Recent content by KenH

Wallace, I would be more than happy to help "IF" I felt comfortable in my skills (no charge of course). My thought would be a FFG which I normally use and don't see any reason it wouldn't sharpen with that. 3/16"is a pretty thick blade for a small knife like that. Any idea what Rc the blade...

Good looking knife - that rosewood handle really pops. Have you considered a full flat grind? What metal did you use?

That is interesting - the small blade folds down INSIDE the larger blade? I've never seen anything like that.

I picked up the qt of sulfuric acid for batteries. This image is zoomed in too much, but can't get it right with cropping, etc. This is about 20 minutes in full strength battery acid. Took it out around 10 min and lightly sanded with 800 grit, then back in for another 10 minutes. It looks...

Ole Scratch, you're not that far away from me - if you're ever down around the coast, plan to drop by. I'm sure we'll have something to sip on and good conversation.

Good questions - I've etched Damascus the same way you do, but after seeing that video with the Indian knifemakers (lockbacks?) using sulfuric acid to etch with I've been wondering myself. Get some battery acid (which is around 30% sulfuric acid), but not sure how strong the acid needs to be...

I have no idea what wood it is, but sure looks like it would make nice handles.... and the heart wood not even need stabilizing.

It looks good to me - and remember, everything you make is "higher end" {g}

Patricia at IMG can handle your stencil needs. I order the stencil material from her and they last a long time. Call her and chat - she's very helpful https://img-electromark.com/ 800.775.3824 or email at info@img-electromark.com I ordered new stencil material (film, developer) a couple weeks ago

You got that chef knife coming along nicely. Good job on the stencil mark. Did you make the stencil also? If so, you did a good job. As an aside here, any idea how many marks you get per stencil?

I would think 50 grit scratches could be a stress point for breaks for sure. I usually grind to around 400 grit before HT'ing 'n tempering.

They don't break often, but it can happen. I'm using a 3/8" carbide ball in my hammer. I did have one chef knife to break. I don't remember the details very well, perhaps I hit it too hard? Didn't have blade laying perfectly flat? Not sure but it sure did break in half.

Since you've got that all priced out, and is that a spreadsheet file? What was the total price if you don't mind me asking?

OK, time for an update to our laser thread. Last week I took delivery of a Gweike G2 Pro 30 watt fiber laser with 150mm lens (not focal length of lens, but coverage area). I've played around with some SS and carbon steel engraving and am VERY impressed with the results. Still gotta get brass...

Well Hello yourself - just what part of Alabama are you in? Fill out the profile and you might be next door {g} My profile shows I'm in Baldwin Co, just across the bay from Mobile - anywhere neat you?