Great videos. Is there a name for the particular stitch pattern you're using. Sometime back years ago seems like I heard there were many different stitch patterns that leather makers sometime use. I'm planning on asking for a leather making tool kit for Christmas. Just what I need, another hobby to work on in my shop..... LOL.
There will end up being a part 4. In it I will go over the tools used for making the slip. I have no idea what the type of stich is called! It is just one that works and it is the only one that I use.
I’m new to traditional knives. I have a very extensive modern folder and fixed blade collection, from budget knives to very very high end folding knives. I prefer to carry a fixed blade and thought a traditional knife would fit well for an edc. Can’t open every box with a 5” fixie. But I’m about 8 traditional knives down in my collection, mostly Case and all American made, and I really can’t figure out why people bother. EVERY traditional knife I’ve bought has an issue. All across the board. Centering, blades smacking into the frame when you close them, denting the blade. They ALL wiggle like crazy with blade play. NONE of them come sharp. It’s really out of control. It’s embarrassing to America when the nicest traditional knife on the market is made in China. I’m really about to throw the whole idea of traditional knives out the window. So far, I feel like I’ve wasted my money on almost every one I’ve purchased. I have 3 knives that I’ve contacted Case about because they’re horrible. Can anyone tell me if there is an American company who makes solid traditional knives? GEC isn’t all the great either. I feel like the traditional style is bound to have issues and can’t see anything telling me differently.
@area51.52 You are absolutely right! GEC is probably as good as it gets in the US. I have had good luck with Boker Knives, but they have to be true Solingen Germany ones. Check out my video about "Fixing The 4" Bear And Son Barlow". Rosecraft males a good traditional. It is an American company that has their knives made in China, but they have a goal of moving production over hear in the future. The price is also right. Otherwise I would suggest buying traditional knives in person rather than online.
With only seeing the bottom half in the video it does look like a small drill press. It actually is a dedicated press. The chuck provides a lot of flexibility in what can be used in it. Maybe I need to make another video detailing the tools that were used.
@@LastChanceKnives oh ok cool! Oh yeah that chuck definitely adds flexibility for sure. As for making another showing the equipment, that is up to you. You have a wonderful day today my friend
Well......I don't know about the right way, but it's my way! I have no training in leather and simply do what makes sense to me whether right or wrong! 🤣
Nice, wish I would have thought about the initials cause I put my knives in the same way on the same side everytime. Love the slips from you and noticed how soft the inside of the leather is.
I absolutely love the slip you gifted to me Ken. It fits the full size Trappers and even a 75 stockman. (And more) I use it all the time. Thank you for sharing this! These fold over slips are far Superior than other slips that I have in my collection.
A while back I made a video where I was analyzing different slip designs to figure out what is the most efficient way to make them. Even though a slip is something that is really simple it can be complex at the same time to get it just right.
Ken, I just learn so much from your video's. Thank you sir, for doing them. I've been to Yellowstone on a long camping trip so I may have missed a few, but I'll get caught up when I get home in a couple days.
I am liking that tanasi, the mosquito definitely has a otter creek Barlow blade on one end and both kinda favor a modified Nolichucky blade also. Have a great weekend
@turnbasedtoddy7664 The JW is lighter, thinner, and holds an edge longer. It is built out of better materials with a near perfect fit and finish. However, the Rosecrafts have excellent fit and finish, just not at the perfectionist level like JW. With that said, the Rosecrafts are good enough that I really don't care which knife is in my pocket. I am very happy with either. One of my favorite traditional knives to carry is the Rosecraft Briarpatch Jack. It has 2 great blades for just about any task and they are ground nice and thin behind the edge. RC's D2 preforms really good, about like the S series of stainless steels.
@scatterbrain9490 I think the silver screws look better, but they are T6. With the bronze screws the whole knife is T8, which is nice. It's actually a tough decision!
@jerseyknifeguy6382 Yep the stock Spyderco clips are usually pretty good. I really like the wire clip on the M2 Lightweight. The screws will stay to keep the whole knife T8. The factory screws for the clip are T6.
i never knew how they worked. So strange so much importance is on that little spring. Im sure it would last a lifetime but seems like a lot of importance is on that lil spring. Do they last? OR do you need to change after 3000 miles or 3 months? lol ...
@thebodybeatdownDiTi The spring will probably last a lifetime. If not it is easy to source generic springs that will work just fine. On this one that little spring is the heart of knife!
It is a bad design, that's why I am taking them apart. The modified knife allows for tunning in addition to cleaning and maintenance. I am posting another Manix 2 video today. It is on replacing the scales and tuning the spring tension on the regular version
Thanks! I just picked up a knaffs roll that may work out better than the Maxpedition case. If it turns out to be an improvement I'll make another video.
The Double Stuff is the same ceramics that come with the Sharpmaker. I really like it for field maintenance for everything from carbon steel up to the S30V, S35VN, and S45VN series of steels.
Oh, my that is a great setup. I have to admit I am sharpening challenged but want to learn. My dad had a stone from Arkansas or Kentucky and he never let us kids near it. Lol.
@@LastChanceKnives I am starting from ground zero on sharpening. Other than knowing, I don't know. I don't see an email for you. Otherwise, I would shoot you a quick note.
