Dan Hockensmith
Journeyman Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Topics: 4 / Replies: 54
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Best Type Of Forge For Welding?

Justin, One of your nice knives could easily pay for all your forge parts . In the mid eighties, when I was shoeing horses, I was using a hor...

11 years ago
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What Size Steel Stock?

I forgot to mention, that when Rob gave his demonstration, he was given a piece of flat stock. He said he was use to square stock, so proceeded to for...

11 years ago
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What Size Steel Stock?

Devan, I watched MS Robbin Hudson forge a 6"x 1-1/4" blade from 5/8ths square stock(while discussing it). Tapers in all directions. When he finished...

11 years ago
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Hi, I'm Eric, And I'm A Bladeaholic...

Wecome to the forum Eric. First knife from Grampa did it huh? Gotta love it. Thank for your public service. We could sure use you back in Colorado. ...

11 years ago
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Video - The Quillon Dagger 2013 Abs Board Of Directors Knife Of The Year By Kevin Cashen, Master Smith

Thank you for the very informative video. Love the wire work! I wonder what kind of felt and oil are in the sheath?

12 years ago
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Etching And Finishing Damascus - Topic For March 2013

I have to admit, that even after 25 years of making Damascus, I am still experimenting with etches. I have used most of the methods mentioned, and mor...

12 years ago
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O-1/mild Steel Billet

Cheyenne, In my experience,you can get pretty good performance from the mix if at least 75% of the billet is 0-1. Watch the high temps with o-1, it ...

12 years ago
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Apprentice Jonathan Stanley In The News

Talk about a true love of knives. What a bright future this young man has.

12 years ago
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Vertical Forge Build

Thanks George, but it's a website issue. A unique one according to the Webmaster. Hope to get it resolved soon. Dan

12 years ago
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Western Bowie Developement Wip

Lin, Very nice,specially the forged fittings!

12 years ago
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Vertical Forge Build

Sorry folks, just not having any luck with uploading pics.

12 years ago
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Vertical Forge Build

This is the LPG manifold that I have built, along with the regulator and hoses to connect to two 100lb tanks. You can disregard the red handled valve ...

12 years ago
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