[quote name='Gary Mulkey' date='06 August 2014 - 06:49 PM' timestamp='1407365389' post='11559'] For whatever reason I have had good success when gri...

This is a great topic of discussion. I love a nice hand rubbed finish, and fwiw, it's what 99.9% of my forged blades get. Mono steel blades get pulled...

Wow! That was an extremely informative explanation. Thank you, once again, for taking the time to explain in such detail. We are indeed blessed, t...

Hi Lin, Absolutely fantastic Bowie ! And a really great job documenting the process - Thank you very much for that. Hey, I realize this quest...

[quote name='Gary Mulkey' date='18 February 2014 - 02:32 PM' timestamp='1392748373' post='9925'] I have tested their belts several times and feel th...

I'm currently waiting on my sample package to arrive. I'll let ya know how they work out for me The rep I spoke with was receptive to what I had to ...

[quote name='Ed Clarke' date='25 July 2013 - 03:15 PM' timestamp='1374779757' post='7905'] David, Wow...that's an awful lot of info! This guy...

Hello Ed, @ 52 yrs old, I've held a Hunting and a Fur-Harvesters license every year, bar none, since I was 16 yrs old. Like virtually every...

Steve, thanks for your response & for addressing quenching only in the Blade/Ricasso area. I like your statement "it's a matter of what I feel like do...

Hi Brion - Thank you. First Lin & now you --- 2 makers who, when they speak, I listen & take notes ! Until your replies I've often ques...

Thank you very much Lin. The points you've made are profound, hence your M.S. In regards to the individual components, when made, fit ...

If I stepped on any toes, I apologize - that was not at all my intent

Excellent tutorial David. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I couldn't help but smile when seeing the pictures of your guard push...

Hi Guys, Good discussion. I made iron quench tanks that are nearly identical to Karls. For guys that may not have the resources to make their ...