Matthew Parkinson
Matthew Parkinson
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jan 4, 2025
Topics: 48 / Replies: 508
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Spot The Error

Good thread. Next time I have one like that I'll post it. It reminds me of some advice I got when i was working on my JS submission knives. One...

4 years ago
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Spot The Error

for me the handle is a bit big for the size of the blade. I like slender handles though.. it is hard to tell from the angle of the photo but It looks ...

4 years ago
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Pandemic

[quote name='Mark Moore' date='09 December 2020 - 03:45 PM' timestamp='1607553907' post='27260'] I think I am coming from this from the other end of...

4 years ago
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Student Disclaimer

I use a waver, i also know it means almost nothing, so I charge and carry insurance that specifically covers students. MP

4 years ago
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Apprentice Pictures

[quote name='David Murdach' date='02 November 2020 - 09:17 AM' timestamp='1604333870' post='27139'] This is a WIP to finish collage of my first self...

4 years ago
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Mini Doc

[quote name='Matt Albitz' date='24 September 2020 - 07:02 PM' timestamp='1600995744' post='27062'] Hi Matt, Love your work. Inspires me to do b...

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Stainless Damascus Steel

Will Brigiam has been using AEB-l and CPM-154, he is getting great contrast in his patterning. very high performance mix as well. damasteel ( not a t...

4 years ago
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Frame Handle Glue Up

[quote name='Dennis Tingle' date='17 August 2020 - 07:11 PM' timestamp='1597713114' post='26949'] Plain old super glue ? As long as it is just ...

4 years ago
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Frame Handle Glue Up

with fits like that I will glue up the spacers or frame with superglue and then bed the tang, with epoxy. you can also thin epoxy with heat. It will s...

4 years ago
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Hand Sanding Hollow Ground

[quote name='Evan Cihak' date='21 July 2020 - 06:36 AM' timestamp='1595334996' post='26856'] Matt, This is the second time recently that I've hea...

5 years ago
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So How Is My Work Looking?

I am taking you at your word you want a real critique. first, the choice of paracord sealed or other wise is not something I would use on a kitc...

5 years ago
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Can 80Crv2 Take A Decent Hamon?

chrome effects the depth of hardening so yes it will effect hamon however the amount of Manganese has a greater effect. MP

5 years ago
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Hand Sanding Hollow Ground

finishing stones, these are the ones I use. I bought a selection, and use then for specific things. br /> I know some guys like them for general fin...

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