I'm not a kitchen knife maker, but when I make octagonal handles I shape the front guarg/bolster/spacer/etc. first as I want it to be and then shape t...

[quote name='Chad Kennedy' date='04 February 2019 - 08:18 PM' timestamp='1549333112' post='23968'] Aren't those pretty expensive? Where did you get...

Very creative. I use a Rigid pipe threader. My system allows me to use 8 point impact sockets so I can twist any size material. You could probably a...

I do things similar to the way Kevin does. I leave my shaped edge at about .025" prior to hardening and tempering. Following heat treatment I fin...

[quote name='Evan Cihak' date='29 January 2019 - 08:37 AM' timestamp='1548772675' post='23925'] Hi Karl, I'm not Kevin, but I'm Evan, so maybe ...

Thanks Kevin. I'm not trying to get any sort of structure change by cooling fast. I'm just trying to get it cool QUICKLY and go back to work! So...

In the ABS Board Guidelines: "For images within posts there are image posting size rules in effect to keep the image uploads at 1,000 x 1,000 pixels ...

I am messaging personally new members about their photos almost daily.

Kevin gave an excellent description. Focus on follow through. Don't stop swinging/cutting AT the rope. That means you have slowed down. Cut THROUG...

I would not really know how to accomplish that with wood as the only components. I make take-down knives, but with a steel frame to use screws for t...

Thanks for your time on this, Kevin. I look forward to the new changes.

There are numerous ovens out there that will do the job. Personally, I have been using an Even Heat for over 15 years. My only regret is that I di...