The knife & I made a trip to Little Rock today to visit it's inspiration: A huge thank you to Lin Rhea, Bill Worthen and all at the m...

I agree with what the masters are saying. Also, there's an advantage to doing the final finish by hand. It's very difficult to get a front to back e...

Since I'm not an O1 user, so I'm not the best source for your answer but I would believe that either would work. I would definitely preheat the canol...

Justin, It's very possible that the crack wasn't caused by the quench (though that may be when it occurred). Typically a quench crack will be pe...

Thanks Brion. In making this one I often wondered at how the original was made without the tools of today. It just makes you appreciate the skills o...

Thanks, Steve. I appreciate the kind words. You're exactly right in that I have learned a lot in making these reproductions. It forces one to d...

Thanks, Lin. That means a lot. It was good to talk to you today. Hope to see you soon. Gary

I have the knife fully assembled. Now it's down to the finish work. The blade has a 400 grit finish and the silver 600. I still need to do a little...

Thanks, guys. I know what my winter project is going to be this year . I appreciate all of your input. Gary

Thanks, Matthew. That's a nice tip with the Versaflow. I'm wondering if adding some lime to the Satanite might get it to adhere better. ...

Grant, Welcome to the forum. You couldn't fine a better role model than Lin. He's a tireless contributor to the custom knife world as well as a...

What a heart warming story. A very sincere "THANK YOU" to all concerned. WELL DONE! Gary

Thanks, Steve. There won't be much more to show until I get the escutcheons back but will try to update then. Once done I'll have Chuck take some be...

Thanks, Dan. I appreciate your support. In keeping with a WIP, here's today's progress. I finished installing the domed silver pins and gave th...