Zack, I'm certainly no Kevin Cashen but I will attempt a simplified answer. When the steel is heated to critical & beyond the carbon atoms go in...

Devan, I would recommend checking out the various videos that are available on blade smithing. The ABS has many that will be very helpful. Also...

How long was your soak time? Gary

Michael, I don't see anything obviously wrong with your technique. I don't use temps quite this high but yours aren't so much different that it ...

Very nice, Lin. Attractive & very professionally done. I'm sure that it will be a good investment. Gary

Brion & Steve, I have always used AcraGlas for filling the center pith in stag but have heard some recently who have had good results using a two...

Something that I talked to Steve Culver about at the Arkansas Show was "Where do you go after removing the damascus blade from the final etch in ferri...

As you can see, mine is still in progress but I assembled it here dry to give you an idea. I still need to apply another half dozen coats of finish t...

You've definately got some large grain there. There are numerous things that could have contributed but one that I would work on is the normalizing. ...

Kevin, All epoxies definately need to be warm while curing and the curing time for each is going to vary considerably. I use only Acraglas and c...

First show. That's always a thrill and sometimes a little nerve racking. I won't be able to be there but I hope that you will have a great show. ...

I like the idea of handle construction demos as that is an area that isn't done much. Another idea would be "How to make tongs". I've seen several i...

Congratulations, Larry. We all look forward to seeing you on the tube. WELL DONE! Gary