Welcome Daniel, it is good to have another smith from down under in the ABS and here on the forum. You have some good bladesmiths down there. Brion

Great, I look forward to seeing you there. Brion

Hello Daniel. Sorry to say that used motor oil does make a good quenchant. Very inconsistent and not good for you. If you do not want to spend the mon...

Welcome Mike. I hope you can attend the Spring Hammer In coming up in April at Texarkana. It is good to have you in the ABS and here on the forum. B...

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Randy. Brion

Welcome to the ABS and the forum William. Brion

Hello Cliff. Yes ICCE was bought by Blade and is now Blade Show Texas. I went to the one this year in the Fort Worth stockyards. I would say the table...

Hello Francis. Most likely it is from the sand paper. Using a high quality paper like 3M imperial or Rhynowet will reduce it considerably. Brion

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Aaron. Brion

I recall someone saying something about great minds. Lol. Brion

That is unfortunate. May he rest in peace. Maybe for ICCE next year. A ring hilt guard would look nice. Maybe in damascus or darkened bronze. I look ...

Nice one Joshua! What type of fittings are going on it? Brion

Looks great Jesse! Well done! Glad to help. Brion

Looking good James! My only observation would be to make the bottom lug of the guard a bit longer. Maybe a quarter inch. Brion