Recent content by Tom Anderson

Thanks, Don - my pleasure! :)

Sorry, the photos are no longer available. I haven't made knives for over 5 years. Someone else should be able to help you with your questions.

Thanks for posting, Les! :) Those two folders are just beautiful! :cool:

Due to some health problems, I haven't made a knife in years. Thanks for the compliment!

Here's a shot of the Timascus insert in the end of the cap. This was also colored using a torch before the insert was staked into place.

Here's a photo of a pen I recently made that illustrates all three methods of coloring titanium: The slots in the pocket clip were done with a brush. The grooves and dots in the pen body were done using the submersion method (the high areas were satin polished for the 2-tone finish)...

Prayers out for your wife and father, Billy!

Congratulations, Jeff! :)

Grade 2 (commercially pure) titanium is easier to work than alpha-beta alloys. My customers prefer alpha-beta alloys because of the enhanced durability, so I haven't used Grade 2 in many years. I use Grade 5 (6AL4V) bar and plate for most items. For those few items I make that require...

Well, it wouldn't be easy to put down in a few paragraphs. I've been working with titanium for 15 years and I'm still learning how to cut it. I can offer a few basic recommendations, based on my experience... Always reduce the speed as compared to working with carbon steel. Titanium...

Anything that goes inside the electrolyte bath should be titanium. Accidentally switch the polarity just once and you'll know why. I once put a titanium part in with a press fit 440C steel pin and forgot to mask the pin. It reacted and rusted immediately. You just need to meet the surface area...

Thank you! :)

Here's an enlargement of the bottom, right image to give you a better idea of the detail.

I figured I'd better post an example to better illustrate my point. (Pardon the pun.) Here I have a folder design that incorporated several elements from existing designs along with the new geometry: Of course, there are other things to consider - like finishes. Here, I've taken the...

Compared to drawing a knife by hand, it takes a lot more time to do it with a computer graphics program. The main advantage with a graphics program is being able to edit your design later on. If someone wants a knife with a 1/2" longer blade, you can do that with CAD in no time. Also, as you...