HOW TO MAKE A KNIFE WITH BASIC TOOLS ? [Trollsky Knifemaking] 

Does anyone else get the feeling "Dang, im going to go make a knife...RIGHT NOW" Excellent work and instructional Trollskyy

Well, I've watched about 1000 hours of video on knife making with this stock removal method. I've watched kids that looked like they rushed through many important parts and I've seen some "experienced" people make really elaborate knives with their very expensive shop tools. I always felt like I was missing something important and would often have to pause and review. The verdict is that the easiest guy to understand is the big guy who's primary language isnt even English! Trollsky, you have a natural timing and intuition that makes a beginner feel confident. (Reminds me of my first girlfriend....but thats totally different, I promise) Seriously though, thanks to you, I will try making my first knife in a couple weeks. If I am successful, I will have something that looks like the knife in this video except with a belt ground bevel and maybe some ridges on the spine for thumb control. After that I'll try some leaner bushcraft knives and eventually...well, I'll just focus on the first one for now. Baby steps..Thanks so much for the lessons! I will continue to watch for updates and rewatch as I learn how to perfect my skills.

Oglądałem Trollskyego zanim został sławny!

I love the methods you use to make knives. seeing it done in a more primitive way is refreshing. you don't see too many people using basic tools for knife making anymore. I've made quite a few knives out of old hand files and they always seem to be much better than the knives I used to buy at the store.

Thank you for posting your videos! I'm a fan of your work and i appreciate you taking the time to educate those who want to learn, like myself. Keep posting and thanks again.

Trollsky is the absolute best!

I really appreciate seeing that I'm not the only one using basic tools to make my knives. I use a 3 x 18 belt sander, Dremel Rotary Tool, a drill, and file for mine. Thanks Trollskyy! Keep the videos coming!

I love how you work with very few tools to make your knives...I often have to make due with what I have available and you prove that beautiful items are not difficult to make...thank you for sharing your skills...so far I have only tried my hand at putting new scales on old knives, but my friend has a forge and I plan on making some knives myself in the future...you really show how simple it can be....thank you again!

I just wanna say that you are a wonderful person for sharing your skills and your excitement about knife making. This was such a raw, simple process that produced a beautiful knife. Well done! :)

I think this is a good tutorial overall. Simple tools simple narration, great for beginners. But some mature things are left out. So here is some important notes I think should have been included in the video: - Most of the spring steel you are going to find are hardened. It would be good to mention and show the annealing process. Filing hardened steel dulls files fast and takes too much time. - Grinding the knife bevel is the hardest part. It would be more clear if some extra instructions were given on keeping the bevel flat, even and in right angle. - Some words and advice on hardening process and temperature could be very useful for all. - Many people might have big problems drilling straight hole through both tang and the handle scales. Showing this process helps a lot. - The actual sharpening process wasn't shown in the video.

I'm a huge fan of your channel, my friend... I've watched all of your knife making videos, and most of them more than once. Excellent work from a natural teacher. Thank you for all that you do, Sir.

I have made many knives. But this video was my teacher. Thank You so much. The best teacher that I ever had.

Loved the video. Maybe one of these days I will try this.

loved your work man, I liked the part when you said: "maybe, it's not the most beautiful custom knife, but is ours".. nice quote. I'll let you know when I do my own.. greetings from Argentina.

thank you trollskyy for your dedication and willingness to share we all appreciate you and your positive attitude.

I've watched many knife making videos and this guy by far shows the best simplist methods of making one

Thank you for this tutorial. It is very usefull. Thank you.

What sort of ventilation do you have for fire's exhaust? Also, what address do we send beer to?

Trollskyy is a knife making GOD, i love this guy, i have too much time on my hands so i think a new bunch of tools will be getting purchased, i really need a good big strong bushcraft knife and this looks like the only way to get what i want and still be left with the tools to make many more, you are very good at making the videos and give good advice, thanks

I am so glad I stumbled onto your videos!! I thank you for your patience with filming and explaining the process, your channel is a world of knowledge..!

