Recent content by SouthShoreSwagger

hey I attatched some pics for anyone that wants to help. When I heat treated it the knifesmith that was "teaching me" basically told me to beat it and gave me this which he said needed to be heat treated. I dont know what kinda steel it os but he useda make alot of damascus. I infact made a...

thanx erik, I took afew photos that ill post tomorrow. Ive just gotten access to a space to build a workshop and ive been reading so much knifemaking info i cant even see the screen.lol Im gonnna try to remember what the steel was. it was from 2-3 years ago. Maybe he did want me to anneal it i...

I just typed a big message and it somehow got lost. Ill keep it short and sweet, I hardened this blade at home wrapped in foil and put in a toaster oven then quenched it in oil. It feels kinda brittle, ill attach a photo and if anyone feels like droppin some knife knowledge on me about it...

I.G. for sure, Talented generous and funny as heck. Good Teacher, Great Bladesmith!

wassup yourself, Hey I.G. answer yer G.D. phone. I wanted to show you how my blade is comin and ask if I could come down for the weekend. NickySwagger.