Recent content by Jellis11

Thank you sir! I'm glad that I could help someone out! I think its important to always be learning, not only in knifemaking but all aspects of life. I'm not sure who said it, but to quote: "Watch, listen and learn. You can't knw it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do is destined for mediocrity"

I am pretty new to this myself, but from what I see you are off to a good start...echoing what John Wilson mentioned, I would seriously consider making or purchasing a file guide to clean up your plunge lines. The advice I would humbly offer: Take your time and think about your next move when...

I completely agree! I think when your elbows are locked to your sides, you are pretty much on point both vertically and horizontally allowing for much less movement in the "wrong" direction.

Agreed!!! Especially about the grinder being a stationary object and every move or tweak has a result. I found that my stance had a huge impact on the results as well, so I moved my "catch/sludge" bucket to a spot on the floor where I almost have the put my feet in the same spot every time I...

Gentlemen, most of this is probably second nature for the majority of you, but I just wanted to share some of the things I have learned through trial and error and of course from a lot of you over the last month with some of the new guys like myself. GRINDING: 1. Go SLOW and take your time when...

Wow! I love this blade! Solid work on the butt cap!

Beautiful work....I love the handle.

Love it!

Very cool! Do you ever have problems with the acid wash wearing off the blade when using a kydex sheath? I have used Ferric Chloride and had issues getting the effect to last.

Wow! Very interesting handle shape! How did you achieve the red colored hilt?

Absolutely gorgeous!

Very nice! What did you use for pin material?

Thanks Ed....I've spent at least an hour each weeknight and nearly the entire weekends in front of that thing for the last several weeks....learned a lot, worked a lot of things out, but still have a few struggles.....I'm getting there though! I was able to finish one so far..I struggled with...

I'll do that this evening Kev...thanks!

No worries at all Anthony! I appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions!