Steve Culver
Steve Culver
Master Bladesmith/ABS Instructor
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jun 4, 2024
Topics: 86 / Replies: 741
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"ragnar's Dream" Begins

Ed, Cool project!! Hope to see it in Atlanta!

11 years ago
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Where To Find More Information On Metal Sculpting

This forum has some good information on carving. The Carving Path

11 years ago
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Is Called Fluting, Channeling Or ? (The Guard)

This is a set of tools that I made for cutting a groove around an oval guard. They are made of 3/8" micarta, cut to 7 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. An 1/...

11 years ago
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Basic Bladesmithing Set Up - Topic For April 2014

Good lighting is critical in a knife shop. My main shop lights are 48 inch fluorescent fixtures. These fixtures hold four, 32 watt T-8 bulbs. The f...

11 years ago
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Hydraulic Presses - Topic For February 2014

see the attached picture of Grendel. Nice press, Dan!! She sure looks the part!

11 years ago
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Asian "primitive" Knife

Michael, Interesting knife design. It shows that you have creativity. That's a valuable asset, in knifemaking. I don't think that a 4 1/2"...

11 years ago
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Video- Layout And Design Tips For Making A Frame Handle By Bruce Bump, Ms

Great video!! Thanks to Bruce and also Dan for creating it!!!

11 years ago
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Hand Sanding Frustration

Zach, How is your sanding on this blade going? As Mike alluded to, the scratches may not be on your steel, it may be in the steel. It could...

11 years ago
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False Edge ?

Rob, Looks like you have a good start on that blade! I use my clip grinding attachment to shape all of my clips. This attachment works ...

11 years ago
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Board Member Jeffrey Harris's Son Passed Away Today

Our sincerest condolences and prayers for the Harris family.

11 years ago
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Hydraulic Presses - Topic For February 2014

I have one of Uncle Al's presses. I believe it is a 24 ton. It has a 5 inch diameter cylinder with an 8 inch stroke. The pump is a two stage, and I...

11 years ago
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Some More Knives

Great looking knives, Kyle!! Very nice finish work!

11 years ago
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Arkansas Custom Knife Show

My bowie is essentially built, but none of the embellishments are done. I really wanted to get the engraving on the handle frame done before the show...

11 years ago
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Arkansas Custom Knife Show

It doesn't have a flint lock along side the blade does it? LOL!! No. It's kind of a hybrid antique bowie design. It has a Samuel Bell...

11 years ago
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