Recent content by Mapper

I am digging it. I love wharnecliffe blades and your work looks nice. John

Mike The "X" strap allows you to wear the sheath horizontal or vertical depending on how you route your belt through the "X". The additional strap attachment allows for a much lower (similar to a dangler) ride vertical carry. This way you have multiple carry options. John

Thanks so much for the kind words. John

I like it. Nice job. John

Very nice. John

Hi everyone !!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Just thought I would post some pics of some of the sheaths I have built. I got into knife making about 3 years ago and started building my own leather sheaths for the knives I made out of necessity however, I found that I have really enjoyed...

These are a few I have recently finished. All have been sent off to their customers but I took a few photos prior to sending them to their new homes. For your viewing pleasure. John (Mapper)

Awesome. Love the copper. I am also a fan of the fine horizontal sanding. The copper and the dark wood go really well together.Very nice work Franklin. John

Thanks C Craft for the information. I will be posting some pictures soon. John

Hello everyone again. Been a while since I have been on here but I truly love this form. Everyone on Knife Dogs are always so helpful. I just had a short question. I saw the forum area for selling knives but I was wondering what area or forum I should use to sell some custom made leather knife...

Thanks everyone for the information. I was a little worried but these comments have helped my confidence in this steel. I have 3 kitchen knives and 1 wood carving knife ready to send out for HT. I will send them most likely to Peters and based on what I have heard I think I will have them shoot...

Hello everyone. I did a search to see if I could find any other post on AEB-L stainless steel and I couldn't find anything so here is my question. I recently ordered this steel from NJ Steel Baron to make some kitchen knives. Has anybody ever used this steel for kitchen knives and how well does...

Thanks for the information. I will do some reading. John

Thanks for the information John. I will be cutting some knives out of it this weekend. John

I recently purchased a bar of 80crV2 steel from Aldo to make another group of knives. The price was right on it and from what little info I could find it was worth a try. I was wondering if any one had any information on where this steel is produced? Is it made in China or overseas or is it made...