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Wow, where did that year go? I see I've been absent from KD for over a year. Even missed out on the Christmas gift exchange. I got on and looked at an old post and realized that I never sent an 'after shot' ofthis project like I said I would. I've been carrying this off and on for about a year...

Sorry to hear of your troubles, Chris. Wish I was closer and we could patch up some of your house stuff. It's hard to know why stuff is like it is sometimes. Hang in there and know that many here on Knife dogs really appreciate your experience and wise input! I'd still like to see the finished...

Chris- Very interesting to hear your story. I like the profile on that Bowie, too- and several other touches you displayed. I'm curious what you are planning for the guard on the Bowie (looking at your drawing). Also, I have a forged 'rasp knife' with stag handle that's waiting for a sheath. I...

Thanks for your input. Kevin. The anti-scale compound came today. I will forget the torch idea, use the ATP anti-scale, heat cautiously in my gas forge up to non-magnetic, and quench in the canola I have (after heating it up). Then, unless I hear otherwise, I'll do 2 temper cycles at 400...

Now that is slick! Everyone is different, but there's not much that I enjoy more than helping someone along that path of making a knife (even though it stretches me sometimes :-) ). I hope it is as rewarding for you! And along the way, I'm sure he's learning much more than just how to make a...

Nice! But, I notice you aren't offering anyone a free PDF for the pink and purple grinding accessories off to the right - but those are probably top secret prototypes, too!?

Looking for input- I am making a new blade for a lock-blade folder that my wife gave me about 30 years ago for an anniversary present. I was stupid enough back then to let a hardware store employee 'sharpen' my knife. He destroyed it, and it's been sitting in my drawer ever since. I've never...

Here is that piece of aluminum. It was a piece of 4x6, 1/4 inch wall aluminum tube. I used a piece of it to make my grinding jig. I'm keeping enough around to make another if that one wears out (think I'll live that long?!). So, if 1/4 inch thick would work for you, I would cut off enough for...

I might have some material that is 1/4" thick. Think that would work since you are going 2" wide instead of 1" wide? - but then again, your tapped holes wouldn't be holding by as many threads. I'll look through my junk tomorrow and let you know if I come up with anything. Bill

Actually got mine off on schedule- 'first time for everything'. Thx for making this go!

I want in. Thx to all who put this together!

That's a beaut! It all works and the damascus is stunning!

Looks great, Justin! I'll bet that feels good!

I've been out of commission (for knife-making) for over a year, but hope to be getting back in the groove soon. We moved, put up a shop/garage, and I think I finally see a light at the end of that long tunnel. Getting the forge functional again puts me one step closer. Admins: I guess I've...

I'm sorry to hear of that option being discontinued, as I am looking for a new approach to etching my mark. I don't know that the size of yours is bad (too big), but it might be for smaller knives. It does look like it could be sharper/more crisp tho. I've been out of commission for about a...

Nice!

Nothing like 'doing' to learn- and sounds like you are enjoying yourself in the process- I think that's the most important 'ability'! Your knife looks great, especially for the first forged. I wondered what size propane tank you were using. Switching to a larger tank might save you a lot of...

Wayne, just to clarify, do you mean that Kast-O-Lite is a better product and much cheaper than ITC 100? ("ITC-100 is terribly expensive and a better product, according to Mike Porter, and is much cheaper.") (and thanks for all your help a few years ago when I was building my forge!) Bill

Following, as I need to re-line my forge, too.

does almost look overheated...which could also de-carb the surface too?