Hi John, Thanks for the nod about Western States. Interestingly enough I just saw JD 3 weeks ago at Zack Jonas's place where I introduced him to...

This is from a post July 2011 "Keroseen VS Flux" I put together 2 billets of 01 and 15n20 (small stack 8 pieces each) today and I did not clean t...

"Steels" come in a variety of "cuts" some are completely polished and smooth and some have what are called double cuts with length wise grooves and ci...

Hey William, Nice job on that blade! One of the things I admired about your approach to knife making was a fearlessness to making anything you see...

I've been using nat. gas in my shop for 20 years now. The choice was necessary because my shop was located in downtown Seattle where propane tanks are...

Hi Joshua, all of those steels will make a good kitchen knife although I would lean toward the higher carbon steel as you will get a bit more hardness...

Although it's been awhile since I've competed I don't believe my approach would change much. I believe many steels will perform well as long as they ...

I put together 2 billets of 01 and 15n20 (small stack 8 pieces each) today and I did not clean the scale off the 01 before tacking it together. I l...

I've got a billet in the works right now. I'll stretch it cut it wd it several times and let you know how it turns out. The first go round seemed perf...

Great info. Why not spray the billet with WD40? Wouldn't that act the same way as kerosene? Bob Kramer

Almost everything I make goes into regular use in the kitchen which is a very tough environment. I also like to use woods that grab your attention and...

Hi Greg, welcome to the club! I'm sorry to say that once you've been bitten by the bladesmithing bug there is no cure. Not to worry your in v...