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The second one looks much better!!

You are correct!! I just repeated the process on another set and actually paid attention to the base as you mentioned! When I applied pressure with the clamps, the small pieces of liner moved. Totally missed that last time. I took a small pick and pushed them back into place and reclamped...

Happy Monday!! Short version: I would love to see your set-up for gluing multi-part handles together. The story behind the question. So I tried my first multi-part handle using some scrap handle material I had. I was actually please with how it looked when I got done. However, I ended up...

Knife Magazine has an encyclopedia of markings, as well as a knife maker registry. I searched CX and C X in both and didn't find anything matching that. I was thinking that the ABS also had a registry, but I couldn't find it. Good luck!!

Makes sense. Thanks Chris

Ok, so a newby question about heat treating. I am not trying to take away from Randy's original question but this is one I'm struggling with. NJSB says that as soon as the blade is at black heat and magnetic, it can go back in for the next process. Does the kiln need to cool to a certain...

Gorgeous

Welcome. This is a great group

That seems to be what I've heard. As I understand it, 1075 works better. I am flush with 1084 so I'll have to make the best of what I've got!!

It's 1084. I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Hello Everyone! So, I attempted to make a hamon using refractory cement. It took, but only partially. The top part seemed to work well. I drew lines moving toward the edge but they didn't show up. Any suggestions on how to accomplish this? I used a popsicle stick and a skewer to draw the...

Awesome. I normally wait until the epoxy is non-sticky and the sit with my brass chisel and remove the epoxy. It comes off pretty easy, but there is still residue. I'll try this on the next one. Thanks!!

Still pissed at my oldest for having to graduate high school when I am supposed to be Blade Show!! If I had only known 18 year ago the consequences of my actions!!! :D:D:D

I'm game

I wish I could!! My oldest is graduating on the 5th.

usaknifemakers has a good assortment of colors. It's under the Alumilite tab

Very Nice! Looks almost store bought!! :D

Well, darn. I was hoping it was something simple!

Congrats!! It's a great feeling isn't it.

Very nice!! What did you use to cut the long holes that the multi-colored Kydex wraps through?