft I have had two knives made from saw blades, I did not make them, and they were great knives. I do not know if they were 4140 but they were high carbon steel of course.
@scottsmith65716 жыл бұрын
I respect ur knife skills a lot an plan on ordering the woodsman an woodsman jr .. I've never said anything bad about your knives if u don't want my biz let me know?
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
scott smith lOL, I was trying to make a point and perhaps took it to far. The best knife is the knife you have with you is one of my least favorite statements because that insinuates you don’t know how to choose the proper knife for your situation. I am in the knife business and if you want to buy a knife from me that is all well and good but if not that is fine too. Appreciate your video support.
@scottsmith65716 жыл бұрын
William Collins yeah I think we were thinking too far in
@booserobert9 жыл бұрын
Hi enjoy your video, you sure know a lot about knifes and can tell your are very smart not only book wise but knowledge "hands on"...I work with knifes a lot all my life and though I know a lot, but I been trying to buy a knife for a kind of all around knife and can not find one...but you said a knife is to cut, we the people try to put a knife up to a ax and big knife and do the job of a little knife and it just will not work, close maybe but not perfect...I looking for a knife to cut meat and to skin, and I am finding a small knife with 2-4 inch blade is best...am I right? I cut beef, I killed a bull and had about 20 knifes big knifes, knifes that cost a lot of money, but some of the best to skin bull and cut beff only cost $20.00 and did very good job... could yougive a name of knife that would work good for this? thank you Robert...I used Morakniv knife work good but edge did not last long had to resharpen during cutting bull up... use 2 of these mora knifes...
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
robert boose Thanks Robert, appreciate your view and comment. If you are asking me to recommend a knife then that is letting the fox in the hen house so to speak. Making knives is how I make my living. (www.wcknives.com) If you plan to use the knife to butcher then get a butcher knife, Old Hickory is a good choice. Just get the knife to fit the job. Be sure and watch my "Whittle Talk" group of video for more of my opinions on knives.
@booserobert9 жыл бұрын
William Collins I will check your website out, I am needing a good skinning knife and for general use, I got a neck knife that work pretty good but no knife going to cover all thing a man use a knife for..I was a millwright for 28 years have made a few knife, may just have to draw one out and make my perfect knife, ha ha... take care Robert...
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
I have made several knives according to customers sketches. Contact me through my web site contact page when you are ready to place an order.
@kevingarrett48075 жыл бұрын
Great video. What knife do you have with you in this video.
@wcknives5 жыл бұрын
Kevin Garrett it is a discontinued design called Trail Partner. This is a video of a customer review of one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8xloZCBx86mZXU.html
@sharamkh4 жыл бұрын
www.northernwoodsmanelite.com/product-page/wcknives-trail-partner Seems like they will get some back in stock. Looks like a nice Nessmuk-style blade.
@3o5wasabii9 жыл бұрын
How much is that knife worth to duplicate that exact one in the video that belly is gorgeous
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, with a basic leather belt sheath $225.00. Current wait time from receipt of 50% deposit is 9 months.
@gbro19889 жыл бұрын
thank you
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
gabriel You're welcome. Appreciate your view and comment.
@timhall95409 жыл бұрын
ok thanks
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Tim Hall Welcome!
@timothylaurene1323 жыл бұрын
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyep.
@timhall95409 жыл бұрын
do ever sell knives
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
Tim Hall That is how I make a living is making custom knives. Current back log is 10 months. Average knife and sheath cost $250.00. 50% deposit required to schedule fabrication. Watch this playlist for new designs and past work.
@wcknives9 жыл бұрын
William Collins Link did not work. try this one. kzfaq.info/sun/PLlbS3ilO_URqbzHXnuj_CqUS5hVDXya9D
@MotoJunkie235 жыл бұрын
Hours to sharpen crucible steels? Come on man, you have to be realistic if you want people to take you seriously. I don't doubt your experience but you can't exaggerate this much because of your biased opinion. I can take any knife made of any super steel (crucible steel) and go from a damaged dull edge to hair shaving sharp in 15 minutes max with wet stones and a leather strop.
@wcknives5 жыл бұрын
I suppose you never heard of sarcasm and take everything as literal. So compare a good tool steel to a crucible steel. If it takes you 15 minutes for a crucible then I bet the tool steel will be half that time. However with all that said everything depends on Rockwell and heat treat.
@MotoJunkie235 жыл бұрын
@@wcknives This I agree with you 100%
@scottsmith65716 жыл бұрын
Best knife is the one u have
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
scott smith so a plastic butter knife is the best knife?
@scottsmith65716 жыл бұрын
William Collins no sir I was saying best knife is the one u have as in it's the only thing u have
@wcknives6 жыл бұрын
scott smith my point to the video is with knowledge of knife design given your environment and skill Level you should have chosen the right knife to have with you. When you say the knife you have with you is the perfect knife that sounds as if you are leaving your best survival tool to chance. I say choose the right tool to have with you. I was trying to make a point. This video is to help you make the right choice IMHO.
@scottsmith65716 жыл бұрын
William Collins I know u have surperior knives I want one ! Not ment anything negative to your knives