Good explanation, Dan. Thank you. [quote name='Dan Petersen' date='09 September 2014 - 09:51 AM' timestamp='1410277877' post='11870'] ...

How about different methods of fluting a dagger handle?

You know Joe Dinglefutz??!!

Gary, I just weld up a billet of 15N20 and draw it out to whatever thickness I want and put a chunk on the outside. I never did understand a piece o...

I just remembered this thread and did a little Brute de Forge for a project and used no clay. The blade is 1095, which is not as shallow hardening a...

I have managed to make one so far. One. And that is very disappointing. Got it done this spring and then knife shows and life and summer and all...

I would also suggest that .060" is about double the thickness I would use if looking for active hamon. You need the thinner areas to cool RIGHT NOW&...

It's mostly a matter of time and temp, quench medium, heat source, steel thickness, etc.. Extraordinary results occur with no clay at all. I know ...

Here are two knives I will be showing how to build during my demo:

Good and concise explanation Kevin. I enjoyed that.

And of course, ya'll know I will never be late with my membership dues.

Ray, larger capacity does not equate to higher efficiency. A sloppily built large tonnage press that moves and wastes energy all over the place can ...

The making of folders is such a HUGE!! body of information, it would be great to have some tips from some of the folder makers available. I ...

Erik, your knives are outstanding and consistent!! I really enjoy what you are accomplishing. Very distinctive.

I think the challenge is to leave a roughly finished area that ADDS to the appeal of the knife. So, it's almost like saying it has to be 1/2 done, y...