On behalf of Kay and I, I would like to express our sincere condolences to Tim's family and close friends.

Brian, If you're talking about the performance knife; yes, it is ok to use paracord. BUT, ABSOLUTELY no knives in you 5 presentation group should have...

Tomas, There's a bladesmithing symposium Saturday and Sunday in Auburne, Maine. It'll be well attended. If you feel like a road trip, come on over. Ne...

Kevin's quote: "I feel I should mention that should any other hammer-ins decide they would like to be involved, please contact me. This has to b...

The fit looks good from the photos. The handle looks great except there's no off side photo to check the pin location. The blade finish looks goo...

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Eddie, I'm liking that little chef's knife.

A great "preview" to the intro class. It's being shared on social media as we speak.

David, For years now the ABS has encouraged testing every aspect of a knife's behavior. And this is really what you are asking about, it's ...

Congratulations to all of you.

Welcome to the forum.

It's looking like you will figure it out eventually. It's been my experience that, even when planned, things will likely get adjusted and improvements...

Welcome Erich. I make a few tools myself and would also like to see a few of your tools in the forging section of the forum. Material management...

It's a good way to start. Nice. I like that you're not afraid to tackle a variety of styles. Keep it up. One recommendation is to use a log...

I'll post more photos as I see the opportunity. There's still yard work to be done and grass to grow and fill in the bare areas where the dirt was dis...