HOW TO MAKE A STUNNING BUSHCRAFT KNIFE & SHEATH FROM START TO FINISH

This tutorial offers a thorough exploration into the art of crafting a Bushcraft/Woodsman knife and its accompanying sheath. The video meticulously documents each step of the process, from the initial stages of grinding out the knife blank, shaping it on a belt grinder, and flattening the blank, to the detailed work of sandblasting, drum sanding, drilling, and countersinking for weight reduction.

The tutorial also delves into creating the bevel, pre-heating oil for heat treating, checking the blade's non-magnetic status, tempering, and blade polishing. Special attention is given to stabilizing the scales, etching the maker's mark, attaching and gluing the liners, drilling for mosaic pin holes, and further reducing the weight.

Viewers will see how to shape and sand the knife scales, fit them precisely to the knife, epoxy them into place, and polish them for a finished look. The process of sharpening the blade with a TS Prof sharpener is demonstrated, followed by comprehensive instructions on making the knife sheath. This video is an extensive resource for anyone interested in the detailed process of making a high-quality Bushcraft/Woodsman knife and sheath from start to finish.