Welcome aboard fellow newbie! 2 things out of the gate. 1084 is great steel to start with. Easy to heat treat, doesn't break your arm trying to fo...

I wish I could have taken the class at your shop. I appreciate what you have done and continue to do for our Brothers in arms. Hopefully the VA will c...

Wow! beau T ful!

Greetings! I too am an brand new bladesmith. Going to the Feb/March into class in Arkansas. Can't wait. Ill let you know how it went but the cl...

[quote name='Gregory Cimms' date='08 February 2016 - 04:47 PM' timestamp='1454971671' post='16114'] 410ss damascus san mai Been a while but W...

[quote name='Erik Markman' date='06 February 2016 - 02:48 PM' timestamp='1454791726' post='16090'] When I try to sign in I always have to get myself...

Just so you know ive only made a couple of knives. Wanted to go to the class before I really started. That way I wouldn't learn bad habbits on my own....

Welcome Calvin! Great place to meet kind makers. Everyone seems to be very helpful and general will blow you away with answers to any questions yo...

Very nice! my wife and I go down to branson a few times a year. I live in St Louis. My have to drop you a line next time I'm in town. Always love ...

Thank you so much guys! Makes perfect sense to me now.

[quote name='Joshua States' date='14 January 2016 - 03:09 PM' timestamp='1452805790' post='15832'] So a few years ago I traded a small anvil for an ...

[quote name='George_B_Brackett_Jr' date='11 January 2016 - 12:23 PM' timestamp='1452536625' post='15780'] I use the $20 bag of medium grade fro...