This is a real shame Ed. The old adage that "No good deed goes unpunished" seems to fit the bill here. I am glad that you are finding a way around the...

[quote name='Joshua States' date='01 March 2016 - 07:20 PM' timestamp='1456885233' post='16299'] I have done some this way. I put a post up of a for...

Steve you sure do produce beautiful Knives.Thanks for your help. I will keep this in mind for the next one I do. Scott

Steve thanks for your post. I can see that in the last 2 knives your bevel is below the handle line eliminating the plunge line. This makes perfect se...

Great looking knife!

Thanks Joshua. Makes sense.

Gary that is a great design. Good luck at the show.

I typically use 1/8 corby bolts during glue up as i like the mechanical properties they provide along with the epoxy bonding. I pre-drill holes prior ...

Great Knives Lin!

Joshua I don't have a surface grinder. I guess I need another tool for the shop.I only have a Belt grinder and a 9 inch disc grinder. Like you s...

Thanks Matthew and Karl. I have been doing full tangs. I will experiment with the methods you have suggested.

Beautiful work.

Thanks Gary. I have been struggling with bringing out a hamon on 1095. How did you dilute the ferric chloride?

Gary can you describe the process you used to etch the hamon. Also what grit did you sand up to when you finished sanding the knife. Thanks Scot...