I hope this video answers some questions and helps out a little. Thanks for the support guys and let me know if there is anything else you want to see!
Hi Kalia, I just wanted your viewers to know that 3 years ago, you and a number of other knife makers online inspired me to get involved and start making knives. After I watched you make the KHO hunting knife I made one of similar design for a brother as well as a number of kitchen knives for 4 other siblings all out of 1084 steel, using a filing jig. It wasn't long before I purchased a bench top grinder made by Ryobi which saved a lot of time and was much easier to use, with practice. I made a coffee can forge, which works well for small knives but I send out my larger knives to a heat treater now, an even heat oven would be great but beyond the budget at this point in time. A very good friend built a 72 x 2 inch linisher for me recently, in exchange for a series of knives, so now I will be able to make some heavier and larger gear. So keep up the great work and I hope you eventually obtain a degree of wealth you truly deserve with your knife making career. Making things with your hands is truly satisfying and a god send if someone wants to buy them.
Am really a fan from India and really am a knife addict, although its damn expensive addiction since we dont have any standard/ quality knife maker or culture in this country. Your channel really gives me a honest and great tips when I try to use really prehistoric manual tools that are available in our local hardware store to make knives out of blanks that I buy from various USA based website. Keeping giving me and others like me inspiration, and practical honest tips or tricks of the trade that none or most of the DIY videos from popular experts actually show. So kudos to you.. KEEP UP
Can't believe there's men complaining to you about what to do wow. you dont have to apologize for no one dude your badass, your doing your thing and your setting a great example for people do follow there dreams.
People that say how could you pay that much for a knife should watch this video. You are very inspiring. The great knives you make come from that little shop. It's easy to see you have worked very hard. I got something from this video.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It sounds like you have your plate full with work, your daughter, dogs and your ill mother. I enjoy your videos.
On International Woman's Day, I salute you. Kaila, you are an example that other girls and women can look up to. Could you please do another RU-vid explaining WHY you decided to be a Knife Maker?? While you are at it, tell us WHY you got into doing the RU-vid series. And, finally, HOW did you get on Naked and Afraid? You are such a beautiful, strong, independent woman. Again, I salute you. Thanks.
I started my knife making adventure with a home built 2x72 belt grinder from plans I got off the internet and harbor freight 3x36 belt sander and spindle sander and drill press. Within the next year I will invest in a professional grinder and will replace the harbor freight stuff with better equipment as needed. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Kaila, let me add something-to start work it is nessesary to have building (even if work outdoour-to keep stuff and tools safe and dry), anvil or something flat and hard to forge on, basic tools.
I appreciate your humility and honesty. I've been making knives for 6 years and still learning of course. I thank you for the tip on USA knife makers! Keep being straight!!
Kaila, Thank You for the video and explanation on Knifemaking. Not sure about the United States but here in Canada all the Radio Shacks became The Source.
I found an old leaf spring while digging in my backyard (no idea how it got there), and after cutting a 4in. square for a bench block, I figured I'd try my hand at making a blade. Thanks for the tips.
Spring steel is a great steel to work with for beginners. The down side for spring steel are holes and usually heavily pitted rusted surfaces. For those using a forge, the pitting is no problem. For Stock removal folks it can be. good stuff!
@@jcknives4162 thank you! I was going to do stock removal. During rust removal I wondered if that would cause problems, and now I know. I guess I'll be heating it up.
Great video Kaila, thanks for sharing. You're a very strong admirable woman, I find it impressive how you manage all this. Respect! greetings from Germany and all the best to the Woman's Day.
Another possible option is the plans for sale by USA Knifemaker. $25. The grinder is a no weld grinder (they suggest bolting everything and show how). I built 3 of them. I have a welder so I didn't use the bolts and so can't comment on how well it works. But the frame and box tubing components is as cheap as you can get. then buy your own wheels, find a motor and pulley system... anyway... it's an option and mine works great!! Ive been making blades for over 40 years, this is now my primary grinder.
