Making a knife from ground zero - part 6 - shaping the handle and guard @Aleeknives
Making a knife from ground zero - part 6 - shaping the handle and guard  @Aleeknives
Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We finish shaping the handle and guard in part 6 of the make a knife from ground zero series! Shaping a knife handle is difficult, I will show you how to use layout lines on the handle material to help get everything straight and to keep it symmetrical. This is the final video in this intermediate build series. I hope these tips help you to elevate your knife making skills! If you have questions please feel free to ask me anytime!

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