[quote name='Joshua States' date='06 January 2021 - 01:34 PM' timestamp='1609961663' post='27322'] Karl: What are you seeing with the pin locatio...

I stamp mine that way as well. Pin location?

I make a variety of knives and find various aspects speak loudly from one type to another. I like the display and complexity of Stainless San-Mai: ...

I wish we could see the serial number on that. It's an old one.

English translation: I am looking for information, be it written literature or videos of the manufacture of damascus steel patterns, mosaic, random...

Great symmetry hacks. Always have to have yer thinkin' cap on.

I do something like this - you can change to suit your own needs: I agree to waive all liability for any accident or injury incurred while partici...

[quote name='Clayton Tutor' date='25 November 2020 - 03:37 PM' timestamp='1606340268' post='27233'] Come make a knife with me! I'll take you fi...

[quote name='Clayton Tutor' date='24 November 2020 - 07:03 AM' timestamp='1606222994' post='27226'] Thank You. I live right next to Lake Superior b...

Welcome to the forum, Clayton. You live in God's Country.

I use ladder dies and grind off the high spots. I wouldn't confuse that with accordion.

I'm amazed that I found these. This is the exact same method, but I used West Texas Wind ladder dies on this:

No - I don't 4 way at all. I was saying after I forge on the bias to "crush" the layers, I draw out and cut 4 - restack and weld. Then draw that o...

I use the same process but just a little higher layer count. I do an initial billet of about 48 layers. Re-square with squaring dies. Flatten. T...

Travis - what type of grinder do you have for your basic knife work?