@@ChuckNorrisUltra groan... and there in lies the ebb and flow of life. Hey, start preparing for another grinder. hahahah. We can never have enough grinders and other toys... errr. I mean tools.
@@ChuckNorrisUltra Also, I have a short video of sanders on my channel. Getting started isn't hard. Just get started and improve on your abilities and tools from there.
Your awesome , you always have been ,I remember the great knives you were making with what little you had in your shop all those years ago 😊 , thanks for taking the time to make this video 👍😊
It's a great hobby. You can make gifts for others. You can sell a few and use the money to buy more supplies and equipment. If you get bit by the bug, you can "find" more money in your budget and add to the hobby. make 1 knife. then make another just like it but use your lessons learned to make the second one better. Then do it one more time. The 3rd knife should be better than the first two and you will be on your way!!
We had a great time learning so much from you last week. Your nephew loves his new knife that he made with you. And i learned so much making one with you too.
Hey there, just got into knife making only Im doing things backwards. I have built half a knife shop and still havent even ground my first knife. Really, I love making tools. But my question to you is, Should I start with or without a bevel grinding jig? Thanks for sharing your work and passion.
I sent an email asking your opinion on getting the Grizzly 2 x 72" and some other machines or getting the more modern 2 x 72" since I noticed you had both. I went with an Ameribrade 2 x 72" 2hp variable speed belt grinder. The other machines will have to wait. lol
Great video and advice! I don't know if the kaowool inside your new forge has rigidizer applied to it or not, I would apply a layer of refractory cement such as Kast O’Lite, Mizzou or Satanite, just to be on the safe side.
Thanks for making this video... thinking about trying this... have always wanted to make my own hunting knife... Your knives look awesome.. Just subscribed....
Thanks for the video Kaila! Which dremmel bits did you use for getting in curves on handles etc? The little grinding stones? I havent got a contour wheel for my grinder...but it just went on the shopping list.
I LOL at people getting upset because she doesn't personally respond to them. This woman has a 50k RU-vid Channel, a husband, kids, a knife business. Why is it surprising that she doesn't have the time? So many self entitled people anymore. Kaila, don't let their rude comments get to you. It's just adults acting childish because they are not the center of the universe.
Hi Kaila, I am a knife hobbyist , maybe 5 a year. I have been using a 1x30 and actually perfected but takes forever. I would like to upgrade to a Grizzly 2x72. I noticed that was something you used a while back. I can not afford a commercial 2x72. Any advice?
why do people knock or trash talk railroad spike knives so much? if you case harden and temper your finished knife blank properly, a railroad spike makes a great knife that has a very hard case with a soft interior that is very tough. I have had railroad spike knives case harden to 3/32nds of an inch deep with a HRC of 67 and had to remove some of the hardness.
@@kailacumings Ha Ha Ha! That must have been where I recognize you from. I love that show. I hope that you weren't in one of the jungle episodes. Seems like everything there want's to sting or bite you there. Keep up the youtube vids.
I found a free source of steel. At least it looks like steel. There are these pipes coming out of my neighbor's house that go to a meter of some sort....... Just kidding. Great video.
Consider making your first one as a hobby. keep the first one. then make 2 more of the same knife but use what you learned on the first one to make better knives. After those first 3 you should have far more information about whether or not you think you would like a self supporting hobby (sell knives to buy more tools and materials) or begin your own business.
I LOL at people getting upset because she doesn't personally respond to them. This woman has a 50k RU-vid Channel, a husband, kids, a knife business. Why is it surprising that she doesn't have the time? So many self entitled people anymore.
When tempering my billet I put my damascus knife in the oven at 350 degrees for an hour ,it turned gold in color After a couple days I put it back in the oven and it turned dark blue. Is the knife blade hard enough do you think?
Hey buddy your websites not working? If I wanna send you some freebies and possibly buy some of your work what’s the best way to get in touch with you? Thanks
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