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I wrap all my stainless material to prevent decarb. Those get plate quenched. I believe you can oil quench stainless steels but the aluminum plates work well and they help to prevent warping. I don't wrap simple carbon steel. My ( possibly incorrect ) reason is that those steels must be...

I have found that when I start having problems with grinding, the best thing to do is go get a fresh belt. Maybe it's the three minute break, maybe it's refocusing my thoughts, maybe it's the fresh abrasive, but things almost always get better.

Those are very unique and attractive. Does he sell from a web site?

I don't keep a detailed shop log, but I do record my heat treating procedures and what the results are in terms of HRC numbers and amount of warping I get. I also take pictures of most finished knives. Mistakes seem more apparent in a picture, and it usually makes me feel better if I can...

Here's three I just finished up today. Fit and finish not yet up to where I want to be, but this seems to be the best I can do right now. After a certain point I seem to keep going around in circles trying to fix stuff but not really making a lot of progress. Like playing whack-a-mole. Still...

I tried ten of them a while back. They didn't last as well as I expected and I went back to Trizact belts for the higher grits.

+1 for Ed

Sweet!! I want one!:D

Same here. I built mine per Ed's instructions. It works perfectly and was inexpensive.

I have used Peters, but to make it cost effective you need about 20 blades or more. I also have had very good results with JT at https://www.jarodtodd.com/. He will do just a few blades and does a very good job. Never tried Texas Knifemakers Supply for heat treating but have heard good things...

Sean is correct. If I were you I would get some AEB-L, which is popular right now, or an old standby like 440c. Both of those make great knives. I would stay away from the more exotic alloys while you are learning. Profile them, drill your holes, and get a pro to do the heat treating. You can...

Why don't you use the stainless of your choice and just send out the blades for heat treating? I don't think you will be able to properly heat treat any type of stainless in your forge.

As far as cryo treating various types of steel, here is a link to the first of three articles written by Larrin Thomas on this subject: Everything I have read by Larrin is backed up by solid research. https://knifesteelnerds.com/2018/12/03/cryogenic-part1/ As most of us know, he has many other...

Were you able to measure the Rockwell hardness? It looks coarse to me as well. Sending out the Kevin signal...

Very nicely done OP! Thanks for the detail on the spacers.

Welcome to the addiction. Enjoy the ride!

I think Sean has the right idea.

Looking really nice opaul! I like the look of the spacers so far.

Sweet! There is no such thing as too many tools!

Very nicely done. I like your shaping on the handle and the recurve of the blade.