How to Fabricate a Guard: Including guard FAIL! Single and double quillion guard Zac Buchanan Knives

In this video Zac Buchanan shows and talks about the methods he uses to make a guard. Including a metal double quillion guard and a micarta collar guard. Zac talks about simple math equations to make and center a slot in the guard material, as well as how to execute the process.

Zac makes and fails to catch a simple mathematical error that results in him ruining a piece of guard material. He is then forced to quickly remake the same guard.

Zac uses a milling machine, bandsaw, drill press and 2”x72” grinder to create two guards. Featuring a RW Loveless style Dixon Fighter and the Zac Buchanan design McGavin.

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