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Not sure if this was covered recently here- but I was wondering about the ability to clean a Scotch Brite or Surface conditioning belt. I used a fine belt to polish some aluminum for the Bevel jigs i have- and it left fine grit and particles in the belt. I use the belt for finishing blades and...

My first of hopefully many in this New year! NRiggi Knives post

I know the KITH knives this year were Bowie's, so I wanted to ask some advice as I will be sending 4 out for HT next week and then working on them. We're most of you grinding the bevels using a contact wheel or the flat platen? Also, is it better to grind the main bevel or the swedge first...

I was wondering what method everyone uses when cutting wood blocks/stock down to usable scale sizes. I dont have a table saw with fence ( that would be the optimal setup) I have been using my Portaband that is in a Swag table. I mark out the block to the desired size then steadily try to...

I sent six knives out last week for heat treat to the same place I always have. The heat treater called me today to let me know that one of the six only hardened to 55 Rockwell ? All the steel came from the same place and that blank probably was cut from the same length as one of the others...

Planning on getting a 10 inch contact wheel soon and just wondering what the proper way to connect it to the tooling arm would be? Do I need a sleeve or bushing or just a bolt, washers and nuts? Any thoughts ideas or help with any of this is appreciated. Nick

I got my hands on 2 boards of this Wormy Chestnut that are about 3 ft long/5 inches wide and 1 inch thick. These were reclaimed barn wood that was cut from the barn beams. According to the person who gave this to me- is over 75 years old. It looks good and has a good weight- does show the...

I just had my Makers Mark updated, new one will have no box or border to it- and about a 25% reduction in size and inverted the marked area- was wondering where everyone is placing their marks. Left side- right side- upper area or below the bevel or on the ricasso.

I wanted to ask when most of you add your mark- prior to or after handle fit up. I have seen it and done it myself both ways. There are pros and cons to both in my opinion. Just looking for feedback/advice.

I am looking at getting a small wheel attachment and I have 2 questions: What is the most common size of the small wheels that gets used? Can the holder be attached to the tooling arm that currently has a flat platen attached?

Almost ready to purchase a 2x72 and was set on an OBM but then came across this. https://kadrmaskreations.com/products/srg-15-2x72-belt-grindersander-frame-with-wheels#.XDjdklcKG7s Anyone have any experience with this model or any thoughts on having an aluminum frame?

Been getting closer to pulling the trigger on a 2x72 and have been juggling a few different "budget" type models. The OBM was a front runner then I found this one: https://kadrmaskreations.com/products/srg-15-2x72-belt-grindersander-frame-with-wheels Looks decent and I would pair it with...

All done on a HF 1x30 Top one was electr etched with a rock pattern. Others are acid stonewashed with hand textured G 10

I was looking at some production knives I have. These aren't expensive blades bur the finish on the satin flats was far beyond what my hand sanding is. They are super clean, even and not a stray scratch. I have spent an hour on a few of my homemade knives and gone up to 1500 grit but still cant...

I have been using a HF 1x30 and can produce decent blades- the problem is that with the small platen you can only grind the flats across the platen horizontally. Thus, all the lines go that way- so it leaves lots of hand sanding to get all of the lines vertical from hilt to tip. Any...

1084- hand sanded to 500 grit. Paper Micarta handles with white paper liners. Need to work on fine tunning some items but overall happy with this- only been at this for 6 months and 8 blades down. This is by far my most "refined" yet. Will keep working on fit and finish on future builds.

Sanded to 500 and a little fine clean up on the bevels needed- will HT and add and contour handles and finish.

What is the best way to remove slag after HT and oil quench? Easiest way?

Hello. My name us Nick from NJ and I love knives. I collect, buy and sell them on occasion. I have also recently begun making small blades. I currently also have some bevel angle grinding jigs for sale here on the site. Glad to be here! Nick