Josh M.'s Profile

2 Reviews

I have Harvey's flat grinding video, and thought this would be a good addition to my knifemaking videos.

It's a great video, but dont expect to see Harvey do any forging, blade grinding, handle work etc. It's strictly about the guard, and the handle assembly. I expected to see maybe a LITTLE about the other aspects of the making of a D guard bowie, but no.

The emphasis is on the actual "D" guard. Harvey says something in the middle of the video like "This isnt a grinding video" or "This is an advanced video. You should know how to make and fit a handle already" and "We're not gonna grind a blade. You can see that in my flat grinding video".

It's 3 hours of pretty much milling, fitting, bending, grinding, and finishing the guard. Lots of hand sanding scenes. Lots of long scenes of sanding and grinding, going through the progressive grits (could have been condensed IMO).

The only negative things I can say are that the camera is out of focus sometimes, and some of the action is blocked by Harvey's hand, arm, back, etc.

I'm going to say that this video is overall pretty good. Very informative.

Ordered this from knifekits along with a few others. I will agree that the video is not the best quality, but there's nothing else out there for how to make kydex sheaths and holsters.

Personally, even though the lighting and audio weren't that great (seen worse) I picked up alot of info from this video. I enjoyed Ryan's commentary and instruction, he has a great personality. Very energetic.

I had no idea that forming kydex and making kydex sheaths was so easy. It looked so intimidating, and before this video I probably wouldn't have even tried it. I like the creativity it affords. People get so tripped up on measurements and all that. Ryan makes it a point that it doesn't HAVE to be exact, and that is extremely re-assuring to a new knifemaker like myself.

I do not regret this purchase. I am 100% confident in making this type of sheath now.