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Follow step by step instructions and learn expert tips on how to transform a simple knife kit into a "one of a kind" workable piece of art.
Each task in demonstrated and explained in graphic detail. Watch as the mystery is revealed allowing you to conquer any sandwich style handle. A must have for the beginner or the enthusiast.
(about 50 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on March 26, 2005 in Knifemaking.
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The content was very good on this Disk. The only negatives ("negatives may be a bit harsh") are that the Author was a little flat during the presentation, and there were a Few times when he described the work to do, but went off-camera for the actual work (only to re-appear with the finished product).
Would this keep me from renting the DVD... No. The overall content was excellent, and that's the only thing that really matters to me.
To my point... I am renting the other DVD from this author / presenter as soon as I finish this review.
Very basic, instructor states what is expected. They leave the camera, does the work and then shows outcome. Sometimes, you don't even know what tool he uses.
The tempered Tang Hunter is a basic video on building a kit knife from an already existing ground blade. If you are a total beginner, it had it's good points. For anyone else I found that there was little to learn new from this DVD. Most of the work is explained, completed off camera, and presented in the finished state. The DVD is short due to the lack of actual video of work being done. Sometimes you are told that something will follow and it doesn't. For example, how to mount the hidden tang extension and shape it to the handle. You never actually see the tang extension created or shaped and that is a major part of the hidden tang process. If you bought a kit knife and have no idea how to start... rent this DVD.
The tempered Tang Hunter is a basic video on building a kit knife from an already existing ground blade. If you are a total beginner, it has it's good points. For anyone else I found that there was little to learn new from this DVD. There are some valuable suggestions about fitting a guard and getting the tang fitted up for the handle. Shaping and forming the handle is well described and is shown in stages of completion. Most of the work is explained, completed off camera, and presented in the finished state. The DVD is short due to the lack of actual video of work being done. I would recommend it to a novice who has purchased a knife kit and doesn't know where to start.
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Kit Knife Video 1 - Tapered Tang Hunter
