I do mine before hardening. Gently remove most of the material on the grinder with whatever attachment suits the profile of the clip. I then refin...

And when I'm setting up the knife in the beginning, I use the guard/handle pins and scale roll pins to hold things in place while I'm shaping the knif...

Good topic, Steve. I don't always make take-downs, and when I do I like to make fixed assembly mortised handles. I'm a stickler on not having any ...

That was some cool info, Lin. Thank you. See you guys soon and safe travels to everyone.

Let the fun begin!

Brion, I think their belts are a good value for the $$. Not the best - and not the worst. But good value. I think they have satisfied a ...

Rock on!!

One of the best performing steels I've used is W1. W2 - with that bit of V - is like W1 on steroids. A little bit finer edge and a tad tougher. I ...

I think that's fantastic! I, too, anticipate some nice knives coming from The Dark Continent. And I tip my hat to the Harvey's. Good on them.

How is she lookin' now, Brion?

Well - I'll post one. This is a San Mai hunter with silky oak and wrought iron. I should have 5-6 knives to fondle.

Very nicely done!! A lot of creativity right there.

Thanks for posting that video, Dan. That press makes my life possible. Even though it may not have a narrow frame, like Mike suggests, it's rated ...

Yes. [quote name='landon_robbins' date='26 January 2014 - 09:11 AM' timestamp='1390749102' post='9639'] Karl, WOW those are really nice. The pi...