Joshua C States, That is an awesome piece! What are the geometry differences between a French and traditional style Chef knife?

Stéphane Détrait, Welcome!

Adam Chandler, Welcome Adam. Best advice I can offer is to take a class from a serious smith who is offering a specific class you are interested in....

O'Grady Padrick, Another person to check out is Dr. Larrin Thomas. He is a PHD in metallurgy, he invented Magnacut, and I believe his father is MS b...

Matthew Parkinson, Thats quite the list, I'm going to go save these guys down. Thank you!

I am just realizing that you got a mosaic pin through a copper and wood spacer layer separation. I just don't understand how you guys are getting all ...

Joshua Harris, Welcome man, I hope your transition is going as positively as it can be. Here is the ABS Link to the ABS Rated Smiths in Montana. I c...

Bob, I decided to try and answer this question in its basic construct with an overly complicated set of answers and data. The best summary of yo...

O'Grady Padrick, I think anyone can agree that the practice of the basics with always strengthen your skill set. It is obvious that I feel different...

Wendell Bryenton, Thanks Bob!

Kiril Mitrashkov, Hey that is awesome man! That logo is a great imprint.

Douglas Odom, One of the best recommendations from other smiths was to make sure and use good cutting oil during your cuts as well. You might know t...

Wendell Bryenton, Hey if you want to get in trouble with the wife there is an industrial surface grinder for sale in my area for about 2.2k. Text me...

Merle Thielemann, THis is the link to the lists of ABS Smiths per location. Now some of the most experienced smiths have a full schedule, but one...