Yes. I did that one all by hand. Then said I’m glad I did it ONCE. And never again… Doing it by hand though gave me a lot of appreciation and experien...

Disclaimer: I have only been doing this 3 years. I personally find this to be a problem. I did my 3rd knife with hammer and anvil, files and hand s...

Michael Samdahl Quote: “I have to ask. How exactly is buying all the equipment for knife making cheaper than buying knives?”

Hmmm… Not for me, just the spinning wheel of time. I have cleared my cache and tried both my Mac and iPad

8” Ring Guard Take down Bowie with and Elk Antler handle

Some more progress.

Quote: “Ask yourself some questions. Would you take that knife you show above into the field and clean game with it? Would it be your first choice? Wh...

Great idea with the threaded rod! Simple but brilliant

Thanks, the pins are some 1/8 steel, but I will check out the 1/16. probably a better idea.

Thanks everyone, I am definitely learning... I have made some of the handle pieces 3 times now, and am dreaming of a mini mill... (someday) It is ...

Kevin R. Cashen I agree on the self training. This has been painstaking slow and I have made the guard and spacer twice… still not entirely happy with...