Making a mini fixed-blade knife

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A while ago I wanted to try making a new style of knife, with a new style of CNC process and the knife in this video is the result! A knife made just for fun, this let me stretch my legs a little by trying out a completely different method of CNC knifemaking!
This video covers CAD design of the knife itself, as well as setting up and programming the toolpaths using CAM in Fusion 360. In fact it shows enough of the process that it will give you a very nice introduction if you've ever wanted to learn more about how the CNC process works!
I also show hand-finishing using mold polishing stones which are the best kept secret in knifemaking! I will be making a separate video about these stones sometime soon!
Hope you enjoy the video! If you have any questions let me know in the comments!
-Aaron
The polishing stones I show in the video are 'CS-M' grade stones. I use the 1/4x1/2" size and I buy mine from MoldShopTools.com, here's a link to the right ones: www.moldshopto...
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@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

A lot of people have asked about the polishing stones! I will be making another video covering them in more detail soon! In the meantime the polishing stones I show in the video are 'CS-M' grade stones. I use the 1/4x1/2" size and I buy mine from MoldShopTools.com, here's a link to the right ones: www.moldshoptools.com/catalog/list.php?category_id=77&start=39

@periocarlos 5 лет назад

Gough Custom Thanks again!

@MrFra1ler 5 лет назад

Really appreciate the info!! ive been looking for those since I watched this. not sure what grits to get but I grabbed some 400 and 600 to try

@flyphishr 5 лет назад

I bought grits 240 thru 800, the one inch ones cover best. Great idea, thanks!

@SilverStackers 5 лет назад

I buy the eBay edge pro stones, take off the plastic backing and have polishing sones for this. Super cheap and effective with many grit options available

@beltfed4624 5 лет назад

This is the first video I've ever seen of yours. That's a fine little knife, very handy looking. I make knives by using the stock removal method, cutting and filing, and eventually it becomes a knife. I like watching the machining process, that was fascinating. 👍

@calebkeel6119 5 лет назад

You’re back! Right on and marvelous beard 🤘🏼🤘🏼

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Haha, thanks bud! The beard just sort of happened, can't seem to keep it away! :)

@bigpete4227 5 лет назад

Very Edward the 7th.

@S8tan7 5 лет назад

Gough Custom I regret to inform you that a beard such as that is illegal, containing that much sexual energy in such a small area is quite dangerous

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

@@S8tan7 haha I will shave it off this morning, sorry mate! :D

@przemekskowronek7106 5 лет назад

Why are you uploading so rarely? I love your videos and perfectionism! Workshop is perfect - super clean and tidy! If i will ever have one, I want it to look like yours :)

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud! The videos take a *long* time to make (this one took almost 5 days just of editing) and I have also been super busy so it's been hard to find time!

@metanoiaonair 4 года назад

@@GoughCustom This guy from above brought me here and my mind is blown. Man, I could help you voluntarily with editing just so you could more make and share awesome stuff. Let me know if you would be interested at jakub@skylarks.io, I think we might find an aesthetic connection!

3 дня назад

I gained a whole new appreciation for how you design and make your knives by watching this video several times. You are really good with the CAD drawing and also with the milling and finishing processes. I like the little knife a lot...very Kool !! I may try those stones....I do a lot of hand sanding so if they help that's great. Thank you Aaron...great video.

@P.D.W1 2 года назад

I frigging love that design my obsession tells me I need this.......

@harrie205 4 года назад

you got the best knive making videos on the internet

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Thanks very much mate! really glad you like them!

@DanGoodShotHD 5 лет назад

Mr.Gough Thank you! That whetstone stick trick is a GOD SEND! As soon as I saw this video I scooped up a cheap $9 set from Amazon. Grit from 80 to 1000. They wear a bit quickly but you get more bevels done then you would with any sandpaper in HALF the time. They are a consumable but cheaper than sandpaper. Internet fist bump. 🤜🤛 👍

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

Really glad it was helpful mate! If you need better stones I get mine from MoldShopTools.com, I use the CS-M grade stones and they are magic! Sorry for the slow response! 🤣

@DanGoodShotHD 3 года назад

@@GoughCustom Better late than never, right! 😆 Thanks for the link. I'm going to give em a go.

