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Random is usually what I like. I dig the frenzy, but more money.

Got it hardened, guard rough shaped and handle outlined. All the steel is Damascus. Can’t wait to get to where I can etch it. Still got more grinding but it is getting there.

First Damascus bought from The Alabama folks. Could be an expensive mess if it doesn’t work out!

Adding sheath. Ran out of thread, but heading to store tomorrow.

1095 with 5 inch cutting edge. Stainless guard and pommel. Amber dyed stag handle with micarta. Loving it. Still getting better.

Thanks guys! It is really nice for me and went together fairly well. It is a gift for my father and will be the first knife I put my name on. Been working towards that. It is a heavy joker, but will be balanced once I finalize it. Hope to get it assembled this weekend. It should have a...

Still needs hand sanding and etching. Was not sure if I wanted to peen the tang or thread it. Still debating. Rough fit looking good.

Always interested. I do want to be able to use other metals, but also never hurts to know temps rather than test for them. Got a batch of 1084 for the next month or so.

Yes , but I was checking the spine, which was a mistake. I did round two today with another attempt. Tempering now. Left this thicker and tested the cutting edge. Will get an oven and solve this.

First time it happened for me, but I am guessing the blades were lower quality. Going to harden with a thicker edge from her on out.

1095

On the cutting edge middle of the blade. It was my first Parks 50 quench and I had it ground to about the width of a dime. Heard I may have overheated it because I only have a forge. Getting oven soon I hope.

Lots learned and finally can do things with a variable speed grinder! Gonna be awesome going forward. This one cracked on the quench and I had to grind it out. Still had a small crack but I had gotten ahead and had fitted the guard and handle. Finished it out knowing it is flawed, but just...

You will love it. Can get the hard to reach areas.

Which controller and is it fairly simple to run? Thanks.

I have seen this before and really like the look. In have a nice piece of stag and did not want to cut it again, so could not add anymore length and went for the small piece of stainless. I can get really close, but how do you get it spot on? First try and pleased with it. Also had a design...

I understand that it takes longer to come up to temp, but any other drawbacks?

Well. Fate had a plan. I was informed about a knife making event in Texas this weekend, and when I went to check it out, someone was selling a used KMG Classic 8 setup. It was half the cost of what I was about to pay, so I jumped on it where I could use my other money with another addition...

I have that in my future plans. They are working on things in that area. That is a later spend for me, but could come as soon as next year if I keep at it.

I bet it’s fine. I have seen them stand by their product when issues happen, but you have to just be honest with people and respond when questions pop up. The Reeder folks are always working on things. I just watched a video where you can raise and lower the unit with a drill! I am starting...