James; I think a full tang knife; done well; would be fine. I would want a full tang knife to have a nice taper on the tang; also as the other guys ...

Gary; The last report I have is that the first three classes are full. As Brion said; get with Vickie on some of the others. M

Any time Anthony; good work!!!

Anthony; your question of is it ok or acceptable is kind of open ended. While the knife is just fine as a knife; it would not be advisable to have one...

For me; I get no etch but I do get a nice color on my etched blade. Instant coffee about four times stronger than I drink; boiling hot. Soak bla...

I want to thank everyone that attended the Fall Hammer-In. Weather was great, the demo's were spot on; and we had a very good turnout. You folks...

I have a bunch of different brands and kinds of files. The only brand that I have that I recommend is the Grobet. Cuts great;long lasting. I have...

Brion; If that knife was to wander off somewhere Sat. morning; no need to look in my truck; it's not there!!

The Fall Piney Woods is this weekend; seems like just the other day we did the spring. The weather is supposed to be great, a nice cool spell after...

Three or five or seven heat treat cycles to get the real stuff out of the blade!

It "means" exactly what it says. Anything such as that will get you a return ticket. There are very good reasons for the rule. But, too much for me ...

I think inhaling burning polymers would be a serious consideration.

Geoff; If you are applying to the American Bladesmith Society for a rating stamp we want to see forged blades and hand finishes. Your personal l...