Just a heads up about those Sandaflex blocks.... you can purchase them individually at TruGrit Abrasives. I've been using these blocks for years ...

The overall shape and look lead me to believe it is a Kolashwa, or an anvil made by the same company....possibly a forerunner of the Kolashwa brand of...

If this is something you're doing, just to do it....... Whew! Asking for that, and using the words "cheap B@stard" in the same post go together like ...

The only "foolish question" is the one not asked! 😉 The vast majority of natural handle material that does need to be sealed, I either use so...

Actually, nothing is necessary. Typically in nature, a shed antler will last a LONG time without anything as a "sealer". Most of the time antlers ge...

I see.... armadillo hide pieces. Still would have to be utilized with some type of clear material for handle scales/blocks.... Not something I would...

I suspect they are made up of some type of clear resin with the armadillo within. Frankly IMO, these are just a fadish handle material, similar to al...

From what you've described, I would say go for the milling machine. I have both an air hammer and a 80 ton forging press, and personally couldn't do ...

Hi Shane! If the chain is large enough, I would stack/bundle it by itself and give that a try. Doing it in that manner will give you the best ove...

Here's a link to one of the pieces of paperwork that all my Basic Bladesmithing students receive. It's intentionally visually exaggerated to make the...

Hey Anthony! You can view any gas/propane forge as nothing more than a controlled explosion...literally, and it's never a good idea to tightly ...

Every since the way CruForge V went, I tend to be guarded when a particular steel supply might be limited. I was one of the initial testers for CruFo...

Thanks Karl! Ya know, I typically do that.... the hosting/links, but was so excited about how well Matt did.... I just wasn't thinking. 🙂 I'll g...

Hey Karl! Come to my rescue, please! Got the size right...but can only post one photo per post/reply??  matttestblade.jpg

Let's try a couple more pics.... I think these will work.....  mattfullbend.jpg