@timcampbell4357 4 года назад

Your short fusion tutorial was extremely helpful. Thank you!

@timcampbell4357 4 года назад

The tip about the plunge grind sweep was exactly what i was looking for. Also, Your fixturing is top notch!👍 looking forward to more videos 👊

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Very glad it was helpful mate!

@FT4Freedom 5 лет назад

Great Aaron. Love it. Thanks for giving us more videos. Good to see you again.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate, good to be back!

@migael581 4 года назад

What a nice way to make a knife

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Thanks mate! Yeah it was overall fairly convenient!

@griffithshandmade-knives 5 лет назад

The level of finish right off the CNC is astonishing! Nice to see a video from you Aaron 👍👊🤘

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud! Yeah it's pretty crazy what the CNC can do when everything is setup right! It has taken me a long time to get it worked out, but it has been worth it!

@oliviercoen446 5 лет назад

@@GoughCustom makes all the rest of us handsanders really jealous. But again a cool knife! Resolute still my reference though. Great vid and thx for the mold making stones tip. Never thought of it

@Madlintelf 5 лет назад

I've watched all of your videos and I'm so excited to see a new one, glad you plan on doing more and yes that is a beautiful blade! I love how you explain all the steps involved, thanks!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Glad you liked the video William! See you again soon!

@_Niranth_ 5 лет назад

I've missed your videos! But ive been following you closely on Instagram. I'm so excited with all the progress in you shop and am very excited for the future!

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

Thanks very much mate, sorry it has taken me so long to respond! I am excited for the future too! Seems like I am always at the start of a new journey!

@Rickster1100 3 года назад

Glad you’re back! I’ve become complacent watching the “good enough” knife makers!

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

Haha thanks Richard, I am glad you like my work!

@frozenturtlefarts1025 5 лет назад

Simple but attractive designs.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate!

@ContraptionCollection 5 лет назад

That bevel machining was super impressive. And doing hard milling is always impressive. And it's always cool seeing stuff be made in (basically) one op! If you want more consistency, and less hand work, I feel like it would be better to mill all the way through the outside of the part, except for the tabs on the first op. This would also put the tabs all the way at the bottom instead of the center which means that the chamfer, assuming it is larger than the tabs, would hide the evidence of errors, so to speak. Of course you need it to be held while machining, so you'd have to drill and tap a couple holes in your fixture that you could put a couple of screws through the decorative holes, that way the part doesn't move during the chamfer. Or if you're lazy, clamp one side, chamfer the opposite side, M0, swap, repeat. The screwing or clamping would probably be needed for bevel machining as well so the tabs don't break. Maybe your way was less risky. /shrug Great vids and knives man. Keep it up!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud, I will do my best!

@ifell3 5 лет назад

I love little knifes like this.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Glad you like it mate!

@robertm8401 5 лет назад

Great to see you back, it's been a while! Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your videos, I am sure a lot of others like em too and have been waiting as well.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much Robert! Hopefully I'll be posting more regularly over the next little while!

@robf4013 5 лет назад

What a fantastic video and knife! I want to complement you on not being annoying or arrogant like *cough* some other maker on YT. Very concise and well edited. Thank you!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Rob, glad you liked the video!

@freefieldtraining 5 лет назад

It's really cool to see behind the scenes.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Really glad you liked it mate!

@ianmoritzkrecic7929 4 года назад

I really like your approach to knifemaking and videomaking, you touch all the little details that make the difference

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Thanks very much Ian! Really glad you like the video mate!

@grantcook5376 5 лет назад

Another great video . Nothing like watching your videos knowing that I’ve got one of your knifes which is just perfect in every detail .

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Grant :)

@dallintalbot6365 5 лет назад

Digging that master chief drawing in the background.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud! a good friend of mine drew that for me! If you get a good look at the drawing you can see the Chief has a Resolute in a sheath on his forearm! :)

@sudo_nym 4 года назад

Just awesome! Great video, Aaron! 👍👍👍

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Thanks very much mate!

@ThePete2432 5 лет назад

You put months worth of work and detail into the content you upload. Love your work

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Sean! Yeah making a video definitely takes a lot of time, really glad to share it with you though!

