I too had in mind a closed group where new members must be approved and must be members of the ABS. Dan. I do understand your concern about the ...

Thank You for all you do Dan ! I would be willing to Volunteer My time to get this underway IF there is interest among us. That said I anti...

Long list there Zack. Congrats on the mill score ! 1. Riverside sells forges also but with your tool list making your own forge shouldn't b...

Great Topic ! Love shop tour pics and vids and think this thread is perfect for folks to post pics of their set-ups or links to thier shop pics e...

Count me in the WANTS AMERICAN MADE MERCHANDISE camp -Josh

Dan, I aimed my 1st response towards the question "who is a bladesmith" in reguards to the person not the product of that person's labor. Wh...

Great topic Dan ! I'm very interested in hearing others opinions on this subject. What defines us as a Bladesmith ? I feel the use ...

Here's a couple pics of my home built horizontal forge. 10" diameter pipe body 2" Kao wool insulation lined with Satanite. (Next time I'll proba...

Thank you for the tutorial Lin ! Brilliant. -Josh

Lin, My vote would be for an accurate as possible repro. Perhaps even forge the blade from an old file ??? Or possibly that was Jim Bowie's ori...

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Jonathan ! We're glad to have ya -Josh

James, You probably saw this already but there's an excellent thread about the KMG here- br /> Wow, also just realized your up in Jacksonvi...

Richard, I'm an apprentice also but I've been making knives for a few years now. I'm very happy with the tool choices I've made so I'll share so...

Great question and thanks for sharing the 1/3 2/3 rule Ed ! -Josh