I can't think of a better addition to an already strong team. Thanks, Gary

[quote name='christophe kennis' date='31 January 2015 - 03:13 AM' timestamp='1422695633' post='13068'] The handle looks like a puzzle... ...

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate it. Gary

I envy you the trip. I've never done one of the classes there but would love to do so some day. You've got a couple of outstanding instructors. ...

After some initial testing I'm thinking that I will be able to soak the entire handle in ferric to age it. It has a fairly quick darkening effect on ...

Thanks, Lin. I'm not only pouring the pins but am using the same no-lead pewter for front & rear handle spacers. Each spacer will be between the woo...

Scott, I can relate to your post etching rust as we've all had it at some time. As Kevin has said, Ferric Chloride or FeCl is sometimes difficul...

Thanks, Lin. That's a good tip on the acrylic sheet transfer. I've been gluing the paper pattern to the sheet stock which eliminates the original pa...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='06 January 2015 - 07:48 AM' timestamp='1420552124' post='12876'] Speaking of tiny details. Notice the guard appears ...

[quote name='christophe kennis' date='06 January 2015 - 09:52 AM' timestamp='1420559559' post='12877'] A masterpiece! Same as Lin, I was thinkin...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='05 January 2015 - 10:06 AM' timestamp='1420474007' post='12865'] Gary, What is the construction? Is it a through tang? ...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='05 January 2015 - 09:19 AM' timestamp='1420471156' post='12864'] I sometimes hear the notion that "the piece tells me w...

Thanks. Glad that you liked it. Gary