Recent content by chrisstaniar

Run it on your grinder and see what it smells like. Ironwood has a distinct smell (not great), mesquite is recognizable, etc.

Finished up this little edc awhile back

A few new ones off the bench 1) Drop Point: NitroV Stainless, Brass bolsters, Muskox accents, Ca Claro Walnut with custom mosaic pins 2) 15.5" Yanagi-ba: 1095 (63RC), Stainless bolsters, accents, Purple dyed Mammoth. Flat ground right side, Hollow Ground left side 3) Hidden Tang Drop Point...

i see some in Rancho Cordoba, CA only available in store. But that appears to change as of 12/28 and they will be available online

Cleaver - 1095 Laser etched Celtic knot, Stainless bolsters, Faux Ivory accents, Ironwood Burl

Took a little break, just working on a few and some new ideas for handle designs. Did this one for a friend recently. NitroV, Brass bolsters, Muskox accents, Ca Claro Walnut

I haven't been around as much recently either. I noticed the drop off in activity awhile back. Maybe with inflation being the way it is, not really any spare money to pickup another hobby? Hard to understand though, since we're all getting super rich as knife makers! Sorry to hear about the...

Looks like a "keyhole" handle

ADS Drop Point Brass bolsters Brass/black accents Cocobolo scales Custom Mosaic pin

Another vote for Bos. The larger your "batch of same steel" the better the price.

The gcarta stuff is nice. I have a few laying around and I did a filet knife awhile back. They have a few instagram videos on how to best use it - sanding, finishing, etc. I was using some of the higher grit sandpaper that was black and it kept darkening the material. Same goes for whatever...

Getting the scales to line up when doing hidden pins. Attach the first scale, then drill pin holes/glue pins, when dry put a little paint on the pins touch the second scale and it marks where to drill on the second scale.

I misunderstood. I thought you wanted to keep the texture that was on the pins and was just giving my opinion saying I would sand them to smooth. Tape should definitely do the trick. Other options for "next time", maybe consider hidden pins? That way you don't have to even risk the texture of...

Are they just solid stainless? I would probably sand them until mirror/no scratches.

Gift for my daughters 20th bday AEBL Stainless Gyoto Stainless bolsters Green dyed Mammoth with hidden pins