Welcome William

Hello Francis, Many makers avoid this, and other finishing issues by going to final finish before final assembly, this way there is no cross contam...

Here is a list of all current ABS Master Bladesmiths in Pennsylvania: Gary D AndersonGreg GottschalkJ NeilsonE Jay HendricksonDavid Rudat

Do be aware that when I refer to these elements, I always mean as alloying in a proper steel. Despite its popularity, I myself I would never advise us...

Welcome Clint.

Chromium is merely varying shades of gray, whereas nickel is white / silver. 52100 only has Cr adn will not give a very high contrast with mild plate...

Welcome Aaron!

If it is a traditional dagger, that Rockwell range may not be that bad for it. But if you want to know you got good microstructure, and wish to contr...

Welcome Kenneth, I just returned from teaching a week long class at Killroy's, it is a fine facility that the ABS is proud to be affiliated with.

Welcome Robert.

Also- Please be aware that there is no camping or campers allowed on the Texarkana college campus. Those wishing to register for the hammer-in can ...

Welcome Joe.

What Brion said. Just do not heat beyond 120°F.

You would have to check with the folks at Red Label Abrasives regarding that.