It's ok Joshua. I'm out on the edge of what's normal when I make something like this. I expect some folks to not like it.

Thank you gentlemen.

A few photos of the intermediate forging of one of my spacers. I have three layers. The middle layer is bigger. In the this photo, the middle la...

Sometimes I like to think of the Japanese saying, "simple is elegant". Brion Tomberlin To break it on down to my level, "a knife has to look goo...

Hi Kevin. Welcome aboard the ABS forum. Dan has worked hard and has provided us with a lot of videos to watch. I would advise you to do just tha...

Nice knives Matthew. Heirlooms for sure.

Erik, I enjoy seeing your progress. About your grinder, or in this case, your sander. Try to find metal cutting belts if you can. The belts desig...

Thanks Mike. Yes I still work there. If you're in the neighborhood during a weekday, stop by and maybe we can visit.

I have a couple of suggestions. If you dont have it already, get the book Handles and Guards by Joe Keeslar. It's available through the ABS and t...

Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments.

The beauty and the beastly beauty! I like em both Neels! Great photos too!

Thank you Gary. I know that you are one of the most courageous knife makers out there. So, you know what effort I had to expend to get this done. Than...