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Interesting thoughts all the way around gentlemen! Thank you for your insight! Nice to meet you Rhino. :)

Very good point Frank.. However, I do know that some knife makers initially remove the stock either by hand, power methods or water jet. Some makers cut and grind in edge bevel (s) before they temper the steel.. Ill have to do some more homework I guess!? Thanks for your input.. Apparently this...

Hello World.. This is my first post and its really more of an inquiry. I have bought a Triple - Laminated Stainless steel "Helle". There is information on their main site regarding preferred sharpening methods for their blades. They mentioned something to the affect that sharpening the knife...

Hello friends.. This is a SOG TACTICAL AUTOMATIC. This isn't a legal EDC in CA., unless you're law enforcement or military. Hopefully someone, somewhere, can enjoy this!? Bought this knife a few years ago and has had very little use (cutting paper), besides opening and closing it and letting it...

Thank you for the warm welcome Mr. Troyer! I will strive to learn from you and others about the trade and lifestyle of the bladesmith. :)

I'm just an advocate of knives and their lifesaving functionality. Im not a maker, collector or hard - core enthusiast. Just an individual with an appreciation for the edged tool. However, once I get some money together, I would be very interested in learning the art of "bladesmithing"! I'm...