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I'm with you on not wanting the thin out the tang any. I would probably start by trying to find out how hard the tang is- like by seeing how it responds to a file or regular drill bit. If it didn't seem extremely hard, I would next try hammering it flat on the anvil. If it seems too hard to...

Ditto! -the same for you, John, and everyone else here on KD! ....am thankful for all God provides! Happy Thanksgiving! Bill

What's not going on in my shop...did I read that right? Happy Thanksgiving fellow KnifeDogs! Well, here's what's not going on in my shop today- The power Hammer project got 'bumped for a few days, and is now waiting patiently outside! ...but for a more important "project". Seems that our...

Very Nice! I don't know if I want to put any of my work in High Res- but yours looks great! -flows well, too.

Yo back!

I'm in. Thx for putting this on!

Looks like you are (having fun)! I'd call it the 'Bulldog Pup'- random, I know, but anyway it's looking good. Any thoughts on the handle yet?

Hey Bob- The stag one had me from hello! The other two are also very nice! Seeing that profile with the stag is making me want to try a similar profile on my next knife. Any pointers on grinding that profile? The micartas both look nice too. I suspect the linen one would have to be seen to...

Just don't work your steel cold (which you probably wouldn't do anyway),and they should last quite awhile.

Just want to chime in to say thanks to you guys who respond. I so appreciate the info shared on this site. I have one cross peen that I have rounded the face of, and other misc. hammers.- have been watching for a straight peen. And, one of Ed's angle peen hammers is on my wish-list. As is often...

I have a HF buffer- I think an 8". It works out pretty well for me, but one with longer shafts would be nice sometimes to get the knife further away from the motor (especially on larger knives). I only use it for buffing, but the other issue for you would be the speed. A buffer must be about the...

Sensory Overload- Too much to describe in one post- the handles, the lines, the damascus, and the scrimshaw- all working together for some beautiful knives! I think #4 is my favorite, though...still trying to figure out how the damascus was created on that one. Bill

Functionality PLUS style (and great workmanship)! What are the handle materials? I also like the way the sharpening notch is positioned in front of the grind line (I'm still pretty new to this, so maybe a lot of knives here are the same, but in the knives I have made I have centered the notch in...

Joe- That's quite a project- but you are really going to town on it! And, thanks for the detailed pics and updates. That's the kind of stuff that saves us time and gives ideas if someone decides to build the same thing. But everyone has their $.02 so here's mine: - I am concerned like everyone...

If it were me, I would probably leave the handle as it is- but that's just me and it's not my knife. Lengthening the handle will be quite a bit of work. From what you said, it sounds like you will end up completely changing out the handle to get the length you are after. Or, you may be able to...

Nice... Both-Very Nice!

One awesome knife (and sheath)!

I was at first surprised how much activity there was on this thread. I read the first couple posts and thought that seemed to pretty well covered it. Obviously, there are quite a few members chiming in that for the most part agree with what Ed said. I do too. In my case, I don't feel that...

I just got this knife from my sister, She deals in everything from antiques & collectibles to toys and techno. She always seems to think of me when it comes to knives (which I greatly appreciate). I'm not supposing this knife to be of great value, but it has character, and it's starting to 'grow...

Will definitely keep you in prayer, Raymond. My wife and I will be praying for the docs to have wisdom, for all procedures to be expedient and go well, and for your complete healing. Continue to look around and count your blessings,- and trust Him! Keep us posted. Bill