[quote name='Kevin R. Cashen' date='02 September 2013 - 07:34 AM' timestamp='1378128863' post='8248'] Going too far down a path on this topic could ...

I find myself drawn to more primitive methods. I really enjoy studying the methods of medieval smiths, feudal era Japanese smiths, etc... So for me: ...

Welcome Sean! Hope you enjoy joining the ABS.

Glad to hear that. While I have never met Mr. Miller, I wish him well in his recovery.

Ok, thanks Brion.

[quote name='BrionTomberlin' date='23 August 2013 - 10:49 PM' timestamp='1377319792' post='8136'] I have used the steel method with a thermometer to...

Welcome to the ABS! Ask away!

If you can attend the Heartland Hammer-In, I would highly recommend it. Lin Rhea has been very kind in answering my questions and putting up with me ...

I sent the company an email. Hopefully they can tell me what I need to know. I was looking at the blades on the site to make sure I had the right on...

I understand Lin. I think I will shoot the company an email and see if they can/would tell me what steel is used. If it's good steel, I'll see what I ...

Haven't tried file work yet, but ya'll are making me think awful hard about it.

Thanks again guys. Now that I have my school up and running, hopefully I can put more time back to bladesmithing and try out etching.

Welcome Tony!

Congratulations!!