Gary I typically do four flutes with a full twist and then the small channels in between the flutes for wire. This is just me. A lot depends on the ha...

Well I see some books to add to the library. Thank you all. Brion

Very Moran like Gary. I like it, very nice. One thing, to me anyway, is that the ricasso looks just a little bit long. This is just personal preferenc...

Forging area with climate provided by mother nature. Not a thing wrong with that Gary, well except for that first year. Looking forward to it. Brion

Basic forging at eight. What a way to start the weekend. I will cover basic forging methods and steels to use. Also some metallurgy, such as thermal c...

Solomon, welcome to the forum and the ABS. Good to have you here. Brion

Gary, USA Knifemaker supply has it on their website. I belive it isUSA Knife supply.

Jeremy, my cases are Bills cases or ones from Riverside Machine ( Uncle Al). Brion

Scott, I use Wd40 as the lubricant. When I finish with one side I tape it for protection then rub the other side. When the blade is sanded and finishe...

That is a really nice shop Nick. Well set up and roomy. Lucky students, and instructors. Brion

Like Justin states the areas to watch for are the tip and ricasso. There is a lot more meat in the ricasso and it will take longer to reach temp. When...

Scott, I usually use 1"x1/4" for hunters. Then 11/4"x1/4" for small bowies and fighters. Large knives are as Gary says 11/2"x1/4" or thicker. Brion

Scott I would suggest contacting Aldo Bruno at New Jersey Steel Baron and getting some 1084 or 1075. Both are good steels, make excellent blades, and ...

Very nice John. I really like them. I am betting your collector will love them. Brion

Gary, I don't know thst hammer handling is specifically listed, but it is covered. I know Mike goes into handle shape and grip, also hammer motion. Go...