Welcome to the ABS Forum Larry! Sorry; I've never seen that mark.

Before I get into the mechanics of how to use the Draw software to make knife designs, I'll show you how I use the printed patterns to cut out parts. ...

I use blue painter's tape to protect my blades. I like the painter's tape because the adhesive is easy to clean off the blade. As Mike said, car...

Hey Brian, I use Corel Draw. I have version X4. Corel has version X5 out now. "Draw" comes with a suite of software that includes photo editin...

I don’t anneal before cutting and restacking either. I’ve never had a problem cutting the billet. I agree with Ed on the hydraulic press adv...

Welcome to the Forum Jean-Louis!! Very nice knives! I especially like the folder.

Very sad news. We'll keep Gene's family in our prayers.

I am scheduled to do a demo on handles and guards at the ABS Expo. There have already been some really good demos on this topic at past Expos. Terry...

Hi Jeff, You have some really good information here about edge geometry. This is likely a large part of your issue and something that you need t...

I've got one of Uncle Al's presses. I used pieces of 1 inch thick by 2 inch wide mild steel for the dies. I cut the pieces of steel 5 inches long. ...

Jeff, What kind of stone are you using?

Gary, I too, do a kerosene weld on the initial stack of steels and then cut, grind and stack the billet pieces. After the initial weld with kero...

This is an awesome thread! Thanks to all who have posted information on this process!