BrionTomberlin
BrionTomberlin
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Joined: Dec 28, 2009
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How Do You Look For A Mastersmith

Miguel, there are three in South America. Rodrigo Sfreddo, Dionatam Franco, and Eduardo Berardo. So may be not as much travel as you think. Best of...

6 years ago
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Grinding A Deep Bowie Clip

Evan it is item 114457 in the tools/files/diamond file sets section. They are $36.95 and have them in 220 and 300 mesh. www.riogrande.com They ha...

6 years ago
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Trabajo En Acero 52100

Gracias Miguel. We look forward to seeing your knife when it is done. Let us know when you have more questions. Brion

6 years ago
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Trabajo En Acero 52100

Thank you Anthony. Good detailed description. You know that I do not use much 52100. Thanks again. Brion

6 years ago
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Grinding A Deep Bowie Clip

I will add Evan that Lin mentioned something I forgot to. Diamond files. After I get mine roughed in and fairly close, I then do as Lin does and use d...

6 years ago
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Grinding A Deep Bowie Clip

Evan, I use an eight inch round wheel and go slow. The main thing is layout beforehand. Make sure the clip is layed out and carefully grind to the lin...

6 years ago
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Bowie Desde La Patagonia Chilena

Very nice Miguel! Just a couple of things on the photos. More light and more even lighting. Also a better back ground that does not look so busy. ...

6 years ago
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Passing Of John Martin, Master Smith

I heard about this yesterday. My condolences go out to his wife Barbara and his sons along with all of his family. Not only was John an excellent make...

6 years ago
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2 Integral Chefs Knives

They look great Robert! Nice work. Can you do me a favor and resize the pictures please. They need to be 1000x1000 or less. I appreciate it. Aga...

6 years ago
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We Have Lost A True Giant In Bladesmithing

I agree Kevin. I can remember seeing his blades in Knives Annual and Blade magazine and going Wow! how did he do that? One of my friends and mento...

6 years ago
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Guard Material

Hello Devan. Good choice on the steel. There is no requirement for a guard on your JS performance test knife. You can do a hidden tang with guard if y...

6 years ago
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Help W/ Knife Design

Hello Jason. The drawing looks good, there are a couple things I might change. One, make the guard thicker. Use thicker material for it. With the size...

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Countering The Flood Of Misinformation

So true Lin. I often wonder where these people come from. I have seen a plethora, my big word for the day, of people asking the same basic question. I...

6 years ago
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Grain Size, How'd I Do?

Johnathan the grain is a bit large, as is your picture. For 1084 you need the first cycle to be 1650 and then air cool until black, the second will be...

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