I use either spray on rubber like paint or duct tape; or both

Lin, yes.

This is not what I do either. I would look closely at the graphite. It comes in many, many mixes. Lead and copper are common additives to graphi...

Good work! I would highly recommend that you find the nearest hammer-in; take your knives. There you will be able to discuss with several ex...

My suggestion would be to test the knives in their usage range. Hardness is only part of the equation. If your knife performs as you wish/expec...

I have used coffee at times for the last three or four years. I find that it does not etch to any significant degree. But it does color. If I want an ...

On ABS main page; testing guidelines and rule changes.

All js test knives must have a guard or a bolster.

I would like to thank all of the hardy souls who were with us on this last hammer-in at Old Washington. The weather was far from perfect but everythin...

your grain structure is very coarse. Research "normalizing procedures". Will get you taken care of.

Looks like we are going to have some nice weather for the Hammer-In this weekend. As usual; Brion and I will gather up all the usual rejects, ner d...

Diamond white,green chrome then pink scratchless.

Ripping to 3/8 thick will give you room to round things nicely. On a piece that thick I would rip the center; then pick the side I like best and rip t...