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Marking Methods is in Alhambra CA, if that helps.

I toss my stencils in a very light sonicator-soap solution in a cheapo sonic jewelry cleaner. Clean with the little brush that came with it (looks like a tiny toothbrush for jewelry) or rinse under water with light thumb/finger pressure. Keeps them clean and the mark sharp.

Sorry, my bad! I thought you were using one to mark leather, but am obviously confused.

@Gliden07 You have a CNC laser, don't you? Some folks use laser to cut vinyl stencils to effectively mark blades. That's about all I know about it, but it can be done.

The lady who answers the phone at IMG-Electromark is extremely helpful and knowledgable. They can do what you want. It is not cheap, and there is an artwork charge the first time so they can format your art to their system. TUSTech in the Boston area is another friendly company. I did a study...

Thank you! I have embraced that closely for many years, now. And, yes, it provides perspective like little else can. I've been chronically ill for a long time. It would have been easy when I first got sick to feel sorry for myself because it trashed everything, but not with that mantra above...

Sorta disjointed, there, mbuste. Not too many Hindus around these parts, though you might find a few.

That’s good advice about a support group. Thank you! I will look into it. Matter of fact, I can ask the new oncologist about it on Wednesday. Thanks, again, Sean!

Thanks, Sean. I am trying my best to take it one day at a time. And, as a matter of fact, I feel a bit better than yesterday. I hope you do, too!

Thanks, Ken. It is apparently a relentless cancer but can be slow if it is kept up with. The concern is when it metastasizes eventually, and it will. Ironically, the AFib saved me, in a way. They put me on a blood thinner (Plavix) and I slowly started noticing blood passing. And then a lot. That...

Three years ago, I thought I'd be making knives again, rejoined forums, and re-built my shop. i was the most excited I'd been in years. So much for plans. Next came cardiac A-Fib (the uncorrectable type) and it stopped me in my tracks with fatigue that hasn't changed. (Got a metal thingy...

Life is harsh, and unrelenting. I grieve for your loss, Sean. She's still there inside you. Listen...

Knives that appear almost exactly like yours are sold all over the country at "mountain man rendevous" gatherings like at Prairie-du-Schein each year. I have two of them nearly identical to yours. They're mostly made from old circular saw blades.

@Bully Many of today's knifemakers grind heat treated blanks to knives, especially AEB-L. Heat becomes a great concern, of course. The solution has been to turn to mist systems for cooling, or, in some cases, flood coolant. The aluminum chassis becomes very desirable in that situation.

A fully featured 2x72 with variable speed motor direct drive motor and accessories like strong platens/ large wheels/small wheels and holder/tilt, and the variety of work rests make them a light year advanced to a regular 2x42. The variable speed alone will change the way you grind and raise...

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The blades left in the furnace will be going below the quench temp every time you open the door. What is their final temp after a couple cycles like that? As seen in Larrin's article, 25F can make a difference. I like @Gliden07 's idea of doing them in batches. Pop the next pair in the...

Hubertus made a similar auto called the “Saufaenger” or “pig sticker.” No records are available for that patent number. Hope you can find its provenance…

Simmons, Nicholson, Grobet, Pferd are all excellent files. I've got many files in those brands. That said, I am getting plenty of mileage out of the cheapo $2.99 Harbor Freight files with the molded handles; plus, you can return them for exchange. I bought them out of curiosity to compare to...

Welcome, @edbriver Nice handle work!