I used to do a lot of leather work, and some tooling long ago. I just haven't really taken the time to get back into shape.

I wish I could help you out Jesse. I have the KMG grinder and I bought the surface grinder attachment from Wuertz Machine works.

Somehow I missed this, and it is brilliant. Thanks.

Scott, I have only used 440 a few times and I have never experienced what you have. I am using info on HT from Latrobe. Here is a link to the data she...

What Karl said. Chicago screws, Corby bolts, Loveless bolts, etc. The important thing to realize is that the screws have to fit tight so as not all...

I use a variety of soft and pliable sanding blocks. Erasers you can buy at most drug stores or supermarkets in the stationary/school supplies section....

Well said Kevin. Very informative and instructional. I have often thought about steel selection and whether the well rounded blade smith should hav...

Those look very nice. Working with a smith like David will take years off your learning curve. Keep at it, you have a strong start.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the compliments. Tomas, that hunter has become one of my standard models. Just a few slight variations from piece to piece...

This is now completed. Attached files

The set of 5

No offense intended, but "Brut de Polish" is a new term, but not a new idea. Most of us call it differential finish, where areas of the blade or some ...

You are more than welcome Kevin, I will always offer my perspective, when I think I have something to offer. A book on knife design. Hmmm. All I can...