A good project knife with a nice choice of wood for the handle, nice effort :-)

Bardzo lubię ogladać Twoje filmy. Są inspirujące. Sam robię noże, głównie ze starych pił tarczowych. Co prawda nie mogę się poszczycić takim kunsztem jak Twój, ale ciągle próbuję. Największy problem mam z hartowaniem stali. Do tej pory używałem pieca CO (wiem - amatorka) i piekarnika (żona do tej pory nie może mi wybaczyć "żelazistego" posmaku zapiekanek :). Dziękuje za ten i pozostałe filmy. Są motywacją do kolejnych prób i uzasadnieniem dziwnego (dla większości moich znajomych) hobby. Pozdrawiam.

out of all the knife makers on youtube you are my favorite ...love the knifes you make keep up the awesome work

once again thanks for the video I have been making knives for a bit now and I love seeing all the ways people do their knives

I love the videos man great job . and I love ur accent it's really cool. keep up all the great work !

Man you're good,I like every video)you have real talent?with a minimum of tools make wonderful knives))to continue in the same spirit)))

Trollskyy is a humble man. He says he's a hobbyist, but I guess he can compete with the best knifemakers all around. He makes beautiful pieces, both strong and elegant. And he makes lots of them. One can tell he is passionate about steel and knives.

Trollsky, first of all you are awesome. I love the knives you make and how you make them. A few years ago my mother was diagnosed with a pretty serious cancer that was in the final stages. So to keep my mind off of my mother being in such pain and agony, I started watching your channel and started to learn how to make knives. I got pretty good At making them but they are nowhere close to the quality and beauty of the ones you produce. Just wanted to say thank you for the videos the good work and great knives. But most of all I'd like to say thank you for allowing me to have a place to escape to when my mother was in such pain and agony. Because of that, I feel as though I owe something more than just a thank you. If it had not been for you, your channel, and your knives, I likely would've gone off the deep end. Watching your videos gave me the opportunity to get my mind off of all the terrible things that were happening to my mother. I would love nothing more than to travel to you and just shake your had and say thanks. Once again, thank you for what you do and what you did for me. Thank you and God Bless. Appalachian11

Great Job.How long must the knife be in the fire?

Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it. Do you ever use boiled linseed oil for the blade handle? It is probably the same/similar to the oil you are using "Danish Oil" I think you said. Anyway, you are an inspiration to any budding blade smiths.

Inspiring...the best tutorial i've found on here..Thanks.

Sir big thanks so anyone realize building knives isn't just for the rich . Your skills are some of the best and almost all your designs are what gets me dreaming. I have a coin my Father's while in ww2 were station outside of Berlin had met a Russian soldier who they had traded coins with. He had bad memories of the ww2 experience but believe that meeting with the soldier gave him a good memorie that helps. Love all your video and your dog is the " best " Thanks for helping me improve Sir.

Great video - Everything seems very doable, except the furnace for heat treating the blade. Do you have tips on making your own? - Or a suitable place to buy one for cheap. Thanks!

this one got new owner :)

Thank you. You are an artist. I have watched many of your videos. I have just started forging knives myself and you have been very helpful. I too enjoy making something out of scrap. Thanks for explaining your steps so well. Keep it up, you are inspiring others.

Thank you for making this video. You are truly an artist and a master of your craft.

This is so helpful, thank you. I notice you did not peen the pins. Is peening not needed? I'm planning to make my first knife very soon.

Remind me to never piss you off.

Thank you for making these videos. Between you and Green Beetle, I've been inspired to start making my own knives.

This is a great video! and I like to see a man who isn't scared to get his hands dirty! Many thanks Trollskyy

7:01 gut knife fade

If you want to start your fire quicker use Dorito chips. Great tinder.

thank you for the film. no molecular stuff, just hard work.i like it . keep it up !!!

Thanks for this video. I want to start making knives for fun and this video encouraged me to go for it. I see I don't need all sorts of fancy equipment to get started. Thanks, have a great day!

A file only cuts on the forward stroke!!! Every time you slide it back and forth, you dull the file teeth

where can i get that shirt i'm an alcoholic, encase of emergency, buy me a beer

I think I just learned more in this one video than I have in all others I have watched combined. Thank you for such an informational video sir.

What a craftsman!!! Excellent vid Trollskyy.

Trollsky poland?

I cant tell if this guy is Russian, or Irish. He's got the thickest russian accent I've ever heard, but he has celtic knots tattooed on his arm.

This is the best and most simple method i have run across. thanks

Great little knife with basic tools. Thanks for the video Trollskyy

OH man... thank you for making this video. So simple, but very very well skilled knife making.

Hey Trollskyy, I have made knives before ,but now I have cancer in the brain, so now I enjoy watching you make them, very nice work you do thank you for your videos.

oil finish on wood is like magic and it is easy to fix up later as well. Thanks for another great video.

