Jimmy, First of all, welcome to the ABS and the forum. Please see this thread:/span>

Thanks Karl. I have to remake the pommel. I am not entirely satisfied with the shape.

The funny thing about rope is how complex it is to really get it "right". There are a lot of different angles and curves that all need to be blended i...

Thank you Lin. This is just sanded to 600. I still have to buff it out. Depending on how that ends up looking, stepping up to 800 may be in order.

What cold blue did you use? Can you take the knife apart? Birchwood Casey makes a blue remover that works well on their products, but I don't know how...

I finished the file work on one side of this frame.

I think a stabilized wood is a better choice in general for a kitchen knife that you will be selling. Walnut is another good choice if you want someth...

The pommel fit to the tang end.

The handle and guard (new design) fitted to the tang. I did some intermediate forging from a bar of 416 to create the pommel rough shape....

This project has taken a few turns along the way. My original idea for the guard got shaped and fitted, but just didn't look right so I scrapped it. M...

I use my small wheel attachment a lot. I have the KMG and I purchased the small wheel set up that Beaumont makes. I also made myself a small wheel att...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='13 April 2020 - 05:59 AM' timestamp='1586782769' post='26416'] I don't have to really try to achieve chaos. It comes na...

I have no idea if that will work or not. The only black oxide treatments I have used are Birchwood Casey (Aluminum Black and Brass Black) and Caswell'...

Travis & Kevin, They actually make drill bits specifically for Corby bolts. Buy the correct bit for the size Corby you are using. br />

I have a job in local government and am considered essential services, so I'm still working. It's been very stressful and everyone is on edge to a hig...