Last seen: Nov 8, 2024
I have tried posting a knife a couple of times now, and I haven't seen it listed. Did I make a mistake or is something wrong?
we have a pretty good sized library at the shop. I to tend to learn best from books so when I get to trying a new area of knife making I tend to buy b...
thanks.. I think..looking back on ho I got to where I am it was a harder road than it needed to be , but it has lent me slightly different perspective...
There is a rule that every presentation knife must be fitted with a guard or bolsters, so the full tang with slab handles and neither a guard nor bols...
pay pal and etsy. I run Credit cards on Paypal as well though. etsy has an in-person service now as well that I have not tried I may next year as it w...
what kind of file are you checking with? some of the new old stock nickelsons are made from VG10 steel and are well over 64 rockwell they will cut any...
I do my share of integrals, for forging I like to rough out on a power hammer and finish on the anvil I generally leave the bolster area a little over...
[quote name='Barry Kennedy' date='21 September 2018 - 09:08 PM' timestamp='1537585736' post='23363'] I would be interested in hearing what methods s...
I started with a coal forge many years ago , but asthma has lead me to gas forges for day to day use. the majestic forges are very inefficient, bot yo...
I generally use a 8" wheel and grind along the radius.. I have laid them out in the past but I generally just eyeball it close and clean up with files...
we have both a KMG and a bader, of the two i like the KMG better, it has better more consistent tracking and I like the platen and table design better...
I prefer to build , mostly because i don't like any of the forges on the market. they are not all that hard to make, the burner is the hardest part. t...
I would add to keep a close eye on your kids if they are at the show, and if your kids cant be trusted to stay hands off keep them home. I had a kid (...
I am going to disagree with Ed here. leave it alone . Fishers have a hardened top plate and the hardness is not all that deep in some cases you could ...