lots of things will probably fix it. Clear epoxy is the simplist. Make sure the crack is clear of dust and crud. Pack it full of epoxy and then use a ...

I think; that is pretty rare for me, mostly; that marketing must follow your work. Do not take the shotgun approach. Going in nine different direction...

Hey Ricky!!! Good to see the more intellectual side of the knife world posting here. take care M

David; The answer is for you to run your billets in your forge at 1900 and see how it works. If your welds are good then you are on. If not, adapt...

Great work you two. Well done!!! M

The main things are; keep it clean, no stray grits. And, keep it loaded with compound; let the compound do the work and it will last forever. Mike

What Steve said on the accraglas. It is good stuff. Mike

It's almost spring again. The Piney Woods Hammer-In is coming up pretty soon. Anyone who can make it for even a day; it is well worth it. For those...

I look forward to meeting some of our fellow bladesmiths from the northeast. We shall do some forging; maybe a lot of forging! We will also do qui...

Sounds like I am gonna have to start picking your brain!! MW

Barry; Something we all have to deal with. Care and duct tape. Myself; my blades are not 100% finished until the handle is 95% done. Then touch up ...

Just wanted to make a few comments about the ABS Exposition coming up in Jan. This is the showpiece for the ABS and the forged blade. The top bladesmi...

Many times a smith who is trying to improve on his fit and finish will hand me a knife and ask me to " critique" it for him. During this process we of...

Bill; Sounds like it is going to be a great weekend!!! I am going to have to get myself over there sometime. It would be interesting to...

Brion; We will miss seeing your petite figure at Old Washington! I was really wanting to show you my latest project; you'll just have to settl...