These guys could make a "ginsu" commercial. What a hoot! Thanks for posting. Gary

Jonathan, Something else that you may want to get into is cutting & drying your own burls. This can be a lengthy process but rewarding. Then ...

Brion, I've been out of town for a while but have been thinking about you. Glad you are OK. Gary

I believe that the best marketing for our type of business is still to get in front of the public first hand. Buying a custom knife is not just the p...

Aldo, I tend to use it 1/2 the thickness of the carbon steel for my stacked billets but as has been said, you could be the only source for 1/4". ...

I'm in full agreement with the acraglas. Besides having as good as or better adhesion than other epoxies, it is much tougher due to the increased amo...

Jason, There are no rules when it comes to natural handle material. I usually avoid woods like cedar because of it's lack of hardness but if you...

Kyle, First class gesture! Proud of you. Gary

[quote name='David Sloan' date='20 March 2012 - 05:55 PM' timestamp='1332287748' post='3914'] Mike, As I understand it a lean fire is better th...

Thanks Steve. I'm guessing that part of the myth arose from the fact that the welds were so visable (very obvious where the bars of steel met). What...

Grinding blade & tang w/ a small wheel attachment: I wasn't with Ray long enough to see this knife to completion but here is one that...

Profiling the blade: Removing scale w/ angle grinder:

Steve, Since you have been doing the research I would like to ask something. I have heard for years that not all damascus barrels were welded bu...

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the concern. Brion, Being able to spend time with an MS smith in his home shop is always a pleasure. Ray is...