For more info on my hunting, camping and survival knives visit my website: \r
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Making a prototype bushcraft/camping knife using only simple tools. The blade is made from O1 tool steel, the handle is made from brown Micarta.\r
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For more information check out \r
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Regarding the sanding block: lots of people asked about the sanding block Im using, so I made a video about it here: \r
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If youre looking at getting into knifemaking, here is a rough list of the tools/materials you would use to make something similar to this knife: \r
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Materials:\r
O1 Tool Steel: \r
O1 Drill Rod (for pins): \r
Micarta: \r
Epoxy: \r
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Tools:\r
Layout dye: \r
Hacksaw: \r
Hacksaw blades (10, 24TPI): \r
Small C clamps: \r
Scribe: \r
Transfer Punches: \r
4 Vise: \r
12 Double cut bastard file: \r
10 half round bastard file: \r
OR File set: \r
Hammer: \r
Milwaukeee M12 drill: \r
F clamps: \r
Sandpaper: \r
Fine Sandpaper: \r
Bernzomatic MAPP torch: \r
Channel Locks: \r
Toaster oven (or use home oven): \r
Masking tape: \r
Pliers: \r
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Tools to make:\r
2 Brick forge: \r
(K23 firebricks for 2 brick forge, you can get these cheaper locally): \r
Filing Jig: \r
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Thanks for watching!\r
-Aaron