Ed Caffrey
Ed Caffrey
Master Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Nov 20, 2024
Topics: 63 / Replies: 688
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RE: Coffee Etching San Mai/Damascus Yellowing

I don't use cerikote...it doesn't work well for clear coating Damascus. I use either Gun-Kote, or another product called Molyresin..... just do a goo...

2 years ago
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RE: Blade out of Alignment with Handle

Something else that will save you this type of heartburn in the future..... first, DO NOT tape up a blade, or otherwise cover it up when you are grind...

2 years ago
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RE: Damascus Loss

I had to laugh when you spoke of what occurred on FB! FB and YouTube are two of my biggest nemesis from a teaching standpoint, you rarely get "good" ...

2 years ago
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RE: is mesquite good handle material and or scabbard materiel.

If it was just cut down.... you're first thing is to let it cure/dry. Theoretically you can cut it into smaller sized pieces, but honestly it will st...

2 years ago
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RE: What should i as clay for a hamon line

I'll second the Rutland cement. (hardware and home/ranch stores) It's more widely available and I cannot tell the difference when it comes to the ham...

2 years ago
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RE: Laser Engraving

I'm seeking more information on shop sized lasers myself, and am lucky enough to have a friend at Church who has been using the fiber lasers since the...

2 years ago
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RE: Best of 2022?

I didn't get a lot done last year...due to my health issues. Here's is one of my favorite blade of 2022.... A "Plug Welded" fighter. The base billet...

2 years ago
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RE: Best of 2022?

I didn't get much done in 2022, mainly due to my health issues (Lupus, Lung Disease, and Kidney disease) Yep, it sucks, but at least I'm still on the ...

2 years ago
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RE: 5160 & wrought iron San Mai

As it should be Chris! Best of luck with the project!

2 years ago
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RE: 5160 & wrought iron San Mai

Romey! I've not talked to him in a while. He's good people! If you're producing materials (damascus) for sale, I'd give any combo with 5160 i...

2 years ago
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RE: 5160 & wrought iron San Mai

I've had lots of experience with both... 5160 does not play well with others...or with itself! That's likely the reason you got delamination...because...

2 years ago
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RE: Cable Damascus. Why does it work?

Contrary to popular belief, cable is FAR more difficult to work with and forge weld then straight laminates.... just giving you a heads up. Ok... ...

2 years ago
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RE: Why the "ABS" style of design

"Why the ABS style of design"? Frankly, because it works, in all of the ways that are important when it comes to a functional knife. Hidden tan...

2 years ago
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RE: Keeping core steel straight

"I would hate to have to try it all by hand." I couldn't agree more! If I had to do it all by hand hammering..... I wouldn't.

2 years ago
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