John B Hege
Journeyman Bladesmith
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Joined: Mar 23, 2021
Last seen: Oct 11, 2024
Topics: 2 / Replies: 7
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RE: My first sword: Hoping to hear from Kevin Cashion on this but any response is welcome

Thanks, Kevin for your response. Your advice is always helpful and I'm sure there are others looking at this post that will also benefit. I may have ...

3 months ago
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RE: first antler handle

Tea, try soaking it in tea

9 months ago
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RE: Press or Power Hammer

I've never regretted spending money on a tool, but I have regretted not spending enough money on a tool. I bought a single speed grinder, to save the ...

1 year ago
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RE: looking for advice or opinion on a blotchy etch

Going on Kevin's answer, I'll assume that the flux is trapped between two layers. I have a little bit of margin here so I ground the affected blade do...

2 years ago
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RE: looking for advice or opinion on a blotchy etch

Thanks, I can go along with that. This billet was one that I had stacked 4 together in a square formation. they were not quite straight and I just hea...

2 years ago
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RE: looking for advice or opinion on a blotchy etch

Thanks for your reply, Kevin. I tried to attach a picture earlier but it got kicked back because it was too big. I think this smaller version will sho...

2 years ago