Crafting a Durable Knife from an Old File Using Traditional Methods

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Crafting a Durable Knife from an Old File Using Traditional Methods

The video is about making a knife from an old file without using power tools. The process involves annealing, quenching, tempering, and polishing the file using various sandpaper grits, polishing compounds, and degreasing agents. The maker's mark is also shown in the video. The materials used include baking soda, car battery electrolyte, WD-40, epoxy, acetone, and ballistol schnellbrünierung for cold bluing. Mineral oil is used for the finishing touch.