Man, that is a great looking knife.

I am really enjoying this thread. Bob - thanks for taking time to photograph how you are using the advice you are getting. All the pictures ever...

Yep - thanks from me too - I always get quick thoughtful help anytime I ask for it. You guys are great.

[quote name='Kevin R. Cashen' date='16 November 2015 - 12:32 PM' timestamp='1447698764' post='15246'] Oh, and by the way- Jim, normalize your 1084 b...

Amazing Kevin - thanks for such a great in-depth answer. -Jim

Wow - thanks Kevin, that is an amazing amount of helpful information. I really appreciate the help.

Ed - no intentional soaking but i might have spent too long at the torch fiddling around - and yes probably too hot all together makes sense. Thanks f...

[quote name='Robert Wright' date='13 November 2015 - 07:42 PM' timestamp='1447465321' post='15220'] Jim, Next time heat your canola oil to abo...

Matthew, Thanks for replying. I will try changing grind direction, going to 220, and heating my oil like you and Gary mentioned. Matthew - I think...

Ok, snapped it at the tip (grain looks tiny and good - don't know how well it shows in the pic) Snapped it off at the crack into three piec...

Thanks for replying Gary. I will snap them off and look at them.

Hey guys, Thanks for looking at this. To answer your questions: I determined temp by color and when blade went non-magnetic. Cutting edge was t...

Could someone explain the difference between alloy banding and a hamon? Thanks, Jim