Making a Chef Knife

Custom Knife Making: The Chef Knife Thank you for joining me on my channel. Today, we will be making a Chef knife with a differential heat treat (Hamon). I made this knife using 3mm 1095 steel for the blade, 3mm steel pins and Stabalised Matumi wood for the scales. Feel free to use whatever you have available or prefer. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. #knifemaking #knifemaker #chefknife #knifemaking 01:00 Cutting the Profile 01:33 Hand filing the profile 02:57 Mark and drill the pinning holes 05:04 Mark the plunge lines and bevel areas 06:14 Grind the initial bevels 07:58 Apply the clay 09:45 Heat treat the blade 11:40 Finalise the bevels 13:35 Hand sand the blade 16:23 Dip the blade in Ferric Chloride 17:56 Polish the blade 18:52 Prep the pins and scales 23:30 Glue up the scales 28:20 Peen the pins 29:23 Profile the handle 33:50 Finishing touches 37:-00 Sharpen the blade DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this channel is for entertainment purposes only. Any action you as the viewer takes upon the information on this channel is strictly at your own risk, and Zeeman Knives will not be liable for any losses, damages, or personal injuries in connection with the use of this content (including losses, damages, or injuries sustained while you were trying to emulate the actions and projects on this channel). Always wear the appropriate safety clothing.