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I really enjoyed the project and am pretty happy with the end result. But it was a learning experience for me- mainly from dumb mistakes I made. I used a 'Honey' wood stain, which I should have known better. I didn't dilute the stain and ended up with a very dark almost black brown. I then...

I know I took forever to get this posted but, here's the finished restoration project, guys (well almost finished- you probably can't see it with the low quality pictures, but I need to do a little polishing on the pommell and guard. Now I need to get into sheath-making mode- I have four that...

It's kind of scary to think how much goes into a knife before etching- and that sometimes there's no fixing a faulty etch. After a very close call where a new stencil was faulty, I now try every new stencil on a piece of steel prior to etching the first knife with it. I also try to figure out...

Classy Knife! Ahh, I think I saw you working on that, but didn't ever strike up a conversation. -didn't make the connection. Your diligence paid off well! I, too can't say enough how much I enjoyed my time there- and learned some stuff I hope to put to use. I also brought back a piece of roller...

I made a little more progress on this one. -Got it roughed out with a 36 grit belt- to about 1/8" from where it needs to be. How fine of a grit do you guys like to go to on stacked leather?

Thanks for all of your tips and encouragement everyone. I still didn't get it epoxied, but now I figure you guys will hold me accountable, so I better get it done! I will keep you posted. Bill

Deformed is in the eye of the beholder- maybe it would enhance the pattern, especially if it was a random grain. Now you got me curious. But sorry, I don't qualify as "experienced"as I have never tried it (yet). I have a pretty large piece of canister/roller chain damascus I brought home from...

Those all look great- good to see you still working away at what you like after all the medical stuff you've been through. You are an inspiration to me- to keep doing all I can. I have a fair amount of pain and then some back problems that don't mix well with standing at the grinder or the...

The bigger question is whether to begin at all (again)...but: Goo, as a Christian, or follower of Christ, or whatever term you would assign, I (and other Christians) believe the Bible. We don't apologize for that, and we understand that other people don't believe the Bible. They are on a path...

Wow... where to begin?

I wish I had more to offer in the way of sheath-making advice, but I'm still pretty green myself (and pics would definitely help). However, as for your local leather-worker, I would probably begin the relationship with the leather-worker starting now. I would at least start asking him questions...

About a year ago, I saw an old friend at a restaurant. We hadn't seen each other for about a year, and he said "Oh! I have something for you out in my truck". I followed him out and he gave me this old E.C. Solingen 24X. All that was left was the blade, pommel/butt cap, and one of the thin...

Thx guys. It seems so obvious now that you say it John! I just didn't feel good about the look while building but wasn't sure why. I did see the broken flow. Guess I should do another similar one and try to improve on that. I will likely refer back to your wording when I do. WDL- do you mean...

...Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Amen!

Here's one I finally finished. Ferrier's Rasp, forged a little to broaden the belly (and for the marks). I had to straighten the stag- all pieces I had were curved too much. Overall: 13 3/4", Blade: 85/8" by 3/16". Request 1: Please comment on things you would have done different or better (and...

I hope it's okay to pick up where I left off 6 months ago. A lot of my projects suffer from random interruptions. Part of that's probably my toddler sized attention span- the other part is just life! I've been building the anvil and base plate and gathering steel as I go. My original question...

Oh, to have found 'knife-making' when I was only 14! ..or 24...or 34...or........ never mind!:15: You sound like you are eager to make things happen. Don't give up, appreciate your Dad and his help, and keep asking questions!

Smithy- I guess I am one of those that Steve (Bladegrinder) mentioned, that consider you a 'friend' but "don't know what to say". I'm sure your news has struck the hearts of many here. None of us are without battles. And, your tag-line about not taking life too seriously has a new meaning in the...

Just a thought- Have you had the same results with more than one stencil? The reason I ask is awhile back I was etching a knife that I wanted to have the absolute best etch I could do. The stencil I had been using had probably been used about a dozen times. So, I grabbed a fresh stencil. That...

:s11798:, Darrin