In this video I'll be making a big cleaver from a scrap of structural steel (no heating treating!) will it hold an edge? For this project I will be using a 4.5 inch angle grinder as my only power tool and I'll show how to put a decent age on a knife made of mild steel. This edge that WILL chop and cut wood without going dull... at least for a while. Of course this may not be the most practical build, as a properly heat treated knife made from quality high carbon steel will hold an edge much longer, but it is good practice and a fun way to demonstrate the strength of iron. Also, in a survival situation or other situation that requires an expedient tool, you may not have the option of heat treating and it's good to know that plane steel will hold a decent edge. NOTE: I haven't been posting as often as I'd like because of upgrades and technical issues, but regular schedule of 3 to 4 uploads per week should resume very soon. If you enjoy DIY blacksmithing, bladesmithing, metal work, and random "how to" projects please consider subscribing and watching a few of my other videos. Cheers! Forging a post-apocalyptic survival hatchet from rebar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_XANvX1Lno How to make a Kydex Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1VriqjoXc Forging a camp hatchet from 1/2 inch steel plate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uMau0gtxJ4 $2 Snake Catch Pole from PVC and Paracord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-eFTmMfTKw Review: Harbor Freight Machete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTtVXMNZS4s My brother, GeographyCzar does a lot of videos on scientifically testing ammunition. Here's a link to his channel... null Audio Attribution: "EDM Detection Mode" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500026 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Cologne 1983 Josh Kirsch/Media Right Productions "You're free to use this song and monetize your video." Destructoid MK2 "You're free to use this song and monetize your video."