Pretty good for first knives Robert. One thing you can do if your ricasso is too long is shorten it, by moving it up from the tang side. This is where...
They look like good users Ed. I am sure the new owner will be happy. Looks like they came together well and good sheath work. Nice work. Brion
Zack I have heard of them, but do not have one. I also have a dunk tank right next to the grinder. Have to wait and see what others have to say. I can...
I am with Gary. I do like the look of the interior or tapioca as they call it. As long as it is a solid white piece. For colored pieces I like to leav...
Hello Russell. Try Alpha Knife Supply in Washington. They usually have some. Atlas does have it, but you have to buy larger quantities. Brion
Hello Jeremy. I would suggest just clean the blade with some polish like flitz or something similar. I believe this knife was made by Case around 40-5...
I think it is a really nice looking bowie Keith. Good design and flow to it. As Lin said, nice contemporary design. I also agree with Lin about carryi...
Very well stated Mike, Lin, and Steve. Having been a JS judge, let me add that if the fit and finish were right on, I would probably pass the knife, a...
We hope you have a very good Christmas and New Year Gary. Diane and I would also like to wish all our ABS family a Happy Holiday season. Brion
Who was that mysterious Okie? Great video Nicholas. Brion
Great job Keith. That is a winner. In case you could not tell, I have a thing for japanese blades. Big thumbs up. Brion
I have been following this thread and it is excellent Dan. I also do the same thing Mike and Steve do. It is nice to see data for this. I use a propan...
Hello Phillip. Differential heat treating is heat treating for a hard edge and a less hard spine and a tang that is even less hard. There are three b...
VERY cool Steve. This will be excellent. Good job. Brion
Gary, I usually start out with a three pound hammer, every now and then a four pound one, if I have to move a lot of steel. This would be for thick st...