Yeah Brion, I found that piece pretty incredible too. I also learned something new while reading the description - namely that the Japanese had dedica...

Another beauty, John. I really like the way you soften a lot of the non-cutting edges (rounded spine and so forth) without giving up the crispness and...

Ed is absolutely spot on in his reply. And this is something that comes up quite regularly for custom knifemakers. Some customers, in their search for...

Zach, I really like L6 for toughness and edge-retention and think it would perform very well for the task at hand, but it will stain and rust if not c...

Cool video, Nick. Thanks for posting. The guard is a really nice feature that you don't see too often on forged, full-tang knives, but I think it adds...

Very handsome knife. Looks like it would be a real pleasure to carry and use.

A very nice tribute to a wonderful man and artist. That "neuron" damascus is beautiful! I remember seeing your knives in the judging room in ...

I really like your work, John. Very clean and classy. The rounded spine and fluted collars are a very nice touch as well. Great attention to detail. ...

That looks like a very challenging design to pull off, but I like your results. I often find myself marveling at the kind of work the old masters were...

I like them both Jason. Sure, the guard on that bowie may look more balanced if the radii (is that right? or is it riduses?) on the lugs matched up, b...

Welcome, Nicolas. You Belgians are building up quite a presence in the bladesmithing community, and I've heard a lot of great things about the forge d...

Thanks again for the kind words, gents Ray, I rather like the open grain structure of ancient bog oak, as it provides nice texture and characte...

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments. Christophe, let me know how things go. Have you been quenching in Durixol or did you try water?