Like Lin said, there are a lot of veriables. I do not use a welding tip in my burner. My burner is made from 1 1/4 inch black iron pipe. The gas is de...

Welcome!! Dale

Welcome aboard. I think it's more of an adventure than a journey. Dale

Steve, you could be right about trying different etchants. I used wrought iron, for fittings, on a couple of knives. Etching in ferric didn't give me ...

Seve, I've noticed the same thing, but don't have an answer. I'm working on a knife, now, with damascus fittings. The are not hardened and etch differ...

Congratulations Jonathan. Dale

Beautiful work Lin. Dale

Pictures can sometimes be decieving. Keep up the good work. Dale

Cory, I like your fit and finish. Everything looks clean and well put togather. Your handles appear to be a little short though. Maybe it's the pictur...

I normally stamp my forged knives and etch those that are stock removal. Dale

I realize that we have on control over the end use of the knives we make. I can not feel responsible for what someone else does. I'm more concerned ab...

Right back at you Gary. Hope every one has a SAFE and Merry Christmas. Unfortunately I'll be at work. Dale

Welcom Mike. Get into a class and you'll be suprised how many of those questions get answered in the first couple of days. Dale