Here are some other things I could not live without. Javan mentioned the Valitan files, which are available through RioGrande Jewelry supply. RioGrand...

You are welcome Evan. I just use a propane torch with a hose, so the only thing I hold is the torch itself, not the tank. Yes it does take a while. Th...

Very cool Tom. I greatly admire the amount of work and skill that will go into this. Will this be filmed for a show, such as on Discovery channel or ...

I agree with Brian. If 1084 worked well why not use it. However it is good to have more than one steel in your repetoire. As for 5160, it is a fine st...

Welcome John, good to have you here. Nice looking art on your site. I especially love the medieval ring hilt quillon dagger. Great job. Welcome agai...

Okay on to the next steps. I try to get the plunge cuts very close to final shape before heat treating the blade. Saves work in the future. However yo...

Great to see that Johnathan. We can say we knew him when. Great write up on you, congratulations. Brion

Well Lin, it will certainly be one of the best looking bowies there. Actually the balance does not surprise me. I am finding that little tweakings her...

Very cool hamon Keith, good job. Really nice knife. Did I mention cool hamon. Brion

Hello Chris. Yes that is some pretty big grain size. I am thinking that using that small a forge you did not get an even heat and got hot spots in are...

Excellent Lin, and thanks for the in-progress pics you sent. Is this going to be your performance bowie? Also did you etch the fittings? I really like...

Welcome William. You have some great people to work with out there. Good to have you here on the forum. Really nice work on the knife, love the feathe...

Great tip Brian. Thank you.