WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU MAKE A KNIFE WITH A FILE The simple guide to making a knife with a file. Theres a lot of different types of files and mystery steel. In this video I go over the different types of files I was able to identify. And how to find out what typeof file you may have. File CAN make great knives, however choose the wrong one, and you’ll waste a lot of time! File knives are a great place to start your knife making journey. This video is a great companion video to all the file knife making videos out there. I also have some file knife making videos on my channel, be sure to check them out! Thanks for watching! The exact through hardened file I tested at 67-68HRC⬇️ https://amzn.to/3Osp42k These are amazon affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases Check out my instagram alexgarland_outdoors55 Chapters: 00:00 INTRO and DISCLAIMER don’t call the manufacturer! 01:28 How to identify what file type you have 01:43 File type 1 - USE THIS TYPE! 04:00 How to identify file type 05:15 File type number 2 - DO NOT use this type of file! 07:42 File type number 3 - DO NOT use this type either! 08:45 File type number 4 - You can use this type but use caution! About⬇️ Hi, Im Alex, im a knife maker and YouTuber, and my youtube channel is Outdoors55. This channel started as an outdoor backpacking channel, but quickly grew into a knife/ knife making channel. Everything I do on my channel is family friendly. I primarily focus on knife / knife making videos but occasionally throw in something different. Thank you for watching!😀 #knifemaking #knife #knifemaker #outdoors55 #fileknife Best all around sharpening stone as of now⬇️ https://amzn.to/3nkNJq1 Second one you should purchase⬇️ https://amzn.to/2PoxBYi Folding knives I recommend Best value for the money⬇️ http://amzn.to/2lTFEcX love this knife! Best cheap fixed blade⬇️ http://amzn.to/2CND28e Camera gear⬇️ Main camera https://amzn.to/3eunQ3d Other camera https://amzn.to/3es834R Michttps://amzn.to/3xlCv9A These are amazon affiliate links. FULL DISCLOSURE I earn from qualifying purchases For entertainment only All my videos are copyright protected and not for sale.