Gary I have enjoyed watching your build of the James Black Knife, and you taking the time to photo and post your work. There is a lot of details on...

Jim All I have used at this time is the Aluminum #954 bronze. The best price I have found is from , nationalbronze.com round or flat just about ...

Siena Welcome to the ABS and Forum. Anthony

Danial Good to hear from you. As friends, classmates at the ABS bladesmithing school and fraternity brothers, I wish all good luck. I have no do...

Dylan Welcome to the ABS and Forum. I had the chance to meet Kevin and Heather at a Hammer-in last year, good people. Anthony

Casey Welcome to the ABS and Forum. You will enjoy the school. Anthony

Matthew Thanks, as classmates at the ABS school and friends, I know you will do well to when you get ready to test. If I can help in any way let me...

Thanks to all for your support. The only advice I can give anyone thinking about going for the performance test, is do your homework and learn your st...

Jesse Some of my blacksmithing friends soak there hammer heads in anti freeze, it will not dry out like water will, and the wood shrank back as bef...

Gary Very nice. Thank you for sharing the photos of your work as you progressed throughout the construction of this sweet dagger. Anthony

Joshua Comparing what you have, to the MSD sheets I have on Parks AAA, and #50 quench oil. The Citgo oils appear to be a heavy viscosity and slow o...

Jason Very well done. My Father"s family dates back before the Civil War in Texas, around Stamford Texas not to far from you. Anthony

Luciano Welcome to the ABS and Forum. Anthony

Marcos Welcome to the ABS and Forum. Anthony