When I started this thread, I thought that I had some decent pictures of my forge. Guess not. But, I took some today and will post them after editin...

Brion, Great to hear that you will be able to attend again! Actually, I was hoping that you would be willing to help out, as well as any oth...

I will be demonstrating how I make wrapped frame handles. A photo of one of my San Francisco knives with this type handle is below. I haven't had a...

Congrats to Mike!! I'm sure that he will do an awesome job as the school's Liaison. And thanks to JR, for his years of service to the sc...

I have only used 24k gold wire for dagger handles. I always purchase dead soft wire. 24k gold will work harden some, but not as much as silver, or l...

My condolences to Chris and his family. I will keep them in my prayers.

David, I will echo what Lin and Brion have already said. I file four shoulders. I have cut the shoulders both before heat treat and after. Whe...

Jeremy, Not bad for your sixth knife! The blade to handle length proportions look good. The plunge lines could have been ground farther...

Lin, Congrats on getting an article published!!! Can't wait to read it!

Great demo by Jerry!! And thanks to Logan for recording this video!

This is a great topic! I would be interested in seeing some information posted on editing and loading videos to YouTube. Cheap, or free v...

These are filing aids for creating a center grove around fittings. These are sized for a grove cut with a 1/8" file. They are made with 1/2" thick m...

Chris, Welcome to the ABS and the Forum!!! Post up any knifemaking questions that you have and I'm sure we will have answers for you...

I want to reiterate what Kevin said, as the Master Smith administering the performance test. I too watch for the ricasso to reach 90 degrees. Additi...