Congratulations! I can't count the number of times younger/inexperienced Bladesmiths have asked for my help with the question "Why is my steel not ha...

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...

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...

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" ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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... ...

"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...