Chris welcome. It is great to have you here. I look forward to seeing your work. Brion

Very sad to hear about this. Thank you Cindy for posting it. I met Gene once, wish I had been able to know him better. Diane and I send our sympathies...

Joshua, I also sit at the grinder and use an adjustable stool. Everyone has different methods, but it works for me. Being 6'7", it is easier on my bac...

Alpha Knife Supply in Washington state sells small quantities of bronze. Just have to call them and ask. Alpha I have been using there marei...

Welcome Chris. Good to have you aboard. I look forward to seeing your work. Brion

Thank you Manuel. I watched this video and it is great. I love the power hammer and twisting machine. The finished blade is great. Brion

Tia, thank you for the great review. It was good to meet you at the Hammer In. I hope to see you at future Hammer Ins. Thank you again. Brion

Boris, welcome to the ABS and the forum. Great to have you here. I look forward to seeing your work. If you have any questions we will do our best to ...

Thanks for the pictures Gary. It was a good weekend. I always enjoy it. Gary is putting it on next year and it is definitely worth attending. Brion

About time David, seriously good to have another Okie here. A lot of really good information here amd if you have any questions, post away. Welcome....

I had not thought about that Steve. Sounds very plausible to me. I have always use carbon steel brushes. Have to give this some thought. I appreciate ...

Also check farm auctions on your area. You can also post on craigslist that you are looking for an anvil. Brion

That is great Steve. Good press. Great job with the weekend. Have you relaxed yet?

Joseph, the majority of the things we do as bladesmiths are inherently dangerous. The thing is that we need to take the appropriate precautions, such ...

Bill and his knife did an excellent job. By the way, this blade was forged last weekend at the Branson Hammer In and Knife Show. The billet was done t...