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I see this is an old thread, but it caught my eye this morning. Kev- I hope you found someone to help you out with the nostalgic 'micarta' so you could complete that special knife (did you?). On a similar note, even with all of the drawbacks associated with mystery metals, I often cross that...

I used that TPI once and was very pleased. I have no experience with folders, but made a replacement blade for an old lock-back folder that had sentimental value. I used 1084. I have no oven and consequently have never delved into stainless. Since I was kind of going in blind, I wanted to be...

But, they're all so amazing, it is so tough to decide! But, I will look for it and do some voting.

I think the wolf pin wouldn't look so large if it were toward the back more, where the handle is broader. And, then a smaller pin closer to the front, And, as others said, I think the wolf pin would fit even better in place of the lanyard hole. The wolf pin rocks on it's own and if you don't...

Can you please elaborate a little on the scales?

Nice indeed!

You think you’re dumb? I’ll show you :mad:dumb....what’s a framed handle?!!

That's a great site you are putting together! And, the tutorial was fresh, simple and to the point, while conveying a lot without video or obnoxious music. The pattern page will be great and should benefit a lot of makers from noobies on through to established makers looking for ideas. I was...

Ted- also am praying for you- sounds like you had a major overhaul! But, it sounds like you are on the mend now, praying for it to be a steady process to feeling better. And hoping you can lock in on one of those drawings you did and get to play with knives again soon. God bless, Bill

Have to ask- what is all that interesting stuff all over the place, like on the table!?

Man, I don't know who I envy more- you for being able to teach all those young impressionable men, or them for sitting under your teaching! And we both know that each one of them left with a piece of you that they will have forever. Kudos!

I was pretty out of the loop for about a year, but got back a month or two ago. Thing is- I keep wondering if there's any thoughts or talk (Boss Dog) about a future hammer-in. I made it to the last one (in 2016?), and was so glad I did. I was amazed. I've only been to a couple other smaller...

Very nice! The profile, the wood, the red scales, the mosaic pin....It all works well! And as for your rate of production, hey you work at your own speed. Like you said, you focus on building your skills and working out your vision for every knife you make.

Ok. I have a detached metal building with 6" insulated walls, so doesn't sound like the noise should be a deal breaker. Thx

Thx for that response. I doubt that I'll ever progress to folders. I came into knifemaking kind of late in the game, and still have enough new things to master -to keep me happy for awhile just with fixed blades. I tend to favor larger knives, but have also liked that I had stencils small...

Good Eye! Yeah, I did, let's say, 'gain inspiration' from the Minimalist. Figured that was okay for a knife for my wife. It's a little broader belly, and a few other differences, but yeah very much like their design.

Looking for input. I have been using stencils (I bought) to etch my makers mark, have never tried anything else, but have always wondered if a stamp would be a better way to go (for me). I also had a bad experience with a defective stencil, but that's not the reason I'm considering a stamp. I...

Wow- a lot of thinking outside the box here! I like that.

I'm also thinking about trying stonewashed, but looking at options. So, say if the vibratory unit was running in your garage, would the neighbors actually be bothered by it? I too want to be respectfull of neighbors and am wondering just how noisy is noisy? Thx ...and I wonder if there would be...

As for the stones, are you using a type of whitish looking, crushed limestone, or the more rounded stones like pea gravel (looks like large sand)?