No pretty much everyone is fairly open with there techniques, that said you need to have a basis of skill set and understanding. If you walk up to an...

Larin is certainly a knowledgeable dude , but he isn't really a bladesmith, pattern welding isn't really his deal, his dad on the other hand, would ce...

see I knew i would forget someone Mareko for sure needs to be on that list!

What style? I feel like that is a very open ended question and one that I would definitely end up leaving out names trying to answer. Who do i think...

I stopped using anything.. I just make sure the fit is decent between the layers temp is right and give it a min at temp welds up a treat everytime.

you are welcome any time Rob!!

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looks like it came out pretty good. I started making mine from O1 or W1 and hardening them then tempering back to low 50s, helps keep them from gettin...

only times i have gotten this kind of look was in overheating the welds by a significant amount, once welded i haven't been able to reverse it. I did...

architectural bronze sucks to work with and has a more brassy color. Tin bronze is still available as casting shot I use it fairly regularly, it reall...

flair the butt of the handle it will make that safer to use. you also need a lanyard attachment point. MP