@PaulPedrazzi 2 года назад

Man, this video was incredible. Inspiring.

@GoughCustom 2 года назад

Thanks Paul! :)

@centorossi46 5 лет назад

I remember those videos with your filing jig that most of us made at home and now with that CNC process. You are really good at whay you do. Keep it up with the great work and give us more videos!

@15569903 5 лет назад

Vicent Yi I made my first knife with that filing jig...it worked well.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Vicent, it has been a long and pretty crazy road! Hopefully I will be posting again in a month!

@tonybowers9490 5 лет назад

Great to see you back. Have watched ALL of your past videos and enjoyed each and every one. Continue to be impressed by your process, how clean your shop is, your attention to detail, and the quality of your product. Awesome work! Thanks for sharing!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words Tony! Thanks for watching!!

@SharpWorks 5 лет назад

That last sentence you said is was I was waiting for! Can’t wait for more videos!!!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud! Looking forward to making them!

@TheProhypno 5 лет назад

Nice to see you back! Great video.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Troy, glad you liked it!

@kennethtape3362 5 лет назад

As usual, ‘absolutely fantastic’ 👍😄

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much Kenneth!

@jmsmith1767 5 лет назад

I’d buy one right away. LOVE the blade shape. Also beard is killing it!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Jason! A lot of people seem to like the knife so I will have to look into actually making them for sale!

@EdMeyer22 5 лет назад

Fantastic CNC work

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud!

@Shade00a00 5 лет назад

I really appreciate all the explanations on this video - I've been hand-finishing commercially bought kitchen knives - remaking the bevels and edge to a lot more aggressive specs and your tips on how you finish your knives really validate what I've been doing. Amazing knife as always :)

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Glad to hear mate!! Thanks for watching!

@warren1953 5 лет назад

Great that you have made another video.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Hope you enjoyed it!

@BrickTactical 5 лет назад

Great video, super basic yet you explain a lot! Love it !

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Glad to hear it sounds like I hit the butter zone for the density of the information! It's a hard line to walk!

@FreakyScaryChannel 5 лет назад

Good to see you back... Keep the Fusion360 coming our way...!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud, will do!

@thepatientartisan 5 лет назад

Great to see ya back Aaron. It has most certainly been too long! By the way, the filing guide has worked, and continues to work like a charm. It is now my son's tool and he loves it. Be well.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Good to be back mate! Really glad to hear that the filing jig has worked well for you!!

@thepatientartisan 5 лет назад

@@GoughCustom Thanks buddy. Looking forward to more content from you now that you're back. See ya on the next one.

@Anzor7950 5 лет назад

Thank you for the very interesting video! Your approach to making knives is impressive! I am from Ukraine, I watch your channel with great pleasure and look forward to every video. respectfully

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate! Really appreciate you watching the video!

@evaderknives 5 лет назад

Man, it's been a while, I've watched this channel for years. From when I 1st starting out with knife making. I even started doing tutorials, one thing i always loved about this channel was all the experiments you did... It's one thing I tried to adapt to my videos, especially with all the bad info out there... Looking forward to more videos... Hope all is well, take it easy...

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Hey Dave! Thanks for watching mate! Hopefully I'll have a video every month until at least the end of the year, and I'm definitely planning some more experimental videos as well, hoping to do another round of steel testing at some point!

@jcshuffle2915 5 лет назад

Can’t wait to see more videos

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Looking forward to making them!

@Zavtrakoff 5 лет назад

Aaron, your thorough approach to making knives is only admirable. You are a man of great mind and it is very nice to see the consequences of this fact. Thanks man, you're really cool. I am pleased to write this to you.☝

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words and for watching Alexey!

@AshLeeeeee 5 лет назад

I've been taking CNC classes since watching you automate your own processes a many years ago, and some of my classmates even recognized your channel when we talked about knife-makers on youtube. Welcome back!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Awesome mate! Really cool to hear!

@alienmoonstalker 5 лет назад

Welcome back. Good stuff as usual. Now, if clickspring would post a new video, my weekend will be complete!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Haha yeah we all wait for Chris to post :)

@billiondollardan 5 лет назад

Wow that design is simple, slick, and nice. I really like it

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Dan!

