Welcome to the ABS and the forum John. Brion

Hello Anetta. There is a journeyman smith in Bavaria, Derrick Wulf. He is a very accomplished maker. Brion

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Michael. If you have questions let us know. Brion

Hello Matt. Yes it is allowed, but you will be judged on that too. So, in my opinion why take the chance. Just present five nice clean knives and save...

Hello James. Yes 1475 would be over non magnetic. Kevin can correct me if I am wrong, but the blade will start being non magnetic around 1410. I do tw...

Sorry for not getting back to you quicker Mark. If the anvil is in good shape, the price is decent. Fishers are good anvils. You can use a ball bearin...

Welcome to the ABS and the forum James. Brion

Welcome Pepe. I agree with Kevin. Nice high of 17 today here. Good to have you in the ABS and here on the forum. Brion

Welcome Mark. Spent a lot of time in Baton Rouge growing up. My grandmother and aunt lived there. As for the fisher, if it is in good shape with good ...

Going to chime in here Jesse. I Like the hamon to look more like you would see in a Japanese sword. Which Karl mentioned as the more drawn out finishi...

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Joshua. Brion

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Zach. Brion

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Wes. Brion

Hello Charles. To me it appears to be the blade from a type 65 chinese military sword.. I do not believe it is a japanese military blade. Brion

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Joao. You have some great smiths down there. Brion