Knife Making - Intro to Freehand Grinding

There is nothing wrong with using a jig to grind your blades but, at some point you may want to grind a blade that cannot be done in a jig. Want to make a nice modern fighter? You're not going to get that smooth distal taper that makes a big, lightning quick blade by grinding it in a jig. One of the biggest hurdles in knife making is learning how to do clean freehand grinding. In this video, I share some tips to set you on the path of grinding freedom. Note: I shot a section on grinding in distal taper but, the video was getting too long. I will address it in a future video as its' own topic.