Thanks everybody.

Hey Brad. I remember having this question when I was building my first shop ( an 8'x16' skidded pipe shed). But here is my layout right now. I don't h...

I'm with you Ed. If you can't do it cheap or free, it's probably not worth your time. but it's likely the most advantageous equipment purchases y...

Ed, I know what you are saying, but there are ways to build a good grinder that can get you by while you are learning and saving up. Kevin, you don't ...

Gary, I love seeing your work. You have a good eye. That blackwood looks metallic. Thanks for sharing.

That is a really unique blade. I like it.

Hey Matt, There are a bunch of good guys on here who like to help us new smiths out. So don't be shy and just ask all those questions you have (afte...

Hey Joey. Are you seeing these fractures when its hot or cold? If its when its hot you might have a problem. If you are seeing it while its cold it co...

Hey Ed, thanks for the Home Depot tip. I agree that the newer files don't seem to last. I have an old tool box full of files I was given and those tha...

I always like your knives. Great job again.

One more thing I might add is that this blade was deferentially hardened and I was almost able to totally mask it. It is very visible at some angles, ...

Here is the final product. I am pretty happy with it, but I still need a lot of work on my inlay. Attached files