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So sometimes I get stock from a reputable source and it cuts well on my band saw. Sometimes I have to heat to 1500 and let it cool again to soften it. Do some manufactures harden the metal? I’ve ruined some blades. Now I just cook them all.

Wow it got there fast. You actually got a pretty good shot of makeshift makers mark. Lol.

I usually layer my g10 and scales between two pieces of bar steel and then clamp the steel bars together . I then feel the steel can’t flex when everything is drying. I don’t know if it helps. Or use my bench vise which is about 4 inches long. I clamp the bottom of the scales with the vise then...

Dennis that is a beautiful piece and I love the personalized touch.

So now I had to learn about the giraffe skeleton. I was surprised to learn they also only have seven cervical vertebrae like humans. I thought there would be much more.

Wow, that’s amazing Gene and well deserved.

I’ll be watching this. That’s a beautiful profile. Cool.

Is your platen flat? I only use a 2 x 42 but added a ceramic glass platen. Maybe it is, just a thought.

Any tips on how to remove say 1/2 round area of the scale on a blade that I left black after heat treat. ? This will allow a maker’s mark to show up when etched. Im looking for some tool to do it. I tried hand sanding but can’t get a little area. I also tried super gluing a piece of sandpaper to...

You are welcome. I enjoyed doing it. My favorite part of this forum is the KITH. I really wanted to use something special and unique for the pin. I ended up using a broken cheap spatula in my kitchen drawer that had a dowel shaped handle. Nothing but the best for you Dennis.

Here ya go Dennis. i hope you like it. It was my first Saya and maybe my last. Message me your address. I see if I can squeeze in a rack of ribs. Chef Cleaver 1095 Steel stock removal .125 thickness Blade Length: 6 inches Cold hammered finish Brass pins Handle: Maple with Desert Ironwood...

I like the lighter one on the right. But if you feel another one will make the knife better, please feel free.

Even better. My wife and I are fond of Hawaii. We honeymooned there and promised we would go back on our 10 year anniversary. We are at 36 years and still haven’t made it back so we like to collect items from Hawaii.

Ok maybe I will weigh in. I do love that tiger wood looking one. I’m not sure what species it is.

Very nice. I do like the pin placement.

Did I hear my name? That is so nice. I have been sending the pics to my son to follow along. That pattern is beautiful. As far as the handle goes. I know exactly what I want. I want you to pick it. I struggle with complimenting blades with handle material.

That is coming wicked nice. Can’t wait for the etching.

How do you do your makers mark? Is the steel red hot, do you have a jig to make it stamp straight?