Very nice, Lin. Thanks for sharing. I hope that it's on one that you have in Little Rock next month so I can see it up close. Gary

Mel, You didn't say if you were wanting to duplicate an individual knife or to build your own design as it had been done historically. I have re...

I've not much of it but found that all three types of stainless will forge as long as you do it hot enough. Naturally any with high enough carbon are...

Thanks, Lin. I enjoyed that. The ball tip guard is becoming a favorite of mine even though they are more work. I like how you are making it asymmetr...

I got to know Jim over the last few years and he always amazed me with his knowledge & experiences with both blacksmithing and machinery as well as hi...

We've lost too many this year. I haven't talked with Ray for some time but still considered him a friend and he will be missed. All my best to t...

Great video and a good subject. Videos like this aren't easy nor quick to make and my hat's off to you. Thanks for taking the time to share with us....

Sad news indeed. He'll be missed. Gary

That's an interesting question. I have ended up selling most of the personal knives that I have carried to places where they are seen. That's just p...

Thanks, Dan. I'm not sure why I hesitated on forging 416 for so long as it forges easily. Gary

Thanks Lin & Jared. Lin--I did something on this one that made making the guard a little easier. Rather than making it from bar stock as I have ...

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate it. Christophe--The blade is fully hardened. There is some pearlite in it but not intentional. Gary

A great choice. Thanks, Lin. Gary