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Bevel jigs finished and back to work on the Bowie. Bowie

Some Windex DOES NOT contain ammonia- which does the neutralizing-- have to get the original formula if using Windex. But I find the actual TUS neutralizer works great.

Saw it on your IG- love it!

I use TUS for my stencils- used one for over 25 applications- only changed it because I had them shrink the size down to a smaller design. Have done over 25 more with the new one and still going. I do AC/DC etch- to get a recessed impression and then to darken. I use a 5 amp -12 v power supply...

Yes- first grind on a new 10 inch smooth contact wheel. With a 60 grit Blaze belt- it removes metal from that hardened Nitro-V with ease! Bowie video- IG

A huge compliment coming from you Randy!

Have 4 of these on the bench. Working on the grinds for the first one.

I have used Texas KnifeMaker for HT- the cheapest but had some inconsistency in hardening results. Just got 4 blades of Nitro V back from Paul Bos HT- very pleased with the results. These guys are legends of the Heat Treat business- not the cheapest but great service and first time results...

I also purchased these a while back. Replaced to single bulbs with these using LEDs incredible difference!

Agree with the above replies. I usually use a countersink behind the bolster or scales on the whole to create an extra recess for epoxy to build up around the pen.

classy... huh?! haha

My first 3-- right to left. Not for the faint of heart! rt!

Just finished AEB L slim hunter with deep hollow grind and Burlap Micarta and G 10 bolsters.

Thanks Sean. Have 2 more that will be done with the same bolsters but different scale material.

My first of hopefully many in this New year! NRiggi Knives post

I turn on an oil filled space heater early in the morning morning every day. Set it to 70 degrees and warms to whole garage nicely in just a few hours. If I am working out there that day, I switch it on again a few times.

I do all my grinding post HT. Even though this is thicker stock than I usually use, u was still planning to do all grinding after the HT. I will plan on having lots of new belts on hand! I was also considering grinding the swedge first on a flat platen Seen a few videos showing that way...

These 4 are 3/16 Nitro V

Thanks Justin!

I know the KITH knives this year were Bowie's, so I wanted to ask some advice as I will be sending 4 out for HT next week and then working on them. We're most of you grinding the bevels using a contact wheel or the flat platen? Also, is it better to grind the main bevel or the swedge first...