I have avoided commenting on this thread as it is so easy to step on toes with topics like this. I do believe that there is a certain amount of roma...

When it comes to H/T'ing or tempering, I am a firm believer that you can't be too accurate as it is the most important part of making a quality blade....

I use a KMG for much of the blade & heavy work due to it's stout, vibration free construction but have kept my old Grizzly. I prefer the slack part o...

For the non-exotic/oily woods, I have used a gunstock finish from Brownell's for several years with very good results. It is called Pro Oil and is a ...

Congratulations, Allen. Good job! Gary

[quote name='Shawn McIntyre' date='24 June 2012 - 05:22 PM' timestamp='1340580156' post='4683'] G'day Gary This is a problem i also encountered ye...

[quote name='Karl B. Andersen' date='20 June 2012 - 07:14 PM' timestamp='1340241263' post='4619'] Gary, when you say wipe between etching cycles, wh...

[quote name='Mike Williams' date='20 June 2012 - 08:15 AM' timestamp='1340201743' post='4614'] Gary; Lots of variables to be considered. When?; i...

Mike, I will etch for 10 minutes at room temperature, wipe the steel off and repeat for another 10 minutes. I make a lot of different patterns &...

Lin, I'm guessing that this is the knife that you're referring to: and not this one: Both have Bowie No. 1 engraved on the ...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='13 June 2012 - 08:32 AM' timestamp='1339597944' post='4502'] You really should not put such ideas in my head. ...

I would echo Dale & Brion thoughts. Have you given any thought to doing both and marketing them as a matched pair? It might just give the project ...

I share most dislikes for making sheaths so I have mine made but here are a few of the things that I ask for with all leather sheaths: 1) use on...