@RatelLaw 5 лет назад

It’s good to see your work again.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Michael!!

@spencer19811 5 лет назад

Finally a new upload!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Hopefully you like the video!

@spencer19811 5 лет назад

@@GoughCustom big time more please!

@radnazona3979 3 года назад

That is amazing and very impresive.

@GoughCustom 2 года назад

Thanks very much Marko!

@brettfullmer8914 5 лет назад

SOooooo glad you have another video out. Hopefully its a regular thing ;-)

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Brett! Yeah hopefully I'll be releasing a video every month at least until the end of the year, hopefully on an ongoing basis.

@brettfullmer8914 5 лет назад

@@GoughCustom glad to hear. Such great craftsmanship! Cheers

@SharpWorks 5 лет назад

That was so cool watching the cnc cut in the bevel!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Yeah that is one of my favorite parts as well! At least when it all goes right! :)

@JBCaudillKnives 5 лет назад

Nice work! Good to see you again.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud, good to be back!

@bigrussell11 5 лет назад

Great to have got back mate

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate!

@MrPerroballoo 5 лет назад

Amazing process and knife ...

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much!

@OmegaProxy 5 лет назад

Brilliant work.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate! Thanks for watching!

@paranoiia8 5 лет назад

Holly shit... New video and new cool knife!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks for the welcome back mate!

@humaydarmahomedy 3 года назад

very cool,satisfying process

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

Thank-you! I agree!

@PedroFelipeOliveira23 5 лет назад

Welcome back!! Greetings from Brazil!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Pedro!

@jwrenfpv5019 5 лет назад

YAAASSSS you're back! I have missed these videos. Cant wait to see what you get upto. 👌

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Good to be back!

@MacBookAir-cu4fb 4 года назад

It’s fascinating how you have changed your craftsmanship to a more technological workflow! I’ve been subscriber (or at least viewer, I can’t remember correctly 🤪) since you’ve made your classic knife for the dude who went to the Antarktis! Fully relying on your „normal“ tools. Now you program CNC machines to make even better knifes! It’s not often seen that people like you transfer to the more modern, technological workflow which is really cool to see!🤩😜

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Thanks very much mate! I hope to keep pushing things even further! I plan to start inventing/building new machines to further improve my quality and consistency!

@MacBookAir-cu4fb 4 года назад

Gough Custom Really cool to hear! Looking forward to new stuff!😅👍🏼👌🏼

@haichotakeshite7466 5 лет назад

Awesome your making videos again!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate, good to be back!

@woollywoolwoolz 3 года назад

Man that looks like hella fun!

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

It definitely was Walter!

@nickolasr7270 5 лет назад

Awesome! Cant wait to try these methods with my cnc!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Nice mate, I hope it works out well!

@nickolasr7270 5 лет назад

Gough Custom Crashed my $200 dollar bit into some hardened tool steel 👍👍😂 Time to order another and try again

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

@@nickolasr7270 Ouch! I use much less expensive tools and they work great, here's one of the tools I'm using in the video: www.maritool.com/Cutting-Tools-End-Mills-Finishers-Square-End-5-Flute-and-Higher/c78_79_80_131/p18004/.250-dia-6-flute-sqr-TiALN-carbide-finisher-.060R-.375-LOC/product_info.html

@Hamashi 3 года назад

Another great work, I love how passionate and precise you are . watching all your videos one by one . I hope you make more content very soon. specially from your trial and errors on different materials and techniques .

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

Thanks mate! Yes I plan to make more videos soon! I have several lined up already!

@S8tan7 5 лет назад

I need me some of those stones, anything to speed up hand sanding is good in my book Great to see you back again

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate, good to be back! I will be making a more detailed video on those stones soon!

@andwjy 5 лет назад

Clean and beautiful knife

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@jeffglover7854 5 лет назад

Great to see you again Aaron, and thanks for the tip on the mold polishing stones 🍻

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

No worries at all Jeff, thanks for watching!

@aarondcmedia9585 5 лет назад

First time I have seen hardened milling before, and at 6:12 your finishing pass finish is amazing. Outstanding video Aaron, thank you.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! Yeah hard milling can produce incredible results when you get it right!

