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  1. J. Hoffman

    I am an idiot!

    I see that as a blessing. It broke for you and not your customer.
  2. J. Hoffman

    richlite finish

    I just sand and buff, but Wax will work also to bring out color
  3. J. Hoffman

    Flat or Hollow grind

    Hollow ground .082" AEB-L paring knife. I also do a hollow on my Glasraich veggie cleaner and that's usually .090". I like both hollow and flat, depending on the style of knife. For me, flats are easier and quicker, but I still love the look of hollows so I do plenty of them also. If you are...
  4. J. Hoffman

    6" contact wheel recommendation

    Magnetic plate? That seems like a hazard and a collector of swarf.
  5. J. Hoffman

    Wood Identity

    Or you could send a piece to the USDA for identification.
  6. J. Hoffman

    Glass platen?

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    J. Hoffman Photos

    My newest model, the Roscommon. SanDisk 12c27, hollow ground with a machine finish. The handle is cross-cut Westinghouse canvas.
  8. J. Hoffman

    Congrats Gene!

    Congrats to Gene Kimmi for making the centerfold of Knife Magazine this month. Beautiful work!
  9. J. Hoffman

    How do you make perfect hand satin finishes?

    I'm going to have a hard time explaining this, but when you start your pull, don't put your sanding backer flat on the blade. Put the edge of the sanding backer into the plunge cut, as if the blade were your sharpening stone and you wanted to sharpen the edge of the backer. This makes it so only...
  10. J. Hoffman

    More Money Than Sense.

    If the buyer overpaid, it was only by $1000, because there were clearly at least two people that thought it had near that value. In the past I've commented on knives that were overpriced, but that was based on workmanship, not style. Keep in mind there are millions of people that think paying...
  11. J. Hoffman

    J. Hoffman Photos

    This is the prototype for my new Derry XM.
  12. J. Hoffman

    New to the knife dogs

    Welcome! Join the Midwest Knifemakers Guild also for great information. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask.
  13. J. Hoffman

    CPM MagnaCut Stencils

    $7.00 gets you one complete stencil to your door. No other fees.
  14. J. Hoffman

    CPM MagnaCut Stencils

    I had these stencils made by IMG. The logo was used with the blessing of Larrin and $1.00 from each stencil will be going to help support Knife Steel Nerds. Stencil length is show in the photo (.93) and height is .25". IMG stencils are the best I've used. $7.00 each, shipped in the US.
  15. J. Hoffman

    Dublin Butcher Knives-50100 steel

    I have a couple of my Dublin models available. The Dublin was born as a butcher knife, and excels at processing meat and wild game. In the kitchen it makes quick work on tenderloins and roasts. The blade is flat ground 50100, high carbon steel at 60 HRC. It takes a fine edge and is easy to...
  16. J. Hoffman

    Armagh paring knives. AEB-L

    All three are brand new. The price includes the shipping in the US.
  17. J. Hoffman

    Armagh paring knives. AEB-L

    I have three Armaghs available. All are AEB-L at 61 Rc. Professionally heat treated and cryoed. They are ground with a very shallow hollow. They all feature a stone wash finish. OAL is 7.75". Prices are $115 each, shipped in the US. I accept PP, CC or money order. Questions and comments are...
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