Thank you very much for your video. I have watched quite a few of videos on making knives and have decided I am going to use this video for my first try.

very nice and simple enough for anyone to do it. before I got my forge I used to make knives and machetes this way. still have and use many of them today

Thank you , this is the best tutorial that I have come across so far.

Great video,simple instruction. Provides the confidence to head out to the shop and create one!

When all else fails make something up. More videos to come on random any things so feel free to request my opinion on any worldly things. Like/subscribe

just discovered this channel. this fellow has a wonderful eye for knife design and video production. fantastic!! thank you very much Trollsky!

I really enjoy your knife videos. Your knives has a rustic look that I appreciate very much. Thank your for sharing your talent.

Trollsky, greetings from Missouri, USA and thank you for your videos...yours are my favorite.

hand made knives are therapy for the bush crafter in all of us. Thanks good job

Great video. Finally I managed to watch a real tutorial. I will definitely follow up with this channel. Thank you. You are an artist. Keep it up.

Sitting by camp fire enjoying another Trollskyy video. Thanks. Keep up good wotk!

I like watching videos on knife making. The variety of which they are made gives me many ideas of different ways to make my own. I have seen steel from tire tools, rebar, horseshoes, mower blades, drill bits, leaf springs, railroad spikes used. I purchased a forge and tongs, 01 tool steel 36 inches long, have a drill press, bench grinder, belt sander, files, made a filing jig, Dykem layout ink. Now all I have to do is start. Hello and great video of simple methods..forge on from Louisville, KY USA.

Thank you for the video, I might give this a try. I had been worried about how much it would cost to get into making knives, mostly the heat treating, but you make it look pretty easy!

I used your method but used and old 10 inch circular sawblade and it came out great made a sheath too, you're a great motivation keep up the good work.

I would like to say thanks I have watched a heap of your videos here on YT and have learnt. cheers mike

Great video. Thank you for showing the simple process.

Trollskyy, You have a lot of skill! I love the knives you make and enjoy your videos! I started blacksmithing and knife making about a year ago and I have learned a lot from your videos. great work!

That is cool, it is fun to see raw materials turned into something useful. Nice little knife!!! Thank you for the video.

You do very nice work. Thank you for posting your skills for people to learn from you.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

You are a true artist my friend!!! Absolutely AMAZING work ive seen!! Love the Celtic knife with the anvil holder!

Świetnie się ogląda Twoje filmy w piątkowy wieczór z piwkiem w łapie. Świetna robota!

amazing knife, you are an inspiration to me, your knives are breathtaking, there is something special about a a hand made functional knife

Merci pour le partage, pour ta patience et ton talent!

This is probably the 5th time I've watched this video. still enjoy it! I have watched all of them. please make more soon. Maybe a larger blade like a machete or short sword! Thanks for sharing!

Alot of hard work to make something your own is always the best way, nice work!

You are like the Bob Ross of knife making, please never stop making videos.

Excellent work making this knife. Thanks for the video! Please make more!!

Thank you for the excellent video. That knife is a true piece of art. I look forward to more videos.

Jesteś świetny. Zainspirowałeś mnie do wytworzenia własnego noża. Dziękuje. Ide do warsztatu :D

i love your videos, and your concise, step-by-step advice. well done, sir.

Thank you for showing us how to make a knife from common tools.

You do amazing work Trollskyy! Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful work, I enjoy watching you make your custom knives, thanks so much for sharing with us! W

Thank you for sharing the video. Beautiful work.

Loved the video and your take on things. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

I love how you put so much effort in to your work!!!!!!!!!

Very nice video and explanation of your fine work with steel and wood (and brass). I am learning a lot by just watching you work and appreciate very much the time you take to share your skills and knowledge with us the viewers. Nice designs, too!

Great video, watching a knife come to life!

Love your videos there easy to understand and full of good information. Can't wait for more.

This was fantastic. Other than needing a forge at home, I really feel like I could make a knife now. Thank you for making and posting such a great video.

I used this method a few days ago to make a knife of a similar blade style only I made the blade slightly longer and this morning I shot a deer and used the knife to gut and skin it. I am very happy with the blade, so thank you for sharing your knowledge my friend

Excellent video. Very clear and easy to follow. Thanks!

I love your videos. You make beautiful, amazing knives . Thanks for the hard work in making them.

Great video. Thank you Trollskyy!