Wesley, I would say that is not bad. One thing you mentioned microchips after cardboard. I would try raising the tempering another 25 degrees to 400. ...

Thank you Nick. After watching the video a phrase from the first Batman comes to mind, " Where does he get all those toys?". Great video. Keep em comi...

This is great Gary. Nice forging on the blade. I have tried making a Black style bowie and am still working on it, a lot of things to learn. I am look...

One thing I did forget to mention with everything that has been going on so far this year. I just want to say a big THANK YOU! to everybody that f...

Looking at it more, I would have turned the handle around. Then make the spacer the same height as the ricasso. Then you can fair in the antler to a v...

Hello Cal. Yes those critiques are pretty much right on. The trick is choosing the right handle material size and right size steel, although we can co...

Elden those blades from Jantz have hardened tangs too. Your best bet is a carbide bit. Jantz also has those. Brion

Amen to that Lin. I could not have said it better. Brion

Wesley, I think Lin is right on. My balance points are the same. One thing I will say is that balance and design go together. If you have a good desig...

Congratulations to all. I was able to see most of these knives. Well deserved awards. Brion

Thank you Lin. Great explanation. Sounds very familiar. Brion

Welcome Wesley. That is a good looking knife. We will be glad to help, just ask any questions you have. Brion

Very nice Thomas. I like the modern twist on the indo persian theme. Well done. Brion

Good group guys, and some nice work. Congratulations! Brion

Welcome Chris. Good to have you here on the forum and in the ABS. As Dan says if you have any questions, ask away, we will do our best to answer them....