Ed Caffrey
Ed Caffrey
Master Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Dec 23, 2024
Topics: 63 / Replies: 689
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Handle Covering

Cocobolo is a poor choice for food type cutlery, mainly because some people are allergic to it, and some are Severely allergic to it. I fall into the...

5 years ago
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Pin Glue

Well, 1/4"=.250..... however, and corby bolt that is .250 will NOT fit into a .250" hole.....because they are both the same size. I would expect the c...

5 years ago
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Making The Best Of It?

Me neither Karl!! Like I said, I read that and the image popped into my head...... it's the meds!

5 years ago
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Making The Best Of It?

Karl, I know you would like a vanilla scented candle. I read that an got this image in my head of Karl in camo "fruit of the looms"..... sitt...

5 years ago
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Making The Best Of It?

I've been on "lockdown" for 3+ weeks now.... the Pulmonary Doc was pretty clear.... he told me that I had to "lay low" and "If you get this stuff, you...

5 years ago
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Black Oxide Treatments On Things I Want To Throw In A Canister

Anything other than "bare steel" MIGHT cause problem in a "can". With all the time, effort, and materials utilize in creating a "can", I find it best...

5 years ago
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Why Is Hot Fitting Not In The Abs Handles And Gaurds Book

I'm just speculating, but I suspect the reason is that there are few, if any, who could create "forged fittings" that would come close to meeting ABS ...

5 years ago
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Canister Questions

Personally, when I "clean" thing for canister inclusion, the least I will do is bead/sand blast it. Then make sure it gets cleans with acetone before...

5 years ago
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Is The Forged Blade A Superior Blade?

OMG!! These are GOLD NUGGETS!!! There are times that I think that Bill Moran getting all that PR for that pattern welded kni...

5 years ago
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Power Hammer Vs Press

Personally, I could not do without either one. My press is my precision, and my hammer is my speed. Each does things the other either cann...

5 years ago
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Touchmark Registery

Whatever you do - use your name 100% agree! I cannot count the number of times over the years, that people have walked into my shop, with ...

5 years ago
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Has Forged In Fire Had An Inmpact On The A.b.s.?

First.... I lean heavily towards Kevin's sentiments on this subject. That being said, I have a unique perspective on FIF, as I was invited to screen ...

5 years ago
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My Latest Damascus Pattern

Love it!! Just looking at it, I can relate....that internal drive we have about making damascus! I know for me....I still get super ex...

5 years ago
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H/t Oven

Personally, I did not own a heat treat oven until after passing my Mastersmith test. That being said, I did spend a significant amount of money over...

5 years ago
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Making / Tooling A Leather Sheath

100% agree with Kevin about the impact that learning to build a decent sheath on sales. Nothing against those who specialize in sheath making, ...

5 years ago
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