Jonathan, remember, if you can't make the Intro class in spring, there is one in the fall as well. It gives you more time to save up the money.

Jeremy, I apologize for not getting back with you sooner. What I found out wasn't much. There is more on Case pocket knives than their kitchen kni...

Thanks for the WIP photos John. Looks good!

A bladesmith named Jesus Hernandez has a video of him making crucible damascus. He discusses the loss of material in the video. It seems as it's an in...

You get to shoot them? Sounds like a lot of fun!

Thanks guys for all of the information. Since the O-1/1018 mix only works out to 52HRC, I will probably pass on it then. To do all the welds by hamme...

I own a knife shop and deal with all kinds of folders on a dialy basis. Older Smith & Wesson pocket knives are stamped "Hammer Forged". Some older kn...

While this is an old thread, that knife is amazing. Ed, have you done anymore like that one recently?

Welcome John! Glad to see another fella who loves old tools. I'm currently hiding mine from my wife. All the mastersmiths here are very helpful ...

Congratulations Jonathan! Keep up the good work.

Are there any other markings on the blade? Have you started work on the knife yet? If nkt, please wait. Some of those old Case XX kitchen knives can ...

[quote name='Michael_Baker' date='16 December 2012 - 09:46 PM' timestamp='1355715966' post='5948'] If you can get your hands on Wayne Goddard's "�...

Tim Lively has a nice dvd titled "Knife Making Unplugged" that shows from beginning to end on forging a blade, guard, handle and buttcap all without a...

Thanks Lin!