Ernie, I think you misunderstood me. As Kevin wrote above, the American Bladesmith Society, working with IMG Electromark, has created a design fo...

[quote name='Ernie Grospitch' date='22 May 2014 - 02:41 PM' timestamp='1400787698' post='10610'] OPTION 🙂 BLUE LIGHTNING STENCILS ...

Kevin, I had no idea this would end up taking so much effort on your part, but I'm glad it worked out. Thanks for all your work on this.

Old auction catalogs can provide a nice visual reference as well. Both Christies and Sotheby's run Antique Arms & Armour auctions fairly regularly and...

Thanks again guys. I just came back from the shop and this time out I was careful to run the billet evenly from both sides of the dies and sure enough...

That's helpful guys, I appreciate the thoughtful replies. Yup I've got an older bullhammer too and after a few years of use it has developed a bit of ...

Exciting news! I'm planning on moving to Europe this fall and I will be eagerly seeking out other Bladesmiths to connect with. Having lived in Bru...

[quote name='Kevin R. Cashen' date='06 August 2012 - 10:13 AM' timestamp='1344265984' post='4996'] In blades that are intended to “flex”, or exh...

Every bladesmith is different. We all have our strengths and weaknesses and come from varying backgrounds, experiences and skill sets, so the path to ...

There were some outstanding knives in that room. Congratulations to all the successful applicants. But congratulations are in order for those wh...

Congratulations to Veronique on receiving her JS stamp. I enjoyed meeting her in Atlanta and thought her knives were beautiful. Very elegant designs w...

[quote name='Brian Thie' date='05 May 2013 - 12:36 PM' timestamp='1367775419' post='7243'] What ever finish I am going to, I always go one step furt...