Recent content by pairomedicsfish

I have been using a Baking Soda and water paste ever since I had some terrible bleed out on some knives that I "forgot" to neutralize....Great results with this method and cheap too...

That is AWESOME!! Well done sir!!

Thanks guys! I will post some pics later today!

On the advice of the guy at Woodcraft, I picked up a chunk of Paduk for some scales... It is not stabilized.... Once I cut it to scale thickness, I found that the grain is a little open. Not sure this will be on for a kitchen knife..... Thoughts on this open grain and any corrective measures? I...

Alright! Built an etcher... The problem I must have had with the last try was a voltage issue. I will post pics soon, but the short story is... Stainless bolt, rubber cover, power supply that gives 26vdc and 2.3 amps....worked friggin awesome!

Solid advice. I did, at one time, use an etcher that I McGyuvered from a power supply....Worked ok, I just need to bite the bullet and buy one.

Thanks for the replies! I found a shop about 90 miles away that will laser etch my blades for $15 per blade. Sound reasonable? I may electro etch though, because of the distance.

Stupid question that I probably already know the answer to.....are you stamping annealled steel there? or hardened?

"crickets"

I need some insight on why something may have happened. While working on some 52100, I etched my mark on the blade with Ferric Cloride. I did not use the electro etch system, I simply masked the blade, applied my stencil, and allowed the etchant to work. I achieved a stunning and crisp mark. I...

Thanks guys! Probably going to order some once I finish up my new grinder. I will post pics when I turn something out!

Any idea on turnaround time for heat treat? I am in central florida.

Can I get a consensus on wether AEB-L is or is not liked for kitchen knives and fillet knives? Also, any one have some input on heat treating this steel using a forced air propane forge?

Perfect intel!! Thank you very much, I guess I had one too many lazy makers last night!!!

I picked up a piece of 52100 today. I was hoping that this steel, in the dimensions available, would be a great solution to my search for a useable knife steel. I thought that I had done a good search on the qualities of the steel..... But now, I am not so sure! Can anyone point me to reliable...