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Hi guys, I haven't been very active in this forum in the past but want to starting this year. Here is the last one out of my shop last year. It's a thin S35VN Nakiri with Amboyna burl. The ferrule is Amboyna that I bias cut to incorporate the sap wood. Happy New Year! IMG_6820 by Robert...

I recently obtained some Cedar of Lebanon, Imbuya, and Bubinga boards. I wanted to see if it was advisable to stabilize them or are they good to go without? IIRC the Bubinga is OK but I'm not sure about the others. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Does anyone know of any hammer-ins in or around Michigan? What about good knife shows? I'm going to Blade in June but would love to look into more local happenings as well. Thanks!

Just finished this batch of hunters in 1084 for my son and his friends. I'm taking them all backpacking this summer and I'm going to surprise them with a knife. I used Osage Orange, Spalted Tamarind, Sheaok Rays, Kingwood, Cocobolo, East Indian Rosewood, Black Ash Burl, Oak Burl and Hawaiian...

Hi guys, How do you keep your white G10 liners from discoloring when you're shaping the handle? I've tried wet sanding and cleaning with Acetone and it doesn't seem to brighten to a clean white. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hey guys, Just finished up this paring knife in Alabama damascus. I've been making knives for about 10 months now and had yet to attempt bolsters. They definitely added a bit of complexity to try and get everything to fit right. The steel is 0.95 inchs, the bolsters are linen micarta and the...

Hey everyone, My name is Robert Erickson. Last Christmas I bought a hand made knife from Michael Morris, a knife maker from Yale MI. The minute I got it in my hands I knew that I wanted to try to make knives. I have lurked this and other forums and Youtube for instructions on knife making. I...