I'd love to see one as some already mentioned-fluted wire wrapped handle. That one's always made me wonder.... Thanks for being willing to share you...

Thanks for the replies. So, I'm assuming the powder is put into some type of cannister then along with the other steels? I suppose that makes sense ...

Ed- Thanks for the information. I did my first several knives with only files (no belt grinder....) which made for some sore arms and slow going...

Sorry, Ernie-for some reason I can't open that link... Course I'm a bit computer stupid, so let me know if I need to change a setting or something ....

I'm like you-no press and no power hammer, but unlike you I haven't tried damascus by hand yet . I plan on it, so I'm glad you started this thread. ...

While they're not everywhere, there are a lot of Woodcraft stores. This is a link to their store finderbr /> They have a lot of great wood worki...

I know your question isn't necessarily "scrimshaw", but you might check out this link: br /> It's a posting a while back on this site in another...

Ray- Sorry, I didn't see your post until now. My trip's already done and I was so busy, unfortunately I didn't even get to meet up with Dale. I...

A tape someone put me onto is that green Frogtape. You can get it at Walmart over by the paint supplies. Nice thing about it is it doesn't leave adh...

Dale- Thanks so much for the invite-I may just take you up on it. I mapquested it and it looks pretty darned close to where I'll be-do you know ...

Jean-Louis: I really like the subtle pattern of Wootz, do you make your own? Great job on the knives, too-I really like them, thanks for sharing...

Thank you both for your thoughts and I agree with each of you that good knives can be made without all kinds of tools. Mr. Cashen, you also make some...