Karl B Andersen
Karl B Andersen
Journeyman Bladesmith Forum Moderator
Estimable Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Feb 21, 2025
Topics: 0 / Replies: 112
Reply
RE: Annual Best of thread for 2023

Well, I don't necessarily have a "best" knife of 2023. I didn't focus on any elaborate cutlery creation, Rather, I spent my time improving a few speci...

1 year ago
Reply
RE: My quest to make crucible steel

Got it. We're already friends. I was searching your full name.

1 year ago
Reply
RE: My quest to make crucible steel

Those are good looking pucks. You have a facebook page? I can't find it by your name search.

1 year ago
Reply
RE: blue backing this for the journeymens test

To solve this sort of dilemma, it's always best to build two performance test knives at the same time, making sure to do everything equally. This way,...

1 year ago
Reply
RE: how to polish a rounded plung.

It's effective to utilize whatever you have to reach those tough places.

1 year ago
Reply
RE: demonstration of forgings in Spain

Translation: Hello all friends, I have decided to present my skills as a knife forger to publish some photos of a demonstration of what I have learne...

1 year ago
Reply
RE: Loveless Chute Knife - Guard Fitup

It's your knife - you build it your way. If you are pinning the guard - which I would - then JB Weld would be an acceptable substitute for soldering...

1 year ago
Reply
RE: CONTRATULATIONS to Matt Kirby!

Ed, the only thing I've been able to do since the transition is to use an off-site host for my photos like IMGUR. It costs nothing. I keep a dedicated...

1 year ago
Reply
RE: How far to grind a W2 7 inch chef knife before claying for hamone

If it were me, I'd do an initial grind only up about maybe 3/4" and leave about .040" at the edge. When I do a thin knife like this I will quench th...

1 year ago
Reply
RE: Finishing Handle Pins

That's an excellent video. Thanks, Joshua.

1 year ago
Reply
RE: Are there any Master Smiths around the Durham NC area that would willing to critique for JS presentation knives?

Search the tab on top of the page - ABS Rated Bladesmiths. Steve Randall is in Lincolnton. Give him a call.

2 years ago
Reply
RE: Chambersburg air hammer

Mark, I'm sorry I'm in the photos, but the green one is a 500 and the grey one is a 200. Both Chambersburgs. [img/p> [img/p>

2 years ago
Reply
RE: 2023 SOFA Mid America Hammer In

Is there a schedule for this yet?

2 years ago
Reply
RE: Makers Mark

IMG. There's no need to go anywhere else.

2 years ago
Reply
RE: Judging is at which events?

There is only one other and it will be for the first time this year at the hammer-in in Troy Ohio for the first time. There was only one other during ...

2 years ago
Page 3 / 8