Karl B Andersen
Karl B Andersen
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Journeyman Bladesmith
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Oct 16, 2024
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RE: Membership list search questions

There are no functions like that that I am aware of.

2 years ago
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RE: Skinning Knife And Boning Design Questions

I'm not too picky when it comes to dressing large game, but one I enjoy making and using is my White Iron Hunter design: [img/p> [img/p>

2 years ago
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RE: Parkerizing - order of operations

I do a considerable amount of Parkerizing. Also, nearly 100% of my knives are take-down. Even the full tang knives utilize screws on the scales, so al...

2 years ago
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RE: Uneven etch

As already mentioned - keep chemicals away from your steel. Nothing is cleaner than just sanded, raw steel. If a piece of steel I plan on etching ...

2 years ago
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RE: reaching out for critiques

That is a very good looking knife and very nice steel. Point - there is no reason to wash the steel with soap and water between etching cycles. Th...

2 years ago
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RE: Round bar Stock

I love using W1 because of its wide variety of sizes. It's basically drill rod so it comes in every size you've ever found in a drill bit. Fastenal ...

2 years ago
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RE: Ohio hammer in

If you look at the schedule you'll see that it is mostly instructional demonstrations. With that in mind it may help to bring a notepad and a few pens...

2 years ago
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RE: Why the "ABS" style of design

Good questions - for sure. Personally, I make everything. Hidden tang, full tang, frame handles, folders, dropped edges, choils, no choils, etc. M...

2 years ago
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RE: Temp probes/Thermocouplers

I consider mine one of the most important tools in the shop. I would not forge or heat treat without one - so I have a spare. It's the smart blade...

2 years ago
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RE: How to know if forge weld is successful

There should be no delamination whatsoever. I have bent/flexed my San-mai MORE than 90 degrees many times. When making my stainless/simple carbon ...

2 years ago
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RE: Keeping core steel straight

I would hate to have to try it all by hand. I am only able to keep my core centered by using controlled reduction on a press and power hammer. [im...

2 years ago
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RE: Keeping core steel straight

Are you performing your reduction by hand, by power hammer or press? Or some combination thereof?

2 years ago
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RE: Take-down frame handle

Those are very enjoyable build. The first one I ever saw was by Bruce Bump. I had been making take-downs almost 10 years when I saw his. I built may...

2 years ago
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