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Oh and having s vinyl cutter and tinkered with stickers myself ... you might need to tweak the fine detail on the edges of the logo you’re working on

Yep ... there too!

Holy begezus....that's a beauty my friend. Wasn’t sure how the red “stripes” would contrast but dang they’re purdy. A knife to be proud to present to anyone I’d say. Congrats!!

I personally love stickers when I buy stuff ... just not too big. Some are those big ovals are a bit overkill. Small vinyl cut stickers are great. I put them on my truck back window .. my laptop ... drill press ... anywhere.

So being a electrical engineer ... I like to tinker with ... well electrical/electronics. That said, I’m installing a PID controller in my $20 toaster oven I got from Aldi Cut the controls out and riveted a piece of stainless I had from an old grill shelf. Should be finished tomorrow ... wish...

holy crap that's a beautiful beast!

What is the recommendation here? I make mainly smaller blades right now so I can get by with smaller volumes of quenchant (so far at least)

Yikes ... looks like it was too hard/brittle but I’m just a journeyman here. I have enjoyed the comments thus far ... lol My wife often refers to the forged in fire “bat hitting blade against metal pipe” test ..

Something tells me that though you might be new to knife making ... you are not new to metal massaging.... just my 2¢

Enjoying this thread @Greg Rice! Good work on your blades I need to get me a file guide ... I have real issues getting my plunge lines parallel

Thanks guys ... I've removed the scale before getting started as well .. just wondering if I was wasting time/energy in doing so.

Total new guy question. Do you guys sand off the mill scale before getting started on your blades (stock removal)?

I have the same style and yes you can use wear glasses with them. They're pretty handy. Originally got them for some fine soldering work on electronics projects.

Thank you sir ... it did take a while but boy was it fun. I must say I’m pretty happy with it.

Had some scrap pre-stained leather ... so I banged out a basic sheath today ... still need to mold and polish but it keeps the blade safe ... it does have a belt loop but only took one picture

Thanks guys ... I’ve had fun making this. It’s not a WIP anymore!!! @opaul ... you’re right this stuff polished up nicely.

Thanks Ed ... I know you're right. I just need to bite the bullet and get one .... now ... which one to get ... hmmm.

Anyone ever seen one of these in person? Think this would be any better than the old HF 1x30? https://www.etsy.com/listing/717687062/fucina-1x30-belt-grinder-230v50hz-1hp?ref=hp_rv-6

Most magazines of any type these days are disappointing.... I still grab some from time to time nonetheless...I’m a masochist like that

Just got this one going over the weekend. Roughed with angle grinder then hand filed. First time using micarta for scales ... that stuff is tough. I don’t have a band saw but it’s gonna turn out ok I think. 1080B steel heated to non magnetic and quenched in canola ... 2 x 2 hr cycles at as close...