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Got a few done and others almost done! 225mm 80CRV2 gyuto from 1/8" barstock, full height convex grind and laminated wood and old Ivory...

This one was challenge. I thought the builds would get easier not more difficult. It doesn’t have a firm half way stop and the full open...

Welcome, looks good!

Learning something on every build.

My two cents: You are likely to get ripped off. China is currently persecuting Muslims, Christians, and any freedom loving people who...

This chart might come in handy. Do you remember what spring hardness you were shooting for? I’d guess 45-50.

Since around 45 to 50 Rc is considered good for a slipjoint backspring - or so I've been advised for several well know slipjoint makers...

Thank you. No sir, I send my bolsters to a friend that does the engraving portion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I bought this blade blank awhile back and put it in a walnut handle. At first I liked how dark it looked but for some reason it just...

Looks nice, most people would not like a mustard patina on a hand forged damascus blade (it would hide the pattern), but whatever you...

Working on these 2 in 5/32" 52100. Upswept blade has White G10 guard, liners and pin and Blue G10 liner and Blue Ameragrip handles...

Finished this up recently... Scales are WWII rag micarta from the US Navy and the blade is DC21N Damacore

Shipped this one out today! :) Blue linen micarta with vintage natural canvas micarta liners and copper flared tube. Natural micarta...

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Really nice! Did you do the engraving?