Gary Mulkey
Apprentice Bladesmith
Noble Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jan 30, 2024
Topics: 132 / Replies: 643
Reply
Which Grinder?

I can't compare the two as I've only used the KMG but I've had no complaints with it except for the belt tracking adjustment. The wheel for adjusting...

7 years ago
Reply
Salt Water Steel?

Hi Dean, Just because the man wants a kitchen knife for his boat doesn't mean that it has to be salt water resistant. I would suggest using the...

7 years ago
Reply
Fluting A Dagger Handle

[quote name='BrionTomberlin' date='08 June 2017 - 07:14 PM' timestamp='1496970871' post='20568'] Great WIP Gary! Thank you for putting this up. ...

7 years ago
Reply
Fluting A Dagger Handle

[quote name='Dan Cassidy' date='07 June 2017 - 09:21 PM' timestamp='1496892066' post='20546'] Gary Thank you for taking the time to post this W...

7 years ago
Reply
Fluting A Dagger Handle

[quote name='Steve Culver' date='07 June 2017 - 08:33 PM' timestamp='1496889195' post='20542'] Excellent tutorial Gary!! And a beautiful kn...

7 years ago
Topic
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Reply
Grinding Belts

Everyone is going to have favorites but for starters, a ceramic grit belt will last much longer than the aluminum oxide belts and is advisable for h...

7 years ago
Reply
A Moran Reproduction For Icce

Thank you, everyone.

8 years ago
Topic
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Reply
The Must Have Tool In Your Shop

I'm not sure that I couldn't do without this one but I re-purposed an antique drill into a twisting jig that's very handy:

8 years ago
Reply
Blade Alingment To Handle

It's not completely clear what you're asking. Ed covered the alignment well one way. It you are asking about the alignment the other then a lot of ...

8 years ago
Reply
Borax Free Flux?

Kevin, If you have a good reducing environment in the forge, using a flux isn't a necessity. I haven't used flux in several years. Adjust the g...

8 years ago
Page 8 / 52