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I'm hoping to test in January in Texas. Finances permitting, my wife and I will make the trip.

For a client in Ireland, this is a forged 5160 Skinner with a stabilized Bog Oak handle from the same area the client resides. This coming week using Skype the client will have the chance to watch the handle shaped. He was already able to see his blade forged, ground, heat treated and finish...

Well finally I think I've finished the last knife for my Journeyman JS test. It's been a long wait to get this ball rolling to get this started, but finally I'm ready to give it a shot. September of this year marked 17 years as a knifemaker. It's about time I get serious and try doing...

She's got a 45# Vulcan anvil that I got just for her. Following Bruce's suggestion I'm going to look at getting her her own forging hammer, or if I feel Froggy I may just make her one like mine. She's always excited to spend time out in the shop, but now with the addition of the ability to use...

You know, that is not a bad idea at all. Her very own hammer.. Thanks Bruce !

We homeschool our oldest daughter who is 6. One of the classes that we have given her is art appreciation. Well in that, I've categorized art appreciation into two sub categories. One being metal art. I'm a knifemaker, and I've been forging knives since I was 16, and that's back starting in...

So where in the PNW are you ?

This is my #4 knife for my ABS JS examination. 5160 blade, and cocobolo wood handle. Only one more to go and I can start making regular knives again. It's been ages since I've made any Damascus. Withdrawals is all I can say.....

Awesome ! I only have a mini mill, but I love mine. I'm sure you'll love yours !

I am using a Grizzly Knife "sander". I have been using one for many years. Actually am on the second machine I've used it so much. I have a good friend who has a KMG and man O man do I want one. So an electrician friend of mine suggested that if I want variable speed for my Grizzly, that I could...

Generally I use zipper cases, and the cases are kept in a filing cabinet out in the shop.

Nice photography ! I'm slowly doing my own too. Always learning :-)

I hope these answer some questions ! If anyone has anything additional, please let me know. Thanks everyone !

Ok, we'll its been a time since I've been in the shop making anything. Today I'm working on another of my ABS knives and thought I better get a shot of the guard clamp in use. Here goes :-). Enjoy !! Simple to use, and work great to help set the guard against the shoulders when using JB Weld...

I totally agree with Ed on this one. Although, if you insist on soldering make a copper chisel. It's harder than the solder and softer than the brass guard. It won't be able to scratch the brass when removing the solder. I also haven't soldered in a very long time. Just make sure your guard...

1"x 12"x 24" plywood $5.00 1"x2" pine 6' $2.00 1/2"x2"x3' pine $2.00 Paint $1.00 Not including time, it was a whopping $10.00 to make.

Hey, that's neato ! I started knifemaking back when I was 16. That was 1996... Now 17 years later I'm still learning. You've got a great start there ! Keep up the good work !

So finally I'm set up again for stabilizing. So this is a TurnTex chamber with a Harbor Freight 2.5 CFM vacuum pump. I built the tray for everything to have a place and keep it self contained. Both open, and closed view of the system.

So working out of town about two months ago my wife being at home with not much to do thought it would be good to do something nice. She went downstairs to get the law mower and cut the grass. Well.. She starts the mower and begins to work on the grass and seemingly did not notice the...

Thanks guys ! Well in about 5 years or so I'll be making another 3 swords. I have 3 girls and now a new baby boy. All the kids will have a sword of some design made by me. It's something that I can leave to each that was made from my hands.