I totally agree,a hand rubbed finish is so much nicer! Most my knives are finished to 800 satin. Those with Hamons are finished to 2000, and the...

Welcome Aboard Elden, You'll find everyone eager to assist you on your journey. I would encourage you to attend hammer-in's, and highly recommen...

I'm with Javan on the Kayne and Son's blowers. I have the 112 cfm blower on my Ed Caffery design horizontal refractory forge. I have to choke it. A...

That is a hard one to answer. I use a belt until it doesn't cut well, then retire it for wood working. A worn belt that's not cutting will make mist...

Finally got around to posting a side view!

Guess I should have added, I do use 36's on occasions to profile when needed.

Steve, I would recommend adding a glass platen. It makes it grind cooler, and provides a smoother surface. Some use a tool steel platen. Severa...

Thanks for the comments! Actually there was a side view that I posted and it showed on the preview, but now it's gone. I don't know what happene...

Julious, Glad you are enjoying the class. The amount of information you will obtain is amazing and worth every penny it cost. Enjoy! Bo...

Hi Julious, Nice meeting you at the hammer in. Your folders were very nice! Bob

Dan and Sally, In the short time I've been a member, I've come to appreciate all that the two of you do for the ABS. God Bless you both! ...

Julious, Moved to the "country" from the city 14 years ago. Not one regret. Lower taxes, less crime, great neighbors, but not to close. We are...

The drive home on I-40 was interesting to say the least! Didn't have much rain, but the winds, yikes! We had heavy storms last night, but no...

When I decided to begin this journey into bladesmithing, I already had my 30X30 shop. It consisted of an open work space with a long work bench down ...