Josh is right about having a plan for your knife first. That helps you decide what your materials should be. I forge most of my knives from 1/4"...

Christophe, Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!! I'm happy to hear that the ABS classes in Belgium are going well! Jean-Paul and ...

This company sells chemicals that are for doing patinas on metals, as well as for protection against tarnish. I have net tried these chemicals. So, ...

Boris, Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!!

I've used charcoal dust and it worked fine. The carbon between the layers is key. There are several threads on kerosene welding, under the Damascus ...

Devan, There's no reason that spring steel would be any different to use than any other steel. Is there some reason why you would choose to use ...

Welcome to the ABS Forum David!!!

Thanks for posting the pictures Gary! I had a great time at your event!

Can't you cast the guard on the tang? Jason, I haven't tried this, or know anyone who has. So, I don’t have any suggestions of how it wou...

masonry brushes that have the 1/4" wide flat steel strips for bristles There's a good idea! Got to get me one of those! I thought it w...

I have finished the paperwork on the Symposium and reviewed the survey sheets. See; I actually DO look at the survey sheets!! Attenda...

Have you relaxed yet? LOL!!! No. I spent all of yesterday, finalizing the paperwork for the symposium. I'll probably spend most...

There's a really nice article in the Topeka Capital-Journal newspaper today. Click the "Next" link above the photo to see more pictures. Cap...

Congratulations Bill!!!