[quote name='Brian Thie' date='18 July 2013 - 10:20 PM' timestamp='1374200424' post='7875'] This is always a great event. SOFA is a great host and ...

Missed the last couple of years but really looking forward to this years lineup. Also looking foward to making new aquaintances and renew a few old . ...

Congratulations Kevin, I'm sure you will do an excellent job.

Congratulations to all are in order and in particular great news Derrick.

Good going Jonathan , nice article congratulations.

Great WIP Brian. I appreciate the work involved as well as the skills shared , Thanks. PauL

I forge my folder blades. The W2 and W1 and o1 are either sruare bar round bar and I have to reduce it anyway, so I just keep going.

Yup get the original, I've used less expensive headsets and nothing but frustration. Mine is 4x but I also wear bi-focals. I do everything with them f...

Did it last night online, I had good intentions of doing it the first of dec. and then I had a brain cramp apparently. Only problem with doing it onli...

Welcome to the ABS Evan. A more helpful bunch of guys would be hard to find. I look forward to seeing some of your knives. Good luck on your journey a...

I'll jump in. For knifemaking you don't need a very large mill BUT, kneemills like the bridgeport or the several taiwanese knockoffs can't be beat for...

Check out J. Nielsons knives , He has done a lot with mustard finishes. They look great and I understand that they are really durable. www.mount...

Sounds like a great time Jim. To bad I'm in ontario because I'd love to participate not to mention giving a crack at some of those muley's you have ou...

I like a very fine (2500 grit finish) with about a 5 second dip in feric chloride and then polished up with simichrome polish. The fine finish gives l...

Hi Meredith , This smith has displayed at our annual guild show and really impressed me with his work. His name is Simone Raimondi. Well worth checkin...