Matthew Parkinson
Matthew Parkinson
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Nov 8, 2024
Topics: 47 / Replies: 502
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Facebook And Deep Face Software

Is it sad that the first thing I thought of is.. wow that could totally help end the spammer problem on facebook... MP

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Liability Insurance

We have our insurance through The Hartford pretty reasonable and decent coverage. They used to advertise through ABANA and had a policy designed for d...

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Videos- Tomahawk, Brut De Forge And Viking Sword

Thanks guys Jerermy - They are not to all that hard but the larger material is a bit different to forge if you aren't used to it ... both easier a...

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Hydraulic Presses - Topic For February 2014

I think it has more to do with longer stroke cylinders being more common and easier to source than any real need for a longer stroke. In my shop we ha...

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W1 And W2

W1 will work fine for knives in fact it is one of my favorite steels to make integrals out of. w1 and w2 are almost the same W1 has 0.25% silicon and ...

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How Many Knives Must A Maker Make Before He/she Can Make Js?

Please don't misunderstand me. I don't think that the 3 year wait is a bad thing at all. I am happy to have this time to get My skill set in line with...

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How Many Knives Must A Maker Make Before He/she Can Make Js?

I don't really have an issue with the three year wait to test, I understand the idea behind it and think it is a fair test of commitment. I do however...

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L6 Chefs Knife

thanks guys! these seem to be all I am making lately ... nothing but kitchen knives! MP

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Dry Forge Welding Damascus (Without Flux Or Kerosene) - Topic For December 2013

[quote name='JD Smith' date='23 November 2013 - 03:04 PM' timestamp='1385244260' post='9098'] So yeah.. we did it. I successfully welded an axe to...

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Dry Forge Welding Damascus (Without Flux Or Kerosene) - Topic For December 2013

Has anyone tried low carbon alloys like A203E or even 1018?

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Dry Forge Welding Damascus (Without Flux Or Kerosene) - Topic For December 2013

[quote name='Steve Culver' date='20 November 2013 - 08:05 AM' timestamp='1384959911' post='9060'] The information in this thread is awesome! I ...

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Dry Forge Welding Damascus (Without Flux Or Kerosene) - Topic For December 2013

JD's demo did in fact blow my mind a bit, until I got my head around what he was doing ( and JD thank you SO much for demoing at our hammer-in!)an...

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