Very nice Ed. Good job with the hamons and polishing, especially with 1084. I like them, bet the customer will too. Good stuff. Brion

Joshua, the main thing I have used it on is damascus. The main problem was impatience on my part. You should leave it with the sealant on overnight af...

Very cool indeed Kevin. What would we knifemakers do without Aldo?

The caswell product that Joshua provided the link for, thank you Joshua, works pretty well. It is not quite as durable as Georges method, in my opinio...

I agree Derrick. You also have to think back then, they were testing them on the same things a sword would be used on in battle. I think our testing i...

Thank you Derrick. Some really nice pieces. High quality indeed, the hizen Tadayoshi katana with cutting test inscription is spectacular. Christies us...

I saw that and thought, who better to ask? I was wondering though Kevin, what would be the soak time for a plasma light saber? All kidding aside, ver...

I agree, well done! I am wondering if we could have classes for them at the schools? I know I would be glad to be an instructor. Great program. ...

Excellent Jean Louis, John would be honored. He would be proud of you and your work. I look forward to seeing you and Veronique in Atlanta. Beautifu...

Thank you everyone. Great sentiments Ed, I hope everyone had a great day. Happy thanksgiving. Brion

Gary I would try 1500 with the five minute soak with the anti scale and without. I will forge a hunter out and see what I come up with. I am curious n...

Just excellent work John. Clean, clean, clean! You have my sympathies with cru forge. Good steel, but man that vanadium in there sure makes hand s...

A couple of thoughts Gary. How long is your soak time? I usually go five minutes, but some go 10. Also you might increase your temp to 1485, since you...

I think there will be a very happy winner Steve. Nice set and good work. Good video also. Brion

That is great. Good to have you aboard Allen. Brion