Recent content by norseman

Hello all, I haven't had much time in the shop this year but managed to finish this one. Made for a buddy of mine, 10" long,1095 steel, brass guard, black Walnut handle, simple but functional sheath. I am pretty please with it. Thanks

I had some luck in VA

Evening I had an old maple fall in the swamp, going to cut it up for fire wood as it is hollow inside but there where a couple burls I cut off and sawed up this afternoon. anyone have any advise on how to process them? I cut them about 1 3/4" thick and put them on a shelf in the shed to dry out...

Harbor Freight oscillating spindle sander

3 1/2" blade, teak wood and some epoxy scales I picked up on ebay.

I saw this little skinner on this site and really liked it so thought I would give it a try. D2, Teak handle, brass pin and tube. First knife with my makers mark. Thanks for all the info on this site. Vern

Thank you

Thank you Sir, how many times can you use a single stencil?

Hello i purchased a sheet of stencils from T.U.S. tech. And am building in an etching machine from red beard ops video. Question on the stencils, do I need to do anything to prep It before use? I saw one video were the stencil was in a bowl of water before it was used. thank you vern

Both are amazing, really like the Odins eye

Finished the sheath this afternoon. Vern

Good evening I finished my blade this evening. Ladder Pattern Damascus, brass bolster, buffalo horn spacer and walnut handle. Thanks everyone for the advice and assistance. Sheath is next.

This is 30 mins in white vinegar and then another 15 mins. I am pretty happy with it Thanks for all the help

I had read some thing while researching etching to submerge in muratic acid for 10 mins. I will pick up some white vinagr and give that a try. Thank you

no 1095 and 15n20