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Nice one Alistair! Can you me what thickness the brass liners are on this one? What thickness do you normally use or prefer? I have found a source for brass sheet offcuts of various thickness's and will buy common used thickness's. Cheers.

Yes to above. This is how I AIR-DRY. I would normally rough cut my wet timber about 1.5” to 2” square if I’m going to use it for handles, then melt candle wax in a empty can and dip the ends to about 1”. Rough cutting helps to dry out the timber quicker but remember the blanks will...

Hello folks, Asking Aussies where do you get your knife making supplies from in Australia? Interested to find suppliers in various states. Cheers...Thev.

Thanks for your comments guys and I'll take your advise and use SS for pivots. I'm only a beginner but i like to use what is at hand to save $$. Cheers..John.

Hello folks, Would bronze welding rods be Ok to make pins? Maybe for pinning scales or even pivot pins (slipjoints)? I have some in different hardness and i was just thinking...huh1

Got one too, but the message was deleted when I looked last and not by me. 2gunsSerendipity

The photo as promised. The date code 33073, says it was made in the 3rd quarter of 1970. The scales are in good order exept for a small break on one side above centre pin. Blades are well used and rusty but I will use a electro type process to remove the rust and I will expect pitting...

Hello Carey, thanks for your comments.:) I was thinking this Puma was just a popular production model that some collectors/restorers were familiar with, and could give a opinion if it was worth saving, eg: is it a quality knife, rare, valuable? But Carey you are right, "a picture speaks a...

Hi folks, I have picked up a vintage Puma folder at a flea market and i am looking for any info about it and am wondering if it is worth restoring. The main blade (clip point) is stamped "Stock Knife", "Pumamaster-steel" and "Puma Germany". The knife has three blades--clip point...

Hey guys, thanks for the welome!!!

I have two vintage Norton India stones, nice stones. India stones are meant to be used with oil and are usually oil-soaked at the factory. I use a 50/50 new engine oil/ kerosene mixture, not too thick or too thin. Works great for me. Cheers...John.

Hello members, Aussie newbie here and my name is John. This forum is fantastic! The members here are generous with their knifemaking experiences and knowlege. Thanks!! Looking forward to spending many hours on KnifeDogs.com. CHEERS...JOHN.