Recent content by opaul

Looks good. That’s a part of knife making I have no desire to start. I’ve touched up a few for close friends but that’s as close as it gets.

Your work is awesome. Your style has really evolved from the first type of knives you were making. I dint know how you can produce such identical blades. I would really like to be able to do that.

Wow. Thanks Gene!!

I know math, algebra. Physics, geometry and a few other school curriculum words.

Never thought of using a template for a Hamon - good tip.

I’ll post as soon as I receive the info - thanks!

Great job. What did you use to coat the blade for the hamon.

This isn’t off track - it’s headed for a train wreck. Serious one. Your blades are awesome but your leather work is exceptional.

Good tip. I use a C-clamp with the base and scrap pieces of 1084 for the shims.

Credit for the beautiful damascus billet goes to Benjy forum member and friend. I have a few more tweaks to do but it's essentially finished for photo op. I need to take Ed's advise and get out the magnifying glasses to make sure all the bugs are off - just kidding - still lots of fit and...

Did you hear about the two guy’s following Ms. B as she threw the severed part out the window? One guy said, as it hit the window, that’s the biggest bug splash I’ve ever seen! The other old guy said “that wasn’t a bug!”

Great work Kevin!

I’m scared to say anything.

This one is getting close. Dry assembly for now and deciding what spacers to use.