Don Andrade
Don Andrade
Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2011
Topics: 1 / Replies: 8
Reply
Silver Wire Inlay By Master Smiths Keeslar And Hendrickson

Thank you so much for these two tutorials. Both are helpful in their own way so having them each to look at is great. I plan on applying this to ...

13 years ago
Reply
Favorite Handle Materials?

Great Question! I think the synthetics have their place on certain knives. The durability is good if you need a knife for real hard use. ...

13 years ago
Reply
Handle Thickness Guidelines?

Thanks for asking the question Troney, It is an interesting one. I make knives with all different size handles. Some people like them larger and s...

13 years ago
Reply
Integral Bolster Forging

As far as width in relation to initial stock-size, it really depends on the thickness of the blade you desire and the type of final edge geometry. ...

13 years ago
Reply
Looking For A Non-Toxic Sharpening Stone Oil

Dish Soap. Cool,I'll have to try it. Still interested in what others are using. Vegetable oil sounds like it may work ok & I can;t believe I have not ...

13 years ago
Reply
Integral Bolster Forging

Thanks Mariano, Great videos and fun thread:) It's cool to see how others do their integrals. I started doing them all by hand for many ye...

13 years ago
Reply
New Member Introductions 2011

Thanks so much everybody! I am really excited to finally be an ABS member and to be here on this forum. -DON:)

13 years ago
Reply
New Member Introductions 2011

Greetings All, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Don and I am a full time Bladesmith and teacher of Whole Foods as Preventative Medicin...

13 years ago