@mathiaslauber711 4 года назад

we missed your videos. Great one though ¨! Wish you the best greetings from switzerland

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Thanks very much Mathias!

@PaymaanJafari 5 лет назад

Great build!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@miquelsalvatejedor3123 5 лет назад

happy you are back!!!!!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@brettdavis5555 5 лет назад

Awesome job!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Brett!

@leosedf 5 лет назад

Good to see you back, your work is beyond art.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate!

@graydonbazell9171 5 лет назад

Glad to see you back! Great video and cool little blade. Can’t wait to see more!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate!

@darkhorsetoolworks920 5 лет назад

Nice video). Glad to see you are back again and see that you are continuing to refine things in you shop. You should perhaps do an updated shop tour sometime.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks bud! Next video will actually be covering my move to a new much larger shop!

@c0mputer 5 лет назад

I really wish you would post more often, always love your videos. First one I saw was showing the different types of files I think.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Hoping to post a video every month until at least the end of the year!

@ernestopersoglia4595 5 лет назад

It's really nice to have you back! I've learned a lot with you, I hope u keep it up! Thanks!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much Jackson!

@livinonlimiter 5 лет назад

Wow what a pleasant surprise to see you alive and well, Aaron! That's looks like a wonderful blade! I'm really looking forward to seeing some fresh content from you!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate! :) Yeah it has been a while eh!

@M000tube 5 лет назад

I know this guy irl. He's awesome. Love you bud!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Love you too Joseph! :)

@psychokazus 5 лет назад

I literally jumped from my seat seeing you again! So hyped for more!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Haha thanks bud, glad to be back!

@Da1z3dMuNk3 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed watching the design aspect of it and it turned out beautiful!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks! I was hoping people would like seeing more of the process 'behind the scenes' when working with CNC, there really is a lot to do!

@FlashatCalleva 5 лет назад

Another simple but beautiful knife!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much!

@ridgerunner66 5 лет назад

Very cool video. Great looking little knife. Looking forward to the future videos.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much Davin!

@tomthompson7400 5 лет назад

very smart looking knife.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Tom!

@YanDoroshenko 5 лет назад

Well that took some time. Glad to see you back!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Yan! Yeah this video has been in the making for quite some time!

@jackflash6377 5 лет назад

Good to see you making more videos. Bring em on !!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Jack, will do!

@theneonapple1684 4 года назад

Awesome job I’m doing something similar right now 👌👍

@GoughCustom 4 года назад

Nice mate!

@willjmars 5 лет назад

awesome video as always aaron

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate!

@karievans6639 3 года назад

Awesome knife!!

@GoughCustom 3 года назад

Thanks very much mate!

@oneasteriskindustries167 5 лет назад

Beautiful!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks mate!

@lovescamaros1 5 лет назад

this would make an excellent edc fixed blade! I want one!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks David! I have been surprised at how many people have been interested in buying one, I am thinking more about making them for sale!

@dylankerr4511 5 лет назад

It's so good to get some new content from you!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks Dylan! It's good to be back! I'm hoping to post more regularly for the remainder of the year!

@DreamPhreak 5 лет назад

I wish I had a CNC machine to do awesome stuff like this.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

I wish smaller, less expensive, machines were more readily available... The ones that are out there tend to not be very good unfortunately. And the good ones tend to be very large and expensive...

@santiagodsl 5 лет назад

Fantastic! Long time ago I made a knife using the jig you demonstrated! Cheers from Mexico!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Nice bud! Glad the jig was helpful!

@JustTex 5 лет назад

Very good and interesting video, cheers 4 sharing sir.

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching mate!

@hikken2 5 лет назад

Great to see you back! You inspired me to make my own knifes. I just finished one with your hand file setup. And im slowly getting better at knife making. Keep up the good work!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Awesome to hear mate! Keep at the knifemaking!

@insanepolarbear 5 лет назад

Good stuff Aaron. What an elegant blade. Been following you on social medias for a long time. It’s been so cool to see your development from doing pretty much everything by hand, to now, being able to produce these fine blades on your own CNC machine. Stoked!

@GoughCustom 5 лет назад

Thanks very much mate, glad you like it! Really cool to get to share the journey with you mate!