Thanks Lin. Lots of times you here things, so it's always good to get the facts. I know judging is subjective, so the rules/guide lines help ...

Thanks Brion appreciate the input.I know some of this is subjective. Steve

Thanks Karl. I thought it was ok. I had heard a MS say he would give that type of fit a thumbs down if judging. I have looked a some photos of ms k...

Thanks Karl for bringing this up. I just wanted to expand on the concept a little. I heard at a recent knife show about a fit and finish issue. I was ...

Thanks Brion. All good stuff. steve

THANKS for the advice and information, it has been a tremendous help. Steve

I had a nice show! I hope my schedule allows me to participate again next year.

Congrats Ken. Steve

Working for my JS has been a total blast! Having a certain standard to work for has improved my knife making, far better, than if I did not have t...

Congratulations to all the Smith's with whom I tested! It was a pleasure to meet each of you, if only briefly. I was indeed in the company of craf...

Thanks Steve for the info. I agree on the hammer work. I am planing on making a tire hammer to help with that, just have to find the time....Steve

Stephen that is one great looking knife. The long build time sure payed off. Steve

Kevin Thanks for all the great information on this subject it is a great help understanding this complicated subject. Being a new knife maker I find t...

Steve I live just North of you in Lincolnton and have been looking for some fast quench oil as well. If you don't mine sharing What is the name and...